Extension Scene
By Everett Davis
locaUy, again use the Teletip “hot line." The
Operators will take down your information
pass it on to volunteer resource people
mat can provide confidential information on
tflrm and famUy finances, legal options, and
dealing with stress.
For a complete listing of Extension Teletip
titles and tape numbers, please call your local
Extension &rvice at 738-8111.
lliough our national economy appears
^thier than in recent years, there are
’'i segments of our popuFation that
that their economic situations has
over the years. -
Agve statements seems to describe
agricultural producers
{he United States. It would
just as accurately describe many
'"ffortefs. automotive workers in certain
Us, and technology
of certain industries that have
|M there is not as much demand for
%ucts as there onc« was.
(Diploymenl onngs about a situation
iJiei? is no income, other than meager
rjovment compensation in some cases,
■Seexpenses of the family remain fairly
liong-term debts, such as car
^ols and house or rental payments,
■ Ik modified overnight. Normal living
5S, such as utilities, food, clothing,
jte premiums, education, and vehicle
fcusehold upkeep, can be modified
quickly, but yet, they cannot be
lied entirely.
situation where the expenses of
sag a business have not decreased but
.;ff of quantity of the product sold has
ijied drastically can bring about the
i situation as unemployment. There is
yi enough money generated by profits
idboth daily and long term obligations,
tving habits and financial obligations
le modified but cannot be eliminated
.[y.This is the situation faced by family
iiiral products as well as numerous
^businessmen and self- employed
il'jals.
ddthese conditions seem to generate a
isense of pessimism in the individuals
ijlects. There is the feeling that things
svtrbe as good for them as it once was.,
isny times the individuals blame
I'ves for what has happened. Other
they blame the government, the
:c conditions, local policies, and even
lidividuals and feel that they have no
1 of their destiny. These feelings
mj) oiing aboui a great amouni of
I ind this stress can often get in the way
decisions that need to be
that there is help available for virtually every
sSr,'],”'' ‘•'“t this help 2
sought, the more beneficial it will be When
you tat sense that problems are developing
that you may not be able to handle, is when
you need to visit your banker and discuss
debt restructuring, visit community colleges
or the local Job Service and discuss the
possibility of retraining so you can take
advantage of other job opportunities, or visit
mth your minister or closest friends to seek
the personal reinforcement that you need.
,1, “‘’‘‘‘‘"‘’“‘t* tor those in need,
me No^ Carolina Agricultural Extension
bemce tor years has provided a toll-free "hot
une that offers a vast amount of infomiation
or virtually all situations. By calline
1-800-662-7301 and requesting a certain tape,
you can listen to a discussion by an
appropriate resource person on many topics
you may find useful.
Examples of titles and tape numbers are-
Beating the Blues. 6300; Depression, 6302-
Help for Emotional Stress, 6304; Is Anybody
^tening, 6305, Relieving Laneliness, 6309;
Feel Good About Yourself, 6311; and
Handling Guilt, 6307. Remember, these calls
do not cost a thing, just dial the number and
tell the operator which tape you want to hear.
Agricultural producers that are finding that
they too are facing increasing problems
each day should also seek assistance from
other sources as early as possible. Don’t be
too proud and figure you can work eveiything
out yourself. You may can, but it is much
more comfortable having assistance. It is also
better to seek assistance than to find out too
late that you could not handle it yourself.
In light of recent changes in debt
restructuring laws, the Extension Teletip may
offer information you will find useful. Give
the following tapes a try: Legal Options in a
Financial Pinch, 3193; Repossession, 3194;
Foreclosure, 3295; Exempt Property, 3198i
Working with Creditore, 3199; and Bankrup
tcy; An Overview, 3196.
