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VOLUME II MliMBKK 27 25,*?COPY THURSDAY, JULY 7,
Pembroke Council
Denies Brewinglon
petition and more
by Bruce Barton
Pembroke--Former Councilman Bob
Brewington. and now chairman of the
Robeson County Republican Party,
appeared at Tuesday night's meeting of'
the Pembroke Town Council and unsuc
cessfully attempted to present a petition
signed by "140...or more citizens" that
read as follows:
SUPPORT ONE OR BOTH OF THE
FOLLOWING PETITIONS
1.1 the undersigned, a citizen of the
Town of Pembroke, support and ask for
the following change in the rules,
regulation, and legislative to read as
following: In order to change the tax
rate, zoning, and annexation within the
Town of Pembroke jurisdiction It must be
supported and voted upon by the citizens
following change In the Town of
Pembroke Precinct: Divide the Town of
Pembroke city limits to follow the
designated lines established by the
Robeson County Board of Elections and
the State Board of Elections. The town
officials be equally divided and elected
within the deisgnated precinct by the
citizens of that precinct
Pembroke attorney Dexter Brooks
responded to the petition, calling it
"ambiguous" and noting that there is
"no provision in law giving citizens the
right" to do what Brewington's petition
suggested
Brooks said "You understand that
Pembroke is a creature of the state
general assembly and subject to its' state
statutes." In response to Brooks'
question-"Under what statute are you
proceeding?"- Brewington said, "We
want you to respond to our petition, if if
needs to be presented to the general
assembly then we'll go that route..."
Brewington. following the meeting,
vowed to continue his fight for "input
from the taxpayers" and indicated that
legal counsel would be sought.
The cduncil took no action on the
petition as Brooks noted "(It) needs to be
presented to the general assembly...not
the council."
Brooks also noted that the petition
lacked addresses, and did not cite the
applicable state statutes.
Councilman Milton Hunt called the
petition "frivolous...a joke."
Councilman Larry T. Brooks said the
petition, if granted, would be "going
against our expressed wishes."
Councilman Rod Locklear, who has
missed a number of recent meetings,
said. "Citizens have a right to petition
governmental bodies."
Mayor "Pete" Jacobs said, "1 cannot
say that I would support it (the
petition)."
IN OTHER MATTERS
The council approved a conditional
use permit in an R-2 Zone (residential)
for Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sampson
following a public hearing at which no
comment pro or con was heard. The
Sampsons" plan- a test home in tfie
dwelling located at the corner of Railroad
and Vance St.
AND...
Amended the town code allowing
"manufactured" or "modular" homes in
an R-2 (Residential) Zone, if said home
meets all other applicable requirements.
And reduced the lot size from one acre
to one-half acre for mobile homes in an
RA (Residential and Agricultural) Zoning
District.
The council also took under advise
ment a request from the Pembroke
Rescue Squad that their allotment from
the town coffers be increased by $2,000
to cover liability insurance for squad
vehicles and insurance on their building,
and set a public hearing date (August 1,
7 p.m.) for an annexation request from
James Maynor. Jonathan Lowry and
Randy Maynor.
A FINAL NOTE...
Fayettevile Times reporter Rachel
Perry, accompanied by two photograph
ers said, "I'm disappointed" as she had
been told a large crowd would be present
to question council on why Councilman
Sam Dial was not notified of a recent trip
to a housing convention in Orlando,
Florida attended by Mayor Jacobs. Town
Manager McDuffie Cummings and
Councilman Larrv T. Brooks and other
matters.
Councilman Dial did not attend the
meeting.
Dennis wan a popular keynote speakar
at this year's awards banquet. (E.W.
Hunt Photo].
One of the most popular events of
Lumbee Homecoming is the Awards
Banquet when stalwart Lumbee leaders
are honored. This year was no different.
The award winners were given glowing
accolades and applauded pleasingly by.
an overflow audience at the Pembroke
Jaycee Club House last Thursday night.
Ken Maynor, also executive director Of
Lumbee Regional Development Associ
ation, Inc. fLRDA), introduced "My
cousin" Dennis Lowry, the keynote
speaker, with funny stories about
Dennis' entrepeneurial enterprises while
growing up in Pembroke. Now President
of Continental Industrial Chemicals, Inc.
of Charlotte. Lowry talked positively and
emphatically about the opportunities for
Indians in the business world. Said
Lowry, "Everyone wants to be connected
to Indians." Lowry also discussed some' ^
of the federal programs available to
"socially, disadvantaged individuals like
me.** including 8-A. set asides for
minorities, etc.
His firm had gross sales of $26 million
the last year.
AND THE AWARD WINNERS
The Lumbee Business Award went
to Hubert Oxendine, proprietor and
owner of Old Foundry Restaurant in
Lumberton. He was presented the award
by Kev. Jeny Lowry, the 1980 recepient.
