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Published Each Thursday Since January 18,1973
CAROLINA
Indian ^oice
Promoting Communications Between indians and Nations "
Pembroke. NC
Robeson County
]'o\me 21 Number 47
Thursday, November 24. 1994
25c Per Copy
Two veteran Pembroke State University law enforcement officers
were recently promoted to the rankof Captain. They were promoted by
Bernard K. Locklear (center), DirecrorofPhysical Plant at PSU. Standing
.left to right, l.arry McNeill, and Donald Godwin on the right.
WO PSU Officers Promoted
“0 veleran Pembroke State Uni-
'>ii\ law enforcement officers were
■;nil) promoted to the rank of cap-
rn McNeill, a 21-ycar\cteran of
PSU Police Department, and
MldR. Godwin, a 19-vear vei-
Mvere promoted by Bernard K
cklear. Director of PSU Physical
niand responsible for supCA’is-
CampusPoliceandPublicSafety.
will scA'e as the Patrbi
wander and will supeA’isc such
i5ascriminal investigations and
procedures.
egan his law enforcement ca
reer in 1967 as an aii.siliary police
ofTicer for the Tow n of Pembroke,
and then worked full-time as an offi
cer until 1973 when he joined the
PSU Police Department. He is mar
ried to the former Glenda Jacobs.
They have two daughters. Nicole and
Falon. and Two sons. Matt and Julian.
Captain McNeill iscurrently a Tow n
Commissioner and attends Berea
Baptist Church in Pembroke. He is
also a proficient golfer and holds the
course record (63) at Riverside Golf
Course.
Godwin will assume the position of
Operations Commander and will
umbenon. NC. The Honorable
3I1CCS McArthur Cummings, who
'"ounced on Monday. November 7.
prior to the General Elections
Jshe would not seek re-election as
i^tnocrai. has scheduled a Press
’wrence on Monda>'. November
■994 at 12:00 Noon at the Board
Sections at 108 West
'''aoethiown Rd. in downtown
"’benon. NC.
’ll ^^’^niings said, "the purpose
Press Conference is to an-
that 1 will be changing mv
J ARihation to the Republican
- Lummings was re-elected as
opposed candidate for her sec-
Dterm beginning Januar>' 1995.
r Cummings further stated, "the
sonlorihechange of Party Affili-
■ Rep. Ron' Sutton
>M)hadaskcdmetosubmitmv
' W and name for the Demb-
Straight Ticket"
nat would have been against my
judgment and conscience, bc-
ifi Republicans. Indc-
^^niocrats, and those who
for themselves in
son, Hoke, and Scotland coun-
fliL IRon's sug-
iiv’o: l*^^^*’^cthat the Democratic
3nd strategies were not
21eiomyconstituentsandme."
Wf, •!!associate
■^1 wuh such irresponsible lead-
occause that would have de-
gmyrnteiiigence."
Black Caucus
Tom Jones and
lliiM'my name from their 'ill-
Ihe m nnd spoken words
1 ennef. majority of
^P'imnpaign for two people
qualified candi-
f Sheriff^” James Sanderson
Robeson Anderson
Congress."
"More importantly, on Monday..
November 28. 199A 1 will declare
my membership, commitment, and
infallible support to the Robeson
County; State; Congressional Dis
trict 7; and National Republican
Party.”
"The leadership, people, and I shall
work together for happier years
ahead, being faithful to the interest
and needs of the People.”
Rep. Cummings said, "leaving m>
life-long political party (Democratic)
is based on True Facts. 1 sec the
Republican Party as the vehicle to
pass Welfare Reform legislation that
will stop putting fathers out of the
homes and allowing them to neglect
their responsibilities. Children must
be properly trained and educated,
graduating from school with an As
sociate Degree capable of being em-
. ployed as an end to staying on the
streets, thus, reducing crimeandvio-
lence in the neighborhoods."
"Further. Cummings said, "rather
than having young people receive a
'welfare check'. I want them to rc-
ceiveaneducation and become CEO s
of their own companies. We must
stop the "PP" mentality-'from the
project to the prison! Rather. I want
to instill 'from the project to the
president' of acompanv should be the
Teople are tired of being oppressed
and controlled. We want to be a part
of the Democracy in which this coun
try w'as founded. I believe that I have
a better chance in demonstrating this
philosophy in the Republican Party.
