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Published each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, 7VC
VOLUME 25 NUMBER 17 THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
Charles M. Holmes Presented Special Achievement
Award after 44 Years Service with Federal Government
After 44 years of government
service, Charles M. Holmes of
Oklahoma City, OK has retired. He
served for 25 years in the U.S. Air
Force and more than 18 years with
the Federal Aviation Administration.
In recognition of his many
years of service Holmes was presented
a Special Achievement
I Award from the US Department of
Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration.
Upon his retirement In January
1999, Holmes was a Supervisory
Medical Records Technician. In
this capacity Holmes was responsible
for the maintenance of some
2,000,000 medical records of all
U.S. civil airmen, for all incoming
mail, for the FOIA/Privacy Act
Desk, for the microfiching of
airmen's medical records and for
the production of approximately
70,000 pieces of correspondence
annually. He served in this position
for nineteen years.
In a memo from the Manager of
Aeromedical Certification Division,
the followingjustification for
the Special Achievement Award
was given:
"The FOIA/Privacy Act Desk
responsibility was placed under Mr.
Holmes' excellent supervision in
December 1997 in addition to the
crr-rr
new Pilot Records Improvement
Act (PRI A) duties. Under his guidance,
another employee from the
correspondence area of AAM-331
was cross trained and given dual
responsibilities for typing and assisting
with the FOI A/Privacy Act
Desk to improve responsiveness.
In December 1997 there was a backlog
of 1,024 PRI A cases to be done
which equaled almost a 3 to 4
month delay for airmen awaiting
certified true copies of their records.
Thanks to the excellent work-juggling
efforts of Mr. Holmes, at the
end of November, 1998, there was
a backlog of only 21 cases.
"Above and beyond this, however,
Mr. Holmes feels personally
responsible to every airman for the
proper handling of his/her record.
He will often spend extra time running
down a "lost" record when an
airman is grounded and needs some
information from that record to get
back into the air. Mr. Holmes has
long recognized that locating
records that have been removed
from AAM-331 for processing is
one of the biggest problems that the
division faces. To solve that problem,
Mr. Holmes began pursing the
possibility of optical electronic
imaging of the medical records.
Following approval of the imaging
project, Mr. Holmes' in-depth
knowledge of the current records
system, his understanding of the
various interrelations between his
section and the review process, and
his undying enthusiasm for the imaging
project have made this
process flow very smoothly. He
has caused the entire division to
look forward with anticipation to
the final implementation of the
system. The new imaging system
will eliminate "lost" records and
provide unparalleled administrative
support to the division as well
as to the 450,000 airmen who
apply annually for medical certification.
Without Mr. Holmes'
enthusiastic participation in every
phase, this project and'its enthusiastic
reception would not have been
possible."
Homes was also awarded a cash
award along with the Certificate.
Holmes, a native of the
Saddletree community in Robeson
County, North Carolina, was valedictorian
of his 1954 graduating
class at Magnolia High School. Following
his graduation from high
school, he joined the U.S. Air Force
in October 1954 and retired in November,
1979.
He is married to the former
ShelvieJ.Emanuelwho isthe great
great niece of Henry Berry Lowrie.
The\ were married December 24.
1959.
Holmes began his second career
with the Federal Aviation Administration
in May 1980. He retired
with a distinguished record. In
1994 he was chosen Division Employee
of the Year.
In 1996 he was presented the
FAA Office of Aviation Medicine.
Administrative Excellence Award.
He has also received several cash
awards for Outstanding Performance
and several on-the-spot cash
awards for Individual Achievement.
Holmes is active in his church
and community in Oklahoma City,
where he serves as lay preacher, lay.
scripture reader, part time Sunday
School teacher, and he is a supporter
of Feed the Children
ministries. His hobbies include fishing,
hunting, coin collecting, hobby t
gunsmithing and antique ftirniture
restoration.
During his retirement, Holmes
is enjoying grandparenting , parttime
baby sitting for a very l
energetic ten-month old grandson. 5
Holmes' future plans include
the continuation of his college education.
He is studying Native
American Studies. He will continue
to be am ambassador for the
Lumbee Indian Tribe.
Shown left is Charles M. Holmes receiving his Retirement Certificate
from Dr. William Collins, Ph.D., Director of the Civil Aeromedical
Institute FAA, Oklahoma City, OK.
