mm T«i| ^CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE r z j n s i, ed each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC VOL UME 23 NUMl THURSDA Y, A fJOUST 8, 1996 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Prospect ^3 Biz y Dean Baseball Club Makes History at World Series Pembroke Phillies OnJuh 18(hthe Prospect Di/'/\ Dean Team headed for Louisville. Mississippi to pla> in the World Scries for the 11 year olds of the Di/zy DciinBascball Organisation. The team played its first game on Saturday against the All-Stars of Louisanna called Slidale. Danny Henderson was Ihcstariing Pitcher and Jonathan Bowen came in as relief. Prospect lost its first game.. On Sunday the team look on Madlox from Mississippi for its second game with starting pitcher. Sandy C. Jacobs getting the win and Jonathan Bowen getting the save. The leading hitters were Steven Moore (1 for 4) and Jonathan Bowen (2 for 2). There wereawesome field plays made by Jonathan Locklear and Ross Maynor the Prospect Dizzy Dean team made history for the Nali\c American People. Robeson County and the Slate ol Noiih ( aioliiia with the win against Madlo.x. Thi.s was the firsi World Scries game to bew onby a-Robeson C'oimt\ Team Thisgamc will remain in the minds and hearts of this team for \ cars to come Then on Monday. Prospect played its third game. By now over 15 of the 44 teams had gone home and Prospect was holding its ow n. With starling Pitcher. Sandv Jacobs, the team took a 1 nothing lead going into the lop of the 2nd inning. The game tied on fielding errors and finally the Cobras of Pcnnicola Florida took the lead and Prospect was unable to come back w ith relief pitcher. Jonathan Bowen. Prospect look its second lost in the game againsi the Cobras It was o\cr for the Prospect Team but not until The Prospeei Di//\ Dean Team had made history and had introdiiecd North Carolina baseball to the Diz/y Dean Franchise. Our congratulations to Prospect Dizzy Dean Team for a job well done and wish for them the best in games to come. The Players listed above from left to right arc Isi row - Steven Oxendine. Danny Henderson. Donavan Hunt. James (Tere) Locklear. Jeremiah Bryant. Willie Locklear. Jonathan Locklear. James Lee Jones. Ross Maynor. 2nd row - Derrick Bullard. David Jones. Sandy Jacobs. Jonathan Bowen. Billy Lee. Gene Jones. Michael Antonio Locklear (Now deceased). .Ird row - Coach Eric Freeman. Jason Hammond. Harold Jacobs. Steven Bullard and Coach Ryan Locklear Not pictured is Chris Hunt. Manager Da\id Emanuel. Jr Chaperon Fedclia Locklear and guest Da\id (Bab\) Emanuel. Ill Complete successful Season The Pembroke Phillies completed a successful season with their final game and cookoul on July 27. I'JPo The Phillicscompelcdin the Pembroke City T-Ball League Each playcrrccci\cda tropin donated by the Time Warner Cable, courtesy of Eric (.'ollins. The team w as coached by M ike and Elois Jacob.sand assisted by Eric Collins. Keith Jacobs and Anthony Locklear. Front Row (L-R) Elois Jacobs. Michael Jacobs. Jamin Cha\ is. Billy Sticklin. Mall Jacobs, .lason Revcls. Anthony Woods. Vonlay Mckinny Back Row-: (L-R) Michael Jacobs. Sr.. Cody Smith. John Revels. Ronnie Bray boy. Cody Locklear. Garrett Locklear. Brady Locklear. Jamie Bell Not Pictured: Keith Jacobs. Eric Collins. Anthony Locklear (Coaches). Chclscy Collins. Brandon Oxendine. Carnie Bravbov. Chad Hunt Darren D. Hunt participates in American Indian Ambassadors Program The Byrds in the Blue Berry Patch Free Community Joe and Dorothy liyrd are shown in the middle of their blue berry otch. The liyrds grow the blue berries because they like working \yith laitls. They also sell the berries because they grow far too many to ''‘tservefor their own persona! use. The Byrds reside off Vnion Chapel oad, on Warded Street, next door to the Julian Pierce ( linic. (Photo Joe Red Buff aloe) Health Checks The Southeastern Regional Medical Center Foundation is sponsoring free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and bloodsugar at locations throughout Robeson County These arc open to all adults and no prior fasting is required. August screening, dales and locations arc Tuesday. August U Red Springs Fire Dept. 9a.m -2p.m. Thursday. August 2'' Saddletree Church of God 9 a m 2 p.m,. For more information, call the SRMC Foundation at 67i.5SH7 the Lunibcc Regional Dc\ clopmcnt Association at 748-7900 or the Lumber River Council of Governments at 618-5.444 Albuquerque, !9M - Darren D Hunt, a memberofihe Lnmbcc Nation of Robc.son County NC’. is nearing completion of the Americans for Indian Opporlimily's (.AlO) American Indian Ambassadors Program Medicine Pathways for the Future Hunt was born in Robeson County. NC. and is a veteran of thcU.'S. Army, having attained Uie rank of Sergeant. He currently resides in Prince George Countv. and in 1989 became the first Native American to serve as a Stale Trooper for the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Stale Police He actively participates in acliv itics sponsored by the Virginia Council on Indians, and is a member of the Virginia Naiivc American (^ultural Center The .Ambassadors Program is based on traditional tribah allies, and escorts