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1 1 r I ^ I 3 2000 I I ^_ Published each 1'hursdav m Pembroke, N.C. I 1 Vmn?I | Wt V Carolina ndP^ice Pembroke NC 2o.ii* "Building Communicative It ridges In .1 Tri-Racial Setting" Volume 27 Number 45 Thursday, November 9. 20(10 2KC Milton Hunt Elected Lumbee Tribal Chairman Unotlicial results from the tribal election held November 7 places candidate Milton R Hunt. Mayor of Pembroke and owner of Hunt's Drywall. as the new tribal chairman I lunt received 3.398 of the votes cast for the position There were approximately 9.600 votes cast for this significant position in the tribal government According to the unofficial returns from the office of the I.umbee SclfDetermination Commission other candidates seeking the seat of the tribal chairman received the following number of votes: Rev. Jerry McNeill - 2.931; Christ inch. Locklcar -1,278; Rev. Harney D. Hammonds - 1.188; and I larold "Chief Iron Bear" Collins -887 This was I lunt's first attempt for an elected position outside the corporate limits of Pembroke where he has served as mayor for the past seventeen years. Hunt stated: "1 am confident that my experience as a governmental official will be most beneficial to m>_ tribe. We are moving in a new direction as we establish our new tribal government. I am committed to drafting a governing document that tribal members can use as a tool to voice their opinions and have input into their government. In addition. I feel that the rapport I have developed with local, state and national officials in my political career will help the Lumbce Tribe obtain federal recogni tion In my platform obtaining federal recognition was my top priority for the tribe I wish to continue the efforts of my grandfather. Kverette Sampson. who was one of the signers of the 1888 petition to the United States Congress for recognition "I believe this is a new beginning for the I.umbcc tribe and 1 am humbled by the show of support for me as tribal chairman by my fellow tribal members I am excited about the opportunity that is before us as a people, and look forward to working with the newly elected representatives to our governing body " Milton Hunt A Christmas Carol to be presented The world's best known ghost story returns to the stage at Lumberton Senior High school when The Studio One Lab presents .1 Christmas Carol. This lovely retelling of Dickens' classic talc of love and redemption is the most requested show of the season Enjoy the magic as the book comes alive right before your eyes, with beautiful Victorian costumes, glonous Christmas music and even a "riverdancc" styled production number Performances will be November 30* through December 3ri at 8:00pm. and December 2-3 rd at 2:00pm. Tickets are $7.00 for adults. $6 00 for seniors. $4 .00 for students and will be on sale each day prior to the show in the lobby of the auditorium Join Tiny Tim. Mr Scrooge and all the famous characters as thev discover the true "spirit" of Christmas. For group reservations please call the Arts Education office at PSRC at 910-671-6051. Unofficial Results ofLumbee Tribal Election Shown below arc the unofficial results of the Lumbee Tribal Election conducted by the Court appointed Lumbee Self Determination Commission The winners in each district are designated bv stars CANDIDATES DISTRICT TOTAL LARECE HUNT I ; L36 PATRICIA C. HUNT 1 HI "" JANIEO. McFARLAND I 64 DENNA STRICKLAND \ 108 HORACE HUNT 2 KH ; LARMARI LOUISE MITCHELL 2 443 "" REV. JIMMY HUNT 3 307 "" RODNEY HUNT 3 245 HAROLD MCNEILL 3 200 h. dobbs oxendine 3 . 406 "" HE ARC OXENDINE 3 J_ 65 I ~ MUREEN CARTER REGAN 3 " ' I ~ 94 "" [~ , TERRY STEWART 3 66 EARLCUMMINGS 4 546 JAMES (JIMMY) GOINS 4 882 RHONDA LOCKLEAR 4 531 SANDRA LOWRY McCORMICK 4 265 MABLE CLARK MOSES 4 60 HAROLD CHAVIS 4 253 larry oxendine 5 213 HENRY CLAY CHAVIS 5 489 MARGINA C. JONES 5 288 FURN1E LAMBERT. JR. 5 222 REV. STEVE LOCKLEAR 5 4J_7 GERALD STRICKLAND 5 340 LINDA LOCKLEAR 6 124 ROBERT LOCKLEAR 6 167 REV HUBBARD LOWRY 6 123 REGINALD OXENDINE 6 201 LARRY TOWSEND 6 r78 VINITA (COOKIE) MAYNOR CLARK 7 89 RANDALL S. JONES 7 652 ?' JOEL GARTH LOCKLEAR 7 356 LAWRENCE T. LOCKLEAR 7 105 DELTON OXENDINE 7 410 "" FANNIE M. OXENDINE 7 339 LOIS FAYE OXENDINE 7 382 VIRGINIA CAROL LAMBERT HUNT 8 114 DAN1TA LOCKLEAR 8 178 JAMES SAMPSON. JR. 8 171 PEGGY W. CHAVIS 9 249 ~ LINDA O. HAMMONDS 9 485 ^ HENRY BREWER H) |9Q ~ GRAIG D. McMILLIAN 10 246 "" PATSY WILKINS 10 80 " BURLIE D. LOCKLEAR U 64 ~ GWEN DIAL LOCKLEAR IJ 70 RICHARD LOCKLF.AR IJ 95 mike c. McNeill y_ I02 WALTER MARTIN LOWERY 12 61 ANGELA CHAVIS MICKEY 12 Hi TRACI LOCKLEAR GUERRA 13 99 7777 JAMES A. HARDIN 13 139 ~ RONNIE CLAYTON LOCKLEAR 13 87 ROY L MAYNOR 13 82 PURNELL SWETT 13 61 DARLF.NE JACOBS 14 l63 ~ 7777 A BRUCE JONES 14 58 WILLIAM LONNIE RF.VF.I.S, SR 15 77 7777 DAPHINE L. STRICKLAND 15 70 VAIL CARTER 16 26 PATRICK OXENDINE CLARK 16 3I RICHARD D. LOCKLEAR 16 9 ROSA REVELS WINFRF.E 16 4I ? AMANDA L. CORONADO 17 ~J2 TOM EDWARD DOUGLAS l_7 8 RODERICK (RODIG. LOCKLEAR 17 270 TIM BLANKS 18 6 DAUCEY F. BRF.WINGTON 18 33 7777 CAROL MOWERY EDF.MANN 18 2 LINDA ROSE LOCKLEAR 18 H) JAMIE KEITH OXF.NDINF. 