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BOBBY DEAN LOCKIEAR FILES FOR
COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF RED SPRINGS DISTRICT
/ Bobby Dean Locklear
Bobby Llean I/>ckJear, Head of the Guidance Department
at West Robeson Senior High School, has filed for election to
I ho Robeson County Board of Commissioners, representing
the Red Springs District The Red Springs District is
comprised of Burnt Swamp, Raft Swamp. North Smiths,
Rennert, Shannon, Red Springs #1, Red Springs #2 and
Philadelphia Precincts. Locklear has previously served two
consecutive terms on that Board from 1972 until 1980. During
his tenure on the Board of Commissioners, he served in
numerous county positions, including Chairman of the
Robeson County Health Department and the Lumber River
Council of Governments.
Locklear is a graduate of Pembroke State University and
earned his Master's degree in guidance from Western
Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC. He has served as
guidance counselor at several schools, including Pembroke
Junior High for six years: Hoke County High for eight years;
and Prospect High for three years. He served also as a
classroom teacher at ftospect High, having taught Biology,
Chemistry, and English for five years.
Locklear is well known in educational circles, having served
on several local and State educational committees including
the State Avisory Council on Education.
He has been a dedicated member of many civic
organizations. His most noteworthy contributions were made
to the Pembroke Jaycees which he served as President and to
the Locklear-Lowery VFW Post 2843 which he served as post
commander and remains an active member. He is also
Commander of Pembroke American Legion Post 205.
Locklear released the following statement:
"I have been approached by many friends, acquaintances
and associates recently, urging me to seek election to the
Robeson County Commissioners from our district After much
deliberation and consideration, I have decided to seek the
opportunity to once again represent the Red Springs District
because I believe the citizens of Robeson County are paying
enough in taxes to deserve the best in County government
Hie citizens are not getting the best possible services at the
most economical cost I am real concerned about recent
property reevaluation. How will the tax rate be adjusted to
offset the increase in the evaluation of property? I am also
concerned that education has not been a top priority with our
Board of Commissioners. I believe our children are our
greatest asset; therefore, education should be the number one
priority with the Board of Commissioners. I am also opposed
to the proposed merger plan for the Robeson County School
Systems.
"The Red Springs Commissioner District needs 'effective'
leadership. If elected, I promise to keep education a top
priority. I will also support:
RECREATION programs and services to provide opportuni
ties to improve the life and well-being of our citizenry and to
make Robeson County a better and well-rounded place in
which to live, to work and play;
RECRUITMENT of high level industries to extend
opportunities for employment as well as improve our county
economy;
EMPLOYMENT training and opportunities to upgrade our
unskilled and semi-skilled labor force and to promote job
upgrading and career advancement for experienced workers;
HEALTH PROGRAMS & SERVICES which are adequate
and effective in meeting the needs of our citizenry;
EDUCATIONAL PROG RAMS designed to provide a quality
system for the upgrading and improvement of curriculum
designed to promote and improve the quality of life for all
citizens of Robeson County;
CONTINUING EXPANSION OF THE COUNTY WIDE
WATER SYSTEM to provide safe and non-hazardous waste
water supply to all areas of our county, and
CONSERVATIVE SPENDING of our tax dollars to ensure
that we meet the needs of our citizenry without unnecessary
tax increases while ensuring sound fiscal management to
adequately serve our citizenry."
Locklear is a life-long resident of the Union Chapel
Community. He is married to the former Theresa Revels and
they have four children: Gwen, who is a teacher at Prospect
School; twins Amelia Kay and Amira Fay, who are juniors at
Pembroke State University; and Brannagan Ray, who is a
tenth grade student at West Robeson Senior High School.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO...
LILUE MAE BREWING TON
Lillie Mae Brewing ton talks to a grandchild on the telephone
while untieing on a quilted pillow.
By Barbara Brayboy-Loddear
Special lb The Carolina Indian Voice
Her children My she's.so busy they sometimes have to make
an appointment to go visit her. Lillie Mae Brswington says
she's too busy to sit around home all day. "Not yet have I had
a day when I didn't have something to do for someone," says
the Back Swamp community resident "I get tired sometimes,
but In a few minutes I can go again."
The 76-year old widow has been going strong since early
childhood. When her mother died, 11-year old Brewfaigton
was left to share in the respooafoility at earing for nine
sfolings. Hie youngest being six days old.
"I was cooking and sewing then." she remembers. She and
her sister took turns attending Piney Grove School during that
time. "My sister went to school one week, and I went one
week. And we walked the long distance through snow, too,"
she comments. "I made my grade every year."
After marrying Clyde Brewington in 1937, the Saddletree
community native settled into a life of farming in the Bethel
Hill community. There they began raising bumper crops and
six children. It was there, too, the energetic wife and mother
wasted no time in becoming active in church work. She taught
Sunday School classes at Bethel Hill Baptist Church for
several years before the family moved near Pembroke on a
farm assignment The new move necessitated attending a new
church. Berea Baptist Church in Pembroke wak to have
Brewington as a Sunday School teacher for 11 years.
