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^EDITORIAL> Em oPiNiom J PAGE -4 * 'We cannot know where ^ we are going if we do not know where we have been." T | As I See It by Bruce Barton *************************-******** MORE NOTES ON THE COOK- PEMBROKE CASE Paranoia. I think he was kidding. One of the partici pants in the celebrated Cook Pembroke case that has cost th- taxpayers of Pembroke $19. .'"4,68 to date didn't like the story I did last week, claiming the revelation of costs in the case was misleading and in some parts derogatory. The participant said, with a mirthful smirk, as repartee bounced back and forth- "I might get a hit man from Detroit to take care of you." 1 think 1 smiled back. But paranoia stalks the land, tie was kidding. 1 think The legal debate over a piece of property priced on the market for maybe SI500 has cost the town of Pembroke and officials $19,774.68 to plead "not guilty" so far. That's what their attorneys have billed them for..,M.fhr- Who should pay the bill? The taxpayers? Alfred Cook? Pie town officials? Alfred Cook's attorneys? Etc. Etc. Etc. Is the case frivolous? If so, some one other than the taxpayers shield pay the legal freight. Cook was stopped by police officers from plowing op a piece of property in Pembroke, including an alley way and throughfare that had been used by the town "As long as I can remember," according to townspeople. Cook claimed the town officials were trespassing. To date Cook has sued for more than t2 million; the town has coMtersoed for maybe S200.000. x Etc. Etc. Depositions. Hea rings. The legal fees continue to mount Whom will h end? Some Pembroke townspeople are taking bets. Which will come first? Vin dication or poverty? Will the money hold out until the case is settled? If found not guilty will the taxpayers get their money back? And who will they get it hack from? PSU OUGHT TO STAKE OUT ITS PLACE Of THE EDUCATIONAL SUN An education consultant says the gap between pre dominantly white and pre dominantly black cam poses in the University of North Caro lina system widened in the 1970s beennat the white scho ols received moat of the choice Albert H. Be man, president of the Institute for Services to ?Jilliimiii ww >mimmw.u w M A* - - i ?rfftAeOOSre |lu COWlHIIC icniTying ounng tnc third week of hearing, into a proposed cutoff federal faade to the 16-campue UNC ?jratam. Ionian ie considered a key wttaeae hi d* federal pavere aaeet'a attempt to hah M9 adtliee la federal aid to Me aald Moaday that while SS-ChKtu, OMCwJ! adaptaa Beet Caralaa U at wMdiih ABOAIACMm llate *WaPJ < WW I lAieaaMa tfew iWi Mefkml vWwMJt aadhf Meet aehaata M IMk 7mm. patauTa I?i' thLt'waa'aMhe tl aaf fa m" Mateo iWmf&SitX ' last March proposed placing 15 new programs at black schools -and 22 at white schools, and called the report "a break through." But nr said the report called for 16 masters degree pro grams at white schools and five for black campuses. Berrian also testified that trends indicate UNC- Char lotte; ECU and Appalachian State are being converted into schools that will grant doctoral dr -*es, while the two largest black schools that will grant doctoral degrees, while the two largest black schools. North Carolina A A T and North Carolina Central Uni versity. will remain as cam puses where the highest degree offered is a masters degree. The decision to locate a medical school at ECU and a veterinary medicine school at N.C. State showed the state was unwilling to use new programs to help desegregate, he said. PSU's storied link with the Lumbee Indian community has not been mentioned during the hearings. It seems, as l see it. that PSU administrators ought to stake out the school's place in the educational sun. It seems that Pembroke labeled rather loosely as one of the traditional and predominant 'white' institu tions as opposed to the 'black' ones. It is misleading, to say the least. The school was mostly begun for and by Indian people who yearned for an education for their children. It is a saga of forth tightness, determination, integrity and victory for the Indian people. Alas, integration has played ironic jokes upon their aspira tions turning the school into a predominate 'white' institu tion. ? Interestingly enough, the office of civil rights in Wash ington, DC does not count PSU's Indian students as minorities dumping them with the 'white' count. They only see a white-black confronta tion, forgetting quickly the school's tie with the Indian community that surrounds it. It the office of civil rights and other federal administra tors and educators counted Lumbee Indian students "minorities" PSU would pro bably have one of the best integration records in the state and most likely the nation. With the count of Lumbee Indian students PSU has 35 percent minority stu dent enrollment (based on last year's figures). The count is 24 percent Indian students. 