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VOLUME 25 NUMBER 1 THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1998 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
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Pembroke Rescue Squad
Requests donations
The Pembroke Rescue Squad is
soliciting donations for the purchase
of a Defibrillator. All donations are
tax deductible. Donations may be
made payable to the Pembroke Rescue
Squad and sent to the Pembroke
Rescue Squad, PO Box 385, Pembroke,
NC 28372.
The Pembroke Rescue Squad is a
non profit volunteer organization consisting
of twenty- five members dedicated
to the saving of the lives and
limbs, along with the transporting of
the sick and injured.
After six months of training and
passing the state examination, the
members are certified as emergency
medical technicians.
Since 1956 the Pembroke Rescue
Squad has provided free services to
the community. Their services have
included medical emergencies from a
simple nose bleed to heavy extrication
in an automobile accident.
The members are planning to purchase
a defibrillator and advance to
EMT-D level pending adequate funds.
They wish to move up to a high level
of emergency care in order to better
help people.
When someone stops breathing,
this device can deliver electrical current
through the chest wall for the
purpose of terminating venticular fibrillation,
the most common and lethal
rhythm in sudden cardiac arrest.
The American Heart Association considers
this device to be the single
most important intervention in resuscitation.,
The cost ofthe defibrillator is three
thousand dollars. Additional information
is available by calling Kerry
Chavis at 910-521-3837 ot 1-888366-1545.
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Rural Infrastructure Committee Appointed
Raleigh - Speaker of the North
Carolina House of Representatives,
Harold J. Brubaker, announced today
the establishment of the House Select
Committee on Rural Infrastructure
Development.
Representative Jim Carpenter (RMacon)
will serve as Chairman. Also
serving on this committee are Representatives
Carolyn Russell (R-Way ne).
vice-chair, Monroe Buchanan (RMitchcll),
Robert Hunter (DMcDowell),
Howard Hunter (DNorthampton),
Bill Owens (DPasquotank),
Donald Bonner (DRobeson),
Cindy Watson (R-Duplin),
and Rex Baker (R-Stokes).
This committee will be identifying
ways to improve and promote rural
infrastructure development in North
Carolina. Special emphasis will be
placed on the need for waste, wastewater
and natural gas infrastructure
and its impact on industry recruitment
and business expansion.
"Ensuring a good infrastructure is
the first step to building a healthy,
prosperous community," Said House
Majority Leader Leo Daughtry. "The
rural areas ofNorth Carolina must not
be left behind in the economic development
of our state. This committee is
greatly needed and I look forward to
its recommendations."
"The House leadership wants to
afford every citizen the opportunity to
succeed and we see this committee as
an important piece of the puzzle,"
stated Speaker Brubaker. "I amconfident
this committee will find creative
ways to develop infrastructure in our
rural areas"
Arthritis Exercise
Programs Begin Jan. 12
The Southeastern Lifestyles Fitness
Center at 4895 Fayctteville Rd.
will begin two exercise programs for
people with arthritis on Jan. 12. These
include two types of activities: PACE "
(People with Arthritis Can Exercise)
and water exercises. Aqua for Daily
Living. For more information or to
register, call 738-543).
Free Health Checks
In Fairmont
Free health screenings will be held
on Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 7 a.m. until
6 p.m. at the Fire Hall in Fairmont.
Checks for cholesterol/HDL, blood
pressure, and blood sugar will be offered
to all adults 18 years and older.
In addition, educational displays on
breast career, medications and many
other health related topics will be
featured These free screens arc sponsored
by The Robeson County Part1
ncrship for Community Health. Call
673-5595 for more information.
Healthy Resolutions
'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 Fayettevillc Rd. This is no
charge for this program. Call 7385433
for more information.
VA Medical Center
Telephone Advice Program
The Fayettevillc 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 with a health care professional
in our telephone advice program.
You may talk with out telephone
advice professional by calling
C 822-7940 or toll free 1-800
>106 e* 7940.
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Senator Weinstein to Run
for Re-Election in 1998
Senator David Weinstein of Lumberton
announced his intention to
seek re-election to the 30th District.
He is concluding his first term in the
North Carolina Senate. In making his
announcement, Sen. Weinstein released
the following statement:
"I want to thank the citizens of the
30th District for allowing me to represent
you in the North Carolina Senate.
It has been an enlighting experience. 1
take seriously the trust and responsibility
that you have placed upon me.
