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JUDGE REEERS
:: LREMC BOARD OE
DIRECTORS BACK
TO BY-LAWS
by Covnee Bmyboy
On Monday Judge Craig Ellis ruled in Superior Court that a
decision made by the LREMC Elections and Credentials
Committee is binding. That committee responded to a protest
by Rev. Elias Rogers of the Oct 6, 1987 election. The
committee decided that there were enough irregularities to
warrant a new election. Rogers was defeated by Conrad
Oxendine at the election. Judge Ellis felt that the bylaws of the
corporation were "very clear" and that their decision was
final, in accordance with the by-laws.
Rogers' representative was Barry Nakell, Chapel
Hill based attorney. Nakell argued that the bylaws stated that
the committee's decision was binding. The judge's decision
placed Rogers back on the board of directors, where he has
already served 20 years, until such time as the new election is
held.
After rendering a decision on October 20, 1987 for a new
election, the credentials committee met Nov. 3 and reversed
the decision. The committee met the second time although
there are no provisision for such a meeting in the by-laws. The
by-laws state that the decision of the committee "shall be
final."
Opponents of Rogers' argued that Roberts' Rules of Order
allowed the committee to meet again and reconsider.
However, the by-laws of the corporation clearly state that
Roberts' Rules of Order do not take precedence over the
by-laws. Roberts Rules of Order are only used in those
instances when the by-laws do not speak to an issue. In the
case of the credentials committee's role, the by-laws spoke'
quite explicitly to their duties, function, and that their decision
"Shall be final."
It was a long battle for the Rev. Elias Rogers who has been
illegally removed from that board five times. We can only
speculate that the judge's decision which told the board and
their attorneys that the by-laws will stand, will bring an end to
the, seeming, power struggle at LREMC.
Rev. Elias Rogers
S A V YOU READ IT
I ISI THE CAROLINA
INDIAN VOICE
Magnol ia School
Molds
Annual Pageant
A^ttSlst Magnihfi's Annual pageant was
held. Mr. James Locklear tuas the speaker for
this event. The criteria consisted of speaking,
talent and evening gowns. The winners were:
3rd place-Kim Revels, 10th grade; 2nd
place-Michelle Locklear, 11th grade; 1st
runner up-Anita Jacobs, 9th grade; winner
Allison Hunt, 9th grade. Other contestants
included Virginia Preeman-llth grade, Ni
cole Canady-lOth grade, Jill Locklear- 12th
grade. Previous pageant winners gave words
of encouragement. Mr. James' Cherokee
Baptist group sang. We would like to thank
everyone who made this event possible.
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Kristy Woods, Pembroke State
University's Miss Homecoming, recently
attended the 56th annual Strawberry Festival
held in Chadbourn, NC. She is pictured uith
Miss North Carolina, Lori Boggs. Miss North
Carolina was one of the well-known people
Kristy met at the festival. She also posed with
Congressman Charlie Rose.
Kristy describes her experience: "I had an
absolutely fabulous time. I attended a very
formal dignitaries luncheon, a parade, and
then later that evening there was the Miss
Strawberry Festival Pageant. Chadbourn
gave a new meaning to the word friendly. The
children were wonderful. It was as if I had
known them all my life. The residents'
hospitality and cheerfulness made my smiles
come so easily, h was definitely an event that
I will never, ever forget."
Kristy hopes to attend many more events
as PSUs Miss Homecoming. Her next
appearance will be at the White Lake Water
Festival. She encourages everyone to attend ~
next year's Strawberry Festival. It's an
unforgettable event.
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Governor Jim Martin has announced the appointment of two
North Carolinians to the Governor's Advisory Board on
Athletes Against Crime.
James H. Hunt, II, of Pembroke, is a student-athlete at Red
Springs High School where he plays football and tennis. He is
a member of the graduating class of 1988 and serves in both
the North Carolina National Guard and his local volunteer fire
department.