11 percent Black students, and 65 percent white or non minority. That a a fairly good record and a fair representation of the societal population. Without (he count ot Indian students as minority, of course, the school suffers with a mere 11 percent minority enrollment. The Indians ought to be counted. They are not white... that's for sure. PSU admini strators ought to consider sueing the government for their refusal to accept Indian students as minorities But then the government (that mindless creature that seems to dominate our lives) is not reasonalbe or sensible. That's probably why the entity is sued so often. And. more than that, it is why the government loses so many suits. It just seems that PSU administrators have to set the matter aright by sueing their master. The record would take care of everything else, it's a crazy country we live in...but a wonderful one nevertheless. Think about it. In the beginning they labeled us everything but what we are (Lumbee Indians). Now, after having acquiesed in naming us. the government turns around on the other hand and refuses to count 6s as "Indi an." It's mind boggling. Bat it is still a serious matter. The future of PSU might depend on how we are labeled in far away places like governmental agencies like the office of civil rights and before congressional and gen eral assembly hearings. We ought to stake out our educa tional place in the sun so that we do not wind up being sacrificed to the politicans and special interest grouos in the future. Count us! Some of us Are Indians, and proud of it. RUTH MUNDYAND . ASSOCIATES WI1X BE TEACHING AGAPE If I ever take a class in "Agape" I would like Ruth Mundy to teach it. She's a marvelous lady and in raptured with life. She always signs her notes to me "Love, Joy and Peace." And she means it too. Agape will be taught as a course thie fall at Robeson Technical College. Agape is sort of a love feast. The dictionary defines it this way. "Agape-Among the primi tive Christians, a love feast or feast of charity, held before or after the communion, when contributions were made for the poor." Ruth Mundy is the perfect person to organize the class. She loves and is loving. She really cares about people, as I see it. She said in her note,/ "Our Christian social concerns com mittee at Chestnut United LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Locklears return from Texas trip My wtfe and I just aiM back to the beaatlfnl state of North Carolina, leaving behind as the grant Mate of Texas and ?ar loved oaea and Buy friend* which we wore prtvi lodged to meet. We eqjoyed two weeks with my sister sad brother-In-law, Matilda aad Cornelius Hooker, Sr. and my nephew, Benny Locklear, Sr. and Ids lovely Wife, Jo Ann and thek sen, Benny Jr. ' Of all the places we went and the many things we did, my biggest thrill was catching 13 catfish and approximately 15 carp and the biggest one got away. We were there during the wMt to San Antonl* Saturday aad on Sunday, Austin waa bit by a tnrnads. Several were defend to the ana at Bagdalt Air Part aad 1H? at baatnly 180 planes were 1 u ndai n ? I M aeiiroyoo Between all the Mexican foed and the gosd aid aantheru cooking, we probably gained a pound or two. We thank God for a safe journey. Hie travel ing mercy waa with as. The Hockera send their love to all their Robeson County friends aad relatives. Many of yen wet* asked about. Danny k Carfin Leddear Union Chapel Area Pembroke, NC 28372 The Prospect Fire Dept. Ladie's Auxiliary ' To the Editor: Out of an existing need for an organization to administer to those who ?te in need or distresa.fn an eftorvtp be that extensive, the Prospect Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary was formed one year ago. Many people are not aware of this organization. It is new in the community, but one of many in operation around the country. Its purpose is to willingly give of our time in rendering such services are needed and this year has been one of human and various needs. Hopefully, life is just a little mote meaningful and comfortable by our avail able services. The opportunity has been ours to aid six or more victims of burned dwel lings. give relief care to those caring for bed patients in the community which has always included Financial assisitance as well. Members