Tl | CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
rhed each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC
VOLUME 23 NUA THURSDA Y, A UGUST 22, 1996 / TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
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Shown left to right: Co-Principal Rose Marie Lowry, Elvera Locklear,
Ruby Locklear, Brenda Locklear and Co-Principal Noah Woods.
Pembroke Middle School
holds open house
One of the first impressions one
got at Pembroke Middle School's
open house was how clean the
campus and facility were. It just
sparkled. The staff wasalso looking
terrific. The co-principals. Noah
Woods a nd Rose Marie Lowry were
very cordially and jriendly to
parents and community persons
who attended the open house
recently. The support for the school
seemed to be a step ahead in all
categories and areas. Eyetypne
appeared to be ready to go. They
.were ready to get the new school
year underway at Pembroke Middle
School.
Co-Principal Rose Marie Lowry
Townsend was very professional
and ready to begin the education of
boys and girls at Pembroke Middle
School. She has demonstrated her
courage to take on new challenges
with her recent run for the Seventh
Congressional District. She has
alsodemonslratcdhcr commitment
to education as the outgoing
President of the North Carolina
Association of Educators. She is
looking forward to.working with
her co-principal Noah Woods and
is encouraged and ready, for the
challenge at Pembroke Middle.
School.
Also in attendance at the Open
House was Mitchell (Bosco)
Locklear, member of the Board of
Education. Locklear also
demonstrates a commitment to
education
UMC Continues Recruiting
Native American Chaplains
Leaders of the United Methodist
Church's Native American
Comprehensive Plan (N ACP) will
conducts "gathering" toconlinue
recruiting Native Americans and
other lay people of the church to
become certified as rural and
reservation chaplains Sept. 19-22
in Kansas City, Kan.
A rural and reservation chaplain
ministers with Native Americans
in town, rural or reservation
communities.
The chaplain is an advocate for
huntan services; an interpreter of
town, rural and reservation issues;
andacaregivertopeQpie, churches
and communities experiencing
hardship or devastation.
The N ACP is working with the
Rural Chaplains Association
(RCA) to certify primarily Native
Americans as chaplains in rural
and reservationchurchesorin other
rural chaplaincies. "??"RCAisanetwork
of people who
~ minister to individuals, families,
communitiesand churches in rural
areas.
The plan works forthe inclusion
of Native Americans in the total
lifcofthc United Methodist church.
At the September event,
individuals that attended the
national gatherers training event
in December 1995 will be provided
opportunities for skill
enhancement and personal growth.
Participation in the future in a
national event in Arkansas is a
prerequisite for rural and
reservation chaplaincy
certification.
According to the Rev. Marvin
B. Abrams, coordinator of the
NACP, lay or clergy candidates
seeking certification will be
interviewed twice by the RCA
executive committee. The first
interview will occur during the
regional event in Kansas City.
Upon completion of the second
interview, a candidate may be
approved ordenicd certification as
a Rural Reservation Chaplain.
Clergy and lay peopte Interested
in the NACP chaplaincy program
are invited to contact abrams at
(714) 535-2429 or by FAX (714)
535-8643
Four Types of Grants
Available to Native Americans
Oweesta progrtfm'ls the only
national program to assist tribes
with reservation lending and
capital management. Specifically,
the program helps tribes to establish
reservation lending programs,
manage financial assets, and form
equitable relations with border
town banks, and financial
institutions.
PUBLICATIONS: Business
Alert reaches into Indian Country
and beyond six (6) times a year
with reliable, appealing, wellpackaged
information regarding
business and economic issues.
"Indian Giver", a quarterly
newsletter for the philanthropic
audience, likewise breaks new
ground asa regular liaison between
private fundcrs and the Native
American country
STRENGTHENING NATIVE
AMERICAN PHILANTHROPY:
The latest First Nations project, a
three (3) year initiative, will work
with tribes. Native American nonprofits.
and private philanthropy
to develop and expand grant
making capacity for Native
American community-based
programs.
The goal of First Nations is to
' assist tribes in gaining self-reliance
and control over their reservations
I or community economies.
'' Economic Development must
start with the people It is about
leadership, vision, and the right to
a dignified livelihood "The Eagle
StafTFund serves asa collaborative
for native American development
Its purpose is to provide technical
assistance and financial resources
to encourage development of our
own ideas, concepts, and dreams
For more information or
requests for application guide li ncs.
contact: The Eagle Staff Fund. C7
O First Nations Development
Institute, The Stores Building.
11917 Main Street Fredericksburg,
Virginia 22408
There are also a number of
publications available from First
Nations of which a few arc :
Investment Principles. The
Investment Industry, And
Evaluating And Monitoring
Investment Advisers (1994) by
Gclvin Stevenson. This is a series
of books for Native American
Tribes that want to take control
over their financial resources and
manage them well. Cost No
Charge.
