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iP ebrating Our 25th Year of Publicati T! 15 CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE " ~Z. ? T .'** shed each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC V- - ,^?f'UME25Nl t_ ;; , THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1998 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Baywat food Restaurant Now Open Baywatch Seafood, a new restaurant located on McGirt Ginn Road in Maxton, celebrated its grand opening recently. On hand for the ribbon cutting were (left to right, front) Raymond Cummings, County Commissioner; Corena J. Scott, Baywatch owner; Ruth Oxendinefrom the LREMC Board ofDirectors; and Noah Woods, County Commissioners. The new restaurant features items such as shrimp, oysters, fish, scallops, stuffed crab, chicken and barbecue. The Baltimore Experience By: Herbert H. Locklear Keith Adam Cox Growing To Maturity I here are so many media events about youths involved in serious problems which were at one lime unusual, even for adults But. this writer has a story of a growing youth that is encouraging and good to talk about Oh. let me say from the start. Keith Adam Cox is no phenomenon. He is no prodigy. Neither he. nor his parents. claim him to be a genius. But. Keith is outstanding among his peers as well as among his seniors. At eleven years of age. Keith attends the General Wolf Elementary School where he is in the fifth grade "He makes average grades." says his mother. Linda Cox. "But. he is capable of making straight A's. if he worked a little harder at it." she added Keith likes school and hales to miss any day. He also likes the usual things that eleven year old boy s like, such as sports He is best at basketball. So! What makes Keith outstanding? Seems like a regular kid. so far Well. Keith excels in natural ability to play music. Hebegan "strumming" on the guitar at about the age of two years, under the nurture of Brother John Walker, during church services at the South Broadway Baptist Church. At almost any church sen ice. Keith is scatcdat thePiano. playingaway along with the congregation 'And. he attends almost all the services, "because my mother makes me," he added with his boyish grin and Zest for cut-up. There is musical talent running in Keith's veins His great grand mother Carrie Berry (Deceased) played the piano with great zeal and conviction His grand mother. Elizabeth Bern Locklcar. was pianist for her church in Baltimore for many years. About his. mother. Linda Cox. Rev. Michael Cummings said, "you don't just listen to Miss Linda sing, you watch her sing" Rev. Jerry Thompson agreed w ith that assessment Play ing the drums, strumming the guitar, pounding the piano, all brings pleasure andcxcitcmcnt to Keith. But. the one thing he likes most is Singing. Drumming and Dancing his Native Amcricanculturc.Havingparticipatcd in many pow-wows. winning many honors and accolades. Keith is quite accomplished inCulturalTradilionals. "Just a regular kid. I guess." says his father. Mr. Traccy Cox But Tracey was not convincing in his use of the work regular One can see the gleam in the father's eyes when he talks about Keith and about all his children. Traccy docs not try to hide the pride he feels for his children "And. what do you want to be when you arc mature." Keith was asked. "I'd like playing music in thcchufch. I'd likcdircclingthc Church Choir," Keith . who has been singing with the Angelic Gems, since the age of two. responded gleefully. Churches need Ministers of Music. 1 told Keith. Maybe God will lead anddircclyouintothatNoblcCalling. "I hope so!" Keith said. That makes him very, very special. "Let's pray for him." requested a church member. School Supplies Campaign There is a "School Supplies Campaign" in progress through July 1998 for the needy children of Robeson County. The Lumbcrton Housing Authorities is concerned about all children and need everyone to help us to see to it that all children have the supplies they need duringtheschoolyear 1998/ 99. As you,are aware, the Robeson County DSS has limited, and will be cutting off many clients from "WorkFirst" making it less likely that children will be able to purchase their needed school supplies. i We arc asking everyone to catch a glimpse, and give a helping hand to those families moving from workfirst to jobs. For some, the transition is not easy , and they need our help, you ca n be a pa rt of the sol ut ion by hclpi ng the children. We arc asking for: Pencils, Pens. Notebook paper, Subject notebooks, crayons, glue construction paper, briefcases, backpacks, felt tip pens, markers, paper clips, staplers, or any supplies that arc needed in class. All donations will be picked up. just call Shelby Foy, at (910) 671 8247. We look forward to a positive .response from everyone. Spring Concert by Robeson Civic Chorale May 4 The Robeson Civic Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Gary