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EDITORIAL AND OPINION PAGE... | As I See It by Bruce Barton MOKE ON "WHITE FLIGHT"... White flight, that's what they caJI it. la the big cities they flee to the subburbs; Pembroke State faculty mem bers sad administrators flee to Lumberton and similar envi rons. h is called ' 'white flight'' because most of those fleeing are WASPs, white snglo saxon protestants. White flight is a sociological aberration, a societal sickness because ooe group of folk (WASPs, white anglo saxon protestants) imply by their actions that they are better than another group of folk (the mostly Indian populace sur rounding Pembroke State Uni versity). It is subtle racism, subtle, but racism never the less. The new chancellor. Dr. Paul Givens, intimates that he wishes to improve campus community relations. He seems sincere. But I have hit the societal nail on the head; the real boogie man is the attitude of whites who ad minister and teach and attend Pembroke State University. To be effective, they must be come part of the PSU com munity; afterall, it is PSU we are writing about...not Lum berton State University. No one should ever forget that; ? that's the crux of the matter. Whites, for the most part, in Lumberton and other near by cities, avail themselves of the services offered by the univer sity, but they do not support the school. Alumni support is pathetic at best; PSU gradu ates (except for the Indian alumni), for the most part, do not support PSU. When they (a majority of the white students) graduate from PSU. they do not return to watch a Basketball game or attend sn alumni gathering. It is sad. The symbol is gone (Dr. English E. Jones, the Indian ex-chancellor); it is time to say things out loud. As noted in earlier columns, Pembroke and Lumberton have little in common; anti pathies exist between the two communities One is progres sive, liberal (Pembroke); the other (Lumberton) is conser vative. One (Pembroke) is peopled mostly by Indians; the other (Lumberton) is mostly white. The two communities possess little in common. But the majority at tne nu faculty and administration work in Pembroke during the day and live in Lumberton after dark. It is condescen ding; it is wrong; it is demeaning to the Indian pop ulace who watch them ride through town every day to their domiciles in Lumberton and elsewhere. They say, in passing, "you are not good enough for us to live among you. We will not buy your < goods or use your banks or send our children to your schools, but we will come in daring the day and make a living in the schools that you erected in the name of Indian education." It would be sort of like NAACP (the National Associ ation for the Advancement of Colored People) being over ran by the Ku Klus Klan It is my responsibility to talk about this serious problem out loud in public; it is the responsibility of the university littkinhip to do something constructive about it. Appoint a committee to examine the problem and develop a solu tion; lack for funding to pay for decent hnaolag. etc. etc. The possibilities are as endless as our minds. If we can articulate the problem we can solve It. Lot's quit oil thing our heads In the societal sands, let's eefoe thin ooafotol problem; we ami de ft. Tag.dm wmnrnaL juroooi ?wZ ^uITTJ, CTV" *L22Lfwi ft * j-<"TTiffii Many gospel groups parti cipated: it was uplifting spiri tually, too. Turnaway crowds attended, spilling over into the yard. Located on Highway 74, the church is the home of many singing groups, including the original DAL Gospel Singing Group that revitalized an interest in local gospel singing a few years ago. Mostly disbanded now, with a number of the group performing with other groups, the D A La got together Saturday night at the all night gospel sing. It was an honor to be present and hear them and all the other participating groups sing to the glory of God. The original D A Ls have a sound all their own that 1 have never heard duplicated. The group is made up of members of the Dial and Locklear families. WEATHERING THE STORM AT DEEP BRANCH CHURCH Seemingly the Devil has been on the loose at Deep Branch Baptist Church but, thank God. the Lord has been there too... And the church seems, now, to be weathering the spiritual storm that has beset it over the last few months. Fundamental questions arose, culminating in a vote of confidence in our pastor, the Rev. Chesley McNeill. The majority of the membership voted to retain him as pastor. But some resentment and bitterness remains. What does it mean? Is it simply Biblical prophecy com ing to past? Our Adam natures see pi to befuddle us on. every hand. After a while I ran from the battle because it seemed to be debilitating to me spiritually. I have been visiting other