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?^ PiLfuODiCnLS m m m Published each Thursday in Pembroke, N.C. H V Car?unA Indian voice "Building Communicative Bridges In A Tri-Racial Setting" VOLUME 31 NUMBER 51 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2003 25c Ribbons for Cancer Recovery Gala planned for Feb. 2004 What began five years ago as a way to help local patients financially during cancer therapy has continued to grow and flourish. The Ribbons for Cancer Recovery Endowment was established to provide cancer patients with financial aid for out-of-pocket expenses during the course of their chemotherapy and radiation treatments The fund was fist announced a the 1998 Southeastern Regional Medical Center Foundation Gala Now the work of the endowment has sparked the interest of a new group of Foundation volunteers, w ho arc preparing | for the 12th annual event set for Friday. February 27.2004 The proceeds from the 2004 gala. "A Night to Remember-Ribbons for Cancer Recov ery." will be designated for the endowment fund. "Over flic past three years. 2000 through 2003. Ribbons for Cancer. Recovery has assisted patients at Gibson Cancer Center with n?3fly $28,000 in medication, transportation, and educational materials w ith an occasional hotel accommodation." said Karen Kay. director of the center. Kay indicated dial flic proceeds from the 2004 gala will help infuse the endowment with some much needed additional funding. "During the past y ear, the endowment assisted 55 patients and distributed 86 vouchers for medication and 15 for transportation costs," she said. She added that during the past three years. 180 cancer patients from Robeson. Bladen and Columbus counties have received help. Many patients on fixed incomes struggle to pay for cancer treatment medications in addition to their routine medicines and their normal expenses for food and shelter. Kay said that oncology therapist Stephanie Chavis completes and assessment for each patient in order to determine the need for assistance from the endowment. Vouchers may then be issued for assistance with cancer medications, transportation to and from the center and motel accommodations. "The Ribbons for Cancer Recovery program not only helps with the healing of a cancer patient's body. It also helps with the healing process of mind and spirit," Kay added Co-chairs Janice Helms and Fordham Britt are heading up the planning efforts for the 2004 gala along with 24 other volunteers. The black-tie event will be held from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the Pinecrest Country Club The Bill Bolen Band will offer a varied program of musical scleci tions for the dancing pleasure of the guests. "It is wonderful that the Ribbons fund has helped so many. Now it is i time to try to help more cancer patients." said Sissy Grantham, executive director of the SRMC Foundation. "We are grateful for this year's gala volunteers who believe so strongly in this event and who are committed to this worthy cause." The cost is $ 125 per couple and $ 1.000 for a reserved table For more information and gala reservations, call the Foundation office at 671| 5583. RCC, UNCP boost birth-toI kindergarten programs i Pembroke. NC- Officials for UNC Pembroke and Robeson Community College signed a landmark agreement December 4 that will support birth-to-kindergarten (BK) education in the region. The articulation agreement will allow students to earn a two-year associate degree in Early Childhood at RCC< and. with two additional years at UNCP. they may complete a bachelor's degree with teacher certification in BK. Educators, lawmakers and the legal community have focused on the early education of children as a key to later success, UNCP and RCC educators said UNCP's Chancellor Allen C. Meadors and RCC President Charles Chreslinan signed the pack Thursday morning. December 11. in the boardroom of Lumbcc Hall on UNCP's campus. "This agreement is about students, and this represents a good opportunity for our students to continue their higher education," Dr. Chrestman said. "This is a very good day for us. and we are very, very pleased to enter into this agreement. It is something we have wanted for a longtime." Chancellor Meadors agreed, saying the early childhood agreement is the first of more pacts to come. "Tlus is the beginning of several programs of this nature." Chancellor Meadors said. "IN the world today, education is what it is all about, and this is an important mechanism for students to start their education at RCC and then be prepared to walk straight in our doors." Dr Warren Baker. Dean of UNCP's School of Education, and Dr. Jane I Huffman. Chair of the Education Department, were also on handtfor the signing ceremony \ "This opportunity will help meet the many, many needs for early childhood education in the region." Dr. Baker said "The important thing about this is, that for students, there will be no delay in the progress of their four-year degree." Dr. Huffman said. UNCP has approximately 200 students in its Birth-Kindergarten program. and RCC has 317 students in its Early Childhood program said j Dr. Mark Kinlaw. RCC's Vice President for Instruction and Support Services Dr. Kinlaw said, "RCC is excited about this articulation between our Early Childhood program and UNCP's BK program At RCC. we believe that we must get involved in helping to provide more students who pursue teaching as a profession." "We believe this articulation will encourage students to earn their associate degree and continue their studies at UNCP and eventually enter the teaching field in birth-to-kindergarten." he said " Wc believe this agreement is good for both RCC and for UNCP. Most importantly. J we believe it will be good for our students." The BK degree prepares teacher education candidates to work with |i children birth-five years, with and without disabilities, in a variety of settings including public schools. More at Four programs. Head Start, public and private child-care facilities and agencies serv ing children birth-to five years of age. and their families. 