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y MBER48 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1996 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
! Purnell Swett High School students chose their Homecoming King and
(''Queen During Homecoming activities. Chosen as Queen was Sabrina Bell I
|Sr>(/ Shawn Clark was chosen as King. I
iMmbee River EMC Members
o Receive up to $1.2 million j
n Credits on December Bills
ft Lumbce River EMC's General
Rlanager, Ronnie E. Hunt, was the .
fbearcr of good news Tuesday night,
(November 19, following a meeting at
Ine main officesin Red Springs. Hunt
announced that the board of directors
mad voted to give Lumbce River
XEMC's members an estimated $1.2
.(million in credits on their December
ulpctric bills. The credits will be refflected
on electric bills rendered in
[December. In layman's terms, if a
I member uses 1000 Kilowatt hours
(KWH), it will mean a savings of
$20. The amount of credit will vary
depending on how much electricity
the member uses during the month.
9 The good news is partly the result
of an unexpectedly mild winter so
i? far, and lower wholesale costs from
die cooperative's principal supplier
of electricity. Hunt also credited the
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reduced cost of operations to the
efficiency of the cooperative's employees,
and the cost-cutting efforts
of the board of directors and die staff.
Hunt said, as he shared the good
news, "after Fran, this is good news
for all of us. We are happy to be able
to pass this savings on to our members."
The savings will be reflected
on the December electric bill. Hunt
added, "We have been working hard '
to reduce costs and become more
competitive, and we will continue to
do so in the future."
Lumbcc River EMC is a member owned,
not-for profit, electric cooperative,
overseen by aboard of directors
elected by the membership, serving
38,000 families and businesses
in Cumberland, Robeson, Hoke and
Scotland counties.
V World AIDS Day 1996:
|i "One World. One Hope "
!by Brett da Jones
Woild AIDS Day was observed
for the first time on December 1,
I 1988 after a summit of health ministers
from around the world called for
[ a spirit of social tolerance and a
greater exchange of information on
HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day, observed
annually on December 1,
serves to strengthen the global effort
to face the challenges of the AIDS
pandemic which continues to spread
in all regions of the world. This
organized effort is.designed to encourage
public support for and development
of programs to prevent the
spread of HIV infection and to provide
education and awareness of issues
surrounding HIV/AIDS,
j - 19% is the first year in which a
new and expanded global response to
HIV/Aids is in full operation. In
recognition of the growing complexities
of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the
United Nations has created a partnership
of six UN agencies. Called
the JointUnited Nations Program on
HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
We would like to do our part in
observing World AIDs Day by a proclaiming
December 1, 1996 "World
Aids Day In Robeson County".
We in unison with the world and
nation propose that this day be observed
in the spirit that one day this
disease will be as polio apd the Black
plague is, virtually unheard of.
Let us not be the ones to fall
-behind the new global and national
growing consciousness to provide
education, awareness, prevention and
compassion for those who have been
effected by HIV/AIDS.
Kimberly Hunt of Pembroke to
Perform in 'Much Ado About
Nothing' at Northfield School
-NORTHFIELD, Mass. Northficld
Mount Hermon School
. sefiiorKimberlyHuntofPembrokeis
! among the students performing in
"Much Ado About Nothing," the
l opening play in the 1996 NMH Theft
alfe Program, Dec. 6, 7 and 13 at
I p.m. in Silverthorne Theatre,
:Hall,onthcschoorsNorthfield,
I., campus.
unt is the daughter of Eric D.
[ and Karmel Hunt, both of Peme,
N.C. Also a member of the
?r Varsity Performing Dance
ip. she has volunteered through
NMH Outreach Program with
Brothers/Big Sisters, a Bosnia
f fund-raising event, National
ice Day and as a teacher of dance
a Children's Interest Group. A
iberofthe junior basketball team
manager of the boys* varsity
inning team, she has participated
le American Indian Student Asation
and attended the 1994
American Indian Science and Engineering
Society Conference. She has
studied Advanced Placement U.S.
History and has been active in local,
national and international 4-H programs.
