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I VOLUME 7, NUMBER 37 PEMBROKE, N.C. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1979 ROBESON COUNTY 20e PER COPY
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PEMBROKE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETS...
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PEMBROKE-The Pembroke Town
Council met Tuesday night in a brief
work session, as the heavy rains kept
some of those scheduled on the agenda
from appearing.
''Pembroke Jayeee Park" tabled
A proposal to name the town's park
"Pembroke Jaycee Park" was tabled
after a discussion of the park's history.
The proposal was presented by Walter
Oxendine, president of the Pembroke
Jaycees Booster Club (those who have
aged out of the Pembroke Jaycees). He
was accompanied by Larry Roberts,
president of the Pembroke Jaycees.
Oxendine noted that the park has
never had an official name. He
suggested the name ? Pembroke Jaycee
Park ? because of the many contri
butions the Jaycees have made to the
town.
Oxendine noted that the Jaycees have
built the picnic shelter and rest rooms in
the park and made other civic con
tributions.
But Councilman Sam Dial said quickly,
"I'll tell you... I support the Jaycees
and 1 think they know that ...but 1 could
not support naming this park after the
Jaycees because of the previous owners
who gave it to the town. I remember
some of those involved ...Mr. Russell
Livermore, Mr. William Lowry, Pates
Supply Company, Mr. Lacy Maynor
...Mr. Luther Locklear and others..."
No one remembered the exact details.
Councilman Dial said, "Mr. Ira Pate
Lowry knows the history of the park as
- well as anyone ... maybe we ought to get
up with him and write up the history of
the park." Mr. Lowry was unavailable
as this issue went to press. (Possibly
The Carolina Indian Voice can contact
him in the next few days and prepare
an| exact history of the park.)
Councilman Larry T. Brooks, a past
presioent of the Pembroke Jaycees said.
"Being a Jaycee and knowing what the
Jaycees have done for the town I would
have to support the proposal to name
the park in their honor- but..."
And Councilman Milton Hunt chuckled
and said, "Boys, I don't want anybody
to think I am against the Jaycees but I
think we ought to look into this a little
more."
And Mayor Reggie Strickland said, "I
don't think we ought to vote tonight; I
suggest we table this and find out a
little more about the history of the park,
etc."
The matter was tabled quickly. And
unanimously too.
In other matters...
The town agreed to an ordinance which
will extend no parking along both sides
of 3rd Street from Breece to Odom and
make it a four lane with turning
privileges and a straight through route
in another attempt to untangle bottle
neck traffic, especially on Sunday
afternoons as young people "cruise"
the town.
And Mrs. LaeRuth Mabe appeared
before the council and asked that
something be done about trespassing on
her property, especially traffic that
emanates from the shopping complex
developed by Jerry Cummings on Union
Chapel Road. The complex includes a
convenience story (Ty's Mini Mart) and
a laundramat. Mrs. Mabe's home is
separated from the complex by an
empty lot which she owns.
She suggested a barrier, either a fence
or a natural barrier. Councilman Milton
Hunt reminded the council that she is
entitled to have a barrier erected as
spelled out by the town's zoning
ordinance. Usually such barriers would
be erected at the expense of the
business owner but the consensus of the
council seemed to be that the zoning
ordinances were not in effect when
Cummings built his shopping center.
But the council seemed anxious to help
Mrs. Mabe. Mayor Strickland said. "I |
sure hope this can be taken care of since
1 had some stuff get gone from my home
recently too. 1 can sympathize with
you."
The council instructed town manager,
McDuffie Cummings. to contact Jerry
Cummings and ask him if he would
erect a fence or barrier between his
property and the residence of Mrs.
Mabe "within 48 hours."
Harvey Bullard Retires
from Pembroke
Police Force
KfcMBKUNfc--veteran rcraonac
Policeman, Harvey Bullard, was honor
ed by family and friends last Wednes
day evening at Revel's Fish Camp.
A large crowd of admirers, estimated
at "close to 200," had a rousing good
time roasting Bullard with farewell
barbs.
Mayor Reggie Strickland called Sgt.
Harvey Bullard "a good public relations
man," noting that he gave few tickets.
Bullard was the First town employee to
retire under Pembroke's relatively new
retirement program begun in July of
1978.
Bullard was lauded mostly for his
"common sense" approach to justice.
Pembroke town manager, McDuffie
V-u minings aaiu, ? it, jusi nas a waj v/i
getting the job done without a lot of
trouble ...I admire him for his common
sense and ability to get along with
people."
Sheriff Hubert Stone & Det. Garth
Locklear recalled Bullard's exploits
fondly. Sheriff Stone said, "1 never
worried when he was to my back." And
Detective Locklear said, "He was a man
you could trust."
Sgt. Bullard was given a key to the city
and two plaques, a gold watch from his
family, a fishing pole, a carton of
cigarettes, a police scanner, a suit and
tie. and a gift of S1S0.00.
