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PEMBROKE, N.C hATH-Ud^S^ta," ROBESON COUNTY
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VOLUME 11 NUMBER 16 25c PER COPY THURSDAY APRIL 21,1963
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LREMC DIRECTORS SAY "NO!"
TO SPECIAL MEETING
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by Bruce Barton
RED SPRINGS-AU twelve members of
the Board of Directors of Lumbee River
Electric Membership Corporation agreed
in a special meeting Monday night and
announced their findings at a Tuesday
afternoon press conference that a
petition requesting a special meeting of
the members to consider removal of all
twelve members of the Board did not
meet the requirements of the Cor
poration's By-Laws.
The reasons for the Board's action
were ezolained bv corporation attorney
Steven Bernholz and interim general
manager Ronnie Hunt.
In brief, the Board detqtttuned. that the....
petition was invalid because:
(1) it lumped all twelve directors
together in a single petition, although
not all of the grounds stated applied, or
applied in the same way, to each of them.
In a press release it was noted that the
unfairness of lumping all twelve together
could be seen by reviewing the petition.
The petition alleges five grounds for
cause. Grounds 4 and 5 relate to the
Board's action taken at regular meetings
of the Board. Ground 4 refers to the
Board's November 15, 1982. action with
regard to the former General Manager
(Deri Hinson). Ground 5 presumably
refers to the Board's February 10, 1983,
action with regard to a previous petition
filed by LREMC Action Group. Both
grounds arc alleged against all 12
directors, yet four directors voted against
the November 15 action and four voted
against the February 10 action.
Clearly, the press release noted, a
??direetot-may not be ? charged"#tttr*ettorr~
of the corporation that he opposed.
Additionally the press release noted
that (2) The five grounds alleged to state
cause for removal do not in fact state
cause or are so vague and nonspecific as
to fail to give fair notice of what they
charge. Counsel was of the opinion that
the charges did not state cause as a
matter of law.
Additionally in the time that the staff
has had to verify the hundreds of names
on the petition submitted to it. a number
of substantial questions have arisen. The
petition validation process is- difficult,
costly and time consuming and must be
done according to the law and establish
ed Board policy.
The Board expressed concern about
the validation of signatures and the
signature-gathering process itself, but
since the petition did not in other
respects meet the requirements of the.
By-Laws, no further action in the .
-rafrdatton ?proees?-w*-directed- by -thaw
Board in view of the general invalidity of
the petitions, no further action in the
validation process was directed by the
Board.
The following ten (10) members were
present at the meeting: Elias Rogers,
Marciea Lowery, Alton Dudley, Harold.
Brewer. Bill Brewington, Gus Bullard.
Bradford Oxendine. Timothy Stricklanu,
Ronald Hammonds and Lacy Cummings.
In addition, J.W. Hunt and Davis
Parker expressed their concurrence in
and support of Hie Board's action. Mr.
Parker dissented as to reason number 2
above for the Board's action but
concurred in the result.
Said Ronnie Hunt, "I hope that we can
get back to business as usual. This
dispute has been costly and distracting,"
as he appealed to the membership to
compromise >and resolve their differ
ences. -*
Hunt added. "As of 8 a.m. in the
?? -we're gemg-to-psrtour emphasis ?* ?
on running this cooperative. Anything
else will have to take second place to
that."
Special counsel Barry Nakell was
present for the Monday night meeting
and recommended that the petition be
denied.
NEW BUSINESS IN TOWN!!
PEMBROKE SKATELAND
Pembroke Skateland is one of the
newest businesses in Pembroke...the
brainchild of Dr. Reginald Oxendine and
his wife Peggy.
Dr. Oxendine. until he resigned April
11. headed the Indian Education Act
Project in the Lumberton City Schools.
His wife. Peggy, teaches second grade in
the Fairmont School System. They are
the proud parents of two sons-Reggie.
12. and Micah, 7.
Pembroke Skateland is located in a
10.000 square foot facility on Railroad
Street that previously housed Pembroke
Furniture, and is located next door to
Pembroke Community Workshop.
Dr. Oxendine said. "I was just ready
for a change. I have been in the field of
education for a number of years and this
will be a nice sabbatical for me. And I
will still be able to remain involved with
young people.
"I believe a lot of things I have
learned in the field of education can be
implemented in running a good and
positive business that caters to the
young."
