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State Legislators present statement
on Robeson School Merger " : '
Senator Lktvid PttrneU, Representatives Sidney Locks, Pete
Hasty, and Danny DeVane who represent Robeson County in
the North Carolina General Assembly issued the following
statement on Thursday, February, 26, 1987:
Statement On Robeson School Merger
We who represent Robeson County in the North Carolina
General Assembly have been confronted with a very difficult
issue, b is not one that we wanted, but yet it is one that is very
important and it is one that has to be resolved if Robeson
County is to move forward. And of course. I am referring to
the merger of the 5 School Administrative units now operating
in the county.
There are several developments that have occurred during
recent years that have brought to focus this issue.
(1) The apparent inequality of educational opportunities
now being afforded to the children of Robeson County as
pointed out in the 1984 study of Robeson (,'ounty's educational
System by the Division of School Planning of the North
Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
(2) The passage of legislation in 1983 and again in 1985
making available to local government, sales tax revenues that
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can be used for funding education. It is projected that in fiscal
year 1988 89, Robeson County will receive over 5 million
dollars from this source.
(3) The passage of the Basic Education Program by the
North Carolina General Assembly, that when fully implemen
ted, assures every child in North Carolina access to a basic,
equal education.
(4) The County Commissioners of Robeson County,
recognizing the complexity of funding 5 school systems, have
requested the Robeson County Legislative Delegation to
introduce legislation to create a unified school district for
Robeson County.
Therefore, it is the unanimous decision of the Robeson
County Legislative Delegation, that we introduce legislation
calling for the merger of the 5 school systems of Robeson
County into one unified school district, subject to approval of
the voters of the county in a referendum.
It will be our intent to devise a plan that will be fair to all
races and to all geographic areas of the county and one that
will require adequate funding so that no area of the county will
be penalized because of the merger.
inuian nousmg /\uinority
members sworn in
Secretary of State Thad EStre [n'gA<| administered oaths to new members of the Indian
Housing Authority [IHA] board of directors recently. New members are [from left) James A
Hardin of Fayette vide, Sybil J. Ballard of Pembroke, arid Ijpc R. Kpps of Charlotte-. Masager T.
Richardson of Hollister was not present for the photo
Members were nominated by the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs and appointed by
Governor Jim Martin.
IHA oversees the state's public kousmg program for Indians. The five-member board uill
also include an appointment from Hoke County, currently pending.
Railroad Opposition Group
to speak to Town Council
On Monday night. March 9 at 7:00 p.m.. the Pembroke Town Council will meet and hear a
report and tvcominendations from Citizens Against Railroad Kxpansion (CARE) in Pembroke.
Citizens involved in CARK have been working with Rolieson County Clergy and laity
Concerned to organize opposition to the proposal of CSX Railroad to place more railroad tracks
in Pembroke, adding additional crossings on the two major roads entering Pembroke from the
West: Highways 711 and Deep Rranch Road. Not only did Town officials decide not to fight a
lawsuit by CSX challenging the Council's original denial based on the zoning regulations, they
also issued a permit to CSX without publicly discussing the wording of the permit before
passing it. M'tubers of the opposition will go In-fore the Town Council to ijuestion their actions
and their suited opinion that "it is out ol their hands" and bring documentation and
recommendations regarding what steps the Town officials can still take to stop CSX from
coming soclose to Pembroke. The opposition is recommending an alternative mute which will
not cause CSX to build any bridges over the river or over Highway 74 West of Pembroke. This
alternative route will also he discussed. Mr. Mike Calhoun, a lawyer from Durham, will speak
to the Town Council regarding their avenues of opposition based on the serious health and
safety risks which additional tracks will bring to Pembroke. Citizens from Pembroke and the
surrounding area who are concerned about the addition ->f more railroad crossings in Pembroke
are invited to attend the meeting.
