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VOLUME 11, NUMBER 18 250 PE* COPY THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1983
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A LATE BREAKING NEWS STORY!
FBI PROBES ROBESON COUNTY,
ARRESTS CETA CHIEF,
PROMISES MORE ARRESTS
The FBI arrested Chris Antwi, Robe
son County's director its Department of
Human Resources, Wednesday without
warning promising that his arrest was
"just the tip of the iceburg...that's going
to have quite an impact on (Robeson)
County."
Robert Pence, special agent in charge
of the FBI in North Carolina, said that
Antwi's ^rrest was the first arrest of a
continuing probe that began five months
ago in Robeson County. The action had
been rumored for months by county
residents, especially those involved in
Robeson politics.
Antwi, 35, was arrested in his
Lumberton office by two FBI agents and
an agent of the U.S. Department of
Labor's Office of Inspector General,
according to Pence.
Volunteers needed to
help distribute
Cheese and Butter
The Department of Social Services
would like to reach all interested
churches in Robeson County to assist in
the distribution of surplus cheese and
butter to eligible citizens once a month
beginning this menth. The main concern
is to reach the elderly, the sick and
shut-ins, and the handicapped who are
not physically able to stand in long
waiting lines.
The guidelines for eligibility for cheese
and butter have been changed. Any
person age 60 or over, any one receiving
Social Security or SSI, Food Stamps,
AFDC or Medicade is automatically
eligible. Others may qualify based on
their income which is much higher than
the eligibility limits for food stamps.
The distribution date is planned for
May 14th at several points in the county.
Fairmont-Elementary School, Rowland
Headstart Budding, Marion-High School
Gym, Pembroke-LRDA Food Co-op, Red
Springs-^ Parkton-Armory Buildings,
St. Pauls-Town Building and Piney
Grove School, Lumberton-O.P. Owens
Building tentatively.
Any church interested in picking up
and delivering cheese and butter to their
church members may do so by contacting
the Department of Social Services at
738-9351 as soon as possible. Working
hours are 8:IS a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
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Scott's younger sister is
engaged to John Pinone
(center of YiUoapva's bas
ketball team). In one of
Scott's mote excited moments
he said, "Gee ftalph you're
my favorite collegiate play
er." When Loddear reminded
him that such comments
might upset John, Scott repll- %
ed "Joho who?"
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Antwi was arraigned on $100,000 bond
and charged specifically for misapplying
$205,300 in CETA funds and embezzling
$259.60 in CETA money by filling out a
false travel voucher. He also was
charged with hiring an ineligible Robe*
son County resident for the CETA
program and makinga false statement to
a federal agent.
Pence did not indicate where the
impetus for the investigation came from,
noting that the probe was based on
private complaints from county employ
ees and citizens.
Pence said that evidence against
Antwi and against other Robeson
residents (with county residents spe
culating that a number of former and
present county commissioners and coun
ty employees might be included) would
be presented to a Grand Jury in the next
"few weeks or months."
It is speculated that the action against
Antwi was prompted by fears that he
might leave the county and country
although no evidence- was presented to
substantiate such rationale. Antwi, "a
permanent resident alien" is a citizen of
Ghana in western Africa but has been
. living in Robeson County since 1977.
MORE NEXT WEEK!
Pembroke
amends
Blue Law
...and more
Pembroke's Town Council met Mon
day and amended its Blue Law, allowing
businesses who provide "essential ser
vices" the privilege of remaining open 24
hours on Sundays if they so choose. The
board noted that restaurants, service
stations, vending machines and funeral
homes were among those businesses
who provide "essential services."
The board also changed the town's
ordinance that regulates amusement
devises and game rooms, seeming to
respond to a prolifkation of game rooms
in Pembroke. The new ordinance will
allow the establishments to remain open
until 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
AND A "SILENT" PUBLIC HEAUNG
ON LATEST CD APPLICATION
An estimated 20 observers remained
silent for the town's second public
hearing on the proposed Community
Development Grant application which
seeks to rehabilitate 31 houses in the
Jones Street area, reinforce 1400 linear
feet of concrete drainage pipes and
replace 1300 feet of deteriorating sewer
lines as well as widening and re paving
Jones Street.
AND THE TOWN ALSO TOOK
THE FOLLOWING ACTION
A discussion was held concerning
allowing manufactured homes in certain
residential areas. But the council took no
action on the matter, referring it to
attorney Dexter Brooks who was asked to
draft a formal ordinance spelling out a
definition of "manufactured homes" at
the June meeting.
