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PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY
THE CAROLINA INDI PI VOICE
PEMBROKE, N.C
“BnOdliig Commnnkative Bridges
In A TtI-IUcIbI Setting”
ROBESON COUNTY
VOLUME 12, NUMBER 2
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TH
.Y, JANUARY 12,1984
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JACK MORGAN BIDS
FOR 2ND TERM
AS COUNTY COMMISSIONER
...from the
Red Springs District
FREEMAN
AGAIN
FOR REGISTER
OF DEEDS
' Today Joe B. Freeman. Register of
[)eed$, filed for re-election. In doing so
he released the following statement:
I “It seems as though it was only a few
months ago that I last ran for Register of .
Deeds. Time flies by when you enjoy
your work.
“No words could possibly express my
gratitude for the strong support that I
received in the past election, and for the
support that 1 have received from
everyone since I’ve been in office.
“I feel the Register of Deeds’ office is
one of the most efficient offices in the
county. Some changes have been made
in the past three years which I felt were
necessary for the betterment of the office
to help serve the public more efficiently.
“The responsibility of the office is for
recording and the safe keeping of public
records.
“1 have a good staff and I would rate
their performance against any of the
other 99 Register of Deeds Offices in the
state.’’
Freeman, age 32, now serves on the
Board of Directors at the Cardinal Health
Agency, also he is chairman of
the Mayor’s Committee for the Handi
capped.
He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Carrol Freeman, a native of
Robeson County, and is married to the
former Vicki Woodle of Spring Lake.
They have two children, Amy Jo, age 7
andCaroline, age 4. They are members of
Hog Swamp Baptist Church.
“I get much saisfaction out of helping
people across the county,” Mr. Freeman
concluded, “For the next few months I
will be traveling the county asking for
support in the upcoming May election."
Jack Moi^an
Jack Morgan, Red Springs Commis
sioner announces his bid for re- election.
Mr. Morgan released the following
statement;
“I would like to thank the people of
District 5 (the Red Springs District) and
Robeson County for allowing me the
opportunity to serve you as your
Commissioner for the past three years.
Having had a chance to be a vital part in
Robeson County’s growth and progress
has indeed been a great honor for me. I
have made every effort to serve you and
make the kinds of decisions that would
represent you with honor and integrity.
“We have a large county that has
tremendous potential and opportunity;
educational, industrial, agricultural,
social and political. We have made a
great deal of progress in these areas yet
we still have a long way to go.
“Four years ago I promised honesty,
sincerity and dedication. I have kept that
promise. I would like to renew that
promise of honest, sincere, and dedicat
ed leadership in moving our county
forward in preparation for the year 2000
and beyond; to capitalize on the
potentials mentioned above, and for
Robeson County to be a leader in all
areas.
“With these commitments and
promises, I would like to announce my
candidacy for re- election to the Robeson
County Board of Commissioners.”
Jack Morgan is married to Velenda
and they have two children. Jackie and
Lyndsey. They reside in Rennert and
attend Zion Hill Baptist Church.
Morgan has served in various posi
tions in education for fourteen years. He
is currently principal of Rex- Rennert
School.
He is serving on several committees of
the Robeson County Board of Commissi
oners. is a member of the Lumber River
Council of Government, and co- chair
man of newly formed Robeson County
Education Study Commission.
Blind PSU Student seeks
degree to help others
who are visually impaired
Carla Earles...This is a
blind girl with a vision at
Pembroke State University.
A FRONT PAGE EDITORIAL
JANUARY 17 MEETING HOPEFULLY TO RE ACTIVATE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Dear possible member,
A number of people have approached me about the need for re-activating the
Pembroke Chamber of Commerce and we are hopeful that this can be done...with
your help, of course.
We have scheduled a meeting of the prospective membership at the Pembroke
Town Hall at 7:30 p.ni. on January 17, 1984.
Please plan to. attend this important meeting, or send a representative. We will
choose provisional officers to guide us until our annual meeting, or at a meeting to
be set by those in attendance.
This letter is being sent or hand delivered to all businesses and patrons listed on a
paid membership list of the chamber as of April 13. 1982, as provided us by Jim
Hunt, formerly president of the Chamber. This letter will also appear in the
Carolina Indian Voice, our local newspaper, prior to the meeting of January 17.