"Much Ado About Nothing' is
Shakespeare's comedy about love,
both the kind that comes at first sight
and the kind that surprises us when
we least expect it," said NMH Theatre
Program Director David
Rowland. "The two couples at the
center of the play are among
Shakespeare's most enjoyable characters.'
Directed by Rowland, the
play's assistant director is NMHiunlor
Meghan McCoy of Boulder, Colorado.
Established in 1879, NMH is an
independent, college-preparatory
school in rural northwestern Massachusetts.
For more information, contact
the NMH Theatre Program at
413-498-3267.
IWalloween Fun at Pembroke
\mlementary
I Pembroke Elementary second
de students ofMrs. Kathy Bumcttc
1 Mrs. Shclia Dcesc really know
iv to celebrate, Halloween) Studs
wrote Halloween stories about
ir costumes, scary tales and even
Dtc their own recipe for a bcwitch[
stew! The children estimated the
mbcr of seeds and weight of their
ss pumpkin! Two hundred and
twenty-nine seeds filled the thirteen
pound pumpkin! Students made Jack
O'Lantern cookies themselves by
following the recipe in sequence.
Each student designed their own
cookie using their creative little
minds. In addition to their celebration,
they were treated to a pizza
party by Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Cummings.
Lorrie B. Jones Seeks Seat on LRDA
Board for Hoke & Scotland Counties
Lorrie B. Jones of Hoke County
lias announced her intention to seek
i seat on the LRDA Board of Directors,
representing the newly created
district of Hoke and Scotland Counties.
The election will be held Thursday,
December 5 and voting will be
by enrolled members of the tribe
only.
Jones has a completed Rural Leadership
Training at Pembroke State
University in 1989 as well as counseling
training. She has also attended
Sandhills Community college and
NCCU with emphasis in counseling
training.
She has served in various capaciiies,
including employment with
Hoke County Dept. of Social Service
as a Income Maintenance caseworker.
She is currently employed
with Hoke Board of Education part
time as a substitute Teacher.
She is an Indian Advocate and
Activist for Federal recognition,
equality for all persons especially
students, civil right of all Native
Americans.
Jones has been a resident of Hoke
County for 25 years. She has long
been active in community and civic
affairs there. She is a member of
Dunndarrach Baptist Church. She
worked with the youth from 82-89.
She has served as Chairperson on
the IEA Board for Hoke County for
four years. She worked on the parent
committee from 1976-1993. She
worked with youth in church and
school related areas for 12 years. In
the past she has served as a member
of Lumbee Tribal Association; National
Indian Education Association;
HokeCounty Native American Council;
Rural Minority Women Association;
and Department of Social Service.
She implemented, coordinated and
supervised the Hoke County Native
American Organization for two years.
She has supervised numerous workshops
for the youth of Hoke County.
She served as a recruiter for GED
program under the auspices of NC
Commission of Indian Affairs (8486).
She worked with LRDA as an
Assistant Counselor for JTPA for
two years (1982-84).
Jones released the following platform:
TO be an active advocate for Indian
people with focus on Hoke and
Scotland counties;
To ensure that they receive all
entitlements regardlcssofgcographical
location outside Robeson County;
To represent all the people, all
needs (social, housing, medical and
physical needs).
"It gives me great pleasure to see
LRDA establish his board district to
include Hoke and Scotland counties,"
Jones said.
"If elected to litis board. I will
represent our district and Native
Americans to the best of Godly ability,"
she continued.
Lumberton Artist
on Exhibit at PAC
The Givens Performing Arts Centcr
at The University of North Carolina
at Pembroke is pleased to announce
the showing of an art exhibit
by Lumberton artist, Lee Warner
The exhibit is currently on display in
the gallery of the lobby of the Givens
Performing Arts Center and will run
through December 11. A percentage
of sales of the art work will be donated
to support the Robeson County
Arts Council. For more information,
call (910) 521-6287 or 1-800-3670778.
Parkview
Community Mass
Choir to Celebrate
Second Anniversary
The Parkview Community Mass
Choir of Lumberton will be celebrating
their Second Anniversary on
Sunday December 1, 1996 beginning
at 5:00 P.M. The Anniversary
Celebration will be held in the gymnasium
at the Parkview Activity
Center. The address is 201 Inman
street Lumberton N.C. For more information
please call 671-3873.