"Of equal importance. North Caro
linians need a tax cut putting more
money into their pockets and less
into government run jails and pris
ons People want a Governor tor
North Carolina who represents and
leads ALL the people, not just Deni^
crats. having the power to VLiu
"I want people to understand that the
greatest SUPPORTER of my vision
and the initiator of the protection of
Robeson County Juniors,
Seniors Invited to '^UNCG: Right Now"
High School juniors and seniors in
Pembroke and Robeson County are
invited to attend a special informal
gathering sponsored by The Uni\ er-
sity of North Carolina at Greensboro
in Fayctte\ il!e on Monday e\’ening.
Now 28th. Theme for the evening is
"UNCG: Right Now—The Right Place
at the Right Time.”
The e\ enl will be held from 7-9 p.m.
at the Fayetle\ ille Holiday Inn at 1-95
and Cedar Creek Rd.
"I want to invite all high school
juniors and seniors in Robeson
County and their parents to attend
this special evening." said Dr. Debra
W. Stewart, interim chancellor at
UNCG. "This w ill be an occasion to
share iidonnation about UNCG and
its many programs. UNCG is. in
deed. the right place at the right time,
and we invite those considering col
lege to come and let us tell you why.
It should be a fun e\cning for the
students, and I'm looking foAvard to
meeting them and their parents."
In\’itcd to the e\ent are juniors and
seniors from all high schools in
Robeson County, These include
Robeson County Career Center and
Lumberton Senior High, both in
Lumberton. Fairmont High. Red
Springs High. St. Pauls High. South
Robeson High in Rowland and Puniell
Swett High in Pembroke.
Students and Parents who wish to
Institute Board Selection
supen'ise crimeprc\entions. records,
traffic control and training.
Captain Godwin began his law en
forcement career as a police officer
for the Town of Pembroke in 1967
and joined the PSU Police Depart
ment in 1975.
Married to the former Jackie Cha\'is.
the Godw ins are the parents of one
daughter. Donna, and are e.xpccting
llieirsecondgrandchildsoon. Godwin
is an avid race fan and collector of
racing memorabilia. He also enjoys
hunting, and most recently became
an active fishing enthusiast.
The Board of Directors of the North
Carolina Institute of Political Lead
ership met Thursday afternoon. No-
\ cmber 10. 1994 in Raleigh and se
lected twenty fellows for its Spring.
1995 Leadership Program.
These lOPL Fellows will meet on
ten alternate weekends from January
13 through May 20.1995 in Greens
boro. Research Triangle Park.
Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach
for a total of 50 seminars on public
policy and campaign techniques.
Those appointed Fellows of the In
stitute Spring. 1995. from your area
are: Raymond Cummings.'.36. is the
lep. Cummings announces she will
oin Republican Party
Director of Student of Affairs at Pem
broke Stale University. li% es in Pem
broke and is a Democrat. In this
Spring. 1995 Class of Fellows, there
are twelve males and eight females;
twelve whiles, se^•en blacks and one
Indian; thineen Democrats. fi\e Re
publicans and two Independents
There are four Fellow s from Raleigh
three from Durham, two from Char
lotte. and one each from Arden.
Ashe\’ille. Dana. Eden. Glen Alpine.
Hampstead. Haw River. Madison
Pembroke. Tarboro. and
Tobaccoville.
News From Prospect School
women's rights is the Holy Spirit."
"People must understand the i mpor-
lancc of their vote. People's votes
should be an investment in them-
sehes and others' benefits. I hope
dial people will see this change in
Party Affiliation as a 'step toward
genuine, successful progress' for the
prosperity of our future."
"CUMMINGS SAID. "I AM THE
FIRST REPUBLICAN AND FIRST
FEMALE FROM ROBESON
COUNTY TO SERVE IN THE GEN
ERAL ASSEMBLY, and I believe
the Republican Party can adequately
and appropriately address the issues
in Robeson County/District 87 and
the state."
Individuals expected to attend the
Press Conference include Jack
Hawke. Executi\’e Director-Repub
lican Party ; Speaker of the House
Elect Harold Brubaker, and Majority
Leader Elect Leo Daughtry . Other
House members, local and district
leaders are participatingand expected
to attend.
The public is invited to be present
and (he Republican Party welcomes
all who desire to join the Republican
Party according to Rep. Cummings.
On November 10,1994, Ms. Betty Mangumpresented to Mr. Johnny
Hunt, Principal of Prospect School, the Book-Native Americans- Tti.-
T'eople and How They Lived. The authors are Eloise F. Potter and John
B. Funderburg. The book was placed in the school library. Thisbookwas
dedicated to Hetty Oxendine Mangum, who inspired the authors in writing
the hook because of her pride in her Indian Heritage and lovefor children.
Mx. Betty' Mangum is a consultant of the Compensatory Education
Program for North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction.