Vinton Jay Loivry, of Saint Pauls, serves as head basketball
coach and athletic director for Orrum High School. Lowiy was
voted both Robeson County and Lumber River Conference
"Coach of the Year" in 1985 for his outstanding achievements
as Orrum High School football coach.
Athletes Against Crime is a program developed and
implemented by the N.C. Department of Crime Control and
Public Safety's Crime Prevention Division. The Athletes
Against Crime program strives to involve North Carolina's
high school and college athletic directors, coaches and athletes
as active partners in reducing crimes committed by young
people and preventing youth from becoming the victims of
crime.
The Governor's Advisory Board discusses statewide
implementation of the program, encourages private sector
involvement and coordinates with state and local agencies in
preventing crime, delinquency and substance abuse among
young people.
JONES
FAMILY
THANKS
PARTICIPANTS
IN
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION
"Hie chijdren of Mr. Wiley
Jones would like to thank
family and friends for at
tending the pig picking given
in honor of his 80th birthday.
His birthday was the 13th ol
May. We are so proud of the
Christian life our father has
lived. He has been ajy inspira
tion and a terrific example in
our formative years. We the
Jones family would like to
extend a very special thank
you to The Harpers Ferry
Baptist Church. We were
shown so much love and
warmth as we fellowshipped
with the members of this
church, and the people in the
surrounding area.
Again, our father, and w<
thank you for your presents.
Children of Mr. Wiley Jones
Godwin
Memorial
Fund
Established
In response to community
interest, the First Baptist
Church of Pembroke has
established a John L Godwin
Memorial Fund to be used for
the purchase of a piano as a
tribute to his many years of
music ministry throughout
the community and state.
Contributions may be mailed
to P.Q. Box 760, Pembroke,
NC 28372.
GOS EE E SING EOS
JTUEIAN EIE EC E MONUMENT
EEANNED MJ\V 21 '
A gospel singing sponsored
by Julian T. Pierce's Family
will be held May 21st at 6:00
pm at The Adolph Dial
Amphitheater ( Site of the
drama. STRIKE AT THE
WIND).
The following gospel sin
gers are scheduled to sing:.
The D & L's
Hie McNeill Family
Hie Bullard Family
The Pierce Family
No admission will be char
ged. However, a donation will
be greatly appreciated. All
donations will go toward the
purchase of a small
monument to be erected at
the Amphitheater in Julian's
memory.
Everyone is coridally in
vited to attend.
One of the more entertain
ing events of Lumbee Home
coming-1988 is the little Miss
Lumbee Pageant scheduled
for June 29, 1988. The
pageant will be held at the
Paul R Givens Performing
Arts Center, Pembroke State
University.
All contestants must be
between the ages of 4 6 years
old. The deadline for
applications is May 20, 1988.
Since the total number of
Contestants will be "limited
in number", applicants are
encouraged to submit the
application quickly.
For further information,
call Bobbie A. Oxendine at
521-0528 or visit the JTPA
Oflice, East 3rd Street, Lo
cated in Pembroke, N.C.
/\ wards N ight
A Part Of
Lumbee Homecoming
Lumbee Regional Development Association, Inc. w31
sponsor Lumbee Homecoming 1988. Numerous festivities and
activities will be held during June 26,1988 - July 2,1988 in the
Town of Pembroke, N.C.
A very important activity of Lumbee Homecoming 1988 will
be Awards Night to be held on June 30, 1988. This year four
awards will be presented: 1) Henry Berry Lowry Memorial
Award, 2) Business Person of the Year Award, 3)
Distinguished Service Award. 4) Advancement of Education
Award. These four awards are sponsored by Lumbee Regional
Development Associations, Inc.
For the eighteenth time in history, the Lumbee Community
is paying homage to Henry Berry Lowry, "The Robinhood of
the Lumbee Indians". As a part of Lumbee Homecoming
Festival Activities of 1988 THE HENRY BERRY LOWRY
MEMORIAL AWARD will be presented to an outstanding
Lumbee Indian.
Criteria
1) To recognize an outstanding Lumbee Indian who has
demonstrated pride in his Indian heritage and culture.
