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^^bMpnj ? o I ^Byjg? ^ ? ? ?? HP^\?H? CARtQCXaVKV XJMOXiXJM IPGODt I I 1 JUi'*' 1 o ? ? I "Building Communicative Bridges *" I PEMBROKE ? N . C . In A Cri-Racial getting" ROBESON COUNT T, \^KL"- ? VOLUME 16 NUMBER J" 25<t THURSDAY. JULY 7. 1986 LREMC ELECT" I ON SET" EO R J U LV 12 by Cormee Brayboy On July 12, 1988 member consum ers of Lumbee River Electric Mem bership Corporation (LREMC) will gather at the PSU Performing Arts Center to elect four directors. The new election was ordered recently by Judge Craig Ellis because the present board of directors, who reportedly followed the advice of the corporation's attorneys, violated the by-laws of the rural electric cooper ative. The by-laws which were proven in court to hi.ve been violated included: The appointment of Janice Bullard by Gus Bullard to serve on the credentials committee. Janice Bull ard is married to the nephew of Board member Gus Bullard. Section 3.08 of the by-laws state that the committee shall be compos ed of members "who are not, and who are not close relatives or members of the same household of existing directors or known candi dates for directors to be elected..." Section 4.14 of the by-laws defines close relative as "a person who is a spouse,-child, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, nephew or niece by blood or in-law of the principal person." When 20-year vetran board mem ber Elias Rogers protested the October 8, 1987 election, the creden tials committee voted to hold a new election. The board then violated the by-laws again by allowing the committee to meet for the second time and rescind their action. That was the same as a jury returning after one verd.ct and changing their minds. The by-laws state in Section 3.08 "The committee's decision (as re fleeted by a majority of those actually i present and voting) on all such j matters shall be final." The Board of Directors, led by Bishop Ward Clark, the president, has repeatedly refused to abide by the by-laws of the corporation, seemingly. In doing so, not only did it behave in an illegal fashion as demonstrated and proven by Judge Ellis' decision, it also violated their oath of office. It swore to uphold and abide by the by-laws of the agency when they were sworn in as board members. In addition, they have cost the consumers approximately $20,000 for the October 1987 election whch which was proven unethical and illegal; $20,000 in unwarranted attorney fees to fight in court against the by laws; and another $20,000 for the upcoming July 12 election. These figures are approximated and in all probability are much higher. What can members do about this'' Attend the July 12 meeting. Regis tration begins at 6:30 p.m. Register and vote. Section 3.07 of the by-laws also slate that the order of business chail shall include: "...(5) election of directors; (6) unfinished business; (7) new business..." This means that the members can make a motion at the July 12 meeting to remove those board members who have violated the by laws and their oath of office. A motion can also be made that those board members responsible for the waste of money pay those expenses themselves, rather than passing it to the members. A motion could also be made to dismiss the attorneys, or deal with any other matter that the membership feels should be dealt" with. For these actions to become a ?eality, it requires a proper motion, a tecond, and a majority vote by members in attendance, if there are enough members present to conduct business. Reports are that these actions wil be taken by members who are concerned about the seeming waste of their time and money. Currently serving on the board are Ward Clark. Gus Bollard, Timothy Strickland, Alton Dudley. Harold Dean Brewer. J.W. Hunt, Elias Rogers, Bradford Oxendine, Lacy Cummings, and Ronald Hammonds. Those board members* seeking re-election include: Bradford Oxen dine who is opposed by Brawleigh Graham; Harold Dean Brewer who is opposed by James A. Hunt; and Elias Rogers who is facing Conrad Oxendine again following the viola tions of the October election. H.E. Edwards is also seeking to unseat Harold Dean Brewer. Frank Jacobs and Herbert Clark are seeking election to the board as represents tives of Scotland County. Jacobs has six years experience. Indians Accused In Hostage Case Out On Bond NEW BERN ? Two American Indians accused of taking hostages at a Lumberton newspaper were freed from jail under 5100,000 unsecured bonds Tuesday and or dered not to set foot in Robeson County while awaiting trial. Eddie Hatcher, 30, and Timo thy Jacobs, 19, walked out of the federal courthouse in New Bern to the cheers and hugs of about 35 Robeson County residents. U.S. Magistrate Charles McCot ter set the conditions for their release after a 90-minutc hearing. But he indicated that he was reluc tant to free the two men, who are accused of taking up to 20 people hostage at The Robesonian news paper Feb. I. . "I don't know of a clearer case for detention because these are serious crimes." McCotter said be fore setting out a long list of re strictions for bond. But McCotter said a ruling by the 4th U.S. Cir cuit Court of Appeals last week, which held that Hatcher and Ja cobs had been denied a timely detention hearing after their ar rest, gave