WOOW 13 ae. 1d Greenvalle WOW 1320AM ES it ited corn | no No one is without knowledge except him who asks questions.-- West African Proverb SUVITOIO LYS NET | EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA’S MINORITY VOICE SINCE 1981 ISSUE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 23 -OCTOBER 7, 1998 CBC comments on Monica Lewin James Wright, Afro-American News WASHINGTON _ Congressional Black Caucus Members had a lot to say about President Clinton's testimony regarding the Monica Lewinsky matter, the bombings in the Sudan and Afghanistan and the conviction of Samuel Bowers in the brutal murder, 23 years ago, of NAACP Pres. Vernon Dahmer. “THE BOMBINGS" US REP. CYNTHIS McKIN- NEY (D- GA): "I am, of course, in support of protecting American citizenry from terriosm at home and abroad. The fatal aggression on the American embasis in Nairobi and Dar Es Salaam was unconscionable; these senseless attacks maimed and killed innocent people. "My con- cern centers around the potential loss of innocent life that the Dept. ST. PETERSBURG, FLA The foreman of the federal grand jury that indicted the head of the National Baptist Convention was arrested on charges of trafficking in illegal narcotics. The St. Petersburg Times re- ported that Dale T. Marler, 55, who lead the grand jury proceedings that indicted the Rev. Henry Lyons on July 2, has been charged by federal prosecutors for dealing multiple ounces of marijuana every week for the last two years. A scion of the prominent citrus Local Teen Goes for the Title Janet M. Valentine, daughter of Ms. Janet K. Valentine, has been selected to participate in the 1999 MISS NORTH CAROLINA USA PAGEANT, being held at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Charlotte the weekend of November 20-21, 1998. Each delegate will be judged in swimsuit, evening gown, and per- sonal interviews. The winner will represent the Tar Heel State in the nationally televised MISS USA PAGEANT in February of 1999. Among her many state prizes will be cash, A luxurious fur ‘coat, evening gown to be in the MISS USA PAGEANT, A 14K gold MISS USA crown ring (designed exclusively for our state winner), an expense paid trip to New York City and the opportunity to interview with top commercial talent agen- cies. The most exciting of all is an expense paid trip to the CBS telecast of the MISS USA PAGEANT where she will compete for the prestigious title of MISS USA 1999 and traditionally Commentary By Emory Curtis Pretty soon racial discrimination, ‘as we now know it, won't be our major problem. Instead it will be our widespread economic mar- ginalization as the new world economy matures. A feature of this new world economy is its heartlessness. Since the capital that fuels the economy moves from country to country at the flick of a computer key, it is only loyal to itself and the enter- prises that give the best and safest reugn ro yore e (un) employment impact of shifting production from tov. poh to of Defense calls collarteral damage and for the uncalculated capacity for future retaliation against the US." SEN. CAROL MOSELEY- BRAUN (D-ILL): "I strongly support the action taken against the terrorist network that attacked the US embassies in Africa. The US must be clear that we will not allow ourselves to be target for terrorists." _ US REP. EVA CLAYTON ( D- NC): "I believe that swift and certain action was necessary in this instance, and it appears the presi- dent has exercised bold and deci- sive leadership, the kind of leadership that is essential in situations such as this.” US REP. ALBERT WYNN ( D - MD ): “I support the judgment of both President Clinton adn the Joints Chief of Staff that these air strikes in Afghanistan and the Sudan were necessary to respond to the bombings in Kenya and Tazania, as well as general terror- ists threats to our Nation's security. We must be vigilant and strong in our reponse to terrorism in order to discourage those who would ac- complish their goals by taking innocent lives." “THE LEWINSKY MATTER" DC DELEGATE ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON: "The reve- lations involving the President and Monica Lewinsky understandably have caused consideration concern on the one hand and almost voyeuristic attention by the press on the other. The responsibility of public officials, however, is to assure that there is no unnecessary pressure on the nation's stability, no lack of attention to policy and law, and no encouragement of constitu- tional crisis in the absence of a report or other definitive informa- tion that would clearly warrant specific steps." US REP. BOBBY SCOTT (D- VA): “President Clinton has admit- ted that his behavior was wrong. It is now time for independent coun- sel Kenneth Starr to wrap-up his investigation and present whatever evidence he has of high crimes and misdemeanors or admit that he has no such evidence." "SAMUEL BOWERS" NAACP PRES. KWEISI MFUME & US REP. BENNIE * ae B ‘ fey PES 2p are ew — Mt £ family and a longtime auxiliary sheriffs deputy, Mr. Marler is charged with participating in this illegal activity while investigating the matters of Mr. Lyons and others. The newspaper reports that fed- eral prosecutors issued a statement asserting that the arrest of Mr. Marler has no effect on cases resolved by the grand jury during its term. The statement also said that upon learning of the charges, prosecutors immediately suspended the operation of the grand jury, $225,000.00 in cash and prizes. Janet is a student at Pitt Community College. She majors in computer information sys- tems/programming. The pageant begins at 8:00 p.m.. each night. Tickets to both events are available to anyone wishing to support Janet and cheer her on to become the next MISS NORTH CAROLINA USA. For more information on the pageant or to order tickets, call 1-803-648-6220. LOCAL MAN TO BECOME NATIONAL AMBASSADOR FOR LITERACY Julys Mitchell of Greenville, a literacy student in the one-on-one tutorial program offered by Literacy Volunteers of America-Pitt County (LVA-PC), has been named a national Student Ambassador for Literacy of LVA-PC's parent agency, Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA). Mitchell is one of ten individu- als, out of LVA's more than 70,000 adult learners nationwide, chosen to serve as ambassadors during 1999. Each of the ten will work to raise public awareness about the extent of illiteracy in his/her own area of the country and promote literacy training through LVA and other. organizations over the com- ing year. The ten honorees have received full LVA scholarship to attend the Sundin Student _ Leadership Institute at the organization's na- tional conference in Houston, Texas during October 21- 24. Each will be personally congratulated by former President and Mrs. George Bush, the conference key- note speakers. The Sundin Institute is an inten- sive training program which adds to the skills of adult literacy students who have already shown their aptitude and willingness to play leadership roles in both local allowing it to reach the end of its life July 31. Grady Irvin, attorney for Mr. Lyons, said that the arrest of Mr. Marler has questioned the credibil- ity of the indictments. "If the charges are true, it is very disturbing to believe that a person who has sat in judgment of Rev. Lyons, cloaked with all the protec- tions as a member of the grand jury, had himself been placed in a position which has resulted in his being charged," Mr. Irvin tgld the newspaper. and national literacy efforts. Literacy Volunteers of Pitt County is a community- based agency whose primary mission is to teach adults to read or improve their reading skills through free, confidential one-on-one tutoring by trained volunteer. Anyone wishing more informa- tion is invited to call LVA-PC at (252) 353- 6578. A PINK RIBBONS REMIND WOMEN TO GET REGULAR CHECK UPS FOR BREAST CANCER This year in North Carolina, over 1300 families will lose a woman they love to breast cancer. