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c. The Carolina ndian Voice Dedicated to Service Lilished each Thursday in Pembroke, N.C. PEMBROKE RAILROAD DEPOT ECEIVES $10,000 ALLOCATION FROM “PORK BARREL” MONIES '‘Building Communicative Bridges In A Tri-racial Setting. ” The Carolina Indian Voice, a weekly newspaper published each Thursday in Pembroke. N.C., benan January IS, 1973 The Carolina Indian Voice wants to serve you' by printing your news. However, in order to better .serve you, the staff of The Carolina Indian Voice must impose a 5 p.m. Tuesday deadline for news that is to appear in the Thursday edition. Advertisers are asked to please adhere to the same deadline (Tuesday at 5 p.m.). To subscribe to The Carolina Indi please call (919) 521-2826. Or drop by : located on High School Street in I J ^ ^ across from Old Main in College Plaz a 7 j two doors down from the Pantry). ^ " SUBSCRIPTION RATES: - - - I Year (In N.C.).: / Year (Outside N.C.). 1 VOLUME 13 NUMBER 29 THURSDAY. JULY 18. 1985 The Pembroke Depot he North Carolina Generai sembly announced it’s so Ed “pork barrel” alloca- Wednesday and the ibrcke Historic Properties mission was one of the tients. The commission, in primarily to save and )te the Pembroke Rail- I Depot, now abandoned ithe Seaboard System Rail- , »as given $10,000 for istoration efforts. Bruce Barton, chairman of the Pem broke Historic Properties Commission, said, upon re ceiving notification, ‘‘I am thankful to our legislative delegation (including Repre sentatives Danny DeVane, Sidney Locks, John ‘‘Pete ” Hasty and Senator David Parnell) for their collective leadership in securing this special allocation for us. We certainly wDl put it to good use, and we publicly thank them for their efforts in our behalf.” According to general as sembly sources, ‘‘Strike at the Windl” will also receive a $20,000 allocation from the same source, although it was not listed in area accounts in Wednesday morning dailies. Robeson County received $152, 950 as part of the $11 million appropriated for spe cial projects. Others receiving awards locally were: Five Honor High School Gradu Chosen as PSU Chancellor’s Scl Pembroke-five more high school graduates of Robeson County-three from Little field, one from Orrum, and one from St. Pauls-have been selected as Chancellor’s Sch olars at PSU. Chancellor’s Scholars’ tuit ion are paid to PSU, they take special courses, and presenta Master’s type thesis before graduating. At commence ment, they receive special honors. To qualify for the program, a student must be among the leaders of his school both academically and in extracurricular activities. Dnrlng the Recent Lambee Homcoming activities, many local merchants promoted their businesses through give away promotions. Hiii’s of PembrcAe gave aways rafts at a drawing during the festivi ties. Shown above, left to right are: Patsy Pipkin of PembrtAe who won the Sun- Idst Inner Tube; Frank Harris, co-manager of Hill’s; Ramona Scott of Pembroke who won the Pepsi Raft; and Harvey Godwin, co-manager of Hill’s. [Hioto by Bruce Barton] The three students from Littlefield High are Amy Lynn Smith, Bobby Dale Scott, and John Brisson. The student from Orrum High is Deena Strickland. Selected from St. Pauls is Eric Baker. Amy Smith, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry B. Smith, graduated in the top five percent of her class and plans to major in Education at PSU. She served as president of her student council, president of the Beta Club, and president of the Future Homemakers of America. A member of ‘‘Who’s Who Among American High School Students,” Miss Smith w&s a marshal, in the scholars pro gram, and in the gifted and talented program. She won awards in English, history, chemistry, health and physi cal education, art and music. She was a member of the Mathematics, Spanish and Glee c!iih5. Bobby Scott, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Scott, also graduated in the - top five percent of his class at Littlefield High. He plans to major in mathematics at PSU. A member of the Beta Club, Scott was president of the Mathematics Club. In 1984 he received first place award at the PSU Science Fair. He was a member of the Science and Spanish clubs and was also involved in drama and the yearbook. He won all- confe rence honors in football and played varsity basketball. Also graduating from Little field High was John Brisson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Brisson. He plans to major in political science at PSU. A member of the Beta Club in high school he was involved in dramatic produc tions . Selected from Orrum High as a Chancellor’s Scholar was Deena Strickland, the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Hervie S. Locklear. She plans to major in