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VOLUME 14 NUMBER 51 2Rc Pter Copy THL^HAY. DBCKMBmm ?. i?W
Bicentennial Celebration Begins Jan. 6
These three PSU students
will represent the three races
of Robeson County on coun
ty's Bicentennial Float Jan. 6
when opening ceremonies for
the yearlong Robeson County
Bicentennial Celebration are
held in bumberton beginning
at 1:30 p.m. Left to right,
PSU coeds are: Sheree Blue
of Red Springs; Leshia
Rogers, Miss Lumbee, also of
Red Springs; and Kimberly
Bennett of Shannon.
Hie Robeson County Bi
centennial Celebration, for
which planning began two
and a half years ago, is less
than three weeks away.
l\iesday, Jan. 6 will be the
200th birthday of Robeson
County. On that day at the
Robeson County Courthouse
in Lumberton, festivities will
be launched with special
events taking place through
out the year.
Banners publicizing the Bi
centennial/are going up in
Lumberton, Pembroke, Red
Springs, Fairmonts Maxton,
St. Pauls and Rowland.
, Television coverage will be
provided of the opening cer
emonies.
A Bicentennial float has
been constructed with repre
sentatives of Robeson Coun
ty's three main races to be on
it for the opening ceremonies
Jan. 6. The three representa
tives will be Leshia Gayie
Rogers, Miss Lumbee, who
will represent the Indian race;
Sheree Blue, who will
represent the Black race; and
Kimberly Bennett who will
represent the white race.
Miss Rogers and Miss Blue
are from Red Springs, while
Miss Bennett is from Shan
non. All are PSU students.
This float will be stationed
at courthouse square in Lum
berton which will be the
center of the Jan. 6 activities
beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Ft Bragg, located only a
half hour from Lumberton, is
playing a big part in helping
Robeson County launch its
celebration. Both L*. Gen
John W. Foss, present com
mander Of Ft Bragg and Lt
Gen. James J. Lindsay, im
mediate past commander who
is now commander of Mac Dill
Air Force Base near Tampa,
Fla., have indicated they and
their wives will be in atten
dance.
So will a color guard from
Ft Bragg and a squad of
seven soldiers who will fire a
21-gun salute. Also invited to
be part of the opening cere
monies is Ft Bragg's 82nd
Airborne Division's All
American Band and All
American Chorus.
Among the dignitaries who
have confirmed they will be
present is Lt. Gov. Bob
Jordan.
Beginning at 1:30 p.m. will
be a performance by the All
American Chorus Bom Ft.
Bragg. At 2 p.m. the main
part of the ceremonies will
start Prayers will be offered
by ministers of the three races
of Robeson County. Soloist
Carolyn Snow of Lumberton
will sing "God Bless Ameri
ca" as part of the proceed
ings.
In case of rainy weather on
Jan. 6, the opening
ceremonies will be moved
inside the Carolina Civic
Center.
Chairman of the Robeson
County Bicentennial Com
mission who has spearheaded
the festivities all of the way is
Hector Mac Lean, chairman of
the board and chief executive
officer of Southern National
Corporation in Lumberton.
Each month of the year in
1987 has a special designation
fcnd January is "Heritage
Month."
As part of the festivities in
January, Sunday, Jan. 11, has
been designated by the Robe
son County Bicentennial Com
mission as "Religious Heri
tage Sunday."
"Every church or religious
organization in the county
should have a special service
or sermon that day in which
gratitude to God should be
offered for providing us this
wonderful land of Robeson
County," said MacLean.
Comro?r vwatiye
ions about the RobeSon Coun
ty Bicentennial are on sale at
28 financial institutions in the
county. They depict the three
major races of the county in
the order they arrived here:
the American Indian, the
white man, and the Black
man. Under those faces are
the years 1797-1987. The
medallions, which are brass
with gold tones, are on sale
for $20.
A historical map of Robeson
County will soon be ready as
part of the many special
observances of the Bicenten
nial this year.
