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VOLUME 12, NUMBER <8 15c PER COPY THU ?FljjBIfcU ARY23, 1984
A Closer Look
PEMBROKE POLICE CHIEF
KIRBY AMMONS
Kirbv Amnions
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by Connec Brayboy
Kirby Amnions. Police Chief for the
Town of Pembroke, has a special feeling
for the town and citizens of Pembroke.
He can tell you in an instant how many
businesses operate in the corporate
limits of the town. He knows many of the
residents by name and admits that the
Town does have some problems. "But.'
he said, "there is nothing we can't work
out together." He believes that time is a
healer and that it is going to take a
concerted effort by all people to solve the
problems of break-ins. petty thefts and
drugs, etc. Along with the efforts of all
the citizens, the Pembroke Police
Department is in the process of
reactivating the Community Watch Pro
gram in the Town. He encourages all
citizens to report any unusual hap
penings to the Pembroke Police De
partment.
Chief Amnions has noticed a signifi
cant grow th process since the days when
his father. Delbert Antmons. served as
Chief of Police. His father was police
chief in the late 1950'sand is disabled as
a result of injuries he received in the line
of duty while serving as Police Chief.
"The department has grown signifi
cantly since then." Amnions said. "We
now have eight police officers and three
dispatchers."
Ammons is also the son of the late
Ludahlia Amnions of Pembroke w ho was
a public school teacher for 42 years.
Ammons has served as Chief of Police
since December 1. 1983. He had served
as Acting Chief since April. 1983. He
began his tenure with the Department on
July 1, 1982.
He is a graduate of Pembroke High
School and attended Pembroke State
College. He served with the United
States Army and is a veteran of the
Vietnam War. After his tour of military
duty, he began employment with the
Nor?h Carolina Department of Correc
I
tions where he attained the rank of
sergeant. He served in that capacity for
ten years. In 1979 he became an Agent
for Metropolitan Life and American
National Insurance in the Pembroke
offi.ee. He left that position to join the
Pembroke Police Department.
While employed at the N.C. Depart
ment of Corrections. Amnions earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree In Sociology with
emphasis on law enforcement at PSU. He
has also attended Robeson Technical
College where he studied in the area of
business administration.
Ammons is a life member of the
Pembroke VFW Post 284.1 and one of the
original members of the Mt. Airy Area
Jaycees. He is active in his church.
Evergreen Holiness Church in the Union
Chapel community where he serves as
pianist. He is quick to admit that the
greatest thing that ever happened to him
was in August. 1979 when he got saved.
Ammons. along with Shelby Chavis and
Helen Carter compose the Three Deno
minations Gospel Singers.
The Police Chief is married to the
former Mary Ellen Lowry of Prospect.
She is the; daughter of Leonard Lowry
and Cora Mae Bell of the Philadelphus
area. They are the parents of four
children ranging in age from 3 to 15. The
Ammons family reside in the Union
Chapel community.
FIELD OF CANDIDATES
SET FOR UPCOMING
ELECTION
It took many folks by surprise when it
was announced that local businessman
Tommy Dial had filed to oppose Rep.
Charlie Rose for the democratic nomina
tion for the 7th Congressional seat.
But it shouldn't have. Dial previously
ran a convincing race for the state house,
one of the first Indians to run a legitimate
campaign beyond the portals of Robeson
County. Dial is considered one of the
founders of Lumbee Regional
Development Association, once serving
as executive director. He was also
instrumental in the formation of Lumbee
Bank. Some knowledgeable folk give him
Le lion's share <". cseilt for fornenti.- ?
the idea of a bank in Pembroke. Rep.
Rose was the attorney of record initially
for Lumbee Bank, and once was a
stockholder.
