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HELEN MAYNOR SCHEIRBECK
HEADS INDIAN NATIONS PROGRAM
FOR SAVE THE CHILDREN
Helen Scheirbeck, a member of the
Lumbee Indian Tribe in North Carolina,
has been appointed Director of the
Indian Nations Program for Save the
Children, the international child assis
tance agency based in Westport, CT.
Ms. Scheirbeck brings to her new
position extensive experience with both
private and governmental Indian pro
grams. As Director of the Indian Nations
program, she will oversee Save the
Children's American Indian projects that
serves SO reservations in 11 states.
Ms. Scheirbeck most recently served as
Project Advisor for Indian Information
Programs, where she monitored the
legislative and administrative acts of
Congress and federal agencies in regard
Indians living east of the Mississippi
River. Prior to that she served as
Program Director for the White House
Conference on Children and Youth,
Chairwoman of the Indian Education
Task Force for Congress and Director of
the Office of Indian Affairs within the
Department of Health, Education and
Welfare.
A recipient of numerous awards and
author of several published studies, Ms.
Scheirbeck served as the first Intern to
the National Congress of American
Indians in Washington, D.C. She receiv
ed her ff.A. in political science from
Berea College in Kentucky and her Ed.
D. in educational administration from
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Stat?
University.
Save the Children, which is celebrat
ing its 50th anniversary this year
provides assistance to children and their
families in 33 countries around
the world, including five regions of the
United States.
LUMBEE RIVER EMC
42nd ANNUAL MEETING
PEMBROKE STAI h UmVCWSITV
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Four more members of
Lumbee River Electric Mem
bership Corporation will chal
lenge incumbent directors of
the rural electric co-operative
at its 42nd Annual Meeting of
Members to be held on
Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at
the Pembroke State Universi
ty Performing Arts Center.
, Ward Clark. Jr. of Maxton,
James C. McLean of Raeford,
Stephen Strickland of Pem
broke and Ronald Hammonds
of Lumberton will have their
names on the ballot at the
Annual Meeting by yirture of
petitions filed for them over
?the signatures of IS or more
members of the co-operative.
All four petitions were receiv
ed prior to the Sept. 24.
deadline.
Ward Clark. Jr. will chal
lenge Bill James Brewington
in the District 1 race which
represents the townships of
Maxton, Alfordsville, Thomp
son, Union and Rowland.
James C. McLean will face
Incumbent nominee Alton V.
Dudley in the District 6
contest to represent all of
Hoke County east of NC 211.
In District 5, Ronald Ham
monds will challenge incum
bent James H. Hammonds to
represent the townships of
Lumber Bridge, Park ton, St.
Pauls, East and West Howell
sville and Saddletree.
The largest field of candi
dates will vie for the At- Large
seat now held by John Paul
Jones. Already on the ballot
through the nomination pro
cess are: incumbent Jones,
Lacy L. Cummings and -
Reginald Lee Oxendine. Ste
phen Strickland of "Pembroke
joins the field through his
nomination by petition.
Pursuant to the Bylaws of
the cooperative, nominations
may also be made from the
floor on the night of the
Annual Meeting.
Board members are elected
for three-year terms. Four are
elected each year on a rota
ting basis, according to the
Bylaws.
This year's Annual Meeting
will feature the elections, 'a
report on the activities of the
rural electric cooperative, an
address by Seventh District
Congressman Charlie Rose
and drawing for nearly S 1,500
in prizes following the busi
ness session.
Lacy Cnmmings
At Large
Lacy L. Cummings has announced his
bid for election to the Lumbee River
EMC Board of Directors for the Member
at Large seat. In making his announce
ment, Cummings released the following
statement:
"As a farmer and a businessman, I am
concerned about spirmling inflation. It is
my belief that members of a rural
: cooperative should be represented by
people "Who have a concern and knowled
* ge of their problems and lifestyle.
"I have been a resident of a rural
farming area all my Hfe, the Mt. Airy
Community. I am concerned about
member consumers who are living on
fixed incomes. It Is sad when people's
electric bills exceed their incomes. I wish
to have an opportunity to have input In
the decision making process of LRBMC.
"If elected to this position, I pledge to
always consider the member consumer's
; needs before making a decision. 1 pledge
also to guard the money ?f our co op as If
It were mine.
"If you are concerned about you co op,
please come to the PSD Performing Arts
Center Tuesday night, Oct. 19, and cast
.
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Ward Clark
District 1
Ward Gark, a candidate for Lumbee
River Electric Membership Corpora
tion's board of directors from Area 1
announces the following statement rela
tive to his candidacy:
"As many of you know, my name is
Ward Gark. I have previously served on
the board of directors and I ask your
permission to return. I am running for
the seat from Area 1 which encompasses
the townships of Maxton, Alfordsville,
Thompson, Union and Rowland." Gark I
will challenge incumbent board member I
Bill James Brewington.