If you feel that you need help with your
Drohlems and do not want, to talk to anyone
ROBESON COUNTY SCHOOLS
NEWS AND BRIEFS
-frge 7, The Carolina fadian Voice-.^iursday;_December 11, 1986
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Assistant Superintendent Featured In
Alumnae Magazine
In the fall 1986 issue of the Meredith
magazine published by Meredith College in
I^eigh, NC, Ruth Dial Woods, Assistant
Superintendent of the Robeson County School
System, was spoUjgbted-l'or-her professional
accomplishmerus and awards.
Woods wasicitod for her recognition as a
1986 recipient of the third ^ annual
■‘Distinguished Women of North Carolina”
award which was presented by the North
Carolina Council on the Status of Women. As
a recipient, Woods was honored for her work
and leadership roles in Indian affairs,
primarily for establishing a national Indian
education network.
During July, 1985, Woods began an eight
year term as a member of the University of
North Carolina Board of Governors. Woods is
the first woman in the state to win an at-large
seal.
Since graduating from Meredith in 1962,
Woods has earned a master's degree in
educational administration and supervision
from Pembroke State University and is
currently enrolled in the doctoral program in
Educational Administration at South
Carolina Slate University at Orangeburg.
Holiday Season Enhanced
Fur Migrant Families
TVo migrant education families served by
the Robeson County School System were
given the fortune to truly count their
blessings during the Thanksgiving season
thanks to the K-Mart Store in Lumberton.
According to Janet Lay. MSRTS Recruiter/
bocial W orXer at me KoDeson County Board
of Education, the Lumberton K- Marl Store
provided various food items for two migrant
taniilies which includes thirteen children.
‘‘I simply contacted the Lumberton K-Mart
Storp and explained the plight of the two
families and asked if they could arrange any
tvrte of assistance.
BY LORETTA HUNT
“They agreeo to sponsor the two families
with food 4uring the Thanksgiving holiday
and with toys and clothing during the
Christm»« holidays” .statod Lay.
Dropout Prevention Month Observed By
County Schools
The Robeson County School System along
with educators and citizens from across the
State of North Carolina will focus special
eitorts to keep students in scnooi dunng the
month of December which has been
proclaimed as Dropout Prevention Month by
Governor James G. Martin.
“Currently, there are eleven (11) school
sites within the system that are providing
student services in the areas of dropout
prevention, m-scl|pol suspension, and job
training placements programs.
“Twenty program coordinators have been
employed to provide counseling and leader
ship to assist students in recognizing the
importance of completing their high school
pHiicarion
"These services are a part ol a statewide
commitment to prevent students from
interrupting their education and becommg a
burden to society,” stated Supt. Purnell
Swett.
Governor James G. Martin, the General
Assembly and the State Board of Education
have made major endorsements to keeping
students in school through the State Dropout
Prevention Program which is a part of the
Basic Education Program.
School sites providing services in drop out
prevention, in-school suspension, and job
training placements are West Robeson Senior
High School, South Robeson High School,i
Parkton High School, Omim High School,
Magnolia High School, Littlefield High
School, Pembroke Junior High School,
Townsend Middle School, Prospect School,
Rex-Rennert Elementary and the Robeson
Countv Career Center at Hilly Branch.
Mrs. Verdom Sams of S806
Nash Street, Greensboro, NC
announces her engagement
and approaching marriage to
the Rev. Steve Locklear of
Pembroke, NC. Die wedding
will be performed at the
Presbyterian Church of the
Cross of. IfitO PhiUins Ave.
Greensboro, NC on Decem
ber 21, 1986 at 8:00 p.m. No
invitations ujQl he mailed hut
all their friends and relatives
are invited to attend. A
reception wBl be held imme
diately following the cere
mony in the church fellowship
"One can always be kind to people about whom one
cares nothing." Oscar Wilde
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At The GOTJimcOMB
1961
At honour of the
T^venty-fifth Wedding Anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. Juddie A. Revels, Jr.
their children and grandchild
request the pleasure ofyourampany
at a Reception
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nineteen hundred and eighty-sAs
from five p.m. tosevenp.m.
Breece Street
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1986