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VOLUME 7 NUMBER 7 PEMBROKE, NC. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1979 15* PER COPY
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^AW PROS AND
CONS HEARD IN
PROPOSED
^ PARKTON-ST. PAULS
MERGER
Lmberton- The meeting room was
overflowing with proponents and oppo
nents of a proposed Parkton-St. Pauls
Merger that has dominated the news in
the last few days at Tuesdays meeting
at the Robeson County Board of
Education.
Tim Hern don, son of St. Pauls
Commissioner Bill Herndon, appeared,
as he put it, "representing some 1,000
petitioners." Officially he asked the
Robeson County Board of Education to
allow Parkton High School ( part of the
county school unit) to merge with the St.
Pauls City School District. The proposal
is said to have the blessings of the St.
f*ib? system-.
Herndon said, "I believe this will be
the best for the educational needs of our
children."
But when pressed to state what St.
Pauls was offering Herndon would only
say, "I cannot speak for St. Pauls. I am
representing the people who signed this
petition."
In responding to a question from
Laymon Poe Locklear, Herndon
admitted that his child did not attend
the county schools and attended
Robeson Day School, a private school in
Red Springs. Said Herndon, "Like
Major Green, I have a child in a private
school for personal reasons."
Herndon said that he was representing
people from Parkton, Lumber Bridge
and Rex.
Reasons cited by Herndon were a lack
of citizen imput, location, and quality of
education as reasons for the petitioners
wishing to leave the county school
system.
Herndon was questioned closely by the
board members. Most seemed, to be
interested in what St. Pauls could offer
educationally for the children. Major
David Green, the member of the county
board from the Parkton area, noted in
questioning Herndon that he had four
children, two of them graduates of
Parkton High School with another son
enrolled there. But he noted that he had
one son in military school, "because he
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is interested in a military career."
Said Green, "1 have no qualms with
the folks in St. Pauls-they are fine folk
but I want to know what they are
offering. 1 know what the county is
offering: what is St. Pauls offering?"
Green noted quizzedly, "What in the
world did you tell people to get them to
sign it? I don't understand what you
could have told them."
Green equated the situation to buying
a car without knowing what the
payments are.
OTHER PETITIONERS APPEAR
But Hern don was not the only
petitioner to appear. Attorneys Angus
Thompson and Knox Chavis also
appeared representing opponents of the
proposed merger from the Oak Ridge
area and Rex Rennert community.
Thompson noted, "I represent 372
petitioners who feel it would not be in
the best interest of the school to allow
the merger to take ,place." Thompson
also noted that many of those who
signed his petition also signed the one
presented by Herndon. Although never
saying so out loud, Thompson inferred
that the people signing both petitions
might have been misled.
Likewise Chavis presented another
petition from 2S7 petitioners from the
Rex Rennert Community speaking
against the educational merits of the
proposal.
Ms. Geraldine Bell also appeared
before the board and spoke in favor of
retaining Magnolia School. Ms. Bell
said, "When you lose the school you
lose community imput." She spoke
glowingly of the community pride of the
Magnolia area.
No decision was made. Board Chair
man Ralph Hunt said, "We have a
policy whereby we give a decision at a
subsequent meeting." So the matter
was tabled "until a subsequent meet
ing.
New Jaycee Chapter formed
, at Lumberton Correctional
Center
[The Robeson Prison Unit (Lumberton
Correctional Center) Jaycee Chapter
vas recently formed because several
nmates showed an interest in working
within a Chapter. The Chapter was
Initiated by the Pairgrove Jaycee* who
got thi s rolling on Wednesday.
anuary 31. During the first meeting
lour officers for the new chapter were
elected. They ate: President. Dellon
cott; Vice President, Robert Reynolds;
rsasurer. James Rumgardner, and
octetsry Jimmy Hum.
< During the Aral week of the chapter e
They chess to eoR themselves the Re^o
their first prefect. The Jayeees are
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being made in the community to aaaiat
in telling the tickett to that the Chapter
can pay their memberthip duet. Poaters
will be placed in atorea where tickett
will be on tale. The ticket price it SO
centa each and you do not have to be
preaent to win on March 12. The Reel
and Rod ia on dltplay at Freeman't
Sporting Oooda for viewing.
The inatltutionel Jaycec Chanter wll
be active with fund raiting profrocta and
community profocta aa much an petal
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OXENOINE CITED AS
CHANCELLOR CHOICE
Pembroke- At press time, word was
received that Dr. Joseph B. Oxendine is the
new choice of the local chancellor selection
committee in their search for a new
chancellor at Pembroke State University to
replace the retiring Dr. English E. Jones.
Dr. James B. Chavis, considered by many
to be the front runner for the job, according
to some sources, finished fourth in a list of
six that had been winnowed down from an
original list of candidates that totaled
"more than 80."
More next week.
PEMBROKE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE PLANS DINNER
MEETING
Pembroke-Chamber of Commerce pres
ident Jim Paul, announced a dinner
meeting at Sims Restaurant tonight for
members and prospective members.
Interested persons arc urged to attend.
The meeting, set for 7 p.m., will be
held at Sims Restaurant on 3rd St.
POSTMASTER RESIGNS
Pembroke-Citing "personal reasons"
Pembroke's postmaster. Jacob Curtis,
has resigned. He had been postmaster
for ^pngnlmntefy nine months.
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Acting as temporary officer in charge
is Janice Mobley, postmaster at Mc
Cain.