Nursing
Program
at UNCP
Examines
Aging Process
/VmAroAe?Forniillionsof Amcrica
ns. the beginni ng of the new mi llcnmum
may usher in more than just
computer-related problems. It could
alsocrcatcmorcailmentsas the population
ages.
According to the Max |y<J8 US
Census Bureau. by y car 2()'()() about 76
million Americans will be age 50 or
older. That is 27.7 percent of the US
population.
. The American Association of Retired
Persons, w hich prefers now onh
use the acronym AARP estimate's
that 34.1 million Americans will be
age 65 or older, That is one of cv crv
eight Americans
To meet health needs or this evergrowing
group, nursing education is
continually examining itseourscsand
adjusting to the latest research
AccordingtoDr. Margaret (Pcm>v)
Opil/. RN. MSN. professor of nursing
at Southern North Carolina Nursing
Consortium (the joint program of The
University or North Carolina at Pembroke
and Fayetlcville Stale University
j.thcgcroiitologicalnursingcoursc
offered at UNC Pembroke examines
the normal process of aging
"Physical, psychological, socioculturaland
spiritual aspects of aging are
examined within the context of the
familv and society." Opil/ said as she
detailed her student's recent field trip
to Washington. D.C
Gerontological nursing courses
explore demographic data of the aged
population and the.implications for
professional nursing practice of older
clients"
Opit/ pints out that her students
learn to differentiate fact from fiction
; , related to the older population She
\ said her students learn to examine the
? community rcsourccsavailablctooldcr
i clients anddev clop strategies tomaxi|
mizc their optimal health potential
During their visit to Washington,
the seven nursing students received
information briefings on managed
care. Medicare and Social Security
j by AARP staff members Thev also
met with 7th U S District Rep Mike
Mclntyre who co-chairs (lie Rural
Health Coalition
| Opit/ said she and her students
S also enjoyed meeting Sen Strom
Thurmond who at age 96. is still
representing the people of South Carolina
I lie Registered Nurse to Bachelor
of Science in Nursing students who
visited Washington arc Elizabeth
Herring from Dunn Shcrby Locklcar
from St Pauls. Patricia Miller from
Kaeford. Kalhcrinc Owens from Lum ;r,on
Tnnc Billiard Smiling from
jdaxton. Marilyn Stout from l.aurin
burg and Marv Ann Turner from
: Clarkton
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Travis Bryant named new
Police Chief for Pembroke
1/ t/
McDuffic Cummings. Town Man
agcr for the Town of Pembroke announced
Wednesday. April 27,1999,
that Royal Travis Bryant has been
named Chief of Police for the T own of
Pembroke effective May 3, 1999
Travis is currently a Sergeant with'
the UNC Police Department and formerly
served as a police officer for
two (2) years with the City of Faycttcvillc
Travis holds a B. A Degree
in criminal Justice with a minor in
Public Administration from UNC-P
Travis is married to Teresa Dial
Bryant and is the son of Mr and Mrs
Alford Bryant and resides in the Mt
Airy community. In making the appointment.
Cuminings says that
"Travis's youth wITi provide the energy
and his training and experience
will bring the knowledge to make the
Pembroke Police Department one of
the finest in the state." The Pembroke
Police Department currently has staff
of twelve (12) sw orn police officers,
two auxiliary police officers and four
communication officers and an operating
budget of $500,000.00
Henry Berry Lowrie Film to
Debut at UNC Pembroke
Pembroke. N.C. - A large croud is expected at UNO Pembroke's Givcns
Performing Arts Center for the world premier of "Through Native Eyes." a
film about the legendary Henry Berry Lowrie The first showing is at X p.m..
May 1. followed by a Sunday. 3 p.m Date
The movie, set during the Ci\ il War and Reconstruction, was shot locally
by Van Coleman and Bcrnd Rcinhardt The pair arc working towards their
Master's in fine Arts at UNC Greensboro
The film was made at a cost of $40,000. raised from private sponsors
Mr Coleman, the film's director became interested in doing the movie
while he was working on another project with Robert Locklcar. the actor who
plays Henry Berry Lowrie.
