1JL _ 0L1NA INDIAN VOICE
Published each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC
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Auditions For
"Oklahoma
Auditions for the Robeson Little
Theatre production of Rodgcrs and
Hammcrstcin's musical classic Oklahoma
will be held on August 16-18
from 7:00 P.M. until 9.00 P M at the
Robeson Little Theatre Studio at 310
North Elm Street in I nrnbction All
roles arc open I host ".ho audition
will be asked to sing and read from
the script Males and females ages 16
and up arc encouraged to audition
Vocal and stage experience helpful
but not required Product ion dates arc
October 21-24. For more information
call David Thaggard at (910) 7394180.
The Pembroke
Kiwanis Report
The Tuesday evening Meeting was
held at the Jade Garden Restaurant
with President George Kenworthy
presiding. Program Chairman Garth
Locklcar presented Mrs. Agnes
Chavis as speaker of the evening.
The "Most Dedicated", the most
anything you want to mention about
a truly exceptional teacher, now retired
is Mrs. Agnes Chavis. Not only
a teacher but a Mother of fix e children
now grown She was "The Grand
Marshall", of the Lumbcc Parade at
Homecoming A truly deserved honor
She now is educating in the work of
uic Indian Resource Center, the work
of the Robeson Counts Schools, training
for "exceptional children" And
more, we were truly honored to hear
her. She has never lost her enthusiasm
for learning for the young. And
she is for education for all students
regardless of race.
Invocation: Albert Hunt. Song
Leader, EdTects. Reporter. Ken Johnson.
Brandon Warriax of the Prospect Community mas selected as the
Tex as Rangers M i nor League Player of the Month fro June, 1999.
Brandon is the son of Harry and Darlene Warriax. He tvas a 1997
graduate ofPurncll SwettHigh School. Brandon batted .422 with
5 hom?. runs and 15 runs batted in while playing shortstop for
Pulaski (Va.) Rangers. Brandon (center) Is shown with hisfather,
Harry (left) and Johnny Strickland (right).
Secretary of Transportation to
Speak at Indian Scholarship
Gala in Raleigh
Triangle Native American Society
(TN AS) is holding their Fifteenth
Annual Indian Scholarship Gala on
August 21 at thcNortli Raleigh Hilton
in Raleigh. Guest Speaker is David
McCoy. Secretary of Transportation.
Other state and local officials arc also
invited. The artist reception begins at
7:00 p.m. witli gala starting at 8:00
p m
The Mark Ulmer Native American
Scholarship Fund was created as
an effort to support the needs of Native
Americans in education. Two
$500 assistance grants will be made
available to Native American students
i n thci r sophomore, junior, and
senior years. Thisycar's event is dedicated
to Darlcnc Graham-Jemigan
and Michael Bell-Nichols, whowcrc
long standing, well loved and respected
members of TNAS.
The night is designed for eating,
socializing, and entertainment. This
year's activities include a silent auction
and an art reception featuring
Karl Anthony Hunt. Hunt is completing
a painting exclusively for this
event Shantonia Chavis will be this
vcar's featured "up and coming Indian
artist," Guest performers arc
Miss UNC-P.Rebckah Revels, Miss
Indian North Carolina Melissa Silver.
and Miss NCNAYO Charly
Lowry.
Music entertainment is provided
by DJ Entertainment of Raleigh and
a silent auction. Sponsorships include
Millenium ($2,500), Platinum
($ 1.000); Gold ($500); Silver ($250),
and Bronze ($100).
Incorporated in 1985, Triangle
Native American Society is a nonprofit.
tax exempt organization whose
primary goal is to increase public
awareness of the cultural and economic
contributions made by North
Carolina's Native citizens. Currently
the society's community activities
include an annual pow wow, participation
in the Annual NC Indian Unity
Conference, cosponsorship of the
annual Native American Celebration
with the NC Museums of Natural
Science and History, and Raleigh's
Annual International Festival.
The price of the gala is $30 per
person. Proceeds from the gala will
be used to fund the scholarship fund.
