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VOLUME 28 NUMBER it THURSDA Y, SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 Pembroke 2{.c
Farm Service
Agency Begins
Making Emergency
Payments
The US DA Farm Service Agenc>
has begun making the first of supplemental
emergency payments to area
farmers. According to Giles B. Floyd,
County Executive Director, the Robeson/Scotland
Farm Service Agency
(FSA) Office has issued nearly $4
million in payments as part of the
2001 Agricultural Economic Assistance
Act which was signed into law
by the President on August 13,2001,
"These payments were issued as
supplemental market loss assistance
payments and to 2000 crop oilseed
producers", Floyd said. "Additional
payments will be made around September
10, 2001, to eligible tobacco
producers and allotments holders".
These payments will be automatically
paid to eligible fanners for the farming
economy which has been hit hard
in recent years by low commodity
prices and natural disasters", Floyd
said.
International Caucus Leader for United
Methodist Churches Visit Robeson
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"I have fallen in love with the Lumbee people, and 1 am wanting to know about the various stories that each tribe has
in their history," stated Rev. Alvin Deer, executive director for the Native American International Caucus of the United.
Methodist Church.
Traveling across the United States, Rev. Deer has net many Lumbees of the Robeson county area and developed an
interest in their culture and history as he learned about them and about the outdoor drama "Strike at the Wind." His
interest grew to such an extent that he thus made every effort to visit the area delivering a sermon at Prospect and
Sandy Plains United Methodist Churches August 12.
Rev. Bill Locklear welcomed the minister and Mrs. Mable Cummings introduced Rev. Deer at Prospect UMC for
their regular worship service.
As Paul demonstrated a love for people greeting and departing from them with praise and blessing through his
ministry, Rev. Deer exhibited the same approach as he shared his sermon "A Seven Fold Blessing" to approximately
four hindered individuals. Scripture from Revelations 7:9-17 served as an inspiratioQas Rev. Deer substituted words
as "clothed with buckskin" for clothed with white robes" to emphasize Native American Tradition through scripture.
Revealing startling statistics that only eight percent of Native Americans are Christians, Oklahoma has the highest
alcohol rate in the United States, Native Americans are dying of alcohol and "no one is there to tell them that Jesus
loves then," and no work exist for some of them, Rev. Deer portrayed to the congregation a sense of the cruel reality
that thousands of Native Americans face today in the nation. "God is calling all ofus to help others to stand before the
throne of God. Decisive we must be, and we must become disciples. We have a blessing within us," remarks Rev. Deer.
"I come to Robeson County and leave a blessing. God wants to leave you with a blessing immensely," he continues.
His composition of blessings included: blessing, glory, wisdom,, thanksgiving, honor, power and might, leaving the
concept to the people that "God will give you the ability to accomplish whatyou want."
At 6:00 P.M. Rev. Deer spoke at Sandy Pains for a family and youth revival. The Plainsmen began the service as they
sang several selections and Rev. Lawerence Malcolm and Rev. Robert Magnum welcomed the speaker.
Rev. Deer read scripture from Luke 22:28-32 emphasizing God's love for the people. " God loves you so much
young people. God's written a love story for you," he assures them as he prepares them for his message.
Understanding it quite appropriate, Rev. Deer related the depression and stress that Myriah Cary and an In Sine
performer have recently experienced, since the youth are familiar with popular music artists. . He also realized that
these obstacles overtake and devastate today's youth and that they "can't relate to the older generation. We're too busy.
Young people are left by themselves." Relating their situation to scripture, Rev. Deer quoted, "Satin desires to have
you and sin you as wheat." .
Reminding everyone that drugs and alcohol "touch young peoples' lives," Rev. Deer also informed that adults have
tried to have something for youth, but it did not work." "The youth have time of refreshing in other places," he
continues, "God's waiting for us to restore His kingdom and we must take authority over the land."
With sincere concern of the schools that have become "killing field," Rev, Deer adamantly informed his listeners
that "it's our fob to plead for children who are underage."
Voicing an assurance of hope to the younger generation, Rev. Deer reminded them that the book of Psalm served as
"love letters," inspiring them to "experience life abundantly."
Ending his sermon, he used the analogy of a person's heartbeat as he reminded everyone that "God says He loves
you every time your heart beats." Afterwards, The Living Stones sang "Stand Still" and Four Days Late."
"I think he's one of the greatest speakers I've heard. His sermon has strengthened us all," responded Linda Oxendine.
Mrs. Oxendine also felt that Rev. Deer's sermon left the people with something to think about and realize that they
must and need to work harder as disciples to help others.
Rdv. Deer attended southern methodist University in Dallas, Texas, Perkins School of Theology, the University of
Science and Arts of Oklahoma, in Chickasha, Oklahoma receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration,
and Los Angeles City College in Los Angeles, California receiving an Associate of Arts degree in banking and
finance. He presently serves on the following boards: National United Methodist Native American Center, Inc. Claremont
School of Theology in Claremont, California, Southeastern Jurisdictional Native American Ministries in Lake Junaluska,
North Carolina and Cook College and Theological School, in Tempe, Arizona. Deer is enrolled as a member of the
Kiowa Indian tribe of Oklahoma and his father was a full-blood Muscogee Creek from Okemah, Oklahoma.
