WHAT NEXT???
Hi* Suie Board of Education announced the *
appointment of (IS) member* to North Carolina'* fint
advisory council on Indian Education. Among those
appointed, who are from Robeaon County, include M*.
Agnes Chavia, Mr. Bobby Dean Lock!ear. Rep. Sidney
Locks, Dr. Gerald Maynor, Mr. Tommy Swett, and Sen.
David Parnell.
While recognizing the need and advantage of having
oolitical appointments- and being pleased at the
ippointment of Rep. Sidney Locks, we strongly disagree
vith the appointment of and distrust Sen. David Parnell.
i*arnell was appointed by the N.C. Senate. A close eye on
his activities as it relates to Indian Education is merited.
Mobile Oil Corporation wants to drill a well off the coast
of North Carolina to explore for natural gas. Hie area is
appoximately fifty miles northeast of Cape Hatteras. The
well is expected to be in 3,100 feet of water. What is of
special concern is this area is also noted for rough seas,
strong currents, and bad weather, however, Mobil want*
to drill anyway.
What assurances do we have there won't be an
iccident? None. What happens if there is an accident?
Ihe environment pays a heavy price and North Carolina's
coast might suffer from more than a little medical waste.
While we recognize the need to locate more oil and gas
resources, we can not understand why Mobil wishes tc
drill in an area which presents so many hazards. In
addition, Mobil's own scientists state there is only a ten
percent chance of Finding a significant discovery in this
area. Given this, why take a chance? Mobil needs to
oecome mobile and move away from our coast. Enough
harm has already been done. Mobil's "wants" is not
worth the risk to North Carolina's environment and
people.
A hearing was held Friday, October 7th, to allow for
public input concerning the state of our courts and
"justice" in Robeson County.
Everything that was said at the hearings has been said
many, many times before, but such commissions are
designed to give the appearance of caring and potential
action. If these commissions really cared, they have
ample information and statistics to take action. In the long
run they will issue a report which will essentially maintain
the status quo while giving the appearance of taking
positive steps towards reform. We have come to view
such commissions as a waste of time and resources.
Two interesting events did take place. Rev. Mac
Legerton, who was on the agenda as a result of his
request, did not show up for the hearing. Some of hi* staff
brought handouts which they left. (Rev. Legerton did call
to say that he was called to an emergency meeting in
Atlanta, Ga.). In our opinion, this presents a very bad
image for Legerton's organization. You simply do not
make commitments and then fail to follow through or
inform those who are waiting for your grand' entrance.
Seems some are more interested in appearance than
substance. Apparently Rev. Legerton is interested in
neither.
The second event was the appearance of Joe Freeman
BritL He also re-staled his same of arguments: 'Nothing
is wrong with "justice" or the justice system in Robeson
County: his office is doing a good job; those who complain
are do-gooders or troublemakers, etc.'
Apparently it has never crossed Joe's mind to consider
why auch a diverse group of individuals, many
representing several oiganizations. state there is a
problem in Robeson County in regards to the
administration of justice. Of Joe apparently does not
concern himself with the widely held perception that
Robeson County justice is akin to South African justice in
that the darter your akin, the more "justice" you will
receive.
Joe, plainly and simply, does not care what anyone has
to say. He does not feel compelled to meet with the
citiaens of Robeson County. And unfortunately, several of
our politicians will allow Joe Freeman Britt to have the
last laugh since he will not only become a judge, even
though he tvat defeated by the votert, but he will also
kKome the senior judge in Robeson County.
wK^annot wait to see the Democratic party print its
ehoicesSor the November election. Somehow Joe
Freeman Britt and the word "democratic" seem to be a
contradiction in terms.
The Lumbee Electric Membership Cooperative will
hold its election on October 17th. With a projected
thirteen percent-increase in rates for the new year,
perhaps consumers had better take another look at those
running for election.
The membership holds the future in their hands.
Remember, you reap what you sow!
