3a156b701db5e5299be181f88a67565c *00066287.0001.tif ��0001*4*1*1*1*True*5936574*3a156b701db5e5299be181f88a67565c*NaN*4696*8384*2023-02-17*4*1*PaletteColor*00066287^ Listen to woow 1340 AM Greenville WTOW1320 AM Washington EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA’S MINORITY VOICE-SINCE 1981 Waaie se uins PH Mn OIC PEPE VE) "OCT 27 1H PERIODICALS ROLINA Ut FRI unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in. Theodore Roosevelt This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in . 4 * V4) Ke In the Spirit of Jebus Cb 3 83812 Community Center Plans Open House When Minnie Johnson moved back to her native Pitt County two weeks ago, she didn’t waste a minute before she started volunteer work. In fact, the retired school coun- selor is leading an effort to bring more community-oriented activi- ties to the George Garrett Commu- nity Center, a small, white building on Fleming Street across from Sadie Saulter School. “We hope we can bring some programs to the neighborhood to benefit the elderly and the chil- dren,” Ms. Johnson said. Boxing, martial arts, walking and exercise for the elderly are just afew of the activities she has in mind, but she’s hoping to get some input from the people who live in the area, too. Ms. Johnson and other volun- teers she has recruited are having an open house at the community center Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It’s mainly so that people from the neighborhood can come and offer their ideas on what they want AT LAST—A Convenience Store is owned and operated by a Black man, instead of an Arab. Shown here the community to be and how we her career as a counselor and busi- can improve it,” Ms. Johnson said. They’re expecting a big response, too. Olivia B. Streeter, a volunteer and neighborhood resident for 33 years, said senior citizens there have few outlets now. “If I want to take part in some- thing, I have to go out of the neigh- borhood. We don’t have many activities right now, so] think it will be good, especially for the senior citizens,” Ms. Streeter said. Ms. Johnson, 52, grew up in Falk- land but lived in Wilmington and Washington, D.C., during most of celebrating the Grand Opening of K-Convenient Mart are Bro. Keith Frizzelle and his lovely wife, Joselyn and their young ones, Trey and Raven. Way to go, Bro. (Jim Rouse Photo) MY THOUGHTS nesswoman. Three years ago, she seriously injured both of her arms while try- ing to break up a fight at a high school in Washington, D.C. Her injuries have required two surgeries and eventually forced her retirement. “There are days when I can hardly get out of bed, but I still want to get out and do something in the com- munity,” she said. She returned to Greenville to care for her parents, but Ms. Johnson said she'll find the time to coordinate volunteer efforts at the community center. The center, which also houses a ~ Greenville police sustation, might not be big enough to hold larger activities. It can serve as a meeting | place for participants if activities are held elsewhere, she said. “If we get larger crowds, we can move things somewhere else. Even though some of the programs won’t take place here, they will originate here,” she said. Ms. Johnson also wants to moti- vate the neighborhood’s children by taking them on trips to colleges. “I know that education is key. If you can get them excited early enough, they won’t lose that moti- vation,” she said. ~ Other programs will include health screening, counseling, Span- ish classes for adults and children and credit repair courses. All of the activities will be handled by volunteers. “The main thing is for the people to know that this center is a place for them, and it’s free,” Ms. Johnson said. The Slave Mentality and Control: The Speech By WILLIE LYNCH Gentlemen: ] greet you here on the bank of the James River in the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred twelve. First, I shall thank you, The Gentlemen, of the Colony of Vir- ginia for bringing me here. | am here to help you solve some of your problems with slaves. Your invita- tion reached me on my modest plan- tation in the West Indies where | have experimented with some of the newest and still the oldest meth- ods for control of slaves. Ancient Rome would envy us if my program is implemented. As our boat sailed south on the James River, named for our illustri- ous King, whose version of the Bible we cherish and use for conquest. I saw enough to know that your prob- lem is not quite unique. While Rome used cords of wood as crosses for standing human bodies along its old highways, in great numbers you are here using the tree and the rope on occasion. ] caught a whiff of a dead slave hanging from a tree a couple of miles back. You are not only losing valuable stock by hangings, you are having uprisings, slaves are run- ning away, your crops are some- times left in the fields too long for maximum profit, you suffer occa- sional fires, your animals are killed, gentlemen, you know what your problems are; I do not need to elabo- rate, | am not here to enumerate your problems, I am here to intro- duce you to a method of solving them. In my bag here, I have a fool proof method for controlling your black slaves. I guarantee everyone of you that if installed correctly it will control the slaves for at least 300 years and make them accept you as their instructor, superior and lord. My method is simple, any number of your family or overseers can use it and should do so at every opportunity. I have outlined a number of dif- ferences among the slaves and | take these differences and any ani- mosities and make them bigger. The Divide and Conquer Technique makes them confused, disunited and weak. J use fear, distrust, and envy for control purposes. These meth- ods have worked on my modest plantation in the West Indies and it will work throughout the South. Take this simple little list of differ- ences, think about them and be cre- ative. On top of my list is “AGE” but it is there only because it starts with an “A.” The second is Color or Shade, then there is Jntelligence, Size, Sex, Size of Plantation, Status on Plantation, Attitude of Owners. Whether the slaves live in the Val- ley, On a Hill, East, West, North, Sen. Martin South, Have fine or coarse hair, or is Tall or Short. With a complete list of their differences, I will give you an outline of action—but be- fore that I shall assure you that distrust is stronger than trust, and envy is stronger than adulation, re- spect or admiration. Their jealously and greed must be of use also. The black slaves after receiving this indoctrination shall carry on and will become self-refueling and self-indoctrinating for hun- dred of years, maybe thousands. If done properly only God him- self will be able to change them. Don’t forget you must pitch the old blacks vs. the young black male, and the young black male against the old black males. You must use the dark skin slaves vs. the light slaves and the light skin slaves vs. the dark skin slaves. You must develop and use the female vs. the male, and the male vs. the female. Show favoritism toward the ones who are lighter, cooperative and best imitate our