PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAV ?THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE PEMBROKE, N.C h AW-fccWS^ta," ROBESON COUNTY VOLUME 11 NUMIBER 31 2sc per copy Thursday, august 4 i !?. A_ !. ? ?! A J.i.i. nt.i jsiiuia ncuci Locucir, rcccnuy crowned 'Miss Lumbeee' during Lumbee Homecoming festivities, was honored Sunday, July 31st, at her borne church, Plney Grove Baptist Church in Fairmont, N.C. Ms. Patricia C. Hunt, accompanied by her daughter Shiriene on the piano, led the Congregational Hymn. The Reverend Kelly Sanderson, Pastor, welcomed everyone to this special occnaion and spoke briefly of his knowledge of "Miss Lumbee" as a member of his church. Mr. James Sampson, Jr., introduced the family of "Miss Lumbee" in attendant t as well as several invited gucsis including rar. Aooipn um, Chairman of LRDA's Board of Directors; Mr. Ken Maynor, Executive Director of LRDA and Ms. PWerce Ransom. Chaperone and Busuiess Manager U 'Miss Laosbee." The (nests spoke concerning the role of Miss Lumbee as it relates to LRDA, the local comas unity and the state level. Miss Lambee' then gave a brief presentation and performed the ballad "God Knows" by Anne Murray. Ms. Bobbie Ann Oxen dine presented a four piece leather luggage set and Ms. Peggy Sue Jacobs presented a donation of money on behalf of the church. Mr. J.W. Hunt gave an inspiring beaedktlow. Brewington named to Education Panel < Pram P?Ibh y WASHINGTON. DC-President Ron ald Reagan has reappointed Robert B. Brewington to a full, 3 year term on the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE). NACIE is the advisory council to the Indian Education Act, which was author ized by Congress in 1972. The program makes grants to school districts, tribes and other organizations, and provides fellowships to Indians in certain fields of study. Brewington is one of four Indians from this area who have served on the Council since its inception. Others from this area who have served was Karma Hunt Torklep, who was the first director of Pembroke State University's Native American Resource Center and served in that capacity until June 1975; Earl Hughes Oxendine, Director of Compen satory Education, Hoke County Schools; and Noah Woods, principal of Magnolia School who was replaced by Brewington. Brewington is presently Chairman of the Robeson County Republican Party and has served two terms on the Pembroke Town Council and has served on the Indian Education Act Parent Committee at Pembroke Elementary. The Council, established under the original Indian Education Act of 1972 (since amended), has advisory respon sibilities over Title IV of the Act, as well as a White House charter to advise on other education issues affecting Ameri can Indians and Alaska Natives. Appointments for the 15 slots are made by die President. Persons interest ed in NACIE may write or call: National Advisory Council on Indian Education, Pennsylvania Building-Suite 326, 425 13th Street, N.W, Washington, D.C. 20004. Tobacco Markets opens LUMBERTON-K was generally tad news ay .? 'V* i -' * ? A (including Lumberton and Fairmont) to prices, in some grades, hardly a penny mote than the federal support price. At day's end, the news was bleak. Preliminary figurea from the Federal State Tobacco Market News Service showed an average price of S139.51 per 100 pounds on the North CaroHna side of the Border Belt. This contrasted with S144.ll last year. Council takes no action on Sam Dial matter and more by Brace Barton The Pembroke Town Council met in regular session Monday night and considered a number of matters, includ ing an appearance by this reporter in behalf of a suggested motion which recommended that Clinton Thomas, Jr., executive director of the Pembroke Housing Authority and the board of directors, return Councilman Sam Dial's portrait to public viewing. Thomas, amidst much fanfare, had a portrait of Dial done in 1977 and hung for public viewing at Loeklear Court in honor of "the father of public housing in Pembroke." Following that affair at which Dial was lauded by Rufus Edmisten, th^state attorney general and - others. Dial and Thomas found them selves on different sides of the political fence. Dial made a spirited bid for mayor in 1981, only to come up 5 votes short, and Thomas opposed Dial's candidacy. Shortly thereafter Thomas took down Dial's picture. Housing authority offi cials contend that Dial's portrait was taken down until remodeling at Loeklear court is completed; Others contend that the portrait was taken down by Thomas immediately following the bitter munici pal election. Monday night the council refused to be drawn into the controversy. This reporter spoke passionately of the need to return Dial's