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VOLUME 5 NUMBER 51 - PEMBROKE, N.C. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1977 & PER COPY
PEMBROKE TOWN COUNCIL
MEETS FOR THE LAST TIME
IN 1977
Annexation Approved
After lengthy discussions, the Pembroke
Town Council voted unanimously Monday
night to annex approximately nine acres of
land on the eastern end of Pembroke. The
property owners, including Councilman
Larry T. Brooks, had petitioned the town
for annexation.
Councilman Bob Brewington. who at one
time made a motion during the discussions
to take the matter under advisement. led iun
questioning. His motion died from a lack of
a second. Brewington expressed concern
about the rights of the property owners and
the responsibilities of the town toward
those wishing to be annexed into town.
Brewington. during the discussion, said.
"All persons within city limits should have
all services." Brewington raised the
question of city residents being without
sewer in some parts of town.
The annexation matter was aired
following a public hearing when no adverse
response was received from the audience.
One lady did raise the question as to why
there was no sewer service on her street.
A number oT coubcilmen, including
Brewington. Milton Hunt and Sam Dial,
voiced concern about the matter and
intimated that complete services to all those
within the city limits would receive priority
attention in the future.
But Sam Dial said, concerning the area
wishing to be annexed, "It was just poor
government in the past. It's spilt milk and
we can either deal with it or leave it spilt."
His statement was directed toward the fact
that one of the property owners had. in the
past, been paying taxes and voting in
municipal elections even though he was not
a legal resident of the town.
Finally, after much discussion, the
council, on a motion by Sain Dial and a
second by Milton Hunt, voted unanimously
to annex the property. Brewington
seemingly abstained but under Robert's
R-ilcs >1' brier Ins abstention was tabulated
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Also appearing on the agenda was Henry
Melvin. president of Robeson Savings and
Loan. Association who appeared to dispel,
as he put it, "Misinformation" that had
appeared in the press concerning a branch
application for Pembroke. Melvin spoke of
the advantages of a savings and loan
association and. comparing figures from a
merger with Red Springs, painted a pretty
financial picture. He alvi reaffirmed
Robeson Savings and Loan's intention,
if the branch office is established, to use
local professional people on the staff and to
facilitate loans, etc.
Jim Freeman, proprietor of Freeman's
Sporting Goods, appeared before the
council and asked that a barricade be placed
on the left end of his building to keep cars
from brushing against the building and
hampering pedestrian traffic. The council
agreed toerect the barricade and "see if this
will take care of the problem." as Mayor
Reggie Strickland put it.
The council heard also from a
representative of S. Preston Douglas and
Associates concerning the town's audit
ending June JO. 1077.
The audit disclosed some S4I.5S4.72
listed as unaccounted for. The town now is
in the process of a civil action, with a
criminal action pending, against a former
town clerk for missing funds from the
town's treasury.
The town shows a budget of S484.76d.27';
The council took the ki-Iii i nlc>
advisement for study and possible action at
the January '78 meeting.
Jim Lowry Named New Chairman
at Indian Commission Workshop
Wrightsville Beach, NC was
the site of the North Carolina
Commission of Indian Affairs
December 7-9 Workshop. The
three-day workshop was plan
ned and designed as a time to
evaluate progress, share con
cerns, and set future objec
tives for the Commission
which acts as an advocate for
the Indian of North Carolina.
A very unique aspect of this
workshop was the coming
:ogether of the Commission
Board and staff for the first
:ime.
Many and varied topics,
personalities, and activities
were part of the program
.icoiul.i Topics were of local,
state and national concern. On
Wednesday afternoon, John
Forkenbrock, a representative
from the House, Education
and Labor Commission ad
dressed the important issue of
Indian Education. He respon
ded to the questions and
statements from the audience
m* an II mitf I 1
regarding the reauthorizing
and reappropriation of funds
to the familiar Title IV, Part A
Indian Education Programs.
