Serials Depart3;ent Univ. NC-Chapel Hill i I !on!ii brary 024-A Ipublished each Thursday! THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE horhaicoilegT"- POST OFFICE BOX 1075 ^^Building CoatiQiiEiicTUive Bridges In A Tri-IUciftl Setting’^ PEMBROKE N.C. 28372 25c PER COPY THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1980 CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE OFFERS SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE GROWTH IN PEMBROKE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE EDITOR NAMED TO COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD by Bruce Barton PEMBROKE-Monday night’s meet- ig of the Pembroke Town Council was Iso the occasion for the report of the embroke’s Citizens Advisory Com- linee on ways to provide "Strategy for iture growth: Pembroke, N.C." The committee was formed with the technical assistance of the Lumber River Council of Government. Richard D. Locklear provided the technical assistance. viable annexation program. DIAL NAMED LRDA HEAD The committee was made up of Pembroke citizens Dr. David Brooks, Curt Locklear, Samuel Kerns, Betty Roberts, Charlie Walters and Dr. Gerald Maynor. Jan. 6, 1981 set for Pembroke Water, Sewer Bond Vote The presentation was made Monday night by Dr. Brooks and Locklear. The “strategy" assesses areas of community need and suggests a strate gy whereby those needs may be properly addressed. The process is part of a Farmers Home Administration III grant. PEMBROKE-The Town Council has amount ot the bond would be $725,000. sewer project and will provide the town set January 6. 1981 as the date for the The Council set the date Monda^' night, with a new town well, a treatment plant citizens to vote on the town's proposed The bond would supplement the and general improvements to the town’s water and sewer bond referendum. The town’s nronosed $1.5 million water and delapidated water and sewer lines. DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADERS CONFER Among other things the committee suggests that Pembroke actively work to attract industry to the town and that the town make an effort to become recognized as one of the Governor’s Communities of Excellence. The presentation Monday night in cluded a slide presentation pointing out some of the strengths and weaknesses of the town, Adolph Dial Some of the strengths of the town are PSU, the Old Main Museum, a nearby recreation park and built in potential for tourism because of the existing Indian populace and attractions like ‘Strike at the Wind." Adolph Dial was elected Chairman of he Lumbee Regional Development issociation’s (LRDA) Board of Direc- ors Monday night af the regular monthly meeting at the LRDA Annex. Dial replaces Rod Locklear, who v e-assigned as vice-chairman. The committee also strongly urges Pembroke to begin an earnest down town revitalization plan in the central business sector. The committee sug gests the town develop a throughfare plan to alleviate traffic downtown, especially on the weekends. Dial is the Chairman of the Indian itudies Department at Pembroke State Iniversity; Locklear, a Pembroke City 'ouncilman, is presently serving as ipecial assistant to the Executive lirector of the N.C. Commission of ndian Affairs. Special emphasis, according to the committee, should be made of the university in the town. They suggest the town actively work to establish a better relationship with PSU, with emphasis on being a ‘‘college town." Mary Lois Locklear was re- elected as ecretary; James Edward Thomas was ileited as treasurer. The committee was well received by the council although a number of councilmen asked out loud: "How do you get the citizenry involved?” which is the key to growth in Pembroke or any other town. At the same meeting Monday night Von S. Locklear was chosen as assistant executive director of the agency, •ocklear. a native of the Prospect ommunity. begins his employment mmediatelv. No action was taken although Mayor Pete Jacobs assured them: "We will certainly examine this document closely as we look for ways to improve Pembroke.” Democratic Party leaders recently visited Robeson County and met with Mark Brooks, the county Democratic Party Chairman, and other county Democratic Party leaders. The group met last week at the Red Carpet Inn in Lumberton to touch base with the local leaders and the press and to “figure out the best way to assure a Democratic victory in November,” according to Russell Walker, Chairman of the State Democratic Party. He was accompanied by David Price, executive