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the Pitt County Health Department and American Cancer Society, Pitt County Women's Commission, Carolina East Mall, NC Council for Women, and Partners in Breast Cancer Education are holding a community-wide Pink Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer. During the week of October 4- 11, 1998, churches, employers and community organi- zations will -be passing out pink ribbons to wear during worship services, at work or other functions. Special observances including breast cancer education programs will be held on Sunday, October 11, 1998. More than 75 counties in North Carolina will participate in the campaign. North Carolina cam- paign sponsors include the NC Comprehensive Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program and the NC Southern Appalachia Leadership Initiative on Cancer. The pink ribbon has become a symbol of hope for a cure for breast cancer and a reminder that breast cancer does not have to be fatal. In fact, more than 90 percent of women survive breast cancer when Mr. Irvin could not be reached for further clarification. Reports are that Marler is in custody without bail because of the charges and strong evidence that he threatened a female informant, saying that "she would end up in the bay..." if he was revealed to the authorities. Mr. Marler, through his attorney, Mark Lipinski, denied threatening anyone. Grand jury candidates are se- lected through voter registration rolls but are not subjected to a background check. of Miss North detected at its earliest stages and go on to lead full and productive lives. Unfortunately, too many women are not getting regular breast checkups. Mammograms x-rays of the breast) combined with clinical breast exams and monthly breast self-exam and the three essential steps to finding cancer early. "By wearing pink ribbons, com- munity members can remind all of the women they care about to stay healthy by getting regular breast checkups. This is especially impor- tant for women over 50 because getting older is the greatest risk factor for breast cancer," said Connie Clark of the Pitt County Health Department. "We hope eve- ryone in the county will be wearing pink ribbons during this special week." For more information on the Pink Ribbon Campaign, including how to get Pink Ribbons for your church, work place, or organiza- tion, call Mary Mattheis at 321- 2836. The Pitt County Health Department can also provide more information on breast cancer screening and how to get free mammograms and breast exams for women who cannot afford them. "HOME TOWN" NEWS Naval Chief Petty Officer Malcolm Daniels, son of Jamie ‘Daniels of 1809 McClellan Street in Greenville, N.C., recently par- ticipated in Exercise MARCOT- Unified Spirit '98 while aboard the dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall. Daniels was one of more than 600 Sailors and Marines that departed their home port of Little Creek, Virginia, to participate in the two-week exercise conducted off the southwestern coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The com- bined NATO exercise involved more than 15,000 military forces, 45 warships and more than 100 Continues on Page 3 sky, Bombings and Conviction of THOMPSON (D-MISS): both ap- plauded the guilty verdict in the arson murder trail of Samuel H. Bowers, a convicted member of the KKK, for the 1966 death of Vernon Dahmer, a NAACP branch presi- dent in Mississippi. “This decision is long, overdue and should send a strong, clear message to all harbingers of hate that justice will not be denied even if it takes thirty- two years as was this case in Vernon Dahmer's murder." Rep. Thompson had comments about the others in the case. "To the others who have man- aged to escape justice thus far, | say, it does not matter how old you are now or how long it has been since you killed Vernon Dahmer. You will be prosecuted. You will recieve your punishment." RENO ORDERS KING PROBE Attorney General Janet Reno announced on Wed., Aug. 26 that the Dept. of Justice will conduct an inquiry into certain allegations regarding the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. The inquiry, which will be overseen by the Civil Rights Division, with support from the Criminal Division, will review allegations raised by former FBI agent Donald Wilson and former Memphis bar owner, Lloyd Jowers, suggesting that there may been an assassiantion conspiracy involving more than the late James Earl Ray. Ray was convicted of murder. IOC: FloJo's 1988 drug tests spotless BRUSSELS - Florence Griffith Joyner "Flo-Jo" had been singled out for rigorous drug testing during Carolina the 1988 Seoul Olympics because of steroid rumors, and she turned up clean. The International Olympics Committee (IOC) insists there were not even minute traces of steroids. "So there should not be the slightest suspicion," Germany's Manfred Donike, considered the foremost expert in drug usage in sports, said. "Let her rest in peace. The issue is closed." Prince Alexandre De Merode, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's medical commission, said Griffith Joyner passed all the tests and it was Continues on Page 2 a4 ay wll York Memorial pastor, Rev. Joe George and his lovely wife were on hand for the Delta's Annual Fish- Crab Fest held at the American Legion recently. (Photo: Jim Rouse) (Photo: Jim Rouse) All smiles... the Delta Sigma Theta sorors sponsored their Annual Fish- Crab Festival which attracted some old friends, some young friends. Shown here surrounded by "down home" friends is Sister Jewel, former resident of Greenville, who now calls Washington, DC home. "Is Marginalization Our Future...?" another, from one area to another, or from one country to another is not a factor in the multinational business decision —_ process. Decision's are based on the move's impact on the company's bottom line and net profit. That's what the GM strike was about. GM wanted cost reductions to improve its bottom line. It wanted to shift production to more efficient plants and. out-source some production to lower costs producers here and elsewhere, But the union, the UAW drew a line in the sand after seeing jobs disap- The issues surrounding the GM strike is another reminder that the days of "sweat jobs" with decent pay are numbered. Auto assembly requires more “headwork" than sweat work now. Over the past few years there have been real increases in new assembly workers with college degrees or at least some college. Fewer and fewer pure "sweat jobs" exist in this country. They are being aematicalty seplaced by automated processes, being done in lower cost countries, or by recent immigrants, illegal immigrants or guest workers at low wages. Also, across the board, the knowledge level for entry level jobs has been steadily raising over the past few years, The ability to read and follow written instructions is mandatory for almost any entry level job. Jobs above entry level require some problem solving and communication ability too. These are not high hurdles. In fact, decent first year high school students can step over them. The problem is a very high percentage of young African Americans finish public school without mastering those basic skills. As a result they will be shut out of this new world economy. We can rail all we want against the shifting of work to lower cost countries and the importing of low wage workers for agriculture and scientists and engineers for cutting companies, but it won't solve the problem. All of those actions are natural concomitants of our country's role in the new world economy. But the problem can be averted if we mount a strong focus on the education of our young. One ought to be the: public school system. Much more attention needs to be placed on academic performances in the first four grades. Too many schools with a high percentage of African American children show them ing 60 and 70 percent below their counter- parts