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Attorney Mark D. Locklear
Joins Pembroke Firm
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Attorney Mark D. Locklear
Mark D. Locklear, the son of Attorney
Arnold Locklear and Dale
Locklear was sworn in as an attorney
and officer of the Court on Friday,
October 11. at the Robeson County
Courthouse.
Arnold Locklear senior partner
of Locklear. Jacobs & Hunt, introduced
Mr Locklear to the Court
Superior Court Judge Dexter Brooks
and Chief Dis.tricl Court Judge
Herbert Richnrdsonadministered the
oath..
Locklear graduated with honors
from West Robeson High School in
1989. He was awarded a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Political Science from
Pembroke State University (now formally
known as the University of
North Carolina at Pembroke) in 1993.
He was awarded his law degree from
the Central University School of Law
in 1996.
Locklear is a member of Smyrna
Baptist Church. He is also the Sunday
School teacher for the Youth
ages 12-17. He resides in Pembroke
and will be practicing law as an
associate attorney with the law firm
of Locklear. Jacobs & Hunt in Pembroke.
Pembroke Housing
Authority Activities
Pembroke Housing Authority's
"hlclping Hands" 4-H Club awarded
the loll owing residents during the
month of September with Yard of the
Month. The winners were Vera Jones
of502-D Chav is Park; Nclvia Barnes
Locklcar of 404-B Maynor Manor;
Belly Bullard of 754 Strickland
Heights; Carrie Jacobs of204-C Dial:
Terrace and Eleanor Oxcndinc of
6(X)-B Lock I car Court. The Yard of
the Month is awarded each month by
"Helping Hands" 4-H Club Lawn
and Garden Commilcc.
For the month of December the
Club will also awarding a special
prize Cor the yard that luis the best
Christmas decorations. This will be
one yard for all five Housing Developments.
Net vie Humes is shown at the Maynor Manor Yard of the Month
Carrie Jacobs won the Dial Terrace Yard of the Month.
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Hetty J. Hit llord is shown at the Strickland Heights Yard of the Month
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Steve Fuller Lowery
Earns Bronze Palm
Steve Fuller Lowery, an Eagle Scout with Troop 27 ofPembroke, North
Carolina recently earned his Bronze Palm. The Bronze Palm is the first
award beyond the Eagle for a scout. Though there may be others, Steve is
at least the second scout who has earned the Bronze Palm in Troop 27.
Former Troop 27member, Mr. Walter James Pinchbeck, Jr. received the
Bronze Palm. He is the son of the late Walter James Pinchbeck, Sr. and
Mrs. Bertha Pinchbeck. Steve Fuller Lowery earned the rank of Eagle on
September 27, 1995 under the leadership of Scout Master Mr. Char Ids
Jacobs and Assistant Scout Master Mr. Francis Pinchbeck. Steve fc a
member of the Youth Department at Bear Swamp Haptist Church, Pembroke,
NC. Also, Steve is a sophomore at Purnell Swett High School and
playsfootball andtennis. He tsuctivein scouting and is currently working
to earn the Gold Palm. Steve is the son of John Lewis and Jo Ann Chavis
Lowery of Pembroke, North Carolina.
.Vera Jones is shown in root f the ('hovis Pork Yoril of the Month
Mr. Steve Tyner was selected as Purnell Swett's Teacher qfthe Year. He
received first place among other competitors for the Robeson County
Teacher of the Year. Mr. Tyner teaches drama.
Shown left to right: Susan Blackman.a ssistant principal, Steve Tyner,
Wesley Revels, principal.
Job ready was a big success at
Purnell Swett High School due to the
efforts of faculty and community support
The purpose of job ready week
was to emphasize the transition from
school to work. Governor Hunt has
mandated that all schools work on
improving the quality of education
by better preparing students for the
workplace. Future success depends
on present efforts in and out of the
classroom.
Job ready week was organized so
students could develop a better understanding
of the importance of
making the correct career choice. By
providing speakers from various career
areas, students were given a first
hand look at the reality of the workplace.
Various topics of interest were
discussed.
The week began with an emphasis
on Jaw enforcement careers. Speakers
from this area included; Judge
Gary Locklear, Sheriff Glenn
Maynor Sgt. Randy Hammonds and
Capt. T CTry Harris. They wercableto
share highlights from their personal
" experience. Students were given a
chance to ask questions about educational
requirements, job requirements
and how school can assist in preparing
them for the workplace.
We would like to thank all of the
speakers who helped make job ready
a success. Other speakers included:
Mr. Purnell Swett - Superintendent
of Robeson County Public Schools,
Darrcll H. Strickland -Merrill Lynch,
Larry Chavis and Ken Freeman
Lumbee Bank, Randy Blackburn CPA,
Robert Wilkes -TLC Catering,
Dr. Jeff Collins - Dentist, Barbara
Popovec - Planetarium, Anthony
Sealey and Frank Daughtrcy - First
Union Bank, Emmett Lombard Serials
Hall - EMS Director, Christy
Strickland - Probation Officer, Harry
Warriax - Employment Security
Commission, Kathy Graham - NC
Coop Extension Area Agent, Randall
Jones - Director ofHuman Resources
- EMC, Dr. Raymond Lee - Math
Professor/UNC-P, Dr. David Brooks"
- Veterinarian, Dr. Joseph B.
