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"Building Communicative Bridges In A Tri-Racial Setting"
VOL UME 28 NUMBER 20 THURSDA Y, MA Y17, 2001 25'
April Carter, Youth Center Coordinator, introduces her friend, Smokev, to the children at PHA during
Show and Tell
Fund-raiser for Toby Carter July 7
RAFFLE
Hand crafted 24" American Indian
Drum with cradle and sticks.
A Drawing will be held July 7th
, 12:00 noon at Lost Colony Trading
Post on Hwy. 74.
A local student, who by an unfortunate
accident, cut off his
right hand whole making a cradle
for a traditional drum. Toby is a
traditional and contemporary
drum player and singer of Native
^People in our Home Land. He is
currently a senior at Lumberton
High School. After graduation, Toby
will be attending Lee University,
thanks to a scholarship he won at
the National Music Competition in
St. Louis last summer. Music has
always been a very important part
of his life.
Offices of Carolina
Indian Voice Re-Located
The offices of the Carolina Indian Voice have re-located . They are now
located in the Pates Supply Building, at 207 Union Chapel Road. We are now
upstairs over the now vacant Stevens Cleaners, next door to Pembroke
Optemeriic Clinic. Our offices hour remain the same: 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday. The phone number is still 910-521-2826. Editor
Connee Bray boy and staff are the same. Stop by and see us in our new location
and bring your news articles, send them to P.O. Box 1075 or fax us at 910-521 1973.
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Mclntyre Announces
$170,000 for Robeson
County Fairgrounds
Washington, D.C. ? congressman
Mike Mclntyre announced today
that the Robeson county Agricultural
and Industrial Fair will receive
a grant and a loan totaling $170,000
from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
to construct a show arena
facility to be used for youth showmanship
workshops, animal clinics,
and livestock shows. Representative
Mclntyre said, "This is a home
run for our county! The Robeson
County fair has been recognized as
the best in the state, and now we
will have top-flight facilities that
will enhance our fairgrounds even
more. This is something that all of
the citizens of the county can enjoy!
Congratulations to Coble D
Wilson, Jr., Everett Davis, and the
entire staff of the Robeson County
Agricultural and Industrial Fair on
receiving these funds. This is a
prime example of a productive federal
and local partnership working
to serve the citizens of our area. It
is critical that we continue to find
ways to help rural areas such as
Robeson County develop strategies
to better serve agricultural
communities,"
The Robeson County Agricultural
and Industrial Exposition will
receiv e a grant of $65,000 and a 30year
low interest loan of $105,00 to
build this new show arena.
Congressman Mclntyre is a member
of the House Agriculture committee.
Month of Fun and Excitement for
Pembroke Housing Authority Youth
Monday, April 2. 2001 started Literacy
Week with the LSOP organi
zation at the University of North
Carolina at Pembroke The week
began with a Pizza Dinner at the
Chancellor 's Dinning Room. Dr
Leach spoke to the group of eighteen
youth about the importance
of reading. He stated that reading
could transport you to areas of the
world you have never seen.
On April 6,2001 the youth were
provided a Book Fair as a continuation
to Literacy Week. Each child
in attendance was allowed to
choose as many books, as they
wanted. The youth were very' excited
and appreciative for their new
books.
Saturday, April 7,2001 was a very
hot afternoon as several LSOP
members provided an outing for the
youth from the Youth Center. This
was an official ending to National
Literacy Week. The afternoon began
at 1:00 PM on the socCer field
at the University of North Carolina
at Pembroke. The youth had a scavenger
hunt, relay race, three legged
race and played kickball. Laterthat
afternoon the youth cooled down
with tw o hours of swimming in the
pool.
In honor of Easter. Mr Herman
and Mrs Loretta Oxendine of the
"Kids Time for Christ" program
gave each youth an Easter bag
filled with all kinds of goodies.
They also made crosses with the
youth. We are very Thankful for
the Oxendine's and what they
bring to our youth."
On April 16! 2001, the movie "Remember
the Titans" was showing,
at the Youth Center. The movie was
based on a true-life story. It focused
on segregation and how one
school foot tell team came together
to ov ercome the obstacles of racism.
The team went on to win the
State Finals and ranked second in
the nation. The film was very inspirational
and educational for our
youth. It gave them some insight
on how to overcome adversity.
On a cool and windy- afternoon
in April the youth participated in a
Show and Tell. Timothy Aponte
brought one of his favorite toys,
an action figure that he had
bought with money he had earned
and saved himself. Shelby Cutsail
brought an educational toy she
had gotten for Christmas! Ms.
