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N.t. STATE LIBR acquisitions- de 109 E. JONES ST RALEIGH NC ?7ci V Entreprenuers Share Goal, Start Accounting Business Page 13 RALEIGH, N.C., THURSDAY, VOL. 49, NO. 34 MARCH 15,1990 N.C.'s Semi-Weekly DEDICATED TO THE SPIRIT OF JESUS CHRIST SINGLE COPY ftP IN RALEIGH ELSEWHERE 300 Lisa Stansfleld Shows Style And Creativity As Vocalist Page 18 BY W. MASON, JR. MMMkr A new Baptist fellowship that pro motes the values of Christian faith ■nd family has sprouted in Raleigh and has garnered the interest of members of other churches, par ticularly members of Martin Street Baptist Church. "We’re very basic and simple in our worship,” said Charles Brown, the fellowship administrator and a former deacon at Martin Street. “Our vision is to build our own facility, but one of the key emphases is on Christian education,” he said. For the past four Sundays, the fellowship has met on the campus of Shaw University. At its first meeting, about SO or w people came to hear the word. At last Sunday’s meeting, about ISO people attended. News of the new fellowship is not getting into the community by any of ficial means, Brown said. More peo ple are finding out about it by word of mouth. Brown said the fellowship is in an embryonic stage but that its followers have every intention of finding a home. Shaw University President Talbert 0. Shaw has given the fellowship support, Brown said. Dr. Joseph Paige, assistant provost and dean at Shaw Divinity School, gave the sermon at the fellowship’s last service. “Our goal is to lift up Jesus on a daily basis and serve the community,” Brown said. “We sprang up out of a need that wasn’t being fulfilled. Many who come may be disappointed with their place of worship or are ready to try a new ex perience. “Eventually, we will announce the creation of the fellowship,’’ he said. In the meantime, the fellowship members are wooing the Baptist State Convention for support in get ting organized. Brown said the new fellowship is not a split from Martin Street Church, although most of those who are par ticipating in the fellowship are Mar tin Street members. “Usually in a split you take a pastor and go,” Brown said. “We have no‘ pastor. The Rev. David C. Forbes is not involved.” Meanwhile, the feelings of Martin Street Church members are that the people who are leaving the church to join the new fellowship are confused and will come back. A member of the church who asked not to be identified said the church is concerned about the new fellowship and is noticing the dwindling congregation. Members are also concerned that Shaw University may be stepping in where it shouldn't, she said. It’s ob vious that the new fellowship is a split from the church and since Martin Street Church has many historic ties with the university, it may pose a con flict of interest. Martin Street Church is still reeling over its months-long battle with former pastor Rev. Forbes, who was voted out of the pulpit by church members who said his leadership was dictatorial. Forbes’ supporters said he was trying to advance the church and community. Forbes’ dismissal split the church between members who wanted him to stay and those who wanted him to leave. Church members say this new fellowship is an outgrowth of the Mar tin Street saga. (See NEW BAPTIST, P. 2) PATRICIA FUNDERBURK me Busn administration nu nam ed Ms. Patricia Stevens Funderburk of RaMgh as director of the Office of Males rent Pregnancy Programs in the Public Health Service ot the Department of Health and Human Services. As director of the office, Ms. Funderburk is responsible to the deputy assistant secretary for population affairs for oversight and coordination of the Adolescent Fami ly Life Program, including the direc tion of project monitoring and in volvement in the grant awards pro cess and the development of strategies for improving project outreach and community involve ment. Bel ore Decoming director ot ineui flce of Adolescent Pregnancy Pro grams, Ms. Funderburk served as the acting executive director of the Southeast Raleigh Community Development Corp. Her duties includ ed coordinating public/private part nerships for community economic development, monitoring legislation, and program development and im plementation. During the same period Ms. Funderburk also directed the community economic develop ment program for the East Central Community Legal Services in Raleigh. In that position she developed and implemented a strategy to assist low-income in dividuals in becoming actively In volved In the economic growth of their communities. She also served si Community Reinvestment Ac1 liaison. IB addition, ane nu served as minority affairs director of the North Carolina State Arts Council with a* perience in phm|’i| and evaluating programs, budgets, policies, and legislation, developing training (See MS. FUNDERBURK, P. I) Quarry Street Incident MAN HELD IN STABBING DEATH Mir Woman Slapped In Fight Police charged a Raleigh man with murder Sunday following the stabb ing death of a man in Southeast Raleigh. Thomas Eugene Johnson, 47, of 740 Quarry