Nurses Relieve New Parents Burden LEAST ER N Listen to WooW 1340 AM Greenville WTOW1320 AM A’ \eetsiebbeleidasel EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA’S MINORITY VOICE-SINCE 1981 Pg. 8] | _ i r< » @ A ta = LY © POF Pe HE "Minority oice Tell me and [ll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I’ll understand. —Native American Saying - In the Spirit of Jesus Christ FRED AUGUST 7 - AUGUST 14, 1997 BACK TO SCHOOL—Posing for ou = se * ~ r cameras is the manager of Hiks Fashions located in the Wal-Mart Shopping center in William- ston. For all your back to school fashions, Hiks Fashions is the one to shop. Teachers and principals in Johnston County are illegally us- ing standardized tests to hold black students, according to a federal lawsuit filed by a civil rights group. The lawsuit, filed last week on behalf of 14 unidentified parents, claims that tests to ensure that el- ementary and middle-school stu- dents have learned basic skills are unfair. The lawsuit contends that minor- ity students in general did not per- form as well on the tests as white students and will be held back at a higher rate. It also says provisions were not made for students with handicaps that entitle them to such things as extra time for test- ing. Attorneys for the N.C. Justice and Community Development Cen- ter and the New York-based NAACP Legal Defense and Educa- tional Fund plan to ask for a tem- porary restraining order. They want to prevent school officials from using the scores to keep any student from rising to the next grade when school resumes this month. ‘97 UNCF Campaign Sets Record FAIRFAX, Va.—The United Ne- gro College Fund annual campaign raised a record $73.5 million for fiscal year 1997, exceeding its goal of $68.6 million by 7 percent. Overall fundraising efforts, con- sisting of the annual campaign and Campaign 2000, a capital drive ini- tiated in 1991, totaled $98.6 mil- lion. The cost ratio for the past fiscal year fell to a record low of 14.78 percent, compared to 15.64 percent for the previous year, with admin- istrative costs amounting to 3.41 percent. Since 1944, the College Fund has raised more than $1.3 billion in its commitment to provide equal ac- cess to quality education for thou- sands of young men and women. “Bach year the need to generate greater resources to assist UNCF students to obtain a college educa- tion becomes more urgent,” said William H. Gray, III, president and chief executive officer of the Col- lege Fund. “This year’s fundraising success serves to underscore the impor- tance of building a coalition of sup- port from individuals, corporations and foundations who understand the importance of adequately pre- paring bright and deserving young men and women to become the leaders of the 21st century.” The College Fund has been cited as the No. 1 education nonprofit or- ganization in the United States by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and as one of the top 100 charitable or- ganizations in the country by the NonProfit Times. The College Fund is the nation’s oldest and most successful African- American higher education assis- tance organization. It is a consor- tium of 39 private, historically black colleges and universities. The College Fund currently ad- ministers more than 400 educa- tional programs that give students access to higher education, provide career opportunity, and strengthen its member institutions. To date, more than 300,000 men and women have graduated from UNCF colleges and universities. Williamston Whistlings By Joyce Gray Contributing Writer WILLIAMSTON—The moles are working full-time in my yard, caus- ing those rows of hills that some- times appear as if an old-fashioned plow has been there. It has at some point challenged one of my neighbors’ dogs to dig deeper holes to catch one. I, of course, simply watch every step taken very carefully to avoid losing my balance. It is a far cry from the activities outdoors now than last year for this body, and, of course, some folk find it hard to believe these feet have not been into the garden area. Proving again that folks find it hard to believe the truth. There are continuous prayers of thanks offered for the very enjoy- able task I do each week... this col- umn. Out-of-towners often ask how I manage. My friend, Ms. Florence J. Wills, states that she enjoys The CAROLINIAN so much that she shares it with another sister in Boston. I really felt uplifted that she made time to include a short visit with me while in town visiting her brother, Edward O. Jones, and sis- ters, Ms. Marie J. McNair of Ply- mouth and Ms. Clara Jones of the homestead. Florence immediately noticed the grassy garden and | showed her the cartons of canned vegetables from last year’s labor. That really didn’t amount to one-quarter of the total day and night labor. Five other families had benefit- ted. Plus, some got fresh produce. These were working hands for many years, but age, hard work and nerves require stepping to a Cifferent beat. We laughed and she inquired if her time was up from her cousin, Jay, who must have thought by that time that these two seniors were something else. Most folks our age won't talk about memory loss as we did. She asked if I had seen a change since being introduced to vitamin E... to some degree, I stated. So glad I work on a volunteer level these days; otherwise, I might get fired. We both admitted to be- ing happy “old folk,” she with her pet dog, Mr. Lucky, and I with writing. Have not spoken with the pastor of Williams Chapel AME Zion Church’ since his taking a bride. Jongratulations to the couple, Rev. and Mrs. George L. Blackwell (Viv- ian) of North Elm Street. There’s always a first in my life, it seems. This past June, I discov- ered there was no month of July on my large calendar from Branch Banking and Trust, For years, one of those calendars had adorned a wall in my house al- ways, near the telephone. By the end of the year, it had taken a toll. Listings of long-distance calls, dates of mailing, etc. Folk had great interest in these calendars because of the listing of planting and harvesting days, fishing and other signs, plus the large print. So, in the latter years, they had become accessible only to the de- positors, who often had to make several trips to the bank to get one. I shall take time to examine the next one before leaving the estab- lishment. F.L. Joyner said his brother, Harold, was in town for the Bell family:reunion July 2-4. He is one I have not seen in more than 50 years. On the sick and shut-in list: Ar- nard Lyons, Kelvin Rodgers, Ms. Janice Moore, Ms. Marie J. McNair, Andrew Marriner, Joe Rodgers, Ms. Rosa Moore, F.L. Joyner, Ms. Clara R. Owens, Ms. Amelia Lloyd, Ms. Reba Reddick, (7 I.B. Cordon, Ms. Zenner Midgett, jg William E. Boston, N.W. Slade, Ms. Gladys Joy Duggins, Ms. Delia Lloyd, Ms. Pearl Nichols, Ms. Betty S. Lanier, Ms. Nellie H. Outter- bridge, Ms. Eula Cotanch, Ms. Lil- lian peel, James E. Smithwick, Ms. Isolene Roberson, Jesse A. Bell, Ms. Lucy P. Brown, Ms. Mattie H. Perry, Ms. Peggy Mabry, Ms. Min- nie Chambers, Ms. Lela C. Bond, George A. Perry, Ms. Nonie Small- wood, Melvin Moore, Grady Moore, Nathaniel Hardison, Ms. Novella J. 1 Bonds and Monta Brown. In the nursing homes: Ms. Court- ney Johnson, Ms. Annabell Best, Ms. Madgeline Respass, William § Ellison, Noah S. Nicholson, Ms. Martha Cherry, John Hassell, Sr., George Peel, Alton Bell, James A. Jones, Ms, Ruth Ollie Perkins, Luther Perkins, Ms. Hattie Little (See WILLIAMSON, P. 2) The complaint stems from Johnston’s efforts to meet new state requirements that all schools demonstrate that they are teaching students the basic skills they need. Beginning with the past aca- demic year, Johnston County be- gan giving standardized, end-of- year tests to measure the mastery of those skills in grades three through eight. Comparable end-of- course tests are given to high school students in five core classes. Stephon Bowens, an attorney for | Federal Lawsuit Challenges Standardized Tests the plaintiffs, said the tests should not be used to decide whether an individual student passes or fails. “The test should not be the threshold,” Bowens said. “We’re not sure the test indicates whether (See LAWSUIT, P. 2) SINGING GROUP RELEASE NEW CD—New life singing group from Williamston just recently released their New CD, The group is shown here outside the studios of WOOW-Joy 1340 AM. ‘Keep up the Good Work My Young Brothers!!! N. C. Black Publishers Set First Annual