Christmas Parade Planned
Tweiiiy-First .Annual Pembroke
Christmas Parade
On behalf of the Town of Pem
broke wc would like to invite the
entire county to parlicipaie in our
Amuial Clinsimas Parade DcceinlTcr
9. 1994 The parade IS co.sponsorcd
by LRDA's Veteran AfTairs Office
and the Pembroke Chamberof Com
merce.
Tins years ilicinc will be "The
Spirituality ofCinisimas...Lo\e. .lo\.
and Peace." Clnirclies arc encour
aged to participate E.xpecialioii is
dun more than [00 nmls will par
ticipate More than 7.000 spectators
arc expected
The Line Up area will be cast of
Pembroke at die Pembroke Elemen
tary Scliool. The parade w ill end at
(lie PSU Gincms Performing .Arts
Center The Line-Up time will be at
(Ki RM. and the parade will start
at 4 00 PM .All entries should be
decorated with Clnisimas colors.
In years past wc lia\c had thou
sands of county parlicipanls and
spectators to participate in onr
Cluisimas Parade. The parade i.s
^ely spectacular and colorful with
Beamy Queens, floats, marching
bands, marching units, clowns, fire
trucks, and. of course, die main at
traction Santa Clans This year (he
parade w ill lia\ e a special guest, the
new shellff-clect of Robe.son Coun(\.
Glenu May nor.
I'Oi fiirlhcr information call Gre
gory Ciimniings. Chaiipcrson at
521-0|90or52!.9758. NociUa fee
IS required. Oiih one Santa Clans
will be permiiicd in die parade tins
year, sponsored In the Parade Com-
miiicc.
attend are asked to call 1-800-323-
UNCG (8624) to indicate their plans
to attend. They can talk to a staff
member from 8 a m.-5 p.m.. and
lea\ e a message via voice mail after
5:00 p.m.
Accompanying Dr, Stewart will be
other uni\ersity officials and stu
dents will participate in the pro
gram Faculty representatb cs of the
\arious schools and departments at
UNCG will be present to talk with
students about the many programs
on (he Greensboro campus.
There will be also be door prizes and
refreshments for those w ho attend.
Festival of Trees Set
"Clirismuis Gifts" IS llic ihcnic for
Hospice of Robeson's miidi mimiiil
r-csin ill of Trees sci for Siiiid.i\. De
cember 4 ilnongh W'cdncsdiiv. De
cember ■’ ill (he Soiiihciisicrn
Lifestyle Liincss Ceiiier, 4S95
Fiiyeiiev illc Roiid. in Lumberton
Lcsiivc holiday decor. Chnslmiis
ircos. hiindmade crafts and imicii
more will delight \ isiiors for the iid-
imssioii price of !li.' for adults. lU for
children iind senior citi/cns
Fcsiniii hours are !-i PM on Stin-
diiy; It) .AM - 7 pM f,,) wcekdiivs
Lociil groups and garden clubs
havcdccoiiiicd 25 imiqncK designed
iiecs sponsored by local businesses
-Also on display area handmade qmli
iind pomseiiia wreath to be liilllcd
dtiiing (lie closiim horns of the Fes-
liviil
•All proceeds from the l-'csii\;il go
to Hospice of Robeson, ii scr\ icc for
ici imniiily ill persons iind Ihcir fiiim-
hes .All doMiKions iiic liix dodnci-
ible
Lumbee Tribal
Offices Open
T'lic Chiiinnan of the
l.umbecCheiiiw Tube. Dr Diilion
Brooks, annoimces tlic opening
of the tribal olfiees rite office is
located m Room 227 of ilie Old
Miiin Building on the Pembroke
State Uni\eistty campus. The of
fice will be uumnedby volunteers,
with assisliincc from the Lumbee
Council of Elders The phone
immbei' for the iribiil offices is
(910) 52l-,Nl2.
The Elders Council is also
being orgiiiii/ed ai the tribal of
fice Iniercsied persons iire urged
to call the iibove number Anyone
w ishing to iissisi the tiilvc in ii vca
satisfy ing way is urged to become
a pan of the Council of Elders
The Council of Elders is distinct
and sepiiiiitc from the Tribal
Council The focus of the Elders
Council is programs for children
iind the elderly
' For fiinhcr information call
Wild Tmkcv at (he iibovc number
or at 52l-3(j02
TemporiiA olfice hours for
the (ribiil office iire Mondav-Fri-
diiy. 9 a m until 3 p.m. except
Wednesday when the office will
be opened from 9 a in until 12
noon