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PLUME24NUA ,^ =_ THURSDAY, OCTOliER 9, 1997 TWF.NTY-F1VF PFNTS
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Lumbee % ? tMC Members
Make n res in Directors
at Annual meeting
One thousand forty-three mem~
ber of the Lumbee River Electric
Membership Corporation met for
their Annual Meeting on Tuesday
night. In addition to hearing the
president, secretary and general
manager's report, members asked
questions and heard some about
de-regulation.
The meeting was held at the
Performing Arts Center on the
UNCPcampus. Members also voted
on three of their twelve directors.
Running in District 1 were Pcarlic
Bethca and Robert Locklear. This
position was previously held by
James Dial who was killed in an
auto accident this summer. Unofficial
results show that Locklear defeated
Bethca, 695 to 266.
In District S incumbent
Ambrose Locklear was challenged
by Ronald Hammonds. Locklcar
overcame Hammonds 495 to 466.
Proctor Locklear, Jr. was unopposed
in District 6 and declared the
winner by acclamation
In the at-largc position, incumbent
Lacy Cummings was re-elect
He was challenged by Rev Clcstcr
Locklear and Collie Brown. Cummings
received 601 votes: Locklear
142 and Brown 218.
In a brief board meeting following
the annual meeting the Board
-re-elected Proctor Locklcar, Jr as
president; Roger Oxcndinc as vice
president. Madic Locklcar as secretary
and Robert Strickland as
treasurer.
Mclntyre Announces
$950,000for UNC-Pembroke
Funds to Promote Regional Economic Development
Washington, D.C. - Seventh District
Congressman Mike Mclntyre
announced today that the University
ofNorth Carolina at Pembroke would
receive nearly one million dollars in
federal funds undera bill approved by
a Senate-House Conference Committee.
Congressman Mclntyre said,
"These funds go toward' a critically
important part of our region's economic
and community development
efforts. I am doing everything that I
can to promote jobs and economic
development in our area."
The funds, which are in the amount
of $950,000, will be- used to begin
construction of a Regional Center for
Economic, Community, and Professional
Development at the university.
"The Regional Center must have a
centralized conference and administrative
center to ensure the future
successes. These funds will go a long
way toward that goal. I look forward
to continuing my work with Chancel
lor Oxendine and the fine folks at
UNC-Pembroke to this project to
completion," Congressman Mclntyre
added.
The Regional Center, which began
operation in 1995, coordinates
comprehensive economic development
programs that focus on business
growth, education, community health,
and public safety. Congressman
Mclntyre said, "The Regional Center
has become an extremely valuable
resource to southeastern North
Carolina's diverse communities. It is
run by local citizens. This is the sort
of program the federal government
should support whenever it can."
These funds are part of the VA,
HUD and Independent Agencies appropriations
conference report for the
fiscal year 1998. The House is tentatively
scheduled to vote on the conference
report today with the Senate to
follow shortly thereafter. After the
measure passes both bodies of Congress,
it will be sent to President
Clinton for his approval.
Alumni Scholarships Sets
Ail-Time Record at UNCP
PEMBROKE?The Alumni Relations
Office ofthe University ofNorth
Carolina at Pembroke awarded nine
Alumni Loyalty Scholarships for the
1997-1998 academicyear, according
to an announcement from alumni Director
Glen G. Burnette, Jr.
The nine recipients from across
the region is the largest number of
alumni scholarships in UNCP history
for a single year.
The Scholarship recipients are
Natalie Eve Bell of Lumberton, Jennifer
Chason of Lumber Bridge, Bradley
Sherrill Harris of Pembroke,
Sunsaree Locklear of Pembroke,
Shannon NicoleNutting of Pembroke,
Amy Michelle Osbourne of
Fayetteville, Erika Marie Phillips of
Lumberton, Debra Ann Williams of
Evergreen and Denise Amy Williams
of Evergreen.
Alumni scholarships are awarded
to the sons and daughters of UNCP
alumni. In addition, the recipients are
chosen based on academic ability,
demonstrated leadership, potential for
success in college and financial need.
"We arc happy our alumni scholars
chose UNCP for their educational
experience and are following their
parental legacy of attending this university,"
Burnette said.
' "The Alumni Loyalty Scholarship
Endowment is one of the largest endowments
at the University," he said.
"This is because our alumni choose to
give generously to the institution that
they graduated from. As an endowment,
the scholarship fund is a pcr'petual
gift on behalf of alumni who
are taking an active part in the continuing
success of UNCP.
Mr. Bumettesaidthisyear'sscholarship
recipients are also one of the
most diverse in history, representing
six different high schools in the region.
