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VOLUME 9, NUMBER 17 2Sc PER COPY THURSDAY, APRIL ?, 19*1
DR. GERALD MAYNOR REBUFFED
AS CHAIRMAN OF THE ROBESON
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
David Green re-elected on a 6-5 Vote
by Bruce Barton
LUMBERTON-Said a long time ob
server of the county schools, ".it's
pathetic in a way ...they (being those in
power) used to say to us ...'Go and get
yourself qualified and we'll let you take
part in running things...'".
The observer smirked, following a
meeting of the Robeson County Board of
Education last Thursday evening, "If Dr.
Gerald Mavnor ain't qualified then who
is?" Maynor is chairman of the
department of education at Pembroke
State University.
Maynor. an Indian, was defeated for
the chairmanship by David Green, a
black, and a retired service man who
operates a rest home in Parkton. Green
had been serving as interim chairman
following the resignation of Ralph Hunt
after his conviction for illegally marking
and selling tobacco.
Surprisingly Green was nominated for
a full term as chairman by an Indian.
Lillian Faye Locklear. of Pembroke. Her
motion was seconded by another Indian.
Pete Clark, who replaced Hunt on the
board. Green had to vote for himself to
carry the day. Voting for him were Lillian
Fave Locklear. Pete Clark, himself.
Rufus Graham, another black on the
board; John A. Gibson, a retired black
education; and J.R. Musselwhite. a
white.
Mavnor was nominated by Laymon
Locklear. an Indian. His motion was
seconded by E.B. Morton. Jr., a white.
Voting for May nor were Laymon
Locklear. E.B. Morton. Jr., himself, and
Jerry Lowry. and Ronald Hammonds,
both Indians.
In placing Maynor's name in nomi
nation Locklear said. "If we are looking
at qualifications how in the world could
we not take into account the name of Dr.
Gerald Maynor." Locklear said, noting
that Green is a relative newcomer to
Robeson County. "1 have nothing
against outsiders but the fact that Gerald
Mavnor is home grown means something
to me ...the title of doctor of education
means something to me ...the fact that
his children attend our county schools
means something to me..."
It looked like the voting was a mere
formality since everyone on the board
seemed to have their minds made up.
The vote for chairman was the last
item on the agenda and followed a
lengthy executive session where obsten
sibly personnel were discussed.
Ralph Hunt continued to be a subject
ot intense interest. Superintendent Pur
ik'II Swett admitted, a few days following
the meeting, that Ralph Hunt is back in
the employment of the Robeson County
Board of Education. Swett said that Hunt
was hired "administratively" and was
hired "on an interim basis" to work with
South Robeson High School which is
supposed to open in the fall. Swett said.
"He (Hunt) is doing a good job for us at
South Robeson ...he is quite versed in
preparing a school for occupancy..."
Hunt was formerly a teacher and
principal in the county school system
before retiring to go into the tobacco
business full time. He was formerly
principal at Fairgrove School, one of the
.two schools (the other being Rowland)
which will make up South Robeson High
School.
Following the split vote Green called
for unity. He said. "I promise to
represent this board to the best of my
abilities...and I call on you to help me."
Water Facility Urgently Needed, Says Bond Vote
To Decide Who Will Pay
-A NEWS ANALYSIS
The question isn't will Pembroke have
water or won't it, because the town must
have water.
The question is only this: who's going
to pay for the water?
Who will pay depends on the outcome
of Monday's bond referendum. If the
issue passes, the burden of an additional
$35,000 per year will be borne by
out-of-town businesses that don't pay
municipal taxes and by the large quantity
users, primarily Pembroke State Uni
versity and the Pembroke Housing
Authority. No increase in other rates will
be necessary.
If. however, the issue fails, it will
require not only the higher rates for
out-of-town businesses, P.S.U. and the
Housing Authority, but also higher rates
for all water users-private homes and
local businesses.
City officials, all of whom endorse
p; sage of the bonds, boil the situation
down to a bottom line that saysa
Pembroke is in for severe problems,'
unless a new well, reservoir and treat
ment facility are constructed.
Current water consumption for Pem
broke is approximately 100 million
gallons a year. The three city wells that
produce this water are operating at
capacity. There is no possibility for
producing more. This, say town officials,
means there's also a possibility of new
local expansion in business or industry.
A worse problem, according to Town
Manager M'-Duffie Cummings, is the
constant ana real threat that one of the
three existing wells will develop
problems that might cause a shut down.
"E-ft. a temporary stoppage at one of
the wells coulu be disastrous." he savs.
"Thcf: wou'd be no way to meet normal
citizen needs; there would be no way to
cope with a major fire. It's the sort of
situation I wish we didn't have to worry
about, but it's too critical to ignore."
The oldest of the three existing wells
was installed in the early 1930s. A
second well was added in the '50s and
the third in the 60's. During the past ten
years Pembroke has experienced tre
mendous growth that was not even
dreamed of at the time the third well was
installed and the water-setter capabili-'
ties have simply not kept pace.
a _ ? 1 :? tL.t a at. .
