THE CAROLINA 1NDI ^'^E
Published each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC
VOLUME 26 NUMBER 13' THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1999 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
West Eagle Job-Net
Apprenticeship Progi
Ml
west cagic JoD-Nci. a local Native
American owned and operated stalling
agency, recently announced that
it is currently recruiting residents of
Robeson County to participate in an
Apprenticeship Program The program
isajoint venture of West Eagle's
President. Harvey Godwin. Jr. and
PBtvi Graphics, located in the Research
Trianglc Park The focal point
of the Apprenticeship Program, ac
cording lo Godwin, is lo "equip the
participants with a job skill that will
provide a lifetime employment opportunity."
West Eagle's partner in the endeavor.
PBM Graphics, is a premier
printing company that services accounts
such as Ericsson. John Deere.
Glaxo-Wellcomc. and the Special
Olympics. PBM's commitment to the
program isdisplayed by an extensive
Shown working in his office at West Eagle Job Net is Mr. Harvey
Godwin Jr., President.
Miss Lumbee Applications
how being accepted
rnc Lumbce Regional Dcvclopnienl
Association (LRD A) is currcntl)
accepting applications for the 1999
Miss Lunibcc Pageant.
To qualify as a pageant contestant,
the applicant must be a Lumbce female.
between 17 1/2 and 26 years of
age, a high school graduate and be
single, never married or co-habited
and assessable to Pembroke as a home
base
IF you meet the criteria and arc
interested in competing as a contestant.
please contact James Monroe
Chavis at (910) 521-2462 You can
pick up applications at the Lumbce
Tribal Enrollment Office located on
Union Chapel Road in Pembroke
Applications must be completed
and returned b. May 13, 1999.
The Miss Lumbcc Pageant, sponsored
by Lumbec Regional Development
Association (LRDA) is one of
the main events of thcLumbcc Homecoming.
This year the pageant will be held
on the campus at the University of
North Carolina at Pembroke. Givens
Performing Arts Center. July 2.1999
al 8:00 P.M . Admission will be $9
per person. Tickets will be sold in
advance because of the large attendance
in the past So w atch the papers
and gel your tickets early in advance.
For additional information call (910)
521-2462.
Three finalists named for
UNCP Chancellor's post
PEMBROKE, N.C.-The Board of
Trustees of the University of North
Carolina at Pembroke approved Friday
morning three finalist for the
position of chancellor. The board
unanimously approved the three candidates
recommended by a 13-mcmbcr
search committee which has been
working since November to replace
Chancellor Joseph B. Oxendinc who
will retire June 30. The announcement
of a new chancellor by UNC
President Molly Broad is expect on
April 9 at the monthly meeting of the
Board of Governors. President Broad
received a short list on Friday according
to Roger Oxendinc chair of the
board and the search committee "
President Broad is planning to make
and announcement On April (. " Mr
Oxendinc said " We arc somewhat
ahead of schedule " All three candidates
arc seated chancellors or prcsi
dents of universities," Mr. Oxendinc
said. " Any one of the three could
come to this university and do a great
job of leading us into the next millennium.:
" That candidates are willing
to work with the local community and
the academic community, "he said "
I commend the search committee for
doing a high quality job. They really
worked hard/ Mr Oxendinc said that
lie could not reveal the names of the
finalist to protect the candidates and
to comply with the wishes of President
Broad " We would no not have
been able to attract this high a quality
search if it had been done in the
public." Mr Oxendinc said The
search began on Sept. 3. 1998 when
Chancellor Oxendinc announces his
resignation A search committee was
formed on Oct 8. 1989 with the goal
of announcing a new chancellor in
May
Local students honored as
Students of Excellence
Six juniors, one from each of the
high schools in RobcsonCotlnty, were
recognized at the March 9th meeting
of thq Board of Education for the
Public Schools of Robeson County.
The Student of Excellence Award is
a Chamber if Commerce initiative to
recognize students fro their contributions
to their schools and communities.
