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T2JTHE CAROLINA INDIA"" VOICE
PEMBROKE, N.C kAM?idSMh|"U><*
ROBESON COUNTY
VOLUME 12 NUMBER 48 Mc PE? COPY / 0 ' THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 39,1984
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCE
FOR LRDA BOARD
Lumbee Regional Development As
sociation, Inc. will be conducting an
"Open Election" on Thursday, Decem
ber 6, 1984. This election will nominate
five members to serve on the LRDA
Board of Directors for a three year term.
The polling sites and declared candidates
are as follows:
1. Green Grove School Gymnasium is
the polling sites for the Fairmont,
Orrum, Marietta, Sterlings, and Thomp
son townships; Incumbent-Ms. Glois
Hunt is owner of Hunt's Beauty Salon
located in Fairmont. N.C. She is running
unopposed.
2. Mohr Plaza and Smyrna Church
Fellowship Hall on Hwy. 211 are the
polling sites for the Lumberton, Wishart,
and East Howellsville townships; In
cumbent-Mr. D.W. Lowery is owner of
Lowery's Seafood of Lumberton, N.C. He
is being challenged by Rev. Delton
Morgan, area minister residing in the
Smyrna Community.
3. Union Chapel School (old cafeteria)
is the site for the Burnt Swamp,
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Philadelphia, Raft Swamp, and Red
Springs townships; Incumbent--Mr. Roy
L. Cummings, manager of the Pembroke
FCX is running unopposed.
4. Sandy Grove Church Fellowship
Hall in the Smith Community is the
polling site for the Maxton and Smiths
Precinct; Incumbent-Rev. Ward Clark,
owner of Lumbee Shopping Center
located in Maxton, N.C. is being
challenged by Mr. Harold D. Deese,
Guidance Counselor at Pembroke Junior
High School.
5. Pembroke Elementary School
(North Entrance) and Union Elementary
School Gymnasium are the sites for the
Pembroke and Union Townships; Incum
bent Adolph Dial, Chairman, American
Indian Studies Program at Pembroke
State University is being challenged by:
Mr. Ted Brewington, owner of Ted's
Electric Service of Pembroke, N.C.; and
Rev. James (Jimmy) Dial, area minister
residing in the Green Pine Community.
On Election Day the polling places will
be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
...NOW PRACTICING LAW
IN SALISBURY, N.C.
SALISBURY, N.C.-Richard | Ricky )D. Locklearhas become a new associate with
Corriher, Whitley and Busby, Attorneys at Law. Ricky was admitted to the Rowan
County Bar in Salisbury?, N.C. on September 20, 1984. He earned his law degree
from the Wake Forest School of Law In May.
A product of Pembroke Sr. High, Ricky received his bachelor's degree in Political
Science from Catawba College, where he lettered in football for three years, and
earned his Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before entering law school, he was a regional planner with
the Lumber River Council of Governments.
Ricky is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delton R. Locklear of Pembroke. He is married
to the former Bonnie Jourdan of Darlington, Md. She is also a graduate of Catawba
College. The couple lives at Rt. 8, Box 323-E, Salisbury, N.C.
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Robeson Consolidation Recommended
Kayetteville Observer Reprint
From Staff Reports
LUMBERTON ? The N.C. Department of
Instruction recommended consolidating Robeson
County's five different school systems Tuesday night,
a plan that would close high schools in Magnolia,
Parkton, Littlefield and Orrum.
The study, requested eight months ago by all five
county boards of education, cited limited funding, too
many administrative bodies hnd inequality in
educational opportunity as major problems in the
current system.
The study stated that "immediate steps be taken"
to dissolve all five school systems and create a single
administration which would govern the entire
county.
It also recommended increasing the average per
pupil cost to the state level of $S23. The average
price per pupil cost in Robeson County is about 12X3,
with Lumberton students receiving the highest
average spending, with $337, followed by St. PauLs
with $287, Red Springs with $273, Fairmont with $260
and Robeson County students with $237.
Robeson County should commit additional local
funding through a local bond referendum, increased
allocations of the state's half-cent sales tax,
supplemental s< hool taxes or a higher property tax,
the stud> slated.
The School Study Commission, chaired by Robeson
County Commissioner Jack Morgan, will study the
state's proposal and make recommendations to the
school boards by early January, Morgan said..
Two representatives each from the county school
systems, four from the county system and two
county commissoners make up the commission.
Under the plan, students who attended Magnolia,
Parkton, Litllefleld and Orrum high schools would be
reassigned to nearby schools. ~
Magnolia students would move to St. Pauls High
School, Parkton students would go to Red Springs
High School, Little field students would transfer to
Lumberton High School and Orrum students would
attend Fairmont High School.
Because they are suitable for long-range use and
can handle the six geographic areas around them,
the report recommends no change for South Robeson
and West Robeson high schools.