A CARK spokesman said, "In the eyes' ?,f many citizens. Town officials have made a
grave mistake t?y going along with t MA and not looking at all of their options to stop it before
approving a permit." Questions are being raised bv the group of when the Board made
agieements with the railroad and whether or not the voices of citizens have mattered in this
'^affair. He then-!
Financial Aid Booklet
available to College Students
Students in need of su|>
plemental financial aid for
college were urged today I*
write for a free copy of "Ho\
To Hay Grantsmanship,"
distributed by the Scholarship
Bank. Additionally, each
booklet will be accompanied
by an application for a five
bedired dollar scholarship.
According to the director of
this nationwide non profit
foundation, over half a billion
dollars is available to high
acbeoi and college students,
and in many cases can cove
up In twenty-five percent of
peesee. These funds are
trade, civic and non-profit
foundations and are normally
awarded on non traditional
basis such as academic merit,
anticipated college major*
geographic preferences, and
even on the student's ability
to consider a special research
project or entering S contest
Parental factors, such as
union, employer or past mili
tary experience are also con
sidered by some donors.
The Scholarship Bank
worka with financial aid
offices in high schools and
colleges around the countiy-t*
distribute information on
tttifflrPiWOTrtii urn
ft ram* in iU computer bank.
Each student receives a per
sonalized print-out based
on his or her individual needs.
Each scholarship has a value
of at least one thousand
dollars, and many are renew
able yeariy. According to the
director, graduate level
grants with awards in caress
of $25,000 are Also available.
All applicants receive up to 55
different aid sources.
High school and college
students should send a
stamped, business-sised self
addressed eovelope to the
Scholarship Bank. 4528 N.
"PUT" Project
part of county
Bi-Centennial
Celebration- x
The Robeson County Bi
Centennial celebration has
brought Robeson County a
fuU calendar of events for
1987. On?" such event has
given a main thrust of action.
The Environmental Commit
tee of the Bi-Centennial
Commission has instituted the
"PUT" project which evolved
from the words Pride, Unity
and Toil. These terms are
expressions of the commit
menl made to Robeson Coun
ty by those who continue to
support its progress and build
its character.
Mr. Bill Lewis, chairman of
the F^nvimnmental Committee
has this vast undertaking of
cleaning up Robeson County
well underway. Projects have
been divided among Com
missioner Districts through
out the county. Each district
has a designated contact
person. Organizational meet
ings have also been scheduled
for those clubs, organizations
and interested citizens who
wish to participate whole
heartedly in making our coun
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live. Projects may include
planting of trees, shrubs,
flowers, landscaping, paint
ing or just general clean up.
(Cleanup, paintup and fixup!)
As part of the incentive to
join in the cleanup effort,
" Keep North Carolina Beau
liful, Inc." has been contact
ed. Mr. jTarl I/mendick, Jr.,
Director of Keep North Cane
lina Beautiful, will visit our
county to review a "Before"
look at potential projects. Mr.
1 owendick will return some
time in May to review the
"After" results of the clean
up. At that time, the top two
to three projects will be
commended and given a
plaque of accomplishment.
The awards will then be
dispfayed by exhibit at Biggs
Pari* Mall June Hrd thru 7th.
Participants ; re asked to
keep a club record of their
accomplishments along with
before and after photographs ,
?>f their selected project
A second undertaking
named "Bag It" will also
take place. "Bag It" is '
specifically for the bagging of
litter and other debris. Har
dee's and Eagle Distributing
Co. are co-sponsoring the
activity and will supply bags,
plaques and gift certificates
'foe those who collect the most
bags of litter.
For a club record and
further information, please
contact Velwet Hardin at
Lumber River Couicil 'of
Governments, 738-8104.
