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Ti ti CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE 1 f Jtlished each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC ^ j VOLUME 22 NUMBEi 49 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7,1995 L? District Court Judge Floyd announces candidacy for Superior Court Judge District Court Judge Robert (Frank) Floyd. Jr has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Superior Court of Judicial District I6B (Robeson County) "I feel honored to have served as Robeson County' s District Court Judge for seven years." Judge Floyd said "I look forward to serving the people of Robeson County fairly and impartially as their Superior Court Judge '' A native and life-long resident of Robeson County. Judge Floyd is a graduate of Fairmont High School He is also a cum laude graduate of Campbell University with a Bachelor of Science Degree iy and a 1979 graduate ofthv. charterofCampbdl s School of Law Judge Floyd practiced law in Fairmont until 1988 when he was elected to the District Court where he is presently serving his second term While practicing law. Judge Floyd represented clients before civil and criminal courts on both the state and federal level. He is the former attorney for the Town of Proctorville. Fairmont City Schools, and numerous local businesses He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar Association As District Court Judge, he has heard criminal, civil, and juvenile cases He has receiv ed certification in Juvenile Justice and has completed the National Judicial College s two-week intensive Judicial Education course He is alsoa member of the JuvcnilcTask Force He and his family arc members of First Baptist Church of Fairmont, where he presently serves as vice chairman of the Board of Deacons, chairman of the Trustees, a substitute teacher for the Adult Men' s Sunday School class, chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, RA leader and coach He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Howard Lewis Scholarship Fund, which is available to and utilized by college and secondary education students of all races iii the Fairmont area He is also a Mason. Shriner. and a former president of the Ctvitans For many years, he has coached and umpired in the Civitan Little League program at Fairmont Judge Floyd, a life-ling Democrat, is married to June Leggett Floyd, a pre-school teacher at Rosenwald School They have five children Beth, a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill Leigh, a senior at Fairmont High School: Bobbv a fifth grader at Fairmont Middle School: Jennifer a first grader at Rosenwald and Megan, a kindcrgartner at Rosenwald He is the son of the late Robert F (Bobby Frank) Floyd, a former District Court Judge for Robeson and Scotland counties, and the late Ellen B Floyd, a former member of the Fairmont City School Board The oldest of six children, Judge Floyd is also the grandson of the late Wayland Floyd, a former six-term North Carolina Legislator PSU Board of Trustees recommends name change to UNC at Pembroke Pembroke-Tbc PSU Board of Truslccs held their quarterly meeting Friday and voted unanimously to forward to Chancellor Joseph B CKendine its recommendation to change the institution's name to The University of North Carolina at Pembroke The motion was introduced by Dr Adolph Dial who said. "We should proceed with all deliberate speed, and let it begin now " Supporting Dr Dial's motion were Board Chair David Weinstein. Robert E. Caton. Sybil Lowry Collins, H Thomas Jones II. Henry G Lewis, Dt Cheryl Locklear. Ret Jerry Lowry. John Nicholson, and Roger Oxcndinc McDuffic Cummings and Kenneth Griswold were unable to attend the meeting J Rodney Bullard previously resigned from the Board due to business commitments that prevented him from attending the meetings Prior to the vote. Dr Warren Baker. Director of Institutional Research, presented the results of the surveys that were conducted last month. According to Or Baker, about 71 percent of the alumni were in favor of the name change; 2 S percent wished to retain the PSU name; and 4 percent had no opinion. Almost 89 percent of the faculty were for UNC at Pembroke. S percent wished to retain PSU; and 6 percent had no opinion. A large percentage of staff members who returned the survey also wanted to sec the University's name changed Almost 76 percent voted for UNC at Pembroke with about 20 percent desiring to remain PSU About 5 percent had no opinion Students opinions were very close to the staff" s About 76 percent were for the change. 