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Judy Jacobs to perform at
The Rock Church of God
Judy Jacobs will he at performing at The Rock Church of God at
2208 W Carthage Rd., Lumberton, NC on Sunday, January 19th,
2003 at 6:00 PM. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Evita Sanderson claims
over 30 titles in 2002
Evita Saybrianna Sanderson has won 2 out of the last 3 pageants
she was in. Her first win was as Robeson County Rainbow Overall
Majestic. She also won Talent, Best Smile, Best Hair, Sportswear
and Most Beautiful.
Her second win ivas as Diamond USA Tiny Miss. Her third pageant
was William Epsey Scholarship Pageant. She won Talent, Photogenic,
and 1st runner-up.
Evita the five year old daughter ofSabrina Sanderson and Michael
Floyd. The granddaughter of the late Sylvia I.. Sanderson and the
late James Edward and Mary Francis Floyd. The great grand daughter
of the late Gus Howard and Eva Mae Locklear and the late Ira
and Nancy Sanderson.
LRDA/Head Start Kickoff
for Fatherhood Initiative
The Lumbcc Regional Development Association Head Start Division
kicked off its Fatherhood Literacy- Initiative Program in November of
2002. The party was held at the Exploration Station, an interactive
children's museum in Lumbcrton Fathers and their families were invited
to play games and activities in an effort to supportjathcrhood in
Robeson County Free books, crayons and toys were given away to
the children, and names were drawn for door prizes for the fathers
County Commissioner Raymond Cuinmings was on hand to boost
fatherhood, as well as North Carolina State Highway Patrolman. James
Jones. There were a total of 22 parents and 28 children in attendance.
Mrs Patricia Locklear began the Fatherhood Literacy Initiative Program
(FLIP) in efforts to increase the involvement of Head Start-LRDA
fathers in the Head Start centers. However, after doing the grant research.
Locklear began to sec the challenges and issues faced by all
fathers in Robeson County The FLIP program will provide support and
mentoring serv ices to help fathers build stronger parent/child relationships
Christina Stickland was hired as coordinator of the program, and
a host of area businesses and local agencies were recruited to promote
fatherhood Lumbcc Bank. Communities in Schools, the Partnership for
Children of Robeson County. Dr Joey Bell of Pembroke Pediatrics, Reverend
Mike Cummings. and the I.RDA Board
Here arc some of the facts known about fatherhood server as a reminder
of why such a program was created 24-million children (34 percent)
live in homes without their biological fathers, 43% of first marriages
end in divorce, children who live absent their fathers are two or
three times more likely to be poor, use drugs, be victims of child abuse,
and engage in criminal behavior than those who live with both parents
As Raymond Cummings summed up fatherhood. "You have to teach
your children to dream big Success has to be taught That's the job of
being a father."
The Fatherhood Literacy Initiative Program hopes to increase the
awareness of the need for male participation in the lives of all the children
in Robeson County For more information on how you can get
involved and a calendar of events, call Coordinator Christina Strickland
at 910-522-2155.
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Career paths lead to SRMCrfeFthvreesisters
James Jacobs of Lumberton wears a T-shirt that reads My wife and
I have spent all the money we saved for retirement but we've invested
it wisely We have four daughters, one is a prc-mcd student and three
are RNs
Jacobs and his w ife Rose can be proud of their children Southeastern
regional Medical Center .s proud that three of the Jacobs daughters
chose to begin their nursing careers here close to home Only six
months into their new roles as registered nurses at the Medical Center,
sisters Felicia Britt of Shannon. Donna Lowtv of Pembroke and Bngittc
Jacobs of Lumberton arc eager to make a difference
"This is where we were raised We were told to give back to the
community by working in the area where we were raised," said Britt
All three sisters work third shift in their respective nursing units and
say they like their nighttime schedules because of the opportunity to
spend more "onc-on-one" time with their patients "It seems to help
with the healing proccss-you build up a bond w ith them." said Britt
Britt and Jacobs went through nursing school together at Robeson
Community College Lowry completed the nursing program at Richmond
Community College a year earlier
Lowry. who has already established a career in sales, considered a
change to nursing after her grandmother was diagnosed with cancer at
Duke University Medical Center " 1 remember mostly the caring . it
was just the way they took care of hcr-it wasn't about the money Thev
cared, showed compassion-something that you couldn't buy It is giving
of your heart, your time and yourself to help others," she said
Already Lowry has been recognized on the job for outstanding customer
service and patient care,
Britt, on the other hand, remembers always wanting to become a
nurse. "When 1 was in junior high, 1 volunteered as a candy striper
During high school I participated in the health occupations program."
she said
While her career path did not lead her directly into nursing, she
eventually found her way and was determined to make it happen. "When
1 focus on something. 1 work for it." said Britt
Recognized as the most compassionate in her nursing class at Robeson
Community College. Britt has great enthusiasm for her new career
"1 love w hat I do now-it is not about the money Patients are my first
priority." she added
After visiting other hospitals in search of her first job. Jacobs found
that she w anted to work around familiar faces in her own hometown."
felt out of place." she said, referring to a tour of nearby medical center
Jacobs said that SRMC provided more opportunities to work in the
departments that appealed to her
All three sisters completed some clinical work at SRMC while in
nursing school, which helped influenced their decision to work here "
i had a positive clinical experience and enjoyed working here." said
Britt
The youngest member of the Jacobs family sister-hood?
