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V OLUME 28 NUMBER S THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1,2001 UMC PEMBROKE j ^
26th Annual Indian Unity Conference
Planned for March 14-1 in Fayetteville
The Board of Directors United Tribes ofNorth Carolina would like to
invite you. your family, and friends to join us for the 26th Annual North
Carolina Indian Unity Conference on Wednesday - Saturday, March 14
- 17, 2001 at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux Conference Center. Fayetteville.
North Carolina. This is one of the most educational, informational, exciting,
and successful American Indian conferences in the country. More
than 600 people from every Indian community in the state and from
other cities, reservations, and communities throughout the country will
be in attendance during the three and one-half days of the Conference.
Indian and non-Indians are Invited and are welcome to attend the Conference.
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The Conference will begin officially for the general public on Wednesday.
March 14 with registration during the day and a Pow-Wow in the
evening from 7.00 pm until 10:00 pm. On Thursday and Friday. March
15 and 16, there will be several.exciting and informative broad subject
panels. These will include such relevant topics as Indian economic development,
Indian housing. Indian education focusing on the Indian
teacher shortage and financial aid for students. Indian self-determination,
and tribal sovereignty.
More workshops will include Indian art as a business for the artists as
well as for the preservation of the native culture. Indian business devel
opment and employment, substance abuse and various other health issues
that affect Indian people disproportionately to other populations,
the 2000 Census and special issues relative to the elders and youth.
Other major activities of the Conference will include the 11 th Annual
NC Native American Juried Art Show, a Native American Quilt Competition
which includes Native artists from kindergarten - adults, a literary
competition, a scholarship competition for 6-10 S500. Scholarships, A
Gospel Singing on Thursday evening - March 15 featuring some of the
best music in the state and nation.
As always, a highlight of the Indian Unity Conference is the Awards
and Recognition Banquet on Friday evening - March 16 beginning at
6:30 pm. During the banquet, several people from throughout our tribal
and urban communities will be honored in business, education, community
service and as a youth and elder. This year, we will add one new
award to recognize someone from the professional fields - such as law,
medicine and other health related careers, etc. The banquet will be followed
by a dance.
There will be many other activities for young and old alike including
several general assemblies that will featuretiutstanding speakers - one
of whom/veJuml will be our new governor, the Honorable Mike F.asley
A Recognition Breakfast on Saturday morning. March 17 from 8:00 am
- 11:00 am will close out tne Comerence.
a major addition to the Conference this year will be the Indian Arts
and Crafts Mnarket to be held on Wednesday. March 14 from 10:00 am
- 6:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux Conference Center. The Indian
Arts and Crafts Market is co-sponsored by United Tribes of North Carolina.
the North Carolina Arts Council and the Economic Development
and Employment Committee of the North Carolina Commission of Indian
Affairs. We have mailed information about the Market to every
Indian artist - visual, performing and crafts - in North Carolina and the
eastern United States for which we have addresses. If anyone is interested
in receiving information and Oor being a part of the Market, please
call Jane Jacobs at (910) 592-3541.
For additional information about the Conference including registration.
hotel accommodations, scholarships, the Juried Art Exhibit, and
the non-y.WinfttnArt Competition. Quilt and Literacy Competition, etc.
- please call Gladys Hunt. President of Unites Tribes of North Carolina
t (910) 483-8442 or contact your Tribal office. Urban Indian Center, the
North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs or other Indian organization.
A Report to the People by
Representative Ron Sutton
Representative Ron sutton of Pemtroke
and other lawmakers have
kicked off the 144th Session of the
North Carolina General Assembly,
Reo. Sutton joined 119 other House
members from across the state to take
the oath of office, vote for House
leadership positions and adopt rules.
"I'm excited to be part of the first
legislative session ofthemillennium,"
Rep. Sutton said,. "It's going to be a
challenging year, but I believe we can
work togetherto accomplish the things
our constituents sent us here to do."
The 2001 session of the General
Assembly opened with the usual pomp
and ceremony. But the suspense over
the election of a Speaker of the House
evaporated before most of the 120
members of the House had settled into
their seats.