on a nationwide basis. That's not ood enough yes we should be Y protesting that performance at school board meetings, just as we protest the overlooking of a Black candidate for a job, Otherwise, marginalization is our future. a ‘* gether for the good, ence just that..In the th pa this concept is taken even further, for what is magic but the ability to focus th and en “imagination are the precursor of all “the exists. All ancient teaching, and written, admonish the - seeker of truth or students of "The Way," to guard their thoughts, attune to the higher and more “positive mental frequencies, or in , Charles C. Dig ae dis ne: gs, Jr. (1922- /bituary ser member" of the Congressional ss 1998), veteran la ‘now serv- | Press 4 late Coffgtessman Black Caucus. He also help ing his tenth term as r tative | ChageyDiges). Bs i reshape America's foreign icy from the 13th district in Michigan, This was a man Who had done so toward Africa, the fruits of whi is a native of Detroit. Diggs was \many ful things, fet this we are seeing today. — elected Michigan's first. black ‘yy could: semem ber It is not secret that a strong, Congressman in 1954, after serving for three years as the youngest Rhis stellar man who served in powerful Black man. usually be- comes a target for the ite The Real Congressman Diggs member of the Michigan state senate. He was elected to the state the US\Congress from 1955-1980 - will be remembered as a power structure. result - stri He was- as a of his committee body while still a student at Detroit champion of DC Home Rule, chairmanships after being con- College of Law. Howard University and the victed of a payroll kick back __ The inspiration to organize ef- University of the District of scheme. But, Michigan voters forts of black congressmen came Columbia; as a pioneer leader in _ agreed with him to his seat. from Diggs who, within the late William Lawson and the late Adam Clayton Powell, led nine represen- the Democratic Pa supporter of the Movement and a man who sup- ; an active Charles C. Diggs,Jr., was a ivil Rights police ‘ business man, a td t qf, dfather and a tatives in formation of the ported many worthy causes. wonderful man. You must remem- Congressional Black Caucus. He was the first African ber this. We were appalled, as many of our American elected to Congress readers were , to see the negative from Michigan and a "founding MM eM) (ME «6M HE «ME) *MED «MX °« e ink for ourselves. 7 e African people running independ- ent countries, engaging in com- merce, free and unfettered. Elijah Muhammad envisioned Black folks owning land, feeding and clothing themselves, respecting each other, and doing for ourselves. at 38S... dence." Britain's Sebastian Coe, a two- time Olympic gold medalist in the 1,500 meters and former world record-holder in the 800, also said it was "unfair" to conclude that Griffith Joyner used drugs. "I set a world record that lasted 18 years," Coe said. "People do make progress at rates that raise eyebrows. It would be wrong to suggest because an athlete makes a startling breakthrough in a_per- formance, they're cheating.” "It's always a balance of judg- ment and I'm wary of knee jerk reactions," Coe said. "The final arbiter has to be a positive test." & Prices MENS SHOES! Famous fhames such as eeooesccccores *ROCKPORTS :BALLY :ALLEN DESMONDS * BOSTONIANS & MANY MORE Most Priced Under $50 *LARGE SELECTION to choose from LADIES SHOES & such as eeeeceoeeosoooooos *EASY SPIRITS *HUSH PUPPIES + SOFT SPOT just to name a few. 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The Authori knowingly discriminate ae face, color, creed, religion, national handicap or familial status. Compliance with 504 Program is observed. TDD S€TVICe 1s available for the deaf. with regard to EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Help our children dream big. Here’s to the future. Outstanding results just take a little more time. A LITTLE TIME IS ALL IT TAKES Nothing is more precious than seeing a young child smile. Show me a child who's not smiling, and I'll show you a child who just needs a little extra _| attention. That's where CP&L comes in.,.supporting programs like - Communities In Schools (CIS), and giving children the extra attention they need, CIS allows volunteers from the business community to spend extra time with youngsters during the school day and help them reach their full CP&L September 23 - October 7, 1998 aircraft from a Denmark, France, , Great Britain, the Netherlands. orway, Portugal, the United cana een and the United States. Training f on multinational peace en Sage operations, and forces received instruction on land and sea search and rescue operations, air defense drills and a surface gunnery exer- cise. Daniels' ship is designed to transport U.S. Marines, their equip- ment and supplies to various designated locations around the world in support of amphibious operations. By Nancy y Leggett-Prazier (ECU SOM Diabetes Nurse Educator) __ Feeling tired? Do you have no "get up and go"? Is your mouth dry all of the time? Do you go to the bathroom during the night? Do you have trouble seeing clearly? These may be signs that you have diabetes rae doctor will test your blood sugar if you complain of these feelings. If your blood sugar is more than 126 mg/dl before you eat at BO+4-2 Does applying for a mortgage make you uncomfortable? Is there a bank that makes it easier? Is it possible that your dream house is closer than you think? We are here. To help make it easy with a lot of loan choices, including special loans with low down payments. We'll take the time to understand your situation and guide you to the type of loan that works best for you. And if you can't get to us, we'll come to you, just tell us where and when. Owning your dream house can be easier than you dreamed Call your local mortgage consultant 39-1985, We'd like to help “Here. WACHOVIA @ Wachovia Mortgage Company Wachovia Mortgage i8 an equal housing lender. Subject to credit app “Seirted. land p lateral, se mig 20 ryan blood is in the 200's or more any time of the day and you have those complaints, you surely have diabe- tes. Because the complaints (called symptoms) of diabetes come on very slowly, many people are walking around with diabetes and don't even know it. They think they are tired because they don't get enough sleep or they think they need vitamins. The truth is that high blood sugars make le feel tired. The sugar in the blood does not move into the muscles to provide energy in the person with diabetes. The sugar just stays in the » blood, making the person feel worse and worse. Where does that sugar in the blood come from? It is really the food that was eaten several hours ago. The acid in the stomach broke it down and now it is sugar. It is -absorbed into the blood to move ‘around the body to get to the ‘muscles. Since our bodies run on sugar like a car runs on gas, those muscles need the sugar for energy. If they don't get the sugar, they don't have enough energy. Who should be checked for diabetes? Anyone who is 45 or older should be checked for diabe- tes every 3 years. Those people who are considered "high risk" should be checked before 45: those who are African Americans, Hispanics, or Native Americans, those who are | who had babies weighing more than 9 pounds, those with high blood pressure, and those with low HDL cholesterol levels (the good cholesterol). . If someone does have diabetes, what will their doctor ask them to do? That will probably be a three-part answer: diet, exercise and medicine. They will surely need to change their eating habits _ tonot eat too much food, since most food turns into sugar. ’A dietitian can help to figure out what is a good meal plan for someone with diabetes. An exercise program can help to burn up the blood sugars that will help to keep the blood sugars down. The exercise can be as simple as walking down the street. Their doctor will guide them to know how much to