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Rev. Jerry McNeill Seeks
Position as Tribal Chairman
"Whatever your hand finds to do.
do it with all your might " This scripture
found in Ecclcsiastcs 9:10 has
served as a basic principle of life for
the Rev. Jerry McNeill throughout his
Christian life. This biblical philosophy
and many other Christian principles
he promises to bring with him
as a foundation for service, if he is
elected to represent the Lumbcc Tribc
'as the Tribal Chairman Saturday.
September 26. 1998. Rev McNeill
has served on the tribal council since
the adoption of the Constitution of the
Lumbcc Tribe ofChcraw Indians and
Ihc election of the first Tribal Council
jn 1994. He has represented District
5 on the Council since that time, being
elected to a three year term original ly
The Constitution sets forth term limitations
and a member of the tribal
council or the tribal chairman can
only serve two consecutive terms
t Rev. McNeill feels that his fifteen
years service as a pastor is a demonstration
of his leadership ability and
slates that he offers this expertise to
the tribal members in his bid for the
position of Tribal Chairman. "The
position of tribal chairman." Rev.'
McNeill said, "is one of great responsibility
and requires a great deal of
experience in working with people
After all. people arc the greatest asset
we have. There is much potential and
talent among the Lumbcc and we need
to accentuate the positive attributes of
our own people. As Tribal Chairman.
1 believe I will be in a position to
further the goals and objectives of our
Constitution and I will, if elected,
strive harmoniously to have the
Constitution recognized and respected
as the legal document for our government."
Rev. McNeill concluded
Rev. McNeill has served as a pastor
for fifteen years, serv ing Riverside
Independent Baptist Church. He is
the founder of Riverside Christian
Academy and Riverside Daycare He
is a graduate of Coastal Bible College
and attended Carolina Bible College
for three years
"1 am proudoflhc work 1 have done
with the good people at Riverside."
Rev McNeill said "They have allowed
me to serv e as a member of the
Tribal Council and have supported
my efforts. My experience in counseling
and financial budgeting has been
earned at Riverside and I desire to
work for the l.uinbcc people in an
additional capacity, that of Tribal
Chairman."
Rev. McNeill, in making his announcement
released the following
among his goals and objectives if he
is elected tribal chairman:
"To select an advisor) board from
the 21 districts to communicate with
the tribal council and the tribal chairman
This will give me greater input
into what the Lumbcc people expect
from their tribal government
"To search for funding for housing.
education and social programs
that will enhance the young and elder!)
.
"With the consent of the tribal
council, in accordance with the document.
to seek a tribal administrator
who will oversee the execution of the
laws and programs set forth bv the
tribal government:
"I will be an ambassador for the
Lumbcc people, their representative
before local and state agencies to assert
the positions and concerns of the
Lumbcc people:
"And to work federal recognition "
Rev. McNeill concluded his announcement
bv slating "1 encourage
all Lumbcc people to participate in the
tribal election on Saturday. September
26. I sincere!) solicit the support
of the people for the position of tribal
chairman If elected. 1 pledge to continue
to abide bv nty Christian principles
and to bring prayerful attention
to decisions that must be made I
believ e that we can do nothing before
we pray, but prav; but after we have
prayed. I believe we can do all things
through Christ who strengthens us. 1
pledge torcnicmbcrw ticrc my strength
comes from, if elected, and to continue
to practice the instructions found
in Ecclcsiastcs 10:9."
Election Notice for
Absentee Voting in
Tribal Council &
Chairman Election
Lumbee people(residents and nonresidents)
wishing to vote in the tribal
Election for September 26, by absentee
ballot should contact the Lumbcc
tribal office at 910-521-9999
Persons eligible to vote by absente'e
ballot include: non-residents, and
those unable to volcal the polling sites
because of w ork, health, or other circumstances.
To vote b> absentee ballot, you
must complete an'Application to Vote
an Absentee Ballot. You must be 18
years or older by September 26, and
Lumbee Near
rclativcs(parcnt.grandparcnt.brothcr
or sister) may complete the application
form for you at the Tribal Office,
or you may request the form by calling
the Tribal Office or by sending a
written request to P.O. Box 3058,
Pembroke. N.C. 28372
In order for. your ballot to be
counted, it should be rccicvcd at the
tribal post office box no later than
lOOpmon September 25. 1998.
The Tribal Elections Board reserves
the right to determine the eligibility of
persons to vote as an absentee tribal
voter
Fireman's Association to Sponsor
Truck and Tractor Puil
ROHESON COUNTY
FIREMAN'S ASSOC I A TION
THE ALL AMERICAN HUD
300 TRUCK AND TRACTOR ,
PULL
DATES: Friday September llth
and Saturday September I2ih at 7:30
P.M..
PLACE: Robeson County Fair
Grounds. Lumbcrton N.C.
SANCTIONED BY: National
Tractor Pullers Association which is
the nations oldest and most prestigious
governing and sanctioning body
for the motorsport of truck and tractor
pullifig NTPA enters its 30th year of
sanctioning and producing events.
