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Farrakhan also said there is a AKRON, Ohio—Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farra- khan stopped here to ask residents to help mark the second anniver- Conspiracy among certain whites to sary of his Million Man March on_ keep the growing black population Washington, D.C. me seve Farrakhan was in Akron last . week as part of a 90-city tour pro- moting the Day of Atonement-Day of Absence scheduled for Oct. 16 “We would like to lead the city of Akron to the spirit of atonement | because we believe God will heal us if we atone and God will heal America if she atones,” Farrakhan said at a news conference before his speech at an Akron high school Wednesday night. Pe The aim of the Day of Atonement ..) | |, is to focus on prayer, fasting, con- °° : | Af flict resolution and absence from . . },) |.) | | work, school and play, he said. AYU EET EG During the news conference, Far- fc } rakhan said it appeared that a “de- | cree of death” has been set on the f black community, citing what he , Bone Marrow Foundation Sets Oct. Event & CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY—Pastor Eldress Lucinda C. Moore of Blount’s Creek N.C. celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday, Aug. 23, 1997 at her church, St. Cindy’s Holiness Church. By the way! Eldress Moore is still pastoring the church. Pictured (Top) is Pastor Moore, and (bottom) a host of family and friends. Happy 100th Birthday, and may God bless you with many more. (Haywood Johnson, Jr. Photos) “This Award Is Yours, Community, Not Mine” INc., which was established in De- cember, 1996 to assist patients who have received a Bone Marrow Transplant or on the waiting list, will be having their Second Annual MarrowThon Walk on Oct. 4, 1997 at J.H. Rose Track & Field. The MarrowThon Walk will increase awareness for people to get on the National Registry to be marrow do- nors for patients with fatal blood diseases. We are encouraging people from churches, businesses, to be upset! (Jim Rouse Photo) A young American woman of The Bone Marrow Foundation, TAX! CAB DRIVERS ARE UPSET WITH TH From Staff Reports Moments after accepting the best that the African-American North Carolina Black Publishers community has given him. Association 1997 Excellence in Journalism saying his “best,” represents the “I cannot accept this award, be- cause it does not belong to me,” Michaels told the 250 gathered at groups, youth or individuals to come together as a team to raise money and walk on that day. All proceeds will benefit Bone Marrow Recipients and their families. We will accept any donations if groups Black Slaves’ descent, who with the support of the entire black population of both North and South Carolinas, have not only re- fused U.S. indictment for not pay- ing taxes to the Internal Revenue Award, Cash UNC’s William and Ida Friday or individuals cannot walk. Letters Service (I.R.S.), but has challenged Michaels, Center in Chapel Hill last Thurs- and sign up sheets have been sent jn YS Court. the sti of the U.S CAROLINIAN day for the NCBPA’s first annual out through the mail but if you did Government and the IRS to force managing edi- Awards Banquet. “It belongs to not receive one and you are inter- Jurisdiction and Venue of a legisla- tor/chief __re- you.” ested in walking as an individual tive nature on US. Slaves, descen- porter, symboli- cally gave it back to his community, PARTNERS IN BREAST CANCER EDUCATION HOST GRADUATION—Partners in Breast Cancer Education MICHAELS Likening his 16 years of broad- cast and print journalism in the Triangle’s African-American com- (See AWARD, P. 2) papi yn ‘ ig Sd we CP * Wie / ie Py) wey or if you have a group, please con- tact Marlene Anderson 756-7297 or (See WALK, P. 2) hosted a graduation ceremony for the Partner's educators on Saturday. The graduation was held at the Willis Building on First and Reade Streets in Greenville. The guest speaker for the occasion was Minister Annie Suggs of Philippi Church of Christ. The program was open to the public. Partners in Breast Cancer Education is designed for African American women between the ages of 40 and 60. The educators, Pitt County nurses and lay health advisors, will deliver breast health information to women through the local churches. The education sessions will begin in September 1997. For more information, call Sharon Edwards Brown at 328-6650. Pictured above trom left to right: Cynthia Patrick- Manning (graduate), Sharon Edwards Brown, Project Manager, Tonya R. Bizzell, Asst. Project Manager, and Earnestine Haelig, graduate. (Haywood Johnson, Jr. Photo) dant of African Origin for any rea- son. Carolyn Yvonne Worsley, of Tarbors, N.C. with the Status of Aliens of U.S. Slaves’ Descent, now under indictment by the U.S. Gov- ernment went to trial on Monday Aug. 25, 1997 at 9 a.m. in U.S. Dis- trict Court, located on Evans Street in Greenville, North Carolina. The challenge to U.S. Jurisdic- tion and Venue over U.S. Slaves’ Descendants is the suit in the form of Judicial Notice of Association and Citizenship, and the legality, under International Law, of the manner of such association, with said association being unverified. Carolyn stated that the indict- ment should be abated for the fol- lowing reasons: That based upon the laws and statutes of the United States, Ne- gro slavery, the unilateral condi- tions under which Carolyn’s ances- tors and antecedents before them were brought under the U.S. Con- stitution and its Amendments, as well as observable racial discrimi- nation, violation of treaty obliga- tion of which Carolyn, as a third party, is the beneficiary, that Ne- gro slaves’ descendants are not citi- zens of the United States, but un- der the guise of law and order and law enforcement continue as Physi- cal Slaves. Thereof within the meaning of that phrase as con- tained in the provisions for self-de- termination and association with the United States in Article 73 in the Charter of the United Nations. The U.S. Government cannot le- gally force the taxing and the pay- ment of taxes by its Agency, the IRS, upon its black slaves’ descen- from becoming the majority in the United States. The outspoken Farrakhan de- nied he was anti-Semitic, anti- Catholic, anti-gay or, in his words, dents, especially in view of the sev- eral allegations in Carolyn’s Com- plaint, stated Robert Brock, Coun- sel and Advisor to Carolyn Worsley is what Brock called a “pretended” arraignment before Judge Malcolm J. Howard on July 7, in Greenville. At this legislative Court arraign- ment. Susan Seahorn, Assistant Public Defender was present dur- ing the entire arraignment. At this arraignment Brock, President of the Black Nationalist Organization the Self Determination Committee, addressed the Court and stated that Carolyn Worsley was not a “tax protestor” but was challenging U.S. and Court Jurisdiction on the basis that she, Carolyn and all 49 millions of U.S. Slaves’ Descen- dants are slaves descendants. As of this date Carolyn has not received the transcript of the arraignment. The challenge was based on well founded principles of law: “How E CITY!!