biology at PSU. Miss Strickland was secretary of the National Honor Society in high school and editor of the school newspaper. Graduat ing in the top five percent of her class, she won awards in history. Algebra II, geometry, and leadership. She was a member of the Future Teach ers of American, Future Busi ness Leaders of America, and the Science and French Clubs. Chosen from St. Pauls High was Eric Baker, the son of Annie Paulette Baker. He plans to major in computer science at PSU. He won a frist place in a regional science fair plus several awards in local science fairs. He had the highest average in his class in biology and chorus and the second highest average in U.S. history. He was a member of the regional quiz bowland his school’s quiz bowl team throughout high school. Baker attended Boys State and is a member of ‘‘Who’s Who Among Ameri can High School Students.” Vice president of the Science Club, he was a member of the French, Computer, and Li brary and Drama Clubs and also Future Business Leaders of America. RiMion Covnrv, t1$2,tS0. Robeson County Emeroenev :>ervices, S36.7S0; • - Civic Cenlff FounOolion, $20,000, Lombee Regionol OeveWoment .on Thrifty Food Pontrv, $6,500; Rowlond HIstoricol Society lor depot renovation, $10,000; St. Poul'5 boildms tor the elderly, $13,000; ih Robeson Public Librory, $4,000; Floro McOonold Hlohiand Gomes Ud, ^enovc ~ Rowlond Public Librory reooirs, $5,000; PembroPe Histone Properties Coonci .ission lor roilrood depot reports, $104X10; Fairmont Railrood Depot ■ jiion, $5400, ProclocvKle Community Center, $54300; Robeson County th and Community Center, $3,000 lor llterocy program ond $3,500 tor lood elderly program, Monton Youth Development, $3,000; PembroKe Stole ersilv computer scholarships. $«.00a South Robeson ReKue Unit, $4,000; Swings Volunteer Fire Deportment, $4,000; Smiths Township Volunteer Oeoorlment, $4,000; Porkton Rescue Souad. $4,000; Maiton Rural Volunteer —• $t200. Recreot'on Oeportmi Scottond County. $37,800, Scotlond County ™.— . "■-'"•■VogramMunicipol uirs, vioson Railrood Depot $5,000; Scotland County Literocy MO; Scotlond County Senior Ciliiens socioiion to publish directory ond help fond insportotion, Stjxa. Gibson Community Center xiirs, $500: EosI Louringburg School ployoround uipment, $2,500. Wogrom Volunteer Fire De- 'tmont, $1200; Gibson Volunteer Fire Depont- •nt. $1200; Loorinburg Fire Volunteer Deport- Volunteer Fire Oeprtmenf, CHURCH BRIEFS AMPHITHEATRE SITE local bullerin $1200; Laurel H Hoke County, $72,250. Hoke County Recreotlon Deoorlmeni, $4,000; Roeford Ky Feslivoi, $94300: Hoke Literocy Council, $9j30ft Hoke County Rescue ond fneafunas.$H250, Public Invited To Archaeological Dig public and members of press are invited to view site containing the poss- remains of the Indian of Pomeiooc on July file Algonkian village was in 1585 by the first colonists to the new The site promises to be significant archaeological rsst over the next few rs. Members of the press encouraged to see the first :e of this investigation and 5llow its progress. ” ihe site, visitors will be to view excavation units progress and postmolds ttay represent house eras and possible storage pits. Also on view w numerous artifacts pottery, pipe frag- ''s and an arrowhead. ‘ttl Green, an archaeolo- hom East Carolina Uni- ‘ty, and his crew have wer 100 Indian arti- ■'"an area of less than an a cornfield in Hyde "/■ Jhe artifacts may , 16th century. ‘ p'^te IS the only place in J'Minty where this type '«r>al has been found, and type of Ffw, area was ““""t site of hablta- Wsibly a vaiage about led k' ’’‘’“'iooc as "list John White test.,'7^"^ location also J. bis map of yet be positively identified as the village of Pomeiooc, it is one of the most significant finds that has been made since America’s 400th Anni versary Committee initiated its archaeological program. The 400th Anniversary Committee is the arm of the Department of Cultural Re sources charged with com memorating the Roanoke Voy ages of 1584-1587. The voy-, ages brought the first English settlers of America to the Outer Banks. The search for Pomeiooc began in 1984. funded by grants from Hyde County, the Hyde County Historical Soc iety, private contributions to America's 400th Anniversary Committee and the East Caro lina Bank. Funding for this project is due to run out on July 24. Concerned Citizens to Protest Toxic Waste Treatment Plant REVIVAL PLANNED Revival will be held July 21-26 at Cape Fear Baptist Church. Services begin at 7:30 nightly. Speakers will I Rev. Romy Revels, Rev. Williim Griffin, Rev. Steve Jones, Rev. Manford Lode-, leaf, Rev. Grady Hunt and Rev. Vestor Ostendine. Rev. James Dial is the pastor of Cape Fear Baptist Church. The Lokeside Amphitheotre is built on two acres of land leased from