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15 RUSSIANS VISITED PEMBROKE AS IT
CELEBRATED LUMBEE HOMECOMING
Last month's Lumbee Homecoming at Pembroke will be one
that 15 Russian visitors from New York will remember for
yqara to come.
It was the first time any had seen American Indians--as they
attended at Pembroke such events as the "Miss Lumbee"
.pageant, the Lumbee Indian homecoming parade, the *
Season's premiere performance of "Strike at the Wind" (the
?yiitdoor Indian drama), and visited Pembroke State
University's Native American Resource Center.
Their hosts were all Lumbee Indians in whose homes they
lived for the weekend, but the initiative to have them visit was
that of Or. John Rimberg, PSU professor of sociology,
fcimberg, who has visited Russia twice (in 1959 and 1962), has
tyritten three books on Russian films.
. Rimberg was teaching a graduate course at PSU about
"'Cultural Difference in Education" and asked his students if
they would like to meet some real Russians. They replied,
" Ym," so Rimberg arranged a flight for them on Saturday to
Now Yoit whero they mot 80 Ruaslans, among thorn studenta
at Pbiytochnic Univomity of Now York.
From tho viait came an invitation Irom ttio graduate
atudonte to tho Ruaaiana to visit Pembroke during Lumboo
Homecoming on tho weekend of July 4. Fifteen of the
Russians agreed to come along with six Americans of whom
four wen U.S. citisens now making their homes in Paris.
? Assisting in hosting the Russians and others for the
weekend wen not only the PSU graduate students, but the
Lumbee Regional Development Association, Robeson His tori
. cal Drama, Inc., and several "host" families in this area.
Accompanying the Rusaians on their visit to Pembroke was
professor Lauit Meruit he of the Polytechnic University faculty
and his daughter, Claudia, who is a student at Guilford
College.
The four Americans now residing in Paris who also visited
Pembroke were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Monet and their children,
Paul and Juliette. Paul is attending the University of Paris,
while Juliette goes to college in Massachusetts. The father is a
journalist working in Paris for an English newspaper, while
the mother teaches English to French college students.
The Russians were: Alex AMlov, Eleanor Bindman,
Vladimir Birmakher, Nina Dynov, Alex Either, Leonard
Kozlov, Vadim Kustanovich, Roman Litvak, Rya Lyubanky,
Alex Melamudov, Gene Obolenskie, Vadim Tsmher, Ella
Yutim, Stanley Zaykaner and Dmitry Zevelev.
They are from large Russian cities such as Moscow or
Leningrad and are studying engineering in the U.S.
Chairing the host committee of PSU graduate students was
James Stanford Locklear of Pembroke. His committee
members were Barbara Barton, Pembroke; Connie Graham,
Fayetteville; Shirley Arm Home, Maxton; and bydia Locklear,
Hope Mills.
PSU graduate students who traveled to New York for the
initial meeting with the Russians were Audrey Chavis,
Lumberton; Sherry Collins, Pembroke; Nelia Ann Crain,
Pembroke; Paulette Barton Deese, Pembroke; Sylvia Arm
Locklear, Maxton; Detrace Dwaine Mercer, Fayetteville; and
Phyllis Murray, Pembroke.
"The Russians said it was a great learning experience,"
said Rimberg. "It was also very pleasant, they said, learning
about the Lumbee Indians on the Lumbees' home turf. living
in the Lumbee Indians' homes was especially meaningful to
them."
Hie visitors' weekend began in Pembroke after a trip by van
from New York. They had breakfast at a Pembroke restaurant,
followed by a meeting with host families at PSU*s Business
Administration Building.
Thereafter began their attendance at the Lumbee
Homecoming events: the "Miss Lumbee" pageant, Lumbee
homecoming parade, tour of PSU*s Native American Resource
Center (conducted by center director Dr. Stanley Knick),
antique' automobile show, horse show, archery competition,
cookout and picnic, a mini-lecture about the Lumbee Indians
by Dr. Adolph Dial, chairman of the PSU American Indian
Studies Department, and a dance at a restaurant in
lumberton.
Hie group also went to see the outdoor drama. "Strike at
the Wind."
Dr. Rimberg said one of his graduate students plans to
interview "host" family members in collecting impressions of
the visit.
"Hiis 'exchange' appears to have been a real success,"
reflected Rimberg, who expressed satisfaction with how well it
went. As he said, his students and others did get the
opportunity to "meet some real Russians."
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In d>i? column last week I mentioned briefly that the
Extension Service will sponsor its Annual County Agricultural
Tour on August 27. I would ^e to use this opportunity to
discuss this tour in more detail and to invite you to join us for
this activity. ?