Oxendine was honored for his perse
verence and dedication to his business,
especially in the face of rank racism in
the early days when he was attempting to
establish his restaurant, now one of the
great historical landmarks in Lumberton.
The Henry Berry Lowry Memorial
Award was presented to Rev. Elias
MISS
LUMBEE!
It was the culmination of a gala night
Friday night as Sandra Rena Locklear
was crowned "Miss Lumbee" before a
capacity crowd in PSU's spacious
Performing Arts Center. Sandra, a rising
sophomore at PSU. plans to study
computer science. She is the daughter of
Mrs. Etta B. Locklear.
First runner us was Kyle Ann Lowry
and Lee Pam Oxendine was second
runner up. Winner of the non-finalist
swim suit and talent awards was Lisa
Revels McQueen. Miss Congeniality was
shared by Jeanne Gale Jacobs and
r~ Gwendolyn Lowry.
, Master and Mistress of Ceremonies
were Ron Andrade. most recently
executive director of NCAI (National
Congress of American Indians), and
Jackie Jacobs. Miss Lumbee 1981.
Special talent was by Rhonda Flana
gan. the outgoing Miss Lumbee. LRDA's
i Dance Troupe. Willie Lowery. Lori Ann
I Locklear. Brenda Hunt Williams, a
t former Miss Lumbee. and a special
appearance by Nora Dial. Guilford
County's Native American Princess and
a bevy of visiting beauty queens.
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Sandra Rena Locktcar
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Popular
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Award
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Winners!
Rogers, a great Indian leader who
opened up Lumbee River Electric
Membership Corporation (LREMC) to
Indian participation. Rogers was the first
Indian to ever serve on the LREMC
Board of Directors and had to sue the
electric cooperative for the right to serve.
The board^f director is now comprised of
10 Indians, 1 Black and 1 white, and
Rogers is serving his third term as
President.
Rogers noted, following the banquet,
"Ican't say that all winners came from
Robeson County any more." Rogers has
livedin nearby Hoke County for a number
of years.
The LRDA Distinguished Service
Award went to stalwart Elmer W. Hunt,
?the well know n photographer of Lumbee
happenings. A retired educator and civic
leader. Hunt, "works as hard as ever" at
his flourishing photography business and
takes a lively interest in life around him
and his church-First Baptist of Pembroke
where he serves as Sunday School
Superintendent.
The Advancement of Education Award
this year went to Mr. James H.
Hammonds, long time educator from the
Saddletree area who recently retired
after 33 years at Magnolia School where
he served a stint as acting principal and
longtime assistant principal. Mr. Ham
monds is .-own as a man of principle who
"sincerely loved working with the
Children." Hammonds also served a
lumber of years as a member of the
board of directors of LREMC.
Noah Woods. Principal of Magnolia
School, served as Master of Ceremonies.
snown are uic Deserving ncepienu ?
Lambee Homecoming's Award* Banquet p
this year: Elmer W. Hunt, DIsdnqutshed
Service award winner; Jamet H. Ham
monds, Advancement of Education A
i ward; Rev. EUa^Hogem, Henry Berry
Lowry Award; and (Inset] Hubert
Oxendlne, Lumbee Business Award.
(Bill Hunt and Elmer W. Rant Photo.)
? r. i
Rev. Cummings Seeks RetuAl of Rifle
with "Sentimental Attachment"
Harper'* Ferry-It is merely a 22
automatic rifle. But it has "sentimental
value" as Rev. Coottdge Cummin gs
explained The rifle belonged to a
favorite nephew who was killed in an
unfortunate accident a few years ago and
"he would not take anything hardly for '
it."
Rev. Cummines. pastor of Island
J?. . W
Grove Baptist Chruch, lives on old 74
and now Highway 711 toward Maxton
(Past Harper's Ferry Baptist Church) in a
neat green house. ??%>
A son took the rifle to the liver behind
his father's home and accidently loft it
there. Upon returning, the rifle was
gone. Rev. Cummings is offering a
reward for return of the rifle. If found,
call S2I-4BI7 or 521-2126.
PEOPLE
AND PLACES
AND THINGS
Locklear
Family
Reunion
The descendants of the Floyd and
Flora Locklear family are planning a
reunion 10 a.m. Saturday July 9, 1983 at
Piney Grove School. All participants are
asked to bring a covered dish.
PEMBROKE CHESS CLUB
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
There will be an organizational
meeting to establish a chess club in
Pembroke and surrounding areas on
Thursday, July 21. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in
the Pembroke District Courtroom. All
interested persons are invited to attend.
MENTAL HEALTH TO MEET
The July 1983 meeting of the
Southeastern Regional Mental Health
Area Authority will be held Tuesday,
July 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Executive
Dining Room of Southern National Bank,
Lumberton.
All future meetings will be held on the
fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30
p.m. at the same location.
The mental health Area Authority
represents the citizens of Bladen,
Columbus. Robeson and Scotland
Counties. All meetings are open to the
public.
