"Building Communicative Bridges In A Tri-Racial Setting"
VOLUME 31 NUMBER 40 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2003 OCT 2 u ZW ^7
Melissa Locklear, a rising senior at Purnell Swett High
School, does not allow her handicap of deafness to defeat her.
She participates in Softball and tennis and is considered "not
only a player, but a winner," according to Coach David Leek.
Locklear-An Inspiration to Athletes
There are many people who have some kind of obstacles in their
lives. For Melissa Ann Locklear, that obstacle is deafness. But
in spite of this disability, she succeeds in sports such as Softball
and tennis. Melissa says sire does not need an interpreter when
she is with her coaches because she taught them some sign language
and they have learned to communicate with her. In middle
school Melissa participated in basketball as well as softball
As a freshman Melissa participated in cross country and softball.
Coach Leek stated. "She is not only a player she is also a
winner." As far as Melissa's family, her mother and father are
neither deaf nor mute. But_her brother also has a hearing disability.
Melissa feels accep^aTsbhaQl because others arc interested
in learning her language. MelissHatQws her assignments
as she will wait for the teacher to write themTmon the board or
she will wait for her interpreter to point out whmshe has to do.
Melissa enjoys school andjeads lips. Melissa was asked if she
was limited by her deafness and she answered, "The only limitation
I have is when I limit myself." In the future Melissa wants
to attend NC State Uttivereity or UNC Chapel Hill to become a
veterinarian.-Ay Candice Smith and Kendra Hunt
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A Nighfof Magic and
Mystery at UNCP
Jiembroke--There's someJti.rng
strange about Alain Nu. He
/ reads minds, bends silverware
using telepathy, and he performs
an array of mysterious tricks that
baffle the senses.
Nu is bringing his unique
brand of magic to The
University of North Carolina at
Pembroke on Oct. 3, as part of
the Parents Weekend. The show
begins at 8 p.m. in tire Chavis
university Center and is free for
everyone
Based in Washington. D C..
Nu is one-of-a-kind performance
artist who explores the world of
the subconscious mind through
creative magic. His career has
placed him on stages performing
for former Vice President A1
Gore, fomier First Lady Barbara
Bush, and even current President
George W. bush's inaugural banquet.
His resume also includes
lectures at the Library of
Congress and the Smithsonian
Institute.
According to Nu, his show is
a "magic show of the mind,"
where the unexplained is as
close to real magic as possible.
Using hypnotic suggestion, mental
focus, and witty humor, Nu
brings his audience into the
show, where they can experience
ESP. read each others' minds,
and watch first hand as spoons
and metal objects melt in the
palm of his hands
"It's one of those shows
where you sit there in disbelief
the whole time, drinking how did
he do that?'' says James Bass,
assistant director of Student
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Activities at UNCP."There are a
lot of magicians out there today,
but you'll never see another one
like Alain. He's just one of the
best -hands down."
A performance by legendary
R&B singer Dionne Warwick
will conclude parents weekend.
Warw ick will perform Saturday,
Oct. 4 in die Givens Performing
Arts Center. For information
about the Dionne Warwick concert.
call the GPAC box office at
(910)521-6361
C3ov. tasley to
speak at Red
Ribbon
Ceremony
This years Red Ribbon
Celebration, to promote a DingFree
Community, will be held
October 23-31.2003. Governor
Mike Easley has accepted the
invitation 01 Palmer Prevention.
Inc. to serve as the Keynote
Speaker at the Red Ribbon KickOff
Dinner on October 23rd at
. 4:30 p.m.. to be held at the
Southeastern Agricultural
Farmer's Market. Individual
tickets are available for $150.00.
In order to reserve a table or individual
ticket please contact
Alaina Hunt. Torrcy Oxcndinc.
or Thomas Norton at (910)6181135.
SATW Veteran, Robert
Locklear Succumbs
by Vinita Clark
Robert Locklcar who will be
long remembered as the first man
to portray the role of the legendary
Indian Hero/Outlaw
Henry Berry Low rie on film, died
Thursday, September 23 rd, at his
home in Lumberton.
He was bom May 29, 1953 to
Grady Locklear and Estella
Miller Locklear. He is survived
by his soul mate of fourteen
years. Janet Graham, and one
daughter, Lora Dine Locklear,
one granddaughter, Kyra Dine
Hunt; his mother, Estelle M.
Chavis; three brothers: Billy Mac
and Audrey Locklear and Samuel
"Butch" Miller; three sisters:
Wanda M. Ross. Dinah Fields. I
and Tammy Hammonds; his special
friends: Timothy Jacobs:
Harless "Slim" and Sarah Smith;
Chris and Crissy Hardison; also
Willie Lowery and several members
of the "Strike at the Wind"
cast.