2) Lumbee Indian who has worked diligently against racial
injustices.
3) Lumbee Indian who has been an advocate voice for
Lumbee People under a dominant society.
4) Lumbee Indian who has contributed in a worthwhile
manner to the Lumbee Indians and Lumbee Community.
Henry Berry Lowry symbolized the hopes and aspiration of
all Lumbee Indians everywhere. He is a true, and larger than
life, hero to all Lumbee Indians. The 1987 Recipient was John
L Godwin, of Pembroke, N.C.
Ibis is the seventeenth year that Lumbee Homecoming will
sponsor THE BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD:
the most coveted award in the Indian business community.
Criteria
1) Should be a Lumbee Indian.
2) Have demonstrated moral and civic responsibilities.
3) Exercised moral and ethical practices in their business
affairs.
4) A person who has helped distinguish Lumbees as
com potent business owners.
5) Must be profit motivated as exhibited in the economic
growth of the business they are involved in.
6) Must have promoted the Economic Development of
Lumbee Indians by encouraging or motivating other Indian
persons to become more inviAved in the Economic and
Business Mainstream:
The 1987 Recipient was Arnold Locklear of Pembroke, N.C.
Ibis is the fifteenth year that Lumbee Homecoming will
Sponsor THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD.
At the April 25,1988 monthly meeting of the LRDA Board of
Directors, the Board approved giving the Distinguished
Service Award posthumosuly in memory to Julian T. Pierce.
Tbe 1987 Recipient was Glen Maynor of Lumberton, NC.
Ibis is the nineth year that Lumbee Homecoming will be
sponsoring THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION
A WARD. Ibis award bestows tribute to an individual for their
work which has brought about an improvement in education.
Criteria
1) Should be a Lumbee Indian.
2) Work in education has impacted the lives of many people.
3) Has contributed to the education of many people beyond
the normal work day, or normal duties of paid position.
4) Demonstrated that educatoin is the drive that carries one
into every single opportunity that we are educated to handle.
5) Known to be an advocate for Indian Education.
6) Has exhibited concern and involvement within education. ?
7) Served as a guiding force toward showing children the
real meaning of Indianness and freedom.
8) An individual that believes and has committed their word
towards the educational growth and development of Indian
children to take their rightful place in the free world.
The 1987 Recipient was Ray Chavis of Fairmont, N.C.
All written nominations with justification are to be mailed
to:
Gary Deese, ANA Coordinator
Lumbee Regional Development Assoc., Inc.
P.O. Box68
Pembroke. NC 28372-0068
No one will be considered or reviewed unless a written
nomination has been submitted. All written nominations must
be received on or before May 31, 1988. ? ,
Your participation will he highly appreciated.
HOUSING
AUTHORITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Hie North Carolina State Indian Housing Authority will be
accepting applications for its Red Hills Project on May 25,
1988. Applications will be taken in the office Apt V-144 from
8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Red Hills is located approxmiately
2.3 miles Southeast of the Intersection of Secondary Road 1812
and NC Hwy 71.
Applicants will be seen on a first come first served basis.
Applicants should bring the following documents to the
interview, birth certificates, income verifications ( Le. wages
stubs, AFDC check stubs, unemployment check stubs).
Criminal Record checks for all family members. Failure to
bring all documents will only delay the application process.
For further information contact Connie Jackson, Director of
Occupancy, at (919) 488-5078.
NC STATE INDIAN HOUSNQ
AUINORITYACCEPTING APPLICATIONS <1 ,
The North Carolina State Indian Housing Authority will
be accepting applications for its Hawfasye Sands Project on''
May 26,1988. Applications wOl be tahsn in the office Apt A-S8
from 8:80 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Hasdasys Sands is located
approximately five miles south of Raeford on NC Hwy >11.
" Applicants should bring the following documents to the M
interview: birth certificates, ineenie verifications ( is. wages,
stubs,^AFT)C check^stubs, jiiwrtjptoyment^eheAjrtifte).
