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? I . f 1 I PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY I I^JTHE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE ^ "Building Communicative Bridges DHRFSOM COIMHTV PEMBROKE* W.C //t >t Tri-rqaal Setting." /(}* 4 RQPCOiJfl COUFfTY 1 V?UJME IS NUMBER !S - ' 25 CENTS PCAf?iI^?7- rfr\ ' tflHSDAY.-MAYSS, 1987 g THE CAROLINA INDIA1 VOICE BEGINS A COMEBACK This is the first in a series of articles about the Carolina fnilian Voice and the future by founder Bruce Barton. Pembroke-l have thought a lot over the last few days about simply laying down the Carolina Indian Voice; after all, 14 years plus is a long time: that's how long I* ve been at the helm of this newspaper. A lot of changes have taken place in that time. But I don't give up easily...and that's the truth. A lot of people lately have been prophesying either doom, death, or disaster (choose the one most fitting...) for the Carolina Indian Voice, and many have jumped ship and abandoned us. After much prayer, and a spiritual metamorphis, I have decided to renew my efforts to save the Carolina Indian Voice* Of course, I will need your help. I'll tell you how you can get .nvolved in the next few weeks as I unfold a recovery plan for this newspaper. In the meantime, I will be holding a series of meetings over the next few weeks every Tuesday night from 7:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. in the IiU>A Conference Room and Book Center in downtown Pembroke. The coffee pol^vill be on, and Til be sharing our dream arid aspiration with you. The first step is prayer. Remember the CIV in your prayers tonight. I have rededicaied myself anew to a renewal of the Carolina Indian Voice--a spiritual comeback. I invite you to help us. Call 521 2826 for more information. I'll be in the ("IV office from 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. nightly and Saturdays from 9 l p.m. More next week. SuperStory Charlotte's Successful WOMEN ? ? Ma. WANDA CAQTEB Coming into the mainstream of what, to her, was an , alien culture created some problems. For twenty-two years Wanda Maynor Carter had lived in the insular world of Native American society in Pembroke, NC. Through out her formative school years she had lived, worked and played among Indian people. F.ven while attending UNC Greensboro, which had a high number of Indian students on its campus, and from which she graduated with honors and a degree in psychology. "I had to learn to walk in two worlds," she says. Suddenly I was out of college, married and looking to begin a career in*a marketplace I had never been in volved in Characteristically, she and husband Vail Carter took the plunge; moving to Charlotte in 1974 . Wanda's to bacco farm upf ringing stood her in good stead, as did previous summer work with the Neighborhood Youth Corps in Robeson County. She learned to " mainstream and soon took a position as personnel administrator * ith Goodwill Industries of Charlotte. "Working in personnel was a challenge for me," she says. "My background in psychology helped. But I had always had some interest in the sciences; so I finaUy decided to return to school and get into the field. People should never be afraid to take on something new, at any point in their lives Remember, when I got out of college everything was something new." By 1 **78 she had earned a second degree, in Nuclear Medical Technology, at Queens College. She then joined Duke Power Co. as a technician at the giant utility's Ca - tawba Nuclear Station. The following year she was pro moted to supervisor of Duke's Dosimetry laboratory, which provides and analyzes the radiation detection de vices worn by workers at all three power company nuclear stations. " No, I don 'I check to see if anyone's going to glow in the dark when they get home," Carter laughs. "It's not like in a B - movie. Duke Power probably has the best safety record in the world, but we are safety conscious; just like IBM, General Motors or any other company in volved in highly sophisticated technology." In 1981 Duke Power relocated the Dosimetry Labora tory from its downtown corporate offices to McGuire Nu clear Station on Lake Norman. Carter remained lab super visor, the position she currently holds. "My grandp arents taught me not to by afraid of work," she says. "1 lived with them a good while during child hood. And we believe in education; my father returned to school to get his doctorate while I was in college. My husband started his own business a couple of years ago ? ? going from social work to the marketplace. Culture shock is nothing new to me." Ske it the daughter of Dr. ami Mrt. Gerald Maynor and the granddaughter of thi late .fuddie Maynor and Mrt. Mary F. Maynor. She it alto the granddaughter of the late Sandy Allen Untry and Mrt. Goldie L Loury. STRIKE AT THE WIND AUDITIONS June J, 4 & 5 at the Lakeside Amphitheatre 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. AU acting parts available. Also opening for stage manager. l? J . _u.... ^ fc.... ... ? _ <6l. it ? . Mir,, T \cP. PHKJMt/f * FRONT PAGE EDITORIAL Let* s Turn Out For GSX Hearing On Tuesday, June 2nd, there will he a series of community activities concerning the proposed GSX hazardous waste facility. Make plans to attend the following events: From J 2:00 noon until 7:00 p.m.