Each area chamber is responsible
for selecting a student based on
applications submitted from the high
school in their area. Each chamber
honors the student with a plague and
other rewards for mcritous service
and achievement Amanda Jean
Bullard. a junior at Purncll Swell
High School, was recognized by Don
Gcrsh representing the Pembroke
Chamber of Commerce . Bollard's
goals arc to study medicine at the
University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill and to go into practice as
a physician in order to save many
lives. She sees success as 'achieving
one's goals and prospering from the
experience." Bollard is active as Student
Government Junior AmbassaI
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dor. is a member of the National
Honor Society, and is a Member of
the American Indian Science and
Engineering Society at her school
She participated in Actcens at her
church and volunteers for various
project in her community.
Also recognized by Don Gcrsh
was Vonta I.each of South Robeson
High School w hose goal is to become
a Certified Nursing Specialist concentrating
in neonatal care. Leach
believes that "We must kccpour goals
reasonable and. with hard work and
dedication we can attain them : Leach
is an active member of South
Robeson's marchingband color guard
and is secretary of the beta Club
Leach sees peer pressure as a possible
stumbling block in achieving one's
goals, but he feels that good decision
making guarantees the best of the
academic and social world All students
of Excellence recipients arc
recognized at individual schools at
their Chamber of Commerce meet-'
ings and. officially at the Board of
Education presentations
Develops
ram
benefits package, including housing
assistance
The program, which is the first
such undertaking for West Eagle,
seeks to employ 10 residents of Robeson
County with PBM that display
creativity, mechanical ability, dependability
. a strong w ork ethic and a
w illingncss to be trained in the workplace
through on the job training The
program participants w ill perform as
Press or Bindery Machine Operators
upon completion of the program
West Eagle will sponsor a program
seminar on Saturday . April 10.
1999, from 8:00 ant to 12:00 pm to
provide further program information
to all potential applicants Jamcstow n
Business Complex on NC 72 West
will be the site of the seminar Representatives
from PBM Graphics will
be on-site to answer questions from
applicantsand West Eagle staff members
will assist applicants in completing
the program application
Through programs such as this
which involve innovation and creativity.
West Eagle continues to grow
at a phenomenal pace Currently \Vcst
Eagle operates eight offices within
North Carolina, an achievement
reached in four years of operation
Major contributors to its successes
arc West Eagle's conli nucd support of
programs that encourage economic
and social development within the
communities that it serv es and a commitment
to cultural diversity in the
workplace. V
For more information concerning
the Apprenticeship Program, contact
Bob Winfrcc or Harvey Godwin. Jr
by v isiting West Eagle Job-Net. 4556
NC 72 West, or calling (910) 73.8.-.
"5005.
Hoke County Indian
Cultural Spring Pow
Wow April 9-10
The Hoke" County Indian Cultural
Spring Pow Wow w ill be held April 910
at the Hovvkcyc Indian Cultural
Center. 1390 John Road. Shannon.
NC Admission is free
The Pow Wow will feature gospel
singing with the Rev. Donnic
Henderson as MQand Rev Wallace
Locklcar as well as a plate sale of
chicken and BBQ on Friday.
This is a drug tree event
The event is sponsored by Hoke
County Schools Indian Education and
the Hawkeye Indian Cultural Center
as well as the Hoke County Native
American Organization
For information call: (910) 8435466
or 875-4835
Mr. Kenneth Oxendine and Ms. Reatha Lockleur the Clan Mother
and Clan Father of the Tuscarora Nation of the KAUTAVNHOH of
Red Springs, North Carolina. Both assisted in the Ji/ming of the
movie "Through Native Eyes."
I he Leaders of the Pack
Tribal leaders assist in production
of "Through Native Eyes"
ivir txcnnctn uxcndinc is a profcssional
welder with the HokeCounly
Board of Education and also operates
his own small business. Ms. Rcatha
Locklcar is an employee with Gulf
Pride Corporation in Laurinburg But
in their spare time they arc the Clan
Mother and Clan Father of the
Tuscarora Nation of the
KAIJTAUNHOH in Red Springs.
