TgTHE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE "BnBdNi Coamnlcative Bridges . PEMBROKE, N.C i??Tri-lncUl Setting" \ ROBESON COUNTY ? . _?_J. ; . fe <4 . ???????? ? ? ?????? " " ? ? ? ....... . . ?>? ? ? -??.????-??? r ?rry-n~a~i~n- - 11 . rw-^^|? ? ?~?~M~>r>- hi _mi_rxrwu~>.~.~-~_~_ _n_njTJO"U'i_rLru~i VOLUME 11 NUMBER 21 25c PER COPY V V - THURSDAY MAY 26, 1983 ^ -,\y * SENATOR PARNELL, LEGISLATORS, SPECIAL GUESTS CELEBRATE "THE WILLING WORKERS GROUP" A new organization has been formed in Bladen, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland Counties. The new organization is called . Willing Workers Group. These represen tatives from the four-county area recent ly sponsored a banquet to raise funds for the National Community Action Founda tion. This Foundation is a professional lobbying group in Washington, DC against a Bill which would place the proposal by President Ronald Reagan to place the Community Services Program under the Department of Social Services. To those persons being presently served by the program which is funded through state block grants, this means that many of the services would be terminated. The recent fund raising effort culmina ted in a banquet held on Friday night. May 20, 1983 at the O.P. Owens Auditorium in Lumberton. This banquet featured an address by Alexander Killens, a native of Fairmont, NC, who now serves as Administrative Assistant to the Governor of NC, Jim Hunt. Mr Killens titled his speech, "How Free is Freedom." Other special guests included a rare appearance of the Senator and the 3 members of the House of Representa tives. Each of the 4, Senator David Parnell, Rep. Pete Hasty, Rep. Daniel DeVane and Kep Sidney Locks, gave a brief presentation which encouraged those in attendance to call on them or write in order that they might have input from their constituents. Ronnie Hunt recently named General Manager of Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation, spoke briefly on the advantages of agencies which are funded under the Community Action Block Grants. The event included entertainment by ?9 fm the versatile Dehavia Drake. William ] (Bill) Gaines, Maxton City Councilman, ' served as the presiding Officer. The invocation was given by the Rev. Sidney Locks and the welcome was by the Rev. J.F. Lessane of Lumberton, NC. Following the program, Mr. Gaines maoe a special presentation to Ms. Madie Locklear of the Prospect Com munity for soliciting the most money for the cause. Proceeds from the affair will be forwarded to the National Community Action Foundation in Washington to defray the costs incurred as they lobby to keep services coming into areas served by the Community Action Block Grants. The Willing Workers Group wishes to express their sincere appreciation to each of the persons who participated in the event, those who gave so unselfishly of their time and/or money. Jaycees, Jaycettes hold Awards & Installation Banquet On Saturday night. May 7, 1983. the Pembroke Jaycees and Jaycettes held . * their annual Officers Installation and Awards Night at the Jaycee Gubhouse in Pembroke, NC The program began with a social hour, and Jaycee President Willie Harris, Jr. called the meeting to order, and he and Jaycette President Karen Dial made the official welcome and introductions. The guest speaker, Dr. Gerald May nor, chairman of the Education Depart ment at Pembroke State University, was introduced by the Jaycee President, and Dr. Maynor spoke on Leadership. The following awards were presented: Jayceea?Rookie of the Year-Larry Rod gers; Key Man of the Year-Jimmy Goins; Rooster of the Year-Carncll Locklear: and Jaycee of the Year-David Lowery. Jaycettet~Spokette of the Year-Beulah Godwin; Sparkette of the Year and Jaycette of the Year-Andrena Scott; and Chairman of the Ycar-Francis Chavis. Presidential awards were also presented. Following the awards presentations. Walter Oxendine, a life member of the Pembroke Jaycees and Coordinator of Public Information for the Robeson County Schools, installed the following officers: Jaycaaa President-Larry Ja cobs; Chairman of the Board-Willie Harris, Jr. Internal Vice-President-Wil liam Lowry; External Vice-President - David Lowery; Secretary-Gregory Cum