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?d each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC
VOLUME 22 NUMBER 47 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER U, 1995
Daughter of Pembroke, NC
Residents Helps Launch Navy's
Newest High-Tech Destroyer
Navy Seaman Gussie Jones is one of 340 men and women keiping build the guided missile
deMroyerVSSBenfoid, which will becommissionedthis January. Her parents, Joseph and SuietU Jones
are residents of Pembroke, NC. (Photo by U.S. Navy Photographer David Schmidt)
Onboard USS Bcnfold?The term
"plankowner" dates back to more than
100 years of shipbuilding, to the days
when ships were wooden. According
to tradition, members of the
commissioning crew were presented
one wooden plank of the ship, to be
claimed after the ship was
decommissioned and disassembled
Although Gussie Jones' ship is not
being built with wooden planks, once
USS Bcnfold, and Aegis destroyer, is
placed in commission this January,
she will have the special right to claim
the title of plankowner
Jones, the daughter of Joseph and
Suzette Jones of Pembroke. N.C., is
helping build USS Benfold at Ingalls
Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. Miss
Named for Edward Benfold, a third
class hospital corptman who was
postumously awarded the Medal of
Honor for gallant service during the
Korean War, Uss Benfold will be the
seventh Aegis guided missile
destroyer, and the first to have women
on its initial crew
"Being a plankowner means a lot
to me," said Jones. 18 "This is my
chance to say to the world, look at me
now. I'm part of something that really
needs me. I will contribute whatever it
takes to finish building Benfold"
A deck seaman. Jones helps
preserve and maintain the exterior of
the ship She will also act as a lookout
for underway periods, and assist with
the ship's re-fiieling evolutions"
"My job is a big responsibility,
because you have to do your best in a
variety of tasks, no matter how small
or large they may be." she said "The
goal of my command is to be the best
u the best is what they want, then the
best is what they are going to get from
me."
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Dcnioiu. a sisic-oi-inc-ari
combatant, will be the most survivable
ship ever put to sea. incorporating
hardened all-steel construction, with
70 tons of Kevlar armor to protect
vital spaces The ship will also have
enhanced firefighting systems, and a
system to provide protection against
nuclear, chemical or biological
contamination The end result will be
a destroyer that can survive a hit and
continue to fight
Jones, a 1994 graduate of Purnell
Swett High School, said she enlisted
this year because of the hands-on
experience andjob opportunities the
Navy had to ofler
"I looked at what types of schools
the Navy had as well as what career
fields were available." she said *1
believe the dulls I acquire from the
Navy will stand up against any person
who has come out ota four to six year
college with the same studies rilhave
experience The Navy is also a way to
see the world for free." Jones reported
to Benfold in May. after completing
boot camp
"Boot camp was something I'll
never forget because when 1 went. I
was scared to death. When I got there
1 met a lot of people and my company
commanders pushed me to believe in
myself The Navy has given me the
chance to do whatever I want in life."
Jones said the Navy has built on the
foundation and values her mother
provided her while growing up
"My mother did a very good job of
raising three kids alone and no matter
whatTgive her. I can never repay her
for what she did for me."
"The most important thing IVe
learned is responsibility. You can do
whatever you want in life You just
have to believe in yourself ? you are
your own leader."
Local students awarded
AISES sponsorship
Detroit. MI?Local area students
Jody R. Cumnungs. Lumbee-Cheraw
ofPembroke. NC and Tracy E Bullard.
Lumbee-Cheraw ofRowland, NC both
attending Duke University, were
awarded a sponsorship by the
American Indian Science and
Engineering Society (AISES) to attend
the 17th Annual AISES National
Conference. Selection by the AISES
national office and by student's college
AISES chapter was based upon
education, leadership and commitment
to strengthening Indian communities
The sponsorship covered hotel room.
Conference meals and registration fee
More than 500 American Indian
college students from 145 colleges
and 155 tribes, as well as 1.500 Indian
professionals and government,
business and univcrsm reprcsentamcs
also from across the nation, attended
the event, which was held at the COBO
Convention/Exhibition Center in
Detroit from November 9-ll. 1995.
The theme of the Conference was
"Spirit Knowledge. Vision Many
Roads. One Direction." and
recognized the diversity and abilities
among American Indians "*1 called
for those strengths to be used for didi
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common good As the nation s largest
gathering of American Indian
scientists, engineers, professionals and
students, the Conference drew
attendees from hundreds of U S and
Canadian tribes
Keynote speakers were: noted
author, scientist, theologian and
lawyer. Vine Dekina. Jr.; Wilma
Mankiller. former Deputy Chief and
Principal Chief of the Cherokee
Nation, and Gloria Stcinem, writer
and womens' activist In addition,
several speakers from corporations,
tribal organizations, and federal
agencies also shared their knowledge
on various topics.
