|i. -IE CAROLINA INDIAN VOIGfe?,
51 published each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, ATjjBgS*?./
VOLU* _ 5 M IR33 THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1995 KCINV
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"b ? 1 ve sons" bring Home the Gold!
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By Wemfy Moore LedweU
"Go my son makeyour people
proud of you." This phrase coined
the sentiment of parents, family
members and friends who watched
as some IS anxious boys boarded
the church bus in theeariy morning
of July 29. These young men
accompanied by team coordinators,
coaches and assistants were on their
way to Minneapolis, MN to
participate in the 199S North
American Indigenous Games To
many the term indigenous has no
particular significance, but to the
First Americans it means that we
like the plants, rocks and waters
are native to the land
The North American
began in 1987 under the leadership
of a group of indigenous leaders
from Alberta, Canada, including a
member of Parliament Willy
Littlechild ." The first games were
held in 1990, the second in 1993
*? Few Indigenous athletes
participate in the mainstream spon
system Therefore, access to sue!
national and international
competitions such as Olympit
Games. Pan-American Games
National and Slate Championships,
Commonwealth Games and Jeux
Canada Games is limited because
of lack of opportunity in the area
self development in the area of
sport. For this reason alone, the
concept of the North American
Indigenous Games which
showcases both the athletic talent
and cultural abundance of North
America's Indigenous people was
developed " In this year's games.
8000+ were in attendance, of which
7000+ were participants.
Representing North Carolina
was a team of 13 and 14 year olds
i who reside in the following
communities: Prospect, Wakulla
and Maxlon Mr Harold D. Jacobs,
of Prospect UMC, served as both
team chaperon and, guide
Information of the games came in
the latter part of May. Md ham
i rosters were due in mwTUhc Mr
I Jacobs stated that both time and
; County All*Star .Games
, contributed significantly to the
expedience of player selection Had
more time been given, community
participation would have been
more diversified. Mr. Jacobs
expressed his desire to see inter
tribal participation in the
Indigenous Gaines such as Eastern
Band Cherokee and Tuscarora
among many others Team North
Carolina's record for the event was
S wins and 1 loss Game logistics
were as follows: (Game 1] Team
NC (30) - Albertall (0); (Game 2J
TeamNC(12)-Ontario(2): [Game
3J Team NC (15) - Manitoba (2);
(Game 4] TeamNC(3)-Oklahoma
(6): [Plav-off Ga?ne| Team NC
(17) - Oklahoma!7) [Gold Medal
Gamcl Team NC (12) - Albertal
(P).
Team North Carolina was lead
Owvid?^MMMiA
Swell coach. Mr Emanuel
accompanied by Oarryl Emanuel
and Barry Lowry were able to take
players who throughout the season
were rivals sad make a Miffed
team Coach Emanuel described
his players as "diamonds in the
rough , for he saw their potential,
all they needed was a little
polishing. He said that it took
teamwork from not only the
players, but from everyone who
assisted the team. From the
bat persons to the Head Coach
everyone had a job to do and all did
their jobs well Mr Jacobs and
Coach Emanuel were in ayecment
that their religious beliefs were
important in maintaining a
cohesive team soirit. Continents
like, "it was so nice to be anmnd
Christian people ." along with
many others were made on behalf
of Team North Carolina. Their
attitude on and off the field
succeeded m making an impact on
those persons whom they came in
contact Coach Emanuel
commented," I was so proud of
their behavior, more so than the
gold medal These kids made the
best out of a tough situation Even
if they had not won the gold medal,
they won my resectbecause of
their attitudes." Derrick Maynor.
player for Team North Carolina
said," We met other Indians who
didn't know anything about
Lumbees I learned akx about other
tribes and I also enjoyed playing
ball against them." Not only did
Team North Carolina dispel
rumors of the Luiribee Indians but
they also succeeded in building
bridges with tribes who had never
heard of Lumber We, as Lumbee
people, should be proud of the
representation we have received
from Team North Carolina
The 1997 North Amerioan
Indigenous Games are tentatively
scheduled for Victoria, Canada.
s?'J^hc>raSAi?rS:.
Americans will welcome the
concept of the games and expand
participatioruhroughouUhestat^
In order tor this to become reality
it will take the support of
businesses. churches,
or^imtions^governmeats.
Team North Carolina is
comprised of (Back Row L-R)
Harold Jacobs, Guide; Jody
Builatd. son of Aubty and Norma
BuUfrf.lUny1} cumimo^son
of Wendy Moore Ledwell and Carl
and Agnes Moore; Damiea
Locklear, son of Terry and Abby
Hunt; Rodney McKenzie, son of
Kenny McKenzie and Jacqueline
Bollard; Joseph Locklear, son of
Martin L. and Mary Locklear,
Ashley Brewer, eon of Michael
and Dana Strong (Middle Row L
R) Dairy I Emanuel, Asst Coach;
Traci Powers, Scorekeeper;
Matthew Blue, son of Jimmy and
Nancy Blue; Landon Everette
Moore, son of Luther and Johnna
Moore , Nehemiah Woods, son of
m mm
J.C. and Debbie Woods; Brandon
Emanuel, son of Johnny and Lisa
Emanuel. Clifton Oxendine. son
of Eugene and Edwiima Jacobs;
Barry Low ry, Asst Conch (From
Row L-R) Dasid Emanuel. Head
CoidLBridnttBHunt BMotnon;
Sands Jacobs, Batpcrson Hmoths
Claris, ana of Jack ami Juds Clark
Das id Emanuel III, Batpcrsua:
Adam Oxendine, son of Marshall
and .the late. Jeanctte Oxendine,
Kemp Harris, son of Larry and
Audrey Harris; Derrick Maynor.
son of Gary and Catherine Maynor.