—Shown above outside of the City Hall building are taxi cab owner Frank Peterson and his lovely wife, Deacon Boyd and Eagle Cab driver Israel. The city has required cab drivers to have their rates posted in their cars, insurance will increase, have air conditioning installed in their cars, no broken fenders, and more regulations that will be mandatory throughout the city. There has not been a rate increase for the cabs since 1981, they have every right Farrakhan Makes Akron Stop On 90-City Tour “anti-everything.” He said no one affiliated with the Nation of Islam in the United States has ever been charged with a hate crime. Young African American Woman Challenges Tax Question In Court can African Nationals, here of slaves’ decent, be associated with the United States when they never agreed to be governed by the United States?” Blacks forced asso- ciation (now, a violation of Article 73 of the Charter of the United Na- tions), as well as forced enlistment as U.S. citizens under the 14th Amendment, along with forced in- tegration at gun point is just an- other continuation of physical sla- very, according to Brock. Brock outlined the following four main is- sues and two rules on which the refusal of all 49 millions of blacks of U.S. Slaves’ Descent to pay taxes to the IRS is based: A. Mutuality—There was no MUTUALITY of agreement to par- take in the association with the United States through the use of the citizenship of the 14th Amend- ment. (See TAXES, P. 2) RES ‘Pg i, | cy eq @ : 4 rt Fs 2 28'S ea. Ole GOSPEL WARRIOR OF WELS AM & FM—Shown above is the gen- eral manager of WELS AM & FM, L. Israel Murvin, Brother Murvin brings joy to our ears in the Kinston area and also glory to God. Brother Murvin is a bom again Christian and is truly motivated by the word of God. (Jim Rouse Photo) (TQ0 aa k of & Mrs. Beatrice Maye (The Black Perspective) From: Lincoln and Mamiya’s THE BLACK CHURCH IN AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE The problems are: 1. Sin 2. Lack of evangelism in fulfill- ing its religious role 3. Secularization (loss of respect for church, dwindling membership) 4. Problems with young people (loss of young people due to domi- nating elders, loss of interest) 5. Criticism of church’s leader- ship. 6. An uneducated, trained clergy 7.Lack of adequate finances 8. Racism in the larger society 9. Social conditions and the prob- lem of Black people 10. No response Rev. Dr. Thomas Kilgore, former president of the Progressive Na- tional Baptist Convention, pastor, theologian, and a college chaplain at the University of Southern California’s comments: I see rough days ahead for the Black church because of the following: 1. Selfish expectations of Black preachers (what he called “the an- niversary syndrome”, of preachers wanting to receive money for what- ever they did for people 2. Failure of the Black church (as a whole) to work for the renewal of the Black family “3. Church leaders and pastors who are always seeking ways of raising money instead of just being good stewards 4. Failure to understand the im- portance of supporting the educa- tional institution 5. Poor planning in evangelism A Black pastor of a rural church in Mississippi said: The need in the rural area is to have only one pas- tor be shepherd and steward to one local congregation so that instead of having one man pastor 3 or 4 churches, let him pastor only one church, to give special attention to that one congregation. Black churches remain strong and viable institutions and they still can ligate the central institu- tional sector of most Black commu- nities. This does not however ob- scure the fact that there are major challenges and problems confront- ing these churches. The most seri- ous one concerns the growing class divide between the coping sector of middle income Blacks and the working poor, and the crisis sector of the dependent poor. Today’s Black Church is strug- gling for relevance in the resolu- tion of today’s problems: racism, drug abuse, child care, health and welfare, housing, counseling, un- employment; teenage pregnancy, the false malaise with which soci- ety in general is burdened. It must address all these social challenges without abandoning its distinctive mandate to assist human beings in The Minority Voice Inc. 310 Evans St. Mall SRO Mote) asitish| Greenville, NC 27 ; MORIe Get s S RCG PEL) AT ie a ATE : V rs. : eatrice Maye need for spiritual and moral nur- ture. RECOMMENDATIONS If we were asked to make a single policy recommendation that - we consider critical for the future of Black churches, it would be the need for more, better-trained, and better-educated Black clergy (preachers). : The ministry of the Black Church is the only profession where only one out of every four or five practitioners has graduated from professional school. Profes- sional education could help en- hance the skills and effectiveness of Black clergy, not only in the ar- eas of spiritual nurture, theological understanding, biblical interpreta- tion, preaching, and counseling, but also in record keeping, and po- litical awareness and moral re- sponsibility. BLACK FAMILIES The Black family is the primary unit of the Black Church. An im- portant concern is the escalating problems of Black teenagers and young adults in the crisis sector of the Black community, the indepen- dent poor or underclass. Black teenage females have among the highest pregnancy rates in the world, and Black males have the highest homicide and incar- ceration rates in the United States. There are short term strategies and steps that Black churches can take to help poor black teenagers and young adults toward meaning- ful survival. High-profile role mod- els, community organizers, street workers, teachers, coaches, recre- ation leaders, and clergy who are sent specifically to work with Black youth and their families could play a significant part in the revitaliza- tion of poor communities. Black churches could also estab- lish mission churches, beginning with “house churches” in the apart- ments of larger housing projects or TAXES Continued from page 1 B. Disclaimer—There was no op- portunity for DISCLAIMER on the part of Blacks who wished to de- cline forced citizenship under mar- tial law, not even the use of the “Expatriation Act,” 15 Statute 223. C. Domicile—The 14th Amend- ment only granted slaves and their black slaves’ descendants ‘resi- dence’ in the states wherein they reside, however, the legal DOMI- CILE of all Blacks of slaves’ de- scent was and now continues to be in Africa, according to all rules of legal construction, it follows and Dr. Brock states: 1. The domicile of origin is the domicile of every person of every person until it is abandoned freely, 2. The domicile gained by free birth in Africa cannot be changed by a slave birth in the United States, Peters Reports, XV, 593. D. Jurisdiction—The present JU- RISDICTION and VENUE of all 49 million of U.S. Slaves; Descendants of African Origin, is as in the Dred Scott Decision 60 U.S. 393, and Cato v. U.S. 70 F3d 1103 that of martial law 12 Statute 1268 and Negro slavery. Brock’s legal analysis is as logi- cal as his conclusion is inescapable. The forced association of Blacks into the United States to perform the burdens of citizenship and the exaction of allegiance by point of gun to pay taxes was the product of completely unilateral acts by oth- ers against Blacks. No vote was ever taken, no petitions were ever signed, and no polls were ever con- ducted to indicate that African Na- tionals in the United States wanted to live under White-created US. Constitution. George Muench, Dept. of the U.S. Treasury and IRS Agent, along with the assistance of John R. Starkey, the overlord IRS Direc- tor, put his grisly white hands on Carolyn and like his ancestors of 500 years ago who put Blacks in chains, put Carolyn in chains and handcuffed her and drugged, brought, carried her to jail without warrant for her arrest. The 95 pound Carolyn was forced by this 200 pound Muench to sign and sub- mit to U.S. Jurisdiction in order to get out of jail with a bond in the amount of $100,000 and all of this was in violation of Carolyn’s hu- man rights said Dr. Brock. In other - words, the chaining of Carolyn’s fe- male ancestors by white men such as Muench and Starkey to capture and bring Blacks from Africa as slaves without