Gark also said, "I paid over S9.000.00
in electric bills last year and I am rightly
concerned about spiraling bills and the
conservative use of our revenues. I also
believe we could more properly utilize
our vehicles and, of course, cut down on
the size of the manager's car. There is
too much administrative overhead, and
the general manager should not have an
unlimited expense account."
Gark also believes that the general
manager should be required to live on
the REA lines and that the general
manager should serve "at the pleasure
of the board."
" Ward Gark is the owner and operator
at Lumbee Shopping Center near Maxton
and has varied business interests,
including auto parts businesses, and is
a building contractor, dark Is also a
nets Methodist Church.
The annual meeting will be hold
member* an* elected foe three wjjjuM
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CANDIDATES ANNOUNCE FOR
LUMBEE RIVER ELECTRIC
MEMBERSHIP CO-OP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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James Hammonds
District 5
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James H. Hammonds
James H. Hammonds of the Saddle
tree area announces his bid for rselec
tion to the Lumbee River EMC Board of
Directors. Hammonds has served as '
representative for District #5 for nine
ye.trs. During that period he has served
fs secretary a# the Board.
?""f-tammaiKls is assistant principal of
Magnolia School, a position he has held
for several years. Mr. Hammonds
released the following statement:
"During my years of service, I have
tried to represent the member-consum
ers' interests honestly to the best of my
ability. I believe that my experience
makes me an effective board member.
For continued leadership, vote experien
ce. I pledge, if re-elected to continue to
represent the interests of member
consumers fairly. I believe that my
knowledge of the rural electric program
is an asset. I promise to continue to apply
my knowledge to keep our co- operative,
operating efficiently."
John P. Jones
At Large
John Paul Jones
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jonn raui Jones or kouic i, antuinun,
announces his bid for re-election to the
at-large position on the Board of
Directors of Lurabee River Electric
Membership Corporation.
During his time in that position, Jones
attended numerous seminars and work
shops which have enabled htm to become
an enlightened, knowledgeable member
of that board. He is now certified as a
director. He would likeThe opportunity to
continue to apply his knowledge and
experience by representing the members
of the Lumbee River Electric Mem
bership Corporation.
Jones, a farmer and concrete con
tractor is married to the former Marie
Jacobs and they have three children.
Said Jones, "Being self-employed allows
me to attend all meetings and work
shops. I have ample time to give that is
so much needed by a member of an
electric cooperative board."
And Jones continued, "If 1 am elected,
I promise to continue to strive to hold the
line on rising expenses and costs. I
promise to work to furnish adequate
electricity at the most reasonable rates."
Alton Dudley
District 6
Alton V. Dudley
Alton V. Dudley announces his bid for
re-election to the LREMC Board of
Directors. Mr. Dudley has represented
District 6 (all of Hoke County east of
Highway 211) for the past nine years.
Dudley released the following state
ment: "1 am no coward when it comes to
a" stand -on an issue that arid ??
benefit the membership of LREMC.
"I believe I have been a most
effective director. 1 know that times are
tough and that we have come a long way.
With your support, together we will
come through these hard times vic
toriously."
Ronald Hammonds
District 5
Ronald H. Hammonds of the Saddletre
area has announced his candidacy for a
seat on he Lumbee River EMC Board at
Directors for District #5. Hammonds is
opposing James H. Hammonds also of
the Saddletree area.
Hammonds released the touowing
statement:
"On Oct. 19.1 will seek the District #5
seat on the EMC Board of Directors.
| "1 was employed with. an electrical
utility company for nine years. During
that time I dealt with the concerns of the
customer, uHtnDVuOii ot ictvicc io UN
customer, die probiems of npmagement,
regulations governing utility companies
sod I know the importance of satisfied
employees. I am knowledgeable about
office, field aad substation management.
As a customer of EMC, my concerns
are the same as yours and with my past
work experience I believe 1 can ha an
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Steve Strickland
At Large
Steve Strickland hen announced Ma
candidacy for a seat on dm Board of
Directors of LKEMC. Strickland is
seeking election to the member at large
position. He opposes incumbent John
Panl Jones. Strickland is from the
Prospect area and is a long -time
He owns and operates Strickland's
Barber Shop.
Strickland released the fugue lug sta
tement:
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Reginald Oxendine
At Large
Reginald Oxendine has filed for the
At-Large-Director's seat on die Lumbee
River Electric Membership Corporation.
The election will be held on Tuesday,
October 19, 1982 at Pembroke State
University's Performing Arts Center.
Registration will begin at 6 p.m.
Reginald Oxendine is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. MedHn and lona Oxendine. He
is married to Peggy Hunt Oxendine and
they have two children, Reginald Jr. and
Mkah Adrin.
Oxendine graduated from Prospect
High School. He received a bachelor of
science degree in elementary education
at Pembroke State University, a master's
degree at East Carolina University and a
Doctor's degree from N.C. State Univer
sity in education.
AO members of LRBMC are encourag
ed to attend the auiatlng and cast their
vote for their fbvotite candidate. One
silver dollar wfli be given to eech
registered member end I1.MQ worth of
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