He leaves a legacy of service
behind to his fellow man. He
assisted with the establishment
with the late Julian Pierce, of
Lumbee River Legal Sen ices,.
He also helped create the first
program to help Native
Americans with Aids in this area;
and helped create programs to
help the liomeless and the poor.
An accomplished artist, he has
performed in front of thousands.,
serving as Assistant Stage
Manager, General Manager, and
as Henry Berry Lowry in the outdoor
drama. His legacy lives on
through the filmed documentary
"Through Native Eyes, the Henry'
Beny Lowrie Story." which has
won several award.
A traditional Native American
Memorial Ceremony will be held
Thursday evening at the home of
Harless Smith and will conclude
Friday at Sunrise.
Many will miss him as God
has truly called another warrior
home.
God calls another Warrior home
The other day, when God was walking around heaven. He saw the
need for a special Warrior to be called up from earth to help Him with
teaching the young Cherubs the way of the forefathers. With the right
teaching and knowledge. His children would now be returning unto
Him.
While God was walking. Greysky came up to him. God asked him
this question: "Who do you think could help us teach man the ways
he has forgotten?"
"I know of.onc," lie paused. "Brother Robert."
God gave the Angels their orders to bring Robert Home. The "Angel
Train" came to Earth. Robert went to sleep for his Eternal Rest.
With the quickness of a breath, Robert left the love of his life. Janet,
and his daughter behind. He left the mortal body that was made fragile
from disease.
When he got off the train that night, there was a white horse waiting
for him. He climbed on the horse which took him directly to the feet
of God and beside Him stood Greysky who said, "Welcome home, my
brother"
Now, Robert and Greysky are teachers and Warriors in Heaven.
And they wouldn't have it any other way.
"It's much easier for them to leave here than for us who have been left
behind."
In your honor, Robert
from your friend, Cookie (Vinita Clark)
The American Indian
Mothers Talent Search
The American Indian Mothers Talent Search
The event will kick-off AIMI Harvest Celebration Octobe
30,31.November 1,2003 cook-off (meats, collards, turnips, soups
com bread. ) Art and Craft competitions (Jams, Jellies, cake, pies
preserves, chow -chow and the traditional way to prepare meat, quilts
blankets American Indian Mothers will celebrate with a Multi-cul
tural demonstration Native American, African American. European
Hispanic. The Tribe. Chief. Town and Mayor of the year awards, mil
lennium Warriors awards Banquet. The first people tradition anc
modem Native American Art & Crafts demonstrations as well as the
multi-culture parade to be held at the North Carolina Indian Cultural
Center. Smoke and Drug Free Environment
l .Arts and crafts demonstrators free set-up.
2.Floats and entry in parade free.
3.All others vendors $50 a day two dav event Please call AIMI
office for more information 910-843-9911 '
October 31-NOv 1, 2003 art expo free
October 30, 2003 -$20 single $35 couple millennium warriors
awards
October 31,2003-$5 AIMI search for the stars talent show & concert
November 1,2003 -entry $5 entry and meal tickets $10 the AIMI
Harvest Celebration.
Local Racing American
Quarter Horse Earns Places
in Altoon Derby
A marillo, Texas-Nipeminthebud.
A thrcc-ycar-old
bay gelding , owned by Martha
Hunt of Pembroke. NOrth
Carolina, captured third place in
the $61,900 Altoona Derby G3 at
prairie meadows in Altoona.
Iowa.
Nipeminthebud, ridden by
Alvin Brossette and trained by
Vann E Haywood, covered the
400-yard race in a time of
20:172. The top finishes for this
race, by order of finish, were a
Royal Symphony. Apollos Ten
Bears. Nipeminthebud. dash thru
my heart and my Free Willie
American quarter horse racing
is conducted at nearly 100 racetracks
throughout North America
with total purses reaching over
$78 million in 2002. Fans enjoy
the thrill of watching America's
Horse" clock speeds in excess of
50 m.p.h. Last year, fans wagered
$315 million on over 8.40(H)
American Quarter Horse races.
The American Quarter Horse
Association is the largest equine
breed registry in information
about AQHA and its programs
visit www.aqha.com or contact
AQHA customer service at (806)
376-48111. for more information
on American Quarter Horse racing.
contact Trey Buck. AQHA
Sr. Manager of race marketing,
P o box 200. lAmarillo. Texas
79168.(806) 4888. ext 366
email-tbuck(?aqha ore. fax (806)
349-6403.
