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BV.C. Indian C mtm. ion Recognizes Tribal
fpovernment as Representatives of Lumbee Tribee
^ to a recent aweting^af the^Nocth
j?ccted tribal counajfanT&ibal chair^
?an m the representatives of the Lum
?eTribe. The vole narrowly passed by
?e vole. The by-iawa of the Indian
?ommiarion state that Lmribee Re
Koaal Development Association, a
?rivate, aoa profit corporation with
?o ?embers. isthe agency which the
Commission deals with, the vote on
?hursday will require the changing of
[ Earlier tire Recognition Committee
?f the Commisnoo had agreed to a
resolution that recognized the duly
elected government. During the meet
ing on Thursday, Chief W.R.
Richaidsaon, chairman of that com
mittee, voted against the resolution.
Richardson is a Haiiwa-Sapom also
beo%i^^tacks and Patrick Clark
of Charlotte and Jim Lowry of Tryon
1 timbers voting for the measure
included Chairman Paul Brooks who
called the adoption of the Lumbee
Constitution and the tribal officials
"democracy at its best;" Larry
Townsend of Raleigh, and Lomue
Revels of Greensboro.
The notation was presented to the
Lumbce Tribal Council oo Monday
Revels. The resolution, of course, will
become official when the minrtrs of
the meeting are adopted in June.
Many I nmhot tnbal members at
tended the meeting in Fayetteville
which was held in conjunction with
the Indian Unity Conference It was
obvious that there were two distinct
sides in the room with the tribal coun
cil dearly having the mniority present
No public comments were taken on
either side.
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I Ob March 20th the Lumbee Tribal '
SCouncil held its regularly scheduled 1
parting The meeting was called to 1
ipnter by Speaker Lance Harding The
invocation was given by Rev. Steve 1
Locklear, District #14. There was a (
unanimous approval given on Feb 20th i
and previous meeting minutes. Emma |
Locklear, District #13,. gave a report on
Ithe Flower's Bakery Tour by several ;
tribal council members
I A status report oo the tribal seal was
{given by committee chair Gary W.
Locklear, District #10. According to
seal coordinator, Deloria Cummings,
siynwimntely 30 gtrics have been
submitted Deadline for entries will be
the thM Monday in April.
Next came committee reports The
first report was by the Elections Com
mittee. Chairman Henry Brewer, Dis
trict # 6, gave the status on elections
board nomination questionnaires Ac
cording to Mr. brewer, all but four
nominees have submitted their ques
tionnaire An elections board slate will
be act at the next meeting.
Judiciary committee chairman Gary
Locklear submitted copies of the letter
had questionnaire for tribal judicial
nominees The material was circulated
for council review and was unanimously
approved
A motion made by Sam Wynn and
seconded by Robert Locklear was unani
mously passed to encourage out of ter
ritory committee appointments
A committee is tobe formed to handle
Ithe business of pricing and acquiring
office equipment. The committee will
research, computer, copier, etc. prices
ind bring back recommendations to
council for approval
Making another appearance on the
agenda was the issue of the Resolution
ontheRobesonian. Some tribal council
members are reouesting that the resolu
tion be rescinded Tribal Chairman
Datton Brooks stood his ground on his
position and refused to back down. Dr.
Brooks was questioned as to why he
would place an editorial in response to
the LRDA ad of 3-12-1-95. Dr. Brooks
responded saying that he had not placed
any such editorial with the Robcaonim /
Dr Brooks staled that his response yas
only given to the CaroBna Indian Voice
Council voted unanimously to sent
Stev? Locklear.YHenry Brewer, Jerry
McNeill, Emma LocUear and Lance
Harding to meet with the editorial staff
to make requests that would enable
Native American to hold key positions
with the Robesonian.
The Tribal Chairman gave his re
port with regard to the recent North
Carolina Indian commission vote to
recognize the tribal government as le
gal representative for the Lumbee tribe.
Dr Brooks stated, "I appreciate you 21
fighting men and women, "he expressed
his elation at the vote out come. He gave
numerous public comments in regard to
the placement of the tribal government
as legal representative. He concluded
by requesting the council to agree to
meet with LRDA to engage in a peace
making dialogue. His recommendations
ended in applause by council and on
lookers.
Lowue Revel*, member of the North
Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs
and Guilford Native American, pre
sented the council with a Resolution
acknowledging the Lumtoee Constitu
tion and the tribal government as the
"duty authorized representatives of the <
Lumber tribe" as signed by commis
sion chairman, Paul Brooks. Mr. Rev
els spoke of how he had friends on both
sides of the issue. He said that although
he opposed friends in this particular
instance, he refused to let his opponent
become his enemy
Speaker Lance Harding recognized
Lonmc Revels, Sam Wynn and tig tribal
^Couna f^meinber Steve Lockkar
moke concerning a situation whereby
Councilman Sam Wynn was undergo
ing scrutiny by some tribal members
regarding residency, and also the ru
mor of council's intent to take over
urban Indian centers, a motion was
parsed to send letters to all concerned
urban centers to answer to the rumor. A
legal opinion by Artinda Locklear will
be rendered in regard to Dr. Wynn.
the meeting was concluded with
public comment and prayer
Dates to remember:
March 25- Tribal council planning ?
session. Baptist Building, Pembroke, 9 <
am j
August 3 and 17:7 p.m. Tribal coun
cil meeting. Title V Resource Center.
