e PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE f?J if ? Dedicated To The Beet In All Of Ue VOLUME 7 NUMBER 12 PEMBROKE, NC " THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1979 151 PER COPY I ? i ? / LOCKLEAR - DAVIS LEAD / LEGISLATIVE DEFEAT OF / ATTEMPTED PARKTON ANNEXATION TO ST. PAULS / SCHOOL SYSTEM ?A NEWS ANALYSIS RALEIGH-Rep. David Parnell's legis lative attempt to annex the Parfcton ' Oak Ridge school attendance areas to the St. Pauls City School System was soundly defeated in the North Carolina House of Representatives laat Friday by a 58-39 vote. The fight to defeat the bill was engineered by Indian representative Horace Locklear and, after some initial floundering about, Black Representa tive Bob Davis. Locklear is originally from the Saddletree Community and Davis is a native of Mart on. From the beginning Rep. Locklear firmly opposed the bill. A Uttie background... Traditionally h is difficult to get "local" legislation passed in the North Carolina General Assembly without the unanimous support of all the local legislators. It is almost unheard of for "local" bills to be introduced in the house without the unanimous support of all the effected legislators. That made introduction of this Parnell bill more interesting than most since Locklear and Davis had publicly lam blasted the bill before it was ever considered. By soma questionable legislative dcr ring do Parnell seemingly introduced the bill by misrepresenting it as a routine local bill when the truth of the matter was that the Robeson County Board of Education (of which Parkton is a part of their jurisdiction) had gone on record opposing the measure along with Locklear and Davis. Still, in spite of all that, Parnell got the measure intro duced anyway. Prwun applied... Immense pressure was applied poli tically against the legislators. Rep. Bob Davis, especially, seems to have been subjected to vigorous political pressure from sundry sources. The basic argument to the legislators seemed to be how could anyone be opposed to allowing the people to vote? Still as the politicos saw it Parnell's bill cleverly denied the majority of the county voters a right to vote on the measure. Because of the political pressure Rep. Davis acquiesced to the first reading of the bill. IndUmand Blacks call Rap. Davis... After the first reading of the bill, many Indians and Blacks called Mr. Davis and spoke out against the bill forcefully. Additionally, an amendment was drafted to Parnell's bill by a local Indian attorney aaking that the predominately Indian areas of the Red Springs School District around Osendine, Rennert, and Shannon be allowed to vote on whether tfley should be joined to the county school district. The vis-a-vis rationale Was that if the folk around Paikton were allowed to vote to join St. Pauls why not flow the Indian folk the same oppor ^hity? The question formulated by ths Mtpossd amendment was: can Parnefl )uWy granting one racial group a right to We on an issue and deny the same >4g% to another racial group? >>nsa mfrufls I? Ml... Parngg reportedly "Maw up" whan tap I Stklasr asked him Friday mora lag if hauouM agree to allow the Indian talk to rata tan. Famed coldly stated, ??seeding to sheen en, that he could net ape* utthout the soaaant of the Red IpHags Itheal Board aMmagh ha Debate on the floor was heated, especially between Locklear and Par nell. When the measure was soundly defeated Parnell, according to obser vers, stormed off the floor slamming the doors behind him. St. Pauls Commissioner Bill Herndon and several members of the St. Pauls Board reportedly witnessed Parnell's shenanigans. Reactions here and there... Tim Herndon (son of Bill), who was the titular head of the annexation effort, was quoted as saying in the Fayette vlile Times that he would be after Locklear and Davis in the next election. He praised Parnell as "a capable" legislator. But most of the response from the Indian and Black communities over whelmingly supported the strong stand against the measure by Locklear and Davis. Said one political observer "I see now why we need representation in Raleigh. You can get raped legislatively and not know a thing about it until it is done." I David Parnell The real villian in the matter seems to