exercise. The diabetes medicine will help their bodies get that blood sugar into the. muscles and out of the blood. In that way, the blood sugars are lowered. These three ways of lowering blood sugars can help to keep their bogies healthy for a long time. Can people with diabetes live long and healthy lives if they learn how to take care of themselves? Absolutely! They should get started early and find out what to do. *eeEKRKKH KKK 7TH ANNUAL "MISA SOKO" The West Greenville Community Development Corporation of 706 West Fifth Street, Greenville, NC, will sponsor its Seventh Annual "Misa Soko" African-American Heritage and Culture Festival, October 2-3, at the Thomas Foreman Park and the West Greenville Gym (old C.M.Eppes School site) located on the corners of Fifth, Nash, and Fourth Streets. This year's theme: “African Americans coming together to re- plenish our youth with culture and heritage." Kickoff presentation of "1001 Black Inventions" by Pin Points Educational Theatre Company of Washington, D.C. and story telling by E.J. Stuart- - a North Carolina story teller and author- - will be the highlight of the Friday evenin activities from 6:00 PM to 10: PM. There will be a 15 minutes warm-up sports clinic and games for the children before the play. All presentations are "FREE" to the general public and are sponsored by NIKE Sport Graphics. Prizes for the children will be available. Saturday's activities will in- clude: an "African drum call" for our elders, elected officials, digni- taries to join us with heritage speakers, and story tellers, the "Misa Soko" races, music, dance, face paintings, puppet show, sports competition, vending, etc., high- lighted by a heritage presentation by our own Mrs. Beatrice Maye, of Radio Station WOOW and the 'M' Voice Newspaper, and Ayanna Gregory (a ‘national heritage speaker and performer), daughter of comedian - social activist - vegetarian businessman, Dick Gregory. She will present an array of subject matter and activities that are designed to uplift and inspire the human spirit. Her most popular works are: 1) A Griot S 2) Music an the Movement, and 3) the Power Within. Trophies, prizes, etc., ‘provided the didn: for wsileas competitive Ligeia pe The to- tal community and sur counties are invited to j more information, call 752- sar BLACKS SHOULD VOTE FOR oa E WORKING FOR THEM oting is an opportunity that people have in lands ae the democratic process is in place, So many citizens take this right to vote very seriously, There are thousands of African Americans who know the history of our people to get to the polls. There were a lot of les to discourage African Americans from votine, voting.’ The roadblocks did not serve their purpose. Instead the roadblocks served as a unity factor for a people who have always had to stand up for what is right and for what they should receive as citizens of this nation. The Democratic Primary, at one time, excluded African Americans in that process. However, due to the untiring efforts of countless citi- zens, African Americans vote regu- larly i in the Democratic ary. The primary is now history but the runoff and general election are close behind. As you observe the election news, the speeches, the events, the advertising, African Americans should keep in mind the candidates who reach out to them as well as spend dollars in the African-American-owned media. Candidates who overlook African Americans have a serious problem. You are just too much of the population to be bypassed.. will be ee . For , Change | Come hear Franklin Graham with special musical guests Anointed, Paul Overstreet, Crystal Lewis and others. Location: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, East Carolina University Dates: September 27 - 29 Time: 7:00 pin Fait A Help Festival '98 reach ‘|! bringing canned food goods Donation will be Gptrdated thra Publisher's Daughter - Brother Jim Rouse who is the publisher of the M-Voice N and board member of the State Tele- Communications Commissin was in Raleigh visiting WRAL-TV on official business. While there his daughter Modupe Rouse dropped by. Also pictured with Ms. Rouse is WRAL employee, Sister Chavis on the right. (Photo: Jim Rouse) The Minority Vo) (orem | alen 310 Evans St. f P.O. Box ed Pictures received by Voice Newspaper bx property of The 'M Newsp per and wi responsibl lost pictures Alla es must be mailed t the above address. If youhave acompla please addr tothe publisher owner Memb: Publist 7. Vir. Jim Rouse * | Big fe Hall \ 1798 N. Green St. aERS FILE SONDNG CO. "IN JAIL - WE BAIL" Espesializamons en flanzas de cancel para su servicio @ LOCAL SERVICE WITHIN 10 MINUTES OR LESS @ FINANCING AVAILABLE ON BONDS 10,000 & UP Va~y ae Es | Call Toll Free 1-800-768- HERB GARDNER QUENCY GARDNER FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL. 785-8900 ENTER # 1130 ae Beatrice Maye Some valuable lessons have erupted from the Clinton/Monica Lewinsky saga: "Truth is that which is reliable, worthy of our confidence, deserv- ing our truth." (E.C.McKenzie) The truth is always the strongest argument." (Sophocles) "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (JOHN 8:32) "Character is what a man is in the dark." (Dwight L. Moody) "It's better to be lied about than to lie." (Elbert Hubbard) "Integrity means an uncompro- mising adherence to a code of moral values, utter sincerity, hon- esty and candor. It is an absence of deception, expediency, artificiality or shallowness of any kind.” (John C. Souter) "Three things can ruin a man-- money, power and women." (Harry S. Truman) "Men's troubles are largely due to three things: Women, money - and both." (E.C.McKenzie) "He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone.” (JOHN 8:7) "Scandal is the greatest part of the offense." (John Dryden) "Three fatal Sisters wait upon each Sin: first, Fear and Shame without, then Guilt within." (Elbert Herrick) eee KEK RK K USHER IS MORE PROFESSIONAL THAN I 1. | am an Usher, a leader of worshiping into God's house. As an Usher, I realize that | am a forerunner and a doorkeeper which is known as "The Backbone of the Church service." 2. I am proud of the Ushers, and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Usher | the situation in which 1 fad ad myself. Board of my Church, of 3. I will not use my position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal) ego, competence is my watch-word. | 4. My three (3) basic responsibili- ties will always be uppermost in my — mind: to introduce, to forerun, and to be a doorkeeper. 5. I will strive to remain tactful and proficient. 6. I am aware of my role as an Usher. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in this role. All Ushers are entitled to outstanding leadership. I will pro- vide that leadership. 7. I know my congregation and | will always place their needs above my own. 8. I will communicate with my fellow Ushers and never leave them uninformed. 9. I will earn the respect and confidence of all my peers as well as that of my Church congregation. 10. I will be loyal to those whom I serve: leaders, peers, and subordi- nates alike. 11. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of instructions. 12. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral Christian courage. 