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©if t Hiarren Record Volume 86 25* Per Copy Warrenton, County Of Warren, North Carolina Wednesday, April 20, 1983 Number 16 POW-WOW PARTICIPANTS — Among those taking part in the processional for the 18th annual Hallwa-Saponi Pow-Wow held last weekend at the former Haliwa School at Old Bethlehem in southeastern Warren County were, from left, Chief W. R. Richardson, Jim Lowry, chairman of the N. C. Commission of Indian Affairs; the Rev. C. H. Richardson, pastor of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church; the reigning princess, Gwendolyn Richardson; the Rev. James Earl Hunt, pastor of the Essex Church of God; Iron Eyes Cody, Cherokee Indian who was the guest speaker; and Angela Richardson, a former tribal princess. Other scenes of the yearly festival, as recorded by the camera of a Warren Record photographer, can be found on page 1-B. (Staff Photo) Kindergarten Registration Is Scheduled Warren County's public kindergarten registration will take place next week according to this schedule: Vaughan Elementary School, Tuesday, April 26; South Warren Elementary School, Thursday, April 28; Northside and Mariam Boyd Elementary school, Friday, April 29. This year the Exceptional Program is sponsoring a free pre-school screening to provide guidance to parents and to help identify children who may benefit from special help. Educational screening will include screening for speech, language, learning and motor development. Vision, hearing and medical screening will also be provided. The Warren County Health Department is cooperating in this ven(Continued on page 10B) Organization Asks Firing, Resignation Of Teacher By KAY HORNER Staff Writer The local chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) this week called for the resignation of a Warren County High School teacher in connection with a March 14 incident in which a white teacher took out a warrant against a black student on the charge of communicating threats. The student, Bruce Hargrove, of Norlina, was found guilty in Warren County District Court of communicating threats against James A. Blanchard, a special education teacher, by pointing his forefinger at Blanchard as if it were a gun and saying "bang." Hargrove, 19, is a special education student. Dollie A. Burwell, president of Vance/ Warren SCLA, in a statement released at a press conference Monday, charged that Blanchard had "acted irresponsibly" in getting the warrant issued for Hargrove's arrest rather than following student disciplinary procedures mandated bv the state. She further charged that Blanchard's action was a "ploy to implement his racial hostility against all black students because of his unfounded fear of them." The Warren Record was unable to reach Blanchard for com ment. Hargrove was sentenced to six months in jail, suspended for three years on the condition tiwt he not assault or molest Blanchard during that time. He was ordered to reimburse the state $100 for attorney fees and to pay a fine of $50 and cost of court. Hargrove was represented in District Court by Jules Banzet of Warrenton, a courtappointed attorney. However, Floyd McKissick of Oxford, attorney for SCLC, said this week that he would (Continued on page 10B) Alice Taylor Jones Named 'Little Miss' Seven-year-old Alice Taylor Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus Jones of Warrenton, was crowned "Little Miss Warren County" Saturday night during a pageant staged by the Norlina Junior Woman's Club at Norlina Middle School. Miss Jones sang and danced to the tune of "Let Me Entertain You" and played the piano during the talent portion of competition. First runner-up was Anna Katherine Roope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Roope of Warrenton. Second runner-up was Mary Randall Curtis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randy OirtisofManson. Other contestants in tke first of what Is planned to be an annual eVent were Sallie Byrd Daniel, Brand! Clark Hicks, Theresa Lynn Moseley, Joy Leigh Riggan and Tiffanie Dawn Stainback. The contestants took part in swimwear, talent and Sunday dress competition. Club president Paulette Curtis welcomed those attending and inspirational words were given by Lillian Kilian, senior advisor to the club. Entertainment was provided by Melody Parker, John Price served as master of ceremonies and the winner was crowned by Connie Perkinson. Each contestant received silver engraved charms and miscellaneous gifts. The winner and runners-up received bouquets, dinners, gift certificates and additional miscellaneous gifts. The winner also received a |20 gift certificate, a crown and a doll cake. TOP CANDIDATES — Alice Taylor Joaes of Warreataa, ceater, woa the title of "Little Miss Warren County" Saturday night during a pageant held by the Noriine Junior Woman's Chab nt Norlinn Middle SchooL Ihe first runner-up la the contest waa Anon Kathertae Roope, right, while Mary Raadall Curtis, left, was second runner-up. (Phstahy Gilbert HOMard) v- ' • At Monday Night Session