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IraTHE CAROLINA INDIAN VOI< | | ? "Building Communicative Bridges * /t( d ? T , PEMBROKE. N C '"A Trifacial Setting." R0BE80N COUN ?S I JOINT COUNTY PUBLIC MEETING ONGSX SERVICES INC. SET FOR MONDAY (yy Mac Ledgerton On Monday, March 24, 1966 at 7 p.m. the Robeson and Scotland County Com missioners will sponsor a public meeting on the GSX, Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility proposal at the Pem broke State University Per forming Arts Center in Pem broke, NC. Chemists, Water Specialists, Attorneys, State and local elected officials, elections candidates and Community leaders will ad dress officials from the North Carolina Department of Hu man Resources, Governor1 s Waste Management Board and the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Branch as to the inappropriateness of the GSX siting in Scotland County. Citizens are encouraged to come early and attend each of the following events: 1. A bee barbecue plate dinner will be served by area volunteers (from 4 to 6:30 p.m.) and is open to the public at an area adjacent to the PAC; 2. A "Trail of Tears" March (at 4:30 starting from ihe Pembroke Junior High School to the Univer sity), si*a?>4Zku by students from the West Robeson ST. High School. The theme of tne March was chosen to illustrate the forced removal of the Native people from NC and the forced destruction of our communities if the state permits GSX to locale in the 3. A canaieugm vigil (at 6:30) sponsored by Robeson County Clergy and Laity Concerned outside the en trance to the PAC; and the Public Meeting itself at 7 p.m. GSX proposes siting above one of the State's most active acquifers, processing up to 500,000 gallons of hazardous chemical waste, and dumping at least half a million gallons of waste by products into the Lumber River daily. GSX plans to pump more than 50 toxic substances into the river at maximum contaminant le vels, many of which are not regulated by State or Federal standards. Among these tox ics are DDT, Chromium. Lead, Benzeyne, Cyanide, Lead, and a variety of pesti cides. Many of the toxics to be dumped will not be tested for toxicity at all. Technical experts and citi zens are outraged by the proposal and cite numerous reasons why this facility should not be located in this region, renowned for its san dy, pourous soil, high water table, "sole source acquifer," and meager waste generation. Recent analysis reveals that ?SX proposes to accept b?e tween 2,000 and 200,000 tons of hazardous waste each year for each of the 577 hazardous wastes listed under the Federal Resource Conser vation and Recovery Act This amounts to the handling of more than 11 billion pounds of hazardous waste annually; it means that one company would be accepting more than SO times the amount waste North Carolina industries send off-site for treatment within a given year. Certainly, the mass- market approach to Hazardous Waste Treatment poses grave risks to the environment and the health and safety of area residents, not only through virtually assured water con tamination, but also through the gross number of waste truckings and unspecified amounts to be shipped in by rail.GSX has proven to be inept in its waste manage ment practices in landfilling (in South Carolina) with num erous fines and violations cited. GSX can neither be trusted to operate responsibly in North Carolina. The GSX application review has been ongoing for almost two years, and cities, coun ties, civic organizations, churches and chambers of commerce are still commited to assuring that the GSX license permit is denied by the North Carolina State officials. The Performing Arts Con tor MM appmft&ihately *,000 seats, ft b hoped that citizens of Robeson and Scotland County care enough about their future that every seat will be filled. Citizens are urged to come early and participate in the other plan ned activities. Albert Long, Lay Evangelist, Returning To Lumberton For First'' Happening'' Since *80 by Gene Warren Lumberton- Albert Long, a lay evangelist and motivational speaker from Durham, is returning to Lumberton for a "Happening." The dates are April 13-16 at Lumberton Senior High ?> ol's auditorium, and.tbe lAral committee planjgiig it want this "Happeaipr |?HSe a county-wide event. Tro^tkne will be 7:30 p.m. each fcven tng. The last time Longra 54 year-old who looks much younger, was here was in 1960 for what he described as one of his most successful happenings ever. Excellent crowds attended the pro grams at the high school each night, and many decisions for Christ were made, he said. Again, Long will be bring ing his team with him--and it is even more extensive this time than last Returning will be Randy Atcbeson of Greenwich, Conn., who is the only double major in the history of' the Julliard School of MuMc In New York. He will again have an organ concert at Chestnut Street United Methodist Church besides playing at the "Happening." Another team member back is Donna Stephenson of Ben son. She received her voice training from East Carolina University and haa sung in Alice Tully Hall in the Lincoln > CsfMer in New York, perform , Metropolitan Open Guild. Aim back is Lester Matte of Annts, who holds s blsck Lfcbbie Ringham Pullen of ' < - , , s ? . clemmons, a former "Miss Congeniality" in the "Miss North Carolina" pageant, will be here this time. She will demonstrate God's power and love through drama and ac tion, says Long. Mrs. Puilen missed the 1980 event due to childbirth. Two newcomers to the "Happening" team are David and Mike Alexander, world champion doggers known as the "Carolina Kids." Hiey have appeared with Kenny Rogers and on such programs as the Grand 01' Opry and Hee-Haw. Die Alexander brothers hail from Newland in the mountains of western North Carolina. Chairing the local commit tee planning this '"Happen ing" is Jim Kiridand of Lumberton, who had a com mittee breakfast meeting March 12 and another meet ing March 16 in planning this four day event Besides min istering in the evenings, the Albert Long team wfll be ministering in the ana during the daytime. "This is going to be a gnat experience," Kiridand told his committee. 