THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
Published each Thursday by First American Publications,
VOLUME^26 NUMBER 8 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1999 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
5 Ifonna Chavis
Pembroke Resident named
Chairman of National Foundation
Donna Chavis. a Pembroke, North
Carolina residcntsand membcrofthe
Lumbee Tribe, has been elected as
cltair of the Board of Directors of the
New York City-based Jessie Smith
Noyes Foundation. Ms. Chavis, a
member of the Noyes board since
1992, is executive director of Native
Americans in Philanthropy. Serving
as vioe-chairwill be led by two women
of color." said Stephen Viedcrman.
the Foundation's president. "Nine
years ago, we made the decision to
broaden and diversify the membership
of our board. This gave us the
opportunity to seek creative, thoughtful
leaders from a variety of
backgrounds. Our new leadership is a
natural consequence ofthat decision,"
said Viederman The Foundation's
?sixteen person board includes mul;
tiple generations of the Noyes family.
t non-profit organization leaders, educators,
clergy members and farmers.
Donna Chavis has worked in the
non-profit sector for the past twenty
years. In 1980. she and her husband.
Mac l-cgcrton. founded the Center
for Community Action in Robeson
County. North Carolina Ms. Chavis
served on the planning committee for
the First National People of Color
Environmental Leadership Summit
held in 1991 and was closely involved
in drafting the Principles of Environmental
Justice \\ Inch were adopted at
the Summit. Ms. Chavis is a member
of the board of the NOrth Carolina
Civil Liberties Union and a past Commissioncr
to the Commission for
Racial Justice ofthc United Church of
Christ. She has also served on the
boards of the Presbyterian Hunger
Program, Fund for Southern Communities,
North Carolina Center for
Non-profits and National Committee
forResponsivePhilanthropy. A graduate
of the University of North Carolina
at Pembroke, Ms. Chavis isthe mother
of three children.
Rosemary L. Bray, a former editor
of The New York Times Book Review.
has been an author and editor
for more than 20 years Ms Bray's
work has appeared in a variety of
maga/.ines and newspapers including
Ms. Essence, The New YorkTimcs
and The Village Voice. She also has
written two books: Martin Luther
King, a children's biography, and
U naTra id of t he Dark, apol itica I memoir.
The Noyes Foundation was established
fifty-two years ago and is
committed to protecting and restoring
natural systems and promoting a
sustainable society. The Foundation,
with an endowment of $70 million,
makes approximately $4 million in
grantsannually to support democratic
environmental and reproductive
rights movements at the grassroots
and community level
In 1998. the Noyes Foundation
made grants to two North Carolina
organizations: the Clean Water Fund
of North Carolina, with ofTiccs in
Ashcvillc and Raleigh and the
Pitlsboro based Rural Advancement
Foundation International-USA
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A report by Rep. Ron Sutton
Things are becoming organized in the General Assembly as new committee,
seat, and room assignments are being given out to members. Part of the
reorganization is the updating of the leadership responsibilities for local
delegation.
As the member from this immediate area with most seniority. Rep Ron
Sutton was the local Delegation Chairman for the past term In a delegation
meeting held in Raleigh today. February 17, Rep. Douglas Yongue of
Laurinburg was chosen to lead the delegation for the next two years.
MThis is in keeping with our desire to encourage everyone to share in
leadership responsibilities." Sutton said The delegation icadcr has many
responsibilities including conducting periodic meetings to ensure that the
entire delegation is kept abreast of the latest legislation affecting our region,
assigning local legislation (bills) to members on a rotating basis, and serving
as a greetcr and focal point for local groups visiting with the delegation
"1 thank Ron for the fine job he did over the past term and to look forward
to serving all the people of this region as the Robeson. Hoke and Scotland
Delegation Chairman." said Rep Yongue.
The members representing Robeson. Hoke and Scotland Counties and their
pertinent office information arc as follows:
Member
Rep Ron Sutton 1321 715-0875
Rep Doug Yongue 1303 733-5821
Rep Donald Bonner 1313 733-5803
Rep. Dewey Hill 1309 733-5830
Rep. David Rcdwinc 6.35 733-5829
Rep Wayne Goodwin 502 733-4838
Rep David Wcinslcin 2108 733-5651
"Should you have a question or concern, do not hesitate tocontact your local
senator or representative or mc directly, as chairman." said Rep Yongue
The entire delegation encourages visitors to the Raleigh area to slop in the
Legislative Building on Jones Street and visit their elected officials
Once Upon a Shoe
to be presented
ONCE UPON A SHOE: Over 25
young performers create merriment
and music set to the well-known
rhymes of the famous Mother Goose
poems in the musical Once Upon A
Shoe. Mother Goose sadly announces
to her children that their home, a
giant shoe, is going to be destroyed to
make room for a new condominium.