Said Bullard, a man of few words, "1
have enjoyed working with the town and
the police force ...and I'll be around if
you need me...."
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Ends
Evening
in Executive
Session...
The council ended the evening in
executive session with town attorney,
Dexter Brooks, reportedly to discuss
"litigations." No official action was
taken.
The town of Pembroke, town manager,
McDuffie Cummings, Police Chief
Vernon Oxendine and retired policeman
Harvey Bullard are being collectively
sued by Alfred W. Cook, a property
owner in Pembroke.
Cook's lawsuit is the result of a
confrontation the town officials had with
Cook on May 20, 1978.
Cook was plowing up and barricading a
piece of his property that had been used
as an alley way "for as long as anyone
can remember" according to long time
town residents. The contested property
is located behind Woddell's Park and
Shop and adjacent to Cliffs Package
Store.
The officials attempted to stop him;
Cook reportedly became abusive and
resisted discussing the matter. He was
eventually arrested and charged with
injury to real and personal property and
resisting arrest. The property in ques
tion is now barricaded with a fence
erected by Cook. Cook is sueing the
town and the officials for a half a million
dollars in damages. He claims town
officials had no business on his
property.
The town officials have sixty days to
respond to the allegations as charged in
Cook's lawsuit which was filed July 20,
1979, more than a year after the
incident occurred. Cook ia represented
by Lumberton attorney, Osborne Lee,
Jr.
The town of Pembroke is represented
by town attorneys. Dexter Brooks,
Arnold Lockiear and Arlie Jacobs from
the law firm of Lockiear, Brooks and
Jacobs.
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But the town attorneys have suggested
that McDuffle Cummings. Vernon
Oxendlne and Harvey Bullard secure
private counsel because of "legal"
reaeons. claiming that Imwroprtettas
might occur If town attorneys rspreseiv
lad all the principals In the matter.
Cummings, Oxendlne and Bellefd
have retained Lumberton attorney,
Ptahson McLean, Jr. In represent them
, The leva eoensM has agreed te pay
both seta of attorneys.
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Gary Lynn Locklear
New Attorney and
Assistant D.A.
Gary Lynn Locfclaor (far left] la shown
being awora in as a new attorney.
Others in the photo are Christopher
Lynn Byeriy, Frank Lloyd and Cabell
Regan, other naw attorneys from
Robeson County.
Lockiear was sworn in Tuesday
morning as a member of District
Attorney Joe Frnrlin Britt's staff aa an
assistant district attorney.
Lockiear will be the only minority on
Britt's staff since Herbert Richardson,
the Mack assistant V*- was elevated to
district court Judge recently by Gov. Jim
Hunt.
Lockiear, 30, b married to the former
Molly Oxendlne, an elementary achooi
teacher at Union Elementary School.
They are the proud parents of one child,
Brooke, 4 months old. They make their
home in Pembroke.
Lockiear earned his law degree from
UNC-Chapel Hill. A graduate of Pem
broke Slate University, be received his
master's degree from Appalachian
State University. As the only minority
on the staff, Lockiear, a Lnmbee Indian,
promised to apply "common sense and
always try to do what's right." (BUI
Hunt photo |
Reception Honors 1st
Indian Woman Dentist
In the Nation
Dr. Cheryl Ransom Lockiear
The Jaycec Hut in Pembroke was the
scene of a reception honoring Dr.
Cheryl Ransom Locklear who received
her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree
from the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill in May. The reception was
hosted by Dr. Locklear's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Marvin Ranson and her
husband, Christopher D. Locklear on
Saturday. September 1st.
Dr. Locklear graduated Summa Cum |
Laude from Pembroke State University
with a B.S. degree in mathematics. At
UNC-CH she eras a member of the
Student National Dental Association.
Student American Dental Association.
Honor Court Representative for two
pears, and a member of the dental
fraternity. Delta Sigma Delta. Following
graduation In May, Dr. Locklear
accepted a position as a commissioned
officer In the ttndenl Training and
L aliifnaliin D?y^|*.m mikd euasj^ Si
' 4* I ' tl WiiS y
weeks with the Indian Health Service la
l^htifniv.
were her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin
Ransom, her husband. Christopher
Locklear and his parents. Mr. and Mrs,.
Bracey Locklear. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
McGirt and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lynn
Locklear introduced guests to the
receiving line. Ms. Angela R. Maynor
of Oxford, sister of Dr. Locklear, and
Ms. Jennie Jo Bell of Raleigh presided
at the guest register. Punch was served
by Ms. Renford Scott and Ma. Kenneth
R. Maynor and finger foods were served
by Ms. Sarah Bell. Ms. Dorothy L. Blue
and Ms. Mary Bell.
Dr. Locklear will continue her studies
at the School of Public Health to pursue
a graduate degree in Health Admini-*
stratlon at the University of NC at
Chapel Hill where she resides with her
husband and daughter. Nanci Paige.
