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X . x YrilL' A*ICH POHT GFFICS /&^234?5\ 3 /v ($ X*, " C\4 w ^ I >&fl I* Ql ' v 1 I THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE "Bafldfag Cnaia?ti ?live Bridges POST OFFICE BOX 107$ fa A Trl-RecUJ Setting' PEMBROKE N.C. 28372 25c Pa COPY VOLUME 8 NUMBER 44 THLKSDAY, OCTOBER N, 1?M , ?? REV. ELI AS ROGERS STRIPPED OF STATE WIDE OFFICES IN L.R.E.M.C. UPHEAVAL by Bruce Barton Red Springs-One of the surprises of the recent (Oct. 21) meeting of the Lumbee River Membership Corporation's board of directors were four resolutions presented by .Bill Brewington. but refined and presented as a substitute motion by Davis K. Parker, the only white on the 12 memoer board. The resolutions were considered to be a slap in the face to Rev. Elias Rogers, the outspoken Indian president of the board of directors of the member owned electric corporation. Davis' substitute motion passed on a 7 to 3 vote. Resolution # 1 read: Appointment of LREMC'a NCAEC, NCEME and TEMA delegate. Whereas it is in the best interest of Lumbee River EMC to rotate the above positions, tnen oe it resolved that James H. Hammonds be named as the cooperative's delegate until after the next annual meeting of the members." NCAEC is the N.C. Associ ation of Electric Cooperatives; NCEMC' is the N.C. Electric Membership < ??wyjwrat've: and TEMA is the Tarheel Electric Membership Association. Resolution H 2 stated that no director i would be eligible to receive per diem or expenses for any meeting or activity unless it were approved by the existing directors in advance. Resolution # 3 limits the number of consecutive terms a member can serve as an officer of the EMC to two terms in succession. Resolution # 4 limits the number of directors who can attend conferences, meetings or conventions to "no more than 4..."The restriction does not apply to annual meetings or statewide meet ings of service organizations related to LREMC. All four resolutions were presented on one motion with someone seemingly having done their homework. A number of people knowledgeable with the affairs of Lumbee River EMC consider the resolutions to be directed toward Elias Rogers as a way to curb his influence and power. Voting against the resolutions, accor ding to the unofficial minutes of the Lumbee River EMC. were Alton Dudley (the only black on the board of directors). Timothy Strickland and Gus Bui lard. The minutes noted that Rogers "although he was not required to vote also indicated his dissent." The news of the resolutions have generated a considerable amount of comment...most of it favorable to Rogers with rumors of recall petitions being circulated in the area against ( those who voted in favor of the resolutions. | Rogers, who is considered almost a legendary figure because of his civil rights lawsuit against the EMC a few years ago. seems to be the focal point of the split board. Some like him; others do not. After an extended legal battle Rogers, in 1973. won an out of court settlement against the Lumbee River EMC in excess of S10.000 for discrimi nating against him in attempting to deny him a seat on the board of directors. At the same time, as part of the settlement. 3 at large members were added to the board, and the use of proxies was outlawed. Rogers was the first Indian or black to serve on the board of directors and is given the lion's share of the credit for opening up Lumbee River EMC to Indians and blacks and others denied the right to serve on the board of directors and work there because of their race and statusjn life. Said an elected official. "1 feel like this about Rogers: he can stay on the board as long as he wants to. They treated him wrong like they did all of us. It's just that Rogers called their hand and won out over those who tried to discriminate against him. If it weren't for him none of us would be able to serve on the board or work there." Many consider the resolutions to be the result of an internecine feud between Rogers and Deri Hinson. the general manager. Hinson's resignation was called for and voted down on the same 7-5 vote a couple of months ago. according to reliable sources. Homecoming and Revival Planned at Green Pine Church Homecoming will be observed Sun day. Nov. 2. at Green Pine Freewill Baptist Church of Pembroke. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by the morning worship service at II a.m. The Rev. D.B. Oxendine will deliver the sermon. Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall at 12 noon. A singing is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. All area singing groups are invited to participate. Revival services are scheduled to begin Mondav night. Nov. 3rd and run through Fridav night. Nov. 7th at 7:30 p.m nightly. Rev. Simmie Barton and Rev. Tommy Haggins will be gueat speakers. You are invited to worship with them Rev. Bobbv D. Locklear Is the pastor. CAR W AIM BLATBD Mount Olive Pentecostal Molineee Church w ill sponsor a car wash on Nov |. I<M0 at First Union Natonal Rank from I a m until 4 p.m. I He rhofrh proud* aoooocee three members of the cborrh fhe* are Don Chaste. Patricia locklear and RadrNa Locklear $ Tonight's the Night as Fans and Friends gather to Honor Carnell Locklear Pembroke-Some five hundred friends and fans of Carnell Lbcklear are expected to gather tonight at the Pembroke Senior High School to honor him. The banquet begins at 7:JO p.m. Tickets are available at the door and cost S2S.00 for a couple and $15.00 for a single. Speaking at the festive occasion will be former Governor Jim Holshouser, Congressman Charlie Rose, and Her man Dial, chairman of the Robeson County Board of Commissioners. Rev. Julian Ransom is the master of . ceremonies. Making a special appearance will be Brigette Brayboy, Miss Lumbee 1980, i who will introduce Carnell Locklear. the < star of the evening. Special presenta tions will be made to Carnell by the Honorable James A. "Pete" Jacobs, the mayor of Pembroke; Mr. Gerald Strickland. President of the Pembroke Jaycees; and Bruce Barton, temporary chairman of the newly organized First American Showcase. Inc. The affair, billed as "Let's Send Carnell Locklear to Hollywood," is in , honor of Carnell Locklear. the irre pressible local talent who has helped popularize "Strike at the Wind," the successful outdoor drama which tells the story of Henry Berry Lowry and his Indian, black and white counterparts in Robeson County during, before and after the Civil War. Carnell has played the well received "Boss Strong" in the drama since the play's inception in 1976. Additionally, he has just been named general manager of Strike at the Wind, replacing Rock Kershaw. He assumes his duties in December. Carnell is expected to receive a gift of money tonight which will help defray the cost of his trip to Hollywood in November when he will pursue his dream of being a star. A number of contacts have been made in the entertainment industry in his behalf and he is expected to have a number of auditions while he is in California. Locklear appeared on WECT (Chan nel 6) Wednesday morning with Bob Walters, who co-hosts the Morning Show from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with Wayne Jackson. He performed a number of songs and told a particularly corny but funny joke. Said Waters, who knew Carnell from his days in Robeson County as news director for WAGR Radio in Lumberton, "Carnell. you've got it." r m; fe /_ Cmm? I Mil to wMt Bat Wmm .?? ?^ " tok. MMpMlN (HWM M HM plM. ?nww Imn. mMn af to# l?iw Vtow. ainM?Hil to# UMmi to fa dm flfefa ? iifwl ? * Wkm ?WHi ?? fa afa?a at ? IMm fat. IfaM hw pfafel * Prospect PTA Plans Nov. 10th meeting The Prospect PTA will meet at the school Monday nigh;. Nov. 10. The agenda for the meeting includes a report on the State PTA Convention held recently, a report on the Variety Show planned for Nov. 13. and a reminder about the Hike Identification Program which will be held at 1 p.m. at the school Nov. !5th. ? The meeting will be held at 7:50 p.m. All parents and teachers are encourag ed by Jimmy Goins, President of the PTA. to attend. SADDLETREEJAYCETTES BUSY HELPING PEOPLE Left to right) Margaret L. Oxendine, Lucy Locklear, Bar bara B. Locklear, Grace H, Saddletree- l"he Saddlctre Jay cettes, chartered in 1977, are currently engaged in nume rous activities involving the community in which