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VOLUME 23 NUMBE
Pembroke oudor Serves Aboard High-Tech Navy Destroyer
SAN DIEGO - While the size of
the Navy's battle force is declining,
its role in international operations is
on the rise. Whether it's responding
to missions in the Arabian Gulf, or
supporting the nation's counter-narcotic
agencies in the Caribbean sea,
the naval service continues to do
more with less. For this reason, the
Navy places an emphasis on building
its new ships with a high-tech, multimission
capability.
Navy Seaman Gussie L. Jones,
the 20-year-old daughter of Joseph
and Suzette Jones of Pembroke, is
stationed on one of the Navy's newest
multi-mission ships, the guidedmissile
destroyer USSBenfold. Jones
enjoys being assigned to one of the
Navy's most advanced warships.
"By knowing the background of
the Benfold, I'm proud to say that
just by being a member of its crew is
rewarding enough," said Jones, a
1994 graduate ofPurnell Swett High
School.
As a seaman on the 500-foot long
ship, Jones maintains and preserves
the ship's surfaces and deck equip
ment.
Its powerful gas-turbine engines,
state-of-the-art Aegis combat system
and computer-operated commandand-control
system make the 8,300ton
Benfold one of the Navy's most
formidable warships.
"The Benfold's radar-absorbing
materials and design makes it nearly
undetectable to enemy radar. To the
enemy's radar systems, our ship appears
to be a small fishing vessel,"
said Jones, a two-year Navy veteran.
Using a combination of missiles,
torpedoes and rapid-fire guns,-the
San Diego-based destroyer provides
anti-submarine, anti-air and antisurface
protection for battle groups,
amphibious task forces, surface action
groups, convoys and military
and merchant shipping. It is also
capable of search and rescue, counternarcotics
and surveillance ope rations.
The Benfold is named to honor
the life and service of Petty Officer
3rd Class Edward C. Benfold.
Benfold, a Navy hospital corpsman,
was killed in action while serving
with the First Marine Division in
Korea in September 1952. Bcnfold
was mortally wounded while killing
two attackers and saving the lives of
two of his comrades.
Keeping ships like the Benfold
up-to-date with the latest technology
maintains a defense posture that is
one step ahead of any potential aggressors,
and Jones feels that's very
important.
"Designings building and deploying
ships like the Benfold allows the
Navy to maintain its superiority of
the seas," said Jones.
Deploying ships witfr< advanced
technology around the world helps
the Navy keep an eye on the global
situation and ensures quick reaction
to any hostile action.
Although deployments keep Sailors
away from home and theirfamilies
for months at a time, Jones feels
it's necessary for the Navy to maintain
an overseas presence throughout
the year.
"In case a crisis erupts, the Navy
can send the most mission-capable,
fastest and technologically advanced
ships to the area, like the Benfold,"
T said Jones.
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Navy Seaman Gussie L. Jones
v : Financial
Aid
Workshop Jan. 7
There will be a FINANCIAL AID
WORKSHOP for students and parents
in th&Purncll Swett High School
Media Center on Tuesday, January
7, 1997, at 6:30 pm. The public is
invited. Parentsofcurrent high school
juniors and seniors are particularly
encouraged to attend.
Christmas
Banquet and
Concert
A Christmas Banquet and Concert
will be held at Lumbefton High
School on Saturday, December 14
beginning at 5 p.m. (banquet) and
the concert at 7 p.m. Theconcertwill
feature Carla and Redemption from
Lumberton. Also appearing will be
Darrell Luster and Singing
Sheppards. o
Tickets arc $10 for the banquet
and concert in advance and $ 12 at teh
door.
Prospect United Methodist Church, Route 3, Box 196, Moxton will be
the site for the Christmas Musical - The Song. The Music Ministries of
Prospect tfMC (Children, Youth and Adult Choirs) will combine to present
the A lusical at Prospect United Methodist Church on Saturday night 0
December 14 and Sunday night - December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Then on
Sunday Morning at 10:00 a.m.
The musical is directed by Mr. HaroldD. Jacobs, and is narrated by Ms.
Louisa Oxendine and Mr. John Deese. There will solos, small groups,
^ choirs, drama, creative movement, lightningeffectsandsoundtomakethis
a very exciting and meaningful experience of Worship and Praise. The
pastor, The Reverend Bill J. Locklear, invites you to this celebration of the
birth ofJesus at Prospect United Methodist Church, 5 miles North West of
Pembroke, 8 miles South of Red Springs and 8 miles North East ofMaxton,
across the road from Prospect School on this Saturday and/or Sunday
nights at 7:00p.m. Bring a Friend.
Shown left to right are tecondplace winner, Juan Locklear; firstplace
winner, Brandy Lambert; adn third place winner, Ronnie Boothe.
