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Mary Liver^sre Library iun j >9g Pembroke Slate Librae* ? , = Pembroke, NC 28372 -? ... . ..... - c r - - ? ? - ? ? 7T ? m- ? ? ft published each Thursday z = CARtDCINA. 73X&XiW4 *XDXC i| I "Building Communicative Bridges ? Pembroke? N.c. In A Cri-Racial getting" robeson counts VOLUME tf NUMBER 8 25$ THURSDAY FEBRUARY 93, 1989 New Member of NC Humans Relations Council is Commlted to Listening And Serving Citizens "There, especially in my native county of Robeson, exists a great need to promote understanding, repsect, and goodwill among its citizens. In one direction, I see progress. In another, I see dlspair." H. VOBBS OXEMVIHE, JR. Mm.-The N.C. Human Relation* CouncUZ by Barbara Braveboy-locUear Special to THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE When H. Dobbs Oxendine, Jr. was appointed to the >iorth Carolina Human Relations Council last December, ie brought to his seat more than two decades of experience in formal human relations. The 50-year-old Lumberton resident says as Council member he is commited to listening to opinions of his district's residents with the belief that regardless of its popularity, or even accuracy, each viewpoint is meaningful and worthy of attention. "I feel honored that Governor Martin appointed me to the Council," says Oxendine. "listening is hard work, and not many of us are very good at it, but I am commited to serving people and promise to listen to them." Since 1966, through his business enterprises, Oxendine has been listening to, and filling, the needs of citizens in Robeson County. A staunch supporter of Equal Employment Opportunity, he has rendered employment to all races in the tri-racially populated county. "People need employment opportunities. With her current unemployment rate at 6.0, Robeson County falls short in meeting needs in that area," he says. "I feel last year's schools merger will invite prospective industry to take a second look at locating here," the former public school teacher adds. A state government agency working to promote social and economic equality, The North Carolina Human Relations Council was founded in 1963. It has been a leader in the efforts to achieve civil rights and equal opportunities for all the people of the state, according to Oxendine. "There, especially in my native county of Robeson, exists a great need to promote understanding, respect, and goodwill among its citizens," he comments. "In one direction, I see progress. In another, I see dispair." The businessman says it requires a rare discipline to see both clearly. "As a Council member, and resident of the county, I need to keep both in my vision-because one gives me hope, and the other gives me work to do." He says he will actively assist the Robeson County Human Relations Committee in promoting equality of opportunity for all Robeson County citizens. A Native American, Oxendine says he will work to influence public policy in North Carolina by encouraging the state's governments and institutions, in all their activities, to appreciate the cultural and ethnic diversity of North Carolina people and to share the goal of people living and working together in harmony and mutual respect As Vice-Chairman of Robeson Historical Drama Association, he says the tri-racial population in Robeson County is unique and pledges to continue working toward gains to bridge gaps created by racial problems. He adds that the NCHRC educates public officials and private businesses about civil rights, encouraging them to take an active role in providing equal opportunities and preventing civil rights abuses. Oxendine fosters goodwill in his community through civic involvement He was instrumental in gaining a charter for Kiwanis of West Lumberton, an international service club of business and professional men and women. He became the chapter's charter president and remains an active member. Additionally, he serves as chairman of Branch Street United Methodist Church Board of lYustees. "It becomes a citizen's duty to return to his community some of the generosity given him by it And I make every effort to do just that" the newly-appointed Council member says. Rev.Jerry Lowry Appointed to \ \ PSU Board of Trustees liev. Jeny hnny.... Appointed new truster at I'm)broke State University BY Gene Warm PSU Public Information Director "Die Rev. Jerry Lowry, a 1970 graduate of PSU who k pastor of both Pembroke First United Methodist Church and West Robeson United Methodist Church, has been appointed a trustee at PSU, filling the unexpired term of Ira Pate Lowiy. The Rev. Lowry's appointment was approved at the recent UNC Board of Governon meeting. The four year term of Ira Pate Lowry, who h:u resigned because of health reason? expires June 90. Of his appt u tment in filling the vacancy, the Ik v. Lowry said: "It is an honor to serve one's alma mater, r m looking forward to coming back and serving in this capacity to held build bridges in helping the Univer sity be all it can be in this region." Lowry, 40, of Route 1. Rowland, k married to the former 1 reen Lowry .of Rowland. They are p; nts of two daughters: