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VOLUME 32 NUMBER 33' THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2004 25'
Locklear Earns Royalty
Trip to California
PEMBROKE, N.C. - Miss Alexis Vivian Locklear, daughter of Maria
Locklear of the Prospect-Pembroke Community and Phil Locklear of
Pcnsacola, Fla., captured the title of National American Miss PrcTccn
North Carolina on Aug. 7,2004.
The pageant was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Charlotte, N.C.
Locklear competed, against 76 girls from across North Carolina in the
10-12 age division. As a "no make-up pageant," competition included
formal wear, personal introduction, interview and comujunity inv olvement.
Trent Locklear escorted Alexis during her formal wear competition.
Locklear advances to the national competition to be held in Anaheim,
Cal., during Thanksgiving week By winning the state title, she
earned $1,000 cash award, crown, banner, travel expenses paid to
compete in the nationals, two VIP passes to Disneyland and a Hollywood
tour while in Anaheim.
Locklear also won the best casual wear (optional) contest and was
awarded $250 cash and a trophy. The theme of her outfit was "Pretty
in Pink" and "Jammin' in Jeans." She also competed in the optional
talent contest and was first runner up with her rendition of "Mama,
I'm a Big Girl Now." She received a trophy and was invited to perform
at the pageant finale.
Following the competition, Alexis said, "I am vciy excited and honored
to represent the great State of North Carolina at the national
pageant. My hard work paid off and I am now Hollywood bound."
The National American Miss Pageant is dedicated to celebrating
America's greatness and encouraging its future leaders The pageant
is based on inner beauty, as well as poise and presentation with emphasis
placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence, learning
new skills, learning good attitudes about competition and setting and
achieving personal goals.
The pageant seeks to recognize the accomplishments of each girl
while encouraging her to set goals for the future. Visit the National
American Miss website at www.namiss.com for more information.
Family Practice Physician
joins Pembroke Family
Practice Center
Linwood W. Watson, MD, a family medicine physician, has joined
the staff of Pembroke Family Practice Center and is now accepting
appointments Dr. Watson recently completed a family practice residency
at Lynchburg Family Practice an affiliate of the University of
Virginia/Central Health. He earned his medical degree at the Brody
School of Medicine at East Carolina University in Greenville, where he
w as inducted into the AOA medical honor society and was the recipient
of a four-year Sammy Brody Medical Scholarship due to his commitment
to primary care in eastern North Carolina He also serves as
the co-president of the Association of Native American Medical Students.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory
Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill prior to
his medical training. As the son of a farmer and an elementary school
teacher. Dr. Watson's goal is to provide quality and compassionate
care to rural Robeson County and tluisurrounding area
No Stranger to Native American Culture
Originally from Wilson, North Carolina, Dr Watson is a member of
the Haliwa-Saponi tribe and no stranger to the health care needs of the
large Native American population in the Pembroke area "I have a
strong interests in Native American health issues as well as that of all
Eastern North Carolina," commented Dr. Watson "With many friends
in this area I am excited to be working here, and to be a part of the great
team of professionals at Pembroke Family Practice Center."
Dr. Watson's interest in preventive medicine is reinforced through
his writing of two monthly newsletters that address the health issues
of Native Americans. Since 2000, he has written for the Voice of the
Saponi a tribal newsletter for the Haliway-Saponi tribe in Hollister,
North Carolina, and dlso writes articles for the Lumbcc tribe on it website,
www lumbce.otg. "I write a lot about preventive issues because 1 feel
that patient education goes a long way in the battle against chronic
diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease," he
stated. "I realize medical practice and patient education arc challenging
but doing both is good medical practice "
Dr. Watson is the founding member of a powwow drum group, Southern
Sun, and travels to powwows around southeastern United States
to perform. He also enjoys gardening, fresh water fishing, swimming,
car detailing, and tennis.
To schedule an appointment with Dr Watson at Pembroke Family
Practice Center, call 910-521 -4462
Reception held for District
Court Judge Greg Bell
A Meet The Candidates Social held August 10, 200-1for the Hon.
Greg Bell at Adelio's in Lumberton, N.C. Over 250 supporters and
friends attended the event. Judge Bell will he on the November 2,
2004 ballot for District Court Judge. Judge Bell, a graduate of UNC
Law School, was appointed to the District Court Bench in June,
2002 by Governor Mike Easley. Shown in the photo is Judge Bell,
right with his brother, Dr. Joey Bell of Pembroke Pediatrics.
USDA reminds producers to
nominate candidates for
County Committees nationwide
Lumberton, NC-, Giles B. Floyd, Robeson/Scotland Counly Executive
Director today reminded producers to nominate candidates to
serve on their loeal-FSA county committee before the Sept, 3. 2004.
deadline.
"We want to make sure that FSA county committees represent a
cross-section of farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers in their
communities," said Floyd. "The county committees arc a direct link
between the Department and the agricultural community in which
they serve, and all eligible producers arc strongly encouraged to
participate in this process."
County committees oversee local FSA operations and make critical
decisions on how many FSA programs are administered in their communities.
Nationwide there are over 8.000 committee members serving
over 2,400 county ofTices. Approximately one-third of these scats
arc up for election each year.
FSA is cominitted to diversity on county committees and encourages
the nomination of minority, female and other under- represented
and underserved producers. The nomination of producers who arc
representative of the community and the agricultural production in
their county is critical.