"1 had hca id about Henry Berry lowrie bull didn't really know the whole
story." Mr Coleman said "Robert told me some of the legendary history of
Low rie, and I became interested an doing this project "
Robert Locklcar and C'arncll Locklcar are two of the films stars that have
tics to the outdoor drama. "Strike at the Wind!" C'arncll served as general
manager and played Boss Strong for 13 years Robert was stage manger and
he also served as general manager
Carncll Locklcar. the film's narrator, said lie is expecting a large crowd for
debut at GPAC
"This project is done very very professionally." said Carncll Locklcar
"The grass roots people here put their hearts energy. horses and wagons into
this very historical film about Henry Berry l.owric. a man who fought for
justice for people of all colors "
"Through Native Eye's" was filmed along the L.unibcc Rivci for nine days
w itli a east of 130 actors, according to Bcrnd Rcinhardt. the film's dircctoi of
photography Thccasl wasverv cooperative and worked l7hoursaday "Mr
Rcinhardt said "No one on the film was a paid professional "
Mr Coleman expressed his enthusiasm for the film's debut
"It isa privilege to tell the people's stoiv of Henry Berry Lowrie." he said
"The actors give a beautiful and niovingpcrfoimancc. and I believe people will
go away surprised."
% With plans to distribute the film to foundations! schools, and libraries, the
* story of The Lowrie Wai and hero Henry Berry may reach a wider audience
"Henry Berry Lowrie is a great story that deserves to be told." Carncll
Locklcar said "He was America's most wanted man for about lOycars And
they never got him!"
Cost of tickets is $(> per person of all ages
CEO with Pembroke roots to speak locally
Pcntbrokc.N.C -- "I was so proud
when I got a promotion as a stringer
while worki hg in T obaceo." said Marv
Ann Elliott
Since her daVsina Robeson Counts
tobacco field; there have been many
more promotions for the woman who
now owns her own telecommunications
company in Falls Church. Virginia.
Mars Ann Elliott's roots in Pembroke
have brought her back home for
kevnote addresses on Tucsdav. Mav
4th
The chief executive officer of Arrowhead
Space and Telecommunications.
Inc will deliver addresses at the
Angus W. McLean I Ncculivc Sy inposium
ai 10 a in In the Moore Hall
Auditorium ai 1 'NCPandat the Business
Visions 1'/)9 annual banquet ill
6pm At Pine ( ro<t Country Club in
Lumbcrton
Born irt Robeson Count) and a
member of the Tuscaiora Tribe Ms
Elliott said in an interview last week
"It is coining together, and it will
create a large number of jobs in the
area "
Ms Elliott said Robeson County.
with its high uncut pi on mcnt and economic
dislocation qualifies as a federal
historical!) underutilized business
/one
Arrowhead is a Department of
Defense contractor that designs, inslallsand
maintainsinternational communications
networks fromthc ground
terminals to leasing satellite time. The
companv also provides Y2K. support
for the government
"When people tisk me where I get
mv work ethic front. 1 tell them about
working in tobacco "shesaid "Hived
in Robeson Countv for niv first five
vcars. but for 12 vears. I came home
during the situuuei to work in tobacco
"
Reservations for the banquet mav
be madebv calling I NC'P's Regional
Center at 52.1-6I9H
The Svmposiuni is an annual business
lecture that i- underwritten bv
BB&T to honoi i?< founder, former
North Carolina Governor Angus W
McLean of Liiinberton It is free to the
public.
Business Visions is sponsored bv
the Robeson Countv Charnber of Commcrcc
Coalition A number of awards
will be given out at the banquet, including
Business Person of the Year.
Entrepreneur of the Year. Business
Student of the Year. MBA Student of
the Year Public Management Student
of the Year and a Spirit of Unity
Award
Ms. Elliott runs Arrowhead Space
and Telccomniunications. 1 nc She is
rccognj/ed as a leading technology
industry visionary
Arrow head won the U.S. Chamber
of Commerce's 1997 Blue Chip Enterprise
Initiativ e Award for itssavvy
in spotting trends and developing solutions
to problems in high technology
In addition. Arrowhead is listed in
a "fast Fifty" company by Washington
Technology business newspaper lor
its rapid earnings growth and potential
The company was also named
Virginia's number one high-tech firm
Ms Elliott is-listed by Defense
Daily as one of the "lop 40 most
influential people in defense aerospace
and national security "
She is an advocate of economic
development for Native American
communities. .
