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VOLUME 32 NUMBER 29 THURSDAY. JULY 29. 2004 " 25c
Summer Art Show and
Sale underway at UNCP
PEMBROKE, A'.C. - The annual Summer Art Show-and-Salc is now
underw ay at the Native American Resource Center of The University
of North Carolina at Pembroke The exhibit opened at Lumbee
Homecoming and closes at the end of Indian Heritage Week the
third week in September The Native American Resource Center is
located in Old Main The Summer Art Show-and Sale regularly features
works by Native American artists in various media, and this
year 's collection is no exception The artists are all Lumbee. and the
exhibit consists of w orks by some well-known local artists as well as
some newer talents. Accomplished potter James Locklear is exhibiting
again with a gron j of ceramic works. Of special note is his realistic
quatet of faces built onto a large flared-rim vessel. The piece is
entitled "Heritage" and depicts Henry Berry Lowrie and three of his
colleagues. Another powerful piece by Locklear is a figurine. "Les
We Forget." of a Native American warrior under girded by an American
flag. Another well-know n artist featured again this year is Alceon
Jones, whose delightful colors and patterns always dazzle the eye.
She has a number of quilted collages on display that are very effective
There are also works by Loretta and Herman Oxendine. Herman
pays tribute to the spirit of the ancestors in his traditional pottery
styles. His w ork. "Cattail \fcse." is a good example. Loretta Oxendine
continues the tradition of pine needle basket making and has some
excellent examples on display . And there are several oil paintings by
William Paul Locklear. Other familiar artists include: Karl Anthony
Hunt (paintings). Shawn Jacobs (painting) and Celia Hammonds (pottery).
Two newer talents emerged for this exhibit. Lisa Huggins
Oxendine's paintings reflect a sensitive and spiritual nature. Another
artist new to the Show-and-Sale is Jessica Clark, whose oil
painting. "Scenes from the Blue Ridge Mountains." combines various
views of the landscape in a fresh and pleasing way. "Taken as a
group these artists illustrate the enormous talent which exists in the
Lumbee community, which finds expression in various media." said
Dr. Stan Knick, curator of the Native American Resource Center. "As
is customary for our Summer Show-and-Salc. there is something for
everybody - traditional and modern, realistic and abstract, serious
and humorous. Thanks to all the artists who participated this year
for making it another great show!" For more information about the
Summer Art Show and Sale, please call the Native American Resource
Center at (910) 521-6282.
Consumer Alert:
A new, ghoulish twist
on identity theft
There's a new. goulisn twist on a common type of identity theft It
takes ad\antage of senior citizens who recently iosl a loved one.
One of oui viewers Millie lost her husbanci in November at age 85.
I'm not going to give you her full name to protect her identity Last
month, a man called Millie to tell her someone w as taking funds from
her checking account He claimed to be from the bank and he said he
was the only one who could stop it. He asked Millie to read off some
numbers from of her checks ~ the bank s code at the top of the check
and the routing number it the bottom. Millie almost gave him the
number. But wliat he said set off alarm in her head. Millie's husband's
death notice in the paper may have alerted the con man that she
would be vulnerable for a few months. Never let anyone insult you.
threaten you. or charm you into giving out any financial information
on the phone. The good news is Millie was alert and aware, and the
bad guys couldn't get their hands on her money. Better make sure
you pay your credit card bills on time. If not, you could be in for a
nasty surprise. Miss the due date by even a day and expect to get hit
with a stiff late payment. You could also see your interest rate skyrocket.
It doesn't take very many late payments for these penalties
to kick in According to new survey by the group Consumer Action
at many banks, one or two late payments is all it takes. When you get
your credit card statement open it up immediately. Remember, your
credit card bill isn't paid until your check is processed. At some
banks, that's the morning of the due date. Let's say the bank cutoff
is 10:00 AM and your check arrives in that day's afternoon mail; it's
considered late. And these days a late payment to one creditor will
have a negative impact on other creditors. It's a vicious cycle. So
don't cut it too close. As always, hang onto your wallet. Watch for
the latest consumer new; tonight on Eyewitness News beginning at
5. For more consumer stories from Jennifer Julian visit ABC 11's
Troubleshooter web page, <http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/news/
T roub!eshooter/> If you need extensive help with a consumer problem,
call out Troubleshooter Hotline. We've partnered with theTrianglc
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hotline The numberis(919)688-HELP. Leave your question on the
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Fromabclltv.com:
RECALLS >
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develop into a condition that will allow leakage of gasoline and fuel
\ apor. posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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<http:Avww.cps.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtm 104/04170.html> These fireworks
could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device.
Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury.
CPSC advise consumers never to re-light any fireworks that do
not ignite after the first attempt
* Verizon Wireless Announces Recall of Counterfeit Cell Phone Batteries:
<http:Avww.cps.gov/cpspub/prcrei/prhtm 104/04559.html> Some
LG-brand TM-510 batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging.
especially if used with a non-LG charger.
* Better Business Brreau <http://www.bbb.org/>
* Consumer Product Safety Commission <http://www.cpsc.gov/>
* Food and Drug Administration <http://www fda.gov/>
* Hoaxbustcrs <http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/>
* Identity Theft <http://www.consumer.gov/idthcft/index.html>
* North Carolina Attorney General's Office <http://www.jusstatcncus<
North Carolina Utilities Commission <http:/i
www.ncuc.commerce.statc.nc.us/consumcr/ucconsum.htm.
This consumer alert was written by Jennifer Julian and shared with
the CIV readers by Dale Deese, Senior Managing Attorney with
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Pembroke Office.
A sample of Art work on display
Office of Human Resources
established by LTG
Administration for the Lumbec Tribe of North Carolina has established
an Office of Human Resources T ribal Administrator Leon Jacobs
appointed Linda Rogers as Human Resources Manager for the Tribe
Jacobs said. "The creation and implementation of the Tribal Human
Resources Division is a major step in the upgrading of the tribe's organization
structure. Finding an individual with the broad range of credentials
needed for this position who was already in the tribal employment
structure was indeed great Mrs. Rogers has high energy level and
a strong dedication to quality service." Rogers is a tribal member from
Hoke County and has been employed with the tribe since June of 2003
as a Housing Counselor. She is a graduate of LNC Pembroke with a
degree in Psychology and Business. Rogers is also certified by the
Society for Human Resources Management As Human Resource Manager,
Rogers will be responsible for the recruiting, screening, and hiring
process for tribal employees. She will also work to maintain positive
employee relations, and insure employee benefits while complying w ith
state and federal employment laws. Rogers said, "1 am very excited
about assuming the role of Human Resources Manager for the Lumbee
Tribe. I feel that with my education and experience in the field ofHuman
Resource this will be a beneficial commitment for the Lumbee Tribal
Employees and me."
Island Grove Baptist 1
Church to celebrate
50th anniversary
Island Grove Baptist Church. Hvvy 710. Pembroke N L-will cclcbiatc
(50) years of worship service on Sundas <\uguct 1. 20?-L Gur
Sunday school begins at 9:30 A.M. The Late Rev Isaiah Locklcar
was our first Pastor. Special Program begins at 10:1a A.M. Wc arc
planning a special program to comincneratc this occasion. i\cv lJr
Michael Cummings is our guest speaker. Lon Calcid ( hasity Chavis
will be on the program also. Lunch will be served immediately after
service. Pastor Larry Locklear and congregation inviie you to come
celebrate with us.
Dr. Bryant appointed to
Education Advisory Committee
PEMBROKE, N C. - Congressman Mike Mclntyre appointed Dr
Alfred Bryant to his Education Advisory Committee Dr Bryant is a
professor in the School Business at The University of North Carolina
at Pembroke. Rep Mclntyre's 7th District Education Advisory
Committee meets periodically to help keep the congressman informed
on the critical issues facing the education system Dr Bryant said
he appreciates the opportunity to serve on the committee "I am
honored to be appointed to Congressman Mclntyre's advisory committee,"
Dr. Bryant said. "This will be important work for me. UNC
Pembroke, the education community, as well as Congressman
Mclntyre. It gives me a great opportunity to be involved in improving
educational opportunities for all citizens of North Carolina."
The Committee consist of a cross section of the southeastern North
Carolina community which has an interest in education Congressman
Mclntyre welcomed Dr Bryant to th.; committee "The 7th District
Education Advisory Committee welcomes Dr Alfred Bryant."