The children decide to put on a show
to save their shoe! Performances will
be at 7:30 March 5-6 and at 2:30
March 6th at Robeson Community
College Auditorium. Tickets are $5
for Adults and $3 for Students. For
more information or reservations call
Rcgina at 910-671-6015.
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Public Meeting
The public is invited to attend a
public moctingondistributionof grant
funds received from the Pembroke
Police Department to be used for
Equipment, by the Police Department
on March 11, 1999. at 6:00 P.M. at
the Town Hall.
Benefit Singing
March 5. 1999 at 7:30 p.m.
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Hwy 711, Lumbcrton
Hot Dog sale before singing.
Proceeds will goto hclpwithMcdi
cal expenses for Glenda Swett Hunt
The Gospel Groups arc Carla &
Redemption. Chosen Generation ant
Mt. Haven Young Adult TabcrnacU
Indian Commission signs for
agreement for affordable
housing for American Indians
The United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development
and the North Carolina
Commission of Indian Affairs announced
today a formal agreement
has been reached that should help
provide affordable home ownership
loans to American Indian families
living in rural North Carolina.
This lafidmark agreement was
signed today in Raleigh by rcprcsentativesofUSDA
Rural Development,
the North Carolina Commission of
Indian Affairs, the North Carolina
Indian Housing Development to set
aside one million dollars exclusively
for the use of American Indians w ho
meet the qualincationsof its existing
502 Home Ow ncrship Loan Program,
The Indian agencies will insure that
rural families arc aw arc of this opportunity
and will assist in
prequalification determinations and
referrals
"Our mission at Rural Development
is to serve the people of rural
North Carolina", said William A
Tadlock. 111. Rural Development State
Director "We feel that home ownership
needs of the American Indian
Population in North Carolina may
have been undcrscrvcd in the past
With the help of the Commission of
Indian Affairs, the Indian Housing
Authority and the Haliwa-Saponi
Tribe, we intend to make sure that the
American Dream of home ow ncrship
is available to all citizens."
"Many people do not realize that
NOrth Carolina is home tolhe largest
M am
population of American Indians cast
of the Mississippi River", stated Gregory
Richardson. Executive Director
of the NC Indian Affairs Commission
"This commitment from Rural
development will help to stretch our .
always limited resources and provide
housing for an important segment of
our population "
Rural Development ids the Department
of Agriculture's lendi ng arm
that prov ides services to rural areas.
These services include loans and
grants to provide housing for families.
facilities, water and sewer for
rural communities; andbusincss loans
to promote rural job opportunities.
The NC Commission of Indian Affairs
is a state agency. charged u ith
the responsibility of advocating the
needs and concerns of the American
Indian population of North Carolina
The NC Indian Mousing Authority is
authorized by NC General Statute to
provide housingand address housing
needs of American Indians with low
income The Hnlivva-Saponi Indian
Tribe is a sovereign Indian Tribe,
recognized by the state of NOrlh Carolina.
to gov ern the affairs of the tribe
and its members, and to dev elop and
administer programs for the tribe on
behalf of tits members
Anyone interested in this home
Ow ncrship loan program should contact
their local Rural Development
office, the Indian Affairs Commis-?
sion, the Indian Housing Authority,
or the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe
uocKiear participates in the
Tobacco Short Course
James Ray Locklear from Maxton, NC, was one of 38 young tobacco
farmers from across North Carolina selected to participate in the Tobacco
Short Courser This-tntensive week-long program is sponsored by Philip
Morris, USA, and is conducted each year by the North Carolina Cooperative
Extension Service on campus of North Carolina State University.
According to Everett Davis, county Extension director with the Robeson
County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, the
primary purpose of the Tobacco Short Course is to provide information about
the latest tobacco technology and in-depth instruction about tobacco production
to young tobacco farmers from across the state. Special emphasis is given
to helping these farmers learn how to decrease production costs while
protecting the environment and maintaining leaf quality
In addition to classroom instruction on topics such as grading, nutrient
management, pest management, curing, and the outlook for tobacco, class
participants were provided an all-day trip to visit the J.P. Taylor Stcmmeiv in
Henderson, NC, and the Philip Morris manufacturing and research facilities
in Richmond, VA.
This course is conducted each year during late January . Young tobacco
farmers interested in attending in future years arc encouraged to contact
Everett Davis at the Cooperative Extension Service by calling 671-3276
Employment and program opportunities arc offered to all people regardless
of race, color, national origin, sex, age. or disability
Jame f Ray Tocklear is presented a certificate for completion of Tobacco
Short Course by Jim Burns, Philip Morris, USA, (left), and Dr. Billy
Caldwell, Associate Director of the North Carolina ('ooperative Extension
Service (right).
NC Children's Health Insurance Program
to get boost from national ad campaign
Raleigh? North Carolina isoncof 11 s'atcstorcccivcaboostfrom national
ad campaign aimed at getting more children enrolled in low-cost health
insurance for working families. The ads promoting NC Health Choice for
Children will begin running today.