ways. Classify the ones who iden- & Rep. Mercer To Be Honored Sen. Bob Martin and Rep. Lin- wood Mercer will be honored at a reception and presentation on Sun- day, Oct. 19, 1997, at St. Luke’s Church of Christ in Princeville. The reception starts at 4 p.m. and is being given by Mayor Walter Plemmer, the Princeville Town Board, and the Princeville Cem- etery Commission, in appreciation of a grant in the amount of $45,000, which was obtained by Sen. Martin and Rep. Mercer to re- store and maintain the Princeville Cemetery. Sen. Martin and Rep. Mercer 1s- sued a joint statement saying “This grant is the culmination of two year’s work on a project vital to maintaining the history and pride of Historic Princeville.; We are de- (See PRINCEVILLE, P. 2) Sea tifies with our ideas and wishes as more intelligent ones and make them think they are better and different than the others. Among them you must select, promote and control the teachers and leaders of the others. You must also have your white-ser- vants, overseers and the white (See SPEECH, P. 2) ae! a ba * re LOVELY YOUNG SOUL SISTER—Our camera was able to capture these smiles as Sister Beverly Wagner was shring a moment with Greenville Attomey Robert White recently. Bro. White always has a word of encouragement to share with our Sisters and Brothers. (Jim Rouse Photo) Mid-East Commission Buyers, Sellers Show Set The Mid-East Commission Buyers/Sellers Exchange Trade Show at the Washington Civic Center, Washington, N.C., will be held on Friday, Oct. 31, 1997, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission and parking are absolutely free! There will be hourly door prize drawings plus two Grand Prix drawings at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Grand Prizes are two se- curity systems, one contact and one camera monitoring, courtesy of SecurityLink, Greenville, NORTH CAROLINA. All businesses attend- ing the Exchange are eligible, but must be present to win. The Exchange will provide east- ern N.C. businesses the opportu- nity to visit with other regional businesses, to share ideas, fellow- ship and explore beneficial busi- WINTERVILLE MASONIC LODGE “GIVE-A-WAY"—Our camera was able to interrupt these Brothers for only ness arrangements. It’s kind of a “buy at home” concept. The pri- mary goal is to match a company with another regional company or companies where all will mutually learn and grow their businesses or markets with each other. It’s a way of getting to know other N.C. busi- ness neighbors, to barter, to buy, sell and explore new territory in eastern North Carolina. Exhibiting businesses will be “showcasing” their businesses. Ex- hibitors include companies throughout the region such as Na- tional Spinning, Hatteras Yachts, Pitt Memorial Hospital, Stanadyne, Rubbermaid, East Carolina University, Mid-Atlantic Co., and many other eastern North Carolina businesses. (See SHOW, P. 2) : dh ee a few moments as they were busy washing cars in a fundraiser to enhance the Winterville Masonic Lodge #232 Building Fund and The Most Worshipful Price Hall Grand Lodge of North Carolina, and to benefit the Youth Knight of Pythogras, a youth group (aged 8 through 18) sponsored by the Lodge. The Car Wash climaxed a Ticket Raffle Sale. Jeff Carmon, of Snow Hill, was the winner of a 19-inch color, remote controlled TV: and Bro. Russell Parker of Greenville, won a $75 gift certificate for gas. Pictured here (not necessarily in order) are: Bro. Boris “Butch” Barrett, Worshipful Master, Bro. Joseph Carr, Senior Warden; Bro. William Elbert, Past Master; Bro, David Patrick, Tyler; Bro. Malton Carmon, newly elevated 32nd Degre Mason; Bro. Anninias Smith, Lodge Secretary. Not pictured: Bro, Howard Pearce, District Deputy Grand Master; other Lodge members of the fundraising committee--Bro. Charlie Patrick, Past Masster, Bro. Kelvin Daniels, Junior Warden; Bro. Reloyd Edwards, Worthy Patron; and Bro.; Joseph Guy Ingram. The Brothers of Lodge #232 extend a hearfelt thanks to all who shared in these events. They also invite other Master Masons to visit with them month. (Jim Rouse Photo) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night before the Second and Fourth Sunday of each d4fbb82876694e4207d16fb2661fd152 *00066287.0002.tif ��0002*4*1*1*1*True*5517965*d4fbb82876694e4207d16fb2661fd152*NaN*4704*8352*2023-02-17*4*1*PaletteColor*00066287^ ie. conducive to the dating scene. Do you have any suggestions? be Cu“ | h *« GARPEOPLE . Th@ sweetest music to anyone’s , , ear is the sound of his own name. Dear Dateless: hustlers, druggies, etc., the * BE FRIENDLY For now, I would suggest | pickings are slim...(stop bail- If you would have a friend--be a you prioritize your time and| ing water it gets better)...but «friend. . attend social functions in the | there are pickings to be had. BE CORDIAL community as well as at| 1. Free up some time. Spo and act - if everything church. Don’t rule out the| 2. Get involved in activities/ JOU OO 8 oe Oot eae men you are surrounded by| hobbies that you sincerely ae: ee NEES TED every day at your place of | like...that guys also like. eryone if you try. employment. You may have a jewel working right next door. So take a look and smile! It works every time. Later, my advice would-be to contact the new Christian dating service which is com- ing to town entitled: Affinity Match Making. Let them do your leg work while you enjoy their fruits of __ their labor. Jackie Dear Dateless: Girlfriend, join the club, you are not in that boat alone. But it does not have to be a sinking boat. Okay, its true that crime and punishment have taken their toll on the availability of men in general...and when you factor in those already mar- ned/committed, unemployed, underemployed, the players, Dear Jackie and Dee: ® 1 am a well-respected, attractive, educated single woman. ~My problem is I have great difficulty locating a date. I am usually very busy and do not attend the usual places that are a. Go with a girlfriend to sporting events. b. Learn to bowl, join a league. c. Take tennis, swimming, or golf lessons. d. Walk or jog around the neighborhood school’s track. 3. Take an evening class at the local college or university. 4. Always sit beside a hunk in church. Yes, I said that! 5. Have a sporting events (Super Bowl) or birthday party. 6. Have business cards made (830-1220) and use them at every available opportunity. 7. Be yourself, be natural. 8. Don't settle. 