churches, gathering up my spiritual resolve. But I am returning to my church where God wonderfully saved me. Deep Branch seems to be symtomatic of what is happening everywhere. De mon forces seem to be attack ing the church, God's Sacred Place. All churches are being shaken by internal disputes and rumblings. I love my church and will abide by the wither of the membership, aatuming that it ia in keeping with what I envision as Cod's will for me. It seems to me that we must plant our feet and stand through thick and thin, through good times and bad. Unless God leads me in another direction I plan to contribute to the growth of Deep Branch Baptist Church in every way I possibly can. It is good to be home. "A friend it, as H were, a second self." Cicero 8 HOURS A DAY COUNTRY MUSIC" "CAROLINA WLAB -AM 1060 Uvt DftJays ?Dak Brooks ?John Taylor ?Rick Brooks 7 AM ?BHlOaMy i Promoted ?HHP. Ltada L Cfcavte The Lumbee Bank recently announced the promotion of Linda L. Chavia to the position of Assistant Cashier. Miss Chavis' responsibilities willbe primarily in the area of Loans and Funds Management. She has been employed with the Lumbee Bank since January 1973. Miss Chavis graduated from Pembroke State Univer sity in 1972 with a B.S. Degree in Business Education. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chavis of the Union Chapel area. OXENDINES GATHER ? 'JL The family of the late Joseph and Maggie Oxendine gathered recently at the home of a son, Hartley (Fannie Lou) Oxendine of Pembroke, to share a pig picking and fellowship. Approximately fifty relatives attended the festive occasion, renewing old acquaintances and making new ones. * * S2\ Indian Vote* PRINT SHOP Call 521-2826 .0* PEMBROKE HARDWARE ?Everything for the Home ? end Gerden... ^ ?HOUSEWARES "GLASSWARE ft Lay Away for Christmas... $5.00 Holds It 'til Santa Comes! SANTA'S HEADQUARTERS: ?Fisher Toys ?Tonka Toys ?Bicycles Galore! ?Wagons. FOR THE SPORTSMAN: ?Shotguns ?Rifles ?Hunting Clothes! Also featuring Hoover Vacuum Cleaners.. Bags and Accessories! ?And Much More Come In And Shop With Friendly, Home-town Folks! Editor's daughter Celebrates 3rd Birthday gsJ M mm I MW? i NanW Omm af Mart?, NC. ?nail b *??? atoM wMfc I MI to rtaiMi kto ami <??*?> Mm. Mr. > md Mm. HmM Dmm mtd i malm i. r?m lm. h? mm ikw mmi rmr, tmm Maria. |?Mr? lartM pfcinl M Staff Visits The Health Career Aware ncss Project staff was the special guests of Lumbee Regional Development Asso ciation. Monday, Oct. 15. James Monroe Chavis invited H-CAP as part of LRDA's weekly staff meeting policy of sharing an educational resour ce aid with the entire associ ation. Bill J. Brewington. coordi nator for the project presented an overall view of the program supplying the objectives and rationale for the project. The project is dedicated to the involvment of more minorities into the health fields. The staff identifies, recruits, and moti vates high school seniors into the health professions by increasing their awareness. "These objectives.'* explained Brewington, "are met by an overall process of counseling, visitations to various health institutions, and personal counseling from medical pro fessionals. A multi media presentation produced by Marcia Locklear, project counselor, presented the activities of the program in music and pictures, including all the activities and services provided by H-CAP during its first year. Locklear. takes care of the guidance services ne cessary for awareness and positive exposure. The health career awareness project is a 3-year health career opportunity grant en tering its second year of service. The Dept. of HEW is seeking through the H-CAP program to expose and recruit more of Robeson County's yough, particularly minorities into the health professions. The LRDA staff learned how ?he H-CAP program could serve as a resource agency for them, supplementing their own counseling services. The staff of LRDA and H-CAP was made aware of the numerous aspects in which they could utilize and aid each other in their efforts to help the Indian students in Robeson County. MT. AIRY NEWS by Violet Locklear The Young Adult Ladies rendered special music on * Sunday at our church, accom panied by our pastor at the piano. Visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Van H. Budd and son Cliff, alto Chief W.B. Richard son of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, Hollister, NC and others. A special solo by Mrs. Rudd with R.D. Locklear at the organ, her son CUff on the guitar was presented. We certainly were proud to have them with us. They had come a long way. Sunday evening was special with the Quarterly Association al Singing beginning at 2 p.m. 