mutuality and with- out jurisdiction was continued by these two white males, now again with mutuality and jurisdiction, acing Today's Black Church — comfort with their Creator. There. Churches could undertake mean- is no moratorium on the human _ihgful prison ministries. Remember: It’s not what you hear in church of Sunday that makes a difference; it’s what you practice during the week. Our greatest need today is for more home-builders and fewer home wreckers. More homes are destroyed by fusses than by funerals or fires. Juvenile delinquency is like charity - it often begins at home. Money can build a house but it takes LOVE to make it a home. Happy homes are built with blocks of PATIENCE. The most essential element in any home is GOD. A CHRISTIAN’S ABC’S Attend church faithfully. Be careful what you say. Consider carefully every deci- sion. Do right; fear to do wrong. Endure hardships without com- plaint. Forsake not your family and friends. Go no place that would harm your influence. Hate no one; do good to every person. Ignore no person; practice hospi- tality. Join hands with other righteous people. Keep your mind pure. Lie not; always tell the truth. Minister to the needy. Never try to appear what you are not. Oppose evil. Pay your debts promptly. Question not the motives of oth- ers. Remember all of God’s gifts. Sacrifice money rather than principle. Think before you speak. Use your time wisely. Value the bible above all books. Watch your temper. X-ray your thoughts. Yield not to temptation. Zealously labor for the Lord. To be heard by the U.S. Court, before the U.S. and IRS can enter any “law and motion” against Carolyn is a 201 Rule, Federal Rules of Evidence Manuel Article II, Judicial Notice Request and Or- der for Judicial Notice of Status of association and citizenship which Carolyn states not verified and re- quests the United States, Starkey, and Muench and Janice Cole, U.S. Attorney to verify, with records and physical proof as to the mutual association of Carolyn with the United States and their laws and tax laws. This case of Carolyn raises the Black Tax Rebellion to a new level and the following seven slave clauses in the U.S.. Constitution must be overcome by the U.S. as denying Mutuality and jurisdic- tion, and the two following rules on jurisdiction must also be overcome by the IRS and the United States as well as an Affidavit of Facts Op- posing Venue filed by Carolyn. Dr. Brock can be contacted by writing for your petition at P.O. Box 15288, Washington, D.C. 20003. AWARD Continued from page 1 munity to the old African adage, “It takes a village to raise a child,” Michaels said his hard work was only a reflection of the love and nurturing he’s received. “The village gives its best in the nurturing of that human being, in the expectation that that child will give [his best] back to the commu- nity,” Michaels 41, noted. “In hon- oring me, you're honoring you.” The Brooklyn, N.Y. native also thanked his “professional family” at what he called “a small, but powerful newspaper,” The CARO- LINIAN, for the trust they have shown in him, and members of his personal family who were present, for their support. Michaels also took time to pay tribute to former Durham Carolina Times photojournalist Ray Trent, who died more than a year ago of a heart attack “in service to his com- munity,” and asked the NCBPA to name a special award in his honor for future occasions. Joking that he was truly “humbled” by the honor because it forced the usually casual journalist to wear a suit, Michaels also warned that the black press must stay vigilant and on the front line in “the struggle” for equal rights, and be honest in its reporting about what black leadership and the black church are and are not doing, to advance their people. Thanks to the community's sup- port, Michaels said, The CARO. LINIAN would continue to stay on point, bringing stories of impor- ) tance and relevance to our readers’ attention. WALK Continued from page 1 connie Gorham-Walston 355-7012. Please help us to be a blessing to others in need. For tax deductible donations: Bone Marrow Founda- tion, Inc., P.O. Box 8163, Green- ville, N.C. 27835-8163. PIMPAC Meet Set For Monday Sept. 15th At Noon Mark your calendars!! The next PIMPAC meeting has been sched- uled for Monday, Sept. 15th. We will meet at 12 Noon at the Pitt County Public Health Center in conference rooms A & B. Remember the challenge... Those of you who attended the August meeting know that the challenge is to help inccrease community in- volvement in PIMPAC. Please bring a community member, who is interested in infant mortality re- duction efforts, to the September meeting. Lunch will be provided...PIMPAC Treat! It will be necessary for you to RSVP for this meeting in order to help us plan for the luncheon. RSVP forms will be mailed to you soon, along with the minutes from the August meeting. During the September meeting, we will be welcoming Sheila Bunch, ECU School of Social Work, as our new Chair and Zenobia High, East Carolina School of Medicine, as our Vice-Chair. We will also recognize Minerva Free- man of Pitt County Public Health * Center for her past leadership as PIMPAC Chair. First Annual Art Auction Set By Habi- tat For Humanity On Thursday, Aug. 28th, Habitat for Humanity of Pitt County will sponsor a fund raising Art Auction at St. Peters School on 5th Street. The auction will feature both local and international artists. All funds raised will benefit Habitat for Hu- manity of Pitt County. Previews begin at 7 p.m. The auctioneer’s gavel will start the auction at 8 p.m. Admission for this event is $5.00 per person. Refreshments will be served. Guests are invited to come early, partake of refreshments, and inspect the offerings. Several door prizes will be awarded. The auction is under the direc- tion of Marlin Art, Inc., of Deer Park, New York. Administrator Cited For Leadership MS. HELGA A. GREENFIELD Ms. Helga A. Greenfield, vice president for institutional advance- ment, was nominated recently by Region IV (SASFAA) to receive the National Association of Student Fi- nancial Aid Administrators’ Lead- ership Award. Individuals selected for this award must have made outstand- ing contributions in the area of fi- nancial aid over an extended pe- riod of time. In order to qualify, one must ex- hibit high integrity, show creative leadership, encourage others to participate in development activi- ties, continue to be actively in- volved in professional organiza- tions after holding office; and give support to the goals of the NASFAA. Ms. Greenfield has more than 25 years of experience in the area of financial aid, having served as di- rector of financial aid at Shaw, Norfolk State and Old Dominion universities, Ms. Greenfield will be presented with the award in February 1998 at the Southern Association of Stu- dent Financial Aid Administrators’ Regional Conference. a’ @ ‘ ‘ Px a 4 v, ’ TOWN & COUNTRY CLEANERS 4 qe = = 2-2 = wee iene Address. City State Zip The ‘m’ Voice Dr. Edwards Named To Howard U. Post WASHINGTON, D.C.