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Thursday, Ocfober 28, 1976 Food for Thought Continued from Page 2 man walking past the house and I stopped him. Inquired who he was and where • he lived, etc. I took him home and found out he was living with his brother, wife, and several children. Now, there were two families sharing the same shelter of a run-down house. My wife and I enjoyed visiting these good people, but what we saw touched our hearts. This home was in close walking distance of a large church. I wonder if the people of this church know about these people and are interest ed in their spiritual and financial welfare. I don’t exactly know how it happened, but someone offer ed this couple an old small one and one-half room house to live in. So they would have their own place. They moved in. First thing was to get a water pump. 1 called a plumber to install a handlpump. Success was good to get water as quick as we did. The next day the man’s old wreck of a car had to be repaired. We got that done. Then the next day they needed money to buy food- stamps. This was supplied by the Robeson County Church and Community Center. Well, I could list a lot of other probems which would only take up time, and still not solve anything. The man and woman worked a few days in the tobacco harvest. Also, he worked a few days at a slaughter house, but for some reason or the other, he didn’t keep his job very long. It may have been his own fault. I am not saying since I am not sure. I do know this family still has problems, regardless of what they are. This is a case that needs a follow-up and much study, because these kind of prob lems are not solved overnight. It takes kindness, under standing, patience, and love, etc. Now, this is only one cas am referring to. There many more in Robeson County . the state, and all over our country that needs someone’s help. Yes, there are some people who care, and have helped, are still helping. Thank the Lord for them. 1 talked with some people of the local housing authority and they are doing a good job, yet they don’t have enough room for all of those who apply for a decent place to live. After all, poor people only want a fair chance to help themselves. They are willing to work, if given the oppor tunity. I believe it. One man told me they were too lazy to work. Some others have gotten mad with me because I have shown an interest in this family. I am beginning to wonder myself how to solve these problems. Fellow citizens, I beg you not to be comfortable when others around us need help from you and I. You may say the welfare Department, the church, the Robeson County Church and Community Center, the food stamp department, and other agencies, other organizations, such as the Red Cross, etc. are supposed to care for these problems, but none of them is any better than the support given to them by the people of the various communities. Have you ever stopped to think how much money is claimed on the ten percent deduction of everybody each year at tax time? How many people actually give what they claim to a church? I believe if it was done, we wouldn’t need the welfare department or food stamp department at all. The churches would be financially able to care for the needs of its community. Now, have you ^er thought of how many people will claim disability and still keep work ing, transferring property to someone else’s name to quali fy fsf their benefits and then holler because someone else gets welfare or food stamps? Instead of trying to help others, we are trying to get all we can for ourselves. Well. I could talk a lot more, but I might §et on someone’s toes, or hurt their feelings. One thing, we must remem ber, we can’t take anything with us when we die. We must face ourselves each day in the Let us each and everyone search our own hearts. Lastly, I will say, we must study issues at stake, talk, discuss important items that affect us all. Don’t forget to vote! Cornelius L. Hocker, Sr. Rt.lBox299 Pembroke, NC Thanks from HCC Advisor Dear Mr. Barton: May I take this opportunity to thank you for your contribution to the Health Careers Club Officers’ trip to the National Convention. It is through the support of concerned business men such as you that we are able to give our students enriching experiences which lead to a total education. Next, may I invite you to a District IV Rally sponcored by the Pembroke Health Careers Club on October 29, 1976 from 2-4 p.m. at Pembroke Senior High. A buffet style meal will be served following the rally. I hope you will visit us on this date and see some of the things our local club is doing. Sincerely yours, Miriam Edwards,HCC Advisor JVIIUCK & the Door will be opened Dear Mr. Barton: Submitted is an article 1 felt urged to write as a concerned Lumbee. 