North Carolina
There arc an estimated 200 or
more members w ho look for guidance
from these two special people. In the
eyes of their members they arc "considered
priceless" "They arc there if
someone needs to listen to show llicv
care." statcsCarncll Locklcara member
of the group
"During the filming of the movie
"Through Native Eves" both were
there on the movie set. sometimes
until 3 in the morning. Ms. Rcatha
always made sure that every one had
enough local and did not go hungry.
While Mr. Kenneth played in sev eral
scenes, he also built the fire to keep
actors warm, hooked a generator to
his truck to make sure there was light
for the night scenes, and even used?
his own RV forthc makeup and dressing
area for the actors
"When they pray something happens"
states jcnclic Oxendinc. the
proud wife of Mr Kenneth "On several
occasions their prayers brought
us through many barriers." said
Djlctha Locklcar. the sister of Ms
Rcatha.
Looking back at the events that
occurred Mr Kenneth and Ms. Rcatha
sat back and reflected on the great
by Vmitu X
accomplishment of thcir group "The
making of the mo\ ic meant so very
nuichto me " said Ms. Rcatha.
"It meant that the Tuscaroras got
more recognition from the people
than we have ever had in the whole 30
years in the movement of the
Tuscarora people in this county." she
continued "And that meant more to
us than anything we have been able
to accomplish because our group has
always been looked dow n on. especially
in Robeson Counts 1 feci like
this is going to empower us to
accompish more things for our people,
which means all Native-Americans"
she said
"For years our history has been
. like.folk loreandpasseddown through
our people Now it is going to bc/>n
film and it is a reality and no one can
c\cr say that it did not happen It was
a lot of hard wbrk and it took working
together as a family to make this
movie a reality. But we all enjoy edit.
There w as no one w ho got in jured, no
one comptmncd nboux the cold and
the rain But I was proud and I am
still rejoicing, said Mr. Kenneth, to
which Ms Rcatha proudly nodded
"While working in Hoke County.
I have seen many people who arc
saying that they arc coming to sec this
movie. 1 just hope that they show it
more than one time," said Mr. Kenneth
"We plan to be on the front
row." both of them stated proudly
Through Native Eyes will premiere
on May 1,1999 at H pm at the
(livens Performing Arts Center at
the University of North Carolina at
Pembroke. r
taynor-Clark
Carolina Manor
supports drug-free
celebration for
graduating seniors
Carolina Manor Treatment Center
associated with Southeastern Regional
Medieal Center, is again supporting
Project Graduation, an allnmht.
drug and alcohol free parts for
graduatingscniors in Robeson County
This year marks the tenth anniversary
that Project Graduation has been held
in Robeson County and the fifth year
that SRMC lias supported this event
Larry Pittmaii Director of Carolina
Manor presented a check for
$ 1 .000 to be used for Project Graduation
and said that lie pleased that
Carolina Manor and SRMC could
again be pa rt oftlus countrywide c\ cnt
" After working as a \oluntccton the
\ery first Piojcet Graduation back in
1989. I became committed to the concept
I am pleased to be a part of a
sponsonngorganization fortius worthwhile
project foi the youth of our
county ." lie said
"About one thousand seniors arc
due to graduate Ihisear." said Las cm
Oxcndinc president ofProjccl Graduation
99:" "We ho|Ki to have 90 percent
of tliciu attend this all-night event
set for the hist Friday night in May at
UNC-Pcmbroke "
Opened in Match 1985. Carolina
Manor is a 26-bcd residential treatment
center for alcoholism and other
drug addictions Thousands of patients
have completed the treatment
program, which is based on the 12stcp
model Many more people ha\c
taken ad\ antage of the three day program
to help fainils members of substance
abusers
Carolina Manor is located at 1100
Pine Run Drive For more information.