director of the state headquarters in Raleigh. Robeson County, according to a formula considering registration, past effort, past vote totals and the like, ranks 9(h of the 100 county state. Price called Robeson County “one of the pivotal counties.” Price projects, hope fully, a 20,274 vote total in November. Walker and Price both expect the North Carolina delegation to support Jimmy Carter at the National Conven tion and stick to the head county of 56 Carter delegates and 13 for Kennedy of the 69 delegates allowed North Carolina. Robeson County will be represented with an alternate delegate at the national convention. Mike Mclntire is the alternate; nearby Hoke County will have a regular delegate, Della Maynor. Shown talking about “nuts and bolts” are Mark Brooks, County Democratic Party Chairman; Russell Walker, Chairman of the State Demo cratic ParD'; A1 Kahn, representing WAGR, the local radio station; Scott Bigelow, a reporter from the Robesoni- an; and Price, whose back is to the camera. [Bruce Barton photo] Dcklear is a graduate of the At the same meeting Monday night the tersity of Maryland and has work council took legal action to assure that letience with the Baltimore Man- they will be allowed to enter upon ver Resources Office and with the necessary properties in the West end of eral government. Washington, D.C. the area as they contmue to develop a DR. BEN HARDIN OPENS MEDICAL PRACTICE IN LUMBERTON TRAFFIC FLOWING AGAIN. Dr. Ben Hardin was honored al a ol the 1961 i-ias.s. reception at his office Sunday after noon. Ihe reception was sponsored by local attorney Ertle Knox Chavis, a classmate in high school and a life long fricne. Traffic through downtown Pembroke was re-routed a couple of days while repair Work was completed on the section of Highway 711 that crosses the railroad track betw^n the Amoco and Sim’s Service Station. Here a rail road employee adds the final touches to the paving. [Jamie Franklin photo) Many friends and relatives and medical associates stopped by to wish Or. Hardin well in his new praclic'e. Among them was Mr. Elmer T. Lowry, principal of Pembroke High School when Hardin graduated as valedictorian Aiiolher special visitor was Benny Sampson who laught Hardin in th^ sciences. Said Dr. Hardin, “I don’t know where i would be today If Mr. Benny had not interested me in the PEOPLE AND PLACES AND THINGS Written notices will be prepared and delivered by town police giving sur- Bruce Barton, the Editor of The Robeson County Board of Commission- veyors and other officials the right to Carolina Indian Voice, was named to the ers Monday. He was nominated by enter upon the properties five days Board of Directors of the Robespn Commissioner Chairman Herman Dial, following the delivery of the forms. County Library at a meeting of the NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS NEWS RELEASE The 37th Annual Convention of the National Congress of American Indians will be held at the Spokane Convention Center. Spokane, Washington, October 26-31, 1980. The Miss N.C.A.I. Contest is one of the highlights nt the week-long con ference. Any young Indian woman who is one-quarter or more degree of Indian blood, is single, and is between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may enter. (Proof of degree of Indian blood must be furnished with the application). Con testants may be sponsored by tribe(s), organizations, families, or businesses. There is no limit to the number of entries from any sponsor. Contestants or their sponsor will be responsible for their expenses (travel, lodging, meals, etc.). Entry fee is $45. Selection of Miss N.C.A.I. will be made on the basis of appearance, poise, Indian characteristes, interests, talents and dedication to the advancement of Indian people. Contestants will be judged in authentic tribal dress and in modem attire. PEMBROKE CHESS CLUB ORGANIZED DIAL, HERNDON APPOINTED TO HOUSING BOARD Shown left to right are Mr. and Mrs. Bazie Hardin, Dr. Hardin's parents; his lovely wife, Gloria; Dr. Ben Hardin; and Mr. Elmer T. Lowry . Dr. Hardin was also honored to have lis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bazie lardin, with him for the special Dr. Hardin officially opened his new office for practice Monday,-August 4, Appointments are now being accepted. The office is located within a stone's throw of Southeastern General Hospital in Lumberton, NC on 206 West 28th Street. Dr. Hardin will practice general family medicine. [Bruce Barton photo| oific Breakfast Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in