1968 Pembroke
High Class to
reunite Nov. 28
1968 Pembroke High 35th
School Class Reunion will he
held November 28. 2003 at the
JayCcc Club House. Pembroke.
NC.
For information, contact
Robert Chavis PO Box 2482
Pembroke. NC 28372. (910) 5214518or
Brenda Lowcry 4082
Moss Neck Road. Pembroke. NC
28372, (910) 521=2055.
The Young Christian Association under the direction of
Connie l.ocklear and other students, faculty and staff participated
in a memorial ceremony to remember the victims of the
September 11 tragedy.
Swett High Happenings
A PTSA meeting was held on
September 15. 2003. PTA president.
Iris Locklear. discussed recognizing
ten students for citizenship.
Students will be awarded
for citizenship with their pictures
beside the office and a certificate
for free shaved ice from J& O
Video Mrs. Locklear also discussed
an interest in having a
Christmas and valentine Dance
for students. Principal Wesley
Revels shared information about
breast cancer and that the HOSA
Club is woiking on a memorial
project to honor breast cancer
victims. The High Schools That
Work Team will be visiting
October 23, and new ID cards
will be made for students.
Breast Cancer Awareness Week
is the second week in October.
Shoes will be collected for victims
of breast cancer which is
symbolic of a cancer victims life.
Health Occupational Safety
Awareness teachers Sue
Patterson and Sue Brown, Boss
Nominees for the Morehead
Scholarship are Kara Locklear.
Marshal Titch and Matthew
Epps.
Faculty staff and students celebrated
Food Service Week as
they provided gifts and acts of
appreciation to the cafeteria staff.
LocKiear and Art II students will
create a sculpture based on
Louise Nevelson's design. The
sculpture made from the shoes
will stand 14 and 1/2 inches high.
The majority of the shoes have
been donated from people within
the community and local businesses.
The Young Christian Association
of Pumell Swett High School
remembered September 11 victim
sat 7:15 a.m. at the flag pole.
The welcome was given by YCA
sponsor Connie Locklear
Lighting of the candles were
done by YCA members. Kristin
Locklear sang "God Bless
America." JROTC participated in
the raising of the flags and Rev
Chris Locklear ended the memorial
with a prayer.
A
Red Ribbon Celebration to
Promote Drug Free Community
This years Red Ribbon Celebration, to promote a Drug-Free
Community, will be held October 23-31,2003. Governor Mike
Easley has accepted our invitation to serve as the Keynote Speaker
at the Red Ribbon Kick-Off Dinner on October 23rd at 4:30 p.m., to
be held at the Southeastern Agricultural Farmer's Market.
Individual tickets are available for $150.00. In order to reserve a
table or individual ticket please contact Alaina Hunt, Torrey
Oxendine, or Thomas Norton at (910)618-1135.
Methodist Men Plan Fish Fry
The Methodist Men of
Chestnut Street United Methodist
Church of lumberton N.C. will
host their annual fish fry on
October 3, 2003 between the
hours of 5 and 7:00 p.m The
tickets are $5.00 and are available
from any Methodist man or
at the church office. The proceeds
from this event will go to
scholarships, youth activities,
building fund, scouts and mission
trips. The church is located at the
corner of chestnut street and east
eighth street in Lumberton takeouts
are available
Mclntyre Introduces New
Tobacco Buyout Bill
Washington,D.C.- U S Representative Mike Mclntyre and 36 of
his colleagues in the House introduced landmark legislation today to
buyout tobacco production in the United States.
Congressman Mclntyre. who is the Ranking member on the
Specialty Crops Subcommittee which oversees tobacco, stated. "For
the first time we have members from across the tobacco belt working
hand-in-hand with the public health community, tobacco uncertainty
that surrounds tire current tobacco program, and providing some
much deserved relief for out farmers and farm communities."
Congressman Mclntyre has been a leading proponent of tobacco
buyout legislation, having filed the first comprehensive buyout legislation
in the last session of Congress which spurred congressional
review of the tobacco program.
Highlights of The Tobacco Reduction. Accountability, and
Community Enhancement Act (trace) arc:
Current tobacco production program eliminated.
Compensation based on average of 1997-2002 quota. $8/lb for
owners and $4/lb for growers;
Tobacco Advisory Boards created for each kind of tobacco to
create transparency in the market and discourage overproduction.
Creates a privately funded price insurance sy stem to ensure that
if the domestic price of tobacco falls be3low a market-determined,
insured price, producers get a payment for the difference;
Funds grants to assist traditional tobacco producers to diversify
production;
Proposal is funded through an assessment on tobacco manufacturers
based on market share so it will not cost the American taxpayer
and it will not increase the budget deficit.