call (910) 7AX-1191
Camp Dixie beams
Registration
Camp Dixie in Fayettevillc is now
accepting registrations for its 1999
summer camping season Affordable
one-week resident programs beginning
in June arc available for children
in grades 2-6 and teens in grades
7-12. Registration forms can be obtained
through the camp office at
910-865-5180
Lumberton Sailor
Serves in Silent Fleet
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii?Deep beneath
the ocean's surface a sailor goes
about his duties, almost unaware of
the world outside?he has a job to get
done. And like the other 130 sailors
aboard the attack Submarine, he plays
a vital role in the Navy's silent fleet
As early as the Rev olutionary War.
submarines were used to help the
United Slates achieve its strategic
goals, and modern submarines continue
this proud tradition today. Sailors
like Navy Master Chief Petty Officer
John D Tyncr arc at the heart of
these silent vessels
Tyncr. the 37-year-old son of
Warren and Mary Tyncr of Lumberton.
is the chief of the boat on the USS
Olympia (SSN 717). which is
homcporlcd in Pearl Harbor. Hawaii
Using technically advanced systems.
the 6.')oo ton Olympia can opcrate
jointly with a battle group or
independently to protect allied ships
or destroy enemy \csscls To achieve
its mission, the submarine is equipped
with Harpoon and Tomahawk missiles.
MK4Storpedoes, andean travel
at speeds in excess of 30 knots
In the performance of his duties.
Tyner often spends many months away
from friends, family, and homeland.
However, Tyncr feels that promoting
and defending democracy is worthwhile.
"The submarine offers the most
flexibility for the Navy to perform its
missions," said Tvner. a 1978 graduate
of Magnolia High School
Deploying in the interest of U.S.
objectives, while 'rewarding for Tyncr.
is not an easy thing to do aboard a
submarine
On the Olympia Tyncr and his 130
shipmates share lightly compacted ...
spaces for weeks at a time while
working long hours. Tyncr manages '
to deal with the Spartan surrounding
sin his own way.
"Submarine duty is something you
get used to doing You don't really
think about it much after a while."
said Tyncr. a 20-year Navy veteran
The submariner's job. wile often
challenging, is not without reward
In the Navy. Tyncr has the opportunity
to pursue educational and career
enhancing opportunities unlike any
found in the civilian sector He has
developed a sense of self motivation
that helps him in the Navy and will
further carry him on in life.
< h iefPetty (Ifficer J oh n D. Tyner
Representive Votes to Increase Child Abuse Penalties
Raleigh - Rep. Ron Sutton of Pembroke voted to require prison time foi
people who commit serious child abuse.
Child abusers who caused serious, long-term injuries would face a minimum
sentence of more than three years in prison under the bill. Current law
has no mandatory jail time for a first offense of serious child abuse
The House passed the measure in response to two headline-making child
abuse eases. In a Richmond County case, a toddler was immersed in a tub of,
water so hot it nearly boiled. The 14-month old was scarred to the muscle. In
Brunswick County, a couple was convicted of chemically blinding a toddler
in one eye, burning his genitals and beating him severely enough to fracture
every limb and his skull
"This bill makes it clear that North Carolina has a zero tolerance for serious
child abuse." Rep. Sutton said "If you severely injure a child., you arc going
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to prison."
The measure sets a minimum, mandatory term of 44 months for those
competed of serious child abuse. The maximum wi}l be 261 months - almost
22 years.
The mandatory jail time would apply in cases where a child suffered
extreme injury , such as a substantial risk of death or coma
Supporters of the measure included the N.C. Conference of District
Attorneys.
Before passing the bill, the Mouse adopted an amendment making it clear
that the tougher the penalty also applied to people who permit serious child
abuse
The bill, sponsored by RE Wayne Goodwin of Richmond County, has
previously been heard in the Judiciary III Committee, chaired by Rep. Sutton
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