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VOLUME 30 NUMBER 47 THURSDAY. SOVEMRER 21. 2002 ' 25"
McDaniel Lucas Jr. to perform at
Harper's Ferry Baptist Church
McDaniel Longwolf Lucas , Jr. will be the featured soloist at
Harper's Ferry Baptist Church on Sunday morning, December 22,
2002 during the 11 a.m. worship service.
Lucas, 38, is music director at a Baptist church in Oklahoma City.
He has a degree in piano, organ and voice from Oklahoma City
University where he also received a Master's degree in Opera Performance.
Lucas is the son of McDaniel Longwolf Lucas, Sr. of Pembroke
and the late Mary Elizabeth Lucas of Minnesota. He is the great
grandson of Daniel Bucky Locklear of Pembroke.
The pastor of Harper's Ferry, Dr. Glenn Harris and the congregation
extend a cordial invitation to the public to attend
(Editor's note: Last week we inadvertently stated that Mr. Lucas
would be at Deep Branch. Our apologies to Mr. Lucas.)
Robeson County Law
Enforcement presents
educational awards
The Robeson County Law Enforcement Executive Officer Association
consists of the chief executives from each agency within Robeson
County. The Association has been in existence since 1995. and is
a non-profit organization The purpose of the organization is threefold
. 1 - to promote professional ideals and standards for local law
enforcement in an effort to better serve the citizens of Robeson County
and the State of North Carolina. 2- to promote the professional development
of the members of this association and their subordinate
officers; and. 3-to collectively represent law enforcement to citizens
in order to obtain their understanding and valuable support.
Since its inception, the Association has awarded a number of educational
scholarships to recipients who must be a family member of a
law enforcement officer, who is either currently attending or desires to
attend college. Each year the Association has been able to provide
two or three educational scholarships This year, the Association was
able to increase the number of educational scholarships to four, in the
amount of $750.00 each The recipients arc; Mary Walters, wife of
McNeill, daughter of Captain Larry McNeill of the UNC-P Police Department.
Lisa Dial, wife of Sgt. Horace Dial of the Pembroke Police
Department, and Ramanda Lambert, daughter of Officer Patricia Lambert
of the Pembroke Police Department
Funding for the educational scholarships comes from donations
and a variety of functions sponsored by the Association Additionally,
an Annual Arthur Oxendine firearm Competition is held each year
at Robeson Community College Training ground This competition is
sponsored by the Robeson County Executive Law Enforcement Association
and is held each y car in honor of detective Oxendine. a member
of the Robeson County- Sheriff's Department, who was killed in the line
of duty in 1993.
The competition is open to law enforcement officers of Robeson
County Sheriff department; Lumbcrton, Parkton, Red Springs. Fairmont.
Rowland, Pembroke. Maxton.and Raeford police departments. LTNCPembroke;
State Highway Patrol, and the State Bureau of Investigation
There were four participants from each agency in this year 's event
Top team honors went to the Robeson County Sheriff's department
with its members consisting of Ralph Blake. William Ward. Mike
Drummond and Neil Locklear. The individual Top Gun award was presented
to Erich Von Hackney of the Lumbcrton Police Department.
This competition coincides with the Association's Annual Banquet,
which was held in the Chavis center at the University of North Carolina
at Pembroke.
More than 100 law enforcement officers, family members, elected officials.
the Arthur Oxendine family and friends of law enforcement attended
this year's Annual Banquet. Sheriff Glenn Maynor, an active
member of the Association, introduced our dynamic guest speaker
Mr Neil Woodcock. Director of Law Enforcement Support Services ir
Raleigh. NC Mr Woodcock entertained the audience with funny sto
rics. Sudcxo Catering. UNC-P. catered a delicious meal and everyoni
enjoyed the good food and fellowship
Preparations arc underway for the 2003 banquet and expectations an
for another successful year.