9. Jackie’s beat me to the punch again with this one... but here goes... COMING SOON!!! MNfinily Match Making They can and will assist you in finding your perfect mate. Dee ‘wi What is wrong with the Christian brothers in Greenville? The ones at my church do not show any interest in the women in my church. They attend functions in groups and usually stay away from the sisters. We are not looking for husbands right away, but we would like to be able to fellow- ship with the brothers of like faith sometimes. Are we being too straightforward? Dear Straightforward: There isn’t any other way to be but — straightforward. Christian brothers need to realize Christian sisters need their support, friendship, and fellowship. We don’t live in a spiritual bubble 24/7 even though we would like to. Nevertheless, we laugh, cry, joke, are sincere, pray, medi- tate, work, play, and make mistakes just like all humans. Having a Christian brother to share with a Christian sister makes all the difference. In order to gain a friend (a Christian brother) you must show yourself friendly. Therefore, begin to befriend the brothers at your church. Be honest, let them know that you are only looking for fellowship. I don’t think they will find that too difficult to handle. Who knows? Your church may have a group of brothers who is waiting to be rescued. Jackie (Affinity: ‘incorporation and logo pend- ‘ing) is a weekly, independent ‘newspaper column giving advice 'to dating singles. It is owned 'and operated by Diane “Dee” | Apetsi and Jacqueline “Jackie” ‘Bouvier Harper, all rights and ‘entitlements are reserved. ‘Please forward correspondence ‘to “Affinity”; c/o Suite 109D Cherry Ct. Drive: Greenville, ‘NC 27858. Any semblance to characters or situations other _than those expressly replied to is erspec Lives ‘purely coincidental and strictly | |prohibited. The ‘M’ Voice, Inc., | its management, and staff do not necessarily agree with views ex- pressed in this column. open eshgeangetey ste IRENE SRI ereRRE nano prmmeren-er mearemnnmnp SHOW Continued from page 1 However, a business does not have to be in an exhibitor’s booth to benefit from the Exchange. All businesses are invited to bring their purchasing managers, sales representatives, product/service brochures, price sheets, business Dear Straightforward: Pardon me? Do I detect a little stagger in your step? A little wobble in your wiggle? Let’s tell it like it is. Christian women, with their internal clocks ticking at the speed of light, do not...1 repeat...do not want fellowship...they want husbands like everybody else- and the brothers know it!!! PROBLEM: How to get that fine brother, who’s seen you jumping up and down in church, praising God, and de- nouncing Satan and the flesh to envision you as date- worthy. The transition from saint to sweetheart..... ANSWER: In Genesis 2:18, God said, “It is not good that man be alone.” Proverbs 18:22 says he that finds a wife finds a good thing and favour in the Lord. 1Corinthians 7:9 says if unmarried men can not ab- stain, let them marry; it is bet- ter to marry than to burn. The Bible is full of similar scrip- tures. Perhaps some men in your church believe that Christian women are prudish and frigid. Others may even put you on a pedestal to be admired but not touched. I believe most are still waging wars against flesh and lust; the best of those men carry their battles elsewhere, choosing not to wage them on the turf of their home churches. Whatever their rea- sons are...they are not the will of God...and the motives be- hind their behavior must be questioned. Marriage and pre-marriage seminars abound. A seminar for dating Christian singles is definitely in order. Dee cards and anything else that will be helpful to market their com- pany, products and services. The entire Center is available for all eastern NORTH CAROLINA businesses to network with other regional businesses, to find new suppliers, to buy, to sell, to pro- mote their own products/services and to gain a higher understanding of the benefits of doing business within the region. THE TEN CO; cheerful word of greeting. SMILE AT PEOPLE to smile. BE GENEROUS WITH PRAISE and cautious with criticism. BE CONSIDERATE with the feel- ings of others. There are three Women Busi- ness Owners Set Seminar The Women Busines Owners of Pitt County’s annual fall seminar will be held on Oct. 30, 199. Co- Sponsors for the event are Branch Bank & Trust, Pitt Community College’s Small Busines Center, the local SBTDC (Small Business Technology Development Center), and the U.S. Women’s Bureau. The speaker, Sandra Livermon, is a trainer and consultant. The topic will be “People Sense makes Business Cents...Building Your Busines with EVERY Encounter...” The registration fee is $25 anbd in- cludes a light dinner, exhibits by area businesses, the program, and door prizes. Mark your calendars for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 30th. The seminar will be conducted at the Willis Building, corner of First and Reade: Streets, Greenville, N.C. This is an ideal seminar for own- ers, managers, and employees. Let Sandra give you and your company a whole new outlook on “People Sense”. For further information, please call voice mail #919-561-1385, Terry Cusack at 753-4265, or Wanda Wade at 758-4451. SPEECH Continued from page 1 populace, must be manipulated to participate and distrust all blacks, but it is necessary that your slaves trust us, seek our approval, use our standards and remain dependent on us. Their circumstances and popu- lation must be monitored and ma- nipulated at all times for genera- tions to come. Once they are properly trained to focus on their differences and use our standards, they will ac- cept us as their superior and the best knower. They will then hate each other and fight among them- selves. Using fear, their ignorance, indoctrination and tricknology properly, you will have more pro- ductivity and a successful rela- tionship with your slaves. In time they will accept and even become happy in their oppression and can be made to blame themselves and each other for their condition. Gentlemen, these instruction kits are your keys to control. Use them. Have your wives and chil- dren use them, never miss an op- portunity. My plan is guaranteed, and the good thing about this plan is than if used intensely for one year, the slaves themselves will remain perpetually distrustful of each other, confused, disunited and responsive to our objectives for at least 300 or 400 years. Thank you gentlemen. fR, . FREE THINGS 10 SEND FOR (NAPS)—For information about books that talk, write the National | Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, The Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542, or call 1-800-424-9100. You can find tips and tactics on ending the smoking habit excerpt- ed from Quitin’ Time (DPI $12) available from 1-800-HOW-TO- STOP. 8 Chrysler, in conjunction with the American Junior Golf Association, is awarding 40 $1,000 educational — scholarships to deserving young golfers. Applications are available at pro shops, Chrysler and Plymouth dealerships and from Program headquarters at 1-800-856-0764; or by e-mail at ChryJrGolf@aol.com. For recipes and other ideas on making the most of the versatile Texas Trophy 1015 Onion, send a self-addressed, stamped business- size envelope to: Lasso A Trophy Onion, c/o The Thacker Group, 595 Post Oak Road, Bellville, TX 77418. FOR HUMAN RELATIONS . SPEAK TO PEOPLE _ There’s nothing so nice as a — It takes 79 muscles to frown, 7 Seatrice Maye Mrs. Beatrice Maye sides to a controversy: yours, the other fellow’s, and the correct side. BE ALERT to give service. What counts most in life is what we do for others. ADD A SENSE OF HUMOR A big does of patience, a dash of humility, and you will be rewarded manyfold. ADVICE FOR SENIORS THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF RETIREMENT BY TERRY ROHE 1. Thou shalt make plans. Take up a new hobby. Get active in your community, anything that keeps your mind and body active do. 2. Thou shalt look at the brighter side. Be optimistic. Remember, ag- ing is a positive life experience. 