;i Jacobs Serves
I as Grand
\ Marshall
; The Pembroke Christmas parade
- > recognized Mr. Josephys D. Jacobs
- as this year's grand-Marshall, Dc^
cembcr 5,1996.
Mr. Jacobs is a retired N.S. Army
; National Guard, a retired FHA Loan
Officer and County supervisor in
Robeson and Lee Counties and a
:' retired Agri educator in the public
schools of Robeson County.
Say you read
it in Carolina
Indian Voice.
Pembroke Housing t
Authority Activities
On December 18, 19% at 6:00
P.M. the 4-H "Helping Hands" Club
will sponsor a Youth Rally at Strickland
Heights in the park. The youth
invites everyone to attend. ,
On November 26, 19% at Pembroke
Housing Authority Youth Center
was a special evening for the 4-H
"Helping Hands" Club. The Club
held its second 4-H Oratorical Contest
(Public Speaking). The youth
delivered speeches on drugs and other
related Social problems that are effecting"
tfic youfh and tomorrow's
future. Winners of the contest were
third place Ronnie Boo the, second
place Juan Locklear, first place
Brandy Lambert. Other contestants
were Cynthia Locklear, Sharina
Quevedo, Kristina Hunt, Charlcie
Collins, Sofie Hunt, Labressa Burke,
George Hammods and Yolanda
Locklear.
Pembroke Housing Authority
would like to thank the following
people for their help with making the
contest a success. The judges for the
contest were Mr. Robert Locklear,
Ms. Pandora Strickland and Ms.
Demtris Hunt. Ms. Dewan Locklear
was the auditor for the contest. Mistress
of Ceremonies was Ms. Nahir
Hunt, the Robeson County 4-H AgenUJunior
Miss Lumbee Morgan Hunt
provided the group with entertainment
for the evening. New Prospect
Church Ladies provided refreshmenu.
The Pembroke Housing Authority
staff would again like to give>
a special thanks to the children for
giving their time.
Even though the rains came it
- didn't' stop the 4-H "Helping Hands^
Club from participating in the Pembroke
Christinas Parade.
The Youth Sports Program Bowling
League met Thursday, December
4th at the UNCP Student Center with
a competition between the Chavis
Park King Pins and the Dial Terrace/
Maynor Manor Terrors with the
undefeated King Pins edging out the
Terrors. With the League half way
through the season, the King Pins
lead the league with a record of 2-0
and 3517 poinu, the Terrors are 1-1
with a score of 3306 poinU.
The contestants are shown with Junior Miss Lumbee Morgan Hunt.
Pembroke Kiwanis Report
The Tuesday evening meeting was
held at the Town and Country Restaurant
with President Fumie Lambert
presiding.
Treasurer Albert Hunt reported
over 200 diners attended our Spaghetti
supper and Pancake Breakfast
on Friday and Saturday with proceeds
will over a thousand dollars.
The money will be used for the needs
of our Youth projects such as Little
League baseball, Boy andfii rl Scouts,
The Boy Scout Cabin, School requests
and many other places in need
of financial support. We arc also
thankAil to Mrs. Fay Mitchell Cafeteria
Supervisor for her help in putting
on tne fund raiser witnout her
help we could not do the job. Thank
you Mrs. Mitchell. The School was
its beautifUl self with Chi Idrensdrawings
of Santa Clause posted on the
bulletin boards and I noticed too the
carpets in the Cafeteria and Hall-'
ways have been replaced by hard
surfaced flooring of either tile or
congoleium flooring and it makes us
,proud of this. You, the schools arc
manned by professionals and teachers
are very dedicated and have gone to
college for training in meetingthc needs'
of students and this report just gives mc
the chance to thank them for their work
often over-looked, but our society would ,
be lost without our good teachers and
principals. We can't get along without {
them. Members of the Fayettevillc Kiwanis
were visitors as was Bill
Oxendinc's brother Jerry and Jim
Hammonds from Atlanta.
Earl Horan from thcFaycttcvilleClub
sent Lt. Gov. Dick Fishers greetings and
told us that Gov. Fisher is recovering
from his heart attack. Earl Horan has
been the Chairman of Inter-club Visits- |
tions for 17 years of the Fayettevillc
Club. They'mcct Fridays at 1:00 P.M. at |
the Haymont Recreation Center. v
Next weeks meeting will be our Annual
Christmas Program Chaired by Ed
Teets. Ladies are cordially invited. Our
speaker was unable to attend but will be
with us later.
Invocation.- Vardell Swctt; Song
leader.- Ed Teets; Reporter. - Ken Johnson.