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Roberts named 1987
Young Careerist of
Pembroke BPW
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Carolyn Spillers Roberts, lecturer in the Business
Administration and Economics Department at /'< m brake
State University, was chosen as the /.W? Young Corn nsI of
the Pembroke BPW [Business and Prvh ssinnii) Women] chile
Carolyn received her BS degree from PSI' and a Musters
degree in Adult Education and Economics Irani X( 'SI . She is
presently working on a MBA degree. < union is the mnth< r ol
two young boys and r? sides on Rouh 7. Inmbi ctmi, \'C Hi i
presentation at the club's Pebruury mi < ting axis i ntitled "iln
Jv tvwf/ni/iu meni* of. Presenting a hixittir tie ires* to mil
hnage." The commandments concerned topics such us
vocabulary, education, dress, gestures, mood sicings,
prioritizing. j>erfectionist tendencies, pointg ussnt:iah s,
contaminated emotions, enthusiasm, and ciirinusihi She
summarized by saying "if you look sharp uml art sharp, i/ou'U
give the impression that you an sharp and tins determines
hull you wdl In tnuhd m the busini ss wodd" Carolyn will
tiou represent the Pembroki BPW in district coinpt titioii
N.C. Symphony to \
perform March 6
at PSU
The North Carolina Symphony will perform at the Pembroke
State University Performing Arts Center on Friday, March ft.
at 8 p.m. as part of the Centennial Season 198(1 87.
Conducted by James Ogle, the orchestra will perform the
"Johannesburg Festival Overture" by William Walton.
"Concerto in C Major for Piano, Violin. Cell and Orchestra,
Opus 56, 'Triple Concerto'" by Iudwig van Iteethoven and
"Symphony in I) Minor" by Cesar FVanck.
The "Johannesburg Festival Overture" was commissioned
for the seventieth anniversary of that city. It is characterized
by a rhythmic drive which dominates the piece trom its
opening measures.
The "Triple Concerto" belongs, along with the "Rroica"
Symphony, to the beginning of Beethoven's middle period.
Initially the work was intended for the Archduke Rudolph, who
had become a piano pupil of Beethoven in IfiO.'l. and two other
amateur instrumentalists. Undoubtedly an awareness of their
limitations led to the inclusion of many simple scalar and
arpeggio passages in the solo parts. However as Heelhoven
worked on the concerto he began to realize that the solo parts
were becoming too difficult for the intended soloists, and thus
the premiere was entrusted to professionals.
The "Triple Concerto" was not well received in
Beethoven's time, and even today critics argue its merits. Had
it been composed by a contemporary of Beethoven, it would he
considered a masterpiece. It is only the high standards which
Beethoven set that make the "Triple Concerto" seem a lesser
work.
CesarFYanck's "Symphony in D," written in the years 1886
to 1888, was a massive- work. FVanck's students werp
enthusiastic, however, the old guard passed judgement in no
uncertain terms, calling the work an "abomination" and
"incompetence pushed to dogmatic lengths." Tragically
FYanck died two years later, never knowing that future
.generations would np verse these judgements and elevate the
work to the forefront, of all French symphonic compositions, fa
Tickets are $6.50 and $5.50 general admission and $1.00 for
PSU students. Tickets may he purchased at the box office or at
Crumplers Dancing Shop jp Iumberton, Quick Copy of
Laurinburg. McNeills Jewelers in liimbertnn and Red Springs
and The Dancer in Fayetteville. Call 521 0778 for reservations
or informatioi^
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AA GROl rPNOW M FITTING IN PEMBROKE
Newly formed, the Pembroke group of Alcoholics
Anonymous announces an open meeting each Thursday night
at 8 p.m. The meetings are held in the BA Building, Room
108. on the Pembroke State University campus.
F.WUl.Y MX MA TIOS NIGHT PLANNED
On Friday, March 13. the Pembroke area is in for a special
treat. A Family Recreation Night has been planned at the
Pembroke Junior High School Cafeteria from 7:30 10:30 p.m.
and is being sponsored by Robeson County Clergy and Laity
Concerned. The Family Night Recreation Program will include
games for the children and square dancing for all. The Fun
Night for Families is being organized because of the lack of
good, clean, community based recreation opportunities for our
entire families. The Square Dancing will be Laught from
"scratch" so that everyone can join in. People with
instruments are invited to come and play and sing during the
breaks. If the Family Night goes well, more will be planned.