Banquet Aug. 21 The North Carolina Black Pub- lishers Association First Annual Awards Banquet will be held at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill on Thursday, Aug. 21. The North Carolina Black Pub- lishers Association is comprised of eleven member minority newspa- pers: The Asheville Advocate; The Carolina Peacemaker, Greensboro; The Carolina Times; Durham, The Challenger; The Charlotte Post; The Chronicle, Winston-Salem; The Fayetteville Press; The Minor- ity Voice, Greenville; The Carolin- ian, Raleigh; The Iredell County News and The Wilmington Journal THE HINES TAKE A MOMENT—Mr. for the ‘M' Voice Newspaper's camera on Davenport moment Minority Voice, Greenville reach a combined weekly readership of 250,000 citizens. According to As- sociation President Ernie H. Pitt, “the NCBPA was formed to provide the interest of the black press and to ensure journalistic excellence in the member newspapers.” NCBPA is a member of the National News- paper Association. The keynote speaker for the ban- quet, Stedman Graham, is author of the recently published book, You Can Make it Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success.” Graham has North Carolina ties and is Presi- dent/CEO of S. Graham & Associ- and Mrs. Billy Hines take a street (which happens to be named after an African-American na- tive of Greenville,N.C). Brother Billy and his wife Dallas and the ‘M' voice Newspaper go way back. ates, a sports marking and consult- ing firm in Chicago and is presi- dent of Graham Gregory Bozell, Inc. Honorees include, Carolinian journalist, Cash Michaels; Herald sun journalist, Ernie Suggs; Sloan Financial group President, Maceo Sloan; First Citizens Bank Senior Vice President, James L. Mebane; B&C Associates President, Robert J. Brown; former Carolinian pub- lisher, Paul Jervay, Sr.; former Wilmington Journal publisher, T.C. Jervay; former Charlotte Post publisher, Bill Johnson; and Caro- lina Time publisher, Louis E. Aus- tin. First North Carolina Charter School Opens Healthy Start Academy is the ! first charter public school in North Carolina. The year round school, which has an enrollment of 97% African American students, will also be the first public school of any kind in the United States to be a true year long school. The school calendar will have 204 teaching days, compared to 180 in current N.C. public schools. Christine Chamberlain, Executive Director of the school, stated on Tuesday, “Regular public schools talk the talk with student achievement goals they will try to reach every year. Charter schools have student achievement requirements. Char- ter schools will walk the walk or be closed down...Period...No excuses...No second chances. Every public school that can’t produce re- sults should be closed down. It is unfortunate that only bad charter schools will be the only kind of bad public school closed down in the coming years.” Vernon Robinson, President of the North Carolina Education Re- form Foundation and leader of the Charter School movement stated “Christine Chamberlain has fol- lowed in the footsteps of Civil Rights Leaders, such as Rosa (See OPENING, P. 2) dergarten for 4 year olds) to 6th grade charter elementary school. Anyone interested in starting a charter school in North Carolina” has until Oct. 31 to submit an ap- plication and applicants may apply to any institution of the University of North Carolina, their local school board or they may apply di- rectly to the State Board of Educa- tion. LAWSUIT Continued from page 1 the student has learned the mate- rial.” Johnston educators say they are pleased with the results of their Student Accountability Program. Superintendent Dr. James Causby said students made their best showing ever this year in grade- level proficiency. Causby denied the lawsuit’s claim that end-of-grade tests are the only factor in deciding whether a student moves to the next grade. Students who have done well throughout the year but don’t pass the test after the three tries can have their case reviewed by the principal, who consults with the student’s teacher and looks over samples of the student’s work, Causby said. The principal then makes a recommendation to a com- mittee, which decides whether the student moves on. Early in the year, teachers tried to identify students who might have trouble passing the tests and offered remedial programs, includ- ing before- and afterschool tutoring and Saturday programs. As a result, Causby said, all stu- dents—especially minorities—have shown considerable improvement on proficiency exams. It isn’t known how many of Johnston County’s nearly 18,000 students will be held back based on their scores from the 1996-97 school year. Between 2,000 and 3,000 students did not pass their end-of-year or end-of-course tests the first time they took them, offi- cials say, but about half of those passed after getting intense tutor- ing and taking them again two weeks later. Some of those who failed the sec- ond time were given the option of summer school. For the lowest scorers, summer school was re- quired, after which the students will be tested again. One session of summer school has been completed. A second ses- sion will wind up this week, with students taking the standardized test beginning Aug. 5. WILLIAMSTON Continued from page 1 and Alexander Hodges. Robert Lloyd, Robersonville resi- dent, was transferred from Martin General to Pitt Memorial where surgery was performed last week. Ms. Najla Shunta Roberts, a stu- dent at Williamston High School, is a 1997 participant in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s biennial debutante presentation. The presentation serves partly as an instrument to support the national and local projects of Alpha Kappa Alpha. It will be held at the Martin County Auditorium in Wil- liamston on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. The Minority \"(o) ox lates SOR AOI Ae ce Sn nC BE Pip i Ree ep es i dents, Within 5 years it will add grades until it becomes a K4 (kin- | thanks. More than nine churches were represented. Due to the board member’s eye surgery, the Endowment Depart- ‘ment of Love and Charity Grand Lodge canceled its July 26 break- fast meeting in Plymouth. A spe- cial called meeting will take place at a later date. Ms. Ethel Council, president of the Plymouth NAACP Branch, has been invited to share her com- ments on the national NAACP con- Recent works by two North Caro- lina artists are on view at East Carolina University’s Mendenhall ma Student Center through Aug. 15. sie OS SCHOOL CHOICE LEADER SPEAKES TO YOUNGSTERS—Vernon Robinson, leader of the school choice movement in N.C. , speaks to Ms. Ann Hunter's Ist grade class on the first day of classes at Healthy Head Start Academy. Her sponsor is Ms. Eula M. Scott of Williamston. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Roberts (Alice), the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie B. Roberts of the Williams community, and Mr. and Mrs. George Woods (Maybell) of Queens, N.Y. Her church member- ship is with Cedar Hill Baptist Church. The director of the Christian Education Department at Mount shiloh Missionary Baptist Church is seeking support from sorority or- ganizations and women’s auxilia- ries regarding their outreach min- istries for wounded women. Stating that there is concerning interest in women in their area about women with broken spirits, the auxiliary, along with other Christian missionaries, has been recently focused in ministering to dying women with numerous links which have kept us in bondage (abuse of all sorts, depression, sui- cidal states of mind, low self-es- teem, envy and hatred, to name a few). The desire is to solicit financial support in sponsoring a “Mighty Women Ministry Conference.” Any contribution should be made pay- able to Mt. Shiloh Missionary Bap- tist Church/Christian Education Department, P.O. Box 148, 201 N. Elm St., Williamston 27892. * The director is Ms. Cynthia Pointer, the church clerk is Ms. Corine Pou. Minister Linwood Dudley is pastor. Expressions of sympathy are ex- tended to the family of Elijah Pur- vis, a resident of New York for many years and a native of Martin County. Purvis succumbed after a lengthy battle with cancer on July 23. Arrangements were being made to place his remains in Martin County after funeral services in New York. Purvis was the son of Ms. Nancy T. Purvis of Oak City and the late Elijah Purvis. Some folks asked why I spoke out at the public hearing on July 22 regarding the