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News From Pembroke
VFW
VFW Post #2843 to host district 8
meeting Jan. 12, 1997, 1 p.m. Mon- '
day Dec. 9th the post held it's December
monthly meeting at. Post
Headquarters in Pembroke The meeting
was rather long because there 1
was a lot on the agenda. There were 1
a good number of guests present for
a free dinner. We had several guests
from members of Post #6018 Fayetteville,
also the Women's Auxiliary
District President Ms. Paulett Jones
from Spring Lake, Miss Lumbee
Rebecca Revels who later spoke and
sang "Oh Holy Night",to music.
Special guest's included Mrs. Mary
Jane Bryant from Mt. Airy Baptist
rendered 2 songs accompanied by
Pianist Mr. Monroe Chavis after we
ate dinner.
The food was blessed by Rev.
Smith Locklear. The menu consisted
of; baked turkey, dressing, rich gravy,
col lard greens (real sweet and delicious),
green beans, yams, cornbread
patties, banana coconut cream pie for
dessert, ice tea, hot coffee. The meal
were enjoyed by all, approx., 65 were
in attendance for dinner. At this
present I wish to make a correction
on our Veterans Day at Mt. Airy
Pastor, James M. Locklear, should
have^bcsh written in the article.
Thank you we all make little mislakes.
Also 1951 should have been
written instead of 1957.
The meeting was called toorder at
7:50 p.m. by Post Commander Rev.
Hilton Deese. Prayer offcrcdby Chaplain
Archie Oxendine. Then special
music rendered by Mrs. Bryant after
an introduction by Post Adjutant
James B. Locklear.
Shortly after Mr. Oxendine welcomed
the 1st and 2nd place winners
sponsored by VF W # 2843 Post. On
the voice of Democracy. There were
2 local High Schools represented and
a meeting was previously held the 1 st
of December to choose and hear their
essays. Afterintroducing South Robeson
High from Rowland and Purncll
Sweat High honor students, Mis
Vivica Patterson and Miss Jessica
Locklear Respectively. He announced
the 1st and 2nd place winner: Miss
Locklear placed 1st and Miss
Patterson placed 2nd Both students
read theiressays. They were rewarded
a check each, gold pins to them and
heir-parents which pinned them on.
\nd the parents also got a gold pin.
1st place received a school bag, both
students received a plaque also. Then
followingapplauds fUiss Lumbee was
introduced. She urged the girls to
continue the- in aiion. She is a
freshman at uNC-Pembroke. The
ladies retired to 'heir meeting room
after a brie'. nr.ission. Special
guests were thanked as tliey departed
for coming. Joint meeting closed 8:40
p.m. 8:50 closed meeting ofthe VFW
men called to order. 4 applications
read and approved. Mr Neal Jones,
Mr. Al. W.Britt,Mr. Leroy B. Brown,
Mr. Kenny Ray Hunt Mr. Britt and
Mr. Hunt sworn in and welcomed
after Commander Deese pinned the
Cross ofMalta on them. The minutes
of October meeting were read by Mr.
James B. Locklear. No meeting was
held November due to parade and
fish and chicken fry. Thank everyone
who supported us. We heard a lot of
good reports on the food Quartermaster
Ardell Jacobs gave a lengthy
report of expenditures, etc. on our
financial report. Mr. Locklear (Hospital
Chaplain) said next Gospel Singling
at the V.A. Hospital in Fay.etteville
will be April 6th. The, post
will host the 1997 District 8 meeting
Jan. 12thatTpm-(Sunday). Jan 13 th
Post monthly meeting. The Post Commander
Urges members to come and
support the district meeting and our
monthly meeting. Other things were
discussed, Budd> Poppys were purchased
by r members to help the
ladies Auxiliary. Mr. Ardell said this
was our bes' plate sale yet as he can
recall, lamhr noredtobcapartofthe
ones who worked so faithful to accomplish
it. 1 can't name all the ones
who rolled up their sleeves and dedicated
their time and talent but you!!
Know who you are. 1 salute your
fullest support and dedication. That
is what makes this Post function.
Wi-' :ig everyone a very heart
fc1' and a blessed Christmas also a
. cry prosperous new year. Visit someone
who is shut in and let them know
as a christian you love them and they
arc not forgotten. As Christ said visit
the sick and shut in. The widows, the
orphans. Tell them the love of Jesus
God Bless You Until Next Time.
F.nvin Jacobs
Post Surgeon
Happy 7th Birthday
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Jamie Bell of Lumberton, NC celebrated bis 7th birthday
November IS with a party at the Lumberton Bowling Alley.
Many family members and friends were In attendance. Jamie Is
a first grade student at Tanglewood Elementary School He If
the son of Greg andBonlta Bell and the grandson of Rand and
Christine Ballard and Baddy and Sarah Bell of Pembroke. He
Is shown with his grandmother Sarah Bell