1 Stanley . ( oordinalor of tlic Binh-to-Kindcrgarten program at UNCP s:lld graduates programs are ir. demand I ? is a ?rcal demand. k>r BK licensure now because of the increased emphasis on early intervention and preparing voting children for school at the local, state and national level.' Dr Sianlcv said Gwendolyn L Chavis. Chair. Early Chi Id hood 1 Happy Holidays 1 from the staff of the I Indian Voice Connee Ilrayboy, Editor Bruce Barton, Publisher | Rick Barton, President, First American Publications Second class postage paid at Pembroke, NC 28372 Felicia Hunt, Marketing Teacher at Purnell Swett High School, u?s selected as Teacher of the Year for the Public Schools of Robeson County. She is shown receiving a Plaque from Mr. Wesley Revels, Principal, Purnell Syvett High School. Swett High Teacher named Teacher of the Year Mrs. Felicia Hunt. Marketing Teacher, was selected Teacher of the Year for Robeson County for 2003-2004. She attended UNCP and received her BS degree in Business Administration. She is a HSTW coordinator. Marking Schools Work coordinator. State Employees Credit Union Advisory Board member, and w as SIT chair person in 1999-2001. Ms. Hunt has been teaching school for eight years. "Special thanks to the PSHS staff and student body for helping me receive this great honor. My accomplishments are possible because of the wonderful people that I encounter on a daily basis." stated Ms Hunt by Casey Jones Mrs. Pamela Wright, Guidance Counselor of the Year for Robeson County, is shown receiving a plaque from Mr. Wesley Revels, Principal, Purnell Stsvtt High School, where Mrs. Wright serves as counselor. WRIGHT ELECTED AS ROBESON C OUNTY COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR Mrs Pamela Wright, a gudiancc counselor was selected Counselor of Uie Year for Robeson County. Mrs Wright attended Norlh Carolina Central University and received a B.S degree in Community Health Education and a M A in Guidance and Counseling Mrs Wright was a counselor at Rosenwald and Green Grove Elementary for one year This is her fourth year at Purnell Swctt High School Mrs. Wright has taught part time at Robeson Community College, served as health coordinator at Bladen County Schools. Health Education Coordinator.. Public Schools of Robeson County, and director for Stanley County Partnership for CHildren (Smart Start) five and a half years. Mrs. Wright was selected as one of eight Enterprising WOmcn in Stanley County by the Stanley News and Press Mrs. Wright's community and church activities include: Tutor-Zcta Phi Beta Sorority. Inc.: Zctar Enrichment Program. 4-H Volunteer Robeson County. Mentor, Public Schools of Robcosn C'Ounty Student Mentoring Project: Board Mcmcbcr. Director. Vacation Bible School. Sunday School teacher. Special projects coordialor-Faith Communty Christian Center. Lumbcrton. NC: North Carolina Minority Hcatlh Advisory Council-three ycarappointcnt . Board of Directors of Stanley County Arts Council: and North Carolina Association for the Advancement of Hcald Education: and a Board member-American Heart Association. North Carolina Affiliate Mrs. Wright is a member of Delta Sigma Thcta Sorority . Dcla Kappa Gamma-Lambda Chapter. North Carolina Counseling Association: School Counselor Association: Phi Delta Kapp. University of North Carolia at Pembroke by Casey Jones and Cundice Smith I 'ublished every Thursday by i First American Publications 1 Swett High Happenings ART TALK Visual Art students in Ms Dcloru Cuinmmgs' classes have been active in local art exhibits and contests Students participated in the Robeson County Fair An Conctcst Winners were lan Bullard. first place in school art contest. Kara Ly nn Locklear. BHst in Show and first place drawing: Elijah Locklear. first place painting: and Ricky Barton, second place in painting Open Art contest Art students had an art exhibit at the opening of the new Town Hall in Pembroke These students were Roger Hunt. Jacob Oxendinc. Alexandria Eubanks. Danielle Hammonds. Kara Locklear and Laken LockIctir The show w ill hang inthc Lobby until December Advanced students designed and constructed a 4-H exhibit at the NC State Fair The exhibit won second place on the state level The theme of the exhibit was "Get On The Right T rack The students constructed a 10 foot train 011 a 3-dimensional map of North Carolina The Art Club trav eled to the NC Musuem of An to view the Dreams of Flight cxlubition in which some of the students participated w ith their own art work in the Robeson County celebration On campus, art students, alongwith Mr. Boss Locklear s class, painted new letters for the front of the school. Shown left to right: Cunel Locklear, Brittany Oxendine, Miranda Oxendine, Christin Thompson, local author Delano Cummings, Megan Clark, Lauren Jones and Trey Harris. Purnell Swett High school students in English III. Advanced Placement. enjoyed author Delano Cummings as guest speaker as he shared his experiences in the Vietnam War after students had read his book. Moon Dash Warrior Students Against Drunk Driving celebrated Red Ribbon Week with Irving ribbons on cars, making pledges not to drink and drive and participated in a program to promote its mission The SADD Club is directed by Felicia Hunt and Ana Thompson Mclntyre Announces $ 530,65 Federal Funds for Emergency Food and Shelter Program Washington,D.C --Congressman Mike Mclntyre announced to Southeastern North Carolina \\ ill receive $530,658 in federal f emergency food and shelter funds Congressman Mclntyre stated. "During this Christmas seas important that we remember those that arc less fortunate, and d can to help them with food and shelter These funds will do j and supplement other assistance programs for those in need The follow ing counties arc scheduled to receive the follow in * Bladen County $ 26,035 * Brunswick County $44,687 * Columbus County $ 38.081 * Cumberland County $136 800 * Duplin County $ 3.3,252 * New Hanov er County $ 94.000 * Pender County $ 28.478 * Robeson County $ 95.851 * Sampson Couhiv $ 33.270 muds for this program from the U S Department of Homeland Sccuritv s Federal Emergency Management Agency will support so:ial scrv ice agencies in more than 2.500 cities and counties across the lalion to help the hungry and homeless
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