I m m ^
I Published each Thursday since January 18,1973 I
mzs
H 3D
I 1 ill Carolina Indian Voice I
n ? 2 i
M 50 !
| |0 |-< I
I Pj w ?NC Robeson County I
I I "Building communicative bridges in a tri-racial setting" I
' ? ' . "\
? II I :
?P??| j | [
? VOLUME 20 NUMBER 2 THURSDAY, JANUARY 9,1992 25 CENTS PER COPY
4
Robert Deese announces his intention to file
for Board of Education seat in District 4
Robert Deese of Route 3, Maxton, has announced his
intention to file for the newly created seat on the Board
of Education of the Public Schools of Robeson County.
The new seat, District 4, includes north and south Smiths,
all of Philadelphus, Burnt Swamp, portions of precincts
1 and 2 in Red Springs, and a portion of north Pembroke.
Deese is a native of Robeson County and a graduate of
Pembroke State University. He is married to the former
Carolyn Bullard of the Prospect community They have
four children. Mrs. Deese is a fourth grade teacher at
Peterson Elementary School in Red Springs.
Deese is Director of Industrial, Commercial and Com
munity Development at Lumbee River EMC in Red
Springs. He is a member of Prospect United Methodist
Church where he serves as chairperson of the Finance
Committee and is a former chairperson of the Adminis
trative Board.
He is a past president of the Prospect PTA and an active
member of the Prospect Advisory council. He is also a
former member of the Robeson County board of Educa
tion.
In announcing his intention to file for the board of
Education as a candidate for the District 4 seal, Deese said
he is concerned about the quality of education throughout
foe county, the high dropout rate, the high teen pregnancy
rate, and adult illiteracy in the county. He is a believer in
foe community school concept, with local support and
involvement of the community in its schools.
Robert Deese
Bethany Brewington appointed to Air Force Academy
Senator Jesae Helms announced today that one of his
nominees, Bethany Delaae Brewington, has received a
fully qualified offer of appointment to thfe United Stptes
Air Force Academy for the class entering July 1992.
Beth is a senior at Pumell Swett High School, and is the
daughter of Bill and Doris Brewington of Pembroke. She
is the granaaaugnter ot Mrs. Pauline Sheppard of
Rowland and John David and Carramae Brewington of
Pembroke.
Senator Helms said, "Beth has demonstrated
impressive determination and ability in athletic and extra
curricular pursuits, and has an outstanding academic
record. I know that her family and friends are just as
proud of her as I am, and join me in wishing her the very
best of success in pursuit of a career of professional
military service to our Country."
% *
NAPAC proposes a majority minority Senate district
The Native American Political Action Committee
appeared before the N.C. Senate Redistricting Committee
on Wednesday in Raleigh. The ogranization presented a
plan whereby a majority minority senate district could be
established in parts of Robeson, Scotland and all of Hoke
Counties.
Appearing on behalf of NAPAC ware Lance Harding,
Ralph Hunt, Cliff Sampson, and Albert Lowery. The plan
presented includes a total 126,445 persons conprised of all
of Hoke County (total population 22,856; with 9,878 Black
and 3,176 Indians; the following -predncts in Scotland
County: Spring Hill (total population 3, 978; 1,947 Blacks
and 497 Indian; Laurinburg 1 (total population 5,499 with
3,385 Blacks and 280 Indians; Laurinburg 2, total 3, 373
with 1,890 Blacks and 184 Idnians; laurinburg 5 with
1,682 total population, 285 Blacks and 434 Indians;
Laurinburg 6, total population 1,244 with 229 Blacks and 1
166 Indians. The proposed district includes all Robeson
County precincts except for Britts, East Howellsville,
West Howellsville, Orrum, Sterlings, North St. Hauls,
South St Pauls, Wishart The total population in the
remaining Robeson precincts is 87, 813 with 22,498 Blacks
and 38, 088 Indians. Percentage wise the plan proposes
31.72 percent Blacks; 33.87 percent Indians; and 34.41
percent white. The total persons is 126,445 and is within
the deviation required by the Justice Department This
plan does not split any precincts. The combination of
Indians and Blacks in the district would create a majority
minority district
Bush designates 1992 "Year of the American Indian"
President Bush has signed into law a bill which
designates 1992 as the "Year of the American Indian."
native Americans now have national legislation which can
help turn the year of Columbus' Quincentenary, viewed
by most American Indians as a negative situation, into a
special time to highlight their contributions to our way of
life.
