T CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
hed each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, y^C^ODlCALS I
\ MAN 5 1996 \
VOLUME 23 NUMbER > THURSDAY JANUARY 4, 1996 \ ~ 1
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Rep. Frances Cummings files for
re-election to District 87 seat
I.umberton, NC?The
Honorable Frances McArthur
Cummings officially filed her
name with the Board of Elections
On Tuesday. January 2, 1996. as a
candidate for the position of NC
House of Representatives for
Robeson. Hoke, and Scotland
Counties-District 87.
Rep. Cunimings said. "1 filed
for the NC House seat on behalf of
the Democrats. Republicans and
Independents of our great District
87 and the state and to continue
m\ willingness to represent ALL
people. 1 have proven my Wisdom
and Understanding in the NC
House artd have been
overwhelmingly Successful and
Blessed in my efforts to help people
and the government at each level. "
"I am the same Frances M
Cummings who was elected in
1992 I have not changed my
"Vision", and I still hold tnc "Key
to Progressive Prosperity" for a
more prosperous future for the
children, the elderly. and the
disadvantaged "
"As the State Representative
for District 87.1 am serious about
the issues in which the people care
about?Education Reform. Crime.
Tax Cuts. Spending Cuts, and
Welfare Reform 1 am confident
that l am the Most Qualificd.Loy al.
and Successful individual who will
file for the NC House seal for
1997-98 My record of
accomplishments determined
voice, active participation, and
successes" vvifl stand among the
best of the 120 NC House
Representatives in the General
Assembly." .,
"The people being confident
that I will continue to write, revise,
and speak on their behalf must go
to the polls and cither "Shade the
Oval'' (Robeson& Hoke)or "Pull
the Lever" (Scotland) next to the
name of Frances M. Cummings
for NC House of Representatives.
I amdctcrmincdtoachicvc Higher
Goalsof Prosperity for ALL people
The way is clear'for a successful
re-election The people must set
the pace for the November 19%
General Elections Victory. Not for
Me?Frances M. Cummings-, but
for themselves, their families and
friends, thus allowing their
"Conscitncc To Be Their Voice
and Guide. "
"Political-parly Affiliation
does not give to you Wisdom and
Understanding nor guarantee .a
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qualified candidate Only the Holy
Spirit can give to you Inspiration
according to Almighty God's Will
I have been Honest. Reliable.
Steadfast and Successful.and now.
the choice of who will represent
District 87 belongs to the people.
The people's votes arc for them,
their families and their friends
Future Happiness When I enter
through the doors of the General
Assembly. 1 step in as'the State
Representative for Robeson. Hoke,
and Scotland CounliesT-Dislricl
87; not as a member of a Political
Party."
"If my constituents locate
anyone who is more Qualified.
Loyal, and can be more Successful
than 1 have been. I say. "Vote for
that Person" Failing to find a
candidate who is Wiser than 1.
then. Robeson and Hoke CountyDistrict
87. " Shade the Oval'":
Scotland County--District 87.
"Pull the Lever" next to Frances
M Cummings for NC House of
Representatives My successes for
the people of District 87 ha ve been
in exchange for votes lamwilling
to continue to offer my abilities,
my God-given talents, inspiration,
and w hatever I can do to promote
peace and harmony. self-reliance,
and prosperity for the people whom
1 Love so much and represent
History will be made in the
Tuesday. November 5. 1996
General Elections. and people will
then sing Hallelujah"
Bell publishes article on Lumbee
women's diet in national journal
Ronny A. Bell. PhD. aLumbcc
and a native ofRembrokc. published
an article on the dietary habits of
Lumbcc womfn in the December
issue of the Journal or the American
Dietetic Association The article,
entitled. 'Dietary InlakcofLumbcc
Indian Women in Robeson County.
North Caroli na''. was based on the
Lumbce Nutrition Study, a twoyear
study conducted by Bell The
article was co-authori/cd by Dr
Mark Dignan, formerly with the
Bowman Gray School of Medicine,
arid Dr Helen Shaw from the
University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
"This isaigrcat honor for me."
Bell said ' The American Dietetic
Association Journal is a prestigious
journal in my field, so to be able to
publish -an article iri that journal
this early in my career means a
great deal to me from a professional
standpoint. The Journal has always
had an interest in the diets of ethnic
minorities, especially Native
Americans. It's great to see the
Lumbee people getting this national
exposure."
