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Published each Thursday in Pembroke, N'.C. I H
Carolina Indian Voice
"LUukliiix Coimniinicntivc Bridges In A Ti;-R;icutl Setting " *
VOLUME 29 NUMBER 37 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER It , 2002 25c
Lumbee Tribal
Council changes
meeting place
The Luinbcc Tribal Council will
meet at 6:30 p.m on Thursday.
September 19, at the Old Foundry
Restaurant on West Fifth Street in
Lumbcrton, N.C.
West Nile Virus Confirmed
in Five More NC Counties
RALEIGH-Thc State Laboratory of Public Health Pest Management
Section today announced that West Nile Virus has been confirmed in
birds from five more North Carolina counties-Buncombe. Orange,
Currituck, Jackson, and Warren counties.
Earlier this summer the virus had been found in birds from Alamance
Alexander, Burke, Cabarrus, Catawba, Durham, Gaston, Gates, Guilford,
Lincoln, Mecklenburg. Surry, and Wake counties.
State Health Director Leah Devlin says people need to follow the
state's Public Health Warning issued June advising residents to be
diligent in protecting themselves against mosquito bites
The Public Health Warnings urges people to avoid mosquito contact.
Insect repellants containing DEET (N.N-diethyl-m-toluamidc and
related compounds) are the most effective mosquito repellants on the
market. When used properly along with other steps such as wearing
light-colored long sleeved tops and long pants, avoiding mosquitoinfested
areas and staying indoors at dawn and dusk, repellants arc a
good way to minimize the risk of mosquito bites As with any such
products, precautions carefully For children of various ages and for
adults, the N.C. Division of Public Health offers the following additional
guidelines:
Evita Sanderson
Wins Two More Titles
Evita Saybrinanna Sanderson
Evita Sayhrianna Sanderson has won t>vo more beauty titles. Her
first title was won on July 21, 2002. She was crowned as USA
EASTERN MISS TINY MISS INDEPENDENCE.She also won
talent and Patrotic Wear in her age division.
The second title was won on August 25,2002. She was crowned
MINI MISS PRINCESS of Wilson County.She also www PHOTOGENIC,
SPORTSWEAR, TALENT, REST SMILE, REST PERSONALITY,
and REST MODEL in her age division. She also won
0-6 OVERALL PERSONALITY and 0-6 OVERALL TALENT.
Evita is the 5 year-old daughter of Sahrina Sanderson and
Michael 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 ha and Nancy Sanderson.
Voters Overwhelmingly
Re-elect Sheriff Glenn Maynor
Sheriff Glenn Maynor
Amid confusion, broken down
tabulators and oilier difficulties on
election day, Tuesday. September
10. Robeson County voters
overwhelming re-elected Sheriff
Glenn Maynor to a third term.
Unofficial totals show Maynor
with more than 60 percent of the
vote, overcoming challenges b>
three opponents Maynor
received 11.614 votes and Mark
Locklcar. his closes', challenger
received 2. 241 votes. Maynor
even defeated Locklear in
Locklcar's home precinct.
Prospect.
Voters also returned three board
members. Mike Smith, Terry
Smith and Brenda Fairlev. They
replaced Gloria Lowcry with
newcomer Scverco Kerns
Voters made no change in the
races for County Commissioners
Incumbents Gary Powers. Bill
Hcrndon and Beriester Campbell
were all rc-clcctcd
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Former CNN Anchor'
kicks off Series
PEMBROKE, N. G-FormerCNN
Headline News Anchor Lynnc
Russell kicks off the 2002-03 Distinguished
Speaker Series Tuesday.
September 24 at 7 p.m in the Givens
Performing Arts Center. Tickets
are $10 forthc general public, $5
for faculty and staff and free for
UNCP students.
Lynne Russell, as popular
evening anchor of CNN Headline
News, was the first woman to become
the regular, solo anchor of a
daily evening prime time newscast
on a television network.
During her decade and a half with
CNN. she developed a cult following
of men and women who admired
her authoritative delivery and her
non-conformist on-air personality
and demeanor. She loved telling
them about their world, and it
showed
Yet Lynne's world is more than
meets the eye. For years she has
successfully balanced her journalism
career and motherhood with
other "occupations" which included
deputy sheriff in Fulton
County (Atlanta) Georgia, a jail of
ficer. and licensed private investigator.
She also holds two black belts
in the martial art Choi Kwang Do.
and is a certified open water
SCUBAdiver
All of this prompted her to write
her inspirational first book. "How
to Win Friends. Kick Ass and Influence
People" (Dec 1999. St.
Martin's Press). She explores the
liberating concepts of each of us
appreciating and utilizing our own
abilities and talents, peaceful coexistence
with the opposite gender,
and the celebration of "la difference!"
Actor/Comedian Richard Bclzer
says, "If Xena, warrior princess
could tell her story, this would be
her book." The New York Times review
quipped she's " a news anchor
with the personality of a professional
wrestler."