Congressional Teacher Scholarship Program
Offered in North Carolina
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Chapel Hill- A new scholarship program designed to attract
bright and talented students into the teaching profession is
being offered in North Carolina. The North Carolina State
Education Assistance Authority announced today that a
Federally-funded scholarship program will be available for the
first time in 1986-87 to resident junior and senior
undergraduates enrolled in North Carolina teacher education
programs.
The Congressional Teacher Scholarship program, originally
named the Carl D. Perkins Scholarship Program, was
authorized by Congress in 1985 but not funded until adoption
of the Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986. Governor James G.
Martin designated the North Carolina State Education
Assistance Authority as the administrative agency for the
Congressional Teacher Scholarships. The Authority is an
agency of the University of North Carolina General"
Administration.
The Congressional Teacher Scholarship program was
established to provide college scholarships to outstanding
students to encourage ana enaoie tnem to pursue teaching
careers at the pre-school, elementary, or secondary level. Fifty
recipients will be selected annually from candidates submitted
by the deans of education of the 44 public and private schools
in North Carolina with approved teacher education programs.
Congressional Teacher Scholarship recipients for the 1986-87
academic year will be chosen by the seven-member Board of
Directors of the Authority in February 1987. Selection will be
made on the basis of academic performance, evidence of
leadership, extracurricular participation, and the promise of
service as a teacher at the pre school, elementary, or
secondary level, especially in North Carolina. Financial need
is not a critgnmu for the Congressional Teacher award.
Hie amount of the scholarship is $6,000 annually and may
be received for a maximum of four years, subject to
Congressional appropriations, provided the recipient
continues to meet the scholarship requirements. Scholarship
recipients will be obligated to teach two years for each year of
scholarship assistance they receive. Recipients who teach in
designated schools with high concentrations of economically
disadvantaged or handicapped students may teach one year
for each year of scholarship assistance. Recipients who do not
fulfill the required teaching obligation must repay their
scholarships including interest at a rate set by Congress.
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Due to the upcoming holiday season,
the Carolina Indian Voice will be
published early during Christmas and
New Year's weeks. During those two
weeks only, the following deadlines will
be effective.
Issue Deadline Published
Dec. 25 lliur. Dec. 18, 6 p.m. Dec. 22
Jan. 1 Mon. Dec. 22, 5 p.m. Dec. 29
llie staff of the Carolina Indian Voice
these deadlines during this specblf time
of the year so that we may serve you
better. |
Let peace
and kindness A
reign in the [J%
hearts ?f all {>'?
4-H Achievement Program
Held in December
The annual 4-H Achievement Banquet was held recently a<
the O.P. Owens Agriculture Building. Cathy M. Lowery,
assistant Extension agent, 4-H, says the underlying theme of
?fhe program was "4
H for Youth, for America." The spirit of 4-H could be sensed
among the clover tablecloths and the green and white decor.
Posters and flags were designed and displayed during the
achievement Nightby the following clubs: Regan, Trailwtys
Kenneay, rioy's Clover, Greenville and North Lumberton.
The call to order and welcome were by County Council
President Deidra Sutton. Miss Sutton also recognized 4-Lf
leaders and supporters. Other County Council members were
responsible for the presentation of the United States Flag and
the 4-H flag. Deloris Hudson advisor for the 4-H Leaders
Association, gave the invocation. Three key 4-H members
delivered brief presentations about their 4 H experiences in
the past year. Bert Bernhardt of the North Lumberton 4 H
Club presented a discussion of his trip to National 4-H
Congress held annually in Chicago. Kim Brewer spoke of her
trip to Citizenship-Washington Focus. Doug Bernhardt, a,w ?
of the North Lumberton 4-H Club, briefly discussed his
participation in 4_H National Conference.
Recognition of 4-H members for project work was by Georgi
Mosby, volunteer leader of Boy's Clover 4-H Club. "I Dare
You" Awards were presented by Christy Strickland to Billy
Hunt of the West Lumberton 4-H Club and Priscilla Ivey of the
Regan 4-H Club for outstanding 4-H achievement.
Recognition of special guests was by Sheila McMillan,
volunteer leader of Boy's Clover 4-H Club. In the spirit of the
holiday season, Rhondette Jones, 4-H County Council
secretary, lead the congregation in singing "Joy to the
World."