Occupancy, at (919) 488-5078. J
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A R IVIY E A IVI I L_ Y MEMBER A TOR-RATED SOCCER PLAYER
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An Army family member here, who learned how to
play soccer at age 6 in Germany, has been named as
.Alabama's high school soccer player of the year.
Roye Locklear Jr. has a chance to tour Europe with
the other 49 Gatorade players of the year but he needs
the help of group or individual sponsors.
"To go on a trip like that is a once in a lifetime
chance," said his father, SFC Roy* Locklear. "And if
there's anyway possible, I'd like to see him go."
The American Soccer Ambassadors out of
Massachusetts has invited the nation's top 50 high
school players on a European soccer tour July 25
through Aug. 11. They are to play teams in England.
Holland and Belgium. Each player's expenses will be
S2.175. "We'll just see if we can get any local sponsors
to help out," said Roye Jr.
The Butler High School senior scored 27 goals for
his school's team last fall. It was the most by a player
in the city. He played center-forward on a team that
finished with eight wins, four losses and two ties.
Butler took third place in the city behind Grissom in
first, and Huntsville in second.
Each year, high school coaches nominate players for
national recognition and a player is selected from each
state. The ail-star players are to meet for their Euro
pean trip in Boston on July 25.
Getting selected was "a good honor." said Roye Jr.
"I have to give a lot of credit to more than one person;
like my parents, who encouraged me to keep trying.
And a lot of it goes to my teammates because without
them I wouldn't have been able to score a lot of the
goals; and (credit also goes) to the coaches."
He also mentioned the soccer teammates he had
back in Germany."I've had the experience of playing
different styles?overseas and in the states," he said.
Roye Jr., 17, started playing soccer at age 6 when
the family was stationed in Munster, West Germany.
"I didn't really know what the game was," he
recalled. "All the other foreign countries called soccer
'football'; I thought we were going to play football. I
thought that was kind of funny. After I learned the
game, 1 joined one of the local German teams. And
that's where it all started. I plaved with them from '77
to '81."
SFC Locklear is in his third tour at Redstone. He
had advanced individual training here in 1973, return
ed in '74. went to Germany before coming back in
1982, returned to Germany in '83, and came back last
July. The North Carolina native is a member of C
Company, 73rd Ordnance and a curriculum NCO in
the directorate of training and development at the
Ordnance Missile and Munitions Center and School.
Locklear and his wife Connie have three children?
Roye Jr., Brent, 14, and Sabrina, 13. Brent plays soc
cer on post. Sabrina, a. seventh grader at Westiawn
Middle School, plays with Butler High's varsity girls
team (a club organization).
Roye Jr., who stands 6-3, has received an athletic
scholarship to play soccer at the University of
Alabama in Huntsville.
Individuals or organizations interested in helping to
sponsor the youngster's European tour can call-the
Locklear residence 830-3786.
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"It makes me proud that he would have enough
dedication to apply himself to do what he's done,"
said SFC Locklear.
Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Cletus Richardson and the
late Mr. Barto Locklear.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. Thurtnan Locklear and the
late Mrs. Velma S. Locklear.
This is a reprint from The Redstone Rocket, March 30, 1988
in Huntsville, Alabama.
MISS LLJMBEE PAGEANT
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Hie Miss Lumbee Pageant Committee is now accepting
applications for the 1988 Miss Lgmbee Pageant Applications
may be picked up at the Revels Plaza, Room #4, or will be
mailed upon request Requests for mailing may be made to
Ms. Madeline Debse, at 821-8602.
All applicants tqust meet the following criteria;
1. A contestant must be single and never been married, or
had her marriage annulled and must not be and never have
been pregnant
2. A contestant must be a high school graduate by the Labor
Day immediately preceding the National Finals in which she
will compete.
3. A contestant must be a female whose age shall not be
less than seventeen, nor more than twenty-six years on the
Labor Day immediately preceding the National Finals In which
she will compete.
4. A contestant must be of good moral character and shall
not have been eonvictid of any crimes and shall possess
talent, poise, personality, intelligence, charm and beauty at
face and figure.
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