Reflections by Alta Nye Oxendine
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I was late learning of the death of Mrs Berna Barton, the mother of
Connce Bray boy and Bruce Carton, consccutiv e editors of this paper,
their brothers Garry and Rick, who hate also worked w ith tins paper,
Roger, of Pembroke, and sisters. Gloria and Renee I know of two
children. Ruth and Ernie, who preceded their parents 111 death
I first met "Miss Bernic when her mother was a member of my
ABE class (composed largely of senior citizens) at First Methodist
Church in the spring of 1976 One day when I took "Miss Ada" home,
she introduced me to her daughter 11 J.d no idea then t'.iat 1 would be
checking in with at least one of "Miss Bernie's" children at the current
office of the Carolina Indian Voice on a weekly basis for the next 26
years
At Christmastime 1 got into a conversation with a young woman in
Lumberton As she started to explain w ho she was. 1 realized I liadjust
met one of the Barton sisters who no longer lives in this area (With my
unreliable memory for names. I'm not sure now which of the two she is
But I do remember that she was a very friendly person!)
This past year, as I head toward 75. I've thought of "Miss Ada
several times, and how she told us that she would join the A B E
class, but that she was "too old to learn" She turned out to be one of
the most eager learners of all In my mid-seventies I. too. am still eager
to learn all I can cverv dav I
oiher families to remember
There 's always a new group of griev ltig people to pray for Also,
many I'v e never managed to mention in this column For instance. I
can't remember whether I ever asked for prayer for the family of Julian
Pierce At the singing for Jackie Oxendine. several family members
gav e a testimony of liovv God had brought them through their tragedy
But I could sense there s still a hurting in their hearts Also, let's
remember the family of dexter brooks, the lawyer who became a judge
following the death of Julian Pierce 1 met his mother in the Tuesday
Club shortly after coming to Pembroke
I've learned that people need prayer support for YEARS after their
loss Since 1 am one of the recipients of such pray er. 1 want to urge
people to also keep all OTHER such families in mind, long after the last
tributes hav e been made
Also the family of Mitch Tyler, vv horn I never met. but w ho has also
left a rich legacy, according to what I've read
I'm thankful that the daily newspapers in our area arc now pay ing
tribute to non-whites like these two men. and Kelvin Sampson, as well
as to whites. Having come to southern N C 45 and a half years ago.
I've been able to see a lot of progress Along with constructive
criticism. I want to give credit for everything in the picture that is
positive!
others
Guess what! Speaking of being forgetful .I've been adding names to
a kind of "obituary list for weeks Now I've misplaced my list!.
But I do remember three families I've come to know through the
years One is "Miss Melissa" Dccse. w hose daughter. "Miss Ly nettc."
I've recently come to appreciate I met her brother. Billy, years ago.
Another is Ernestine Hammonds Locklcar. She was one of the PSC
students I met my first year here. Years later, her daughter and her
husband were the first couple to live in our newly -built apartment (It
seems more anatural to simply use first names of those who were
students back then)
"Miss Zettie" Sampson's family were also among the people I met
soon after coming to Pembroke T'tat first year I got acquainted with
three of the children, all college students The memorial window for
"Mr. James Albert" is next to the one for our family members in the old
"League Room" fellowship hall at First United Methodist Church. Pentbroke.
As we pray for the families mentioned here, let 's not forget ALL THE
OTHERS in this area (and SO MANY at this time all around the world)
who are mourning the loss of loved ones
I know from experience that our loving God can bring comfort and
healing, making it possible to go on living without the others! But it
doesn't happen overnight. And it helps SO much to have friends who
are praying, and who show (in one way or another) that they really
care!
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The registration day for children who will enter Kindergarten next
school year will be on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, in the school library
from 9:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Your child must be five (5) years old
by October 16, 2002 to be eligible for Kindergarten.
You are asked to do the following: 1. Complete the registration
form and bring it with you on registration day. 2. Make sure that you
bring your child's immunization (shot record) information with you
on 'April 17th. 3. Bring a certified birth certificate. We cannot
accept a mother's copy. 4. Bring your child's social security card
number. 5. Bring your child's tribal enrollment card (if applicable).
Please contact the school at 521-4204 if you have any questions
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