3. Thou shalt not whine. It’s a time-waster and won’t win you any friends. 4. Thou shalt write one cheerful letter to someone every week. Sharing your thoughts makes you feel great. 5. Thou shalt laugh often, deeply and loudly. Laughing is not only good for the heart, but it also re- minds others you still have a sense of humor. 6. Thou shalt make a list of twenty things you’ve always wanted to do and do them one at a tie. Consider retirement an invita- tion to finally make your dreams a reality. 7. Thou shalt wear out rather than rust out. Spend your time cre- ating new memories. Stay active. 8. Thou shalt think big thoughts and enjoy small pleasures. Don’t restrict yourself. 9. Thou shalt travel. There is no time like the present to see sites or visit family and friends. 10. Thou shalt sign you living will. Don’t think of this as a nega- tive. It’s the smart thing to do as an adult. PEOPLE MANNERS... We use good manners out of re- The Minority Voice Inc. 310 Evans St. Mall, OMe slo) a sicioh | Greenville, NC 2783 €/9O3 9 919-757-0365/Fax: 919-75 M Station iC 27889 (SSB P et pcre Aa a ea a Pictures received by The ‘M' Voice Newspaper become the property of The 'M’ Voice Newspaper and we are not responsible for lost pictures. All articles must be mailed to the above address. 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Assist others with coats and pack- ages. 12 DESIRABLE TRAITS HELP YOU ENJOY LIFE “SAFETY Yard And Garden Safety Tips (NAPS)—For many people, working in the yard or garden is a delightful way to exercise, improve the value of their homes or simply wile away sunny afternoons. The keys to avoiding accidents and injuries while working out- side are common sense and using the right equipment for the right job. The following are some valu- able safety tips for those who use portable power tools: ¢ When using equipment such as a string trimmer, work at least 50 feet away from people or pets. ¢ Wear full eye and ear protection and protective clothing, including closed toe rubber-soled shoes. ¢ Never work while standing on an unsteady surface such as a Life can be beautiful if you have the right stool or a ladder. mental outlook. Following are 12 desirable ¢ When using a power hedge traits which can help make your life beautiful trimmer or chain saw, do not trim if your possess them or work to acquire or cut higher than your shoulders, them. especially if you are in a tree or on 1. A tolerant, easygoing attitude toward a |adder. yourself and others and the ability to see good in all people. 2. A realistic estimation of your own ‘abilities and a determination to make the most of these abilities. Don’t sell yourself short or always put yourself down. 3. Self-respect—a personal pride in ac- ¢ Remove objects such as rocks, branches and debris from your yard before using a lawn edger, mower or string trimmer. Free Brochure For a free copy of Homelite, complishment, independent of the judgement J... +5 “Safety Tips H: 1 of others. The ability to really like yourself. ere eo densa all 4. The ability to take disappointment in stride without giving up. 5. The ability to love, laugh and consider the interests of others. These tips are part of a national safety program by Homelite Inc., celebrating its 75th year of manu- 6. Feeling a part of the group, with a/acfuring portable power equip clear sense of responsibility to others. A 7ent for yards and gardens across good team spirit helps lift the spirits. America and around the world. 7. An ability to solve problems as they arise — not putting them off until tomorrow. An ability to grow through problems. 8. An ability to plan ahead by setting realistic goals. 9. Putting your best into whatever you lighted to be able to make this pre- do, and getting satisfaction from doing it. sentation on behalf of the State of 10. The serenity to accept ti, things you North Carolina.” Mayor Plemmer cannot change, the courage to cuange the a things you can and the wisdom to know the said This grant is a godsend to our difference. community and I want to thank 11. The strength to know that most pro- Sen. Martin and Rep.; Mercer for blems, although painful, can give personal their untiring efforts on our be- growth and a “no pain, no gain” philosophy. } aif” 12. The courage to be honest and to talk : : ; through troubles. Trouble time can be a time Everyone interested in die to test your own self-worth. Princeville Cemetery is invited to —_—_———_ attend. PRINCEVILLE Continued from page 1 YOU BE THE JUDGE! For Excellent Training in Legal Science Careers, Consider Pitt Community College Sentence Yourself to the Best Education by Calling 321-4245 PITT Community College 1997 Conference on the Local Church Training to Make a Difference October 23-25 Community Christian Church q Schedule of Events Hosting THURSDAY 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pastors Women's Luncheon : James and. | Sister Delores Corbett Cost $10.00 pp Delores FRIDAY Corbett 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Pastors Session - Dr. Britza (Pastors, Full-time Ministers & Spouses ONLY) “Marriage & Ministry” Pastors James & Delores Corbett founded Community Christian Church of Greenville, North Carolina in 1982. Pastor Corbett believes in ministering to the whole man; spirit, soul and body. Sister Delores Corbett is actively involved in the ministerial functions of the church. She has a special and unique ministry in the area of inentoring women and teaching them how to be godly and victorious women. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Helps Workshops - Community Christian Church Staff (See list for registration) 7:30 p.m. General Session - Dr. Britza Worship Leader - Pastor Wyatt lan Britza is founder and pastor of Daystar Family Church, president of Dayétar International Bible Training College, president, § . mlgngs B.6 of Daystar International Ministerial Latitnts BS ea terry eee soe 8h and president of the ICFM of Australia. Pastdty “7 SATURDAY: _ ‘ Britza has a very strong anointing to minister to } 10-12 noon General Session - Dr. Britza the fami i ae Particular ly on the marriage Worship Leader - Pastor Wyatt Gary Wyatt teaches, trains and imparts into composers, singers and musicians in America to what David the psalmist said in Psalms 40:3. Pastor Wyatt is an anointed worship leader. Pastor Wyatt will be leading worship nightly. 