I would like to continue to represent
you in the 30th District.
"Through hard work, long hours,
and extensive negotiation your delegation
was able to secure approximately
14 million dollars for projects
in the 30th District that will benefit all
of our citizens
"The projects are as follows: A 6
million dollar dormitory at UNC-Pembroke,
the first in 25 years; A 6.5
million dollar revenue bond approved
for Quickie Manufacturing Company;
Aonemillion dollarcontinuation funding
for the Farmer's Market/Horse
Arena complex; Assistance to the
Robeson County Volunteer Fire Department;
Funding fora library in Pembroke,
St. Pauls, and Maxton; Financial
help for the Afncian-American
Cultural Center; An overhead highway
flasher for East Robeson Primary
School; Funding for a road project for
the town of Fairmont; and Financial
assistance for the Turkey Festival and
Libraiy fri Hoke County.
"I presently serve on the following
committees in the State Senate: Vicechair
- Transportation; Agriculture;
Appropriations; Base Budget; Finance;
and Pension, Retirement, and
Insurance.
"I also serve in the following Legislative
Research commissions: Bingo
Regulation (Co-chair); Governmental
Operations; Financial Institutions Issues;
and Dedicated Sources of Revenue.
"I am proud of the working relationship
I have with the local delegation
in the House. Representatives
Donald Bonner, Ron Sutton, and Doug
Yongue are great to work with. We
don't always agree on every issue but
we always keep our communications
open.
"In the next 3-5 years I see a lot of
positive things occurring in the 30th
District. New industries and businesses
are going to be established and decent
jobs are going to be created. Agriculture
will diversify. The 30th District is.
going to become more united.
"I am particularly sensitive to legislation
concerning our elderly citizens,
law enforcement officials, and
firemen. I support education through
a strong UNC-Pembroke and Robeson
Community College. I plan to
push for complete funding for the
Fanners Market/Horse Arena complex,
and the placement of a member,
chosen by the UNC-Pembroke Board
of Trustees, on the Board of Governors
of the UNC system.
"The Short Session begins May 11,
1998.1 am exploring a strategy that I
feel will benefit the 30th District. I
welcome new idee*..
"Again, thank you for allowing me
to serve as your State Senator. I need
your support, understanding, and
prayers in the 1998 up-coming election.
Working together we will succeed."
February Gala To Benefit Cancer
Patients Through Support Groups
Volunteers are al ready at work planning
the sixth annual Southeastern
Regional Medical Center Foundation
Gala to be held on Friday. Feb. 27.
1998 at the Pinecrest Country Club.
Proceeds from the black-lie event wjll
go to help cancer patients through
support groups which meet at the
Southeastern Cancer Center and
through educational programs offered
there.
Chairpersons for the 1998 fundraiser
are Betty and Albert Hall. Debi
and Ace Parker, and Julia and Henry
McDufTie.
Chairing the decoration committee
is gecky Thompson. Assisting her
are Meredith Clifton. Billic Dail.
Wandrc Elkins. Jerri Gibson. Sharon
Hcrndon. Anne McQueen. Mary Ann
Miller. Teresa Peterson. Kitty Proctor.
Betty Thornhill. Claudia Villani.
and Peggy White
Invitations will be designed and
distributed by.-Chair Stephanie
McLcllan working with her committee.
Fordham. Britt. Jan Gane. Ellen
McLean and Adriennc Oxcndinc
Anne Grantham and Kristin Smith
wijl choose the menu for food and
beverages.
Florists who arc assisting with the
gala theme, design and decorations
arc Billy Davis of Flowers by Billy.
Wells Hawkins of Levincr's Florist,
and Monika Kinlaw ofMonika'sFlowcrs
For more information or to reserve
tickets for the gala, call the Foundation
at 671-5583.
Royal Ambassadors Help Hospice
Patients with Food Supplement Donation
The Royal Ambassadors of the First
Baptist Church of Lumbcrton (Walnut
St.) are making the holiday seasdfh
and the new year a little brighter for
terminally ill persons in Robeson
County. Recently the group of37 firstthrough
si xth-gradc boys rai sed money
for a large donation of food supplement
supplies for Hospice of Robeson
The 16 cases and 37 six-packs of
Ensure will be used by Hospice of
Robeson caregivers for patients who
have difficulty eating solid food
"You can be assured that your donation
will be put to good use by our
staff as they identify patients in need."
said Dean Carter. Hospice of Robeson
chaplain who accepted the gift on
behalf of the agency
Alan Britt. adult director of the
Royal Ambassadors, said thai his group
is planning another fund-raiser for
the spring to fund scholarships for
Camp Care, a camp sponsored by
Hospice for youth 6-16 years who
have suffered a major loss through
death
In addition to the gift to Hospice,
the group also brought presents to
children hospitalized on the pediatrics
unit of Southeastern Regional
Medical Center and to the Robeson
House Adult volunteers are Les and
Kim Noble. David Nicholson. Julie
and Danny Rigsbcc. Linda Oliver.