The ads are a joint project by the National Governor's Association and the
U S Department of Health and Human Services The production and purchased
airtimc aren't costing North Carolina anything.
"The NGA and HHS chose us to participate in this ad campaign because
our state operation is up and running well." said Tom Vitaglionc. "Being
prepared is really benefiting us because we arc getting a professional
advertising campaign on both network television and radioand it isn't cost ing
us anything."
t The radio ads began airing today on WIKS-FM. Greenville, and WLNKAM/FM.
Charlotte The public service ads will also air in March on station
WOOK-FM. Raleigh: WTQR-FM. Winston Salem, and WJMH-FM. Greensboro.
The television ads will run 011 NBC and the national Spanish language
Univision channel. The NBC ads will feature stars from the television series
Law and Order and will be aired during prime time Univision has agreed to
run its ads at least twice daily during prime time for the next six months. The
television ads begin airing tomorrow.
: The ads arc part of the Insure Kids Now campaign and feature a national
1 toll-free number 1 -877-KIDS-NOW that connects nationwide callers to their
5 state hotline The North Carolina Hotline number is 1-800-367-2229
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UN CP Royalty ~Homecoming Queen .hula Lock/ear anil Kin/.; Robbie
Chavis Jr. celebrate their coronation. Roth from Pembroke, J a da is a
sophomore biology/chemistry major anil Robbie is a physical education
major and is in ROTC.
Cora Bullard joins UNCP as student
health services director
Pembroke. N.C. --Cora L. Bullard. B.S.N. isUNC Pembroke's new student
health services director Ms Bullard will direct a clinic staffed by three
Licensed Practical Nurses (L.P.N.s), a secretary, a part-time doctor and parttime
nurse practitioner. UNCP's infirmary is open 24 hours a day. Monday
through Friday.
AJProspect nativeand graduate of Prospect High School. Ms Bullard
earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from East Carolina
University. She participated in the federal Indian Health Scholarship program
and served four years as a nurse in Lawton Indian Hospital in Lawton. Okla
Before joining UNCP. Ms Bullard was a school nurse with the Public
Schools of Robeson County and served as nurse coordinator for Robeson
Health Care Corporation
She reports to Dr James B Chavis. vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
"I'm delighted to have Ms Bullard as part of the Student Affairs team." Dr
Chavis said.
"She brings a wealth of experience with her and vvijl be arcal asset to the
university community."
"She has been responsible for providing health care to children, adolescents
and adults.
I'm sure that will be an extra-benefit to the University." he said
Ms. Bullard said she is excited by the challenge of a university health care
setting
"Being responsible for the care of .l.(Hlt) students isa bigjob. and one I am
thrilled to take on." she said. "With flu season upon us. we have seen quite a
few patients during my first few weeks on the job "
"Much of our work at the Infirmary is routine, but vvc also serve an
important role in the overall health of our students through testing programs
and preventive medicine." she said "It's more prudent to prevent and manage
illness than to treat them."
Ms. Bullard is married to Tony Bullard and they have two children.
Candicc. 7 and Anthony. 2 She is the daughter of Holly Floyd and Paehan
Locklcar
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Cora Billiard
Democrats To
Meet March 11
Democratic precinct meetings will
be held March 11. 1999 at 7:00 p.m
At the polling place or other sites
approved by chairman, in all Robeson
Count> Precincts Election of
Officers for 1999-2001 will be held at
that time. There must be 10 Democrats
present to conduct business A
make-up date of March 18. 1999 at
7:00 p.m If needed is also set For
further information. Call Democratic
Party Chairman Milton Hunt at 521 4703
(nights)
Chancellor search
down to 12 candidates
Pembroke, N.C ? Candidates for
the nest chancellor for The University
of North Carolina at Pembroke have
been narrowed to 12. Roger Osendine
reported Friday. Mr. Osendine ischair
of the Board of Trustees and Chancellor
Search Committee
Contrary to some news reports.
Mr Osendine said there arc Native
Americans among the final 12 candidates
He said the search committee
will interview a diverse group of candidates
that also includes African
Americans, females and whites
Following interviews that are
scheduled to begin nest week, candidates
w ill be narrowed again to four or
five, who will be invited to visit the
campus. Mr Osendine said
"This is a hard working committee
whose members have put in a lot of
lime." lie said "The committee voted
unanimously to interview 10 to 12
candidates"
The board chairman responded to
news reports that no local Native
American candidates will be interviewed
"I apologi/.c to any board member
or search committee member for any
criticism or ridicule you may have
received. " Mr Osendine said "1 do
not know whether this information
came out of the search committee or is
rumor."
Name Change
Out with Communicative Arts and
in with the Department of English.
Theatre and Languages. Provost and
Vice Chancellor for academic Affair.
Dr. Charles Jenkins told the board
The new name describes the
department's programs more clearly
and climinatcsconfusion between the '
old name and the Department of Mass
Communications, which houses
broadcast, journalism and public relations
programs.