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Published each Thursday in Pembroke, N.C.
CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
"Building Communicative Bridges In A Tri-Racial Setting"
VOLUME 28 NUMBER 40 THURSDA Y, OCTOBER 4, 2001 ~~ ^77
New Business Comes to
Pembroke
I
Legal Network Technologies, Inc., a new Robeson County business, is e
subsidiary of Native technologies, Inc. of Washington, DC and Pembroke
NC. Native Technologies, an 8a and Hub-zone company, has a rich history ot
successful hardware and software purchasing and development contracts with
military, government , and private entities. Building on this success, Lega
Network Technologies provides primarily computer networking, imaging, ana
communications solutions for the legal, medical, and government communities.
Diverse experience, along with the support and expertise of our parent company,
gives Legal Network Technologies a unique and solid position in the
business community. Special services include internet access security, virtual
private networks over the internet and remote data backups, wide-area networks
connecting multiple locations, telecommunication services, and document
imaging and archiving;
Dr. Howard Whetzel, President and CEO of Native Technologies, is former
Deputy Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and is widely known for
his expertise in electronic combat, security and data warehousing, and hardware/software
development. John Spence, President and COO of Legal Network
technologies, has a 24-year track record of hardware/software design
and development, managing engineering and networking personnel, owning
and managing his own computer networking firm, and most recently as a accounts
specialist and sales engineer for a large telecommunications company.
The contracts and operations executives have over 50 years of combined management
and project experience. Network and document specialists are specially-trained
and certified to perform quality work in a timely and customeroriented
manner.
Services are very affordable and can be customized to suit each individual
business. Recognizing that every business is unique. Legal Network Technologies
will tailor special service programs to their requirements. Customer
service is the highest priority- always.
Legal Network Technologies is looking forward to continued growth in the
Robeson County community and committed to quality and service excellence
that businesses can trust. For employment and sales information, John Spencecan
be reached at 866-708-6674 or locally at 522-6612.
Student Government Association
Donates $700 to Red Cross During
Forum on Terrorism
Pictured ere (from left) SGA President Dene Onorio, wrestling catch end Robeson County Red
Cross Executive Botrd member, P, J, Smith, end SGA Vice President for Fintnce, Brendon Divis.
PEMBROKE, N.C.- "The September 11 terrorist attack represents a serious
threat to our way of life," said Dr. Frank Trapp, professor of political
science at UNC PEMBROKE.
Dr. Trapp and Dr. Waston Cook of the History Department discussed the
attacks and its aftermath Wednesday in a forum at UNCP's University Center.
Money collected on campus by the Student Government association (SGA)
after the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C., totaling S700,
was turned over to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund before the forum.
"It's good to see that our students are taking an active role in world events
and coming to the aid of people in need," P. J. Smith said. Mr. Smith, who is
UNCP's head wrestling coach and director of the Aquatics Program, is an
executive board member and local Disaster Relief Committee chair for the
Robeson County Red Cross.
SGA President Dane Onorio said it was a "Wonderful response to a crisis"
and "efforts will continue,"
Dr. Cook offered a historic perspective on Muslin terrorism.
"America is part of the Islamic world with 5-7 million Muslims living here,
many are third and fourth generation citizens," Dr. Cook said. "This is going
to change our political reality."
"Many Muslims blame the U. S. for a variety of reasons dating back to
World War II," he said. "We as Americans must do some soul searching when
it comes to the Muslim world."
Dr. Trapp, who was stationed in Afghanistan as a U.S. Marine, said a traditional
ground was there would be disastrous. The terrorist threat will not go
away with Osama bin Laden's death.
"We must develop a comprehensive strategy regarding terrorism," he said.
"If they successfully poison the water supply of a small to medium-sized city.,
who will feel safe again?"
About 50 students, faculty and staff attended the forum.
Lumberton High's 7th Annual Band Day
LUMBERTON, N.C. -- Lumberton High's Seventh Annual Band Day is
scheduled for October 20, 2001 at Brooks Stadium. About 20 bands from
North Cafrolina, South Carolina and Virginia are expected to perform and compete.
The event begins at 2:00 P.M. with the gates opening at Noon. Admission
price is S5.00 for adults, $4.00 for senior citizens, $3.00 for students with
school ID's and children under 5 admitted free. Refreshments will be available.
The event is sponsored by the Public Schools of Robeson County and
the Lumberton Band Fan, Inc.
The bands will compete in four categories: Class A, up to 40 horns; Class
AA, 41 to 60 horns; Class A A A, 61 to 80 horns; and Class A A A A, 81 horns
and more. Awards and plaques will be given. There will be a Grand Champion
and a Runner-up named.
This event serves to shine the spotlight of well-deserved recognition on the
accomplishments of all the band members efforts.
Come enjoy listening to good music and add to that color, choreography,
movement and pageantry of the marching band experience and we are sure
you will have a great day.
For more information contact: Laurence A. Harvey at (910) 671-6050.
Shown left to right are: Eric Freeman, Kansas City Royals; Coach Paul
O'iS'eii, UISCP; and Brandon Wariax, Texas Rangers.
