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VOLUME 25 NUMBER 15 THURSDAY, APRILS, 1999 ( ^ - y-/f- f ) TWENTY-FIVE CENTS" J
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Benefit Sing Planned for
five-year old cancer patient j
There will be a Benefit (iospcl Sing for Master Devon Jacobs, a
cuncer patient who is five years oltl. the benefit sing will be held on
Saturday, April 17, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. at Prospect United Methodist
Church The church is located approximately five miles ISfV of
Pembroke, five miles NE of Maxton, and five miles SW of Red
Springs, across from Prospect School.
\ There will he no admission charge, however, a love offering
wtU be received.
Featured groups for the event will include the Carter Family, the
Oxendine Quartet, the Bryant Family, and the Prospect Community
Men. For further information contact Mr. I.ee Carter at 910521-08-16
or Prospect United Methodist Church at 910-521-2111.
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Lumbee Tribe to Receive
Children's Free Health
Insurance Outreach Grants
The :Lumbce Tribc and the Cherokee
Tribe of North Carolina have
been awarded $50,000 each for 1999
to implement outreach to help Indian
children get enrolled in the new state
approved Children's Health Insurance
Program known as CHIP.
The grant award is from the Duke
Endow mcnl Fund and is to be passed
through the NC Department of Human
Sen ices to each l rib. The gra nts
are slated to renew in October of 1999
for the year 2000 outreach activities
Since the stale started the CHIP program
only 36% of eligible children in
Robeson county have enrolled in the
program
LRDA's goals with the grant include
having every eligible Indian
child enrolled in the program by September
of the year 20(H)
The CHIP program provides free
health insurance to children who
qualify and providesa host ofscrv ices
including eyeglasses and dental c0\ cragc.
LRDA will utilize a planning
committee in us outreach activities
and will target schools, churches,
community doctors and health care
agencies in its outreach program.
The Executive Director. James
Hardin of LRDA. serves on the state
planning committee for the program
and announced the $50,000 IWiand
200(1 awards al the LRDA's board
meeting rcccntlv
The board feels that this award
along with LRDA's pow wows and
Lunibcc homecoming projects can be
creatively paired to reach those Lumbcc
children who desperately need
these services The outreach area for
the grant includes Robeson Hoke
Scotland. Cumberland and Bladen
counties
Mr Adolph Blue Chairman of
LRDA slalol that "This program
makes ntc feel good We will be
providing a sen ice to our Indian children
and LRDA is proud lobe able to
this with this grant "
The public can apph for the scr\
ice now al aitv LRDA office in the
scrv ice area or for more information
call 910-52 l-K(>02.
UNCP Jazz Choir & Ensemble
perform with Mike Lee
Tenor Saxophonist and COmposer Mike Lee wioll perform with the UNCP
Jazz CHoir and Ensemble TUEsday April 13 at 7:30. The concert will take
place in the MOorc Hall Auditorium and feature Mr LEe as soloist and as
composer. HE is a graduate of the Cinncinafi Conservatory of Music and an
active performer and composer in New York. He has appeared, studied and
recorded with many important JAzz figures such as Joe Lovano, MAria
Schcidcr. Rosemary Clooney. Mel Tormc. Benny Carter. Eddie Daniels and
Gary Burton M Ike 1 -cc's compositions have been rccognitffcd by the Thclonius
Monk Institute and by Broadcast Music incorporated
THc UNCP J A/./ groups will also perform the music of Duke Ellington to
honor the 100th anniversary of his birth Rhy thm and Blues. Bchop. Swing
and Rock'n' Roll will complete the evening of American Jazz and Popular
Music
Mike Lcc will also be conducting workshops and coaching sessions with
area high school students and the students in the UNCP Music Department
Ja/z. Studies Profram His residency is co-sponsored by the UNCP Music
Department and the Sclmcr Company, maker of fine woodwind instruments.
Fro further information please contact Dr. Larry Arnold at UNCP ext.