17 percent against, and about 6 percent had no opinion Of the total of 3.542 responses received, about 73 percent were for changing the name to UNC at Pembroke, about 22 percent wanted to retain the name PSU. and about 5 percent had no opinion With this support, and the support from the Town of Pembroke, the Pembroke Area Chamber of Commerce, and the citizens of litis region. Chancellor Oxendinc told the board he would send a letter to UNC President CD Spanglcr. Jr requesting the name change Dr Oxendinc pointed out to those in attendance that the name change would have to be approved by the UNC Board of Governors and the State Legislature The board was also unanimous in their voting to request Chancellor Oxendinc conduct feasibility studies todcterminc if a school of pharmacy and a school of law could be offered here Weinstein introduced the measure by saying as chair of the board he has tried to look at the future to enhance the University One way was the name change Mr Weinstein acknowledged thai this region is under served by institutions of higher education in these areas and believes the two schools would be a contribution to southeastern North Carolina Chancellor Oxendinc said he will present the studies during the may board meeting Rep. Cummings is guest speaker at Bennett College i.umoerton, NL-The Honorable France McArthur Cummings. State Representative for Robeson, Hoke. Scotland Counties-District 87. was the featured Awards Luncheon Speaker on Thursday. November 30,1995 on the campus of Bennett College in Greensboro The event was the First "Education Dav" Observance sponsored by the Division of Education. Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and the Bennett College community -and is thought to be the first of its kind Rep Cummings addressing the topic. "Reflections of the Past. To Celebrate the Present For Cultivating the Future", spoke to 1 acher education majors and faculty. members of the Bennett College community, and the honored guests, including NC "Teachcis of the Year". the Stale's National Teachers of the Year since 1970, and the African American distinguished female State Legislators Other guests included local and state college, and universities students government and educational .officials, and alumni Rep Cummings. along with h k the honored guests, was awarded a citation as a pioneer for her contributions made in the field of education as well as her commitment to public service and as a role model for phenomenal young women Rep Cummings said. Since 1970, there have been fiVe African American females who achieved the title NC State and National Teachers of the Year, and there are five African-American females in the General Assembly " North Carolina's 1995-96 Teacher of the Year. Vcrncstinc Kent, is an African-American, and she addressed the student bodv as a part of the celebration Rep Cummings said. Wc must continue the legacy of preparing excellent teachers nationally and internationally to become 21st Century facilitators of learning in the contemporary, global community We all shared a great sisterhood, a commonality - -concern for the quality of education that is being provided for all ofour young people I desire excellence in teaching and learning, and teachers must let students know that they care passionately about their achievement, as well as their own Summer Chavis receives award from Tom Selleck Summer Leigh (Ml received on award for her essay on ' 'Citizenship' 'from actor/producer Tom Selleck of the Character Counts Conference in Raleigh, NC. She discussed with mr. Selleck whet Robeson County Schools were doing in promoting chnrncter education end the positive influence it seems to hove en the students. Summer is the daughter of Mr. end Mrs. Robertt. Chnvis X df Pd/nhroke end men eighth grade student at PemhtulM ? Middle School. f ? Outstanding volunteers honored in North Carolina FayettevilU-Governor and Mrs James B Hunt. Jr presented the annual Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Serv ice for the southeast region Tuesday evening Novembcr2l A total of 138 awards were given to individuals, groups and businesses from 19 southeast counties, before a large crowd at Reeves Auditorium on the campus of Methodist College "This >ear's recipients represent what is best about North Carolina " Hunt said "Thev represent different communities different back grounds anddifTcrcnt age group But thev all have one thing in common-a spirit that driv est hem to hclpothcrs. to make adiffcrcncc. to build a better future for our children and our grandchildren " Judith C Bell. Executive Director of the Governor s Office ofCiti/cn Affairs, served as Master ol Cere monies The invocation was provided b) Dr M Elton Hendricks. President of Methodist College Entertainment was provided by Rainbow s End. a choral group from Methodist College, consisting oT 6 students Under the direction of Alan Porter Head of the Music Department, with Jay Locklcar at the piano Rainbow s End performed Heart and Soul." "Let the River Run.'" and it Had To Be You " Jean S Johnson Assistant Director of the Cumberland County Partnership for Children, assisted Governor and Mrs Hunt in (he presentation of the awards The