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ENTERTAINMENT
BENEFIT FOR
MIRIAM OXENDINE
A GOOD AND
WORTHY CAUSE
?A Front Page Editorial
MMMOMAM
PEMBROKE-A nice thing's happening
April 23. 1981 at 7 p.m. at Pembroke
Senior High School. At that time some
supporters of Miriam Oxendine are
sponsoring an bntertainment Benefit tor
Miriam Oxendine to help her produce
and sell some of her original compo
sitions and help her in her career as a
song writer and performer.
She's a nice person...quick to help
those who ask her. She is a fixture at
local beauty pageants, patiently playing
piano or guitar for the contestants.
Tickets are S3.00 for adults and SI.00
for students. Tickets are available at the
Carolina Indian Voice office on Highway
711 in Pembroke; or at the 'Strike at the
Wind!' office (see Carnell Locklear on
the second floor of Old Main); or see
Debra Maynor (the brains behind this
long overdue recognition to this talented
person in our midst) in the Title 3 office,
also on the second floor of Old Main on
the PSU catnDus. Other people have
tickets. Buy one; it's for a good cause
We help ourselves realize our own
dreams by helping Miriam Oxendine
realize hers.
See you at the Pembroke Senior High
School cafeteria. We hope there are so
many people there that the organizers
will have to move some of us out in the
yards.
Many entertainers are expected, in
cluding many of the favorite 'Strike at
the Wind!' cast members like Carnell
Locklear and music maker Willie Lowery,
and many others.
County democrats
to hold Convention
\
The Robeson County Democratic Party
will meet for its 1981 County Convention
on Saturday, April 25th, at 1 p.m. at the
Robeson County Court House, Court
Room No. 1.
Highlighting the Convention will be
the election of New County Officers.
Keynote speaker for the Convention
will be: Senator Robert B. Jordan, 111,
state Senator representing the 17th
Senatorial District for Mt. Gilead. North
Carolina.
Robeson County
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i Indian Youth Festival
Set for
April 29, 30 and May 1
The Title IV Part A Indian Education
Project of the Robeson County Board of
Education will sponsor the annual
Robeson County Indian Youth Festival
on April 29, April 30 and May 1 at Gold
Leaf of Robeson Tobacco Warehouse
(formerly First American Warehouse) on
Highway 711. Opening ceremonies will
begin daily at 10 a.m. and all public
school students, parents and school
districts are invited to participate in the
Festival.
Each day a keynote speaker will
participate in the opening ceremonies.
On Wednesday, April 29th at 10 a.m..
Secretary of the N.C. Department of
Cultural Resources. Ms. Sara W. Hodg
kins will keynote the opening cere
monies. Wednesday has been scheduled
for primary students from Grades 1-3.
Ms. Hodgkins is a native of Caldwell
County but resides in Southern Pines
with her family. She is one of only two
women in Governor Jim Hunt's Cabinet
and her responsibilities include super
vision of three divisions: Archives and I
History, the State Library and the Arts. 1
On Thursday. April 30th, at 10 a.m.. a 1
111 11 V I Wnni.i.n, ?*..!? 4. I ..1,1.? I
of the staff of the Native American '
Rights Fund in Washington. D.C. will
keynote the festival at 10 a.m. for
students in grades 4-8. Ms. Locklear is
an attorney and has worked extensively
on Indian rights.
On Friday. May 1st. at 10 a.m..
another native Robesonian. Dr. Bobby D.
Braybov of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Resources in Wash
ington, D.C. will address high school
students in grades 9-12 at 10 a.m.
Each day from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. a
series of cultural activities are planned.
VOICES FROM THE EARTH, a touring
group from the Mohawk Nation in New (
York will present Indian cultural pre- I
sentations. Arnold Richardson. Indian
traditionalist from Hollister. N.C. will I
also participate in the programs and <
activities, as will Eddie Benton Benai. /
Director of Red School House in St. s
Pauls. Minnesota.
Students performances w ill include the *
chorus and band students from tb? Title 1
IV Indian Yoqth Band and Chorus each
dav from 1-3.
A How Wow will be held at 7:30 p.m.
on Wednesday evening and again on
Thursday evening. An Indian Dance
Com est will be held during the Thursday
evening Pow Wow.
