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si "T ? 1 n iftr |-^" * yr iin iflw Pubished Each Thursday Sinca January 18,1973 k|b?p#| CAROLINA JPl^J Indian <JJoice "Buikiing communicative bridges in a th-rodaisetting" [ PERIOOICW^T*^ I JAN 1* W94 I ' , . , , . 1 1 MtflY iivrf?fi)W t-ttwrr , s'*TT wmv?r* _j NC Indian Unity Conference to be held March 24 - 26 f* X United Tribes of North Carolina President James Hardin announced recently that the annual North Carolina Indian Unity Conference will be held March 24-26, 1994 in Fayetteville. North Carolina at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux Convention Center. The Conference has been moved up a week this year due to the United Tribe's board decision to have the conference a second year in Fayetteville due to its success last year and a scheduling problem with the hotel facility. Normal scheduling would have seen the seen the conference being hosted by Guilford Native American Association in Greensboro. NC ' The theme for the 1994 Conference will be " A VISION FOR THE ' FUTURE: THROUGH UNITY. CULTURAL IDENTITY. AND EDUCATION. The Conference is expected to draw over 1.000 people to all its activities which will include a banquet, pow-wow and dance on Friday night which are all open to the public Once again this year Profits from thrCuiifcirtiw wMfololMifl wvtinl' scholarships that will be awarded on a competitive basis, selected by a panel of the United Tribes Board Hardin stated that "the awarding of these scholarship is one of the most important reasons for this Conference It allows the UnitedTribes board to be a vital part of Indian people setting an example by reinvesting in our youth and fiiiture leaders " The Governor and other key state leaders will be invited to address the Conference attendees The Unity Conference isthe largest Indian leaders gathering held east of the Mississippi River and is also attended by many representatives from tribes and urban Indian centers from states other then North Carolina The North Carolina Commission | of Indian Affairs gave birth to the conference eighteen years ago and it has steadily grown to be one of the most Indian popular events in the State attended by youth, elders and adults For more information about the Conference contact the local tribal office or urban Indian Center in your county Lodging reservations for the Center* Honored on 7 birthday J unit Rogers Davis celebrate J her seventieth birthday at a surprise party hosted by her six children on November 27. The honoree's husband, Guy Perkins Davis, accompanied her to the event held at the Pembroke Jaycee Club House. Bom Dec. /, /923, Mrs. Davis is the daughter of the late Batful Bradley (Son) Rogers and Ella Jackson Rogers of the Vnion Township in Robestm County. Her surviving brothers are the R.-verend Elias Rogers of Raeford and Thomas Rogers of Pembroke. Her brother. Rufus ' 'Buddy'' Rogers of Warren, Michigan it deceased. Attending the catered birthday dinner nere the htmoree's children: Brudie Lock!ear, Jr. and Harold Bradley Lockiear of Ron!and; and her daughters, MyrtisSpencerofFayetteville: Linda Joyce Patterson ofNorcntss, Georgia; Brenda Jeane Lockiear and Glenda Gail Lockiear of Rosweil, Georgia. Each of the children honored their mother nithpersonal accolades. Mrs. Davis has t grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The Reverend Manford Lockiear. the honoree'? former pastor, offered a special blessing on the occasion. The Reverend Elias Rogers paid tribute to his sister in commentary and spiritual music. Mr. and Mrs. Atlas Strickland of Beuiah Baptist Church also gave a musical presentation. Post dinner entertainment nw presented by "Sound of Sound" of Laurinburg. Musicians n ere Greg Miller and Mark Ebert. Meetings planned for : recreational officials The Southern Officials * Asaociatioirwtll be conducting several mandatory meetings for anyone interested in officiating baseball and Softball in the spring and summer for the recreational programs and Jr High program You must attend these meetings on January 23. IW at 2 pm at Bill Sapp Recreation Center and on the following three Sundays. January 30. 1994. February 6. 