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VOLUME 29 NUMBER X THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002 370 ic Per Copy
Sheriff Glenn Maynor
Seeks Third Term in Office
Sheriff Glenn A, Maynor filed
February 18,2002 for Re-election
for his third term in office.
Sheriff Maynor and his wife.
Lois, are members of Reedy Branch
Baptist Church. They have four
sons: Kenric. Jonathan. James,
Stanley and one daughter. Darla.
He is a member of the Robeson
County Law Enforcement Association.
North Carolina Sheriffs
Association. National Sheriffs
Association and also a member of
the Governors Cnine Commission
where he serves as the Chairman
of the Technology Committee.
Sheriff Maynor states he will
continue to have an open door
policy He will continue the extensive
training program for his employees
But most of all, he will
continue to fight against the neverending
battle of drags
"I will again promise three
things," Sheriff Maynor said, "to
be Fair/Effective/ Honest."
Weinstein files for reelection
to NC Senate
Lumberton-Scn. David Wcinstein
filed Feb. 18 to seek a fourth term
in the North Carolina Senate, saying
he wanted to try to help North
Carolina endure the nation 's recession.
"When tines are tough, we need
to pull together and work hard to
move our state forward,: said
Weinstein, D-Robeson. "Investing
in education and bringing new
jobs to North Carolina will protect
our state's progress and help it
grow stronger than ever."
The General Assembly must build
on the education and economic
growth investments made in the
2001 session, Weinstein said.
Those investments include reducing
class sizes and protecting
classrooms from devastating budget
cuts; stronger business-recruitment
efforts and better job
training, and preserving the state's
AAA credit rating to save state
and local governments hundreds
of millions of dollars on bonds for
schools and roads
Wcinstein added that if re-elected
he would continue his commitment
to protecting North Carolina's families.
During the 2001 session he
sponsored several laws to help
keep residents and families safe,
including: A Patient's Bill of Rights
tb make managed care companies
more responsive to consumers and
more responsible for their actions;
Various privacy laws to ensure
that people's personal information
is not for sale; Tough new penalties
for terrorist threats, stalking,
domestic violence and drug sales;
and Consumer protections to make
sure customers are treated fairly
by the businesses they use.
Wcinstein is serving his third term
representing District 30, which includes
Robeson County and part
of Bladen, Cumberland, Hoke and
Sampson counties.
"To build on our state's progress,
we must protect our schools and
our families, and make smart economic-growth
investments that
will make our communities strong''
Weinstein said "Those are the
priorities 1 would take with me to
Raleigh if I am re-elected- because
those arc the priorities that arc
good for the people in District 30
and in all of North Carolina."
UNCP Homecoming
Highlights fly Vinita May nor Clark
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Miss I.umhee Jami Lynn Lower}' shows the support of the l.umhet
people for UNCP.
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The new mascot of UNCP, riders of this truck said that a Indian
Mascot was not "politically correct" Did anyone ever tell them
that UNCP was founded by Indians?
Curt Lock/ear, Distinguished Service Award: Harvey Godwin Jr., Outstanding
Alumnus Award.
Diane Jone, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, speaks at the water feature
dedication.
Large Crowds Attend
UNCP Homecoming
Weekend Events
Pembroke, N.C.- Homecoming
weekend (Feb. 15-16) at the
University of North Carolina at
Pembroke truly was the stuff
memories are made of.
Concerts by popular singer
Percy Sledge and Comedian
Bruce Bruce were sold out at the
1,700-seat Givens Performing
Arts Center. "
UNCP swept its basketball
doubleheader against Lander University.
The women won 91-65,
and the men earned a hard-fought
win 65-58.
?Theuniversity gained two new
scholarships, one from the Robeson
County Alumni Chapter and
another to honor new Athletic
Hall of Fame member Dr. William
H. Dean. Dr. Dean served the
university in a variety of capacities
from basketball coach to vice
chancellor for Academic Affairs.
