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ftibhshcd each Thursday m t'cinbrokt'r&.^jrtrtflji i c> M car?lhp:"3o(ce ^ "Ruihiinx Communicative Bruits hi A Tri-Rjcul Setting" VOLUME 32 NUMBER 6 uoRAry THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12.2004 25c UNCP Homecoming February 20-21 PEMBROKE. X.C.- " Building on a Legacy of Commitment" is the theme for UNC Pembroke's Homecoming 2004 Homecoming is scheduled for the weekend of February 20-21. The neck is filled with events for students including a Homecoming Parade through downtown Pembroke at 3:30 p.m.. Thursday. February 19 A pep rally in Jones Athletic Center will follow at 4:30 p in and wrestling action begins at 6:30 p in. against Anderson College in the center Alumni, students and friends arc expected to turn out in large numbers for sev eral weekend events, including a performance by the Four Tops on Friday and comedian Bruce Bruce on Saturday Both shows arc at 8:00 p.m. in the Givcns Performing Arts Center For tickets information, call (910)521-6361 The 2004 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime during the men 's basketball game against Kennsaw State University. The men's game is at4 p m.,preceded by thevvomcn's's game at 2p.m in the main gym of Jones Athletic Center For returning alumni, a complimentary kick-ofFRegistration Social is Friday at 6:30 p.m in the lobby of Lumbee Hall It will end for the Four Tops concert at 8 p.m. On Saturday, there will be guided golf cart and walking tours for alumni beginning from 9 a m to noon. A demonstration will be held from 9-10 a.m. in the University Center (U.C.). At 10 a.m.. there is an alumni soccer reunion at the Belk Track and Soccer Complex. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. the Career Center (Suite 210, U.C.) and the Univ ersity Bookstore will be open for visitors. The classes of 1954.1979.1994 and 1999 will celebrate their reunions at noon luncheon in the U.C. Cafeteria. The luncheon is $ 10 per person. Reserv ations mav be made bv calling the Alumni Office at (910)5216533. A highlight of every UNCP Homecoming is the Awards recipients are Dr. Waltz May nor for Distinguished Serv ice and his wife. Louise, as Outstanding Alumna. A Robeson County native. Dr. Waltz May nor earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 1959 from UNCP. a Master of Arts degree in Mathematics from Appalachian State University and his doctorate from Duke University in education administration and research. He is retired from faculty of North Carolina Central University. where he also served in a number of administrative positions including chair of the Department of Education Dr May nor lias been in\olvcd in community projects both in Durham, where he lives and in Pembroke, including Lumbec Tribal issues The Red Cross, the North Carolina Museum of History, the National Museum of the American Indian and the North Carolina Museum of An among others. He also chaired a committee that was successful in building a public library in the Town of Pembroke Dr Louise Cummings May nor. also from Robeson County, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from UNCP in 1965 She earned of Arts degree in English from Appalachian State University and a doctorate in English education from Duke University She currently serves as chair of the Department of English and Mass Communications at North Carolina Central University Dr Maynor has won many awards for teaching, including the UNC Board of Governor's Aw ard for Excellence in Teaching She is currently serving as chair of the North Carolina Adv isory Council on Indian Education Also at the Awards Banquet, two new members will be added to the Athletic Hall of Fame. Tecumsch Bray boy 111 and Major Alex Gaines will be enshrined alongside 59 former athletes and administrators A 1964 graduate of UNCP. Brayboy was four-year baseball standout catcher for the Braves baseball team His career fielding percentage was an impressive 985 He recorded a solid .584 batting average during hisjunioryear Currently, Brayboy works with the Halifax County Schools and lives in Warrcnton. N.C. A Native of Fay ettevillc. U.S. Air Force Major Gaines is a 1991 graduate of UNCP. He w as a four-year letter winner and the school record for goals scored in a career at 44. The banquet us $25 per person Reserv ations may be made by calling (910) 521-6533 before February 6. The Alumni Dance starts at 10 p.m. inthcU.C. Lounge and w ill feature an outstanding Charlotte band. U-Ncck Flav "ur. One of the most exciting live bands in the region, the play R&B. Rock. Beach and Top 40 dance music. The cost of the dance is $15 per person Guest arc encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. For more Homecoming information, please visit: wwAv.uncp.cdu/al umni/homecoming/indcx./homccoming/mdcx Health Fair for Strickland Heights The Pembroke Housing Authority, in partnership with the Native Ameri.....canintesfaith Ministries, will sponsor a Free health Fair located at 703 Strickland Heights. The Health Fair will include blood pressure and other health information The Health Fair has been scheduled for Febniary 20,2004 from 9:30a m until 1:30 p.m. Should vou have any questions, please feel free to call 521-1030 (voice) or 800 545-1833. ext 761 (TDD) State primary to be delayed until July 20th * Raleigh - As a result of the State Board of Elections action this morning to delay the state primary until July 20th, the North Carolina Democratic Party' has implemented its Contingency Delegate Selection Plan and will hold presidential preference county caucuses ti select delegates to the Democratic National Convention "Die caucuses will take place in at least one location in each county