Oxendine - Chancellor/UNC-P,
Alphonzo McRae - Public Schools of
Robeson County, Dr. Kurt Kraus Psychology
Professor/UNC-P, Albert
Kahn - Public Schools Media Dept.,
Dr. Diape Jones - UNC-P, Dr. Deb
Preston - Psychology/Math Professor/UNC-P,
Jimmy Blue - Quality
Area Manager/Cambcll Soup, Kenneth
Russ - Owner/OpcratorMcDonald'S,
Dr. Oscar Patterson Director
of Telecommunications/
UNC-P, Judge Frank Floyd -District
Court Judge, Ronnie Sampson - Admissions/UNC-P,
Dr. JocyBell-Physician/UNC-P
and James Hardin Director
of LRDA.
Job ready must continue in order
for it to be truly successful. Through
this event, we Jtave established the
beginning of a partnership with local
businesses and community. We would
like to thankeveryone for their sup
Spiritual Gatherings Can Be A Learning Experience
by John "Tall Bird" Marshall, Lumbee *\
The "Fifth Annual Lumbee Fall
Ceremonial" was held September
20th through 22nd, 1996 at the
"North Carolina Indian Cultural
Center", hosted by the "Lumbee
Tribal Elders' Council".
Unfortunately, attendance was
down due to other various local and
state events. As a Lumbee, eager to
learn and help preserve the traditional
ways, I was disappointed in the
fact that less than thirty (30) people
were in attendance. I believe there
were more in attendance from out of
town and state rather than local Brothers
and Sisters. The lack of local
participation was most discouraging
and a shame to the area Lumbee
People.
We, as individuals, single parents,
families, children, businesses,
and yes Churches should support
the Elders of all Tribes. In addition,
wc should support the "Spiritual
Gatherings" and other Festivals that
these men and women, so laboriously,
plan and carry out.
For the past five (5) years, the
"Elders' Council" has struggled to
educate the young, middle-age, and
elderly people in the traditional ways
as passed down by our forefathers.
But, how can the Elders share
their knowledge and wisdom with
other Brothers and Sisters when only
a few attend the events? How can the
Elders educate ou r youth when wc, as
parents, do not accept the responsibility
of seeing that our children arc
attending our"Spirilual Gatherings"
and Festivals?
It is not the intent of the "Elder'
Council" to change anyone's religious
beliefs; but to teach respect to
the one Creator... . the one Father
the one God. and truly the grandest
Father of all Fathers, the Grandfather.
He is called by many names, but.
it is He that created Mother Earth,
the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, the
Waters, the Fowl of the air, the Vegetation,
the Animals, and the People
The Earth isHis gift to mankind; and
}t is our responsibility to take care of
and respect Her. Chief Seattle once
said, "The Earth docs not belong to
us, we belong to the Earth."
No other culture in the world
shows greater respect and connection
to the Earth than the American
Indian.
How can this tradition continue to
exist if we take the "Don't Care" or
"Don't Have Time" attitude? We, as
individuals, as well as, communities
arc not supporting the events ahd
activities planncdby our Elders. Many
children arc not involved in our
Tribe's Cultural Events.
I encourage all readers to obligate
themselves and their family members
to comcout to the four (4) "Spi ritual
Gatherings" held each year at
the Recreation Center.
Now, let me share with you a little
of what you may miss by hot attending
a "Spiritual Gathering".
Along with prayer within the
"Sacred Circle", the days' events
can consist of diverse activities such
as trading, craft demonstrations,
drumming, dancing, flute playing,
making new friends, renewing old
acquaintances, and an all day opportunity
of talking with Elders concerning
any matter that may rest
upon your heart of mind. Listening to
the Elders can net much knowledge
concerning our Heritage and past
Customs.
We were all very pleased with the
appearance of Tuscarora Chief,
Elisha l-ocklear. who demonstrated
how to carve a traditional bread bowl
from a large block of Tupelo-Gum.
Chief Locklcar indicated that this
was almost a lost art as he was unaware
of anyone else in the area
carving the traditional bread bowl.
His bowls were very beautiful; and I
hope to acquire one in the near future.
Chief Locklcar also explained the
Native American Calendar as found
in the shell of the turtle. Count all the
large scales on the top side of the
shell, and you will find thirteen (13).
Then, count all (he small scales on
the outer perimeter of the shell, and
you find twenty-eight (28), The Native
American Calendar is made up
of thirteen (13) months with twentyeight
(28) days each. Thus, the turtle
also represents the Calendar Year of
Native Americans Isn't that interesting?
This is just a few examples of
the many things one can learn at
these Gatherings.
Elder Lynn D. "Beaver" Hunt.
Lumbcc, serves as Chairman of the
"Lumbcc Tribal Elders' Council".
Beaver expressed gratification in the
fact that the environment provides
the moral atmosphere needed for both
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the young and old alike.
Beaver strongly believes in the
educating of our small children to
our Culture, our Past. Present, and
Future.
As many Tribes have a Holy Man
of Medicine Man. it was felt that the
Lumbcc Tribe needed a Spiritual
leader to fill a similar need Therefore,
F.ldcr Earl "Many Skins"
Carter. Lumbcc was appointed as
"The Keeper" in 1992 by the Executive
Staff of the "North Carolina
Indian Cultural Center". "Many
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TUSCARORA THIEF ELISIIA LOCKLEAR IS SEEN
CARVING BREAD BOWL FROM TUPELO GUM