Fayetteville In commemorate the 60th anniver sary of Women’s Suffrage, a dutch treat Prayer Breakfast will be held at Hamont Grill in the Steak House room on August 26 from 7-8 p.m. Barbara Rodgers, Presbyterian minister from Newton Grove will officiate. A movie “How we won the vote,” narrated by Jean Stapleton, will be shown that night. This is a PBS Documentary on the history of Women’s Suffrage in the United States. Time and location to be announced at a later date. Deadline for entering the contest is September 30, 1980. To request an application or for further details contact: Mrs. Louella Priedland- er. Chairperson, Miss N.C.A.I. Contest, Box 5279 Spokane, WA 99205. The telephone number is (509) 534-4564 after 5 p.m. PST. The Pembroke Chess Club held its organizational meeting recently at the Maynor Manor Community Building in Pembroke. The slate of officers elected were: Keneen Eric Locklear, President; Michael Bryant, Vice-President; and Sam Kerns. Secretary-Treasurer. The Club invites all who are interested in the game of Chess to attend their next meeting in the above location at 7 P.M., on Thursday. August 7, 1980. There is no cost except that one should bring his own Chess board and pieces. There will be classes for the beginning Chess player, the intermediate player, and the advanced player. Emphasis will be placed on teaching the game to the beginner, especially the pre-high school person. LUMBERTON-The Robeson County Board of Commissioners have appoint ed Commission Chairman Herman Dial and Bill Herndon to the Robeson County Housing Authority. The board appointed the two com missioners as a result of a political flap with Glenn Maynor. the county housing head. Some of the commissioners, including Herndon, have accused May nor of "politicizing" the office. PSU’s Native American Resource Center Now Open on Sunday Those who wish to visit the beautiful Native American Re source Center at PSU can begin doing so on Sundays from 1-5 p.m., beginning Sunday. Aug, 10, announced Mrs. Juanita Locklear, center director. This is in addition to regular visiting hours Mondays- Fri days from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The center is located on the first floor of the Old Main Building, is beautifully carpe ted and has paintings, Indian artifacts. Indian head dresses, dolls, pottery, and much other Indian material from all over the United States. There is a special Lumbee Center, plus an area with cassettes, record albums and filmstrips. The assembly room accom modates 60 persons and has automatically narrated slide presentations about: The Lam bee: A People Proud adn Free. Finely equipped for recep tions. the center is available for all civic clubs in the area which would like to meet there. For more information, telephone (919) 521-4214. Ext. 282. Kiwanians Visit The proposed meeting ‘‘to clear the air” between the county commissioners and the housing board has been set for August 12 at Jimmy’s Seafood in Lumberton. The meeting will get iindenvay at 8 p.m. Four Kiwanians trom Fay etteville were guests at the Tuesday evening meeting of Pembroke Kiwanis. Lex Hyde. Worth Moore. Fred Best (retired Colonel. USA), and Avery Howell (retired Colonel USA) were welcomed by the Pembroke club. The board, at its Monday meeting, also closed State Road 1317 at the request of Campbell Soup Company. The commissioners also decided to buy vehicles for the county sheriff's de partment locally rather than through stale bid. County manager Paul Graham rec >mmended the local purchases. A;id (he commissioners, in a break witi- protocol, voted on a 4-3 vote to. allo.ale $5,000 local monies to the county Farmer Home Administration ft : the hiring of emergency staff. The Ic al stipend had been requested by Bill 1 itcliclor. county manager of the FHA In an informal discussion of the recent registration of young mem for the draft, both Colonel Best and Colonel Howell agreed that the United States needs the draft-and in fact an even better solution to our military perparedness would be a two-year universal military training period for all men and women. In the case of women, their training would be related to support units and they would never be used in combat. Coinily Commission Chairnum Her man Dial was forced to break the tic in favor of (he measure. Adolph Dial presided at the meeting. Ken Johnson gave the invocation. And Lankford Godwin led the singing ac companied by Ira Pate Lowry, pianist.

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