The June 6 meeting will klso be die
scene of a public hearing in reference to
teaming recommendations submitted by
the planning board recently.
And ttte commissioners returned
James F. "Freddie" Maynor to die ABC
board, appointed a five member citizen s
advisory committee to work with the
community development project, and
approved e resolution to remove a stop
sign at the Joaes and 1st Street
intersection it from a four
way atop to a two way stop. The action
win nuke Jones Street a through street
The commissioners also announced
plana to hold a special meeting oa May
16 to work on the 196344 budget and
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Robeson
| County
Democrats elect
Cummings as
Party
Chairman
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Lnmberton-Robeson County Demo
. crats came together Saturday and elected
Rev. J.F. Cummings, a Black minister
and executive director of the Robeson
County Church and Community Center,
as chairman of the party, forestalling a
f threatened walkout by the Black
delegation if a Black was not electd
chairman of the party.
Robeson County Democrats have for a
number of years operated by a gentle
men's agreement whereby the chair
manship of the party is rotated by race
every two yaars.
This year Bobby Freeman, a White
who was finishing out the term of Gene
Ballard, who had resigned to manage the
unsuccessful senate campaign of Sam
Noble, threatened to accept a nomination
and challenge the unofficial mandate of
the party faithful.
1 Pembroke Jaycees
sponsor
N.C. State
Wolfpack
coming to
Pembroke
The NCAA National Cham
pions will be at Pembroke
State University on May 18,
1983. A tentative schedule is
as follows: A Dunking Con
test-7:45 to 8:00 p.m. A
Basketball Game between the
Robeson County All-Stars and
the Wolfpack at 8:00 p.m. Pee
Wee Basketball Games at
halftime (two games, five
minutes each.)
Mark tyour calendar for this
special event and bring the
entire family.
List of players planning on
coming: Thurl Bailey, Art
Jones, Scott Parzych, Max
Perry, Kenny Matthews.
Max Perry, assistant coach,
said there is a possibility that
Derrick Whittenburg and Sid
ney Lowe will come with the
group.
Legal Justice
is on
its way
by Saathah Hurt
The Robeson County Legal Justice
Project-a brand new project in our
county-is off to a good start. On
Saturday, April 23rd, over 90 peopie
of all races from Robeson and other
counties-came together to address their
concerns on court and law enforcement
practices and what citizens could do to
help improve them
There were workshops, singing, pray
ing, planning, ^nd inspiring messages
throughout the day. This was the first
meeting of its kind in Robeson County.
This new project brings a promising
spirit and inspiring way for concerned
citizens to contribute their time and
energy to making Hfe better in ol'
Some of the most exciting suggestions
for action included: (1) Starting a Court
Watch to monitor and publish the
actions, behavior and decisions of
Judges, juries, prosecutors, and defense
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PEOPLE
A ND PL A CES
AND THINGS
SPRING RTVrVAL
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, located in
the Saddletre Community will begin a
Spring Revival on Sunday May 8 at 7:30
p.m. Services Monday through Friday
nights will begin at 8 p.m. Visiting guest
ministers will be Rev. Steve Jones and
Linberg Chavis. Pastor Chris L. Hunt
invites the public to attend.
P.T.A. AT UNION CHAPEL
Union Chapel School wil hold the
last P.T.A. program for the school year
on Monday night May 9, 1983 at 7:30
p.m. Parents and staff are urged to be in
attendence.
MAYDAY PROGRAM
The annual May Day Program will
be held at the Union Chapel School, on
Friday, May 20, 1983 beginning at
9:00 a.m. If weather permits this event
will be held outside. The clases will
dance to the honor of the King and
Queen of the school. Master Tracy Carter
and Miss Sherry WUkius are the King
and Queen.
The theme for the festivities this year
is "Spring Festival." Parents and the
public are invited to attend the activities.
UNION CHAPEL
SCIENCE FAIR
The Science Fair is scheduled at
Union Chapel School on May 13, 1983 in
the school gym. Projects will be
displayed on Thursday through Friday,
the 12th- 13th, with judging on May 13.
Awards will be given after 12:00 noon
on Friday, May 13th.
DEEP BRANCH BEAUTY PAGEANT
FRIDAY NIGHT
The Annual Little Miss Beauty
Pageant and the Annual Junior Miss
Beauty Pageant for 1983-1984 School
Year for Deep Branch Elementary School
will be held on Friday, May 6,1983 at the
Deep Branch Elementary School Au
ditorium at 7 p.m. The admission will be
$2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children 12
years old and under. There will be
entertainment provided.