'Choirs present besides Mr. Airy were West End Baptist, Burnt Swamp, First Baptist, Mount Bethel, Reedy Branch, Bear Swamp, Harpers Ferry, Lowery Family of Fayetteville, Ladies Chorus of Pembroke, and the Pembroke Mens' Chorus and none other than Mr. Willoughby Jones with his harmonica. I would think everyone enjoyed the evenin as much as I. Mr. and Mrs. Wood row Cummings were nominated again to their same position as leaders. Spending the weekend at Ridgecrest and attending the WMU Mission Retreat from Mt. Airy were Miss Lizzie Bell Locklear. Mrs. Macy Woodell, Mrs. Ludalia Cummings. Mrs. Joann Dimery, Mrs. Mary Jane Bryant, Mrs. Reta Lock lear, Mrs. Adrene Locklear, Mrs. Gail Locklear, Mrs. Maty Sue Chavis, Mrs. Quae Cum mings, also Mrs. Vivian Oxen dine from Tabernacle Baptist Church. They report they realy really enjoyed their mission and also their trip. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Randy Locklear are the proud parents of a baby son. Randy Jerome, Jr. who weighed 9 lb. 1 oz. when born October 19 at Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg. Maternal grand parents are Rev. and Mrs. Tommy Hagans. Paternal grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Winford Locklear. This is the Locklears' fifth child. Congratulations. M "? A The Brotherhood will be singing at the hospital on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Sunday will be our big Sunday. We want to reach a goal of 400 people in our Sunday School that day. We want to compel our absentees and new people to come. Please attend if possible. If you don't attend church, some day you may regret it. Mr. Earl Cummings was admitted to Southeastern Ger eral Hospital last week due to an accident in which he broke his right ankle. He underwent surgery last Thursday. He returned home Tuesday. Mr. Monroe Chavis was involved in a car accident on Tuesday. His left arm was broken. He was taken to Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Hope fully. it will knit back together without operation. Mrs. Beatrice Locklear is a patient in Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg. Her con dition is improving. Please remember them all in your prayers. Also remember Mr. J.H. Locklear who is not doing good at all. The Mt. Airy Jaycettes are ? doing fine wort in our com munity. Ac one of their projects last Saturday. They they went to the home of Mrs. Rocfcie Jane Locfclear and set out all different kinds of shrubbery and flowers around her mobile home. They really worked hard and a done a good job. The family really appreci ates everyone for their work and time. The Jaycettes have an enrollment of 22. Mrs. Carolyn Carter is president. Visiting in the home of Mrs., Docia Jacobs on Tuesday were, Mrs. Thesis Low cry, Mrs Gladys Jacobs, Mrs. Janice Bryant and Mrs. Mary Lock tear. Mrs. Jacobs was really proud of her company. She is approaching her 92nd birth day. Her condition remains fair. We thank God for her wonderful life. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Rev. Sanford Locklear was honored Monday night, Oct. 22 on his 63rd birthday at his home with a dinner given by his children and children in-law. Also present were all his grandchildren. The table consisted of a careity of foods, calces, pies, etc. He would have enjoyed it much better, but his dearly loved wife was in the hospital. He received many gifts. We wish him many many more happy birthdays. The Mt. Airy Jaycees will be having a concert this Saturday night featuring the Henry Berry Band at the First American Warehouse, 2 miles west of Lumberton on High way 711 between Pembroke and Lumberton. TheJaycettes will be on hand serving refreshments, sandwiches, etc Everyone is invited to attend. THOUGHT FOR TODAY As adults we still must face unknown fears. These fears are not so easily dispelled. Some fears are quite realistic, or true to life. We must all, at some time or another, experi ence the loss of loved ones, and we must face the fact that one day we, ourselves, will die. Faith In God is our only' salvation. God's word shows how to deal with the reality of death. Light up the darkness with his word. "Liars when they speak the truth are not believed." Aristotle "A diamond with a flaw is batter than a common stone '.hat is perfect." Chinese Proverb wbe helped ee the pujerti Mie. dee Bartow, Mn. Mwy Am mom, Mn. J Bale Fay Lack lew, Mn. Whole Lee Lack lew, Mn. Verleae Tyaer, Mn. Fay dark, seated are Mn. Leaerla Lecklear and Mn. Darieae Carter. We Mde Al F jpea X ??? W TNC CAROLINA MNAN TOICC ?wy Til fat i?i. WC Saddletree Church of God News Dae la a nix ap la thle week'a mail, i Saddletree Chaich of Gad Newt wtO aet appear this weak bat will resamc next week. THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE PUBLISHED EACH THURSOAV by Ike laaakee FaMMtfag Ca. . P.O. 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