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'SAVE THE PEMBROKE
RAILROAD STATION'
MEETING SET
FOR SEPTEMBER 27
by Brace Barton
Pembroke-1 have decided to call for a
meeting of those interested in saving
the Pembroke Railroad Station, now
abandoned by the Seaboard System
Railroad. The meeting is sponsored by
the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce,
of which I am presently serving as
president. It is one of the stated goals of
the newly activated chamber of com
merce.
1 have called for the meeting after
corresponding with officials of the
Seaboard System Railroad, and after
receiving much encouragement to do so
by the citizenry. I probably have
received more calls, and corresponden
ce and visits, in favor of saving the
railroad station than anything that has
appeared in the Carolina Indian Voice in
recent years. Every inquiry, every
telephone call, every letter has been
positive and encouraging.
The meeting will be held September
27 at the Pembroke District Court,
beginning at 7:30 p.m. You are cordially
invited to attend and help us organize
this important adventure.
The railroad system has agreed to
give us a six month moratorium to come
up with a feasible plan of action. Time is
short, and I hope you will make plans to
attend this very important meeting. We
? iiave until Jjtiuarv 31. iy&5 to save the
historially significant building.
The railroad officials have also agreed
to give the railroad station, now in a
woeful state of abandonment, to a
responsible party like the town, or the
chamber, if said parties will move the
structure from its present site.
There is property fronting the original
site, if the land can be secured. One of
the pieces of land that would be suitable
is behind Lumbee River Legal Services
on Union Chapel Road, andis also
owned by the railroad system. Another
nearby plot, according to unconfirmed
information, belongs to Pates Supply
Company.
Some suggested uses of the building
have been to turn it into a municipal
library, quarters for Strike at the Wind.
Pembroke Chamber of Commerce head
quarters, a municipal building for the
town of Pembroke, and other significant
uses. What do you think?
In a recent issue of the Carolina
Indian Voice I accused the Seaboard
System Railroad of "benign neglect" in
abandoning the Pembroke Railroad
Station. The railroad company has
refused to put security lights on the
property to discourage instances of
vandalism that has occurred in the past.
No effort has been made to clean up the
unsightly site, and the railroad station
has refused to extend any energies in
helping to save and restore the historical
building.
The station is historically significant
because it is located in the only town on
the railroad line that is inhabited mostly
by American Indians, and it is also a
stop on the longest, straight stretch of
railroad line in America. The line, of
which Pembroke is a vital part, runs
from Hamlet to Wilmington in a straight
line, some 78.86 curveless miles.
The Pembroke Railroad Station is also
significant because Pembroke's history
is tied tuthe railroad. Legend has it that
Pembroke was even named after a
railroad engineer who used to run trains
on the line in the early days. His name
was Pembroke Jones. Pembroke was laid
out, and partitioned and sold by the
railroad company. As a matter of fact,
Pembroke's original town limits run a
halt mile way from where the old
Atlantic and Seaboard Railroad lines
cross in front of the Pembroke Railroad
Station.
Organizers are also interested in any
pictures you might have of the railroad
station or any historical data connected
with the stately building.
Don't forget! The meeting will be
held September 27 at the Pembroke
District Court, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
Already committed to saving the
Pembroke Railroad Station, of course, is
the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce.
Others who have expressed an interest
in saving and restoring the stately
building are the Town of Pembroke.
Pembroke State University, the
Pembroke Kiwanis Club, the Pembroke
Jaycees and others. The only ingredient
missing is you! Hope to see you on
September 27. We need vou!
PROSPECT YOUTH MUSIC MINISTRY
The Prospect UMFY |grade* 7-12)
^Ittuieiiil themaslcal drama tanawa;
by Grace Hawthorne and John F. Wilson
at the North CoroHaa Commence Junior
Hl|h Workshop on the campus of
Louie bury OoSege, Lou is burg, NC, June
27 aad then traveled to Bockhaimea,
Wool Virginia to perform the saute shew
; at the West Virginia Wesleyaa Coiieg
June 28 for the Youth Ceugiuus of the
Wool Virginia Conference. The youth
were vol rocolved at both osuuto aad
laophud many youag people and adults
la both North Carolina aad Wool
Virginia.
The masleal dioma |Kunaway| is
bused on the book of Philemon hi which
the runaway slave, Onesimns, Is intro
duced to Panl who la in prison for
preaching the Goodaews. Oneshnus la
converted by making things ."right
with the Lord and evary ana" thereby,
becoming part of the FamHy of Gad.