Governor's Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service were first awarded in 197V by Governor Hunt. 1995 marks the 17th consecutive year that citi/ens have been honored for giving exemplary service to their communities on a volunteer basis Chavis named ROTC Cadet of the Month Retort Earl Chavis Jr. was selected a* Pembroke and FayettevUeStale University 'sAir Force ROTC Cadet of the month. Retort b a freshman at Pembroke Stat University and serves as a Senator on Ike Student Government Conncil He works as a volunteer at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in the Cardiac catheritation Department Retort attends Ml Airy Baptist Church and b the won of bir and Mrs. Robert Chavb of Pembroke. > Shown left to right Koheaon Comnty reaUenta, K^kerine M. fat he a an J Anthony W. Chavii with (ntvernor Jim Hunt Supi. Swett Wins Technology Administrator Award Puraell Swett. Superintendent of the Public Schools of Robeson County, has been honored M the l9MNorth Carolina Technology Administrator by the Instructional Technology Division of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Mr Swett was recognized for his contributions to the use of ?saw anrwaa 'wiivua xx# saw w technology in the Instructional Program of his school system Included smong the many technology-related activities that he has initiated and for which he received the award are the establishment of the NorthCaroltna Information Highway at all six of thecounty 't high schools, an award winning tech prep program, the incorporation of the Abacus instructional Management System in the Helping Teachers Program, a network computer system for supervisors, and. of course, the expansion of the number of computers svailable in the classrooms Mr Swett received his award at the Eighth Annual North Carolina Educational Technology Conference on November 29.1993 in Greensboro "Stars Over Robeson County" Opens at Planetarium Starling Monday evening. January S, 1996 ana residents will be abk to ipeitd Monday evening! under the Mars inUtvoomfbrtoftne Robeaon County llanetarium The night, the Planetarium will present the flrtt program entitled "Stan Over Robeaon County", audience members will learn how to locate (tars. Qonstellationt. and other prominent objects visible in the skies that evening. Complimentary stare harts will be available to help attendees learn more about astronomy Following the program, the patrons will also have access to the Science Center Showtime each Monday, except for holidays and special occasions. will be at 7:00 pm. Doors will open at6:4Spm and (he program ends at 1:30 pm Admissions is $3.00 for adults and SI 00 for children 12 and under Children must be accompanied by an adult present Best Christmas Pageant Ever ROBESON LITTLE THEATER If presenting THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER. December Kh and 9th at 7:00 pm and December 9th and 10th at 2:00 pm All teats are S3 00 or $7 00 and one can of food The play la presented at Carolina Civic Center on Chestnut Street in Lumberton About the story A couple announces auditions for their church'sChnst mas pageant Some children show up who arc disliked and shunned by the entire town The road to love and compassion is hilarious and heart-warming Adults will have as much ton as the children The cast includes about forty children and adults from this area The director is Gail Johnson If you have questions, call (910) 71* 3479 Town Creek Indian Mound New Book After 50 years of research and excavation at Town Creek Indian Mound, archcologist Dr JofTrc L Coc has recounted (he findings in Town Creek Indian Mound A Native American legncy newh published by UNC Press A book signing featuring Dr Coe will be held in the visitor center at Town Creek Indian Mound State Historic Site on Sunday. December 10. from 2-4 pm Copies of the book will be available at the sue at a coat of S4) for hardbound copies and SI* 95 forpope ibacks The Aral lOOconcs of (hii first edition will contain ? special numbered page bound into the book and the author s signature These volumes will be pneed S100 each and the number one issue of this seim will be sold tothc highest bidder in suction during the event Proceeds from these special issue sales mil benefit the historic site's many educational and heritage ^ ^Sther srchaeologists who have helped research and excavate Town Creek also will be st this event and will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to learn more about history of the tile and the wort of archaeology The signing and reception Is bong boated by Friends of Town Creek, a non-profit support organization Town Creek Indian Mound Stale Historic Site is located in Montgomery County. 31/3 miles southeast of Ml Gtlead on SR 1542 Signs point the way south from NvM | and north from NT 73 For more mfornvulion plot** call (910) 419-6102
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