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7A NEWS/ The Charlotte Post Thursday, October 30, 1997 Richard Mack gave of himself Cpntinued from page 1A ofUie things he stood for. This 0 immunity will really miss him.” Elickey Williams, director of spe- c al projects at Lee Mack C Dsmetics, said Mack treated him li re a son. The true meaning of my broth- e’s keeper can be exemplified tl rough who Mr. Mack really is,” V illiams said. “He really cared a out his fellow man.” Williams said Mack had be in declining health for some time, but stiU came to the office regu larly or called when he could not make it. “Business wise, he is certainly an example...a case study,” WiUiams said. “This man knew no boundaries. He thought glob ally. Whatever he did he made sure he could get the maximiun results out of it.” Mack had been helpful in Williams’ publication of Attitudes magazme. “1 am fortunate to have worked for him,” Williams said. Mack is survived by his wife, Fannie Mack; two sons, Richard Mack of Boston and Ronald Mack of Atlanta; two daughters, Valerie Wesley of Boston and Eleanor Pace of East Orange, N.J.; and 11 grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Robinson’s Funeral Home, 534 Hampton St., Rock HUl. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Home AME Zion Church, 3290 Charlotte Highway (Highway 49), York. VBW «ar Robert Locke: Owner/Barber LOOKA” Wi* Sliop Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm Sat. 7:30am-6pm Appt. Available Resident Barbers Ms “Tee" Ron Young Juan Tart Antonio Williams Odell Scott (704)563-8184 1401-C Eastway Dr. State NAACP to select new leadership B y John Minter TtE CHARLOTTE POST police of motorists. unarmed black :J.C. NAACP president Skip A ston of Greensboro has com- pt tition in his first-ever bid for el ‘ction to the state conference pijesidency. flections will be held at this weekend at the state conven tion at the North Raleigh Hilton in Raleigh. 1 Alston became president with the forced resignation of Kelly Alexander Jr. of Charlotte in thle wake of improper spending allegations. Alston was first vice presi dent and acting president when th(e allegations surfaced in May 1^95 and Alexander was sus pended by the national NAACP board. The board later sus pended Alexander’s member ship for 10 years. Announced opponents include Tarry Belk, chairman of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg branch’s political action com mittee; Curtis Gatewood, for mer president of the Durham chjapter and now regional rep resentative; and Jesse Smith, ar( insurance executive in Warsaw. Alston, a businessman and Guilford County commissioner, h^ped restart the N.C. confer ence after Alexander’s depar ture and has moved to reestab lish the organization’s role in st^te affairs. He was on Gov. Jim Hunt’s church arson task forfce and a panelist at this week’s race reconciliation con- feijence in Charlotte. Alston, a Durham native, is founder of S&J Management, a real estate firm. helk has held several posi- tic?ns in the Charlotte- M^cklenburg chapter and spon sored several voter registration anfl education campaigns. He w^ a key figure in the fight for a citizens review board in the wake of several shootings by Enfield fights for sewers By Sharon Hodge FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST pNFIELD — There is more th^ one way to get sewer lines extended to a dozen impover ished residents of Enfield. And M^or Kai Hardaway is playing aU the angles. “Jl stfll want what’s best for the commrmity,” Hardaway said last week after hearing the news that he ^cleared a hurdle that could put him one step closer toward that goal. Last week was the deadline for registering new vot ers! in the November municipal elections. ‘We’ve got 49 more people on the! books than they do,” said Hafdaway There’s a sense of satisfaction evident in his voice. But he quick ly acknowledges that registering voters isn’t enough. If he intends to circumvent racist policies by replacing the officials who advo cate them, the black mayor said he’ll have to make sure people who think the way he does turn out in force at the polls on Nov.4. In the town of Enfield, sewer lines for Plant Street has become an issue pitting blacks against whites. Residents of black enclaves on the Outskirts of town are forced to paY) high prices for electricity, watpr and sewer. After aU, since the i town has a small tax base, that's how the municipality maAes its money, Hardaway sayA t f I Balloting for the president’s post is conducted among dele gates to the state convention. Delegates are selected by their local chapters. In addition to the presidency, several vice presidents, a secre tary and treasurer will be elect ed. Afri.e.aw Hair PROFESSIONAL 10% OFF To First 50 Callers Specializing In: Box Braids • Micro Braids • Corn Rows • Weave Corkscrew • Silky Dread * Dread Lock Invisible Braids • Goddess Braids Senegalese Twist • Crochet Braids “THE BEST IN TOWN’’ and more... More... MORE... FOR LESS The Satisfaction of the customer is my priority! Open 6 Days A Week at 9:G0am For Appointment Call: 393-0396 5028 Timber Brook / Charlotte Charlotte Mayor, Pat McCrory presents 'World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Evander Holyfield with the Charlotte City Pin during a press ♦ i ■ conference at the Charlotte Coliseum. The Champion was in Charlotte to speak to middle and high school age students at the Extreme ^ Experience ‘97, an innovative and culturally relevant life changing experience that was both interactive and motivational. The event o ' was co-sponsored by The Bridge Youth Ministries and Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated. Also pictured above is CEO & Chairman of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and Board Chairman of The Bridge, Franlk Harrison III. Rod Autrey CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE e must bring the entire community to the table. No one can own that table. We cannot be driving people away from that table. We must have a civil and constructive process that involves everyone as we identify the issues and solve our problems. This is the only way to develop a real sense of community and a true Charlotte Pride." “In the upcoming election, we need to support those candi dates who have demonstrated a clear ability to work effectively with diverse populations and differing opinions. ” - Sam Smith “I support Rod Autrey because he has good common sense, and he uses it. ” - James Ross “/ support Rod Autrey because he is down to earth and supports all people. Rod does not see color, just people. He is out in as many neighbor hoods that will have him work with them. ” - Gwendolyn Brown-Johnson, President, Parkview Cominimity Association President, Charlotte-Mecklenburg PTA Council “I have worked with Rod Autrey for 20 years to make this a better community. He has the experience, enthusi asm, work ethic and vision our city needs. Rod Autrey can build consensus for a better tomorrow. ” - North Carolina Senator Fountain Odom “I support Rod Autrey because he’s willing to work across polit ical and government lines to do what’s best for Charlotte. As a City Council member, I worked with Rod, County Commission Chair, to consoli date police and parks and recre ation to provide services more efficiently for our taxpayers. Cyndee Patterson “7 endorse Rod Autrey for his integrity and dynamic leader ship in being able to bring people from all walks of life together for the purpose of solving problems that affect the citizens of Charlotte.”- Thereasea Elder Paid for by tbe Campaign Committee to elect Rod Autrey City Council At-Large. 4 ■ ■ '-tr LEADERSHIP For ALL Of Charlotte
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