The consolidated Lumberton-Uttlefictd high school
and We*t Robeson would house grades 10-IS, .
according to the plan, while all other schools would
have grades 0-12. The average enrollment would be
about 050
According to John Bridgeman, a Division of School
Planning consultant for the slate, the state plan tails
for the addition of 30 classrooms and three
gymnasiums But they are facilities which the county
needs, he said.
He also stated that closing four schools would save
the county between S3JO.OOO and SJOOJOO a year.
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Holiday Benefit for %. ^ ^
Disabled Dec. 15th
Willie Lowery and the Lumbee Band
will be the featured entertainment at the
Holiday Benefit for the Disabled to be
held December 15 at the Performing Arts
Center in Pembroke. Lowery is a
nationally reknown musician and song
writer who produced the hit "Streets of
Gold," the popular album, "Proud To Be
A Lumbee," and the soundtrack for the
outdoor drama, "Strike at the Windl".
Lowery wil be accompanied by a host
of local popular gospel music groups
including The McNeil Trio, Sound of
Deliverance, The Cherokee Methodist
Church Quartet, and the Prospect
Methodist Church Junior Quartet.
The show will be rounded out by
comedy routines from local entertainers
such as Carnell Locklear of "Strike at the
Wind!". There will be appearances by
regional media personalities and civic
leaders. A medical expert will discuss
the problems and concerns of persons
whoa re suffering from severe physical
disabilities.
The proceeds of the concert will be
used to generate more resources and
support for the disabled, educate the
public to the problems and concerns of
persons suffering with severe disabili
ties, and provide more friendship,
comfort, and concern for the disabled.
The Holiday Benefit for the Disabled
will be held Saturday, December 15. at
7:30 p.m. Tickets are S5 for adults and $2
for children. Tickets are available from
friends and members of the Committee
for the Holiday Benefit for the Disabled.
Pembroke Recreation League
FOOTBALL CHAMPS!
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PEMBROKE-One of the most successful recreation programs for .voung children
in the area is the Pembroke Recreation league, under the direction of West
Robeson baseball coach Ronnie Chavts, and a devoted band of volunteers like Lacy
Jacobs, football coach for Pembroke's entry in this year's successful football
program.
The youngsters just completed a five game season with Deep Branch 13 wins and
two times] and Pembroke [3 wins, 1 loss and I tie | as co-champs. Also competing in
the popular program were Union Chapel and Union Elementary.
The season concluded on November 3 at the Pembroke Junior High football field.
Volunteers, parents and patrons recently hosted a cookout at the Pembroke
Recreation Held for participants.
Shown above Is the Pembroke team, co-chumps, with coaches Lacy Jacobs (left]
and William Carter. Asked why he devotes so much time to working with
youngsters, Lacy Jacobs said, simply, "I just like to work w ith boys. I believe sports
is one of the best ways to teach our boys what life is all about..."
"CITIZENS TO PRESERVE THE NAME
PEMBROKE STATE UNIVERSITY"
TO MEFI
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There will be a meeting of "Citizens ' at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to
to Preserve the Name Pembroke State come and bring petitions totally Filled
University" at Pembroke. N.C. on out
November 29, 1984, at the LRDA Annex, >
TUSCARORA TRIBE ENDORSES
PSU NAME CHANGE
support of the campaign at Pembroke
State University to change the name to
the University of North Carolina at
Pembroke. Cecil Hunt is Chairman;
Leonard Lowry. Vice-Chairman and
Btfbbara Bryant is Secretary/Treasurer.
Members are Huel Cummtngs. Hoyland
Jones. Bracy Jones. Jr.. Kever Locklear.
Pauline Strickland. Lamon Locklear.
Leola Locklear. Ardell Locklear. Willie
James Locklear and Lawrence Maynor.
Brawleigh Jason Graham is the Tribal
Chief/Administrator. The resolutions
follows;
"WHEREAS. The Tuscarora Tribe of
North Carolina. Inc. represents Indian
communities and organizations in North
Carolina, and views Pembroke State
University as an institution founded by
Indians, we support the concept of
changing the name of Pembroke State
University to thj University of North
Carolina at Pembroke, and;
"JbHEREAS. this change of name will
clarify the following: (1) the university is
located in the cityiof Pembroke. (2) the
university is locatra in North Carolina.
(3) the university is part of the University
of North Carolina System.
"THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED,
that The Tuscarora Tribe of North
Carolina. Int supports any efforts to
change the name of Pembroke State
University and believes this change will
be beneficial to the university and the
Indian community.
"Adopted this the Ihlh day of
November. Ibb4." Signed by Cedl Hunt.
Tribal Chairman and Brawleigh .lavm
Gcabam. Tribal Chief/and Administra
tor.
The Tuscarora Tribe of North Carolina,
Inc., P.O. Box 1455, Pembroke, N.C.