Dan and Brcnda Wcathington and
Dale Gifford.
At thefirst 1998 SRMC Foundation Gala planning session Here (seated,
from left) Becky Thompson, Betty Hall, Julia McPuffie, Pebi Parker, Kitty
Proctor and Teresa Petterson. Standing are Betty Thornhill, Kristin Smith,
Wandre Elkins, Jerri Gibson, Peggy White, Stephanie McLellan, Billie
Pail, Adrienne Oxendine, Anne Grantham, Betty Gerber, and Foundation
Executive Pirector Sissy Grantham. {
Adrianna l.ocklear, outgoing
Princess of Union ChapeI School
Union Chapel Schools's
Princess completes reign
Adrianna Locklear, Princess of
Union Chapel Elementary School,
ends her year as Princess. She would
like lo thank everyone for their support
during her reign as princess.
Mr. Sonny Locklear was prince.
He was in Ms. Kinlaws class.
Adrianna says a special thanks to
Mrs. Penny Blaine, 1996-1997 teacher,
of the year, who made Adrianna comfortable
starting to school in kindergarten.
and Ms. Harris also.
Adrianna. has one brother William
Cody Locklear. She isthc daughter
of William K. Locklear of Union
Chapel Area.
Adrianna dedicated her reign to
the memory of her beloved mother
Gertrude Oxendine Locklear who
taught school at Piney Grove; and the
Principal. Mr. Grady Locklear.
She was actively involved in the
"Just Say No to Drugs", and'Students
at Risk" programs, and she was
deeply involucd with children. Her
mother. Gertrude's number one love
was teach your children the Love Of
Jesus, and take an interest in your
child's education and learn tosay no to
drugs.
Adrianna's mother encouraged
parents to teach their children
groodness. She left behind two small
children. Her life and contributions
will serve as a legacy for her own two
small children and the children thai
she taught.
Adrianna. is the granddaughter of
the late Larce Oxendine and Trudy
Lee Oxendine of the Union Chapel
Area and Billy Ray Locklear and
Luc)" Dial Locklear of Pembroke. She
is also the great granddaughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Oxendine
and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Duckery
Oxendine of the Union Chapel Area
and Mr. Elmor Locklear and Ms
Maggie Dial of Pembroke.
(1997-1998) Adrianna Locklear's _
cousin Edwin DeAngelo Sampson
was crown Prince of Union Chapel.
Mrs. Penny Blaine isEdwin's teacher,
and guess what? William Codv
Locklear was Prince (Adrianna's
brother) of his class. A special thanks
to Mrs. Gavin. Cody's teacher.
And again thanks for everyone's
support in the fundraising for Union
Chapel School. Edwin DeAngelo
Sampson is the son of Judy O. Sampson
and Edwin Sampson of the Union
Chapel Area. Edwin has one brother
Ryan O'Larce Sampson A special
thanks to Miss Eslcilc Baker of the
Union Chapel Community.
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Kenny Ifuffaloe (on Right) and Japanese Champion Y. Shichinohe in
Tokyo, Japan. - K ^
Buffaloe To Appear
On Talk Show
Kenny Buffaloe, N.C. Representative
of Kyokushin-Kai Karate, and
several of his area students will appear
on the "Morning Break" f.V.
Talk ShowonFriday, January 2.1998
at 10:00 A.M.
"Morning Break" is a very popular
talk show and is seen in this viewing
area on WSOC-TV 3 out of Florence,
South Carolina.
Kenny Buffaloc willbc interviewed
about his 30 year career in martial
arts, his recent appearance in a leading
Japanese Sports Magazine, and
his training programs here in North
Carolina. Following the interview,
Buffaloc and his students will do scv- eral
action packed demonstrations of
Kyokushin-Kai Karate.
For more information about
Kyokushin-Kai Karate and area training
classes, call" 589-4281.