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| ^ j^^fac/i Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke^NC | VOLUME 22 N1 1BEP.~ THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 199S 13CEKTC Ruling by Washington, DC Bar says Li <DA is not govering body for Lumbee Tribe by Coaace Bray boy A ruling from the Office of Bai Council, the Board of Professional Responsibility, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Washington, D.C. has seemingly answered come pertinent questions for the Lumbee Tribe. The letter from the Bar Association in Washington, D.C. was in response to a complaint filed with them against Arlinda Locklear, tribal attorney, by LRDA. The dismissal letter was written by Assistant Bar Counsel Traci M. Tail and was addressed to Mr. Adolpfa Blue, Chairman of the LRDA Board oi Directors. Dated July 27, 1993, the letter said in part. "This office has completed its investigation of the complaint you filed against Ms. Arlinda Locklear, Esquire We have evaluated the matter in light of an attorney's obligations as set forth in the District of Columbia Rules of Professional Conduct (the "Rules "). It is the burden of this office to find clear and convincing evidence of a violation on the part of Ms. Locklear. Accordingly, we are unable to pursue this matter further and must dismiss your complaint." LRDA had stated in their complaint that the agency had retained Ms. Locklear to "represent the Lumbee Tribe in obtaining federal > recognition." The Office of the Bar Counsel found that because Ms. Locklear represented the tribe, she had < < violated no rules of professional conduct ( The letter continues, "...Ms. r Locklear provides documentation I prepared by an expert on the history i and contemporary political and social organization of the Tribe . The opinion 1 letter posits that the LRDA was not recognized by the tribal membership i as the tribal government and that the i petition for federal recognition was filed on behalf of the Tribe, not the LRDA, which acted as an agent of the > Tribe to achieve federal recognition. The expert states that it is not i uncommon for a corporate entity such as the LRDA to act as a tribal council until a tribe is federally recognized. Along with federal recognition, the interim entity is replaced by a new constitution and a tribal government, consistently with the process of federal recognition. "Ms. Locklear asserts that the foregoing occurred with the Lumbee Tribe. On July 4. 1994. the Lumbcc Constitutional Assembly certified the Tribe's adoption of a tnbal constitution that established a tribal council and chairman. The adoption of the constitution terminated the LRDA's authority to act on the Tribe's behalf After being sworn into office in October 1994, one of the tribal government's first official acts, on November7,1994, was to r^ain Ms. Locklear's services pro bono is general tribal counsel on recognition issues and other matters. "On March 16. 1995. the North Carolina Commission oflndian Affairs formally recognized the newly adopted Lumbec constitution and the newly elected officers as the Lumbee tribal government." The letter continues: "Our investigation foils to reveal an ethical violation on Ms. Locktear's part The instant HitpO from a regarding the authority of the LROA to act on behalf of the Tribe, and specifically whether the Tribe rather than the LRD A is the ultimate authority on matters pertaining to federal recognition. There is no dispute that the LRDA was the agent of the Tribe charged with working toward achieving federal recognition The LRDA retained Ms. Locklear to promote the Tribe's interests in achieving federal recognition. You do not argue that Ms. Locklear was retained to protect the interests of LRDA as a separate entity Thus, when the Tribe was recognized and created its permanent governing body, the LRDA no longer had authority to act on its behalf. The Tribe wished to continue with Ms. Locklear's services and engaged them. She cyt'mwrt to represent the Tribe's interests as she has been charged to do." In essence the letter from the Bar Counsel took the position that the Bar Council agreed with Ms. Locklear's response to the complaint. Another complaint fitod against Ms. Locklear earlier was dismissed by the North Carolina Bar with no comments. Tribal Elections set September 30 Celebrates 99th birthday ? B line hie Riddle of Petaberton PUce Nursing Center in Pembroke, N C celebrated her 99th birthday on July 23.1993. She was honored with a party hosted by the Pembetton Place Half and residents Mrs. Riddle is from Eden, N.C. Her previous occupations were in the textile industry and a nursina assistant The Board of Election* for the Lumbee Tribe has announced the Mpyming tribal Hyctwoe are set for September 30, 