His wife Peggy emphasizes that "we
will be closed on Sunday. That's God's
day." The Oxendines attend Ashpoie
Center United Methodist Church.
The Oxendines hope to be open for
business tonight and will have their
official grand opening Saturday. April
30. with the festivities beginning at 7
p.m.
The business will feature skating,
including a snack bar (eventually), video
games and a wholesome place for the
young people of the area to come to and
participate in good, clean fun and games.
Dr. Oxendine notes that an off duty
policeman will be on the premises to
assure the safety of the children. Other
features planned are special nights for
the adults, private partiei and special
rates for church groups.
THE OXENDINES
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1WW BUBNESS Of TOWNII
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Public Meeting:
'Knowing Our Courts
Tow ard Legal Justice
in our Communities'
Eobeson County's first public Meting
on Court and Law Enforcement Practices
wffl be Ml on Saturday. April 23. It
promises to be an eadting meeting with
local, state, and national figures joining
together to inspire, educate, and support
more citizen involvement in thia well
known arena of our county. Al con
cerned citizens an invited to attend.
The Public Meeting, entitled: "Knew
bsg Oar Cearte ? Toward Legal Juaftao la
on legal jusfirr issiirt Citizens of
all three major races In the county are
Involved in the planning and leadership
of the meeting. The aaaeting vrii begin at
9:30 a.m> and end at 3.-00 p.m. ft ?? be
held at Bethany United Riuabyterian
'Church on the Khaabethtown load in
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fumberton. The meeting is being spon
sored by die newly formed, Robeson
County Legal Justice Project - s specie!
project of Robeson County Clergy and
Laky Concerned.
, Robeson County Clergy and Laity
Concerned, the sponsoring organization
of the project, was farmed in 19R0 to join
citizens across race, economic, and
religious lines to address concerns in the
county and And common fhtfrm In
these problems. Other projects are also
being fanned in the ansa of employ
ment, education, and family farms.
The Public Meeting will be. as
Important day In which t Means et all
races M our county can join together in a
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MISS LUMBEE APPLICATIONS
NOW AVAILABLE
Applications are now available at
the LRDA School of the Arts Building
(the Annex Building) for Lumbee girts
between the agea of 17 and 26 who are
interested in competing in the 1963 Miss
Lumbee Pageant.
For more information and applications
call 521-2401 and ask for Ms. Pat Jacobs
or stop by the School of the Arts building
on Highway 711 East in Pembroke.
Application deadline is May 13, 1963.
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Democrats
to meet
April 30
Bobby Freeman, Ck+mm of fee
des%aato4 the tee oad piooo br fee
munmI Democratic Ferty Oie.?rtue
Ayr* 30 ?l 1 p.m. to fee
PEOPLE
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A ND PL A CES
AND THINGS
EDDIE KNOX COMING TO
PEMBROKE
Eddie Knox, mayor of Charlotte,
and recently announced gubernatorial
candidate is coming to Pembroke for an
appearance in the Pembroke Town Park.
The appearance will be April 26 from
10 a.m. until...Everyone is encouraged
to come out and meet Mayor Knox and
get a free chicken dinner. The appearan
ce is being organized by the Robeson
County Committee for Eddie Knox.
HELMS FOR SENATE COMMITTEE
CONTINUE AD CAMPAIGN
RALEIGH?Today, the Democrats For
. Helms Committee released its fourth in
series of newspaper and radio ads
entitled The Hunt Record.
"We are telling the people of North
Carolina facts they won't read in the big
liberal daily newspapers like the Newa
and Observer said Mark Stephens.
Director of the Helms For Senate
Committee.
- -'XEvery taxpayer should know ajuuit
Governor Jim Hunt's use of tax dollars
and patronage to set up his North
Carolina Campaign Fund. He is using
taxpayers money to promote himself and
to campaign against Jesse Helms.
"Mr. Richardson Preyer, Hunt's PAC
Chairman, was paid a state salary of
$66,000 for teaching a few hours a week
at the University of North Carolina,"
stated Stephens. "While a state employ
ee. Preyer. held press conferences
attacking Senator Helms. Hunt and
Preyer also traveled to New York.
Atlanta, and Washington to raise over
$165,000 for the Hunt PAC.