1994. and February 13.1994 If there are any auesttons. please call Leon Mavnor after 3.30 pm at 910-731-9742 Pembroke Kiwanis BspflU . bykeeJetawe The weekly meeting was held ai the Town and Country Restaurant on 1 Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. President Buddy Bell presented member Bob Lowry who spoke oo the rise in Juvenile violence affecting all of us "What can we do about if.' Where ' do we go from here'' Papers report 1 each day ofthe appalling happenings j The logical first step is in addressing and solving juvenile crime The path. of recovery is s long one. A national?'1 calling is necessary ia solving the problem, prevention, the first step is now. Documentation in news prim ^ The Jordan case for example demonstrates the aimlessness of juvenile crime. The top authority is missing in many single parent families Down right hateful behavior is common ii single parent families where love fcnd affection is badly needed. The hateful behavior passes on to the children This lack of respect is imperative by the Judicial system School violence needs control Human services need to be reinvented in the single parent family, stressing family values of harmony, compassion to each other. Thus developing compassionate and loving children Educational roles are needed. Hopefully improvement by the 2.000's year Questions and answers followed Bob Lowry's presentation, including gun control. cost of incarceration and more required Physical education in both colleges and secondary school, thus giving students actual practice in getting along with each other in joyful play now lacking in both high school snd colleges Tlie colleges need lo restore the two year requirement to improve social efficiency now lacking in the college s leadership role, said Dr Ken Johnson There is more to college than just the knowledge objective the Health Objective is sorely misting when they cut out Physical Education The circle K Club donated $100 lo the Foundation Fund, of the NT High School of Social Studies lavocatioa. Vardell Swell. Reporter. Ken Johnson Frederia P. Stephens Winner of the Golden Rule Award Patsy Ward, a housekeeper in the environmental services department, has been named the latest recipient of Southeastern Regional Medico! Center's Golden Rule Award. Ward, an employee ttf almost 1 years hw.? dtedfor her outstanding performance in customer relations. Ward is a resident oj Lumherton and attended Magnolia High School. She and her husband. Patrick J., have three grown children and two granddaughters. The Golden Rule award is presented monthly to the employee of Southeastern Regional Medical Center who best demonstrates pride in the institution and a caring attitude to guests and fellow employees. As a Golden Rule ninner, Ward received a plague, a personal parking spac e for the month. SSO in cash, and a chance in the droning for a four-day vacation trip this fall. 3w!"'r" * " '' " ? ' . ~T' - '' *. -? ? ' ;;V ? Stephens announces for Clerk of Court Frederia B. Stephens wishes to announce her candidacy for Clerk af Superior Court. In making the aonocenent she made the . following statements on her behalf: "Frederia B. Stephens says she wants to be a state sworn an. one who will serve the public like our forefathers served She began her career in February of 1967. nearly 27 yegrs ego in the office ofclerk of court under Ben G. Floyd's administration as a deputy clerk She worked as a criminal clerk serving all S county seats when the late honorable Robert F Floyd. Sr.. was chief district judge. She was then promoted to the juvenile court and worked there for 7 years under the supervision of Robert H Hughes. The former chief court counselor. In 1977 she was appointed by the honorable chief district court judge Samuel E. Britt as secretary and court reporter for the 16th judicial distriljh comprised of Robeson and Scotland counties as well as secretary to the. by the latehonoraMe JohnS^&udner. cniefdistrict judge in thedual position of court reporter and secretary in Robeson and Scotland counties She is now serving five district court judges as court reporter for the I6B Judicial district having been appointed by the honorable Charles G McLean, chief district court judge Her experience is in depth in criminal court, civil court, juvenile court, commitment hearings, scheduling court calendars, judge's schedules and other court related matters. Her excellent talent in reporting consists of reporting and transcribing for the board of elections hearings and coroner's inquest for Robeson and Scotland counties Mrs Stephens Itears more cases in civil court than a judge or any law ver because she is in court and hears all the cases Her job mandates her at times to have daily copy which requires typing 24 hours a dav There are many w ays that the court system can be updated and save the taxpayers money as well as some of the people who cotne to court and have to wait to have their case heard and then they lose their job because of