—Howard University President H. Patrick Swygert recently announced the appointment of Dr. Cecile Hoover Edwards as interim dean of the new College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences for the @ 1997-98 academic year. This new college is composed of three divisions, representing each of the program areas. Edwards, who has more than 43 years of research experience in the fields of nutrition, biochemistry and human ecology, is professor of nutritional sciences in the university's College of Allied Health Sciences. Her primary re- sponsibility as interim dean will fo- cus on organizing the three distinct faculties into one unit, while strengthening each individual pro- gram area. A national search for a DR. CECILE H. EDWARDS permanent dean will begin this fall. “Dr. Edwards is respected na- tionally and internationally as a scholar and advocate in her field,” Swygert said. “Not only will she bring wisdom and perspective to the search for a permanent dean, but is clearly capable of advancing the academic pursuits in each area of the college in the interim.” Prior to this appointment, Ed- wards served in roles of increasing responsibility at Howard Univer- sity, including professor, depart- ment chair, research project direc- tor and dean. From 1974-86, she served as dean of the School of Human Kcol- ogy. From 1986-87, she served as dean of the School of Continuing Education. From 1985-91, she led a Howard University team as prin- cipal investigator in a $4.5 million, five-year National Institutes of Health study of factors affecting pregnancy outcomes in African- American women. Edwards earned the bachelor’s degree with honors in home eco- nomics with minors in nutrition and chemistry, and later earned her master’s degree in chemistry from Tuskegee University. She then earned a doctorate in nutrition, with minors in physi- ological chemistry and microscopic anatomy from Iowa State Univer- sity. In addition, she has studied at the Institute for Academic Deans of the American Council on Educa- tion. A consultant to governments, agencies and universities around the globe for more than four de- cades, Edwards is a diplomate of the American Board of Nutrition, and a fellow of both the American Society for Nutritional Sciences and the Institute for Human Kcol- ogy. Her memberships include: the American Institute of Nutrition, the National Institute for Science, the National Council for Family Relations, Sigma Xi and Iota Sigma Pi. LOCAL AIR FORCE RECRUITERS BEGIN '98 CAMPAIGN—Many High School Graduates are entering the USAF today as stated by Master Sgt. Carmelita —. Wesley (center). Master Sgt. Carmelita is in charge of recruiting here in Eastern North Carolina and has done a fine job. Shown with here are: Technical Sgt. William T. Bailey (left) and Staff Sgt. Michael t. White (right). Keep up the good work Airmen! (Haywood Johnson, Jr. Photo) Take The Easy Road To The Superhighway ‘NAPS)—You hear IT at the office. You come home and your kids talk about IT. Your friends rave about IT. You can't even get through dinner without someone mentioning IT. “IT” is the Internet and everybody seems to be con- nected but ‘you! For those of you who have been thinking about get- ting on the Net, there’s good news! Today’s technology manufacturers are making it even easier and more affordable than ever before to access the Information Super- highway. 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Hating no person, fearing no person in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back. What About Reparations? Recently, race relations made it to the forefront of national debate once more, with President Clinton’s an- nounced dialogue on race and a pro- posed formal apology for slavery working its way through Congress. John Conyers isn’t impressed. He says the gestures, whether well-in- tentioned or not, are meaningless without concrete action. Conyers is a Democratic congress- man from Michigan, and what he means by action is twofold. First, he wants programs. The type of pro- grams that are being dismantled on the national and local scenes. But what he wants most, in the area of an apology and atonement for the evil of slavery, is reparations. Conyers has been pushing the is- sue of reparations since the mid- 1980s, when it first came up. It has received little attention and has gone away periodically, but always comes back. The idea, if you are one of the many who hasn’t been paying atten- tion, is that the descendants of slaves are entitled to compensation for the free labor their forefathers contrib- uted toward building this nation. Though long ignored, it is a fact that black slave labor literally built much of America, a brick at a time. This was especially true of the South, where slaves’ contributions were given an inadvertent compli- ment by those arguing for the pres- ervation of slavery. In debate after debate, it was ar- gued that the Southern feudal sys- tem would collapse if they were forced to pay for the labor performed by their black conscripts. That this was essentially true was acknowledged during the Recon- struction period, when Radical Re- publicans (it still sounds like a bi- zarre concept, doesn’t it?) made the famous pledge of “forty acres and a mule” to each of the “freedmen.” However, once the war was won, and all the spoils had been bled out of the former Confederate territories by enterprising “visitors” from up north, blacks’ benefactors moved on to more interesting preoccupations. They had discovered that there were an awful lot of freed slaves, and not that many acres (or mules, for that matter) to go around. So the is- sue was just forgotten. But not forever. The money paid to Japanese detainees was a start. And most recently, the decision by the Florida legislature to pay the victims of the Rosewood rampage gave courage to those like Rep. Con- yers who say that it is only fair. How should blacks view the issue of reparations? Two questions need to be answered. First, is it fair and right? And second, is it likely to come about? The answer to the first question is, of course it’s right. Generations of Africans were enslaved, brutalized and forced to work with no compen- sation, benefitting their tormentors in ways that they are still enjoying even today. Of course their descendants de- serve to share in some measure in the wealth their own ancestors’ hands created. The fact that this totals hundreds of millions of dollars now should be irrelevant. But it isn’t. The answer to the sec- ond question, in modern-day America, is “not in a million years.” As the American courts made clear in their decision in the ’70s not to give back land which had been sto- len from the real Americans (Indi- ans), there comes a point at which it is just too costly, confusing and dis- ruptive to “do the right thing,” even when it is undeniable that it is right. If America won’t give the Indians back any of the land it stole from them, there is no way on Earth it pay Africans for the labor it tole from them. Yes, reparations are deserved. But the energy being expended on trying to get them could probably be better used on other projects. A Dangerous Game Min. Curtis Gatewood fired the opening volley in his bid to become state NAACP president recently. It is a game that could backfire, both on the charismatic young minis- ter and on the organization he wants to run. In what seems to have been a cal- culated move, Gatewood, recently promoted to district director from his Durham NAACP presidency, sent a letter to Durham Schools Su- perintendent Ann Denlinger in which he said, basically, that he was still calling the shots. Gatewood told Denlinger that, talks with current Durham NAACP officials notwithstanding, she was still bound by the requirements he set forth while he was president if she wanted real progress. That was news to the Durham NAACP board and its new presi- dent, Harry Monds, Jr. Although Monds declined comment, preferring to keep any disagreement private, a Durham board member complained to the state office. North Carolina NAACP President “Skip” Alston immediately issued a statement that Gatewood had over- stepped his authority and, district di- rector or not, had no right to dictate the positions of local branches. It is easy to imagine that Gate- wood is positioning himself, as he of- ten has, as the strident voice de- manding change, juxtaposed to the more “timid” positions of