fetj THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE SflNHHj XZZSSSSSP'- 4mS post office box iots PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY Pembroke, nx. bjtj "*M ^^BBRHBRP^* ?JBr 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 ? ? 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!' Sallbaoa b?(ra|? CMnpaay aalla MHtar, Mliter Ute Mid Uwanhran b-r% and iippwta cultural ardvltte* In Um km Mm 'KitUm al dw Wind!1. l>?indy Frtu Haaly, praaldaal and amoral maaaw, lanaand fran llw Mil pmanlid a nwl far ll,ooo tm afflrtel* of d? falialiaib anarraafnl ^anldnnr doSboaan Cnnmp TafarT"'*'and Mfcwbf to Ctofl War. (Mlwra afcawa la Mm phot* an llafl la ripMl Kaa Mayaar, pwMaali Adrlpli Dlai. rlialnaaai and CaraaH Laafclaar, Haaly uM, "W? waa* la pal imm I Map ImmA lata lb* raaaaaaMlaa ?a da baaiaaaa la ...ma baHava 'IMrlfca at 4m Wladl' la a paad aaHand aaaai aa**y af ai af aar aappari." 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 r. ii i.ju. u-u 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 ? aiwa^^rprlM? whan her I b . i,, 1?i, Ae^, m M