This musical production was made
e, possible through the North CaroHaa
Conference, the Board of Higher Educa
tion (the Division of DUceaal Ministry!
and the Board of Dfscipleehlp |tho
Division of EMLC|. It waa and continues
to ha an effort to display the talents of
the Native Americans af Robeson County
by sharing the Vosprl of Jesus Christ
through muslr sad drama: thereby,
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making young people aware ei tkeirh
music as a ministry and peeelble vacation
In the United Method).! Church and as
effort la arouse Interest In the area el
Dlaeenal Ministry.
The Youth are new accepting Wakings
in lead churches, youth actlvMee and or
district events. For a banking please
write Harold D. Jacobs, Director of
Music, Prospect United Melhedhd Chur
ch, Rl. 3 Bo* 196, Mazteo, NC 28364*
call 919-521-2111. PooaMde data* we
Jan. 13, I985t Fob. It, 1985; April 12,
1985; May 12, 19t5: Juno 9, 1985; Oat.
13, IMS; Nor. |t, I98S. Booking, for
1984 and part si 1985 arc IHh-d
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Helen Maynor Scheirbeck
Not First Choice of
NAC1E for Indian Education post
By Bruce Barton
I It shims you how tar Indians front
^ Robeson County have come in their
struggle lor self sufficiency. Recently the
National Advisory Council on Indian
Education (NACIE) met in Washington,
D.C. to come up with a proposed
candidate for the important post of
Director of Indian Education, U.S.
Department of Education.
One of the candidates was Helen
Maynor Scheirbeck. the daughter of the
late and esteemed Lacy Maynor, and
Mrs. Sallie Maynor of Pembroke. One of
those doing the selecting was Bob
Brewington, a local businessman, and
chairman of the Republican Party in
Robeson County. And a member of the
National Advisory Council on Indian
Education.
But that confrontation in Washington.
D.C. seems to be part of the problem
confronting Indians of Robeson County
and elsewhere too. Ms. Scheirbeck, one
of the final three candidates from an
original list of 16. was rebuffed in her
effort to become head of Indian
Education. Although she was in the final
list of three considered by NACIE. she
was not the first choice, according to
sources close to the selection process.
The first choice was Hakim Khan, a
Pakastani native, and a naturalized
American citizen and acting head of
Indian Education.
Brewington, when interviewed by this
reporter, insisted that his remarks be off
the record, and his request is honored.
But other sources close to the selection
process insist that Brewington did not
support Ms. Scheirbeck in spite of the
fact that both are Indians from Robeson
County. Brewington presently lives in
Pembroke, and Ms. Scheirbeck was
reared in the same town where her
mother and many relatives and friends
still live. i
JJnco't Wbit?. extftfrtHe ^facctot
the National Advisory Council in Indian
Education, confirmed in an interview via
telephone that Ms. Scheirbeck was one
of a final list of three submitted to Theo
Bell, Secretary of the U.S. Department of
Education, for his consideration. White
noted too that "the candidates were
ranked but I cannot disclose the ranking
until Secretary Bell makes his decision."
White also insisted that the selection
process was conducted according to the
Civil Service Senior Executive Personnel
regulations. White also claimed that the
balloting was done by secret ballot.
Brewington was one of five members
of the 15 member National Advisory
Council on Indian Education (NACIE)
who screened the applicants, and
submitted a list of three to Secretary Bell
to consider in making his final decision.
Hakim Kahn was. as noted, reportedly
the first choice of NACIE. Although
obviously qualified, and ranking in the
final three. Senator jesse Helnts did not
intervene or recommend Ms. Scheirbcck
for the post although Senator John
Warner (R.. Va.). Senator Strom Thur
man (R., S.C.) and others did. When
queried, a Helms staffer. Bob Booth,
down played the matter saying Senator
Helms did not get in the matter at all,
even though most of Ms. Scheirbeck's
roots are in North Carolina. An observer
called it "strange politics" by Senator
Helms and chastised him severely for his
disavowal of Ms. Scheirbcck.
Ms. Scheirbeck. presently head of the
Indian Division of the Save The Children
Federation was on assignment working
with the tribes in Arizona and New
Mexico and unavailable for comment.
Youth Places
High in
Modeling
Competition
Bradley Sherrill Harris
Hollywood, California-Bradley Sherrill
Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Harris, Jr. of Pembroke, recently
returned from a national rttodeling
competition in Hollywood. California
where he placed high in competition with
other youth throughout the United
States. He was accompanied by his
mother on his exciting adventure.
