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^MI^??WHJVERMORE UBRAHT IjMI CAR<I81A INDIAW MICE ?????????i??????? i ?ii in i , . -?u emiMiiimn ? <r? PGbOxiSiO VOLUME 3U NUMBER 49 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5. 2002 Pembroke NC 2<(\nr _ __ 00 / ^ -1 O I u ??^1???????????1?i?> i k-.r +. "t ?HBMMHMBaORII Local Student Mark Brooks Receives National Recognition Purncll Swctt High School-Mark Brooks of Pembroke has been selected for membership in The National Society of High School Scholars. The Society inducts only the most outstanding high school^students and honors them for superior academic achievement Clacs Nobel, honorary chairman of the Society, states." The hard work and success of today 's youth provides foundation for a future dedicated to community-and world-bet termcnt I congratalatc Mark on being recognized as one of the most outstanding high school seniors in the nation." As a senior member of the Nobel family. Clacs Nobel extends lus family 's dedication to excellence to the youth of today Claes' family established the Nobel Prizes in 1901 in order to note outstanding contributions in the fields of Peace, literature. Medicine. Chemistry, and Physics. More than a century later, these internationally renowned awards continue to distinguish scientists, authors, and leaders in a world forum The mission of The National Society of High School Scholars is to recognize and encourage academic excellence among the most exceptional high school seniors. The Society selects students nationally and awards this distinction on a verv limited basis Membership is by invitation only, extended by Chair Clacs Nobel. Mark has recently received the Student of Excellence Award designated by his local cliambcr of commerce. He is also a Morehcad nominee with a 4.5 G.P.A. He was Chief Marshal his junior year and is also a Ventures Scholar. Mark is the son of Reverend Ted and Rosclla Brooks of Pembroke. Ronny A. Bell, Ph.d wins prestigious award Ronny A. Bell Winstnn-Salem.N.C - Formerly of Robeson Counts. Ronny A Bell. Ph.D.. associate professor of public health scicnccs(cpidciniology) at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. is a co-rccipient of the school's New Investigator in Clinical Science award Bell received the award for his research. "Issues in Native American Health Opportunities for Epidemiologic Research " His primary research interests are in chronic disease cpidiology among ethnic minority populations, particularly Native Americans The award, presented at the sixth annual Research Awards day honors a medical school faculty member who has been on staff for at least three years with less than eight years of independent research experience, lias made a significant contribution to scientific literature and has the potential for an outstanding career as a scientist Bell received his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his doctor of philosophy degree in foods and nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro He received his master of science degree in epidemiology from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine and is co-dircctor of the Masters of Science Program in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Sen ices at the medical school Golden Leaf Foundation Funds Carolina Commerce & Technology Pembroke, N.C.-The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded a second year of funding in the amount of SI 55.000 to the Carolina Coin- ' incrce and Technology Center (COMTcch) in Pembroke to provide operational support for the continued development of a technology focused education and training center designed to attract, stimulate / and support business and industry for the Southeastern region of 1 North Carolina including Robeson. Bladen. Cumberland. Scotland. 4 Sampson. Hoke and Columbus Counties. The grant is one of 72 totaling more than $ 11 4 million the Foundation recently made to nonprofits ( and governmental and educational agencies in North Carolina Last year's Golden LEAF grant was used by COMTcch for opera- 1 lional support that proved instrumental in recruiting the first two ten ants to the industrial park, which is the largest certified site in the ' state. Quality Housing announced plans in July to relocate to the ^ COMTcch site and create 70 jobs The company also has plans to collaborate with UNC Pembroke to conduct research on using altcrna- ; live crops to develop the panels it uses in manufacturing housing ' The other business that has announced construction plans will be a ' business support center containing professional office space that will ' employ an estimated 75 people. In its third round of annual grantsmaking. Golden LEAF continued t to focus on agriculture, economic development, and workforce pre- ' parcdncss Some of the 72 grants are state w ide in scope, and the other ' grants were made to organizations in all parts of North Carolina Presentation of Paintings A presentation of special paintings will be made at 2 p m December 12 at the offices of the Carolina Indian Uncc Thepaintingsarc created by Screaming Eagle (James Locklcar Brooks) One of them will be presented to the Robeson County Veterans Service officer Mr. Harold Hunt; one will be present to VFW Post 29843 member Mr. Freddie Jacobs to be sold to help with the Veterans Memorial Fund created by former post member Erwin Jacobs and Mr. Fred Chavis Robeson County High Sheriff Mr Glenn Maynor will be honored with a portrait of himself to commemorate his third election as the first Native American Sheriff in Robeson County A