Fedelia Loddear, Facilitator
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Again we must congratulate
Team North Carolina o?a job well
doae You may now take your place
in Lumbee and North Carolina
History as being the first Native
America* International
CbmnpionshipTeam We are proud
of oar "Native Sons" for you truly
have soared with the eagles
.
Jacobs nonorea as
leading agent of
American National
I~rntroducina
8th National I
Indian USA |
On the evening of May 4,1995,
Miss Natascha Wagoner received the
8th National Miss Indian USA Scholarship,
crown & title before a live audience during
the Official Crowning Ceremony in the
United States Capitol Building in Washington,
DC. Miss Wagoner is the first woman from
the Lumbee tribe as well as the first woman
from the state of North Carolina to receive
this national scholarship.
The Honorable Governor of North
Carolina, James B. Hunt, Jr. proclaimed May
4,1995 as National Miss Indian USA day in
her honor. She was further honored by the
unanimous support from the Senators, House
or Representatives, Tribal and state leaders
from North Carolina.
As the 8th National Miss Indian USA,
Natascha is the reigning and official
representative, spokesperson, and
Ambassador of Goodwill for the American
Indian Heritage Foundation and the National
Miss Indian USA Scholarship Program.
Natascha has been granted special
persmission to continue her academic career
while fulfilling the duties of the title. She is a
full time student majoring in Pschology and
Family Studies at Wingate College. When
her academic schedule permits, she will be
making numerous public appearances at I
local, state, national and international events
encouraging American Indian awarenees to
people of all ages and cultures. I
Headquartered at 6031 Arimgto, Boulevard, hlbcLreh, VA 22044
Tel. (202) INDIANS or (703) 237-7300 or Fax (703) 332-1921
Frank A Pauline Jacobs recently returnedfrom e trip to A caput en
Mexico. Hhiie there they atSessdedthe ^esidesO's bsstsf netfor American
Notional Insurance Company.
Mr. Jacobs mi the Leading Agent In ike Pembroke, NC office mini
also the leading agesst In the state e/NC. This prestigious debts sought
by ell. bet reached by few.
Mr. A Mrs. Jacobs essayed the laid bach easy goissg atmosphere of
A capelco. They else enjoyed the Attecs, Spanish archhecture, shopping
of mo frfKfi/n/ boochot of tho Aoopoico fly ototv, oof fining 2n the
specious elegee! Ckele Plato Restaurant of the Acapulca Abscess
hotel sehero they stayed.
The Jacobs west! aa a guided taw of this asyshcal and spectacular,
but friendly vocation resort They Asked the ciub pyramid where they
saw the rich cultures of the early civilisations of the "(Htttoc",
"Maya", and "Tatac" of the Attec world.
They also taw the fascinating cliff Avert at Acapulco In action.
Mr. Jacobs anaMedfor thispremgious dub Its 1994 In which Mrs.
PauBne and himself attended New rath City, and they look forward
to hit third veer In I9H, which sdU be hs Las Vegas.
Frosts hit fellow co-workers, tee ore proud of Mr. Jacobs
at compluh ments and wish hint nsuch nsare sssccess. ( ongr ate lotuses.
Lumbee Guaranty Bank
purchases Maxton's
First Scotland Bank
Pembroke, /VC'-Lumbee
Guaranty Bank and Fir* Scotland I
Bank of Launnburg. NC announoed |
today they have reached an
agreement in which Lumbce
Guaranty Bank will purchase the
Maxtor branch of First Scotland
Bank.
Raiding the application and
acceptance by the Federal Deposit
I nsurancc ( orporal ion ,i nd t he Stale
of North Carolina Banking
Comndaaion, the transition from
First Scotland Bank to Lumbee
Guaranty Bank is scheduled fbr the
late fall of 1993 Once the
transaction iaoomptels.thcMaxion
office will operate m a branch of
Lumbee Guaranty Bank
With headquarters in Pembroke
HC, L umbcc Guaranty Bank had
mtuoTtM Million
'We are very excited about the
opportunity to acive the residents of
the Maxton area." Mid Larry
Chavis, Pretidcnt of Lumbcc
Guaranty Bank Aa a communis
bank, we believe we can piay a vital
rote In contributing to the economic
growth and vitality of the Maxton
community We wok forward to
Hue relationship and would like W
thank our Mock holders, customers
and employees for their support in
our curium slock offering, which
has made IH event possible "