Thurday's activities not only
included project workshops
but also the new Administra
tion for Native Americans
(ANA) grantees (Waccamaw
Siouan* Haliwa , Coharie,
Guilford Native, and Metrolina
Native) along with the Lumbee
Regional Development Asso
ciation and Cumberland
County Association came to
gether for an information
sharing session.
A banquet on Thursday was
the highlight of the day. The
guest speaker, Dr. James
Chavis, Governor's Ombuds
man, remarked briefly the
important role of the Commis
sion towards Indian citizens of
North Carolina. He also ex
pounded on the purpose and
activities of the State's Office
of Citizens' Affairs
The climax of the banquet
was the presenting of an
appreciation plaque from the
newly appointed Chairman,
Jim R. Lowry to the out- going
Chairman, Chief W. R. Rich
ardson, Chief Richardson ex
pressed complete "surprise"
in receiving the plaque.
Friday's activities included
the Executive Committee
Meeting, chaired by Jim Low
ry. Members present were:
Cliff Marty Simmons, Coharie
Tribe; Viola Jacobs, Cumber
land County Association; Lon
nie Revels, Guilford Native
Association; Chief W.R. Rich
ardson, Haliwa Tribe; Jim
Lowry, Metrolina Native
Association; and Shirley Free
man, Waccamaw-Siouan Tri
be. Other Commission Board
Members were also present.
During the Executive Com
mittee Meeting, special pre
sentations were made by He
len Scheirbfeck, June Lowery
and Glen Flinchum. Of great
significance was Helen Scheir
beck's remarks concerning
state and federal recognition,
record keeping procedures of
state agencies on North Caro
lina's Indians, unification of
North Carolina's Indian tribes
and associations, and the
compilation of accurate his
torical data on North Carolina
Indians.
The recommendations made
by Mrs. Scheirbteck received
full approval from the Execu
tive Committee. In dosing,
Mrs. Scheirbbck charged the
Executive Committee and staff
and reiterated that the first
and foremost issue at hand Is
the obtaining of federal recog
nition for non- resonated
Indians in North Carolina.
Jaaie Lockiear also addressed
the Inderal recognition issue in
the staffs general session
The workshop was consi
dered a great success by the
Cmnmisaiee members. They
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In November 23, 1977 will
serve a five year term.
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right, is joined by Mayor
Reggie Strickland and Town
Clerk Ruby Smith daring her
swearing In ceremony as a
board member to Pembroke's
Housing and Redeveipopment
Agency. Mrs. Oxendlne was
?worn In August 17, 1977 and
will serve a live year term.
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THE MPH PROGRAM FOR NATIVE
AMERICANS
The University of California School
of Public Health is now recruiting
applicants for Fall, 1978. Students must
possess a Bachelor's degree and must
have '/? or more Indian blood quantum.
If accepted, students can expect tuition
and fees, stipends, books and limited
travel funds.
A Master of Public Health Degree is
generally essential to go on to admini
strative, supervisory or policy making
positions in the public health field.
Financial support can be provided
students accepted at other Schools of
Public Health also including those at the
Universities of: Washington, Minne
sota, Michigan, Texas, North Carolina,
Loma Linda, UCLA, Tulane and th<
University of Califorina at Berkley.
Doctorial candidates can also receive
financial support. Application should be
mailed early in the Spring of 1978.
For further information, call or.wjite
Larece Hunt, Human Relations Specia
list, General Assistance Center, School
of Education, East Carolina University,
Greenville. NC 27834. (919) 757-6704.
IN THE ARMED FORCES
Ft. Bragg-Tommy D. Hunt, son of
Mrs. L. Hunt, Route 3, Fairmont,
recently was promoted to Army Private
First Class while serving as a transpor
tation engineer with the 82nd Airborne
Division at Ft. Bragg, NC.
I'll' Hunt oiilcroJ I ho Vriiiy in November.
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li;h School Ills t.nhor. Slow nun Hunt.
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MAGNOLIA'S THIRD GRADERS
PRESENT CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
TO GRADES K-S
Magnolia School's third grade stu
dents recently presented a Christmas
program to grades Kindergarten thru
Eight. The program was held in
conjunction with the visit of Miss Grace
Garthwaite. "Miss Grace" visits the
schools once monthly to present bible
stories to the students.