the powers that be, particularly Alston, whom he wants to replace come October. It is a persona that has won him a lot of support, particularly among younger members. But it could come back to haunt him, as NAACP delegates ponder their choices. Quite a few may not much like the idea of electing some- one who thinks he can take charge of their individual branches and tell them what to do. Also, if a number of folks line up on either side of the issue, the rift could boil over into the public arena, costing the NAACP badly needed credibility and support. To be sure, we think Min. Gate- wood knows what he is doing. Whether what he is doing is right remains to be seen. "22 a Wan 4° ~ There are 3,000 spoken languages in the world today but only 12 are widely used. More people speak Chinese than any other language. English ranks second. --™ “1 WHEN WILL WE oe STOP USING THE. . _, ® >-— FF #4 e es o @ * - e Qo» . = e! e e e e x 8 - 4 eee IN THE 1990's aoe se | BEAUTY STANDARDS OF P OINTS OTHER RACES AS OUR OWN? yy 1 at 6S xa 10 Pes es Sat | TRUE OR ese? ee. | ONE OF THE LARGEST INCREASES IN NEW HOUSING IN AMERICA WAS CAUSED BY -, + +. | THE GROWTH OF U.S. PRISONS! ete , AP yt + HARRIS HEY, LOOK AT \_ IT THIS WAY.... Parents Need To Ask, Why Aren’t Our Kids Succeeding? BY TREY BANKHEAD Z FINAL PART OF A TWO PART SERIES Parents need to see themselves for the role models they are. I’ll never forget it: I was driving home, with my little brother in the back seat. A car swerved in, and cut me off. As I slammed on the brakes, I cursed, something I’d never given any thought to. Imagine my surprise when a few weeks later, my little brother proudly greeted my father with the same words I’d used then? Parents are always complaining about how their kids “don’t act right” and how they are “just born bad.” I’m twenty-seven years old, what many would call a “Generation X-er.” When people twenty years older than me tell me that my generation is messing up the world, that we're lazy slackers who have no values, I ask them, “Didn't BabyBoomers raise Generation X?” The same things apply to this newer generation. If parents are going to complain about their kids, then they should DO something about it, because they're the ones that raised their kids! Here are some suggestions for parents, presented by Eddie Davis III, a member of the North Carolina State Board of Education: 1) We must do a better job making kids understand that they must defy negative expectations of them. 2) Please allow kids to connect with positive role models in our communities. 3) We must ask our children to avoid negative language. 4) Ask our children to read! We must, in turn, read to them! 5) Ask our children to stand for justice for themselves, and to stand against all injustice. 6) Ask them to dream about a world where they can make a difference. 7) Please live ethical lives in front of children. Kids re- member not what you say, but what you do! 8) Complain upward. If you have a complaint, talk to people that CAN make changes. 9) Please ask our kids to ask for Excellence without Excuse. They should always strive for excellence without making excuses as to why they can’t succeed. 10) Stand up and be proud of the wonderful things you do. Modesty is good, but too much of it is destructively limit- ing. There are a lot of reasons why our kids, on the average, are not succeeding in school. I’ve just named a lot of them. I've also just gotten a LOT of people angry with me. It doesn’t matter. If you’re angry with me, then you're thinking about what I’ve said. If you’re thinking about it, then you can do something to make a difference yourself. So, instead of complaining to your friend “Did you see what that guy in the paper wrote,” see if you can do anything to change what I’m making a fuss about. I’m trying to change things. Are you? BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING IS NOT AS EASY AS IT LOOKS FOR PARENTS I have to wonder what kids really are learning in schools today. As a teacher, I know what I am trying to teach in the classroom. But, I’m not a fool. I also know that kids are more effective in teaching kids than teachers are effective in teaching kids. Why else is peer pressure so powerful? - Parents need to take a hard look at what type of school their child is attending. I am not just referring to the cur- riculum. What type of population does the school serve? How diverse, in terms of race and religion, is the school? Are the kids exposed to other cultures, other religions, other races? Or, are they kept isolated in an environment that is suppos- edly “religion-free” and “race-free”? I ask this because many parents just assume that their child is getting a well-rounded education. However, parents must remember that not everything their child learns in school comes from their instructors. If parents want to pick the best educational environment for their child, then they need to know how to shop. Shopping is one area in which every parent has a great deal of experience. How do I know? Every time I head for one of the local malls, I have a hard time finding a parking space, Especially now, with all the “Back to School” sale insanity going around (Not that I’m immune: my wife and I saw this fantastic desk we're going to get very soon. It'll look great in our office). Everyone’s looking for the best deal on clothes, food, furniture...you name it, there’s always a battle to find the best price on it. But many parents tend to take their children’s education for granted. No shopping around for the best deal, just a kind of “this is the best one because it’s the only one” mentality. You wouldn’t shop that way for a car; why shop that way for your child’s future? The point I’m trying to make is this: A school is respon- sible for far more than just “book learning.” Kids learn a great deal more: about themselves; how to interact with older people; how to interact with younger people; how to form opinions about issues such as race, religions, sexual orientation, and gender; how to operate in a new environ- ment; and how to be responsible. As a result, parents should take these things into account when choosing a school. There are a lot of things a parent can do to make certain their child receives a quality education. VISIT the school. Talk with the principal, as well as with all the teachers your child will have. By doing this, you will begin to forge a partnership with the school, letting them know that you are interested in your child’s education. Also, many teachers love talking with concerned parents. I had a parent visit my classroom last week because she wanted to see what was going on in her son’s class. Another parent dropped by the next day to ask about her son’s progress. Personally, I love dealing with concerned parents; it means that they’re going to help educate their children. Since they see them more than I do, they usually have good suggestions about what their child needs. RESEARCH the school, as well as the school system. Public schools are required to report to the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction. Because of this, they can usually answer any questions you may have about the history of a particular school. For that matter, go to other parents who have children in the school. Ask them what they think of the school. Has the school been in the news? If so, for what reason? LOOK at the student population in your child’s school. What do you see? Is it racially diverse? Do you see gang colors? Are you comfortable with who you see entering the same school your child is attending? ASK questions. Remember, you are, in one form or an- other, paying the school for a service. As such you are en- titled to know what you are paying for. You