There will be no admission charge. $100.00 of groceries will be
raffled off for a $1.00 donation for those who wish to
participate.
In sponsoring the event. Robeson County Clergy and laity
Concerned is responding to a spoken need for mote
recreational opportunities for good, clean fun in our
community. This need was raised at the November meeting of
the Pembroke Maxton Cluster Group which meets monthly to
discuss the needs and problems of the western area of the
county ami to seek common solutions to these problems. Make
plans now to attend the recreation night. Put it on your
calendar and bring your neighbors, old and young alike.
.S7 VC SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
Southeastern Family Violence Center, a shelter for battered
women and children, is presently recruiting volunteer^.
Training will be held at Pembroke State University on
Saturday. March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further
information call Carolyn Bishop Mcle<>d at 739-8622.
HEA/>START ('ESIERS ACCEPTING APPIJCATIONS
The Rex Itennert and Fairgrove Head Start Centers are now
accepting applications on children who will he 3 and 4 years
old by October 16, 1987. This includes children who are
handicapped. The Fairgrove Head Start Center ia located in
Fairgrove School The number is ti28 8870. The Rex Rennert
Head Start Center is located at Rex Rennert Day Care. Thi
telephone number is 843 2562. Come by either center between
the hours of 8:30 a.m and 3:00 p.m. or call the numbers listed
above. All services art: free for eligible applicants. The
program is sponsored by lumhee Regional Development
Association. Inc
'lite Head Start office number is 521 8602.
IXI HAM HI SIXFSS TRADE FAIR IX) BEFFATl RED
IX R1XGINDIAN (Mm CONFERENCE
An Indian Business Trade Fair will be held during the 12th
annual Indian Unity Conference in Charlotte and will feature
displays and exhibits by Indian businesses from across the
slate.
The trade fair will be open Thursday, March 12, from 8 a.m.
until 12:30 p.m., kicking off the three-day conference, March
12 14, meeting at the Sheraton Airport Plaza Hotel in
Charlotte. ,
Following the trade fair will be a luncheon featuring William
I#nn Kngles, commissioner of the Administration for Native
Americans (ANAI, Washington. D.C. Also speaking at the
luncheon will be Cecil Brandon, executive director of
Carolinas Minority Supplier rfpvelopment Councils, and lee
Cook, director of human resource development with the
University of Minnesota.
The theme for this year's conference is " Preservation of the
Indian Communities Through Economic Self-Sufficiency."
The Indian Business Trade Fair showcases the progress of the
state. Trade fair organizers also hope that the fair can be a
means of bringing business leaders together to explore new
markets and stimulate growth of new and existing businesses
among North Carolina Indians.
TUSCARORA IRBEOFNC. SCHEDULES OPENHOVSE
FUR "HOPE HOUSE" MARC H 5
The Tuscarora Tribe of North Carolina (The Bear (Tan) has
just been approved by the State of North Carolina Division of
Social Services to administer and operate a temporary shelter '
for runaway and homeless youth.
The facility, called "Hope House," is located on Rural
Paved Road 1003 between Highway 711 and Deep Branch
Road. Most local people will recognize the location as "Moss
Neck" Road.
Hope House was funded in October of 1986 under the
auspices of the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act from the
U*S Department of Health and Human Services. The primary
fcoal is to provide seven days of residential, familial, emotional
and psychological support to children ages 10-16 yean.
The Tribe has scheduled Open House for March 5 during
the houn of 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. and later that evening
between 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to come
y and see Hope House and its staff.
The Tuscarora Tribe is also making available to ctvg:
groups, churches, parent groups, FTA's, youth groups, and
any agency interested in children further information about
Hope House and its services. We also visit and deliver on atto
presentations. Just call (919173M2I4 or (919)5210864 for
further information or assistance. You'll be glad you did.
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