'Tve called the busiest guys in town for our committee because I know they an the kind who will put their shoulders to the wheel and get the job done." Kiridand said all expenses for this "Happening" will be raised without having to approach the churches for funds, "ft will be similar in s true tun to an event held in Fayettoville in 1984 which was pet together by lay people, non denominational and para church," he said. However, he said all the churches' help will be needed in helping to puDucize mt "Happening" in their chur ches bulletins, on their signs and from their pulpits. "Th< youth can participate in th< fund raising by having car washes, bake sales, etc." Kirkland suggested. Flans are to form a choir t> sing two songs each night, said Kirkland. Volunteering as choir director of this non denominational body is Mark Frazer of Chestnut Street United Methodist Church. Nancy Fountaine of Corner stone Assembly of God Chur ch has also volunteered to play the piano at the "Hap pening." Other committees include a counselors committee and prayer committee. At the end of each Albert Long message there will be an invitation "like at a Billy Graham ? Crusade," said Long. "There will be counseling and follow up to every decision made," he emphasized. "Local chur ches and ministers will be notified concerning prospec tive members." Kirkland said that letters "have gone out to every school superintendent, school board member, and every junior and senior high prin cipal about Ms event" Kirkland "There seems to be no goal setters in the schools anymore. No hero figures. %gu know how yon used to s^> I would Uhs to be like that guy. Now the so called heroes are doing dope and drugs. " The committee bringing Albert Lotrfjp Lumberton and RAeeoa County wants to ;> show the youngsters and ?Meters " some real values" it saya. "end the real hero who is Jesus Christ ie . * Pembroke Lions Club And Lioness Club Hold Anniversary Banquet Adolph Blue was selected "Lion of the Year. " Mary II Locklear was selected "Lion ess of the Year." I Photo by Elmer W. Hunt| The Pembroke lions Club and lioness Club with Ckib President Gregory Goins presiding and Leslie Locklear as Master of Ceremonies held their 24th Anniversary' Ban quet at the Town and Country Restaurant in Pembroke on Monday evening. Benjamin "Ben" Sealy, Jr. Past District Governor 3IF, f r.lUjyp'itr "*"*? the affair. The Club* tapped Adolph Blue for "Lion of the Year." Danford Dial, Jr. presented the plaque of designation. Fannie L Oxendine presented Mary H. Locklear, who was named "Lioness of the Year," the plaque of designation. Club President Gregory Goins presented Benjamin spf.-jteiv." d*: ' ' ning, % Certificate it Appreci at ion. The pledge to the Flag was lead by Lion John W. Samp son and the invocation was given by Lion Neal Graham, Lion Adolph Blue presented the lions, their ladies and guests. lion Welton Lowry introduced the speaker. Lion and Mrs. Carl Sechrist were guests as well as Mrs. *?; - is Liopfsg--tifison .Officer. LJRDA CENTER FOR THE ARTS TO PERFORM Lumbee Regional Develop ment Association i Lumbee River Native American Center for the Arts presented their Touring Company presenta tion of "1986, the Year of the Native American'' and "Standing Room Only" on Thursday, March 13, 1986 at 7 p.m. at the annual North Carolina Indian Unity Confe rence in Greensboro. hi addition, the Center for the Arts will present the same Touring Company show, in cluding special student pre sentations on March 21, 1966 at 9:30a.m. and 8p.m. at the Given8 Performing Arts Cen ter at Pembroke State Univer sity. Admission is free to all. Come and support the cultural and performing arts. County Wide Lay Ministry Training by Mac Ledgerton k On Saturday, March 22, there will be a county-wide lay ministry braining. The train ing event will include a Bible Study, presentation on (he meaning of ministry, identi fying our gifts, directions for ministry, types of ministry, and a celebration of the ministry of Clergy and Laity Together.The training event will begin at H) a.m.. dismiss at 8 p.m. and wfll be held at Branch Street United Metho dist Church (behind Leviner's Florist) in Lumberton The program is being sponsored by Robeson County Clergy and laity Concerned. The training event, entitled "Empowering the Laity far Ministry" wfll be led by recognised trainers in the area of lay ministry in North Carolina. Th* leaders tie part of a lay ministry training team of CLAY- CLERGY AND LAITY TOGETHER in Minis try--which is an interdenomi national training service which helps laity and clergy identify their gifts and ways to use them in specific minis tries. The theme of CLAY is: When God's gifts to each of us enable our giving to others, when God's call invokes a sense of vocation and direc tion to our lives, when service expresses our response to God's love, and the substance of Faith is shared -We cele brate Entry i^to Ministry as one people. CLAY has a whole series of training events for individual churches and associations. We are privileged to have their training team come to Robeson County for the first time. Each interested church and community organization is requested to send at leaat tea representatives to the training. A registration fee of < S5 is required of each person by CLAY. Churches in Robe ?