Another important function held during the Achievement
Program was the installation of 1987 4 H County Council and
Leaders Association officers. The ceremony was conducted by
Deborah Houston, who installed the following County Council
officers: Doug Bernhardt, presii'eit; Bert Bernhardt,
president-elect; Dion Mosby, secre.ary; Angela Floyd,
treasurer, Priscilla Ivey, reporter; Wesley Clark, sergeant-at
arms; Deidra Sutton, county representative on State Council;
and Rhondette Jones, county representative on District
Council. i
The new Leaders Association officers are: Georgi Mosby,
president; Sheila McMillan, president-elect; Rogena Deese,
secretary treasurer Jackie Clark, reporter and Deloris
Hudson & Ruth Fternharrtt advisors
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h-H CHRISTMAS CRAFTS
ALIVE WITH HOLIDAY
SPIRITS
iicene from Christmas Crafts
Workshop held at West Lum
hrrton School.
The enthusiasm of the
Christmas season was appa
rent at the recently conducted
4 H Christmas Crafts Work
shops. Students from the
Lumberton area elementary
schools were involved in
making Christmas ornaments.
The excitement generated by
the elementary students could
be sensed as they cut, glued,
and constructed their own
holiday crafts, says Cathy M.
Lowery. assistant Extension
agent. 4-H.
fne workshops were con
ducted by 4-H leaders, princi
pals, parents, teachers, and
lumberton Hi#h School art
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students. These volunte ?
assisted the elementary i
pils in making clothing g
reindeer, macrame cant
canes, felt door hangers, i d
wooden sleds.
Lowety states that over |00
youth were involved in ne
crafts workshop held at ne
following schools; Tanpfr
wood, Rowland Norment, la
nie C. Hargrave, West taan
berton, and W.H. Knuckles.
An additional highlight was a
surprise visit to all the schools
by Santa Claus and Chris
Clover, the 4-H mascot '
Safety Tips
From
Pembroke
Police
Dept.
H?e Pembroke Police De
partment wishes a happy and
safe holiday to the dtizena of '
Pembroke and the araa
around us. We wish It
remind every driver that the
new seat belt law and fine
goes into effect January 1,
1987.
We believe reasonable en
forcement can save thousands
of people from injury and ?
death. We have had over 4
year to get into the habit at
wearing a seat belt, as the law
went into effect without a fine
on October 1, 1986.
Effective January 1 all
drivers and front seat occu
pants must be in a lap belt or
lap and shoulder belt Already
in effect is North Carolina's1
child passenger protection
law which requires children
leas than age three to he in a
safety seat and children aft
three and up to age six to hp
in a safety seat or budded up
no matter wham they are in r
the car.
rrom a law enforcement
perspective, it is interesting
to note that, in North Carolina /V
three tones more people toe
people are seriously inpned in
not counting repstre-in auto
Installation of 1987 4-H County Council and Leaden Association officers was held at the 4-H
Achievement Program. Officers mere installed by Debonth Houston.
LKDA Head Start
King and Queen
Rex Reimert Head Start
\ ; King & Queen
Michael Raby
Margaret LacUear
, :' ;> '4'-" -w ^'V>.;?
Fhtrgrove Head Start
i King and Queen
Haley LockUar
Derrick Wayne Scott
It* Head Start Program
?ponaoitd by LumbM Re
gional DevdopmNt Aaaocia
foti announce* tha winners of
the ldng and queen contest
Tbe Rex Rennart Head Start
King and Queen an Michael
Klfef and Margaret LacMear.
Wichae^fc the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Locklear.
Margaret is the daughter ai
Mr. and Mr. Eddie Arnold
Locklear First runners up an
Timothy Morgan and Vanessa
Locklear.
The Fairgrove Head Star
King and Queen art Derrick
Wayne Scott and Haley
Loddear. Derrick to the sorfot
Mj^and Mra. Purcen Srott Jr
First runners up an J.R
Hunt and Jessica Caulder.
Th e LRDA Heed
coirtnii ftijy1 ? d?ta*r
the fund raiataf artHWaa.