have rotated on schedule each time the river search was in operation for the Clark child, working to have warm food and drink for those involved in the search. When the weather was so extremely cold, the Auxilary was there until the search party retired for the day. This was true for the several days until it concluded. The most recent ton is sponsoring a 30 hour enrichment class in personal relationships; parent-child, teacher-child, AGAPE. "Classes begin September 11 from 7-10 p.m. at Chestnut Methodist Church. Mrs. Fran ces Brock is the instructor. "There is a SS registration fee to Robeson Technical College. That's the only ex pense. Persons 65 and older do not pay anything." date of search, again, the Auxiliary was on the job. So, you-the community may know someone close by does care about our neighbors' welt betni ** " Because of our frequent involvement in the community happenings, this warm and most appreciated letter was prompted from Martha Wright of the Maxton Medical Ser vices whom we got to know and warmly respect. Her letter follows: "Dear Shirley (Moore)" "On behalf of the Maxton Rescue Squad, I am writing to express our appreciation for the continued support that the Prospect Fire Department La dies' Auxiliary has shown during our last river search for the drowned Clark child. "It's nice to know that one can count on people, such as your auxiliary, to make life more pleasant during a time of need. "Again, thank you all for your thoughtfulness and con sideration. Please feel free to call upon us anytime if you should need us." Doris Lsddssr President of the Prospect Fire Deportment LaAsi Auxiliary She signs her note "Love, Joy and Peace" and reminds me to pray for the Christian film "Jon." coming to Cinema II in October." If you arc interested in learning about AGAPE I re commend Mrs. Ruth Mundy and her associates St Chestnut United Methodist Church and Robeson Technical College to you. She knows a lot about AGAPE. Concerned about Existing Educational System To the Editor: As sa American citizen, a parent and a taxpayer, I am more concerned than ever, about the existing educational system of Kobe son County. I find 'at every turn that the education of our children is being determined by people in the majority, who are tremendously political and who have racism upper-most in their minds, or so it would seem. Thev don't seem to have the best interest of children at heart. Why should a child be left out of a class or special activity because he or she is the wrong color? Why do we not have special classes in all our schools for special kids with special problems? Why should school boundaries be allowed to exist that exclude a certain race of people? 1 realize this seems to have been the practice in Robeson County for years~but I for one am sick and tired of hearing it. What has been done for years is not necessarily the right way. This is now-our future lies in the children of this county.. It is time NOW for a change. It is time the political element and the racial think ing be stopped, at least in our educational system. Our children are suffering from a 5 school system county. The monies are spread so thin that there is no way some schools can offer a decent education above the basic courses. Some students are bussed 55 miles a day to get a course offering of their choice because it's not offered at their local school. It is imperative that we have one non-discriminatory school system. We need to up-grade the quality of education and have equal education for all children. We can't afford to have the powers that be, in our school system, play political handball with our children's education. 4 Forget racial overtones! Forget politics! We as parents, citizens and taxpayers must unite, whether we be Black, Indian or white and see to it that we obtain equal, quality education for all our children! Alice M. Wffldna St. Pauls, NC The Pembroke Community Dance Center concludes season The Pembroke Community Dance Center has completed its 1980 Summer season of Dance. Everyone concerned with the program believes it has been a huge and smashing success. The most incredible success story of the summer was the overwhelming par ticipation in the Tuesday night adult classes. Old friends and new friends met once a week for two hours of exercise, dance, and loads of fun. Mrs. Morris, administrator for the Dance Center, would like to thank everyone who was involved with getting the program going this summer, especially the children and their parents. A very special thanks goes to the staff of the Pembroke Community Work shop. the