4:00 p.m. Singles’ Meeting - Dr. Britza & Pastor Stephen Wiley Held at Community Christian Academy For More Information Please Contact: Community Christian Church __ 1104.N. Memorial Drie , Gréenville, NC 27834 (919) 752-LOVE (8683) Remember! In Jail, We Bail! IN JAIL!!! WE BAIL!!! IN JAIL!!! WE BAIL!!! Gardner's Bail Bonding, located at 1798 N. Greene Street in Greenville. In jail and need to get out ina hurry, Gardner's Bail Bonding is the one you need to call!! | The Number Is 757-1421 Ask For Herb or one of his professionally trained bondsmen. They will come and rescue you!! That's Gardner's Bail Bonding! Call them at 757-1421 ��0003*4*1*1*1*True*4644358*56743b3f19c2f254f89345c90e0cd3e5*NaN*4704*8352*2023-02-17*4*1*PaletteColor*00066287^G hu eh 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.) Wynn Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (Route 2, Rober- sonville--located on Station Mill Road) will hold Youth Services at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 26. Elder Lester Mitchell, of the Philippi Church of Christ, will deliver the ‘morning message. Mills Chapel Free Will Bap- tist Church will present the Mighty Rock Island Singers of Fountain in concert at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. Proceeds will benefit the church’s building fund The “Faithful Few” Male Cho- rus of Greenville will celebrate their Second Anniversary, Oct. 25- 26. The Pre-Anniversary program will be held at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Ay- den. The Anniversary Celebration will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday at St. Mary Baptist Church. Various choirs will participate. St. Rest Holy Church (202) Hammond Street, Winterville) will host its “Annual Fall Family Re- treat”, Oct. 23-26. This year’s theme: “Pulling Down The Strong Holds in Our Lives”.; ?Guest speakers included: Frederick and Manie Hopkins (of the Faith & Truth Christian Center in Wash- ington, N.C.) and Rev. W.C. Elhott, Pastor of St. Rest. Family Fun Day will be held on the church grounds, Saturday, from | p.m. - 6 p.m., featuring a “Youth Talent Hour”. “Family and Friends Day” will be observed on Sunday. Pastor Randolph Cox delivers the morning message at 11 am.. Music will be provided by the combined choirs. Dr. West Shields, Jr., will preach at the Faithful Hannah Missionary Baptist Church in Engehard, N.C., on Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Hyde County Associa- tion. Services begin at 10 a.m. Holy Mission Holy Church (1811 South Pitt Street in Green- ville) would like to remind every- one that their Outreach Center is open daily (Monday through Fri- day) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. “If we the job can be of help to you, please give us ‘a call” at 756-6944. “Life Star Ministries” (produc- ing lives that shine as stars be- cause of the cross)--presents the drama “God Remembers” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, at the W.H. Robinson Elementary School (449 North Railroad Street in Winterville), sponsored by Bishop W. H. Mitchell and the Good Hope Free Will Baptist Church Youth Department. Life Star Ministries is a nonprofit organization affiliate with the St. Rest Holy Church. Our mission is to reach the lost, restore lives, and build strong solid fami- lies for God. Cedar Grove Missionary Bap- tist Church will celebrate the An- niversary of Pastor David Burley on Sunday, Oct. 26. Dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Rev. 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Mewiber Editorials Credo of the Black Press The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial and natural antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race, color or creed, full human rights. Hating no person, fearing no person in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back. Straining Mightily In among the official press re- leases last week was a notice of yet another conference on racism. This one, dubbed “Unfinished Business: Overcoming Racism, Pov- erty and Inequality in the South,” will feature media representatives who will speak of the future of the South; where it needs to go and how to get there. Now, don’t get us wrong (of course, that admonition is useless, because it triggers an automatic re- action to believe the exact opposite of what one is about to say). The con- ference is almost certainly a sincere effort to identify and deal with this thorny issue. And we welcome dialogue, such as the discussions that are (eventually) to come out of the President’s Initia- tive on Race. But black folks have got to ask themselves why so much mighty straining and groaning is being done over what is basically a fairly simple question with fairly simple answers. At the risk of being labeled sim- plistic, the problem of race in this country can be distilled into one ba- sic conflict. White people don’t like black people. Now, before we hear a lot of pro- testation, yes, there are white people who bear no animosity toward their darker-skinned neighbors. They may even be the majority. Who knows? But the problem of race in this country boils down to the fact that so many white people just plain don’t like black people. You can dress it up, couch it in neutral-sounding phrases, and tiptoe around the issue, but that’s it in a nutshell, and most folks who have any experience with it would agree. White people (too many of them) don’t like black people. Don’t like the way they look, don’t like the way they talk, don’t like the way they dress, don’t like the way they act, don’t like their music, their food, the © names they give their children. These people don’t want to be around blacks, don’t want to work with them, don’t want to eat with them, go to school with them, or, to the extent possible, even see them. They are mean to black people, try to keep them out of positions of au- thority, try not to hire them or pro- mote them, make fun of them in pri- vate (and through their media spokesmen, often in public). They band together and have like- minded officials conduct “investiga- tions” of black officials, businessmen, and projects to try to get them fired or shut down, respectively. Yes, it’s true that there are un- pleasant black people who don’t like white people. But for the most part, black “racism” and violence toward white people, where it exists, is in reaction to things that have been done to black folks by white folks. How do we end discrimination? Stop doing it. Poverty? Pay people enough to live on. Animosity and ha- tred? Be nice. Treat people as equals. The way you would want to be treated. Black people can help, by telling white people how they feel and how they have been affected by racism. But, for the most part, “dialogue” won't help, because most of the prob- lems between the races aren’t a re- sult of honest misunderstandings. It’s a painful thing to say, but if racism and tensions between the races are to be eliminated, it is more or less up to white people. They’re the ones doing it. Sorry. We wish we could sound more accommodating, but there’s not much black folks can do. The “questions” just aren’t that hard. It’s the answers that too many folks seem to be tiptoeing around. The Women’s Turn The National Day of Atonement came and went last week without much fanfare, as we said it would. Attention turns now to the Million Woman March, scheduled for Oct. 25 in Philadelphia, Pa. As we mentioned earlier, this march is starting to generate quite a bit of interest. How much participa- tion it will garner remains to be seen, but there are indications that it could be really big. For one thing, this event isn’t be- ing billed or conceived as being for black women only. More impor- tantly, however, it isn’t being viewed that way by women