FOR more information, please caU
Darlcnc Jacobs. Gal,n Chair at (919(
779-5044 or e-mail at
darlcnc.jacobsfV/nemail.net, Clarice
Dial, (919) 387-0956, or Wanda Burns
Ramscj. (9190 639-7962 Hotel reservation
c^n be made at the North
Raleigh Hilton at (919) 878-4909.
Tickets arc limited
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Lumbee River EMC Announces
Bright Ideas Grant Program
Lumbee RiverEMC will again sponsor the Bright Ideas Grant Program with
other North Carolina-cooperatives for 1999 - 2000. The Bright Ideas Grant
Program is open to teachers of grades K-12 who need money ti implement a
program or project in their classroom There is no restriction on the subject
matter and the grants can be up to 92,000. Applications are available through
Linda B Locklear, P.O. Box 830, Red Springs. N C. 28377 or 910-843-4131
ext. 251. Remember that all applications must be typed and postmarked no later
than Friday, September 24. 1999.
There is also an on-line application process available through the Bright
Ideas web sites: http://www.nccmcs coin/Bright ldetfe/. These pages include
rulesand procedures for submitting applications and complete instructions for
doing so on-line. They also offer printable applicationTorms that may be used.
For more information about the Bright Ideas web pngp. please contact Owen
Bishop at 800/662-8835. ext. 3034oremailhimatow en.bishop@ncemcs.com.
The applications will be judged by a commitlecrof volunteer educators
selected from the communities Lumbee River serves.,
Since the Bright Ideas program began in 1994. the clcctrjfc cooperatives
awarded more than $1.5 million to underwrite abput 1.800 projects that
otherwise could not have been offered These projects have already benefited
at least 500. Oo students throughout the state. Lumbee Riser F.MC has awarded
$61.000 to support 50 projects in the heart of our service territory They have
impacted about 13.000 students.
Kattyln and Trey Winfree seen In the Prologue outfits spent their
summer vacation at "Strike at the Wind! " This was a family affairfor
'hem as their mother Mary was also in the drama in the role of Dolly
King. They were the youngest members In the SATW castfVlnlta
Maynor-Clark photo)
8th Annual Feast ofGreen Corn
and Dance on September 16-19
Mashantucket, CT ? Schcmitzun
"99M, the Eight Annual Feast of Green
Corn and Dance, takes place Sept. 1619
on the Miner Farm off Wintechog
Hill Road in North Stonington, Conn.,
and is open to the public.
Proudly presented by the
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
Schcmitzun is a Native American
cultural and educational festival,
known in Indian Countryasthe "World
Championship of Song and Dance."
The event features more than 3,000
Native American Dancers, drummers
and entertainers from more than 500
tribal nations across North America.
Event hours art 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
daily. Thursday through Sunday.
Thursday is free admission day.
Free parking is available every day
on site; shuttle buses will also be
available each day and wil I leave from
nearby Foxwoods Resort Casino.
Performances. Svill take place on
Miner Farm under the Pig Top with
seating for 5.000 people
During the four-day festival, visitors
can see more than 100 Native
American arts and crafts vendors who
will display and sell their wares Visitors
can also taste authentic Native
American cuisine while listening to
traditional and contemporary musical
entertainment.
One of the highlights of each day at
Schcmitzun is the colorful Grand
Entry. The Grand Entry is a mass
exhibition of tribal dancers dressed in
full regalia. The times for the Grand
Entry arr Thursday at 7:00 nm
Friday through Saturday at 12 noon
and 6 p.m. and Sunday at noon only.
Performers at Schcmit/.un "99""
will include: Sue Penrose of
Mashantucket. ULali, Jeffrey Scott of
Mashantuckct. Laughjng Woman &
Eagle Wing of Mashantuckct. Walking
Woman of Mashantuckct,
Mescalcro Dance Group, and
Foxwoods Dancc| Troupe of
Mashantucket. |
Inaddition.HostDnimsarc: White
Eagle of New Mcxicof Young Eagle
Crec of Saskatchewan Silver Cloud
and Young Blood of New York.Oklahoma
Travelers of Oklahoma, and
Haystack of MontandSThc youth host
is Young King Bird of Montana.