The American Indian Heritage Fbundation in Wash
ington, D.C. initiated and sponsored the legislation.
Senator Mark Hatfield (R-OR) agreed to introduce the
legialation, which became Senate Joint Resolution 217.
Hie resolution was uncontested as it passed through both
chambers of Congress.
The legislation positively confirms and conveys to all
Americans that the First Americans have made historial
and immeasureabie contributions, not just to the United
Stats but to world development as well.
Thomas appointed to House Executive Committee
The Robeson County Democratic Party Executive
Committee met at the Pembroke Courthouse on Thursday
evening, December 19 and elected James Edward
Thomas of the Saddletree community to fill the unexpired
term on the State House of Representatives District
Executive Committee left vacant upon the resignation of
Mitchell "Boecoe" Loeklear. LocHear previously resign
ed December 5. According to Attorney Ronnie Sutton,
county chairman, Thomas of Route 8, Lumberton, will
serve until the next Robeson County Democratic Party
Convention. Active in the Saddletree precinct, Thomas
expressed his desire and willingness to serve the
Democratic Party.
Property tax relief for elderly &
North Carolina excludes from
property taxes the firat twelve thou
sand dollars (SI2,000) in assessed,
value of certain property owned by
North Carolina residents aged 65 or
older or totally and permanently dis
abled who disposable income does
not exceed eleven thousand dollars
(Si 1,000). The exclusion covers real
property, or a mobile home, occu
pied by the owner as his permanent
residence. Disposable income in
cludes all moneys received other
than gifts or inheritances recieved
from a spouse, lineal ancestors, or
lineal descendants.
If you received this exclusion in
1990, you do not need to apply again
unless you have changed your per
manent residence. If you received
the exclusion in 1990 and your dis
posable income was above SI 1,000,
you must notify the assessor. If you
received the exclusion in 1990 be
cause you were totally and perma
nently disabled and you no longer
are, you must notify the assessor. If
the person receiving die exemption
in 1990 has died, the person required
by law to list die property must
notify the assessor. Failure to make
any of the notices required by this
paragraph before April15 will resuh
in penalties and Interest
If you did not receive the exclu
sion in 1990 but are now eligible,
you may obtain a copy on an appli
cation from the assessor. It must be
filed by April IS.
The solid waste fee and landfill,
which is S30.00 each is also ex
empted.
For more information you may
contact: Randall Chavii at 671-3054
Lumbee Industries awarded $738,000 military
defense sub contract
Lumbee Industries, a for profit
subsidiary of Lumbee Regional De
velopment Association, has been
awarded a $738,000 contract to pro
duce ammunition boxes for a prime
military defense contractor.
The contract is the first initiative in
governmental labor contracting to
be obtained by Lumbee Industries.
To date Lumbee Industries has been
involved in land acquisition and
improvement for equity development
to the Lumbee Tribe.
This contract will allow diversifi
cation of Lumbee Industries to build
its potential to become a prime mi
nority contractor for federal or state
contracting.
This initial boxing project will pro
duce about IS jobs and generate
nearly one million dollars into the
local economy.
Lumbee Industries were founded
by LRDA in 1986 and 100% of the
stock in the company is owned by
LRDA.
Lumbee Industries board has ap
plied for federal 8a certification on
behalf of the Lumbee Tribe and is
waiting to be designated by the Small
Business Administration, in the near
future, as a minority contractor, for
the purposes of federal access to
contracting opportunities established
for Indian tribe's participation.