mings; Treasurer-Carlton Dial; State Director-Jimmy Goins: and Board of Directors- Gerald Strickland, Renford Scott, Virgil Lowery, and Anthony Chavis. Jaycette#-President-Molly 0. Locklear; Chairman of the Board-Karen Dial; Internal Vice-President-Cheryl R. Locklear; External Vice-President-Rose M. Lowry; Secretary-Carolyn Oxendine; Treasurer-Francis Chavis; Member at Large-Theresa Locklear; Parlimentarian Linda Bullard; and Director-Andrena Scott. After the Installation of the 1983-84 officers, the two incoming Presidents Larry Jacobs and Molly O. Locklear gave their acceptance speech, and the two outgoing presidents, Willie Harris Jr. and Karen Dial gave remarks and received past President plaques, and - the meeting adjourned with the Jaycee creed, led by Gerald Maynot, Jr. A dance followed the Awards and Installation program with music furnished by R A R Disco of Pembroke. NC. -J JAYCETTE OFFICERS: [Scaled I Id r] Cheryl R. LocUear, Internal Vice-Pre* I dent; Molly 0. Locklear, President; Rose M. Lowry, External Vice-President. Standing I to r, Aadrena Scott, Director; Carolyn 0x> endine, Secretary; Karen Dial Chairman of the Board; Ther eaa Locklear, Member at Large; Diane Go ins, Ch-P lain; and Francis Chavla, (Iter] Fraacto Chavta, CUnui of Am Yaar? Aa dreaa Scatt, Sparfcatto of tbc Year aad Jaycette af the Year; Bflail Gadwla, Spahalta at the Year. The Carolina Indian Voice Extravaganza and Plate Sale As a kick-oft to our "Countdown to 5,000'' program, a plate sale will be held Thursday. June 2.1963 at the Pembroke Town Park from 11:00 a.m. until... There will be chicken and Barbeque plates on sale at S3.00 each which includes drinks. Lots of Music and prizes and Surprises will highlight the afternoon. Subcriptions and copies of Bruce Barton's Book will be also on sale. See Lion Club Officers Page 9 A CLOSER LOOK... SGT. RANDALL CHAV1S, RETIRED By Connee Brayboy Robeson County has many complex problems, social,economic, racial, politi cal, educational, etc. You name the problem, Robeson County has her fair share...Sometimes referred to as the Great State of Robeson," there are " many changes needed./There are many people, however, who consider Robeson County home and are not content to live any place else. Any where they travel, whether working, making a home, etc...they always consider this a tempor ary arrangement. They always look forward to returning "home." One such person is Randall Chavis. Randall recently retired from the United States Army after 23 vears of service. He retired in February. 1983 and returned to his native Robeson County. Chavis retired as an E8 (First Sergeant) with the Third Infantry Division. (This is the same division that Audie Murphy was in, a fact of which Chavis is most proud.) Chavis' last tour 01 duty was in West Germany. This was his third tour of duty in CoatfaMd an Page 6 Lions and Ladv Lions install new officers The Pembroke Lions and Lioness Clubs held a joint banquet session and officer installation for both organiza tions at Town and Country Restaurant recently. District Governor. 31-F, Benjamin Sealy of Lumber ton, NC was the guest speakdr and installing officer for the evening. Lion officers installed for the coming year 1983-84 were Lacy E. Locklear, president; Richard S. Lowry, Jr. first vice-president; Hartley Oxen din?? s?"-ond vice president; Leslie Locklear, third vice president; Governor R. Barn es. secretary; Vincent Lowery treasurer: John W. Sampson, lion tamer. Robert L. McGirt, tail twister. Billy Lowry, Jr., James W. Warriax and Greg ory Goins. directors. Lioness officers installed were Mary H. Locklear, presi dent; Fannie L. Oxendine, vice president: Queenie Low ry. secretary-treasurer; Jessie B. Chavis, tail twister; Mary C. Brewer. Ida Oxcndine, and Mary S. McGirt. directors. 'MUHUtrrdl I Mil LImcu officer* laetalled ww Seated, left la right Mary C. Brewer, dhaUo?< Qaeeale La wry, secretary I *? ?S|. ' ' -W r/ Jenh B. Cfcavb, tail twMar. IPHataa by E. Bat) ?