As Miss Garthwaite presented her
story of the nativity with the flannel
board the students presented their own
nativity scene. A choir presented music
of the season throughout the program.
Nativity characters were: Mary. Salina
Hardin; Joseph, Dino Maynor; Angel,
Tammy Chavis; and Shepherds, John
Sandy Bumette, Frank Smith and David
Norton.
At the conclusion of the program the
staff and the students of grades
Kindergarten through eight presented
to Miss Grace a gift of appreciation fbi
her unending dedication to the students
of Magnolia School.
Teachers for the Third Grade are Mrs.
Mary L. Lowry and Mrs. Regenls
Br ay boy. Mrs. Sarah Bell, musk
teacher, conducted the choir.
YOUNG PEOPLE'S CLAM OP
GREEN PINE CHURCH
GO CHRISTMAS CAROLING
The Young People's Class of Oreo*
Pine Church wont Chriatnua earoMni
Tueoday, Doe. 10. They song songs, Iim
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After visiting the homes, the groep
returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs.
William Crain for refreshments. Those
participating in caroling were Mr. and
Mrs. Jude Bollard, Jr., Rev. and Mrs.
Bobby D. Locklear, George P. Own
dine, Jr., Randy Oxendine. Norma and
Todd Oxendine. Andrew Oxendine, and
Mr. and Mrs. William Crain.
PEMBROKE GOSPEL CHAPQ.
PRESENTS CHRISTMAS CONTATA
The Mixed Choir of Pembroke Gospel
Chapel will present a Christmas Can
tata, "Night of Mirades" at the 11:00
a.m. Sunday School hour December 25,
1977. The contata is under the direction
of Ms. Charles Oxendine, Jr., assisted
at the piano by Miss Sherry Locklear.
Approximately forty voices will be
singing as they and the congregation
s rejoice in "The Night of Mirades."
The pastor, Mr. Charles Oxendine, Jr.
invites the public to attend.
MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS
PRESENTS X-MAS PROGRAM
The Magnolia High School Chorus
presented its Christmas program Thurs
day, December 15, at 9:30 a.m.
Participating in the program in addition
to the Chorus was the Spanish Club.
The chorus presented favorite Christ
mas songs. The Spanish Clnb presented
Spanish dances and sang a few
selections in Spanish.
Mrs. Sarah Bell directed the Chores
and Mrs. Lolita Blanks, the Spanish
Club.
MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL FUTURE
HOMEM AKERS CLUB VISITS
N.C. CANCER INSTITUTE
The Future Homemakers CM) of
Magnolia High School recently paid a
visit to the N.C. Cancer Institute.
Residents of the institute were given
gifts of cards for the gentlemen and
corsages for the ladles.
Each year the dub gets together and
visits the Cancer Institute to deliver
gifts and to entertain the t Olden ta with
Christmas carols. The dab sponsor is
Mrs. Artie Emanuel. Clob officers are:
Demetrius Locklear. President; Beverly
Hammonds, Vice-President; Linda
Lock]ear, Secretary; Christine Smith,
Treasurer; Lana Locklear, Reporter,
Melody Locklear, Historian; Edith
Hardin, Recreational Leader; Barbara
Musgrove, Parliamentarian; and Janal
Hunt, Song Leader.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE
'PEMBROKE NEWS'
CORRESPONDENT
, Mrs. Bazie Hardin, our faithful and
poplular "Pembroke News" correspondent
wishes each and every one of you a very
Merry Christmas. "Pembroke News" will
, resume the first week in 1971.
GIRL SCOUTS HOLD CHRISTMAS
BAZAAR AT UNION ELEMENTARY
The Girl Scout Tnwp 1117 of Umo*
Elementary held a Chimtmas Bazaar on
IXvctnher 13. 1977 at MM P.M. at Union
Elementary School. Approximately 16
i etrl* purtk-ipated in this event. They soM
| crufls and bake goods.
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