In 1953, Brewington and her husband bought a farm and
settled off US 74 three miles west of Lumberton, where she
resides today.
For 15 years she worked as a community services specialist
with the Robeson County Social Services Department Her job
duties took her to all parts of her native Robeson County to
help those in need of assistance in anything from grocery
shopping to securing wheelchairs and housing.
"People all around think I still work with social services,"
she laughs. "I get requests from someone with special needs
all the time." And the ever sharing and caring volunteer
always obliges. Among the many thintff she does is to collect
used clothing to distribute to an area sheltered workshop.
"There are a lot of people out there who need us," she
laments.
The Lumbee Indian's great concern in helping others
influenced her decision against retiring at age 60. "I retired
from one job and started working on other jc*s more than
ever. As a matter Of fact, I knew I had another job when I
retired," ahe adds.
An assignment with V.LS.T.A. kept her busy for five years.
Then there was time given to youth chibs such as F.F.A.,
F.H.A. and 4-H. She retired from public work at age 70, yet
continued serving area communities and church.
A recent snowstorm hit the area, and Brewington hit the
roads which took her to a two-night stay with a patient in a
Fayette villa hospital, a two-night stay with residents in a local
resthome and an overnight stay in an ill friend's boms. She is
a regular visitor to the homes of shutdn's and neighbors who
sre ill. She usually shows up with s boa of food and aevttel
hour* or days to give if naodod.
Then there's her loyalty to Deep Breach Baptist Church
which ahe has attended ?ince IMS. Aa a lay Wader, the directs
the Baptist Women of Burnt Swamp Baptist Association and is
an active member of the association's W.M.U. Council. She is
currently coordinating a bus trip to the W.M.U.'s upcoming
centennial convention in Richmond. Va.
And after she returns from the convention, sh* will begin
packing for a visit to the Middle East country of Is ael later in
the summer. Brewington says she occasionally works up tours
because she sees it as a way to get people togeth< r. And it's
something she loves to do. An international traveler, she has
been touring for 23 years. "On my tours we sing and have a
good time," she comments, liven she laughs, "I don't sing. I
talk and pray.'*
When the busy grandmother is home, she works on one of
many hobbies sl\e developed over the years. She handatitches
quilts for grandchildren, makes stuffed animals for
great-grandchildren and creates decorative pillows and
framed wall decorations for her children.
She's already begun work on gifts for next Christmas. "I
have to start early. If I don't, I might get in a rush and miss
someone," she explains. She says she keeps collecting great
grandchildren because she wants a bunch of them.
The ever smiling Brewington says she enjoys good health
and adds, "I owe it all to God. He's been good to me, and I've
been good to Him." In explaining her active Christian Ufa, the
says, "God didn'tsave me at 18 yean of age to go to church
and sit down. He saved me to get out in the communities and
work for Him."
She quietly adds another reason. "Life without giving and
earing would be miserable for mo, Shuug."
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Lumberton Arapnie^
Seeks Judgeship
Gary Lynn Loc/dear .
Gary Lynn Locklear has
announced his candidacy for
District Court Judge of the
Sixteenth Judicial District,
which includes Scotland and
Robeson Counties. He filed
his notice of candidacy with
the State Board of Elections
on January 4. 1988. The
election will be held on May 3,
1988.
Locklear was admitted to
the Robeson County Bar in
September, 1979. He worked
as an Assistant District Attor
ney for three years and has
engaged in the private prac
tice of law for the past six
years. He is currently a
partner in the law firm of
Chavis, Locklear & Ranson,
Attorneys-at Law, Lumber
ton, North Carolina.
The candidate graduated
from Pembroke State Univer
sity in 1970 with a B.S.
Degree in Business, from
Appalachian State University
in 1972 with a M.A. in
Business and Economics, and
from the University of North
Carolina School of Law in
1979. He taught in North
Carolina's Community Coll
ege and Technical System for
five years prior to entering
law school.
Locklear was a candidate
for District Court Judge in
1982. He now seeks the
Judgeship that was recently
created by the North Carolina
General Assembly in late
1987. This legislation added a
fifth District Court ldge to
Scotland and Robesoi Coun
ties.
Locklear is married to the
former Molly Oxendine of
Pembroke. Molly is a kinder
garden teacher in the Robe
son County School System.
They have two children,
Brookse, age 8 years and
Bradley, age 6 years. The
Locklears reside in Pembroke,
North Carolina, and attend
Be re a Baptist Church in Pem
broke.
When asked why he was
seeking the Judgeship, Lock
lear replied, "I feel that I
can, and will, bring the proper
mix of experience, integrity,
and temperament to the
bench as District Court Jud
ge, if allowed to serve the
people of Scotland and Robe
son Counties."
Pembroke BPW Club
Awards Scholarship
Mrs. Ruth Tidivell, left, is shown presenting the
scholarship award to Ms. Cynthia Carter Naugler, recipient of
the second scholarship for this year.