April brought her talking "African
Grey Parrot" His name is Smokey.
Smokey was the highlight of the
afternoon. His favorite saying is
"Smokey wanna pecan." We all
found this very funny. The afternoon
came to an end with the "I'm
Special" close out party. This ended
a ten-week drug prevention session
with Robert Smith from Robeson
County Mental Health. Mr. Smith
served the youth hot dogs and presented
them with their certificates.
Healthy Living
On April 17,2001, Ms. Etherlene
Scott. Nutrition Educator with
EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition
Education Program) spoke to
several residents and community
people at the Maynor Manor Community
building. Ms. Scott spoke
to the group about Nutritional facts
that are found on supermarket label.
She stressed the importance of
reading labels for serving content
information of total fat, sodium and
cholesterol. Ms. Scott gave handouts
of healthy and delicious recipes.
For more information about the
next Nutrition Class please call
Suzette Salcido at 521-1030.
HELP US TO HELP HIM COVER
MEDICAL EXPENSES NOT COVERED
BY INSURANCE.
Tickets are only one dollar per
chance. For more information call
(910) 843-1704 or (910) 739-3238.
Memorial Day Program
Scheduled May 28th
2001 ANNUAL MEMORIAL
DAY PROGRAM (HONORING
OUR VETS) will be on Monday,
May 28th starting at 10:00 AM, at
the Gardens of Faith Cemetery,
5190 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton.
Guest Speaker will be Brigadier
General John Atkinson, US Army
Green Beret. Other guest will be;
Dr. E. B. Turner, Robeson County
commissioner, Glen Maynor,
Robeson County Sheriff, Robeson
County Veterans Honor GuardPost
2843, Tommy Wellington,
singing "Battle Hymn of the Republic",
Kelli Wallace, singing
"Star Spangle Banner", David
Lillico , The Green Beret Sports
Parachute Team from Ft. Bragg,
and Officer John Flynn, Lumberton
Police Department.
Bring the children because
Freckles the Clown will be doing
balloon sculptures for them.
Refreshments will be from;
Pepsi of Lumberton , Subway ,
Fayetteville Road, Lumberton and
Cakes & Pastries Unlimited, Lumberton
.
Fun & excitement for the entire
family. Our way of paying tribute
and honor to our Veterans and those
who have given to our country.
ism
Governor Easley declares
"Legal Services Week" in NC
Pembroke, NC-Governor Mike
F. Easley has proclaimed the week of
May 13-19,2001 as "Legal Services
Week in North Carolina.
Within the six-point Governor's
Proclamation, Gov. Easley said that
LSNC "Has provided free civil legal
representation for low-income North
Carolinians for 25 years ensuring
access to justice and contributing to
the stability of society."
The Proclamation also noted that
more than 70% of LSNC's cases are
settled before they get to the courtroom,
thereby helping to ease the
burden on the courts. In addition,
Legal Services programs statewide
help more than 30,000 clients annually
in matters such as domestic
violence, consumer law, family law,
housing, unemployment benefits and
individual rights.
LSNC is a nonprofit organization
that provides free legal representation
in civil matters to eligible clients
in 83 of the 100 counties in North
Carolina, operating through ^offices
and four specialized, statewide
programs. Client eligibility is based
on maximum household income of
125% of the poverty guidelines as
determined by the Vispepaitroenj^of - Health
and Human Services.
Lumbee River Legal Services, the
local LSNC program, serves eligible
clients in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson
and Scotland counties. Lumbee
River Legal Services offices are located
at East Second Street and Union
Chapel Road, Pembroke, and 157
Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC.
Ay ana NcLeanwith Teresa Cu nuttings
Shotvnb are Ben McCallum, Stephanie Stutts and Jamee Hunt
Six Public School Fresmen Recognized as Students
of Excellence, One From Each of Six High Schools
Six treshmcn, one from each of the high schools in the Public Schools
of Robeson County, have been named students of Excellence and were
recognized at the April 9th meeting of the PSRC Board of Education. The
Student of Excellence Award is a chamber of commerce initiative to recognize
students for their contributions to their schools and communities.
Each area chamber is responsible for selecting a student based on
applications submitted from the high school in their area; students who
apply must have a 3.0 minimum grade point average. Each chamber honors
their student with a plaque and other rewards for meritorious service
and achievement.
