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Volume 27 Number 48 Thursday. November 30. 2000 25c
New Booklet could
help with energy bills
Washington, DC- Is your heating bill too expensive lor y our budget'' If so.
information ui a new booklet might help
The Financial Assistance Network in Washington. DC has just published
a booklet. "How To (Jet Government Help l'o I'ay Your Fnergy Bills" The
booklet gives information on how and where to get government help to pay
your heating bills
"The federal government has budgeted over one billion dollars to help
people who are struggling to pay their heatmg bills. Many people do not know
that this money is available or how to get it ", says Fdniund Billings, a researcher
at Financial Assistance Network. "We've published a booklet that explains the
program and tells consumers where to apply for assistance in their area. The
booklet also has a special section for homeowners to get up to $25,000 of
government money to help reduce their energy bills, even if they have no equity
in then home."
Consumers can receive a copy by sending $5 to cover the cost of printing,
postage and handling to : Financial Assistance Netw ork. Government I lelp For
Energy Bills Booklet Offer. I'.O. Box 60848. Washington. DC 20039-0848
Consumers can get information by calling 202-595-1097 or by visiting Financial
Assistance Netw ork's Internet w eb site www FinancialAssistanccNetwork org
Morgan Hunt Named Teen
Miss Erwin Denim, Preliminary
to Teen Miss North Carolina
Morgan Brittany Hunt is the 17 year-old
daughter of Johnny &
Demetrus L. Hunt. She is a senior at
Purnell Swett High School Morgan
recently captured the title of Miss
Teen Ervvin Denim. This is a preliminary
to Miss Teen North
Carolina. Morgan also won many
other awards.-Most talented. Most
Beautiful .Best Model. Best Sportswear
and Highest Interview score.
Morgan will compete in Miss Teen
North Carolina in June in Hickory.
NC
L fe Line Screening
a mailable at Maxton
Family Resource and
Recreation Center
Maxton.NC-On Monday. Decembcr
4th. the Maxton Family Resource
& Recreation Center will otter area
residents the opportunity to spend a
few minutes doing something that
could quite possibly save their lives
Life Line Screen ing will offer three
primary health screenings to detect
the risk of stroke. Theses tests include
a Carotid Artery Screening Test,
and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
(AAA) test, and an Ankle Branchial
index (ABI).
On that day. Life Line Screening
will also offer a bono density screening
for women which tests for the
early detection of osteoporosis.
Theses fast.painless. and low cost
tests use ultrasound technology and
are conducted by a registered or registered
eligible Ultrasound
Technologist. A board certified
physician reviews the results of each
test to ensure accuracy of the results
before the findings arc mailed to
each individual. Individuals whose
screenings suggest further evaluation.
arc encouraged to seek
appropriate follow-up care with their
own physician.
Anyone interested in either the
vascular or osteoporosis screenings
must register at least 24 hours in
advance. Please call 1-800-407-4557
to schedule an appointment for the
tests. The tests are offered for thirtyfive
dollars each, which compare to
between $300 and $500 for similar
diagnostic tests offered by hospitals
and imaging centers.
I.ife Line Screening is the nation's
leading provider of health screenings.
By offering the public
non-invasivc. painless . ultrasound
screenings. Life Line helps patients
identify their risk for stroke, the presence
of vascular disease or
osteoporosis early enough for their
physician to begin preventative methods.
The Maxton family Resource &
Recreation Center is located at 103
North Florence Street.
Also available at the screening
site will be free information on the
identification and control of risk factors.
how to recognize the warning
signs and symptoms of stroke and
other vascular diseases as well as
helpful information regarding
osteoporosis.
For additional information on Life
Line Screening or any one of their
stroke and osteoporosis detection
tests, please contact Life Line Screening
at (800") 407-4557.
19-Year-OldNamed Miss
UNC-Pembroke
Jessica Hlizabeth Reed, a llAAearold
sophomore, was named Miss
IJNCP at the 47th annual Miss IJNCP
Scholarship Pageant. She will go on
to represent the university at the Miss
North Carolina Scholarship Pageant.
In front of a very enthusiastic
crowd of nearly 1.000, Ms. Reed
bested four other contestants: Tara
Alane Blow. Porsche Antonette
Barnes. Jessica F.layne Locklear and
Marlena Gail Hood. More than
$1,500 in cash and prizes was
awarded to the winners.
"It's just amazing," Ms Reed said
following the announcement. The
Laurinburg native, who is an Klementary
Kducation major, clogged
to " The Devil Went Down To Georgia"
in the talent phase of the
competition.
First runner-up was Jessica Locklear
and Miss Congeniality was
Porsche Barnes. The women com
peted in swimsuit. talent, evening
gown and interviewed categories.