nationwide. Women of all races have been talk- ing about the march with increasing excitement for some months now. While the themes of black male unity and pulling together against the forces trying to exterminate them will be absent as rallying points for this march, the universal themes that tie so many women to- gether may be just as compelling. Much of the speechmaking will, of course relate to black women and the unique problems they face. After all, they have to deal with oppression from white men, white women, and even black men (come on, admit it; you know it’s true). Ld But many of the themes that will be touched on—domestic violence, “glass ceilings,” and just plain re- spect as competent and intelligent contributors to society—strike home for all women. The anger hasn’t been as explosive as that displayed by young black men, but it is there. Women are tired of being ignored, of feeling like they don’t count in so- ciety and business, and of being afraid. Many women, particularly black women, will tell you up front that they live under a form of “house ar- rest,” with a very real “curfew.” There are times and places when they dare not venture out, for fear of being attacked. Every male they meet—whether, of the “oppressor” race or their own black “brothers”—is a potential rap- ist and murderer, one to be feared and watched. That fear does something to a per- son, something that men of either race just don’t feel. It is one of the many reasons that a quiet groundswell has been grow- ing. Women are tired and angry. They may just surprise a lot of us on Oct, 25. Coming Together Again For The First Time! BY TREY BANKHEAD “i BY TREY BANKHEAD You know...one of the things that has always amazed me about the way things are in this country is how screwed up we are as a people. My dad and | used to argue about how much better off Blacks would be if Black organizations and businesses were to actually unite to begin accomplishing goals. I argued that they already were. He, with nearly thirty-five years of life experienceron me, disagreed, saying that groups like the Ur- ban League and the NAACP weren't as involved as they were “in his day.” Imagine how strange it is for me to have ever reached a point where I agree with him. Still, from what I’ve been seeing for the last few years, there is actually hope. The Nation of Islam sponsored the Million Man March two years ago. Last year, there was an- other one. And this year, the March was broken up into gatherings all over the country, for a national Day of Atone- ment. But, don’t think that the men have just been coming to- gether. The women are coming together too! The Million Woman March is also this month, bringing together many women from all over the country to celebrate the strength and beauty of sisterhood, even as the men celebrated the strength and beauty of brotherhood. It seems to me that the Black community has FINALLY started the long process of coming together again..for the first time. I say “coming together again” because, to my knowledge, the last time our communities got together in such a strong way was during the more publicized “Civil Rights Movement” during the sixties. After that, we seemed to fall apart, despite the best efforts of so many different groups trying to keep us together. I say that it’s the “first time” because, to my knowledge, it is the first time we're all coming together in quite this way...using our spiritual strength, and our belief in ourselves, to fight oppression both from within our community and outside of it. The activism of the sixties was about “Fighting Whitey.” Today, it’s about defining who we ARE as a people. And it’s begun the right way...strengthening the line of communication between US first, before trying to communicate with those we feel are opposing, and trying to destroy, our communities. This growing strength of unity could not have happened at a time where we needed it more. This decade has been one of the worst in Black history. Examples of what I mean: There are more than 77-THOUSAND complaints of workplace discrimination backlogged with Equal Employ- ment Opportunity Commission. Despite the fact that it’s not in the news as often, Black churches are STILL being burned. It may not be as often, but it’s still happening. And if the federal authorities don’t think it’s not a planned operation, then they’re idiots. The thing that scares me the most right now is what happened in California. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals supported Proposition 209 (deceptively dubbed the “Califor- nia Civil Rights Initiative”), which effectively ends any kind of Affirmative Action programs in the state of California. Haven’t heard of it? Let me put it this way...Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich (draw your OWN conclusions) and David Duke (former Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan) supported Prop. 209. ’Nuff said? Maybe not. Proposition 209 also eliminated research aimed at the medical problems of women of specific ethnic groups, outreach programs for qualified women and minori- ties to encourage them to apply for public jobs in non-tradi- tional fields, women’s resource centers on college campuses, advertising jobs in minority newspapers, tutoring and men- toring designed to help minority students succeed in school and to gain skills and leadership ability, and programs which encourage girls and women to pursue education in If You Have An Opinion About Our Community... science and math. Also, it uses broad and vague language that opens the door to court challenges to activities such as rape crisis centers, pregnancy leave for women, and women’s and ethnic studies. AND, as if all that isn’t enough, it weak- ens laws against sex discrimination. A clause of the bill le- galizes any sex discrimination which is “reasonably neces- sary.” It’s that last bit that makes me glad that Black women are coming together. It’s the whole bill that makes me glad that both Black men AND women are coming together. Fi- nally, I really see our people coming together. The British have an old saying: “Adversity builds character.” Put an- other way, we've all heard it: “Whatever doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.” Well, the way the Black race has been treated, it has come pretty close to killing us...physically, socially, intellectually, and spiritually. Still, as poet Nikki Giovanni says, our “strength lows ever onward.” Our race has come together again. We’ve reached the point where we can go forward faster, and stronger, as a race. Our ties are tighter, and our understanding of our strength and power is growing. Now, all we have to do is figure out what we’re going to DO with this new awareness. And, we'd better figure it out fast. Beeause the challenges, and the threat, to us has never been so apparent. Or, so uttterly dangerous. ‘GIULIANI TIME’ IS BRUTAL TIME FOR MINORITIES By C. Stone Brown New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is very proud of the fact that New York City is leading the nation in crime reduc- tion. In nearly every category monitoring urban crime, New York has seen a significant