*< V_v%- v ft ? ? ?BBC 1 ' im ?B^asaaMi^ai PEOPLE AND PLACES A ND THINGS OXENDINE GIVEN DUKE'S LEADERSHIP AWARD; SIGNS WITH USFL TEAM Robert Oxendine, a Lumbee Indian, who was Duke University's outstanding offensive lineman in football the past three years, recently received the President's Senior Leadership Award from the school. Duke President Terry Sanford said Oxendine made a "very special contribution" to the school. Oxendine, who was named to two All-American teams and the Atlantic Coast Conference team, graduated from Duke "cum laude." He will attend law school at the University of Virginia in the fall, but will play some professional football first. In early May, he signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League. Steve Spurrier, who- coached Oxendine at Duke, is the Tampa Bay coach. Oxen dine's father. Tom, is an information officer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington. D.C. SPRING EXHIBITION The Community Art Guild's Ex hibition of Fine Arts has been scheduled for May 20-June 3 at the Robeson County Public Library. Lumberton. NC. Three best-of-show prizes will be awarded and range in value from $75 to $25. Non-member artists are invited to join the Guild. CAG membership dues of $10 will be accepted when work is received at the library staff lounge on Friday. May 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For further information call Nila Chamber lain at 628-6300. ?, ART SHOW The Community Art Guild and the Robeson County Public Library are co-sponsoring an art show for young people at the library May 20-June 3. Contact the library for further informa tion. . MUSICAL PROGRAM A group of fifth and sixth grade students from Pembroke Elementary School recently presented a musical play for the fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students at Union Chapel School. The program was presented in the school gym. The Pembroke Group presented their rendition of "How the West Was Really Won." They were directed by Mrs.. Daphne Jones, musical director. PEMBROKE STUDENT GRADUATES PROM DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC--A Pembroke student was among 347 graduates who received degrees Sunday during Spring commen cement exercises at Davidson College. Joseph Earl Roberts, Jr. received the Bachelor of Science degree in premedi cine. While at Davidson, Roberts partici pated in the Y-Student Service Corps and in club football. He is the son of Mrs. Mary J. Poorboy of Pembroke. Davidson College, located in David son. NC is a Presbyterian institution founded in 1837. It currently enrolls 1.400 men and women students and Its distinguished alumni include President Wood row Wilson. Secretary of State Dean Rusk, presidents of several major corporations, and prominent physicians, ministers lawyers, and educators. FINAL P.T.A. HELD AT UNION CHAPEL SCHOOL The final P.T.A. meeting was recently held in the gym at Union Chapel School. Mr. Ray Locklear. president, presented a new slate of officers for the 1983-84 school year. The officers ap proved by the assembly were President, Mr. Laymon Locklear; Vice President, Mrs. Vernice Oxendine; Secretary. Mrs. Nellie R. Locklear; and Treasurer, Mrs. Pan Oxendine. Mr. Wade C. Hunt, principal, recog nized Mr. Ray Locklear. retiring P.T.A. president, with a plaque for Outstanding service. Mr. ?ay Locklear also presented , Mr Wade C. Hunt, principal, with a piaquefor outstanding efforts as a leader. Several othet presentations were made for excellent service to the school. A musical program was presented by the Robeson County I.E.A. Title IV Band. The students were from various schools in the county under the direction of Mr. Joseph Locklear. Several selec tions of musical variety were performed. THANK YOU The Recreation club of Deep Branch would like to thank the friends and relatives that participated in the cake sale fundraising held Saturday, May 21. in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot. We especially thank the ladies who baked cakes and helped us with the very successful sale. Proceeds of this event and future ones planned will be applied to the purchase of equipment for the baseball and football teams of Deep Branch School. REVIVAL GOSPEL OF GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH | tin St. Mai ton, NC PASTOR BUCK BOWEN (WvV'v s "rS iptf . ,f'. fenrio b??ta nightly ? 7:3Qp.?. COME HEAl THE WtMIDOF^dD FKOMGKOVEt NC " 4

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