{iferrg?bmimas ' E CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE Published each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC jMRERS2 THURSDAY,DECEMBER 25, ' TWENTY-FIVE CENTS I SRMC pediatric staff accepted a Starlight Fun Center from \Val-mart employees. From left: Anita Hunt, unit secretary; RN Laura Bridgers; Tonya Meares, Wat-mart UPC Associate; Brenda Sealey, unit manager; Linda l.ocklear, nursing assistant and Carol Hicks, Wal-mart assistant manager. , ' : . . SRMC Receives Fun Center For Pediatric Patients Now children hospitali/edat Southeastern Regional Medical Center will have access to more fun and games to help fill their long hours in bed and speed their recoveries. Recently representatives Carol Hicks and Tonya Meares of Wal-mart store #1155 located at 4301 Faycttcvillc Rd. in Lumbcrlon presented a Starlight Fun Center to the medical center's pediatric unit. The fun center is a brightly colored, mobilecnlcrtainmcnlunit which can be wheeled directly to the bedsides of children who arc hospitalized, its VCR. TV monitor, vidcocasscttcs and Nintendo video game system with a library of games can provide hoursof entertainment foryoungstcrs confined to their beds. "In the short while since the fun center has been here, it has definitely been in great demand by the children." said Brcnda Scalcy. unit manager for pcdiatrics/nurscn "It's certainly a valuable addition to the toys and games we have available for our patients." The Fun Center Program started in 1992 by the Starlight Children's Foundation brings therapeutic entertainment to more than 42.000 hospital i/cd children each monlh nationally. In 1994. the Wal-Mart Foundation joined forces with Nintendo to support this program by contributing $750,000 as part of a three-year commitment toward the sponsorship of Starlight Fun Centers. Nintendo, as part of its retail partner program, is matching the Wal-Mart donation. The fun center donation to SRMC rcprcscntsonc of more than 350 Wal-Martsponsored fun centers More than 1.200 fun centers will be placed in more than 540 hospitals throughout North America by the end of 1997. Each Wal-Mart store chooses the destination for its fun center, according to Hicks and Mcarcs. The Southeastern Regional Medical Center Foundation accepted the fun center on behalf of the medical center, according to Sissy Grantham, executive director Founded in 1983. the Starlight Children'* Foundation enhances the lives of seriously ill children through programs such qs-w ish-granting and in-hospital recreational activities. With offices throughout the U.S.. Canada, the U.K.. and Australia. Starlight's programs touch children's lives worldwide C ongressman Mike Mclntyre An nonces $266,965for Columbus County Crime Fighters Washinglon - Congressman Mike' Mcjnlyrc announced (oda> thai (lie Columbus County Sheriffs Department has won a grant from the Justice Department for five additional fulltime officers Mclntyrc said the $266,965 grant pays up to 75% of the total salary and benefits over three years for the law enforcement officers. The grant is part of the Justice Department's Community Oriented Policing Sen ices (COPS) Program Congressman Mclntyrc staled. "I supported the 1997 act that grants Si 1.4 billion to llic COPS program This funding is \ itnl lo nchicv ing the goal of hiring KKi.OOO additional police ofTiccrs nationwide b\ the \car 2000 In the Seventh Congressional District alone, more than V> million has been hired to protect onr commit-' nitics against violent acts of crime!" CongressmanMclntvrcsaid "This grant program is working, and I commend Sheriff Jintnn Ferguson and the Columbus Couiilv ShcrifTs Dcparlmenl for taking the initiative to seek these funds." VA Medical Center Telephone Advice Program The Faycllevillc VA medical Center Telephone Triangle Program is a user friendly telephone advice program. Patients who have medical questions, need to check on an appointment or have other questions, may wish to speak w ith a health care professional in our telephone advice program. You may talk with our telephone advice professional by calling (910) 822-7940 or toll free 1-800771-6106 cxl 7940 Arthritis Exercise Programs Begin Jan. 12 The Southeastern Lifestyles Fitness Center at 4895 Faycttcvillc Rd. will .begin two exercise program* for pcoplcwitharlhrilisonJan. 12.These j include two types of activities: PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) and water cxerciscb. Aqua for Daily Living. For more information or to t register, call 738-5433 Healthy Resolutions i '98 Set For Jan. 10 Find out how to change for today ' and tomorrow?not just next week. Join us for exercise demonstrations, motivational speakers, tours, refreshments and more on Saturday. Jan. 10. 1998; 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.. at the Southeastern Lifestyle Fitness Center. 