1993. The Lumbee Constitution provides for dectioa of seven scats on the Tnbal Council each year. District 1. represented by waiter Lowery of Scotland County, District 4. represented by Seas Wyan of Cumberland County; District 7. represented by Rhonda Locklear. District 10, represented by Gary W. Locklear; District 13. represented by Emma Lee Locklear; District 16, represented by Ellon Hunt, and Disotct 19, represented by Terry Smith are the districts for the 1993 tribal council election. The Elections Board has set the filing time for August 2-August 9 for *k^? interested in running in thwr diancu A filing fee of 00 will be required. Thote <k-a nng to seek a seat must reside in the district in which they file The filing fee is non refundable Filing will be at the tribal offioioo Vance Street. Pembroke, NC. Office hours tre8:30sra-3:OOpmMooday Friday. Additional information is available by calling 321-9999. TheElections Boardclecied officers on Thursday night. Serving as rhainwnofttUfwgl ifRffidont Board is Harbert Moore. Vice Chairman is Larry Locklcar and Gladys Hunt of Cumberland County will rerve as secretary Others members if of the board of otastioiis are Virginia f e .-fcrthg ^ |, Qwwilrn Jacoos ana joc Brooks PSHS athlete honored for excellent character Pumell Swett High School was presented a trophy on behalf of Robert Earl Chavis, Jr. at the Ram's Athletic Banquet. Robert is a senior and was selected as the first recipient of the Character Education Award from Belk/Nike/Fox 62. The award must be given to a football player who exemplifies excellent character, as well as performs well academically. Robert is a North Carolina Scholar and has also received the Community Services Award for^contr^tioMto^the attending Pembroke State University Locklear family reunion planned Lomk Swanp/Protptct-The descendant sofZackanahand Matilda Locklear. also the descendants of Preston and Emmalinc Locklear will gather for their annual reunion on Saturday. August 12th at Preston Gospel Chapel Please bnng covered dish to be served at noon For furhtcr in formation call 910/ 739-0058 Workshop for Ederlyto be held Services for the Elderlv Workshop August 4.1995.10;0() am -12:00 noon to be held et Burnt Swamp Bapust Aaaociation Office. Prospect Road. Pembroke. NC The N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs, in conjunction with The Division of Ageing and the Burnt Swamp Baptist Association, are providin| a 2 hour workshop about information on services available to theelderly in our communities Church and community leaders, family numbers of elderly persons, and other interested persons should plan to come There is no charge for this workshop Par more information contact the Burnt Swamp Association at(910) 521-9850 or Darlenc Jacobs at the NC Commission of Indian Affairs (919) 733-5998 a a _ ^ ? m f mauve American Association to sponsor gala fund raiser You are cordially invited to attend the 11th Annual Mark Ulmcr Scholarship Gala Fund Raiser sponsored by Triangle Native American Association on Saturday. Annual 19.1995 The admission lee is S25 00 h is to be held at the North Ral sigh I hben. Raleigh. N C For more information plane call Gwendolyn LockJear (919) 779-5936 or Cynthia Dedans Jacobs (919) 779-5044 Thomas Locklear selected ?j.(ii^". -?._? ? I?'1 "i'"* "? as Sailor of the Year"v.- ;'i understand as a child." Being one of 10 children, Lockkar said he also learned "the art of sharing and gook work ethics." "I have thanked my Esther numerous times for the guidance he provided me, and I instill those same values in my children." The first class petty officer is mamcd to the former Wanda Robeson, daughter of Luther and Pauline Robeson of Lumberton, N.C. The couple has two daughters, LaWanda and Sandy, i hi?dfrif"y to join the Navy was made iointly, by him, his wife, and his children "My family has been very supportive of my career. They've learned to be very independent due to my deployments and experienced tgpvd and meeting new peopfe," said Lockkar, adding that the travel is one of the most exciting aspects of Navy life " Some of the places I've visited are ones that most peopk have only read about. It's been a pleasure to actually stand on the ground where history was made" Navy Petty Officer First Class Tommy Locklear, son of Thomas and Robert* LockUar of St Pauls, NC, is the assistant requisition manager at Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VA. He was chosen as his command's Sailor of the Year, and will he promoted to Chief Petty Officer in September. (Official Navy photograph) By Liu M. Novak YORKTOWN, Vm, -when a warshipdeploys, it must have an ample supply of aramumtkm to fulfill its objectives Much like a credit card, the ship can't leave home without il That's where Tommy Lockkar