. ? . ?. ? r I^^JJMI.I ?^ PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY >??->": ^ r 5 i ?THE CAROLINA INDIAN VO 0 I : "Building Communicative Bridges I '? VOLUME 14 NUMBER 89 25e PER COPY THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 2S. 19wT] ']? Strickland Bids For Another Term On JONES ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR Native Americans Speak At LREMC Board Of Directors LKEMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Greensboro College TIMOTHY STRICKLAND Timothy Strickland of Pembroke has announced his intention to seek re election to the Lumbee River Electric Membership Cor poration Board of Directors. Mr. Strickland is seeking his fourth term. In making his announcement, he released the following statement: "During my tenure as a member of the LREMC Board of Directors, I have seen many of my aspirations fulfilled. I am proud of the progress that has been made by our board of directors during the past three years, especially. "Of particular pride for me is the fact that during the past three years, our wholesale supplier has given us three wholesale rate ?increases. Our cooperative has been able to absorb completely 2 of these increa ses & part of the other one. Any time that the coopera tive is able ti absorb these 'increases, it stops passing the increase on to the member-consumers. That has been one of m> cutis. "I have worked h.ti-l lo prevent our electric Rites from rising. Two years ago we (the board) directed the staff to take whatever steps were necessary to get LREMC rates competitive with other electric suppliers, k is with much pride that I report that we have reached that objective. We are now competitive with other ca operatives, as well as other electric suppliers, such as Carolina Power and Light Co. This was not an easy task, but it has been done. This is evidence that we at LREMC are working continuously with the best interests of the member consumers in mind. "With the recent addition of so many new members, we have approved the con struction of two new sub stations and two miles of transmission line. This was necessary to increase our capacity to accommodate our new members. "As a member of your board of directors, I have approved, supported and endorsed several new pro grams that will benefit the membership at large. I support a stronger com munications program be tween the board and the consumers. This program will consist of energy con serving tips that are avail able to members. I believe that working together we can conserve energy and keep our electric bills within re a son. "We are also in the process of implementing a new program that will be of assistance to our senior citizens. It will be called the Senior Citizens Bearable Pay Plan and will allow senior citizens an extension on payment of electric bills. I feel that this is so important because most of our senior citizens are on fixed incomes and need every considera tion that we can give to them. "Most recently I have supported a plan for the study & consideration of changing the method of returning capital credits ev ery 12 months as opposed to the present twenty- year intervals for capital credits. This will be fair to all members, especially the newer ones. "I have listed only a few of the programs and procedures I have favored which are in the best interest of the membership at large. I have dedicated myself to serving the best interests of the total membership. I believe that I have perform ed my duties well and offer myself again as your representative. "I will appreciate your support and vote and pledge anew to continue my tradi tion of honest and fair leadership." The LREMC annual mee ting will be held on Tuesday night, October 7, 1986 with registration beginning at 6 p.m. All member consumers are urged to attend. ETTA B. JONES Etta B. Jones of Pembroke announces her candidacy for position on the Lumbee River Electric Membership Cooperative Board of Direc tors. The annual election will be held on October 7, 1986 in the Performing Arts Center on Pembroke State Univer sity campus. Registration will start at 6:00 p.m. and continue until 7:30 p.m. Each voter will receive a $2 bill, compliments of litEMC. Etta B. Jones is a retired elementary school teacher. Title IV Indian Education Parent Committee, Secre tary of North Carolina Asso ciation of Educators and a Sunday School teacher at First United Methodist Church, Pembroke. Etta B. Jones is a very successful business woman which ex emplifies qualified leader ship and management. Etta B. Jones promises the IJiEMC members to make an attempt to change the late charge from 1 day after due date to 10 days after due date. This 10 day grace period after due date is the policy of CP&L This due date would be advantageous to a vast num ber of members. Etta B. Jones favors giving the handicapped and disabled member who does not have a spouse a chance to cast his or her vote in the annual election. This is a privilege handicapped and disabled members are now being denied. We do not need double standards as opera tional procedure. Etta B. Jones sincerely asks LREMC members vote and support and make her a member of the LREMC Board of Directors on October 7, 1986. Etta B. Jones is qualified to serve. Rev. Simeon Cummings, a Lumbee Indian from Pem broke, NC and coordinator for the Southeastern Juns diction Association for Na tive American Ministries, received a plaque of appre ciation from the Guilford County Native American Association after a program at Greensboro College Ihun day, September 11, 'Ihe Rev. Simeon Cum mings, Chief Wilma Man killer and Chief Robert Youngdeer spoke in pro grams at Greensboro Coll ege in Greensboro, NC TTiur sday, Sept. 11. Cummings of Pembroke coordinator for the South eastern Jurisdiction Associ ation for Native American Ministries. Cummings spoke of his work with Native Americans after giving a sermon at Greensboro Coll ege ?