United Pullers of tnc Carolinas is the
local sanctioningbody which has been
promoting the sport of pulling since
1971.
PRIZE MONEY: Buduciscr Pull'ing
Circuit competitors will vie for
$9000,00 in prize money.
CIRCUIT: Thisevent will be w inding
down the 1998 Budweiser Points
Series. Competitors will be competing
for this prestigious title for 1998
and vying for the annual points money
from this circuit.
SPONSORS: This event is sponsored
by the Robeson County Fi re ma n's
Association. Along with the National
Tractor Pull the Fireman's Association
will have Fireman Competition
on Saturday aRcrnoon slarlingat.Vio
Various Robc'son Coli ntv"Eirc Departmcnts
will be competing in the Bucket
Brigade. The Midnight Alarm, and
the Challenge of the free standing
ladder climb The kids will get a
chance to see Smokc> the Bear. Spark>
the Dog and go through a smoke filled
firchousc National Tractor Pullers
will have their vehicles on display and
Will bcsigningaulographsduring the
afternoon events. The kids weighing
40 to 70 pounds can compete in the
Pedal Pull against drugs Registration
starts at 5 P.M. on Saturday at the
Fairgrounds Pedal Pull begins at 6
P.M adults can try their skills with
their factory stock four-wheel drives
Friday and Saturday night after the
National Show Conic and register
early Friday or Saturday afternoon. A
lot of competition and a fun weekend
scheduled in L.umbcrton
HISTORY: This will be the 3rd
year the National Qualifying competitors
will meet in Lumbcrton to
establish a possible dual title as being
the contestant to represent the eight
state southern region, and to possibly
become the Budweiser Points Champion
for 1998 The NalionafQualificrs
leaving Lumbcrton will compete
at the N.C State Fair to finalize the
Budweiser Points Champion in 1998.
The Qualifiers will represent Region
Four for the annual National Event
Tuscarora
GREAT LAW
Society Meeting
There will be a meeting of the
Tuscarora ofthc Kautanoh Great Law
Society at the University of North
Carolina at Pembroke in the James B
Chavis Student Center. Monday. September
14,1998 beginning 6:30p.m.
Subject of discussion will be Federal
Recognition andgovernance. For
more information call (910-5217875).
Congressman
Mclntyre Opens
Campaign
Headquarters
Congressman Mike Mclntyre announces
the daily opching of his Campaign
Headquarters located at 212 East
4th Street Lumbcrton. The headquarters
will be open from 11 :(K) am to
2;00pm and from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
daily except Sunday until Election Day
on Tuesday, September 15th, 1998.
Campaign supportcrsarc urged to pick
up campaign literature, yard and poll
signs and bumper stickers at the headquarters.
"Further, Congressman Mclntyre
invites the public to join him at Campaign
Headquarters after polls close at
7:30 pm on Tuesday to await the returns.
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Native American Flutist to perform as
UNCP celebrates Indian Heritage Week
PEMBROKE?Robert "Tree"
Cody. Native American Flutist, artist,
dancer, composer, and performer of
Maricopa-Dakota heritage will
present a special concert at 8 P M
Wednesday Sept 16. at UNC
Pembroke's Moore Hall Auditoriuhv
The performance is part of the UNCP
Celebration of Native American Heritage
Week
Mr Cody has performed throughout
the United States. Europe. Canada.
Scandanavia. the United Kingdom,
the Far East, and South America He
recently released his Fifth album entitled
"White Buffalo" on the Canyon
Record label
Mr. Cody's tribal name is Tree
Cody Red Cedar Whistle He wasborn
in Los Angeles and currently resides
in Phoenix.
Mr. Cody has lectured and taught
students of all ages on the subjects of
folklore, crafts, music and traditional
ways of Native American
The performance if part of the second
season of the Moore Hall Recital
Series Once again an electric selection
of performers and performances
is being made available to you at a
very minimal cost
included in this year's season or
traditional, classical, and emerging
artist, arc:
- Chofdof Tree- Tuesday, Oct.
20,8 P.M at Nloorc Hall Auditorium
Christian music's newest sensation
Born in Africa and currently calling
Pembroke home, these three sisters.
Michelle Marie-Louise, and Julia
Locklcar. will lift your spirits with
their gorgeous harmonics and uplifting
sounds. Having recently recorded
their first album. "Follow the Light."
this performance promises to be simply
stunning
Jennifer Rose-Tuesday, Nov. 17
at 8 P.M. at Moore Hall Auditorium
Folk musician and singer, Jennifer
Rose, will prcscntsan evening of sheer
delight with her style of beautiful and
inspirational folk music. A Native or
Kentucky , she has thrilled thousands
throughout the world with her clear
soprano voice, sensitive accompaniments.
and the honest representation
of the music fronvher native Appalachian
Mountains.
David Spencer- Tucsdav, February
9 at 8 P.M. at Moore Hall Auditorium.
Mr. Spencer has enjoyed a
professional and diverse career worldvij?y
wide in orchestral music, chamber
music, and jazz. Much in demand as an
artist and clinician, Mr. Spencer has
recently presented concerts and master
classes in Amsterdam. London.