28372 (telephone (919) 843-2160. 521
4454) adopted the following resolution in
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VERY SPEGAL PEOPLE'S
SUPPORTERS TO HOLD
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
PEMBROKE--The Very Special
People's Supporters, a support group for
handicapped children, will hold a
Christmas bazaar December 1, at the
Clinton Thomas, Jr. Day care Center in
Strickland Heights. The hours are from
10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Everyone is cordially invited to
participate.
DEEP BRANCH FIRE DEPT.
PLANS CHRISTMAS PARTY
FOR COMMUNITY KIDS
DEEP BRANCH-The Deep Branch
Volunteer fire Department has set
December 21 as the date for its annual
Christmas party for community children.
As always, there will be games, a
Christmas grab bag for the kids, and, of
course, a visit by Santa Claus.
Festivities begin at 7 p.m. The
Christmas party is co-sponsored by the
Ladies Auxiliary.
WEST ROBESON SENIOR HIGH
RECEIVES COMPETENCY TEST
RESULTS
West Robeson Senior High School
has received Competency Test Results
for the test that was administered this
fall. Parents of these students who took
the test are encouraged to visit the school
Guidance Department to get test results
for your son or daughter. This may be
dont on Wednesday or Thursday, *So
vember 28-29, 1984, anytime between
8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. A guidance
counselor will be prepared to discuss
results with parents who come.
NACIE TO MEET DEC. 12, 13, 1984
The National Advisory Council on
Indian Education (NACIE) will meet in
Seattle, Washington, on December 12
and 13, 1984. The meeting will be held at
the Sheraton Hotel. Sixth and Pike, P.O.
Box 2906, Seattle. Washington, 98111,
206/621-9000.
The format for the NAC1E Full council
Meeting will provide the Council Mem
bers an opportunity to observe the
progress of Indian Education as it serves
the unique, educational and culturally
related needs of Indian students. Seven
visitation teams will travel to 14 Indian
program/school sites during the obser
vation day.
Official NACIE agenda is as follows:
Wednesday, December 12. 9 a.m. to
Noon-NACIE Business; 1:30 p.m. to 5
p.m.-Guest presentations and Title IV
Testimony (Oral testimony to be limited
to ten minutes and accompanied by
written testimony).
Thursday, December 13. 9 a.m. to 5
p.m.--NAC1E On-site Visits to Indian
Education Programs and Schools in the
Seattle! Puget Sound area. (Coordinated
with the Indian Education Programs
Office of the Department of Educatibn
Washington, D.C., the Title IV Resource
and Evaluation Center Three-Seattle,
Washington, and the Washington State
Indian Education Department.)
If you wish to present testimony/
participate in the Wednesday afternoon
session, please call or write Debbie
Vozniak. Administrative Officer (202/
376-8882) to make an appointment.
NACIE welcomes your attendance.
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named to
Assoc. Office
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Dr. Waltz Maynor
Durham-Dr. Waltz Maynor,
director of summer sessions
and continuing education at
North Carolina Central Uni
versity, has been elected vice
president for the Southeast
ern region of the North
American Association of
Summer Sessions.
He assumed the post at the
recent convention of the
association in San Diego. The
region for which he is respon
sible extends along the At
"latfltic Seaboard* and Golf ^
Coast from North Carolina to
Texas.
Dr. Maynor joined the
North Carolina Central Uni
versity faculty in 1971 as
director of the Academic
Skills Center. He has subse
quently served as assistant
dean of the undergraduate
school of arts and sciences,
and succeeded Dr. Charles
Orr as the director of summer
sessions and continuing edu
cation in 1976.
Dr. Maynor is a native of
Pembroke, NC where he
earned his baccalaureate de
gree from Pembroke State
University. He holds the km.
degree in mathematics from
Appalachian State University
and the?Ed. D. degree from
Duke University.
Dr. Maynor has taught in
public schools in Oxon Hill,
Md and Fairmont, NC and has
been a member of the faculty
at Sandhills Community
College, Southern Pines, NC
and at Pembroke State Uni
versity and Appalachian State
University.
He is a member of the
education faculty at North
Carolina Central University.
Named
Outstanding
Young
Leader
Pembroke-Carolyn Emanuel. Executive
Director of Lumbee Medical Center,
was recently selected as an Outstanding
Young Leader in Allied Health. The
selection was made by the American
Society of Allied Health Professions and
its National Center for Allied Health
Leadership. Emanuel was selected be
cause of her significant contributions to
the enhancement of allied health educa
tion in the nation.
Carolyn Emanuel earned a Master of
Public Health at the University of North
Carolina. Chapel Hill in 1979. She earned
a B.A. degree in sociology with a
Medical Sociology specialty from Pem
broke State University in 1977. She is a
graduate of Scotland High School in
Laurinburg, NC
Emanuel'scarcer includes her present
duties as executive Director of Lumbee
Medical Center. She has also served as
Services and as Health Services Officer.