should have full access to your child’s records, as well as his/her teachers. If you are concerned, visit the school during school hours and ask to sit in the classroom while class is in session. Do not be shy about asking about an instructor’s background. GO to anything that gives you more insight into the school. Both Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and school board meetings are open to the public. For that matter, many schools have some form of informative meetings sched- uled at various points during the year. Don’t wait for your child to bring home a flyer; call the school and ask. Ask for regular conferences with your child’s teachers, in order to make certain you know what’s going on with your child. SHARE information. You'd be surprised how much infor- mation you can get just by sharing information with other parents. Everyone has a friend of a friend of a friend who has a cousin who’s married to someone who knows someone who works for the education system. Share any information you get with other concerned parents. You'll end up creating a wonderful resource for parents new to the area, as well as making certain that your child (and their classmates) have a resource network concerned with their welfare. COMMUNICATE with your child! This does not mean asking “How was school?” everyday. Good communication involves finding out not only how your child is doing in class, but how they are doing in their relationships with class- mates. Is your child learning anything? If so, what? Have the child explain his lessons to you in his own words. Play games that relate to the subjects being learned. That way, you know not only what they are learning, but how well they’re learning it. Encourage your child to invite classmates home. This gives you a look at who your child is associating with, as well as shows your child that you care what is going on in his her life. Everyone wants to feel as if someone cares about them. Make sure your child understands that you care about them. You see, contrary to what some people think, shopping is a lot of work! In this case, you are shopping to see what manufacturer (school) makes the best product (education). Every consumer knows that they have rights. As a parent, you have rights as far as your child’s education is concerned. You also have more power to get things done than you may realize. Remember this one thing: SCHOOLS EXIST TO. PROVIDE A SERVICE, AND YOU DESERVE TO BE SAT- ISFIED WITH THAT SERVICE. 0 Prices Effective Aug. ti 3. 30, 199 We reserve the right to limit quantities. U.S.0.A. food stamps: accept U.S. Postage | None sold to dealers. vy Ceoaes Stamps! 3400 S. 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Medicare will cover a portion of medical expenses, but with increasing government pressure to cut back on Medicare reimbursements, Medicare alone won't do it. Today, Medicare supplement insurance 1s more impor- tant than ever, but Medicare supple- ment premiums can sull take a good- sized bite out of a fixed income. One way seniors can cut their health insurance costs is by buying a kind of Medicare supplement in- surance called Medicare Select. Medicare Select is Medicare sup- plement insurance that typically costs between $150 to $300 less per year than standard Medicare sup- plement plans. People who purchase Medicare Select plans agree to use a specific hospital or group of network hospi- tals. Insurance companies selling Medicare Select plans can offer the coverage at a lower premium be- cause they have negotiated with hos- pitals to waive the Medicare Part A deductible. The insurance company passes on this savings. The Medicare Select program was approved by Congress in 1994, according to Cindy Luther, a spokesperson for Pioneer Life In- surance Co., a company specializing in Medicare supplement insurance and other insurance for seniors. The program was designed to help peo- ple on Medicare save money on thei Medicare supplement insurance. It began as an experimental program in a few states and was later ex- panded to all SO states. Like Medicare supplement insur- ance, all insurance companies must of- fer identical Medicare Select benefits. “A plan ‘C’ Medicare Select plan has the same benefits as a plan ‘C’ from another company. That’s re- quired by law,” said Luther. “How- ever, there are still some important features that may mean one compa- ny’s Medicare Select plan ts a bet- ter choice,” she says. Luther offers these tips for select- ing a Medicare Select plan: @ Medicare Select plans encour- age you to use a specific hospital. or hospitals, in a specified network. So make sure the network includes the hospital you prefer or substitutes a hospital you would use if it meant saving money. © If you select a hospital outside of the network, benefits will be re- duced. Some companies reduce ben- efits by just the Medicare Part A de- ductible. Others will also reduce Part B benefits. Select a company that has the fewest restrictions. @ To ease your mind about trav- eling far from home, select an in- surance company that has a large network and that allows you to use alternate hospitals in other states. Herb Supplements Gain Consumer Confidence More People Are Reaching for Botanical Solutions News USA (NU) - A hundred years ago, medicine consisted of flowers, roots and herbs that were boiled and made into teas and tinctures for healing. Life was simpler and medical lore was merely passed down trom one generation to the next. Today, people pick up the phone and call a doctor and ask few, if any, questions about the medicine they are prescribed, let alone which plant — if any — it originally came from. Yet many modern medicines are derived from plant sources. For ex- ample, the heart medicine Digitalis comes from the Foxglove plant. A Gallup poll showed that 37 million Americans used herbal sup- plements last year alone. Indeed, man has looked to botanicals for centuries for relief from illness and injury. “The herbal market is explod- ing, and is now the fastest-growing nutritional-supplement segment,” says Staci Glovsky, brand manager for Nature’s Resource, the nation’s leading herb brand, Here are some of the exciting products that the experts at Nature's Resource predict will be among to- morrow's best-sellers in the supple- ment market: Kava Kava comes from the South Pacific islands and is known for its relaxing properties, ¢ Valerian is used to help enhance nighttime rest. e Bilberry fruit was first studied for its helpful effects after British pilots in World War I ate Bilberry fruit to enhance their night vision, e Cranberry juice extract may help promote a healthy urinary tract. e Echinacea helps maintain im- mune function and may help stimu- late natural resistance. e Goldenseal root has an endur- ing reputation as a useful supplement during the cold winter season. e Evening Primrose oil is an ex- cellent source of polyunsaturated fat- ty acids needed for healthy cells. e Grape seed extract is popular in Europe for its antioxidant prop- erties. e Milk Thistle also has antioxi- dant properties and may help main- tain healthy liver function. @ St. John’s Wort is gaining a rep- utation for enhancing mood, Today, many people are looking for ways to help themselves feel better by using natural products. While herbal manufacturers make no specific claims of what supple- ments can do for you, there are many good books you can buy that explain the traditional uses of dif- ferent herbs. To educate consumers about the benefits of herbs, Nature's Resource has created the Nature's Resource Herb Healthline. Call 1-800-314- HERB (1-800-314-4372). HN Winterville ‘97 Watermelon Fest ‘ ~YOURHEALTH ots HEA Hi — Fight Aches Along With Weeds — Stretch Muscles Before