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I PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY ' p f^llUCE CARCdNA XKBDI^^^XOXC.Uj ? I "Building Cnawunicafcive Bridges P> l) ?: : ? I Pembroke, n.c. In A Cri-Racial getting" % ^^B|poN county EVOLUME 1* NUMBER iS 25$ ^ THURSDAY, NOVEVBEi ???1^HHHHBHHBHHHBaBI MCKINNONUPHOLDS REDRAWING OE STATE'S JUDICIAL DISTRICTS A Superior Coudrt judge upheld a redrawing of the state's judicial districts to increase the number of black judges, allowing the 14 Superi or court judges, including Joe FVeeman Britt, elected Nov. 8 to take office. Judge Henry A. McKinnon of Lumberton said the general assem bly exceeded its authority when it extended the terms of nine incum bent judges. Hie N.C. legislature redrew the superior court districts in 1987 to settle a suit filed by Black voters under the Voting Rights Act The. plaintiff contended that the system in which judges were elected to staggered terms from multi judge districts, diluted the voting strength of Blacks and kept them from electing judges of their choice. The legisiatioln expanded the number of judicial districts from 34 to 60 by creating a number of single judge districts, including Robeson County. It eliminated staggered terms in multi judge districts by giving nine incumbents a one time extension of their terms, so that all judges in a district would come up for election simultaneously. Except for the extension of the judges' terms, "it has not been shown that the General Assembly exceeded its authority under the Consitution in any respect," McKin non said in his ruling. Except for a victory on the extension of the judges' terms, the ruling went against Governor Jim Martin, whose law-suit had contend ed that the redrawn judicial districts violated the state constitution. Citi zens Address PSU Chancel lor's Search Committee A view of the approximately 100 people who attended a public meet ing at PSU Monday night to voice comments to the PSU Chancellor Search Committee concerning quali fications needed tn PSlf s future chancellor to take office July 1, 1989. Members of PSIJ's Chancellor Search Committee listen to com ments from the audience during a three-hour public meeting Monday night at PSU concerning qualifica tions needed m the new chancellor to take office July I, 1989. Seated right to left, member* of the committee are: Chet Jordan, Ann Well*, Julian Ran torn, Willie Thoma*, chairman 'Wayne Evant, Rhoda Collins, Micha tel Stratil, Ken Freeman and OUie Bishop. Can Gibson is also tn the picture, but blocked from the camera view. An estimated 100 citizens of Robeson appeared at PSLTs Moore Hall on Monday night to listen and speak before the Chancellor's Search Committee. The committee was seeking criteria for Paul Givens' replacement Givens has announced his retirement as PSU chancellor effective June, 1989. The concensus of those attending and the speakers was that the chancellor should be an Indian. Also stressed was the appointment of a chancellor who would work toward making the university of part of the community. Among those taking part in the forum were: Dr. Ken Johnson who is retired from PSU; Dr. Dalton Brooks who is employed by PSU; Harold Deese, chairman of the LRDA Board of Directors; A. Bruce Jones, execu tive director of the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs; Lonnie Revels, chairman of the commission's board of directors; Rev. Mac Legerton of the Center for Community Action; Janie Maynor Locklear, leader of the Save Old Main movement; Bob Reisner of PSU; Shirley Lowry, retired from the county school system; and others. The UNC Board of Governors will select the chancellor from the recommendations of the Search Committee. THANKSGIVING DEADLINE Due to the Thanksgiving Holidays, THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE will publish its Thursday, November 24th issue on Wednesday, November 23rd. .For this issue only the following deadlines will be in effect: ADVERTISING ? NEWS: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1988 We must observe this deadline so that we will be able to get your newspaper to you before the holidays. your cooperation will enable us all to have a restful holiday. I 1 ? 1 HOJPE SHERFARD ANNOUNCES BID FOR DRDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hope Sheppard announces her candidacy for a seat on the LKDA Board of Directors. Sheppard is opposing Dorothy Lowery who rep resents Pembroke and Union Precin cts. The election will be held December 1, 1988 and Pembroke Elementary and Union Elementary are the voting sites. Sheppard is currently employed as administrative assistant to the vice chancellor at Pembroke State Uni versity. She has a background in drama, films, television and radio. For eight years she starred as Rhoda, the leading lady in the Robeson Historical Drama Association's pro duction of "Strike at the Wind." Sheppard also owns Lumbee Indi an Arts and Crafts and follows the pow wow circuit (Indian dancers who get together and compete for prize money) up and down the East Coast. In making her announcement, Sheppard said: "I believe I have something to offer. I know 1 can and will represent my people well." The polls open December 1 at 8 a.m. and will close at 6 p.m. AF>F>FLEC I AT I ON BANQUET NIL. ANN ED EON MATCMER / DAOOELE The Robeson Defense Commit tee will sponsor an appreciation banquet for Eddie Hatcher and Timothy Jacobs. The event is plan ned for Friday night, December 9, at 7:30 p.m. at West Robeson Senior High's Cafeteria. A buffet-style dinner will