Bradley, an appealing five years old.
placed in the top ten in the national
competition, based on the modeling
potential of the youngsters.
The pageant, featuring categories for
boys and girls, was held at the fabulous
Sheraton-Universal in Hollywood. Calif.
Bradley was seiecieu in paruvipaii:
from his photo which was submitted as
part of a promotion by People Magazine.
H was chosen state winner. As state
winner he received the trip and
Accomodations to the national finals.
Bradley represented the state of North
Carolina.
Master of ceremonies for the pageant
was Barry Williams, star of "The Brady
Bunch" and Ricky Schroeder of "Silver
Spoons." Judges included Burt Reynolds
and representatives from major model
ing agencies. Contestants were judged in
formal wear, sportswear and state
costume-modeling.
Sponsors for Bradely included James
town Satellite Sales. Ted Parker Satellite
Sales. Fleetwood Mobile Homes.
Lumbee Regional Development Associ
ation, Dixon's Warehouse of Mullins.
SC. the Carolina Indian Voice, Paul
Moore. Charity's Hairstying Salon.
Ted's Lock and Key, Billy Ray (Dollar
Bill) Oxendine. The Car Company.
R.S.V.P. in Fayetteville, Debra and Greg
Bryant. Lumbee Food Services. Harold
Lock I ear. Pembroke Skateland. C.G.'s
Busy Bee. T&S Service Company.
Indian
Firm
Bypassed
Pembroke-Some onlookers expressed
consternmation but .the newly formed
Indian firm of JacobsL Oxendine. Brooks
and Associates was bypassed Monday
night when the Pembroke Town Council
mei and considered bids far adminis
tering Pembroke's Community Devel
opment Grant of $669,247 for the
general Jones Street area.
The firm of Talbcrt and Cox and
Associates was chosen, even though
their bid was considerably higher than
one submitted by Jacobs. Oxendine and
Brooks. Talbert and Cox submitted a
bid of $97,430.00 (including $51,500.00
for planning and administration, and
$46,430.00 for engineering services).
rn ?EOPLE
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PLACES
AND THINGS
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ST. JUDE'S BIKE A THON IN
PEMBROKE
About 200 people are expected to
gather Saturday morning. Sept. IS at
Pembroke Junior High School for the
action and fun of the Bike-a-Thon
fundraising event for St. Jude's Chil
dren's Hospital.
Local children, youths and adults will
ride their bikes in the event which will
start at 10 a.m. According to Mrs. Vera
Lowry, Chairperson of tne event, the
Jolly Jeepsters. a popular motorized
clown show sponsored by the Shriners
Lodge will be there to entertain the
crowd.
The bikers will follow a circular route
of about 10 miles going from Pembroke
Junior High to Deep Branch School and
returning to Pembroke. There will
be water stops and check points along
the route. Small children will ride a
circular route on the Pembroke Junior
High School yard.
Bike riders and sponsors participaing
in the event are urged to collect
donations prior to the event. Registra
tion forms should be completed and
submitted to the Registration booth at
the event.Participants are urged to
register earlv.
The event will be supported by .the
Pembroke Rescue Squad and the local
law enforcement officials.
Along with the bike-a-thon, a motor
cade will be held going from Pembroke to
Lumberton. N.C.
FUND RAISING MONTH AT
PEMBROKE RESCUE SQUAD
The Pembroke Rescue Squad will
be sponsoring the following activities
from Sept. 2-30, 1984 in observance of
''Fund Raising Month."
Sept. 8, 1984-Door-To-Door Collec
tions. Saturday. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sept. 9. 1984-Car Collections, Sun
day, 4-6 p.m.
Sept. 15. 1984-Rescue Demonstra
tion. Saturday. 7 p.m.
Sept. 21. 22. 1984. Softball Tourna
ment. Friday (7 p.m. until) and Saturday
(9 a.m. until).
Sept. 28. 1984-Appreciation Dinner,
Friday. 7 p.m.
POST SECONDARY OPPORTUNITY
SESSION PLANNED
South Robeson. Littlefield, Magno
lia. Orrum. Parkton, Fairmont, Red
Springs. St. Pauls High Schools ant
Flora McDonald Academy will host a
Post-Secondary Opportunity Session on
Thursday. September 20, from 9 until 11
a.m. at PSU Auxiliary Gymnasium,
Pembroke. NC.
Representatives from more than 75
public and private, two-and four-year,
colleges and universities will be available
to speak with high school students and
parents about the programs offered by,
and requirements of. their institutions.