him no choice. The conditions require Hatcher and Jacobs to slay out of Robeson County, avoid all contact with Sovernment witnesses, report daily y telephone to federal probation officers and to return to the resi dences of court-approved "custo dians" by 9 p.m. daily. Hatcher will stay with an uncle, Jim Hatcher of Winston-Salem, while awaiting trial. Jim Hatcher, a mechanic, said he would give his nephew a job as a helper. Jacobs will live in Halifax County with a family friend, Patri cia Kichardson. and her family. Richardson, whose husband is an artist-in-residcnce with the N.C. community college system, said Jacobs could make and Mil Indian crafts while staying with her family. ? "I've seen murderers and rapitu let out on bond right away, but they put ut through hell for the last five months,'' Jacobs said as he left the courthouse. HateMr praised the support of fellow American Indians. "They showed the very essence of the case." be said. M]t shows there are more pecyle than us who know what's poiq Asked if Hatcher and Jacobs would cooperate with a state task force investi gating their charges of drug trafficking by law enforcement officers in Robeson County, defense attorney Bob Warren said. "We've been cooperating with the task force, and will continue to." "It's been a lonj five months, with a tot of torture," said Eleanor Jacobs Ja cobs's mother. Hatcher's mother also was pleased. . "It will be a little inconvenient, but at least rn get to see him," said Thelma Clark, Hatcher's mother. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Bruce had asked McCotter to keep Hatcher and Jacobs in jail, but if that was not possi ble, to put them under virtual house arrest. Bruce argued that the appeals court ruling had only ordered a new hearing, and that the judges had not considered evidence relating to the seri ousness of the crime. AW ATTACK ON DRUGS DECDARED The* Robeson County Human Re lations and Unity Commission acted Tuesday night to mount an attack against the drugs and drug dealers in Robeson County. Chairman Hector MacLean, with the enthusiastic, unanimous support of the full commission, said he hopes to get every citizen involved in the fight. Taking a page from the Crime watch book, soon there will be signs sprouting up all over the county saying, "This neighborhood obser ved by community watch citizens to fight drugs and crime." This will be to encourage each and every person to report any peculiar activity to their nearest law enforcement agency. If in the country, to the deputy in charge of the ares, or in the city to the police agency there. At any rate, to use the Drag Hotline that rings in the Sheriffs office and that is manned twenty-four hours a day. Citizens using the hotline can be assured that their names will never be used, as they are not asked to give their names at any time. The number is 671-8144, easy to remember, and best kept beside the phone at home. COffllNUED on hp 4 i A S smpson Kece J. ves SaI~io J ?ajE~&l~i J. p Lkrnna Sampson....Receives four year scholarship from N.C. Associa tion of Jewish Women tit I'Sl/'. Pembroke-'Hirough the initiative of Mayor David Weinstein of Iximher ton, the N.C. Association of Jewish Women, based in Greensboro, is presenting a four-year scholarship for $1,106 each year to Donna Cheryie Sampson of Pembroke to attend PSU. The scholarship covers tuition and books at PSU. It is designed to provide scholar ship help "for a needy and deserving Native American student." Miss Sampson, 18, is a recent graduate of West Robeson Senior High and plans to pursue a career in elementary education at PSU. "Miss Sampson meets fully the criteria of need, character, ambition and scholastic ability." said Wein stein. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I any Sampson, she was selected by a committee composed of Ray Oxendine. principal of West Robeson High School; Mtlton Hunt, mayor of Pembroke; and McDuffie Cum mings, town manager of Pembroke. The scholarship was presented to Miss Sampson on behalf of the N.C. Association of Jewish Women by Weinstein. Weinstein had found the ' funds available on a visit to Greensboro. "They were really for needy Jewish students, but the Jewish people really believe in education- and this helps another minority," he said, addfflg, "Education is the key to improving our society." Weinstein noted that the scholar ship help is being provided with the stipulation that the recipient start paying It back in monthly amounts six months after graduating from college. "In this way the scholarship perpetuates itself," he noted. Weinstein says he will monitor the progress of Miss Sampson and report periodically to Cyril Jaeobs, chair man of the Sophie Einstein Memorial Loan Fund Committee of the N.C. Association of Jewish Women. Miss Sam peon, who says she Is 'very happy about the scholarship," ess an honor roll student in high ichool, was library assistant, add a nember of the chorus and Spanish Chsb. ?? She is a member of First Baptist 3meh of Pembroke. 0 t SEVEJRAT. EEOEJDE HEAJR MONOHE AT EZJMBEE HOME COM TNG Angelina Janell Moore uxu crowned Miss ljumbee at the pageant Friday night. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. /hehard Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hammonds of the Saddle tree'ami where honored durint/ Lumbee Homecominy 7he most coveted award, the Henry Berry Lmprie Memorial Award, was pre rented to Mr. Hammond*. Inula Hammond* received the Ad voce ment of Education Award. Morgan HritUmy Hunt wax crovmed little Minx Lumbee during Lumbee Homecoming activities. She in the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny ft. Hunt. ? . H . 'y', . ?* ' 4m M*** ? Mrs. Lucy C. Oxendine wax honored at the Award* Hani fuel held a* part of I Aim bee Homecoming. Oxendine wax presented the Husi ness Person of the Year Awanl. She operates I Jim bee Arts and Crafts. Rev. Walton l/rury mm presented the Distinguished Service Aurwl during Ijumbee Homecoming festx vities. Rev. l/eury is the pastor of WVsf End Haptist Church, a n tired . educator and active m rime and community affair*. SANDERSON NAMED MISSN.C. NATIVE AMERICAN RRINCESS YuUmda Kaye Srmderxon The Miss North Carolina Native American Princess Pageant, held June 15 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, crowned as its Princess Miss Yulanda Kaye San derson. Yulanda, 17 years of age and a rising senior at Fairmont Senior High School, is the daughter of Jimmy and Dorothy Sanderson. The Miss North Carolina Native American Princess Pageant is only one of the special events of the Indian Youth Unity Conference. The conference was held this year as the Ninth Annual Conference among Indian youth across the stale June, 15-17 at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The theme was "Today's Tribal Youth Becoming Tomorrow's Leaders." The pageant int&duction opened as all pageant contestants performed sign language to "The lord's Prayer." Miss Sherry Lock Lear, NCNAYO-North* Carolina Na tive American Youth Organization Chairperson, gave a warm welcome to everjpone. Amanda Jacobs, Miss Guilfora Native American Princess, introduced the Judges. Mistress of ceremonies was Dana Lowry, Meck lenburg County representative, along with Master of Ceremonies, Henry McMillian, Hoke County representative. 8peeial enter tainment was provided by Tonya Ammons, Miss CUnton High School 1986-86 and Angela Jacobs, Miss Indian North Carolina, 1987-88. Immediately following the regalia, competition occurred which involved introduction of visiting princesses and interview and philosophy of life statements from contestants. Again, special entertainment was provided by Miss Angelique Jacobs, former Miss North Carolina Native' American Indian Princess. Next, the evening gown competi tion highlighted the special event with fashionable styles and cuts in short formal wear as well as gowns. Tonya Ammons again performed as special entertainment. Former princess, Angelique Ja cobs, gave her farewell speech, thus ending her reign and a challenging and rewarding year representing the organization. Following the farewell speech was the presentation of awards and the greatest highlight of the night- the crowning of Miss North Carolina Native American fVincess. Choreographer of the pageant was Nora Dial. Producer and director was Miss Angelique Jacobs. As princess. Miss Sanderson will attend various pow-wows, parades, pageants and other special events. At Fairmont High School Miss Sanderson has been awarded various honors. She was Indian homecoming attendant for her junior year. The Indian Youth Unity Conferen ce provides an opportunity for students to explore the Indian Heritage, improve their self image and develop academic and social values. Participants include Indian youth, ages 14-18 or in grades 9-12. Hie participants attended education al workshops on leadership develop ment, college planning, drama, and ssuea of Indian youth in the 1980" s. Special events included intra-tribal pow-wow, volleyball, basketball tournaments, princess pageant, ban quet and art and essay contests. Hie conference is sponsored by the North Carolina Native ^mericao Youth Organization. Members of the NCNAYO include Ron Hunt, conference coordinator; Sherry Locklear, chairprson and adult advisors, Pan tie Chavis and Tim Tsrrill, North Carolina Commis sion of Indian Affaire. rs, fVI i s s India ri USA Visits Mist Indian USA, Theodora Roan horse of Tempe, Ariz., visits PSU during the Lumbee Homecuminq. She is shown here in front of the historic Old Main building on campus. Amhrofce-During the annual Lum bee Homecoming June 22-July 2. one of the visitors to the PSU campus was "Miss Indian USA," Thoedora Roan .. * horse af Tempe, Ariz. Not only did she take part in the Lumbee Homecoming activities, she performed a Native American song here. Meeting Mias Roanhorse at the , _ Fayetteville airport was Dr. Diane Jones, PSU director of career plan ning and placement, who helped to check her into the Ramada Inn in Lumberton. Taking "Misa Indian USA" on a tour of the PSU campus was Anthony Locklear, PSU director of admissi ons. j "She told me how beautiful she thought our campus is," said Dr. Jones. "It was her first visit to th Pembroke area. She commented ' how warm and gracious the Lutnl / people are and how very frie' . they are." |s I Dr. Jones is a friend of / ? Lucas Tevis, a native of Pet ?? who now Uvea in Arizona anf rhaperone of "Mies Indian r] * I ? i j_,, t| _ _jil _ lflK univrnny wuji ? (ipk i w iiu 9m finished high sch.H^ Nuy. California, where/ A cl**8 tiluUtoviiB ! sDh
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