Refreshments were served after the sermon.
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The Rubber Manufacturers
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The American Podiatric Medical
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Irwin Toy at www.irwintoy.com.
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Broughton Oxendine Files for Seat
on LREMC Board of Directors
Broughton Oxendine of Rennert,
NC has announced his candidacy for
a seat on the l.umbee River Electric
Membership Corporation Board of
Directors, representing District IV.
Long active in community, civic and
local governmental affairs, Oxendine
serves on the Rennert Planning and
Zoning Commission, the Advisory
Council of Rex Rennert Elementary
School and is a Sunday School Teacher
at Zion Hill Baptist Church. For sixteen
years Oxendine served on the
Indian Education Parent Committee
for the Public Schools of Robeson
County. He is a self employed carpenter.
' In making his announcement. Oxendine
released the following
statement:
"It is my desire to see our coopera
live continue to grow and prosper. I
wish to see continued recruitment of
industr> and ain committed to helping
our service area obtain more and h igher
paying jobs. This comes with industry
into the area. During these times of
lay off industrial recruitment should
be on the top of our list of priorities.
"I am proud of the efficient and
competent manner that our cooperative
has been noted for. I desire to be
a part of the policy making body and
believe that I will be, if elected, an
asset to the EMC.
"I have supported various candidates
for local, state and district seats.
I enjoy campaigning and meeting
people. The opportunity to interact
with member consumers'is challenging
to me. Being from a rural area. I
understand the concepts of the rural
electrification program. Of course, it
has grown into a much larger operation
since its inception in the 1940s.
I here is so much more that we can do
in addition to providing electrical services.
I believe in sound financial
administration, decisions on policy
that include and considerthe member
consumers as well as the employees.
Ifelected, I will strive to be one of the
best board members who has ever
served. I am conscientious and concerned
and desire to be a part of our
EMC as we face the challenges of the
twenty-fist Century.
"The Annual Meeting for the
LREMC will be held October 8 at the
UNCP Performing Arts Center. Registration
begins at 6 p.m. and lasts
until 8 p.m. I solicit your support in
my effort to represent you on our
EMC Board of Directors.
Pembroke Business
and Professional
Women's
Organization's News
Dr. Glen B. Bumette Jr., Vice-Chancellor
of Advancement at the University
of North Carolina at Pembroke
was the guest speaker at the Pembroke
Business and Professional Women's
organization's monthly meeting August
6.
For decades, the organization has
provided thousands of dollars in
scholarships to women who decided
to pursue their college degree after
being employed. Recently the. organization
discussed an interest in creating
an advancement endowed scholarship
in agreement with UNC-Pembroke.
Dr. Bumette shared with the members
various programs and what the
campus has to offer to university students.
He also informed everyone
about the purpose and criteria of an
advancement endowed scholarship
and what the organization needed to
offer and provide in order to serve as
the donor fqr the scholarship.
Pembroke, BPW president, Marie
Moore and president-elect, Yvonne
Barnes Dial attended the annual planning
meeting in Lillington, N.C. August
18 to discuss strategies to increase
membership, share information
from each LO by die presidents about
the activities and accomplishments of
their organization, and attend various
workshops.
by; Yvonne Barnes Dial
"Turkey Pizza" to be Featured at
State Cook-off
Five NC Turkey Cooking Contest Contestants Compete for Top Prize
"TURKEY PIZZA" will be prepared, cooked and served during the Twentieth
Annual NC'Turkey Cooking Contest festivities being held Friday, September
14, 2001. The pizzas will be enjoyed by hundreds of viewers on the
grounds of Hoke County Public Library on Main Street in Raeford, North
Carolina .'
The contest is being held in conjunction with the Seventeenth Annual NC
Turkey Festival, September 13-15. Commissioner Meg Scott Phipps and other
governmental officials will take part in the opening ceremonies beginning at
10:00 a.m.
Around 50,000 North Carolinians are expected to flock to the small town.to
help celebrate the accomplishments of the State's turkey industry? and enjoy
fun and fellowship during the three-day celebration.
Five contestants will be competing for $2,400 in prize money. The top awardwinning
recipe will receive $ 1,000. The five contestants are: Victor Friedmann,
Durham, NC; Katie Grubaugh, Rougment, NC; Gilda Lester, Wilmington,
NC; Molly Mclndoe, Oak Ridge, NC and Diana Snyder Reynolds, Greensboro,
NC.
The contest is sponsored by the NC Turkey Federation, NC Poultry Federation,
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and NC State
University.
During the cook-off which begins at 10:00 a.m., the public is invited to view
the contestants cooking in their mini kitchens and taste samples of "deepfried"
TURKEY and TURKEY PIZZA. There will be freshly prepared pizza
with thin and thick crust ladled with sauce covered with mozzarella cheese
and a mouthwatering "seasoned" ground turkey (recipe below) and turkey
sausage put between layers of cheese to retain moisture. Attend the contest
and discover why TURKEY PIZZA should be America's favorite!