J im Black, a Democrat, won a second
term tot he most powerful position
in the House after Republican leader
Leo Daughtry withdrew. Legislators
and their guests in the House gallery
sighed audibly when Daughtry took
himself out of the race.
Rep. Sutton played a prominent
role in the opening festivities when he
seconded the nomination of J im Black
for Speaker.
"Speaker Black called me last week
and asked if I would second his nomination
and I agreed to do so," said
Rep. Sutton. It is always considered
an honor to be chosen for such events.
Insiders and the public at large place
special emphasis on the role individual
members are asked to play in
such formalities. This year was especially
sensitive as the decision as to
who would be Speaker was undecided
until the very last.
"I was pleased and very honored to
show our local delegation's support
for Jim Black by seconding his nomination
for Speaker," said Rep. Sutton.
. The last-minute development
ended weeks of rumors, speculation
and gossip. The hottest rumor swirling
through the crowded Legislative
Building had" President'George W.
Bush calling republican members of
theN.C. House to discuss the speaker's
race. But the rumor apparently was
just that. No one could name any
Republicans who received a call.
Black was elected unanimously by
agreeing to share some of the power.
The GOP will have equal representation
on the committees that re-draw
U.S> House and legislative districts
and republicans will be named to chair
some House committees.
Bipartisan cooperation was a majortheme
in Black's speech after he on
a second term.
"Citizens want their elected officials
to spend less time fussing and
fighting, and more time working together
to make our state and nation
better places to live," Black said. "I
share that goal, and I hope you do,
too."
Democrats hold a narrow, 62-58
majority in the House,.
"With the Democratic and Republican
numbers as close as they are, we
must learn to live together and share
power," Black said., "That's what I've
tried to do over the past two years, and
that's what I pledge to continue over
the next two years."
House Speaker Pro Tern Joe Hackney
of Chapel Hill was re-elected to a
second term in the House's number
two position.
Lawmakers face a- challenging
agenda in the upcoming session.
As they begin writing the budget,
legislators are dealing with the possibility
of having no money for any new
or expanded programs, the financial
picture could grow more dismal as the
current budget year draws to a close.
Governor Mike Easley has ordered
a freeze on state hiring and taken other
steps to close a possible shortfall of
S500 million in the current budget.
Lower-than-expected tax collections
and rising costs for Medicaid and other
programs are fueling the shortfall.
Both Black and Senate President
Pro Tem Marc Basnight said lawmakers
must find ways to reduce state
spending.
"Every office in every department
and agency must be ready to justify its
budget," Black said.
Free Health
Screenings
planned
Free health screenings will beheld
Friday, February 23 from 9 a.m.
until 4 p.m. at the Rennert Fire Station,
9896 Rennert Road in Rennert.
Checks to total cholesterol/HDL,
blood pressure, and blood sugar will
J>e offered to all adults, 18 years and
older. Only one finger stick is required.
Results are available in five
minutes. These free screens are sponsored
by the Robeson County
Partnership for Community Health.
Call 671-5595 for more information.
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Lifestyle Fitness
Center offers
swim lessons
Swim lessons will be offered at
Southeastern Lifestyle Center for
Fitness and Rehabilitation, 4895
Fayetteville Road in Lumberton beginning
Monday, February 5, 2001.
Lessons will be available for infant/
toddler, beginner, intermediate, and
adult beginner. Cost is $20 for members
of the Center and $40 for
non-members. Call 738-5433 for
more information.
American Red Cross
plans Valendine's Dance
The Robeson County Chapter 01
the American Red Cross is planning
a Valentine's Dance for Friday.
February 9 from 8 p.m. until
12 midnight. Refreshments will be
served. Bring your sweetheart and
enjoy this fund raising event. Tick
ets are St5.00 per couple or S10
per person. The event will be held
at the Southeastern Agricultural
Center Farmer's Market, 1-74,
Lumberton. NC. For further information
call 910-521-3640.
