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Rep. Ron Sutton to seek
second term in NC House
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Rep. Rim Sutton
The following press release was
issued by Rep. Ron Sutton from his
Pembroke law office recently
"I wish to thank all the citizens of
District 85 for their vote of confidence
and support given to me during this
my first term in the North Carolina
HouseofRepresentatives. I appreciate
the special encouragement of m\
family, law partners and staff as they
to be responsive to the needs of all m>
constituents in Robeson and Hoke
Counties and the Democratic Party
Both in my Raleigh legislative
office and in my Pembroke law office
at Locklear. Jacobs. Sutton and Hunt
I have kept my doors open to hear
from you and to try and resolve any
problems you have. I will continue
my open door policy.
Duong formal presentations and
other conversations since the General
Assembly adjourned last summer. I
have discussed with many of you my
accomplishments affecting District 85
and southeastern North Carolina. I
will continue to do so as the campaign
moves forward. During the upcoming
campaign, you will certainly hear
about my experiences in the recent
"long session" of the General
Assembly. My purpo? today is not to
expound on past accomplishments,
my read speaks for itself, but to
announce that I am actively seeking a
second terita in the NC House
"My campaign was unofficially
kicked off on December I Ith with the
First Annual Sutton for N.C. House
Golf Tournament" at the Riverside
Country Club. Theevent was a success
with players from all over the region
"During my next term. I renew my
promise to represent all the people of
District hi mi hash Rohesun and Hoke
Counties to the best of my ability I
appreciate your support now and I ask
for it in the upcoming primary in
May "
! Karate Instructor Buffaloe to
participate in Karate Seminar
1 'Kenny Buffaloe. Kyokushin-Kai
Z Karate Instructor, and Pembroke
? Native, was recently selected for
I participation in a special karate
I seminar byGrand Master Mas Oyama
1 id Hawaii next August. Mas Oyama
I is die world's leading karate master
?> and this seminar marks the first time
I he will be giving direct instruction
3 outside Japan, in over 20 years. In
H addition to Buffaloe. Oyama will only
Bbe working with his top U.S
? Kyokushin- Kai Karate Instructors, to
?foster a stronger bond of comradery
??among members in this world wide
The seminar will last 4 days and
Hwiil help to reinforce knowledge and
understanding of the physical. mental.
and psychological essence of the
powerful Kyokushin-Kai Karate style.
Kvokushin Karate is very different
from the other karate styles It is a
strict, no-nonsense form of karate
rooted in street fighting techniques,
not in theory. The main point is the
development ofa strong fightu>g spirit
and high character, leading to a well
rounded individual.
Buffaloe teaches weekly
Kyokushin-Kai Karate classes in the
area for Men. Women. Teens, and
Children
For mote information, call Mas.
Oyama's Karate at (919) 589-4281
Happy Holidays
from the staff
Kof the Carolina Indian Voiced
Connee, Helen, Wild Turkey,
Pointed Turtle
Musical
celebration
planned
January 13
CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB
cordially invites you to a brunch
Picrest Country Club. Lumberton.
NC highway 711 on Thursday. January
13. 1994 Price S600 Time: 9:30 -
11:30 a m A GLORIOUS 1994
MUSIC AL CELEBRATION Laurie
Ashky'sFabuious Fourth Grade Choir
sings A Joyful Jubilation. Whitney
Parker. Talented Fourth Grade Soloist
sings A Tuneful Inspiration, and
Bunny Dyer. A Dynamic Speaker and
a Vivacious Grandmother of Four,
who enjoys needlework and walking
five miles a day - From Eden. N.C
does A Vibrant Revelation. For
reservations and cancellations
Essential bv Monday. January 10.1994
call 628-7701.628-6442 or 739-4619
Indian Business
Association
receives grant for
survey
Tbr Rural Economic
OrmtrgmwatCiiuuihmesartfcdihe
N.C Indian Business Association a
challenge gmnt ofS30.000 for asurvey
and directory of Indian-owned
businesses in North Carolina. To
receive the money, the association
must raise an additional S20.000 from
other sources within the next six
months
The Indian Business Association,
based in Pembroke, promotes
economic growth in Indian
communities through business
support. It seeks thorough comparative
information to assist its efforts in
businesses throughout the state.
