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Published Each Thursday Since January 18,1973 Carolina Ihian Voice Pembroke, NC Robeson County "Building communicative bridges in a tri-racial setting" VOLUME 20NUMBER33 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1992 JSaNTSPnCOir__ People in the News Little Miss Jtobesoa County wins another title ? ? - ? 1 I- " Miss I skwMi Ariella Jacobs, the seven year old daughter of William and Ella Mae Jacobs of Pembroke was crowned "Little Miss Sunburst USA" in a beaoty pageant held at Biggs Park Mall on August 29. She received three large trophies, a lovely crown and her beauty fee paid for the state finals to be held in May 1993. Lakeshia also won "Most Photogenic" and "Prettiest Complete Attire" at the pageant Lakeshia also holds the title as "Little Miss Robeson County 1991-1992". Congratulations again Lakeshia!!! Locklear Promoted at SGH Pharmacy Eric Locklear has been promoted to the new position of assistant di rector of pharmacy at Southeastern General Hoapital. Locklear had served as pharmacy clinical care coordinator since joining SGH in May. 1990. Locklear, a native of Pembroke, earned his undergraduate degree in pharmacy from UNC- Chapel Hill. He holds both a master's degree in hospital pharmacy and a master's in business administration from the University of Utah. He has com pleted residency training in hospi tal pharmacy at Gallup, New Mexico, and the University ofUtah Hoapital and Clinics. Erk Locklear Gospel singing champions to be featured at Prospect Prospect UMtd MOMW Church's Oxendine's Quartet wfl be fciatm i li ia the Bi-Meathly Cupel Stag at Preepect United Methodist (across Areas Prospect School). Tha Oiaadiae Quartet are the Grand Champions at a recent Gospel Singing Contest Tha ling will begin at 7:99 pm. an Sunday Night September 20th. The public is invited ta participate in this evening ef gaad Gespei Musk. ' Alsa appearing wil be tha Musical groups af Praspaet United MetbadistCharcb. We would be glad far your greup ta sing. You can call the church at (919) 521-2111 far mare information. Came and let's enjoy singing praises ta Gad an Sunday Night, September 21,1992 at 7;9>pja. I I Department of administration presents highest honor to Jones Alton Brace Jones, Jr. of Raleigh, a native of Pembroke, received the N.C. Department of Administration's 1992 Award for Excellence, its high est honor, in ceremonies Thursday, September 3. Mr. Jones, 62, is executive direc tor of the North Carolina Commis sion of Indian Affairs. Administration Secretary James S. Lofton made the presentation to Mr. Jones and nine other employees in recognition of their outstanding and meritorious performance. They were nominated by fellow employ ees within the department. "These employees are excellent role models for other state employ ees and represent all state employees who take pride in their wotk and the services they perform for the citizens ofNorth Carolina," Secretary Lofton said. Families, friends and co-workers attended the ceremony in the audito rium of the Albert Coates local gov ^#' ' A#, AA# '5 eminent wenier. Mn. Jones received a plaque and three days of vacation. Is name has been engraved on a plaque perma nently displayed in foe Administra tion Building, joining the names of previous recipients. In nominating Mr. Jones for the award, co-workers praised him for his public service to North Carolina Native Americans. Under his leader ship, the commission's budget has increased from a state bienruum ap propriation of $25,000 to its current budget of approximately $4 million in both state and federal funding. Largely due to his guidance and fore sight, the North Carolina Commis . son of Indian Affairs has been a model for similar commissions in other states. Mr. Jones, a graduate of Pem broke High School, earned a B.S. degree from Pembroke State Col lege and a master's degree from George Peabody College. He has been executive director of the Com mission of Indian Affairs since 1976, prior to which he was a classroom teacher and school principal He was a founding member of the Lumbee Regional Development Association and continues to serve on this Tribe, the Henry Berry Lowry Award. He continues his services to the Lumbee people today as one of the leaders in the tribe's efforts to receive federal recognition. His national recognition as an Indian advocate has led to his two term election as president of the Gov ernors' Interstate Indian Council and as southeast area vice president of the National Congress of American Indians. Mr. Jones has two children, Alton Bruce III, 32, and Gwendolyn Jones Hackney, 34. Other 1992 Awards for excel lence recipients are Joyce W. Allen of Kuightdale, grants administrator with the Council for Women; Mercidee W. Benton of Goldsboro, an accountant with the Office of Fis cal management; W. Ames Christo pher of Raleigh, assistant director (retired) of the Governor's Advocacy Council for Persons with Disabili ties; Frank W. Hudgins Jr. of Manteo, aquarium curator at the N.C. A^uarium/Roanoke Island, Office of - Ma#n? Affairs, Jesse Johnson of Wilson's Mills, purchasing agent in theOffice of Fiscal Management; C. Carlton Myrick of Raleigh, deputy director Reeves of Asheville, west em regional director for the Council for Women; Peggy S. Sawyer of Camden, secretary for the District Veterans Service Office, N.C. Divi sion of Veterans Affairs, Elizabeth City; and Donald M. Sibley of Ra leigh, building systems engineer in the State Construction Office. The Awards for Excellence Program was