be served. Tickets for the event are $5.00 and can be purchased from the Robeson Defense Commit tee ofCce. Call 521-2401 for further information. Special guest speakers will include William Kunstler, attorney with the Center for Constitutional Rights, New York: Leon Shenandoah of the Onandaga Nation; and Chief Wilma Man killer of the Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma. Atz -t-.oxrn&xj To Be ^vailajbie To T&lKg Cornp 1 &.?ntzs Xn Koiboson % An attorney from the Christie Institute South will be avaialbe to residents of Robeson County begin ning Thursday, November 17. The attorney will be in the Robeson Defense Office, West Third Street, Pembroke (across from the old FCX) from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. every Thursday. The attorney will be available for the purpose of taking complaints or statements concerning discrimination, mistreatment, neg lect or other failures by the sheriff s department in carrying out their responsiblities. Call 521-2401 for further information. PEMBROKE RESCUE SQUAD ELECTS FIRST LADV CHIEF Elisabeth Lock!par was voted in as the new chief of the Pembroke Rescue Squad recently, becoming the first lady to hold this title. She has been with the squad for six years as a dedicated member. Her qualifi cations consist of being an EMT-1, EVOC. and a four year veteran of the Robeson County /ynbulance Service. She believes in providing the care for the people in the community and surrounding county to her utmost ability. On behalf of the squad, she would libs to thank the community and surrounding area for their support in the peat, and hope that they will continue to do so in the future. BROOKS EDECTED TO BOARD OK DIVO JVC DAW ADIJMTVI ASSOC . uexier nrooxs, a partner in I.ncklear, Brooks, Jacobs & Sutton, Attorneys at Law, in Pembroke, was elected to a three-year term on the board of directors of the 6.000 member University of North Carolina Iiaw Alumni Association at the annual meeting in Chapel Hill on October 28. A 1976 graduate of the law school, Brooks will represent the 16-B judicial district (Robeson Coun ty) on the board. Established in 1952, the Law Alumni Association serves as a liaison between the law school and its graduates and as a support organi zation for the school's programs. Brooks is active in the North Carolina Bar Association and the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. 4-H Vol unteers Attend District, State And N ati onal Prog rams Mary Alice Oxendine, volunteer leader of Morgan-Britt Go-Getters 4-H Club, participated in the South ern Region 4-H Leaders Forum in Eatonton, Georgia. "Reaping the Harvest" was the theme for the 1988 South Central District 4 H Leaders Retreat held in Scotland County recently. Four-H volunteers attending participated in workshops on new leader training, parliamentary procedure, scheren schnitte (paper cutting), seashell crafts, recycling, and cumulative records. During the business meeting, Ruth Bernhardt, district historian, pre sented a district scrapbook to the membership. Mary Powell, volunteer leader ot Marietta Junior 4-H Club, was recognized as an outstanding volunteer in the SOuth Central District for 1-2 years of service. Immediately following the business meeting a catered dutch luncheon was served followed by a share-in session and representation of door prises. Attending the District Retreat from Robeson Countyw ere Ruth Bernhardt; Mary Alice Oxendine; Susan Hardin; Sheila Chambers; and Cathy Lowery, 4-H agent. On the state level, Oeorgi Mosby, volunteer leader of Boy's Qober 4-H Club, and Mary feweD. volunteer leader of Marietta Junion 4-H Club, participated In the Master Volunteer Cumulative Record Training. Besty Jeff Penn 4-H Center, near Reids ville, was the site of this weekend workshop. This training will allow these volunteenXo successfully help youth complete cumulative (long term) records. On the national level, two volun teers from Robeson County were among North Carolina's delegation of 4-h leaders to the 1988 Southern Region 4-H leaders Forum. This annual event is held at the Rock Eagle 4-H Cener in ISatonton, Georgia. Attending the forum were Mary Alice Oxendine, volunteer leader of Morgan-Britt Go^Getters 4 H Club, - and Mary Powell, volunteer leader of Marietta Junior 4 H Club. The forum agenda included workshops and presentations of "Feeling Great," "Developing Expertise for Enhanc ing the Riture," "Learn to Play and Play to Learn," "Teens as Resour ces," and "Career Preparations." Volunteers were also involved in recreational activities, tours, and banquets. If you are interested in 4-H or would like mote information on how to become involved in 4-H, please contact the Robeson County Exten sion Service at 738-8111. Pembroke Kivoanis Program Chairman Buddy Bull presented Miss Tammy Bryant, Job Coach of the Southeastern Industrial Center, as the evening speaker. Hie meeting was held at the Town and Country Restaurant. SEIC (South- ' eastern Industrial Center) provides J-jobe, 0-opportunities, B-better, S-service explained Miss Bryant as rehabilitation for disabled peraoafe, Also known as the Sheltered Work shop, the Center trains a variety el handicapped people. Hie Center Is a non-profit ogranisation started is 1971. it's many areas In elude wood working, yard working training Janitorial skills, etc for the handidb ped from mOd to severe. Hie gefFla to train them to get jobs in the community. They are trained under supervision with a ten person CONTINUED PAOE4 % 3$
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