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Robeson To Ask
'I Assembly For Bill
To Merge Schools
LUMBERTON - The Robeson
County Board of Commissioners
voted Monday to ask the General
Assembly for state legislation to
merge the county's five public
school systems
In a 4-2 vote, the commissioners
adopted a resolution calling for the
county's legislative delegation to
introduce a bill seeking a consoli
dated school system
The resolution also asks the legis
lation to provide for a voter referen
dum on the issue and asks that
legislators specify "levels of fund
ing"
The resolution did not specify
whether the bill would be
withdrawn if voters reject the idea
of merger in the referendum.
The motion to adopt the resolu
tion was introduced by Commission
er Wyvis Oxendine and seconded by
Commissioner Henry Douglas The
two joined commissioners Jack
Morgan and Gary Powers in voting
for the resolution
Commissioners H T Taylor and
Carl Britt voted against the resolu
tion.
For years, proposals have been
made to merge the Robeson County
school system with city school
systems in Lumberton St Pauls.
Red Springs and Fairmont None
have been successful
Officials from the four city
school systems have said thev are
opposed to merger, while officials
in the county system support the
idea
Late last year, a grass-roots cili-.
zens group in the county asked the
commissioners to meet with the
county legislative delegation to
seek a merger bill The commission
ers did not adopt the proposal but
agreed to meet with the delegates
But the legislative delegation
said it would not consider a merge!
bill until the commissioners gave
them a written resolution in support
of merger and agree to sufficiently
fund a merger.
The resolution adopted Monday
calls for General Assembly legisla
tion that would spcclfiy adequate
appropriation and levels of funding
to ensure educational programs and
services, comparable to those cur
rently being provided and to ensure
district-wide equity ... " of pro
grams and services
In another matter, the commis
sioners also approved an increase
in water rales for residences and
businesses
The rates are tentatively sched
uled to take effect March 1,
according to Grady Chavis, ad
ministrative supervisor for the
county water department
I'nder the rate increases, resi
dents will continue paying a $7
minimum for up to 2.000 gallons of
water use But for the next 3.00t
gals, the rate will be $2 per 1,001
gallons
For the next 5.000 gallons, rates
will increase from $1 25 to $1 50
per 1,000 gallons For 10,000
gallons (if use. residents were pay
ing f 17 75 and now will pay $20 50
The average customer uses 6.500
gallons per month.
Commercial customers were
paying $11 for their first 2.000
gallons That will increase to $12
For the next 3 000 gallons, custom
ers were paying $! 25 per thousand,
and they now will pay $2 For the
next 5.000 gallons, commercial cus
tomers were paying $1 per
thousand and now will pay $1 50
For 10.000 gallons of use. a cus
tomer paid $19 75 That rate will
increase to $25 50.
Book About Indians
Now On Sale
The 80 page book, "Native
Americans: The People anil
How TTiey lave." is on sale for
$15.69 including lax at PSIXs
Native An.eriean Resource
(enter.
Reautifully hound, the 8'/*x
11 h?H)k was published by the
North Carolina Stale Museum
of Natural Sciences in honor'
of "The Year of the Native
American." It was edited by
Eloise F. Potter and John B.
Funderburg. who is director
of the Slate Museum of
Natural Sciences in Raleigh.
'Hie bi>ok is dedicated to
Hetty Oxendine Mangutn, a
graduate of PSU who is
director of the IHvision of
Indian Education for the N.C.
Department of I*uhlie Inst rue
tion. the tribute to her says:
"To Betty Oxendine Mangum
whose pride in her heritage
and love for children inspired
us to write this book."
The book contains a nuni
her of Ix-autiful color paint r
ings of Indians. Among those ^
posing for art work wen- Mrs. *
Mangum, Tim Hrayboy, '
Wanda Hums Ramsey. Jane v
hick lear Smith. Iandsey
Brooker, and Dariene I*?ck r
lear Jacobs whose son Drake '
also posed and is pictured '
both on the cover and inside <
the book. Drake is the grand
son of Steve Dicklear. Brooker
is the grunddaugther of Frank J
and Grace Hpps. Hrayboy,
Hums Hamsey, Smith. Dick 1
lear and Jacobs are all '
graduates of PSU as was the '
last Mis. l-ipps.