proposed water system in District I. Often I think about how so many folks fought, died or were forced to leave loved ones and inheritance just because the right to vote or speak out concerning any issue had been denied. This person will speak simply because that right is now in existence. Water and sewer are fine. Very convenient. Yes! Costly, too. It does not in any promise any freedom from various diseases. Today there are more African- Americans suffering with kidney disease than ever before, just to name one. For the masses who left the farm to work in towns or cities whose water was supposed to be treated and made safe and healthy, some problems occurred in these large cities’ water systems to the point that selling spring water has be- come big business. Today, it may be factual to say, “God gave it and man messed it up.” The commissioners certainly were not expecting any opposition, nor were any of the presenters who stated orally that anyone who did not want to be hooked up did not have to, nor drink the water. However, as I listened to the reading which had to be done be- fore the vote, as it is law, it was clearly stated that if the voters voted in favor of this referendum, everyone would have a levy. Whether one uses the system or not, one pays. My concern is that there was no mention regarding the persons who have gone through the expense of putting in a new septic system and well within the past few years. Of course, none of those who fall into that category had asked this person to express any concern on their behalf, and I have been in my residence eight years now, so I didn’t allude to that. I do know that there is an area with the most expensive homes that have enjoyed not being an- nexed or paying city taxes for years. I feel sure that when those well-built homes start to deterio- rate and “For Sale” signs go up, the water will be declared unsafe. Personal opinion, it’s a new day, new tactics with the same old ob- jective in plan. On my calendar it noted at the end of the month of July, just Name. 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 C) Yes, I'd like a 6 months subscription by mail $15 ‘(J Yes, I'd like ja 12 months subscription by mail $30 Address City_ Zip State 5 The ' m’ Voice “Katie F’s Birthday” several years ago. I had always intended to ask the day but never remembered. She called Sunday morning. I, of course, apologized. Hadn’t sent a card, either but she accepted the belated happy birthday very grace- fully... thank God, stating that she didn’t miss reading her CAROLIN- IAN. Her blessed day was the 26th. Woman’s Day at Weeping Mary Baptist Church, Jamesville, July 27, was started on the hour. In the absence of Pastor Joseph Thigpen, Deacon Chester Davis gave the call to worship, Ms. Marion Davis presided and explained that there was a sudden death in the pastor’s family. The Cedar Hill Baptist Church Choir rendered music under the di- rection of Ms. Hannah Griffin, to the delight of the congregation. The theme for the program was, “Fruits of the Holy Spirit,” Gala- tians 5:22. Scripture was read by his writer. Prayer was lifted by a person from Plymouth and Ms. Dorothy Davis gave the welcome. Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Love— Ms. Eva Mariner; Joy—Ms. Caro- lyn Manning; Peace—Ms. Geral- dine H. Brown; Long Suffering— Ms. Neil Austin; Gentleness—Ms. Marion Davis; Goodness—Ms. Eva Ward; Faith—Ms. Eva Butler-Hill; Meekness—Ms. Dorothy Manning; Temperance—Ms. Novella Hagan. Ms. Parie Smith and Ms. Annie Hawkins lifted the offering. Ms. Eula M. Scott expressed words of Send You Rain, by Linda Werthwein of Harkers Island, is an assemblage of two-dimensional pieces reflecting “the spirit beyond the visual form, the quiet begin- nings of life on Earth to its full cul- mination.” Her exhibition consists of four sections in oil and three silk gauze textiles. The semi-abstract works represent ocean and tropical images: seas, sun, rain and foliage. Blackness, by potter Charlene vention with the youth at the “NAACP Day” at St. James Mis- sionary Baptist Church, Sunday, Aug. 10, at 1:15 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The program is scheduled to last 45 minutes, and is sponsored by the Youth Council. The Martin County Branch NAACP will hold its regular meet- ing at 3 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Greene Memorial Church, East Main Street. Jerome W. Aikens is presi- dent. N.C. Artists Show Works Al East Carolina University Johnson, is a series of African-in- spired hand-carved pottery, includ- ing vases, bowls and lidded jars. New to eastern North Carolina, the artist has been making pottery for 15 years. Seven years ago, she be- gan hand carving and trimming her work after the pottery was thrown. “Her pieces are like snow- flakes. No two are alike,” said a Mendenhall staff member. Located in the student center’s second floor gallery, the exhibitions are available for viewing from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays. 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Nowhere near that many seek medical treat- ment, apparently because they mis- takenly believe discomfort and pain are normal, For healthy feet. the APMA says you should be familiar with the most common ills, such as deformed toe- nails, bunions, corns and calluses. The APMA warns that self-treatment often can turn a minor problem into a major one, and persistent condi- tions require the care of a podiatrist. For more information on common foot ailments and proper foot care, call the APMA at 1-800-FOOTCARE. Educational Loans Offered Through CFI Education loans for North Caro- lina residents attending colleges in or out of state and for nonresidents attending colleges in North Caro- lina are available through College Foundation, Inc. CFI is the loan originator and servicer for North Carolina’s Fed- eral Family Education Loan Pro- gram; the program is funded by North Carolina banks and other in- vestors. 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Property insurance required. Offer ends 8/91/07. Member FOIC MMENTS _ mellaricc Bell Curve Busted It should have come as no surprise to anyone with any rudimentary knowledge of either people or sci- ence that a new study has pretty ‘much repudiated the conclusions of The Bell Curve. Indeed, the only perplexing thing for blacks and educated folk is how it ever became an issue in the first place. As you will remember, that book, published in 1994 and subtitled, Jn- telligence and Class in American Life, argued that much of intelli- gence, and therefore, criminal ten- dencies, are inherited and that blacks, as a class, were more likely to fail economically and socially and to commit crimes than whites. It also argued that, since these dif- ferences were the result of genetic inferiority, social programs to ease the effects of poverty or to prevent crime were a waste of time and money. Now, it had long been accepted in both social science and genetic circles that blacks’ poor performance on IQ and other standardized tests, as well as their overrepresentation in criminal justice circles, was due to environmental and economic factors, not race. Reputable scientists everywhere immediately attacked the book, both for its shoddy treatment of scientific fact and for the fact that neither of its authors had a solid background in the sciences they cited. Actually, both Charles Murray, a psychologist, and the late Richard Herrnstein, a political scientist, had a strong political agenda in writing the book, and rather than coming to their conclusions after examining the facts, picked and chose facts that fit their theories. Although roundly rejected by aca- demia, the book was embraced in ul- traconservative circles as “scientific” vindication of what they knew all along: blacks were inherently infe- rior and dangerous, and liberal social programs aimed at helping them were a waste of the “good, decent” (meaning white) taxpayers’ money. The book and its authors were li- onized in conservative talk circles and columnists for months after- ward, and it continues to be cited as a “scientific” work there. Will last week’s study indicating how little intelligence is related to genetics make a difference? Probably not. There had been tons of studies before The Bell Curve came out, which came to the same conclusion. Those who saw the book as a vin- dication for their personal prejudice social callousness will doubtless not be impressed. Like the book’s authors, they know