Gardening (NU) - A word of advice to gar- deners: Think of yard work as a sport. All the bending, stooping, dig- ging and pulling you do to care for your flowers and veggies can be tough on your body — if your mus- cles aren’t prepared. “You need to condition your body to do gardening and yard work just as an athlete conditions his or her body to participate in a sport,” says Dr. Robert P. Lynch Jr., a Portland, Maine, chiropractor and member of the Amer- ican Chiropractic Association. To make garden and yard work as enjoyable as possible, warm up be- fore doing extended chores, Lynch says. And when you're finished with the chores, do cool-down exercises. “Stretching the major muscles of the back, upper legs, shoulders and wrists can be essential to avoiding injuries.” Here’s How Most gardeners either bend or kneel to work. Kneeling puts less “load” on the body, but whichever way you choose, Lynch recommends the following for both warming up and cooling down: e While sitting, prop your heel on a stool or step with your knee straight. Bend forward until you feel a pull at the back of your thigh. “You want to feel pull, not pain,” Lynch cautions, Hold the position for 15 seconds, then relax. Do it once more, then switch and do the exercise twice with the other leg. e Stand up straight and grab your ankle from behind. Pull your heel to- ward your buttocks. Hold that posi- tion for 15 seconds, relax and do it again. Repeat with your other leg. e Weave your fingers together above your head with your palms up. Lean to one side for 10 seconds, then reverse. Repeat two or three times. e Wrap your arms around your- self and rotate to one side, as far as you can go. Hold it for 10 seconds. Then reverse. Repeat two or three times. (This exercise is called “Hug your best friend.”) Too Late? If this advice comes too late and your back already hurts from gar- dening without warming up. op- tions include: nonprescription med- icines — they have fewer side effects than prescription drugs: ap- plying cold within 48 hours of symptoms, or heat after 48 hours: and spinal manipulation. “Your goal is to avoid hurting your muscles, but if you do, doctors of chiropractic are trained to manip- ulate your spine and help your bods work toward healing itself.” says \s sociation President. Dr. Kurt Hegetschweiler, For more information about cli ropractic health care and a listof mem ber doctors in your area, contact the American Chiropractic Association. 1701 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington. VA 22209, or call 1-800-986-4636. Hope for Anxiety Sufferers National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day Is May 7 News USA (NU) - Tom sat at his desk, com- pletely unable to concentrate. Sense- less worries consumed his thoughts and made it impossible for him to work. Tom couldn’t explain the rea- son for his persistent worries, but feared that if he didn’t pull himself together soon he would lose his job. If only he could figure out what was wrong with him. Tom is one of nearly 24 million Americans who suffer from an anx- iety disorder, Although anxiety is one of the most prevalent illnesses in the United States, it often remains untreated and undiagnosed, Most people like Tom do not recognize their symptoms as a sign of a treat- able mental illness. Screening Provides Answers After years of suffering from troublesome symptoms such as ex- cessive worrying, restlessness, mus- cle tension and irritability, Tom went to a local screening site on Nation- al Anxiety Disorders Screening Day. At the screening, Tom filled out a questionnaire, spoke with a pro- fessional and viewed a video tape. “The screening made me realize that I had anxiety,” Tom said. “I felt relieved because, until that point. | didn’t know what was wrong with me. After the screening, I knew that my illness was very real and very treatable.” _ Today, Tom controls his anxiet) with medication and therapy. 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Presidential Melt Down Members of the Greenville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Soror- ity Inc. celebrated with their newly in- stalled President. Patricia Alexander, President Elect of the Greenville Alumnae Chapter hosted the Mem- bership with a poolside “Sip and Chat” at the Brook Valley home of Soror Annie Watts. The Sorors en- joyed a catered meal and an after- noon of sisterly bonding. By Joyce Gray : Contributing Writer WILLIAMSTON—According to the data I was able to gather, St. James Missionary Baptist Church ‘was built during 1908. It was called the “new” church by those within the Will Siding/Bethlehem area, and was located on what is now named the Jones Road. That house of God was founded by the James family and the first pastor was Minister Abner James. Over the years, many of the members moved their membership to other churches but the names on the roll also lessened as death took its toll. To date, there are only seven. Most folks, whenever given a chance to do so, ask, “Why aren’t those doors closed?” And thus, it might have occurred 13 years ago had not Ms. pearl Nichols surpris- ingly confessed her desire to place her name on the books there after many years of sending her four children to Sunday School each Sunday and attending the once-a- ‘month worship service. She also attended various churches in the neighborhood—just hadn’t looked for a home church. Her husband Joseph’s membership was with another church; however, he being the driver, would take her wherever desired when she could not walk the distance. Joseph commented for years that he was going to unite there as the crowd got smaller. “Miss Pearl” said nothing. She didn’t even com- plain about the spider webs, dust or outdoor house. Nor did she voice an opinion as to what those “mem- bers” could/should do. Some improvements have been made since that summer of 1984. Her husband has since been called home. Four members are no longer physically able to attend worship service and she cannot, without help. No one has been led to date to unite there. Nevertheless, some have found love and time to share with the operation of the building. Few visitors come from various churches and so a house of worship is still in existence after 89 years. Sometimes even the ceiling fans play a tune while the service is go- ing on as if the spirits are receiv- ing. One person does make a differ- ence in a chain of events. Willis E. Williams and Ms. Marion Davis have filed for reelec- tion for a seat on the Commission- THOMAS CARMON OF T.C. PHOTO WEDDINGS * BANQUETS * PORTRAITS 1565 ELLWOOD DR GREENVILLE, NC 27834 (919) 752-2047 (919) 752-0055 i Williamston Whistlings ers’ Board in the Town of James- ville. We have come a long way and yet much more is to be accom- plished as I recall the late John H. Cabarrus ran four times for a seat. He was the first African-American to serve. Where are our young men and women? Are any available for training by these two faithful and dedicated people? Because of the tragedy in Ply- mouth and the desire to be as sup- portive in any way possible to the families of those 10 deceased youth, Ms. Ethel Council, NAACP president, postponed visiting her sick sister in Charlotte until Aug. 12. Ms. Florence Sthreshley stated that her son Larry was about to embark upon a three-year stay in Cameroon, Africa. He is taking his family with him. It isn’t the first trip for the Sthreshley family. Larry’s father, Charles, had to cut short his pastorship last year when over- taken by: illness. He returned to the United States for treatment. He was called home nearly a year ago by his Heavenly Father, and his widow remains in Williamston. Since the names of the countries in some parts of Africa keep chang- ing, I could not remember any place besides Zaire that the Sthreshleys served over the past 30 years. Prayers were offered for a safe travel and stay in Cameroon and that the holy words would be ac- cepted. James Rodgers’ daughter in- formed this writer that her dad was in an apartment in Willow Acres. Misinformation had been given, and the wrong complex vis- ited. Another special called meeting by the Martin County Board of Commissioners for Monday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m., will discuss: “1. Reso- lution designating authorized rep- resentative for Martin County Wa- ter and Sewer District No. 1, and 2. Future of health care in Martin County with Strategic Partnering Steering Committee.” Dr. Patricia Gail Brewer Personal Financial Analyst 404 West Grantham Street * Goldsboro, NC 27530 Res. (919) 735-0616 © Bus. 