Here is a complete ltstef those who
have filed for state-wide office:
N.C. candidates
seeking office
From Stiff and Wire Reports
Following are candidates who have filed for
statewide elections:
U.S. Senate
DEMOCRATS:
Thomas L. Allred. Greensboro
James B. Hunt Jr.. Lucema
Harrill Love Jones. Gastonia
REPUBLICANS:
Jesse A. Helms. Raleigh
George Wimbish, Charlotte
LIBERTARIAN:
Bobby Yates Emory. Raleigh
DEMOCRATS: ""
J.A. Barker. Love Valley " r
JamesC. Green. Clarkton /
RutusL Edmisten, Boone . '
D M "Lauch" Faircloth. Clinton /' jZ'
Thomas O. Gilmore. Julian ? / *i"-'
Robert L. Hannon. Greensboro
John R. Ingram. Asheboro yi
H. Edward Knox. Charlotte j \ ?i
Glenn Miller. Angler * -z.ji ??.
J.D. Whaley, Dover
\ Ju ? "
REPUBLICANS: !n.
Ruby Thompson Hooper. Morganfip>~sS\. -J; -Jjj
James G. Martin Jr . Mooresville ?
LIBERTARIAN:
H. Priti Prochnow. Apex
Lieutenant Oovomoi
DEMOCRATS:
Robert B. Jordan III, Mount Gilead
Stephen S. Milter. Favetleville
Carl J Stewart Jr.. Gastonia
REPUBLICANS:
John H. Carrington. Raleigh
William S. Hiatt. MOunt Airy
Franklin Jordan. Rockingham
Erick P. Little. Cary
Barbara S. Perry. Kinston
Secretary of State
DEMOCRATS ,
Thad Euro. Raleigh
Betty Ann Knudsen. Raleigh
REPUBLICAN:
Patric Oorsev. New Bern
DEMOCRAT:
Harlan E. Boytes. Raleigh (unopposed incunt
bentt
DEMOCRAT:
Edward Renfrew. Smith tie Id
REPUBLICAN
James E klon Hicks. Canover
Atftfiny Ovtwrd
DEMOCRAT:
Lacy H. Tharnburg. Webster
REPUBLICAN:
C Allen Footer, Greensboro
Aerktwlt?? Commissioner
Jamoe A. Orohom, RgMah
.IPUBLICAN^
Insurance Commissioner
DEMOCRATS: James E Long. Burlington
Billy Martin. Carthage
REPUBLICAN:
Richard T Morgan, Pinehurst
Labor Commissioner
DEMOCRATS:
Richard W Barnes. Winston-Salem
John C. Brooks. Raleigh
Donald C. Wiseman. Carv
REPUBLICANS
Margaret F. Plemmons. Winston-Salem
Superintendent at Public Instruction
DEMOCRAT:
A. Craig Phillips. Raleigh
REPUBLICAN
Gene S. Bakfr. Pikeville
Supreme Court
(Tosucceed Henry E. Fryet
DEMOCRATS
MerrvS Free C-roon"?-n ^
Raymond Mason Taylor, ttotoig i
REPUBLICAN:
Clarence C. Boy an. High Point
(Tosucceed Burley B Mitchell Jr.)
DEMOCRAT.