13. | will not forget, nor will I allow my fellow Ushers to forget, that we are Christians who wel- come new members, greet visitors and worship under the direction of the Holy Spirit. Amen *eRERKR EKER RH & CHURCH ETIQUETTE 1. Be punctual 2. Be reverent 3. Be worshipful..."If you must whisper in church... whisper a prayer!" KeXeeEkK KKK EK AN ALPHABET FOR PARENTS When I have a child in school, I will... (A)lways ask him what went well at school today; (B)oast about the good things he tells me; (C)elebrate his mistakes... ‘cause everybody learns that way.. (but never criticize); (D)o a diary together, recounting’ family gatherings, outings, letters and messages; (E)ncourage him to be himself and expect his very best; (Fjorget the adult worries and remember he's just a little boy; (G)ather, go, get experiences ga- lore! - because of ...doing comes learning; (H)ug him often -- at least once every day (even when he's big); Community Church Celebrates 16th Anniversary Christian Yours In Christ, James D. Corbett, Pastor Greetings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus! Thank you for being Faithfully Involved Together with Community Christian Church for the past year. We could not have made such great , accomplishments without your faithfulness. It is such a great Joy and privilege to pastor a congregation of such faithful members. Because of your Faithfully Involved Together this past year, we have accomplished many things. We have launched an aggressive evangelistic program - Vision 2000. We have seen steady growth in our membership. We have also witnessed spiritual development , and have instituted all of the ministries associated with the Wind of Change. Let's continually be Faithfully Involved Together. As we work, we can get the work of God done. Nothing will be restrained from a church that is Faithfully Involved Together. Pastor Corbett (right) is shown here with Pastor Bernard Grant, guest Speaker during their anniversary held September 13th. (See Photo Ollage on Page 8) Photo: Jim Rouse VA & TO BUY, RENT OR SELL REAL ESTATE CALL D.D. GARRETT “SINCE 1946" Call Us If You Need Someone To Collect Your Rent And Manage Your Property! Several Nice Building Lots. We Handle Conv., HUD, PMA, Financing. 606 ALBEMARLE 757-1692 OR 757-1162 FAX 757-0018 | AGENCY (Dnvite him to be the greatest, smartest, happiest child in the world. Tell him that and treat him ing when he's reading in in e's ing or rai realizing that my actions speak louder than anything | can | say; . on learning myself — ali that I can see, do and be -- living life to its fullest; (L)isten to him when he's troubled and laugh with him when he's joyous; So (M)ake the difference in his days my mentioning that. we really care; (N)otice when his hair is combed (at least when he comes down to breakfast); . (O)ffer him opportunities to decide things for himself, what to wear, when to do his chores give him power over his life with all the risks that entails; (P)in up his artwork, tests, writ- ings, heroes, photographs for all the family to enjoy, (and call up grandma sometimes to remind her of his latest accomplishments); (Q)uestion his teacher and his coaches often about how he feels he's doing at school and on his team; (R)elax and enjoy his childhood. Read to him often--remember how- fleeting are his childhood years. (S)queeze praise into every day's time slots. Save a private moment for sharing what he chooses to share; (T)urn the TV off sometimes to talk together: at the dinner table, before he goes to bed, when he comes in from little league... (U)se his talents to the fullest-- helping out with the garbage, the dishes, the cooking, at church, in the community, so that he realizes that his presence makes the differ- ence to others; (V)olunteer when needed! Be that model of helpfulness in school demonstrating that learning is his and my most important business; (W)ait patiently for him. He may be a late bloomer - a deep thinker - a slow mover; (X)tra, extra, extra! That's what moms and dads are all about. (Y)es, I'm the one that counts. It is my values and my strengths he will imitate. (Z)oom ahead together in life, aware and confident that he is God's unique gift to me... With my help, he'll make it. 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Many of our families have seen financial suc- cesses they could never ever have imagined. Many of our children attend the nation's best colleges, drive nice cars and spend vacations “A Place to Worship Your Creator...” Sycamore Hill wm.» Missionary Dr. Howard Parker, Pastor 1001 Hooker Road Greenville, NC 27835 Ofc. 252-56-4869 Fax: 252-756-44539 Baptist Church those planters sacrificed so that generations later might flourish. When will the killing end? The heat of the summer is over -- the heat of the summers of struggle when young and old, black and white, confronted the injustices of a segregated society. The summers when we marched and picketed and registered folds to vote and sought a better world. Those summers are over as we have become a people too comfortable with our own personal situation is to be outraged at the injustices of others. Even the heat of the summers when those in the cities burned their own communities in an act of spontaneous combustion and rage seem to be over. As self-destructive as those rebellions were, they were a sign to the nation that something terribly wrong and forced Americans to examine the discrep- ancy between what they said they believed what they lived. Now the summer is ended and the rage seems to have turned inward. The harvest is past, the summer BUSINESS 752-2862 CADE INSURANCE AGENCY 720 DICKINSON AVENUE GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27834 WARREN B. CADE LORIE V. STEWART ‘Ba i es A. a Annahecnat is over and we are not saved. We are not saved when our children are still killing other children. Still throwing children out of windows, still beating children to death, still shooting innocent children in the wrong place at the wrong time, still shooting those whose shoes or Jackets they covet, those they think have just looked at them wrong. When will the killing end? When more of us take responsibility for all the children, not just our own biological children, but those chil- dren whose mothers are children and whose fathers are in prison. When every church and mosque holds parenting classes for parents who haven't a clue about what it takes to be a mother or be a father. When every civil rights and com- munity organization makes saving our children its number one prior- ity for the 21st century. When neighbors become neighbors again, unafraid of reprimanding children as they once did and are willing to become extended family to families broken by divorce or prison or abuse or death or geographical separation. When every teacher and school administrator re-commits to providing a good education for every child. When every mayor and government official turns the rheto- ric of being "education governors or mayors" into reality and sets aside funds for computers, for books, for adequate school build- ings and for the support services desperately needed by poor stu- dents. When more young parents take their responsibilities seriously and turn away from the streets and turn toward God. Until we do those things we will continue to mourn the deaths of our children, who were killed by other children. And until then, in the words of Jeremiah, "For the hurt of my poor people, | am hurt, mourn and dismay has taken hold of me.” When will the killing end? This Afea Code Just Ran Out Of Space. GI9) So WE’VE CREATED A Nice, NEw Roomy ONE. d ) d Ie You’re In Any OF THese EXCHANGES, You‘tt Be ExcHANGING 919 For 252. 