Area Wide Celebrate Jesus 2000 Harvest Crui
sade begins May 2nd at Robeson Fairgrounds
Celebrate Jesus 2000 Han est Crusade
with Dr Jerry Dracc and his
team will begin Sunday. Mas 2. 7.00
p.m. Under a giant canvas cathedral
located at Robeson Counts Fairgrounds
Sen ice will continue nightly
through Thursday. May 6 All scats
arc free and the public is invited
Dr Drace. renowned international
evangelist from Jackson. TN will
present dynamic messages nightly in
an attempt to "bring Christ to everyone
in this area " His passion for
pcoplb who need God and hisburden
foi church renewal, will provide a
balanced message that will impact
thousands expected to attend nightly.
according to crusade leaders
The Crusade is being organized
md directed by Christ for the World.
Inc.. the Orlando. FL. organization
found b> the late Dr E. J Daniels
John Bos is the Crusade Director
"This cv cut is for people from
Al.l. churches of ALL denominations.
as well as for those who never
attend ANY church " slated Dr I .v nn
Mullock pastor ol Godwin Heights
Baptist Church and Chairman of the
Crusade's Executive Committee
Exciting Music Nightly
Music for the Crusade will be under
the director of Ken and Lois Holland
from Franklin. TN. who have
worked with the Drace organization
since 19X1 and have presented exciting
music to tens of thousands around
the world. They will perform through
vocals, keyboard numbers, as Well as
handbells. There will be a mixture of
thciroriginal songsas well as the "old
favorite."
The Hollands w ill also lead a 100voicc
crusade choir made up of local
singers nightly, as well as lead (he
vast congregation in music worship
All those interested in singing in the
Hugh choir arc invited to conic to the
prc-crusadc rehearsal at 5:30 p.m...
Sunday. May 2. and 6 15 p in Monday
through Thursday
Free Childcarc Available
A free well equipped childcarc
facility with efficient workers from
various participating churchesill
be prov ided nightly will be prov ided
nightly for children through age 4 in
the Exhibit Hall. Robeson County
Fairgrounds Parentsarc asked to register
their children IN and Ol IT This
service is a courtesy of the crusade
and facilities arc open to the public
6 40 -9 00 p m Church membership
is NOT required to use these excellent
According to Di Michael Moore.
Director of Missions for Robeson
County Baptists. "This crusade affords
a marvelous opportunity for
pcoplcofallchurchcsaiid denominations
to lay aside minor differences
which may tend to divide them and
UNITE in our common goal of reach
ing people for Christ."
Pizza Blast for Teens
There will be a giant PIZZA
BLAST for all middle and high school
students on Thursday. May 6. 6:00
p.m. at thccrusadc location According
to Rev. Todd Stout. Chairman of
the Youth Committee. "There will be
plenty of free pizza for everyone, and
lots of soft drinks to 'wash it dow n.'"
This function will be free of charge
although tickets will be required for
crowd control Tickets will be made
available at the crusade and by students
giving them to their friends in
school
Free Transportation
Those'needing transportation to
the crusade arc asked to call 7388186
or 521-9850 before 4:00p m of
the day (his complementary sen ice is
needed
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers arc needed tohelp erect
the huge 3.000 scat tent on Saturday.
May I. 7 00 a m Lunch will be prov
ided
Members of the Crusade's Facciilivc
Committee arc Dr Michael
Moore. Res Larry Locklear Dr. Lynn
Bullock. Rev Michael Cummings.
Mr, Bill Brcwington. Rev Don
Satlcrw hict. Rc\ ChesterCha\ is. and
Rev Baxter Leigh
The public is cordially invited to
all crusade services
Commissioner Noah Woods to hold district meetings
kobcsonCounty Commissioner for
Dislricl 4, Mr. Noah Woods, will
hold Public Forums in Robeson
County Commissioner District 4 at
the following locations on dates and
at times listed.
PROSPECT. May 4. 1J99 - 7:0()
PM. Prospect School. Mnxton NC
PEMBROKE. May 6. 1999 - 7:00
PM. Courthouse 210 Main Street.
Pembroke. NC
The purpose of the Public Forums
is to rccci\c comments, input, and to
answer questions from constituents
regarding matters of interest to citizens
of Robeson County
Commissioner Noah Woods welcomes
your attendance