The 3-page article points out
findings from the initial stage of
the Lumbcc Nutrition Study. Onehundred
twenty Lumbcc women
from Jjtobeson County were
interviewed about their eating
habits. Women were recruited for
the study by phone contact, as well
as through worksite, and health
care facility contacts.
"Basically, the research showed
that the dietary patterns of women
in this area is not unlike that of
women all over the country:
somewhat high fat intake, and low
fiber and vitamin and mineral
intake." Bell's research was
designed to see whether the eating
patterns of Lumbcc women met
with the guidelines established by
the National Cancer Institute for
reducing cancer risk (1) Lower fat
intake to no more than 30%oftotal
calorics. (2) Increase dietary fiber
intake to 20-30 grams per day . and
(3) Increase consumption of fruits
and vegetables to five servings per,
day . "Unfortunately, this research
showed that women in this area
may be at an increased risk for
cancer as a result or their dietary
habits. It is very possible that die:
may be culprit in many ofthc health
problems we see among Lumbcc
people." Bell said Bell also
conducted a six-week, nutrition
education program to lower dietary
cancer risk with 27Lumbcc w on icn
as part of" his research study
Bell is in the proccssofprcparing
other papers from his research
project for publication He is also
planning to mail copies of this
article to all the participants in the
Lumbcc Nutrition Study "It was
my promise to the women who
graciously gave their time to this
study that they would get the results
of it as soon as possible That's the
least I could do." Bell said
Bell is presently a post-doctoral
research fellow in Gerontology at
the Bowman Gray School of
Medicine where he is pursuing a
second Master's degree in
Epidemiology. Ronrty and his w ifc.
Natalie, live in Greensboro with
their sons. Stephen, Benjamin, and
Jonathan. Bell is the son of James
and Sarah Bell of Pembroke
Spitler Scholarship
Established at PSU
( Pembroke?A scholarship
honoring the memory of Pembroke
State University's long-time sports
information director was
established yesterday.
The Gary f. Spitlcr Memorial
Endowed Scholarship will be
awarded toa PSU student assistant
sports information director.
AccordingtoChancellor Joseph
B. Oxcndinc, the establishment of
a memorial scholarship is an
appropriate way to honor Spitlcr
"This is the kind ofprograni Gary 1
dedicated his life to." said
Oxcndinc. "His legacy will
continue and will be enhanced by
bright, young students who follow
in his footsteps. They will continue
to be i nspircd by his I ifc and work."
Dr. Ray Pennington, PSU
Athletic Director, said the
scholarship is a fitting way to honor
Spitlcr's work. "Gary has
developed many young who have
gone on to work in sports
information at other universities.''
Pennington said
Spitlcr suffered a heart attack
and died on December 1. 1995
while on his way to check on several
PSU student-athletes involved in a
I traffic accident,.
Spitlcr served 17 years as the
University's sports information
director, and was elected the
National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics Sports
Information Director of the Year
for 1987. He was inducted into the
NA1A Hall of Fame for Meritorious
Service in 1992
Those wishing to contribute to .
this scholarship may send checks.
payable to the PSU Foundation.
Inc., Once University Drive.
Pembroke, NC 28.172 (for Gary F.
Spillcr Memorial Endowed
Scholarship)
Pictured arc Chancellor Joseph
B. Oxcndinc (left) and Athletic
Director Ray Pennington Sammy
Cox also attended (he scholarship
ceremony.
Program to be
presented at
Harper's Ferry
Harpers Ferry Baptist Church
will repeal theit Christmas
Program'' Halleluiah. Jesus Christ
is Born", on Sunday. January 7 at
6pm upder the direction of Robert
Cummings. Music Director The
performance isbcingpresented in
response to numerous requests
The public is encouraged to attend
Grandchildren Rryce Wardtaw and his sister, Kyndall, Hutching
their grandpa crak open a pecan without breaking up the good part.
Shown above, left are Robeson County District Attorney and Mrs.
Johnson Drift. They are shown with Janet and Herbert I.ocklear of the
Rennert Community who recently sponsored an appreciation dinner
in honor of the District Attorney, the event was held at the Rennert
Community Club House. And many community people, as well as
eleted officials were in attendance. District Court judge John Carter
is shown in the background. .... '
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This cake was specially made for the occasion. -
Among the elected officials attending were (ilenn Maynor, High
Sheriff of Robeson County (shown right); JoAnn l.ocklear, Clerk of
Robeson County Superior Court, shown left,; and in the rear is Mudie
Rue l.ocklear, the only woman serving on the I.REMC Hoard of
Directors.
