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VOLUME 10 NUMBER 2" 25c PEB COPY^ THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1062
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WINTRY BLAST COMES VV?
TO ROBESON r
Robeson County woke up Wednesday
morning to ice and sleet, causing local
schools and industries to operate on
abbreviated schedules.
Robeson County's wintry blast is part
of a nation wide winter storm that has
claimed some 120 cold-wave related
deaths. North Carolina reports at least 11
storm related deaths with one being
reported in Robeson County.
Wednesday's wintry blast precipitated
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more than 100 wrecks in Robeson County j
with an estimated 50 being treated at
local medical facilities.
Said a spokesman from Southeastern
General Hospital, "It's a miracle some
one wasn't killed..."
Sleet, rain and, possibly snow, is
expected through today with tempera- j
tures hovering in the 40s, up from the 1
reported 6 degrees Monday.
'Strike
at the
Wind!'
receives
grant
Robeson Historical Drama, Inc., the
producing organization of the outdoor
drama, "Strike at the Wind!" has been
awarded a $2,500 grant by the North
Carolina Theatre Arts according to Sarah
Hodgkins, Secretary of the Department
of Cultural Resources.
The funds are administered by North
Carolina Theatre Arts, a state organi
zation which coordinates and assists
professional theatres in North 'Carolina .2
N<#rtn "(farai in a TfteaTre Arts is a setti
of the Department of Cultural Resources
under the direction of Judy Chavis.
The funds will be utilized as general
support which funds will be used in any
capacity that the administration sees fit
to assure "Strike at the Wind!" a
successful 1982 upcoming season.
Carnell Lock!ear. General Manager,
along with the Board of Directors,
were very pleased to receive this grant
because one does not realize the
expenses it takes to stage such a
?reduction as "Strike at the Wind!".
"Strike at the Wind" would like to thank
everyone for their support.
~ "Strike at the Wind!" is inspirational
entertainment that reenacts the struggle
of the outlaw-hero, Henry Berry Lowry
and the folks around him who included
Blacks, Whites and Indians.
For further information, contact
"Strike at the Wind!", P.O. Box 1059,
Pembroke, N.C. 28372, or call (919)
521-2489.
County Board to
remove Basketball Goals
from Maxton School
by Connee Brayboy
In response to a petition from the
Advisory Council of R.B. Dean School,
the Robeson County Board of Education
voted to remove four basketball goals
from that campus. The request was made
following a recent shooting incident
there. The letter from the Council stated
that the campus was being used for
activities which were not appropriate for
such a facility. They felt that the removal
of the goals would discourage the
congregation of those who wished to
drink alcoholic beverages, etc.
In other matters, the board approved a
new grading, system for Hilly Branch
Vocational Ceneter; approved a new
report Card for kindergarten students;
and delayed action on a proposed name
change for Hilly Branch.
The change proposed was the Robeson
County Vocational Center at Hilly
Branch. Laymon Locklear said he'd like
an opportunity for further study..."for
more of a chance to standardize with
other names in the county... possibly
callit a career center."
Lillian Locklear offered a motion that
the chairman appoint a committee for
further study of the name change and
"remember," she said, "that vocational
education is our primary interest...and
also mamtain JJ^U^granch as part of the
MICHIGAN NEWS
The Lumbees from Robe
son, Michigan Chapter, held
their first annual Christmas
Party December 20, at Motor
City Roller Rink. About 50
children and adults attended.
The members and their chil
dren skated free. To top off
the day of fun, Santa Claus
passed out treats to all the
children. It was a -great
success and everyone had a
great time. We hope next
year's party will be a bigger
success with lots of new
members.
Do you have a special
recipe you would like to share
with others? If so we would
love to put it in our (soon to
be) "Feast With the Indians"
cookbook. The cookbook will
be put together by the Indians
from Robeson. Michigan
Chapter.