4895 Fayetteville Rd. This is no charge for this program. Call 7385433 for more information. American Red Cross 12 Days Of Christmas On the First day of Christmas Take an American Red Cross CPR class. On the Second day of Christmas donate Blood at an American Red Cross Blood Drive On the Third day "of Christmas learn to swim with an American Red Cross swim class. On the Fourth day of Christmas send a message to our Military overseas through the AmcricanRcd Cross. On the Fifth day of Christmas become an American Red Cress Volunteer. On the Sixth day or Christmas take an American Red Cross disaster class On the Seventh day or Christmas volunteer in the American Red Cross Office On the Eighth day or Christmas learn about HIV/AIDS through ^thc American Red Cross On the Ninth day of Christmas become an American Red Cross Instructor On the Tenth day or Christmas become an American Red Cross Life Guard. . On the Elev enth day of Christmas volunteer at an American Red Cross disaster shelter On the Twelfth day of Christmas donate money to the American Red x Ahterican Red Cross, Patricia liruyhoy Executive Director Robeson County Chapter Dale G. Deese, (left) Executive birector of Lumbee River Legal Services, Inc. presented an award to Ms. Margaret Chavis, widow of Bobby R. Chavis in honor of his service to the Lumbee River Legal Services. The ceremony was heldd in the offices of the Lumbee River Legal Services, Pembroke, NC on December 19, 1997. The award was given In recognition of Mr. Chavis'years of dedicated service to Lumbee River Legal Services and his commitment to empowering low-income people. Mr. Chavis served on the Board of Directors of LRLSfrom 1979 until his death on March, 24, 1997. Ms. Chavis is shown surrounded by family. Also in attendance were Chavis' brother. Dr. James B. Chiavls; his children: Bobby R. Chavis, Jr., Charles Allen Chavis, Christel Chavis Parker, Belinda Chavis Listoe; and his sister, Joanne Chavis Wrey. _ _ ' Did You Know? (NAPSi?To learn more about the growing interest in women's sports and a campaign to interest girls in taking part in sports, call the Women's Sports Foundation at 1-800-227-3988. Tools, such as those made by Craftsmaiirxan make a muchappreciflxea noliday gift. Mouldinigs can add charm or personality to a room. For more , information about medium density fiberboard (MDF) mouldings call the Particleboard/Medium Density Fiberboard Institute at (301)670-1752. Through free medical treatment, Shriners Hospitals help save children's lives. Call 1-800237-5055 to refer a child. Free Health Checks In Fairmont Free health screenings w ill be held on Tuesday. Jan 20 from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Fire Hall in Fairmont Checks for cholcstcrol/HDL. blood pressure, and blood sugar will be offered to all adults IX years and older In addition, educational displays on breast cancer, medications and many other health* related topics will be featured. These free screens arc sponsored by The Robeson County Partnership for Community Health Call 671-5595 for more information Say You Read It In The Carolina Indian Voice. To Subsci.be Call (910) 521-2826. May all the wonders of the season bring you peace. FIRST AMERICAN PUBLICATIONS The Carolina Indian Voice Newspaper Connee Brayboy ] P.O. Box4075 Pembroke. N.C. 2837.2" (919) 521-2826 (919)521-4611 Office Home Ui\C Pembroke Chancellor Joseph B. Oxen dine (right) presents a plaque to Stephen M. Smith, president of Interim HeahhCare headquartered in Whiteville, who was recqgnlzed for his leadership as chair of HealthCare 1999 during the past two years. (UNCP Photo by Bobby Ayers) Visions of Harold Co, include selfsufficiency for NC Indian Cultural Center Harold Collins was born in 195 / of Native American parents and isa member of the Lumbee Cheraw Indian Tribe. Known better to those in the world of weight lifting competitions as "Iron Bear" he has been three time the National Power lifting Champion, two times the World Bench Press Champion and three times he has been the United States Representative in the "World's Strongest Man Contest". He will be going to that competition for the fourth time on January of 1998, I He holds the records in that competition of "The Axe Hold" the Crticifixion", and "The Log Press." During the competition in January of 1998 on the ESPN Channel there are going to be commercials for "The Lumbee Tennis Shoe". It will also be shown during the re-runs of the competition . Collins is the owner and operator of The Power House, one of the healthiest places in Pembroke, where you can get both your mental and physical conditioning together. Collins, who spends over 4 months a year in competitions around the world, has been working on a special project for over a year. The project is selling 2,000 pairs of l.umbec Tennis Shoes. He is hoping that the $ 140,000 that to be raised by the sale of these shoes will help the Cultural Center get back on it's feet and help it to become self-sufficient. His dream is to see events out there for the public every month. One of the things that Collins hopes for is the return of the outdoor drama "Strike at the Wind!" to be performed at the site again. "I am hoping that it will return and not only play in the summer months but during special times of the year like Thanksgiving and Christmas," Collins s^kJ. " When the folks around here are at htync, we could have the play and hhvc gospel singing and a lot of things" stated