PUBLISHED BACH THURSDAY J Q?z ' * THE CAROLINA INDIAIW (OICE ? fe R#'. t* *2 ? ? ???** i is . ,/ Q Mfct ? c PEMBROKE, N.C ? "'"huPSflKBS^'" y gg? BESON COUNTY ''"'jjl If i C ? ?? V ^ I. VOLUME 13, NUMBER 32 25c ?L COPY j ""1 r: ^ THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, IBM * JfeHBHHM ? . _ __ ...Busier Times When Railroad Station was In Use. EFFORT TO SAVE RAILROAD STATION ENDORSED BY TOWN OF PEMBROKE PmM? Pembroke Chamber of Com merce President, Brace Barton, appear ed before the Pembroke Town Council Monday night and asked their blessings on the chamber's effort to save the railroad station that has been abandoned by die Seaboard System Railroad (for merly the Seaboard and Atlantic Coasdine Railroads). Barton charged that the railroad's position concerning the railroad station )now in a woeful state of disrepair) is one of "benign neglect." Barton also noted the historical significance of the Pem broke Railroad Station. The Pembroke stopt is part of the longest straight stretch of railroad line in America, some 78.86 curveless miles and runs from Hamlet to Wilmington. Pembroke is also historically signifi cant because the old Atlantic and Coasdine Rail lines cross at the apex where the railroad station now sits awaiting its fate. Pembroke is also historically signifi cant, according to Barton, because ^rmhasas bun-it JUt Pea?bt?he was named after a Pembroke Jones, a railroad engineer) was settled, laid out and developed by the railroad company. Much of the town was sold or givent o settlers to encourage the town's growth since it was such an integral part of die railroad's overall program. The 78.86 mile curveless U.S. line makes up the major portion of the Wilmington subdivision of the railroad's Raleigh division. The entire subdivision (109.1 miles long) runs from Davis Yard in Wilmington to Hamlet's Yptf in Hamlet, NC. The line was built between 1856 and 1861 as part of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad. - Reorganized after bankruptcy and nam ed C troiina Central, the line was merged into li Seaboard Air Line in 1900. Its name changed again in 1967 to the Seaboard Coast Line when Seaboard and Adantic Coasdine joined forces. The line is now known as the Seaboard System Railroad. According to railroad officials automa tion has made the Pembroke station obsolete, and no long range plans are on the drawing board. Barton encouraged the council to endorse the chamber's effort, and told them grant nuking agencies and foun dations would be approached as funding sources. Barton also informed die council that the chamber is exploring possible uses of the railroad station, including offices for the chamber, possibly Strike at the Wind and other civic organizations. Plans are also being considered for a historical marker, a mini concert hall and a wall of historical documents, memorabha, pic tures, etc. In communication with railroad offi cials, Barton has asked for a six month moratorium on tearing down the station and assistance from the railroad itself in preserving the important historical buil ding. The railroad has not officially responded to the chamber's entreaty. The council enthusiastically endorsed the effort, and join Pembroke State University and other civic organizations aitoiedparties ua eaveraging the effort to ^vsjhjtpjftaditatiae. ^ ? in onus action... The council also pet a public bearing for September 4 at 7f.m. to consider an ordinance to regulate discos in town, as well as regulation of Sunday hours for the same. And set August 20 at 7 p.m. for public hearings to consider Earl Antone and Associate's request to build a 48 apartment complex on River Road near Pembroke, as well as zoning amendment requests by Mrs. Maggie Mercer and Mrs. Marilyn Rose Carter Roberts. Mrs. Mercer, the sister of Councilman Larry T. Brooks and town attorney Dexter Brooks, presently is seemingly at variance with the town's zoning ordinances concerning multiple dwel lings within a residential area, speci fically k dwelling being converted to an apartment fronting Highway 711 next door to PI Kappa Alpha. The council ended Jjhe meeting in executive session to consider personnel matters and "possible litigation," ac cording to Dexter Brooks, town attorney. Pembroke Awarded $669,247 Community Development Grant PEMBROKE-A major community de velopment need in Pembroke came one step closer to resolution today when Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. announced that the city has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant for 1984. The award to Pembroke, one of 69 totaling S31 million announced by the Governor, is for $669,247 to fund community revitalization activities. "Local governments will use these funds to