Published each Thursday m Pembroke, N.C. "CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE "Ihukiing Communicative Bridges In ATrhfcicialJSetti^^ VOLUME 2H NUMHER-&' THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20,2001 I J. i 9*' Pembroke Elementary School Christmas Concert Members of the 3rd, 4th, & Sth grade concert choir sing during one of two performances Monday morning at the school. . Violinists from the school perform a beautiful piece. Students from Mrs. Sherry Collins' 4th grade class act out the "Twelve Days of Christmas." Ml ? ? ?????^ The 2nd grade concert choir entertains the crowd with a song during Monday morning's second show. Photographs by David Malclom MF/MV eHfHfTMM FROM THE caoouua ma Cm 9tO-f2/-2g26 FOR OND FUOFFO/PT/OM/MFO/tUOTtOM Local Bikers Donate Toys for SRMC's Youngest Emergency Patients Area Motorcycle enthusiasts shared some of the toys donated at their second annual Red Springs Toy Run with children who will visit Southeastern Regional Medical Center's Emergency Services during the holiday season. Physician Assistant Bob Holtingsworth, Tommy Lewis and James Jones, all of the Red Springs Motorcycle Club, delivered the 40 stuffed animals to SRMC Emergency Nurse Michelle Williamson. Holllngsworth, Lewis, and Jones were among the 200 motorcyclists who participated In the toy run on Nov. 10. The event raised S2.500 in cash contributions and a small pickup truck of toys. The toys were collected to be distributed to needy children in Red Springs, Pembroke, Laurinburg, Raeford and Lumberton. Members of the Red Springs rotary Club and the Red Springs Chamber of Commerce also participated In this worthwhile holiday project. Nehemiah Oxendine Wins the Title!!!! Nehemiah Oxendine is the NC America Sweetheart Tiny Master King. He also won best hair, best smile , best personality, photogenic, holiday wear and sportswear competition. He attends Little Angels Daycare in Pembroke. He is 16 months old. He is the son of Tim & Renee' Oxendine. He is the grandson of the late Lettie Pearl Emanuel & Wilbert Strong, the late Heal Oxendine & Barbara Chavis. He also is the great grandson of Sue Emanuel, Marjorie Chavis and Lillie Campbell. We would like to say thank you to all of our sponsors: Felecia's Styling Salon, Greg Bell Attorney at Law, Griffin Chrysler- Dodge- Jeep, Nelson & Nelson Chiropractic Center. Healthkeeperz, Little Angels Daycare, border Ford, Ms. Darlene Jacobs. Mr. Buddy Bell, Mr Rick Thompson, Harris Insurance, JW'S Used Cars, Tristate Transporters, Family and Friends. Berea Baptist Church Presents "Experiencing God" The Adult Choir of berea Baptist Church in Pembroke will present , "Experiencing God": The Musical by Gary Rhodes and Claire Cloninger on Sunday. December 23rd. at 10:30 AM and at 6:00 PM. The presentation will be enhanced by using the Experiencing God: The Musical :DVD. Twenty two members of the choir sang this musical in a Statewide 400 Voice Choir at the NC Baptist State Convention in November. The choir is under the direction of Mary Alice Teets. Members of the choir are: Curt Locklear. Jr., Brad Locklear, Chris Conger, Furman Brewer, Bundy Locklear, Renfred Scott. Elwood Locklear, Ed Teets, Hank Teets. Buddy Oxendine. Ronnie Locklear Jeff Brooks, Catherine Brewer, lona Hodges. Peggy Swett, Doris Arnold, Pam Sweeney (Choir Accompanist), Geraldine Clark, Cheryl Locklear, Maureen Dial, Gina Revels, Earline Locklear. Annie Ruth Maynor. Felicia Locklear. Cathy Thomas, and Alicia Thomas. Gary Locklear is the Worship Leader and is a member of the choir. Selected children will be featured in one of the songs. The congregation invites the community to hear this musical. Newly Elected Commissioner Effie Dial Locklear recently elected to Office ofComrriissioriertothe Town of Ranlo, NC. Mrs. Locklear is formerly of Pembroke, NC. She is the daughter of Mrs.. Jessie Berry Dial & the late Mr. George Dial. Mrs. Locklear is married to Sam Locklear, 3 children, Gwen Locklear McBee. Samathia Locklear & Andy Locklear, 4 grandchildren, Jessica, Matthew, Berri & Ashleigh. Mrs. Locklear is employed at Gaston Memorial Hospital/CaroMont Health. Mrs. Locklear was sworn in office 12/13/01 ACT Provides Financial Aid Tips for Students The start of a new year is quickly approaching and that means one thing: It's financial aid time again. Experts at ACT offer the following information to help families find the resources they need to complete their financial aid paperwork. The most important form is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Beginning Jan. 1.. students will be able to submit the form that determines eligibility for student financial aid from federal programs. Students will need family income statements from their 2001 earnings to complete the form. Colleges and universities also use the FAFSA, but may also require students to fill out additional forms. The FAFSA is available from high school counselors or at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Financial Aid tips from ACT: (1) Apply early for admission and financial aid, (2) check with your college to determine if other financial aid forms are required, (3) apply for scholarships and grants. (4) look into work study programs, (5) surf the web for financial aid information. Try these websites: Financial Aid Need Estimator and financial aid information-- www.act.org/ fane Free college scholarship search- www.collegenet.com The Financial Aid Information Page?www.finaid.org The Federal Government financial Aid Page? www.ed.gov/finaid.html Free Application for Federal Student Aid?www.fafsa.ed.gov Scholarship scams-www.ftc.gov/bep/conline/edeams/scholarship For more financial aid specifies, please visit with your counselor or visit www.act.org. Free Poetry Contest Open to Pembroke Residents OWINGS MILLS, MD (USA)- The international Library of Poetry has announced that S58.000.00 in prizes will be awarded this year in the International Open Poetry Contest. Poets ffom the Pembroke area, particularly beginners. are welcome to try to win their share of over 250 prizes. The deadline for the contest is February 28. 2002. The contest is open to everyone and entry is FREE. "Any poet, whether previously published or not, can be a winner," stated Christina Babylon, Contest Director. "When people learn about our free poetry contest, they suddenly realize that their own poetic works of art can win cash prizes, as well as gain national recognition." continued babylon.. To enter, send ONE original poem, any subject and any style to: The International Library of Poetry. Suite 19913, I Poetry Plaza. Owings Mills, MD 21117. The poem should be 30 lines or less, and the poet's name and address should appear on the top of the page. Entries must be postmarked or sent via the Internet by February 28. 2002. You may also enter on-line at www.poetry.com. The International Library of Poetry, founded in 1982, is the largest poetry organization in the world.