Anyone who would like to help support this cause may contact an;
law enforcement chief executive for information
Local Representative needed
World Heritage, a non-profit student exchange program, is seeking
local area representatives to volunteer their time and skills to provide
students from several countries including Germany. France. Mexico,
and the former Soviet Union countries, with local program support
Local representatives plan an annual student orientation, meet with
the local high schools, provide support counseling for participants,
screen potential host families, and meet with the exchange students
on a monthly basis. Representatives also attend an annual training
workshop and report to the regional coordinator. The ideal candidate
should enjoy fostering new international friendships, be community
minded, and enjoy working with teenagers and adults. Local representatives
spend an Average of 2-4 hours a month with exchange
students, and time and expenses arc reimbursed by the organization
If you arc interested in becoming involved in the Work Heritage
International Student Exchange Program or would like to find out
what other opportunities arc available, please contact Becky Watson
at 864-963-8332 or at 1 -800-888-9040
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Leon Jacobs Receives
Jay Silverheels Award
Leon Jacobs, former board member of LRDA. and current Tribal
Manager of the Mashantuckett Pcquot tribe of Connecticut has been
awarded the Jay Silvcrgcels Achcivcincnt Award by die National Center
for American Indian Enterprise Development
This is thc-highc'st award given by the Center for American Indian
Enterprise .Development to an individual for economic development
achievement The award was presented recently to Mr Jacobs at the
NCAIED annual banquet in Los Angeles. Ca
Mr Jacobs bccacmc the Tribal Manager of the Mashantuckett Pcquot
Tribal Nation in 1994 The tribe owns and operates the largest Casino
Resort in the world Prior to going to work for the trivc Leon was the
Area Director for the Oflice of Native American Programs w ithin the
U S Department of Housing and Urban Development in Chicago.
Illinois
During his tenure at HUD the number of Indian Housing Authon- '
lies grew nationally from 28 to 45. which included the N C Indian
Housing Authority in Fayettcville. which is still operational today
and was the entity that grand fathered the Lumbcc trive in under the
new HUD NAHASDA law in 1996.
During his 14 years of leadership at HUD in the Indian Dcvision. j
more than 5000 homes were constructed within INdian country, w hich
included 204 units for Lumbccs in Robeson. Hoke, and Cumbcland 1
Counties. ' .
The Jay Silverheels Award is given each year by the NCAIED to as |
individual who has achieved personal and professional success while
making significant contributions to the community The award is given
in honor of JaySilvcrheels who is best known for his role as Tonto in
theLone Ranger television scries Silverheels was a strong abvocatc
for American Indian involvement in business and economic development.
and personally worked to heop Indian-owned enterprises enter
the mainstream business community
On behalf of the board and staff. LRDA congratulates Leon Jacobs
on this outstanding honr and recognition for his many labors on
behalf of not only his people, the Lumbcc trivc. but also for all Indian
people. Submitted by LRDA
Study course underway at
Sandy Plains UMC
Pembroke-Sandy Plains United Methodist Church has begun a 12week
study of Rev James W Moore's book. "Yes Lord. I have Sinned
but I have Several Excellent Excuses". The congregation invites ev- !
cryone to attend the Wednesday night sessions.
The study will run into the first week of February 2003 The remaining
dates, topics, and relevant Scripture arc;
November 27- "The sin of halfheartcdness" (Matt:5:38-45)
December 4-('The sin of spiritual arrogance" (Luke 10:25-27)
December 11 - "The sins that are deceptive" (Luke 11:37-44)
December 18-"Thesinofoverreaction"(Matt: 13:24-30)
January 8- "The sin of hostility" (Matt;ll: 12-15)
January 15- "The sin of prcsumptuousness " (Luke 14:7-11)
January 22- "The sin of losing our spiritual balance" (Mark 5:1 -20)
January 29- "Sin ..and redemption" (Genesis 50:15-21)
February 5-" Sin and grace" (Luke 15:6b.9b, 22-24)
Sandy Plains UMC is located at 2468 Union Chapel Road, 2 1/2
miles north of Pembroke and one-third mile south of the intersection
of Highway 72 and Union Chapel Road Rev. David Malcolm is the
Pastor. Call (910) 521 -8600 or e-mail spumcnccr?bellsouth.nct for more
information.
