The Carolina Indian Voice
Published Each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC
^VOLUME 26 NUMBER 49 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1999 / TWENTY-FIVE CENTS
LRDA to build Tribal Family Services
Center to House all programs
I he L.umbee Regional Development
Association announces plans
to construct a 13,000 sp. ft. Lunibee
Tribal Family Services Center in
Pembroke NC.
Construction is expected to begin
in January 2000, and completed
around August. Lonnie Locklear
and Son's Construction Inc. won
the low bid on the project. The
building cost will be approximately
S800.000 with about S200.000 in
parking, sewer and other cost.
The building will house all programs
currently ran by LRDA in
four locations in Pembroke that are
paying rent in existing buildings.
These programs include Housing
services. Job Training. Head Start.
Day-Care, Economic Development,
REACH.Tribal Enrollmentandtribal
archives services.
Consolidation of these programs
will allow for greater efficiency
and technology usage in
one central location and greater cost
savings.
Lumbee Bank is the financial
institution which is lending LRDA
the funds to construct the building
on land currently owned by LRDA.
The building site will be on Prospect
Road up from LTNC-P.
A ground-breaking ceremony is
planned for January, and a dedication
ceremony during the July 2000
Lumbee Homecoming.
James Hardin. Executive Director
of LRDA stated that "all the staff
of the agency is excited about this
project and the better coordination
of services, and usage of technology
to improve services this will
provide through centralization of
all programs."
Mr. Alolph Blue, Chairman of
LRDA stated that "this project has
been long overdue, and will mean
greater benefits to clients that we
service by having a one-stop location
for all services provided by the
agency. This is a great investment
in our community".
For more information about this
project James Hardin at 910-5218602.
Purnell Swell High School,
guidance counselor, Nelia Crain,
was selected as the North Caro- ^
Una School counselor of the year
Crain Selected
as Counselor of
the Year
Mrs. Nelia Crain, counselor at
Pumell Swett, was selected asNorth
Carolina School's of the Year.
Crain has been in the education
business for 23 years. She taught
grades 4-8 for thirteen years and the
remaining ten years as a guidance
counselor. Crain's chance at receiving
this prestigious award was
based on her portfolio, displaying
her devotion to education. "1 love
. -?-^education and working with students",
replies Crain.
Mrs, Crain received her B.S. and
M.A. degree in education at UNC Pembroke
and her degree in guidance
and counseling at Campbell
University. She is married to William
Crain and also has two daughters,
who both are educators.
By Kala Locklear
Give The Gift
Of Life
The Last Blood Drive of
The Century
Dec. 29,1999 from 2:30 -7:00 p.m.
Has been moved from Harpers
Ferry Baptist Church to Elrod Baptist
Church
523 Rovvland, North Carolina
Please come out and make this
a Special Blood Drive
Free Millennium T-Shirts will
be available
Thank You for all your support
this past year
THE AMERICAN RED
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ROBESON COUNTY CHAPTER
Mentors and mentees of Purnell
Swett High School work diligently
together to improve stu.T
dents' academic ability, develop
productive strategies of teaching,
and discuss concerns, problems or
ideas they encounter ? '
Mentoring 101-Purnell Swett
On Wednesday afternoon, veteran teachers and new teachers meet
jointly for discussions concerning their week in the teaching profession.
The discussions deal with their problems, their ideas or their discussion
about the teaching arena. f
Mentees and mentors converse openly'and freely to help resolve
problems encountered by new and sometimes veterans teachers. It is a time
of sharing, caring and understanding. Veteran teachers readily advise,
encourage and observe new teachers.
Topics range from discipline to strategics for motivating students.
Several faculty members provided information on the following; NCAE
membership, services provided ">y the media center (library), the school
store, the school year book, and the school newspaper "The Ram Page".
Each week topics are brought to the fore front and the information is
absorbed by everyone present. A't various times the Administration will
present information for everyone present.
The most exciting event that has helped the Mentor-Mentee
Program, was a retreat held recently at the "Dixie Stampede at Myrtle Beach.
South Carolina" The retreat was a success, everyone and their families had
' a most enjoyable time. They will begin working on a second retreat to be
held in the Spring. All in all Reginia McPhatter. chairperson ofthe committee
feels that the "Mentor-Mentee program is great!
Submitted by:
Reginia McPhatter
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Robesonians welcome friends from Bolivia, South America
left- Gary Lockiear, Daniela Salinos and Zuima Mendoza from
Bolivia nd Betty Hunk
Dr. Jesse LammJ^ormer EC professor of Pembroke State University,
sponsored Zuima and Daniela to visit the U.S.
Gary Lockiear is involved and working on the Russian Initive which
will be held February 17-19. He will also attend the National Cooperative
Leadership Team workshop in Daytona, Florida in January.
Lamm Makes Sacrifice in
Assisting Others
by Yvonne Barnes Dial
Within the last five years workteams sponsored by the Southeastern
Jurisdictional Agency for Native American Ministries, have demonstrated
their support and ministry to the people of Bolivia, South America.
To extend their assistance, individuals of the country have been
offered the opportunity to journey to the United States.
Dr. Jesse Lamb former exceptional children's professor of Pembroke
State University, sponsored Zulma Mendoza and Daniela Salinos, both
age twenty two, to visit the Robeson County area during the month of
December.
With the Christmas Season in effect, the time for Zulmo and Daniela's
visit to the U.S. seemed quite appropriate. Dr. and Mrs. Lamb displayed
a warm welcomed to these young ladies with an atmosphere of Christmas
spirit and cheer.
