Published each Thursday in Pembroke, N.C.
The iir?lii\ Indian Veice
"Building Communicative Bridges In A Tri-Racial Setting"
Volume 27 Number 7 Thursday, February 17, 2000 25?
'Help A Needy
Friend' Program
Lumbee River Electric Membership
Corporation once again will be
helping its members who need assistance
paying their electric bills this
month through the "Help A Needy
Friend" Program.
"Help A Needy Friend" is a voluntary
program in which members of
the cooperative donate either $1.00
or $.50 monthly to help other members
in time of need during the winter
months. This is the sixth year that
LREMC has distributed funds to their
members who are less fortunate.
Applications for "Help A Needy
Friend" funds will be taken at Red
Springs office between 9:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. Monday, February 21 or
until funds are exhausted for Robeson
County Residents only.
To be el igible for these funds,
applicants must:
- Be a member of Lumbee
River EMC
Be the person whose
name the electric bill is in
Submit verification and
documentation of crisis or emergency
- Social Security Cards for
all Family Members
Bring proof of earned/
unearned income
Have a past due electric
bill
Receipts of all Bills
"Paid" in January
For more information about "Help
A Needy Friend", LREMC members
may call 843-4131 Et: 251.
Celebrates 90th Birthday
Maggie Bell celebrated her birthday with a dinner and party at She/f x
Restaurant in Pembroke, NC on January 22, 2000. The party was attended
by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great- grandchildren,
friends and relatives. Ms. Bell is the mother of James F. "Buddy"
Bell of Pembroke, NC, William Ronald "Pete" Bell, Brenda Hammonds,
Ruby Chavis and Glennis Hunt, all of St. Pauls, NC, Helen Locklear of
Jacksonville, Fla., Catherine Robinson of Ponte Vera Beach, Fla. and
Gladys "Toni" Von Fetch of Virginia Beach, Va. Ms. Bell was married to
the late Furman Bell of St. Pauls, NC and is the daughter of the late James
and Charlotte Locklear of Lumberton, NC.
Pumell Swett High Schoolfaulty and staff attended a staff development
workshop on Integrating reading and writing across the curriculum at the
North Carolina Centerforthe Advancement of Teaching in Cullowhee, NC
February 4-6.
PSHS Attends Workshop on
Integrating Reading and Math
by Yvonne Barnes Dial
Pumell Swett High School's faculty
and staff attended a workshop on
integrating reading and math at the
North Carolina Center for the Advancement
ofTeaching in Cullowhee,
N.C. February 4-6.
Math teacher, Connie Locklear,
and English teacher, Ann Locklear
presented the staff development workshop
with the major focus in presenting
ideas and suggestions on integrating
reading and math in the curriculum.
Friday began with an ice breaker
as participants played Hollywood
Squares and various selections were
shared from the inspirational book.
Chicken Soup for the Soul. Afterwards,
English teacher, Ann Locklear,
and math, teacher, Conn ie Locklear,
shared examples of how reading
and math, as well as other subjects,
are integrated. These examples included
senior projects, portfolios,
projects and activities revealing the
numbers of casualties and deaths in
various wars, and the painless assessment
involved in the integration.
Saturday, Ms. Connie Locklear
challenged the group to solve problems
involving math, and Ms. Ann
Locklear shared how art related to
writing skills as the participants were
requested to write their interpretation
of a portrait.
After an excursion, as everyone
was requested to record examples of
how reading and math were related,
various teachers shared their ex
amples. Art teacher, Delora Cummings
explained how art within the
center and math were parallel with
the measurements of the picture frame
or matting of a piece of art.
Afterwards, participants were broken
into groups of three and they
discussed how their content areas related
and they developed lesson plans
and goals on a unit to teach to their
students.
Sunday, Jennings Bullard delivered
scripture from Genesis involving
Abraham's willingness to sacrifice
his son to God and how God
himself offered his son as a sacrifice
for mankind. Boss Locklear sang
"Watch the Lamb" which paralleled
greatly with the message Mr. Bullard
shared with everyone.
Upon completing the workshop,
groups shared their units and examples
of the subject areas they plan to integrate
with their students to the participants.
Those who attended included: Ann
Locklear, Jennings Bullard, Yvonne
Dial, Regenia McPhatter, Karen
Jacobs, Wenona Henderson, Deborah
Lowry, Lynettee Jacobs, Kathy Coble.
Susan Blackman, Connie l-ocklear.
Merle Summers, Christy Strickland,
Emily Crain, Steve Tyner, Al Parnell,
Felicia Hunt, Kimberly Branch,
Delora Cummings and Boss Locklear.
Coordinating the event, Boss
Locklear worked diligently with assistant
principal, Susan Blackman, to
make the achievement possible.
Pembroke Family
Practice Center
Breaks Ground
The Scotland Health Care System
Board of Trustees is pleased to announce
it has approved the building
of a 7,000 square foot facility for the
new Pembroke Family Practice Center.
This new center will be located at
41OD South Jones Street in Pembroke.