. And, perhaps, most symbolic of
a university on the rise, the new
water feature was dedicated. The
one-acre pond, located in the Arts
Quadrangle, features an amphitheater,
bridge and fountain.
It was a hit with returning
alumni.
"The university has created one
more focal point for making
memories on this campus," said
Dr. Dwight Pearson '77, president
of the Alumni Association.
"Students will find creative
ways to use this place for many
years to come," said Dane Onorio
'02, president of the Student Government
Association.
"The campus looks really good,
and the water feature is awesome."
said Chad Martin '98.
"It's wonderful. It adds a lot to
campus, and I wish they had it
when I was here," said Peggy
Bullock '85.
"Today, you see what happens
when an exciting idea is merged
with great planning," said Dr.
Diane Jones '72, vice chancellor
for Student Affairs. "With enrollment
up to record levels the last
two years, we are all proud of the
progress we have made here. Two
weeks ago^ when the weather
warmed up, students were reading
books, sunbathing and holding
hands," Dr. Jones said. "We have
already had two requests for weddings
(at the new water feature)."
Also speaking at the water feature
dedication was Dr. Cheryl
Locklear, chair of the UNCP
Board of Trustees. Honored were
architects Hayes, Howell and As
suciates ?f Suuihern Pines, Pieas^
ant contractors of Fayettevitter
University Engineer Bess Tyner
and interim Director of Physical
Plant Larry Freeman, who collaborated
on the project.
AWARDS BANQUET
Dr. Dean was inducted into the
Athletic Hall of Fame at the annual
Alumni Awards Banquet
along with five-time ail-American
triple jumper Charles Swindell Jr.
82. Dr, Dean was a science and
physical education professor who
also served as basketball, track and
cross-country coach, athletic director,
chair of the Physical Education
Department, director of
Graduate Studies and vice chancellor.
He was instrumental in the
starting the first graduate program
at UNCP and launching several
new athletic teams.
"1 have had a great growing experience
here in Pembroke," Dr.
Dean said. "I've always felt sorry
for any student who did not come
here. Both my sons and wife came
here."
The William Howard Dean Endowed
Scholarship will help others
benefit from UNCP. It is earmarked
for a basketball player. Dr.
Dean was introduced by Dr. Ray
Pennington, retired UNCP athletic
director and baseball coach.
Charles Swindell Jr. was twice
ranked in the top 50 of the world
in the triple jump, and he holds all
UNCP records. He was named 12
times to the all-Army track and
field team. "One of the best decisions
I ever made was to come to
Pembroke," Sgt. Swindell said. "I
met a lot of good people. It was
like a second home to me." Sgt.
Swindell was introduced by his
former coach and fellow Hall of
Famer Dr. Ed Crain.
Also honored at the Alumni
Awards Banquet were two Pembroke
area businessmen: Curt
Locklear '49 with the Distinguished
Service Award, and
Harvey Godwin, Jr., '94 with the
Outstanding Alumnus Award.
A veteran of World War II, Mr.
Locklear owns Pembroke Hardware
and other business ventures
in town. "Thanks for the memories,"
Mr. Locklear said. "I feel
so fortunate just to be here." Mr.
Locklear was introduced by
Earlene Lowry.
Harvey Godwin In owner of
Two hawk Employment Services
and is well known for his portrayal
of local hero Henry Berry Low
rie in the outdoor drama "Strike
at the Wind!" He chairs the Julian
I T. Pierce Memorial Scholarship
I board. Mr. Godwin's grand;
mother, mother, wife and son are
UNCP graduates. "We grew up
here at the university as kids," Mr.
Godwin said. "This university has
inspired us, from watching baseball
games to providing mentors
for us." Mr. Godwin was introduced
by his niece "Erica
Dellinger.