revitalize thck communities, to rehabilitate houses, improve basic ser vice* d ?o 11* Wii "Uuii ue?' and expanded businesses and indus tries," the Governor stated. "1 am particularly pleased that these federal block grant dollars will work to create or save 445 jobs and will be used to rehabilitate more than 1600 sub standard houses. Funds for economic development projects will be matched with approximately $3.2 million in additional public and private dollars," he said. Grant recipients announced today were determined on a competitive rating system. Rating criteria for funds in cluded the percentage of benefit to low and moderate income people, community needs, a proposed project's design, its consistency with state goals and policies, and the utilization of other public and private funds for project activities. Pembroke's grant proposal is centered on revitalizing the area known as the Jones St. neighborhood, and includes rehabilitation of 31 existing homes, the complete remodeling of 4 others, and extensive sewer, water and drainage work. In announcing the award Town Manager McDuffie Cummings said there is "great excitement" in the air. He particularly praised Mayor Milton Hunt and Councilmen Vernon Oxendine, Larry Brooks, J.C. Thomas and Henry Ward Oxendine for proposing the project) and working diligently toward its realization. Pembroke was one of only 2 towns in Robeson County awarded grants. Rennert. newly incorporated, received in excess of $500,000 for re vital ization purposes also. Canoe Float Planned The kobeson County Recreation and Park Commission is sponsoring a 2-hour Canoe Float down the scenic Lumber River August 25, 1984. Boarding will be at Hwy. 72 Wildlife Station at 9:30 a.m. and ending at Stevens Park for festivities at 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Limited number of canoes will be available ' on a first come first serve basis. Anyone wishing to use canoes must make reservation prior to the date by con tacting the Recreation Dept. at 738 9061 or 738-9595.' Scott Blue Benefit Breakfast set Friends of Scott Blue, the 15-year-old Laurinburg youth who was critically injured last August in a freak diving accident, will host a fund raising breakfast for him on Saturday, August 11, '84 at Scotland High School. Norma Forde will cook breakfast for the event. Scott is the son of Mary and Baybon Oxendine of Laurinburg. He is the grandson of Alice Blue of Pembroke. Scott returned to his Laurinburg home July 7 after 11 months of treatment at Atlanta's Shepherd Spinal Center. Medical expenses incurred by his Ulness* have totaled more than S250,000 to date. During the course of 19 operations, Scott has leaned to talk again, to move his bends and use a motorized wheelchair, a special typewriter and telephone. Seven people w?l be helping Noma Forde ptpnt eggs, sausage, pbi, toast, coffee or juke, all donated by local firms, Bum 7 a.m. modi U a.t>#rtOfi TICKETS Mom# ! StT**t , City. 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FOOD GIVE-AWAY PLANS The Robeson County Dept. of Social Services will distribute surplus food beginning Tuesday. September 4. Or ganizations, groups, churches, and van ous agencies that wish to pick up the food for persons they serve should contact the agency immediately. In order to pick up the food, the organizations will need to provide the Department of Social Ser vices the name, address, and phone number of the person in charge of the food distribution. This requirement is due to new Department of Agriculture regulations for distribution. The organ izations will also need to be provided the distribution procedures to be followed during the September distribution. A representative should contact the De partment of Social Services during office hours which are Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. PRESTON AND EMILINE LOCKLEAR FAMILY REUNION The descendants of Preston and Emiline Locklear will hold their Family Reunion August 11 at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information contact John Pat Locklear (919) 521-9024 or Bertha L. Sencenbough (919) 521-2216. OAK GROVE HOLINESS CHURCH PROGRAM TO BROADCAST ON WTSB The Oak Grove Holiness Church Program will begin broadcasting over Radio WTSB on Sunday, July 12 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. The Rev. Grover Oxendine is pastor of Oak Grove Holiness Church. He invites all his friends to tune in the program on Sunday. WTSB is 580 a.m. on your radio dial (the same as the former WAGR). The Oak Grove Holiness Church will continue to broadcast on WNCR, St. Pauls between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. RADIO PROGRAM TO FEATURE LOCAL GOSPEL SINGERS Plans are tentatively being made to begin a