- + "Indians are the most oppressed ethnic minority group in the nation," Cum mings said. "Employment, education, leadership and, of course, financial needs are the critical needs of the people." In his work with 12 Native American United Methodist Churches, Cummings tries to sensitize congregations to the needs and concerns of Native Americans within their area. "Many people do not understand who we are and what we are doing," Young deer said. Youngdeer of Cherokee, NC is chief of the Eastern Cherokee Nation. He said Indians were defea ted through gunpowder, missionaries and alcohol and are now working to over come misunderstandings and to compete in the business world. Mankiller of Stilwell, Okla.. spoke of her work to raise the standard of living in a community with 60 percent unemployment Mankiller is chief of the Western Cherokee Nation. '' They were in positions of people without power over their own lives," she said of the community she work ed with. Through her 20 years as a grant writer and community developer and since becoming chief in December 1985, she has worked to solve social and economic problems for Indi ans. As far as her being the first female chief she says, "Most people seem to have a really goofy idea of what Indian people are like. My being chief challenges their view of what modern tribal leadership is like." The recent lectures and pow wow, were planned by the Educational Enrichment Committee of Greensboro College. "Through the programs sponsored by the College, ?wehnpe-W Ytlse ?' ness of Native Americans in our midst." said Isabelle fhweO. associate professor of sociology at the College and a member of the Educa tional Enrichment Commit tee. "The study of our neigh bors who are different is crucial. To visualize Chief Wilma Mankiller. Chief Ro bert Youngdeer and Rev. Simeon Cummings when students and members of our community think of Indians can only lesult in ; breaking the provincial im age and see the Native Americana, instead, aa indi viduals we are proud to claim as brothers and sis ters," Powell said. ?? "fcODESON'COUNTY FXlR Entry Deadline For County Fair Destruction Derby Set For Sept Tf Entry deadling for the first Robeson County Fair Cham pionship Destruction Derby is Sept. 27. The Destruction Derby, also referred to as a demoli tion derby, is restricted to drivers at least 18 years of age. Drivers must also sup ply their own car. The championship round Of the Destruction Derby begins at 7 p. m. Oct 4 at the ' Robeson County Fairground on N.C. 41' in liimberton. Entry fee is $10 for the drivers and $5 per pit man. Registration forms can be ricked up at two locations k-Land Tire on Elizabeth ?nrn Road and Dove's Gulf |P West 5th Street in Mmberton. Entry forms must be filled but and mailed by Sept 27 to Jack FuUerton Promotions, R.D. M, Meyersdale, PA 15662. Entry fee will be tuned in at the track. There will be four heats, with each winner receiving $60 and a trophy. Twelve cars will compete in the championship round, inclu ding the four heat winners, the four second place finish era of each heat and the four Fans Choice of each heat. The winner of the main event will receive $250 plus the Champions Trophy. Se cond place finisher receives $50 and a trophy. To be a winner, a driver must be the last to make contact and then be able to move his car at least 12 inches in any direction. A team of judges will be nearby to make any final decisions. For more information, con tact Charles Ivey at 738 1106. Fair Registration For Battle Of the Bands Contest Dae Sept. S7 Any group wishing to compete in the Battle of the Bands contest during the 40th annual Robeson County Fair must register by Seot. 27, The fair will be held att the fairgrounds on N.C. 41 in Lumberton from Sept 29 Oct 4. A $25 deposit is required and will be refunded the last night the band performs. Preliminary rounds are scheduled for the first night of the fair. Prize money will be awar ded to the first three palces., $250 to the winner, $150 to the runner up and $100 to the third place finisher. For more information, con tact Donnie Hicks at 739 9283. Booth Space Available For 1986 County Fair Booths are available to commercial and non-com mercial agencies interested in reserving space for the 40th annual Robeson County Fair set for Sept. 29-Oct 4 at the fairgrounds on N.C. 41 in Lumberton. All commercial organiza tions and businesses inte rested in reserving space in the Exhibit Building or on the fairgrounds, should con tact Hubert Bullard at 738 5766 no later than Sept. 26. Reservation! for non commercial booths may be made by calling Bruce Jobe at 738-8131 no later than Sept 26. Youth Invited To "Run" State Government During Day Li October If you an a high school studant mm) you would like to try your hand at running atato government. Youth h vohflPMot Day is dsaignsd fltofbu. DUag Youth fauohrament Lh* bet 27 students will ZLtid^Zgis: Cm for ths day. Anlslltoa wfll bagin on Oat flB with * workshop on <**??????' by ad by ths Salatgh Youth Council Iha nato day atu government counterparts at breakfast, after which they will leave for a day of wort For application forms and information, contact the Youth Advocacy and In vol vement Office, 919-788-9296 or write the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office. 