Studio One to entertain for Christmas
Ready for Christmas? Studio One Lab of the Public Schools of
Robeson County has prepared the very best Christmas entertainment
that Robeson has to offer you. The show , "Tis the season for Joy"
offers something for everyone. Come experience a variety of music
and dance from our rich inulti cultural heritage . from Native American
flutes and drums to singers and dancers rockin' around the Christmas
tree. "Tis the Season for Joy" runs November 26,29, and 30th at 8PM
and Sunday. Dec 1 at 3PM. Performances will be held at the Givens
Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of North
Carolina at Pembroke. Tickets are$12 for Adults. $10 for ScniorCitizens.
and $6 for students. Let us get your joyous holiday season off
to the best start ever!
Social Services
Board to meet
November 26
The Mnvnilvr mppting nf thr
Social Services board will be held
on Tuesday. November 26. 2002,
at 4:00 in the upstairs conference |
room A tentative agenda is as fol-1
lows:
Invocation-assigned bv
Raymond Cummings. Chairman
1 Consideration of minutcsRavmond
Cummings
Old Business
[ HIPPA- update-Van Strickland i
: Sols & Start Teams-David Wood
New Business
1 Health Choice Allocation-Mar*
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= ln the Armed
'Forces
Marine Corps Cpl. Jeffcry E
Hammonds, son of Earl J
Hammonds of 1725 NC Highway
904. Fairmont. N.C.. recently was
promoted to his current rank while
serving with Marine Aviation Logistics
Squadron 14, 2nd Marine
Aircraft Wing. Marine Corps Air
Station. Cherry Point. N.C.
Hammonds was promoted based
on sustained superior job performance
and proficiency in his designated
specialty.
Hammonds is a 1998 graduate of ]
Fairmont High School of Fairmont.
N. C. and joined the Marine Corps
in March 2000.
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Indian Heritage
Celebration
: Don't miss the largest event of ;
the year at the N C Museum of
History in Raleigh Come to the Seventh
Annual American indian Heritage
Celebration on Satuday. Nov j
23. from 11 a m to 4 p.m
Members of all eight state-recognized
tribes will cmc together to
celebrate their heritage with danc-j
ing. music, craft demonstrations
storytelling and more Admission
and parking are free
For more information call 919715-0200
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Sandy Plains
United Methodist
Church Bazaar
Pembroke- Sandy Plains
United Methodist Church will
hold its annual Christmas Bazaar
from 4-9 p m. on Thanksgiving
Day. Thursday. November 28 A
variety of handmade Christmas
wreathes, ornaments and other
gifts will be for sale in the church
fellowship hall Proceeds will be
used to support the church's
youth ministries.
Sandy Plains UMC is located at
2468 Union Chapel Road. 2 and a
half miles north of Pembroke and
onc-forth mile south of the Highway
72-Union Chapel Road intersection
Call (910) 521-8600 for
more information
CIGNA Healthcare
enters New Contract
with FirstHealth
Raleigh, NC(November 13. 2002) CIGNA HcallhCarc recent lv
signed a new contraci with FirstHealth of ihc Carolinas that provides
its members with access to inpatient outpatient and ancillary services
provided by FirstHcalth's three hospitals the company announccd
today
"CIGNA FicaltltCarc is very pleased to extend our long-standing
relationship with FirstHealth. which allows us to offer access to
FirstHcalth's comprehensive network of health care serx ices and hospitals
at a v crv affordable rate to our customers and health plan members."
said Steve White, president. CIGNA HealthCarc of North Carolina.