- tea*m? son County rarely come to gether across deominational and racial lines. Here is an opportunity for us all to join together as God's people and seek a better understanding of our mission. So, if you are: feeling that church has become more what you go to and do for rather than who you are? Respon- . ding more to what others ask of you rather than to what you feel directed or called to do? Wishing you knew how to relate faith to real life issues better. Fueling that God has provided you with many gifts which have been forgotten, rejected or overlooked. Drained lather than sustained in your attempts to be of service to others... TOien. come to the county wide lay ministry training on March 22. Interested ley persons end clergy are urged to attend. For mors informa tion. cell 730-7861 or 788 . LOCAL HAPPENINGS LIlaw* Jo Meet With Supporters on Saturday A free feed wiJl be held on Saturday, March 22, 1986 beginning at 11 a.m. at Sandy Grove Church in the Smiths Precinct Those who attend will have the opportunity to meet Randall Chavis, Candi date for a seat on the Robeson County Board of Education. Chavis is seeking a seat representing Smiths and Philadelphus Precincts. Res idents of the two districts are cordially invited to attend. In addition to free food and fellowship, registrars will be on hand to register those people who have not yet registered. Sandy Grove Church is located in the northern area of the Smiths Precinct CHICKEN AND BBQ PIATF.SAIF A chicken and BBQ Plate Sale which is sponsored by the Pembroke American Le gion Post and the Pembroke Rescue Squad will be held Friday, March 21, 1986 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the . Pembroke Rescue Squad Building on Union Chapel Road. Price is $3.00. All proceeds go to help finance the Pembroke American Legion Baseball Program. INDIAN BLANKET SPEC1AI. POLY-BAGED FREE One time offer $150.00 value. 72t90 Indian hlust-d blanket. Send pottage, 'hand ling fees $9.00. Satisfaction guaranteed. Send to Honor able Chief Wise Oxii, Route 2 Box 108, Maxtnn, NC 28361,. For car or home. GSX Proposal to Build a Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility Should GSX be allowed to build a Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility 4,000 feet from Lumber River? Robeson County will have an opportu nity to voice her concerns to the State of North Carolina at a public meeting on Monday, Marrh 24, 1986 at 7 p.m. Secretary of Human Resour ces, Phillip Kirk, William Meyer of the Hazardous Waste Section and other state" officials will be present The meeting will be at the Perfor ming Arts Center, Pembroke Slate University and is spon sored jointly by Robeson County and Scotland county Commissioners. All citizens of Robeson and Scotland Coun ties are invited and urged to attend. Largett County Barbecue Set for.Monday The largest, free county wide Barbecue in Robeson County will be held next Monday. March 24. prior to the Public Meeting with State officials concerning the proposed GSX hazardous waste treatment facility. The Barbecue will be held from 4-7 p.m. next to the parking lot of the Performing Arts Center. The barbecue plate dinner will be free for all citizens who are there to attend the Public Meeting at 7 p.m. Opposition to the pro posed GSX facility has united county residents and the barbecue is an opportunity for all who are opposed to the facility to come and be with one another. At press time. 20 hogs had been donated. Any citizens, church, or civic or ganization which would like to assist in the barbecue, please call the Carolina Indian Voice at 521-2826. Tmxl of Tear* March and Candlelight Vigil Planned The Student Council of West Robeson High School is planning a Trail of Tears March on Monday, March 24, to show the opposition of high school students to the propos ed C.5X hwafdM* treatment facility. Students from West Robeson will be meeting at the Pembroke Junior High School at 4 on Monday afternoon and will arrive at the County Wide Barbecue at 4:30 on Monday Barbecue at 5:30. All students at West Robeson are invited to attend. A police escort will provide direction and protec tion for the students. Ibe Trail of Tears March has been organized to protest the for ced destruction of our county if state officials permit the GSX facility to locate here in spite of strong local opposition and sound judg ment A short candlelight prayer vigil will also be held at the close of the barbecue at 9:30 p.m. in front of the Perfor ming Arts Center. The Prayer Vigil is being coordinated by Robeson County Clergy and Laity Concerned. PSIT s Ne w Distinguished Executive-In-Residence JOESAMDUNit thmm m hit new office at PSU m kit new potiiion at PSUt DitUn gaithad EncaMve-lmrReti done*. Hit office it Rooai iS7 of Old Main. It hat been newly carpeted and hat the | tame fnrmitmre which tunft'ii had at preeident of Sowthani \T.<' > ? . ? .'ij ivduofuu i orparuoon, mw toMcA wat aitociated far U peon. The farm tape uu ? gift from the corporation. 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