Ms. Bell, a graduate of Red Springs
High School, ifthe daughterofConnie
Chavis. She has plans to major in
psychology.
Ms. Chason, a St. Pauls High
SchoolGraduate, is the daughter of
Walter Chason and Debbie Mixer.
Her career goal is to become a pharmacist.
Mr. Harris graduate from Pumell
Swett High School and is the son of
Willie and Wanda Harris. He plans to
major in biology.
Ms. Locklear.agraduateofPumell
Swett High School, is the daughter of
Darlton and Kathy Dae Locklear.
Ms. Nutting, a graduate of Purnell
Swett High School, is the daughter of
William and Suzette B. Nutting. She
plans to major in computer science.
Ms. Osboume graduate from Cape
Fear High School in Cumberland
County is the daughter of Mackie
Osbourne and Alice Osbourne. A
graduate of Lumbcrton Senior High
School, Ms. Phillips is the daughter
of Ricky Phfllips and Katrina Huggins.
Graduates of West Columbus H igh
School, Ms. Debra Ann and Denise
Amy Williams are the twin daughters
of the Rev. Gary artd Mrs. Elaine
Williams. Debra plans a career in
speech pathology and Denise plans to
major in mathematics.
NATALIE BELL
AMBROSE LOCKLEAR
LACY CUMMINGS
LRDA to begin taking
LIHEAP applications
The Energy Unit for the Lumbee Regional Development Association,
Inc. will begin accepting applications for a one time energy
payment for fuel assistance to low income Indian households on
October 13 through November 19, 1997.
Food Stamp Households who meet the LIHEAP eligibility criteria
are scheduled to receive automatic benefits in February 1998. All
households not receiving food stamps must apply at the LRDA
Energy Office in Robeson, Hoke or Scotland Counties
Please bring correct information to expedite processing applications.
(1) Social Security Cards for household members. (2) Verification
of income for all household members (3) Bank Statement/
Stocks and Bonds (4) Date of Birth for all household members (5)
Telephonc numbers where you can be reached
If you have any questions contact the Energy Office. Offices for
taking applications arc as follows;
Energy Office
2207 W 5th St, Lumbcrton. NC 28358
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Hawkeye Sands community Building
Hwy 211 Red Springs. NC
Thursday Only
October 16-23-30
November 6-13
l.ROA Bookroom
Union Chapel Rd
Pembroke. NC
521-2462
Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation
Tuesdays Only
205 Fairlcy St Laurinburg. NC
October 14-21
November 4-11
Special family program planned
A special family program is
planned at New Prospect Holiness
Methodist Church, located on
Highway 710 on October 19 at 7
p.m. The public is cordially invital.
Special speakers will be Dr.
Dalton Brooks; Ms. Jackie Clark.
the Union Chapel Trio. The theme
will be "Let's join forces to save the
family."
The congregation and the pastor.
Rev. Willie Scott, extend a1
cordial invitation to the public to
attend.
UN CP to be
site of Senior
Vaccination
Seaspn '97
Pembroke-The University of
North Carolina at Pembroke will
be one of eight sites across the
county to join in "Senior Vaccination
Season '97" on Sunday, October
12, noon through 6 p.m.
UNCP's James B. Chavis University
Center will be open for the
free fluand pneumonia shots. Other
sites in the county to participate in
Senior Vaccination Sunday includes
Maxton Medical Center,
Robeson County Health Department,
Robeson Community College,
Robeson Family Practice,
Rowland Medical Clinic, South
Robeson Medical Clinic and St
Pauls Medical Clinic.
Publicity coordinator for the
UNCP site Virginia Sykcs. R.N
has some advice for seniors as flu
and cold season approaches
"Despite what some people say.
health care experts say the flu vaccine
cannot cause the flu because it
contains no live viruses," Mrs.
Sykcs said. "Some people do catch
colds one to two weeks following
immunizations, but this is not a
result of the flu shot. To be protected
against the flu you must get
a vaccine each year, but a pneumonia
shot lasts a lifetime."
Flu and pneumonia shots arc
covered by Medicare, she reminded
seniors.
"So come get your shots right
after church on Sunday," Mrs.
Sykcs said. For questions about the
Health Department program, contact
MclissaK Packer at671-.3442
Women to meet
The Democratic Women will
meet Monday night, October 13,
1997 at7p.m in Courtroom 3-C of
the Robeson County Courthouse in
Lumbcrton, NC. Officers for the
1997-98 year will be sworn in. All
Democratic women in Robeson
County arc invited to attend and
encouraged to be part of this active
organization For more information
call 521-9092 after 5 p m
SHANNON NUTTING
SVNSAREE LOCKl.EAR
Revival Services
Planned at Salem "
? Revival services will be held at"
Salem Missionary Baptist Church
beginning October 13 and running
' through October 17. Guest speakers
will be Rev. Jerry Thompson,
pastor ofZion Hill Baptist Church
and Rev. Mickey Lowry of Union
Baptist Church. Services will begin
at 7:30 p.m. week nights and at
6 p.m. on Sunday evening. There
will be special singing each night.