be Rep. David Parnell. It was he that introduced the seeming nefarious bill; it was he who defied legislative tradition; it was he who denied the county school board an opportunity to be heard in Raleigh; and it was he who stormily denied Indian people the same fran chise he so eagerly and actively sought for the Parkton dissidents. A Plea for Good Will Progressive people of all races hope fully will now unite to preserve the gains that have been made toward racial harmony and equality in Robeson County. A real and effective tri racial board voted unanimously against the annexation effort and Indian legislator Horace Locklear and Black legislator Bob Davis have backed them up resoundingly by leading opposition to Parnell's "bad" piece of legislation. it seems to be a good day for all the people of Robeson County. Hopefully "raptfbte" "leaders like Rep. Horace locklear and Aep. Bob Davis will continue to speak out against those like Rep. David Parnell who would divide and conquer us. 1 Revival to begin at r Pembroke Church of God Revival services will begin ai the Pembroke Church of God on Monday night. March 26-10, I97l>. The revival will be proceeded by a special singing at 2:10 p.m. on Sunday at (he Pembroke Church of God. Special guest speaker will be the Rev Molilalia LockIcar. pastor ot the Shannon Holy Assembly The Kev Jack Hunt, pastor of Pembroke Church ot (iod. extends a cordial invitation to the public to attend. Pembroke Housing Authority makes Payment in lieu of Taxes #4saSaS nJ b^inKfA IB BIibma I__ iWfOf "?VV,f 1 iirwiing, rvynv, in rwmoroM iv vnvwn rvovivin^ AirfkAfBu'a AAUMAnl IM 11^.. ^ ? J t. . a r ??iwfOHV nouiing wuinofny i paymvni in vwu o? invi from iiNUirw Otrootor, Clinton Thomas. Ths paymant amounted to M.OM.ai. A mm 100 Authority's pay own! to around S^.oQOaaaM^ aapaated rouaauaataardlmteaautrsotaooiparteauoouldmaliatea Autearity tea aaaand larfaat teapayor te tea Town at NsBraha a f # , A PUBLIC REBUTTAL OF OUR EDITORIAL EXPRESSION AS WE FEEL IT "CONCERNING BILL HERNDON AND HIS "BILL OF GOODS" OR... MR. BARTON, HAVE YOU ATTENDED A COMMUNITY I MEETING AT SADDLETREE LATELY? EDITOR'S NOTEs The follow ing consume (ration wu re ceived from ?ome citizen* of the MmgneMn Saddletree com munity. We are pleased to present It h our readers. The expression was In response to the front page editorial ex pression of THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE appearing In laat week's Isaac. The article waa signed by Magnolia-Saddletree Con cerned Ckizens and was sub mitted by Ma. Judith Lock laar, reporter. I It is not our contention to address every issue presented In last week's "Editorial Expression". It is however our intention to counter-act certain remarks which we feel were directed to us. The "Concerned Citizens" group of Magnolia - Saddletree was well aware of Mr. Bill Horndons presence at the first community meeting held at Magnolia High School. He was Invited and well received. This meeting was open to the publk and the "press" and was attended by over 50 people who were interested in Mr. Herndon's opinion. Among those that chose to attend was Scott Biqelow a staff writer tor "The Robesonlan". We are quite sure that thh fact will be looked upon as racism too. However we were aware that ft* other press was represented. The remarkVmede by Mr. Herndon that night left none of us with the feeling of being handed a "bill of goods". Bill Herndon pulled no punches In stating his position in the proposed Parkton - St. Peuls school mergers. He stated that he was In favor of the merger because of the location rather then "racial balance" of the schools. His statement concerning the term "dry - up" was In essence based on a memory of what has happened to the communities of Lumber Bridge and Barker Ten Mile. Mr. Herndon went on to say that even though he doesn't always agree with all Issues from different communities he feels It is his )ob as a county commissioner to try and see all sides of these Issues. As an elected figure he is bound to try to aid all the people. Futher more Bill Herndon's so called door-to-door soliciting of "damaged goods" turns out to be a single lunch with two community members in a public place with lots of witnesses. These two people invited Bill