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VOLUME 6 NUMBER 50 PEMBROKE. N.C. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 14. 197B 15? PER COPY
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Strickland, Roberts & Thomas
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Receive Housing Honors
Lmrry Koberta
PEMBROKE. N.C.--Pembroke
Housing Authority and Redevelopment
Commission Board Members at their
November 30. 1978 meeting decided to
honor three town officials for their
dedication and service to that agency
and the Town of Pembroke. In a motion
by Commissioner Maggie J. Oxendine
and seconded by Commissioner Cler
ance F. Locklear, the board decided to
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velopment in honor of current Mayor.
Reggie Strickland to be known as
"Strickland Heights." In that same
action, the board decided to name its
newest facility, a 10,500 sq. ft.
Day-Care Community Building in honor
of its Executive Director, Clinton L.
Thomas, Jr. and moved that the street
within the new housing development be
named in honor of Housing Commis
sioner, Larry T. Roberts.
The Day-Care-Community Center will
be known as the Clinton L. Thomas. Jr.
Day-Care-Community Building and the
street will be named Roberts Avenue.
Comnfissioner Mag Oxendine showed
her sincerity behind her motion as she
became emotional while making her
presentation. Ms. Oxendine said "I've
prayed about this matter and I think this
is the proper thing to do." Commission
er Clerance F. Locklear lauded Mayor
Reggie Strickland's administration as
being responsible for bringing the Town
of Pembroke out of the deepest financial
trouble it had probably ever been in
when he took office in 1975. Locklear
said "It's no secret, any citizen in this
town who cares enough to stay informed
knows that Mayor Strickland has
brought this town out of difficult times,
and carried its operations forward to a
state that we can all speak proudly of."
In speaking of Thomas, Ms. Oxendine
said i think it only fitting that the
Day-Care be named after Clint, after *11
it was his idea, and to me it shows his
deep commitment to service beyond his
normally required line of work. How
many housing authorities as small as
ours do you know of that can boast of
extra services beyond housing, like
day-care and social services? These
services haven't been natural occur
ence*, Wiey'ee uulj name ehowt net ?f ?
our Director." Housing Authority
Attorney, Ertle Knox Chavis, spoke
favorably of the Board and Thomas
when he said "I think this is a very nice
gesture. I've been associated closely
with this project, and without Clint I
don't think our town would have this
fine facility."
Oxendine in her presentation stated
that it was traditional to honor one of
the housing commissioners by dedicat
ing a street to their name. "1 think this
honor should go to Commissioner Larry
Roberts, he's worked hard and has
proven his interest in helping those less
fortunate than others in his work with
the Pembroke Jaycees as well as
housing commissioner. Housing
Commissioners receive no pay for their
service and this is a nice way to show
our appreciation for his service."
Chairman, Andrew Carl Lowry beam
ed his approval of the board's decision.
"I agree, I think the decision to honor
these people was the right one. I too
would like to commend our Mayor for
bringing about a resolution to the many
severe problems our town experienc
ing before he took office. He's created
an atmosphere of trust and openness
that's like a new breath of fresh spring
air for our town. With the new
personnel he's brought with him, the
Administration of Town affairs has taken
on a more personable and responsible
attitude, and the improvement of
services we are continually witnessing
without an increase to our taxes is solid
proof that our Town is in good financial
standing. 1 would also like to congratu
late Mr. Thomas and Mr. Roberts."
When contacted about the Board's
dffeton -Mayor SSrtsMand, Commis
sioner Roberts, sad Direct or Thomas
had the following comments respect
ively. (Mayor Strickland): "I'm plea
santly surprised and most appreciative
of our housing board's decision to name
our newest public housing develop
ment in my honor as 'Strickland
Heights.' I'm very proud of the work
they are doing to provide sound housing
and a better living environment for the
people of our community. 1 feel that we
have made significant strides in bring
ing you oetter government during the
past three years here in Pembroke.Of
course this has only been accomplished
through your support and prayers. We
must continue to work together collect
ively to promote the progressive
political, social and economic talents
our town possesses to its fullest j
potential."
(Commissioner Roberts): "I'm very
grateful to my fellow commissioners for
the honor they have bestowed upon me.
I'm just glad to have a part in an agency
that I feel is doing so much good for so
many people."
