Wj m PrICHE CAROLINA INPlM K>?bbs Oxen dine, Jr. was charter presi dent. The chapter currently has 24 members. Hunt says Kiwanis Inter national is strict in its mem hership qualifications. "We just don't admit anyone to our club, because we're very active in the community. A prospective mem 1st must be in good standing within his or her community." A recent ruling by the international organization al lows female membership to the traditionally all male clubs. The Lumberton based chapter has been active in its community. In addition to making charitable donations, during the past two years they've constructed eight re sidential ramps for severely handicapped citizens. Several driveways have been paved as well. For the pnst two Metier seasons, club members I ave cut and hauled dozens of loads of firewood for elderly and handicapped people. All projects have been financed soley by the club's treasury / and members' labor. Club officers are President James Ertle Chavis; Vice president Wendell Luwery; Secretary Horace Locklear; and Treasurer Earl Collins. The club meets each Mon day 7 ?.m.. Old Foundry Restaurant, Lumberton. Membership is by invitation. Kiutmi# memhrr, ChntU't Duvitl McNeil mum fininnxl A m ? (it (i ncrnt uwHlruttwy. Kiumit officer* deliver fire wood to elderly cituen Left to right: Jotk K. St*en, recipient; Chevron Lowery, i helper; Wendell bowery and Jamrt Erde Ckavie. SPOTLIGHT ON ^ockeear'S 1 1 fc? 1 ? * HOME IMHFIOV EMEMT ~ LOCAL BUSINESS PERSONS By Barbara Brayboy-Lwklear Special To The Carolina Indian Voice. . His uncle taught him all the trades of a business, now Larry LockJear competes against his uncle in the common business of installing aluminum and vinyl siding on residential and commercial dwellings. In 1971, Locklear's uncle took him under his wing and introduced him from the ground up to the techniques of proper siding installation. "It definitely was from the ground I started," laughs the 35-year-old businessman. "I began cleaning up the debris left on the ground." He later was promoted to a ladder and assisted in actual installation. The Pembroke native says he thought he knew how to take a hammer and drive a nail until he began the siding craft. "Some people say anyone can drive a nail, but it's not that simple," he adds. "There's a nailing technique we call flip hammering." A fast learner, Locklear quickly understood all the techniques of the siding business. He became intent on learning all aspects of home improvements and enrolled at Robeson Technical Institute where he studied carpentry. With study and on the job training he became a do-it-all carpenter. He even learned roofing. A few years with a regional construction company gave him added experience in construction. He formed his own business, Larry Locklear's Home Improvement and brings seven years experience to his customers. He says "freedom of time" was a major factor in going on his own. And adds that being self-employed enables him to set his own hours. A typical work week for the Lumbee Indian is 50 hours. He is sole owner and operator and spends most evenings meeting with customers to discuss "specifica tions on jobs. He rarely argues with the customer's selection. "I leave the final decision up to them. Siding isn'tcheap. Once it's cut, it's cut and can't be returned." he explains. While the color white is the most popular, he tries not to re;c{nmtnd c^li.-s. "Color selection is a one-time thing.yIt's something the customer has to live with," he adds. Locklear admits counselling becomes a vital part of his work in dealing with customers. He points out that vinyl is rapidly gaining on aluminum in main coverings for residences. "Vinyl offers a broader range of warranties." Aluminum is ideal for wrapping trim work like window casings and sills. "We try to eliminate as much painting for the homeowner as possible. With a complete job. the only things needing painting are sases and doors." he says. Other services offered by Locklear s business are gutter installation, window additions, building additions as well as substractions. "You have to learn to do a little bit of everything in home improvements," he comments. Locklear recommends that the homeowner in need of replacing windows should look at the advantages in having vinyl or aluminum replacement windows installed. "They are permanent and upkeep-free. Thusly eliminating maintenance costs." The business offers them with insulated or tinted panes. For wooden windows already installed in need of maintenance, coverings are available. Another service offered is storm window installation. With a laugh, Locklear says, "There's no such thing as an assigned territory in which to practice this business. My uncle trained me to hang siding as well as hang with the competition." For service contact: ? Iirrry locklear's Home Improvement Post Office Box 549 Pembroke. North Carolina 28372 Telephone: 919/521 8854 defense ^unc? ?1P&TI _? ncf f"i ere An office for the Robeson 3 Defense Fund will open on Thursday, February 18. in Pembroke. N.C. The office will be located in Hie Gather ing Place beside the Post Office and Shoe Store in Pembroke. Office hours will be 9:00-5:00 from Monday Friday and night houre will be announced. The office is being opening in order to coordinate the efforts to raise funds primarily for the de fense of Fddie Hatcher and Timothy