Elena, 10 arc Ana, 15. F Along with earning his B.A. degree in Spanish at PSU, lowry has done foreign study at the University of La Llama in Spain in 1970 and earned hk Master of Divinity at Duke University in 1985. h January, he became the United Methodist campus minister at PSU. Long active in PSU campus affairs, he k past president of the rSU Alumni Assocktion and past presi dent of the PSU Bruves Club. Ihiring his time at Alumni Association president, lifetime memberships were establkhed. From 1970-80 before hk cat' nto the ministry, Lowry was a Sp ikh teacher and assistant principal for the Robeson County Board of Educa tion, executive director of agriculture stabilisation with the U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture, and self employed at Lowry'S Chain Saw Service. Since entering the ministry, he has been part-time pastor at Fairmont United Methodist Churrh in llaiVirr. SC. student pastor at Branch Street United Methodist Churrh in trim berton, senior pastor for Robeson County Cooperative Ministry based in Pembroke, and part time minster at Wesley Pines Methodist Retire ment Home in Inmherton. He is this year serving the Native American Lanre Pariah in Pembroke. Past president of the Union Civic Club, his is a part member of the Robeson County Board of Educating and the Governor's Task Force on CETA Funds. Ixiwry is serving on the Governor's Task Force for Alcohol and Drug Abuse and is a member of the fVmbroke Kiwanis Club. His awards have included the PSU Breves Club "Member of the YeaF' award, the Union Civic Club "Mem ber of the Year" award, the Lumber Businessman Award, and member ?hip to "Outstanding Young Men of , America. " ? I In 1986-87 he was chairman of the annual Fund-Raising Campaign for the Robeson County Church and Community Center and was a member of the Christian Concerned Clergy for Better Government in Robeson County. In earning his Master of Divinity at Duke Divinity School, Lowry received there the Crusade Scholarship, the Dean's Merit Scholarship and the Russel B. Harrison Scholarship. Reflections By A Ita Nye Oxend i ne VALENTINE PARTY We "Singles" enjoyed the Val entine Party at Southern Kitchen on Valentine's night, February 14. After enjoying a buffet meal, we participated in a variety of amusing games. I almost missed the party, because I was feeling so tired. But the food, fun, and fellowship were so rejuvenating that 1 felt 20 years younger when I left than when I arrived. Looks like we all need to foget our worries, "let our hair down," and have a good laugh from time to time. We were happy to have a number of new people attending this time. Remember, the Single Adult Fellow ship is open to off, regardless of religious or racial background, as long as you are an adult who is not presently married. Our next meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. Match 14, at First United Methodist Church, Pembroke. A BELIEVER OR A DISCIPLE? "Hie Rev. Jerry Lowry, our pastor at First United "ethodist Church, Pembroke, preached re cently about "Believers" and "Di sciples." Speaking to Christians, he asked: "Are you a disciple? Or just a Believer, who does not take learning from and following Jesus Christ seriously? We would like to give a sincere invitation to anyone, or any family, who will stop in to visit us for Sunday School and Worship on Sunday mornings. Of eourse, a church is not just a building. It is a House of God. We want you to come and meet Him there. Several times recently I've "sub bed" at South Robeson High. On one occasion I was invited by English teacher, Barbara Jones, to speak to her sixth period ninth grade class about writing. I thoroughly enjoyed our discussion about feelings and thoughts, and the personal value of expressing them rather than just holding them in. Also how the reader can often relate to the feelings of the writer. It is interesting that two of the people who have encouraged me to write- -Edmond Locklear and Bruce Barton are also teaching at South j|iobesoa. At our county-wide United Metho dist Christian Woricers School held at Sandy Rains UMC on Sunday. February 19, I atended two classes: Evangelism, and our current mission study Ihe Faces of Poverty. This was an opportunity for persons of all racial backgrounds to come together and share. Especially in our small Evangelism group I was impressed by the way we were able to " let down our hair" and relate to one another. It wao obvious that we have the same needs and problems, whether we are attending a "White." "Black" or "Indian" church. Perhaps some day we will be able to worship together on a regular basis. In the meantime, we experi enced our own little "Robeson County Human Relations and Unity" group. 