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New 'Birth
Dclikl and Roger Dean Locklcar
announce the birth or their new
baby boy Rodger D Locklcar. Jr
was born November 21. 1995 at
Moore Regional Hospital at
Pinchurst He is the grandson of
Mrs Priscillia and Corlic Locklcar
of Pembroke and Mrs Mary Alice
and Sanford Brooks of Maxton
Celebrates
first
i birthday
Cassidv LccAnn Loncry
celebrated her fl rs( birthdayJanuary
5. 1996 She is the daughter of
Cochise and Maria Lowen Her.
grandparents arc Lee (Bozo) and
Chris Lock Icar of Stcrl i ng Heights.
Michigan and Allen Jr and Becky
Locklcar of madison Heights.
Michigan
Miss Ada Belle Lowcry -of
Lumbcrton and Ms Alctha Tyncr
of Pembroke. NC arc the great
grandmothers
Eureka! Eureka! Pecans at Last!!
by Ronald H. I.owry
Growing up in Robeson County
on a family farm following the
Thanksgiving Holiday period, our
pecan trees were reads to begin
surrendering their matured crop I
recall us having 7 trees, one in the
front yard, another in the back
yard by the water well, and the
remaining 5 were located in the
orchard located between the
B chicken coop and tobacco barn
All the trees were transplanted
.about the same time, but one tree
in the orchard outgrew the other
ones and we referred to it as ' 'The
Big Pecan Tree' In my opinion
thctrccby the water well produced
the best tasting pecans This tree
would have what wccallcd "Paper
Shelled" pecans, because they
w ere easy to crack open and get the
edible portion out without breaking
it apart After 2 or !t killing frosts
and some wind to rid the trees of
their leaves, the pecans would
break out of their hulls and be
ready for IhcIi(lib-shakingprocess
to get them on the ground During
the early years ourDad maintained
a very tight control over the pecan
haf\ est We were allowed to gather
and consume pecans after they fell
to the ground as the result of natural
events, but we could not climb the
trees to shake them down or use
sticks to knock any off the trees
The tree-climbing and limbshaking
process took place under
1 controlled conditions The pecan
harvest would be bagged in tow
sacks, and hung from the ceiling
in the packhousc to protect them
from the rats. This usually was
enough protection from the 4Icggcd
rats, but the 2-lcggcd kind
would sometimes get inside the
hanging tow sacks without proper
clearance
In 1961. one year after moving
to my present location. 1 bought 2
pecan trees I planted one in the
backyard and the other one in an
area my vegetable garden would
occupy After a few years the tree
in my garden began casting too
much shade affecting my garden
' produce and it had to be sacrificed
The other tree grew to gigantic
si/c giving shade to all the back
yard all day which met with my
approval, but its pecans never
reached maturity On the family
farm we did not have any problems
with squirrel eating our pecans.
Being a source for food, their
population wascontrollcd, and they
did not venture from natural
habitats to many farms seeking a
food supply. Fromthctimc my tree
began producing fruit, in addition
to a squirrel problem. I had a bird
problem. Gracklcs. large
blackbirds havingglossy iridescent
black plumage, socialize together
in large numbers. In addition to
robbing food placed outside, for
dogs and taking over the bird
feeders, thcscbiraslikctoconsumc
pccanswhcn they start formingon
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tree branches. These birds would
attack my tree at first daylightand
being messy eaters, lots of
immature pecans did not get past
their beaks. They always left the
ground covered with chewed bits
of pecans as their trademark
As the years passed, the grack les
would leave an increasing number
of pecans which got too tough for
them to cat This was the time
when the squirrels became
interested in what was left This
year, after Some 30 previous years,
my tree had a bountiful crop Due
to trie si/c of the tree and its
production this year, the birds did
not take their usual percentage. As
the result of trapping and
transporting out of the area 29
squirrels, a smaller quote did not
deplete ail the mature pecans
leaving a small percentage for
human consumption. I am
somewhat excited to be receiving
a small percentage of the crop this
year. 1 was probably not as excited
as Archimedes! the Greek
mathematician, after he discovered
a law of physics while taking a
bath in a tub of water. It is said he
was so pleased with his discovery*
that he leaped from the tub to
parade in the street shouting
"Eureka!" over and over. Some
have said that being so excited.
Archimedes had not dressed
properly for public appearance. 1
am content with introducing a
couple Of grandchildren to the use
Of pecans
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