THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
POST OFFICE -BOX io73 PUBLISHED BACH THURSDAY Pembroke, N.C. 20372 K iflMPw^l
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VOLUME t, NUMBER 24 2Se PER COPY THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1*01
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SALUTE TO 'STRIKE AT THE WIND!
SET FOR FRIDAY
by Bruce Barton
PEMBROKE--The Salute to Strike at
the Wind!' will take place Friday in the
Pembroke Town Park and at Lakeside
Amphitheatre the same night. It pro
mises to be an eventful day in the life of
'Strike at the Wind!' and bodes well for
the future of the exciting outdoor drama
which is set to open for its sixth season
July 4 at the Lakeside Amphitheatre in
the Red Banks Community, approxi
mately 4 miles west of Pembroke. The
drama is held each summer on the
grounds of Riverside Country Club.
The schedule of events....
An old fashioned barbecue will be held
in Pembroke Town Park Friday. June 12.
from 11 a.m. until. Live entertainment
will be held intermittantly throughout
the day with two mini-concerts featuring
music and cast members from the
upcoming 'Strike at the Wind!" outdoor
drama. There will be other music and
entertainers will perform throughout the
? day.
Special guests in the afternoon will be
youngsters from the Indian Youth Unity
Conference which is taking place on the
Pembroke State University Campus.
They will eat supper with us and catch a
preview of 'Strike at the Wind!' at 5:30
p.m.
Later Friday night there will be an old
fashioned. Robeson County Indian style
Gospel Sing at the Lakeside Amphi
theatre. home of 'Strike at the Wind!'
Lakeside Amphitheatre is located on the
grdunds of Riverside Country Club in the
Red Banks Community, approximately 4
miles west of Pembroke.
The gospel sing will begin at 8 p.m.
and will headline Travis Bell and the
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Scott Sisters. Other groups appearing
will be the Glory Bound Gospel Singers
from Hoke County and the D & L Gospel
Singing Indians. M.C. will be well known
Gospel Music Deejay Dale Edwards from
W.S.T.S. in Laurinburg.
Both events will cost a mere $8. Pro
ceeds. less expenses, will go to 'Strike at
the Wind!" to assure another exciting
season for the outdoor drama which
opens July 4 and features the exploits of
Henry Berry Lowry and the Lumbee
Indians and their black and white
counterparts. The drama is set in the
Civil War era. Reviewers in years past
have called the outdoor drama "bril
liant." "refreshing," and similar lau
datory accolades.
Tickets to either event can be pur
chased at the gate or box office on the
day or night of the happening. The
barbecue meal and entertainment in the
park can be had for $5.00; the donation to
gain entrance to the gospel sing will be
S3.00.
Response to date has been heartening...
The response to the fund raising effort
for 'Strike at the Wind!" has been
fantastic, to say the least. The event is
sponsored by First American Showcase.
Inc. and co-sponsored by Riverside
Country Club, the Carolina Indian Voice,
the Pembroke Jaycees. the Town of
Pembroke and Lumbee Regional De
velopment Association. The Saddletree
Jaycees and Prospect Jaycees have been
?very supportive too. Through the aus
pices of the Saddletree Jaycees and
Chuck Cflavis and others like Ronald
Hammonds we were given five hogs to
barbecue. Both clubs have also helped us
sell tickets.
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- omers who gave hogs or helped in a
special way were Jeff Maynor. Lycurous
Lowry. Charles Locklear. Rodney Lock
lear James Mitchell. Andrew Locklear.
Les Chavis, Harold Deese, Rev. Elias
Rogers. Chet Jordan. Ben Jacobs,
Roosevell Scott and countless others. We
hope to have a special list of those
deserving special thanks in next week's
issue of The Carolina Indian Voice.
Organizers have expressed grateful
appreciation to all those named and
unnamed who helped in any way to make
this first community fund raising for
'Strike at the Wind!' a success.
It promises to be an exciting day...
and night. Hope to see you there.
Carnell Locklear, general manager of
'Strike at the Wind!'; and Bruce Barton,
editor of The Carolina Indian Voice and
president of First American Showcase.
Inc. are spearheading the effort by
serving as co-chairmen of the first
communitv-wide fund raising in the
outdoor drama's history.
NORTH CAROLINA
ROBESON COUNTY
IN THE HATTER OF A RESOLUTION IN )
SUPPORT AND CO-SPONSORSHIP FOR THE )
FUND RAISING EFFORT SET FOR JUNE 12.)
1981 IN THE PEMBROKE TOWN PARK AND )
AMPHITHEATRE AT RIVERSIDE COUNTRY )
CLUB FOR STRIKE AT THE WIND )
RESOLUTION NO. 1981 7_
WHEREAS, Strike at the Wind, the historical drama, has added
inmeasureably to the cultural life of the southeastern region of North
$
Carolina and more particularly Pembroke; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Pembroke wishes to encourage the continued
development of Strike at the Wind as a cultural and positive presentation
of the Lumbee Indian caimunlty to our black and white counterparts; and
WHEREAS, certain supporters of Strike at the Wind intend to
raise funds for the production thereof through a barbeque sale on June 12,
1961;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS RESOIVED:
A. .That the public officials of this Town hereby endorse and
support this fund-raising activity thereby allowing the participants therein
to list this Town as a co-sponsor thereof.