Tlie art work was done by 1
Keith Hirdsong of the West
em Hand of Cherokees. He is 1
based al.Feree Studio in
Raleigh
Smith to Address Robeson County Chapter of :
Full Gospel Business Men's
Fellowship International
Willliani K. (Hilly) Smith,
etired real ?-sUtt?- broker from
Vilmington whose back
ground includes being a diver
n underwater oil exploration,
vill be the speaker at the
Saturday. Feb. 28. dinner
neeting of the Kobeson
Jounly Chapter of the Full
iospel Husiness Men's Fell
iwship International.
'Hie meeting will lie held at
loliday Inn on Interstate 95
Sorth in lajmberton. Dinner
vill lie served at 6:30 p.m.
ind the progmm follows at
1:30 p.m. Reservations are
tot necessary for those wish
ng to attend the dinner.
Everyone is invited men
and women, boys and girls. A
man does not have In tie a
mem tier <<f the Kill! (toxpel
Business Men's Fellowship
International to attend.
Speeial music will he pro
vided.
Bom in Wilmington. Smith
has been a member of the
FGBMFI since ii started a
chapter them- in lihih. lie
graduated from New Hanover
High School, then seved six
years in the t'.S. Navy in
World War II. lie was dis
charged as a chief petty
officer and first class Ntfvy
diver.
Smith accepted Jesus Chri
st as his personal Savior in
August, I95.'f, and was bap
tized in the Holy Spirit in
I WHS.
He wjs a 11 ili.i t ?'<l with i hi'
Inlrnulmnal UdiK-shoiemen's
I'niiin as a chief cli'rk in
theW'ilminKlon ami Sunny
Point ports.
In P.HiH Smith entered
till' real I'slali' business as a
hroki-r and Iterame vice pres
nil-ill ol sales will. Suggs and
I'.irrt'lson Construction and
Keally. ll?* retired in ISKI
and is now involved with
laniily businesses and n-al
cslatf.
Smith. H7. is married to the
former Mary Imu llaynor.
They are parents of six
children three hoy s and I hive
girls. including a set of
triplets and have seven
grandchildren.
SOPRANO CONSTANZA CUCCARO
TO PERFORM AS PART OF THE _
CENTENNIAL SEASION AT PSU
Soprano Constat)za Currant will perform at the PSU
Performing Arts Outer on Sat., Feb. 2H at M p.m. ts part of
'Hie Centennial Season l?H# 87. *
Ms. Cuccaro Mas born in Toledo, Ohio and began singing
and studying the piano at an early axe; she later studied violin
and, upon graduation from high school, received a violin
scholarship to Bowling Orren .Slate ' tniversity. There she met
a fellow student, pianist composer Kdwm f'enhorwood, who
urged her to begin serious vocal studies. The couple married
and transferred to the University o* Iowa where Miss Cuccaro
received a voice scholarship for study with Harold Stark.
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While still a student. Miss Cuccaro won first prize in thF
Metropolitan Opera National Auditions; she chose to complete
her college studies rather than stay in New York. She
subsequently won a Fulbright grant for Kuropean study of
operatic repertoire and went to Borne to coach with Iitigi Kieci
and to study at the Accademia de Santa Cecilia. Before her
year of study was over, she joined the Zurich Opera, she sang
a variety of leading roles then* during the next three seasons
in addition to appearing as a iqiest artist in many other
F.uropean opera houses.
She was invited to join the Deutsche Oper Berlin anil made
her debut there as Florida in Rossini's "II Turro in Italia" to
critical acclaim.
She made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Rosiua in 'The
Rartter of Seville" eight years after winning the Met National
Auditions. Other recent American appearanced have included
singing the role of Sophie in "Iter Rosenkavalier" with the
Dallas Opera, her third appearance at the Toronto Opera
when? she sang her first I'aminia, and as soloist in ' Messiah
with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. She has also sung with
the orchestras of Chicago and Milwaukee, as well as the Rerliii
lliilhamionic and other Kuropean orchestras.
Miss Cuecaro has appeared widely in recital with her
husband as aecompanisl and she also gives enthusiasm-ally -
received master classes on college campuses. Her most recent
recording is a two-record set featuring .lohann Ooltlieb
Oraun's "DerTod Jesus" with the It I. A S. Sinfonietta IU-ilin
A Meet the Artist Reception will be held alter the
performance for audience members.