Indian Arts and Crafts Market
to beam with Unitv Conference
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The North Carolina Indian Arts
and Crafts Market 2001- a new approach
to giving exposure to our
Native American artists- will beheld
Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at the
Holiday Inn Bordeaux Convention
Center, Fayetteville, NC. The Market,
which will allow Native American
artists and performers to share their
talents and their art with organizations
and business representatives who
re "shopping" for programs and products,
is open for participation by all
Native American artists in North and
South Carolina and to artists living in
other states who were born in North
Carolina.
The Indian Arts and Crafts Market,
the opening activity of the 26th
Annual North Carolina Indian Unity
Conference, will begin with Registration
at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and end
with an Artists Reception and Showcase
Performance of Native Talent
from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. All
Native American artists of North and
South Carolina and those living in
other states who are natives of North
Carolina are invited to participate.
The Indian arts and Crafts Market
offers a tremendous opportunity for
the artists to bring their art form to
audiences from across the state. The
One day event hopes to attract "shoppers"
from local arts councils,,
performing arts venues, public
schools, colleges and universities, fairs
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and festivals, art galleries, museums
and gift shops, multi- cultural, economic
development and business
organizations and corporations. The
overall goal is to bring artist and
"shop," those looking for Indian art to
purchase and/or employ on a onetime
or long term basis, together so
that they can work together as future
partners. Some organizations/individuals
will be looking for exciting
Native American programs for their
stage. Some will be looking for Indian
art to display in their galleries, museums
or schools. Others may be
interested in buying artwork right on
the sport or placing an order or looking
at marketing possibilities.
This new and exciting Showcase
and Exhibition for North Carolina
Native American artists will have
something of interest for every one artist
and audience alike. Cosponsored
by the United Tribes of
North Carolina, the North Carolina
Arts Council and the Economic Development
and Employment
CommitteeoftheNoilhCarolinaCommission
of Indian Affairs, this Market
is open to the public. We encourage
your attendance,. For more information
or an application, please contact
the United Tribes of North Carolina
program coordinator. Jane Jacobs, at
(910) 592-3S41 or E-mail:
janejacobs 48@hotmail,com or you
may call your focal tribal organization.
Jim Lowry appointed to Board
of Federal Reserve System
The Board of Governors,of the Federal Reserve System made the following
appointment to the Board of Directors of the Charlotte Office of
the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond:
Jim R. Lowry ? President, High Point Chevrolet Jeep, Inc., High
Point, North Carolina - was appointed a director of the Charlotte Office
fro a three-year term beginning January 1. 2001.
The Boaid ufDiiecluis uf the Charlotte Office of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Richmond has seven members. A majority of the office's directors
are appointed by the Board of Directors of the Richmond Reserve
Bank and the remainder by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond serves the Fifth Federal Reserve
District, which encompasses the District of Columbia, Maryland.
North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and most of West Virginia.
Poetry and Short Prose
Contest at UNC Pembroke
Pembroke, NC - The popular Poetry and Short Prose Contest at UNC
Pembroke is back this year with prizes totaling S700. The competition
has three prizes in two divisions, one for the general public and one for
high school students.
The contest is sponsored by the Friends of the Sampson-Livermore Library
at UNCP. In addition, UNCP t-shirts have been donated for the
high school winners.
The deadline for submissions is March 1. The reading by contest winners
will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 in Moore Hall auditorium.
The rules and applications are available at the library, or by calling (190)
521-6659 or online at http: www.uncp.tfdu'librarv and the clicking on
the contest links. Entries must be typewritten.
Two entries may be accepted per person, with prizes limited to one per
person. First prize is $100, with $50 awarded for second place and $25
for third place.
The general contest is open to the public (over age 18). The high school
category is open for all students in Robeson. Bladen. Columbus.
Cumberland, Hoke and Scotlan counties.
A separate contest will be held for UNCP students and UNCP faculty
and staff, who are not eligible to enter the general contest.
Entries will be "blind judged" again this year. Entries should not include
the author's name on the work.
"We're very excited about the chance to bring authors to campus and to
hear the entries," said contest coordinator Jean Sexton, assistant director
and coordinator of Technical Services. "l.ast year was a successful
start and we're ready to grow!"