The theme of the pageant was
"The Millennium Woman, "but it could
have been "Natural Woman" after
Miss North Carolina Lorna McNeill
delivered a stunning performance of
her trademark song. Ms. McNeil, a
IJNC P senior majoring in vocal performance.
w as mistress of ceremonies
for the evening
Kelli Wallace, the popular 19992000
Miss UNCP, gave up her crown
following a length) tribute
"It was really a great year." she
said. "It was a lot of work , but I
would do it all over again."
Pageant Director again this year
was Florence Ransom. Pageant Coordinator
w as Darlene Cummings. and
Pageant Choreographer was Karen
Gibson Jenkins. Assistant Director
of Student Activities James Bass was
the stage manager.
Citizens support Keep Robeson
County Clean and Green Program
On Monday. October 23.2000. two
hundred fifty (250)citiz.ens from community'
and every segment of our
society met to support "Keep Robeson
County Clean and Green". It was
the unanimous opinion of this group
that we need more help from each of
our 115.000 citizens in the following
ways:
1. for each one to keep his or her
own premises clean and to discourage
littering.
2. For businesses to place more
litter cans in parking lots and sand
pots at their entrances for cigarette
butts.
3. For our three hundred (300)
law enforcement officers to concentrate
on the enforcement of litter
laws.
4 For all thirty two (32) fire
departments with their seven hun
dred (700) fireman to work toward
ridding our country of dilapidated
buildings.
5. For our one hundred twenty
five (125) elected officials and management
personnel to :
A. Place more emphasis on getting
rid of litter, junk cars and old
buildings.
B. Kncourage beautification of
the county with grass, flowers, shrubs
and trees.
Your fine help in improving the
image of Robeson County is greatly
appreciated.
Very
yours truly .
Wilton
Wilkerson
Special
Projects Robeson County
Committee of 1(H)
Pottery Classes Continue at NC
Indian Cultural Center
The North Carolina Indian Cultural Center is continuing to offer pottery
classes on Thursday nights from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. The cost of the class is
$30.00 per month, which includes materials and instruction
Come learn contemporary and traditional pottery-making tcchniquics and
help keepourheritage alive l-'ormore information call the N.C. Indian Cultural
Center at (910)521-2433.
Cape Fear Blood Donor Center
seeking blood donors
The Blood Donor Center of Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking
donors for all blood types.
Blood donors may donate at The Blood Donor Center Monday through
Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm and Friday from 8 am until noon. The Blood Donor
Center is located at 3357 Village Drive in Suite 150.
For more information, please contact Mary Fisher at (910) 609-6300
For more information Contact Clinton Weaver Assistant Administrator l or
Marketing & Outreach Phone Number: 609-6098
Native American Dance Classes Continue
at NC Indian Cultural Center
The N.C. Indian Cultural Center is offering Native American dance classes,
free of charge, at the NCICC/Inter-Tribal I .onghousc. These classes are held
ever Tuesday night from 7 00 pm to 8:30pm. we will cover various styles of
dance for boys and girls as well as pow-wow etiquette and cultural history. 'This
is an opportunity to provide our youth with social alternatives as well as
developing self-identity and self-esteem For more information contact Karl
I lunt. Cultural Programs Co-ordinator. at (910) 521 -2433. between the hours of
8:30am and 5:00pm
Cyna's Jewelry Shop Displays the
Lumbee Rings in New Location
by Encin Jacobs
()n Monday morning. the 20th of
November. 1 had to travel to Pembroke
on business matters eoneerning the
Robeson Count} Veterans Memorial
I had eaten a light breakfast at borne
earlier, but when 1 aiTived in from of
Ms Cynthia I.ocklear's (Cyna's Jewelers
and Diamonds) new location at
the corner of Union Chapel Road,
across the Atlantic Coastline Railroad
tracks in Pembroke. I just had to
welcome her to the new location 1 was
home when she was moving her new
(I mean Nl'W) Jewelry Store with its
small coffee bar No. ! did not have
Cappacino but I chose the decaf coffee
and a warm cheese Danish.
As she approached me concerning
my canvassing before I left to go
to New Mexico to see my ailing shipmate.
1 had left a request for a donation
for the Memorial during the renovation
of the new businesses. She said
how proud she was as a contributor
and gave me a check lor the project,
f hen she took Mr Rudy I ockloar and
myself to look at the new Lumbec
Rings (1 say rings because there are
three different ones to choose from, a
Solid sterling silver, a solid gold and
the giant gold and silver (the most
expensive one). There were photos
taken as we looked into the show case
admiring them and trying one on. Ms.
Cynthia explained at the Grand opening
last Saturday she had a very good
response. I told her I was at "Myrtle
Beach with my church at Retreat and
that was why I was absent from the
opening and wished her much success.
As I was eating my delicious pastry
and hot coffee, two ladies and I were
talking about when we were young.