radio program over WTSB Radio, Lumberton which will feature Lumbee Indian gospel singers. The Rev. Grover Oxendine, pastor of Oak Grove Holiness Church, is tentatively scheduling this program to highlight Lumbee artists for the first Saturday in September, 1984. Rev. Oxendine is seeking sponsors for this program. He states that a business may sponsor 15 minutes of gospel music for as little as S20. During this 15-minute period, each sponsor will receive 2 or 3 spots of advertising. Interested sponsors are urged to call Rev. Oxendine at S21-967S. Rev. Oxendine also encourages Indian performers to contact him at the above number relative to the music for this performance. Albums are preferred, but 8-tract and cassette will be accepted. There will be no charge for the performers. Their gospel musk will be featured as a promotional effort. DR. D.E. BROOKS TO PRESENT SUDE PRESENTATION ON SCOUTING Dr. D.E. Brooks, Scoutfoaster for Troop 327. will present a slide presen tation on scouting on Wednesday night, . August IS. A 7 p.m. as the Boy Scoot Hut in Pembroke. He Invites all parents and interested perioni to attend tMs presentation Said Dr. Brooks, "Boy scouting can develop sound men of tomorrow. These ate your boys and our community. Let's get coocerndiland get them Inletestod in scouting." Breaks believes that seonttng has many many advantages. Goals are set by the individual scouts, he said. "What awe need Is people who are interested in supportiag this worthwhile organization. We need to encourage WeMntcoutt individually to help them Icikfcp whatever sfclllithey need. Seme at team u|| (fodptiae sates tea basic skills, some pride and some INDIAN CULTU1AL CENTER ONE STEP CLOSER TO REAIJTY RALEIGH-According to an Associ ated Press release circulated Tuesday the state is one step closer to finalizing plans to purchase the Riverside Country Club in the Red Banks community in Robeson County with designs of turning it into an Indian cultural and tourist center. The 386 acre country club is the home of Strike at the Windl', the successful local outdoor drama about Henry Berry Lowrie and the Lumbee Indians. The recreational complex is in the heart of the Lumbee Indian community. The motion, according to the news release, was made by outgoing Lt. Governor Jimmy Green and referred to the appropriate state agencies for pur chase of the complex. This summer the general assembly appropriated $360,000 to purchase the remaining interest after the state exer cised an option it held. The complex includes a 90 acre lake. 18 hole golf club, tennis courts, baseball fields, swimming pool, and more, as well as the amphitheatre where 'Strike at the Windl' is played each summer. ktwanians hear from former pembroke mayor The Pembroke Kiwanians heard from fellow member, Reggie Strickland, who is also the former mayor of Pembroke. Strickland, an employee relations representative with the De rwtment of Transmutation, g*ve rfo club seme facts on the ' Good twdc state." Strickland explained the rudiments of his job which deals specifically with equal employment and affirmative action ensuring that transportation department employees are treated fairly in the department, especially minorities. Strickland proudly stated, "We have one of the best affirmative action programs in the state in comparison with other state i agencies." ' Strickland also noted some local highway projects in the area, including a new bridge near West Robeson High School on State Road 1334, a new bridge over Gum Swamp, new stop lights and controls at Pembroke State University, curbing and guttering at Pembroke Middle School, local paving projects and more. Bill Oxendine is president of the Pembroke Kiwanis Club, and regular * repot let. Dr. Ken Johnson, is enjoying a well deserved vacation. DRUG BUST ARRESTS TOTAL "IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF 80..." But, according to law enforcement officials, all die names of those arrested in the celebrated drug bust last Thursday morning still have not been released because of the number of law enforce ments agencies participating. The undercover operation, which culminated in the mass arrests of local people, began last January and was coordinated by the local Sheriff's De partment headed by Sheriff Hubert Stone. Other agencies participating included the Umberton Pobce DepJ! ment, agents from the state alcohol law enforcement unit, ABC and State SB1 i officers, and other police departments in the county. rundr^j l^g-^tUrlZtogfaj>r>Cd P**** *?*t rf those arrested had posted bonds waging tnm $500 to 88,000 with a faw warrants still in be served. ?access sad intimated thter iT was targeted at the "middle mi" to the drug rings in the area. Accords* to SftMhJiwere 1