205 206 209 213 221 222 223 224 225 230 232 234 235 236 243 244 245 246 247 249 255 256 257 261 264 291 292 290 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 463 464 465 466 473 475 478 480 348 353 354 355 356 357 358 393 395 396 398 399 407 412 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 441 442 443 321 322 323 324 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 482 491 492 504 514 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 413 421 423 426 429 338 339 344 345 346 237 238 239 240 241 293 294 297 308 320 Sag 617 619 633 634 635 636 637 638 641 670 671 672 706 707 714 717 720 723 724 526 527 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 551 725 726 727 728 729 741 744 745 746 747 749 752 753 754 756 757 758 766 771 791 792 793 794 795 796 797 798 799 802 808 809 813 814 816 823 824 825 826 903 827 830 883 885 937 939 943 944 946 )47 948 964 972 973 974 975 977 984 985 986 987 995 990 904 907 908 916 917 921 923 924 925 926 927 928 931 935 Due to the explosion of demand for new phone numbers to handle fax machines, pagers, cellular phones, second phone lines, and modems, North Carolina has three new area codes. Part of the 910 area code is now the 336 area code. And a portion of the 704 area code is now using 828. On March 22, 1998, customers in the Northeast portion of the 919 area switched to the 252 area code. Beginning September 22, 1998, callers who dial the 919 area code in error will be intercepted by a recording and instructed to redial using the 252 area code. This change will in no way affect your rates, your local calling area or your current seven-digit telephone number. Although you may have to make minor adjustments during the transition period, Sprint is dedicated to making this process as easy as possible for you. We can assure you that the new area codes will make it possible for us to ~ oprint serve you better in the future as North Carolina continues to grow. ROA ATE of * © % be NAS Princeville iGo Tarboro. "Freedom Hill," where black to our Brother! Princeville Shown above is Attorney Glennie Mathison at his a store that services the African-American community ity of NC). Princeville, formerly known as : men and women came together to incorporated City of Princeville over 100 hundred Mathison invites you to dr for all your every day needs. Hats a op by ae Photo: Jim Rouse in the years ago. Atom . Affirmative Action Debated at Annual Big Conference WASHINGTON The pros. and cons of affirmative action received an intensive review as two eloquent spokespersons verbally sparred through a two hour debate at’ the 20th national training conference of Blacks In Government (BIG). Ward Connerly, leader of a national anti-affirmative campaign risked the ire of a _ largely pro- affirmative action crowd in sticking to his position that the government " has no_ business basing decisions on the color a person's skin." Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, noted author and Columbia University professor, pointed out that the government had been "against" African Americans for many years and that being "for" them for awhile may be necessary to undo the harm. Connerly asserted that programs based on need are more effective than race-based policies in helping minorities progress. Dyson sug- gested that class and race, not class or should be considerations if the idea is to more efficiently get minorities into the mainstream. Noting that affirmative actions is touted as a temporary measure, Connerly asked how long shoud! it be maintained. Dyson stated, "per- haps as long as the government enforced slavery in this country." Merit and not race should be the basis for government decisions, Connerly said. Dyson stated that being qualified has never been enough to get ahead in this country. In addition, most schools consid- ered factors other than merit in making enrollment decisions, and that the country has never been a pure meritocracy. Questions from the audience raised issues of reparations, post reconstruction, and options to af- firmative action. erly is against reparations; Dyson's re- sponse was a “hell, yes." Connerly pooh-poohed the notions of a post -reconstruction American similar to the period following the civil war when civil rights laws were re- served and the Ku Klu Klan flourished. Dyson noted that is was possible, and that ony the vigilance and determination of Black American could prevent such a reversal. This view was also stressed by Dr. Yvonne Scruggs- Leftwich, a moderator, who noted that the ballot is the best defense against such an occurrence and "only 20 percent African Ameri- cans between 18 and 35 vote." "Our organizations need to be aware of the possiblities and push even stronger for voters education action," she said. The debate was moderated by BIG President Oscar Eason and Dr. Scruggs-Leftwich, President of the Black Leadership Forum, a coali- © tion of major civil rights organiza- tions. Mr. Eason noted that BIG's goal is to "expose government - employees to a broad scope of ideas and issues that impact the quality of public service." There is a need for public education on what affirmative action is and is not if we are going to reslove the issues surrounding its future." WOOW IN GREENVILLE AND HURT US.. GOSPEL MUSIC, STRIVE TO DO FOR YOU. WON'T YOU PLEASE HELP? TO OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS...RADIO STATIONS ONE VOICE. HURRICANE BONNIE'S DEVASTATION REALLY IN FACT, IT FORCED WTOW OFF THE AIR. INSURANCE FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE BECAUSE WE DID NOT HAVE FLOOD COVERAGE. WE DESPERATELY NEED FINANCIAL HELP - - NOW MORE THAN EVER - - TO BUY PARTS NECESSARY TO GET US BACK ON THE AIR. WE NEED YOU TO HELP US CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY PROGRAMING, NEWS, PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, INSPIRATIONAL AND LOCAL TALK SHOWS, LIVE REMOTE BROADCASTS OF LOCAL CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICES AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS... YOU KNOW, ALL THE THINGS WE WTOW IN WASHINGTON ARE Comin a Va @ DETAILS!! HORNET'S BASRETBALL..| xz To WOOW Radio! Ted Parker Homes Sales "Selling Near Cost" In the market for a single or ible wi ler! rot james ohnson 4 onsultant for te Par er Homes ted at 1105 reenville Blyd., across from Lowes!!! or better yet, you i can give the 7 call’ at 1-1553 and brot panes johnson is ¢ an ath to put you ina ome today!!! Call or stop by and let Courtney Twyman show you their great selection of homes. Ofc: 919-321-1553 Fax 252 321-13351F 1105 Greenville Blvd, Greenville, 27836 | \' FRANKLIN GRAHAM President, Samaritan's Purse William Franklin Graham, III, 45, is the fourth of five children born to evangelist Billy Graham and his wife, Ruth Bell Graham. Raised in a log home tn the Appalachian Mountains outside Asheville, NC, Franklin now lives in Boone, NC. At the age of 22, after a period of rebellion and traveling the world, Franklin committed his life to Jesus Christ while alone in a hotel room in Jerusalem. Soon after that, Dr. Bob Pierce, founder of Samaritan's Purse (and previously World Vision), an international Christian relief organizations, —_ invited Franklin to join him on a six -week mission to Asia. It was during that time that Franklin felt a calling to work with hurting people in areas of the world affected by war, famine, disease, and natural disas- ters. Franklin was elected to the Board of Samaritan's Purse in 1978, and one year later, following the death of Bob Pierce, was elected president of the organization, a position he has held ever since. Today, with an annual budget of nearly $34 mil- lion, Samaritan's Purse provides relief assistance through out Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America. The organization is headquartered is Boone, North Carolina, with offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa, Australia, and the Netherlands. In 1989, Franklin conducted his first evangelistic crusade and dom- mitted to spend 10 percensOf his time each yéar preaching. Annually, he conducts 8 to 10 crusades around the world as an evangelist for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). In 1995, Franklin was elected to serve as first vice-chairman of BGEA - a newly created position with direct succession to become chairman and CEO should his father ever choose to step down. Franklin has served on the BGEA Board since 1979. Franklin has written several books, his most recent a autobiog- raphy entitled, REBEL WITH A CAUSE; Finally Comfortable Being Graham, as well as a MIRACLE IN A SHOEBOX OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD, a Samaritan Purse Project. He is also the author of the biography of Bob Pierce: THIS ONE THING I DO, published by Word Books. A graduate of Montreat College and Appalachian State University, Franklin has been honored with doctorate degrees from Toccoa Falls College, Lees