Wright, will present a Spring Concert at the Carolina Civic Center on 315 N. Chestnut Street in Lumberton on May 4 at 7:30 p.m. Donors-Pass-Admission S5.00. Rockingham District Mission Fair Max/ irri The United Methodist Women of lite Rockingham District will have-aMission Fair on Ma> 19*)8(Yom T OO p.m. til 7:00 p.nv at Chestnut Str?jot United Methodist Church in Lumbcrton. North Carolina. Courses to be taught and insirtictors arc as follows; "Living AsChristians In A Violent Society" - Rev. James Malloy. pastor ofRltync Memorial United Methodist Church of Red Spring. North Carolina "Joshua and the Land" - Steve Tay lor executive di rector of the Robeson County Church and Community Center of Lumbcrton. North Carolina "Bra/il a Gracious People in a Heartless System." - Kalhcryn Self. North Carolina Conference Mission Education and Interpretation Coordinator. Complementing each study will be exhibits by Richmond Sub-District "Joshua and lire Land" Evelyn Warnock President. of Robeson, SubDistrict - Bra/.ic. Mablc Cummings. President "Living as Christians In a Violent Society " Scotland Sub-District. Pat Mewborn. President There will be booths and displays showing where the United Methodist Women mission dollars arc spent The Historical scrape book of the District U.M.W. will be on display There will also be food, fun and fellowship. Shcry I Taylor ischatrpcrsonof this event. Francis Brill is president of Chestnut Street UMC Dr Stanley Smith is pastor of Chestnut St U.M.C. Roberta Scipio is Rockingham District President of U.M.W. and Rev. Ben Rouse is District Superintendent The public is invited. Roberta Scipio (910) 73b-J SO? Hatcher Documentary to be Shown "Takeover - The Trials Of Eddie Hatcher", is a one hour and 46 minute documentary that will be shown at the home of Mary Sanderson on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 P.M. The film, which was just released, has been selected from over 600 films to be featured at the Southeastern Film Festival in Charlotte the week of June 4th. It is a powerful account of the ease of Eddie Hatcher and Robeson County Call 521-1861 or 521-0208 from information. Collins Becomes Practical Nurse Miss Iris Collins of Pembroke has passed her State Exam to be a I iccnscd Practical Nurse in North Carolina She graduate from Purnell Swett High School in 1994. attended two(2) years of College at Pembroke State University before transferring to Robeson Community College's Nursing Program, from which she will gradualconMay 21. 1998. Iris will be taking her State Boards to be a Registered Nurse in June of this vcar. She is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Marshall lxx:klcar. of Pembroke and Mr and Mrs l.cslic Collins of Shannon Riverside Christian Academy plans plate sale May 8 Riverside Christian Academy will sponsor a plate sale on Friday, May 8, 1998 at the school on Highway 74. Barbecue plates and chicken plates will be available for $6. Combination plates will be $6.00. The public is cordially invited to participate. tVHT Miss Lumbee Marion James is shown with Sheriff Glenn Maynor al a recent fun raiser. Ms. Metrolian Native American Princess Pageant Planned The Metrolina Native American Princess Pageant will be held May 1, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at 601-A East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC. The public is encouraged to join in the Queen City's Celebration ofNative American Price. "Keeping Light of Our Heritage while Facing Expectations of the Twentieth Century" is the theme. Admission is SI and $5 for families larger than five. Reunion To Be Held West Robeson Senior High's Class or '88 will be having there 10 scar reunion on Saturday. Deeenibcr 20. 1998. at the Hohda> Inn in Lumberton. North Carolina. For more information please contact Nicole Brooks at (910)521-1940 or Angela Revels at (910) 521 -0385 County Wide Rabies Vaccinations May 2nd There will be a counts wide rabies \ acci nat ion day All \ ctcri narians a re participating It will be on Mas. 2 1998 from 8.00 until noon There will be a $500 charge For The closest veterinarian or other information please contact your Health Department IEA Parent Committee Elections Scheduled The Indian Education Project of (lie Public Schools of Robeson County will hold parent committee elections on Wednesday, May 13. 