Recognized from St. Pauls High School was Gary Keith Inman, Jr..
whose award was presented by David Evans representing the St. Pauls
Chamber of Commerce. His school activities have included band participation
where he plays tenor saxophone and has been named to the All
County Band. He enjoyed being on the Battle of the Books team at the
middle school. He is a member of the National Junior Honor society. In
his community, Inman has been active in Boy Scouts since first grade
and is currently working towards his Eagle Scout distinction. He has
been active in hometown projects and projects at Camp bowers through
his scout work. He plans to attend college and then pursue teaching as
a career, cither in math or science. He believes that "success often must
take root in a failed attempt to show its full value" and that success
"comes in small and large doses."
Grace Warner, the freshman Student of Excellence from Lumberton
Senior High, was recognized by Angela Sumner, representing the Lumberton
Chamber of Commerce. Honors for Warner include the All-County
Band, the superintendent's Award, and the North Carolina Young
Author's Award. She is also a member of the National Junior Honor
Society and the Juniorettes Warner is very active in her church, working
with Vacation Bible School, the Youth Group, and the Youth Handbells,
and serving as camp counselor for Operation Fun. She has been active in
Girl Scouts for several years and is serving as president of her troop this
year. She plans to pursue a career as a CPA because math has always
been interesting and fun. Success, she believes, "is being able to do
what you want while at the same time knowing you are making a difference
in the world around you." She believes that with prayer and courage
we can overcome the obstacles in life.
Named Student of excellence from Purnell Swett High School is freshman
Ayana McLean, whose award was presented by Teresa Cummings,
representing the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce At school she is a
representative for the Student council, statistician for the JV boys basketball
team, and manger for Girls' Track. She plays in the marching band
and the Wind Ensemble. She is active in the African American Student
Organization. At church she is involved in the Junior Usher Board, the
Junior Choir, and coordinates the Junior Black History Program. McLean
plans to become an obstetrician. She defines success as "simply anything
you achieve with confidence and willpower."
From Fairmont High School, the student of Excellence os freshman
Amy Ammons. Her award was presented by Raymond Johnson, representing
the Fairmont chamber of Commerce. At her school, Ammons is
on the Tennis Team and is a member of the Junior Beta Club, the Interact
Club, and the School Newspaper Staff. She is a junior volunteer at Southeastern
Regional Medical Center and performs with the ABC Cloggcrs
She plans to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher after attending
college Ammons believes that "success is achieving goals you
have set in life" and that to be successful "one must put forth mush
effort."
Recognized by Ben McCallum of the Rowland Chamber of Commerce
were Stephanie Stutts and Jamcc Hunt, both freshmen at South
Robeson High School. These two young ladies were so close when their
applications were assessed that the Chamber decided to reward both
with this recognition Stephanie Stutts is a member ofthc Student Council
and the Concert Band. She has participated in the Leadership Program
at University of North Carolina oat Pembroke and has served as a lead
crship tutor. SflBTs also very active in her church. Rowland United Methodist,
where she is a member of the Adult Choir and the Family and
Fellowship Committee. She directs the Children's Choir, is active in Sunday
School, and participates in the Youth Group. She defines success as
"the feeling you get after accomplishing anything worthwhile." Stutts
plans to attend college after high school and pursue a career in elementary
education. Jamee Hunt is also active in her school and church communities.
She os a member of the Student Council and the Native American
Student Association. She has been on the Superintendent's Honor
Roll since sixth grade, was a member of the Battle of the Books team, and
was a winner in the Adolph Dial Literary Vfoice Short Story Contest. Hunt
is one of Twenty students participating in the School of Math and Science
Dreammaker Journey. In her church. Ashpolc United Methodist,
she is secretary for the Youth Group, a member of the Handbell Choir,
and a member of the Young Christian Organization. She is Teen Miss
Lumbec for 2000-2001. representing tire Lumbee Tribe as an ambassador.
Hunt plans a career in dance and physical fitness after obtaining her
degrees in the areas of Physical Education and Sports Medicine with a
concentration in dance. She believes that success means "to strive daily,
not to equal, but to excel."
Mike Smith, representing the Red Springs Chamber, presented the
Student of Excellence Award to Teresa Brockington, a freshman at Red
Springs High School, who is a member of the RSHS Marching Band and
is treasurer of the Strident Government Association. In her church, First
Freewill Baptist, Brockington is a Junior Usher, a member of the Junior
Choir and F.A.I.T.H. Ministry. Her goals include becoming a successful
defense lawyer and she plans to accomplish this through dedication to
good grades and by motivating herself through stringent academic
courses. Brockington strives to have a positive effect on others through
her own rejection of negative influences.
All Students of Excellence recipients are recognized at individual
schools, at their area Chamber of Commerce meetings, and officially, at
the Board of Education presentations.