painting will also be given to Robeson County native Tosha Oxendinc of Channel 13 in appreciation for all the great work she is doing for our county and surrounding areas with her coverage of the news Hu Shots Available Start the holidays off right' Southeastern Regional Medical Center will offer flu vaccines to individuals 1X years and older at the Southeastern Lifestyle Center of Red Springs, located at 301 Mt Tabor Raid on Tuesday. Dee 10 from 4 p in . until 6 00 p in And at the new Rennert fire Station, located at 9896 Rennert Road, on Thursday. Dee 12 from 6 p m until supplies last No appointment is necessary For more information, call SRMC Community Health Services at 671-5595 Prospect UMC Presents Musical Drama The Music Ministries of Prospect United Methodist Church (Prospect UMC) will present a Christmas Musical drama "Once Upon A Child" on Saturday and Sunday Evenings-December Nth and 15th at 7:00 PM, and Sunday Morning -December 22nd at 10:30 AM for the Worship Service at Prospect UMC. Using both the spoken and sung words of (iod, this presentation mil involve the children , youth, and adults to celebrate the birth Jesus in Once Upon A Child. This Christmas musical drama is under the direction of The Reverend Harold D. Jacobs while Mr. David Oxen dine serves as the host. With creative movements, special lightning, sound effects, and a 13 piece Orchestra, Once Upon A Child will be a spiritual experience that you do not want to miss. Therefore, we invite you to come worship Jesus the Christ as we celebrate His birthday, the birthday of a king on Saturday, December Nth and Sunday December 22nd at 10:30 AM in the sanctuary of Prospect United Methodist Church. You will he blessed. Prospect United Methodist Church is located at 3929 Missouri Road, Maxton, SIC (across the road from Prospect School), about five (5) miles Northwest of Pembroke, six (6) miles South of Red Springs, and seven (7) miles Northeast of Maxton. The Pastor, The Reverend Bill James l.ocklear and the congregation of Prospect UMC want you to join them for this great Christmas celebration, Once Upon A Child. For more information, you may call Prospect United Methodist Church and talk with ( hris Houtselis at (910) 521-2111 (8:30 AM -4:00 PM Monday through Friday.) r?* ? - Kengious Poetry Contest Has January 4 Deadline Pcmbrokc-A $10000.00 grand prize is being offered in a special poetry contest sponsored by the New Jersey Rainbow Poets, free to anyone who has ever written a poem. There arc 50 prizes in all totaling almost $5.000 00 The deadline for entering is January 4. 2003 To enter, send one poem only of 21 lines or less; Free Poetry Contest. 103 N. Wood Ave . PMB 70. Linden NJ 07036 Or enter on-line f/ ... v www.rainbowpocts.com ( "We think great religious poems can inspire achievement." says , Frederick Young, the organization's Contest Director "Our desire is ' to inspire amateur poets and we think this competition will accomplish that North Carolina has produced many wonderful poets over the years and we'd like to discover new ones from the Pembroke area ' 1 i > . 1 Evita Wins at Pageants and at her School Evita Sayhrianna Sanderson has won four more beauty titles. Ilyr Irst title was won on October 12, 2002, as Wee Miss Pikeville^he ilsowon talent, photopenic, and hack to school wear in her division. Her second title was won on October 20, 2002, as Tiny Miss Sash L'ounty. She also won photopenic and talent in her division. Her third title teas won on November 2, 2002 as 0-4 Mini Majestic Robeson County American Beauty. She also won photopenic, catualwear, best dress, best smile, best hair, and best personality in her iivision. She also won talent, sportswear, most beautiful, best smile, best personality, and best hair in her division. Evita has also been involved in school activities. She was the top seller in kinderparten for the school fund-raiser. She and the other . top sellers out of each prade went on a limo ride to Pizza Hut. Her 1 class won the "Drup Awareness " contest for wearinp the most red 'terns. Evita's class won the "Native American " door contestfor kindergarten. She won fourth place in the Indian Repulia contest. She also tressed up as Little Bo Peep for the "Library Day" at school when hey had to dress as a character out of a hook. Evita attends Rosenwald Elementary School and is in Mrs. Faye Shooter's class. Evita and her classmates want to wish Mrs. Shooter nuch happiness in her retirement. Evita is the five year old dauphter of Sahrina Sanderson and Michael Floyd. She is the pranddauphter of Sylvia L. Sanderson md the late James Edward and Mary Francis Floyd and the preat pranddauphter of the late Gus Howard and Eva Mae Locklear and he late Ira and Nancy Sanderson. Purnell Swett High School expressed their gratitude to the cafett ia staff for their hard work. Shown bottom row, left: Eleanor Jacobs, Joyce l.ocklear, Alice Moore and Mary Sue Deese. Toprmv, left: Donna Smith, Juanita Oxen dine, Teresa Taylor, I.eon Lambert, l.aura Turner and Hetty Oxendine. Sot shown is HazeI Strickland. Purnell Swett High School's Literary Society enjoyed an evening vith author, Nicholas Sparks at the Cape Fear Regional Theater. Some of his works include-"Message in a Bottle" and "A Walk to Hemember. Members attending included: left: Travin Deese, Kayla Lowery, Vicole Jacobs, Faron l.ocklear, Megan Clark, and Justin Deese. Not shown are Kara Lowry, Suiette Ballard, and Christin Hullard. Vhaperones are Kimberly l.ocklear, Lindsey l.ocklear and Yvonne Barnes Dial. ft
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