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at each of the high schools. All parents oflndian studcntsarc encouraged to attend Deep Branch Elementary Montessori School Pays Off . imiiiciii> 01 uccp branch Elementary Monlcssori School. Two Pembroke Middle School seventh graders Mark Simeon Dufrcnc Brooks and Shccna Marie Oxcndinc arc being honored Mark is the son of Reverend Ted and Rosclla Brooks of Pembroke and Shccna is the daughter of Martin and Connie Oxcndinc of Lumbcrlon They participated in the Talent Identification Program (TIP) spousorcd by Duke University Talents Starch This program identifies talented students llfrough standardized testing To qualify, they earned a higher score on the American College Assessment (ACT) than 71) percent of collegebound high school seniors Markiand Shccna will be honored at a recognition ceremony on Sunday May 17 at the North Carolina State University in Raleigh and plan to attend a three week Summer enrichment program sponsored by Duke University Talent Search. This honor is nothing new for these exceptional 4.0 grade point av erage seventh graders They arc prev ious recipients of l he Superintendent's Academic Aw ard and the President's Education Award Both have been nominated asa United Stales National Honor Roll member sponsored by their school Both -have perfect attendance at school and arc active in church activities. When asked about their academic ability. they both agreed that Deep Branch's Montessori Program contributed to their success In the Montessori Education thev were taught to work indepcndenilv and become problem-solvers, who can make appropriate choices and manage their time well This self-directed program helps children develop strong self-images and the confidence to face challenges. What arc their future educational plans'? Mark plans to attend the Massachusetts lnswiuvc of Tcchnotogv (M I T) and pursue a degree in Engineering Shocna plans to attend Harvard University and pursue a degree in Law . Finally, Mark and Shccnn want to thank their parents, the principals. Guidance Counselors, teachers, and staff at Deep Branch Montessori and Pembroke Middle School for all the inspiration and encouragement they have given. Sheena Marie Oxendine Mark Brooks UNCP's Action News 8 wins SPJ's "Mark of Excellence" award Pembroke -- 'The show jusl laid there." said Dr. Oscar Patterson in a recent posl-prodoction review with the staff of WNC'P's Action News 8 "There was nothing bad. nothing outstanding either." Dr Patterson, whohasdircctcdthe video program at UNC Pembroke for 15 years, is used to excellence from his news production classes, especially this one This spring the news program changed its introduction to: "Welcome to the award-winning Aclion News 8." The live half-hour news show, which originates from the studios in Old Main, was awarded the "Mark of Excellence" by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) in a national contest WNCP finished second in the "Best Overall Newscast" category as judged by the SPJ. the world's largest organization of journalists. As Dr Patterson closed his class, lie reminds the Action News 8 crew, which is comprised of just three graduating seniors. that representatives from WXII-TV and WWAY-TV will be in the studio for upcoming broadcasts. "This is WXIl's (a Winston-Salem network affiliate) first tripdown here, so let's do well." he said "Also, be here at 3 p.m. Friday to unload your new news set (courtesy of WTVD in Durham)." Progress for the television program at UNCP has been steady ov er the last 15 years, but the award is a watershed event. J i m my Hcdrick. executive producer and director of Action New 8. said changed his resume as a result of the award. The senior, along with freshman technical assistant Steve Carwilc. traveled to Washington D C. toacccpl the prcst igious award at (he SPJ awards banquet. "You have to work hard in this class, but it's worth it." Hcdrick said "We're slowly getting to the professional level, but considering that its student-run and that we have other classes and jobs, it is good " Three news shows were sent in for judging, and the students arc Dlcascd with the outcome. Only VirginiaTcch rated higher than UNCP's news team. Dr. Patterson said. "We held up against every school in the region." he said "Our competition has a lot more resources, more students and graduate programs, so I was very pleased "This group docs a good job. and \vc have established a reputation Tor ourselves with this aw ard. We've been seen and heard." Dr. Patterson said Both students praised the handson opportunities built into the program " I was att ractcd to UNCP by the TV program, and I'm learning a lot." said Carwilc. who is froni Woodbridgc. Va, "I like the faet (hat it is an allstudent production " Hcdrick said the opportunity to do live news is invaluable WNCP operates cablcchanncl 8 on the local Time Warner cable svstcm. and also appears live over the Internet via video streaming technology. The newscasts appear on a tape delayed broadcast Thursday and Friday mornings on WFPX-6?. a local UHF station in Lumber Bridge. Dr. Patterson views the award as the major achievement in over a decade of hard work. "We've conic a long way since 1988." Dr Patterson said "i would guess we have over 1.000 programs in the vault We'll do two more shows today" As Dr Patterson says. WNCP is "hanging its laundry out for every one to see." And. they like what they see.
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