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Page 2. Tbe Carolina Indian Volce-Thorsday, July 11, 1985 EDITORIAL PAGE Lninbee Homecoming and . Strike at tbe Wind are testaments to Lumbee derring do . Lumbee Homecoming al ways embues me with a sense of pride. And this year was no different, as LKDA again gave us a rallying point by hosting hojnecoming activities with inestimable style. We offer out. congratulations to the winners and all the partici pants. See list of winners elsewhere in this issue. And, of course, I have a special interest in “Strike at the Wind” this year. I play, Allen Lowrie, Henry Berry’s papa in this year's production. Even though I don’t last long (I get killed in the first act), 1 have a good time hanging around and getting to know the case and meeting the audience after each perfor mance. The popular outdoor drama is an exciting adven ture for me. But it does make me kind of sad in a nice way that ! am no longer called upon to play heroes. I am relegated to emoting as the daddy of the hero. Oh well! Time does march on, and my 43 years can no longer be hidden away from view. . Randy Un)bergeF„thf, Cba-> pel Hill-based playwright^ wbp wrote,, “Strike .at . the Wind”.,noted, after Saturday night’s performance, that it was the “best production I, have seen since the drama began in 1976.” David Oxen- dine, the demanding director and Melton Lowry, the work aholic stage manager, deser ve accolades from all of us. Look for my biased review of “Strike at the Wind” next week. As a Lumbee. I take special pride in Umberger’s remarks because Oxendine and Lowry are Lumbees too. The only pale on this year’s production is the fact that Carnell Locklear, the efferve- sant general manager, who also doubles as “Boss Strong’ in the drama, is still concern ed about his son, Shawn, who was wounded in a teyible accident when he was struck by an automobile a few days ago. Shawn is expected to recover, but the trauma has dimmed the usual jocular nature of Carnell Locklear, my best friend. I continue to ask you to pray for Shawn’s eventual recovery. There is good in every disaster if we look for it. Carnell told me privately that the care his son is receiving at Southeastern General Hos pital in Lumberton is first rate. In the past, Indians have had to resist rank racism as their loved ones recoveredin local hospitals. It is good to ^ow.c,t^aJ, beside manners have improved, i am on (be brink of running (or LREMC Board of Directors I have thought about it a lot over the last few years, and I am on the brink of running for the Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation (LREMC) board of directors in October. It will be my first bid for public office, and it ought to be interesting. I will be vying for the seat held by Lacy Cummings, a very nice fella from the Mt. Airy community. First of all, I would have nothing negative to say about Mr. Cummings. He is a fine man who has comported himself well during his first stint on the board. I just feel that I could be helpful as a board member. I have been involved in the affairs of the electric co-op since I began the newspaper.'As a matter of fact, I was once arrested a few years ago for attempting to attend a meeting of the board of directors. At that time meetings were closed to the public and the member con sumers. As a direct result of my action, the meetings are now open to any consumer member who wishes to attend. 1 have always been interested, and have expend ed a lot of energy in years past working to make the co op accessible to the consumers. I believe 1 would be a good director. 1 would like to state a few things though that I would do if I were elected to the board. First of all, I would represent the grass roots people...those who have to scrap to pay their light bills. I would not be especially friendly to the administration even though I count Ronnie Hunt, the general manager, as my friend. And 1 would never knowingly lie or prom^ ise something that was be yond my capabilities to deliv er. And, if elected, 1 would attend all the meetings and to do my very best to represent the consumer members of LREMC. The seat I wold be vying for is one of the three at large seats. That seat is presently held, as noted earlier, by Mr. Lacy Cummings. If I run (and I am 99 percent sure I will) I earnestly solicit your support and, of course, your vote when the annual meeting is held in October. More later. If you have an opinion about my possibly running for this seat, I