Pizza will be prepared by Pizza Hut, with turkey products donated by Carolina
Turkeys of Mount Olive, NC, the world's largest turkey processing plant.
Ground turkey and turkey sausage make lean, luscious pizza toppings?a
great substitute for red meat.
The recipe that follows, provided by the NC Turkey Federation, could become
your family's favorite. Enjoy!
PIZZA TOPPING
1 pound ground turkey, .1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoons fennel seed, 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
Mix all ingredients together. Brown in nonstick pan 3-5 minutes, or until
turkey changes color; drain. Sprinkle over prepared pizza, adding additional
grated cheese. Bake according the package directions. Yields 2-3 15" pizzas.
Detroit 300
Great Lakes
ChampionPow
Wow Sept. 22-23
The Detroit 300Great Lakes Champion
Pow Wow will celebrate Detroit's
Native American heritage. The cultural
celebration will include drum
and dance competitions, a large "traders
market' oftraditional artsand crafts,
and special events for the family in
honor of Detroit's 300th birthday.
This is an alcohol and substance
free event.
The event will begin on Saturday,
September 22, at II a.m. and go until
9 p.m. then again on Sunday, September
23, at II a.m. until 6 p.m.
Admission prices are: adults S7,
children 12 and under S4 and seniors
age 50 an over $4.
it will be at the Fairgrounds Park at
Michigan State Fairgrounds (8 Mile
Road and Woodward Avenue in Detroit,
Michigan.)
For general informational! 1(800DETROIT
or visit
www.detroit300.0rg.
Celebrates 97th Birthday
Mrs. Polly Oxendlne observed her 97th birthday on Wednesday, October
S, 2001. She Is shown with her niece Cdrletter Locklear. "Aunt Polly" as she
Is affectionately known Is sister to the late Isaiah Locklear.
Southeastern Regional Medical
Center Construction Projects
Underway on Main Campus and
Beyond
Construction is either being planned or already underway on several projects
to expand health care services at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. From
cancer therapy to fitness and prevention, SRMC is building a better health
system toserve-the people ofRobeson County.
Southeastern Cancer Center Expansion
Work in now under way to add 6,900 square feet of new space to the Southeastern
Cancer Center, 1200 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton. After the expansion,
renovation of another 2,900 square feet of existing space will begin. The
project will add 47 percent more space in the radiation therapy area to house
a radiation simulator, a radiological imaging device to locate and define anatomical
treatment parameters. The addition of this equipment allows patients
to have their initial treatment planning done locally, thereby avoiding a trip
out oftown.
The project will also enlarge the medical oncology area by 68 percent to
accommodate the average yearly growth of 96 percent in patient visits since
1997. The expansion would add five patient exam rooms and five treatment
bays. Another full-time medial oncologist and a full-time nurse practitioner
are being recruited to provide care for die growing patient population.
Renovation will reconfigure the patient waiting area and outside courtyard.
A covered canopy to receive patients transported by ambulance will also be
added. Construction Systems Inc. of Lumberton is the building contractor for
the SI .4 million addition. Completion is expected to take about 12 months.
Southeastern Lifestyle Center of Red Springs
SRMC plans to bring fitness services soon to the community of Red Springs.
Groundbreaking for the 15,000-square-foot Southeastern Lifestyle Center of
Red Springs is set for Tuesday, September 11 at 10 a.m. at the building site,
located at 301 Mt. Tabor Road behind Food Lion.
The center has been designed to provide a variety of recreational activities
including aerobics, aquatics, and cardiovascular strength training to members
of all ages. In addition to fitness activities, rehabilitation services and therapeutic
massage, consumer health information will also be offered. A chidcare
center will be available for the convenience of members.
A community advisory committee helped make the final exterior design
choices for the building. The center's exterior will feature a three-foot brick
base with stucco above; the roof will be light green. Construction is expected
to be completed by next July.
Emergency Services -Phase 2
After opening the 9,500-square-foot Emergency Services addition on July
10, renovation is underway in older areas of the department to add a cardiac
decision unit. This eight-bed unit will be staffed and equipped to monitor
Patients with chest pain and related symptoms for up to 23 hours. Also being
renovated in this phase are staff and support areas, a new room for x-ray equipment,
and a quiet room for family and friends of patients. Phase 2 should be
completed by the end of November after which phase 3 will begin to remodel
the existing area for urgent care treatment.
New Laundry
Before the end of the year, SRMC's laundry, now located on the main campus,
will move into a new quarters now under construction off Pine Run Drive..
The 10,000-sqare-foot building, located between Carolina Manor and
WoodHaven Nursing and Alzheimer's Care Center, will house laundry operations
that must be relocated to make way for the construction of the Patient
Bed Tower project. Expansion of the energy plant that will serve the Patient
Bed Tower will extend into the current laundry area. The new laundry building
is estimated to cost about $700,000 and should be finished by late November.