The public is cordially invited to
attend by the pastor, Rev. Donald
Bullard, and the congregation.
Salem is located on the Red Hill
Road, Maxton.
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North Carolina Commission
of Indian Affairs
1997 Events and Activities
October 10-12
Lumbee Fall Powwow
Lumbee Regional Development Association
N.C. Indian Cultural Center
Pembroke, N.C ' (910) 521-8602
I October 17-18
Waccamaw-Siouan Tribal Powwow
Waccamaw-Siouan Development Association
Bolton, N.C. (910) 655-8778
October 24-26
Meherrin Indian Tribe Powwow
Hwy. 11 between Murfreesboro and Ahoskie
Winton, N.C. (919) 358-4375
October 30-November 2
AA Convention & Sobriety Powwow
Qualla Civic Center
Cherokee, N.C. (704) 497-3481
November
Indian Heritage Month in North Carolina
N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs
(Statewide activities and events will be scheduled)
(919) 733-5998
October 31-November 1
N.C. Indian Senior Citizens Conference
N.C. Indian Senior Citizens Coalition
IFayetteville, N.C. (919) 733-5998
November 6
North Carolina Indian Business Association
Conference
Fayetteville, N.C. (919) 733-5998
November 7
Open House for Indian Heritage Month
Metrolina Native American Association
Charlotte, N.C. - . (704) 331-4818 |
November 11 M
Honor "Veterans" Powwow * -
Cherokee Ceremonial Grounds
Cherokee, N.C. (704) 497-3481
November 14-15
Native American Wild Game Festival
. N.C. Indian Cultural Center
Pembroke, N.C. (910)521-2433
November 15
Native American Veterans Honoring Ceremony
State Capitol Grounds
Raleigh, N.C. (919) 733-5998
November 28
Tsali Day 4th Grade Students Arts & Craft Show
Cherokee Ceremonial Grounds
Cherokee, N.C. . (704)497-3481
^ December,!^
N.C. Commission.of Indian Affairs
Quarterly Meeting
Raleigh, N.C. (919)733-5998
December 14
Open House and Natural Tree Decorating
Ceremony
N.C. Indian Cultural Center
Pembroke, N.C. (910)521-2433
December 21
Winter Ceremony
N.C. Indian Cultural Center
Pembroke, N;C. (910)521-2433 '
Pembroke^ Kiwanis Report
The weekly meeting was held
Tuesday evening at the Jade Garden
Restaurant with new President
Brian Brooks presiding
Speaker for the evening was
State Representative Ronnie Sutton
1997 session was the second
largest session but with the narrowi
ng margi n of Rcpubl icansover
Democrats 61-59 we truly had a
very good working session. Some
dissident Republicans made for
?ood working conditions. Rep
utton said
On a local level, pressing concerns
were congressional
districting, economic dcvclopntcnt.
funding for UNCP dorm, funds for
the Southeastern Farmers Market,
and the May 12 deadline facing the
North Carolina Indian Cultural
Center. We got an extension on
that. Rep Sutton said, and a reduction
from $4 million to $3 million
I was pleasantly surprised to
be placed on five committees And
a complete redrawing of congressional
lines was accomplished I
worked with Congressman Mcln
ty rc and Hefner in the entire procedure
The budget was worked out
by both houses, each submitting a
budget and then coming up with
the one both houses could live w ith
We got the UNCP dorm and Senator
David Wcinstcindidagrcatjob
on this The Farmers Marker and
some other accomplishments were
the elimination of the coroner's
office. Plus issue ofthc Lumbcrton
Economic development and Tourism
Bill. Representative Dr
Adolph Dial and I sponsored a bill
that w ill have a logo plate designed
by the Dept.. of Motor vehicles and
the Dept. of Indian Affairs The
Excellence in Schools Act is one of
the most important bills wcpasscd.
plus Gov Hunt's Smart Start Program
Raising teachers pay is so
important for our school systems
Rep. Sutton went to great detail
in discussing his 1997 state legislature
session. Wctankhimforthis
unusual opportunity to hear him as
Kiwanians
Song leader-Ed Tccts Invocation-Clay
Maynor. Reporter-Ken
Johnson.