This letter is also being sent or hand delivered to all businesses and individuals
holding a current privilege license with tlie Town o1 Pembroke.
Sincerely,
Bruce Barton, Editor
the Carolina Indian Voice
P.0, Box 1075
Pembroke. N.C. 28372
by Gene Warren
PEMBROKE-Biind since
the age of three because of
glaucoma. Carla Earles, a
sophomore from Detroit ma
joring at Pembroke State
University in Special Educa
tion, is a person without a
trace of self-pity in her being.
“I want to earn a degree so
I can be certified to teach the
visually impaired.” says the
19-year-old coed.
"1 don’t look at this as
being a handicap-that I’m
suffering. If God wants me to
see, I would see. 1 feel I’m
blind for a purpose. And I
have to wait to see what that
purpose is,” she says.
She is a totally refreshing
person to be around. She has
a bright outlook on every
thing. There is nothing nega
tive about her outlook on life.
Carla likes to sing-either
solos or with a group. She has
sung for a number of churches
in this area, including Berea
Baptist. Harpers. Ferry Bap
tist. and Mt. Airy Baptist. She
has also sung over a Lum
berton radio station.
Her favorite gospel songs?
“I love them all.” she replies.
“1 like ‘Whatever It Takes,’
‘Treasures Unseen.’ ‘Amaz
ing Grace.' etc.” In Detroit,
she sang for weddings, con
valescent homes, and mission
groups.
How did she happen to
enroll at Pembroke State Uni
versity? "My mother is the
former Louise Locklear from
Pembroke, whereas my de
ceased father was Bill Earles.
He was killed three years ago
at age 41 in a truck accident.
He was a truck driver. I
decided 1 wanted to go to
college at Pembroke State
where a lot of my relatives are
located and where it's a small
university.”
At Pembroke, she lives with
her uncle and aunt. Mr. and
Mrs. Leo Locklear, who reside
about two miles from Pem
broke. Each morning she gets
a ride with different people to
PSU. usually with Denise
Paul, a PSU sophomore relat
ed to her.
A cousin. Clarissa Cum
mings. helps Carla in her
studying and is paid by the
Commission for the Blind. 'T
often borrow notes and she
tapes then; for me,” said
CONllNLED ON PAGE 6
J.W . Hunt Bids
for 3rd Term as
County
Comm issioner
...from the
Rowland District
PEOPLE
AND PLACES
AND THINGS
J.W. Hunt
J.W. Hunt, the county commissioner
from the Rowland District, has decided
to seek a third term in office. Said Hunt
upon filing, ‘‘I have learned a great deal
about representing the people in my
district and all the people in Robeson
County.' And I pledge anew to do the very
best I am capable of doing in carrying out
the responsibilities of being a county
commissioner if I am re- elected.”
A life long resident of the Gaddys
Township Community. Hunt has exten
sive farming interests, tending sbme 4(X)
acres of farm land. He and his wife.
Dorothy, are the parents of seven
children, with one of them still living at
home.
The Hunts are members of Piney
Grove Baptist Church where Commissi
oner Hunt has served in various
capacities including Sunday School Su
perintendent, Adult Men’s Teacher.
Chairman of the Building Committee and
Trustee.
He is also a member of the board of
directors of Lumbee River Electric
Membership Corporation where he has
served for 12 years, including stints as
President, vice president and treasurer.
Hunt presently serves as chaplain to
the board, serves on the Southeastern
Mental Health Board and. over the last
few years, has served on various
committees and civic organizations.
Hunt said in a statement released
tothe presss. ”! have had many difficult
decisions to make, yet in making those
decisions I have alw'ays tried to do what
is best for the constituents in my district
and the county as a whole.”
Hunt considers education, industry
and employment for the unemployed as
the priorities in his upcoming campaign.
Hunt said. “If re-elected I promise to
represent all the people of Robeson
County, especially the Rowland District,
to the best of my ability." And he added.
“I thank the voters for the opportunity
and privilege to serve the last two terms.
I am running on my record of service.
May God bless each of you.”