would be interest ed in hearing from you. Rural electric cooperatives like LREMC are one of thelast bastions of democracy in America, and it would be exciting and interesting to participate as a member of the board of directors. Letters BapUst Ceremony Wed in These have been set up by Tandy Corporation to offer their customers a higher level of training and access to prod uct knowledge. “We know that solid customer support is what separates a satisfied Since the 1970s, more and • .more personal computers . have found a place in small . American businesses. It was .only a matter of time before computer specialists began making house calls to service these computers. . THEN: There was the day when the boss plunked down .dip new computer, leaving a befuddled employee with the bewildering task of figuring it out and setting it up. NOW: Today, centers have b^fi established in some 54 nafetexipolitan areas as train- ibg'and support operations. Many people find that mayonnaise removes white water marks left on table tops. Apply, rub in, let stand for about an hour and wipe clean with a soft cloth. customer from a dissatisfied one," explained Ron Stegall, Senior Vice President of Radio Shack’s Business Products Division. “This new serrice will provide the assistance many customers need to help them get their computer up and running. Ifrequired, we’ll even install and show the cus tomer how to use the software." If paper sticks to a table, pour furniture oil on it and let stand overnight. Next day, rub with a soft cloth. This should remove the paper with no harm to the surface beneath. LUMBERTON CHIROPRACTIC CENTER __ WHIPLASH Whiplash is a sraphic term for a neck sprain or strain. This condition is always the result of trauma (injury) and can,be very serious because the joints that are sprained are surrounded by all the nerves of the neck. Symptoms vary from headaches and neck pain to blurry vision, radiatins pain in the arms, low back pain, nervousness and depression, Your Doctor of Chiropractic is experienced and trained in examining and _ j-K—\ treating neck sprain injuries. ' ' • Immediate ac tion should I taken after i jury. CONTACT DR. SHERWOOD F. HINSON Lumberton Chiropractic Center SALEM SQUARE: (The Newest Professional Park) Fayetteville Rd., Lumberton/ N.C. Phone; 738-3600 EMERGENCY NUMBER 738-7303 CHIROPRACTORS CONTROL PAIN NATURALLY THINKING 1 have often wondered about what is the root cause for the inability of the Indians of Robeson County to obtain economic and political success collectively. I believe it can be identified as a two fold dilemna. Let me address what 1 believe to be the most important of the two. The individuals that have been elected and those who self appointed themselves as In dian leaders have failed to organize and unite the Indian people into a streamlined, goal oriented, uniform.body. Uniform in the sense that the individual can relinquish some of his personal prefer ences for the betterment of the whole and streamline in the sense that it can cut right to the heart of the issue and propose solutions to remedy the situation for the benefit of the majority of those concern ed. If this be the case, change should be the inevitable course for the Indian voter and activist. New voices need to be heard on the horizon and some previous voices that have been pushed aside need to be reinstated. Upon review ing the track record of an Indian leader and seeing there is a consistently declin ing line or spirally descending curve there is but one re course, change. The reason a nonproductive leader among our people is quite obvious; most have been self seekers and have padded their bank accounts or else they have been overcome by an inflated ego. in some cases both. Again, I say the word is Florist ‘Helpful ^intS Facts From The Society Of American Florists Q. 7 have been searching for a long-lasting, colorful, flow ering plant for my living room. Do you have any suggestions'? Secondly I believe that those individuals who profess to be of Indian descent have failed to properly identify themselves with an aboriginal native people. Take the Lum- ees for example. Their de- scendancy comes from three main native aboriginal tribes. They are the following: the Saponia, the Cheraw, and the Hatteras tribes. The 1980 census indicates that there are 40,000 plus Indians in Robeson and surrounding counties and less than 20,000 of them have registered with the Lumbee group. Simply said if you are an Indian be an Indian; if not. be whOjyou are and be grateful for what God in His infinite wisdom has created in you. Final words would be this: the Indian reorganization came about in 1934, it is about time we do something now about establishing our Indian heritage as a permanent testimonial. Sincerely, Harold G. Dial Pembroke, NC Photo CoW*®®)' A. Yes!.