Swett High to Host
Financial Aid
Workshop Jan. 7
There will be a FINANCIAL AID
WORKSHOP for students and parents
in thePurnell Swett High School
Media Center on Tuesday, January
7, 1997, at 6:30 pm. The public is
invited. Parentsof current high school
juniors and seniors are particularly
encouraged to attend.
Participants in
Indian Heritage
Month Activities
Margaret H. Chavis, Director of
Indian Education of the Public
Schools ofRobcson County and Agnes
H. Chavis, Chairperson of the Indian
Parent Committee, spoke at North
Carolina stateonNovember 13,1996
in celebration of Indian Education.
Approximately fifty (50) participants
were present.
Classic Comes to UNCP-PAC
As sparkling as icicles drenched in
sunlight, as bright and cozy as a fire
on a crisp winter's night and as fresh
as new fallen snow comes the Charles
Dickens holiday classic "A Christmas
Carol" will haunt the Givens
Performing Arts Center on the campus
of The University of North Carolina
at Pembroke. The national touring
company will perform this timeless
classic on Friday, December 6 at
8:00 pm. Featuring period costumes,
special effects and holiday magic, "A
Christmas Carol" will charm and
delight you.
A powerful ''story of redemption,
Charles Dickens' **A Christmas
Carol", has enchanted audiences the
world over with its simple message of
selfless giving. The most unrepentant,
miserly fellow, made to see the light,
can renounce his joyless life and be
happy. Dickens' wretched everyman,
Ebeneezer Scrooge, survives a merciless
battery of revelations - the ghosts
of his own Christmas Past, Present,
and Future- and finally come to grace
and joy.
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This new adaptation of the ever
popular classic has been adapted for
the stage by award-winning playwright
Bufly Sedlachck. Her credits
include "Steel Magnolias", "The
Untamed Heart" with Christian
Slaterand Rosic Perez, "Lucky Day"
with Olympia Dukakis and
"Grumpy Old Men" with Walter
Matthau and Jack Lemmon A new
musical score has been written for
this production and will also feature
traditional carols of the season. Sets
have been designed by world rc.riowntif^plitt.
faprry .Kaushansky.
His desigtis have appeared in cities
throughout the world including
Moscow, Tokyo, Budapest, Dallas
and Detroit
Lighting design is by Thomas
Schracdcr, whose work has been
seen on Broadway and at the
Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
Special effects have been created by
illusionist Franz Harary, creator of
illusions for Michael Jackson, Lisa
Lisa and Cult Jam. Cher. Boyz to
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Men and for Walt Disney World,
MGM Studios, Universal Studios,
and Radio City Music Hair to name a
few. His latest designs will be featured
in the Broadway-bound musical
"Ragtime". In recent NBC
primetime special "The World Greatest
Magic" Franz made the space
shuttle disappear before a live audience
at the Kennedy Space Center.
The production is directed by Curt
Wollan, who extensive credits include
the national tours of "Big
River", "Driving Miss Daisy".
."Steel Magnolias", "On Golden
Pond" and Stephen King's "Ghost
Stories".
A perfect "holiday event for the
entire family, this new and exciting
version of "A Christmas Carol" will
delight and astound children of all
ages. Tickets arc $20, $18, $16 and
$6 for children and students. To order
tickets or information, call the
GPAC box-office at (910) 521 -6361
or 1-800-367-0778. This production
of "A Christmas Carol" is sponsored
in-part by WZFX 99.1 FM.
isine people try jor inree
seats on LRDA Board
Nine people have filed for three
seats on the Board, of Directors of
Lumbce Regional Development Association,
Inc. The Board has opened
its membership once again for elections
to that body. For several years
the Board had suspended elections.
On December 5,1996 they will hold
elections for three positions.
Filing in District IX were incumbent
Michael Locklcar and Odcll
Lowiy. In District VII, incumbent
James (Sonny) Sampson is being
challenged by Billy (Dollar Bill) I
Oxendinc ^
The most interest seems to be
created in newly established district,
representing Hoke and Scotland
Counties, DistrictX. Fivepeoplc have
filed for that position. They arc
Charlie Locklear, Lorrie B. Jones,
Gwen Locklear, Gwendolyn Chavis
and Ozell Jacobs. They are all from
Hoke County.