reduction. It is the talk of the criminal community (not the criminals, but experts who study criminal behavior, such as criminologists, sociologists and police commissioners). New York is indeed the envy of many large urban centers who would not mind replicating the city’s success. There is, however, one category of criminal activity that has constantly risen under Giuliani’s first term: police bru- tality. The latest case involves an alleged sadistic rape and beating of Abner Louima, a Haitian immigrant. The irony is that Giuliani won the election by convincing voters he could dramatically curb crime. But in New York, depending on one’s community, that could mean curbing the crimes com- mitted by black youths or by New York city police officers. New York city has become a kind of crime laboratory for criminologists. Its citizens are enjoying the lowest crime rate since the 1960s, and yet, there are segments of the city, such as black and Hispanic communities, who feel less safe. There is evidence that the New York City police department has incorporated brutality as standard police procedure, leaving many to ask if the cure is worse than the problem. In a recent edition of Crisis magazine former New York Mayor David Dinkins equated the city’s police force’s dealing with African-American men with the height of Klan activity. One might be quick to dismiss Dinkins’ comments as the rantings of a mayor who lost his reelection bid, but the num- bers seem to support his observations. Indeed, since Dinkins left office, civilian complaints of excessive force have risen 61.9 percent; abuse of authority allegations, have soared by 86.2 percent, while allegations of illegal searches have soared 135 percent. Half of these complaints have been filed by African-Americans, and 25 percent from the Latino com- munity. These numbers are indicative of a reckless police force that breaks the law without any fear of accountability. It is alleged that the police officers accused of raping Abner Louima with a toilet plunger reminded him who was now mayor. “This is Giuliani time, not Dinkins time,” they alleg- edly said. On the streets of New York City, “Giuliani time” has come to mean police brutality in the enforcement of so-called “quality of life” crimes. The strategy to enforce “quality of life” crimes was adopted by former New York City police chief William Bratton. 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(Jim Rouse Photo) KALEIDOSCOPE By Ruth Heiner Contributing Writer THE GOOD LIFE IS ALL AROUND US A true promise... “God has not promised skies will always be blue, flower-strewn pathways all our life through; God has not promised sun without rain, joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God has promised strength for the day, rest for the laborer, and light for the way. Grace for the trials, with help from above, unfailing sympathy, and undying love.” (Author Un- known). We frequently hear that “the good life” is devoid of sickness, mis- ery and pain, where there are no health problems. Surely we may say that would be the good life. But really, even though we would like to be free from pain and the “thorns of the flesh,” as the Apostle Paul described his affliction (I] Corinthians 12:7), we know that there is opposition in all things. “There can be no joy without misery” (Scripture known as the Book of Mormon, II Nephi 2:11) and “there must be opposition in all things” (II Nephi 2:23). It would not be a good life if there was not joy at some time. Some folks may believe that the good life is a life filled with recre- ational pursuits and frequent travel to many places around the globe and that is true except that it does not nor will it last. There will be lasting memories, which is grand. Joy, too, is fleeting and does not stay long while one is traveling. Traveling is educational and fun, but it does not bring one joy for very long. “Money would make me happy!” I have heard many folks say. Yes, money makes one happy for a while, but it does not compare with watching a child achieve a good goal or take time to give of himself to a brother or sister who is ill or hurt. It does not compare to a kind act that saves a person from a bad hurt or accident. It also does not compare with being warned and saved from danger. “The good life is not found in Shangri-La, where everything is supposed to be perfect: or in Uto- pia, where all conditions suppos- edly are ideal; or in Camelot, where everything appears to be idyllic. If we seek the good life in these fantasies, we will be disap- pointed. Shangri-La is an imagi- nary land, Utopia doesn’t exist, Camelot is unreachable,” said President David O. McKay in April of 1960, who was then the presi- dent of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Although he is deceased, the truth is still the truth. “Happiness is a byproduct of righteous living and sharing in the framework of lofty patterns. Ac- tions of the moment may be fun but true happiness depends upon how you feel after the involvement is over.” (Melvin J. Ashton, who was also LDS). Happiness is living in such a way that all is right between you and God our Heavenly Father who sent His Son to Earth to teach us how to love and care for one another and to make it possible for us to be for- given of our sins and return to His presence, That does not mean that men and women cannot have good and jovial times. It does not mean that life is all work and seriousness. Adults have to make a living and take care of their wee ones and then teenager, and then help the young martieds, but there is or should be time for relaxation and good times with others. I read, “The only difference be- tween a rut and a grave is the depth.” “Marriage is the triumph of imagination over intelligence.” the menfolks loved that one! Before marriage, a man yearns for the woman he loves. After marriage, the “Y” becomes silent. One wrote, “If you want your spouse to listen and pay strict at- tention to every word you say, talk in your sleep.” As children bring their broken toys with tears for us to mend, | brought my broken dreams to God because He was my friend. But then instead of leaving Him in peace to work alone, I stayed around and tried to reap through ways that were my own. At last I snatched them back and cried, ‘How could you be so slow?’ ‘My child,” He said, ‘What could [ do? You never did let go!” (Author Un- known). “Nobody has ever measured, even the poets, how much a heart can hold” (Zelda Fitzgerald). TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!—Dr. Matthew Ward (r.), Pastor of Haddock’s chapel United American Original Free Will Baptist Church, shown here with his lovely wife, Edna, (c.) and beautiful young daughter, Janis, (I.), all attest to God’s goodness as they have resumed their regular services after completion of the re- building of Haddock’s Chapel, which was completely destroyed by fire in 1995. Dr. Ward says he was humbled by the positive support he and his congregrants received from the community.