2-THE CAROLINA TIMES—SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1993
SOME OF THE AUDIENCE AT WOMEN-IN-ACTION ANNIVERSARY — Mnyor ll.uiy R.kK phi,
and Commission Chairman William V. Bell are at far right. (Photo bj Trent)
Without Homes, there is
No Community
A II over Durharn — From Wall town to East End — you can see Chuck
Grubb’s commitment to affordable housing. New roofs are going on and
houses are being brought up to code. Communities are pulling together now
that funds are available to get the job done.
When the city administration requested a $5 million housing bond issue in
1990, Chuck led the fight to increase the amount to $15 million. Even then,
on the Council less than six months. Chuck knew what was important for
Durham and how to get it done.
This year, when the Walltown neighborhood got less than half of the $500,000
needed for housing rehabilitation. Chuck helped find the additional money.
The total appropriation — $484,000 — is enough to make a real difference.
You’ve got to stay with the job until you’re sure its done.
Chuck
Grubb.
A Councilmember
for all of Durham.
Chuck^ CIrI TRR
DURHAM CITY COUNCIL - WARD 1
Paid for by the Coaunittee to Re-Elect Chuck Grubb
WIA PAST PRESIDENTS
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
Women-in-Action
1993 WIA OFFICERS (left to right): Della D. Michaux, assistant treasurer; O’Shella Gatling, treasurer;
Melinda V. Killenberg, secretary; Dorothy K. Brock, president; Mary J. Whitmore, outgoing president;
Elna B. Spaulding, founder. Not pictured: Allyson K. Duncan, vice president. (Photo by Trent)
I
By Ray Trent
The annual meeting of Women-
In-Aclion held Saturday, October 9,
had two purposes ;— to elect
officers apd board members. Just as
important was the observation of
the 25th anniversary of this
interracial group of women, well
known for their service to the
Durham community.
Ten women were present from
the original group that met with
Mrs. Elna Spaulding, the founder,
with a concern for a problem that
was causing a negative impact on
the community.
The consensus was that the best
way to prevent violence is the
elimination of the conditions that
cause it.
For twenty-five years, hundreds
of women have become part of this
group and have made a definite
impact on the problems that lead to
violence. This year alone, 94 new
members have joined.
Two proclamations attested to the
strength and service the group has
performed — one from the City of
Durham presented by Mayor Harry
Rodenhizer and one from Durham
County, presented by Commission
Chairman William V. Bell.
The importance and the impact ol
Women in Action on the city anc
county is of such importance that
the mayor and die chairman left a
Duke football game in the third
quarter to make their presentations.
The meeting also gave special
awards and acknowledgement to
members and supporters. All past
presidents were honored by
outgoing president. Dr. Mary J.
Whitmore who presided over tlie
affair. A special certificate of
appreciation was given to the
founder, Mrs. Elna Spaulding.
Certificates for over a dozen local'
media facilities for their past
support of the organizations were
presented, pnly two were present
to accept the honors.
Dr. Evelyn D. Schmidt gave the
report of the nominating committee
and presented slates for officers
and board members. Botli were
unanimously elected.
The new officers — Dorothy
IJrock, president; Allyson K.
Duncan, vice president; Melinda V.
Killenberg, secretary; O’Shella
Gatling, treasurer; and Della D,
Michaux, assistant treasurer.
The new board members are;
Signe A. Brown, Rosemond H.
Cox, Marjorie D. Freeman, Dale
W. Gaddis, Cheryl L. Lloyd and
Miirta N. Perez. Board members
who will be serving their second
term arc Carolyn P. Collins,
Gcorgetta T. Parker and Mary J.
Whitmore.
Both groups were installed and
took the oath of office from Mrs.
Elna Spaulding.
The new president, Mrs. Dorothy
P. Brock accepted the gavel from
Dr. Whitmore and Mrs. Brock
recognized the outstanding job
Mrs. Whitmore has done during her
tenure.
Many young women were present
including teenagers, of
was said will be there to ..
the golden anniversary of W
In-Action that
cons'
growing and confronting
eliminating the causes of viofc
Teacher Prep
Session
Planned for
October 21
Educators in Durham Public
Schools and surrounding school
districts will attend a program —
"Getting Ready for National
Certification” — Thursday, October
21, 7 p.m., in the main auditorium
of Durham Technical Community
College.