portrait to public viewing but to no avail. Rod Loeklear made a motion to take the matter under advisement but could not receive a second to his motion. Councilman Sam Dial was himself absent from the meeting and could not cast a vote in his own behalf. In a later interview Dial indicated that he was at the hospital with his seriously iO mother during the council meeting. Larry T. Brooks suggested that the council was the wrong forum and that the matter should be before the housing board. Brooks suggested "no action" and received a second from Milton Hunt. This reporter has requested and received permission to appear on the agenda of the housing authority tonight to press the matter. Mayaor Annexation OK'ed The Council also finalized the an nexation of a three acre tract of land on the North Side of Pembroke on Union Chapel Road which will include a proposed Jamestown Food Store and related businesses by James Maynor and associates. No one spoke expressly against the annexation although Elmer Hunt, a towns person, said that die town should not effect further annexations "until you can take care of what you have..." Commissioner Rod Lock)ear said, "1 am ready to annex any growing business into our town." - Town attorney Dexter Brooks indicat ed that the annexation is effective immediately since no voting is involved and the annexed area is not residential. la Othw Mutm... Brooks was authorized to write Jones InteiCaMe which provides tpble TV to Pembroke and demand better quality and performance within ten days. The town retains die right to hold a public hearing on ppssibly cancelling the company's franchise rights if response is not suitable. The town also decided to purchase a new police car through state contract, , . ?. a .? -? tt' va'i, re-s?naang: 1. S.R. 1561-From the Railroad to corporate Baits; 2. First Street-From Gough to Orient Street; 3. Odom Street-Prom Third to Fourth Street; 4. Main Street-Fran Third to Fourth Street; 5. Second Street-Prom the railroad to Jones St.; 6. Fourth Street-from Jones to deadend; 7. Jonas Street-Cat out and patch at the Joans and Chavia St. tatersectiou; 8. Sixth ^?^I 'treet, are prioritized in PEOPLE A ND PL A CES AND THINGS A MESSAGE TO PEMBKOKE VFW POST 2843 MEMBERS Note: As long as you remain a VFW member in good standing and the Master Policy stays in force, your SI,000 personal accident plan will remain in effect. Coverage will become effective on the 1st of the month following receipt of the completed beneficiary form. To all VFW members: Please fill out the VFW Personal Accident Plan you received in the mail. This is a second accident policy. Please fill out and send in. PEMBROKE JAYCETTES OFFICERS ORIENTATION The Pembroke Jaycettes held an officers orientation, Sunday afternoon, July 24, at the home of Molly O. Locklear. Past officers each gave a review of their year of service. Pembroke Jaycettes in attendance were Carolyn Oxendine, Frances Chavis, Molly Locklear, Andrena Scott, Rose M. Lowry, Freda P. Locklear, Karen Dial and Theresa Locklear. USDA ADJUSTS FOOD STAMP LIMITS FOR CHANGE IN COST OF LIVING ATLANTA, GA--Starting July 1, the income eligibility limits for people who use food stamps increased reflecting changes in the cost of living last year, according to Mary C. Jarratt, Assistant Secretary of agriculture. Under the new guidelines, a family of four can have a gross income of 51,073 a month and still be eligible for assistance. Previously, the monthly income limit was $1,008. The food stamp program currently provides food help to 22.5 million Americans. Congress requires USDA to update the eligibility guidelines each July 1 accord ing to changes in the Consumer Price Index. Following are the income limits for households of various sizes. (Household size will be followed by the Maximum Gross Monthly Income)/ 1--5527; 2--S709; 3 -5891; 4--tt,073; S--S1.2S5; 6-51,437; 7-51,619; 8-51,801 Each additional member-5182. FOUNDERSDAY PLANNED AT ISLAND GROVE The Annual Founders Day of Island Grove Baptist Church will be observed Sunday, August 7, 1983 during the morning worship service beginning at 10:30 a.m. A fellowship meal win follow. The Rev. Glassie Locklear will be the guest speaker. The public is cordially invited to attend. Rev. Coolidge M. Cummings is pastor. MORMAX CLUB OF MAXTON TO HOLD PLATE SALE Mortaax Club of Maxtoa which sponsors the Boy Scouts wfll sponsor an after church dinner on Sunday, August 7, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Pauls Methodist Church, Highway 74, Maxton. Barbecu e and plain grilled chicken with fresh vegetables and dessert wfll be featured. S3.7S adults and 53.00 for children. Everyone is lnvited to attend. TRIP TO CAROWINDS On August 11 l?t ? ""J aft>.