THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE tefeRIODICALS | Published each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NV II OCT *0 Wi _VOUJME 22 NUMBER 42 THURSDAY,THURSDAY,OCTOBER 19,1995 lr?TllllHil T , David Weinstein to seek NC Senate seat ) David F. Weinstein. former Mayor of the City of Lumberton. will seek the Senate seat for the 30th district in 1996. Weinstein. a native of Robeson and local businessman, stated that two of his primary goals for the senatorial district would be industry and education Weinstein. a life long resident of Robeson County, released the following statement "Robeson County is the best place for people to live. I am proud of our county and the economic growth we have experienced over the past decade We have progressed in the area of industry, but there is still room for expansion and growth As a Senator for this District. I would actively seek industry to locate into our area. New industry provides economic advantages for the county and the state. It provides jobs, adds to the tax base and improves the quality of life for all our citizens. 1 believe that all people in our district need is an opportunity We have some really good people living in our area and elected officials should help recruit higher paying jobs that will encourage our young people to stay in the area Increased income lev els will also enhance our educational system There are many things that recruiting industry into the area can do to improve the sty le of life for all our citizens. I offer myself as a candidate because 1 would like to help in the recruitment of industry "Another major concern for our district is education I am presently serving as Chairman of the Board of T rustees at Pembroke State U niv ersity 1 have a high regard for that institution and want to see growth in the student enrollment, the overall facilities on the campus. I would like to see Pembroke State Univ ersity become one of the largest universities in the 16 member University system It is very possible for this to happen All it lakes is a concerted, unified effort by all of us We need to take advantage of the uniqueness of our county We have many positive aspects to life in this area We should use these to our adv antage We need to actively recruit students for our university We need to involve ourselv es in the affairs of the university because we are all part of the community and it is advantageous to us all." Weinstein is a graduate of Lumberton High School where lie serv ed as Class President He is also a graduate of North Carolina Slate U mversity where he servodas president of the sophomore and junior class as well as serving in several honorary societies He served as Mayor of the City of Lumberton from 1987-1991. During his tenure as Mayor. Wcmstan init iated the first a town Hall Day. the first Youth and Family Commission and completed a new 9.2 Water Treatment Plant for the City. In 1990 he served as Chairman of the Robeson County Municipal Association and as Chairman of the FAIR Committee NC League of Municipalities. Presently Weinstein serves as a member of the Board of Directors of First Union National Bank as well as on the Board of Directors for Wesley Pines Methodist Retirement Center Weinstein is a life-long Democrat and a long-time friend and supporter of Governor Jim Hunt. He is married to Karen Weinstein and they have two children Aaron Weinstein. an attorney in Las Vegas. NV. and Melinda Weinstel nfho is a doctoral candidate at the University of California. Santa Incofoftlsion. Weinstein stated. "It is because of my deep, personal commitment to the 30th district that I am offering myself as a candidate for NC Senate 1 believe that my personal experiences can be an asset to the progress, growth and expansion of our district in many areas I believe that we hav e some of the best people in the world, right here in Robeson County. 1 w ant to add to our continued progress by serving in the North Carolina Senate. If the people want me to serve, I would consider it a privilege " I Indian Senior Citizens Conference To Be Held October 27-28 Over $00 Indian senior cili/ens from NC arc cvpcclcd lo attend the IMh Annual NC Indian Senior Cili/cns Conference on October 27-28. 1995 at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in Fayettcvillc. NC A health fair, cake contest, quilt con test. workshops on topics related to concerns of the elderly, and a beauty pageant arc among the mam activities scheduled Entertainment from local gospel music groups will be provided during the ban Suci and pageant on Friday night cgislration is $15 for persons 55 years and older and $40 for all w others The registration fee in cludes cost for lunch, evening ban quet and pageant on Friday, the 27th. and breakfast on Saturday Banquet tickets arc only $ 15. pag eant tickets arc only $5 for ages 12 and above The tickets must (re purchased by October IV 1995 This conference is sponsored by the NC Indian Senior Citi/.cns Coalition, the NC Commission of Indian AITairs. and United Tribes ' of NC For more information con tact Bonnie Ammons in Fay ettcvillc at (910)481-8442. Darlcnc Jacobs in Raleigh at (919) 733 5998 or Mike Cummings at the Burnt Swamp Association at (910) 521-9850 I Dial named Teacher of the Year at Swett High Yvonne Barnes Dud received the Teacher of the Year award at PurneU Swett High School She attended Pembroke State University and received a BA in English, BS in K-3 and 4-9, and a matters in Reading. Mrs. Dial quotes, ''/ consider it honorable to have been chosen and / enjoy teaching and working with children a great deal" She has IS years of experience in teaching and is presently teaching ninth and eleventh grade English and the Newspaper. Rowland Norment Cafeteria News Mrs. Wanda Hammonds waachoten as "Employ** ofthe Month" /or her Miction and loyalty she hat riven her Job. Wend* is a Food Service Ctfittm iiMbrts Cafeteria Staff at ResAamd Norman! School She received , a trophy with the school name and the dale for her honor*. fft. J /gyKM am UaMMhM l/,IM mamma ii