(Director Thomas): "I'm obviously
elated by the board's decision to name
our new day-care in my honor. There's
simply no way to express the appreci
ation I feel for their actions. I will be
forever thankful for such a tremendous
honor."
Major Changes In Food Sramp
Effective January 1, 1979
Thousands of North Carolinians who
have been participating in the Food
Stamp Program will see a major change
take place in the program in January I,
1979.
"Food stamp participants in Robeson
County along with those in other
counties across the state will no longer
have to buy food stamps as they have
in the past, they will be free,'' Mr.
Russell Sessomt. Robeson county direc
tor of social services said.
Congress this past year made several
major revisions In the Food Sump
Program to make sere food sumps get
9s the people who need them the
meet- elderly people IMng off flood
lncovn#t, ftnd otlur fimillH sud Ml*
vidua)s with very low Incomes. The two
nujor changes were the elimination of
purchase mgetriment uhiehhssemsi
uJ^udLad an lawsiaaw fl nm^ InrntMhaw s^n
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Income tllgflMlly levets that wMI
heisms sdhsSlvs on Mansh I, IP*. As a
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^nanme wtt either tow mm honows or
no longer be eligible for the program.
"Since the Pood Stamp Program
began, moat people have had to u c
some of their owti money to get food
stamps. Each month, they would pay a
certain amount, depending on their
income and other considerations. In
return, they would get bncfc food stamps
worth more than they had paid. These
were called 'bonus stamps'."
"Under the new procedure that goes
into effect the first of the year, they will
no longer purchase the stamps. They
will simply get roughly what used to he
their 'bonus'. A family which uaad to
Cy 190,00 far 9190.00 In foed stamps.
' esampie, wW pay nothing and get
1100.00 In teed stamps." Mr. ??.
earns said
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5welfare recipients and nth at
s did nee pertisinete Is tfte PeoC
though they needed the addWtenei fees
in order in hour a amrttfaaal diet the)
price. He gave as example ? a mother
with three children receiving a maxi
mum of $200 per month welfare
payment under the Akf to Families With
Dependent Children program or an
elderly person living alone receivng the
SI22 a month minimum Social Security
check.
"We urge anyone who la not currently
participating in the Food Stamp Pro
gram to contact our Department to And
our more shout the free food stamps
and to see If they are eligible." he said.
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? Human Resources toll-free CARELINE
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how many mere people In Rofroaon
Canaly sR fsdltlpsle In Ifro pnijriw
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Santa Appears in
Christmas Parade
Sul* appaand ?* the CMt
mu parade bi Pembroke hut
Saturday. The parade la apon
Mnd annually by the Pen
brake Jaycaea. Santa baa
appeared every yeer* ee fart!
Sundry beauty queens, floats,
marching band*, etc. appear
ed. A large crowd turned out
to watch the parade.
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"Holiday House" at
NEDDIH SERCA
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LaibwtM' Robeson County
Extension Hometnaker Clubs
are busy with nimble hands
creating decorations and foods
for the upcoming "Holiday
House" at NEDDIH SERCA.
The homemakera selected as
their annual December project
the residence of North Caro
lina Representative and Mrs.
Horace Locklear.
Approximately fifteen Home
makers Cubs, under the direc
tion of Robeadn County's
Home Bconomleo Agents, are
preparing handmade Christ
mas items to \be used in
decorating the beo story resi
de nee.
NEDDIH SERCA is a colonial
mansion style heats nestled Mi
century etd pecan and walnut
trees. The letting la the
localloa ef a enee* thriving
plantation
The public is hMSad to view
the Leahies' rasMsaii during
"Christmsi at NMNMH MR
CV m the MIewIng days
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NEDDIH SERCA it located
north on Barker Ten Mile
Road, in the Powertville area.
Repreaentative and Mn., lock
lear extend an invitation to the
public and their friends to
come and visit during the
hours of "Open House."
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given, in
accordance with the require
ments of the Community De
velopment Act tf 1974. that
tne I own Council of Pembroke
N.C, w<N hold public hearings
on the community develop
ment greet application en
January 2nd end January 10th.
1979 at 7igg p.m. at the Team
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CLASS REUNION PLANNED <
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The Pembroke High School Class of
1968 is planning their 10th class
reunion to be held at the Pembroke c
Jaycee Hut at 7:30 p.m. December 22. 1
1978. i
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For further information contact Robert t
Chavis at 521-3737 or James Maynor at t
738-2593.