/smmier Miuauon inai riiaacs inc new
utilities a must is the threat of punitive
action by environmen' il protection
agencies which have warned the town
that continued water pollution-cspecial
ly of the Lumber River-cannot continue.
According to both Cummings and Don
Jacobs, a civil engineer now under
contract to the town, EPA has been
tolerant of the town's drainage problems
only because of promises to correct the
deficiencies. If no progress is made in
the very near future, the result will
almost certainly be fines and other
actions against the town.
"What I'd like for people to realize is
what a bargain the water and sewer
bonds are." says Cupimtngs. who is a
strong proponent of passage. "If the
bonds pass, almost SI million of the total
cost will be paid by federal and state
grants. That's about two-thirds of the
cost. If it doesn't pass, the tax payers are
going to have to pay the entire bill."
The entire bill is SI,464.257. Of that
amount, the Environmental Protection
Agency and the N.C. Clean Water Act
have agreed-if the bonds pass- to pay
$972,725 in grants. The balanee. $491.
532 will be borrowed from Farmers
Home Administration at five percent
interest over a 40-year period.
"If the bond issue doesn't pass," says
Cummings. "we have no toan and no
grants. Ail we have la a water and sewer
problem that haa to be eerreeted."
Regardless of whether or not the bond
referendum passes on Monday, the new
water rales--which include rate increase*
for out-of-town businesses, P.f.ll. and
the Housing Authority- * ill go into effect
Oil July I. Town officials are beeping
their fingers crossed that die referendum
peeiaw su thet ae ether ret# tears sees are
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This dilapidated well is
ticketed for replacement if the
upcoming water and sewer
bond referendum passes April
27. Thin well, buill in the 30s,
is located off Highway 711
leading into Pembroke pro
per.
...
Smithson Beverage
Supports ,
'Strike at the Wind!'
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What
Hath Ten
Years
Wrought? -
.n a community is a little like
watching your own childyen grow. You
don't really notice the changes until the
first day of school or graduation day or
wedding day or some other red letter
event. Then you stop to take a hard look
and all of the changes jump out as
though they'd just occurred.
Pembroke's been changing.
This past week, amid the splendor of
the spring burst of azaleas'and dogwood
and even some roses. The Carolina
Indian Voice took two long walks: one
through the town and one back in
time--about ten years.
It took some time to compare now and
then, but when the mental tally was
done, we arrived at a firm conclusion.
Pembroke is better today, its growth has
been healthy and sound. All around us
are new faces, new homes, new
businesses and the old ones--the ones
that were here ten years ago--look better
for it.
Below is listed some of what we've
found that's new. If we've missed
anything that popped up during the last
ten years, please let the Indian Voice
know.
Pembroke Arcade
Public Works Building
"Strike at the Wind!"
Ty's Mini Marl
Odum Home expansion
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VWUIIIIN IIIUIWI TUIIC
Pembroke Carpet Service
Wonderland Day Care
CP&L Substation
Pembroke Electric
Jones Hardware
new First Union
Quick Finance
Lowry's Pharmacy
Pembroke Tire Service
Fillin' Station
Miss Millie Fashions
University Sportswear
Maggie Oxendine Athletic Park
P.S.U. expansion
Bernard Lowry's College Plaza
Shopping Center
American National Insurance Co.
Revels' Office Complex
B.S.U. Student Center
Burnt Swamp Baptist Association
Pembroke Elementary School
Pembroke Town Park
Lowry Ball Park
Freeman Sporting Goods
Golden Eagle Chemical Company
Lumbee Bank
Woods
Willy VViggly
Locklear Court
Dial Terrace
Strickland Heights
Locklear. Brooks A Jacobs
Don Bollard's office
Lumbee Legal Services
Wayakuoi Nursery
Chavis Park
Maynur Manor
Hardens
Pembroke Medical Clinic
Pembroke Veterinary Hospital
Pembroke Community Workshop
PEOPLE |
A ND PL A CES
AND THINGS
"AMERICAN INDIAN DAY"
HELD AT PEMBROKE STATE
PEMBROKE--"American Indian
Day" was sponsored by Pembroke State
University's American Indian Student
Association Monday, April 13, with
many activities on schedule demon
strating Indian culture awareness and
what PSU offers to students.
Area high school seniors were special
invited guests.
Authentic Indian dances were per
formed in the Student Center by dancers
from the Indian Youth Center ud'Rfib'eson
County under the supervision of Archie
Lynch, a PSU student.
Arts and crafts were also displayed in
the D.F. Lowry Student Center on
campus. Included were jewelry made by
Grant Dial and leatherwork made by
Leon Locklear.
The PSU Student Admissions Corps
led tours of the campus.
A special lunch of genuine south
western Indian food was served in the
PSU cafeteria.