Rep Mclntyre said "We look forward to working with him and utilizing
his knowledge and experience as we look for solutions to the
challenges facing our higher education system." Dr Bryant is a
UNCP graduate and also received his Master's in Education at the
University. He earned a Ph D at North Carolina State University
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A look at Art work on display
Community meetings
planned for District 2
Tribal Council members Rudophus "Doc" Hunt and Louise
Mitchell announce a Tribal Community Meeting for Tribal District
2 to be held at Hilly Branch beginning at 7.00 p.m. on Monday
August 23. 2004. This important meeting is open to all Tribal Members
Tribal Chairman Jimmy Coins alpngwith Tribal Administrator
Leon Jacobs and other Tribal Staff will discuss services available
to the membership. For more information, contact Doug Locklear at
the Lumbce Tribal Office at (910) 521-7861.
They will also host a Tribal Community Meeting forTribal District
2 at Pleasant View Baptist Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday
August 30. 2004,
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Parks & Recreation to
sponsor trip to Opryland
Robeson County Parks & Recreation Commission will be going on
a trip to Opryland Tennessee Not ember 30th thur December 3rd. 2004.
If you are inierestcd in going please call Wendy Sampson (?671-3090.
"Senior Moment" maker
neglects to prove its claim
.\ dsctan. supplement iii.iimlacfu.ct lias settled Federal Trade Ccr.iimssion
charges that it \ jointed icderai Jaw by making unsubstantiated
claitiis thai its product. "Senior Moment." could present memory loss
and resioiv. memory function in adults, 'theproposed consent agreement
to sett lethe charges with Nutrainax laiborato.ies. Inc. ofEdgewater.
Mary land requires lite company to have competent and reliable scientific
ev idence for these and similar claims in the future. According to
the FTC. Nutrainax claims that the Senior Moment" supplement "contains
a proprietary blend of brain specific nutrients." including DHA
and cerebral phospholipids The FTC charged that Nutramax did not
possess a reasonable basis to support its claims Ihat "Senior Moment"
prevents memory loss and restores lost memory function in
adults of all ages, and that it misrepresented that scientific studies
prove lhat Senior Moment restores lost memory function in adults of
all ages. The proposed consent agreement prohibits the defendant
from representing that "Senior Moment" can prevent or reverse the
effects of memory loss, unless it has competent and reliable scientific
evidence for that claim It also requires Nutramax to have competent
and reliable scientific evidence substantiating all claims about the benefits
of any product sold for cognitive function, or for the treatment or
prevention of any related disease or disorder Finally, the agreement
prohibits the company from misrepresenting any study in connection
with the marketing or sale of such products. The Commission vote to
accept the proposed consent agreement was 5-0 The FTC will publish
an announcement regarding the agreement in the Federal Register
shortly The agreement will be subject to public comment for 30 days,
beginning today and conlintting through August 12. 2004. after which
the Commisston \v ill decide whether to make it final Comments should
be addressed to tit.- FTC. Office of the Sec: , mi. Room 11-157. 000
Pennsy lvania Avenue. N.VV . Washington. D C 20580 The FTC is
I'-ii'stmg that .my comment filed paper fo'tn neat the end of the
public comment period be sent by courier or o\ cinigiil sen tec. if possible
because U S postal mail in the Washington area and at the
C>mini?ni?n r sobieet tn delay due to licgiiK ".xl security precautions
Copies ot ih complaint, proposed consent agreement, and an
analysis of the agreement to aid public comment arc available from the
FTC's Web site at http://www.flc.gov <hltp //www ftc.gov %20-- and
also from the FTC 's Consumer Response Center Room 130. 600 Pennsylvania
Avenue. N W. Washington D.C. 205X0. l lieF 1C works for
consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business
practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers
spot stop, and avoid them To fiic a complaint in English or
Spanish (bilingual counselors arc available to lake complaints), or to
fct free information on any of the 150 consumer topics call toll-free. 177-FTC-HELP
(1 -877-382-4357), or use the complaint form at http://
www.ftc.gov <http://www ftc.gov %20>. The FTC enters Internet,
telemarketing, identity theft, and other fraud-related complaints into
Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of
civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U S and abroad.
This article was releasecd hy the Federal Trade Commission and
shared with CIV readers by Date Deese, Senior Managing Attorney
with Legal Aid of North Carolina, Pembroke Office.