McRae College, National University, and Liberty University. He and his wife, Jane, have four children, William, Franklin IV (Will), Roy, Edward, and Jane Austin(Cissie) He is also the President of Samaritans Purse; founded by Dr. . Bob Pierce, since 1979 Samaritan's Purse is a nonprofit Christian organization specializing in meeting emergency n in crisis areas of the world by combining relief assistance and evangelism. With special emphasis on no-red- tape responses to emergency situa- tions, especially in areas where few others are working. Meeting the needs of victims of war, poverty, ‘natural disasters, and disease while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. Some of crises they have re- sponded to include Bosnia/Croatia which they have provided over $ 11 * ong-Term f ixed Rate } Special 15 and 20 year terms now available on business loans for the construction or refinancing of commercial real estate. Talk to us before you talk to anyone else. million to date in food, clothing, Christian literature, medical sup- plies, and other emergency aid. Assisting with church and semi- nary construction, pastors, support, and cyclone recovery assistance in India. Sent medical equipment and supplies and supplied volunteer physicians and dentists to Russia. Provided nearly $5 million in relief aid since the war in 1994 including 31 tons of medicines, medical equipment, food, clothing, an 100 % Established 1898 and other needed supplies to For information call 1-888-FC DIRECT (1-888-323-4732), Rwanda. or any local First Citizens office. As well as aiding Ethiopia & 7 Eritrea in well-drilling and refores- " a tation projects. ‘ Their Operation Christmas Child gives hundreds of thousands of gift-filled shoe boxes to children around the world Samaritan's. Purse collected and distributed over one million show boxes to children — through Operation Christians Child in 1996. With offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa, Australia, and the Netherlands With and operating budget of over $33.8 MILLION in 1997 alone, Samaritan's Purse supported pro- jects in 80 countries around the world. Samaritan's Purse is headquar- tered in Boone, North Carolina,. School; beginning at 6:00 p.m. Festival '98 would like to extend "Special Thank" to C.M. Eppes Elementary & Elmhurst Elementary for allowing us to use their school grounds for parking. PLEASE NOTE: Parking will be availabie at Elmhurst Elementary School; also you may park at Eppes one Vigo a =e On NC 11 S.: Take US 264 By-Pass cast which will become Greenville Blvd Parking at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium On NC 33 E. or on NC 43 S.: Turn right i, unto US 264 By-Pass. Exit at the Greenville Exit onto Stantonsburg Road. Cross over Memorial to Farmville Blvd. At lath Street Take Greenville Blvd: to j i : j take anght, then go to Charles and turn Charles ind turn right. The Qceeeeiste eb udliel SUE = Van Parking: isin avai, Tne ciel fis orn clic eth stadium is on the right. See directions to the stadium. Proceed to the Gold Lot See directions to the stadium. Proceed to the 2. ONUS 264 We Turn left onto from lath & Berkley or off Charles Blvd. on Ficklen Drive. Blue or Orange Lots located) off Charles Grewanillke Bhedl. Tetze State-issued credentials are required to be displayed. Blvd. on Ficklen Drive. Buses must park and Tar River Greenville Blvd. to Charles drop off in the Blue Lot only and turn ight. The stadium is on the aught neu pe len Or canseey LSS. Beg ~.. See Lot Lot & Lo," ' > GRAY LOT (Behind Minges) \ e Lot \e\ A iy Cu ErPES WIDOLE SCHOOL GREEN LOT- Pirate's Cove Purple Lot Entrance Festival/Volunteer Reserved Parking Counselor: see directions to the stadium. Proceed to Lot A located off Charles Blvd, Red parking passes will be available at rehearsals and from the Festival office. This pass will hold you a spot until 5:45 p.m. or until the lot is full. COIN: Choir parking will be located at Epps & Elmhurst Schools. Epps is located on the comer of Elm & 14th. Elmhurst is located off Berkley Road. Pink parking passes will be available: at rehearsals and from the Festival office. The pass will hold you a spot until 6:00 p,m. or until the lot is full, 1. Coming in US 264 East: 264 will turn into Stantonsburg Re Travel this over Memorial Dr. Parmville Blvd. Turn right onto 14th St, Take 14th to Charles and turn right. The stadium is on the left. 1. » On NC 13 No Turn right onto Greenville Blvd. take this to Charles and turn left. The stadium is on the right. 3, On NC IN. Turn right onto Firetower Road at Pitt 2, Community College, Take this to Charles Blvd, and turn left, Take Charles across Greenville Blvd. The stadium is on the right, On NC 33. W. Cross over Greenville Blvd, to 10th St. Take 10th St, to Charles and turn left. The stadium js on the left. On NC 43 N.: Stay on 43 which will become Charles Blvd, Gross over Greenville Blvd, The stadi- um is on the tight. ~~ }Co-Labor: the Co-Labor team should park at First Presbyterian Church located at Elm & l4th Street. Shuttles will be available for those who cannot walk. Blue parking passes will be available ~ at rehearsals and from the Festival office. Wsher: see directions to the stadium. Proceed to the Green Lot located off Charles Blvd. Green passes will be available at rehearsals and from the Festival office, This pass will hold you a spot until 5:45 p.m. or until the lot is full. Dear Voters: Thank you for a tremendous victory and vote of confidence on September 15th. The hard work and energetic commitment you willingly gave made the difference. We need to repeat our effort on November 3rd. | pledge to continue to provide leadership and service to help all the people of the First Congressional District. | was sincerely honored and pleased to receive such a large percentage of the vote from all sectors of the District--farmers, usiness persons, teachers, elected officials, ordinary citizens, seniors, youth, White, Black, men and women. | want to especially acknowledge and express my deep appreciation to my worthy opponent, Linwood Mercer, who ran a good race and has pledged his support in November. We want to continue to bring people to build a better community. Again, our sincere appreciation for a job well done, and may God continue to bless you. . Sincerely, Eva M. Clayton Member of Congress Paid For By Clayton For Congress Patsy T. Hargrove, Treasure _ YOUNG PEOPL ‘young. se Rea EA ee RE OLD ENOUGH TO BE INDEPENDENT _ As readers of this column know, lam a big fan of our young people. And I do everything 1 can to draw le into political activ- ism, into the process of building a new political culture in this coun- try, a new developmental way of doing politics that can lead our country out of the corruption and abuse of power that is the inevitable result of the moribund two-party system. Our young people are among the worst victims of the narrowness of politics and the opportunistic politicization of pub- lic policy. One need look no further than the 700 pieces of national and state legislation increasing the penalties for juvenile offenders that were introduced in 1995, at that same time as funding for education and child health and nutrition programs was being slashed, to see that the politicians don't give a damn about children. They're too young to vote, and too poor to contribute to their campaigns, so why bother? I already knew from my own experience in organizing youth that the young people coming up today are the most independent-minded (politically speaking) generation in many decades. 