what the “truth” is, and will choose to remember only those “facts” that fit that view. So don’t be surprised if, in a few months, you hear another commenta- tor citing The Bell Curve as gospel in pushing his or her pet theories. You just can’t teach some folks. Who knows? Maybe it’s genetic. Tax Breaks for Higher Education A Good Beginning That most maligned and mostly taxed portion of the American main- stream, America’s working and middle-income families, received a glimmer of hope recently when Con- gress approved tax breaks for at- tending college which had been pro- posed by President Clinton. What is being hailed as a “water- shed event” in fact keeps the door of opportunity open for individuals to improve their economic status through access to higher education. That’s the good side. The other, maybe not-so-good, side of the coin appears to be a clear mes- sage to students that at least two years of college is the new educa- tional standard. This is an era when education be- yond high school is essential to com- pete for the best new jobs. But let us get back to the tax break at hand. The HOPE Scholar- ship, as it is termed, provides a tax credit of up to $1,500 for the first two years of college for working and middle-income families, and is cer- tainly a powerful incentive that indi- cates college is available to each and every American who works hard. Furthermore, the tax break for lifelong learning is the “sleeper” item in the entire package, which of- fers a tax credit to juniors, seniors, graduate students, or those who take a course or two to enhance their job skills. Students of all ages will get a 20 percent tax credit on the first $5,000 of tuition and fees through 2002, and the first $10,000 of tuition and fees thereafter for every year they need it and use it. Several other measures supported by the president that will help fami- lies to pay for college include “educa- tion savings accounts” which allow families to deposit $500 annually into an IRA for each child under 18 to ac- cumulate tax-free earnings that can be used for postsecondary educa- tional expenses. The bill will allow families to with- draw savings from their IRAs pen- alty-free for higher education. Another feature allows employers to provide employees up to $5,250 in educational benefits per year that is excluded from the employee’s tax- able income. Finally, working and middle-in- come families will be able to deduct interest paid in the first 60 months of repayment for a government-backed student loan. And if statistics are any motiva- tion to you, the U.S. Department of Education projects that 341,000 stu- dents in North Carolina will benefit from these two new tax breaks for higher education. Finally, let us remember that this “hand-up” is available to that seg- ment of American society that gets income the “old fashioned way”’— they EARN it. And yes, we do agree, these are much belated and much needed ways and means to provide avenues to growth and improvement for all Americans. North Amenca Syndicate Aw ELHES ATeinses@AOL COM NEWS BULLETIN: BEAUTY PAGEANT TO ALLOW TWO-PIECE SWIMSUITS This Way for Jae lx Smpowerment 3 By Dr. Lenora Fulani WHY WELFARE-TO-WORK ISN’T WORKING Since President Clinton’s signing of the welfare reform act -- the one his policy advisors told him to veto while his “score-points-at-all-costs” political advisors told him to sign - - moving welfare recipients from public assistance to jobs has become a government focus. In his State of the Union address in February, Clinton called on corporate America to join in creating new partnerships with government to evolve welfare-to-work programs. Things don’t appear to be going so well. Recently, a front page Wall Street Journal article re- ported on what it called the “mixed results” of one such program undertaken by Sprint and AT&T in Kansas City, Missouri. These efforts -- loudly trumpeted by the White House at the beginning -- have succeeded in placing a total of seven workers at Sprint, one of whom was let go after the first week. AT&T hired one person whom they fired in two weeks. These statistics do not bode well. And as you might ex- pect, various explanations have begun surfacing. One corpo- rate insider stated that the programs were ineffective be- cause corporate American wasn’t “ready.” A supervisor at Sprint said, “There are welfare recipients who choose to suc- ceed and those who choose not to.” Can the same be said of Presidents? With the success rate so low, a debate has arisen as to which is the best method to effect welfare-to -work. One camp argues that you must train people before placing them in private sector jobs. The other presents the “job first” argu- ment, where welfare recipients receive a one week crash course oriented toward employment basics, like getting to work on time, and not on job skills. This is the approach that is gaining popularity with policy makers because it is cheaper and because “quick fix” statistics can be used to demonstrate how effectively the program is working. However, there is no quick fix here. The U.S. economy has been structured over the long haul to be an economy without full employment. While the range of unemployment fluctuates between 3% and 7%, depending on various factors, there has always been -- by design -- a sector of Americans relegated to being unemployed. This economic phenomenon has historically helped, among other things, to keep wages down and, thereby, profits up. The welfare and unemployment programs adopted during and after the Great Depression which institutionalized un- employment were based on policy makers’ acceptance of this macroeconomic feature of the U.S. economy. Not surpris- ingly an entire culture of being both unemployed and unem- ployable has evolved. Schools educate -- but not everyone -- because unemployability is desirable. Welfare must discour- age self-reliance so that the demand for jobs and job training from within the permanent underclass will be muted. This institutionalized culture cannot and will not be overcome by “job-first” or even by “training-first” approaches. * You cannot take a society -- business and the poor alike -- socialized over lifetimes for intractable unemployment and then, because the political climate now opposes Big Govern- ment spending create a few programs that will suddenly transform the long-term unemployed into reliable workers. Political expediency is one thing Reality is quite another. Politicians of both major parties may hope to pick up votes off a quick-fix approach to welfare reform, Buy until there is a serious, long-term and developmental approach that repu- diates political considerations and undertakes to readjust at every level -- from the macroeconomic to the job training and placement modality -- there will be no effective means of moving people from welfare to work. Lenora B. Fulani twice ran for President of the U.S. as an independent, making history in 1988 when she became the first woman and African American to get on the ballot in all fifty states. Dr. Fulani is currently a leading activist in the Reform Party and chairs the Committee for a Unified Inde- pendent Party. She can be reached at 800-288-3201. Other Viewpoints BY FRED A. BAUGHMAN, JR., M.D. Virtually all children who have appeared normal from birth to the day we send them off to school are normal, and are capable of age and grade-appropriate literacy, numeracy and education. