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VOLUME 17 NUMBER 33 THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1989 25? PER COPY
LOCAL EDUCATORS LEARN
"NEW LESSONS IN YUGOSLAVIA"
by Bruc* Barton
Thanks to a Fulbright-Hays "on
site" study grant from the U.S.
Department of Education, 12 area
educators recently returned home
after "learning new lessons in
Yugoslavia," as Ms. Ruth Saunders
(a Lumber-ton High School social
studies teacher and one of the
participants) aptly put it
The grant is the brainchild of Prof.
Jerome McDuffie, a member of
Pembroke State University's history
department The delegation of edu
cators, led by Prof. McDuffie, spent
six weeks in Yugoslavia studying the
people, customs and history of one of
the most fascinating countries in the
world. There were also brief stop
overs in Greece, Italy and Holland.
McDuffie believes the best way to
study history is to travel to the
countries listed in the textbooks. He
said, recently, "I love to take
educators abroad. It is a great
learning experience for them and
me."
The end result of the "on-site"
study project will be a curriculum
guide about Yugoslavia that will be
made available to local schools and
colleges to use in geography and
related social studies classes. Each
participant is developing an indivi
dual project related to Yugoslavia.
The cu mm ulative effort will be fine
tuned and orientated for the use of
local social studies teachers and
students. The guide is tentatively
planned for publication in the
summer of 1990. For more infor
mation on the project, contact Prof.
Jerome McDuffie, cztrfStrs history
department.
The "on-site" study project was
two-pronged, including lectures from
distinguished Yugoslavia educators
and a comprehensive tour of the
fascinating country itself. The "on
site" education coordinator was
Dragan Delic, a young Yougoslav
professor of International Economics
from the University of Belgrade.
The delegation of educators left
the United 9tates June 29 and
returned August 9 after a fruitful
summer of study in Yugoslavia, truly
a country of contrasts.
The delegation included: Bruce
Barton and Ruth Saunders, social
studies teachers from Robesom
County; PSU history professors,
Jerome McDuffie and Robert Brown;
PSU world literature professors,
Monika Brown and Rudy Williams;
Patricia Fouquet, a history professor
from Fayetteville State University;
Dorothy Hunter, a social studies
teacher in the middle grades from
Rocky Mount; Cleo Saffoe, social
studies teacher from Cumberland
County; Virginia Jordan, an elemen
tary social studies teacher from
Cheater, SC; Janet Young, a special
education social studies teacher from
Rock Hill, SC; and Elisabeth
Melntyre, head of PSU" s Resource
Development Office,
A travel brochure extols Yugosla
via as "...a country with one sea (The
Adriatic), two alphabets (Latin and
Cyrillic), three climates (Mediter
ranean, Mountainous, and Conti
nental!, four religions (The Serbian,
and Macedonian Orthodox, Roman
Catholic and Islam), five nationalities
(Serbs, Croats, Moslems, Slovenes
and Macedonians), six republics
(Bosnia- Herzegovina, Croatia. Ma
cedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and
Slovenia) and seven neighbors (Italy,
Austria, Hungary. Romania, Bui
garia, Greece and Albania)."
But there is more to Yugoslavia
than what is found ina travel
brochure, and it is much more
complex too. For instance, each of
the republics are self-sustaining and
one of them-Serbia-includes two
autonomous provinces--Kosovo and
Vojvodina.
Yugoslavia is situated in the
Balkan PennisuLa in the southeastern
part of Europe. Hie country is about
the size of Wyoming, and has a
population of some 24 million. Hie
capital is Belgrade.
Yugoslovia's geography, storied
past, and colliding cultures have
created a stunning world in minia
ture. Because of the contrasts, and
the diversity of influences (for
instance the country has, at various
times, been occupied by the Greeks,
Komans, Turks, Italians, Germans
and others) make the country a
virtual Kaleidoscope lor the visitor.