0404. la mold?/ papa.uncp.edu or the Music Department Office. UNCP ext.
ft-JO
Miss Lumbee Applications
now beina accepted
The Lumbcc Regional Development
Association (LRD A) iscurrcntl)
accepting applications for the 1999
Miss Lumbcc Pageant
To qualify as a pageant contestant,
the applicant must be a Lumbcc female,
between 17 112 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 Lumbcc
Tribal Enrollment Office located on
Union Chapel Road in Pembroke
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Applications must be completed
and returned by May 13. 1999
The Miss Lumbcc Pageant, sponsored
by Lumbcc Regional Development
Association (LRDA) is one of
the main events of the Lumbcc 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
at 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 get your tickets carl) in advance
For additional information call (910)
521-2462.
Allen C. Meadors is named UNCP's Chancellor
Pembroke, A'.C. -- Dr Allen C
Mcadors was elected the new chancellor
for The University of North
Carolina at Pembroke by the UNC
Board of Governors on April 9
Chancellor-elect Mcadors is currently
Chief Executive OlTiccr and
Dean of Penn State Alloona He was
one of three finalist and was recommended
to the board by UNC President
Molly C Broad
Dr Mcadors w ill begin his duties
July 1 replacing Chancellor Joseph
B bxcndinc. who has served UNCP
for 10 years The new chancellor's
salary will be $145,000
President Broad said it was an
"extraordinarily successful" chancellor
search for UNCP. Dr Mcadors
has proven track record, she said
"Allen Mcadors has compiled an
enviable track record of stimulating
and managing growth in a variety of
academic sellings " President Broad
said "he brings to UNC Pembroke
great energy. enthusiasm, and strong
commitment to reinforcing and
strengthening 11NCP's historic tics to
the local comnumiiy and the region's
public schools"
Penn Slate Altuouu is the second
largest of the 2* Pennsylvania State
University campuses with more than
5.8(H) students During the past four
years under Di Mcadors leadership,
the university has seen unprecedented
growth in enrollment and a growing
number of undergraduate programs
In remarks ti the piess following
the announcement Dr Mcadors said
he isc.xcitcdaboni leading an "exceptional"
school
"My first prioritv will be established
a collective vision for the university
" Dr Mcadors said "Then,
we will begin going out and marketing
the university to students "
"We want to intake sure we have
the highest quality instructors, and
we must support our faculty." he said
"We will begin outreach in a \*sJ*,
variety ofdircetions We want growth
w ith a \ ision and growth that makes
us a belter campus and university ."
The Board of Governors approv cd
enrollment growth recommendations
for UNCP of more than 41) percent
over the next eight years President
Broad called the recommendation a
"very ambitious set of enrollment
growth targets "
The UNC president outlined four
goals for UNCP that her choice for
the new chancellor is well qualified to
meet She cited enrollment growth
connections with the public schools
tics to the community and development
of the regional economy as top
priorities
"I believe a university is the Inost
important player in economic development
of the community it serves."
President Broad said
In other areas such as student satisfaction
with instruction President
Broad said UNCP is alrcadv leading
the way.
"UNCP is the high water mark of
this system for the quality of student
interactions with faculty " she said
Dr Mcadors said improving student
life on campus will be a primary
goal for his administration
"UNCP has a very nice campus."
he said "It s very comfortable and
well laid out for students We must
make Pembroke truly a residential
campus.andthatlakcsalolofvvork "
Dr Mcadors said lie will be very
"accessible" as UNCP's chancellor
"A university should be a lender in
bringing people together in a collaborative
fashion." he said "II somebody
doesn't get to know us it will be our
fault "
Chancellor-elect Meadots said his
outreach efforts will not overlook
UNCP's history or the local community
of American Indians it has served
since 1887
"I will say to them as I will say to
our students, we hn\c to look to the
worldbeyond race and religious lutes
and look to the larger global community."
he said
Dr Mcadors said he considered
himself a typical American with diverse
ancestry that includes American
Indians on both sides of his fantil>
The chancellor-elect is 51 and a
native of Van Burcn. Ark Dr.
Mcadors and his wife. Barbara have
two sons. Tyson. 15 and Jnrrctt 14
He has a broad educational and
professional background I hat includes
careers in the Air Force, in the health
care industry and in higher education
Dr Mcadors received a Pli D in
administration and Education front
Southern Illinois University , a Master
in Health Services Management
from Webster University, a masters
in Psychology and human relations
from Webster University: a Master in
Public Administration from the University
of Kansas, a Masters in Business
Administration from the University
of Northern Colorado, a bachelor
degree in Business Administration
front the University of Central
Arkansas and an associate degree in
computer Science from Saddleback
College
He has been Dean and CEO of
Penn Stale Alloona since I'I'M. Professor
and Dean of the C ollege of
Public Health University of Oklahoma.