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Problems arise at school because these children aren't betting an education. They’re getting psychologic/psychiatric diagnosis and treatment instead. They get “new math,” “while language,” and “invented spelling,” the stuff of “OBE’ (outcome based education). This is not because these are proven educational methods, but because psychology and psychiatry have seduced the university-based “experts” in the field of education into believing that psychiatry knows best how young minds work. Thus, they flit from one fad and uncontrolled experiment to the next -- with our children as their captive subjects -- because their paychecks and tenure are never tied in the least to whether the children can read and are educated and prepared or not. In 1987, California officials adopted “whole language” (WL) methodology, to the exclusion of phonics (sounding out) to teach reading. On the 1992 National Assessment of Edu- cational Progress (NAEP) California’s 4th graders tied for last with Mississippi. California officials defended WL and resisted change. As if more proof were necessary, on the 1994 NAEP, California 4th graders -- 86% of them less than “proficient” -- were in sole possession of last place. Nor was it a minority problem, as apologists claimed;. Having fallen seven points since 1992, California’s white 4th graders ranked last as well. Having failed to render students literate and capable of self-education, are California’s education officials accepting the blame? Are they looking at what works in home-school- ing, private schools or in the for-profit remediation industry, all booming, thanks to public education? No, they continue to blame the victims instead, calling the children “abnormal,” “processing-disordered,” “MBD” (minimal brain damage), “LD” (learning disability), “ED” (executive disorder), “dyslexic,” “dyscalculic,” etc. -- all of it impugning the children’s brains, all of it without a shred of scientific validity. Behind in reading and more unsure, anxious and fearful with each new semester, the children are given another label -- “ADD” -- and a drug to go with it: Ritalin. In 1980, the American Psychiatric Association made a list of the most common symptoms of emotional distress of schoolchildren, and in a stroke that could not be more devoid of science or Hippocratic motive, termed ADD a “disease”. In 1987, to cast a wider net, they changed it -- not by science but by vote -- to “ADD with or without hyperactivity” (ADHD, which I will refer to simply as “ADD”). The fundamental flaw here is that ADD has never been proven to be a disease, or anything physical or biological. Asked if it was or not, Paul Leber, M.D., of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration responded on December 22, 1994 that “as yet no pathophysiology for the disorder has been delineated.” Gene R. Haislip of the U.S.. Drug Enforcement Administration responded on October 25, 1995: “We are also unaware that ADHD has been validated as a biologic/organic syndrome or disease.” In their 1995 annual report, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) of the United Nations warned that the worldwide production of methylphenindate (Ritalin) -- an ad- dictive, Schedule II drug -- had increased from 3.0 tons in 1990 to 8.5 tons in 1994, with the U.S. accounting for 90% consumption. INCB also reported that a small percentage of physicians issue the majority of prescriptions and that abuse amongst adolescents had increased, along with reports of serious damage to health. The INCB further cautioned that Ritalin is actively pro- moted by a “parent association” that has received significant contributions from the manufacturer of the drug and urged that international conventions prohibiting the advertise- ment of controlled substances to the public must not be un- dermined by the activities of such “parent associations.” Where does the widespread belief that ADD is a “disease” -- suddenly the most common childhood disease of all -- come from? CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD) is the “parent association” alluded to in the INCB report. Thirty-five thou- sand members strong, and comprised of believers in drug- ging as the essence of child-rearing and education, it is funded by the manufacturer of Ritalin. The ADD “epidemic” has grown from a half million in 1988 to 4 million today; Ninety percent are children. Routinely, and with full knowledge of its medical advi- sory board, CHADD misrepresents the research literature. It routinely proclaims that ADD is a proven disease, just like diabetes, and that Ritalin is just as essential for ADD as insulin is for diabetes. In yet another misrepresentation, it claims thafRitalin is neither dangerous nor addictive. In plain words, ADD is an expensive, elaborately woven illusion of a disease -- not a disease at all. It was created and exists to support the elaborate, extensive ADD industry, one doubling in size every 3-4 years. Not a disease, ADD has every appearance of being a for- profit invention, Ritalin has every appearance of being a (See VIEWPOINTS, P. 9) BY FAYE WHITE Associate Editor Editor’s Note: If you would like to have your church’s spe- cial event included in this col- umn, please submit it to Faye White, ‘M’ Voice Church Calen- dar, at least two weeks prior to the event. PHILIPPI CHURCH OF CHRIST Christian Women’s Fel- lowship will hold an overnight re- treat from 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. Speakers will include Evangelist Vanessa Byrd and Min- ister Harriett Bailey. Ladies, you're invited to come and learn how to fellowship together in love. FLEMING CHAPEL AME ZION CHURCH announces that Ms. Lillian Ruth Dudley Fleming will preach her initial sermon at Fleming Chapel at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10. Special music will be provided by The Inspira- tions Gospel Singers, The Gospel Crusaders, and Terrance Hooks and Brother-To-Brother. THE “BODY OF CHRIST”, UNLIMITED OUTREACH MIN- ISTRIES OF DELIVERANCE held their first revival August 4 through 8. The Anointed Pastor Ella Grimes, of Miracle Deliver- ance Center, was the speaker for the week. A Gospel Music Program is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Satur- day, Aug. 9 in honor of Bishop Stephanie Winfield’s birthday. Mu- sic will be rendered by the “New Golden Doves”. Dedication of the Church will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10. Body of Christ Unlimited is located beside Majorie’s Flower & Gift Shop on Name Told For Pitt County Title 1 Pre-K Program: CUBS “Pitt County Schools announces a ne name for it’s Title 1 Pre-K pro- gram: “CUBS”. The letters stand for “Creating Unlimited Beginning Students” one of the program’s goals. Nine sites will have two and three day CUBS classes for four year olds during the 97-98 school year. Applications are now avail- able at all elementary schools and at the Third Street Pre-K Center. Interested family members may call Judy Beckert-Jones at 355- 9555 or 752-3227 for more informa- tion. Those who turn in applica- ps a HOLY MISSION UNITED HOLY CHURCH hosted a Men’s & Women’s Conference Aug. 4-9. Rev. W.C. Elliott, Pastor of St. Rest United Holy Church in Winterville, speaker for night services. Morning service topics included: Monday- Nutrition; Tuesday-Bible Quiz; Wednesday-Praise and Worship Workshop; Thursday-Marriage Seminar; Friday-Youth on Parade. 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She is survived by daughters, Bertha Woolard and Delores Hall, both of Greenville; a son; Chester Core and a brother, Johnny Willis Jr., also of Greenville, plus 21 grandchildren and 15 great grand- children. Arrangements were by Phillips Bros. Mortuary. KEMARCUS DESHAWN HANSLEY Mitchell’s Funeral Home an- nounces the death and grave ser- vice for Infant KeMarcus Deshawn Hansley of 1804 Johnson Circle Ay- den, who died at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville Tuesday, July 1, 1997. Graveside service was held for the infant at the Winterville Cem- etery with Dr. W.H. Mitchell offici- ating. He is survived by his parents: Toria Edwards and Kimberly Hansley of Ayden, 6 sisters; Keandria Hansley, Jylynn Hansley, Shalena Hansley, Keosha Burney, Jomja Moore, and Maella Williams all of Ayden, 3 brothers; Quinlan Hansley, Emmanuel Hansley and Keithian Burney all of Ayden, Maternal grand parents; Henry and Brenda Hansley of Greenville, his foster grand-par- ents: James and Shirley Burney of Ayden. ISAAC LEE TYSON Isaac Lee Tyson, 45, of 221 Sneeds Ferry Rd. No. 5, Sneeds Ferry, died Thursday, July 10, 1996. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Calvary FWB Church, Green- ville. Burial followed in the Green- wood Cemetery. Mr. Tyson was a native of Pitt County. He was a 1969 graduate of CM Eppes High School. He was a graduate of Kings Business Col- lege, Raleigh. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Wilmington, N.C. He was also a self-employed painter. His survivors include his wife, Brenda Pippins Tyson of Green- ville, five sons: Isaac Tyson II of Greenville, Jureco Bunn of Stokes, Brooks Tyson, Alex Tyson Both of Greenville and Nicholaus Windley of Washington, one daughter, Candance Tyson of Greenville; his father, Leon Gilbert of Greenville; nine brothers, Don Taft of Green- Hemby, 81 of _ ville, | R of G ae : 2 | Sy aepet | Jerry Lee Credle, 47, of 315 Union Street, died Thursday, July 24, 1997 in Wake County Medical Center. Danny Taft of Wilmington; Funeral services were Sunday at Swindell Taft, Carlton Taft Both of ¢+ James Church of Christ in Greenville; Albert Ray Atkinson, Willie Earl Gilbert both of Green- ville; Leon Gilbért, Jr. of Chicago, ‘Tih and Herman Taft of Greenville; ‘eight sisters, Mary E. Roberson, Daisy Holland, Linda Taft, all of Greenville, Bonnie Lane of Wyo- ming, Linda Rogers, Beverly Felder, Janice Atkinson and Lizzie Gilbert all of Greenville. ERNESTINE HARTSFIELD In profound sorrow Rountree and Associates Funeral Home sadly an- nounces the death of Missionary Ernestine Hartsfield, 68, who de- parted this life on Friday July 11 at 4 p.m. She was a resident of South Hampton Long Island and for the past 8 years she was a resi- dent of Greenville and a member of Selvia Chapel FWB Church and managed Hartsfield Family Care Home at 701 W. 4th St., Green- ville. Funeral services were held at Selvia Chapel FWB Church with Bishop T.L. Davis officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Cem- etery in Bolivia. Survivors are two brothers: Bishop A.H. Hartsfield of Green- ville, Zenus Hartsfield of South Hampton Long Island, N.Y.; daughter, Erma Hartsfield of Brooklyn, N.Y.; sister, Erthly Wa- ters of Bolivia; and three grand- children of Brooklyn, N.Y. Belhaven. Burial was in Northside Cemetery. Mr. Credle was a native of Beau- fort County and attended the local schools. He was a member of St. James Church of Christ. Surviving are mother, Della Hall Credle of the home; sons, Wakie Credle of the home, Phillip Credle of Belhaven; brothers, Frank Credle, Jr. of Belhaven; sisters Rachel Banks of the home, Ivy Ward of Chocowinity; Dorothy Jennette of Belhaven; Edna Lee of Bronx, N.Y. JOHN WALTER DANIELS Mitchell’s Funeral Home an- nounces the death and funeral ser- vice for Mr. John Walter Daniels age 81 of Saint Nicholas Ave. New York, N.Y. formerly of Winterville, who died at North General Hospi- tal in New York, Friday, July 25, 1997. Funeral service was held at Good Hope Freewill Baptist Church in Winterville with the pastor, Bishop W.H. Mitchell officiating. Burial followed in the Winterville Cem- etery. Mr. Daniels was a native of Pitt County where he attended the County Schools. He was a member of Good Hope Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Inez Adults $10 Proceeds: Greenville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Annual “Fish and Crab Feast” August 16, 1997 | p.m. - 5 p.m. Children under 12 $5 NO TAKE -OUTS American Legion Building 403 St. Andrews Drive Greenville, N.C. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Delta Sigma Theta dans % BUILDING TOGETHER For more information contact Pat Alexander, President 353-0656 Cynthia Doctor, Vice President 830-0315 and 1% American Indian. $18,000. higher. West. GRANDPARENT STUDY FACT SHEET a, c} istics of G C . The following statistics have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Wlt is reported that there are 831,000 mid life and older adults caring for their grandchildren with neither parent present in the household. The total number of children in these households is 1.02 million. This number of grandchildren under 18 living with their grandparents has increased by 6% over the past 25 years. However, from year 1992 to 1993 the figures jumped significantly up to 17%. The median age of grandparent caregivers is 57. A majority of them, 77%, fall between the ages of 45 and 64 with the remaining 23% age 65 and older. 68% of this population is White, 29% African American, 10% Hispanic origin, 2% Asian/Pacific Islanders 20% of grandparent caregivers aré single with 13% widowed and 7% divorced. The remaining 80% are married. 93% of these single grandparents are women. WV The income of grandparent caregivers is outlined as follows: 27% are at or below the poverty level, 14% are near poor (100-149% of poverty), and 56% have incomes of less than $20,000. The median income is 58% of grandparent caregivers have less than a high school diploma. The percentage of grandparent caregivers who have received a high school diploma is 26%. And 5% have attained a bachelor’s degree or Census Bureau statistics report that a majority of grandparent caregivers reside in the South, 57%. The remaining 43% of caregivers are split evenly among the following three regions: Northeast, Midwest, and About the Grandparent Study The Center on Aging at Bradley University has received a three year research grant from the National Institute on Aging to conduct a study on the psychological well-being of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. The study is entitled the Grandparent Study. The purpose of the study is to document the experiences of these grandparents and identify areas in which they find satisfaction and fulfillment, as well as those areas in which grandparents need more support. The Center on Aging is seeking grandmothers, age 50 or older, who are living with a grandchild under the age of 18, with neither parent present in the household. The spouses of the grandmothers, age 50 or older, are being asked to participate as well. Participation entails taking part in a personal and confidential interview for two hours over the telephone (or in person if living in Central Illinois). Grandparents interested in participating or learning more about the Grandparent Study can contact the Erin Driscoll at 309/677-3593 or 800/695-5927. “ Streeter Daniels of New York, N.Y., 2 daughters: Gloria Atterbury of New York, N.Y. and Peggy Hammond of Greenville; 1 son, William Daniels of Baltimore, Md.; 3 sisters: Doris Joyner of Bridgeport, Ct., Mary Patrick and Lucy Daniels both of Winterville; 3 brothers: Willie Daniels of New York, N.Y., Roy Daniels and Lendel Daniels both of Winterville; 18 grandchildren, 16 great grand- children, a number of nieces, neph- JORDAN I. ACKLIN Infant Jordan I. Acklin, 6 months, died Saturday, July 26, 1997 at Pitt County Memorial Hos- pital. Funeral services were at Flana- gan Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Branches Cemetery. Infant Acklin was a native of Pitt County. Surviving are mother, Gabrielle Wilson of Greenville; father Eddie Acklin of Greenville; brother, Joshua Mayo of Stokes; sister, Quaneshia Anderson of Greenville. The average age of a first time mother is 23.7, only slightly high- er than the average age of first- time mothers in 1940 but nearly two years higher than in 1960. Support the Black Press Read Tihe °-°-a°? Voice SPECIAL ASSISTANT CONTINUES THE THE HONORABLE MINISTER LOUIS FARRAKHAN'S Minister Benjamin F. Muhammad € LONG LIVE THE SPIRIT OF THE MILLION MAN MARCH NUNC ONO NO NOG OY NOON EE DIELS. a MW) Pa Soe * baw «ho * on a 3 . oh s Mate Ne : y Ou [ { ioW : . Cea «Metre a4 a & : gh. i es’ mt ee i "eet wer & « . ae? Matnisge” . } f i f a » pe 2%, ’ # ¥ “4 : ba r: °F... Bt aad ae : LOTS 3 ? 4 Peer ye} hE, “ete ae Pr ! et awe wy ae vert , by ee Pee . é ’ s ; 7 Ber a “ al 5M, rors ly * ‘ as 3 é ‘ ¢3~ ,.. ) FN , oe! Baers ees gee aa a ee) “RSet he ge . ’ ne ’ \ es AS 7. = -s id “i 8 ”) * is . # ye U.S.0.A. 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Nikki was one of eight teen- agers participating in the first- ever spinal cord injury sports camp developed specifically for children last spring in Chicago. “From the moment they ex- perience their traumatic injuries, these patients often hear, ‘You can't do this, and ‘You can’t do that,” said Kris Johnson, senior recreational therapist at Shriners Hospitals’ Chicago Unit, where Nik- ki receives treatment. “I wanted to foster a positive ‘I can’ spirit among our patients. For four years, Johnson’s patients have experienced the thrill of “fly- ing” across Lake Michigan as part of the Chicago Park District adap- tive sailing program. TheSCI sports camp expanded on that idea. A Shrine group in Union, Mich., put up $8,000 for the week- long camp. Among their activities were scuba diving, horseback riding, bowling, tennis, archery, track and sledge hockey (a game played with wheelchairs mounted on ice skates). The teens also underwent fitness testing ata local hospital, where staff members volunteered time to the project. “Camp was the best time I’ve had since my injury,” said 16-year-old Ben Winfrey, who was accidentally shot in the neck while his cousin was loading a gun. “The road racing with adapted wheelchairs was best of all.” The racing took place at York High School in suburban Elmhurst, fl. Lin- da Mastandrea, a Paralympic Games gold medalist, led a workshop in rac- ing using lightweight racing chairs lent to Shriners Hospital by the