comes in. The son of Thomas and Roberta Lockkar of St Pauls, N.C., is a Navy gunner's mate imgnctl to the Naval weapons Station in Youktown. Va As the assistant requistioos manager, he ensures combatant commands receive the necessary ammunition and ordnance required to carry out a mission. "This has been the most rewarding and challenging tour of my career.' Lockkar said, "h's most satisfying when we hear of a deplored unit supporting national policy, knowing we were part of getting them mission ready.'The command is responsible for fulfilling all ordnance requisooni from Navy and Coast Guard commands east of the Mississippi (including Texas). And whik Lockkar aqoys being assigned to the weapons station, those he works with have make it dear they enjoy having him there. The 1977 graduated Magnolia < High School of the Year Some of the contributing factors to his selection include an estimated coat saving for the Navy in excess of $3.5 million due to his monitoring and validating high-cost requisitions. Locklear's superiors said his efforts increased the operational readiness of sixth Fleet units operating in the Mediterranean and Red Sea. as well as those involved with operations Deny Flight (over Bosnia) and Restore Hope (in Somalia). Another significant accomplishment for Locklear w as his recent selection to chief petty officer Bui he considers his selection as Sailor of the Year one of his more significant achievements "This is ooe of the most rewarding accomplishments of my career The Navy's given tne the opportunity to go above and beyond the goals I have set for myself." said Locklear. who was alsoa nominee for the Navy-wide Shore Sailor of the Year. He attributes part of tus success to some lessons he learned early in life As a boy growing up in Lumberton. N.C., Locklear had a strong sense of morals instilled in him from the work ethic provided by his parents "My father grew com, tobacco, and soybeans a nd raised hogs, chickens and cows We were given responsibilities at an early age and taught tobe aa-ornahtr for our actions. He taucht me ithmt I would iddcqcumc this as an adult. though f did not The 35-year-old Sailor Ims travelled throughout Asia, Europe, the Caribbean and Australia. But at the same time, ooe of the difficult aspects of Navy life is the family separation due to the deployment schedule "it takes a strong family, dedicated to supporting each other. When 1 deploy, my wife and daughters support me 100 percent This allows me to stay focused on my job." He spends his off-duty time participating in cultural events which reflect his background. A Native American float the Lumbee Tribe. I.ocfrlear participates in Pow-Wows and teaches others about his tribe's history and customs "This allows me to continue to learnand share my heritagewith others. These events have been very important to my children's growth. They reable to stay in touch with their heritage while we are away from out hometown LodJear. who entered the Navy in 1986, plans to continue in the service until retirement After the Navy, he plans to return to Lumberton "I want to work with the Lumbee Tribe and teach about our heritage and culture I want our people lo be proud ofwho they are I also want to share the experiences I've had m the Navy with the you^ people. "The opportunity to land and put the training into practice develops a persona self-confidence It's prove to me that I can accomplish any Rev. and Mrs. Harvey Brewington observe 50th anniversary marriage. The event took piace am July 39, 1993 at New BethJhBeptJl Church in Clintom, NC. The ceremamp m carried oat hy Rev. Dam Carter, the coupies nephew and wot honed hy their tie children Cheryl Jacobs, Todd Hrewingtom, Rax Bremngton, Mike Brewington, MaraI Groves and Dawn Brooke. Special magic woeprovided hy Tim amd Karen Carter, the Bremington children andfamili**. Those who ihatedUt the ceieheetioR Includedfriends and relatives from Sampson, Roheean and surrounding counties. 50th Anniversary Harvey & Naomi Brewington They began their life together Fifty years ago With blessings from God's loving hand They watched their family grow, They bore seven children Though one's now unseen. Their grand kids and great grands Now total eighteen They started on this journey Right here in this land. And they've strived to do God's will In their ministry to man Though the road before them Seemed rocky and rough. They've prayed to God often For strength, patience, and love They vowed their love to one another Fifty years ago We've come to share this day with you So everyone will know. That these two lives became as one When God joined them together, And should God take them from This world, Their love will be with us forever'f July 28, 1995 (
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