Reservation-Based Loan Funds
Manual (1989) designed to guide
tribes in creating a community loan
fund. Includes helpful tips on
community economic
development, capital formation,
organizing, program, staff,
fundraising, and board
development. Cost: $30.00
Negotiating Lower interest
Rates From Your Bank (1983)
containing information for
individuals, lawyers, and tribal
office Refers to "Indian Tribal
Government Tax Status Act ". IRS
Code And Model "Hold
Harmless" Resolution For Banks
Cost $8.00
For the above-publications,
contact First Nations.
And lastly, the Christian-based
Publication.' The Indian Voice'
of which I mentioned earlier is
available for only $7.00 per year
for six (6) issues' It is well worth
that and morel Bulk subscription
rates arc also available Write"Indian
Life", Post Office Box
3765. RPO Redwood Centre.
Winnipeg. MB R2W 3R6 or in the
United States mail to: "Indian
Life", Box 32. Pembina. ND 58271
by John "Tall Bird" Marshall
Democrats
to meet
All Robeson County
Democratic Party Officers, precinct
chairs, candidates and party
members are invited to a very
important meeting-Thursday, Aug.
22 at 7 30 p m. at the Robeson
County Courthouse For
information Call 628-6642 after
5:00 p.m.
Retired Teacher Gives $300,000
For School at "Indian " Orphanage
A retired teacher from Boiling
Springs has committed $300,000
to help Baptist Children's Homes
of North Carolina build a school
on its residential campus in
Robeson County
Winifred H Lindsay. 91.
decided to hclpbuildtheon-campus
school at Odum Home, a former
"Indian orphanage," after
learning that it will help Lurnbee
Indians, blacks and whites in the
tri-racial community of Pembroke
learn to live and work together.
Long-time family friend Joann
Lutz. also of Boiling Springs.
saicL'Mrs. Lindsav'sNo. 1 goal in
life is to help educate children. She
realizes that so many poor children
need a chance, and she believes
that this project is an outstanding
way to help them."
On a recent visit to the BCH
facility Mills Home in
Thomasville. Mrs. Lindsay held
children in her lap. toured several
buildings and asked many
questions about modem child care.
"As a young adult, I realized
the importance of a good education
and a good Christian
environment. ' she said. "I made
a vow to myself and God that 1
would do all I could to help young
people get an education Educating
our youth of today is educating our
leaders of tomorrow "
"It warms my heart to sec a
woman of advanced years maintain
a strong vision for the future,"
said BCH President Michael C.
Blackwell. "Mrs. Lindsay, who
has devoted her life to making a
better life possible for children,
has secured hope for generations
that will follow her."
The new school will enable
Pembroke to expand its residential
capacity by 10 because classes
currently are held in converted
dorm rooms and administrative
offices.
Born in Andrews. NC, Mrs.
Lindsay graduated from Western
Carolina Teacher's College, (now
Western Carolina University) and
taught school in Marble. NC. Her
husband. David, a textile engineer,
is deceased and the couple had no
children.
For many years, the couple lived
in Rutherfordton. NC where they
were active in community life. The
Lindsays became interested in
raising goats through their
friendship with poet Carl Sandburg
and his wife. Paula At one time,
the Lindsays had the largest goat
herd in the state
J Warren Steen. statewide
director of BCH's $10.1 million
"Light Their Way" Campaign,
said, "Mrs. Lindsay's wonderful
gift is really an investment. Her
support is making this project a
reality and we are excited to break
ground for the new school Oct
13."
Baptist Children's Homes of
North Carolina operates 12
facilities which serve more than
1,400 children and their families
each year. In addition to Odum
Home, BCH operates residential
campuses inThomasvillc. Kinston
and Clyde: a maternity home in
Asheville; behavioral change
homes for girls in Franklin and
Lenoir; a home for teenage mothers
and their babies in Lenoir:
therapeutic camping in Cameron
and model day care in Thontasv il lc
to access services, call the service
area nearest you or (800) 4763669.
Health
Checks
Planned
Low-cost screenings for adults
^18 and over will check blood
pressure, glucose, total cholesterol
and HDL at the Lifestyle Fitness
Center, 4895 Fayettcvillc Rd . on
Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 7 a m
tol0a.m.and5p.m.to8p.m Cost
is$10. No fasting is required Call
783-5433 for more information.
Paralegal
Seminar Set
The North Carolina Paralegal
Association, Inc will be conducting
its 12th Mid-Year Practical Skills
Seminar at the Wilmington Hilton
in Wilmington. North Carolina,
on Saturday. September 14,1996
The seminar begins at 8 30 a.m.
and concludes at 5:30 p m
Saturday
Partner
Massage
Class Set
The Southeastern Lifestyle
Fitness Center will host a Partner
Massage class on Sept. 10 and 17
from7 p.m.-9p.m. Costis$25per
couple.