Chica- vo Rehabilitation Institute. Teens “ran” miles around the track as Mas- tandrea coached and cheered them on. At Underwater Safaris in Chica- vo. a certified instructor taught the teens to dive into 10 feet of water. “Before | knew it they were bounc- ing around at the bottom of the pool.” Johnson said. “It was easier than swimming for them.” At the end of a whirlwind week, all the teens earned recognition for HEALTH CARE Nurses Relieve Burden on New Parents News USA (NU) - Christine Anderson and her husband were thrilled when she became pregnant, and the pregnan- cy went well. But when baby Sally finally was born, she was diagnosed with perinatal asphyxia and brain damage. The Anderson's baby was in the intensive care unit for two months, during which they agonized over how they would care for their baby 24 hours a day when she eventually came home. It’s a question that thousands of \mericans must face each year, and one being answered increasingly by providers of home health care ser- vices such as Interim HealthCare, one of the nation’s largest. The ser- vice provides certified home health aides, personal care aides and med- ical social workers. Interim provided the Andersons with two nurses who work 10-hour shifts administering oxygen, tube- feeding Sally and giving her medica- tion. The nurses report that baby Sal- ly managed to steal their hearts with her big smiles, especially during their strolls outside. Christine has returned to work and looks forward daily to re- turning home to be with her daughter. For people like the Andersons, home care is proving to be an es- sential part of the nation’s health care system. For more information about home health care, call 1-800- 671-2369. Did You Know? An environmentally-conscious way to protect plants from pests is now available at local lawn and gar- den centers. SunSpray Ultra-Fine oil developed by Sun Company is unlike traditional chemical pesti- cides, the new formulation smoth- ers insects instead of poisoning them. The 1996 Goodyear National Highway Hero Award went to truck drivers Chris Kendall and Rob Lomanno, who saved three children from a burning car, News USA ~ Antonio Jacks, left, said scuba diving during the weeklong SCI sports camp was a “great new experience.” their efforts at an awards dinner. For more information about the SCI sports camp or other Shriners Hospitals programs nationwide, call 1-800-237-5055. (NU) - Young children are espe- cially vulnerable to being burned in a kitchen or bathroom accident. Parents, babysitters and older siblings should memorize these im- portant safety tips, prepared by Shriners Burns Institutes: In the Kitchen @ Keep children at a safe distance from all hot liquids, including soup, coffee and tea. e Avoid using a tablecloth if a toddler’s around. If a child tries to pull himself up by the tablecloth, a hot liquid could fall. @ Keep all hot items near the cen- ter of the table. e@ When cooking, keep young - children in a highchair or playpen. e Keep appliance cords -away from the edge of counters, and keep them unplugged and disconnected when not in use. Dangling cords can be caught in cabinet doors or pulled by curious children. @ Keep pot handles turned in. @ Store cookies and other treats away from the stove so no one will be tempted to reach across a hot burner. Arlington Blvd. The Philadelphia House Sponsor’s Benefit Expressions Of Love Gospel Music Program at Rose High School Auditorium ¢ Greenville, N.C. Saturday, August 16, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. Donation $5.00 Featuring Sandra & Darius Shackleford FAD Dancers Of Philippi Church of Christ Rev. Tyrone Turnage & The Crusaders and others Please Call Yolanda Bection At... 321-2872 For Tickets & More Information The goal of The Philadelphia House is to provide a home for HIV/AIDS persons and assist them in finding permanent and suitable housing where they can enjoy the “joys of living” as others do. The Philadelphia House is the first home of the Greenhouse Program, Inc. established in 1993 in Greenville, N.C. It is a non-profit, tax exempt organization as described un- der section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our organization de- pends solely on community contributions and donations. The Greenhouse Program, Inc. serves as a “Parent” Corporation which expects to set up other homes within the Eastern North Carolina regions as needed to be developed. These homes will serve as a place of shelter (home) for the HIV/ AIDS homeless population for as long as they need our services. We appreciate your support in helping The Philadelphia House and the homeless HIV/AIDS population. DRUG TASK FORCE AGENT A Two County Narcotics Task Force in northeast North Carolina is seeking appli- cants for undercover agents. Applicants must possess the highest degree of integ- rity, be certified in North Carolina as law enforcement officials. Experience in narcot- ics enforcement and/or financial investiga- tions is preferred. Applicants must also be willing to undergo background investiga- tions including psychological, financial and polygraphy testing. Positions include ran- dom drug testing. Agents will be responsible for the enforcement of the North Carolina Controlled Substances Act and the Criminal General Statutes of North Carolina. Salary depends on qualifications. A completed Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission form F-3 is to be received by Keith Roach, P.O. Box 308, Williamston, North Carolina 27892 no later than 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 1997. The Narcotics Task Force is an equal opportu- nity employer. Minority applicants are espe- cially encouraged. 4 @ Establish a “SAFE AREA” in the kitchen where the child can be placed. Consider establishing a “NO ZONE” directly in front of the stove and instruct your child to avoid this area. You can mark the zone with yellow tape or other material. ¢ Use a fill-through-the-spout teapot with central handle, single, small opening and “spout whistle.” eStore detergents, cleaning agents, bleach and other chemicals in a locked cabinet out of chil- dren’s reach. @ Be careful with microwaves. Food can be unevenly heated, pos- ing the risk of scalding food. Also watch for hot steam escaping from plastic containers. @ Don't let children under the age of 7 use the microwave. In the Bathroom @ Know what your children are doing. Consider putting a small slide-bolt latch on the upper half of the outside of the bathroom door to prevent young children from enter- ing without supervision. @ Run cold water into the tub be- fore adding hot water. This will pre- vent scalding if a child should fall into the tub while it’s being filled. @ Always check the bath temper- ature before placing a child in the tub. @ In the tub, face children away from the faucets, keeping them near the other end of the tub. @ Consider lowering the thermo- stat setting of the water heater to 120 FREE T Kitchens and Bathrooms Can Be Danger Zones to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. (At 130 ee degrees, a serious burn can occur in < 30 seconds; at 140 degrees, in only . five seconds.) © Consider installing shower/tub - valves, available at hardware stores . or from a plumber, that reduce water ° temperature to 115 degrees Fahren- « heit or less. For more information about ° Shriners Hospitals and Shriners Bums: Institutes, call 1-800-237-5055. 10 SEND FOR (NAPS)—For a free booklet on retirement planning, Top 10 Ways to Beat the Clock and Prepare for Retirement, write the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washing- ton, D.C. 20210 or call (202) 219- 9247. To learn about Medicare and healthcare plans, call the Patient Access to Specialty Care Coalition at 1-800-756-1100. For facts on travel to Hong . Kong, consult the new Hong Kong ! Tourist Association “Wonder Net” - home page at http://www.hkta.org. READVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Pursuant to General Statutes of North Carolina, Section 143-129, as amended, sealed proposals will be received by the City of Greenville, North Carolina, in the Public Works Department Conference Room, 1500 Beatty Street, Green- ville, North Carolina, until 10:00 A.M., on Monday August 18, 1997 and immediately thereafter opened and read for the 1996/97 Street Resurfacing Project. The Street Resurfacing will consist of placing approximately 8,637 tons of bituminous concrete, Type |-2, and making necessary adjustments to valves and manholes. Dirt street improvements will consist of placing approximately 1,600 tons of bituminous concrete Type I-2, and fine grading approximately 15,000 square yards of crushed aggregate base. Also includes the placement of theromoplastic traffic markings on ten (10) streets. Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Purchasing Agent, City of Greenville, Post Office Box 7207, Greenville, North Carolina, 27835-7207, and the outside of the envelope must be marked ‘Proposal for 1996/97 Street Ressurfacing Project”. The name, address, and North Carolina license number of the Bidder, and the date and time of Bid opening shall be clearly indicated on the outside of the envelope. One (1) unbound copy of the Proposal form is furnished in the Specfications which must be executed and submitted. Each Proposal must be accompanied by cash, cashiers check, or a certified check, drawn on a bank or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Company or a Bid Bond as presscribed by North Carolina G.S. 143129, payable to the City of Greenville, in an amount at least equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid, as a guarantee that a Contract will be entered into and that a satisfactory Performance Bond will be executed. Contractors are notified that legislative acts relating to licensing of contractors will be observed in receiving Bids and awarding contracts. Plans and Specifications describing the work may be obtained from the public Works Department at 1500 Beatty Street or written request addressed to P.O. Box 7207, Greenville, North Carolina 27835-7207. The City of Greenville reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informalities, and to award Contract or Contracts which appear to be in its best interest. The right is reserved to hold any or all Proposals for a period of forty- five (45) days from the opening thereof. Minority and women Owned Firms are encouraged to submit proposals. THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1997 CITY OF GREENVILLE LEAVY BROCK, PURCHASING AGENT about HIV Do something about it. Just worrying about HIV infection won't do you a bit of good. But knowing whether you are infected can. ‘Today, it’s more important than ever to get tested. There are things you can do that can help you live longer. Also remember, if you are infected, you can pass the virus to others through sex or sharing drug needles and syringes, even if you show no symptoms. Talk to a doctor, your health department, or other AIDS resources within your community. Or call your State or local AIDS hotline, or the National AIDS Hotline at 1-800-342-AIDS. Call 1-800-243-7889 (TTY) for deaf access. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR DIRE AE CONTRO Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control e. VIEWPOIR NTS Continued from page 1 dangerous, addictive, entry-level drug. Tes GRAIN ort ictal © teneeabing septs a: licit traffic, injury and even death.from methylphenindate (Ritalin). Major N.C. News media have reported that kids are crushing and sniffing Ritalin tablets for a cheap high. Youngsters that are supposed to be on the drug at school are instead “cheeking” their daily dose, then selling it to their buddies. . A teen from Roanoke, Virginia, died from snorting Ritalin. Three children, said to have concurrent ADD and Tourette’s syndrome, have died taking Ritalin with Catapres (clonidine). Four children (last count) have suffered sudden cardiac deaths taking desipramine, a common alternative to Ritalin in ADD. Every child on a drug -- or any treatment whatsoever -- for ADD, with their parents and teachers concurring, suffers from the misconception that they have a disease of the brain. This “disease” makes them not normal, unable to control themselves without a pill, unable to learn any better than they are learning now. So why try? As these children grow older, their substance abuse disor- ders -- alcohol, licit and Illicit drugs -- are said to be a “com- plication” of their adult ADD. There being no proof that ADD is a disease, are we not forced to conclude that the substance abuse disorders in this group are the result of having been made as children to believe they had a brain disease, and then being made to take dangerous addictive medicines for it? U.S. parents, and the federal agencies that should be protecting them, are accepting dangerous, behavior-modify- ing drugs as an essential part of rearing and educating mil- lions of entirely normal children. This must be exposed and stopped. If a flawed written or spoken explanation led you to accept a diagnosis of ADD for your child and to give in- formed consent for treatment, you may have recourse under the law. Wake up, America! There is no such thing as ADD! You've been deceived. The children you are drugging are normal. They have no disease. According to Ian Lyons, President of Applied Scholastics, his organization has “successfully educated these wrongly- labeled children utilizing the educational breakthrough known as Study Technology developed by author and hu- manitarian, L. Ron Hubbard.” For alternative solutions to help children who manifest lack of concentration, nervous- ness towards their studies, learning difficulties, contact the Applied Scholastics Referral Service at 1-800-424-5397. Dr. Fred Baughman, Jr., a frontline pediatric neurologist for 35 years, has discovered and described several real dis- eases. The former head of the Durham NAACP has now decided to seek the office of state NAACP presi- dent, The CAROLINIAN has learned exclusively. In a July 28 letter to current state NAACP President Melvin “Skip” Alston, Min, Curtis E. Gate- — wood says he has forwarded his nominating petition via certified mail to Keith Sutton, state NAACP executive director. _ “While assuming that you will also be a candidate for this posi- tion, I can assure you that my cam- paign will remain positive and fo- cused solely on the issues/solutions which I feel will best serve the or- ganization and the community,” Gatewood wrote Alston. “I will not allow this to be the type of campaign where the NAACP and other oppressed vic- tims of discrimination and injustice beat up each other, while not pro- viding attention [or] offense to- wards the true culprits of system- atic racism and classism.” Alston, who was just appointed state NAACP president May 31 af- ter serving as interim president for over a year succeeding Kelly Alex- ander, Jr., is expected to vie for election to the post this October, when the state membership elects a new president during its state convention in Raleigh Oct. 30 condita pncdbatar per tticapet i _ to empower themselves. ‘one wa streets, leading the “1,000 Man suede (AACP Direct Action Stand Against Violence and Self- Committee chairman. Two months Hatred,” which drew well over its later, his chapter was recognized — goal; it became a base organizing having the highest percentage committee for the Million Man branch membership increase in the March when the national NAACP state. wanted nothing to do with it; andit In October 1996, Gatewood was founded Brothers Protecting the honored as state NAACP Branch Hood, street patrols in high-crime, President of the Year, and the drug-infested neighborhoods that Durham chapter voted top Branch have been praised by residents and of the Year. To Buy, Rent or Sell Real Estate Call D.D. GARRETT AGENCY “SINCE 1946” ALSTON GATEWOOD toward black children, and the “ul- tra-conservative atmosphere and Jesse Helms tone” presently. per- vading the state. “The time is right because we can no longer wait to save our com- munity, save our state from this ul- tra-conservative force,” Gatewood said. “We can’t wait.” When asked what he would bring to the state presidency of the country’s oldest civil rights organi- zation if elected, the 37-year-old Wayne County native said his record of making “real change,” a spiritual element which he says is important for there to be righteous- ness, and a willingness to take a strong stand on the issues affecting the black community, something he says has been “missing” since the civil rights struggle of the 1960s. “We believe we're setting the tone for the grassroots, bringing the movement closer to home, “ Gatewood said. conservative force.” “The time is right because we can no longer wait to save our community... from this ultra- Call Us If You Need Someone To Collect Your Rent and Manage Your Property ¢ 22,500 - 411 Lathan St. 3 BR. 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