The N.C. Rural Economic
Development Center was created in
January 1987 to improve ecooomic
conditions in the state's rival areas
Among its activities, it funds projects
across the state that show promise for
promoting local growth and for serving
as models for other communities
Free trees
given to new
members of
Arbor
Foundation
Ten free trees will be given to each
person who joins the National Arbor
Day Foundation during January IW
The free trees are part of the
nonprofit Foundation s frees for
America campaign
The ten trees are the Sugar Maple.
White Flowering Dogwood. Pin Oak.
White Pine. Red Maple. Birch.
American Redbud. Silver Maple. Red
Oak and Colorado Blue Spruce
"These trees were selected to
provide benefits every season of the
year: lovely spring flowers, cool
summer shade, spectacular autumn
colors, and winter berries and nesting
sites for songbirds." John Rosenow.
the Foundations executive director,
said.
The trees will be shipped postpaid
at the right time For planting between
February I and May 31 with enclosed
planting instructions, the six to twelve
inch trees are guaranteed to grow or
they will be replaced free of charge
Members also receive a
subscription to the Foundation's
"Arbor Day" news magazine, the
Tree Book with information bout tree
planting and care, and a membership
card
To become a member of the
Foundation and to receive the free
trees, send a $10 membership
contribution to TEN FREE TREES.
National Arbor Day Foundation. 100
Arbor Avenue. Nebraska City. NE
68410. by January 31. 1904
Noah Woods announces bid for second
term on County Commissioners Board
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Noah Woods, incumbent
Commissioner for District 4 of the
Robeson County Board of
Commissioners has' announced his
intent to seek re-election. He plan* to
formally file for re-election rtu
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of* North Pembroke Townships. a
port MM) of Raft Swamp Township. ail
of South Smiths and a pod Km ofNorth
Smiths Townships, a portion of
Maxto* Township, and portions of
Red Springs #1 and #2 Townships
In announcing his intent to flic for
re-election. Commissioner Woods
reaffirmed his commitment to oubiic
service, to the citizens of Robeson
County and to representative
government as Commissioner for
District* Reflecting on his experience
for the past four years. Woods cited
positive accomplishments in the areas
of improved management, support
for business and industry expanded
county services, redisricting for
representative government, and
maintenance of the tax rate Specific
leadership and peflictpaikMi cited by
Commissioner Woods includes ah
overall review and support for
improved county management
through the revision of personal
policies, the abolishment of positions
for a sav ings of S250.841. an increase
in the rate of tax collections from 93%
to 94% with no additional personnel,
and improved accountability through
internal auditing and computer
m the iiwfwciKM). landfill and jmbhc
utilities department* Woods Anther
cited his suppon for industrial
development and expansion as
evidenced by Us vols for expansion
of live countv water system to create
1200jobs in the Lumber Bridge area,
the couafywide Emergency 911
service, the planning design and
construction of a new Jail facility to
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services, and a raised level of the
Senior Citizens Exemption from
SI2.000 to SI3.000 for husUmds and
wives effective January I. 1994. la
addition to improved county
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KvVvi luucviv manage me in pfBtiKcv
Woods hns also supported countywide
zoning to protect the environment and
to foster organized and planned
development of Rohasoo County
Woods supported the redistricttitu and
expansion of county commissioner
districts to provide for inclusive
representation of th? general
population of Roheeon County He
has also supported the enactment of
the 49% tax support for public
education and the effort to curtail any
increase in the county tax rate
Commissioner Woods invites
Robeson County citizens to Join him
Board of fffoXSrVTOiday.