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On the Hill she learned some hatd lessons about the partisanship and unprincipledness that corrupts our nation's process of lawmaking. She also noticed the yawning gap between the partisanship of politi- cians and the independence of voters of her generation. Several years and a good deal of research later, she published "A New Kind of Party Animal: How the Young Are Tearing Up the Political Landscape”, a book that lays out how the young are redefining their relationship to American politics. I recently interviewed her (together with my co-host Fred Newman) on my weekly TV show and we discussed the impact of "Generation X" on America. First, there is the basic demo- graphic fact that this generation is larger than any other in history. In the 1998 elections, 18 to 35 year olds will make up the largest voting block. And these voters feel little loyalty to either of the two major parties, regardless to their family's traditional party loyalties. Just ‘| before the 1996 elections, nearly 70% of 18 to 35 year olds said they would like to vote for a third-party candidate for president. According to Michele, this "post- partisan" generation is not into ideologies or labels. Less than 25% of young people vote a straight party ticket: most "split" their ticket, voting for the candidate or the issue, not the party. Nor are Generation X'ers worried about "wasting their vote" on an inde- pendent. They seem to understand the concept of using a vote as a protest, to send a message to the two major parties, or to. build something new. (In 1992, 22% of ing Perce 2 fem id voters vated: fie Perot -- the highest percentage of any age group.) _ What accounts for this genera- tional shift in. attitudes? Michele advances a few theories. Thé past twenty years have brought social and economic changes that have profoundly affected the American family. Young le today grew up in front of the TV, plunked © down there by their overworked, two-wage earner who were too busy for them. The constant exposure to marketing and adver- tising has made them more discern- ing about politicians’ promises. New technologies, like the World Wide Web, have put a world of information at their fingertips--they are no longer dependent on Walter Cronkite to interpret the day's events for them. Then too, these young people started their lives with the Watergate scandal and grew up in a world where the profession of "politician" sank to new lows in public esteem. All these changes, Michele argues, have produced a "new kind of party animal", - These factors - well described in Michele's book - are im t in shaping the new cohort of 18 to 35 year olds. And there is another factor here that needs to be considered; one which Michele and Fred discussed on the show. This factor is the extent to which our young people have the capacity to impact on other generations and to demonstrate that political inde- pendence is a viable new direction for Americans of all ages. Hopefully, in providing that kind of leadership, America's youth can bridge, not only the generation gap, but the gap between what the country needs and wants and the inability of the current two party arrangement to deliver it. | A child is like an axe; even if it hurts you, you still carry it on your shoulder. | -- African (Bemba) Proverb tains and more. CITY OF GREENVILLE ANNUAL SURPLUS SALE PER N.C. GENERAL STATUTE 160 A- 270 TO BE HELD 3 OCTOBER 1998 @ 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1500 BEATTY STREET GREENVILLE, NC 27834 Included in sale is approximately 30 vehicles of cars, buses, trucks, a street sweeper, and a garbage truck. Other items include office furnishings, exercise equip- ment, copiers, hand held radios, wall and desk phones, hand tools, mowers, printers, batteries, drinking foun- Items may be added or deleted from list up to time of sale due to departmental needs. For your information and convenience, a final list will be published in the Daily Reflector on Friday, October 2nd, the day before sale date- - Saturday morning, October 3 1998. Come on down for the sale... beginning at 10:00 A.M. sharp. me Offered by the Mental Health Association in Pitt County, Pitt County Mental Health Area Program, and Pitt County Hospital Behavioral Health Services. Get More Than a Test Score Get Back Your Life NATIONAL DEPRESSION SCREENING DAY Thursday, October 8, 1998 ¢ FREE of Charge ¢ Written Self-Test for Depression ¢ Screening Interview with Mental Health Professional e Educational Presentation Depression is an illness and effective treatments are available. 6:00 — 8:00 PM PARKERS CHAPEL FWB CHURCH (Old Pactolus Road Bypass) FAITH AND VICTORY CHURCH (Firetower Road) 752-7448 Call for more information. or call Toll Free 1-800-573-4433 for a site near you. (beginning September 14) An Outreach Event Dunng Mental Ilness Awareness Week Supported in part by an edur ational erant fram EN Lally and ¢ amma responses we received were over- whelming and we shared them with the public in this space. — Now, a year later, the scandals engulfing the Clinton administra- tion have neither di been resolved. The independent counsel's investigation continues unabated. Throughout the inquir- ies, there have innumerable questions asked in dozens of ways, but we'd like to cut through all that and focus on the four themes of Ken Starr's current investigation. They are as follows: Did the president devise stories to cover up his relationship with Monica Lewinsky? Did he suggest that’ Monica return his gifts to her while they were under a subpoena? Did he draw up the “talking points" for Linda Tripp's cy | during the Paula Jones trial? And finally, did the president have his friend Vernon Jordan find a job for Monica in order to buy her silence? These are all serious questions, for they involve obstruction of justice charges. We have a few questions of our own and we invite your replies. If you have additional comments, please include them on a separate sheet. Responses should be sent to the address below and we will share them with you in an upcoming column. The first question is a legal one: (1) If it is discovered through the latest rounds of testimony that President Clinton perjured himself before a grand jury, is that adequate - grounds for impeachment proceed- ings? (Please answer "yes" or "no"). The second question involves the private life of the president: (2) Is knowing the truth about Clinton's alleged affair with Monica Lewinsky an important — concern? (Answer "yes" or "no" The third question focuses on the job of president: . (3) Is the president of the United States (a) a role model, (b) a bureaucratic functionary or (c) merely a figurehead? (Please circle your answer) The next question relates to the character of a president and his ability to "compartmentalize" his public and his private lives: (4) Does the that a president lies and commits adultery affect his ability to run the country? (Answer "yes" or "no"). The fifth question regards the first lady: (5) Do you think that Mrs. Clinton's silence continues to sup- port and enable her husband's havior? (Answer "yes" or "no") The next question is a legal matter: (6) If Starr's investigation reveals that the president obstructed justice and tampered with witnesses, should he resign or be removed from office? The character of the president is the focus of the next question: (7) Do you believe the Mr. Clinton's current troubles stem from his own actions or those of his political adversaries? The next question has to do with the private life of the president: (8) Have the inquires into Clinton's relationships unfairly delved into his personal life, or is it fair game for political debate? The next two questions are histori- cally based: (9) Were the allegations leveled against President Nixon which subsequently led to his resignation more ous than those that are now being leveled against Clinton? (Please answer "yes" or "no") (10) It is alleged that Nixon resigned rather than damage the office of the presidency. Should Clinton do the same? (Answer "yes" or "no." (11) Bonus question: If the presi- dents admits his wrongdoing, would you forgive him? (Answer "yes" or "no" Remember, this is not a test. It is strictly your opinions we are inter- ested in. Please send responses to EE eE———eEE—E—EEeeeEe ee ESE OE EE Tn NTR OOTY OT TORE ER