from 8:00 a. m. To noon on April 17th. The Contingency Delegate Selection Plan has minor technical revisions sine it was last published and will be available on the party's website- www.ncdp.org -by 2 p.m. today. As details emerge concerning the exact caucus procedures, locations and other pertinent information, will keep you apprised. Pembroke's Charly Lowry Makes Top 32 on American Idol By Vinita Clark Pembroke, NC- Many residents of the town of Pembroke and thousands of members of the Lumbcc tribe have been glued to their televisions as they watched as one of their own selected as one of the top 32 to compete for the title of "American Idol" this past week. Charly Lowry of Pembroke "amazed" the judges with her rendition of "Proud Mary" recorded by Ike and Tina Turner. In her black spaghetti string blouse and matching skirt Lowry gave the song a "brand new meaning." However, her first comments walking into the audition were that she was a Native American and a proud member of the 48.000 Luinbee tribe who are strong and beautiful people. After her audition. Simeon Cowcll said "it was an old song." He also said "you're going to Hollywood." Paula Abdul said she loved Charly Lowry, her voice, her presence and her energy Judge Randy Jackson stated "I felt that 1 felt you." Lowry lias been singing for many years She is a former beauty queen oft lie Lumbcc tribe In 1999. Lowry was a cast member of the outdoor drama "Strike at'the Wind!" In the following years she performed in the prc-show of the outdoor drama and at other events throughout the area Now. the contestants arc being divided into 4 groups of eight A different group will perform each week The person who gets the lowest votes will be sent home There will be 3 selected from each group Two will be selected by the viewers and one "Wild Card" will be selected by the judges Last season. Clay Alkins of Raleigh held one of the w ild card spots Television audience will be able to call in their votes by viewing the number on the screen which is usually 1-800IDOLO (and the contestants number) Or by using A T AT Wireless and tcxling in their vote as led by the television screen Results will be given live the following night You can visit the American Idol website www idolonfox.com and see who is performing each week You can click on the word contestants and visit Charly s web page A person can also leave a message on the Message Board for her and show you encouragement. Lowry's family members arc not allowed to comment on the show because of her contract We are sincerely hoping that all Native Americans. members of the Lumbcc tribe, and former cast members who worked w ith Lowry in the outdoor drama "Strike at the Wind" will vote for Low rv to be the first Native American to be selected the American Idol To show their support of Charlv. the Lumbcc Tribal Council will b< holding a fund raising this weekend You can contact the LTG offic< for more information CHARI ,Y. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU' Local radio station made a difference Fayettcvillc. NC - 2/9/04 - Radio station WKML hosted its annual 17th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon on February 4-5.2004 The radiothon raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the world's premier center for the research and treatment of catastrophic childhood diseases. Last year. County Cares raised more than $25 million in pledges nationwide and WKML helped contribute to that total, thanks to its generous listeners. WKML raised over $145,000 for the hospital setting a station record for funds raised during this two-day event. The Country Cares for St. Jude Kids program began 15 years ago. after Randy Owen, lead singer of the music group ALABAMA, met St. Jude founder Danny Thomas. Since its inception. Country Cares has grow n to be one of most successful radio fund-raising events in the nation, with more than 200 radio station partners raising more than $200 million in pledges. WKML was one of the pioneer stations to help implement this program over 15 years ago and even had started their radiothon before this event became a nation-wide program. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and sa\ing children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn.. St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund-raising organization. For more information, please call 1-800-822-6344 or visit www.countrycares.org or www.stjude.org MBA Program at UNCP has new director PEMBROKE, N.C.- UNC Pembroke's MBA program is starting the New Year with a new director. MBA Director Carmen Calabrcsc. who comes to UNCP from an an engineering and international business background, is currently deveiopimg a day program to attract a difTrcnt type of student. "Our evening program is geared towards established professionals who are interested in career growth and devlopmcnt. "Dr Calabresc said. "The day program will concentrate on younger students seeking to continue their college education and who wish to accelerate career gonvth." The new day program is a natural development for a relatively new program, said Dr. Eric Dent, Dean of the School of Business "The recent growth at UNCP has allowed for a number of exciting new initiatives ranging from pursuit of the highest level of accreditation (AACSB) to possible joint ventures with prominent international universtics. "Dr Dent said. "The day-time MBA program means that, for the first time promising students from this region will Sot have to leave the area to go to a high-quality.full-timc MBA program This important step is a milestone for increase in professional work in this region " The day program is in the planning stages and will debut in the fall