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THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
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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.