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Published each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC
VOLUME 26 NUMBER 32 THURSD^\Y:_AUGUSTJ9, 1999 TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
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Skating Rink Owners, l.isa, Jessica, Adrianna and Reginald Oxen dine,
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Skating Rink Breaks Ground
Pembroke will soon be the home of a new skating rink. Construction on
this new facility began in July. "If all goes well, the new skating rink, should
be completed by Nov ember if not sooner" stated Reggie Oxcndinc. rink owner
"We arc very excited about the new facility and will offer the community a
place in which youth and their families can have fun together We also want
parents to know that it will be a safe environment in which thev can feel
comfortable in bringing their children " stated Lisa Oxcndinc. rink ow ner.
The skating rink w ill not only offer skating activity. but w ill have parly rooms
for birthday parties, school and church groups, and tap/ballet classes The
facility w ill also olTcr an after-school program for children ages 6 to IT "We
want the skating rink to be .accessible to all people in Pembroke and
surrounding communities We want life building to serve multiple purposes."
Mated Reggie Oxcndinc. The new skalfiig rink Will be located on Jones Street,
directly across from Pembroke Elementary School
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Carol Oxendine seen here in her Indian Regalia played the role of
"The Leader" in the outdoor drama "Strike at the Wind! "for her ninth
season. Carol also enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter
Bethany Oxendine who was also a member of the cast. (Vinita
Maynor-Clark Photo)
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Earth Angel State Supreme Queen
Evita Sayhrianna Sanderson was recently crowned the 1999- 2000 Earth
Angel State Supreme Queen. In her age division she won: photogenic,
portfolio, SO's wear, sportswear, casual wear costume, western wear, and
talent. Some of the prizes she won included a J foot trophy, a satin
embroidered robe and banner, a sceptor, 6 medallions, a remote colored TV,
a stain jacket, and stuffed animals.
Evita is the 2 year old daughter ofSabrina Sanderson and Michael Floyd.
She is the granddaughter of Sylvia I.. Sanderson and the late James Edward
and Mary Francis Floyd. She is also the great-granddaughter of the late (ius
Howard and Eva Mae l.ocktear and the late Ira and Nancy Sanderson.
The pageant was held in Spring Lake. Toys and donations collected were
given to the Purkton EMS.
Gospel Singing
Planned at
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HopcWcll Methodist Church will
sponsor a Gospel Singing August 21.
1999 beginning at 7:00 P.M featuring
Southern Gospel Trio. The Libcm
Trio. The Brcwington Family
Gospel Singing is a way of sharing
Jesus w ith others It is a form of
prayer to God It is uplifting and it
makes our burdens light It is good
for the soul The public is united to
join HopcWcll for an evening of
"Singing in our Soul"!!!
Chavis Family
Reunion Scheduled
There will be a Chavis Family
Reunion. September 4. 1999 for the
dcscedcnts of Richard "Dick" and
Esther Chav is. It w ill be held at Cherokee
Chapel United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall: Itwillbcginat 1<> oo
a.m. and last until late afternoon
Please bring a covered dish For
more information contact Pat Lambert
844-9218. Tommy Chavis 8411727
or Burlic Locklear at .169-2618
Ms. Margaret Dial
To Receive
Republican Congressional
Medal of
Merit
Congressman Tom Davis has announced
thai Ms Margaret Dial has
been selected to rccci\c the Republican
Congressional Medal of Merit
prcscnlcdby the National Republican
Congressional Committee
Ms Dial received the award for
serving as a Co-Chairman of the
Commitcc's Business Advisory Council
The Council was instrumental in
passing the legislation that has led to
the current Federal Budget Surplus
In making the annouccmcnt Congressman
Tom Dav is, who serves as
the Chairman of the Republican Congressional
Committee, said "We are
grateful for all of Ms Dial's support
of Republican ideals part icularly for
Iter commitment to federal spending
cuts and ia\ refoi in " ' *
Ms Dial and the Business Advisory
Council are expected to play a
key role as House Republicans try to
pass a major tax cut package into law,
Ms Dial will receive the Medal of
Merit at a formal presentation ceremony
in Washington. D C later this
year
Community Service
Program provides
free labor
Some of you may not be aw arc that
here in our community there isa state
operated Community Service Work
Program under the direction of the
Department of Crime Control and
Public Safety.