1 have been where the students are; and I know the confusion they feel in preparing for education be yond the secondary level. If you can see the need for such an article, please print it. Sincerely, Jo Add Locklear 227 E. Edenton St. Rm 228 Raleigh, NC 27601 High school students, you Courthouse Squares TURN ONS. LEND ME A DIME. I WANT TO CALL A FRJEND. HERE'S 20 CALL ALL OF THEM/ Values You Can Compare PREVATTE AUTO PARTS “The Name Brand Parts People” Our Original Equipment “AC and “Motorcraft” Oil Filters Ford $2.85 G. M. $2.85 Theirs” $2.89 Theirs” $2.99 for Our AC & AutolitB. SPARK PLUGS Only 880 Resister or Regular Our 06 Month Dotfery only $22.00 PEMBROKE At PREVATTES you get it all Nome Brands and Low Prices have made itl You will be entering the working world at an opportune time. The likt half century has been kind enough to enclude among the Lumbee Indians, Indians who were proud to be Indians. They refused to accept a token Indian name, to pretent to be the “long-braid, feather- adorned Indians” of the white man’s stereotyped picture, or to hide in a corner and pretent not to exist in order to ingratiate themselve'S with the Federal Government- even though it would have assured us of many benefits. Instead, they inched their way up into the white man’s political, social, and economic world and took a stand for the Indians . They proved that Native 'Americans have ideas, talents, and insights that have been suppressed and are only waiting a chance to surface. Now that the way has been cleared, your arrival into the mainstream of life is anticipa ted. Begin by thinking for yourself some, and to obtain ing some education beyond the secondary level. Take advantage of all the assistance for promoting your postsecondary education that is available to you at a mere request. Teachers, high school guidance counselors. Educa tional Talent Search counse lors, principals, professionals, and your peers are great sounding boards. If you have more than one interest, talk about them. Talk to persons in your area of interest; discover the pros and cons of each career and the schools that offer training for each. After deciding upon a possible ca reer choice, begin making plans to receive the required schooling. High school counselors have a wealth of information at their disposal that can be yours for the asking. Fee-waiver cards are benefits that counselors can allot to qualified students. A fee is asked to be enclosed with the application when applying to take the Prelimi nary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or the Achievement Tests, but these fees can be waivered for students of low-income fami lies. No students should let a lack of funds become a barrier in his gaining entrance to coll ege. Ask your counselor about receiving a fee-waiver card before mailing your applica tions. Once the necessty tests have been taken iiid the school has been chosen, you will begin to communicate with that school. Catalogues are usually avail able at no charge from all technical institutions, colleges and universities. These cata logues list, describe, and give general information about the institution itself, and the dif ferent programs it offers. Catalogues and applications for Admission can be secured by writing the Office of Admissions at the school of interest. If one can gain admission to an institution of higher learn ing he can obtain financial aid if he is willing to do some paper work. First, the high school counselor or the Edu cational Talent Search coun selor is an excellent source to consult in finding financial aid. Also, write the school that you applied to for admittance and request financial aid infor mation. Another possible channel in securing money for furthering your education is through a person already successful in your chosen field. Ask him if he knows of any scholarship funds for one pursuing a degree in your area of interest. No student should decide against obtaining more schooling because of a lack of funds. Funds can be yours. Being a junior or senior is undeniably the most exciting, interesting, revealing, yet the most thought-provoking, mind blowing, frustrating, career- chosing time of your life. You must be wise enough to begin to think about your future goals and to prepare for them now if you are to enter the world of work as a confident and happy individual. If you are to give your talents, whether they be in the field of welding, television repairing, nursing, or doctoring, you, must take the time to really think about your future as a man or woman and then take the initiative to begin working on a course of action. The way has been paved, so take full advantage of the opportunties that have been made available for you. Little Variation Near the Equator, climate varies little throughout the year. Rainfall and tem perature in those regions remain consistently high, The absence of seasons means that plants do not display a resting period, while the abundance of warmth and moisture en sures a particularly luxuri ant. Page 15, The Carolino Voice from Associate Supt Purnell Swett, Associate Superintendent of Robeson County Schools, today releas ed the following statement in an effort to clarify the Indian Student Enrollment Certifica tion Forms for Title IV, Part A, Indian Education Act which have recently been sent home by students of each individual school. “My concern is that the certification forms will be misunderstood. They are not to enroll anyone in any tribe. The sole purpose of these forms is for documentation. They are only to verify the number of Indian students enrolled in county schools They will not be used for any other purpose. Once the forms are collected by the Board of Education they will be counted and recorded to give an accurate number of Indian students enrolled, as accur ately as possible. After being tallied, the forms will be protected by the Family Priva cy Act-which means that no person other than the parent or guardian of the student may inspect the forms. When the student reaches 18, he will have access to his individual form. “I am duly concerned about parents who have refused to complete the forms. My con cern is that the monies receiv ed under the Indian Education Act will be determined ac cording to the documented evidence of the