the Overside Country Club, o recreotionol club located on the Lumber River. The amphitheotre seots 1,000 people ond has on estimoted voiue of $100,000. However, its cost in 1976 wos $60,000 with the rest being donoted to the "Strike at the Wind!" parent organization, Robeson Historicol Dromo, inc. '““g*' the site cannot a The site is located in Hyde County just east of Lake Landing on U.S. 264. On the right about the distance of one city block from the Amity Church (which is on the left), is a large cornfield and an access road. The dig is located in the cornfield. There will be signs directing visitors to the site. For developments in site activity prior to July 23, contact Paul Green at 919- 925-2151 after 5 p.m. For details, contact Amer ica’s 40{)th Anniversary Com mittee, 109 East Jones St.. Raleigh, NC 27611. tel. 919- 733-5722. WANTED 50 citizens, con cerned about their future well being and the future of their off spring as a matter of health; 50 concerned citizens who will ride to Raleigh, NC on July31 to attend a Governor’s Press Conference and offer protest to the building of an incinerator for the purpose of treating radioactive and toxic waste materials in Bladen County near St. Pauls, NC. Also protest the building of a recycling plant near Maxton, NC for the purpose of treating and/ or recyclying radioactive materials. All of these radio active and toxic waste materi als are a threat to the human body. We also need 50 concerned citizens to ride to Raleigh, on August 2 to hear what the people have to say who wish to visit this calamity on the populace of Robeson and adjoining counties. I feel sure the concerned citizens who read this plea will join with the ‘‘Citizens Against Radioactive and Toxic Sub- stances”-C A R A T S. Call John L. Godwin at 521-9577 or the Carolina Indian Voice at 521-2826 for further details. REUNION PLANNED THE CANikDY FAMILT REUNION PLANNED The C«nady Pamfiy R^ union is phmned for October 5, 1985 from 1-5 p.m. in tire Magnolia School Cafeteria. Family members are urged to come -and bring all the family and relativea, -any old photograph $ and other Canady family memoraUlia. There will be some entertain ment, fun and plenty of conversation. Please bring along a basket of food end drink. Supper is planned at 4 p.m. The omphitheotre site wos thoroughly studied by Dr. David McLeon, professor of orchoeology ot St. Andrew's Presbyterian College in completing on environmental impoct study before construction begon. Dr. McLeon found signs of on oncient Indion villoge some 600 yords from the site doting from 800 D.C, Pottery and hunting supplies have been found to verify this. CARDINAL HEALTH AGENCY TO HOLD PUBUC HEARING Lumberton-Cardinal Health Agency will conduct a Public Hearing on two competing applications for Rural Health Initiative Grant Funds, Wed nesday, July 31, 1985 , 3:00 p.m., at the Cardinal Health Agency, 401 East 11th Street, Lumberton, North Carolina 28358. The following applications will be discussed: Lumbee Medical Center- Operation of Community Health Clinic in Pembroke, North Carolina. $245,445 RHI Grant Funds and $479,635 Total Project Cost. Robeson Health Care Cor poration- Ooeration of three (3) Community Health Clinics (Fairmont, Maxton, and Pembroke). $907,758 RHI Grant Funds. $1,556,570 To tal Project Cost. Interested persons are en couraged to attend public hearing and make comments on this proposal. Written comments may be directed to the Agency at the above address no later than noon, July 31, 1985. At 4:00 p.m., the Planning Committee will meet to dis cuss changes in the End Stage Renal Dialysis Plan and the Long Term Care Plan. The Board of Directors are scheduled to meet at 7:00 p.m. to finalize action taken at earlier Committee Meet ings. The obvious question posed before construction of on omphitheotre for "Strike ot the Wind!" wos "Where do we find o hill toll enough-to occom- modote 1,300 seots?" the answer. . ., "Build it!" With trucks and trucks of dirt, the mound was built in eorly 1976. Some 16 million pounds of eorth wos moved to the present location to moke o hill 28 feet above the loke's surface. ISN’T THIS A Notably, the Lakeside Amphitheatre stands on the site of on old Henry Berry Lowrie hide-out. This hide out in the 1860's was in the midst of the Robeson County Swamps, fed by the Lumber River. The site wos obout 3 miles from the Scuffletown community ond some 10 miles from Shoe Hill. Some five miles owoy stands the homeploce of Henry's porents and later his own home stood 2 miles north of the Lakeside Amphitheotre. 'BmjiUfid. Wouf Say You Read It In the CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE P.O. Box 1075 Phone 521-2826 Pembroke, N.C. 28372 Bruce Barton Connee Brayboy Garry L* Barton HOME OF “STRIKE AT THE WIND"