Instructor is Ann Hood. For .
more information and to register
by Sept. 2. call 738-5433.
Smoking
Cessation
f ... a ...
Classes Set
Tried to quit smoking before?
Try again by enrolling in a new
program tailored to your own
personal readiness to quit. A series
of six weekly classes combine
behavior modification, education
and support to help smokers kick
the habit Cost is $65 To preregister.
call SRMC Wellness
Services at 671-5596 by Sept. 9.
Shmvn left to right: Winifred Lindsay and, right, Joann l.utt
News from Pembroke VFW Post
Monday Aug. 12th the VFW
Post #2843 monthly meeting took
place at post head quarters. Union
Chapel Road. Pembroke. NC. Post
commander Rev Hilton called
attention at 7 p.m. Rev. Smith
Locklcar blessed the food. We had
two guests for dinner The menu
as follows consisted of steamed
chicken, rich gravy, rice, green
beans, texas fried potatoes, biscuits,
cherry pie for dessert, with ice tea
and coffee for beverages
We had a much better turn out
for this month's meeting even tho
the Lord has been blessing us with
a lot of rain the last several days I
came prepared this time with my
umbrella. Last month I got wet
and caught a bad cold from it
Although we had 58 present. 41
postmen and 17 ladies auxiliary It
was our cooks last preparation and
she did a good job on the dinner
At 7:35p.m. a joint session was
called toorderby post Commander
Dcese after which prayer was
offered by Chaplain Mr Archie
Oxendine. Followed by saluting
and pledge to the United States
flag by all in attendance For the
good of the Post Chaplain Archie
Oxendine gave a short speech and
there was a drawing of two (2)
gifts The two lucky people were
Mr Jimmy Jones and Mr Grover
Chavis.
Post Adjutant Mr James B
Locklcar reminded all members
that we are to be special guests at
Mount Airy Baptist Church.
Sunday September 8th to celebrate
Veterans Supday. Please plan to
attend and support our brother's
church. There will be a special
ceremony to honor us during
worship service, followed by lunch
when service is over We had a
?ood turn out last year at Rc\
milh Locklcar's church and a
very moving service.
The ladies post president asked
for a large turn out for the
September meeting which will be
held September 9th. There will be
a talk given about vcls.prisoncrs of
war. special guest will be present
to give the talk At 7:55 meeting
adjourned. Ladies auxiliary retired
to their meeting room. At 8:00
p.m. the meeting of post members
called toordcr by post Commander
Decsc.
As you recall last month I
mentioned a guest was supposed to
receive four medals obtained by
state Judge Advocate Mr Art Shull
Well here goes the story. Thirty
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Urologist Joins
Lumber ton Practice
Thomas S. Stewart, M.D.. has
joined the medical staff of
Southeastern Regional Medical
Center. He is associated in private
practice with Drs. Rowell Burleson
- and George Mozingo of the
Lumberton Urology Clinic.
Although Dr Stewart plans to
practice all aspects of general
urology including lithotripsy, he
has a special interest in p^iatric
urology He is proficient in the
treatment of di scases of the prostate
and prostate cancer He also has
had special training in the medical
and surgical treatment of female
incontinence.
Qr. Stewart and his wife Susan,
who is a physician trained in
anesthesiology but docs not plan to
practice here, were, looking for a
location in the Carolinas. They
wanted to be near the coast but also
live in an area that offered seasonal
variety They visited Robeson
County and liked what they saw.
'' We chose to relocated to
Lumbcrton mainly because of Drs
Burleson and Mozingo." he said
"They really sold us on the locale
and the medical opportunities
here "
A native of Ohio Dr Stewart
completed his residency training
in urology this June at the Henry
Ford Hospital in Detroit He earned
his undergraduate degree from
Cornell University, and he is a
1990 graduate of the Ohio State
University College of Medicipc
Dr. Stewart is accepting new
patients. Call 738-7166
appointment.
Revels celebrates
91st birthday
l.onnie G Revets of Pembroke celebrated his 91st birthday at his
home on August 05th, 1996 in Pembroke. He mw born August 05,
1905 in l.umberton in Robeson County, the son of the late Mr. William
(BUly) Revels and Mrs. Delia Hardin Revels. The honoree married the
late Dimple Godwin. Mr. Revels is theproudfather of six children, five
of whom are living: Mrs. Florence V. Ramson, Pembroke; Mrs. Delia
M Hartts, Matthews, NC; Mrs. Rosa Winfree, Charlotte; Mrs Theresa,
l.umberton; l.onnie Revels, Jr., of Greensboro; and foster son,
Captain Donald Godwin, Pembroke. The honoree worked hard and
educated his children, and wasfaithful to his church. He hasfourteen
(14) grandchildren and tsventy-one (21) great-grandchildren.
(Photo and text by Tech. Sgt. William P. Revels)
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