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"'TRE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE I P^OOJcaIT, r Published eaah Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC VO^Ml THUtSPAY. WQVtMBtK J>. 1W5 Raymond Cummings announces bid for Board of County Commissioners Raymond Cummings has announced that he will be a candidate for the Robeson County Board of Commissioners District S seat in 1996 Cummings said his campaign will focus on issues concerning the Environment. Economy, and Education We need more good jobs thai help create pride and build self esteem. Asa County Commissioner I will wori on behalf of Robeson County to recruit industry and promote quality economic development, which will in turn help to broaden our industrial tax base This will help to reduce the tax burden on all county residents I want to. encourage communication with my constituents As vour representative I plan to nave quarterly meetings within my district to find out your concerns Through these meetings, as well as an open door policy. I feel that I can be more responsive to the needs of Robeson County Litter on our streets and around the County Dumpster sites needs to be cleaned up As your Commissioner I will work to alleviate this problem Cummings is the Director of Student Activities at Pembroke Stale University He holds a Master" s Degree and has been involved in numerous community organizations Some of these organizations are Robeson County Project Graduation (7 years). Past President PSU Braves Club. Past President Pembroke Elementary School (2 years), Pembroke Jaycees. Robeson County Human Relations Committee, Cub Scout Den Leader (2 years). Lumbee Constitution Assembly member. Selected Outstanding Young Man of America. Top Ten Jaycees in the State (1982-83). Board Member of the Robeson County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, and Captain in the US Army Reserves (8 years) Raymond is married to Brigitte Cummings. they have two children - Raymond Foy and Robert Autrey Raymond and Brigitte are members of the St Annah Freewill Baptist Church District 5 precincts include Philadelphus. Burnt Swamp Oxendine. Raft Swamp. Shannon. Red Spnngs precincts 1 A 2 also partsofRenncn. Saddletree North Pembroke. Lumber Bridge and Lumberton #1 I would appreciate your support ? on May 2 1996 Thank you Library to hold children's Christmas party Children's Christmas Part> Pembroke Public Library on Wednesday. December 13 at 4:30 pm This program is for all ages National AIDS day vigil planned Invitation Candlelight Vigil Friday . December 1. 1995 5:45 p.m Pembroke Park In recognition of National AIDS Day 1995 Theme: Shared Rights and Shared Responsibilities AIDS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION Sponsored by AMERICAN RED CROSS Local students attend AISES Conference The Indian Education Program of the Public Schools of Robeson County recently sponsored six students to attend the 17th Annual Conference of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (A1SES). One representative was selected from each high school * within the Public Schools of Robeson County Representatives included Lakola Hunt ofSaint Pauls High School; Daniel Sampson of Purnell Swett High School; Jason '. K Locklear ofLumberton Sr High School. Anita Carter of Farrmoni High School; Mia Chavis of South Robeson High School; and Janet Chagolla of Red Springs High School The students were chaperoned by AISES chapter co advisor Darlenc Cummings and Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) member Kathy Oxendine The annual AISES conference is a premier event for American Indian students, featuring concurrent sessions on American Indian issues, a career fair with over 100 government agencies and businesses represented dynamic speakers, a traditional powwow, and honoring/award ceremonies Keynote speakers included Wilma Mankiller. former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation; Gloria Steincm. consulting editor for Ms Maga/ine; and Vine Deloria. Jr. professor and author of Custer Died for Your Sins. God is Red. and Red Earth. White Lies This year's conference was held from November 9-12. at the Cobo Convention Center in Detroit. Michigan. In attendance at the Conference were some 3,000 American Indian scientists engineers, tribal officials, students, etc from throughout North America. The theme of the Conference was Spirit. Know ledge Vision - Many Roads. One Direction The 18th Annual AISES Conference will be held November 14-17. 