B. That the participants in this worthy project may use the
facilities of the Town Park for their endeavors on June 12, 1981.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned doth certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted at a duly held meeting on the 1st day of June, 1981.
ATHST: 6TOWN OF PEMBRO^T
( CLERK
Awards
Banquet
a part of
Lumbee
Homecoming
t*
Lumbee Regional Develop
ment Association u itl sponsor
Lumbee Homecoming 1981.
Numerous festivities and ac- t
tivities will be held during the |
week of July 1-July 5. 1981 in
the Town of Pembroke. N.C.
A very important activity, ?
of Lumbee Homecoming 1981
will be the Awards Banquc J
which will be held on thu
night of July 2. lijfil Thi ylt|
year four awards will be
presented: 1) Henry Berry
Lowry Memorial Award. 2)
Businessperson of the fear
Award. 3) Distinguished Ser
vice Award. 4) Advancement
of Education Award. These
four awards are being spon
sored by Lumbee Regional
Development Association.
Inc.
For the eleventh time in
history, the Lumbee com
munity is paying homage to
this "Robinhood of the Lum
bee Indians." As a part of
Lumbee Homecoming Festi
val Activities of 1981. The
Henry Berry Lowry Memorial
Award will be presented to an
outstanding Lumbee Indian.
Continued on Page 10
School
Suit
droppped
LUMBERTON -Events in
tasi few days confirmed ru
mors noted in last week's
issue of The Carolina Indian
Voice that the parents have
decided to drop their suit
which is now pending in
federal district court which
. lyould have pressed for the
cteation of a unitary school
diswict in Robeson County.
. Their 'iwyer. Phil Diehl.
" ->.... .t^rtfncwded dismissal
of the suit at a meeting of the
plaintiffs at Magnolia School
Saturday, said. "The issue of
the creation of a unitary
school district for Robeson
County has become lost and is
taking a back seat to the issue
of money for the financing of
construction programs either
proposed or presently in
process. By virtue of as
surance of the Robeson Coun
ty Board of Education that it
will not proceed with the
northern consolidated school
(North Robeson, more com
monly known as the renova
tion of Rex Rennert School)...
the immediate pressure we
faced when the suit was filed
no longer exists."
Continued Page 10
Indian Youth Unity Conference set this Weekend
PEMBROKE ? The second annual Indian Youth
Unity Conference, a three-day series of activities de
signed to bring together nearly 500 high-school age
Indian youths, will begin Thursday, June 11 at Pem
broke State University.
Sponsored Jointly by the Commission on Indian Af
fairs, statewide tribal organisations and Indian Title IV
projects, the conference is designed to develop youth
leadership and improve unity among Indian young
peple.
An art show will bo one of the features al this year's
conference, which also Includes activities ranging from
elections and career fairs to talent shews end dances.
Conference participants will be hou?< d In Belk.
North and Wei (ens dormitories en the Pembroke lute
University cantons.
The activities begin with a f a.m. registration
Thursday en the P?U campus. The conference's first
? assembly of the young people will be at I p.m.
r.
A field day is scheduled for Thursday afternoon,
during which the use of the university's swimming
pool, tennis courts, gym, weight room and other ath
letic outlets will be available to participants.
Participants will also see a special 30-minute per
formance of "Strike At The Wind."
A US registration fee includes lodging for two nights
at the university, seven meals (beginning with lunch
Thursday!, aa outdoor pig picking and the drama
presentation.
Por more Information concerning registration, con
tact the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs, Indian
Youth Unity Conference, P.O. Bos tTSSi, Raleigh,
N.C , mil. Or call m wi In Raleigh.
Officials cf the unity conference eapert sheet lip
yeong people, speOt through is, to participate In the
Retiring teachers
Honored
PEMBROKE--The Meeting Place in
Pembroke waa the scene of ? light
hearted farewell on May 29 to three
Magnolia teacher* who wll be retiring at
the end of the school year after long and
distinguished careers.
Organisers of the hilarious event Mllcd
the program after asm* of the news
programs, Interviewing each relative la
their entases.
It waa a light hearted evening, filled
with csmraderit and tan.
Hanared an the eve af their retirement
warn Elmer Hunt, Mary M. Rett and
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imvnn rrinv^w iotw n* nam*
large msmhtagi ef friends and relative*
whan ha aahl, "'Magnada wN arise yea
easy amah... bet we hape pan have a
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PEOPLE
AND PLACES
AND THINGS
PLATE SALE
Burnt Swamp Baptist Church will
hold a chicken and barbecue plate sale on
June 12th, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at
the church located at Rt. 4, Lumberton,
N.C. All plates will sell for $2.50.