Edinburg. Istanbul, New York. Dallas,
and Cleveland, as well as throughout
Asia. He is currently serving as assistant
professor of trumpet and jazz studies
at the University of Memphis. He is
anactivcmCmbcrofthcNational Academy
of Recording Arts and Sciences
and has served as regional coordinator
of the Academy's "Grammy in the
Schools" program. He has recorded
numerous classical, film, and popular
music releases inKorca. Japan, and the
United States.
* Raleigh Flute Choir- Tuesday
March 23,8 P.M. at Moore Hall Auditorium.
Since its founding in 1986. the
Raleigh Flute Choir, an ensemble of
professional flutist from central North
Carolina, has distinguished itself as
one of the nation's leading flute choirs.
Utilizing C flutes, piccolos, alto flutes,
and bass flutes, they perform an exciting
repertoire spanning the centuries
f ont the Renaissance to the present
Past performances include Colonial
Williamsburg, the White House. US
Olympic Festival, and Biltmorc F.statc
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CAMPUS POWWOW
Tuesday, 16 September
UNCP Quad, beside Old Main
Open at 4 PM; Grand Entry at 5 PM
No Admission Charge - Everyone Is Welcome
Traditional Native American
Music, Dance, Arts, Crafts
& Foods
Host Drum: Stoney Creek ^
Head Male Dancer: Bo Goins
Head Female Dancer: Brandi Warriax
Master of Ceremonies: Ray Littleturtle
Special Musical Guests: ULALI
The international recording group Ulali features three Native American women: Purafe
(Tuscarora), Soni (Maya/Apache/Yaqui) and Jennifer (Tuscarora). These three voices
deliver a mystical and sweeping sound which blends traditional and contemporary indigenous
music. They were featured on the soundtrack of the Turner documentary series, "The Native
Americans," -and have appeared on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno." They have
performed throughout the Americas and Europe with such artists as Indigo Girls, BufTy
Saint Marie, Floyd Westerman, The American Indian Dance Theater, Sting, Richie Havens,
Ihe B.-52's, Jackson Brown and John Trudelt. They werofeatured on the Smithsonian's CD
entitled "Heartbeat: Voices of First Nations Women," and will be on the up-coming release
"Aboriginal Womens' Voices." Their album, "Mahk Jchi" is available nationwide.
For information call (910) 521-6282. Sponsored by Native American Student Organization,
Native American Resource Center, Office of Student Activities, Lumbee Regional Develop
ment Association and by a grant from the Grassroots Arts Section of the N. C. Arts Council.
Steve & Magnolia
Maynor Family
Reunion Planned
The Steve and Magnolia Maynor
Family Reunion will be held September
19,1998 in the Cafeteria at Pembroke
Elemtary School beginning at
3:00pm. Reservations shouldbe made
bv calling 521-4666. 521-4271, or
738-3309.
Correction
Heather Locklear, the actress from
Melrose Place made her
acknowledgement of Lumbee ancestry
in the August 23, 1998 issue
of PARADE MAGAZINE, not in
the May 23 issue as previously stated
in the August 31, 1998 issue Carolina
Indian Voice
Pembroke BPW award
scholarships at meetinn
The Pembroke Business and
Professional Women's Organization
held its first meeting for the year at
Linda's Restacirant at recently.
The highlight of the meeting
focused on the presentations of scholarships
which were presented to two
female recipients. Foundations chairperson,
Jo Ann Locklear, presented
the Reba Lowry scholarship to
Millicent Tubbs and Yvonne Dial
presented the Grace Epps scholarship
to Lakola Hunt.
Dorothy Blue and Flora ransom
shared information involving
the national conference which they
attended in Orlando, Florida. Depression,
being a major issue of the
conference, was noted with much
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emphasis and great concern as it
affects women.
Club president, Annette
Strickland, and Yvonne Dial attended
a district meeting August 22
at the Fayetteville BPW Clubhouse.
Upcoming events of the club
include a fall dance to be held October
23 at the Pembroke JC Hut, and
the next meeting is scheduled for
September 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Felicia
turner wi 11 be the guest speaker. Other
programs scheduled for the year will
focus on depression, financial security,
and health issues affecting
women.
For more information contact
Annette Strickland at 521-1146 or
Yvonne Dial at 521-3152.
Ywnne Dial presents the Grace Epps Scholarship to
I. a kola Hunt at the Pembroke Business and Professional
Women's Organization meeting. ,
New Hours for County Museum
The Robeson County Museum
Associates announce new hours of
operation for the Robeson County
Museum: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays 9am - 2pm; 1st and 3rd
Saturdays from 9am - 2pm. The caretaker
is Mr. James McRac.
The current exhibit fodcuscson the
Lumber River: History and Habitats.
Group visits may be arranged in ad
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vancc by phoning 738-7979 during
museum hours.
The Museum Associates are currently
undertaking a membership
drive. Informative pamphtets may be
found at the following locations: Robeson
County Museum, Robeson County
Public Library, Lumbcrton Chamber
of Commerce office and the office of
Travel and tourism.
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