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Only in Robeson w A long-time friend invited me to spend last weekend u his guest at one of those five-star hotels. My friend works for the hotel so he arranged for me to be his guest. I don't know anything about what five-star means but I know the difference between a hotel and a motel. At a hotel the ice machine is not next to the laundry room. As I drove my pick up into the parking lot of this seven story hotel I could tell that the hotel waa hosting a large foreign delegation, because I did rv>t see a Ford or Chevrolet in the whole parking lot I I parked my pickup under one of those large shade trees 'and got my suit case from the truck bed. I was so glad I borrowed Sim's sister's pink suitcase Isecause you just don't cany your clothes in a grocery bag to a five-star hotel. I had my new cowboy boots and plaid shirt in my hands as I opened the big double glass doom. 1 had tucked my long hair under by baseball cap so I would not stand out from the other guests. . As soon u I entered the waiting room a young man eta nding behind the counter aaid "Good afternoon, Mr. IMmi" I had never seen that young man before in my life. I walked over to his desk to apeak a word and before T<*ould any anvthinr the young man handed me a piece of card board with little holes punched all over it and said that my room number was 720. Then this young man aaid, "Have a pleasant stay, Mr. Frybread." What could I say? I knew I was on the seventh floor. When the elevator reached the seventh floor I got out and found my room. I knew that piece of cardboard had something to do with opening the door. So I began to reason. I put the cardboard in a slot in the door and some tittle lights started flashing and then the door opened. I had that part licked. That room was big enough to live in! Before I could look it all over, the telephone began to nng. As I answered the telephone it was my friend and he wanted me to come down stairs for lunch. Downstairs I met my friend and again I saw that fellow that knew me. It was killing me because I could not remember ever meeting that young man before today. We ate lunch. That lunch waa pretty. I don't know who they had in that kitchen fixing that food, but it was pretty. Even the rice wu pretty. My good friend knows I work herd hanging sheetrock so he wanted me to rest and have a good time all weekend. He had arranged for me to play golf, tennis, swim, use the i ? gym or just relax and watch movies from my room. I 1 can't play golf. I'm too slow for tennis. 1 swim a lot in the river and I get all the eaereiae I need as a rock-star. So I went to my room (I love those door keys). I turned up the air conditioner, undressed and went to that big bathroom for a shower. Then I discovered what made this hotel so special. Tbey put a hill bar of soap in the shower. Reflections by Alia Nye Oxendint FIFTEEN YEARS In July of 1976,1 asked Connee Brayboy about doing a vanity column of my own "reflections" in the CoroJma Indian Vote*. Thanks to the staff for allowing me to share thoughts, feelings, stories and personal research for the past fifteen years. And for letting me experiment with various ways of doing this. Through the years I've enjoyed the friendship of "Miss Ada" Lock!ear, her grandchildren, and their families. FAMILY REUNION Inst week I mentioned that my cousin Penny, the youngest of seven brothers and sisters, had slipped out of this world on Sunday night, July 28. This was only a few days before the annual Redfield-Page family reunion. The reunion was held this past week-end with relatives traveling to Montana bom as far away as California. Some, r m sure came early for the funeral. On Saturday I talked with Penny's oldest sister. I called Mother's home on Sunday and again on Monday, talking with her, my brother and his wife from Denver, and two cousins from Washington state. Even though there wa sorrow, shared by all, there must have been a special rloseneas this year. Than you for your prayers for Penny's family. Let's continue to remember ail who have gone through the "valley of the shadow of death" and every other type of trial. Our new Support Group met informally Thursday night at First United Methodist Church. We invite you to join us in these meetings. The Coach's Corner By Ken Johnson TENNIS: THE U.S. OPEN Can Pete Sampras repeat as winner? Can Gabriela Sabatini also repeat at this year's winner? This remains to be seen as the U.S. Open begins next week August 26th through September 8 in New York. Sampras comes out as last week's winner of the U.S. Hard Court Tournament in Indianapolis over Boris Becker. Becker succumbed to his bad temper, showing lack of concentration, yelling repeatedly thus "losing his head" so to speak. Sampras stayed as cool as a "cucumber" thus winning and "keeping his head." The "learning law of effect" sure applied in that match. Hie madder Becker got the more it encouraged Sampras. And he wetetbn towfn. So I pick Sampras to win. However, he will fet still competition from Michael Stich, Wimbiedom winner," Jim Courier, the French Open winner, Stephen Ed berg, Ivan Lendl, Andre Agassi can also give a good account of themselves. On