St., was stabbed once in the chest with a 10-inch knife about 10:40 a.m. and died 20 minutes later at Wake Medical Center, police said. The stabbing occurred outside 70S. Quarry St, police said. Police arrested Wade McCray, 42, of 1006 Tipton St, at the scene and held him without bond at the Wake County Detention Center, police said. Witnesses told police that Johnson had slapped McCray's wife before the stabbing, police said. Id other news, a man is on trial this week for the slaying of a Chinese American. Robert c. Piche has been charged with second-degree murder and four other counts in the death of Ming Hai “Jim” Loo, a killing that police said was racially motivated. Officials involved in the case said Piche and others had been bothering Loo and his Asian-American friends at the Cue-N-Spirits Pool Hall in North Raleigh. The harassment, officials said, led other people to complain to the bar’s manager and Piche was told to leave. Outside the bar at Brentwood Shop ping Center near Atlantic Avenue, Piche charged Loo and his friends with a rifle he had taken from his car, officials said. After swinging it, it slipped from his hands and smashed when it hit the ground. The fighting continued and Piche hit Loo in the head, a blow which (See MURDER, P. 2) _ WWMttAMfttASE President Bush Sends Greetings To Staff, Members Gamer Road YMCA To help celebrate its 45th annual awards banquet, the Garner Road YMCA has received praise from all areas of government, including the office of the president. The Garner Road YMCA was con gratulated by Raleigh Mayor Avery C. Upchurch, Garner Mayor John W. Watkins, Jr., and Rep. DavU^frice of the 4th Congressional District. The banquet will be held on the campus of Shaw University on April 27. The keynote speaker will be Wallace O. Green, president of ABLE Machining and Electronics Co. President George Bush praised the YMCA family for its work in the Raleigh community. “I am delighted to send greetings to the members and friends of the Garner Road Family YMCA as you gather for your 45th annual meeting and awards banquet,” the letter from Bush began. “Throughout our nation’s history, the work of civic organizations like yours has been a mainstay of towns and cities across our country. The spirit of cooperation that has brought you together, united for the common good, is in the finest American tradi tion of community service. Your work reflects the kind of responsible citizenship that has helped make this country strong and prosperous. “By devoting your time and talents to the many worthwhile programs of fered by the Garner Road Family YMCA, you have demonstrated ge nuine concern for your young people and a firm commitment to making your community a better place to live. In so doing, you have earned the gratitude and respect of your fellow citizens. You certainly have mine. I salute you for your generosity and hard work, and I thank you for setting a fine example for others to follow. “Barbara joins me in sending warm best wishes for every future success. God bless you.” Sarah L. Glover, public relations director of the YMCA said “as we prepare for our 45th annual meeting and awards banquet we are delighted to receive letters from our governor, mayors of Raleigh and Garner. And what has really delighted us all is the letter from our president.” Rev. Fauntroy To Give Up "Power” In Congress To Ron For DC Mayor BV LARRY A. STILL kiktn a a^ayla. NNrA WwW» WASHINGTON, DC.-Dosplt* "overwhelming opposition (ran my wife, family and church members," Washington, D.C. minis ter-oliticiar Walter E. Faun troy shocked political observers by agreeing to a citywid* draft committee’s appeal to give uf his influential position in the U.S Congress by running for mayor of tin District of Columbia to replace his ao cused friend and ally, Marion S Bawy Declaring inai ov uw imhii matter with Barry befora announctoj Ms decision, Faun troy told reporter! he would not disclose ^private coo venation despite reports that the cur rent mayor is disappointed. Mean while, Rev. Jesse Jackson confirm* his not to run for D.C mayor as be disclosed plans torun la ■~1in a “shadow" election t dramatise the local resident*’ cam palfn to make the district the Ms W7': ■ i .. state. 11mm startling actions wen tbs latest in a series of dramatic events which still have citisena, business loaders and government reeling. And Congressional Delegate Faun troy, who is serving his 19th year in the House of Representatives, ^.wi.in^H Ida surprise decision Just before leaving the city to lead a delegation of New Bethel Church members to the Holy Land for a two week visit. He asked the Draft Com mittee to expand their efforts to a campaign organization to raise funds and develop support. “After weeks of pain, and, at timM, tearful considers tionl. of whether I can stop the hurt and pain that is tear ; tag this nation’s capital apart, lam... 1 wwffwrfag I am a candidate for mayor of the city of my birth, ' Washington, D.C.,” he told the loyal, > converted, cheering supporters at his j (SeeD.C. MAYOR, P.» IIKV J >SKJ\<kSON ■V’ '• . . BY W. MASON, JR. 8U ft Writer The North