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VOLUME 2ti SUMMER 53 THURSDA V, DECEMBER 27, 2U01 25?
A Message from Junior Miss
Lumbee Johna Edmonds
A cloud descended on Our nation on
September ll; 2001. That cloud
brought with it a deep sorrow, a sense
of fear, and the loss of many mothers,
fathers, daughters, and sons In time,
every cloud parts to reveal the sun.
which brings with it a sense of hope
and life.
As a young person, such tragedy is
new to me. Our elders and our forefathers
have witnessed tragedy in the
past and they have risen above it all
to stand tall. Our elders have taught
us that there is hope and that the sun
will indeed shine through that dark
cloud. We will find peace and we will
feel safe as a nation.
As we prepare to celebrate the holiday.
let us all remember those who
sacrificed so much for our nation. No
tragedy will take from us the-right to be.
free and the right to celebrate that,
which is good within us all. Let us
celebrate as a nation and as a tribe.
Remember those families who have
given up a loved one to this tragedy
and remember those who fight to insure
our continued freedom.
Take time to share with someone in
' need or to brighten the day of someone
who needs a smile. Take the time
to focus on the "Reason for the Sea
son" and to share both your time and
your talents with others. Thank God
for all that He hasdone to enrich your
life. Take the time to say thank you to
thoscwho have nurtured-you and your
heritage. Give praise to your ancestors.
for they are your past and you
are their future.
Christmas presents, Christmas Carols,
and the coming New Year. Wow!
What a wonderful time to celebrate
and appreciate all that we have, all that
we are, and all that we can be!
May your holidays be ftlled with the
love of your family and friends, peace
and lots of joy!
Five pieces of liea\y equipment recently donated by four major manufactures will accelerate progress on the Cra:v Horse mountain
crcning seen one mile in the distance.
Crazy Horse given Equipment Worth $381,500
Crazy Horse Mem., SD? Progress
on the Crazy Horse mountain carving
will be speeded by donations of
five pieces of heavy equipment given
by four of the nation's leading manufacturers.
"A If of thtsmearly-new or refur- *
bished equipment will make a tremendous
difference in our work on
the mountain," said Jim Emery, treasurer
of the nonprofit Crazy Horse
Memorial Foundation. "We greatly
appreciate this latest industry support
from firms which have made major
equipment contributions in the past.
Their help provides incentive for
other corporate participation to accelerate
the progress we're making on
the nonprofit Memorial."
The equipment has a combined estimated
value of S381,500 and was
donated by: ATLAS COPCO CMT
US- a small track drill valued at
575,000 which can be used on the
narrower access roads being created
to block-out the Horse's head; the firm
also contributed 55,000 worth of hand
drills and other items and, in 1999, a
new air compressor with a value of
58,500; THE BOBCAT COMPANY
with JENNER EQUIPMENT of
Rapid City, S.D.? a skid-loader val
ued at S28.000 which is being used
for a wide variety of tasks on and off
the mountain: CASE CREDIT and
CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT,
divisions of CASE NEW
HOLLAND, INC.-- a 14-ton 901B
excavator vaiued at 540,000 with' an
arm and bucket capable of reaching a
height of 30 feet which will provide
new flexibility and increased safety in
the mountain work; CATERPILLAR,
INC.- a D-6 track-type bulldozer with
estimated value of 5225,000 which
immediately became the first-line
piece of earth moving equipment on
the mountain.
West Brothers Achieve
Board Certification
I.aurinburg. NC- Drs. Danny and James West of West Primary-Urgent care
in Pembroke have recently become board certified in their respective specialties.
Dr. Danny West, family practice physician, is now board certified as a Diplomate
or the American Board of family Practice (ABf P). the certifying entity
for the specialty of family practice, family practice physicians earn diplomate
status by passing the ABfP's certification examination, and intensive
written test of a physician's knowledge in pediatrics, internal medicine, surgery.
obstetrics, gynecology, psychiatry, prevention and other aspects of family
practice.
