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? MARY LIVERMORE LIBRARY PEMBROKE. STATE. LIBRARY PEMBROKE. NC 28912 t . I * z | Published each Thursday since January 18,1973 mt I J e Carolina Indian Voice ro ? CD -< I V 3 broke, NC Robeson County I HBuilding communicative bridges in a tri-racial settingf9 1 i : ! I | [ ? VOU l a> THURSDAY. MAY 16, 1991 26 CENTS PER COPY ^mmm?M 9 Employment inequities questioned Clifton Sampson. Jr. it skovm preparing to speak at the hearing relative to tax exempt bonds for Southeastern Genral Hospital m Raleigh May 3. Indian Solidarity, the Native American organization which was organized to address Indian issues presented a resolution May 3 at a Public Hearing relative to tax exempt bonds for Southeastern General Hospital to update equipment The organization's resolution was read at the public hearing by Clifton Sampson, Jr., chairman. He was accompained by John R Brayboy and Sam Kerns, members of the organization. Hie resolution sptke to the employment statistics at Southeastern General. There are 1,151 persons employed there (11-14-88 figures), 675 or 59 percent of them are white; 201 or 17.5 percent are Indian; and 268 or 23 percent are black. Out of the 38 department heads, 37 are white and one is Black. 83 percent of the nurses, technicians and other specialists are white (433); 42 or 8 percent are Indian; and 49 or 9 percent are Black. There are 199 persons employed as office/ clerical staff--112 or 66 percent white, 51 or 26 percent Indian; and 36 or 18 percent Black. Of the 422 services workers-130 or 91 percent are white; 106 or 25.6 percent are Indian; and 183 or 43 percent are Bm|l The resolution stated that the statistics "are not an acceptable indication of Southeastern General Hospital's commitment to providing equal employment opportuni ties for all people of our county the above figures seem to show discrimination in hiring practices at Southeastern General Hospital." The resolution asked that no tax exempt bonds be issued at Southeastern General Hospital until "an acceptable affirmative action plan be developed that wfll< demonstrate fair representation of Native Americans in positions of authority...and that the present 12-member board has three additional Native American members without expanding the present 12 member board." There has been one meeting between a committee of Indian Solidarity and Don Hiscott, president, where discussion was held on resolving the issue of employment at Southeastern General Hospital. No action was taken at this meeting. Sampson said that he was pleased with the initial i meeting with the president of Southeastern General and did expected to see some action taken to resolve the inequities in the employment situation at the hospital. ft Pembroke Kiwanis Report by Ken Johnson Operation Specialist Darryl Teets was the speaker at the Tuesday night meeting held at the Town and Country Restaurant He was presented by hie father, Ed Teets, program chairman for the evening. Darryl is stationed aboard the Guam now at the Norfolk Naval Station. He has been ail over the world, including the Persian Gulf War in his nine years of service and plans to serve out his twenty years before retiring at the age of 38 years. His duties were those of traffic control aboard the Guam as Heiecopter Director of its fifty-three helecop ters. They also ferried the 3600 marines for on shore exercises. It took 32 days to ship from Norfolk to the Persian Gulf last August as they where the first of a part of a six fleet task force. Their duties were to stop merchant ships from going through the blockaid. They also aided in the transporting of supplies, escorting merchant ships. Their helicopters made a 150 sorties a day. There was a total of 127 ships in the Gulf. They stayed out at the 12 mile limit off of Kuwait 127 citizens were evacuated from Samolia by the Guam. The Iraqi army was pretty well defeated, the FOWSD were happy just to get a free meal. Hie Iraqi communications and supply lines were completely cut as the Army and Air Force and Marines with the Navy left them no escape. Kuwait was liberated but Darryl felt themt o be terribly obnoxious with the wealthy going back to their old ways. Iraq wanted a port to the sea and of course they failed and the poor will go back to their almost slave ways. Iraq wanted Israel to get into the conflict so alio f the other Arab countries would jinn Iraq in its fight against Israel. Hie Guam had a compliment of 627 men and no women as the Navy did not want women in combat. However, auxiliary ships had many women aboard. Piesiding-Clay Maynor; Invocation-Dorsey Lowry; Song Leader- Ray Lowry; Program- Ed Teets; Reporter Ken Johnson. / Plney Grove School News Tu? very *** School dermg Secretary* Week. hire. Cathy McMiWm iiHjfa, Cathy Revel* were deiervmg of thetr cortagr prttnUd by PHme^ul Grmdy LocUmr mud Atiiatant Principal Dtbbi* R. Britt foQoumd with a tocitl tkmrtd by tAt faculty mud itajf employee wine Qolden Rule Award Lueiada Loddaar, offiea manayar of SouthaaaUrn Oonaral HoapltaJ'i parsonnal dopartmaot, haa won Ota OoMm Rula award for March. Thla award to piaaantod monthly la that amployaa who baat damonalrmta* prida la eofporaUaa and a earlnc attilwda to guoda and fallow Mia. I odd oar, a nativa of Bladanhora, yradualod front Hladoaboru Hlyh fchaol, Mm haa woriwd at BOH for Iha Aa a Goldan Rula wlnnar. Mia. Loehalar raeoivod a piaquo, a panonal parking apnea lor tha month. ISO In eaah.^and a ahanco In tha drawing tor a 4-4ay vacation trip paat || (MM. Lab L J JaM a.|||a .|.