waiting for the case to be called "I know that I can be a more qualified candidate for the cleth of court than any of my opponents , because of my variety of experience in all nha?r? of the court's onrration* and its system. "I will, with cooperation from the District Attorney's office, have an appointed time for probation officers in court so that their time will not be wasted. "Open door policy for every one regardless of race, gender, problems, or education, will be vital to that office. "Dixie Barrington has performed and exhibited an outstanding quality of workmanship during her tenure and has worked hard in that office and has an efficient staff that I am sure will continue to maintain that quality of professionalism which they have always exhibited Thev ate a good group of girls and I would put them up against any other group in the state for performance "Crime is on the rampage and accurate records are very important to the public of Robeson County "1 have had close working relationships with the cletk's office, district attorney's office. Robeson County DSS office. NSCH1P. Robeson with all law enforcement agencies, communities and citizens to perform the highest standard of integrity that can be numanly attained for this office We must look at a persons background and their morals and honesty in fulfilling this office of trust "As an accurate record keeping position, it is imperative that the clerk's office preform with accuracy since other agencies rely solely on a person's record for sentencing when crimes have been committed It is vital tluu these records be kept up to date and accuracy is very important "As a candidate for Clerk of Superior Court. Robeson County. I know the responsibility and duties of that office, and I stand on my experience of almost 27 years and qualifications that I know I am the most qualified candidate forthat office and my work has proven that. We need someone who will work hard for the betterment of each and every citizen of Robeson County, and I meet that Qualification "with God's held and guidance and the vote of each and every citizen of this county in May. I promise that I will endeavor to give of my best to each of you. That I will perform the duties as required by law, and by God ^othe best ormy ability and to enhance the living conditions both socially and economically for e vervrwe a* heat lean. I want to be saleswoman who will serve a people that you will be proud of and to be humble and submissive to God and His willfor our lives. "By the power of prayer. I am sure we can accomplish this tad: together and make this the great state of Robeson. I request each of your prayers during my campaign '' Stephens is the daughter of the late Fred and Bessie Barnes Bissell of the Hog Swamp Community She graduated with high honors front Ornim High school in W7 She attended Robeson Tech and furthered her business education at Southeastern Community College She is a nationally certified verbatim reporter with an accuracy of 250 words per minute, which is ntgher than the State of North Carolina requires for its certification program She recently acquired computer education and was one of the top of her class, as well as receiving her C PR and AA Certificate last year from Robeaon Community College. delegate to the State Employees Convention She is a member of the State Grange and was seoretarv and treasurer for Chapter 1115. Robeson County In IW2 she was appointed by the Robeson County Board ot Commissioners to the lumber River Council of Governments Aging .Advisory Council. She has taught the Young Adults Sunday School Class for 30 years and served as Bible School birector for many years. Stephens prior employment includetservice as bookkeeper for A ? Weiiuiein k Sons for six years, and four years as manager of the ladies ile part men t where she supervised six other persons Stephens luu been married for >7 years to Rev Hal Stephens, who attended Wake Forest Theological Seminary and is a veteran policeman for six years with the Citv of Lumberion before accepting the call into the ministry. He is a former pastor of Singietary Baptist Church and is currently pastor of Carolina Bnpiw Church in St. Pauls w here tltev re both members. The Stephen* have two children. Hal Jeffirry Stephens. PSU. who is einpkwedwiihiheNNCSHP.aiidJulM S. Martin who graduated as an honor student at UNC-W and is emploved w uh the N C. Probation Parole Ofriee They hav e three grandsons and hv e on the family farm on Kinusdale Road, off Wine Grass Road m Lumbenon V
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