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VOLUME 31 NUMBER 28 l | j THURSDAY, JULY 10,2003 e /vc 25_
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Homecoming Paracfe~
Lumbee Regional Development Association, the sponsoring agency
for Lumbee Homecoming, held one of the most successful events during
2003's Lumbee Homecoming, June 27-July 5. One of the most
popular events is always the parade. Shown below are some of the
floats and crowd who attended and participated.
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Shown left to right: Madie Rae Locklear, treasurer of the Lumbee
River Electric Membership Corporation's Board of Directors; and
Ms. Pauline B. Locklear, Secretary of the Indian Honor Association
who honored 100 Indian Warriors from the 1958 KKK Rally. Both
women are from the Propsect community. Ms. Pauline B. Locklear
was one of the few women who attended that event. Ms. Madie
Locklear rode the KKK float in honor of her father, the late
Rudolph Anderson. She is displaying a photo of the late Sim
Oxendine and Shel Warriax of Charlotte. This photo was in Life
Magazine and shows these gentlemen draping themselves in the
KKK flag after the KKK members had been scattered by the
Lumbee Warriors. The KKK floats and the presentation of medals to
the Warriors by the tribal government wiu one of the most exciting
events of Homecoming.
Tim Locklear is shown on the float sponsored by Lumbee River
EMC.
Exciting Field Trips for
PHA Youth Center
The students at the Pembroke Housing Authority Youth Center
were really busy the last two weeks in June, covering different parts
of North and South Carolina. On Tuesday, June 17th, the kids visited
the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. They all enjoyed seeing the
different animals despite the fact that it rained.
On Thursday, June 19th, the students visited the Exploris Museum
in Raleigh. Exploris Museum is the world's first interactive museum
about the world. The museum allowed the students to explore, through
various activities, how they are connected to people around the world.
On Tuesday, June 24th, PHA youth traveled to South Carolina to visit
Ripley's Aquarium at Myrtle Beach. The exploration began with an
educational presentation about how pollution affects humans and animals.
After learning valuable knowledge about pollution, the students
viewed the aquatic tanks filled with sea life from around the world. The
\ PHA youth also had the opportunity to touch the stingrays and the
horseshoe crabs.
Education assistance available
for Lumbee students
The Lumbee Tribe announces that scholarship applications are
available at the Tribal Office at 707 Union Chapel Road in Pembroke.
fhe purpose of the award is to encourage Lumbee students to pursue
higher education. Applicants must be: (1) an enrolled member of
the Lumbee Tribe , (2) a resident of North Carolina (3) have a GPA
of 2.5 or above, and (3) enrolled full-time into a college or university
Interested tribal members should contact Alex Baker or Brenda
Locklear at 521-7861 or visit the Tribal Office for further information.
Funds are limited and applications arc due August 4.
Scholarships will be awarded in fail semester.
Young people and babies and the parade and park activities
was a Jamiiy event. Kim Jacobs McMillan and her nephew, Dillon
Cummings, enjoyed the festivities.
Pembroke Law Firm, i.ocklcar, Jacobs, Hunt and Brooks, sponsored
one of the floats which honored the 1958 KKK warriors.
Shown on the float are warriors or their representatives.
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Mary Hunt and Larry Jacobs with his grandchildren, Dillon and
Tassidy Cummings, enjoyed the festivities. Jacobs is comptroller for
Lumbee River EMC.
Dr. Bell named to
American Academy of
Pediatrics CONACH
Joseph Bell.M.D., F.A.A.P.,
has recently been named to the
American Academy of Pediatrics
Committee on Native American
Child Health (CONACH).
According to the AAP this
committee "develops policies
and programs that improve the
health of Native American children."
Members of the
Committee on Native American
Child Health" are committed to
increasing awareness of the
major health problems facing
Native American Children and
monitoring legislation affecting
Native American child health."
Members of the committee visit
Indian reservations and tribal
health facilities and make recommendations
to help improve child
health. These members also visit
Senators and Congressional
House Representatives in
Washington, D.C. to promote
legislation affecting Native
American child health.
Dr. Bell is a native of
Pembroke and a 1986 graduate of
the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill School of
Medicine.