BLOOD MOBILE
A Blood mobile will be at St. Pauls
Methodist Church in Marton, N.C.,
Wednesday, May 11, from 12 noon until
5:30 p.m. The Blood mobile will be
sponsored by the American Red Cross.
Everyone is cordially invited to par
ticipate.
SPANISH NIGHT
"Spanish Night" will be observed
Thursday, May 12, 1983, at p.m. in
the Pembroke Senior High School
cafeteria. The event will be sponsored by
the Pembroke Sr. High Spanish De
partment. There will be singing, dancing
and other entertainment. Admission is
$1.50. /
Mrs. Delores Jones is the Spanish
teacher at Pembroke Sr. High.
JOHNL. CARTER MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSBOP ESTABLISHED
The memory of the late and
esteemed John L. Carter will be
memorialized with a John L. Carter
Memorial Scholarship thanks to the
efforts of the Pembroke High Booster
Club members Bill Osendine, Wade
Hunt, Eddie Mac Lock tear, Lonnie
Lock!ear, Jr. and others.
The scholarship win go to a deserving
senior from West Robeson Senior High
pce^M?
Club from it, inception.
Those wishing to honor Mr. Carter by
making a contribution to this arhnlsrihi|i
SL"j? L CnwMtMMMn
larship Fund. Poat Office Boa 384.
Pembroke. N.C. 38372.
4TO ANNUAL TURCAROBA
iOW WOW
The Tuscarora Indian Tribe of
Drowning Creek Reservation wfll bold its
4th Annnal Pow-Wow, beginning Friday,
May 13 and ending Sunday, May IS.
This year the tribe's distinguished
guests will include Congressman Charlie
Rose, Sheriff Hubert Stone, Wyvis
Oxendine?Robeson County Commis
sioner, Representatives David ParneD
and John Pete Hasty, PurneD Swett
Superintendent of the Robeson County
Schools, just to name a few.
The cultural event wfll feature dancing
and drumming. Cash prises will be
awarded to best dancsra.
According to a spokesman, this year's
Pow Wow promises to be aa event that
will showcase the true spirit of the
American Indian.
Drowning Creek Reservation is *nf
one and one-half miles east of Maxton on
the Old Maxton Road.
VBSCUMC
Need help with planning Vacation
Bible School activities thia summer? The
Burnt Swamp Assodattoe Is coadneflug
two VBS Clinics to provide aid in
acquiring materials, preparing for in
struction, and developing a weak at
activities. Both clinks wfll be die same in
content. Therefore, it will not be
necessary to attend both. Select the one
most convenient. The cHnica are as
follows: #1 Beulah Baptist Church,
Saturday, May 7, 9:30 a.m. til Noon.
#2 Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Saturday,
May IS, 9:30 a.m. til Noon.
UNION ELEMENTARY MAY DAY
Union Elementary School will hold
its annual May Day celebration on Friday
May 20,1983, beginning at 9:00 a.m. AD
parents and friends are cordially invited
to come out and join the festivities.
CAS WASH
The Youth Deportment of Reedy
Branch Church will hold o cor wooh on
May 7, at 9 a.m. at Green Grove School.
The coat is SS per car, inside and out It is
sponsored by the Youth Department of
Reedy Branch to help with coats for a trip
to Rldgeaest, a Baptist Summer Camp.
REVIVAL
Revival will ran May 8-13, 1983, at
Hopewell Holiness Methodist Church,
Route 1, Rowland, N.C. Guest evangelist
will be the Rev. Willie Scott, Jr., pastor
of New Prospect Holiness Methodist
Church. He will be assisted by Revs.
James H. Woods and Pat L. Cummings.
Special music will be presented nightly
by visiting choirs and Hopewell's Choir.
The public is cordially invited to attend
according to the pastor, James H.
Woods.
BENEFIT SING
A Benefit Sing wfll be held Saturday
night, May 7, 1963 at Whitehill Freewill
Baptist Church, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
and featuring the Scott Sisters, the Joy
Singers and the D A L Gospel Stagers.
The public is cordially invited to attend.
VFWNEWS
All VFW members: Monday night,
May 9. will be the regular monthly
meeting at the Mat home. Supper wfll be
prepared and served by the Ladle*
Auxiliary at 7:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs.
Lankford Godwin wfll provide special
music during the joint session. Oflkcars
for the coming year wfll be jirittsBad
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