A morality play from the sports scene?...Mike Tyson,
the boxing heavy weight champ of the world, will
probably have to go it alone for a while. Seems his wife of
eight months, Robin Givens, has decided to file for
divorce. Tyson's $50 million is up for grabs and we are
sure Givens will do her best to go for the gold.
Sadly, money often seems to bring individuals together
more than love. Would Givens have looked twice at Tyson
if he had not been on the way to fame and fortune? Would
Tyson have chosen Givens if fame and fortune had not
come to him? Often it seems that those who "use" wind
up being "used"!
In baseball, Jay Howell, a pitcher for the LA. Dodgers,
was thrown out of the third game of the playoffs when it
was discovered he had pine tar in his glove.
While most agree that pine tar will not alter the flight of
,i baseball, the rules forbid the use of a foreign substance,
hence Jay's ejection and three day suspension.
Howell thinks he should not have been thrown out of
the game or suspended. Apparently rules should not
apply to him. In our society many individuals somehow
come to the conclusion that rules only apply to others.
These individuals are wrong and Jay Howell is wrong.
Rules can be changed, but until they are, we must abide
by them or else pay the price!
Dan Quayle keeps overstating his achievements. He
has been tinder attack since Bush plucked him from the
'88 crop of Republican Vice Presidential hopefuls.
Id remarks during the debate with Senator Bentsen,
Quayle stated he authored the Job Training Partnership
Act This is simply not true! Quayle was the chairman of
the committee which developed the legislation but Quayle
was not the sole author. Many individuals worked on this
bill. Many additional individuals assured its passage by
co-sponsoring the legislation. While Quayle attacks
others for being liberal, he fails to mention that the Job
Training Partnership Act would not have passed without
the co-sponsorship of...Ted Kennedy! Quayle apparently
is embarrassed for anyone to know that he and Kennedy
joined forces to insure the passage of JTPA. That is the
rest of the story.
While Quayle attempts to cite experience and
achievement as reasons he is qualified to hold the office of
Vice President, he fails to consider one major ingredient:
maturity. Quayle lacks maturity, overstates both his
achievements and qualifications, and evades questions
concerning his voting record. To us, he sounds just like
what we need for Vice President! Given Bush's tenure as
VP (ex. Iran-Contra) we can only be raising our
standards!
LRDATAK INTG [
ENERGY APPLI C AT I ONS
Applications will be taken from October 17, 1988
to November 30, 1988, for- fuel assistance through I |
?the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Low ' 1
Income Indian households In Robeson, Hoke and
Scotland Counties that need help in paying heating
hills may apply for assistance at designated
offices of Lurnbee Regional Development Associa? I I
t ion , Inc . ( LRDA ) - J J
Eligible Indian households should receive a I |
check through the mail in February, 1989. Persons
who think they are eligible and wish to apply are
urged to contact the LRDA office nearest to them.
All appl icants shou Id bring the fol ?
I6wing items when they apply :
1 . Food Stamp I D Card
2. Social Security Cards for house
hold members .
3. Verification of" Social Security,
II \/.A. , Unemployment, R eti rement In ?
ii come, etc. for the month of October,
j 1988.
4 . Verification of wages for' house
hold member's for the month of October-, I
i 1 988 (5 stubs ) .
; i 5. I nformation concerning you r
; 9 households' property, stock s , bond s ,
bank statements, rent receipts, and
? I other assets. '
6. Verification of income from rental
: a property, farm i n come , etc .
LRDA Offices S Outreach Centers
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Are Located At :
MgndflY-FfldflY from 9 t OQ a.m. --4 i QO p.m.
( 5 Days Par Week )
I 9 ENERGY OFFICE LRDA BOOKSTORE I
I 9 2 207 W. 5th Street East Main Street i
? V Lumbar-ton, NC 28358 Pembroke, NC 28372 i
j 9 738-7906 521-2915
, SCOTLAND COUNTY
Monday & Friday f r-om 9 s OO a.m. ?4 t OO p.m.
