io * u ? \ ' ' W PWKM PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY? t>^/Y ^ V C C ? 0 " \ ^ ? ? ? THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE {g) ? I Dedicated to the best in all of us I ^^ Ij/ 1 VOLUME 6 NUMBER 23 PEMBROKE, N.C. THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1978 15? PER COPY ?HflMHi if INDIAN COMMISSION LOOKS INTO ALLEGED HIGHWAY PATROL BRUTALITY Acting on a complaint from a field representative, the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs has initiated an investigation of an alleged beating by a highway patrolman in Robeson County. The case comes on the heels of other related cases, and a petition sent to the governor's office by a number of Indian citizens. On June 1, in regular session, the Indian Commission passed a unanimous resolution condemning the "...break down in relationship between the highway patrol and the Indian people.." The Commission asked that "a study be made of the situation involving Terry M. Locklee, a Lumbee Indian, and Trooper Ray L. Davis of the state highway patrol. The North Carolina Human Relations Commission, according to a very reliable source, is also investigating the incident involving Lockee and Davis. The governor's office is also monitoring the situation through the office of Dr. James B. Chavis, a Lumbee Indian himself from Robeson County, and North Carolina's Chief Ombudsman. Too, according to local news sources, the highway patrol is conducting an internal investigation The latest incident occurred May 20. Davis reportedly arrested Terry Lockee on that date and inflicted serious head injuries on him in arresting him in the Union Chapel School area. Lockee is still in Cape, Fear Valley Hospital. His father noted, in local new interviews, that "Davis did not have to do what he did (strike Lockee in the head); it was uncalled for...My boy is a good boy. I understand they (the highway patrol) have a job to do but they don't have to kill anybody." Lockee's father did not indict the whole force, noting only that "there are always a few bad apples in every barrel." Seemingly in defense. Line Sergeant A.H. Campbell has been quoted as saying that "Robeson County is the toughest county in the state for the patrol to work..." Many citizens of Robeson disputed Campbell's claims noting that the high rate of so called assaults on patrolmen is not a fair barometer because every one arrested by the patrol and found to be "resisting" is charged with "assaulting an officer of the law..." Davis claims in his report that Lockee fled when pulled over and that he resisted arrest. The investigations are continuing. More next week. Meantime, Lockee. although he is still in the hospital, has reportedly been charged with assaulting a police officer in the line of duty..." Pembroke Council Looks At Budget The Pembroke Town Council met in a brief session Monday evening. Mayor pro tern Sam Dial presided in the absence of Mayor Reggie Strickland. The council heard a brief over view of the proposed budget for 1978- 79 from Town Manager McDuffie Cummings. Cummings noted that the proposed budget was in excess of $600,000. In his budget message, Cummings said, "In a time of spiraling inflation, we sense a mandate from the citizens to stretch the tax dollar. In so doing we will construct a town garage where by we can do our-own maintenance and repair work to our town vehicles and equipment." Cummings also recommended that1 sewer lines be replaced on the north side of town and that the town continue a resurfacing program throughout the municipality. The town also intends to expand its recreation program and add flouridation to the town's water supply. Cummings also noted, "It is always desirable that government services be provided in an efficient and economical manner and, in this respect, this budget will relate to that desire by providing the above services and more without increasing the tax rate or service charge..." The law specifies that the Budget Ordinance be adopted July I. The Budget Hearing will be June 20, 1978 at 7 p.m. in the town hall meeting room. The council accepted an invitation from the Barbeque Hut (next door to Pembroke Junior High) for dinner June 13, 1978. The council decided to Include a work session on the budget fallowing the dinner to which the new management also invited the firemen, policemen and administrative people In town government. OK OTHEB MATTKIS... The council also heard a cMiaen iMWfipUtfH from Mf. PitlffMM Lucfcltir who resides off Union Chapel Mad, Lock I ear complained ef wafer and 'flu?' winding up in In* vsm! If, iuw of Ihe eieesa wafer from kneel badness In the area, Indading a car wash and a Lnckiear also complained about loud and boisterous conduct by young people who frequent the car wash after dark and beyond. The town agreed to help him with his problem with excess water and refuge by installing a catch basin and cleaning out the lines. The town also agreed to look into increasing patrols in the area and strictly enforcing the public drunk enness ordinance although councilmcn noted that it is difficult to enforce because, according to Police Chief Vcmon Oxendine, "you have to catch them actually drinking alcoholic bever ages for the ordinance to stick in court." Too, Chief Oxendine noted that the owner of the car wash had complained in the past, when the area was being strictly patrolled and loud and boister ous people made to leave because it was hurting his business. Locklear noted in his presentation that "It's against state law to be loud and boisterous and to display alcoholic beverages. One of the councilmen sympathically noted, "there is no reason for any citizen to be disturbed at home and treated like this." Other Graduation Notes Graduation exercises for Magnolia School will be held hriday evening, June 9, at 8 p.m. in the school gymtorium Speaker for the program will be Or. James H. Chavis. Ombuds man for the State of North Carolina. Commencement ciereiscs for the clasa of 1978 at Maston High School were held Tuesday. June b. Seventy- sis seniors participated In the program which was held In the auditorum.Men jamln S. Ruffln of Durham, special assistant to N ( Governor Jim Will was the graduation speaker. Commencement exercises for Pern brake Senior High School wMI be held June * sI dtjp p.m. Speaker Iter the ooraalon wW We Dr. Jullae f Martin, owner of Dawn River Travel Agency I .... 