Jacobs. In opening the office. Ms. Thelma Clark . mother of Eddie Hatcher, stated : "It is important that ? he public know that the Defense Fund is being well coordinated and managed in a professional manner. The office will allow us to keep close records and accounting of all funds raised. The office will provide a place that the public can con\e.kgive their donations, and find out what is going on with the case. Receipts will be given with each donation and the book keeper for the fund will issue weekly and monthly reports beginning next week. What Eddie and Timothy did, they did for all of us. We now have an opportunity to help them in their time of need." A ftisl Office Box has been established for the Defense Fund."" The Box Number is P.O. Box 1389, Pembroke. N.C.28.172. A phone will be placed in the office and operable next week. Hie Robeson Justice Com mittee. a new citizens support group which is coordinating the petition drive, will hold a ftess Conference at the Gath ering Race in Pembroke at 11700 a.m. on Hiunday Feb 18. This press con ference will respond to the decisions made at the Bond Hearing, report on the peti tion drive, and shore informs lion on the olans of the Justice Committee The Press Con ference is open to members of the media ibid the public. _F?r information, call Thelma Clark or Connie Brar boyat 821-2826. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO... / . *??- '*??***? Burl in Rogers ? lurry Ixn-klrur tmrks ov ti " /i m htmlx rtm, Burliii Buyers enjoys a suing M his backyard. By Barbara Bmyboy-Lucldear Special To The Carolina Indian Voice "Don'l dan- me to do anything! If you do. Til try hard to do it," says daredevil Hurlin Rogers. The 68-year old's ^rurious mind has taken him on many an adventure throughout his life. Growing up on a farm in the Hopewell community of Robeson County lent little social excitement for the liumbee Indian. In between farm chores and attending classes at Hopewell and Cross Roads schools, l)p worked as a carpenter's helper with a construction company building homes under the Government's Resettle ment project in 1936. Itching for a better paying job and a little excitement, the 18 year-old moved to New Beat to live with relatives. There he* found a job, but something else came along which he liked better-a circus. "The circus was based in New Bern and was leaving for a tour of several states. I got a chance to join it and signed on as a partner in one of the cook' tents," he laughs. He says the German owner needed an assistant cook, and he was willing to learn, Tlte tourwas to take the farm boy through Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The traveling and having to put up feith hard-to-please circus patrons took its toll on Rogers, and a year later he left the circus behind. He says he hooked up with a buddy and hitch-hiked to Florida. "I didn't mind doing it, 'cause fd never been to Fla. and always wanted to go," ha recalls. Once there he took a short course In tractor trailer driving. The slay lasted a little over a month. He figured he didn't like the assignment and returned to Robeson County. b never bothered the adventurer to come home. "My mot her was always glad to tee me," he smiles. He was one of nine children beni to Willie French and Mandy Jane Rogers. In 1940, Rogers and a "bunch" of local hoys volunteered for military service in the U.S. Army. I hiring a furlough to his native county, he gathered addresses of girls and returned to camp to share them with his buddies. Among the addresses was that of Martha Jacobs, a I urn bee Indian. When Jacobs received a letter from a complete stranger, a soldier buddy of Rogers's, she ignored it. Curious minded Rogers learned of the incident and became determined to write one to her. "I've never seen a girl yet that I could write to and not get an answer," he boasts. He got an answer in the mail shortly thereafter. A few furloughs later. Rogers married the dark-haired girl he couldn't get out of his mind. After service, the couple settled on a farm outside Rowland, N.C. The farm could not support the growing lamily. and the war veteran took on construction work. He joined a union and followed various assignments for several years before beinj lured to Norfolk, Va. by a brother in construction. In 1959, the father of five founded Rogers Construction Company in Virginia Reach jind began his own general contracting business. Twenty eight years later, the business man went into semi retirement. He outright denies lieing retired. He still draws on his carpentry skills and does occasional small i? grin, he add "Give me God's nature and throw in a li ie adventure." . :ujb Sooiwtzs C&l ??Jk>.r-*a tingr 5 Otzti BJL u a ? Gold Anniv?j-s?ry I ? -',' Fo< the first time in the history of Ri>'?eson County a roup of Cub Scouts will have their own special dav. In honor of the 50th Birthday <' Cub Scout Pack 32thi Pembroke Town Council and Maynor Milton Hunt hav n'roetaimed February ?3rd as "Cub Scout Pack 827 Day" in P broke. This special day comes in addition other honors which include: a Sute Flag from Governor JL Mart : and letters of honor hate been received from Gov nor ? irtin, Senator Jesse Helms, RepresenUtive Martin le..caste Congressman Charlie Rose, ft N.C. RepresenUtive Oaniel teVanw ^Businesses supporting this Pac^fordufr SOU Blue ft Gold ( . , Continued on Pays 2 ^