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director of Liberty Center; Robert Darton, employee assistance representative for Borg-Warner, Pat Hart, of the Delaware County Coordinating Council to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse; and Tracy Jefferson, of the D.A.R.E.

Program.

From 10:20 am to 11:30 am

Muncie and Delaware County, other recently elected officers who can participate in the 31-6 the Rev. Willie J. Jackson, program to do so. Candles will president; the Rev. W.C.

for adult workshops on diversity be provided for the candlelight Edwards, vice president; Pastor training and youth workshops program,” Lawson said. ‘The Bryant Grumes, corresponding on drug and alcohol abuse, breakfast is free to the public. an d recording secretary; and Speakers and presenters include There is no cost for participating Pastor Royce Mitchell, assistant

Dr. Dolores Fowlkes, former in the Muncie Central treasurer. workshops of the youth rally at Lawson chaired the 11Ball State.” member planning committee Lawson said he expected responsible for the daytime

more than 300 people to events,

participate in the workshops and ‘ There has been a lot of hard youth rally. work. The committee has done “Our theme this year is a greatjob. Being chair gave me ‘Passing the Torch: Igniting the a great opportunity to learn to Vision of a New Generation. ’ It re ly on a lot of good people. In is in line with our vision of fact, I was a follower before I

there will be a Youth Study seeking a broader acceptance of became a leader of the group. Circle program on racism, the Marking Luther King This has given me a great featuring Phyllis Bartleson, birthday holiday as a national appreciation of the people I director of the Muncie Human holiday. Through this, we want worked with—these were very Rights Commission, and the to achieve a greater involvement dedicated people,” Lawson said. Rev. Jim Barton, of the of the citizens of Muncie and “One of the things we have Yorktown-based Christian Delaware County in the been pushing for, is to make the Church. celebration. spirit of what Dr. King stood for After lunch, the day’s “Since schools will be closed a year-around event. We want it activities will move from in honor of the Dr. King holiday, t° b e more than a one-day Muncie Central to Ball State we hope this will mean greater celebration or event. We want University for a youth rally that attendance at the day’s this to be an opportunity for will feature a speech by Charlie activities,” said Lawson, people to think about what they Cardinal ofthe Ball State men’s “Certainly, we would like to can 38 individuals to work basketball team; Phi Beta Sigma demonstrate to the city and to together, about what they can do and Delta Sigma Theta stepping Delaware County that we, the t° make Muncie, in Delaware demonstrations; an “I Have a citizens ofthe area, are working County, a better place to live. Dream” presentation by together to understand each ^thout the people who worked students from Motivate Our other better and that we want to with us and support what we are Minds tutorial enrichment make the city, in which we live, trying to do this program would program; and a drill team from work and raise our children, a not

New Hope Baptist Church. better place for us all. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “As we are asking people to Day events will conclude with look at our city as a place where a 6:45 pm candlelight march, to invest so the city can grow, coordinated by Christal by bringing business into the Johnson, a Ball State student, city so that everybody who from Muncie Central to Christ wants to can get a job. We need Temple Church, 654 N. to show everybody else that the Jefferson St., Muncie. The Rev. people in Muncie are living and Larry Carther, pastor of Faith working well together. Center for All Nations Church, “That is why our program will be the master of ceremonies was designed to reach for the evening program, which everybody in the city. The will include a keynote speech by program was designed to deal Indiana General Assemblyman with racial equality, reducing Bill Crawford of Indianapolis, racial tension, promoting racial Other scheduled events will understanding. Those are some include a proclamation by of the issues we wanted to deal

Mayor Canan, greetings by the with.”

Rev. Michael Millben, pastor of The Dr. King Day activities host church Christ Temple, are sponsored by various groups musical selections from the including the Collective City wide Choir and comments Coalition of Concerned Qeigy. by Pastor Charles Mason. Lawson is the new treasurer “We are asking everybody in of the Concerned Clergy, whose

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1996 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration planned The 1996 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration will be held Monday, Jan. 15. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Passing the Torch: Igniting the Vision of a New Generation.” As in past years, the activities will begin with the annual breakfast that will be held at First Merchants Bank. Workshops, an information fair, and a luncheon will follow at Muncie Central

High School.

To stimulate more business participation, diversity training for businesses and the community is scheduled. Cathy Cox, executive director of Indiana Interreligious Commission on Human Equality will be on hand to provide the training. Businesses are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to provide important training to their employees. The Study Circles report to the public is scheduled for the afternoon. Over 100 people from businesses and the community completed the first round of study circle sessions on racism. Study circles are small, diverse groups who meet to discuss critical issues in our society. The purpose ofthe study circles is to provide dialogue on race relations, to foster consideration of

others and to educate and empower.

Study Circles coordinators, Phyllis Bartleson of the Muncie Human Rights Commission and the Rev. Jim Barton of Yorktown Christian Church will do a study circle workshop for young people. Other activities for youth include a workshop focusing on drug and alcohol

abuse prevention and a youth rally.

There are no fees for any of the day’s programs. Muncie Black Expo will sponsor the

luncheon for workshop participants.