Burley B. Mitchell Jr.. Raleigh
REPUBLICAN:
Arthur j. Donaldson. Salisbury
Court ot Appeals
DEMOCRATS:
Gerald S Arnold. Fuouav-Varina (unopposed in
cumbent)
Charles L. Bert on. Durham (unopposed incum
bent)
R A. "Fred" Hedrick, Raleigh (unopposed in
cu nbent)
Rooert J Cecil. High Point
John C. Martin. Durham
Meyresse Hughes Shoonmaker. Winston-Salem
Earl W. Vaughn. Raleigh (unopposed incunrv
bent)
John Webb. Wilson (unopposed incumbent)
Candidates tor the U.S. House of Representatives
1st Congressional District
DEMOCRAT:
John B C-illam. Windsor
Walter B. Jones. Farmville
REPUBLICAN:
Herbert w. Lee. Greenville
Gene Leggett. Emerald Isle
2nd Congressional District
DEMOCRATS
I T. "Tim" Valentine Jr., Nashville
Kenneth B. Spaulding, Durham
REPUBLICAN:
Frank H. Hill, Durham
3rd Cenoresstonel District
DEMOCRAT:
Charles p. Whitley. Mount Olive
REPUBLICAN:
Denny G ?- T) t hMtWH in-Har
HLi4BLS.'cKAoimw?v.^
John WJESWai'sJr.. Raleieh
Steohen L. Neel. Winston-Sate^k
Wallace B. Ray. Winston-Salem
REPUBLICAN
Stuart Epperson. Winston.Salem
att! Ceneressional District
DEMOCRAT
C. Robin Brltt. Greensboro
REPUBLICANS
J Howard Cooie Greensboro
Welter C. Caclterham. Greensboro
7th Ceneressional District
DEMOCRATS:
Tommie Dial. Pembroke
Charles G. Rota ill. Favetteville
REPUBLICAN:
S. Thomas Rhodes. WMmintton
dm Ceneressional District
DEMOCRATS
William G. Hetner. Concord
Leonard T. Tyson. Reckinoham
REPUBLICAN:
Harris D. Blake. Plnehorst
Wh Ceneressional District
DEMOCRATS:
Susan Green. Pineville
O O. Martir. Charlotte
Beniamin T Tyson. Charlotte
REPUBLICANS:
Can j. Horn Jr.. Charlotte
J. Alee McMillan. Charlotte
to* Ceneressional District
DEMOCRAT:
Ted A. Poovev. Grenite Falls
REPUBLICAN:
James T. BrovMB. Lenoir
UNI Cenereeeienei oistrict
DEMOCRAT:
James McClure Clarke, f a<rv lew
REPUBLICAN
UftllLMBk ie Itenrlnn AakAwliia
TTitttvni tes. nvnwii nniieiiie
Scouts hold Annual Banquet
The annual Boy Scout Banquet for
Pembroke Boy Scout Troop #27 was held
Friday night at Pembroke Elementary
School. Sharing the honors were Cub
Scout Pack #327. Scoutmaster is Dr.
David E. Brooks, ably assisted by Virl
Brooks and Kelvin Lowry.
It was a special night out for scouts,
parents, sponsors and well wishers.
Glenn Wells, scoul executive for the
Cape Fear District was guest speaker.
He also shared a Rim on Camp Bowers,
the boy scout campgrounds.
Shown above are the boy scouts and
cub scouts, along with Scoutmaster
Brooks [far right| and assistant Kelvin
Lowry [far left|.
Gospel Sing planned
for Scott Blue
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neTl fop^oun^'iS^tiiHiie
.^yho was iniuretfoerjiousW'ln a mishgn ni .
a backya78>i^rnnij(ig 60ol (a3fsuntnW.\
^.SfiaOj^now mbnmnz in ih^SHcphey^j
Spinal CeThn^n Attar a. Gccn^ia w''"jFt]
Iiii in 1 jii cIe scvt?1' nion/te/
before n^jan crpe^^^comc^^z
Raybon Oxenditre. commutJTrvtfyweek
to Atlanta to spend the week end with
him. Expenses are astronomical.
Scott, a student of great promise who
won a state oratorical contest, played the
french horn, trumpet, drums and plan
ned to attend the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, saw his dreams
come to a scratching halt the evening of
August 28. 1983 when he and some
friends were diving through an orange,
doughnut shaped rubber float. On
ScoR's third dive his head hit the float,
snapping his neck. From there pain and
frustration have been Scott's constant
companions. He is now paralyzed from
the chest down, with a crushed ncck
bonc. He wears a neck brace to relieve
the pressure. He has known enough
sickness and calamity for many life
times. Still hospitalized, his heart twice
has stopped beating, and his lungs have
collapsed a number of times. He has
suffered the debilitating effects of
pneumonia, straph infections, and major
operations. He still wears a large metal
and plastic "halo" device screwed into
four places in his skull.
