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VOLUME 31 NUMBER 24 THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2003 .
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William Locklear to represent Region on Native
American Employment and Training Advisory Council
William E. Locklear has been
employed with Lumbee Regional
Development Associatioa Inc.
since 1974 in different capacities
with the Job Training Program,
he currently serves as director of
the Workforce Investment Act
Program (WIA) which is a program
funded by the United States
Department of Labor,
Washington, D.C. This program
provides employment opportunities
to Lumbecs and training
while on the job.
There are 185 Native
American programs throughout
the United States with every state
and region served by this program;
each region has a representative
who is nominated by fellow
grantees in the region to
serve on a National Native
American advisory Council.
Locklear has been selected to
represent Region IV.
On May 20th, 2003, Locklear
received a letter from Elaine L.
Chao. U.S. Secretary of Labor,
appointing him to a two year
term to serve on the Native
American Employment and
Training Advisory Council. The
purpose^of the council is to
advise tKe Secretary on the overall
operation and administration
of Native American employment
and Training programs.
The secretary stated. " 1 look
forward to your leadership in
matters affecting the employment
and training of Indians and
Native Americans and believe
that your service on the council
will be highly beneficial."
Locklear will represent
Region IV which consist of eight
Southeastern states: North
Carolrif<C South Carolina.
Florida, Georgia, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Alabama, and
Kentucky. ^
Locklear stated that he looks
forward to networking and collaborating
with fellow council
members, a total of twenty, to
enhance the Workforce in each
community to meet the challenge
of the 21st century
"1 feel privileged to have the
opportunity to serve in a broader
capacity for employment and
training of Indians. 1 am extremely
proud of the many people who
have been helped by W1A and
LRDA during my tenure with the
agency." Locklear stated
Dewey Locklear. executive
director of Lumbcc Regional
Development Associated stated.
"William Locklear is an excellent
choice to serve on this national
council. He is dedicated to ensuring
employ ment and training to
those who most need it. He will
be an asset to the council and. of
course, it is a giant step for
Lumbee people."
Leroy Freeman. Chairman of
the LRDA Board of Directors,
was equally pleased with
Locklear's appointment.
Locklcar is competent, and conscientious
He will advise the
Secretary of Labor with the best
interest of Indian people in mind.
We are grateful for Mr.
Locklear's willingness to add this
responsibility to his agenda. He is
Director of our WIA program
and one of the most knowledgeable
about the overall operation.
He will add significantly to the
national council," Freeman said.
"LRDA continues to meet the
needs of Lumbee people and
employment and job training are
one of the ways that is done."
Freeman continued.
Locklcar has served on many
local and state boards including
Chairman of the Pembroke
Housing Authority for six years
and is currently serving as vicechairman
of the Lumberton
Housing Authority.
/ William Locklear, Director, l.RDA's W1A Program.
Olde Mill Motors named
Business of the Year
Angier, /VC-The Angier Chamber of Commerce held its 47th annual
banquet March 18 at Harnett Central High School in Angier. With a
theme of "The Key to Success is Our Members." the event honored
the chamber's past year's accomplishments and recognized local
businesses Olde Mill Motors was given the award for Business of
the Year by the chamber.
Chamber president-elect Brian Hatcher explained to attendees that
nominations for the Business of the Year were extended to Angier
businesses that had shown staying power. To be recognized, a business
must have prospered in the community for over four years and
demonstrated involvement in community projects, organizations and
public service. Hatcher said.
The business opened its doors in July 1994 and was chosen for the
award for several reasons, according to Hatcher.
Olde Mill Motors was the first business to sponsor the Angier Public
Library in getting Internet access in 1997.
Since joining the Angier Chamber of Commerce i 1998. Olde Mill
Motors had been a sponsor of the Annual Crepe Myrtle Golf
Tournament; a silver sponsor of ,the Annual Crepe Myrtle
Celebration; a participant in the Annual Christmas Parade; and, a
host of the Chamber Business After Hours, Hatcher said,.
