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CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
"Building Communicative Bridge$ In A Tri-Racial Setting"
VOLUME 28 NUMBER 11 THURSDAY. MARCH 15. 2001 25c
Evita Sanderson has won two
additional majestic titles
Evita Saybrlanna Sanderson has done it again. She has won two majestic
titles. The first one is N.C. Sweetheart State 0-5 majestic. She
also won sleep wear, portfolio, talent, swim wear, sportswear, and photogenic.
She won a round crown, 4 foot trophy, satin wrap monogramet
banner, velvet floor length robe, a teddy bear, a bouquet offlowers,
photo album, a goody bag, two gift certificates, and a savings bond.
The second title is Diamond U.S.A. 0-3 majestic. She also won prettiest
hair, best fashion, prettiest eyes, and most beautiful. She won a national
size tiara, a monogramed banner, 3 silk banners, 3 medallions,
a gourmet bag, a savings bond, gift certificates, and a 6 foot trophy.
Evita is the 3 1/2year old daughter of Sabrina Sanderson and Michael
Floyd. She is the granddaughter of Sylvia L. Sanderson and the late
James Edward and Mary Francis Floyd. She is also the great-granddaughter
of the late Gus Howard and Eva Mae Locklear and the late
Ira and Nancy Sanderson.
Folk Arts Festival at St.
Pauls to be held March 24
Entertainment, food, arts and
crafts, a 5K race, a patriotic opening
ceremony dedicated to WWII
vets, informative displays, kids'
activities, and folk artists at work
are all part of the first North Carolina
Folk Arts Festival scheduled
for St. Pauls on Saturday, March
24.
The day long event, set for a closed
off, three block area in the downtown
between the Methodist
Church lot and the War Memorial
Park, will be ablaze with color,
saturated by aromas of freshly
cooked food, and aline with the
sounds of history.
It is a family event featuring participation
form the diverse populations
of the area, including Native
Americans, African Americans,
Hispanic and Scottish-Irish
Americans. Colorful costumes,
dancers including a belly dance
troupe, sizzling ethnic foods, tra
ditional folk music, a Black Gospel
Concert, as well as rock, pop and
Christian musical groups, will be
among the attractions.
Chief among these attractions will
be the storytellers of the area's past
and the artists and artisans who will
be working that day as they strive
to keep such traditional crafts as
quilting, pottery making, medicine
making, candle making, basket
making and jewelry making vibrant
and part of local cultural history.
The North Carolina Folk Arts Festival
will be an amazing assemblage
of racial, ethnic and age
groups from across the greater St.
Pauls community. Please make
plans to be in downtown St. Pauls
on Saturday, March 24.
For more information, please call
Paul Teny at 865-4179, Beverly
Huggins at 865-4026, Stephanie
Bake at 865-5156, Libby Ferguson
at 865-2676, Kyla Burbank at 8651124.
Alice in Wonderland to be
presented by Studio One Lab
The Studio One Lab Series of PSRC announces auditions for its last
show of the season, a new adaptation of Lewis Carroll's ALICE IN
WONDERLAND. All the fantastic characters ofCarrolPs books return
in this high energy farce created expressly for the Studio One lab. There
are over 20 speaking roles available and auditions are open to all interested,
ages 9 through adult. No prior stage experience is needed and the
Studio welcomes new talent. Auditions will be held an March 24th at 2:00
P.M. and again March 26th at 7:00 P.M. at the auditorium of the Robeson
County Public Library. Readings will be taken from the script, or a prepared
monologue may be used. Character or comic monologues are requested.
For further information, please contact the Arts Education Office of PSRC
at 671-6015.
Youth Management Day
begins March 17
RALEIGH, /V.C.--More than
10,000 young people in 14 states
will be "promoted" to management
positions for the day as participants
tn Winn-Dixie's 12th annual Youth
Management Day, Saturday, March
17.
Select young adults ages 16-21 will
have the opportunity to learn valuable
management skills through the
on-the-job experience. Youth managers
are chosen to participate in
the event based on their leadership
potential, dependability and enthusiasm
for their work. Responsibilities
will include merchandising,
supervising associates, assuring
price accuracy, handling customer
inquiries and more. Current store
managers and department heads
will serve in observational roles.
"Youth Management Day is an opportunity
for us to recognize the
contributions our young associates
make to our company every day,"
said Malt Solana. division president.
Winn-Dixie Raleigh. "These
associates are our future leaders
and this event is just one way WinnDixie
helps prepare these promising
young people for success."
The program is designed to teach
young people basic skills that will
help them succeed in whatever career
path they choose. Many former
youth managers have used their
experiences to develop careers
with Winn-Dixie, and many currently
hold management positions
after having participated in Youth
Management Day.
Winn-Dixie Stores. Inc. is one of
the nation's largest supermarket
retailers with more than 1,100
stores in 14 states and the Bahamas.
Winn-Dixie Raleigh operates
129 stores in North Carolina, South
Carolina. Georgia and Virginia. For
more information about WinnDixie,
visit the official Web site at
www.winndixie.com.
Locals attend Inaugural
Ball for Easley
There were approximately 40 people from Robeson County that attended
the Inaugural Ball for Governor Mike Easley.
Lorna McNeill, Miss North Carolina, sang "The National Anthem"
after posting of the Colors. Then she sang " The Power of a Dream"
Later in the evening, Lorna Joined the EMBERS on stage for a selecHon,
Ronald Hammonds of Lumberlon caught up with Lornafor a photo.