semester.2004.Both programswill gain a new strategic focus "Entreprcncurship, "Dr. Calabrcsc said "We arc focusing on the needs is for small business development." A veteran educator. Dr Calabrcsc's last business stop was leading a start-up project for Nachi-Fujikoshi. Ltd . a Tokyo-based company that manufactured and marketed machine tools, robotics.bcaruigs and cutting tools He will begin teaching two courses in entreprcncurship in the spring semester "We believe the day program will be a unique product for the region's studcnts.'Dr. Calabresc said. "We will also provide research opportunities that may be publishablc and will build the student's portfolio for prospective employment ." Our graduates will gam an understanding of the global economy, especially as it affects the economic forces that impact NothCarolina i "he said." We will also focus on entrepreneurial competences " The MBA program is seeking to build its enrollment to KM) students i in three years, or to nearly double si/c of the program "With a new product and new focus comming on line, we believe this ; goal isattainablc. 'Dr.Calabrcse said "To accomplish our mission will i require us to improve our own entrepreneurial skills, and that is another benefit " Baptist minister celebrates 50th birthday On Janurary the 1st 2004 Rev. Eurney Hammonds celebrated his 50th birthday at the Ten Mile Center Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Special guests in attendance were Miss Lindsay Jacobs Teen Miss l.untbee and Rebekah Revels who performed during the celebration. The party was hosted by his wife Wanda Hammonds and children Miriam and Israel Dean Hammonds. Rev. Hammonds is shown with Revels, left, and Jacobs, right. Jacobs passes uniform Certified Public Accounting examination RAl.EK.iH, yVC'- On February 2,2004. the North Carolina State Board of Certified Accountant E.\amincr announced that Larry Jacobs of Racford was one of the 248 North Carolina candidates w ho passed the two-day. four-part Uniform CPA Examination held this past November in Raleigh. Robert Brooks, the Board's Executive Director, stated that of the 248 indiv iduals who passed the exam. 83 candidates passed all four parts of the exam and 165 candidates passed all parts for which they were sitting. The successful exam candidates must now complete the requirements for licensure before being granted the CPA title The Uniform CPA Examination focuses on the board range of knowledge and skills CPAs need to plan and implement a public accounting engagement Candidates' know ledge and skills arc tested in four major areas- Business Law & Professional Responsibilities. Auditing; Accounting & Reporting Taxation, Managerial. Governmental. and Not-for-Organizations: and Financial Accounting & Reporting. Jacobs is a graduate of Campbell University with a Master in Business Administration and he is employed bv Lumbcc River EMC in Red Springs N.C as Vice President ofFinanccand Administration He is the son of Bcrlinc Jacobs and the late Garfield Jacobs of Fairmont NC Effort underway to preserve local Boy Scout Hut Legal Aid of North Carolina-Pembroke. formerly known as Lumbcc River Legal Services. Inc is currently working on a project to have the local Bov Scout Hut preserved as an historic property with the State of North Carolina If you were a member of T roop 327 under the leadership of the late Mr Walter Pinchbeck, or the late Mr Bernard Lowry. we would be interested in meeting with you to discuss the.historic activity of the Troop Please contact Cynthia L Hunt at 910-521-2831 Monday thru Friday 8:30am-5:00p.m. FirstHealth CEO to serve as treasurer of state Hospital Association Board PINEHURST - Charles T Frock, president and chicfcxccutivc officer of FirstHealth of the Carolinas. has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Trustees of the North Carolina Hospital Association (NCHA) He will serve as the 2(X)4 treasure of the professional organization. which serves hospitals in North Carolina. "It is a great honor to be elected to serve as treasurer of the hospital association. "Frock said. "The association works closely with our elected officials i the slate legislature to promote healthy communities, high-quality health care, and fair and equitable financing for health care services I am proud and honored to be a member of its board Frock has been in his current position with FirsHcalth since 1995 Prior to that, he served as president and CEO of Moore Regional Hospital ? . . Free Poetry Contest Open to Pembroke residents OWINGS MILLS. MO (USA) - flic International Library ofPoctry has announced that $58,000 00 in prizes will be awarded tins year in the International Open Poetry Contest Poets from the Pembroke area, particularly beginners, arc welcome to try to win their share of over 250 prizes The deadline for the contest is May II. 2004 The contest os open to every one and entry is FREE. "Any poet, whether previously published or not. can be a winner." stated Christina Baylon. Conlcsf Director When people learn about our free poetry contest, they suddenly realize that their own poetic works of art can win cash prizes, as well as gain national recognition." continued Baylon To enter, send ONE original poem, any subject and ant style to The International Library of Poetry. Suite 19919. 1 Poetry Plaza. Owings Mills. MD 21117 The poem should be 20 lines or less, and the poet's name and address should appear on the top of the page Entries must be postmarked or sent via the Internet bv May 31. 2004 You may also enter online at www poetry coin The International Library of Poetry, founded in 19X2." is the largest poetry organization in the world
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