"For $66,000 per year of taxpayer
money. Jim Hunt bought himself a
first-rate political chairman. $66,000 a
year is more than most teachers and
professors earn-it's not right." Step
hans continued.
"We have been very careful in
researching and documenting this series
of ads. Our latest ad contains 21
footnotes. Look for another of our ads
next week," Stephens concluded.
17TH AIRBORNE SEEKS TO
LOCATE MEMBERS
The 17th Airborne Division Associa
tion. composed of men who served as
paratroopers and glidermen in the 17th
Airborne Division during World War II.
is conducting a membership drive to
locate all former members. If you served
with the Division, please contact Ed
ward Siergiej. Secretary-Treasurer, 62
Forty Acre Mountain Road. Danbury.
Connecticut 06810. for details of the
Division Association as well as informa
tion about the 30th Annual Reunion
which this year will be held at the
Peabody Hotel. Memphis, Tenn. on
August U.I4. 1983.
PTA SPONSORS DANCE
There is a dance scheduled at Union
Chapel School on Friday night. April 22.
1983 from 7.9 p.m. jn the gym. The
dance is sponsored by the school's PTA
members for students in grades K-8
only. Parents are welcome to assist in
supervision.
CHICKEN AND PLATE SALE
Oxendine Elementary School will
have a Bar-Be-Que and Chicken plate
sale on Friday April 29 from 11 a.m. until
1983 from 7-9 p.m. in the -gym. The
? dance is sponsored by the school's FTA
PLAY AT THE
SADDLETREE CHURCH OF GOD
The play, "10 Virgins" will be
presented at the Saddletree Church of
God Sunday, April 24th at 7 p.m. The
public is invited. There will be no charge.
GOSPEL SINGING
There will.be a gospel singing April
23. .at the Green Grove , School,, .The ......
organization sponsoring the sing is the
W.O.W. Cap. 311 of Fairmont. Drawing
for a lamp, and food and drinks on sale
and also a cake auction will add to the
evening of song. Groups in attendance
will be the Gospel Singing Quartet.
Cherokee Quatet, New Bethel Quartet,
the New Bethel Young People, and the
Piney Grove Choir. Public is invited.
LREMC CONSUMER SERVICE GROUP
TO MEET
The LREMC Consumer Service
Group will meet tonight (Thursday, April
21. 1983) at 7:30 p.m. All concerned are
invited to attend.
TUSCARORA POW WOW MAY 13-15
You arc invited to attend the Fourth
Annual 1983 Pow Wow, May 13-15,
hosted bv the Tuscarora Tribe of
Drowning Creek Reservation which is
located one and 1/2 miles east of Maxton
on the Old Red Springs Rood.
Be Counted...
as part of
the Great Adventure!
COUNTDOWN
TO 5,000
Every once in a while someone
writes me and touches my heart. Note
this nice note from Paul Sampson who
now lives in Decatur, Illinois.
"Dear Mr. Barton.
"Enclosed is a check for four 'The Best
of As I See It," one two-year subscription
to The Carolina Indian Voice and a
postage contribution. S54.00 total.
"Publishing a newspaper is no easy
job. but you are doing the seemingly ?
impossible with limited resources. I
admire your persevere nee. will and
courage. Every Indian family needs to
proudly read The CaroRna Mhm Voice.
"Keep on being resourceful and
energetic and surely needed support wil
finally come.
"Sincerely yours,
Paul Sampson"
Thanks Mr. Sampson. I'm encouraged
for at least another ten years.
BRUCE BARTON, EDITOR
40-Woodiow Sampson Pembroke, NC
41.Earl Deese Rowland. NC
42 Trent Barton Detroit, Ml
43,Rosalynne Strfcfclgnd lent barton, NC
44. Clifton LocUear Maztoe. NC
45 Julian Pierce Pembroke. NC
46Jon Miller Durham, NC
50 S r*fl~i^Ditjiu^Tiul1 ? ^?
51 - Haxcl Con ley Ptnbrokc, NC
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Spring Up
It* that time of )W again.
Time to set your clocks op one
hoot. Daylight Savings Time
goes Into effect Sunday at 2
turn. So, before you go to bed,
reset the docks. Although you
toS'oXZSghtd*. thZPs
more time to mark In the
garden, play tamds or get a
sun ten.
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