Professor and Chair of the
Department of Health Administration.
College of Public health at the
University of Oklahoma Executive
Director of the Northwest Arkansas
Radiation Therapy Institute Associate
Professor and Director of the Division
of Health Administration.
School of Allied Health Sciences.
University of Texas. Western Regional
Coordinator for Southern llli
iiois University Adjunct Profcsxoi
and Program Coordinator Webster
University. Assistant Professor and
Program Director Illinois Univcrsitv.
Health Care Consultant. Assistant
Director of Health. Kansas: Managei
of Institutional and Drug Review.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield* of Kan- I
sas. Captain. United States Air Force
Medical Sen ice Corps and Hospital
Administrator and Clinic Administrator
Dr Meadors has w ritlcn and spoken
widcl) on health care issues and
is a member of an arra> of professional
and civ ic organizations IL
has won a niiinber of honors including
two outstanding facullv awards
an outstanding professional service
award from the Univcrsitx of Texas
and Penn State's Ben Lane Award for
outstanding contributions to student
affairs
Allen ( Memlni
Gladys Hunt
appointed to
Arts Council
Mrs. Gladys Hum orhayctlcvillc.
North Carolina was recently appointed
to the North Carolina Arts
Council by Governor J i m Hunt
Mrs Hunt is the Executive Director
of the Cumberland County Asso
ciation for Indian People and has a
wide interest and involvement in the
arts.
The Arts Council operates as a
division of the North Carolina Department
of Cultural Resources, the
Nations First Cabinet Level Stale
Agency for the Arts History and Libraries.
The North Carolina Arts Council
was established to enrich the cultural
life of the slate by nurturing and
supporting c^jcllcnce in the arts and
by providing opportunity for every
North Carolinian to experience the
arts .
Mrs Hunt will add greatly to the
council as she will hring a wealth of
experiences and information to enrich
its operation )h:i|misc and will
encourage new initiatives
Cape Feartohold
annual Hospice 4
Memorial Service
Cape Fear Valley Home Health &
Hospice will hold its annual Hospice
Memorial Sen ice on Sunday. May 2.
at2p.m At Hay mount United Methodist
Church. 1700 Fort Bragg Road
in Fayettev illc
A reception will follow in the fellowship
hall
"Wc gather together to remember
and express gratitude for the lives of
loved ones and friends vv ho have been
under hospice care " said Mike
Weaver. Hospice Chaplain." Anyone
who is interested in joining us in this
serv ice of remembrance is welcome
to attend "
Hospice is designated to assist terminally
ill patients and their families
in the comfort of their ovv n homes A
team of professionals and trained
volunteers provide medical care as
well as emotional and spiritual support
to help both patients and family
members
If yon would like more information.
please call Cape Fear Valley
Home Health Kr Hospice at 6O9-6740
Sandy Plains UMC
to hold plate sale
Sandy Plains United Methodist
Church Plate Salcwill sponsoraplatc
sale on April 23.1999 from 11 a.m. 8
p.m.
Cost: Chicken or BBQ - $5.00.
Combination - $6.00
Directions: 2468 Union Chapel
Road between Pembroke and Hwy.
72
Call-in-Orders Onh on dav of
sale (April 23)
Telephone: 521-8600
Orders of 10 or more delivered
within 12 miles
Women's Conference
Set for April 21-22
Raleigh --Governor JimHunTwill
join U.S. Labor Secretary Alexis
Herman for a women's conference
scheduled for April 21 -22 in Raleigh.
