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v 25th Year of Publication I _ " ' THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE Published each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC | . VOLUME 25 NUMBER 46 . THURSDA Y,yQVEMBERJl2,1998 ; TWEKnjFIVE?Ef?TS__ Tribal Council -vsLRDA suit continues I - in Superior Court There has been much ado in Lumi | bee land as a result of the battle f )-between the Lumbee Tribal Govefnment and Lumbee Regional Development Association (LRDA). ,v Monday, Nov. 9, began the tribal v' - council's suit against LRDA seek{f ing to resolve the issue of right to tribal representation. The Lumbee Tribal Government contends that LRDA misrepresents itself as the tribal government in lieu of the 1994 {' constitutional and governmental elections. LRDA contends that the elections were not legal and therefore, they are the legal representative ; of the tribe. In Monday's proceedings Supe< rior Court Judge Howard E. j i Manning, Jr. began by stating, "1 f : don't have any dogs in this fight. I ; That's why I'm here". Courtroom !,; expressions ranged from humorous to humiliated, at the judge's statement. Paul Brooks, Chairman of the North Carolina Indian Commission, was the first witness called by the Plaintiffs, the Lumbee Tribal Government. Mr. Brooks' line of i ' questioning revolved around his position as LRDA Board Chairman during the 1984 Referendum, and his knowledge of the constitutional process initiated by LRDA in 1993. The second witness called to the stand was Rev. Earney Hammonds, chairman of the 1994 Lumbee Constitution Assembly. His testimony centered around his knowledge of the constitutional process and the intent of the constitution assembly. Rev. Hammonds' cross examination comprised a portion of Monday's proceedings and Tuesday's entirety. Judge Manning ended Tuesday by statingthat the two groups should meet and try to come to some agreement on behalf of those who would be the real losers in this battle ? the children and the poor. He stated that he would be very limited, due to the issue of sovereignty, to give any real solution for the Lumbee Tribe, but he did elude that as far as LRDA was concerned, he had authority over them in that they are incorporated under state law. In cases such as these there can be no real winners. by Wendy Moore-Cummings Annual Wild Game |Festival to be held at \ Indian Cultural Center Support your North Carolina In, dian Cultural Center. November is Indian Heritage Month in North i CArolina As part of the celebration, the N.C. Indian Cultural Center is sponsoring the8th Annual Wild Game Festival on Friday and Saturday. November 2(1 & 21 at the Center's Festival Grounds Friday, November 20 from 'J:<><> a.m - 2:00 p nt is school day for school children, teachers and parents from Robeson County Schools and ohthcr school systems in surrounding areas who would like to attend The public is invited to attend as well, on Friday along with the school children Admission to the Wild Game Festival is free on Friday and Saturday There will be NAtivc American traditional and regular foods for sale Native American arts and crafts for sale and dancing, drummingand virions exhibitions for the children and the public to see and participate There will also be storytelling, tools and weapons demonstrations, and basket making demonstrations There will be demonstrations of pottery making w ith an opportunity for the children to make a piece of pottery to take home We arc planning other types of demonstrationssuchasquilling. soap 1> ? 'm making, corn shelling, tobacco tying and broom making. We ncfed people to help demonstrate these traditions for us. If anyone is interested indemonstralingany ofthc items listed above or other "ways of living" of our Indian people - traditional or contemporary (last KM) years), please call and let us ' know We would lose to have one or more representatives from every tribe and organization and every community in North Carolina present to share your traditions during this Festival A special pari of the Wild Game f estival will be performances by the Seventh Generation Dancers and Red Shake Drum, a program of the N.C. Indian Culutura! Center, directed by Lunibccartisi. Karl Hunt Thcscyoung people performed this weekend in concert w ith a national touring and presenting Native American Group. Ulah. for the Pcquot Tribe in Connecticut If anyone would be willing to conuniit your time and talents to participate inany way during the Festival - even as a volunteer - please call Barbara l.ocklcar. coordinator ofthc festival. at(704)792-l l.77orErncstinc Bullifant . Tribal Administrator, at (910) 521 -2477 Also, please call your local Iribal office or organi/alion lo volunteer or get information Pembroke native receives honor at Navy recruit training graduation For most of the 1,0m) recruits who graduate from the Navy's- Recruit Training Command(RTC) Great Lakes each week, just getting through the rigors of Navy basic training is a major accomplishment Pembroke native Lowcry Kecvin. however, completed the arduous. 9-\vcck basic (raining course and was awarded the prestigious Retired Officers Association Award Kecvin said thcaward gives him" a senseof accomplishment in overcoming the challenges of basic training." Kecvin. son of Ernie and Brenda Lowcry. received the award I'm being the recruit who" best dcmonstratescxccptionalism.malurily.integrity and leadership." A 1993 graduate of Purncll Swell High School. Kecvin is set to begin training at the Navy's Nuclear Power School in Charleston. South Carolina. Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, the Navy'sonly remaining basic training facility,conducts basic military orientation for approximately 50.0(H) recruits annually .Through the years, significant changes have occurred in the curriculum and facilities at RTC but its primary goal lias remained unchanged. "To provide competent young men and women to serve the Navy with honor." Visit Recniit Training Command Great Lakes on the vvoild wide web at www.nctpao.com/rtc.htni To find out about the 50.000 job opportunities in the Navy go to www.nawjobs com | UNCP plans Open House Pembroke ? The Admissions Of-. ficc of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) will host an ; open house for high school seniors on Saturday. November 21 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Registration will be held in the 1 Chavis University Center on Campus. For more information. call the Admissions Office at 910-521-6262 or I -800-949-UNCP. i " ' Croatan Nation In Legal Exile Officially Unseals LoveKnot (Submitted by Croatan Foundation) At exactly November 3,1998:13:11 p.m. the Croatan Nation will official acclaim that the LOVE KNOT is unsealed and monitored as it prepares to begin the second year of this cycle in 1999. This is the official silhouette or shadow of the Loveknot: Croatan Nation * LoveKnot Croatan Foundation (0 8-17-98 Shaman Yellow Owl 3? (C) The design is based on the #1 rule of art known as "KISS" ("Keep It Simple STUPID!) Now that I have your attention, what is it? Number one: It is a house with two doors, two archways, four windows and four gates to control access to the yard, world and universe; plus, it is your history (Past), mystery (future), and gift (present). All these things are metaphysical and rooted in the Legal Exile of Adam and Eve for Knowledge of Good and Evil. Physically, it is the ultimate game regulated by a universe of balances, scales and pulleys influenced by gravitation. It will assist you with an Atlas of Earth, astrological chart, calendar, clock, compass, mileage chart and degrees to verify calculations. The LOVEKNOT was probably organized and created in the Elam Providence ofPersia during the 6th Century B.C. after the Vision of Daniel; as it related to Legal Exiles and the Tree of Life. It was probably brought to the new world (Americas) in the 5th Century- ? B.C. by Legal Exiles after the Vision of Zechariah; as it related to the . w, BRANCH. ? ?. It is the symbol to remind all we Legal Exiles that changing names and ? carrying numbered cards for profit or pleasure, at the expense of others, is. malfeasance, misfeasance and non-feasance in this the 13th day ofCreation, 6th day of Mankind, and the 13 th Tribe Rule ofthe World by the man whose name is "The BRANCH." The second Attainted one is empowered, in motion and armed with the Book of the Seven Seals. He shall not fail or be discouraged," To verify these things with the LOVEKNOT, here is what you do. First, you take the Legend of the Four Winds as it related to the Croatan people. Second, you take the Bible codes and keys that relate to the HornPower of the Four Winds. Third, you synchronize all these things with space, place and pace (time) to equal FLOW (Life and Death as it relates to the Christian Triad and mankind). At this point the LOVEKNOT is unsealed to reveal a new day and a new way. Justice to you, Shaman Yellow Owl 3% For more information and a 8 l/2"x 11" signed and dated copy of the LOVEKNOT, mail $5 to: Dr. Plummer Locklear, Jr., Ph.D. Croatan Foundation P.O. Box 758 Pembroke, NC 28372 I * I Committee hire firm for nation wide search for chancellor Pembroke, N.C.?TheChancellor Search Committee unanimously voted to hire a Virginia company to conduct a' nationwide search Tor canidatcs to become the next leader at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke A T. Kearney. Irifc.. the same compnay that helped bring Molly Broad to lead North Carolina's university system, will assist the search committee in locating highly qualified canidatcs for the job held by Dr Joseph B.Oxcndincthc past lOycars A T. Kearney, which specializes in filling top jobs in acadcmia. was represented at the meeting by Shelly Storbcck. a vice president and managing director of the firm "Wc understand the marketplace when it comes to regionally placed universities. "Ms. Storbcck said "The days of posting an ad and waiting for canidatcs to come in over." "It is the only way you will get a di verse field of canidatcs." she said "Your ideal canidatc may be somebody who docs not imagine leaving his present post at another university. A T. Kearney has assisted universities. large and small front coast locoast. including UNC-Chapcl Hill and Davidson College The company has an excellent lor placing women and minorities she said The search committee has a budget of $80,000. and A T. Kearney will charge about one-third of the new chancellors salary plus expenses Ms Storbcck estimated it will lake 6-8 weeks to assemble a field of canidatcs. andlhc.cntircproccsswill lake four to six months of "very taxing" work AT. Kearney will assist the committee in screening applicants for criminal and credential checks The company will help the committee maintain confidentiality of applicants, which is critical in attracting the best canidatcs who may already have positions, Ms. Storbeck said The search committee is responsible for recommending two to three candidates to the UNCP Board of Governors. The search committee may, at its pleasure, review all applicants or a narrower field of finalists selected by the search company "1 encourage you to stretch and stay open to non-traditional candidates. " Ms.Storbcck said