- Stop GSX Hate Sale on the front lawn of Odum Home across from the Performing Arts Center in Pembroke, NC. Plates are $3.00 each. From 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Rally and pow wow to be coordinated with plate sale. At 4:30 p.m. a public forum on the health affects of the GSX1 proposal in classroom building North in the second flooj auditorium [sponsored by Robeson Educational Advancement Project]. From 7:00 p.m. until- Public hearing on the approved GSX RCRA draft permit in the Performing Arts Center on the Pembroke State University campus. Come to Pembroke on June 2. Bring your neighbors, families, and church. Tbgether we can stop GSX Never before in the history of Southeastern North Carolina has there been a community issue of more importance than the GSX controversy. GSX Services, he. is seeking permission to build the largest regionalized hazardous waste treatment 11 facility in the country upon a direct drinking water source-our | Lumber River. As part of its unprecedented, unprooen, and unsafe operation, GSXwill treat waste not only from state and national sources, but from foreign countries as well. If the GSX operation is not halted, the Lumber River will be assaulted daily with 500,000 gallons of treated waste water. After hearing public comments on the proposal GSX RCRA draft permit, state officials will make a decision Uj either deny, grant, or modify the first of three necessary permtts needed before actual construction begins. Since public comments and reaction will be used in the formulation of the final permit, public attendance and participation at this hearing and other events is desperately sought. Show your opposition to the proposed GSX hazardous waste facility on June 2nd. Meet us at the Odum Home front lawn in Pembroke, NC across the street from the PSU Performing Arts Center. [7fcu Editorial content was prepared by the Robeson County Clergy and Laity Concerned. For additional information contact Richard Regan or Mac Legerton at 919-739-7851 or 919-739-785* J. GSXHearing Set ForPembroloe Day-long activities are be ing planned for next Tuesday, June 2 the dav of the large Public Hearing on the pro posed GSX Hazardous Waste Facility. An all-day barbecue plate sale will take place on the front lawn of Odum Home, across the street from the PSU Performing Arts Center. The plates of fresh barbecue will sell for $3.00. The Stop GSX Hate Sale and other activities are being sponsored by Robeson County Clergy and laity Concerned. A large crowd is expected for the Hearing with N.C. officials which will begin at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. The pre hearing gathering will provide time for concerned citizen* to join together for food, fellowship and support in the county wide effort to stop CSX from obtaining the first of three permits needed from the Stale of North Carolina. All concer ned citizens are invited to come and bring their family and friends to this important event. ' MuMBox. 1 STAGE ENTRANCE \ Pembroke resident David Oxendine Ifninll was one of three North Carolina resi dents to graduate front the anieriean Academy of Dra rnatic Arts in ceremonies held at New York City's Imperial Theatre. The son of (iradv and Ijettie Oxendine. David received the Associate degree after two years of study at the Academy, the oldest acting conservatory in the Knglish speaking world. He jojnes a distinguished rosier ??f gmdu ales which include Spencer Tracy, Kirk Ik'Uglas. Inner Hacall. Kohert Redford, Kate Jackson, and Ikinny IleVilo. Over the years, Academy alumni have won nominations for 84 Oscars, 58 Tonys, and 101 Kmmys. Shown outside the theatre with Mr. Oxen dine are Karen Stone of Charlotte and Michael John sonof Greensboro. Strike at the Wind Announces Pinal Casting Call The historical drama Strike at the Wind will conduct final auditions June 3rd & 4th from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Theater site near Pembroke. Kalhy Graham, office manager, will take calls for audition applications at (919) 521 4214, weekdays by 4 p.m. This is a very exriting year for Strike at the Wind, stated Graham. "We have a completely restructured management, and this seaeon-our 12th- we feel that we've established our show as an important member of our business and cultural arts community. We're also convinced that 9lrike at the Wind is an important part of the outdoor drama community. A cast of 56 will present this Randolph Umberger drama about the controversial Henry BerryLowery.?the Indian Swamp Fta. who fought for civil rights during and followihg the War Between the States. Performances of the drama will be presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, July 40i throug^ September 5th. PEMBROKE POST 205 LOSES FIRST TWO Pent broke-Coach Ronnie Chavis is nol terribly disap pointed as Pembroke legion Post 205's baseball team has dropped its first two games; the first to Stedinan by a 16 to 12 score, and again 5-4 to Stedman Monday night. He sees a lot of hope and some victories down the p>ad. Kven though the leant lost 5 4, Coach Cha\is noted, "I'm proud of the way the guys have come together. After Sunday nighi's loss, I was concerned about our confidence. After last night. I saw what we ran be. Our players know now they