Sponsored by the N.C. Council for
Women, the conference is expected
to attract hundreds of business and
professional women and others rep
resentingcouncilsand agencies serving
women Space is still available
"Coming Together for a brighter
Future" is the theme of the conference.
which will meet at the North
Raleigh Hilton on Wake Forest Road
and will feature a one-day focus on
women's health concerns Sessions
will target working w omen, individuals
from councils and commissions
for women, and staff of programs
serving displaced homcniakcrs and
victims of domestic violence and
sexual assault Theconfcrenccisopen
to all women
Gov crnor Hunt and Labor Secretary
Herman arc scheduled tospcak at
the luncheon April 21 Among other
conference speakers expected to parlicipfftcarc
Dr. Susan Blumcnthai.
U.S assistant surgeon general; N.C
Administration Secretary Katie
Dor sell; Marly LangclanofLangelan
and Associates, Washington. D C.;
Pat Hendcl, president of the National
Association of Commissions for
Women; N.C. Senator Beverly Perdue.
N.C. Representatives Alma
Adams and Wilma Shcrrill; and
Brenda Summers, president of N.C.
Equity
Health Day. April 22. will include
a panel discussion about osteoporosis
heart disease and menopause. Workshops
will focus on substance abuse,
nutrition and diabetes, health issues
affecting older women, cancer, and
Mcdicare/HMOs/long-tcrm care.
A prc-confcrencc activity on April
20 will bring together staff of displaced
homcmaker programs statewide
for professional development
training.
The $100 registration fee covers
five nyeals. refreshments, educational
niatcnals. health manual, workshops
and speakers TO register or for more
infoiiualioii. contact Elaine
Moriaghnn or Jean Carroll. Council
for Women. (VI9) 733-2455.
? "The Council for Women, a division
of the N.C. Department of Administration.
is the official state ad\ocacy
agency for women in North
Carolina
Open House
planned atUNCP
for high school
students
Pembroke ? The Admissions Office
of Ihc University of North Carolina
at Pembroke will host an open
house on for high school juniors on
Friday, April 16. Registration is from
8:30-9 a.m. In the Givens Performing
Arts Center on campus.
Information sessions include college
preparation, scholarships and financial
aid. student activities and fraternity
and sorority life, athletics, and
career decisions
An optional campus tour is front
11:15 a.m. until noon.
For more information about the
open house, call Deana Johnson. Assistant
Director of Admissions, at (910)
521-6262 or 800-949-UNCP.
Open House at
Camp Dixie
Camp Dixie is hosting a Summer"
Camp Open House on Saturday. May
8. Parents and potential campers will
go through a two-hour orientation
and "day-in-thc-life"ofacampcr. Call
the Camp Dixie office at 910-8655180
for more information or visit our
website at wt^^Mnjdixic.com.
Sealed left to right: Bessie, Polly, l.eola and Josephine. Standing left to right: Floyd, Archie, Lob and
Laymon
The Lowries Get Together
At the home of Bessie Locklear in
the Evans Crossroad Community a
special moment took place the other
week as her 7 brothers and sisters
along with their families came together
and took the time for their
very fist family photo. Over the years
there had been reasons or special
circumstances for the 8 children of
Pearl Lowrie Locklear, daughter of
Polly Lowrie, the youngest daughter
, of Henry Berry Lowrie, the Indian
Outlaw/Hero to get together, but family
photos had not been taken.
While interviewing these
. decscndent of Henry Bear 1 asked
them one question " was Henry
Tuscarora or a Lumbee?"
"Well, there is no way that he
I
could have been a Lumbee. The
name was not changed of these
Indians around here until 1956"
replied Leola.
"Are you glad that Henry's
story had finally been put on film
for everyone to see" I asked the "
eight great grandchildren, in
referene to the movie "Through
Native Eyes." " I just hope that
they get it right this time. God
only knows " Strike at the Wind!"
never told the truth about him
except for the fact that he was a
great man and the writer of that
show doesn't know what happen
to him because he never came
and talked to us" replied Polly.
"Can you tell me what happened
to him?" I asked them. " We can
Cookie, but you cannot print it,
because we want the Legend to live
on. That is the way that he would
have wanted it" said Bessie the
oldest of the great grand children.
As 1 was taking the family photographs
I told them about my plans
to make a book with pictures about
Henry Bear. " That is a great idea"
Josephine said, "it is time that somebody
did a book that told the story
with pictures." Well, that is my
plan" I replied. " Well you know
that you have our blessings," the
older brother Floyd said.
by Vlnha Maynor-Clark