|i MBL* w w9Ww ntiiwflu, piWi MHWI rw*/ wra MMPI CcAeRO?Q*NcA 0*Wb0cfi*N <VQQC? PSU graduates 5 sets of twins by Gene Warren After the 411 undergraduates and 55 graduate students received their degrees May 11 in PSlTs commencement exercises. Chancellor Joseph Oxendine, in his final words to the graduates, reflected on some of the inspiring stories in this graduating class. "Among you, there are 466 exciting stories to be told and many inspiring ones, but I will refer to only a few," the chancellor said. Among the stories he told were ones about five sets of twins in the graduating class. "Until refuted by hard evidence, I will assume that PSU holds the Guiness Book of World Records for the greatest number of twisn per capita of graduates," Oxendine said. In reference to the twins, the chancellor said: "First, there are Melanie and Mfilkent Strickland of Fairmont One of these young ladies was 'Miss Lumbee' and 'Miss PSU Native American'- and the other was runner-up in this pageant As I observed the Strickland twins coming across the stage, I am not certain how the judges could tell the difference. Hiey have both served as Sunday school teachers and been student leaders on this campus, both in and outside the classroom. "Secondly, there are Eric and Derrick C ha vis, along with a third brother, Kent making three from the same family graduating today. Though the Chavis twins do not exhibit the physical attractiveness of the Strickland girls, in my view, they certainly exhibit many other redeeming features. For example, both have been honor students, with one chosen to be in 'Who's Who' while the other has been a recipient?/ the Max We in stein Scholarship in history and is graduating magna cum laude. "And thirdly, there are Lawana and Jawana Cooper (one is now a Hardin) in pre-law and art education with equally interesting and distinguished accomplishments. "And fourthly, there are Amelia and Amira Locklear is business management "And fifthly, there are alexander and Stephen Gaines, wheee first names do not ihjuw, bat 1 em told by Coach Mike Schaeffer that their performances as members of the soccer team was a thing of beauty. In fact both have been four-year starters on our soccer team with Alexander being our career-leading soccer. Furthermore, each has been district javelin and discus throwing champions." The chancellor also cited in his remarks Brad Allen, noting him as "the individual who led the parade across the stage because his name happens to be first in the alphabet among the baccalaureate degree recipients." However, noted the chancellor, "Brad, a native of Lumberton, is also a leader in his class in another way. During his three years at PSU, he has attained a cumlative grade point average of 4.0 as a history major and is consequently graduating first in his rises." The chancellor also saluted Mia. Helen SKeens of Lumberton, who he said was "graduating on her birthday-- her 66th birthday. She began her academic work at PSU in 1988 after retiring from 28 years as a civil service worker, serving with military assignments in Germany, Korea and other places around the world and all about the country. Mrs. SKeens expects to begin law school in the fall semester with the aspirations of providing legal assitance to economically, legally and socially disadvantaged persons in this region. We congratulate Mrs. SKeens and wish her a moot happy birthday." Dr. Oxendine also told the story of Damon Green of Fayetteville, one of PSLTs basketball AD-Americans this year. "Sitting in the audience today," said the chancellor is Mr. Green's father, Sgt Major John Green, who served in the Persian Gulf for six months during the (Iraq) crisis. Sgt Major Green, a proud parent who sacrificed the opportunity to see his son play basketball during his son's last season, promised Damon that he would clear up those difficulties in the Persian Gulf in time to return for the graduation exercises. "At this time," said the Chancellor, "I will ask Sgt Major Green to stand and ask that you join me in applauding him for his sense of priorities and his service to his country. "Now I ask that any other members of the audience who served in the Persian Gulf please stand and receive our expression of thanks." As Chancellor Oxendine concluded his remarks, he made one final request, which was thim "Each of you (graduates) has individuals in the audioes who have provided you love and support during your time here--perhaps parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and ehidtren?persons important to you. Please stand, face your loved ones in the audience and express your thanks to those loved ones. The faculty and adnrimstrtion administration wfll join you." Left to right: Preiident C D. Spongier, Jr., of tko UNC tyitem, Rov. Wilton La wry. Sen. Terry Sanford and Chancellor Joseph Ormdtne chat prior to commencement Mty IJ. Unmjf mmd SanforH were Inter presented honorary doctorates. An Oral History the?Tu^Sln^^of North Carolina The foaee Maker Talks, an oral history of the Tuacarora Indians of North Carolina will be held Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m. in the Native American Resource Center of Pembroke State University. The event will be hosted by Robert A. Locktear, Tuacarora artist Presenting the Peace Makers will be Ray Uttieturtle, Lumbee Traditionist; Arnold Richardson, Tuacarora Saponi Traditionalist; Harry Thompson, Bertie County Historian of Wlndaon; Dr. Stanley Knick, Director of the Native American Resource Center; Chief Young Bear of who is Chief of the Tuacarora Tribe; Cecil Gilbert Hunt Chairman of the Tuacarora Tribe; Homes Locklear. former Lumbal legislator; Lucille Dawson, Namgansett , Director of the Eastern Region Adminstration for Native Americans. Washington. DC; and Ehaha Loddear. Tribal Historian of the Tuscan** Tribe of North Carolina. Also presenting a special performance of the Irisesrora lan gauge by the castof SACHEM docu-thema now in production by the Youth 2000 Program of the Triscarota Tribe of North Carolina, be. The Peace Maker Talks is a presentation of the Tuscarora Tribe of Norht Carolina, Inc. and produced aa an Administration for Native Americans Program activity. 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