121 W. Jones 9L, Raleigh, NC 27908-1884. Deadline for applications is Sept 12. Partidpaata will be selected by a committee. The coat of attending Youth bvoNement Day la 889.26, which includes lod ging for one night at the RadiMon Plata Hotel (four to a room), two meals and administrative coats. Youth Involvement Day is sponsored by the State You th Council, a component of the N.C. Department of Administration s Youth Ad vocacy and Involvement Off ice (YAK)), and the Raleigh Youth Council, a division ef ??.. Tinlnsml. Plili mt*A Dse me rvajeign nrn ana n?c State Youth Council nwfa to develop opportunities foi youth involvement in state PSU Centennial Plates Now On Sale To Public John Carter, alumni director of PSU, displays PSU cen ennial items that are now available to the public for a gift to PSU. He displays left to right) the centennial alumni directory, coffee mug, centennial plate of fine PSU centennial plates, each of fine china decorated with 22 karat gold, are now on sale to the public. The lO'/t inch plates are individually numbt r>d. One hundred were ordered in this limited edition, and only 80 remain. Each plate includes with it a beautiful gift box plus a plate stand. Cost of the plate is $125, china decorated in 22 karat gold, key chain, and centen nial pin. Checks for these items should be made pay able to PSU Foundation and mail to the PSU Office of Institutional Advancement, Pembroke, NC 28372. which includes the gift box, display stand, insurance, handling and shipping. The PSU Office of Institu tional Advancement, tele phone (919)521 4214, Ext. 252, says it" will gladly hand deliver this collector's plate within the Robeson County lines." For those who request a letter of tax deduction, $90 of the $125 spent for the centennial plate is tax de ductible, says the PSU Office of Institutional Advance ment. Proceeds from the sale of these plates will go to academic scholarships, says Dr. Richard Pisano, PSU vice chancellor for lnstitu tional Advancement. Other PSU centennial com memoratives are also avail able for new or increased gifts, says the Institutional Advancement Office. These are as follows: For $10, the donor re ceives a commemorative key chain and commemorative pin. For $25, the donor re ceives a commemorative cof fee mug and commemorative pin. For $40, the donor re ceives a PSU centennial alumni directory. For $75 or more, the donor receives a centennial alumni directory, coffee mug, commemorative key chain, and commemorative pin. Gifts for any or all of these four items are tax deductible. To order these items or the centennial plates, checks should be made payable to: PSU Foundation, Inc. Checks should be mailed to the Office of Institutional Advancement, PSU, Pem broke, NC 28372. INDIAN HERITAGE WEEK BEING OBSERVED ON PSU CAMPUS 1 "Indian Heritage Week" is being held Sept. 22-26 at Pembroke State University with many activities taking place, including demonstra tions of Lumbee Indian crafts, a slide show, a mini pow wow and barbecue, and a pfioto exhibit Site of all of these events except the mini pow wow and barbecue is the Indian Museum in the PSU Native American Resource Center in Old Main. The demonstrations of Lumbee crafts continue each day from 9 a.m. until noon. Hiose demonstrating their skills include: quilters-Stella Locklear, Eva Jones, Eunie Jane Jones, Ella Lowiy and Dora Locklear; mask maker Vibrina Coronado; potter Allen Oxendine; basketry Cleveland Jacobs; jewelry John Wesley Oxendine; and beadwork-Daphne Dunn. Also being shown during this time la a slide show of arts and artifacts of various Indian cultures! On Thursday at 4 p.m. a barbecue will be held, fol lowed by a mini pow wow at 6 p.m. beside the Classroom North building on campus. These two events are spon sored by PSIT s Native Am erican Student Organisation. Also going on through Oct 17 is a new photo exhibit featuring the Amer ican Indian pictures of Lloyd Oxendine. For more information, con tact PSIT s Native American Raaource Center at (9191 521 4214, Ext 282. Lumber River Flit Scheduled For September 17 lb* Lumber Rhrar Feat ?ad Cm* Race wfll be Saturday, September 27 at McMillan Bead* in Umber Mo. Ibe Ffeat wfU begin at 10 a.m. and canoen mar nfia ter to race tram 10 a.m. until 1 f.m, Tbe race begina at t 1Mb await wfll team? nooderaftsn few nU m ftobam County. A camper exhibit, tomahawk throw and chain aaw damonatro thm, phw many other attrac tla? wM ha h atari i. Alao a CMMmCa booth in fa flab iaf for prion wfll to mi ohU. For forttor bhrmottnn, contort Cothy lltotoB ri