Prospect Ball Day October 12
& 13 with Professional Players
On October 12 and 13. 2001 the
Prospect Coachesofbaseball will hold
a two-day baseball clinic. Guest clinicians
will be former little leaguers and
now professional leaguers Eric Freeman
and Brandon Warriax. These two
men will be assisted by some of the
community's own college/university
baseball players. Eric is part of the
Kansas City Royals organization and
Brandon is of the Texas Rangers Baseball
prograrrt. Both Eric and Brandon
come with a wealth of knowledge
about the game of baseball. Eric is a
left-handed pitcher and Brandon is a
short stop, key positions fora baseball
team. Participants will learn more
about the success of these young men
on Friday. October 12th and Saturday,
October 13th. Also appearing on
Friday will be the head baseball coach
of the University of North Carolina at
Pembroke, Coach Paul OTJeil, who
will challenge the e participants "to
give their best for success."
Friday, October 12, will be the
clinic for ages 8-12 and will be conducted
at the Prospect Softball field
(the field southwest ofProspect School
in from of the Prospect United Methodist
Church) from 10 a.m. until 2
p.m.
Saturday. October 13 will be the
clinic forages 13018 and will be conducted
at the Purnell Swett High
School Baseball Field (back of school)
from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
To end the day there will be games
played to let the participants put to
practice what they have learned. The
games will take place after lunch
around 1 p.m. Parents are invited to
attend the games. Participants are to
bring their baseball equipment and
are to dress like a baseball player.
Lunch will be served, an
autographed baseball will be given,
and baseball instructions will be shared
at a cost of only $20. Registration
forms will be available at your school
and Prospect United Methodist
Church on Monday, October 8,2001.
All baseball players are invited to
attend these baseball clinics on Friday,
October 12, and Saturday,
October 13.
For. more information contact
Dwayne Jones (910) 521-3213,
Louisa Locklear at Prospect UMC
(910) 521 -2111 or Harold D. Jacobs
at (910) 521-8669.
LUMBEE FALL OLD-STYLE
POWWOW
Pembroke, NC? On October 26-28, 2001, the Lumbee Regional Development
Association will be sponsoring the Lumbee Dall Old-Style Powwow
at the NC Indian Cultural Center on Recreation Road.
This year we will be featuring - John Oxendine as the Head Male Dancer,
Miss Lumbee 2001 Jammi Lowry, and the Master of Ceremonies will be Ray
Littleturtle. The powwow will also serve as the kickoff to Indian Heritage
Month- a month of American Indian and cultural awareness sponsored by the
North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs.
The public is welcome to attend. Everyone will enjoy American Indian art
and crafts, food, dancers and drummers. Admission is $5.00 for general admission,
$3.00 for 62 years and older, 12 years and under. All handicapped
guests enter for free.
For more information, please contact angel Lilly-Clark at (910) 521-8602
or visit our website at www.lumbee.org.
The Carolina Indian Voice is published every Thursday
by First American Publications.-207 Union Chapel
Road-Pembroke, NC 28372. Publisher-Bruce Barton.
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The Carolina Indian Voice is a weekly publication owned
and operated by Indians and has been publishing continuously
since 1973.
Jamie Locklear Places Second in triangle Tour'
Tournament
Jamie Locklear, Pro Golfer of Pembroke continues to move up in the competition
in the Triangle golf tour. Locklear tied for second in a Triangle Tournament
at Beacon Ridge Golf Course, near Pinehurst, on September 22.
Jamie Locklear finished with a score of 70 on the par 72 course. The score
was Locklear's best finish so far in his pro career. Locklear tied for second
with two other golfer's and they split the prize money. Locklear won more
than S500 for his second place finish.
Locklear said he has continued to improve on his game play and his strategy
for winning. He has developed a lot of friends with more experienced golfers
who have been helpful to his game.
In recent months, Jamie has worked with disadvantaged students in Robe- .
son County schools to help them learn about golf. Locklear has worked with
a special program operated by Lumber River Council of Governments and the
youth centers in Maxton, Red Springs, Rowland, and Fairmont.
The program provides individual lessons in golf as an incentive for high
performing students who participate in the youth centers. Locklear said he
plans to work with over 60 students in this program. "Golf is an excellent
sport to help develop physical fitness as well as social, and networking skills.
Youths learn to improve self-discipline and to better focus on the task at
hand," he said.
Locklear has received much publicity for his efforts. Jamie noted that articles
about his efforts with the Triangle Tour have been published in local
newspapers and Golfweek magazine.
Locklear said. "I wish to thank the area golfers for their continued support."
He noted that several area businesses have provided extensive support including:
Pembroke Area Chamber of Commerce, Lumber River Council of Governments,
UNC-Pembroke, Old Foundry Body Shop, Lonnie Locklear & Sons
Construction, First Health, and Shear Touch Hair Salon.
Tribal Council Begins Staffing
At a called meeting of the Tribal Council on Thursday, Milton R. Hunt,
Chair of the Tribal Council of the Lumbee Nation, announced that staff has
been employed to begin the planning, organization, add administration of tribal
programs and operations. Several grants are pending and the new staff will
organize for awards that have been received, award expected to be funded,
and grants and programs applied for and expected to be funded to the Council
in the next few months.