19% at the Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake Citv Utah The Al SES chapter of the Publ ic Schools of Robeson County is open to all students, grades 9-12. who are enrolled in the Public Schools of Robeson County All meetings arc held quarterly at the Indian Education Resource Center in Pembroke. NC at 4 00 pm Meeting dates for this academic year will be November 29. January 24. March 27. and May 22 For more information, piease contact Kevin Locklearat(910) 521-1881 or 521 1886 ^ Nt f' in Janua'V The Indian Education Program of the Public Schools of Robeson County, in conjunction with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) chapter of the Public Schools of Robeson County, will sponsor the 9th Annual district-wide American Indian Science and Engineering Fair on January 8, 1996 The district-wide American Indian Science and Engineering Fair is an annual event Last year's lair brought out about thirty science I projects form throughout the county The American Indian Science and Engineering Fair of the Public Schools of Robeson County is open to any American Indian student, in grades 7-12. enrolled in the Public Schools of Robeson County Students ABSOLUTELY MUST have their projects at the Indian Education Resource Center on Saturday. January 6. before 12:00 noon Judging will begin on Monday. January 8. at 3:45 pm Winners will be announced at the Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting, thai night Projects will be available for viewing prior to and after the January PAC meeting Indian Education is proud to say that they will be sponsoring the winner in each grade level (grades 7-12) to attend the National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair This year's National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair will be held in March, in Bismarck North Dakota For more i nformat ion about I he American Indian Science and Engineering Fair of the Public Schools of Robeson County or AISES. contact Kevin Locklcar or Mavbcllc Elk at (910) 521 -1881 or 521-1886 IPembroke Centennial WChristmas Parade ? TheTownofPembrokeii preparing Hr the 2lit Annual Twilight Mini ill Chnsunas Parade to be ?tfoaThmd^, December 7,1995 Be Panda line-up time will be at ?DO pa and parade narting tune ii ^a Pembroke Elemeniarv Sc hoo! and B Parade will precede Wcatoo Main ^BSS^SaSmyariat ^?dk clewM. qaeeaMd^ai^ae Santa u allowed in the parade No hone* of four whoekn will be allowed in parade due to laabiUty. and the denprthey couldouee touwdbzene fhayear't parade ieiponaoeod by rown ofiVmbroke Pembroke J tvcccs a ir f v aeaaa a VAinntnn^ a vcwnvwv Chamber ofConuneruc. and the LRD A Veteran A?Enrs Offioc The County u invited to attend and woX^toparticvaie^C^ u no For Anther iniir?tin, contact GrefOrrCtenauninfVlO) 3214602 or the Town at (flO) *21-973* rKnatmaa a ri_rf n Mmmm iVaCTTv v_lulHiiiVMQI Year to all Dr.Myra Deese Hall is show* with patient at Family Care Cater in Raeford. ??? Indian Education Staff Member Annual AiSES Conference In Detroit specSiM "?I^Es'dSjS advisor Kevin locklear recenth attended the 17th Annual Conference of lhe Ajocncan Indian and Engineering Society (AISES). ?o Detroit. Mrtocktoar was at the conference topreeeat a paper entitled 'Effective I ducaiion Programs for American Indian Students " He has assisted 5 his two cohorts. John Brewer ' Pine Ridge, South Dakota, and Abby Willeto. of Denver. Colorado Having spearheaded the effort to start an AISES chapter in the Public Schools. ofRobesonCounty. Mr. Locklear has been an advocate of AISES for several years. Mr Locklear spends his summers devoted to AISES; last summer, he coordinated one of their pre college summer programs in Boulder (Colorado) and then he went to Pine Ridge (South Dakota) to assist in a teacher training program, prior to returning to Colorado to coordinate a college summer program Dr. Myra Deese Hall Joins Family Care Center in Raeford Rueford--Myra DecseHall MD. ib rcluring home to meet the healthcare needs of Hoke count} residents at the MoOrc Regional Cmc Center m EMefqpi Sk(Wll seeing patients at the clinic Novembers. 1995 Raised in Pembroke. Dr Dcesc Hall has spent the past two years serv ing as Director of Outpatient Clinic and Emergency Services for Choctaw Nation Indian Hospital in Talihina. OK "Familv -practice is one area which I have always enjoyed working in said Dr Dcesc Mall I he Family Care Center in Raeford can offer the best powitolc primary care to residents of Hoke County with the backing of Moore Regional Hospital " Dr Dcesc Hall earned her medical degree at the University of North Carolina bcofrc serving her residency at Eaai Carolina Umv^mty^^Schoo^of Medicine SSTSnp with her a great deal of experience in both family care and urgent care settings, said Charles T Frock. President and Chief Executive Officer at Moore Regional Hospital PEMBROKE STATE UNIVERSITY Views from the Campus Pembroke?Pembroke State University hosted the North Carolina College Personnel Association's fall conference recently "Following the Spirit Understanding Native American Traditions for Working With StudentsofHigher Education'' was (he overall theme for the