NCHC Awards $8,500 to
UNC Pembroke and the
Lumbee River Fund
At its February Council meeting,
the North Carolina Humanities
Council (NCHC) awarded $8,500
to UNC-Pcmbrokc and the
Lumbee River Fund to support a
collaborative oral history and photography
project documenting the
history of the Lumbee Indians.
The Lumber River Fund, in partnership
with UNC- Pembroke, was
established to collect, preserve,
and study Lumbee history and culture.
As part of this project, the two
organizations will sponsor training
sessions for local residents of
Robeson County to do their own
preservation of photographs and
documents and to conduct oral history
interviews. Photographic exhibitions
will simultaneously be
held at multiple venues in the community.
In addition, the sponsors
will host two symposia in which
scholars and residents share the
interviews, research and findings
of the project.
NCHC awarded a total of $61.566
in community-initiated grants to
cultural and educational organizations
statewide who have designed
their own public humanities programs.
The NCHC is a nonprofit foundation
and the state affiliate of the
National Endowment for the Humanities.
Its primary mission is to
work with NC communities to
broaden the meaning of ongoing
educational forums for all North
Carolinians which address questions
of identity, community and
citizenship.
The next large grant deadline is due
on September I St.. For more information,
please contact Jennifer
Edwards or Harlan Gradin at
(336)334-5325, or visit our website
at www.nchumanities.org.
Huddle House
opens in Pembroke
(DECATUR, GA) - Huddle House.
Inc. and Preferred Holdings. Inc..
are celebrating the grand opening
of the newest Huddle House restaurant
in Pembroke, North Carolina.
The new restaurant features
many of your favorite menu items
including hearty "Big House Platters,"
which are described as "Big
Meals for Big Appetites". Like
every Huddle House, the newest
restaurant in Pembroke will be
serving any meal on the menu, any
time, 24 hours a day.
"The opening in Pembroke adds to
our momentum of expansion," says
Philip M. Greifeld, President and
CEO of Huddle House, Inc. "The
success of Huddle House and our
stores proves customers really appreciate
getting quality meals and
quality service."
The restaurant, located at 725 West
Third Street in Pembroke, displays
the colorful new "family friendly"
Huddle House interior. "The new
look has been designed for the convenience
of busy families and the
traveling public," says Greifeld. "It
is one of the key components included
in our aggressive strategy
to develop more freestanding restaurants
as well as co-branded sites
with 24-hour fuel centers, convenience
stores and travel plazas."
Overwhelming work and family
schedules have created the demand
for tasty meals, cooked to order and
served fast at family prices. Huddle
House meets consumer demands
with a menu that includes choice
steaks, butterfly shrimp, chicken,
BBQ, and patty melts, plus a delicious
breakfast menu featuring everything
from country ham to pork
chops.
"We're delighted to have an opportunity
to work with Preferred Holdings,
Inc., adding their staff to the
Huddle House family," says Cory
Durden, Director ofFranchise'Development.
"We are proud to become
a part of the Pembroke community,
knowing Preferred Holdings,
Inc., will deliver the Huddle
House level of excellence found in
our other 360 restaurants."
Teen Miss Lumbee Jamee Atkins Hunt
First Teen Miss Lumbee
addresses community
Dear Lumbee Elders And Citizens Of The Surrounding Areas:
It's been almost eight months since 1 was crowned as the first ever "Teen
Miss Lumbee", and what an eight months it has been! I have been given
the privilege to attend many special events and activities.
Throughout the month of October, I went to 15 schools throughout the
surrounding counties. Here I explained Native American traditions and
customs. Native dancing was presented to school children of all ages. It
was amazing to see the respect that came over audiences as we listened
to the voice of the drum. I used two very special songs, "Part of Your
World" and "The Power of a Dream", to show that you can truly be
anything you want to be.
During the holiday 1 got to represent the Lumbee Tribe in Christmas
parades. 1 visited a local rest home where 1 gave out small care kits. I also
attended churches and sang "Heaven's Child " and witness for my Lord
and Savior.
In January I was able to attend and witness the Inauguration of the
newly elected tribal officials, here I learned from Lumbee Elders and
Lumbee Government Officials, much more about our great rich heritage.
I believe that the dream of Federal Recognition can become a reality as
we move into the future with unity.
I look forward to the Spring Powwows and to attending the Native American
Indian Unity Conference in Fayetteville during the month of March.
It will be a short time now before giving up my title to another lucky
young lady, but for me this is only the beginning of discovering my roots
and who I am. The desire to continue to serve my tribal family has been
strongly embedded. 1 am committed to making a difference. Thanks to
each and every one of you for your smiles and support. It is great being
your Teen Miss Lumbee.
God Bless.
Jamee Atkins Hunt
$1,000 available for Grand
Prize in poetry contest
Great news for poets. The Texas Poetry Alliance is offering a SI.000
grand prize in their annual spiritual poetry contest open to the public.
There is no entry fee and everyone is invited to submit a poem.
"Our goal is to encourage new talent," says Poetry Director Larrie Green.
"In a world where poetry is the Cinderella of the Arts, we are helping
poets to find their glass slipper. Spiritual poems, which may be written
on any subject and using any style, tend to inspire the reader, thus our
desire for entries of a spiritual nature."
To enter, send one poem, 20 lines or less to: Free Poetry Contest, 3412A
Moonlight Ave. El Paso. Texas 79904. Or enter on-line at
www.freecontest.com.
The deadline for entering is April 10. A winner's list will be sent to all
entrants. The editors reserve the right to publish the winning poems.