Herndon to attend the Magnolia meeting. Mr. Herndon contenda that his sole reason for being a County Commissioner is to serve the people. He goes on record saying he will attend any meetings he Is Invited to. We who listened to Bill Herndon at that meeting and since have no grievances against Bill Herndon. We feel he has presented himself openly and honestly. We stand assured to public denial of certan comments In the CIV and welcome remarks on these points. We would further like to let H be known that Mr. Herndon does have two other grandchildren who attend the public schools. Our attention was mostly attracted to that part of the Editorial dedicated to us. Entitled "Magnolia-Saddletree." we read In disbelief at someone (not an Indian but a person) suggesting that we as educated people, (not just Indians) what we "must realize". We therefore contend that the opinion expressed by the editor is somewhat questionable for example: -Where does said oplnonator gather his facts? -How Is It possible to form such strong opinions about an Issue that is largely centralized In a community where said oplnonator has not been? ?Is It possible that aald oplnonator cannot venture any further than Pembroke and hie telephone to gather his Information? ?In searching the remerks throughout theentlre editorial we failed to read of any reference to the counter-petitioners In the Parkton area or the Rex-Rennert petition concerning the consolidation- We further feel that these two very Important parts of this decision must not be overlooked. -Consider If you will these facts rParkton residents (what ever color) have been denied their right "to vote" - - What kind of double standard la that? Does It hurt any less because they are "white folks"? ?The folks at Rex-Rennert seem to be getting the best end of the stick. They opposed the merger of St. Pauls-Parkton and were In favor of the county consolidation with Magnolia. All this Is good and well we would have no reason to oppose either If we would not lose our school. Ws ask why were no remarks aimed In this direction? Was the oplnonator awars that a committee from this area did some "door hopping" of their own-mainly to the home of Commissioner Bill Herndon? ?We stand appalled that our fight In this matter can be tabled such as has been done In your paper. We certainly feel there Is more to this consolidation plan then merely the " who will be making the determination as to the locations of theas new schools? "We reel In that consolidation In this county Is most surely In the future". We eennot however understand how It can be followed out baaed on the plan from the Survey Committee If the first and for most plan of organizing aH six systems Into one administrative unit Is not carried out. -We stand ready tp defend any and all remarks oonoeming our children. |A|a a teeiaoa dda^asoa _ _ Ahead seen aau ee Ihweeo aalxd ifi w?fit i Dtntf MUCAtion tot intm - ? dux My it nivt Mia before - let's take that part of the S1S million that belongs to the county and up grade the schools we hove. n* teAZiW ai Odan Mtlxiifie n.t marl dee LedndliSil Awns dtele ?Wl cannot ovyin at id# miooia o? roaa to consonanion tor tnia county, la ? a nimAlew m ?- - - ?A * i?? ade^i dlso alv auoimnao aaiiod ? ? ? ??? AHiA| I n# local poi'ticiaoa >?HJot raaiiaa inn in? ?** ay ato? ixua caaaa to aaiat shAaeJtem mo^aerA aam* ikAlid in ioita aoaasmd eased iteai w omiorw indod p'sni can wora. vv^aaa n*nv pofhivfwng 'nuoi pux tn?w nni^ndin mm dd^Aass omI do^e myu *'tdtink'1 ml mm ftHililfmn oomvmionf ino'ti niu tv* uficM ifiwm at ws vvsosggi pii. Add Mlfl^ildlAfl aoy ^ p OffItAiAd IfMlidft WaA^^M Aa# AaAAAsMI yd enunri Amm^a dda^rf aAimw ^mAAA A^a mamiitimtitida jAa fHia ^Ma saw sounaavt' www nv^inst ixarw wmi mjw upjiuilunnros to uti inn iff aay to anyans InismUd that aur Wght la net aver. We bis at thla lime aaaklng infarmaMsw ee la wham we son go from horn. Wa Inland la find thooa ana warn and whan am A you'd be one of the flmf la know. ? a MAOMfUJA tiMWHITfttl COWeiMNIO CITlIlMi - 1 . ? -i m ' PROSPECT FACUTY ANO STAFF CHALLENGES MAXTON FACULTY ANO STAFF At 7:30 p.m Friday. March 23. Ihe Pros pect l.ady Wildcats coached by Ms Fodie Mitchell will lead the cats to a stunning vic tory over the Maxton l.ady Eagles