The book will go on sale late
in 1982. You won't want to be
without this cookbook! It will
have lots of kitchen and
cooking tips, Lumbee history,
home remedies, and of course
all those special recipes. So
join in on the fun and send
your recipe (include your
name) or anything else you
thing we can use to: Sally
Marie Locklear, 45630 W.
Utica Green Bldg. 18. Utica,
Ml 48087.
S.M. Locklear
Teacher of
Year
Delia R. Hartis was recent!/
* selected as Teacher of the
Year representing special pro
grams with the Charlotte
Mecklenburg Schools.
She was among the nine
finalists honored at a recep
tion and school board meeting
on December 8 at the Educa
tion Center.
Mrs. Hartis is a secondary
teacher in the hospital- home
bound program which pro
vides at-home schooling for
students who are unable to
attend classes due to tempo
rary illnesses.
She has taught in this area
for IS years and finds this
teaching gives her an oppor
tunity to encourage a student
to make academic; moral and
ethical achievements.
Mrs. Hartis is also very
active as Matthews Baptist
Church as a Sunday School
teacher and choir member.
She enjoys reading, crafts and
camping with her family in
the mountains.
She is the daughter of
Lonnie Revels of Pembroke.
tions in Businr<$ Fducsttofl,
bound* P<U
She is married to Neat
Hartis. formerly ot Indian
Anooy.
HERMAN DIAL
BIDS FOR ANOTHER
TERM AS COMMISSIONER
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Herman Dial, a 16 year Veteran as
County Commissioner from the Pern
brake- Maxton Commissioner District,
today announced his candidacy for a fifth
term.
Dial, the first Indian to ever serve as
chairman of the board of commissioners,
served in that capacity for three and a
half years. Dial is the senior member of
the board of commissioners.
A life long resident of the Prospect
community, Dial is a member of Prospect
United Methodist Church. He is married
to Carrie Mae Lockler Dial. They are the
proud parents of three children who also
live in the Prospect area.
Dial presently serves as a member of
the Board of Trustees of Robeson
Technical College and the Robeson
County Public Library. He is also a
member of the N.C. Association at
Counties and the National Association of
Counties.
Said Dial. "I am grateful for having
had the priviledge of serving on the
Robeson County Board of Commission
ers for the past 16 years. I count it an
honor to represent the fine citizens of the
Pembroke- Maxton District.
"1 have been approached by many
people to seek re-election. My recant
speaks for itself. 1 have been involved on
the local, state and national level. I fed
that my success as a county commission
er is based on my ability to work with all
people of Robeson County, an absolute
necessit/in our tri-racial setting.
"We must not destroy what we have
accomplished so far; we must continue to
move forward.
"I have always supported honesty and
Integrity in government. And I promise,
when re-elected, to represent each of
you to the best of my ability I sincerely
solicit your vote and support. And thank
you for vour expressions of support since
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I iFilings Continue in
%*,.. Upcoming Election
Lumberton-Candidates continue to file
tor the upcoming primaries, culminating
in November's general election.
Herman Dial leads the parade of
candidates this week, making known his
candidacy for another term as the County
Commissioner from the Pembroke- Max
ton District. Wyvis Oxendine, who ran a
close second to Dial fqur years ago. also
announced his candidacy. Larry Brooks,
who announced his intention to run for
the seat last week, is the third candidate.
Other candidates filing this week
include Bill Oxendine (District IV) and
Charles David Locklear (District IX) for
the county board of education. Laymon
Poe Locklear, the incumbent from
District IV, also officially announced his
intention to seek another term on the
county board of education.
A number of candidates also filed for
the Fairmont Board of Education,
including Hal Say Sellen, Percy Hill. Sr.
and Horace Bigg* Johnson.
And Ray Cos announced his intention
to seek the county commissioner seat in
Lumberton presently occupied by Sam
my Cox (no relation).
Locally, several candidates filed ear
lier for Robeson County offices on
opening day, including the incumbent
Sheriff Hubert Stone and challengers
Luther Sanders, C.A. Brown, Jr. and
Jesse Britt.