The company had also sponsored Angier Parks and Recreation
Department youth baseball and basketball teams
Olde Mill Motors management encouraged employees to volunteer |
in the community. Horace Locklear and Millicent Locklear have
served on the Angier Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and ]
various other Chamber project committees throughout the year, ]
Hatcher said. <
Hatcher also noted the Business" diversity. Its staff composed of :
male and female, four races, and two languages, stood out among the (
nominees for the award. ,
Olde Mill Motor' Sales Manage Jay locklear and Accounts Manager j
Millicent Locklear, accepted the award on behalf of the company.
More at Four Standing Proud ;
by Wendy Moore-Graham
"Proudly we stand," were the
twenty-four graduates of the
More At Four Program of the
Little Dukes and Daisies
Learning Center of St. Pauls. NC.
Onlookers of family, faculty.staff
and administrators were amazed
at the performance given by the
four year old students who recited
their ABC's, counted to twenty,
performed a nursery rhyme,
recited the days of the week and
ended with the Pledge of
Allegiance The entertainment
component of the program was
begun by one of the graduates,
Deontc'McNeil. who captivated
the audience with a song, ending
with a song by Kristen Emanuel,
Junior Miss Lumbee. at the
marching of the graduates.
Owners, Michael and Lynne
Sanderson was proud to have as
guest speaker. Dr. Carolyn T.
Cobb, N.C. Director of the More
At Four Program.
Dr. Cobb commended
Governor Easlcv for his diligent
support to get the More At Four
Program funded The More At
Four Program was proposed by
Governor Mike Easlcv as a
means of enabling more than
1.500 four year olds to begin
enrolling in quality prc-kindcrgarten
classes. The $6.5 million
program funded by the North
Carolina General Assembly is a
community based . voluntary
pre-kindcrgartcn initiative
designed to prepare at-nsk fouryear
olds in North Carolina for
success upon entering school.
The More At Four classrooms
offer a research-based . education-focused
curriculum with
qualified teachers and no more
than a 9 to 1 student to teacher
ratio.
Dr. Cobb addressed graduates
I
and the audience about her pleasure
in witnessing the success of ]
the More At Four Program at the
Little Dukes and Daisies '
Learning Center. She followed '
1
by sitting with the children to J
read the story of "Jonah Starts
School." and asking questions
like . "What did you learn in
school?" and "What do you plan
to do this summer?" The little
hands of anxious four year olds
quickly raised in hopes of
answering Dr. Cobb's questions.
Dr. Cobb also encouraged parents
to become involved in their
children's education by attending
parent, teacher conferences.
attending PTSA meetings and
v isiting the child's classroom. Dr.
Cobb also suggested that parents
ask questions about what the
child learned at school, display
the child's work and also limit
the amount of TV the child may
watch. "The education of your
child is a joint effort." stated Dr.
Cobb. "It is obvious that the
teachers have been working with
these students."
Graduates were presented
diploma's, awards and a hand
made keepsake ceramic graduation
bear. Each bear had the
child's name, year and Daycare
name painted on it. The Little
Dukes and Daisies Learning
Center is directed by Mrs. Shirley
McNeill and the More At Four
teachers arc Mrs. Luisa
Martinez. Miss Cindy Britt. Miss
Milliccnt Ford and Mrs. Michelle
Gamer. Owners Lynn and
Michael Sanderson were commended
by Dr. Cobb as having
one of the best programs that she
i lias ever attended
Lesa Maynor
Pembroke Middle School
Receives Grant
Lcsa Maynor. Media Coordinator from Pembroke Middle was recently
awarded the 3M "Salute to Schools" grant in the amount of
? 15.000.
rhe Salute to Schools program provides detection systems from 3M
o help middle and high school library media centers reduce the loss
of valuable library materials. Each year 100 middle and high schools
in the United States are chosen to receive this grant.
IM's Salute to Schools is sponsored by 3M in partnership with he
\merican Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the
American Library Association. The program reflects 3M's support for
:ducation and technology and AASL's dedication to library programs
hat support the teaching and learning g environment.
The members of the 2003 AASL selection committee were Christine
3alsano. Downers Grove, 111, Vcanna Baxter, New Holland, PA; Jean
Tuzinski. Millerstown. PA; Toni Negro, Gaithersburg, MD; and Mary
Lou Zucgc. Menomonee Falls, WI.
The following high schools in North Carolina also received the grant:
Farmville High. Farmville, John M. Morehead High. Eden; and
Richmond Senior High. Rockingham. Dr. Rose Marie Lowryfownsend
is the Principal at Pembroke Middle School.