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(Haywood Johnson, Jr. Photo) Support the Black Press Read The * aa 4 DB) I KE GOSPEL SENSATION VISITS GREENVILLE—Gospel Recording Artist Nancy Cahee is seen here as she visited Greenville over the weekend in an effort to be part of the Gospel family festivi- ties that took place on the Town Commons. On Sunday after the 8 a.m. morning worship service at Philippi Church of Christ Dis- ciples of Christ located at 1610 Farmville Blvd., where Bishop Randy B. Royal is the pastor, Ms. Cahee took time out to pose for the M-Voice Camera. (Hay- wood Johnson, Jr. Photo) Did You Know? Successfully Shaping-Up (NAPS)—Why do so many exer- cise programs fail? Getting orga- nized to get in shape can be an exercise in itself. Successful shape- ups may require some warm-ups, such as deciding what you really want to accomplish: 1. Always make a plan. Decide what’s really important to you and how you will achieve it on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Need to exercise? Joining an exercise class may help discipline you. By increasing your heart rate as little as three times a week, you will strengthen your most important muscle—your heart. Looking and feeling good are an added bonus. 2. Plan for the duration. Many people start out with high enthusiasm but find it difficult to sustain. Some exercise programs are just too dull to stick with. That’s why nearly half a million people worldwide take part in Jazzercise classes every week. * STUFFED ANIMALS ° PLUSH ANIMALS *CANDY GIFTS ¢ GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Balloons For All Occasions (Mylar & Latex), Baskets Filled To Your Specifications With Fruit, Stuffed Animals, Christian Format Set For LEXINGTON, Ky.—WRDT-AM 570 will bring Christian program- ming and national Christian talk to the Raleigh-Durham market. Officials say the new station will seek to establish a broad-based platform for local Christian leaders and fulfill a need to develop a fo- rum for family issues through Christian talk radio. Offering new-to-the-area pro- gramming, WRDT will air “Jay Sekulow Live,” “Janet Parshall’s America” and “SRN news” which provides comprehensive Christian coverage. In addition to the national pro- gramming lineup, Mortenson Broadcasting will bring to the mar- ket many of its own productions. “We firmly believe that Christian WRDT-AM In Capital radio should forge relationships with the community, the listeners and the ministries it airs,” says Larry Alford, general manager. “We'll strive to be set apart by integrity, accountability and a spirit of community that serves the region and beyond.” Mortenson Broadcasting is owned and operated by Jack Mortenson, who for 36 years has developed the company into one of the larger Christian broadcasting networks in the nation. With the recent addition of 10 new stations, including WRDT, MBC now owns stations in many of the top 50 markets, including Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Dal- las and Kansas City. * ll, Cooking Corner Tips To Help You Hints For Cutting Sodium And Fat (NAPS)—It’s that time of year again—when dieting is a priority for many of us. Making healthy food taste good can make a big difference in your ability to stick to a diet. Luckily, limiting excess fat, calories and sodium is an attain- able goal for all of us. Here are a few easy ways to perk up food flavor—without adding a lot of fat, calories or sodium: ¢ Use a variety of herbs, spices, extracts and flavor enhancers such as lemon juice, vinegar and monosodium glutamate (MSG) to add complexity to a dish’s flavor. ¢ Aim for contrast in food fla- vors, aromas and colors when plan- ning menus. ¢ Use the freshest ingredients possible. Poor quality or old ingre- dients will compromise food flavor. ¢ Experiment with adding MSG. MSG contains only 1/3 the sodium of table salt, few calories and no fat. Research indicates that adding fla- vor enhancers to foods can make it easier for people to stick to weight- loss plans and reduced-sodium diets. See for yourself what a flavor dif- ference MSG can make; here’s a recipe that delivers lots of flavor with minimum fat, calories and sodium: VEAL AND PEPPER PASTA SAUCE 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 tsp. olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 lb. lean ground veal 2 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken broth 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced This delicious veal and pepper pasta sauce has a mere 7 grams of fat, 160 calories and only 190 mg of sodium. into 1/4” wide strips 2 tsp. tomato paste 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/8 tsp. hot pepper flakes 1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate 1. In skillet or saucepan, heat oil over low heat. Add onion and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes. 2. To onion mixture, add veal and cook until meat is no longer pink. Stir frequently to break up meat. Add all remaining ingredients except monosodium glutamate. Cook over low heat until liquid reduces and sauce thickens. 3. Stir in monosodium gluta- mate and cook another 5 min- utes. Serve over pasta. Makes 4 servings. For a free brochure on cooking healthy with MSG, send your name and address to Ajinomoto USA, Dept. NAPS, 500 Frank Burr Blvd., Teaneck, NJ 07666. 4 Hi an ae A , See Sister Pat at Conner’s Corner & Gifts (Lo- cated On Highway 33 East, Next To The Vet Cookies, Candy And/Or Building) or Call Her at 830-0699. Other Goodies! MON. - FRI. 10 AM-6 P.M. & SAT. 10 AM-5 PM \ 4 Drunk Driving Case By Cash Michaels Staff Writer The second trial of a Cary woman charged with two counts of felony manslaughter in the June 1996 drunken driving accident, killed a Wake County student and his elderly cab driver, resumes in Wake Superior Court today. It was July 11 when a jury of eight whites and four African- Americans ended six hours of de- liberations deadlocked in the trial of Jennifer Hardin, 22. A mistrial was declared, and Wake prosecutor Jeffrey Cruden declared, “It’s not over by any means,” leaving little doubt that the state would try the defendant again. Today in Wake Superior court- room 3B, the families of vic- tims Lacoya Laney, 18, and Jame s Whitaker, 62, will return, hoping this time that a new jury will con- vict Hardin. a “I want a LANEY new trial, and I want it to be fair,” Terry Laney, mother of Lacoya, told The CAROLINIAN exclusively at the end of the first trial. “Fair” to Ms. Laney, means a jury deciding that Hardin is guilty of manslaughter for allegedly get- ting so intoxicated on the morning of June 6, 1996, that she drove her late-model Mazda car over the cen- ter line on Tryon Road near Lake Wheeler, forcing two vehicles off the road before crashing head-on into the cab that Whitaker was driving Lacoya to school in. = NO PAYMENTS FOR 97. 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