established in 1986 to recognize and reward employees of the N.C. Department of Administra tion. The awards are presented annu ally. LRDA accepting application for Lumbee service awards til Oct. 16 LRDA announces it will be receiv ing nomination applications for the Lumbee Service Awards through Oc tober 16, 1992. The Categories will be: Henry Berry Lowrie Award, Distin guished Service Award, Business Per son of the Year Award, Advancement of Education Award, Lumbee Elder Award, Hamilton McMillian Award, Indian Student of the Year Award; 3 categories: Middle School Student, High School Student, Post-Secondary Student. Please call Wanda Locklear, (919) 321-9761, for nomination forms and criteria information. All nomina tions must be received by 3:00 pjn. October 16,1992. The Lumbee Awards Banquet will be held November 20, 1992. To Subscribe Call (919)521-2836 Robeson County Library celebrates 25th anniversary LIVE ON THE LAWN The Robeson County Public Li brary Celebrates its 25th usi versary with live oa the Lawn *92, Saturday, September 26 at the Lambertan High Schaal in Lib berton. The free Anniversary concert and Tailgattiag Party will feature Three Live Bands, A poaming Magician, Baliaan Lumber River COG recognizes local women Two local women affiliated with Richmond Community College ha ve been recognized by the Lumber River Council of Governments for their outstanding work related to the Job Training and Partnership Act program. Diane Pate Oxendine of Red Springs received die JTPA Adult Participant of the Year Award ibr 1991/92. Diane Ivey, RCCs JTPA Associate for Scotland County, re ceived the JTPA Project Overall Ex cellence Award for 1991/92. Oxendine, a 1991 Practical Nursing graduate, is employed at Scotia Village and also works part time at Scotland Memorial Hospital. "I always wanted to go into nursing." said Oxendine. "After sev eral false starts, I decided this time I would make it. Though I was receiv ing other financial assistance, die additional assistance from JTPA meant I could pay my tuition, fees, and books from JTPA funds and use the other monies for living expenses " The assistance came in handy for the divorced mother of four. "You cant work and go to nursing school too," said Oxendine, who had worked for five years as a teaching assistant with severely and profoundly handi capped students. "And when you look at the fact that nursing textbooks can cost over $200 a quarter, you under stand the need for seeking help with finances." Though juggling college and parenting are major accomplish ments, what let Ivey to recommend Oxendine for the award was how Oxendine handled a tragedy involv ing one of her children. "Several weeks into the third quarter of the four-quarter program, an accident involving her youngest daughter almost ended Diane's nurs ing career before it began," said Ivey. "Six-year-old Natasha was crossing the street in front of her house when she was struck by a car. She was seriously injured." In her nomination, Ivey de scribed the surgeries, the extended hospital stay, and the months of therapy which followed. She also described the woman who struggled to be a student nurse while being the mommy her child so desperately needed during this or deal. "Needless to say, she contem plated quitting school many times," said Ivey. "But she was determined to stick it out She took the attitude that if she were meant to a nurse, she would be able to find the strength to doit" Oxendine made it and has worked as a LPN for the past year. She credits her own mother for being there for her and helping with house work and meal preparations. "There was a lot of family sup port," she smiled. Oxendine's chil dren are Ian, 13, Joseph, 12;Toni, 10; and Natasha, 8. The JTPA program . helps studentsafford the costoftram ing so they can successfully enter the workforce. During the 1991/92 aca demic year, Ivey admitted 35 stu dents into RCCs JTPA program. At the end of the program year, 90% were employed. "Ifs really gratifying to help someone like Diane who is strug gling," said Ivey, who serves as coun selor, confidant, and cheering squad for her participants. "1 meet with each student every two weeks. I monitor their grades and attendance. When they need to be referred to other agencies, I make a contact with that agency and make sure the stu dents understand what services are available. Over the course of the year Ivey becomes more than a counselor, she becomes a friend. "Most of these people are adults who may not have people who take an interest in their lives," said Ivey. "We talk about their grades, upcoming tests and how we can solve any personal or class related problems feat arise. When; they make good grades, we are proud. - When their grades fall short of what we hoped for, we talk about how to improve. If s not all it takes to help them become successful, but it helps." For more information on the JTPA program at RCC, contact Diane Ivey at the Scotland Center at 276 1388. Sculpting, Fire Truck Displays, outdoor family picnic and tailgatting party. Enjoy the sounds of great Country and jazz bands as you eat, then take your seat in the stadium at 7:3d for two musical hours of the North Carolina Sym phoay. Free ticket* are available at yaar local public library. Registration forms M the tickets eatMe yea te valuable drawiags doriag the cea cert lateraslaaioa frees free diaaers to store gift certificates. Yeaasaatbe preseat to wia. Ia the aaNkely eveat of Raia, the eveat will be held ia the school aaditeriaas.
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