Mr Roycc McNeill will coach and out play Mr Wyvis Oxcndinc the leader of the weak Maxton Eagles Men's Squad To see the greats of tha past in action attend this game for an entertaining and en joyable evening. The game will take place al the Prospect School Cym and admission is SI 00. REVIVAL SERVICES PLANNED West End Baptist Church will hold a weekend revival beginning March 23 and running thru Sunday night. March 25. On Friday night services will begin at 7 p m with a message by Rev Sanford Locklear Special music will be by Reedy Branch Baptist Church. On Saturday night services will begin at 7:30 p.m Special- guest speaker will be Rev Michael Cummings. Special music will be provided by Ml Airy Baptist Church. On Sunday night services will be held at 7 p m Special guest speaker will be Rev Kelly Sanderson and Rev Nash luKklear Special music will he provided by the host church singers. Rev Wclton Lowry, pastor of West End Baptist Church, cordially invites everyone to attend these special services PROSPECT STUDENT TO PARTIIPATE IN SPELLING BEE Kelly Oenisc l-ocklear. daughter of Mr and Mrs. James Locklear of Route 3. Maxton will represent Prospect School at the Spelling Bee Kelly is an 8th grade student and will particpate in the county spelling bee on Tuesday, March 27, I979at 2 p.m in the Board fff Education Building in thcl.ibrary PSU to host 4 games this weekend PEMBROKE - Pembroke Stale University's baseball team will play four hinne game* this weekend on the PSU campus. The squad, having the best start of any baseball team at PSU since 1968'steam won their first 13 out of 14. plays exciting baseball and always has the potential to come back The 1979 lean has won 11 of their first 12. On Friday at 1:30 pin the Braves will host Campbell College in a doubkheader Then on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. the Braves of PSU will host Carolines Conference foe Atlantic Christian The Braves will be at home again on Monday hosting a game with Francis Marion at 3 p m. There will be only two home games remaining for the Braves after this weekend with both contests scheduled at night RESULTS THE BRAVES HAVE POSTED THUS PAR: PSU 10 Francis Marion 9 PSU b Morris Col lege, St 2 PSU 3 Moms College, SC I PSU 3 Armstrong St OA. 2 PSU 4 Armstrong St OA 3 PSU R VU Inst of Tech 9 PSUftUtttv of Virginia 2 PSU 10 Delaware State 9 PSU 9 Delaware State t PSU 7 Univ of Virginia I PSU 4 Uaiv of Virginia 2 PSU 9 St Andreas 3 t AREA BRIEFS | W.C. WILLIFORD TENDERS RESIGNATION W.C. "Bill" Williford longtime head of Robeson County's Extension Service used the forum of Monday night's meeting of the Robeson County Board of Commisaionars to announce his retirement alter 35 yean. His resignation becomes effective in June. Williford noted that "I'll continue to make Robeson County my home..." He is rumored to be in line to replace Bob Thompson as sales supervisor for the Lum herton Tobacco Market COMMISSIONERS CERTIFY BOND VOTE RESULTS I'hc Commissioners officially approved the March 13 bond issue "vote The f?n?l canvass showed 3.448 in favor and 2.3TJ against. COMMISSIONERS SET CETA WORKSHOP Chris Antwi, Robeson County'* director of the Department of Human Resource*, appeared briefly before the board Monday and presented them CET A handbook* to be perused before an April 23 workshop set for an as yet unannounced site "probably out of Lumbcrion so we can concentrate. .". as Antwi put it. COO "SERVICE CHARQE" PAID The Lumber River Council of Govern ment recently voted to assess each member of the council an additional $2,241 service charge on a $25.(KM) law enforcement grant received last year COG noted that cutbacks in administrative funds accounted for the additional charge Commissioner Hill Herndon noted that Robeson County pays "some $18,000 in years fees" and questioned the additional charge r The board agreed to pay alter COG re presentative from the hoard. Bobby Dean Locklear told the board that he had voted in favor of the county paying its share and that the county had acquicsed in the matter by taking no action They agreed to pay but told Locklear to be cautious in committing the board to anything with out prior approval. Robeson County just recently rejoined COG on a 4-3 vote after leaving on the sa