promising young Indian professionals through a one-year program aimed at reinforcing the use of their traditional tribal values in a modern contexi A highly selective program. Hunt was one of 18 cho.sen to pariicipalc from a field of over 14i) nominees Throughout iheyeai -long program, the ambassadors aiieiul four one- week gatherings inleraci with current and past leaders, e.xplorc their famih and inbal hisiorics. and develop and implemcnl a community based project These and numerous other exercises w ill help the ambassadors to translate past experiences into positive solutions for Ihe fulure. while honoringtlieirleadershipskillsand providing a direct benefit to their tribal communities Hunt has already aiiended two gatherings Ihe first was held in Bernalillo New Mexico in April, and the second gathering in Washington. DC. in May During the Washiiiglou. DC gathering. Hunt met with many national leaders including Secretary of Energy lla/cl b Leary and Assistiini Secretary of Interior for Indian AtTairs Ada Deer The ambassadorsare planning to trav cl to the Mississippi Choctaw Reserv-ation in September and to an international destination at the end of the vear 'Darren exemplifies the mission that we as Indian people have worked so hard for in maintaining our traditional ways oflife yet adapting to a world that w as transplanted :ind grew around us. The results arc people like Darren young, professional American Indians who possess a eommitmcnt and dedication to the advancement of American Indian people We arc verv proud to have him as one of our ambassadors." said President and Foiiiidcrof AiO L.aDonna Harris (Comanche). Americans for Indian Opportunity is headquartered on the Santa Ana Pueblo Reserv-ation in New Mexico, and senes as a catalyst for new concepts and op]X)il unit iesforNativc Americans in a constantly changing environment. AIO works with tribal governments and Indian peoples to develop leadership, iiislitulionsand structures that can deal with change using new ideas and crctilivc initiatives based on traditional tribal values. By finding new way s to manage change, tribes can make positive contributions while maintaining a strong tribal idi-nlii McKeitlian Jones Receives NC-Regional Appointment Little Miss Lumbee tours Red Cross Shelters '^”8*!lica Marie Chavis-t.ittle Miss Lumbee recently touredthe Red t made available for victims of Hurricane Bertha. She olked with the children and gave out books and activitiesfor them to '^JfP>y during their stay. This activities was sponsored by the Mission Church. ‘Angelica is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Don Chavis. She is a rising ^^cond grader at Union Chape! School Rowland, NC. McKeithan Jones' appointment by Speaker Harold J. Brubaker to the NC- Soulheast Regional Farmers Market Commission w'as ratified by the CJcneral Assembly on Friday. August 2.1996. Stale Rep. Frances M. CummingsforRobesonCounty. Hoke, and Scotland Counlies- Dislrict 87 made the recommendation that McKeithan Jones be appointed to the Commission. McKeithan Jones is a native Robesonian and is a life-long farmer and the owner of P & J Construction Company in Robeson Countv McKeithan Jones declared.' 1 am verv happy to have the confidence of The Honorable Frances McArthur Cummingsand The HonorableHarold.l Brubaker This is an opportunity for me to represent my profession working with and speaking for fanners, small businessmen and women, and promoting an increase in income and jobs in our region of the state ' McKeithanalso said. "Robeson Couniv is blessed to have receiv ed over six-million ($6.()()().000) dollars to complete Phase 1 of the Farmers Markel/Agriculturc Center located on Hwy. 74. 1 look forward to working with tjic other Center's Commissioners and the 1997 Robeson County legislative delegation loacquireUie remaining six million for Phase II oflltc project offering Robesonians and surroundi ng counties' residents iJie opportunity to prov idc additional revenue and wholesome recreational activities to our area of the stale which arc greatly needed. I am impressed w'ith the industriousness of Mr. L^c Stevens and others." Galleries Now Open Michael H Mms ,s a man will, a vision. He has .seen the fultillmenl ol a ilream wuh ,he opening oj Native Artists, small gallery for the promotion ami ihstrihution oj local Native artists, mikins, hlalenleil sculptor, works in many forms. As he patiently sUs in the .shot, Tumh"'^ "I mirk.Kofari that speak of tjh a .sn oUen jaw. Apparently, one of the Imlians brothers hit the khmsman with the hutt of his Jonhte barrel shot gun on that night in the .Ills when t alfish ( ole ami other ktansmen showe,!up in Maxton Iheysupposeilly were therefor a fish fry. At least that wasThl^/^y y";i‘i'-‘’''s’resl,ng piece that mikins has crealeil is a seuinlin of ".{"'''"J a granilson off in the war o/oesert Storm rh,,,rm7v, ■ , ■ “ K™""'"" '« the war of Desert Morn,, the graniljalher is depicted standing in front of a wash not doing a chicken bog. ,Shown in the wash pot is a map ofSaudia Arabia looking into the pot with a concerned is well wor'th a IrfuThhfLt'uThfeTlhTsfZf'f^^^^ '' mmm Miiliiifii

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