These initiatives by Lumbee In
dustries are a part of LRDA's mis
sion to expand its economic devel
opment activities and to bring new
industry and jobs creation to the
Indian communities.
Since 1987 LRDA has established
two major objectives to expand eco
nomic development and seek federal
recognition for the Lumbee Tribe.
LRDA since 1987 has purchased an
AM Commercial Radio Station, es
tablished a community swimming
pool facility, and established a 20
acre poultry farming project.
LRDA is currently in the planning
for development of its own tribal
offices complex and expansion of its
AM station to FM and potential ex
pansion of its farming operation.
Lumbee Industries is aim currently
seeking other bids for labor services
contracting for military supply needs.
These initiatives are being imple
mented through LRDA's JTPA Em
ployment, Training and Economic
Development division as a commu
nity benefit activity with the support
of the tribe's Administration for Na
tive American's Economic Develop
ment Grant.
LRDA Chairman Adolph Blue
stated that, "LRDA is moving in the
right direction as it will seek to serve
as an incubator for new economic
development ventures that can be
formed out to Lumbee Industries
after the feasibility studies have been
done"
This project is projected to be a
twelve month contract and will be
housed in the former Pembroke
Machine Shop building in Pembroke.
Native American Scholarship Fund names new recruits
Albuquerque, AW?The Native
American Scholarship Fund (NASF)
is happy to announce that two new
recruiters have been hired. Thanks to
the generous grants that we received
to create these positions.
Lyssa Danehy, from Albuquerque,
New Mexico began working for
NASF in September of 1991. Ms.
Danehy is a recent graduate of the
University of New Mexico.
Lynette Charlie, a member of the
Navajo Tribe from Tuba City, Ari
zona began working for NASF in
February of 1990.
The recruiters will be responsible
for the identification of high poten
tial Native American students. Each
recruiter will be visiting high schools,
colleges and education departments.
They will follow up regularly with
students as they are identified. Work
will also be done with parents and
students to create a team that works
for the student's best interest. The
recruiters will discuss with librar
ians books that are necessary far
students to identify scholarships and
successfully apply to the scholar
ships that they are eligible for.
If you have any questions, please
contact Lynette or Lyssa at:
Native American Scholarship Fund
3620 Wyoming Blvd NE-Suite 206
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
505/275-0788
-A
Anniversary Sing planned for Pierce Family Singers ^
The Pierce Family Singers will Cumberland County Memorial Au- Frcemans from Nashville, Tennes
hold their Anniversary Sing Satur- ditorium. Featured guests will be the see.
day, January 18 at 7 p.m. at the Spencers from Shiloh, Ohio and the
Benefit singing planned for Alex Bumette
A benefit singing for Alex Burnette will be held
January 16, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist
Chruch in Clinton, NC. Admission is $2 at the door.
Featured singers will be the Greenes.
Alexander Storm Burnette was bora. April 6,1991. He is
the son of Phillip and Angelic Burnette. Alex is in need of
a liver transplant. Alex is seven months old and weighs
nearly fifteen pounds. He is hospitalized in Nebraska.
The singing is part of the fundraising effort underway
to help with the expenses for Alex's transplant
Contributions to the cause may be sent to: The Alex
Burnette Transplant Fund, in caie of New Bethel
Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1015, Clinton NC
The fund was established to aid Alex's search for a liver
and to help defray some of the many medical related
expenses not covered by insurance.
Director of the Fund is Rev. Hubbard Lnwery. He may
be contacted at 919-521 4624. Other persons helping in
the fund raising are Johnny Brewington, fund raising
chairman. He may be reached at 919-564-6182; Mary Bel]
who may be contacted at 919-564-4298; and Geraldine
Raines, 919-464-4766.
_Alex Mi 7 months
Alex at < mimths