are just as good as I hey (Fayelle ville) arc.'' Fenibp?ke's Mike Ileveleen held Fayette ville P>st 202 to three hits and one earned run, hut three Pembroke errors proved his undoing as he look the loss. Haveieen also con tributed a 2 run homer in the losing effort. Pembroke was to play Rae ford in an 8 p.nt game at home on Pembroke State's diamond then lake on Hamlet on the road Friday night. PEMBROKE POST SCHHMZE Fri. at Hamlet, 8 p.m. Sat. Hope Mills at 1*SF, 8 Chavis Ele cted President Elect ofNCCCAEA Richmond Technical Coil ege I kuii of Continuing Hi I it cation Jim ('hums has to en electa! president elect of the North Caralinii Comma nit y College Adult Educators Association \N('C('AEA \ for 1987-88. Ihe statewide organ ization is composed of appro.r imately WO mem hi rs from the Continuing Education De partments of the state's 5ft community colleges, technical colleges, ami technical insti tutions. "It is a professional on/an i zution that serves as an advocacy for continuing edu cation departments in all institutions," said Chuvis. "Continuing education class es offer adults the ojiporlunily to learn to read and write, to finish hii/h school, or to get their GF.D certificates. "life loo(j learning is tin mission of this department," "Chavis (uhled. "Adults may return to the classroom to learn veu skills to obtain jobs or for personal enrichment. N('CCA FA is an actii<e organ ization supporting our goals and rm looking Ionian! to being an inegral part of it. " A native of PPFMHROKF* 1 Chavis received his bachelor's degree from Pembroke Slate I 'niversitg and his master's degree from Apfudachian State I'niversitg. He and his wife, Judy, live in Hacking ham and have too chililren: , Jimmy and Emily. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs J.W. i Chavis. PEOPLE. I AND PLAC A ND THINGSj I NITED TRIBES OF NC EIECTSI HIKERS United Tribes of North Carolina held its annual meeting: in Southern l*ines rerenlly to elect officers for 1987 88 and to transact other business. Hie officers and executive hoard for the coming year are James Hardin. President, who is executive I>irector of Lumbee Regional Development Association; Jane Jacobs. Vice- Chairman. Executive f>irector of the Cohaite Intra Tribal Council, Ftuth Revels. Treasurer. Executive Directoro| Guilford Native American Association: and Gladys Hunt was elected Secretary. She is Executive Iliiector of Cumberland County Association of bidian People. The 1988 Annual N.C. Indian Unity Conference will be held in Raleigh. NC. This will be an election year and the conference is expected to draw heavy attendance for candidates seeking Indian support across the stale. Gubernatorial candidates and candidates at the local and / county levels an- expected to attend. ^ The board of United Tribes is expected to develop in the coming months an issues agenda for Indian people statewide that will be presented to candidates seeking state offices in 1988. The board will review studies currently underway by various stale level committees and task forces to develop responses and recommendations for Indian people to lobby at the local and stale level. In other business of the board, $1000.(X) was granted to the N.C. Indian Senior Citizens Coalition to help sponsor its 1987 Annual conference. Also the board voted unanimously to oppose the construction permit request to the state by GSX to build a waste treatment facility in Scotland County which would release treated waste by pnslucts into the lumber River. t A public hearing will be held by the state on this matter June i, 1987 at the Performing Arts (Vnteral lVU.-Tho public *"' is encouraged to attend. \ The office for United Tribes for 1987 88 will he located at \ Pembroke, NC at the offices of Iumbee Regional Development \ Association at the Executive Director's office. \ All inquiries about United Trilies should be directed to United Tribes, P.O. Rox68, Pembroke, NC 28.172, or call 19191 521 8602. RECEDES A11 ARI) OF MERIT CEItTTEK'A Th: Joel M. Rogers was presented an Award of Merit Certificate in appreciation for his poem entered in the World of Poetry Contest. Rogers' poem wa\4n the Great American category. He won honorable mention. The poem follows: THE ME SOCIETY I am a lumbee Indian wild and free. Hut I wonder if I should be living in another society. This isn't the land niy forefather* once roamed. Then why should I call it my home? It is becoming a land controlled by computers and technology, ?? ? A land built on greed and materialistic goods, a me society. Rogers is a native of Robeson County and presently resides in Mt. Airy. NC. MEETING PLANNED HY U MB EE Kl\ ER I EG A I. SERVICES Attention residents of Scotland and Robeson Counties. Lumbee River legal Services will ho bidding a mooting or Friday. June 12th, 1987 at 10:00a.m. at Haptist Student Unioi (called the House) at IVU. The purpose of this meeting is ? gel the input from residents of Robeson and Scotland roiinti lo determine the type of cases their office should be representing for the upcoming year. lunch will ho served foi those who attend. All interested and concerned citizens an urged to respond. For furiher information or comments, ym may contact lumbee River legal Services at <9191 521 '.'H-'U. Curnmme*. 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