Board of Directors of the Dance Center, and to the teachers All of these people worked hard and were very supportive of the program and each other. Special recognition and best of luck goes to the < teachers. Ms. Clarissa Cum mings ? a student at Pembroke Senior High. Ms. Jennifer' Jordan- a student at Lum berton Senior High, and Ms. Lisa Stover ? a graduate of Pembroke Senior High and beginning frethman at East Carolina University. Without all of these wonderful people, the program would never have made It off the ground. Plans fer the fall season are in the making, but nothing deflnttr will W derided en MwiU |La jro*||Aae aigtia >^|l_ J mm their school aehedelas Mors mfermetmn wM he aa leeaed within the neat manth Anyone with suggestions ar lUltfhlkMI tilffflkA i laftldM I Uts ^tmsmrns pregw mn? Morris at IJl usuil Brenda Mae Oxendine In Fall Dress Uniform .. Johns Resident Made State History Friday Reprinted from the Lanrinbnrg Exchange. One Of The Guys Scotland ?olinty Woman Is First To Become N.C. State Trooper When Brenda Mae Oxen dine graduated from Scotland High School in 1971, she wanted to go into law en forcement work. That dream, and even more, came true for her Friday when she became North Carolina's first female Highway Patrolman. Miss Oxendine. 21, who grew up in Johns, was one of only two women to graduate Friday along with 40 men from the State Highway Patrol and Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) basic school at the Highway Patrol Training Center in Raleigh. The other, Roberta Anne Wolfe, who was Miss Oxen (line's roomste during the 20 week course, became the first woman to finish the school under the auspices of the ALE. Several other women have become ALE agents after completing the former requirements of 240 hours of basic instruction. "I feel pretty proud," Miss Oxendine said Sunday flight. "I didn't plan on being the first woman. But I had planned on going into law enforcement" She said she began con sidering the highway patrol after talking to a recruiter at Richmond Technical In stitute, which she attended after graduating from Scotland. "I liked what he was talking about and decided to try it she said." c, She said she failed to get her degree from RTI because the offer to attend the basic school came while she was working on her last quarter. The hardest paiu? of the school, she said, were the long hours of classroom work and the military-like discipline. "They had certain ways you had to fix your bed and clean your room and march properly in military style." She said she felt she received fair treatment from her instuctors and fellow cadets. "The attention I've been getting has gone a little too far," she said. "All the male troopers went through the same things I did. I didn't do any more or less than they had to do." Miss Oxendine, the daughter of John Coy and Geneva Oxendine, has three brothers and a twin sister. All, including her parents, she said, gave her complete support In fact, her twin, Linda Faye, has recently graduated from RTI and plans to become a probation officer after finishing courses at Pembroke State University. Miss Oxendine wiD be stationed in Whiteville Wednesday. She will ride with an experienced trooper for her first six to eight weAs of duty as is normal procedure. "I'll probably hove some problems," she said. "That's to be expected In any job." Miss Oxendine and Ms Wolfe were the third and fourth women to enter the Highway Patrol and AL? basic school Hie other two failed to complete the rigorous training that in cludes 119 hours of Instruction in criminal a rod con stitutional law. firearms. predion driving, human relations and other topics. Barlejr Mitchell, secretary of Crime Control and Pubic Safety, delivered the com mencement address, telling the cadets, "As law en forcement officers, yoa are the only people in society who literally have the legal power to make on-the spot decMons of lite and death. "I specifically want yoa to know that your are never to fail to enforce the law because the person breaking it is one yoa feel may be of high standing financially, socially, politically, or otherwise or becaooo yoa feel Uiat person may have friends in Raleigh or anywhere else." The graduation exercises were the 67 th for the highwsy patrol and the second for the division of AL?. ****************** TWCi ???! y*v*i ;; U.S.P S. (W7UOO l> EeuMiobod 1973 Publtehod Mch Tbrnodo) J; bytlw , ^rsr P.O. Boi 1071 Pembroke, N.C. ISI72 j. rbooi HI 307t 2ND CUM POSTAOS PAD '' AT PMMOMNCf. N.C. MI72 j KB-" IVm? wjs! 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