CLASS REUNIONS
During the class reunions Saturday
afternoon, a check fro
S3,000 was presented to the university
by Robeson County
Alumni Chapter President Sandra
McCormick '95. The chapter
plans to create an endowed scholarship
as it raises additional funds.
Also on hand from the Robeson
Chapter were Ida Baker '85,
president. Lois Oxendine '95,
alumni relations Director Teresa
Cummings '97, Floyd Locklear
'87, vice president, Shirley
Rodgers '93, Larry Rodgers '77,
' Dorothy Blue '55 and Earlene
Locklear '57.
I Alumni traveled from as far
away as Coca Beach, Fla., and
Detroit. Mich., to attend reunions.
There were alumni basketball and
soccer games, a barbecue luncheon
and a dance following the
Awards Banquet.
BASKETBALL GAMES
The women's basketball team
unshed Lander as senior, allAmerican
Ginnell Curtis led the
way with 23 points. That total left
her six points shy of 2.000 for her
career. She is in second place on
UNCP's all-time scoring list.
Both teams arc having their best
seasons ever in the rugged Peach
Belt Conference, and with two
conference games left both are in
second place. The women are 187
with 11 wins in the conference,
and the men evened their season
at 12-12 with eight conference
wins.
At halftime of the men's game,
Ronald Johnson was named
Homecoming King and Quianna
Robinson Homecoming Queen.
Representing Kappa Alpha Psi
fraternity, Mr. Johnson is a junior
from Fayetteville, and representing
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority,
Ms. Robinson is a sophomore
from Rochester, N.Y.
Woods Seeks Fourth Term as
County Commissioner
Noah Woods, a retired teacher
and school administrator, is seeking
a fourth term as District IV
Counts Commissioner on the
Robeson County Board of Commissioners.
A native son of Robeson
County. Woods has been active
in professional organizations
that include Tarheel Principals
and Assistant Principals Associations
the National Assocration ofElementary
School Principals. Phi
Delta Kappa. Alumni Association
of Pembroke State University. In
recognition of leadership and service
Woods was awarded the Distinguished
Service Award, the
District 10 NCAE Award, and the
Robeson County Educational Office
Personnel awarded Woods
the Robeson County Principal of
the Year Award, and Boss of the
Year Award. He is also the recipient
of the James W. Batten Distinguished
Educators Award from
the School of Education at East
Carolina University.
Woods received degrees from
Pembroke State University and
East Carolina University and was
a National Science Foundation
Fellow at Mercer University in
Macon. Georgia and Earlham
College in Richmond, Indiana. He
served as an Educational Fellow
in the Division of Adult Basic
Education in the U. S. Department
of Education in Washington. D. C.
and was appointed by President
Jimmy Carter to the National Advisory
Council on Indian Education.
First elected in 1990 and reelected
in 1994 to the Robeson
County Board of Commissioners,
Woods has chaired the Personnel
Committee, the Robeson County
Human Relations Committee, and
current chairs the Robeson
County Board of Health and the
serves on the Public Works Committee.
the Jail Health Committee,
and represents the Robeson
County Board of Commissioners
on the Board of Trustees of Robeson
Community College.
Woods currently serves as Second
Vice-President of the North
Carolina Association of County
Commissioners. He is a former
member of the National Board of
Directors for the National Association
of County Commissioners,
and has served on several committees
at the state and national levels.
If elected First Vice-President
in July 2002, Woods is expected
to assume the State Presidency of
the North Carolina Association of
County Commissioners in 2003.
Statement
I will continue to respect all
people, work to assure equitable,
fair, and impartial treatment of
county personnel, support projects
and activities that will reflect pride
in our resources- our people and
our land ? through eduction, economic
development, and strive for
sustainable levels of health, safety
and security for all Robesonians.
Lion Earl Davis, Governor of District 31-F visited and spoke
to the Pembroke Lions Club on January 20, 2002. He commended
the Pembroke Lions for 41 years of working for
the betterment of the Pembroke Community through
Lionism.