Dr. Ruth Dial Woods, retired Robeson County educator, community leader,
and educational and program consultant will assist the Tribal Council as "acting"
Tribal Administrator while providing technical assistance and support in
organizational development, program planning and development, and overall
administration.
Billy Brooks; a former Rehabilitation/New Construction Supervisor with
the North Carolina Indian Housing Authority has been selected as Director of
Housing. Mr.. Brooks worked with Lumber River Council of Governments in
the area of modernization and rehabilitation for nonprofit agencies and elderly
programs and construction framing and finishing with Oxendine Construction
in Shannon.
Ruth B. Locklear will serve as office manager and brings to the position
more than 20 years experience in grant writing and program development.
She os the former Director of Lumbee Tribal Enrollment, coordinator of Lumbee
Federal Recognition , and has experience with Lumber River Legal Services.
Patrick Lynn Bullard, formerly a financial analyst with ZF Meritor, finance
officer for the Public School of Robeson County, and Chief of the Accounting
and Finance Branch of Pope Air force Base in Fayetteville, North Carolina,
will serve as the comptroller with oversight and responsibility for fiscal accountability.
According to Chairman Hunt, the Tribal Programs Office is being established
in temporary quarters on Union Chapel Road. It is expected that the
staff and current programs will be operational by November 1 and announcements
of availability of programs and services will be made to the public at
that time.
The New Miss
USA Eastern
National Tiny
Miss
Evita Saybrianna Sanderson was
recently crowned as the first USA
Eastern National Tiny Miss. She also
won Photogenic, Swimwear,
Slcepwear, Sportswear, and Most
Beautiful in her age group.
Evita is the 4 year old daughter of
Sabrian Sanderson and Micheal
Floyd. The granddaughter of Sylvia
L. Sanderson and the late James Edward
and Mary Francis Floyd. The
great granddaughter of the late Gus
Howard and Eva Mae Locklear and
the late Ira and Nancy Sanderson.
Connecting North Carolina to a
Better Future; e-NC Campaign
naieign, /vc-Kecentiy leaders 01
4he e-NC campaign, an effort to connect
all North Carolinians to the
Internet, voted on S2.8 million in
grant funds to go to five, economically
distressed communities across
North Carolina. The funds will go to
establish telecenters. or technology
hubs in communities. The votes comes
one day after the e-NC campaign officially
kicked off statewide with
endorsements by local and national
figures and announcements of public
engagement grant funds.
"The e-NCcampaign isdoingmore
than just showing people how to incoiporate
the Internet into their livesit
is giving people and communities
the means to do it." said Dr. James
Leutze. chancellor of the University
of North Carolina at Wilmington and
chairman of the campaign.
Recipients ofthe telecenter grants,
which ranged between $450,000 and
$650,000 each, are located in Allegheny,
Cherokee, Duplin, Martin and
Robeson couhties. NC. The organizations
receiving these funds will use
them to help surrounding counties; a
total of 18 counties will be served.
Grant recipients were chosen from a
pool of 16 applicants and underwent
rigorous evaluations and site visits.
ine teiecenters win otter one ot
three services or combinations of services;
training in computerand Internet
use, providing a technical resource
center for communities, and acting as
a business incubator. Grant funds will
be available in October 2001.
On September 26,2001. the e-NC
campaign kicked off through concurrent
meetings held in six locations
across North Carolina; Boone. Elizabeth
City, Fayetteville, Greenville,
Raleigh and Waynesville. A morning
satellite broadcast linked the meetings
together. The broadcast featured
local and national leaders including
Dr. James Leutze; Governor Mike
Easley; and keynote speaker Mike
Nelson, director of Internet technology
and strategy for IB M Corporation.
The leaders called on North Carolinians
to be catalysts for local change
and commented on the Internet a
powerful economic and social force.
Following the broadcast, panels
and discussions were held at each site.
Panelists shared personal stories on
the Internet's positive impact on their
lives, businesses and communities with
approximately 500 kick off participants.
Immediately following the meetings,
the e-NC campaign announced a
new public engagement grants for
North Carolina's most economically
distressed community. Available in
January 2002 the grants will range
from $3,000 to 55,000. Funds will go
toward community planning for high
speed Internet expansion.
Communities interested in applying
for grants and people interested in
learning more about he campaign can
visit the e-NC Web site, www.enc.org,
which was launched at the
regional meetings. The campaign
urges citizens who do not have Internet
access to visit a public access area,
such as a local public library in order
to check out he Website. Citizens also
may call l-866-NCRURAl. (6278725)
to speak with a staff person.
About e-NC and the Rural Internet
Access Authority:
The e-NC campaign is led by the
Rural Internet Access Authority,
which was created by the state legislature
in August 2000. Its members
are named by the Governor and General
Assembly. The goal of the e-NC
campaign Is to link all North Carolinians,
especially those in rural areas
to the NC Rural Economic Development
Center, 4021 Carya Drive,
Raleigh., NC 27610.