GOSPEL SING
The Deep Branch Recreation As
sociation will hold , a Gospel Sing and
Dinner on Friday. January 20, 1984 at
the Deep Branch School Cafeteria.
Singers featured will be the McNeill
Quartet.
Tickets available at Superior Office
Supplies, Pembroke. N.C. Call 52I-OIOO
for more information.
U.S. JAYCEE WEEK
JANUARY 9-15
The Pembroke Jaycees train leaders
through service to our community. We
congratulate these young men as they
observe U.S. Jaycee Week January 9-15,
1984.
From the Pembroke Jaycettes
KING AND
QUEEN
ANNIVERSARY SING PLANNED FOR
THE SAMPSON BROTHERS
The Sampson Brothers will observe
their 30th anniversary with a singing to
be held at Thompson Baptist Church on
Saturday night, January 14, at 7 p.m.
The Sampson Brothers have traveled
in 13 states singing gospel songs.
In addition to the Sampson Brothers,
the singing will feature the Spiritual
Singers from South Broadway Baptist
Church in Baltimore, MD and the Lowry
Family from the Freedom Assembly of
God in Red Springs. Other groups are
invited to come to share their talents.
The public is invited to attend.
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP
AT WEST ROBESON
West Robeson Senior High, in
cooperation with the Financial Aid Office
at PSU is sponsoring a Financial Aid
Information Night for students and
parents. The program will be presented
on January 16, 1984 in the school
cafeteria beginning at 7 p.m.
The Information Night acivity is
recommended for all senior high school
students and parents who will need
assistance in financing their post secon
dary education. An area financial aid
administrator will be available to explain
financial assistance programs, proced
ures, and to answer questions. This
program will be appropriate for students
planning to pursue any type of post
secondary training. Further information
on this program can be obtained by con
tacting Aggie G. Deese 521- 3253.
Prayer
Service
for m an
slated
to die
Shown are the 1983 King
and Queen for Bryan Learning
Center. Samantha Graham is
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Elvis Graham. She is in Ms.
Diann Cromartie’s class.
Mark Dial is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Cardell Dial. He is
in Mrs. Peggy Lowerj ’s class.
Power Rates Hiked
By Lumbee River
from stall Reports
RED SPRINGS — Customers of Lumbee River Electric Membership
Corp. can expect a jump in their bills next month.
The co-op passed on a 6 percent rate increase effective Tuesday
when Carolina Power and Light Co. raised its rates in the first of two
scheduled rate hikes.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission last November
approved a request by CP&L to increase its wholesale power rates to
wholesale buyers by 24 percent.
According to Lane Hudson, an LREMC spokesman, customers can
expect the second rate hike sometime after April.
Hudson said the rate hike would raise utility bills of the average
cusumer who uses 1,000 kilowatt hours from approximately $79.40 to
$84.92.
Ronnie Hunt, general manager of LREMC, said that while (he co-op
is passing on the rate hike, it is also doing all it can to keep monthly
bills at a minimum.
“We have cut operational costs to the bone,” he remarked. “There
has been a wage and hiring freeze implemented for 1984 and we are
looking at every possible way to save money and increase revenue for
the co-op.”
LREMC, the eighth largest co-op of the .state's 28 EMCs with about
21,000 accounts, serves Robeson, Scotland. Hoke and and part of
Cumberland counties.
The last increase bv LREMC was an 8.5 percent hike in January of
1983.
There will be a county wide prayer
service tonight (Thursday, Jan-.- -12) at
7:30 p.m. at the Robeson County Clergy
and Laity Concerned office at 116 West
4th Street in Lumberton.
Prayer, scripture reading and songs
will be lifted up for James Hutchins, the
three policemen and their families,
ourselves, our county, our state, nation
and world, according to Mac Legerton,
Director of the Robeson County Clergy"
and Laity Concerned Program. Prayer
service will be held even if Hutchins’
execution is postponed.
Pastors and lay persons of all races will
be participating.
QUARTERLY SINGING PLANNED
The Burnt Swamp Baptist Associ
ation’s Quarterly singing will be held
Sunday at Reedy Branch Baptist Church
at 2 p.m. Rev. Bruce Swett is the pastor.
All groups are invited to participate.
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Up
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