SWIMMING LESSONS OFFERED
Childrens. beginning, advanced be
ginning, and intermediate swimming
lessons will be offered at PSU July 11
through July 22 at 9:30 a.m. For further
information and registration call 521
4214 ext. 277 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
CRAFT SALE
The Lumbee Regional Development
Association. Inc. sponsors fifteen Senior
Citizens Chapters throughout Robeson
County. On July 21. 1983 a craft sale will
be held in the Pembroke Town Park from
9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.
Numerous arts and crafts will be
displayed during this time. Come by. buy
an item, and make a Senior Citizen feel
proud!
CHAVIS THE WARRIOR
AT STRIKE AT THE WIND
Spencer "The Warrior" Chavis will
be at "Strike at the Wind" on Saturday.
July 9 as part of their pre show activities.
Spencer's family had some problems
in flying to make it here from Dearborn
Heights. Michigan last weekend. In
order to make it up to all of us. he will be
showing his boxing skills at Strike at the
Wind for all to see.
So come see "Strike at the Wind" and
"Chavis the Warrior" on Saturday. July
9 at 8 p.m.
Chavis the Warrior T-shirts are on sale
at LRDA for S5.S0 each. Spencer will
sign autographs at intermission of Strike
at the Wind.
RESCUE SQUAD SPONSORS
BLOOD MOBILE
Pembroke Rescue Squad will spon
sor a Mood mobile at the First United
Methodist Church in Pembroke. Satur
day. July 9 from 10 until 2.
July is a very difficult time for blood
collections. As many accidents occur it
places a considerable drain on blood
supplies.
Please give so others might live.
KINGS DOMINION TRIP
JULY 36-31
Now is the time to visit one of the
greatest and most exciting amusement
parks around. Located 20 miles above
Richmond. Virginia, it has rides and
thrills like you've never seen before. This
is a great amusement park for people of
all ages. You can shop Saturday evening
and visit the park all day Sunday. Take
your whole family.
The trip will take place July 30-31. The
cost is $48.97 with 4 to a room. This price
includes everything except your food. A
$20 deposit is needed now to reserve
your seat. The balance will be due July
20. or you may pay it all at once. Please
pay by check made out to Deese Coach
Line. There are only 39 seats available.
The first to pay will be seated first. Call
521-2552, Doris O. Jones, for more
information.
CAR WASH PLANNED
The teenagers at Oak Grove Holi
ness Church will be having a car wash to
help build a church in Trinidad. The
people need., a building to worship God _
in.
Cars will be washed on the outside and
vacuum the inside for $3 July 9. 1983
from 10:30 until.
The success of the project depends on
yOU' LRDA TO HOLD
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
ine Administration ror mauve
Americans Project of Lumbee Regional
Development Association, Inc. will be
conducting upcoming community meet
ings. On July 21. 1983, five separate
community meetings will be conducted
in local Indian Communities. The
purpose of these meetings will be to
receive nominations to serve on the
LRDA Board of Directors for one
three-year term. The LRDA Board is the
policy decision unit of LRDA, Inc. Once
the nominations have been completed,
the community persons will then elect,
by voting? their representatives to setVe
on this Board: Pending review and
approval of the existing Board.
Listed below are the meeting sites of
those communiiv meetings scheduled for
July 21. 1983.
Robeson County Career Center at Hilly
Branch will be the site for nominations
from District II composed of Back
Swamp. Britls. Smyrna. Mr. Ralph Hunt
is t rrently representing that district.
Moltr Plaza will be the site for
nominations for representatives for
District III composed of Lumbcrton.
Wishart, E. How ellsville. Mr. Grady
Hunt is the incumbent board member.* *
District IV is composed of Burnt
Swamp. Philadelphus. Red Springs and
Raft Swamp. That position is currently
vacant.
Pembroke Senior High School will be
the site for District VI nominations. This
district is composed of Pembroke and
Union. Rev. James H. Woods is the
incumbent, board member.
Piney Grove School will be the site for
nominations from District VUI, com
posed of W. HoweHsville and Saddletree.
Mr. James E. Thomas is the incumbent:
representative.
All community meetings will begin at 8
p.m.
In order for you as a community person
to participate in these meetings, there is
a three part criteria: you must live in that
particular designated area/ precinct, be
ll years or old. must be Indian.
, ED MELVIN ADDS 5TH
ED'S TIRE AND AUTO SHOP
Vr
Lumber** Ki Melvin proudly announ
ce* that his Sih Ed's Tbe and Auto Step
is now open in Lumberton at 263 West
2nd Street. Hours are Monday- Friday ?
a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday. 8 a.m..
until 3 p.m.
F?l W? -W* Rarhara and two rhildren
llUSk in |Ka DaHns rl d
uvc in ine He finer i ?ret.
Ed ha ?*r tMet in FsyettcviUe *nd ?
?he btes? one In" Lwmbrrion.. He invites
his friends to come out for the "towi*l|