Before CNN< Lynne Russell reported
and anchored at television
and radio stations from Florida to
Hawaii. She was the first recipient
of the Russcl P Jandoli "Excellence
in Journalism Award" presented by
St Bonaventurc University. She
majored in nursing at the University
of Colorado.
She has taken a break from the
daily news business to write her
second book and to premiere in the
new, Canadian dramatic TV series,
"The Ride."
Henry Winkler will follow Russell
in the scries November 12. James
Earl Jones (February 18,2003), Rita
Moreno (March 11. 2003) and
Pembroke's very own Kelvin Sampson
(April 28, 2003) will be the
spring lineup. For more information,
contact the Student Activities Office
at (910)521-6207
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Blue Chip Basketball Shootout
Blue Chip Girls Basketball Shootout is coming to UNC Charlotte in
Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday. September 22. 2002 All players
must register between 8:00 and 8 30 a m All applications should be in
the office by September 15, 2002
This one-day Shootout is a high exposure event designed for the
student athlete who aspires to play at the college level Each athlete
will have the opportunity to compete against quality competition during
the NCAA "live" period for college recruiters The athletes will
play three games on teams that arc coached by area basketball coaches.
For additional infonnaUon or an application, please call Sport Camps,
at 610-446-3636. or your local director. Dave Martin at 704-425-4479
UNCP Trustees hear
about Record Enrollment
PEMBROKE, N.C -It's ofiicial UNC Pembroke Cltancellor Allen
C. Meadows reported to the Board of Tnistces Friday- for the third
year in a row -that the university has broken all-time enrollment
records
In other action, the Board of Trustccs officially named the Track
and Soccer Complex for Charlotte philanthropist Irwin Belk and the
track itself for Dick and Lenorc Taylor of Lumberton
Early indications pointed to another record year for enrollment,
and Chancellor Meadors confirmed it. He reported record enrollment
of:
* 4,433 students
* 724 freshmen
* 429 transfer students
* 482 graduate students
* 186 full-time faculty
* 941 Native Amencan students
* 916 African American students
* 812 education majors
All are all-time records. Enrollment surged 12.7 percent from 2001
and is up over 48 percent since 1999
Lumberton businessman Dobbs Oxendine, the second of three
generations of UNCP Chancellor Club members, presents a check
to Teresa Oxendine, Director of Donor Relations. UNCP
Chancellor's Club is granted to those individuals, businesses and
foundations that make total gifts valued at $1,000 or more per
year to the university
Chickahominy Tribe to Hold
Fall Festival September 28 &29
Native Americans from Maine to Florida will join the Chickahominy
Indian Tribe as they celebrate their 51st Annual Fall Festival and PowWow;
Saturday and Sunday, September 28 & 29, 2002, on the
Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City County. The longest
consecutive annual Pow-Wow i Virginia, the Chickahominy gathered
in 1951 at Samaria Indian School, which is now home to Samaria Baptist
Church. The Pow-Wow/Fall Festival later moved to the current
tribal grounds. As early as the 1920's the Chickahominy people gathered
at the Chickahominy River to celebrate the harvest.
Glenn Canaday, Assistant Chief and Pow Wow Chairman states
that the Chickahominy Pow-Wow is an excellent way for the public to
share the rich Virginia Culture directly with the Indian people Canaday
reports, "the Chickahominy Pow-Wow is the oldest traditional PowWow
in the state of Virginia For 51 ychrs, the Chickahominy people
have been sharing their culture with the public, through dance, music,
and food This event also allows the education to young and old alike,
on the history of the Chickahominy, in a traditional fashion,"
Grounds open at 10:00 am. on Saturday. September 28. with Grand
Entry at 12:00 noon Sunday hours arc 1:00 -5:00 p.m.. with Grand
Entry at 1:00 p m The fcstival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American
dancers, drummers and singers.
Food will be available and will feature hamburgers and hot dogs,
fish and chips, chicken sandwiches, and plenty of cold beverages.
Traditional Chickahominy and Native American foods will include
succotash, hominy, and Indian Fry Brcad/tacos
The festival is open to the public No admission is charged, however,
donations will be appreciated Transportation from the parking
lot and seating will be available for senior adults and disabled citi/ens
Tribal officials suggest that attendees bring their ow n lawn chairs and
blankets Due to health and safety regulations, pets arc not permitted
on Pow-Wow grounds
The featured host drum will be Old Point. from New York Several
drums have been invited Head male dancer is Schirra Gray, member
of the Piscataway T nbc; head female dancer is Dorothy Gray from the
Rappahannock Tribe The color guard will be VEVITA, Washington,
DC, Chapter Kevin Colston, member of the Tuscarora Tribe. will be
the MC and Jay Hill will be the Arena Director
The Chickahominy Tribe also sponsors a Special F.ducation Day
with the festival, including interactive cultural demonstrations, story
telling, music and crafts, for school children in grades 107. This special
program will take place on Friday, September 27 at the Chickahominy
Tribal Center. The tribe offers this program through area school systems
and interest teachers may contact Dawn Tupponcc at (804) 9670779
for further information
For information on the 51st\annual Pow Wow/Fall Festival, please
call (804)829-2261