One is never quite sure (but always
surprised!) by what is just around the
bend.
Yugoslovia is many things to many
people. It depends largely on where
one finds oneself in the country at
any particular time, 'three fourths of
the country is mountainous, but
Yugoslavia is also home to the
Adriatic Coast, one of the most
beautiful vacation spots in the world. <
As Virginia Jordan, one of the
participants put it, "Yugoslavia is
nothing like I expected; but I enjoyed
the country and hope to come back
again."
Although Communist, and
dominated by Marshal Josef Bros
Tito until his death in 1980,
Yugoslavia continues to define itself
in a fluid modern world. As the travel
brochures exclaim: "Welcome to
Yugoslavia!" But don't be surprised
if Yugoslavia turns out to be more
than you expected. That's the way it
was for the visiting delegation of
educators. Rudy Williams, another
participant, summed it up best when
he said, "Yugoslavia is a fascinating
country. I'm glad we had an
opportunity to study there for a
while."
The consensus of the group is:
"ditto. And we now know more about
Yugoslavia than we did."
EASTERN EUROPE
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Bruce Barton, one of the partici
pants, is shown in front of a statute of
Jom( Bros Tito, long time Yugoslav
leader.
other penalties. Today it is supported
by taxes. The drug problem needs
homes, churches, and everybody
joining in to combat the drug
disease. We can look forward to a
better Robeson County with its fine
law enforcement officers, men and
women, and the superior training
they get
Presiding Jeff Maynor Invocation
Albert Hunt; Song leader-Ed Teets;
Program- Donald Bullard; Reporter
Ken Johnson.
Lt. Governor
Names
Locklear
To NC State i
Commission
Raleigh -lt. Governor James C.
Gardner announced recently the (
selection of FVm broke resident Ar- i
now Locklear to the NX. State
Commission on Indian Affairs.
The appointment was made by the
General Assembly upon
recommendation of the Lt. Governor.
He will serve until June 30, 1991.
Locklear serves as manager of
Riverside Golf Course in Pembroke.
He attended Pembroke State College
where he majored in physical educa
tion. Locklear is a member of
Prospect United Methodist Church in
Pembroke.
The N.C. State Commission on
Indian Affairs reviews and coordi
nates resources for the continuation
of programs for Indian citizens.
PEMBROKE KIWANIS
BY KEN JOHNSON
Program Chairman Don Bullard
presented Garth Locldear who spoke
of his many rears of experience in
law enforcement work. "Hie best
careen in law enforcement in the
State are right here in Robeson
County. A high echool education is
required, the pay scale is better than
school teaching, it ranges from
$30,000 up, truly outstanding. The
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State Patrol is a good place to go. Otn
In the ok) days it was $75 a week,
adequate then and not much
attention was paid to retirement
Now, five percent goes into retire
ment thus insuring a good retire
ment Garth is a former Pembroke
Chief of ft>lice. He served in the
Scotland County Sheriffs
Department He enjoyed both duties
and came to the Robeson County
Sheriff* s Department under Sheriff
McLeod, a ran a mobile crime lab in
Durham for two years, studied in
New Jersey and Washington, D.C.
and enjoyed lab work which led up to
his getting into drug investigating
work and laid the foundation of drug
work in Robeson County. His first
grant for work from the Board of
Commissioners was just $250, it
wasn't a big problem then and it has
grown, now there are many officers
in the work and a very big budget.
"I was always blessed in Robeson
County." In those days the work was
tax free and supported by fines and
Hatcher and Jacobs'
attorneys respond
to Sanctions
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Several months ago Lewis Pitts of
the Christie Institute South, Barry
Nahell, a professor of law at the
University of North Carolina and
Williams Kunstler of the Center for
Constitutional Rights, filed a lawsuit
on behalf of Eddie Hatcher, Timothy
Jacobs and other members of the
Robeson Defense. The suit was
i against the state attorney general,
Joe Freeman Britt, Hubert Stone and
| others. This lawsuit was later
dropped at the request of Pitts,
Nakell and Kunstler, but that does
not end the story. State Attorney
General Lacy Thorn burg filed a
| motion asking a U.S. District Court
judge to issue sanctions against Pitts
! and Nakell and Kunstler. Thornburg
| said that the lawsuit was "frivou
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tool to assist Hatcher and Jacobs.