Pembroke i
Pembroke Elementary students donate books
to Southeastern Regional Medical Center <
. Conic Hoot, tocmmjgrodrr ot Pembroke Elementary, prtwmtod tm
of the hooka the omd c/aiimttri made to Anthony Hunt Hunt,, a 12
ijw oU mdomt m Foirvnm School fa Fairmont, It recuperating of
'.Tirtwfapi Regional MeScml Center from a leg froctmre.
,'tftry Schoofrecrartly donated i series of
and-made books to the patients of South
-eastern Reasons) Medical Center's pe
diatrics unit Student* in the classes of
teachersi Kathy Burnette and Linda
ti^pnyct
; who authored the books were Carrie
Fhunt, Gearytine Barton, Justin Long.
| Andrew Lockkar, Frederick Black moo
and Danielle Worriax
Brcnda Scaley. nursing manager of
the pediatrics unit, afrrrtfd the
uon of behalf of SRMC Our patients
will be entertained for hours b\ these
sturdy, attractive booka," she ??d "We
appreciate so much the thoughtful ness
of the second graders at Pembroke El
ementary
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McDonald's
establishes
scholarships
by Dm Gersk, University
Rust Enterprises, Inc
(McDonald'sofLumberton) recently
established scholarships for put
tune employees to mend Pembroke
Stale university.
Kenneth P. Rust, owner and op
erator of the McDonald's on W. 5th
Street in Lumberton, said he has a
number of part-time employees nd
felt a desire to help them attend
"we're an entry-level position
for many," said Rust, "and we want
to help our employees reach their
full potential "
The scholarships are destined for
employees of the Mc Dona 1 dYon W
5th Street and the Roberts Avenue
restaurant, which is owned by James
R Rust
Chancellor Joseph B Oxendine
said Rust Enterprises has been very
supportive ofPSU students "This is
an opportunity, a secure support sys
tem we r*" count on."
The Rust Scholarships will be
swarded to up to tea part-time em
ployees Each recipient will receive
?500 To be eligible, an employee
must work at least 24 hours a week
for one year and have a B average
rating on performance appraisals
While at Pembroke State University,
the scholarship recipients must main
tain a 2 225 GPA or better Financial
need is not a coneidcrntioo for sward
of the Rust Scholarship
To apply. Rust Patarprieta. Inc./
McDonald s implojuoa should ap
ply to PSUi Office ofFimmoal Aid.
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On Fakaaary 25, 1995 LsTtbkm Regan | Hi if In the Nartk
CaraRha EUgamt Hint afRahaam Cammty Pageant. LmTataha warn the
Hgfaadc tkU and the overall In tain*. Ska la a ftaakmam at Fminmamt
High School and the daughter of MeMa end Tarawa Regan ef Lmmker
?aa. Ska h gratafal to Mar family and friend* aha mpportad kar.
Pembroke BPW
sponsors
Shamrock Boll
The Pembroke Business and Profce
siooal Womeni oreamratooo hckl its
Annual Shamrock Ball on Saturday.
Maich 10 at the Pembroke Jayoee Hal
11a aamml event is organized with
tie mmjpt purpose of raising money lo
provide scholarships for women wlo
wish lo parsue their at the
college level and enee! the criteria afthe
organisation
Recently selected as the (echioet fbf
the scholarship award ofSSOO was Lori
Cote who tiao attended the ball Ae a
future of her appreciation, she mag
two selections for the group One of her
r^rn^r-* teas "Wind Beneath My
Wings " which she dedicated to the tele
Hughes Oxendiae, former principal of
HoaeCounty High School.
Other special meets at the Ball in
cluded Sheriff Glenn Mnaor. Ctoik of
Superior Court JoAnn Locktear and
Representative Ronnie Sutton
Kiwanis
Report
The weekly meeting was held Tues
day evening at the Town and Count?
Restaurant with Inspector Gartn
I wH?ff thf
"I enjoy my work. Cooperation is
very important among the law enforce
ment agencies. Being an investigator
for most of my life, has really brought
out the importance of doing thugs ripit.
Some one messes up, a murder is
committed, this aflects and hurts a lot of
people. It is so important for us to be
kind one to another, to respect each
other This will help to reduce crime.
We are affected by drugs, etc. The ex
pense is great in law cases. People sit in
jail awaiting trial for years. Look at the
expenses ofthe Simpson case. It is in
the millions The prosecutors have spent
so much which toe tax payers have to
pay. Look how long it took to select a
wry. But a person has to be treated
Csiriy. especially when their life is at
stake. A lot of people have been jailed
who are innocent and their cases seem
to never come up There is just not
enough evidence Newspapers can un
dermine cases affecting law and order
Again the right thing to do is so impor
tant To stay out of crime by respecting
each other Great things are happening
in Robeson County just by doing things
right "
Garth was the first minority investi
gator in Robeson County Attitudes
have changed I have learned this over
the years We can be as doae to perfect
at we want to be. we must talk one to
another, we must listen to each other
Indians working together in industry, in
schools and in fife la general. I learned
this long ago of the importance of work
in# together "
A thank you note was read by Bob
Lowry from iorna McNeill, Mia Lmn
bee. expreamag her heart felt thanks for
the dub's support.