CHARLES DAVID LOCKLEAR FILES"
FOR BOARD OF EDUCATI ON
Some supporters shewed op to w Knees
the filing of Charles David Cochlear for a
seat on the Robeson County Board of
Education. Appearing left to right with
Mr. Lockl^ar^ar'e: kft wife, Mrs.
Locklear; Jobs Paul Locklear, the
candidate, Charles David Locklear; John
Winston Locklear; Henry Moore and
Connee Bray boy.
Charles David Lockiear
Charles Davis Locklear of Route 2,
Maxton has filed for a seat on the
Robeson County Board of Education.
Locklear has filed in District IX compos
ed of Philadelphus and Smiths Precincts.
Locklear is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Winston Locklear of Maxton. He is
married to the former Inez Snuggs of
Laurinburg and they have three children
who attend Oxendine Elementary
School.
Locklear has been endorsed by a group
of Smiths Precinct residents who met
recently to discuss candidates for the
board of education. The meeting was
chaired by Connee Brayboy. Those in
attendance included: Walter Lowery who
Offered Locklear s name for consider
ation as a> candidate; Dorothy Lowery;
Car me I Locklear; Paul Locklear, Jr.;
Telford Dial; Carneil Locklear; Bertie
Bullard; Dosey Chavis; Jimmy Goins;
Diane Goins; Herman Dial; John Paul
Locklear; McKenley Jones; Harbert
Moore; Julian Pierce; Pat Pierce; Lee
Vernon Locklear; and Henry Moore. The
group was unified in their endorsement
of Locklear as a candidate.
In making his announcement. Locklear
released the following statement: "I
have always been concerned about boys
and girls. After all, they are the leaders
of tomorrow. I believe that every child
should have an opportunity to reach their
own potential.
"If elected to the board of education. I
will perform my duties as a servant of the
people. I will be reasonable and make
decisions in the best educational inter
ests of students to the best of my
ability."
Oxendine
makes
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Official
William L. Oxendine has filed for tile
Robeson County Board of Education in
the 4th District.
He is married to Lou Henry Lourty
Oxendine, who has taught hi the
Robeson County School System for the
past 26 years.
They have two children: Barbara
Cwinnings and William.
He owns and operates TBS Service
C<3*Ox^dine.^hw ^making his
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OXENDINE FILES ^
COMMISSIONER SEA T
Wyvto Oxepdhie
Wyvix Oxendine. an Attendance
Counselor for Robeson County Schools,
has thrown his hat into tld political arena
by filing for the County Commissioners
race in the Pembroke- Maxton- Smiths
district.
Oxendine. a native of the Smiths area,
has been a resident of Maxton for the
past 12 years. He is a graduate of
Prospect High School and Pembroke
State University. He attended Harvard
University. Cambridge. Massachusetts
where he earned a Master's Degree in
Education with a concentration in
Administration. Planning and Social
For the pest 8 years Oxendine has
'y.twSra*-.' a
been employed with the Maxton City
Schools and Robeson County Schools
Maxton District. He has served as
Director of the Indian Education Project,
Assistant Principal at Townsend Middle
School, Assistant Principal at Maxton
High School in charge of transportation,
and is presently serving as Attendance
Counselor. While working in the school
system, Oxendine has been instrumental
in several pilot programs including
system wide Parent Teacher Association,
and Project Reach, a committee com
posed of both school based and com
munity resource people organized tu
provide volunteer services for the
schools. In 1980. Oxendine helped
coordinate and execute a very successful
"James McDougal Day" in the Maxton
community.
In 1979 Oxendiiie was elected Precinct
Chairman in the Maxton district, a post
he presently holds. In 1980 he was
appointed to the North Carolina House
Executive Committee, la 1978 Oxendine
ran a dose unsuccessful bid for a set on
the Robeson County 6oard of Commis
sioners. He feeli that his lack of
exposure and his late filing in 1978 will
not hold true for this election.
Oxendine said. If elected County
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