Dr. Locklear la the Aral indie* a onsen
to hove received a degree I* Dental
(usnaeii 4ns tkai ~* ? ? ? m as sd la d^ans
r Hvry w iwt pwnnifi iim v UN amy
Indie* wwne* currently e*ndted i* e*
edvaaeod degree program I* Health
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IN THE ARMED FORCES
FORT KNOX, KY.-Reserve PFC.
lames Allen Jr.. son of Mr. and Mrs.
lames Allen of Route 7, Stones Trailer
Jark, Lumberton, N.C., recently com
peted Phase 1 of the Two-Station test at
;oi4 Knox. Ky.
The test is being conducted to see if
>asic entry training can be effectively
educed from 16 weeks to 12 weeks and
still be administered at two stations.
Hie second phase is held at Fort
Senning, Ga.
Four
County
Community ?:
Services,
Inc.
The Board of Directors will meet on
Tuesday evening, September 4, 1979, in
the auditorium of the Owens Agricul- I
tural Center in Lumberton. Below is a 1
tentative agenda. " i
Agenda
1. Roll Call
2. Consideration of Minutes <
3. Appointment of Nominating Com- ;
mittee i
4. Roof of Rowland Head Start Center |
5. Summer Recreation Program j
6. Guidelines for Boards (CSA Instruc- I
tion 6400-01 a)
7. Housing Assistance Program
8. CETA Update i
9. Drainage Problem in Hoke County i
10. Georgia Tech Impact Evaluation. i
PSAT To
Be Given at ;
Prospect
High
School
Aggie G. Deese, guidance director
at Prospect High School, has announced
that sophomores, juniors, and some
seniors will' be able to join over one
million other students around the world
in taking the Preliminary Scholastic
Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholar
ship Qualifying Test this fall. The test,
co-sponsored by the College Board and
National Merit Scholarship Corporation,
is an important step in making college
plans.
Scheduled for October 23 at Prospect,
the PSAT/NMSQT measures verbal and
mathematical aptitude- two abilities
important in doing college work- and
gives students a chance to find out what
the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is
like.
By taking the PSAT/ NMSQT,
students can enter the competition for
scholarships administered by the Natio
nal Merit Scholarship Corporation and
ask to participate in the College Board's
Student Search Service, which gives
students an opportunity to hear from
colleges that they might not otherwise
know about.
With their score reports, students
receive s copy of Ah si Yew FIAT/
NMBQT lissss, s booklet that rmrtsiai
valuable how-to information about
estimating SAT aoorea, finding out
where to get and bow to nan detailed
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Pembroke
Jaycees
Host
Guest
Speaker
The Pembroke Jaycees were visited by
i HAR Block representative on Wed
nesday. August 29, 1979. Mr. Harvey
Nicholson, District Manager, spoke
very briefly on the history of the Tax
Law and stated that the first tax law eras
established in 1913. He also discussed
other important dates which marked
significant changes in top laws or
self-assessment based on income.
Most of us are concerned with changes
that will effect us when we next file oar
taxes. Mr. Nicholson skimmed over
several changes on the Individual
iucgoK- Tx* Fo?jn for i.feis yejr^
Another area that was covered most
effectively was the tax law governing
separation, divorce, etc. Mr. Nichoiaon
mentioned important aspects of the
Marriage-Split-up Tax Law of 1976 and
gave some tips that would be very
beneficial if ever needed.
The last area referred to was child
support and special laws which dealt
with Tiling taxes where child support
was involved.
We, the Pembroke Jaycees. want to
take this opportunity to thank Mr.
Nicholson again for his fine presenta
tion and for taking the time to visit with
us.
LOCAL RESIDENT BEGINS
PHYSICAL THERAPY TRAINING
AT UNC-CHAPEL HILL
<?hAPEL HILL-Harry Lee McMillan
if Pembroke ha? begun his first year of
physical therapy training at the
University of North Carolina School of
Medicine in Chapel Hill.
McMillan is one of 24 students
enrolled in the bachelor of science
program.
McMillan is the son of Mr. and Ms.
Belton McMillan, P.O. Bos 1S21,
Pembroke. N.C.
Prior to beginning physical therapy
training, he attended Pembroke State
University in Pembroke, N.C. He
graduated from Prospect High School,
Mart on. N.C.
CHESTNUT LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN .
FOR STATE AUDTTORMAN
Bill Chestnut. Mayor at Maxtoe. and
auditor for Pembroke State University
has launched hia campaign for N.C.
Auditor on the Democratic ticket.
Ha kicked off his --p^g- Labor Day
at a, poncert-barbeque held at the
Maxton High School Athletic PMd.
Chestnut's tamp sign wtl be heaRed
by Jim 01 lis, Laurinburg besineeamaa
and farmer preaideet of the Honk
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