For applications or more information, please call Ms. Sexton at 910521-6659,
or email her at sextomainat.uncp.edu.
New Funeral Home Coming to area
James B. Locklear and his grandson, Rev.. Winded Lockiear are shown
standing in front of the future home of Midway Funeral Home. The
facility will be opening soon and is located on Highway SOI at the
Cross Road known as Midway-Rayhnam Road.
Pembroke Lions Club meets
The Pembroke Lions Club held
their monthly meeting at the Lumbee
Restaurant on Monday, January 15,
2001 at 7 p.m. Lion President John W.
(Ned) Sampson called the meeting to
order. The Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Lion Stacy Locklear. the Invocation
was by Lion Welton Lowry.
Lion Sampson informed the club
that the white cane drive (t.v. raffle)
was a success. Also the Pembroke
Lions Club Calendars are presently
being distributed in the community.
In other business plans were initiated
for the annual Barbecue plate
sale.
the Pembroke Club had as guests
the Governor of District 31F, Lion
Hamilton Slate, as well as the Vice
District Governor. Lion Earl Davis.
The District Governor spoke to the
Club on the various Lion civic activities
that contribute to the well being of
the sight and hearing impaired. In his
speech he stressed the goals and
achievements of Lions. An example
was cited of a club who purchased a
Braille Hymnal to enable a person to
sing along with the church congregation.
The Club was told that there is a
Vision Van that can be reserved and
brought to the community to do free
eye exams. Camp Dogwood was described
by Lion Slate as being a 49
acre campground on Lake Norman,
where sight impaired adults can attend
and participate in a variety of
water sports such as fishing. Lion
Slate also explained the type of training
that a blind person mustgothrough
with a leader dog or seeing eye dog
before the blind person can be assigned
a leader dog.
There were three charter members
ofthe Pembroke LionsClubpresent at
the meeting. They are: Lions Welton
Lowry, Vincent Lowry and John W.
(Ned) Sampson., District Governor
Slate and the club paid tribute to these
members for their years of loyalty and
dedication tot he PembrokeClub. Each
ofthe above members were given pins
of distinction.
Lumbee Tribal Council holds
first organizational meeting
PEMBROKE- The Tribal Council of the Lumbee Nation held its first organizational
meeting in Pembroke Saturday morning, and most of the morning was
taken up with wrangling over organization and rules of decorum. With Chairman
Milton R. Hunt presiding, the meeting was held at the Burnt Swamp Baptist
Building.
The council decided that it would count the January meeting, on the last
Saturday in the month, as the Annual Meeting of the tribal council.
One of the first orders of business was a decision to name other officers,
including a vice-chairman, secretary, treasurer, chaplain and parliamentarian.
Named to the annual posts were: Delton Oxendine, vice-chairman; Danita Locklear,
treasurer; Rosa Revels Winfree, secretary; Rev. Steve Locklear. chaplain;
and Traci Locklear Guerra. parliamentarian. Seven committees, and respective
chairmen, were also chosen to begin the legislative journey that will, hopefully,
result in a constitution and. eventually, federal recognition. Rev. Jimmy Hunt
was named chairman of the housing committee; and heading various other
committees were: Darlene Jacobs, public relations; Linda Hammonds, constitution;
federal recognition. Rod Locklear; health and human resources. Randall
S. Jones; personnel/transition, l.onnie Revels Jr. and finance. Larece Hunt.
The meeting went reasonably well, except for some heated words between
Councilman Rev. Jimmy Hunt and Chairman Hunt over the name of the tribe.
Hunt suggested Cheraw be added to the Lumbee name. The proposal received
little support and the name "the Tribal Council of the Lumbee Nation" was
substituted in its stead. It was democracy in action, and a positive sign that
debate will continue on the council. That's good.
The next two meetings will also be held at the Baptist Building on February
10 and 20 with both scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Stay tuned. The public is
invited to attend all meetings of the council.
Lonnie Revels Jr. said: "It is a new beginning and I'm excited about the
possibilities of what we can.accomplish ... This is our chance now."