Collins. "This year 1997 I sponsored the World Record Breaking Event for the Cultural Center," Collins said. " In 1996 1 sponsored a "Pull for Life" to raise money for St. Jude's Research Center, and I also raised money to help a local child get a wheelchair," he continued. "In 1995 I raised over $100,000 for the March of Dimes in Los Angeles, California," stated Collins. "However, my biggest goal now is to sell these 2,000 pairs of Lumbee Tennis Shoes. And when they are sold there will not be anymore made. I am going to hold a celebration at the Cultural Center and we are going to have it for the people that bought the shoes and those that wanted to but could not. It will be a Gospel Singing and an old fashioned Dinner on the Grounds," Collins said. "Selling these shoes which are only $70 a pair will provide jobs at the Cultural Center and the buyer will have a Collectors item, just like a baseball card, a piece of history. "It is time for our people to pull together and for the Cultural Center to blossom. Together we (jai) conquer anythingthat comes otrr way, alone we are divided and will fall. We need to assist the North Carolina Indian Cultural Center. Then one day it will in turn help us!," Collins concluded. The Organization's Leadership Dinner Was Held Last Wednesday at UNC Pembroke rem Droke - Stephen M. 5m ith was honored for his service to Healthcare 1999 during the organizat ion's leadership dinner held last Wednesday at LJNC Pembroke. Smith, president Interim HealthCare headquartered in Whiteville, served as chair ofthe ninecounty health care consort ium the past two years. UNC Pembroke Chancellor Joseph B. Oxendine hosted the event and welcomed more than 60 attendees from a variety ofrelated fields. On behalfof the advisory committee. Oxendine presented a plaque to Smith and thanked him for his leadership." Steve Smith served as chair of HealthCare 1999 from 1995 to 1997, and her served with distinction." Oxendine also recognized and thanked the other members of the advisory committee for their work during the year on behalfof improving the health of the region's citizens. Guest speaker for the evening was Floy Work, a nationally recognized consultant in community-oriented human services from Charleston. S.C. Workclients include non-profit health care organizations, and she stresses collaboration as a means to succeed. "You arc an energetic group of people working to improve the health of the region," Work said, "and improving the health depends on relationships. You arc exponentially stronger when you are working together "Diversity is necessary in commu nity-building. The more participants, the better and stronger the community." Work said community leaders need to learn the power of collaboration and to also learn to share leadership. "Geese understand this concept when they migrate." she said. "When the leader tires, another takes the point. You've been working together, building pathways. Keep the energy flowing." She was distressed to learn that within a nine-county region, more than one-third of breast cancer is detected too late for treatment." It gets under my skin that there arc 13,000 substandard homes in the region, and 4,000 of them do not have indoor plumbing." she said. Sexually transmitted diseases are a ma jor concern to health care professionals everywhere, including this region. "They can improve the community together." Work emphasised.. HcalthCare 1099 is a voluntary organization established in 1992 anil brings together a broad representation from Bladen. Cumberland. Harnett. Hoke, Moore, Richmond. Robeson, Sampson and Scotland counties. This region is among the poorest and most medically undcrscrvcd regions in North Carolina. To prepare for future challenges in community health and regional health care, HcalthCare 1999 will focus on strengthening existing Healthy Caro linians initiatives and creating initiatives where none exist in the region. The 5th Annual Health Care Summit will be devoted to this effort. Community representatives will come together to discuss their needs while developing a plan of action for their communities. HealthCare 1999 was awarded an operational grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust in 1993. and was selected by the American Hospital Association as one of the 25 national demonstration sites in its Community Care Network Program. The Community Care Network seeks to enhance collaboration and cooperation among existing health care providers in the region to produce a more seamless system of care, to improve overall community health, and to increase accessibility to health care. The Health Care 1999 partnership includes more than 100 organizations, led by UNC Pembroke, Southeastern Regional Area Health Education Center, Womack Army Medical Center, Kayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Bladen County Hospital. County of Cumberland, Southeastern Regional Medical center Foundation, the Southeastern North Carolina Health Alliance aird'other#/ VT. For more information about HealthCare 1999 or its 5th Annual Health Care Summit, call HealthCare 1999 director Anne Lowry at 910521-6182.