Presently Hoke County has a member,
Burlcy Locklear. who serves in
an appointed position.
4-H Students Participate
in Embryology Program
4-H Embryology Program
Embryology is the scientific study
of the formation, early growth, and
development oflivingorganisms. The
4-H Embryology Program consists of
printed program materials, supplemental
audio-visual materials, and
volunteer training materials which
combine to provided high quality
experimental learning opportunities
through which youth develop in general.
The program draws up6n current
research materials developed in
the Poultry Science Department and
StatcOflice of4-H and Youth Development,
both at N.C. State University.
In Robeson County the 4-H
Embryology Program is coordinated
by Nanir Hunt, 4-H Program Associate
with the N.C. Cooperatives Extension
Service. The local 4-H Department
provides incubators for the
classrooms, secures fertile quail eggs
from a hatchery, and curriculum
materials to be used in the program,
and certificates for the participants
in the program. After the baby quails
hatch, the students will make a
brooder box for the quails to stay
warm. They will take them for a week
and then a local quail licensed farmer
will raise them.
4-H Embryology provides opportunities
which have meaningful effects
on the lives of youth and offers
many educational experiences to assist
them in developing their personal
skills, interests, and abilities.
The project:
Helps youth grasp developmental
processes and understand progressive
stages of growth,
Teaches respect for life and the
value of living things.
Teaches responsibility and caring
for another creature,
Emphasizes a "hands on" experience
with living things.
Can help introduce and explain
the topic of reproduction to youth.
Introduces youth to the scientific
process and other areas of science. "
4-H Embryology sessions were
conducted inOctobcr at some schools,
while other schools will participate
in March. The final sessions arc being
conducted during the month of
April. The schools ipvolved this session
are; Peterson, R.B. Dean, Pembroke,
Union Chapel, Prospect. Oxcndinc,
and Union Elementary.
What each session lea rncd? Trai ning
for teachers October 16th.Teacher
stabilized incubators for a whole week
at 99.5 degrees. This is a twentythree
day process after egg deliver.
Eggs wetc sat on October 28th. Students
turned eggs three times a day
morning, noon, and afternoon (optional
tor weekends) according to
teachers schedules. Students checked
temperature and humidity each day.
Students made candlcrs (device used
to watch embryos grow inside.egg
shell). Students made brooder box (
home for quail after birth).
Thanksgiving
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Pembroke Elementary Observes
Indian Heritage Month
Pembroke Elementary School celebrated
Indian Heritage Month with
a visit from Turtle Vision, Inc., a
Native American cultural performing
group. Mr. Ray Littlcturtle discussed
the various Indian dress of
different tribes. Tony Clark and Scott
Walkingbcar performed a traditional
Indian dance Kat Littlcturtle performed
a women's traditional dance
Thcchildrcn listened quietly to an
old native legend told by Mrs Kat
Littlcturtle. Her story was one of a
boy that found a rattlesnake in the
woods. The boy picked up the snake
to warm him. The snake in turn bit
the little boy. Mrs. Littlcturltc's story
to the children was to represent the
dangers of drugs. Many thanks to
this special group for visiting our
school.
Pembroke Elementary welcomed
students, parents, and family members
to a fun-filled night of math
activities. Parents participated in
many various games with their children
Some of the favorite games
were: Turkey Trot, Domino Doubles.
Candy Estimation, and calculator
activities.
Door prizes were given. Everyone
one had a great time! Moms and
Dads had as much fun as their children.
In a recent issue of the Carolina Indian Voice, we gave the wrong name
for one member of the above American Indian Honor Guard Our
apologies to Mr. Rudy l.ocklear of the Union Chapel Community. We
identified him before as Rudy Hammonds.
Shown left to right are Greg Cummings of Pembroke; Jimmy Goins of
the Philadelphus Precinct' and Rudy Locklear of Union Chapel. All three
men are veterans of the Vietnam War.
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