LUMBEE BANK JOINS
ELECTRONIC FUNDS GROUP
Lunibee Bank. Pembroke, has join
ed the North Carolina Automated
Clearing House Association
(NorCACHA). the group that makes it
possible for companies to pay employees
electronically (without checks), and for
individuals to pay recurring bills auto
matically and without a check.
This brings to 107 the number of North
Carolina banks, credit unions, and
savings and loan associations partici
pating in this elpctionic funds transfer
payment system.
Over 500 North Carolina companies,
organization-*, colleges, and government
agencies make use of EFT. The service
has a strong appeal for persons receiving
Social Security payments because there -
is no check to be lost or stolen.
GUILDFORD NATIVE AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION, INC. FIFTH
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
The Board of Directors and staff of
Guilford Native American Association.
Inc. invite you to attend the fifth annual
Awards Banquet, to be held Saturday.
May 16. 1981, at 7 p.m.. in the Blue
Room of the Coliseum Complex. 1921
West Lee Street. Greensboro. North
Carolina. Tickets are $10. Special enter
tainment will be presented by Carnell
Locklear. general manager of "Strike at
the Wind!". Guest speaker will be Mr.
Jim Lowrv. Chairman. N.C. Commission
of Indian Affairs and owner of Lowry
Chevrolet. Tryon. N.C.
Democrats
to meet
Saturday
The Robeson County Democratic Parly
will meet for its I9MI County Convention
at I p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the
Robeson County Court House, Court
Room No. I.
Highlighting the Convention will be
the election of new county officers.
Keynote speaker for the convention
will be Senator Robert B. Jordan III.
State Senator representing the 17th
Senatorial District for Mt. Gilead.
Senator Jordan is a graduate of Mont
gomery County public schools and North
Carolina State University. He served two
years in the United States Army, serving
overseas duty in Europe.
He has aerved as Chairman of the
Senate Base Budget Committee, a
member of the Board of Governors of the
University of North Carolina, a member
of the Consolidated Board of Trustees of
North Carolina. Chairman of the Mont
gomery County Planning Committee,
Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers
Association, the National Association of
Independent Lumbermen. N.C. Forestry
Foundation, N.C. State Young Demo
crats uf Montgomery County YDC. North
Carolina YDC. Town Board of Mt.
Gilead. Outstanding young alumnus of
N.C. Hale UntvereBy. Distinguished
Service Award Montgomery County
Jayeees
Milton Hunt. Pemhrete Precinct
Chairman, urges all .delegates and
PLATE SALE
Barbecue and chicken plates will be
?n sale Friday. April 24. beginning at 11
a.m. and lasting until 7 p.m., at the
Pembroke Rescue Squad Building. Pro
ceeds will be used for paying the debt on
the building, buying equipment and
supplies.
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT
FOR THE MIKIAM
OXENDINE BENEFIT
PEMBROKE-The
excitement is building for the
Miriam Oxendine Entertain
ment Benefit scheduled for
tonight (Thursday. April 23)
at Pembroke Seijior-High
School's Cafeteria at 7:30
p.m.
The benefit is sponsored by
community supporters of Mi
riam Oxendine. Monies raised
will go toward helping Miriam
develop as an artist and
entertainer. She is a proficient
song writer and performer.
Many local entertainers w ill
perform, including many past
and upcoming cast members
from 'Strike at the Wind!*.
Tickets are $3 for adults,
and SI for students.
Airman of the
Quarter
*4
Senior Airman Greer A. Locklear baa
recently been named "Airman of the
Quarter" for the entire Southern Com
munication* area. Prior to being selected ?
to receive thl* honor, Sr. Airman
Locklear was named Airman of the
Month and Airman of the Quarter for the
Kelly Air Force Base where she Is
stationed with the 1923 Communications
Group. Sr. Airman Locklear Is an Air
Traffic Controller.
According to Colonel Ronald McMil
lan, Commander at Kely, these awards
recognize Sr. Airman Locklear "-.as the
best airman for the period October 1960 ?
December I960." Col. McMillan further
states that after "only fifteen months In
the Air Force, she was promoted ts
Senior Airman nhead of her contem
? 99
pormrit s.
In nomination of Sr. Airman Locklear
the Commanding Officer writes "...She
routinely controls traffic In a complex
high density air traffic control environ
mont Clam hag slnxnlnmrnti mas aa|tt(n
nioni ? <eiiv iwa uv om www ?
knowledge of procedures. She applies
the most competent professionals "
Sr. Alraum Locklear la 6m daughter ef
Herbert H. and Christine Lot bloat ef
Belli mors, Maryland where Greer wpe
bora aad raised ap. She attended
Western, the city-wide high echeeL She
teacher at teeth Broadway Baptist
Vaaderlaaa la alee aa Air Farce
Serviceman and la an Air Traffic
Aeeecdhtg la Oeeer'e parents, aha has
always haaa a haed-aerfdng aad ea?
and l> aiwa^^rprlM? whan her
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