Legal Servicee Offlea 120 W. Cronley Street
(Across from Pope * s) Leurlnburg, NC 28352
: I HQKE COUNTY
\ I Tuesday & Thursday from 9 s OO a.m. ?4 t OO p.m. A
\| Raeford Post Office?(LRDA Officai 875-5742)
4 . Raeford, NC 28376
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YOUTH 2000 DAV
CELEBRATED IN QREENSBORO
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On Wednesday, September 28, the
Young First Americans of Guilford
Native American Association in
Greensboro, NC gathered on the
campus of Guilford Technical Com
munity College to celebrate Youth
9000 Day.
Native American Youth 9000 is a
national effort sponsored by the
United National Indian Tribal Youth
i
to focus on Native American youth .
and provide them with opportunities
to develop pride, strength and active
leadership in tribal and urban
communities. From now until the
year .2000, Native American youth
across the US will become actively
involved in dealing with the issues
that affect today's youth.
In conjunction with the national
celebration of American Indian/
Alaska Native Youth 9000 Day, the
activities in Greensboro included the
release of 2000 helium filled balloons
containing messages from the Young
First Americans, Guilford Native
American Association's youth organ
ization. The message the Young First
Americans are spreading is the hope
for a healthy Mother Earth which is
free of pollution, free of drugs and
alcohol abuse, and free of nuclear
war. They will strive for a world filled
with peace, tranquility, racial equal
ity, and love and respect for their '
fellow man.
Proclamations were received from
Vie M. Nussbaum, Mayor of Greens
boro, Roy B. Culler, Mayor of High
Point, John A. Eberhart, Superin
tendent of Greensboro City Schools,
Jerome Melton, Superintendent o?
Guilford County Schools, and Owei
Phillips, Superintendent of Hig!
Point City Schools proclaiming Sep
tember 28 as Youth 3000 Day.
Following the reading of these
proclamations, the Young First
Americans sponsorewd a mini pow
wow and reception for the visitors
and guests who joined them in
celebrating Youth 3000 Day.
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and they know what lt'a going to coat. Because!
I took the time to plan ehat I want.. .aheadI
of time. I even paid the bill with thai
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October 17, 1988
Pembroke State University's
Performing Arts Center
Registration: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
A VOTE FOR CHANCE
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i| Pembroke Drug Center. Odoa and W. 3rd. Pembroke. NC. Dial 321*4306 !
Pharmacist /?"few
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New tick warnings
The ( otnmunicablc Disease Control Center has re- |
ported that LYME DISEASE is now the most com
monly reported tickborne illness in the U.S..
The most notable symptom is a rash that appears
in a circular patch around the site ol the bite and ex- 1
pands over several days. Other symptoms include
fever, headaches, chills and painful joints, and seri
ous complications may arise. If these symptoms occur;
.tell your doctor of any recent contact with ticks.
Going hiking? We carry effective insect repellants
to ward off TICKS. Enjoy Fall outings, SAFELY.
If Lyme Disease &
i More Bad News From TICKS^^1
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L AUCTION.,. |
# Approximately FRJDA Y, ? OCTOBER 27, 1988 '10A.M. Approximately#
# 81' x 156' SELLING : Property of Robeson County81' x 135' *
# LOT #2 Board of Education consisting of LOT #6 ^
# 8r rxX169'ely "7 beautiful lots, 1 located on
f LOT #3 Ma?n & 6 located on L0T #7
J Approximately ChaPel Street, Row lend, NC. Approximately*
# 81' x 135' SALE TO BE HELD ON THE PROPERTY . 109' x 160' *
# L0T #U MAIN STREET- ROWLAND - NC *
# BrTns'*1* TERMS I *
# 10% Deposit day of sale; balance clue #
# within 30 clays upon delivery of deed #
f AUCTIONEER *S NOTE ? *
JL We will sell the lots listed above to the 5
# highest bidder regardless of price #
# FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT. *
# SUPERINTENDENT PURNELL SWETT DANIEL H. DEVANE
5 Robeson Xotfnty Doard of Education Auctioneer Lie. #628 ?
# LumberRaeford, NC 875*2528J#