About the Pembroke
Alcohol Counseling Center
by Leon Maynor
Tke Demkrv^e ALohr*l rnnncf?lino seom^nts. Low education levels, and
Center is the result of several years of
joint planning by the alcoholism section
of the Robeson County Mental Health
Center and the gtaff of Lumbee
Regional Development Association
(LRDA) The project began with the
realization and the documentation that
American Indians were vastly under
served in existing treatment and
education programs in the county. The
bottom line- following extensive dis
cussion and study?was the conviction
that Indians would continue to be
inadequately served until such time as
services were available within the
Indian community, offered by an Indian
staff, and presented with a framework
that relates to the Indian culture. The
plan that evolved called for the specific
training of Indians who are in a position
to encourage other* to accept treatment
and/or education, and the establish
ment of a Pembroke Office.
The major objective of Pembroke
Alcohol Counseling Center is to provide
the Indians Alcoholism Counseling and
Educational Services. It was determined
this could be accomplished with an all
Indian staff. Them are about 30,0()0 or
more American Indians residing in
Robeson County. The central location
for the Indian population is Pembroke,
North Carolina, located about fifteen
(15) miles west of Ijimberton and is the
home of Pembroke State University.
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Present records and statistics indicate
that the incidents of alcoholism among
Robeson County Indians is at least
equal to that of other population
economic deprivation are factors which
tend to keep the level of alcoholism
education very basic.
Alcoholism is relatively a new social
health problem among American
Indians. Alcoholic beverages were only
introduced to Indians with the First
contacts with the white man. The use of
liquor spread rapidly as it became a
bargaining item between traders and
Indians. There are several accounts of
alcohol being used by white men as a
bribe. By the early I800's excessive
drinking in Indian communities had
become such a problem both whites and
Indians wanted some type of legislation
forbidding liquor traffic with Indians.
These laws remained on the books until
1953, when they were repealed.
Services Provided
The project involves the following
services:
1. Court Counseling
2. Out-patient counseling
3. Group Therapy
4. Community Training
5. Early intervention in Schools and
through Courts
6. Prevention and Education programs
in Schools and churches.
Statement of Policy
Although the Pembroke Alcqhol Coun
seling Center has been specifically
designed to serve Indians, Non-Indians
requesting services at this location will
not be refused.
Pembroke Junior High FHA Officers Selected
FHA Member* from Pembroke Jonlor
High School are shown left to right
I bottom row] i Cheryl D. Strickland,
Victoria D. Oxendlne, Elaine F. Bollard,
Lyanette Loddear, Connie F. Loddoar,
Wanda Locfclear. I middle row) Vicky
Hurt, Gloria J. Sampaoa, Paula Lowry,
Sylvia Loddoar, Belinda LocUoar. |top
row| Lototta Locfclear, Vicky F. dark,
Pamela K. Walker. Anna Mario Oxea
dine, Waada Chart*, Naaotte Saaqtoom,
Maiflaa Stem. Net flcfied are Kami
Bow en, Diane Heat, Cerlene LocUeer,
Myra J. Dial, Denlae Ox end Ine, Brenda
Lee Jecoba and Mr*. Sac Locklear,
advtoor.
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First Album about the
Lumbees to be released
by Ben Jacob*
"Proud To Be A Lumbee,"
an album of contemporary
songs about the Lumbee In
dians of Robeson County, will
be released the next few
weeks by the Indian Education
Project of Lumbee Regional
Development Association, Inc.
of Pembroke. -
According to Willie Lowry,
writer and composer of the
album, one of the most
impressive aspects about the
album is the performance of
some very talented Lumbee
youths.
Miriam Oxendbte. a triflM
talented Lumbee musician,
and Lowery, who is best
known for his compositions for
the outdoor drama "Strike at
the Wind," combined their
.efforts to produce the first
album about the traditions,
experiences and dreams of the
Lumbee people. The young
vocalists accompanying Low
ery and Oxendine are, Teresa
Tyler, Corry Lowery, Melinda
Locklear. Clint Lowery, Teresa
Locklear, Maurice Lowery and
Connie Lowery.
"The songs create a deeper
awareness of the Lumbee
people and make Indian
youth more proud of their
traditions and the history of
their community," said Low
ery. Me noted that the songs
are dedicated to all Lumbee
youths. "It compliments the
many Lumbee leaders and
encourages Native American
youth to strive for success
while preserving and develop
ing their traditional culture,"
he stated.
Lowery explained that the '
Lumbee people are the origi
nal inhabitants of the North
Carolina coastal area, with
deep roots in their communi
ties in Robeson County. "The
re are over 40,000 Lumbee
Indians, and I hope the songs
will touch them as well as
other people," Lowery said.
"The album makes special
note of the work of Henry
Berry Lowery. the hero of the
Lumbees, and of the educa
tional achievements of the
Lumbees.
"The original idea fbr writing
the songs was to provide
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Lumbee culture for the stu
dents in the Indian Education
programs of LRDA," said
Lowery. "Some of the songs
tell about the history and
traditions of our people, while
others tell of the experiences
and feelings that we share."
He noted that the songs are
simple to learn and that a song
booklet accompanies each al
bum for those who wish to sing
along. The music is not only
educational but very entertain
ing.
The album contains eleven
(11) songs with music written
by Lowery. The album has a
full color jacket with photos of
the musicians. A limited num
ber of albums are being made,
so order now to receive this
unique music.
Albums or tapes can be
obtained through the Lumbee
Indian Education Project, of
Lumbee Regional Develop ?
ment Association. Inc. (LRDA)
P.O. Box 68. Pembroke. N.C.
or by calling the Lumbee
Indian Education Project at
919-521-2401.
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Union Elementary PTA
ro meet February 20
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The Parent Association of Union
Elementary School will meet Tuesday.
February 20. at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Gerald
Maynor of Pembroke State University
win be the featured speaker.
All parents and patrons of the school
are highly encouraged to be in atten
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dance, as this meeting is very impor
tant.
An award will be offered Is the
home-room having the largest number
of parents and grandparents present.
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