It is not unusual to hear someone make the statement that
agriculture is big business in Rdbeson County. Unfortunately,
few of us realize just how big it is and the complexity and
diversity of our agricultural'economy. Returning well over
$100 million in gross sales most years, this segment of our
economy provides almost as much income as the wages paid
by all the industries in the county combined. Almost twenty
percent of our population is involved in the direct production
of crops, and every single citizen in the county is affected, in
one way or another, with the success of our farm operations.
Pew citizens, including those involved in the production of
the crops, have the opportunity to be exposed to the many
different crops that are growing and what is required in the
production of those crops. Sometimes it is because there is a
lack of awareness that certain things are happening. Often, it
is because there is no time or contacts available to search out
the different farm activities and gain an understanding of
them.
Most producers are well aware of what is going on in their
communities. Other citizens often read about agriculture in
the newspapers or see short reports on the television news
programs. These situations often do not provide an insight
into the entire county situation.
Some citizens contact the Extension Service for specific
agricultural information and others request assistance from
our staff to provide tours for out-of-town visitors. In these
cases, there is often an expression of amazement at what is
actually happening in the county.
touieeeehywr. Hie Anneal County Teurle the wweteomplele \
tour and the out moat enjoyed by more people. Hie tour wtl
leave at 8:00 Ln. from the parking lot of the O.P.' Owene
Agricultural Center. Tranaportation will be provided for thoee .
who deeire not to drive. Thoee who wiah to drive their owe
vehicles may do eo and may feel free to leave the tour
whenever la necessary. The tour will highlight the southern
portion of the county, and a sponsored lunch will be provided
at Seafood and Fhdn's in Fairmont- Refreshments will be
available throughout the tour.
Points of interest during the morning will include: a view of
the waste treatment facility of the city of Lumberton as they
begin to apply sewage sludge to area hums for better
utilization of available nutrients; a demonstration of a
wood-fired curing system for bulk tobacco bams; a purebre<j
cow-calf operation using performance testing and the facilities
needed for this operation; and a demonstration of black plastic
mulch, trickle irrigation and greenhouse transplants for
vegetable production. After lunch the group will visit an
extensive local corn variety demonstration, a massive contract
turkey production operation, and an Official Soybean Variety
research test
Those who are involved in agriculture are naturally invited
to join us for this tour. I feel that this tour will help you stay
abreast of. what is going on in the county as well as gain a
better understanding of the new technology that is being
developed.
To those who are not involved in agriculture, let me extend a
special invitation for you to join us. If it is possible for you to
take a half day, or even a full day. from your normal activities.
I am sure you will be amazed at what you see and that you will
gain a greater appreciation for the agriculture in this county.
This invitation is extended especially to retirees, housewives,
and others who may be interested.
Since the tour will include a sponsored lunch, we must
request that you call the Extension Service at 7 tg-8111 prior U?
August 20 and register so we may m. ? the proper
arrangements for food.
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Abner Ijock
lear of Morton, NC announce
the engagement of their dau
ghter, Miriam, to Anthony Lin
LockLear. Miss Locldear gru
duated from Pros pi-ct High
School in 1980 and from
\ Pembroke State University in
! 1984. She is employed by Con
verse, Inc.
Her fiance is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. RosCb'e Locklear of
Route 2, Pembroke, NC. He
graduated from Pembroke
Senior High. School in 1978
and attended Robeson Tech
nical College. He is employed
by CP&L, Weatherspoon
Plant in Lumberton, NC.
The wedding is planned for
August 30, 1987 in Prospect
United Methodist Church.
No invitations will be mail
ed, but friends and relatives
are invited to attend.
Making children's beanbags? Save peach and plum.'
t seeds and cherry pits, wash and dry them and fill the
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Faith Baptist Church Holds.
Groundbrealang Ceremony
Left to Right: Lester Lock
tear, Harvey McMiUian, Noah
White, Rev. Mike Cummings,
Rev. John L Locklear, pastor,
? >i(l Romuel Strickland.
Faith Baptist Church held
their Groundbreaking and
Dedication Ceremony recently
on the site for the church two
miles south of U.S. Hwy. 74
on Hwy. 710.
Officiating the ceremony
were Rev. Mike Cummings.
pastor of ML Airy Baptist
Churrh and Acting Director of
Missions for the Burnt Swamp
Association, and Rev. John L
locklear, pastor of the
church.
Attending the ceremony
were officers and members of
the church.
Beginning prayer was led
by Rev. Mike Cummings,
followed by the song "Amaz
ing Grace" led by Rev. John
L Locklear, Jr. The Ground
breaking and Dedication Rray
er along with responsive
reading taken from Genesis
28:10-22 were led by Rev.
John L Locklear.
The first shovel of soil was
turned by the Deacons of the
church: Bro. 1 .ester Locklear,
,, Bro. Harvey McMillian. and
Bro. Romuel Strickland. This
was followed by officers of the
church each turning a shovel
of soil.
The ceremony closed with
the benediction given by Rev.
John L Locklear.
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