Tickets are $4.50 and $5.50 general admission and $1.00 for
INC students. They can be purchased at the l*>x olfiee or ai
Crumplers in liimherton, McNeills Jewelers in Iiimlwrion
and Rod Springs. Quick Copy of laurinburg ami The I lancer in
F'ayetleville. Call 521 077H for reservations or information
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UNTIED METHODIST IA Y
RALLY PLANNED
tb. Josi i>h II. Sahmaunl
'IV in.ui. district event for United Methodists in the
Rockingham Iristriet (Richmond, Robeson and Scotland
Counties) is the annual lit) Rally. The 19X7 Rally will In- held
on Sunday. February 'J'J at Performing Art* ("enter on the
campus of Pembroke State University. The event will begin at
5:45 p.m. with musical selections presented by Native
American churches in the area, and the program will start
sharply at ti p.m.
Featured speaker will be Dr. Joseph H. Sahmaunl of
Iklahonia City University where he holds (he position of
Mhletir Director. Me formerly served the University as the
Assiriate Dean for the Division of Fiducation, which included
the duties of chairing the Department of F^ducation, directing
the Master of Arts in Teaching Pn>gram and directing the
Teucher Certification. An athlete, educator, and researcher in
the area of Indian Education, Dr. Sahmaunl is also an active
United Methodist layman and is considered to be a dynamic
speakeri
Other features will include special music by a massed choir
composed of choir members from ehurrhes throughout
Hrtbespn County; the naming of a District lay Person of the
Year, and recognizing those selected as the Five Outstanding
HigF School Seniors. Also acknowledged will lie the three
chuiches with the beat attendance namely, the largest
membership rhurrh (500 members and above); the medium
membership chureh (200 to 500 members) and the small
membership churrh (under 200 members).
lloH church for (his year's gathering will lie Prospect
United Methodist Church, (he largest Native American
Churrh in the nation. It is located between Maxtori and
Pembroke. A nursery will be" provided for the little ones at
Flrat United Methodist Church in Pembroke.
. The public is cordially invited to join the district's United
Methodists in this annual observance of the ministry of the
laity, and United Methodists throughout the district are
. reminded of4the significance of (his gathering!
> Submitted Bi Doty R?ip?oidi.
VMCDittrid layUadtr
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Indian Unity Conference
Planned for Maich 12-14
in Charlotte
Th?' 12lh annual North Carolina Indian Unity (onfrn-wr
will be held March 12 14 in the Sheraton Airport Plaza Hotel in
Charlotte. The yearly gathering of North Carolina Indians-is
sponsored hy I'nited Tribes of North Carolina, a statewide
Indian confederation.
1987 conference highlights include a powwow, banquet,
workshops, art contest and Indian business trade fair. I)r.
Dalton Hrnoks, director of institutional research at Pembroke
State Cniversity, will be among the conference speakers.
With 65,000 Native Americans, North Carolina has the
largest Indian population of any state east of the Mississippi
Kiver.
The unity conference provides a forum for statewide Native
American concerns. The theme for this year's conference is
"l*reservalion of the Indian Communities Through Kconomir
Self Sufficiency." Among the topics expected to be discussed
are the present state of North Carolina Indians and issues
dealing with the 1990 eensus.
The inter tribal powwow will Ik- held March 12 front 7 p.m.
to 11 p.m. The event is being organized by Ray litlleturlle of
Fayellevillc. Modem dance will be featured March 13 at 9
p.m.. following the awards banquet.
The Indian Business Trade Fair will Ih> open from 8 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. on March 12. The fair will culminate in a luncheon
featuring William I^nn Kngles, commissioner of administra
lion for Native Americans, Washington. DC.
Registration forms are available from liimbee Regional
Development Association, Inc., P.O. Rox 68. Pembroke, NC
28372: telephone (919)521 8602. The public is invited to
attend. Registration is $30 paid in advance, or $35 at the
conference. Dance tickets are being sold separately for $5
each. "
Pre registration forms must be postmarked no later than
March 6.
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Robeson County 4-H'ers J
Attend State 4-II Conference |
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Fourteen lkdteson County 4 ll'ers attended State 4 II I
Council Conference held in Raleigh recently. The delegates f
participated in the weekend event* he-Id at -the I
Hrownstone Inn on February 7 H, 19N7. according to Cathy M |
Iowery, assistant extension agent, 4 II. j
'Ihe theme for the 19H7 conference was"4 II... Citizenship. A
1'nited We Serve." This is a time when 4 H ers unite as a
slate to plan for the implementation of (he Stale Council f
IVoject, and through this project stimulate growth and unity f
of the 4 II program statewide, says lowery.