they live. Among the most recent fund raising projects was a "Teen Halloween Disco Night" held last Friday at the Jaycee Hut in rural Saddletree. The Jaycettes involve them selves civically with the com munity and its people. They recently arrived at the resi Jones and Wanda L. Ham monds. (Jav Taylor phoio| dence of Mrs. Grace Epps who is confined to her home due to illness, gathered tools in hand and washed all windows of the Epps home. Chores all finished, the group enjoyed a light snack on the hack yard on this Indian Summer day. Wanda L. Hammonds was chairperson of the project. Mrs. Shirlean C. Hunt is president of the Saddletree Jaycetrcs. Steve Strickland is the Republican Candidate for Register of Deeds Steve Strickland is the only Republi 4n running for a county office. He yill be opposing James B. Freeman November 4th for the office of Register # Deeds. Strickland attended Pembroke State University. He is a graduate of the Durham institute of Barbering. Strick land owns and operates Strickland's larher Shop and has \ done so for 16 years. I Strickland made the following state ment relative to becoming the Register of Deeds "I feel a two partv evstem It best for the countv and the country. I Ibeliev# that I am queUAed to he register iof deeds due to my esposure as ow ner and operator of my own business and being In charge of other businesses in the past JO years Your vote will be appreciated on November 4th " fctrtstlbftd la U sears old and resides near Pembrube ueh Ma uBe. Mars and two af Ma three rhbdren # 0 PEOPLE | AND PLACES A ND THINGS r | ...SPOTLIGHT! EDITOR'S NOTE: As ? public service and in recognition of the stellar service provided by the completely volunteer Pembroke Rescue Squad, the Carolina Indian Voice, continues this week the public relations campaign to let you know what the Pembroke Rescue Squad is doing to make our community a better place to lie in. We are providing biographical sket chei of the members of Mw service oriented organization and historical notes and pic tares and feat are*. The campaign will culminate with the Grand Opening of the new facilities located on Union Chapel Road. We ?? be telling >ou more about thai In tha weeks ahead. Tentative plana are to CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ' MINISTERS AND DEACONS TO MEET Ministers, deacons and their wives are to meet Monday evening. Novembe 4, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. Following a brief business session, a program entitled "What We Believe" will be introduced. Mr. Russell Bissett of Mt. Elim Church will discuss "What We Believe about God," and Rev. Harvey Brewington will discuss "What We Believe About The Scriptures." Devotion will be given by Brother Alfred Locklear. Rev. Jimmy Strickland, moderator of the group, encourages participation from all churches in Burnst Swamp Association. HOMECOMING At MOUNT OLIVE Mount Olive Pentecostal Holiness Church of Pembroke will be having their annual Homecoming November 9th with an Old time gospel singing after the noon meal. Everyone is invited to attend. ! CANCELLATION OF CONCERT AT PEMBROKE STATE UNIVERSITY PEMBROKE-The concert with "Am brosia" scheduled at Pembroke State University on Monday. Nov. 3 has been cancelled. The cancellation came at the request of the group through its agency in New York. "We are very disappointed with the band's decision not to play at PSU," said student body president Craven Whitlow. We had a contract and were ready to begin ticket sales, but could not prevent the group from backing out." The Student Government Association at Pembroke is actively seeking a re placement to schedule during the fall semester. VFW TURKEY SHOOT There will be a V.F.W. (Veterans of Foreign Wars)-sponsored Turkey Shoot at the Post Home on Union Chapel Road every Friday night, beginning at 7:30 p.m. PROFESSOR AT OGDEN UNIVERSITY IN UTAH Frnmm Ciimmlami, amm at Mr . amd Mra. Bramry CamaaMiaa^fambratuja "imMm ???iMwuiy Nt'i ? Bagktamt liijualw TlMM ?ikiM AJ. NwblMfMMf ?Wffc ?m aaaaatatad mi IUmmm t*> , Mm. at fm Vwf JmIm CMteft MWtl. tUMrn i ??>! I I ? M. Sum hi MM* aa4 iMfe* * jjna I
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