conference Pembroke State University was asked to host because of the large number of Native American students enrolled. The conference was for professionals that work in the field of student services in North Carolina About 70 professional staff members from 20 colleges and universities were represented According to Raymond Cummings. director of Student Activities the purpose of the conference was to "sensitiie student affairs professionals to the unique culture that American Indians bring to their campus " Several seminars and discussions were held in regard to the Native American theme A Native American students leaders panel discussed many of the benefits and problems of American Indians on a college campus Dr James CImv ts vice-chaacel lor for Student Affairs presented the historv of Pembroke State University " Dr I inda Oxendinc. chair of the Department of American Indian Studies gav e a short talk on Native American Issues in Higher Education She focuses on the concerns of being culturally sensitive to Native American issues 'The conference proved to be very successful." said Cummings. "it made us be aware of everyone's cultural background and to be sensitive to them " Cans being accepted for overdue fines by Barbara AUchia Feeling guilty about those overdue books in the bottom of the closet' Set your conscience at rest During the month of December, return overdue books and videos to anv of the libraries in the Robeson County Public Library System and pay the overdue fines with canned goods The canned goods will be donated to local charities One canned food item will be accepted in lieu of the fine for one overdue book or video, with no limit on the number of items that can be redeemed Whether the material is over due six days, or six months, or sixyears. the libraries will be happy to have them returned And. you will have your record cleared in time to borrow some books for the holiday season ^ Although the maximum fine for any overdue book is only $2 00 and the maximum fine for a late video is $5 00. some people do not know that and maybe reluctant to return late materials fearing they will owes large a mourn of money A 49 cent can of beans brought in to redeem a book with a $2 00 overdue fine is a real bargain While the library will lose some revenue with this program, the cost of replacing unretumed books and videos is very high, thus the library would rather nave late materials returned than have to pay for replacement The Robeson County Public Library has held similar campaigns in i he past and has found them lobe popular Canned goods will be accepted at all the libraries inUimberton. Maxion. Fairmont. St Pauls. Pembroke and Rowland The bookmobile will also be a part of this program Canned food items received during the month of December will be donated to local agencies in each community Barbara Alfchin is the new reference librarian for the Robeson County Public Library She it a graduate of UNC-Chapcl Hill Library School Pembroke BPW Club striving to assist other women The Pembroke Business and Professional Women's Club continues to pursue its goals and objectives touching the lives of women Various gucsl speakers have given insight and valuable information at the club s meetings Investment counselor with UCB Investor Services. Brent Hood, of Wilmington. NC spoke to members on wise choices to select in investments He informs that women arc a major force of work and arc basically more conservative Sandy Stewart. District V Director, also spoke to the group and encouraged them to continue to support each other to make the club a stronger one Dr Linda Mitchell FryeofCaroltna OB/GYN ofLaunnburg. presented health tips for women who experience menopause oateoporoacs and head disease During BPW Week members planned with great effort to promote the club with a presentation of Woman of the Year honoring senior citi/ens and a dance This year's Woman of the Year Award was presented to Yvoane Barnes Dial who is actively involved in the club She has served in capacities at the district, local, and national levels She is presently serving aa presidentelect Senior citi/ens were honored with cake and ice cream and a dance was held ae a aaaas of raising hinds for scholarships for women who plan to continue their education Theresa Hunt, a junior at Pembroke Sate University, was awarded a scholarship of $300 this year The dub poseeasee a great deal of interest and concern for women and encouraged other women to join in its efforts to make women reel secure, proud, and healthy The chib meets the first Monday oi each month, except for hth and December at 7 00 pm upstairs in the James B Chavis Center at Pembroke State University Membership dues arc SAO 00 If interested contact Annette Strickland at (910) 321-114A ml .TZZ./XZ
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