Dr. James West, internal medicine, is board certified as a Diplomate of the
American board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a private, nonprofit
corporation established in 1936. Its mission is to enhance the quality of
health care available to the American public by continuously improving the
process and maintaining high standards for certifying individual internists and
subspecialists who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for
the provision of excellent care. Internists also must pass a rigorous written test
to earn certification in their specialty.
Together, the West brothers provide medical care for the entire family at
Pembroke's newest primary care practice. West Primary-Urgent Cdre. The
practice is located at 923 W. T hird St.. in the PirstHealth family Care Center.
Both physicians maintain privileges at Scotland Memorial Hospital in I.aurinburg.
Appointments can be made b\ calling (910) 522-8888.
From left: PACC President Ben Jacobs, Mrs. Barbara Meadors, Howard Brooks.
PACC Secretary Angela Revels. UNCP Chancellor Allen C. Meadors. Lucille Locktear.
Spenser Howington and Ray Shaw.
Pembroke Chamber,
UNCP Host Holiday Mixer
Pembroke, N.C.- The Pembroke Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC)
hasted a Holiday After-Hours Mixer on Dec. 18 at the Chancellor's Residence.
Guests gathered to network, enjoy the holiday decorations and to share
information about upcoming events during the holidays.
Chancellor and Mrs.. Allen C. Meadors and officers of the Pembroke Chamber
greeted guests, who enjoyed a variety of food, drink and holiday carols.
The event was sponsored bv Shaw Office Supply. First Bank. PACC and
UNCP.
During the event PACC President Ben Jacobs reported on recent activities
of the chamber. The Pembroke Chamber will hold its annual banquet on Jan.
26. at UNC Pembroke.
President Jacobs said a major point of interest for the annual banquet is the
selection of the "Business of the Year."
"This year our candidates for the honor of Business of the Year have experienced
high growth; they have established offices on a regional lever; they
conduct business on the Internet and they compete for business in the global
marketplace." Mr. Jacobs said.
The PACC has had a busy and successful year. Mr. Jacobs said.
"The officers of the Pembroke Area Chamber of Commerce wish to thank
the Pembroke community for its support during the year." he said. "We wish
a happy holiday season to all and a prosperous New Year. Thank you for the
opportunity to serve."
Brian Brooks is the executive director of the Chamber. Teresa Cummings
is vice president. Ron Brown is treasurer and Angela Revels is secretary.
The annual banquet is open to ah For information, please call 521 -8602.
In 1824, a German Inventor, Johann N. Malzel, patented the device
Inside dolls that makes them say "Mama."
North Carolina Native American
Scholarship Growing at UNCP
Pembroke. N.C. -Thanks to Carolina Power and Light Company's latest
gift, the North Carolina Native American Scholarship at UNC Pembroke grew
in December.
Local Weatherspoon Plant Manager Mark Frederick recently delivered a
$5,000 check to the university. With this contribution, the endowed scholarship
fund surpassed $13,000.
CP&L supports diversity and education in the communities it serves, Mr.
Frederick said.
"We are very pleased to continue our partnership with the university," Mr.
Frederick said. "CP&L supports education in our communities, and we believe
education is a great investment."
The North Carolina Native American Scholarship Fund is an endowed or
permanent scholarship of UNCP. The scholarship was founded in 2000 by
UNCP graduate Chris Kirks. . '
A Coharie Indian from Sampson County, Mr. Kirks approached CP&L for
support last year. The company contributed $5,000 to endow the scholarship.
On his own initiative. Mr. Kirks went to CP&L headquarters again this year to
seek a matching gift.
Chancellor Allen C. Meadors thanked the company for its support of the
Native American Scholarship.
"CP&L and UNC Pembroke have a long history of working together," Chan'
cellor Meadors said. "We thank them for their generous support of this vital
program and for their contribution to improving scholarship on campus."
Headquartered in Raleigh, CP&L is a wholly owned subsidiary of Progress
Energy Company.
Weatherspoon is a 29-year-old electric generating plant and is one of eight
fossil fuel plants that the company owns. The Lumberton plant, which is a
model of operating efficiency for the company, employs 55.
Information or contributions to this fund may be made by calling the Office
of Development at (910) 521-6533.
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