Recently Pitts answered Thom
burg's accusations with a 60-page
statement and several hundred
pages of supporting documentation.
Many people were of the opinion that
the origin id lawsuit was not frivolous
and were distressed that is was so
quickly withdrawn. Among the
documentation presented in answer
to the sanctions was an affadavit
from former assistant district attor
ney Charlie Bodenhiemer. His affi
davit attested, reportedly, to some
in-house politics by then District
Attoney Joe Freeman Britt. Hie
courts, we assume, will eventually
decide who was right and who waa
wrong in this exchange of
documentation.
New Additions to SATW
Cast for 1989 Season
inree additional laces to
the outdoor drama. Strike at the
Wind, for this season are Richard
Simeone, Starina Catchatoorian.a nd
and Linda Welch.
Richard comes to the Strike at the
Wind company for his first seasonf
rom Denver, NC. Richard portrays
the role of John Saunders and is also
a member of the Homeguard.
Richard's performance demonstrates
perfect timing and structure. He
brings to his role a wealth of
experience having performed with
various acting companies in the
Charlotte area.
Starina has had a very busy
summer having been both under
study and a member of the technical
crew. This summer she is understudy
for the role of Polly and is currently
performing the role of lJoUy King.
Star is from Fayetteville and recently
graduated from Westover High
School. She has won many awards for
her acting ability such as the Best
Actress Award from the North
Carolina Theater Conference. This
very talented acress seems to bring
to life any character she portrays.
Her performance of Dolly is utterly
charming.
Linda Welch also joins the com
pany for her first season. Linda is
from Fayetteville, NC and
understudies the roles of Mama
Cum bo and Aunt Mary, ans is also a
citizen in the company. This
[innovative and talented actress has
performed in such productions as
Cats, Equus, Oliver, and A Christ
mas Carol
Richard Simeone
Linda Welch
Special Events
Planned for
Conclusion of
SATW Season
The Outdoor drama Strike at the
Wind announces special event
performances for conclusion of the
1989 season.
On Saturday. August 19. Strike at
the Wind presents Industry Night
Employees and their families will be
admitted for $3 each.
On Thursday, August 24, will be
Dr. Joseph Osendine and PSU night
All PSU students and faculty will be
admitted for $3.
On Saturday. August 26. will be
Julian Pierce Night in honor of Mr.
Pierce who was the former Chairman
of the Board of Robeson Historical
Drama. Inc.
Starma Catchatoorian
The Coach's
Corner
SPOLING THE PLAYERS
by Ken Johnson
What will the six million bucks
do for Larry Bird? My answer is
it will spoil him completely. In
the first place he is injured with
fractures of leh smaller bones of
his back, this makes it impossible
for the back muscles to function
properly. The frustration of the
injured foot problem he has suf
fered the past year make it all the
worse. So the six million plus the
injuries combined will it seems to
me cause a real frustration, a
regression no player has ever fac
ed before. His previous all-year
training made him no doubt the
best ever along with Russell of
the Celtics. However, if his
strong will power can over come
the six million and his injuries he
will be the greatest ever including
Mike Jordan from a character
stand point. Money is definitely
setting his goals so high especially
since he may be on the down sw
ing of his brilliant career. He no
doubt deserves the six million
that television will bring but it
seems one milliori is even pretty
high for one season.
I am disappointed that Dukes
Dan Ferry is going to Italy as his
American fans deserve to see him
play. Here again self interest
takes over with no feeling of
moral responsibility to his
American fans.
Here again, I say money can
spoil our American sports heros.
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