the women's side, Sabatini will have her hands full with Steffi Graff, the Wimbiedom winner, Jennifter Campriati and Monica Seles. Martina Navratilova, if she controls her net rushing to an "all-court game" and doesn't rush up to the net with "non-forcing shots" thus easily getting passed. She has a good chance to win. Hie winners in singles get $400,00, the doubles winners get to split $168,000. Hie U.S. Open is one of the four majors and we will wait and see who wins. Maybe Sampras and Sabatini can repeat If they do, they no doubt will be as great as any past champs. J . _ SERVING ROBESON COUNTY BECK over 15 VEARS CHIROPRACTIC I SPECIALIZING II CENTER I AUTO ACCIDENT INJURIES , MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED ^ "APPOINTMENT PLEASE" BMMBICV HOME NUMB M.WOOOHOWWMCK.JR.71N1M OFFICE 739-5751 CONSULTATION PROGRESSIVE I ? SAVINGS A LOAN. LTD. I 1 Ml * This $100.00 Minimum Bsisncs Chocking Account Allows You To Writs Chocks WITHOUT A SERVICE CHARGE As Long As Ths Bsiano# Doss Not FsN Bo tow $100.00. N Ths Bsisnos Doss Fal botow $100.00, A $6.00 Monthly Chargs And 90s Psr Chsck Is Noossssry. This Aooount Doss Not Pay Intsrssl. DEPOSITS FEDERALLY INSURED TO $100,000.00 progressive SAVINGS 6 LOAN, LTD. IM N nnn 4 TBO Man* Avmmm ?"SS4? ?to ? y $*m | ' Si'ilw I Make a cheat decision When it's time to make a decision about your future, you must ask tough questions. Here are some reasons why RCC is a great choice for youl ? Teachers who care. RCC teochers love to teach. Our students tell us that it's the per sonal attention in dasses that gets them off to a great start. Student success is the focus of our campus community. ? Courses for the 9Cs. Our programs are designed to meet the challenges that will confront the labor force of tomorrow. Through innovative teaching methods and the availability of state-of-the-art equip ment, students gain the education and ex perience to be successful. ? Flexibility. You can live at home while at tending RCC. There are daytime, evening and weekend dasses to fit your schedule. During the summer months. RCC even offers five-week sessions in some program areas. ? Commitment beyond the dassroom. At RCC, you'll find services to help you reach your goal. From academic and per sonal counseling, to career exploration; to answers relating to financial aid ? RCC is ready to assist youl Registration August 29, 1991 Classes Begin.. September 3, 1991 Application must be on file prior to registration. Day and Evening Classes avaflable. L ~ Biff, I CANT AFFORD TO ATTEND In many cases, we can help you with your expenses. Just as RCC is commit ted to assisting each student succeed academically/ we are also committed to helping students meet college ex penses. Through our financial aid pro gram, we provide need-based assistance for qualified students in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and employment. ROBESON I JTVcommunity college FOR MORE REFORMATION, CALL RCC DIRECTOR OF ADM6SIONS I 736-7101. Ext 254 'iM | North Carolina Indian Cultural Center | I 11991 Calendar of Events! I | * , - ? August 24 - GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL with performances by local and national groups. September 19-21 - STATEWIDE INDIAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION featuring an okJ I fashioned dance competition and pow-wow with dancers and singers from tribes along the Eastern Seaboard as well as many arts and crafts and food vendors. September - October (Tentative) - CELEBRATION OF INDIAN HERITAGE at the Robeson County Museum, Lumberton, N.C. October 19-20 - OLD-TIME HARVEST CELEBRATION of the rural, agrarian lifestyles of I the region in the late 1800's and early 1900*s. Activities will include exhibits and demonstration of farm equipment, tools, and skills of that era, such as making lyesoap, cooking in large kettles, woodworking, working in a blacksmith shop, and processing tobacco for the market. There will be games from that era, such as a corn-shucking and woodcutting contests. Month of November - SITE EVENTS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL INDIAN HERITAGE MONTI1 TO BE ANNOUNCED November 22-23 - WILD GAME FESTIVAL will highlight primitive weapons used by Native Americans and foods prepared from wild life and native plants. Activities will include educational programs for students, demonstration of hunting Uk>Is and tech niques, demonstration of preparing foods, and storytelling. An archery demonstration and contest will be held in conjunction with the festival. December 13 - A NATURE'S CHRISTMAS will be held as an Inter-Tribal and local community event. A Living/Singing Christmas Tree, a Living Nativity scene, and a special program of Christmas stories and carols will be presented along with Indian storytelling and arts and crafts sales. All items for sale as well as the special tribal tree decorations will be made of natural materials. For more information on these events and on use of the amenities of the N.C. Indian Cultural Cfenter for individual or group purposes, write or call the: N.G Indian Cultural Center P.O. Box 2410 Pembroke, N.C 28372 919-321-2433 M
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