Norlina Town Board Receives Public Input Eight citizens of Norlina turned out Monday night for the first of two public hearings to determine how a proposed community development block grant which could provide as much as $750,000 in state funds should be spent. All eight citizens represented the predominantly black residential section lying in the eastern portion of town, and several told commissioners how they felt their area could benefit from an infusion of funds. Meeting with citizens and the full five-man board of town commissioners was Bucky Moore of Greenville, a representative of the town's engineering firm of L. E. Wooten and Company. He told those assembled at the Municipal Building that the major purpose of the meeting was to get public input as to the priorities of the grant. ine ursi siep in getting a grant, Moore told ttSise present, is to get a planning grant which would allow the necessary groundwork required if the town is to have a strong chance of receiving a block grant. Thus far, Norlina commissioners have earmarked $500 in local funds to go along with up to $9,500 in state money for the planning grant. Moore said that last year, the first year that the state had administered the block grant program, 200 ap plications were received, and only 47 proposed projects were funded. He said the primary goal of the block grants is to help low and moderate income areas. A family of four that makes $15,600 or less is considered a low or moderate income family, he said. The proposed block grant can cover many areas, and a town may use up to 20 percent of the funds for any use it desires if it benefits 51 percent or more of low and moderate income families. Major needs expressed by those present Monday night included the upgrading of streets, water lines and fire protection through in creased installation of hydrants. Drainage problems were discussed, as was the need of a community playground. Moore said that a door-to-door survey will be made eventually to develop priorities and to determine target areas. "The beauty of the planning grant is that it (Continued on page 10B) CHAMPION SPELLERS — Terry Light, a student at Vaughns Elementary School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert J. Light, Jr., of Rt 3, Little ton, Tuesday night won the third annual Spelling Bee held for sixth graders in the Warren County school system. Miss Light, shown above in center, won the honor when she correctly spelled "omnibus" after her fellow competitors had fallen by the wayside. Angela Ballance, right, a Hawkins student and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Ballance, Jr. of Warrenton, was first runner-up. Second runner-up was Dawn Howard, left a student at Vaiuthan School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Howard of Rt 3, Littleton. The event was held at South Warren School and attracted IS participants. Miss R. C. Gilliam, elementary supervisor, served as coordinator. (Community Schools Photo by Mary Hunter) Warren County Students Selected For Boys' State Two WarTen County students have been selected as delegates for the 1983 session of The American Legion's annual Tar Heel Boys' State. The announcement of the selection was made this week by Thomas Gaskill, commander of Limer Post 25 of the American Legion. The two Warren County youths are Karl Lynn Daeke, 17, a junior at Warren Academy; and Glenn Ranson Harris, 16, a junior at Warren County High School. The 1983 session of Boys' State will be held mi the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem June 1218. Delegates will take part in a six-day intensive workshop in state government and politics. Delegates participate in a variety of activities which are designed to improve their awareness and understand the organization and operations of government and politics in North Carolina and major areas of state public policies which are being debated currently in North Carolina. The objective of Boys' State la to improve citizenship for future and present generations of Tar Heels. Delegates are carefully screened for those boys with outstanding qualities, including leadership, character, scholarship and service, Gaskill said. Daeke is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Daeke of Noriina. He is vice president of the Student Council, class president, Monogram Club vice president and a member of the school's basketball team. A member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ridgeway, where he serves as an usher, he enjoys sports, fishing and other outdoor activities. He hopes to attend N. C. State University and major in mechanical engineering. Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Harris, II, of Rt. 3, Warrenton, is an honor student at WCHS. He has been a member of the school band and as a sophomore received the French Award. A member of Shady Grove Methodist Church in Inez, he serves as an usher. He lists hunting, fishing and nature study among his chief interests, as well as reading. HARRIS DAEXE
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