Friday evening. May 1st. an Indian
Tal nt Performance will be cmceed by
Carncll Locklear. general manager of
"Strike at the Wind!" and \v2! feature
Willie lowery. performc ? and musician;
Miriam Oxcndine. composer and artist;
Miss Lumbee. Bridgette Brayoov. and
student performances by the Title IV
Youth Chorus and Band and students of
the I ti in bee Center for tl. Performing
Aris I he program will begin at 8 p.m.
In addition to scheduled performances
and activities, the festival will remain
up is daily from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Arts and Crafts exhibits featuring local
arii ..ins and craftsmen as well as Indian
student exhibits in arts and crafts,
cp alive writing and other student
h?idiwork will be displayed Special
? vlilbits will he provided by "Strike at
I Wino the Museum of the
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Indian Affairs; the Old Main Indian
Museum. Lumbee Regional Deve' ip
ment Association, and the N.C. Depart
ment of Archives and History. Other
Title IV Indian Education projects have
also been invited to exhibit.
Community persons are invited to
enter quilling, crochet work, knitting,
macramc. cross-stitch, woodcraft and
canned goods for competition and cash
and ribbon awards. Items for competition
will be received on Tuesday. April 28th
at the Warehouse from 12 noon until 8
p.m. Clubs and organizations are
i-ncouraged to provide items for compe
titive judging and prizes.
Food sales w ill also be available by the
Saddletree Jaycettes. the Pembroke Jav
rettes. and the American Indian Student
Association of Pembroke State Univer
iity.
For additional information and reser
ration of exhibit space, please call
'38-4841. Extension 4(i.
PEMBROKE OFFICIALS UNITED THIS TIME AROUND IN SUPPORT
OF WATER & SEWER BOND REFERENDUM ON APRL 27
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Mayer Jmm* A. Jeeaba
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VOTE SET FOR APRIL 27
PEMBROKE--Unlike the last time
Pembroke officials are united in support
of the upcoming water and sewer bond
referendum set for April 27.
it will be the second vote on the
measure which was defeated marrowly in
January. With approximately a third of
the registered voters casting ballots the
measures were defeated 170-144 against
the water bond and 166-142 against the
sewer bonds.
The bonds will fund $550,000 for new
sewer lines and sewer plant expansion
and $175,000 for a new water well and
plant, if approved by the voters. The
$725;000 will be added to an approximate
$1 million in state and federal grants if
the bonds are approved.
In the last election rumors swept the
town that Councilmcn Larrv T. Brooks
and Milton Hunt were cool to the
proposal although they had not officially
fought the measure.
Both admit that they had reservations
about the measure last time and did not
really get out "and beat the bushes" in
encouraging the voters to support the
referendum.
But said Councilman Larry T. Brooks,
"I am fully in support of this referendum
this time around because there will be no
increase to the voters in the water and
sewer bills. We have decided to let the
large users pay their fair share and that's
the way It ought to be. Mite no doubt
about U--I am behind this measure
I00W,"
Councilman Milton Hunt said, In a
recent Interview, "I believe the council
has taken a courageous aland In letting
Pembroke State University and the
Pembroke Housing Authority, and the
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been satisfied. I am Working hard to help
get this progressive action approved by
our voters on April 27. I encourage
everyone to support this measure
because I am excited that it will mean
added growth to Pembroke and keep us
moving forward..."
From day one Pembroke Mayor
"Pete" Jacobs. Councilman Sam Dial
and Councilman Rod Locklear have been
in favor of the referendum. F.ach feels
that Pembroke cannot afford to come up
short again. Mayor Jacobs said. "I feel
strongly about this measure: I know it is
the best thing for the Town of Pembroke.
I have no reservation about supporting
thi> measure and I commend it to all the
voters and supporters of Pembroke."
The Town asserted in a position paper
issued last week that there will be
not be an increase in the water and sewer
rate for customers. They affirm that the
necessary monies for paying off the
indebtedness can be easily attained by
changing the method of billing Pembroke
Housing Authority and by increasng the
rates of large volume and out irf town
users, most notably Pembroke Sate
State University.