SPEC1AL WATCH NIGHT SERVICE j
A Special Watch Night Service will be 1
held at Elrod Baptist Chuith December '
31. 1978 the 5th Sunday night. Singing 1
will begin at 7 p.m. Fellowship '
breakfast will be after 12 p.m. Message '
will be at 3 a.m. Rev. Tommy Hagans.
pastor, extends a cordial welcome to the
public.
CLASS OF 1974 MAKES PLANS FOR '
REUNION
A meeting of all and any classmates
intersted in planning the first fifth (1st
5th) year reunion for the Class of 1974
Pembroke Senior High School is sched
uled for December 24, 1978 at 3:00 p.m.
in tbn home of Robin Cumnungs.
If conflicts of "holiday interests"
arise, please call Robin at 521-8252 and
favorable arrangements will be made.
YARD SALE PLANNED
Rex- Rennert Dav Care Center,
sponsored by LRDA is planning a yard
sale on Saturday, Dec. 16. 1978 at the
center. The purpose is to raiae monies
for Christinas gifts for the children.
Everyone is urged to attend.
Prospecr
Class of '58
Plans Reunion
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The Prospect School Class of 1958 is
planning its class reunion December 29
at the Town and Country Restaurant in
Pembroke at 7 p.m. For more informa
tion call Emma Locklear at 521-4464.
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND
ADVISORY COUNCIL TO MEET
The Employment and Training Adviso
ry Council will meet Thursday, Decem
ber 14th, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will
be held in the conference room of the
Robeson County Department of Human
Resources, at the corner of 8th and Elm
Streets (formerly the agriculture build
ing) in Lumberton. For Thursday's
meeting, the agenda Includes program
1 allocations for fiscal year '79. selection
process for CETA programs, and an
update on CETA ? (reauthorization).
The public is welcome to attend.
OXENDINE SCHOOL PLANS
PTA MEETING
Oxendine School will hold a P.T.A.
meeting on December 18, 1978 at 7 p.m.
A special Christmas program entitled
"What. No Santa Clause?" will be
presented by members of various
ciaaaes. There will also be Christmas
cheer and a melody of songs.
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
A CLARIFYING NOTR
Pembroke- A number of readers called
and questioned us beceuse we recently
aeid. in an article heralding Mrs. Nancy
Leery Revel's 100th bhdidey that she
was the lest surviving direct doeaedanl
of Henry Berry Lewry.
Net se. Item em mere tost**
aimers Mm. Beady Che*. Mm Leeia
Lewry and Mrs WNHe LesMaer, Ml ef
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BOUNTY TITLE IV, PART A PABENT
:OMMTTTEE MEETING SCHEDULED
The Title IV, Part A Parent ConunMaae
if the Robeson County Compensatory
ndian Education Projact will meet at a
egularly scheduled meeting on Man*
lay. December 18. 1978 at 7:30 p.m. at
he O.P. Owens Auditorium in Lumber
on.
The Committee will review needs
kssessment and prioritization processes
for incorporation into program planning
ind development for submitting a project
ipplication for next year. Other busi*
tess will include the review of proposed
intendments to the organization's by
All meetings of the Title IV, Part A
Parent Committee are open public
meetings and interested Indian parents,
teachers and secondary students ? are
encouraged to attend.
OXENDINE TRIAL UNDERWAY
The trial of James Hammonds
began this week. He ia accused of
murdering Anthony Ray Oxeadias
outside the Saddletree Jaycee Chft
House on the night of April 11.
Hsmmonds who was president of the
Saddletree Jeycees at the time, and
Ozendine, reportedly argued over a
S1.00 admission charge to a dance at the
clubhouse that night.
Deep Branch
Church plans
Christmas Play
Deep Branch Baptist Church ia earnest
y at work getting ready for its annual
Christmas program.
This year Deep Branch Baptist Church
with Mrs. Joyce Sampson as director, is
planning a play with the title "The
Message of the Bells".
Rehearsals are under way. Many of
the boys and girls and adults of the
church are active participants in the
play.
The play - The Message of the Bells
is scheduled for December 17 at 7 p.m.,
immediately following training union.
Pastor is Rev. Chesley McNeill. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
Diol Family
Reunion
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