The Community Service Work
Program monitors the performance
of offenders who are ordered by the
court to complete the hours, lii this
community during this past month,
these offenders completed a total of
2.435 community service hours
Since January 191)9. OlTcndcrs
have completed i 7.714 hours of free
labor which, based on the minimum
wage, has a monelarv value of
$*26.377.10.
Offenders do all kinds of work
For example, in this community they
work with a variety of groups and
organizations, such as the Able Center
(a literacy program), the Humane
Society. Volunteer lire Depls and
PoliceDcpts They alsohclplo maintain
buildings and grounds at city and
county offices and a major emphasis
isbcingplnccdoii litter pick-up Many
roadways that hav e not been adopted
arc cleaned up by community service
offenders If you know an area that
especially needs attention, feci free to
Contact the Community Serv ice Work
Program at (910) 6IK-5519
Naomi Lancaster recently received
a scholarship from the
Pembroke Business and Professional
Women's Organization.
She is currently attending The University
of North Carolina at
Pembroke
Pembroke Kiwanis
Representative Ron Sutton was the
Tuesday Night speaker at the meeting
held at the Jade Garden Restaurant.
He was presented by President
George Kenworthy.
"Since we. the Democrats got back
the House 66 Democrats to 54 Republicans
we got much accomplished
The big disappointment was in the
failure of the University system in
presenting a workable budget for rcpairsand
buildings This would have
put the stale in debt
The tobacco Settlement puts 25%
to the Tobacco farmers. 2 5% to health.
50% to the foundation The Bomb
Threat Bill puts emphasis on punishment
of the offenders The fourth
matter wastcachcrs salaries raised to
7.5% The low wealth funding front
6.1 million to 7.9 million < I'm not
sure Representative Sutton w ill clear
this up There is also the I.ending
Tax.
There arc other Acts passed by the
House. I am sure Representative Sutton
will explain through the "Indian
Voice". Thanks go to Ron Sutton for
a very good presentation
Presiding Todd Jones. I n\ ocat ion.
Albert Hunt. Reporter. Ken Johnson
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Free Downpayment Assistance
Money To Qualified Applicants
Did you know that if you arc Coharic, Lumbcc, or Waccamaw-Siouan
Tribal Member that you could receive up to $5,000 to 10,000 towards the
purchase of a home? The North Carolina Indian Housing Authority (NCIH A),
and the tribes, with grantis Provided by the Native American Housing
Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA). will provide prospective
home uuycrs the opportunity to receive Down Payment assistance towards
the purchase of a home for those who qualify.
Wc cordially invite all Coharic. Lumbcc. and Waccamaw-Siouan Tribal
Members to join us for a Down Payment Assistance Loan Fair to be held in
thcLumbcrton Senior High School in the gymnasium on Saturday, August 28.
1999 from 10:00 a m to 3:00 p.m. Expected guest will include Lending
Institiftions. Contractors. Home Ownership Counselors, and NCIHA staff
Refreshment will be served
Isratrchasinga home a stressful and time-consuttiing process? Yes. and the
NCIfM and the Tribes would like to help eliminate this stressful and time
consuming process by offering you the opportunity to join us in this Loan Fair
Fof qualifications requirements or additional information, please contact
uscOficcat (910)564-6909or (910)892-8145.ourl/untbocOfTiocat (910)522-1251.
or thdjWaccnmaw-Siouan Office at (910) 655-9087
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North Carolina State Champions Head
for World Series Little League Title
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The Prospect All-Stars are on their way to the Little League World Series Title. They have won two games
in the Little League WorldSeriesin Terrell, Texas. They play their third game in that series tonight in Texas.
Pictured above are the team members along with their coaches in their North Carolina State Champion
uniforms. 1st row left to right: Cameron Clark, Prenlis Harris III., Sean Locklear, Kyle Locklear, l<uke
Moore, Harvey Lowry III. 2nd row: Throne Locklear, Bryan Chavis, Andre Bullard, Brandon Locklear,
Yarnell Locklear, Edmond Locklear. 3rd row: Stephen Chavis, David Emanuel III., Joshua Locklear. Also
in the photograph are their Manager- Dean Tilton, Coach- Harvey Lowry Jr. and Coach Prentis Harris Jr.