Schemit/.un "99" will also feature
an all-Native bull riding championship.
called Bull-a-Rahia "99". Only
Native peoples will allowed to participate.
This year's Schcmit/un promises
tooffcrafullschcdulcqf music, dance,
entertainment and food, all in a natural
setting." said Wayne Reels, the
Tribe's Cultural Resources Director
"This eight annual event promises to
be one of the best ever."
Ticket Prices: $5.00: Seniors (55
+) $4.00, Three day pass $10.00;
Groups rates (30 people minimum)
$3.00 each and children under 4 arc
free. Thursday is free admission day
Tickets will be on sale at the event
and at the Foxwoods Box Office. For
further event information, please call
the Schcmit/un Hotline at 1 -800-224
Prospect Wins Little League
Championship and Advances
to Little League World Series
?hp
Prospect's 11 and 12year old Little League Alt Stars defeated North Stanley 4-0 on Saturday
to win the State Championship and advance to the Little League World Series. Prospect will play
a team from Virginia in Terrell, Texas on August 16th.
Prospect carved out a 6-1 mark in the double-elimination tournament and out scored its
opponents 58-11. Prospect had two home runs in the tournament one by Stephen Chaivs and
David Emanuel.
Shown in the first row, left Jo are.: Trey Harris, Cameron Clark, Brian Chavis, Sean Locklear
and Kyle Locklear. Second row: Stephen Chavis; Trey Lowry; Brandon Locklear; Ya'nell
Locklear; and Thomas Locklear; Coach Dean Tipton, Coach Harvey Lowry Jr.; David Emanuel;
Josh Locklear; Edmund Locklear; and Coach Prentis Harris Jr. Best of luck at the Little League
World Series beginning August 16th. -
From the moment Chasity was crowned, June 30th her Cinderella
adventure began. A special thank-you to those who helped make her dream
come true. They are; Aunt Tina, Venus Jacobs & Family, Terry A' Janet
Buss, Mr. Curney <? Mrs. Bessie Hunt, Robert & Lunette l.ocklear, Jeff &
Lois Oxendine, Mr. Noah Woods and Friends. Chasity, right away began '
representing you the Lumbce People by making an appearance at the
Homecoming Gospel Singing and performing at the Miss Lumbee Pageant.
Her highlight was the Homecoming parade. AISES Paw Wow and the
opening of Strike at the Wind. Chasity also sang at the Cummings Family
Reunion, birthday parties and was greeted warmly that Sunday morning by
her church, Prospect United Methodist Church. She is looking forward to
the Baltimore Pow Wow in August. Look for more stories throughout the
year about Chusity's reign as your Little Miss Lumbee
Scholastic Assistance gives a
brief summary offacts
A conservative estimate of college
costs for a full-time st udcnl runs from
$10,000 - $30000. a high tost college
ca 11 run from $40.000 - $ 100.000!
Most parents and students think that
scholarships arc only fro the students
with excellent grades, low-income
families, or the athletically inclined.
A small example of the numerous
scholarships available to students include:
Handicapped Student
Scholarships. Mefnoers of a Church
Scholarships, for "C" Students. Veteran
Children's Scholarships.
Scholarships for Minorities and much,
much more
Though the majority of scholarships
arc form the Federal
Government arid arc merit and/or
need based billions of dollars arc
available to students from private sector
scholarships. Much of private
Sector financial aid goes unused because
the parents and students do not
know how or where to apply.
There arc organizations that have
spent hundreds of hour?in research
locating scholarship sources. The U.S.
Commission forScholastic Assistance
- College Bound is suchdn organization
and supplies the public with over
700 different private scholarships
sources. The scholarship list include
the scholarship names, addresses,
application deadlines, summaries
about the scholarships and the amount
the scholarship will pay your child
Many scholarships pay the entire
tuition, others can be applied towards
tuition, living expenses, and/or other
fees. Most scholarships can be used at
junior colleges, carccrand vocational
schools, 4 year colleges, graduate
schools, medical and law schools.
For information on obtaining these
scholarship lists, send a self-addressed,
stamped, business size, #10,
envelope to : The U.S. Commission
for Scholastic Assistance, P.O. Box
668. O'Fallon. 1L 62269