After months of silence, he has begun
to talk. His spirits ebb and flow hut he Is
remarkably resilient and courageous |Jrt
is guardedly op: to fttsfor
' .V* - a
Scotl is-TSfesun ihc l,u< Kill
tumor. is Mrs. Aliu^
father wa^the latyWtirccll "Sam" BliioV
~ OiUMiiicr^^incerely invTT^^fN^to
attend tlh^ingin^m^jijm^Scott Blufe^
^Itto^^ill Beheld at ScotlantT>tJigh
Schooiif^aunimtfi^^e^uuuDgat 7-^k
Proceeds will be usea in hi<> behalf.
The Great
Kreskin
coming to town!
Tto A ma ring KmUi wM to appear
1*1 at PM)'. Performing Art. Center
I Pembroke | March 27, 19M at S p.m.
Watch for It!
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PEOPLE
A ND PL A CES
AND THINGS
DEEP BRANCH NEWS
The Parent-Teacher Association
(PTA) of Deep Branch School met
Tuesday, February 7. at 7 p.m. in the
school cafeteria.
Mf. Donald Bonner. Assistant Super
intendent of Robeson County School
System was the speaker. He gave a very
interesting talk on "Excellence in
Education--Who's Responsible?" He
outlined the job of the Principal,
Teacher. Parents, and Students.
Refreshments were served in the
cafeteria. Parents were invited to visit
the classroom. Submitted by Phyllis
Hunt.
CORETTA SCOTT KING TO SPEAK
AT NCAE CONFERENCE
Coretta Scott King, founding presi
dent and chief executive officer of the
Martin Luther King. Jr. Center for
Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta.
Georgia, will be the keynote speaker at
the 1984 North Carolina Association of
Educators (NCAE) Human and Civil
Rights Conference. Mrs. King is the
widow of slain civil rights leader and
Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Dr. Martin
Luther King. Jr.
The conference, sponsored by the
NCAE Human Relations Commission
and Minority Affairs Committee will be
held March 2-3 (Friday night-Saturday)
at the Conference and Expo Center of the
Quality Inn-Mission Valley Inn in
Raleigh. ? ? I 4 t
Activities will begin on Friday evening
with a reception at 5:30 o'clock followed
by a banquet at 7 p.m. Mrs. King is the
dinner speaker.
Individuals interested in attending the
conference may register by sending the
$25 registration fee to: Dr. K.Z. Chavis,
NCAE Center. PO Box 27347. Raleigh.
N.C. 27611. Friday night attendance only
will cost $20.
UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HONOR ROLL
Union Elementary School principal
Grady C. Oxendine has released the
following names for the honor roll for the
third six weeks grading period: Pamela
Barton. Anitra Maynor. Debra Oxen
dine. Kashema Oxendine. and Brandie
Scherer. making A honor roll from the
fifth grade; Dexter Barton. Charlene
Bledsoie. Gerry Brayboy, Spencer Cha
vis, Sendorial Chavis. Bobbie Ann Dial.
Tessie Emanuel. Carey Jacobs. Joy
Locklear. Tara Locklear. Chrisfopher
Oxendine. Larry Oxendine. Brenda
Ransom, Rhonda.Strickland and Doretha
Sampson, making the B honor roll from
the fifth grade.
Making the B honor roll from the sixth
grade were: Dinah Brooks. Venissa
Brayboy. Michelle Brewington. Dan
Davis, Katina Dial. Burnie Green.
?S^mbe^y. Hiint. Christopher Jacobs.
RofchefleUaep&^vlris LocklMf.^fcoe
1 e^rClSahT?S?oclNear. Timmv Lo<V
Ipr./VancffTLpcMtear\ James HMwon. '
i E^ia Lowty. : Nicdie BeN%
lerson.^rid DatjtlfjWestr^*"**>* >
VNmiQ^WOI^S^OPFEB. N
Xhc RrrhesiV' <'<itTrrrv- - i'arks Shad
MtecreatibnCWrrfmsion is sponsdKi^ ati^
Aerobic Workshop. Saturday. Febrdgry
25 at the Mohr Plaza Center i^
Lumberton. The S10 registration fee
includes instructional classes, lunch and
materials. Registration is from 8:30
9 a.m. and the Workshop runs from 9
a.m.-3 p.m. For more information
contact Cathy Mitchell at the Recreation
Department at 738-9061.