A letter Norms
heT" ^exceptions! children to
Wilmington s Aquarium was voted on
for SI00
p. 11-|i n n llydk I jmuOlr Omo
r iCSIolng-ooo l-OWIjf, IBBOSw
Ed Touts; Preyer-Ctay Mayor, Pro
gram-Garth Lock Icar. Reporter-Ken
Johnson
Spring Revival Planned at
Cherokee Chapel
Spring Revival will be held March 26 through March 31 at Cherokee Chapel
Holiness Methodist Church. Sunday night service begins at 7 p tn Monday
through Friday, aarvioes will begmet 7:30 p.m. Quaet Makers will be Rev. Mike
Cummings and Rev. Sieve Jones. Special muaac will be provided. Everyone is
jnvhedto attend. ThsehandkietooaasdaffHwy 71. between Mamon and Red
Springs (in front of Oxendine School)
Haliwa-Saponi Tribe Plans Pow Wow
The Haiiwa-Sapcm Tnbe aonounoea that it's 30th Annuel Pow-Wow will be
held on April 14-16,190S at the Haliwa School in Bethlehem. Participants from
several tribes from acroJL the Unilsd States will journey to Bethlehem this year
to celebrate with the Haliwa. Expected tribes included the Sioux, Chercfase,
Oneida. TUecarora, Navajo, Pi scats way, rheysrain, Ltanhee Charsw, Mehemn,
Cohane. Choctaw. Soninnle and others.
This year's theme is "1965-1995-30 Years ofHaliwa Cultural Revival."
Oreg Richardaoo (Haliwa-Saponi), newly appointed Executive Director of the
N.C. Commiaaion of Indian Aflairs, will be the gnsat qieekar
AdVhnoe tickets are now on sale at the Tribal Cantor
For more information contact the Chairman of the Pow Wow CamnriOaa. Berty
Richardson, at919-586-4017.
Richardson Named Executive Director of
N.C. Indian Commission
Gregory A Richardsoo hae been named executive director of the NC
Commission of Indian Affaire Hia appointment waa effective Feb 20.
"One has over 20 year of broad experience in Indian affairs and the manage
mart of government programs," said Secretary Katie 0 Doreett of the N C
Department of Administration "His knowledge and expcnenoe will be a great
aseel not only to the oommiaeion. but to the department as well "
Richardson, s member of the Haliws-Sapom Tribe, oames to the Commission
from his position as special assistant to the aaeistani secretary for Urban
Development HE served as executive director of the N C Indian Housing
Authority from 1989-1994 and waa director of the Commission's Section 8
Housing Assistancf Program from 1982-1989 Ha also served as saw it an I
Inn lis i if lie rienniaaiiei'i niirilujiimil arid naming |n i igiain ftian 1975-82
A native of Halifax County, Richardson succeeds A Bruce Jones, who served
as executive director from 1976 until his retirement in December 1994
"I look forward to the many nhallmgea and opportunities ahead." Richardson
said. "I intend to maintain an open door policy not only with the CoumussKm
staff and board, but with the slate's Indian people as well "
The N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs was established m 1971 to represent
the interest! and advocate for the rights and needs of the state's Indian
population. The Commiasian is one of five advocacy agencies housed within the
N.c Department of Administration
Robeson Little Theatre to Hold Auditions
Auditions fa Robeson Little Theatre'a production of "The Sound of Musk"
will be held March 26,27 and March 29,30 font 7 til 9 30 p.m. at the Budget Inn
in Lumberton This musical classic by Rodger* and Hananerataui will be pra
aanled in May Auditioneea should come prepared to sing with their awn
eocompaniment tape All adulU and chikfcsn roles are needed For more injur
mation. contact David Thaggard at (9100 61 S-0404
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"Lost in Yonkers' to be Presented
Robeeon Ldtie Theatre* a production of "LoatmYankars "by Neil Sunon, will
be presented April 6,7,8 at ?pm. and Sunday, April 9that2,30pm Parfamanoea
will be at Carolina Civic Center on Chestnut Street in Lumberton Admiaatonts
Adults-S6. Seniors S5, Students-$3
Communities in Schools Needs Volunteers
Robeeoo County Communities m Schools, the nauan * laras* drop out
prevention program. needs volunteer* fa its SOS (Support Our Students)
program at Pembroke Middle School Thu aflar-aohool program provides at-risk
activities between the bour*o?fpim- 6pm Monday- Fndev
If you would hka to volunteer your tans ad energy towards 4a growth of our
children, plaaaa contact the Support Our Stndanta ottca at Sjl-wM. f
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