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Begins Year With New Name
Southeastern Regional Medical
Center, the area's major health care
provider, began its 41* year with a
new name and a long list of
accomplishments for 1993 During
the past year, the staff at SRMC has
cared for more than 10.000 patients
admitted to the Medical Center, over
65.000emergency patients jmd almost
4.000 surgical outpatients
The SRMC Board of Trustees and
Management Staff were also hard at
work planning for foture expansions
of physical facilities and searching
for ways to continue the deliverv of
quality service n light of approaching
health care reform
The following are some of the
highlights of 1993. SRMC s 40th
In^Jamury*SRMC honored 62
employees and 8 retirees for more
than 1.000 years of serv ice to the
medical center. The BoardofTnistees
also bestowed SGH's highest
employee honor, the John D. Drake
Distinguished Service Award on Paul
Hunt McLean, an employee of more
than 13 years in the environmental
services department.
In February. "Memories.
Milestones and Miracles." SKM<
Foundation's fist gala event, raised
over $20,000 to benefit educational
scholarships for nursing and allied
health students. It also ushered in the
Medical Center's year-long 40th
anniversary celebration.
In March, construction began on a
Medical Office Pan designed to help
recruit new physicians to Robeson
County The 17.00-square-fool
complex located on North Elm Street
will provide space for the new home
of Lumberton Surgical Associates in
addition to offices for 6 to 8 future
primary care doctors.
In April. Swing for Good Health.
SRMC'sthird annual golf tournament,
raised almost S8.000 for the
Foundation
In May. the partnership for
Community Health of Robeson
County led by SRMC sponsored a
public health forum at Pembroke State
University to identify the nugor health
challenges faced by residents of the
county health and the economy:
adolescent health, access to primary
health care: and health education
In June. SRMC and Tanglewood
School wound up the school year by
establishing a partnership. 6y foil.
SRMC employees had sen ed as lunch
pals, and tutors for the Tanglewood
students while SRMC provided tours
of its facilities and donated equipment
and supplies for science classes at the
school.
In July. SRMC President Donald
( Hiscott was awarded the North
Carolina Hospital Associations
annual Distinguished Service Award
for his life-time of leadership in health
care He completed his 25th year at
SRMC the following month
In August. SRMC marked the 40th
anniversary of the dedication of its
original building on West 27th Street
w itn e rededicatioa ceremony attended
by hundreds of local citizens This
occasion was aJs^marfced^bythe
Southeastern Regional Medical
Center, effective January 1.1944. and
the unveillMf oft new corDorat* lotto
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In Sepietnber. the expansion of the
Diagnostic and Treatment Center to
double the sue of the Laboratory and
to add an Fwdtwtypv Suite to the
second floor was well underway. A
stayed renovation of the central
Operating Room had also begun
In October, the partnership for
Community Health of Robeson
County initiated a community health
survey to asanas the cut mm state of
health and health care in the comity
Results from over 2.000 households
win aid community leaders in pfenning
Ibr a mare effective health care
delivery System locally.
In November, thanks to adonation
from the Musk Committee of the
Robeson County Public Library, a
scholarship fund was established to
train a nursing proltssieaal la the est
of therapeutic musk to aid in the
healing process at SRMC.
In December. Hoepice of
Robeson's eighth annual Festival of
Trees raised more than $20,000 to
fund this program of care for
terminally ill persons and their flanilies
county-wide
Indian Honor Association
Allen Griffin Dial
Yvonne Barnes Dial
(Sooth Pembroke Precinct)
Children: Sheri Yvonne Dial, daughter.
Correction
In laxt week'* edition of tke
Carolina Indian Yoke, the Indian
Honor Axxocieiton honored
several of the elder* in the Native
American community. The photo
of Yvonne Borne* Dial wo*
inadvertently left onL We re-nut
the caption of ABen Griffin Dial
and Yvonne Dini with apologia* %
for the error.