Carolina House of Representatives may be getting some new leadership. Robert Jonathan Hensley, Jr., a Democrat who worked on Sheriff John H. Baker’s campaign and has other ties to the black community, has announced he will bid for the N.C. House seat currently held by Betty H. Wiser. “I want to be able to work with the Democrat! in the House,” he said in a recent interview with The CAROLI NIAN. Wiser, he said, doesn’t hold a good relationship with Democrats in thir House and therefore is not effec tive in promoting change. He will face Wiser in the May 8 primary. The winner of that race will challenge the Republican opponent. One of the two competing for that seat ia Harold Covington, publications director for the Ku Klux Klan newsletter, Hensley said. “Whoever runs against Covington has to do well,” he said. Hensley was making trips to area newspapers to announce his can didacy and said the African American community should pay particular attention to the race. “The black community should be Interested In the House because It’s people-oriented,” he said. All revenue bills originate in the House and the House determines where the revenue should be spent, he said. Without effective leadership in the House, bills and issues of particular concern to African-Amerians may not get introduced or may not get the support needed to push them through the Senate. In his campaign, Hensley is pro moting leadership for children, the environment and progress. The environment, drugs and other issues are of great concern in this decade and will depend on someone in the House to push those concerns to the Senate, he said. “Wake County’s economic growth allowed me the opportunity to grow with it—educationally, financially, and personally,” he said. “In order that other young people may have the same opportunities, the economy of the county and the state must not be allowed to stagnate. Small business is the backbone of any community, pro viding Jobs, services, training, and a tax base necessary for the high quali ty of life desired by Its citisens. Parents Need Seff-Aasurance Teachers Armed With Strategies BY DOROTHY 8HAW-THOMPSON Contributing Writer An Analysis The $50 million question is “How can an African-American parent best advocate for his child in a system of education that doesn’t appear to ap preciate that advocacy?” Since I believe that most assertive answers are short and sweet, I believe that we have to learn how to say, with a smile, “no." Why “with a smile?” Because it maUsyou feel good while fon re w?iNH^ we need to feel '«dipwy parents attend conferences with teachers confused about why they are there in the fink place and since there has been a steady and clear message from the system that When children don’t do well in schools, it is the parents’ fault, most parents also feel blamed and guilty. The normal response to blame and guilt is self protective defense, usually relieved temporarily by an accusatory asser tion. In simple terms the parent gets blamed and in turn blames the teacher. The teacher, armed with the am munition of “non-smiley faces,” zeroes in her roll book and statements like “He can’t sit still, he never keeps his hands to himself and he just can't learn,” introduces you to a child who’s lived with you forever but whom you just don’t know. The nor mal parent “inside voice” says, “Oh no, my child is schizophrenic.” If you’re too quiet at this point, the next thing you know you’ll be signing a paper that has miraculously ap peared with a date already on it for testing. If that paper appears without any further discussion, it’s clue number one that you’ve been had. In some cases, however, it’s really clue number two. Clue number one is when your child is in a grade, usually K-4, and you’ve been called to a con ference and there are people more than the teacher there. Back to being self-assured. There are jagl questions you can ask after yoq’lfjgM introduced to this child (tee PARENTS, P. 2) Howard N. Lae, former Chapel Hill mayor, has been named the new N.C. state senator from the ldth District, which Includes Chatham, Moore, Orange and Randolph counties. He was sworn In March • at the Chatham County Courthouse. Lee's new position, however, follows a string of career and per sonal achievements. In May IMS he fulfilled a lifelong desire for public service when he was elected mayor of Chapel Hill. He was twice elected to succeeding terms. During his six-year tenure he opened the first mayor's office, finance of fice and personnel department. He also Initiated the first transit system, established the first fulltime positions for the depart ments of recreation, housing and planning and started the nation's first Housing Lean Trust Fund. In l»77 he was appointed secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Com munity Development by Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr., where he supervised mere than i.Mt employees. He coordinated the completion and opening of the African phaae of the N.C. (See HOWARD LEE, P. 2) . .... - TCt*',: --- ■TATE SEN. HOWARD LEE |
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