Most North Carolina colleges, as well as
many from out of state, will be in
attendance.
These representatives will have avail
able a variety of brochures, applications
and Financial aid information.
This program is sponsored by the
Carolinas Association of Collegiate
Registrars and Admissions Officers
(CACRAO). and by the high school
hosts, as a service to high school
students and parents interested in post
secondary education.
The primary purpose of these sessions
held across the state annually, is to allow
students to explore a wide variety o!
alternative sources of further education
DR. LARRY SCHULTZ TO SPEAK TG
VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE SI PPORTKRS
Dr. Larry Schultz. assistant pr
Lessor of education at PSU. will be th<
guest speaker for a meeting of the Veiy
Special People Supporters, a pareni
support group which will meet at 3 p.m
Sunday. Sept. 16 at the PSU Bapti
Student Union (The House) across th<
PSU Performing, /krts Center.
Topic of his talk will be: Specia
People's Self-Esteem: Working on Sell
Concept Skills in the Home.
Parents of the handicapped an
particularly invited to attend this meet
ihg. which is open to the public.
The regular monthly meeting of thi
group will be held immediately followiri;
the talk and the question and answe
session.
Dr. SchulU is starting his seventh yea
at PSU. He earned his B.S. at Bowtinj
Green State University and buth hi
M.A. and Ph. D. at the University o
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MAYORS PRAYER BREAKFAST
Indian Heritage Week has been
proclaimed for Sept. lb through 22. TWe
Pembroke Jaycees/Jaycettes and Lum- ?
bee Regional Development Association.
Inc. will be sponsoring the annual
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Sept. 16 at
7:30 a.m. Sunday at the Pembroke
Jaycee CLub House.
The guest speaker will be Rev. Ron
Anderson, pastor of Berea Baptist
Church. The public is cordially invited to
attend.
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT PLANNED
Project GAP (Northern R'beson
County Community Pool Project Organi
zation) will sponsor a softball tournament
Sept. 14. 15, lb in St. Pauls. NC. Entry
fee will be $85.00 per team. Furnish your
own balls (Blue Dot or Dudley Thunder).
Sixteen teams. Round Robin Tourna
ment. For more information please call
Dr. A.L. Bradford at 919-8b5-5170. Hot
dogs, soft drinks and other refreshments
will be available throughout the tourna
ment.
A double elimination horseshoe
tournament will be held concurrently
with the softball tournament on Saturday
only. Trophies will be awarded in
singles, doubles and ringers competi
tion. Anyone interested in Finding out
how good they are please call as noted
above.
I RUTH MARTIN TO SPEAK
AT BEREA BAPTIST CHURCH
Berea Baptist Church of Pembroke
invites everyone to come to its fellowship
hall on Saturday. Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. to
hear professor I. Ruth Martin Ig&Hft jiu ..J
word and display about mission workin
Liberia. West Africa.
Prof. Martin recently returned from a
six week mission trip to Liberia. She was
there as a guest of Missionaries.
Lawrence and Alice Hardy. Lawrence is
a former pastor of Berea Baptist Church.
Ms. Martin has some exciting experi
ences to share. Please come and hear of
her adventures and bring a friend.
PLATE SALE PLANNED
A plate sale will be held Friday.
Sept. 21 at the Pembroke Church of God
beginning at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
proceeds will be used for helping on the
i new fellowship hall which has already
been started. The pastor of the Pembro
ke Church of God is the Rev. C.C. Allen.
Sr.
COLLEGE YOUNG DEMOCRATS
MEET AT PSU SEPT. 20
An introductory meeting of the College
Young Democrats of Pembroke State
University will be held at the PSU Baptist
Student Union (The House) at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday. Sept. 20. This will be a joint
meeting with the Robeson County Young
Democrats Club. .
The speaker will be Kelly Best, state
president of the College Federation of
Young Democrats.
Helping to coordinate the arrange
ments are Mike Mclntyre of Lumberton.
chairman of the Seventh Congressional
District of Young Demdcrats. and Rose
Maqe Lowry of Pembroke, president of
the Robeson County Young Democrats.
Free refreshments will be served.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS TO MEET
The Robeson County Young Demo
f crats will hold its monthly meeting
Thursday. Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The
meeting will be held at "The House."
> PSU's Baptist Student Union Building.
"The House is located on the Red
o- Springs Road across from PSU's Perfor
! ming Arts Center.
' The purpose of the meeting is to help
t charter a YDC Cub on the campus of
PSU. All good Democrats are invited.
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