Proceeds will be used for the building
fund. Rev. Tilford Locklear is pastor.
NEWEST MEMBER OF PEMBROKE
JAYCEES FOR 1981-82
Mr. Stanley Locklear of the Lumberton
area is the newest member of the
Pembroke Jaycees. Stanley is employed
at Southeastern General Hospital where
he has been employed for the last six
years.
Stanley is very excited about his
involvement in the Jaycees and is looking
for a very busy year. Stanley says, "My
ambitions are to strive to do my very best
in the Jaycees to help the needy in
anyway possible in every aspect."
Stanley is one who will grab hold of a
challenge in any way possible.
"I'm very excited about the incoming
year and welcome every young man
between the ages of 18 and 35 to come
and join the Jaycees in order to make
them a better citizen." exhorts President
Jimmy Go.ins. "We welcome Jaycee
Stanley with open arms."
PEMBROKE JAYCEE MEMBER WINS
STATE JAYCEE AWARD
Billy R. Oxendine [alias Dollar Bill| won
the State Award Banquet held In
Charlotte, N.C. May 29-31, 1981. It was a
rewarding experience for Bill, because
he is a devoted Jaycee. He is always
willing to assist even though he Is
somewhat handicapped.
Bill won the Award because he had the
most statewide points. These were
approximately 100 Jaycees across the
state in the race for this.award. Bill is
presently serving as External Vice
President for the Pembroke Jaycees. He
is currently in charge of the following
projects in the external reports: Saw
Project, Grass Cutting. Boys Home
Game. Community Watch. Miss Lumbee
Cookout. Little League & City Council
Visit.
John Lowery, 44th president of the
Pembroke Jaycees. said upon presenting
the award to Billy. "Congratulations on
being an outstanding Jaycee first time
and mav vour endeavors be successful.
Bill."
Peter Batten. Jaycee I. Senate said.
"Bill, you are a super Jaycee and we are
all proud of you."
Jim Goins. President, was quoted as
saying. "Bill, on behalf of the Pembroke
Jaycees. I want to thank you for
representing our Club on such an
outstanding manner at the State Jaycee
Convention. Keep fired up. We at the
Pembroke organization are really proud
of 'Dollar Bill' and he always sets an
example for others to follow."
' PLATE SALE ?
There will be ? Plate Sale July 3,
1981, from 10 a.m. until, in the
Pembroke Town Park, sponsored by the
Pembroke Jaycees. The chicken or
barbecue plates will be priced at $3.00
each, which includes drinks.
PROSPECT JAYCEE OFFICERS
INSTALLATION A AWARD BANQUET
The Prospect Jaycees will hold their
annual Officer Installation and Awards
Banquet Saturday, June 13 at the
Prospect High School cafeteria. The
banquet begins at 7:30 p.m. and the
public is cordially invited to attend.
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. James Leon Hunt, Jr.
are proud to announce the birth of their
first child, a son. Justin Roberts, born on
May 28th. Justin weighed 6 pounds and
8 ounces. His mother is the former
Marcia Locklear of Pembroke. Maternal
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Curt
Locklear of Pembroke. Paternal grand
parents are Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hunt of
Pembroke. Justin is the maternal great
grandson of Mrs. Lennie Lowry and the
paternal great-grandson of Mr. Troy
Roberts, both of Pembroke.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
The regular monthly meeting of the
Beekeepers Association will be held June
16. 1981. at 8 p.m., in the O.P. Owens
Agriculture Building. Mr. G.B. McLean
will discuss the harvest and amqanftfjp , ,
of honey for sale. The public is nivtled.
YARD SALE
Mt. Olive Pentecostal Holiness
Church, will sponsor a Yard Sale
Saturday. June 13, in the First Union
National Bank parking lot from 8 a.m.
until 6 p.m.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
A golf tournament. Come one, come
all! The Pembroke VFW (Veterans of
Foreign Wars) will sponsor a Superball
Tournament Saturday, June 13. 1981. at
Riverside Country Club, off U.S. 74
between Pembroke and Maxton. The
time will be 9 a.m. until. Fee will be S8
for members. S12 for non-members.
Jaycees
hold
fawn
Mower
Raffle
The Pembroke Jaycees held a
drawing June 3. 1981. at the Pembroke
Jaycee Hut for a lawn mower. Melanie
Brewington. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ted Brewington. won. "Happy grass
cutting Melanie."
President Jimmy Goins would like to
thanlo^gveryone involved in the worth
while project and said it was a good
project to help get the community
involved.
Pee
Wee
Baseball
Pee Wee baseball will begin in the
Prospect area today. Thursday. June 11,
at 6 p.m., behind the Prospect High
School for ages 6, 7 and 8. For further
information contact Jim Poorboy nt
S21-9321.
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