We sat at this very location many
vears aco to Ms Daisy's hot dogs.
bologna sandwiches and pepsi colas
Ii brought back mans memories of
jester tear I he fast trains snatching
the mail pouches as l hex sped toward
New York and Mr James F I owry's
t heatre just up the street I saw Red
Rider and l ittle Beaver. Sunset
Carson. Gabbx t lav s. Fussx St John
I.ash I.anie. Hob Steel and mnnx others
on the stage, alive back then
Ms. I.oeklear. thank you for your
generous donation and I promise I
will own one of those rings some day.
You are a loving, generous and good
Christian sister in the I.ord.
The monthly business meeting w as
held Tuesday evening at the Jade
Garden Restaurant with President
Carlton Mansfield presiding. Plans
were finalized for the 39th Annual
Pancake Breakfast and Spaghetti Dinner
to be held this coming Friday
evening at 5:50 and Breakfast at 6:30
a.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. The dates
are December 1 st and 2nd The annual
fund raiser will be used for I. lttle I eague
Basketball. Little league Football.
Soccer. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts,
the float for homecoming and other
activities. Plates are $5 for all you can
eat The beautiful Pembroke Elementary
School Cafeteria is the site.
Dr.. and Mrs. John Rim are leaving
for Europe to visit Eatonia w here they
will be living with Mrs. Rim's mother
and Dr. Rim will be teaching at Nord
University for one year The course is
on career planning. He will also be
teaching at Nord and Rakverc High
Schools for the year. Dr. Run and Mrs.
Rim have a very exciting year ahead of
them and we wish them well They
- expect to return next year
Song leader-Ed Teets. InvocationAlbert
Hunt. Reporter-Ken Johnson.
Screening for vascular
disease available
A physician cannot typically order
an t 'Unwound evaluation on someone
who has no warning signs of
vascular disease. However, over 50%
of people who suffer a stroke show no
symptoms before the attack, and therefore
are unaware of the potential problem
We provide non-invasive painless
screenings that can identify' vascular
disease that can be used as
valuable for your personal physician
to help you avoid a stroke. Life Line
Screening is the nation;s leading provider
of health screening services.
Monday. December 4th
Maxton Family Resource & Recreation
Center
Pre-Registration Required
Please Call: 1-800-4(17-4557
1. Carotid Vascular Test
This test scans the carotid arteries
in the neck for plaque buildup.
75% of all strokes are linked to
carotid artery blockage.
2.Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Test
This test is for the existence of an
aneurysm in the abdominal aorta.
The vast majority of people who have
an aneurysm have no symptoms
3 Ankle Brachial Index Test
This test screens for Peripheral
Arterial Disease (plaque build-up) in
the lower extremities which is linked
to coronary artery disease.
Each Test Individually Is $35.
Take All 3 Tests For S95."
Also. Detect osteoporosis In Just
60 Seconds
Free Health Screenings to be
held December 1
Free health screenings will be held on Friday. Dec. 1. from 10 am until 4 pm
attheR.K. Hooks Community Bldg. 111 N. Third St.. in St. Pauls. NC. Checks
for cholesterol/HDL. blood pressure, and blood sugar will be ofTered to all
adults. 18 years and older. There is no need to fast.
From 10 am until2 pm,free flu vaccine will be available for anyone covered
under Medicare, Part B. Vaccine is also available for others for a charge of
SI 2 per injection. A receipt will be provided for insurance reimbursement.
The free screens are sponsored by the Robeson County partnership for
Community I Icalth. Call 671 -5595 for more information
Cancer Support Group meets
The Cancer Support (/roup will
meet Thursday. Jan 4. and Thursday.
Jan 18. from 7 to 8:30p.m in the
Medical Oncology waiting room at
The Cancer Center of Cape Tear
Valley Healtth System.
Exercise classes
held on Tuesdays
and Thursdays
The Hone Builders Osteoporosis
Hxercise Class meets on Tuesday
and Ihursday from 3 to 3:45 p.m. at
HealthPlcx of Cape Fear Valley
Health System at 1930 Skibo Road
The fix for the class is $30 per
month for the first two months (twomonth
minimum required) and $20
per month thereafter.
A physician's release is required
To register or for more information,
please call 860-PLKX (7539). ,
For More Information Contact
Clinton Weaver Assistant
Admininstrator For Marketing &
Outreach Phone Number: 609-6098
The Cancer Support Group, for
cancer patients and their families,
meets on the first and third Thursday
of each month The support group is
facilitated by a licensed social worker
and is open to the public.
for more information, please call
the Oncology Social Worker at (910)
609-6791
for More Information Contact
Clinton Weaver Assistant Administrator
for Marketing & Outreach
Phone Number: 609-6098
Tuscarora East of
the Mountains to
sponsor meeting
The Tuscarora will meet at Union
Elementary School located on Highway
710 between Pembroke and
Row land on December 15.2000 from
7 p m until 9 p.m. This meeting is
sponsored by the Tuscarora East of he
Mountains and all Tuscarora are
welcome and encouraged to attend