Carolyn Cobb
Sarah Oxendine to enter Dixie
College in Utah
Sarah Oxendine of Prescott
Valley. Arizona graduated from
Dixie High School and will be
attending Dixie College in St.
George. Utah.
She is the daughter of David and
Heather Smith Oxendine. Her
maternal grandparents are Jerry
Smith and the late Pamela Smith.
Paternal grandparents are
Vanzetta and Mary Angela
Bradberry Oxendine.
Her maternal great grandparents
are the late Jane and Fredrick
Bradberry. Paternal great grandparents
are the late Willie C and
Jennie Oxendine of Robeson
County.
Mr. Lumbee to be chosen
MR.IDMBEE CONTEST On Wednesday, July 2,2003 a new
Mr. Lumbee will be chosen at the LRDA, Inc. sponsored Mr. Lumbee
Pageant to be held at the Givens Performing Arts Center on campus
of UNC-Pembroke at 6:30 pm. Tickets -will be $12 oo
There are 9 contestants vying for the title of Mr Lumbee 20032004.
The current reigning Mr. Lumbee is Patrick Strickland, the son
of J.P. & Gearldine Strickland.
The new Mr. Lumbee will receive various prizes and will be available
for countywide community appearances. For more information
about the Lumbee Homecoming 2003, the Mr Lumbee Contest, or
LRDA, Inc., please call (910) 521-8602 or visit us online at
www.lumbee.org
Teen Miss and Miss Lumbee
Pageants June 28th
On Saturday, June 28. a new Teen Miss Lumbee and Miss Lumbee
will be crowned at the LRDA, Inc.. sponsored Teen & Miss Lumbee
Pageant to be held at the Givens Performing Arts Center on the campus
of UNC-Pembroke at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be $12.00
There are 9 contestants vying for the title of Miss Lumbee 20032004.
The current reigning Teen Miss Lumbee is Deidra Locklear, the
daughter of Denzel and Joan Locklear of Harper's Feny community
There are 7 contestants competing for the title of Miss Lumbee
2003-2004. The current reigning Miss Lumbee is Hollic Young, the
daughter of Lonnie and Joan Young of Lumbcrton. NC.
The new Teen and Miss Lumbee will receive various prizes and
will be available for countywide community appearances. For more
information about the Lumbee Homecoming 2003. the Teen & Miss
Lumbee Contest, or LRDA, Inc.. please call (910) 521-8602 or visit
us online at www.lumbec.org
Free Health Screen Scheduled
A free health screen will be held at tire Rennen Fire Station on
Friday. June 27th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Screenings forcholesterolAfDL.
blood pressure, and blood sugar will be offered
Sponsors include the Robeson County Partnership for Community
Health. Robeson County Health Department and the Healing Lodge
In recognition of National HIV Testing Day. which is also June
27th. event organizers will provide free and confidential syphilis and
HIV tests. Anyone who has ever had unprotected sex or sliared needles
should consider getting an HIV test.
For more information, call the Healing Lodge at 522-09IX) or the
Health Department at 671-3200
Little and Miss Lumbee
Pageant June 27th
On Friday. June 27. a new Little Miss Lumbee and Junior Miss
Lumbee will be crowned at the LRDA. Inc . sponsored Little & Junior
Miss Lumbee Pageant to be held at the Givens Performing Arts
Center on the campus of UNC-Pcmbrokc at 6 30 pin Tickets w ill be
$12.00
There arc 5 contestants vying for the title of Little Miss Lumbee
2003-2004. The current reigning Little Miss Lumbee is Tay lor Smith,
the daughter of Charles and Pam Smith of Lumbcrton. NC.
There arc 11 contestants competing for the title of Junior Miss
Lumbee 2003-2004.The current reigning Junior Miss Lumbee is
Kristen Emanuel, the daughter of Bobbv and Donna Emanuel of
Rcnncrt.
The new Little and Junior Miss Lumbee will receive various prizes
I and will be available for countywide community appearances. For
more information about the Luiribec Homecoming 2003. the Little &
Junior Miss Lumbee Contest, or LRDA. Inc. pleas call (910) 5218602
or visit us online at www.lumhee.orp