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Milliard Carter Named 1980 Veteran Of The Year When he came home from Vietnam in 1966, both hands and his sight were gone. Then his mar riage fell apart. The temp tation to let pain, bit terness and resentment overtake him was 'strong. But Hilliard A. Carter was strong too ' and he fought back. Today, the people Carter works with cite the humor, wit, confidence and enthusiasm the disabl ed vet brings to work with him every morning. Those qualities are really valuable to Carter in his job, helping other Viet nam veterans overcome readjustment problems that have haunted them since their return from the war if) Southeast Asia. Carter's success in pull ing his own life together following his traumatic in juries in Vietnam and his work in helping other veterans cope with their war-related problems has earned him national recognition from the 667,000-member Disabled American Veterans (DAV). The DAV has chosen this Veterans Administra tion (VA) employee as the nation's Outstanding Disabled Veteran for the Year for 1980. He will receive the award from DAV National Com mander Paul L. Thomp son also a black veteran of the Vietnam War at the DAV's National Con vention in Honolulu, July 25. Carter, who holds a masters degree in rehabilitation counseling and psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology in - Chicago, works as a counselor at the VA's "Operation Outreach" center in Jackson, Mississippi. Operation Outreach is very similar to and, to a great extent, modeled after the DAV's Vietnam Veteran Outreach Pro gram. Both programs at tempt to focus the skills of professionals from the community on the unique readjustment problems of Vietnam veterans. The nonprofit DAV set -up its program 21 months ago, following completion of an intensive, three year, DAV-funded research project, which revealed that a half million or more Vietnam era veterans still suffer readjustment problems that severely hamper their lives. The VA officially in itiated its outreach effort for Vietnam veterans in October. Both programs attempt to help Vietnam veterans cope with delayed stress that's rooted in their war time experiences and the way they were treated when they returned to the States. Delayed stress can crop up in any of a number of ways, including depression, alienation, anxiety, sleep distur bances, suicidal feelings, problems in relationships with other people, flashbacks, nightmares, and, in some cases, drug or alcohol problems. Describing his work with Vietnam era veterans, Carter said, "We try to establish com munication right away. Sometimes it's hard for these guys to show their emotions. They've had their feelings about Viet nam bottled up inside them for so long, and so many haven't talked about the war with anybody since they came home. "I can relate to most of the veterans I work with. I've been there, and I know where these guys are coming from. It's mostly a matter of learning how to deal with your feelings about the war and what happened over there. "I think I went through that early," Carter said of his own readjustment after Vietnam. "Because of my disabilities, I had to go through it early. I lost a wife after the war and all that. I had to deal with problems related to the war and my disabilities back in '68 and '69. "When the guys come into the outreach center with their problems, sometimes my mind goes back to the war," he said, "but now I can hold it in the right perspective. I'm not hostile or angry about the war, today. I think anger or bad feelings can only retard you keep you from getting on with your life and making the best of your situation." Carter moved to Jackson to work on the outreach program in November. Before that he worked at Hines VA Medical Center in Chicago. There he served as a group leader in the detoxification group, con ducted individual problem solving sessions with clients, lectured on health care, and dealt with such individual patient pro- f blems as housing, employ- ! ment, public assistance and outpatient care ar- ! ragements. Fourteen years after he was wounded by the ex plosion of a hand-grenade booby trap while coming in from an ambush patrol near Tuy Hua, South Viet nam, life has" changed a great deal for Hilliard Carter. But the veteran of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division is hap py. "My wife, Ollie, and I just adopted a little boy," he said with a proud smile. "His