Councilman Sam Dial notes. "I am forf
progress and I believe the Town would
benefit from passage of this referee-*
dum." Town Manager McDuffic Cum
mlngs adds. "We have got to face up It
our problems. The Town cannot conlinei
to pollute the Lumbee... the waste-wate
treatment plant must til expanded ant
improved to slop the dumping of raw
sewage Into the river..."
Councilman Nod locklear said. "I ar
ready to face up to our needs: this i
something the Town not only needs bx
has to have in order to survive th
coming years, i aav let's leave Pembeok .
in better shape than it was handed to u
in..."
Town Manager MrDnffle C?h|i I 7
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The Pembroke Jaycees and Che Town af Noah Woods and pCctwod on me right is
Pembroke have jointly proclaimed Wed- Co-chairman Gary LocMear.
nesday, April 22, as Law Enforcement
Appreciation Day. Mayor James A.
Jacobs |seated above| is shown as he
signs the proclamation for this day. To
the left of the Mayor is Co-chairman
The Pembroke Javcees sponsor this
annual e%ent to promote respect for law
enforcement personnel and to show our
community's appreciation for the Job
done h> law enforcement personnel.
New
Business
in Pembroke
Carolyn (n.?nuoi
PKMBKOKfc- Mavor James A. ?Pete"
acobs and beauteous Brigctte Braybov.
diss Lunibee. shared the honors of
utting the ribbon at the grand opening
f Golden Eagle Chemical and Janitorial
upplv Co. Tuesday morning in Pern
rolie.
Other dignitaries attended, including
'embroke Councilman Larry. T. Brooks,
own Manager McDuffie-Cunimings and
thcrs.
Carolyn F.manuel is owner and presi
ent of the corporation. She had been
tanning to start her own business over a
ear ago. wanting to pursue a venture
he could build upon and expand. She
xplained. "The chemicals industry is
ne of the top six business fields in the
ountry today. There are no such
ampanies in Pembroke and only one in
umberton."
The chemical Held is not something
Continued Page 10
"Miss Pembroke
Jr. High"
Mhi Pamela Kaye Oxendine
Miss Pamela Kavc Oxendine was
crowned Miss Pembroke Jr. High. 1981.
on Friday night at Pembroke State
University's Performing Arts Center.
Pamela, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Louie Oxendine of Route I. Pembroke,
sang. "Bless the Beasts and the
Children" during the talent portion of
the prograrrf*
The theme for the pageant was "Free
Spirit." Competition was in the areas of
talent, gown, and general appearances.
Contestants were selected according to
scholastic achievement, talent, beauty,
poise, and congeniality.
First runner-up was Miss Gale Samp
son. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James N.
Sampson of Lumbcrton. Gale did ballet
to the song "Love on the Rocks." Second
runner-up was Miss Pamela Brooks,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brooks of
Pembroke. Pamela played a piano
selection. "Polonaise." Miss Candace
Carol Lowery was the third runner-up.
Candace. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George Lowery. said a dramatic mono
logue entitled "Indian Prayer" and sang
"Birth" and "Go My Son.' Miss Ellen
Rose Hardin, daughter of Mrs. Elleree
Sampson, received the "Miss Con
geniality" award. Other contestants
were Teresa Carter, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Bruce Barton; Darlene Cummings,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Etvin J.
Cummings; Sabrina Kaye Burns, daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Burns; Alesia
Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Jones; and Tyra Juanelle Sampson,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Belton
Sampson.
Emcees for the program were Mr.
Timmie R. Hunt and Mrs. Carrie M.
Continued Page 2
Rep. Horace Locklear
cleared of bank lawsuit
l.tMHKRTON ? Southern Na
tional Hank of l.umbrrton ha?
ilmptn-d its l.i* suit neainst uta'n
It' P llurtMf Uuklcar for alia
artily difjultln^ nn mora than
Mit.non in l#?an* fmm Ih* bank.
Vi'irtwns l*r Ibr hank antrmd
.1 sMtutHan dismissal April n Mi
ti> th'-?tfi ( imihh |ti-trtct CVmri
In March. Locklear waa awd
by I he bank for alkfpdly dofonl
ilnc on ft.Ml on throo looao
made to him by Uw bank Mr
more than fio,001. .
A worth)*** chock ckaffi
attain*! the three-torn kgteloMr
?m abut dropped Udo Ml at
lof Uckioor apparently paid off
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