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^ The Carolina Indian Voice Editorial & Opinion Page Send letters to the editor to: P O Box 1075. Pembroke. NC 28372 The editor reserves the right to edit libelous audi or lengthy letters -JP Flu Shots Now Available at Health Department Flu vaccines arc now available at the Health Department The cost of j the vaccine is S 10.00 Medicare Pan B \\ ill cover the cost of the \ accine for persons arc 65 and older Persons interested in getting a flu shot can visit the Health Departmcnt each Monday through Thursday during the hours of 8 00 a m and 5:00 pin Shots will be given until 12 30 p m onFridays Noappointmcnt is necessary People who arc at high risk of severe illness resulting from the flu include the following * 65 years andolder-E\cn if you're in great health' Children 6-23 months old-Children younger than 2 y ears old have one of the highest rates of hospitali/auons from influenza (The Health Depanmeni docs not administer flu vaccines to children under the age of 18 without a doctors'order) Adults and children with a chronic health condition-Such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, asthma, cancer, and HIV/AIDS More than 3 months pregnant during flu season-Typical ly Nov ember through March Contrary to popular belief, the flu shot cannot give a person the flu Flu vaccines arc made from inactive influenza viruses, therefore, the shot docs not cause the flu The flu is far more dangerous than a bad cold. It's a disease of the lungs, and it can lead to pneumonia Each y ear, about 114.000 people in the U.S. arc hospitalized and about 20-.000 people die because of the flu. Most w ho die are over 65 years old But. small children less than 2 years old arc as likely as those over 65 to be hospitalized because of the flu The flu shot can be given before or during flu'scason While the best time to get a flu shot is October or November, a shot in December or later will still offer protection against the flu For more information, contact the Robeson County Health Department at 671-3200 Dole Advocates Health Care options for Small Businesses Salisbury.NC-U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Dole today announced support for expanding health care options for North Carolina small businesses through Association Health Plans (AHP). "I support allowing small businesses, many of which arc owned by women, to join together nationwide to obtain the same economics of scale and bargaining clout available to employees in large companies and those covered by union hcaltli plans." Dole said "I think this is particularly important to women who play an extremely important role in small business " There are an estimated 170,736 women-Owned firms in North Carolina. which account for 26% of all privately-held firms in our state. The number of women-owned firms in North Carolina has increased by 22% since 1997 North Carolina ranks seventh among states with highest numbers of people without insurance coverage, according to the Census Bureau Of North Carolina's more than 1.1 million uninsured. 62% have a family head who lis self-employed or who works for a business with 100 or fewer employees. Association Health Plans will help bring these numbers down by making health care more available and affordable for North Carolina's small business employees. The Department of Labor report on Association Health Plans states that small businesses can expect savings averaging 9% to 25% of the cost of their health insurance premiums making it easier for them to prov.de coverage 1 -r THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE P.O. Box 1075 Phone 521-2826 Pembroke. N. C 28372 Connee Brayboy ISN T THIS A rliexujJij(jjd, rDcuj:! EXPECT SOMETHING WONDERFUL TO HAPPEN Free Poetry Contest Open to Pembroke residents Owings Mills MD (USAThc Intcnuitional Librarx of Poetrx has announced iliat $58,000 oo m pn/es will be awarded this >ear m the lnternalional Open Poem Contest Poets from the Pembroke area, particularly beginners, are welcome to tr\ to win ilieir share of over 250 pn/es The deadline for the contest is December 51. 2002 The contest is open to cxcrxone and cntrx is FREE Any poet, weather previously published or not . can be a winner." stated Christina Ba>Ion. Contest Director W hen people learn about our free poetry contest. they suddenly reaii/e that their owti poetic works of art can win cash prizes, as well as gain national recognition, continued Bay Ion To enter, send ONE original poem, am subject and am style to The International Library of Poetry Suite 19415.1 Poem Pla/a Owings Mills MD 211!"' The poem should be 20 lines or less, and the poet's name and address should appear on the top of the page Entries must be postmarked of sent via the Internet by December 31.2002 You may also enter online at ww w poetry com The International Library of Poetry, founded in 1982. is the largest poetry organization in the world *** A true poet does not bother tc be poetical. Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses. ?-Jean Coctea.i FISH PLATE SALE Oct 25. 2002 Friday. 11am until ' S 5.00/Platc soft drinks available sponsored by; Mt. Olive Senior Citizens Location: Mt Olive Pentecostal Holiness Chruch 610 Normal St. Pembroke. North Carolina Easy to ; install & removel Install & . remove without tools ' Simple kit converts your toilet seat quickly and easily to a convenient raised seat. Ideal for anyone who has a back, hip injury, or has trouble getting up from a sitting position. Unlike other raised seats, this works with your toilet seat and cover, so others can use it, too Realistic Riser just $19.99 plus $5.00 S/H.Ml residents add 6% Sales Tax. "lb order send Check/MO to. Duane Pionta Realistic Riser NW802 1330 Farver Road Gagetown, MI 18735 For more information Call (989) 872-3525 In the Armed Forces Thomas D Brewington has graduated from the Arim ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox. Ky ff'he-four-wcck course is a world class leadership development experience that qualifies and moti\ ates ROTC cadets for enrollment in the Senior ROTC Advanced Course at their host college campuses The course is designed to improv e leadership potential, build sclf-confidcncc and develop initiative through hands-on learning . allow ing the Army to observe and evaluate the cadet's officer potential and leadership attributes ' Brewington is the son of Tonv E And Peggy Brewington ofLocklcar Road. Pembroke. N C He is a 2000 graduate of Purnell Swell High School. Pembroke FREE SAMPLES of POWER THIN3 Send your Nome, Address, and Two First Class Stamps For A FREE SAMPLE To: GOLD STAR NUTRITION, 3401 ^ Andtree Blvd. Austin, TX 78724 ^ tmmmmmmmmmamamm I * HflllQWEEN HlNtSr ' ??, / Put The Haunt In Your Halloween Parties (NAPS)?If you want your next Halloween bash to be the black cat's meow, try these tips to keep your guests screammgipr more ' Inviting Ghoulilh Guests ?Paint the party details on a huge pumpkin (or line up three smaller ones, each bearing a different piece of information, such as date. time, or place) Take a close-up photo of the "invitation* and send copies to guests in bright orange envelopes Spooky Decor?Stores such as Spencer Gifts have a variety of decorations and Halloween accessories that can help make your party a howling success. For example. Mr and Mrs Skeleton are decorations dressed to party Each stands five feet tall Mr Skeleton has a top hat and black trench coat with "faux" trim, while Mrs Skeleton has a "faux" fur cap. pink coat and carries a black and red rose You can also light your guests' way with the store's Hanging Flame Light. The "flame" is made of silk A small fan blows it to simulate a moving flame and an orange lamp simulates the glow of a fire. Frightening Food?Guests may enjoy digging into Spencer Gift's Zombie Chip n' Dip (you fill the zombie's skull with dip and put chips in its skeleton hand) For dessert, make a graveyard cake by cutting sugar cookie dough into tombstone shapes and bake Use icing to write R.I P. on the cooled cookies and personalize them with guests' names Stick One trick to make your Halloween party a treat: Invite some scary guests. the tombstones into a chocolate cake to resemble a graveyard Gruesome Games' und Fun?Ask everyone to bring a carved pumpkin to the party (B.Y.O.P.). Set up a special table to display them (this will also enhance your party decor; and provide paper and pens so guests can vote for their favorites Use a jack-o-lantern as a ballot box. At the end of the night, count the voles and award a sack of Halloween treats to the winner For more information visit www spencergifts com or call 1866-469-2259 The perfect gift The Carolina Indian Voice Call 521-2826 1 * . ..* TV? rtOVTC* ?C*AM lASUlIJOl ?4 . 'C.'U . ROMSOK. NOS rX CJUKHMA.'AMb'UMMMC CCKXT "Playing Before An Overflow Crowd" The btc-y of Indian Basketball in Robeson. North Corclma and Adjoining Counties, 1939-67 by Tim Brayboy and Bruce Barton These wpre no' your run-of-the-mill high school basketba'l games In the beginning, games were ployed outside on rHe d?rt Instead rv sneakers p'oyers wore thejr work shoes O' went barefoot Bo* f'C" ^ )939.?o 1 967 notdina couia pupil *ne passion o* 'ne 'na.ons flobeso' County Indio" H-gh Schoo Athletic, Conference to* *nroil A:nc con spo't of poskc'bo'! The C'CW-QS Ove" Owed me $ ron fvgh end the closeness of o huge Inchon :om^un<v pre.G c? Ploymg Before on Overflow Crowd is a story o' both pe'sevg'cncr . and passion that will strike o ccro rn sports enthusiasts everywre"-' . J Quantity j Unit Price N.C Sales Tax- Shipping and Handling Total Cost S19.95 6.5% (4.00 per book) (1.30 per book) Name __ Address. 1 City: State Zip: Make Payment to: Indian Basketball Send to: Tim Brayboy Bruce Barton 916 Union Street P.O. Box 362 Cary. NC 27511-3756 Pembroke. 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