name is Aaron Baker Carter." " SAT., JUNE 28, 1923 lHZCAZOWlilW.il -1Z r8 1980 Disabled Veteran Of Year Hilliard A. Carter, who lost his sight and both arms in com bat during the Vietnam War, has been named Disabled Veteran of the Year for 1980 by the 665.000-member Disabl ed American Veterans (DAV). Carter, a counselor for the Veterans Administration (VA) Outreach Program in Jackson Miss., will receive the award at the DAV's National Conven tion in Honolulu, July 25-28. i rn '5?r t I I jit ' Jl' j - XT C ess I ; EC? V William Smith Named Md. Calvert Manager I INI U , . I,., , (:'X:-:.::::: "bum- ; 4 I ?i ...... . W: - ryS A ! ,t 15 I MONTE CAPI O It proves once and for all that a luxurious car doesn't have to have a luxurious price taa t iiiiiiiiiii This uacatiosi. The easy way to see more for less. If you want to relax and see the sights on this vacation, Greyhound's the perfect way to gc-. All you have to do is sit back in our comfortable reclining seats and watch America glide by through our big, tinted windows. And if you want to save some money, check out Greyhound's Ameripass. With a Greyhound Ameripass, you get unlimited travel for 7, 15, or 30 days. That means you can go anywhere Greyhound goes for one low price. And Greyhound goes to 15,000 cities across America; so, chances are, there's a Greyhound going where you want to go. This vacation, see more for less. And leave the driving to us. Monte Carlo Sport Coupe William E. Smith has been named Maryland state manager of Calvert Distillers Company. Smith, who has been na tional product manager for Calvert Gin and Crown Russe Vodka, had previously been Calvert's assistant to the vice presidents-director of marketing. Calvert Distillers Com : pany also markets Calvert Extra, Lord Calvert Cana dian, Passport Scotch, Kessler Whiskey, Jameson Irish Whiskey, White Horse SCotch, Henry mcKenna Whiskey, Burnett's Gin, Tusca Li quer, Hudson's Bay Scotch, and Hudson's Bay Canadian. A native of the British West Indies, Smith was graduated from New York University in 1968. he joined the marketing ser vices division of Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Inc., Calvert's parent company, in 1971, and served with sales divisions of the com pany in national and field administrative assignments. In 1975, he was named senior brand manager in the Eastern division for Calvert Distillers Company. Smith is married to the former Geraldann Francis of New York City. The family includes two children. You ton t tan to borrow your ntighbor'i copy of THM CAROLINA TIMES Sfrt Your Subscription Noy III Call' 291 3 srrnv montk cwhuts PlSTlNrriYK STYLING. We invite you to pay partic ular attention to Monte Carlo's sculptured, flowing fender line. How the impressive grille and dual rectangular headlights highlight its distinctiveness. Look it over carefully. And assure yourself no other car looks quite like a Monte Carlo. Or will make you feel quite so special. TAKE IN ITS LUXURIOUS INTERIOR. The emphasis of a Monte Carlo interior is on comfort. The comfort of contoured, sumptuous, full-foam seating. The comfort of ample leg, hip and shoulder room in the front and rear seats. You'll also take comfort in an easy to read instrument panel richly accented with vinyl wood-grain. An instrument panel that invites you to take Monte Carlo down a road smoothly, quietly and comfortably. CONSIDER THE RESPONSIVENESS OF ITS STANDARD V6. Under the hood rests a 3.8 Liter V6 engine. A highly respon sive engine that will provide you with a smooth rush of power. And, at the same time, please you with its EPA estimates. (19) EPA ESTIMATED MPG 26 HIGHWAY ESTIMATE REMEMBER: Compare the "estimated MPG" to that of other cars. You may get different mile age, depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate. Monte Carlo is equipped with GM-built engines produced by various divisions. See your dealer for details. BUT SAVE THE BEST PART FOR LAST: MONTE CARLO'S CHEVROLET PRICE. Soundjgood to you so far? Then take a look at Monte Carlo's price sticker. Automatic transmission, power brakes and power steering are standard. So is a highly tuned sport suspension system. But check the bottom line for Monte Carlo's Chevrolet price. It proves once and for all that a luxurious automobile doesn't; have to have a luxurious price tag. 1980 Monte Carlo, ee your Chevrolet dealer about buying or leasing; one today. v-.
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