| The membership is growing as God's Word goes forth and Haddock Chapel is going stronger than ever. ‘Our mission is to reach and help save the souls of the lost.” Services are held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday and an invitation Scholarship funds are available for high school and college students - through the Multiple Sclerosis As- _ sociation of America’s PROJECT: Learn MS ’98. Offering a total of $16,000 in scholarship funds, PROJECT: Learn MS is a national essay com- petition encouraging students to win money for college, earn prizes and at the same time raise funds for those suffering from multiple sclerosis. Under contest rules, students must submit a 500 to 1,000-word essay on multiple sclerosis, how it impacts a person and his or her family on a daily basis, and how society can improve the quality of life for the physically challenged. 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And that’s why, according to jury foreman Charleen Martin, despite ’ the deaths of four young children in the apartment blaze that au- thorities say was set, the 12 mem- ber panel of six blacks and six whites had to acquit Smith Friday after a weeklong, and many times emotional trial in Wake Superior Court. “It was very difficult because when you have someone’s life in your hands, you have to take ev- erything into consideration, and ing that Smith faced the death penalty if convicted of the arson and four first-degree murder charges. Smith, 24, tearfully hugged his mother, father, and defense attor- ney Joseph Chesire after an acquit- tal that took the jury two-and-a- . half hours to reach. Smith was charged with setting the Feb. 2, 1996 fire that .killed four of Angela Wilder’s seven young children at the time. He was arrested and charged two weeks later, when Wilder’s oldest daugh- ter Ebony, then 14, reluctantly told police that she saw a man dressed Smith, come into her room with a gas can that night. Ms.Wilder was escorted out of the courtroom by an unidentified man. She said nothing when the verdict was read. © Smith had lived at the 462 Dor- othea Drive address with Wilder for a time, and according to testi- mony, had had an argument with her earlier that day. Wake prosecu- tor Zeseley Haislip said the motive for Smith allegedly setting the ’ blaze was the fact that Wilder was now rejecting him. But that’s all Haislip offered, and the defense had a field day de- stroying that case, pointing out that only under harsh police inter- rogation did Ebony finger Smith, whom she previously said didn’t do it, and that there is no solid evi- dence as to how the fire actually got started. One alternate juror was heard telling a reporter that the trial was | “ a waste of taxpayer's money.” Ob- servers noted that none of the po- lice investigators ever took the stand, which is unsual for a capital murder case.” The damage to Haislep’s case was so bad, that by Friday morn- ing, he decided to throw in the towel, not present anymore evi- dence or witnesses, and rested. De- fense attorney Chesire, who on Wednesday almost got into a fight with the prosecutor in the court- room after telling him he should have never, brought the case to trial, didn’t bother to call one wit- ness when it was his turn, saying that the state had failed to prove anything, especially since there was no physical evidence linking Smith to the arso to the arson. CHARLEEN MARTIN, JURY FOREMAN NEED A CAR? GOOD CREDIT ¢ BAD CREDIT SLOW CREDIT « NO CREDIT Ai SMILES—The cast of “We Necd Love” are All Smiles. 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According to General Sales Manager Eddie Atchison this will be one of the biggest used car sales events of 1997. The lot at Joe Pecheles Volkswagen, 203 Greenville Blvd., will be packed with over 200 used vehicles in every price range imag- inable. “This Saturday at Joe Pecheles Volkswagen we'll have over $1,000,000.00 inventory - all drastically reduced!!. During previ- ous sales - we've sold up to 50 vehicles in one day. Our goal is to sell over 100 vehicles on Saturday, October 25th. Every car will be sold for thousands and: thou- sands below original price.” Mr. Atchison said. “Our customers know the deals at our $5 Sale are better than auc- tions. Auction bidding often inflates the true value of a car so'you pay more,” Mr. Atchison was quoted as saying. “Here every car is on sale, first come - first served, get here early. It’s the per- fect opportunity to get a good quality used car at the lowest price possible, even as low as $5. We will have special incen- tives all day for our cus- tomers. Cars that would normally sell for 1 to 2 thousand dollars will sell for as little as $5! For one day only - cars that would be 3 to 6,000 dol- lars and cars from 7,000 to 12,000 dollars will be thousands and thou- sands lower. There’s truly a car for everyone’s -— budget!! Get to Joe Pecheles early Saturday - you'll be able to see for yourself how low these prices really are.” This Saturday morn- ing at 9 am, all cars will be open and ready for inspection. At 9:30 a.m., if you’re the lucky per- son sitting behind the wheel of the car you want, you'll buy that car at the special low price on the windshield. Mr. Atchison said that this innovative approach to selling vehicles should make it easy and quick for anybody in the mar- ket for a vehicle to get a great car at a very low price and with no hassle. “Pick it out. You already know the price, | Paid Advertisement what could be easier?” Keith Styron, Business Manager, was quoted as saying, “We will be able to help you arrange spe- cial low cost financing.” “This sale on Saturday will be the biggest sale we've ever had and the others were extremely successful! Word of mouth is the best form of advertising and if you sell a customer a good car at a good price, they'll tell . others where they bought it,” Styron said. “We expect over 100 custom- ers to leave here Saturday with great cars at great — prices.” “We've got over $3,000,000 in new and used inventory to choose from - this means over 300 used cars and trucks for this sale. We want to remind everyone that this Saturday’s sale is your best opportunity to get savings like this,” Atch- ison added. “Please understand that for this sale of $5 vehicles we are limiting sales to one ($5) vehicle per family. Since we're a local business and we've had such tremen- dous support from this community - we’re really pleased to give something back by selling these cars at savings our customers have really grown to appreciate.” \FFEINE FREE DIET PEPSI, MOUNTAIN DEW, REGULAR OR STUFFED FRESH Wampler Split Chicken Breast Pound U.S.D.A. CHOICE Boneless huek Roast Broccoli Bunch ULTRA OR . ASSORTED VARIETIES RED BOX GREAT FOR BAKING Charmin Stouffers Shelled Bath Tissue Entrees Pecans 4-Roll 6.5=15.5-02. Pound 7 ~~ items & Prices Good Through Oct. 25, 1997. veo/THUR| RI | SA fae tace wl Greenville, DOUBLE oaabypreeenes Boo = manufacturers’ ror 1 Turkey Breast 16-02. Pkg. Assorted Varieties Hungry Jack Waffles 10-ct. Pkg. Bunsize Meat, Lite Meat or Ballpark Meat Franks 16-0z. Pkg. Assorted Varieties Buy 1 Get t Big K oop. 6-Pack Soft DIINKS... 20-02. Btis. Regular or Brown Sugar Valleydale Sliced Bacon... 12-02 Kroger Buy 1 Got + Ice Cream TDL - Bais... ce tact. Ll Kroger . 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