'Ihe conference offered a variety of workshop* and seminar* |
to strengthen leadership skills among the 4 H ers. State f
IVoject Workshops were conducted on citizenship trips, self I
esteem, working with nursing home residents, the farm |
crisis, organizing child identification programs, drug abuse, *.
and crime prevention.
Hther activities included district get acquainted parties, a
dance and VCR movie fest, business meetings, inspirational
sersicea, and a banquet. Several seminars were held on topics
such as being a 411 ambassador, how to be a better Catunty
Council officer, being a camp counselor or junior leader,
recreational leadership training, how to prepare a cumulative
ivcord. planning a 4 II presentation or demonstration, how to
prepare for a stage audition, and being a TOY (Teens
Reaching Youth) member.
Members of the Robeson County delegation in attendance
included: Angie Graham, Priscilla Ivey, Tammy McCoilum,
Cindy Ivey, Angela Floyd, Kim Lewis, Tina Carter, Lesa
Gilchrist, Deidra Sutton, Kobyn Barn hill, Raul Boggs, Doug
Hemharilt, Rilly Hunt, and Bert Bernhardt. The delegation
was chaperoned by 4 H agent, Cathy tawery.
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Committee Studying Indians and Criminal
Justice plans Initial Meeting iri Raleigh
For Thursday, February 19
The newly appointed ad hoc . committee to the N.C. 1
Commiaaion of Indian Affairs. created to review the
relationahip between North Carolina'a criminal Justice system
and iu Native American residents, will have its initial meeting
Thursday, Feb. 19. The meeting is planned for 10 a.m. in the
offices of" the Commission of Indian Affairs. 227 E. Eden ton
a"-'-1-1
Henry McKoy. deputy secretary for programs, N.C.
Department of Administration, and committee chairmiif. will
preside.
The 11 member committee i? expected to report any
recommendation? it might have to the Commisaion of Indian
Affair* in six la eight weeks.
^Hie Commission of Indian affairs is the only state
government agency with the specific responsibility of
addressing the needs af North Carotins Indians.
With over 66,000 Native Americana, North Carolina haa the
. largest Indian population of any state east of the Mississippi.
AS I 1
SEE IT
by ?
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Brace
Barton !
(MAXIMA .../M (iOIXd rt> MISS YOf
Mr*. AiIh l/wklcar. y^ar* old. ami feisty and direct. died
Sunday morning ai "2 W a.m. I remember asking someone
what lime it wa* a* she breathed her last hrvnth. She was
surrounded by loved ones. including scan-. of gr-wdrhildren
like me as she lay dying I hope I will go 'ike she did;
surrounded by loved ones and lighting the I lark One with all
my energies.
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I iovednefr desperately, and she was another mother to me.
Some say 1 was her favorite. I don't know about that. I suspect
she just thought I was different front the rest, and unable to
lake care of myself. She said once that I was dropped on my
head as a baby, or was sickly; I can't remember which.
Anyway, she loved me a lot. And I loved her mm* than that.
May she test in peace now. I thank you, in behalf of my
mother, Mrs. Hern a Marten, and the test of the family, for
your thoughtfulness and prayers.
I am still enjoying myself at West Ik die son Senior Higl
School. Students are refreshing, and challenging for me. The."
are renewing my spiritual batteries. In the meantime, I am
keeping regular hours at the CantUna hultuu Voice..,fmm 4:30
p.m. until 0:30 p.m. daily if you would like to slop by and see
me. I also am at the fndnm Voter moat Saturdays from 9 a.m.
until I p.m. You can alto call me, and HI return your call when
I come in from school in the evening.
Hope to catch up in the next few days. Maybe I can write
more about Grandma in the next few weeks. Right now I can
only declare my fervent love for her and declare: "Grandma,
we're going to mis* you!" For sure.
May God blesa you. And pray for Cartel SpauMing. my
dear brother in Christ, who has been tucked up a long time in
Central Prison, tfyou want a blessing, write him. Hissddrev
is: Mr. Cartel Spauldtng. Centn i Prison. 1800 Western Rvd.
=52?*!!!!!L