-.the brilliant, at tractive bloom and exquisite foliage of the bromeliad plant is an exciting addition to any room and sure to be a conver sation piece. Bromeliads have a tremen dous will to survive and offer a variety of color combina tions including brilliant reds, oranges, and pinks. The beautiful bloom of the bromeliad will last 4-6 months. Most of them will produce offshoots or “pups” and should be removed and re planted when they are about 1/2 the size of the mother plant. The roots of the bromeliad like to be kept moist but never soggy. Bright, diffused light is needed by most genera. For more information see your local florist or write for your free brochure to the Soci ety of American Florists, 1601 Duke Street, Alexandria, Vir ginia 22314. Writer for U.S. Nevvs and World Report^’ Doing Independent Article on Lumbee Indians’ Lost Colony Theory Dr. Adolph Dial [pointing], chairman of the American Indian Studies Department of by Gene Warren A year ago “U.S. News and World Report” published an exclusive interview with Dr. Adolph Dial, chairman of PSU’s American Indian Stu dies Department, concerning his views on what happened to the “Lost Colony,” It was in observance of the first landing by the English on North Carolina soil in cele bration of the state’s 400lh anniversary. Now the writer of that interview and an associate of his from “U.S. News and World Report.” who is an independent illustrator, have been visiting Pembroke since Sunday, doing their own personal in-depth study of the Lumbee Indians and their origin. Their story will be publish ed in either an independent magazine or book, “depen ding on our findings,” said Bill MacDougall of Washing ton, D.C., an assistant man aging editor of “U.S. News and World Report.” He has been with that magazine for 21 years. The illustrator accompanying MacDougall is Charles Brannan of New York City. MacDougall has been to Roanoke Island, site of the ill fated “Lost Colony,” many times, but this is his first to Pembroke and Robeson County, where live some 35,000 to 40,000 Lumbee Indians, the largest group of Indians east of the Mississippi River. For illustrator Brannan. this is his first trip to either Pembroke or Roanoke Island. Dial, co-author of “The Only Land I Know,” a history of the Lumbee Indians, has introduced the two magazine ‘ people to many Indians in-the area who might assist them with their research. Among them have been Clifton Oxendine, professor PSU, discusses the bte of the “Lost Colony’’ with Bill MacDougall [center] and emeritus of PSU who is considered a patriarch of the Lumbee Indian people; Lew Barton, Indian historian; Bru ce Barton, editor of The Carolina Indian Voice: Dr. David Eliades, co-author of “The Only Land 1 Know;” and Claude Lowry, a long time resident of Pembroke. MacDougall first became interested in the Lumbees’ “Lost Colony” explanation through his friendship with Tom Oxendine, a Lumbee Indian now with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Oxendine put him in touch with Dial and therein evolved the interview in “U.S. News and World Report.” “Since then I’ve read eveiy thing I can find on the story,” said MacDougall. “The Uni versity of North Carolina library has a flood of books on the ‘Lost Colony.’ I’ve read most of the major accounts, which don’t relate to what Dr. Dial and others had to say." MacDougall has been intri gued by what he read in “The Only Land I Know,” the Lumbee Indians’ history by Dial and Eliades. “It was the Lumbees’ story as related to the ‘Lost Colo ny.’ And it makes sense. So much has been circulated about this, it would be foolish to discount it,” said MacDou gall., (Note: Dial stated in the July, 1984, issue of “U.S. News and World Report” that there is evidence that the colonists at Roanoke Island “intermarried with the Indi ans who are centered in what is now southeastern North Carolina” or Lumbee Indian country.) MacDougall thinks the “either-or” interpretation of the story could be wrong. “Some say the colonists either did this or that.” he stated. “They probably split up, going in different direc- Karen Burns Privette Charles Brannan, who are with U.S. News and World Report. tions.” Dial praised MacDougall for “spending several days in Robeson County, examining the evidence. So many have not. Many so-called top au thorities have never set foot here. 1 think Mr. MacDougall visiting and talking to our people is very significant.” MacDougall said oral tradi tions are important. “If just one Lumbee said the Lum bees' view of the ‘Lost Colony’ was true, that’s only one case in point. But every one says it. Lumbee Indians grandparents tell how their grandparents told them the story is true. This is too strong to ignore.” The “U.S. News and World Report”, assistant man aging editor compared it with the story of ancient Troy. “In Greek history, the tradition was there was a Troy, that it did exist. And they have fround this to be true. There was such a city.” MacDougall thinks the same can be said for the story that the Lumbee Indians are descendants of the ‘Lost Colony.” The Lumbees con tend that it was never really lost, but lives • on here in Robeson County. Karen Burns and Jeffery Bill Privette were married at 6 p.m. Saturday June 29 at Deep Branch Baptist Church. The Rev. Henry Oxendine and Rev. Bobby Burns per formed the double ring cere mony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Burns, Jr. of Route 4, Lumberton. She graduated from Pem broke High School in 1980 and attended Pembroke State Uni versity. She is employed by East Raleigh Auto Parts. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elmer Pri vette of Zebulon, NC. He graduated from Zebulon High School in 1974. He is owner and operator of East Raleigh Auto Parts. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a formal gown of white satin and silk venise lace accented with pearls and sequins. The fitted lace bodice fea tured a sweetheart neckline. The long sleeves of venise lace and satin were puffed at the shoulder. The full skirt extended into a cathedral length train. Her veil of illusion and caplet of seeded pearls was trimmed with alencon lace and white silk spring flowers. She carried a cascade of silk spring flowers with greenery. The matron of honor was Mrs. Wanda Burns Ramsey of Raleigh, sister of the bride. She wore a blue satin gown with fitted bodice. It had a sweetheart neckline, back zip per, full skirt gathered to the bodice at shaped waistline and had short sleeves. She carried a boi,,, blue silk roses. Bridesmaids were liji Sharon Burns Deese, Dei Locklear, Miss Lori A Sampson of Pembroke, (, Ruth Ann Meldin of Zebul and Mrs. Edith Lodie^ Charlotte. They wore gowns like honor attendant in tsinl, colors and carried a bouq of roses to match their fo* The best man was Al White of Zebulon. Theusla were Charles Kermit Cb of Zebulon, Anthony b Perry of Zebulon, Staii Herman Jones of Zebu) Calvin Ramsey ofRaleigbi Rufus Lyn Burns, Lumbert The groom wore a dark white shirt and datl The best man and ust wore dark suits, white si and dark ties. Other members of wedding party were lai Chavis and Gina Carol Bi flower girls-and Emesti din and Joseph Meldi(,i bearers. Miss Brandi Deesei miniature bride. Mr. Brian Burns wasji ture groom. The wedding recepiim held following the cm in the Fellowship HalLlii hosted by aunts and uock the bride. The rehearsal dinner' held on June 28 at Branch Fellowship H was hosted by the gi parents. After a wedding 1 Daytona Beach, Fla. couple will live at Ro Zebulon, NC. The teleprinter was invented by David Edward Hugfin I inthelSOO's, " The first military drill manual in the U.S. was publislieil I in 1779—three years after the Revolutionary War. I FLOOR WORK I Install Carpet *Vinyl I & Artificial Grass I Located in I the Prospect Community I Owner h; Tharmaclgr Pembroke Divii Center «>> W w, ^rnii>rir»r. .VT Fat babies later on I parents, or expecting parents, t know the (acts. So, here’s the question; Dofal k become fat adults'? 9., The first lighthouse in America was erected by the Province of Massachu setts in 1716 on Little Brewster Island. i become fat adults? . • k Contrary to generally accepted answer IS “No.” Kids, however, who are fat aH« years of age tend to have weight problems atw k so more concern should be exercised after Iha I have additional hints for new [ at our Prescription Counter in the i two Free Handouts. We want you to be well informs ) so pick up your “Helpful Hints” while W''® i supply. Cattle branding originated in Connecticut in 1644. —STUDIES raOM onog nr IOHR»« ! Shall all men know that ye are my ® ’ e love one to another.
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