Dr. Bell serves as the
Managing Partner for Children's
Health of Carolina, P. A. which is
comprised of Lumberton
Children's Clinic, Pembroke
Pediatrics, and Robeson Child
Health Plus. The other partners of
the corporation are : W. Scott
Ryan, M.D. F.A.A.P., Annette
Burke, M.D., F.A.A.P., Ricardo
Pojol, M.D. F A.A.P., and Mark
Baker. M.D.. F.A.A.P.
Children's Health of Carolina.
PA. has been serving the children
the children and families of
Robeson and surrounding counties
since 1954! The staff physician
assistants, nurse practitioner.,
and doctors provide complete
, all-around medical service.
Regular office hours are available
for all types of visits and the
Lumberton and Pembroke offices
arc open at night and on weekends
for sick visits and emergencies.
There is also a physician on
call 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, including holidays.
For additional information or
questions please contact
Fordham Britt (d) 738-8060,
ext.303
Pembroke r.v., 70 g Authority
Employees Recognized for Efforts
PEMBROKE-The Board of commissioners of the Pembroke
Housing Authonty recently honored its employees for their efforts
and hand work in being recognized by the U.S. Department of HUD
The Authonty recently received a Public Housing Assessment
System (PHAS) status of High Performer. To thank them for their
hard work, the Commissioners held a special July 4th luncheon during
which each fulltime, regular employee was presented with a $400
bonus Chairman J. Garth Locklcar stated, "We are extremely proud
of our housing program and each of you for a job well done." All of
the Authority's employees were completely surprised "No one knew
that we were getting these bonuses," said Sheny Jones, Director of
Operations >"We are very thankful." Another employee, Heraold
"Kenney" Dial, in thanking the Board for his bonus said, "1 am going
on vacation next week Now 1 won;t have to make a withdrawal."
Commissioner Bricy Hammonds (shown here) enjoys fellowship
with the employees during lunch.
Commissioner Olivia Revels, Chairman J. Garth Locklear, and
Commissioner Annie Ruth Maynor discuss public housing during
lunch with employees.
Tribal Government hosts
food, awards and rally during
Lumbee Homecoming
The Lumbee Tribe offered
free corn to all those interested
on Saturday, July 5, 2003 at the
Tribal Office in Pembroke.
Thomas Starling of the Farm
Service Agency of the United
States Department of Agriculture
handed out the com.
Mr. Henry Clay Chavis,
District 5 representative , said
"it is a privilege to assist
members in any way that they
might need help. Whether it's
housing, energy assistance or the
food programs were offer and
support. Helping and serving others
is and always should be what
the Tribal Council of the Lumbee
tribe is about."
The Tribe also held an honor
ceremony Saturday for the first
100 people who have been verified
and their stories documented
as being part of the group who
shot out the KKK in Maxton in
1958. "Lumbee Warriors," as
they have been officially been
called, will be honored for the
next 4 years until the 50th
anniversary in 2008. Darlene
Jacobs. Tribal Administrator
said, "it is important that the tribe
document the people and reports
as accurately as possible and preserve
this important moment in
the history of the Lumbee people
for all generations to come."
A federal recognition rally
was also held at Old Main at the
University of North Carolina at
Pembroke aflcr the parade. The
Lumbee Tribal Council and
members of the Lumbee
Regional Development
Association (LRDA) came
together to show the unity and
support of the"current Lumbee
Recognition Bills introduced in
the United States Congress.
Representative Mike Mclntyre
was present and updated members
of the current status of the
bill he introduced on February
25. "I am pleased to report that,
currently, my bill has 199 cosponsors.
You have 200 people
supporting you in
Washington."The last recognition
bill introduced in the House
only had 20 co-sponsors.
Reggie holley. Deputy State
Director for Senator Elizabeth
Dole, was present and brought
greetings and support to the
Lumbee people. Senator Dole
made the Lumbee Recognition
Act her first bill to introduce in
the United States Senate on
February 14.
Studio One Lab
Series begins
Studio One Lab Series, of
PSRC presents "BRAVO!
BRAVO!" a showcase of the
newest, most powerful shows on
broadway this year!
DATES'TIME: July 10-1112th
at 7:30 pm July 13th at 3:00
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TICKETS/PRICES: Adults
$5.00 Students $2.50
Location. Lumbcrton Sr.
High School Auditorium
CONTACT: Jessica Jones,
Marketing Director at 910-7237051
Serilda Goodwin, Studio One
Staff at 910-737-7175
Tickets will be on sale at the
door prior to each show at $6.00
for adults and $3.00 for all students.
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