Farm owners, operators, tenants and sharecroppers of legal voting
age who are eligible to participate in FSA programs can vote and be
nominated for a county committee. Nominations and elections arc
open to all eligible candidates and voters without regard to race ,
color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status or disability
Potential nominees are encouraged to contact their local FSA office
to confirm eligibility. Producers and bona fide representatives may
nominate themselves to serve on the committee.
Nominations for candidates began July 15, 2004 and will continue
through Sept. 3, 2004. Nomination forms (FSA-669A) arc available at
FSA county offices or online at forms sc. cgov usda gov and must be
returned to FSA county offices by Sept. 3. 2004 due date.
Nominees will be notified that they have been nominated. Eligible
voters will receive ballots in the mail in mid-November. Ballots must
be signed and postmarked or delivered to FSA county offices byDec.
6, 2004. On Jan 1, 2005, elected committee members and alternates
will assume their positions
More detailed information on the county committee system and
eligibility is available at FSA county offices or on FSA's Web site at
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pas/publications/facts/html/elec03 htm
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The Big Catch of the Day!
Preston David Locklear, the twelve year old son of David and Zonya
Locklear of Maxton, proudly displays the Catch of the Day, a five
pound bass. He and his father, David, enjoyed Saturday fishing at
a local private pond. Preston's favorite hobbies are hunting and
fishing.
Southeastern Veterinary
Hospital PA receives accreditation
LUMBERTON, NC - Southeastern Veterinary Hospital PA Iras again
received accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation by the
American Animal Hospital Association. The evaluation includes a
quality assessment review of the hospital's facility, medical equipment,
practice methods and pet health care management. About 17
percent of all small animal veterinary facilities in the U.S. are accredited
hospital members of the association. In order to maintain accredited
status. Southeastern Veterinary Hospital PA must continue to be
evaluated regularly by the association's trained consultants.
The American Animal Hospital Association is an international organization
of more than 32,000 veterinary care providers who treat
companion animals. Established in 1993. the association is well known
among veterinarians for its high standards for hospital and pet'health
care For pet care information or a referral to an A AHA hospital, pet
owners can visit the AAHA web site at www.hcalthypct. coni.^Southcastcrn
Veterinary Hospital has been a hospital member of the association
since 2000
Dr. Curt Locklear, Jr., DVM, is owner of Southeastern Veterinary
Hospital PA .
Scholarship gospel
sing is September 11.
PEMBROKE, N.C. -The first annual Mitch Tyler Endowed Scholarship
Fund Gospel Sing will be at the Givcns Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Sept 11,2004, with a prc-show at 6 p.m. and the main
show at 7 p.m.
Tickets arc S10 in advance and $12 at the door
All proceeds will go to support the Mitch Tyler Endowed Scholarship
Fund at UNC Pembroke.
A native of the Red Springs area. Tyler was superintendent of
Hoke County Schools when he died on March 2X 2t)02. He also worked
for UNCP School of Education and for the North Carolina Department
of Public Instruction. Following his death, family members established
an endowment scholarship
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Phone:
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Jack Lowery returns to UNCP for
speaking engagement
PEMBROKE, N.C. -B F. "Jack"
Lowcry, one of UNC Pembroke's
most distinguished alumni, will
return to campus for a speaking
engagement at 4 p.m.. Thursday.
September 16 at Moore Hall auditorium
A 1958 UNCP graduate, Lowcry
is a successful corporate, criminal
defense and personal injury
attorney with Lowcry & Lowcry
Attorneys at Law in Lebanon,
Tenn.
His topic will be business success.
and Lowcry is uniquely
able to speak on the subject of
business success.
Me is an original investor in
Cracker Barrel Old Country
Stores, Inc , one of America's
most successful restaurant
chains headquartered in Lebanon
Lowcry was Cracker Barrel 's
general counsel for 26 years and
continues to serve on the Executive
Committee of its Board of
Directors
Lowcry is also a founding partner
in LoJac, Inc , a highly successful
highway construction,
safety equipment manufacturer
and asphalt and concrete production
company The company specializes
in interstate highway, airport
and bridge rehabilitation
UNCP's School of Business is
host for the event
"It is privilege to have one ofthc
University's most distinguished
alumni. Jack Lowcry, cOr.ic to
campus and share his experience
with our campus community,"
said Dean Eric Dent ofthc School
of Business "I have heard him
tell of his business experiences
and the w isdom he has acquired,
and his w illingness to share with
us is something from which our
students will benefit greatly "
After graduating from UNCP,
Ixiwcry attended die Cumberland
School of Law at Samford University
in Birmingham, Ala He
was admitted to the Tennessee
Bar Association in 1962.
Lowcry also served as a mayor,
city judge and city attorney for .
Lebanon, Tenn. He also served
one term in the Tennessee House
of Representatives, representing
Wilson and Trousdale counties.
The son of the late Zeb Lowcry,
a long-time member and chair of
UNCP's Board of Trustees, Jack
Lowcry is the brother of the late
Dennis Ixiwfy, who found a successful
chemical sales company
in Charlotte, N.C.
There arc two additional brothers,
Bill and Zeb Jr. Son, Jack
Lowcry Jr, is a partner in the
Ixiwcry & Ixiwcry law firm