Site work begins the week of February
21, with construction expected
to be completed in November this
year. A ground breaking ceremony
will take place on Wednesday, February
23, at 11:30 a.m. at the new site.
Community members are invited to
attend the ground breaking for this
significant addition to the Pembroke
community.
Site Planning and Design, P. A., of
Matthews, North Carolina, has been
selected as the project's design firm.
Precision Contractors, Inc. of Laurinburg
is the project's general contractor.
The new facility will providemuch
needed space for an on-site laboratory,
continued on-site prenatal care,
x-ray services, and an indigent medications
program. Denis Ricard,
Physician Assistant, and Maxine Blue.
Family Nurse Practitioner, arc excited
about the new facility and the additional
services which will be offered to
their patients. "We've seen a tremendous
increase in the number of patients
requiring our services over the past
few years," commented Ricard. "This
new facility will help us meet the increasing
demand for health care
service." Ms. Blue, who joined the
Pembroke Family Practice Center this
past fall, commented. "We are very
pleased that the board of trustees
recognized the need for a larger facility.
This expansion of services and
increased space can better service the
health care needs of our community."
Martina L. Dockcry. M.D. joins the
staffofthe Pembroke Family Practice
Center this September. Dr. Dockcry.
a family medicine physician, adds a
new level of service to the professional
care currently provided by Mr.
Ricard, and Ms. Blue. Dr. Dockery
comes fresh'from a residency in family
medicine at Duke/Southern Regional
Area Health Education Center in Fayetteville.
She completed her doctor of
medicine studies at Hahnemann University
School of Medicine in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
For more information about Pembroke
Family practice Center and the
ground breaking ceremony on
Wednesday, February 23, please contact
the Center at 910-521 -4462.
Rusty Perry Seeks Election to NC House
of Representatives-District 87
Fairmont, /VC?James :Rusty"
Perry has filed his candidacy seeking
elections to the NC House of Representatives
Robeson. Scotland, and
Hoke Counties - District 87. Rusty is
a Democrat and desires to be elected
on Tuesday, May 2, 2000.
Mr. Perry said, "I plan to restore
the peoples confidence in and regain
the momentum of State support for
economic growth and prosperity
within District 87. My lofty expectations
are to work with the delegation,
constituents, and State colleagues to
continue funding for economic
growth, higher education, and to
continue funding for local projects
that are in-progress."
"I am confident that 1 can help to
rebuild a sound government that is
responsible to all people within our
District. Robeson. Scotland, and
Hoke Counties?District 87 needs an
effective voice, and I believe my personal
traits of hard work, dedication,
caring, commitment, and vision will
allow me to properly address the
critical issues faced by so many
people. I am an independent thinker
who is willing to continue my service
as a public servant."
Rusty Perry is a lifelong resident
of Robeson County, a member of the
First Baptist Church of Fairmont and
lives in Fairmont, NC. Mr. Perry is
a retired Intensive Probation/Parole
Officer with the NC Department of
Correction. He holds an B.A. Degree
in History and completed courses in
criminology and Juvenile delinquency
at UNC-Chapel Hill. Perry
completed some graduate work in
public administration at NC State
University in Raleigh.
As a public servant. Rusty Perry
has been very active. He served four
years on the Fairmont City Cduncil;
has been president of the Fairmont
Rotary and Shrine Clubs and Jaycees;
treasurer of the Civitan Club
and is a member of the Masonic
Lodge. Rusty was a Volunteer football
coach for 15 years at the Fairmont
High School. He is a member of the
LTNC-Chapel Hill Education Foundation.
"The people of District 87 can be
assured of representation of integrity
and competence. I care about the
people of our House District and
those who wish to move progressively
in the future."
Mclntyre
Receives
Health Award
Washington, D.C. ? U.S. Representative
Mike Mclntyre recently
received the National Rural Health
Association's Legislative Award for
his efforts to strengthen the nation's
rural health care delivery system.
Congressman Mclntyre stated,
"Access, affordability, and availability
of health care are paramount to
our nation's citizens. The challenges
that rural America faces in this regard
are even tougher. I am honored
to receive this award and will continue
my efforts to ensure that both
health care providers and beneficiaries
have the resources necessary to
provide quality care to the rural communities
of southeastern North
Carolina."
Mclntyre is Co-Chairman of the
Rural Health Care Coalition, a bipartisan
caucus of 165 members of
Congress who work together on
health care issues Mclntyre played a
critical role in the successful inclusion
of rural - targeted provisions in
the Balanced Budget Refinement Act
of 1997. This legislation was passed
in response to the effect that reductions
in Medicare payments
mandated by the Balanced Budget
Act of 1997 were having on the delivery
of health care.
The award was presented at the
National Rural Health Association's
recent convention in Washington,
D.C.
Shown right is Erwin Jacobs, Post Judge Advocate, for Pembroke VFW
Post #2843. He is shown with his special guests.
