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VOLUME 29 NUMBER 38 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 . 2002 J Pembroke NC 23372-151C 25'
Drs. James & Danny Wesf
West Brothers Celebrate
One Year in Pembroke
Coming home to Pembroke practice medicine was a good thing for
Doctors Danny and James West. Their medical practice . West Primary-Urgent
Care, is located at 923 \V.3rd St. Pembroke. The doctors
provide medical care to the scry community where they were born and
grew up Dr. Danny is a family medicine physician and Dr. James is an
internal medicine physician
Open a year now. the doctors and their entire staff invite the community
to join them on September 24 between 5:00 and 7:00p,m. as
they celebrate their anniversary "We invite our community to come
out on September 24th to tour our beautiful facility, talk with us. and
learn more about us." said Dr. James West "Rev. Dalton Brooks. Pastor
of Dundarrach Baptist Church, will kick off the open house with
prayer Refreshments will be served."
The doctors credit both Scotland Health Care System and FirstHcalth
of the Carolinas with the success achieved in their first year in Pembroke.
"Both these health care systems have been very supportive of
our practice." commented Dr. Danny West. "Having access to both
facilities has created the ultimate in open access to medical care, allowing
us to provide local high quality care in excellent specialty referral
center Our patients benefit greatly We also want to thank the community
for their support Our goal when we opened the practice last year
was to reach 1.000 patients within our first year and we have easily
exceeded that number We look forward to continued growth and
getting to know more of our community members "
The practice lias grown from five to eight staff members in this short
time frame
Dr James West calls the first year a learning cxpeircncc. 'Our staff is
the finest you could find We have all gained a lot of valuable experience
this first year. From the front office staff to the ntirses, they have
done a great job helping the practice do well by increasing their skills
and croSs training so that they arc able to support both physicians and
provide care for both pediatric and adult patients."
Assisting the brothers in the practice arc Dr. Danny s wife Dori, RN,
and Dr James' wife. Paula, who is office manager "We are here for our
patients and want them to know that they are welcome anytime." said
Dr. Danny West To contact West Primary-Urgent Care, call 910-5228888
Stop by West Primary-Urgent Care on September 24th during the
open house from5:00 to 7:00p m and visit the entire staff
i As I See It 1
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$ bit iSruce iSarton
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Philosophical differences about the Carolina
Indian Voice cause me to opt for filial
love and go back from whence I came
Sister Connee Barton Brayboy and I recently attempted to rein
vent the wheel, join forces anew, and work in unison to enhance
and improve the Carolina Indian Voice. Philosophical differences
about how to do that have carused me to withdraw my offer, but not
my love. I love my sister more than 1 love the Carolina Indian
Voice, or philosophical differences. My sister and I will always
love one another, and I will always come to her aid if she needs
me ... and vice versa. Bflt we are Bartons to the core; genetic ofl
spring of lew Barton and Harker R Barton and Nathaniel E. Barton
and the original Maine- sprung Charles E. Barton. All Bartons, as
far as 1 know, are single minded and independent minded aboul
what they do and how they do it. And Connee and I are no different
from the rest of the prickly Bartons. Connee and I just cannol
figurp out how to work together as owners and be fiercely anc
singularly independent at the self-same time. For that reason, anc
that reason only, I have gone back to my peculiar and spiritua
lair, from whence I came. And Qgnnee continues at the helm oi
the Carolina Indian Voice.
If I help Connee in the future, and 1 will, it will be for free, Lore
willing, and the creek does not rise. And 1 hope every reader wil
help her too. She still owns the Carolina Indian Voice, and I lov<
her always. Amen! And I will love her alwaysj no matter wha
happens on this unpredictable life plane.
I will continue to prepare the obituaries for the Carolina In
dian Voice, write AS I SEE IT gs often as I can, and help ii
every other imaginable way possible.
Grab Your Boots And GlovesIt's
Time For Big Sweep!
The 2(K)2 North Carolina Big Sweep waterways cleanup is this weekend.
and your help is needed
"Everyone must put safety first as we remove all of the trash along
North Carolina's waterway s." said Mike Kcstncr. chairman of N C Big
Sweep "We don't want anyone getting hurt
To make it a safe . enjoyable Big Sweep, follow these tips
* Protect yourself from the sun. and wear insect repellent
* Watch out for poison oak. poison ivy. snakes, yellow jackets and
other stinging insects
* Wear gloves, and don't go barefoot Instead, wear sturdy, closedtoed
shoes
* Always clean with a buddy If you or your buddy gets hurt, tell your
/one captain immediately
* Be careful on creeks and rivcrbanks They can be steep, slippery
and unstable. If you're unsure of the conditions, find a safer access
* Don't wade into creeks and rivers where the current is fast-mov ing
* Wear a life jacket if you're cleaning by boat, and don't wade into
water to pick up debris unless you're an experienced swimmer, are w earing
a life jacket and know the depth of the water
* Don't pick up anything that looks heavy Alert your /one captain
so it can be picked up later
* If you find an animal-dead or alivc-don't touch it. Aruinals can carry
diseases, and trapped or injured animals may bite. Report any animals
found to vour /.one captain.