11TH ANNUAL INDIAN ! UNIT "V CONFERENCE TO BE MELD fVIA R CM 16?18 IN EAVETTEN/I LLE The fourteenth annual North Car olina Indian Unity Conference will be held March 16 18, 1989 at the Bordeaux Inn in Fayclleville. According to Jane Jacobs, chair person of United Tribes of North Carolina, the sponsor of the confe rence, over 500 Indian people from around the stale and the nation are expected to gather for the Indian Unity Conference which will address major educational, cultural and eco nomic concerns of Indian citizens. Jacobs said (Jovernor James Mar tin has confirmed plans to speak at one of the four general assemblies that will he held during the three day event. Iurille Dawson, of the Ad ministration for Native Americans, a major funding source for Indian trilH's and organizations, is also scheduled to speak. Dr. Helen Scheirl>eck, of the North Carolina Indian Cultural Center, will present plans for the multi million dollar cultural and tourist attraction in Robeson County. Jacobs said the Indian Unity Conference is the major event for the year of Indian affairs of the state. She noted (hat il gives the leaders in Indian affairs of the stale (he opportunity to meet and exchange information relative to Indian activi ties and programs. Other major features of the conference include 11 workshops on diverse topics, an inter-tribal powwow, and awards banquet, and a dance. Jacobs said a new feature of the conference is a seminar on March 16 for Indian business leaders. Over 100 Indian business leaders from around the stale will gather to meet with representatives of over 10 agencies that provide free business assistance services. The seminar will focus on major business development efforts in Indian communities and the need to increase networking among Indian business leaflets of the state. Jacobs said Indian people, especi ally Indian business leaders, are invited and encouraged to attend the conference. Registration information and materials for the conference can be obtained by contacting the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs at (919) 7.13 5998 or the Indian organization in your area. Kiwanis or wesi Lumberton:Active in Community Services Kixvanis members Ltroy Scott, Jam es E. Thomas, and Dobbt Oxendine, Jr. construct a wheelchair ramp. Shane WUlongkby tries kit now wheelchair ramp at Leroy Scott, James ? Thooms and Horace Hunt look on. by Millie ent Locklear iMtnberlon-lMce Hardin and Horace Hunt coonlinated a Saturday work day for the Kiwanis of West Lumberton as part of the Kiwanis Community Service Project. The group constructed a wheelchair ramp at the home of Shane Willoughby of the Burnt Islands community of Robeson County. "Hie club mem bers gave 100% effort to this project," said club president Wen dell Lowry. v SAY YOU READ I X IN THE garolima 9. * . ? > I NIDI AM VOICE \ m. mm - ? , ^ ^ ^ ? Se1ected as Miss NC Teen F1 na list; Miss Emily Blue, daughter of Ms. Lola Blue of Pembroke, has been selected as a state finalist in the 1989 Miss North Carolina U.S. Teen Pageant. The announcement was made by Ron Simmons, State Director for the Miss North Carolina U.S Teen Pageant. Miss Blue is sponsored in the pageant bu Di-Reba Construction Comp. Inc. of Rowland, Native American Construction and family. The Miss North Carolina U.S. Teen Pageant is the official state preliminary to the Miss U.S. Teen Pageant to be held in August, 1989. Miss North Carolina U.S. Teen will receive a host of prizes including a cash award, a color portrait, jewelry, crown, banner, trophy, and an all expense paid trip to the rational pageant. The Miss North Carolina U.S. Teen Pageant will be held in Greensboro at the Sheraton Hotel on march 18, 1989. For further information about the pageant write Ron Simmons, 7808 Cadillac Drive, Huntsville, Alabama or call [205] 880-1275 after 8:00 p.m. HOSA C 1 Ut> News by Natasha Sinclair Health Occupations Students of America i< an organization develop ed to promote student competency in leadership development and philoso^ phy in health occupations programs. Health Occupations is a course taken by juniore and seniors from Robeson County Schools. This course is availabe at Robeson County Career Center {SUn-y Locklear, principal). The class is scheduled to have HOSA II in morning and HOSA I in the evening. Ibis year s HOSA Club has been very active. At the first of the year HOSA elected officers. The following student* were chosen: Presidents Jessica Oxendine. Maria Jones; vice presidents-Queen Snow, Angela Goins; secretary Teresa Jacobs. Regina Hunt; treasurer Rita Lock lear, An. ela Hunt; Reporters Tonda Christa Natasha Sinclair; Histori ans-Rel>ecca Locklear, Geneva Lock lear. HOSA D set up a booth at the county fair and won first place. Later they accompanied students from Bryan Memorial School to the fair. HOSA's state advisor, Mrs. Ray nel FersaL. visited the HOSA classes on October 13th. Mrs. Dorothy West, Helath Occu pations Instructor, attended two Regional leadership Conference meetings to pay dues to help coordiante HOSA activities. At Christmas, both clubs visited the patients at Kingsdale Manor Nursing Home and the Cancer Institute. The past few weeks both HOSA Clubs have been getting ready for a competition at Regional Congress. It will be held on March 3 at Payetteville Technical Community College. Many contests will be available, including first aid and CPR, medical spelling and more. On May 11 13. IIOSA plans to attend state competition at Winston Salem. The club hopes to win all of the pr^ell!
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