General Motors Corp was the
major sponsor of the event Other
Conference sponsors included Ford
Motor Co.. The Dow Chemical Co .
the U. S. Dept. ofEnergy. Oneida Tribe
of Indians of Wisconsin, and man>
more Over 100 corporations,
organizations and universities
recruited students and professionals
during the Conference's career fair,
and recognized A1SES members for
their skills and commitment to
technical excellence in their chosen
careers
Tribal Council Update
fey Rhsnda locklear
The Lumbee Tribal Council held
their meeting oo Monday, November
6, 1993 at the Indian Education
Resource Center. The public is invited
to attend these meetings. The
following items were taken care of at
fhif meeting
?Tribal council oassed
Tribal Ordinance 93-2 to establish
Tribal Law regarding Conflict of
Interest
'Judicial Committee members
include: District I - Eart Strickland.
District 2 - Larry Sampson. District 3
- Chad Haaunoads. District 4 ? Jeff
Moore, and Dutrict 3 ? Mike Dial
Swearing in of these officers will be
November IS at 9 a.m. intfoniofOid
Main. In case of bad weather, the
ceremony will be held at the Indian
Education Resource Center This
ceremony will also include the
swearing in of Council members for
the new year.
?The 2nd Edition of"Voice of the
Lumbee" is now available Contact
your representative or slop by the
Tribal Office to obtain your copy
?Remember your Government in
Prayer!
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Johnny Hunt, Chairman ofRoheson Connty Banrd ofCuatmiiiiim m, presents 11,900IRtsr hags
and 11,000flym to Sheriff OUnn htaynor ta ha need hy 254 law enforcement officer* ta mcemrege
195,00$ Robrsonians to stop Uttering. Sheriff May nor i *pi itntti the Rot earn Connty Law
Enforcement Executive Officers Association, composed ofprocticmtty nU law enforcement sgmcim
and aU police departments in the Connty.
Any law enforcement agency that would Uke to hehynsethese Utter hogs andflyer* to eshcUten*
to stop Uttering, may coll Mafor Jesse Britt at the Sheriff * Department
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Robeson County Career Center at Hilly Branch
Once again the Robeson County Career Center Carpentry daaa it constructing a 1309 tenant feet, 3
bedroom house on the campus. The Carpentry cimtt it taught by Mr. Dougiat CampbaU. Other data**
involved in the house construction are Masonry, Electrical Trades, Electronics, numbing, and Heme
Interiors.
The building of'a house each year trains eleventh end hvehh grade sutdentaftom the tlx htbUcSchoeh
of Robeson County in the building trades. The house *411 be sold at public auction la Mar 199*
Harvest Festival King and
Queen at Parkton School
Porkton School officially creamed ha Nerved FeoHval King
and Queen during dt award* program on November 7, 1995.
Their reign will led until next feu.
The Queen, Shelone WUkenm, it e kindergarten anient. She
it the daughter of SheUene Wilkin* of Shannon, N.C. The King,
Gary Shone Thacker, it elao a kindergarten Undent Hell the ion
of Gary end Sueen Thecker of Porkton, N.C. The teacher* of
both Undent* ere Elizabeth Alien end Cuterine Glenn.
National AIDS day vigil planned
Invitation
Candlelight Vigil
Friday. December 1. |WS
9:43 p m
Pembroke Park
In recognition of National AIDS
Of
IW5 Theme Shared Rights and
Shared Responsibility
AIDS AWARENESS AND
EDUCATION
Sponsored by AMERICAN RED
CROSS
Pembroke
Centennial
Christmas
Parade
The Town of Pembroke tsprcpsnn#
for the 2UI Annual Twilight
Centennial Christmas Parade to be
held on Thursday. December 7,1995
The Parade line-up time will be at
3 00 pot and parade starting time is
4 00 pm All entries will assemble at
the Pembroke Elemental* School and
the Parade will precede West on Main
Street, and disassemble at the PSU.
Performing Arts Center
This year 's parade willbc featuring
fire trucks, ROTC marching units
bands, clowns, queens, kings, antique
cars, the town oaaMmial float, and of
course the main - "Santa
C'laus" Please heap us mind only one
Santa is allowed in the parade No
hones of four wheelers will be allowed
in parade due to liability, and the
danger they could cause to the cituens
fhincai s parade ts sponsored by
r own ofPembroke. Pembroke Javcccs
Chamber of Commerce, and the UU>A
Veterans Affairs Office
The County ts inv ited to sttend and
the parade is open to anyone that
would like to participate There is no
fee for entries
For farther information, com set
Gregory Cummings at (910) 5214602
or the Town at (flO) 521 -9751
Merry Christmas sad a Happy New
Year to all