* Don't touch medical waste, chemical containers, barrels, pesticides
or anything marked "dangerous." "toxic." "explosive."
"harzardous." or " poison " Tell your zone captain if you find any of
these items
* If it looks dangerous, it probably is and stay aw ay from it
'* Wear comfortable, old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty
or wet
* Take a snack and plenty of water to drink
Set for Sept.21. the 2002 North Carolina Big Sweep l s a one-day
event to remove litter along North Carolina's waterways. It was initiated
in 1987 as a costal cleanup called Beach Sweep The event
expanded inland and was renamed Big Sweep in 1989 in its 15-ycai
history, more than 163.500 volunteers have retrieved over 5 million
pounds of debris from North Carolina's waterways.
To volunteer, call the Big Sweep hotline at 1 -800-27-SWEEP or visit
their Web site at ncbigsweep.org
N.C. Big Sweep is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit that works year-round to
educate citizens for litter-free waters. It is best know n for coordinating
the annual statewide waterways cleanup on the third Saturday in
September N.C Big Sweep's board of directors is comprised of individuals
who represent several of North Carolina's businesses, other
nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies.
Henry Dial. Contractor, for the entrance columns of the John
David Locklear and Lovedy Brooks Locklear Memorial Cemetery
is shown at work on the columns which began September
11. continued on Page 2
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Who Am I? by Erwin Jacobs
Aswc inakc progress, photos will betaken Photos have been taken
and sent out to the ones that contributed to the first phase
l would like to thank Cousin Shawn Ackerman and the three sons of
Ann Byrd for their help in getting the pillars for the entrance erected
Your help will be greatly appreciated in helping to get the fence and
gates done
God will bless you and we will gel joy from pay ing tribute to two
wonderful people of Robeson County
Lumbee Ambassadors
Attend Baltimore Pow Wow
On August 22. 2002. the Lutnbcc Ambassadors traveled to Baltimore.
Maryland to attend the Annual Baltimore Pow-Wow held August
23-25,2002
Miss Lumbee Hollic Young. Teen Miss Lumbee Deidra L.ocklcar.
Junior Miss Lumbee Kristcn Emanuel, and Little Miss Lumbee Ta\ lor
Smith attended the three-day event with their families and friends This
is the first pow wow for their 2002-2003 reigns
For more information about trip and for more photos, please visit the
ambassadors online at ww w lumbee org
Christina Hardin, MD
Christinia Hardin, MD joins
SRMC medical staff
Christina Hardin. M D . has
joined the medical stalTof Southeastern
Regional Medical Center
She is associated in private practice
with Pembroke Pediatries and
theLuinbcnon Children's Clinic
A native of Red Springs. Dr
Hardin earned a bachelor of arts
degree in biology from liNC
Chapel Hill in 1995 Sheattended
medical school at LTNC Chapel 1 hll
where she received her degree in
1999 Earlier this year, she completed
a three-year residency program
in pediatries at East Carolina
and Pitt Memorial Hospital in
Greenville. N.C
I choose to practice in Pembroke
because I am from tins area
and have always wanted to return
to make health better for the
children of this area." said Dr
Hardin Her special interests arc
adolescent health and behavioral
disorders
1 am very excited to be back
in my home arca-to take care of
the youth in this area." she said
Dr Hardin's parents; Harry and
Shelby Hardin. li\c in Red
Springs
Dr Hardin is accepting new
patients Call 521 -0201 for an appointment
Fairmont Farmers
Festival to be Held
The Fairmont Farmers Festival
will be held on Saturday. October
19 It is a fun filled day that begins
with a parade at 10:00a m followed^
a car and antique tractor
show. food, crafts and various
entertainment throughout the afternoon
The Fantastic Shakers
w ill top off the da> with a performance
at Hi-Doliar Warehouse
The show starts at 9:00 p m and
lasts until 1:00a in TickctsarcS12
in adsancc and S15 at the door
Please come and join us'
(If you need more information,
call,jenny Larson or Mickey
Williamson at (910)628-9766
Thank you )
State Award Winner
Ethcrlcnc Scott of the Robeson County Center of the North Carolina
Cooperative Extension Service has been awarded the statewide Outstanding
Paraprofcssional Award from the North Carolina Extension
Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Mrs Scott works with
the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program She has been
employed by the Extension Service for four years. The award rccog
ni/ed her skill at netw orking w ith numerous agencies to reach more
consumers with nutrition education
Mrs Scott is married to Rex Willie Scott. Jr.. and resides in Pembroke
She received her award at the state meeting Of the North Carolina
Extension Association of Paraprofcssionals. Program Assistants, and
Technicians held recently at Atlantic Beach. N C
Mrs. Etherlene Scott is shown receiving her award from
Susan Noble, County Extension Agent from Robeson County.
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