This photo was taken in their North Carolina uniforms on Friday afternoon as they prepared to travel to
Texas for the World Series event. (Photo by Frank Daughtry)
UJ\CP Welcomes its second largest
Freshman Class in its history
Pembroke, N.C.- Preliminary estimates indicate that UNC Pembroke's
freshman class is the second largest in school history, according to Admissions
Director Jackie Clark
Early estimates following freshman orientation place the number of
. freshman at 500. Ms . Clark said
The university also expects a large group of 300 transfer students, which
will boost the total student headcount at UNCP to an estimated .3.116. It is a
four percent increase over last year
With classes beginning Wednesday. Aug. 18. residence hall occupancy
also reached record levels, with men's dorms filled to capacity! Requests for
on-campus housing translates into a 98 percent occupancy rate, compared to
88 percent last year, according to Alee Price, dean of students.
"We have been able to accommodate all housing requests this semester."
Dean Price said "The new 300-bcd residence hall, now under construction,
is coming on line at just the right time "
Greater emphasis on recruiting, teamwork and higher college attendance
rates of high school graduates were cited for the enrollment increase
"Intensive'recruitment efforts by the whole university is the reason for the
increase." Ms Clark saidV'Thrcc years ago we expanded our recruiting area
from seven counties to 33. mcludingthc Triangle, the Triad and the Charlotte
area. It is just beginning to pay off"
It is the biggest freshman class since 1988. when 529 enrolled Chancellor
Allen C Mcadors welcomed the news.
"This is a good first step towards a bright future at UNCP." Chancellor
Mcadors said "J[J>clicvc the next five to 10 years can be the most exciting and
rewarding in this university's proud history The time is right for us to mov e
forward "
"I am pleased to see a high level of teamwork at UNCP." he said "For a
university to 'be all it can be' it takes the faculty, staff, alumni community
students and friends of the university, working together to create an exciting
attractive environment fui piospcctivc students "
Upcoming events during the Fall Semester include
* Pembroke Day - Wednesday. Sept 1 10a in to F .30 p.m. (I lus is town
and gown day.) .
* Convocation - Wednesday. Sept 8. It) a m at Civens Performing Aits
Center (This is the ceremonial opening of the academic year )
* Bclk Champagne Gala - Friday. Sept 17. 8 p.m. (This is the kick-oil of
the professional Artist Scries with a concert by the Preservation Hall Ja//
Band )
* Alumni Soccer Tailgate Party - Saturday. Sept 25. 11 a m to 2 p m
* Winter Commencement - Wednesday. Dec. 15. 4 pin at Givens
Performing Arts Center (This is IJNCP's first Winter Commencement in
history.)
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Pembroke Housing Authority News
On Wednesday July 28, 1999, Pembroke Housing Authority, N.C.
Commission of Indian Affairs (NCCIA) and Robeson County Mental
Health Dept. teamed up together for a meeting to discuss how we could
better serve the Pembroke Housing Community. Some of the topics that
were addressed were: youth center activities; health issues; family
matters; substance abuse; and special needs for families. The meeting
was held at the security office in Strickland Heights with an overwhelming
response from both the adults and youth.
Suzette Salcido, PHDEP and La-Meecha Locklear Youth Coordinator
shared with the residents the activities that were being sponsored by
PHA^Es Youth Center such as tutoring; drug prevention; and cultural
activities. Darlene Jacobs, Community Service Director, of NCCIA
educated the group as to the various tribes of Indians of North Carolina
and the many functions ofthe NCCIA. Janie McFarland, also ofNCCIA
spoke of gadgets that were available by the organization for people with
special needs Elaine Gillespie, Robert Smith , and Yolanda Lewis,
Substance Abuse Counselors with Robeson County Mental Health Dept.
expressed in the meeting if there was anyone with or they knew someone
with a substance abuse problem they could be contacted at the Dept. of
Mental Health and all information is kept confidential.
The Youth Center held a going away party Friday July 30th for LCOG
Summer Youth Workers. The staff at the center would like to thank Tanya
Scott and Richard Cole for their dedication to their job and the youth at
the center. Tanya is a rising sophomore at LJNC-P and plans to do
volunteer work in the fall at the Youth Center. Richard is a rising
freshman at Pumell Swett High School. Good Luck! Richard and Tanya
in your upcoming school year.During the summer, many of our youth
participating in various summer camps conducted throughout the county
Some of these camps were sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club;
Robeson County Parks and Recreation; as well as UNCP swim camp.
These camps offer exciting challenges to an ordinary summer. Many of
nur youth greatly enjoyed the swim camps offered by UNCP. We wish
all of our children well during the upcoming school year as well.
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