0tf| |i..i Mli h|uaft and MlNikidf xsl Mask nf first Rapt let Chun* Dear * AJfc* Plwt*. | Housing Authority Revenue Source For Pembroke Clinton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director of Pembroke Housing Authority and Redevelopment Commission, Is shown left, making the commission's tax lieu payment to McDatfU ( ummingA. Pem broke's Town Manager. | Elmer Hunt phnto| Pembroke- The Housing Authority and Redevelopment Commission of Pem broke, while operating as a non- profit corporation providing a service for town residents, also contributes to the property taxes revenue of the city. Tor 1977 the commission paid 13,375/-' 77 in lieu Of taxes to Pembroke's budget, as well as $12,994.92 in sanitation, water, and sewer services to the Authority's four housing projects. Dial Terrace. Maynor Manor, Chavis Park, and Locklear Court. Payment for the local authority is based on a rental collected annually on the 141 housing units, less annual utilities expenses on a percentage basis. A 100 unit deve yment. nou under construction and ?'? b<- ?? ,i pitted in Jarruar I?"H. is c\t?! tc.4$*SrPer?'?roke bv l?WO. with payments annually in excess of $9,000, according to a current compir ison. Presently. Southern Hell ;s the largest tax paver to Pembroke at $11,518.89. According to local sources, housing authorities art believed to be the only non- profit government agencies that make some sort of tax payments to their local governing body. Prospect Honor Students Are Commencement Speakers It is an annual practice at Prospect school that the two students having the highest average through high scchool deliver the commencement address. That honor goes this year to Alfreda Jones. Valedictorian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jones of Route 3, Maxton, NC, and Dwight Harris, Salutatorian, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Harris of Route I, Pembroke. During high school Alfreda has been active in the following clubs and activities: Prospect School Band; Pro spect Swinging Squres; Distinguished American High School Student; Year book F.ditor; Chief Marshall; Beta Club; Monogram Club President; attended the Governor's School in 197b; State Voice of Democracy Winner; Member of Youth and Adult Choirs; Member of the Scottish Twillers and President of the Prospect UMYF. Her awards include: Algebra I and II; Geometry; English I and II; and Business Communications. For leisure Time Freda enjoys swim ming, reading, bowling and square dancing. After graduation she plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel llill. Since Freda has a great love for children, she plans to pursue a career in the field of pediatrics. Dwight's high school activities in clude: Freshman Class President; Soph omore Class President; Junior 'Class President; President of Spanish Club; Marshal in 9th-|lth grade; Sports Editor of Yearbook 10th- llth grades; Member ot Beta Club llth- 12th grade; Member of Society of Distinguished American High School Students; Cap lain of Varsity Basketball, llth grade; participant in Minority Introduction to Engineering Program at North Carolina Stale University (Summer of 1977); J.V, Football; J.V. Basketball; Varsity Bas ketball; square dancer; member of Science and Math Club; Member of Prospect Boys' Hub; and member of P ma pec I United Methodist C'burcb. North Carolina Stair- University and seal a map* in ettBttmeetntj Ibe new me nee went eaentsrs trepan * Sunday, June 4. with the baccalaurate at 4 p.m. and commencement exercises will be held June 9 at 8:00 p.m. in the gymtorium. At the commencement exercise June 9 the Valedictorian will deliver her speech entitled Finding Your Place. Followed by the Salutaroi an's address entitled My Tomorrow# Depending on You. Following these addresses the Principal, Mr. James A. Jones, will confer diplomas on 71 graduates. Everyone is cordially invited to attend these commencement exercises. Alfr?U )mmm Mmm Gal UtUmt to***!* \ ***-? - *- ? 12 Fairgrove Graduation Set Graduation exercises for Fairgrove School will be held June 9, 1978 at 7 p.m. at Fairgrove School. Guest speaker will be Arnold Locklear. attorney at law. Marshals are: Chief Marshal. Jac queline Hunt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hunt; Assist. Chief, Christopher Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Roberts; Karen Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor; Gwendo lyn Buie. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. forr Buie; Beverly Lessane. daughter of Mr. Trussie Lessane: Jimmy Sampson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Sampson; and Terry Clark, son of Mrs. Geneva Clark. Valedictorian is Mona Gail Locklear, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Datress Locklear of Fairmont. She was a member of the Beta Club, Science Club, Bicentennial Club. FHA Club and the Spanish Club. She has received awards for accounting and English. Mona attends Fairmont Northside Church of God where she is a member of the Pioneers for Christ. She is secretary of the club and secretary of her Sunday School class. She is also President of the Young People's Exercise (YPE) Class and sings w ith the choir. Upon graduation, Mona will attend Pembroke State University and pursue a degree in the field of music or sociology. Salutatorian will be Altavia Thomp son. daughter of Mm Gertrude Thomp son of Route 6. Lumberton. During high set"*'1 she was a member of the Science dub. Spanish Club, and the Princi pal's Advisory Council. She is also a member of Who's Who Among High School Students. She was a marshal in her sophomore year. Her awards include: shorthand, history, social stu dies. achievement salutatorian. honor student and highest academic average award for the 12th grade. Altavia attends Greenville Baptist Church where she is a member of the junior choir and youth secretary of the Sunday School Department. She plans to attend Winston- Salem State and major in secretarial admini stration. Historian is Wanda Lcnora Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Coo of Rowland. She was a member of the Beta Club and Spanish Club. She received the historian award. Wanda attends Fairmont Church of God, North Main. She is assistant teacher for the primary class. She will participate in the upcoming girls soft ball team and the youth choir. Upon graduation. Wanda plans to attend Robeson Technical Institute where she will major in business adminstration. . LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS TO TRAVEL TO CARROW1NDS i Pembroke Girl Scout Troop 211 is in need of a van and a competent driver to take a load of girls to Carrowinds on June 16 and return June 17th. They will spend the night in Charlotte as guests of a Charlotte Girl Scout-- Troop. The driver's expenses will be paid by the local troop. If available, please call either Sue Trivette at 521-9652 or Annie P Cummings at 521-2418. TO SPONSOR FLEA MARKET Pembroke Junior Girl" Scout troop 211 will sponsor a flea market on Saturday, June 10th, from 9 until 4 in the Piggly Wiggly Parking Lot in Pembroke. The girls are trying to raise money for a trip to Carrowinds. Please come out and give them your support. Cancelled in case of rain. FOUR COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD TO MEET The Board of Directors of Four County Community Services, Inc. will meet on Tuesday, June 13, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Owen Agricultural Center in Lumberton. CHIEF J.P. JACOBS OF FAYETTEVILLE WILL HOST BROTHERHOOD MEETING On Juhe 9, and 10, 1978 the Brotherhood of Cape Fear Baptist Church of Fayetteville, NC will hold a unity meeting at the Resort of Chief J.P. Jacobs. Shalotte, NC. Mr. Cornelious Emanuel. Chairman and Wiliarn Cha vis. Secretary and Treasurer, is expec ting about 30 members to attend. After the meeting is adjourned, they plan to do some fishing. Chief Jacobs is a Deacon of Cape Fear Baptist Church. TO SPONSOR GOLF TOURNAMENT The Pembroke Jaycees will sponsor a Super Ball Golf Tournament on July 1, 1978 at Riverside Country Club. Tee off time is 9 a.m. For pre- registration or ''further informations contact Riverside Country Club at 521-2100. Chairman of this event will be Gerald Strickland. LUMBEE HOMECOMING PARADE Preparations are being made for the 1978 Lumbee Homecoming Parade to be held Saturday, July I, in Pembroke, NC. The sponsor. Lumbee Regional De velopment Association of Pembroke, invites clubs, groups, organizations, schools and the general public to participate. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. from in front of the Pembroke Elementary School and entries in the parade are asked to line up by 9:00 a.m. For those who wish to submit an entry they arc asked to notify the parade committee as soon as possible bv calling I.RDA CETA Annex at 521- 2000 or 521-2882. PSU WORKSHOP ON AMERICAN INDIANS STUDIES SCHEDULED A workshop in American Indian Studies, taught by Professor Adolph L. Dial, will be held at PSU for a two- week period from July 10-21. Classes will be Monday thru Friday. The workshop will be especially designed for elementary and secondary school teachers and offers three semes ter hours credit. Special emphasis will be on aspects of Indian history, text books and their treatment of American Indian and contemporary Indian problems. Consideration will be given to Native American writers, Indian culture and the changing lifestyle of Indian people. Topics of special interest will be discussed with general procedure de termined by the interest and enthusi asm of the group. Illiteracy Program 1 Totals 900 Ralelgh--During the first four mdnths or operation, the five pilot programs to help stamp out illiteracy in North Carolina have a total enrollment in crease to 900. Dr. Thomas Dudley, adult basic education coordinator. Department of Community Colleges, made this report to the State Board of Education Thursday, June 1. at a meeting here. The five functional literacy education projects, sponsored by Gov. Jim Hunt, are located at Martin Community College. Robeson Technical Institue. ? Forsyth Technical Institute. Wilkes Community College and Caldwell Com munity College. MIm Uabw, Breed* Heel Send Ott For Miss Lumbee Pembroke- A send- off honoring Miss Lumber. Brenda Hunt, will be held Sunday al J p.m. in the Pembroke Town Park. Sponsored by the town council, the ?end off will be open to the public. Various town officials will be present at well as representatives from various civic organizations and the new Mist Lumber contestanta: Bonita Jones. June Haggins. Maaine Bullard. Wendy Smith. Peggy Sampson. Demetria Lock* tear. Glenda Sue Collina. ViinaHi Bryant and Donna Lockltar. Blends wNI be leaving limm Staid) after the send off to partidpete JB following week in the Mies NC BgfCBB J to be Held in Wlmtm SalMBt Her week * ?^''wC?S?9