Various United Methodist Church members have graciously greeted
Zulma and Daniela with delicious food, presents, visits to Myrtle Beach
with Mr. & Mrs. Wade Hunt, shopping with Mr. & Mrs. Gary Locklear in
Smithville, N.C., an opportunity to visit the beach home of Mr. & Mrs.
James Dial, fun times and visits with friendsand families ofDr. & Mrs. Jesse
Lamb, and visits to different United Methodist Churches.
Zulma and Daniela also visited Prospect United Methodist Church's
Christmas play and sang "Friends" and "Silent Night" in Spanish which
added a taste of variety to the program.
Dr. Lamm along with other mission workers demonstrated humbleness
and giving this past July 30 - August 14 in Bolivia working on an added
construction to the fellowship hall of F.I Sembredor Church in Montero.
Previously, First United Methodist Church of Hickory had worked on the
construction, later allowing the team to assist in the building. Other
members of the team included Wade Hunt, Steve Magnun, Rev. Robert
Magnun. Casey Czaplinski, James Dial, Eddie Gibson, Sylvia Huggins.
Betty Hunt, Fred and Carolyn Warriax, Dan Miller, and Stacy Locklear.
Dr. Lamm has involved himself in the mission ministry for several years
sacrificing and willingly making a difference in the lives ofmany individuals
of other foreign countries.
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Pilots assist needy families
EAA 1118 of Bladen and Roheson County heled four needy
families for Christmas.
f lerb Sanderson. President, and the members helped four families
for Christmas, with $50.00 food baskets. They assisted families in the
Pembroke. St. Pauls and Bladenboro area.
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Pembroke Business & Professional Women
The Pembroke Business and
Professional Women's Organization
sponsored a Christmas dance
December 4 at the Pembroke JC
clubhouse. Proceeds will be used
to provide scholarships to women
perusing a college degree.
Theorganization will hold a busi
ness meeting at Linda's Restaurant
January 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Individuals are encouraged to
join the organization which serves
as an advocate for women and children.
Please contacV president.
Annette Strickland for more informational
521-1 146.
Jacobs Receives Top Award
Darlene Jacobs, Community Services
DirectorwiththeNC Commission
of Indian Affairs was honored
as Member of the Year by the State
Employee Association of North
Carolina (SEANC). This award is
one of two top awards given for
service by the association.
Darlene was recognized for her
involvement at the district and state
levels. She has served under six
presidents in various capacities including
member of the Personnel
Benefits Committee, Vice Chair Of ?
Special Olympics Committee, member
of the Planning Committee,
Policy Platform Committee, District
44 Chair, and Area 10 Chair for Employees
Political Actiorf Committee.
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Dr. Ruth Dial Woods AppointedNorth
Carolina Rural
Economic Development Center
During me annual meeting ot
the North Carolina Rural Economic
Development Center in Raleigh on
December 1 -2, Dr. Ruth Dial Woods
of Pembroke was appointed to the
Center's Board of Directors. The
Center was established in 1987 to
lead the state's movement to build
economic strength in the state's
movement to build economic
strength in the state's 85 rural counties.
The center is a private, nonprofit
organization dedicated to the
development of innovative, but
practical strategies to prepare the
state's rural communities to prosper
in the years ahead. The center
conducts research into rural issues;
tests promising rural development
strategies; advocated for policy and
program innovations; trains and
informs rural leaders; secures and
directs resources to rural communities.
and administers business finance
and community development
programs.
Under the auspices of the North
Carolina Fund and the North Carolina
Manpower Development Corporation,
Dr. Woods served in several
administrative positions in community
action programs and rural
manpower development, job training
and employment services, and
a US Department of Labor experimental
and demonstration project
in rural development. As a member
of the advisory board of the Region
N Council of Governments, she
coordinated the infusion of the
Pacific Institute's Investment in
Excellence for the 90's, an employment
skills training and preparation
program for youth and unemployed
and underemployed adults recommended
by the National Alliance of
businesses into JTPA programs.
Dr. Woods is a retired public
School administrator and University
professor. She currently serves
on the University ofNorth Carolina
Board of Governors by appointment
of the General Assembly.
Rep. Ron Sutton Supports
Disaster Relief Bill -
RALEIGH - Rep. Ron Sutton of
Pembrokevotedforan$836million
disaster-relief package that passed
the General Assembly on Thursday.
The legislation is designed to
meet some of the emergency needs
of Eastern North Carolina in the
wake of Hurricane Floyd..
The biggest piece of the package?$380
million?would help
people move into permanent housing.
"Eastern North Carolina has
many needs, but putting people
back intopermanent housing is the
most pressing one," Rep. Sutton
said. "We simply must get people
out of recreational vehicles as
quickly as possible."
State dollars need to match federal
aid was the second largest piece
of the package. That totaled $232
million.
The aid package also would help
farmers and fishermen recover from
their losses, protect drinking water,
and begin cleaning up hazardous
waste sites.
Gov.. Jim Hunt used his emergency
budget powers to generate
$504 million for the package. That
money will come from delaying
building projects and by asking
agencies to trim their budgets for
this year.
I lunt asked lawmakers to appropriate
S286 million from the state's
"rainy day" fund and $40 million in
available funds that were not included
in this year's budget.
The House passed the bill It 4-2
on the first day of a special session
called by Hunt, it cleared the Senate
the follojying day and was
signed into law by the governor/
"Th i s bi 11 does not meet al I of the
needs of Eastern North Carolina,"
Rep. Sutton said, "But it will help fill
some gaps until we sec how much
additional aid Congress approves
next year."
North Carolina received less
than half ofthe $ 1.9 billion in federal
aid that Hunt and other state officials
sought to meet emergency
needs. The governor will seek additional
federal money from Washington
ne>d year.