lnc
The new agreement became effective October 1. 2002 CIGNA
HealthCarc and arc pleased with this new agreement that w ill benefit
CIGNA HealthCarc members in the communities we serve, said
Charles T. Frock. FirstHealth President & CEO "This agreement provides
the opportunity to keep costs as low as possible for CIGNA
HealthCarc members who seek treatment at one of our FirstHealth
Hospitals We constantly seek ways to provide quality care at the
lowest cost to our patients." Frock said
FirstHealth hospitals include Montgomery Memorial Hospital
Moore Regional Hospital and Richmond Memorial Hospital FirstHealth
of the Carolinas is a comprehensive. health care system that sei v cs 1*
counties in North and South Carolina For more information about
FirstHealth services, visit www.firsthcalth.org
CIGNA HcallhCarc serves more than 850.000 members across North
Carolina The CIGNA HealthCarc companies comprise one of the
nation's leading providers of health benefit programs with products
marketed in all 50 states and managed care networks scrv ing 45 states,
the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico CIGNA HealthCarc currently
prov ides medical coverage through managed care and indemnity programs
to approximately 14 2 million people, dental care and mental
health coverage approximately 27 million, vision care coverage to
approximately 4 million and health care and disability management
services to approximately 25 million people. CIGNA HealthCarc refers
to v arious operating subsidiaries of CIGNA Corporation (NYSE: CI)
For more information, visit www.cigna.com.
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IDr. Barry
I Harding i.
Public ^chools of Robeson.County
With the concern that exists about violence in the public schools
nationally, it was gratifying to get the results a couple of weeks ago of
the annual survey about where the Public Schools of Robeson stand
on the subject. It was especially good to learn that our school system
had shown a substantial improvement over last year. We had gone
from being fourth in the state the year before in the number of violent
incidents to 30th this past year. When you consider that there are 117
schools systems in the state, that's a pretty good improvement We
dropped from 289 occurrences or 12.3 per 1.000 students to 239 occurrcnccsor
10,215pcr 1.000 students. Thus, while the state's schools
went up 56% in violence occurrences, we went dow n 17%. It's one of
the few times that it's good to drop in the rankings
Invariably, as you look at statistics like these, you find yourself
checking out where you stand in relation to other school systems
around the state- especially those in your general area or your approximate
size. Before you get too involved in those comparisons,
though, it's well to consider something else which can have a great
effect on rankings. If you could be certain that every one is on the
same page while recording the occurrences at their schools, you could
probably consider a comparison valid. Unfortunately, that 's not always
the case. There is always the possibility that certain violent
activities are interpreted differently by different systems or even by
different people w ithin the same system The answer, of course, should
be that everyone reports activity in their system according to the
criteria set down by the Department of Public Instruction I know that
we make every effort to report violent occurrences according to those
criteria. If every system reported the same w ay. we could expect the
rankings to be a legitimate indication of violence in the state's school
systems.
Except for interpretation or consistently reporting all occurrences,
the only real difference between the report last y ear and the report for
the year before is the fact that three new categories have been added
to the violent occuircnccs reported One was possession of an alcoholic
beverage, another was conveying a bomb threat and the third
was burning a school building. Of the three, possession of an alcoholic
beverage showed up most often and should be the most easily
controlled. Even with the total number of occurrences we reported
being down by 50. we still had to report 29 cases of possession of an
alcoholic beverage w hich means that if that category had not been
added, we would'vc dropped even further down the list 1 reiterate,
though, the important thing about evaluating such a report involves
the fair and honest reporting required to accept such a report as being
legitimate correct Ours was and we were happy that we were still able
to drop down the list We vow to continue thai trend next year
Maxton Christmas Parade Dec 14th
The Town of Pembroke is again making plans for an exciting and
wonderful Christinas Parade for this upcoming holiday season We
certainly hope that you will include this date ad time on your calendar
(to come and take part in the parade Participation in the parade is free
You mav also purchase Booth space food-$30; food/crafts-$35. craftsi
$25
The Town office will be accepting call-in entries for the parade through
December 12 When you call, make sure you have a telephone number
where you can be reached and the name of a contact Please call between
the hours of 9 a m. and 4 p in We welcome cars, floats, bands
(marching groups, trucks, etc in the parade Lineup will start at
] Townsend Middle School on December 14th around 8:15am You will
be given a line up number at that time
i Again, come join us on Saturday. December 14. 2002 in Maxton. NC
I for our parade The Town Office telephone number is at the tope of the
1844-5231 For further information, call the town office or Mrs Delia
Quaison at (910) 844-3431 during the day
It, is our goal to have a safe and enjoyable parade For this reason, we
arc asking only adults to throw candy Also, horses will not be allowed
in the parade We would like to thank you for your cooperation on
these very important matters 1 by Erwin Jacobs, Maxton
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