Grant Approved For Regional Bus Services The U.S. Department of Transpor tation has approved 8*77,115 grant for planning and marketing a regional bus service in Wake, Durham and Orange counties. The N.C. Board of Transportation authorized submittal of an applica tion on behalf of Raleigh Transporta tion Service at its June 10 meeting. To receive funding from the federal government, RTS had to receive the support of a public agency-in this caw the state of North Carolina. Eventually, the service provided by RTS will connect Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Research Triangle Park, RaWgh-Durham Airport and Chapel HOI. Currently, only limited transpor tation service linking the major destinations in the region is available through intercity bus services provid ed by Greyhound and Trailways. Funds provided by the USDOT grant will permit the development of ex panded service. Operational planning and marketing funded by the grant represents the first phase of the two phase program. The second phase will be the initiation of the aririittnnai bus service and extensive marketing of the service. The grant funds announced last weak will be used over a six-month period. Phase two of the program will extend over a 24- to 36-month period. RTS will not be subsidized by the state. It will seek to cover operating costs through its fare collections. State and local planners will be working with RTS to help develop routes and schedules for this transportation service. Transportation Secretary Jim Har rington said that the work that will take place under the grant is consis tent with Gov. Jim Martin’s efforts to develop a comprehensive transporta tion program for the state. “The governor realizes that intercity ser vices like the ones this grant will develop will play a vital role in masting our transportation needs. As North Carolina’s cities and towns continue to grow the alternatives pro vided by public transportation will gain importance. This grant combin ed with the many other elements of our Transportation Improvement Program ' will help to strengthen North Carolina as it prepares to meet the challenge of future development. ’ ’ Drive Safely TALENTED TEENS-The 18th Annual Hal Jackaan's Talantad Taans Intamational Contest was held at the Aria Crown Thaatra in CMcage, INnais. The 1988 winners are: (left to right) 1st runner-up Mu. Maryland, 16-yoar-old Jada Plnkett; 2nd runner-up Miss. New York, 14-year-oM Anjua Warfield; Mlu. 1988 Talented Teens International, 14-year aM Kiya Winston a gymnast from Now Jersey; 4th runner up Mitt. Massachusetts, 16-year-old Vannsa Fart; 3rd niner up Miss. Missouri, 16-year-old Phyls Davis. If you are between the ages ef 13 and 17 with a performing talent, you may he eagMe to enter the 1919 contest which wthbehoM at the Apaie Theatre in New York City. For mom information write: Hat Jackson Productions, 1230 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10128. International Festival Offers Delicious Foods RICHMOND, Va.—Natural Ligh and Brown Distributing Co., Inc., tb local Anheuser-Busch wholesaler will sponsor the 18th annual “Rich mond’s Delicious Weekend Interna tional Food Festival ’88” on Sept. 9-1: at the Richmond Centre. The three-day festival—last yeai named one of the top 20 events in tlx Southeast by the Southeast Tourisix Society—will honor Korean Americans. Groups representing such nationalities as Chinese, Cuban, Greek, Indian, Swiss, French, Pakistani and many others will offer "tastes” of their native-cuisine. Entertainment will include German bands, High Jumping Ukranian Hopakas, Cloggers and Indian Dancers. According to W.R. Hutchinson, festival executive director, more than 30,000 people are expected to at tend this year. “The variety of activites—children’s matinee, gourmet theater and beer and wine tastings—ensure the event’s broad appeal,” said Hutchinson. “People from Maine to Florida travel to Rich mond just for this festival.” The festival benefits the United Way agencies which fund the Boys and Girls Clubs of Richmond, the t Salvation Army and American Red ■ Cross. Festival proceeds will also , benefit heritage and ethnic groups in ■ eluding the French Association and - Cambodian Association of Virginia as well as local churches. “The Richmond International Festival provides both a fun weekend of cultural exchange and a financial boost to United Way agencies and local heritage, ethnic and church groups,” said Donna McCown, Brown Distributing marketing manager. "Brown Distributing invites everyone to come and enjoy the food, entertainment, shopping and exhibi tions the festival offers ” Pvt. Ivan L. O’Neal, son of Margaret Johnson of 102 N. Bend Drive, Knightdale, and Henry Thompson of 3221 Cyanne Circle, Raleigh, has completed basic train ing at Fort Jackson, S.C. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. He is a 1987 graduate of Broughton High School, Raleigh. Betty Crocker Offers Tips On Good Cooking V. wmcn canes can you treeze anc which ones can you leave at room temperature? , J.C Payson, Ariz A. Refrigerate cakes topped witt cream cheese or whipped cream frosting and those with a custard fill ing or topping. Other cakes can be stored two or three days at room temperature. After that they become dry. For longer cake storage, wrap unfrosted, unfilled cakes carefully and freeze. Q. What causes bread to be crumbly? J.V. Danville, Pa. A. Too much flour is the usual cause of crumbly bread. 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