referring to canidatcs without experience in higher education. "Don't you owe it to yourselves to throw in a wild card in this process and sec what happens?" Two executive search fi rms made presentations includingThc Stratford Group, located in the Research Triangle Park. After the presentations. ~ the search committee first voted to enlist the aid ofa firm and then chose A.T.Kcarncy. Only UNCP Trustee McDuffic Cunimings voted against the use of a search firm, saying that he could not justify spending more than $50,000 at a university that serves a poor region Others said the money was small insuranceloassurcthc highest quality leader is hired for UNCP. "I'm like Mac (McDuffic Cummings) as far as the money goes." said search committee Chair Roger Oxcndinc " But. Molly Broad has charged us with the responsibility to exhaust cv cry means to come up w itli the best candidate possible." The next step for the committee is to advertise the position nationally The committee will meet again Friday. Dec II at 3 p.m. in the board room of Lumbcc Hall ( 1 ONITED METHODIST ^ WOMEN OF PEMBROKE FIRST CHURCH will sponsor the CHRISTMAS BAZZAR November 20th and 21st. 1998 i Friday,20,from 5--8pm Saturday 21, from 8 am till lpm. Crafts, wreaths, bake goods, preserves, jellies, relishes, etc. "Come Join the Fun" HOT DOGS FOR SALE Boy Scout tournament at Pinecrest big success The Annual Invitational Tournament was on Thursday the 5th or November. 1998. The tournament raised $6,000. The goals went beyond the $ 1.000 expectations!"money tobe raised The team of local men who won were Monroe Lowry. Murphy Woods. Jason Lowry Jr and Jamie Locklcar.Thc winning score of "61" was a one shot deal on the No. 5. with a record eagle two on their final hole !! Gtcat Job!! FY99HUD FUNDING INCREASES John Tall Bird Marshall, l.umhee Particularly everyone is satisfied with the Public Housing Reform L,cgislation(l IR 4194) rcccnUy enacted by President Clinton. This is cncour-. aging news especially after the past two years efforts df certain politicians try ing to annihilaic HUD and public housing This bin will improve the economic, and physical viability of public housing, v^hilc better serving low-income families. A total of $24.4 billion for HUD in^ fiscal year 1999 was approved reflect^" ing more than a 1.4% increase over FY 1998 Some 48 programs were funded of which a few of interest arc: CDBG $ 4.75 billion. Economic Development Grants $225 million. Drug Elimination Grants $410 million. Indian Housing Block Grant $600 million. and Housing Opportunities for Ecrsons with AIDS (hopwa) increased y $ 11 million, to $215 million These increases brings about a renewal of HUD. and public housing white acknowledging the real need to providcassistancc not only tothc homeless and low-income families, but to our communities as well Scouting For Food Begins Saturday This coming Saturday, November 14th, the Robeson County Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Explorers will spend their Saturday helping feed the community's hungry. As part of this effort, the boys will visit neighborhoods in Robeson County to distribute food bags doorto-door. The following Saturday, November 21st, Scouts will be returning to pick up those bags filled with nonperishable food. Please have your bag outside ofyour front door on Saturday morning by 9:00 a.m. If any troops or packs need bags call Jim Blake 739-7146 or Brian Taylor. District Executive, at 7383743. There arc not enough scouts to cover all the County, so if you would like to contribute, take your food to the Robeson County Church and Community Center where it will be distributed to those in need or call a local troop or pack Christmas Craft Show and Sale A Christmas Craft Sfiow and Sale, sponsored by the Robeson County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and the Robeson County Extension Homcmakcrs. will be held at the O P. Owens AgriculturcC'cntcr. Highway 72 West (west of exit 17 off 1-95). Lumbcrton According to Tammy Tanner, family and consumer educator with Robeson . County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. ADMISSION WILL BE FREE. Craftcrs from Robeson and neighboring count ics wi II offcrqual ity handcrafted items for sale Lunch and baked goods will also be available. For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service at (910) 671 -3276 Employment and program opportunities arc offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin. sex. age. Or disability. PEMBROKE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS HOURS STARTING MONDAY NOVEMBER 16. 1998 MONDAY 9:00 - 5:30 P.M TUESDAY 1:30 -5:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY 9:(X> - 5:30 P.M. THURSDAY * 2:00-8:00 P.M. FRIDAY 1:30-5:30 P.M. Cherokee Author-Poet to be part of local Indian Heritage festivities Cherokee author and poet, MariJo Moore will be performing at UNCFs Native American Resource Center, Thursday, November 19at 7 p.m. as recognition of Indian Heritage month. Ms. Moore, the author of such works as Spirit Voices of Bones, Crow Quotes and Stars Are Birds and Other Writings will speak in an open readings forum with other accompanying speakers. The recipient of numerous literary awards, Ms. Moore will also hold a creative writing workshop for 7th and 8 th graders at Prospect Middle School earlier that morning. Ms. Moore's keen awareness of Indian pride and spirituality is evoked through the spoken word. Her connection to Spirit/Creator will give voice to all that are forgotten and bring healing to all who listen. Everyone is cordially invited. * ' t
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