accurate num ber of Indians students in our schools. This accurate docu mentation will be made via the enrollment certification forms. To refuse to complete’ these forms is to refuse services, programs, which we have had access to under the Indian Education Act in past years. “The forms are not required by the Robeson County Board of Educaton but are being requested by the Office of Indian Education in Washing ton. To continue to provide needed services to our chil dren under the Indian Educa tion Act, I sincerely urge each parent of an Indian student to complete the enrollment form immediately and return them to their respective school. If there are any other questions concerning these forms, plea se feel free to call me at my office, 739-3326 and I will gladly discuss the matter with any concerned parent.” Parents with questions con cerning lEA monies are also urged to call Mr. Governor Barnes, Indian Education Act coordinator. His office is loca ted at the Robeson County Board of Education. SENIOR CITIZEN'S REFLECTIONS by Alta Oxendlne Raleigh, NC Sat. Oct. 23,1976 Dear Friends, After living 23 years in North Carolina, hefi'I am- at the State Fair! During the first five years of those 23 years, I was a rural church and community worker with the women of the N. C. Methodist Conference paying my salary and providing mate rials for my work. I’ll never forget my first visit to Raleigh, in the fall of ’53. Mrs. Davis, the conference treasurer and a Raleigh resi dent took me to Southern School Supply to pick out a 35 mm camera for my work. After selling the camera, the young man waiting on us very patiently demonstrated how to ose it. As 1 left Raleigh on my way back to Caswell County- my first assignment-1 stopped the car and snapped my first pictures-of the then deserted state fairgrounds! Today I am-at last- actually visiting the fair, along with a few thousand other people from all around the state. For me this is a first, not just for the state fair, but for seeing a president in person. As he spoke to those of us gathered in the Arena, Presi dent Ford seemed friendly, forceful, and energetic. The governor and Robert Dole’s wife, a native of Salisbury, both gave him a rousing welcome, as did most of the spectators. At the Cary booth, 1 ate Brunswick Stew for the first time in years. How I wished I had hours to spent in the House of Yester year. I did meet some people from Cherokee and buy two beaded necklaces, similar to the beadwork of the Blackfeet. And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, andforbidthem not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily 1 say unto you. Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter St. Mark 10:1315 JOHN BROOKS Appetites Stimulated Appetites are certainly stimulated by the aroma of food cooking over an open fire. Cook this one “over the coals:” Wrap ground beef patties, lopped with raw potato strips, sliced onions and carrot strips, in heavy foil. Season to taste. Place V* slice bacon on tops. Seal foil around patties using a double fold. (3ook on grate or in hot coals for about 30 minutes, turning often. Fold back foil and serve. HotDiggities Split frankfurters length wise, tuck in small amount of sauerkraut or cheese. Put franks in buns, wrap buns in foil and place on grate, turning often until piping hot. Democrat For Labor Commissioner DEAR FRIEND; While serving In Raleigh I became familiar with the functions of the labor commissioner. I became acquainted with John Drooks four years ago. 1 believe he Is our best choice for labor commissioner. I urge you to vote for him on November 2. REPRESENTATIVE HENRY W. OXENDINE The Big Country Sound WLAB RADIO 1060 —On Your Dud — * Kobeson Coonfv News at 8:30-12;10 - 4:00 p.m. * Si. Pauls Calling Telephone Quiz Cash Jackpots 8:40 - 9:00 a.m. ♦Trading Post - free clas'^itled ads of the air I0:30and p.ni. •The D.B. Show-Live entertainment- Dale Brooks at Organ-]2:lS pm •Farm Market Reports-7:30 am & 12:30 pm Modern Country & Wc.siern Music DAYBREAK TO 3:00 P.M. Top 40 Pop Music 3 pin tii Sundown HELPFUL IDEAS FOR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT! Kitchen Considerations Research studies show that elbow height is one measurement that best de termines the most com fortable work height for a person standing in front of a counter, range, oven or sink. For most activities at kitchen counters, a home maker needs a work sur face three inches below her elbow height. But for mo tions requiring the exer tion of force or holding a mixer or beater, the home maker needs a work surface six or seven inches below her elbow height. Thus, for more comfortable work in the kitchen, more than one height work surface may be needed. To find elbow height, stand against a wall and bend the arm usually used for food work at a right angle. Have someone hold a finger where your elbow touches and measure that distance from the floor. Height can be added to the counter by putting blocks under the cabinet or adding a platform on top. Although counters cannot be lowered easily, a homemaker can find a convenient height elsewhere. The bottom of a sink is one possibility; the kitchen table, a drawer or utility cart are other ways. The legs of a table may be adjusted to correct height. Ham and Potatoes Spread slices of canned ham with marmalade, canned sweet potatoes and orange slices; arrange on a double thickness of heavy foil. Seal package, heat on grill over medium hot coals for about 30 minutes and serve it up!
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