RosalynnGcigcr-is also working toward a career in health care Now a
prc-mcd student in her senior year at Fayettcvillc State University,
Geigcr w ill soon head to Wake Forest University's School of Medicine
to begin training as a phy sician
Britt, Jacobs and Lowry arc now pursuing their bachelor degrees in
nursing from UNC Pembroke; all three were recipients of SRMC Foundation
scholarships while earning their associate nursing degrees
For more information about nursing opportunities and scholarship
loans at SRMC, contact Assistant Director of Human Resources,
Durltam White at (910) 671 -5149.
Felicia Jacobs Britt
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Brigitte Jacobs, RN
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Donna Jacobs Lowry
Business Resource Center .
opened by tribal council I
The Lumbcc Tribal Council is proud lo announce the opening of the I
Lumbee Tribal Business Resource Center. The center is located at 205 I
Union Chapel Road in front of Pate 's Supply Company in Pembroke. I
The resource center will assist contractors with contractual services, 1
serve as a public access for new businesses to utilize the Internet and Q
assist potential entrepreneurs with business plans and strategies.
The Lumbee Tribal business Resource Center is open Monday thru I
Friday from 8 ,30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and no appointment is necessary. I
Further information can be obtained by calling 521 -6128.
Housing applications will be
accepted uintil January 31st
The Lumoee Tribal Council's Housing Program is accepting rehabilitation,
down payment assistance and homcownership applications
until Friday, January 31, 2003. Members who have previously filed
with the Tribal Office only need to update their file in the cases of:
marriage,divorce, loss of job or change in the number of persons in
the household..
These programs allow safe and affordable housing that strategically
assist low-income Lumbee families. Contact Kimberly Strickland
at the Lumbee Tribal Housing Program at (910) 521-1341 ext. 214 for
further information.
Strickland crowned Miss
NC Senior Citizen Queen
Cherry Hunt Strickland was recently crowned Miss North Carolina
Senior Citizen Queen 2002-2003. She was sponsored by l.umbee
Regional Development Association. Miss Strickland is a /. umhee
and represented the I.umhee tribe. She competed against several
other tribes. The competition was judged in four different categories:
Interview, sireetwear, talent and traditional Indian regalia.
She will be representing the Tribes of North Carolina as the 20022003
Queen.
Miss Strickland lives in St. Pauls, NC. She is retired from the public
schools of Robeson County. She is active in her church and community.
She is also the aunt of Rebekah Revels Miss USA World.
Scout Master Anthony Chavis and Eagle Scout Mattheiv Brandon
Blue, shmvn right.
Matthew Brandon Blue
earns Eagle Scout Award
Matthew Brandon Blue of Boy Scout Troop 3 26 was honored at a
special Eagle Scout Ceremony on December 21 at Bear Swamp Baptist
Church.
Blue had to earn 21 merit badges and complete a major community
service project to earn semiring's highest honor His community service
project was a blood drive for the American Red Cross Matthew
worked diligently leading other scouts and adults to complete lus
project
Blue has been a member of Troop 326 charted at Mt Airy Baptist for
6 years He served the troop as a patrol leader, and senior patrol leader
Bill French conducted Blues Eagle Board of review recommending
that Blue become an Eagle Scout on September 25. 2002
Kenneth Atkinson. Director of Central District conducted the formal
opening of the Court of Honor Blue's pastor Rev Timinic Chavis
was master of ceremonies. Rev Robert Ray conducted the Scout Law
Candle Ceremony Dclton Oxendinc gave the requirements of an Eagle
Scout
Anthony Chavis. Scoutmaster for troop 326 presented the Eagle
Badge Randall Eric Blue, class of 2002. gave his brother the Eagle
Charge and oath Harry Lee McMillan. Scoutmaster Troop 309 read
the Eagle letter Noah Woods. Robeson County Commissioner presented
Blue with a flag that had flown over the Capitol in February .
donated by Congressman Mike Mclnty re Purccll Hunt gave the benediction
BlucisajunioratPurncll Swclt High School He is a member of the
National Honor Society. Beta Club, and the Young Christian Association
He also attended the Summer Residential and Life Enrichment
Program in Grades 9 & 10
At church. Blue participatcdjn the Bible Drill and sings in the Youth
Clioir
Blue is the son of Randall and Sylvia Blue His grandparents arc
Adolph and Dorothy Blue and Purccll and Delia Hunt
Blue extends his greatest thanks to everyone who has contributed
toward his achievement