Pembroke Business and Professional Women's Club
presented its second Career Advancement Scholarship in the
amount of $200 to Ms. Cynthia Carter Naugler. a junior at
Pembroke State University.
Pembroke Buisnessand Professional Women's Club awards
two Career Advancement Scholarships annually. These
scholarships provide financial assistance to a woman who
needs further training to obtain a promotion, to change to a
more promising career field, or to return to the job market
The Shamrock Ball, which is held in .March, and a Fall
Dance held in October are the two fundraising projects held
annually for sponsoring scholarships.
Pembroke BPW salutes young and older career women in
Robeson County who seek Xb elevate their status.
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2 INDIANS CHARGED
WITH ARMS, HOSTAGE
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TAKING VIOLATIONS
Lumberton-Eddie Hatcher and Timothy Jacobs had "reached
a crossroads, and all four directions said 'desperation' " whet
they took 17 staff members of Die Robesonian Hostiag*
Monday, said John L Godwin, founder of the Concerneo
Citizens for Better Government
Godwin stated that the two Tuscarora Indians acted out of
frustration with the county justice system.
Other reports say that Hatcher also had information about
public corruption and he feared for his life and was unsure
where to report the information.
While the coaltion comprised of eight county groups did not
condone the actions of Hatcher and Jacob , they did
understand the frustration that led to their action. "The
10-hour stand off will likely do no harm to the work of the
coaltion," Godwin said. "Positive, positive....that's the only
word T m going to say because we' re finding out tha ueople all
over the coutnry are sympathetic to our cause... That will
help."
Other members of the coaltion believe that the crisis which
ended with no one injured will focus attention on the problems
in the county. "If it does anything, it may wake up officials on
the state and national levels to the severity of the problems in
Robeson County," said Rev. Mac Legerton of the Center for
Community Action.
Bob Home, editor of the Robesonian and one of the
hostages stated: "These people wanted to make a public
statement. Diey wanted to get some public attention for some
perceived problems in Robeson COunty. If the state
investigation is launched, I think it will be time the looked into
some of these complaints.... I don't know what would happen if
a big investigation is launched and some guilt is found-these
guys are going to be heroes."
Hatcher and Jacobs were formally chai-ged in federal court
Tuesday with hostage-taking and firearms violations. They
will b e detained at the federal facility in Butner until a Feb. 12
hearing. They agreed to be held without bond. The two could
be sent to prison for lif eif convicted of hostage taking under
an anti-tecroist law enacted by Congress in WW.
Governor Jim Martin guaranteed to the following as part of
the negotiations on Monday:
To set up a special test force to investigate possible
corruption in the sheriff s department, the local SBI and the
District attorney's office; to investigate the jail house death of
Billy McKellar; and to transfer Robeson County jail inmate
John Hunt to another county, if he wished to transfer.
Bruce Cummingham of Southern Pines represents Hatcher
while Bob Warren and attorney with Amnesty International
International will represent Jacobs.
PEMBROKE TOWN
MEETING
by Sam Kerns
The Pembroke Town Council held its regular monthly
meeting on Monday night The meeting was hel' jo consider
old business, new business and items of gene d interest
In old business, Mr. Clinton Thomas Jr.. Executive Director
of Pembroke Housing Authority, gave ui update on the
Authority's Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Grant from the
State. The grant will provide for a project coordinator and
recreational technician to help in reducing the juvenile
delinquency rate in the Pembroke area. The program is
expected to be fully operational by February 28, 1988
when the staff wil' on board and the program open for state
review and/ or inspection.
According ' Thomas, the staf will be selected through a
structured i lerview process which is scheduled to be
completed by Feb. 5, 1988. St if positions have been .
advertised ar J board members were given an opportunity to
have input by reviewing job descriptions and responding to
the criteria for selection of staff.
Councilman Henty Ward Oxendine.asked "Would the town
in anyway be liable for repayment of anyof the grant money?
Thomas said. "No, it is one hundied^ercent grant money."
Mr. Thomas also reported on a I13T.000 re modernization#
rant for Dial Terrace and Maynor Manor, public housing nmts.
TTye money will be used for completely .v.-oofing, adt ng
additional root ventilations nd covering wood areas wiJt vi \yt.
The vinyl covering will be placed as far as the money will
| allow.
In old business. Town Manager McDuffie Cummings gave a
brief overview of areas > ear the town wfiicn are being
reviewed for possible annexation.. They are oast of town, 12
acres; noth sid, Harris' Trailer Park area and two areas on the
west end of town, a 262 sere area and a smaller area of 62
acres.
According to Cummings, the town bo ? has to pass a
resolution of intent to annex and have a' of the proposed
annexation on file and from that point it v ? J take 12 months
to get the area annexed. "AH of the area er consideration
meet statutory requirements for ann mo*," said Cum
mings.
Mayor Milton Hunt said the proposed oexation "needs is'
be studied and n<? rushed Into."
Councilman Ver ton Oxendine moved that a work se loo be
set for Feb. 15 and Couoeteaa Henry W. Oxendine a -ooded
the motion which carried unanimously.
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