Ms. Claire Pelson, a
demonstration teacher and director
of Field Services of the National
Board for Professional Teaching
Standards, will be the presenter.
The program will be sponsored by
the Durham Association of
Educators.
DEA president, Ms. Retella
Jones, said that national board
certification differs from state
licensing and is designed to
recognize these experienced
teachers who meet advanced
standards of knowledge and
practice.
"NYA AKOMA"
A symbol from West Africa
representing the lifestyle of the
Akan culture, a symbol oi
patience and endurance from
the heart.
Doll $24.95, with matching
dress and tote for little girl,
46.50 with Rente skirt, T shirt.
Rente tote, 38.50, add 3.00
shipping. Send check or money
order to:
Zimbabwe
506 Lightwood St.
Durham, N.C. 27703
Phone orders with credit card,
919-490-8460.
Purchase at Zimbabwe, South Square Mall and Once Upo|
Child at Northgate Mall. Comes in many African fabrics, li
mail order and take VISA and Mastercard. '
Holiday Afro-American Doll
You will love "NYA"
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Citv of
Durham
Weekly
Calendar
WEEKLY CALENDAR; OCTOBER 18,1993 -
OCTOBER 22,1993
The DURHAM CITY COUNCIL holds its regular meetings or
FIRST and THIRD MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH at 7:30 p.it
the City Council Chamber, located on the first floor of City H
These meetings are open to the public. |
City Government meetings scheduled during the next \»|
include the following:
MONDAY, October 18, 1993
4:00 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE ol
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISS
(Committee Room/2ndFI
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS BOl
WATER SUBCOMMIT
(Committee Room/2ndFI
6:00 p.m.
7;30 p.m.
6;00 p.m. SPECIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEET
of the HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISS
(Theatre Room/lstFI
CITY COUNCIL MEEl
(Council Chamber/lstFI
TUESDAY, October 19, 1993
RAUEIGH-DURHAM AIRPORT AUTHOf
(RDU Adm. Bldg./RDU Air|
HOUSING APPEALS BOl
(Committee Room/2nd FI
POLICY COMMITTEE 0
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISS
(Briefing Room/lstFI
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTE
1:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
the HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISS
(Theatre Room/lstFI
DURHAM COUNTY OPEN SPJ
COMMISS
(Committee Room/2nd F
WEDNESDAY, October 20, 1993
CABLE TV ADVISORY BOi
(Briefing Room/lstF
3:50 p.r
7:15 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 0
DURHAM AREA TRANSIT AUTHOI
(DATA Adm. Bldg./123 Vivian
DURHAM URBAN TRAILS & GREENW
COMMISS
(Committee Room/2nd F
THURSDAY. October 21,1993
T30RHAM CIVIC CENTER AUTHOf
(210 Foster Sti
FINANCE COMMIT
(Committee Room/2nd F
I2:00'noon
3:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
FRIENDS OF WEST POINT BOl
(Hugh Mangum Musa
West Point on the Eno P
2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN-GROl
DESIGNING FOR TRAN!
PEDESTRIANS AND BICYC
(Briefing Room/lstF;
2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN-GROl
PRESERVATION OPEN SPl
& RURAL AR
(Planning Dept./314 N. Mangum
FRIDAY, October 22, 1993
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOl
(Committee Room/2nd P
7:30 p.m.
8:30 a.r
Ail Meetings are held in City Hall, 101 City Hall Plaza,
otherwise Indicated. Additional meetings may be scheduled altar
list is submitted for publication. Free parking is available during
Council Meeting in the Chapel Hill Street Parking Garage, loo
across Mangum Street from City Hall.
Any citizen wishing to be heard on agenda matters, please cal
City Clerk’s Office at 560-4166 to place your name on the spea
Interpreters for the Deaf and the Hearing Impaired are availabl
niving a 48-hour notice. It needed, please telephene 560-4181
T.D.D. No. 560-4649. , j
ITY LIFE PROGRAM will be on Cable Channel 23 «
Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.