Members of the Pembroke VFW Post are shown at a recent hot dog
dinner held at the Post oh Union Chapel Road and hosted by the Ladies
Auxiliary. Shown right is James W. Thomas of Saddletree and his wife,
Evar
Pembroke VFW Post #2843 Report
by Erwin Jacobs, Post Judge Advocate
un Monday evening, February
14th, 2000 the VFW Post held its
second meeting of the year 2000. 1
was looking forward to being able to
attend as 1 was very sick and couldn't
attend the first one in January. It was
a welcome sight to see my fellow Post
Comrades and their wives. Seems
when I miss a meeting, I have missed
a lot. Wish all members felt that way.
The meal of the evening was very
good and tasty. Stew beef with rich
juices, rice, baked ham, whole kernel
corn, green beans, fresh sliced tomatoes,
hot rolls, iced valentine cake,
iced tea and hot coffee rounded out
the menu for the evening. The food
was blessed by Rev. Smith Locklear.
The Joint meeting was called to
order by Post Commander Mr. Daniel
Jones following dinner. The Charter
was draped to honor the passing of
post members Mr. Hubert Oxendine.
Our condolences go out to his family.
Prayer was by Chaplain Archie Oxendine.
The Pledge of Allegiance tot
he Flag followed.
Former Post Commander and now
State Commander Shull had a guest
which had been promised a National
Defense Ribbon and Medal also an
Expert Rifleman Badge. Mr. Bumie
Banks was pinned by Mr. Shull. He
wasn't eligible to join the Post due to
not participating in foreign soil. We
applauded him on this presentation.
Commander Shull spoke briefly on
the rapid decline of Veterans, stating
that they are deceasing at 100 a day in
the USA. He spoke of his and his aid,
Rev. Hilton Decse's visits to the VA
HospitalsinFayettevilleand Durham.
He told us how it brightened up the
spirits of the patients they visited.
Encouraged members as they visit
the hospital for appointments to please
try and do a little kind deed to a
patient. I practice that occasionally
by helping someone in a wheel chair,
buying a cupofcoffee or somethings,.
it is always appreciated.
Following the auction of the red
velvet cake, the meeting was adjourned
and the ladies retired to their
meeting room. The guests said goodby.
The closed meeting was called to
order after a brief recess. Post Adjutant
Calvert Jones was to read the
report of January's meeting following
opening prayer by Chaplain Oxendine
Service Officer Hilton Deese reported
on he and State Commander
Shull's visits to the two VA hospitals.
There were discussion about how to
make our Post more interesting and in
bringing back our members to the
meetings. Each month ourattendance
has fallen off at these meetings. 1
want to emphasize to the members.
Your presence and our Post is needed
very much as what's best done to help
people's interest in these meetings
and projects.
Quartermaster Mr. Ardell Jacobs
gave his report of finances and budgets.
It was also mentioned about
several of our post members in nursing
homes and the hospital who need
our support.: Mr. Floyd Locklear,
Mr. Jerry Oxendine, Mr. Danford
Dial, to name a few,. Call or visit
these people to brighten their day and
let them know we haven't forgotten
them.
Next meeting will be Monday,
March 13th, 2000. Hope you can find
the energy, and ambition to attend
this meeting and her the discussions
on the agenda.
The last function held at the VFW
Post before the New 2000 Year was
held at the Post on December 30th,
1999. The Ladies Auxiliary honored
the VFW Post members with their
yearly hot dog dinner. I had mentioned
it lightly before, but I now
have pictures to show the happy faces
of many who attended and enjoyed
the evening of this very well accepted
social. Even had some young guests
attending. The photos were provided
by Post Member Rev. George Locklear.
The Ladies put on a good meal
enjoyed by all. Left no sticks unturned.
Rev. Locklear's brother and family
graced us with their presence. My
little guest. Joshua Simmons also enjoyed
the festivities.
One maysay why all the fuss? The
Ladies Auxiliary plays a great part at
this Post. They are wives or members
of a deceased or current member of
our VFW. They help with our yearly
fund raiser fish 67 and any other
functions we have at the post pertaining
to District meetings etc. Their
meetings are held the same night each
month as ours. They welcome any
lady to join them whose husband was
or is a post member.
At last evening's meeting, February
14, 2000 they brought in a very
elegant red velvet cake to be auctioned
to raise funds. Post members
and State of NC Commander Mr. Art
Shull got several members to dig deep
in their pockets to purchase the cake.
It "fetched" a nice price to help them
out with expenses. I know many of
them are talented in the kitchen at
home and also making quilts and
other sewing projects. Hopefully they
will make and bring out some of their
best work for the men to bid on and
buy from them.
There are preparations underway
to make the post more recognizable
as people pass by on Union Chapel
Road. Be on the look out for a permanent
guest to arrive in the near future.
I will elaborate more on this at a later
date. Maybe we can get Miss Tosha
Oxendine of WBTW Channel 13 to
be on hand as we greet our new resident
upon arrival. (Got you guessing
on this one l's sure).
God bless until next report.