18 3 JAMES A. THOMAS 18 21 (. \m);i)\ii s pisikic i rum. v tin i ikomji ar iluRot i) ;> (. <ji,i :\s xir M\ [ \RM V I) HAMMOMIV I I UK Mil. ION K HI N I 339X ? 1 iik Is i ini F ilkm.iak i2'x Kl \ Jl RK\ K mc'Nfcll.l Lowry chosen 'Teacher of the Year' Fannie Lowry, shown above, a biology teacher at Purnell Swett High School, was selected as the "Teacher of the Year." Low ry finished high school at Prospect High School and attended college at PSU, now UNC-P. She received a BS in biology, all sciences (7-12), and mathematics (7-9). Lowry has been teaching at Purnell Swett since 1993 but she has 25 years teaching experience all together. She plans on teaching for about four more years before she retires. Out of her many years of teaching, Lowry states, "To be a true teacher, it is a gift from God. It requires patience and understanding on how to relay information in a form that one can comprehend." She goes on to say, "Strong teachers are needed to help continue the growth of our nation." Other accomplishments of Low ry's include: "Teacher of the Year" at Littlefield Jr. High, Littlefield Sr. High, and Townsend Middle School, and the speaker aw ard for AISES. The faculty and staff of Purnell Swett High School honored Mrs. Lowry with a reception, flowers, and a plaque for her dedication to education. -Submitted and written by Katrina Locklear Indian Senior Citizens Conference to be held Over 150 Indian senior citizens from across the state are expected to attend the 19th Annual North Carolina Indian Senior Citizens Conference on November 10-11 at the 1-95 Holiday Inn Hotel in Indian People Fayetteville. "This event is the only statewide event held especially for the Indian elders of North Carolina," said Greg Richardson, executive director of the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs "It is an opportunity for our Indian elders to come together , share experiences and celebrate the achievements of our people through the years." . This year's conference include activities on diabetes, physical and inner health care, programs and resources for older adults with disabilities, prescriptions, a health fair . and a quilt contest. The afternoon workshops will be followed by a banquet and the Miss North Carolina Indian Senior Citizens Pageant Registration costs for persons aged 55 years and older is $45 00. All persons other than senior citizens may register for $55.00. The registration deadline is November 3rd The conference is co-sponorscd by the NC Indian Senior Citizens Coalition. United Tribes of North Carolina, the NC Native Amcrcian Youth Organization and the NC Commission of Indian Affairs, an agency within the Department of Administration. If you need registration materials or have additional questions interested parties should contact Darlcne Jacobs at (919) 733-5998. James Bell. NCCIA.at (910) 52 1-0887, or Bonnie Amnions. CCAIP, at (910) 483-8442 or their local Indian organization. *** My idea of conceit would be a political speaker that would go on the air when the World Series is on. ?Will Rogers Little Queen gains two additional titles F.vita Saybrianna Sanderson has 2 more titles to add ti her list of wins. Her first win is as N.C. Cover Miss Pee Wee. She won Portfolio, Overall Most Beautiful, Sportswaer, Rest Personality, Casual Wear,and Prettiest Smile in her age division. She was also crowned as the 0-3 Majestic winner. F.vita won a total of 7 tiaras, 7 banners 3 plaques, a i foot trophy, and one nights lodging paid to the 2001 N.C. State finiuLs. Evita's second win is as the 2000 Doll Miss Kenly. She also won the Earily Bird package, Sportswear, Most Beautiful , Talent, and Prettiest Attire in her age divison. She won a total of 6 trophies,a round crown, and a full wrap around satin banner, Eviia is the 3 year old daughter of Sabrina Sanderson and Micheal Floyd. The granddaughter of Sylvia Sanderson and the lute James Edward and Mary Francis Floyd. The great granddaughter of the late (ius Howard and Fva Mae l.ocklear and the late Ira and Nancy Sanderson.
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