PRE-SCHOOL CLINIC AT OXENDINE
The .registration day for children
who will enter Kindergarten next year
will be on Friday. February 24. 1964. in
the Oxendine Elementary School gym
front 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Your child
must be five years old for kindergarten
by October IS. 1984.
BAPTIST MEETING
Pastors, church training directors
and their wives of the Burnt Swamp
Association are invited to a Church
Training Supper and a one hour session
following the meal to hear a discussion
on how to help church members grow
spiritually. The meal will be at The
House. Monday. Feb. 27 at 6:J0 p.m.
and the discussion will fottow in the
Baptist Building, next <W.
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STRIKE AT THE WIND UPDATE
The administration of "Strike at the
Wind" has been very busy since
September 1983 preparing for the 1984
season, according to Carncll Locklear,
general manager. The following are the
areas that Carncll and his staff have been
involved in: writing proposals, selling
ads. selling memberships, having raf
fles. plate sales, having auctions, all of
which have been successful. Carnell
stated. "This year w ill be one of our best
years because there are more people
involved."
The auditions for this year will be April
14-15. at the Riverside Country Club.
More information will follow later. Other
activities include the telethon scheduled
for April 8. 1984. from 1-7 p.m., on TV
40. WKFT. Fayetteville. N.C. There are
many people working on this project and
the staff of 'Strike at the Wind!" is very
thankful of everyone's assistance.
"Strike at the Wind! is very thankful for
everyone's help." stated Carnell.
'Strike at the Wind!" is the only
outdoor drama in this region and it is full
of the culture and heritage from
Cumberland County to the coast. Every
one is encouraged to become involved in
the upcoming telethon. April 8. 1984.
Entertainers, dancers, singers, and any
type music is still needed. If anyone is
interested in helping, they may call (919)
521-3112 between the hours of 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Monday through Fridav.
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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
PLANNED
An organizational meeting of the
Robeson County Parents Association for
Gifted Education will be held on
Monday. March 12. following the 7 p.m.
Pembroke Elementary School PTA
meeting. Interested parents are en
couraged to attend.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY WORKSHOP
The Children's Division of the
Rockingham District of the United
Methodist Church will sponsor a Vaca
tion Church School and Summertime
Models Workshop on March I. 1184 at
Fellowship United Methodist Church,
Hamlet, N.C. The workshop will begin at
7:30 p.m. with registration and orien
tation and end with a brief service of
dedication at 1:30 p.m.
Attentigji will be given to Camping
Ministry, the United Methodist Curri
culum Resources. Music Ministry and
Arts and Crafts.
All Coordinators of Children's Minis
try, Pastors, Workers with Children,
and all interested persons are invited to
attend. Mrs. Roberto Scipio is Coordina
tor of Children's Ministries. Rev.
William Sherman is District Superin
tendent.
THANK YOU NOTE
Carl Oxendine. Jr. is a 1-year-old
student at Prospect School. He is in a
fight against bone cancer in his left
>4yjper leg. He's taking chemotherapy
. treatments at Duke Medical Center. Carl
^is the son of Carl Oxendine. Sr. and Fairy
L. Locklear.
SThe Oxendine Family would like to
xpress their appreciation to those who
have been so generous and thoughtful in
donating contributions to the family.
"Thank you for your help in sending your
donations for Carl's fight with cancer."
said a member of the Oxendine Family.
"Your help is greatly appreciated."
REVIVAL SERVICES AT GALILEE
Revival services will begin at Galilee
Baptist Church. Red Springs, on Sunday
night. March 4, 1184 and continue
through the week. Sunday night services
will begin at 7 p.m. Services for the
remainder of the week will begin at 7 JO
p.m.
The pastor, the Rev. Donald Bullaid.
and the congregation extend a cordial
invitation to the public to attend.
Countdown
to 5,000
next week! I