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HE CAROLINA INDUtVOlCE PERIODICALS ?r ?? i j F Published each Thursday by First American Publit ^ti<ffls,*Pifhbrake, NC mm immm iwwwt ^VOLU] . I feR 39 THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 28. 199S L. Roki tendine announces bid for seat on LREMC Board of Directors Roger Oxendine. a resident of the Gaddys Township, has announced his bid for election to the Board of Directors of Lumbce River Electric Membership Corporation Oxendine has served on that board since his appointment in July He was ap pointed to serve out the unexpired term of J.W. Hunt w ho represented District 2 since 1971 until his death in June. 199S. When he was ap pointed, the board of directors staled that the consumers in that district had requested Oxendines appoint ment Oxendine is self-employed and operates Oxendine Farms He is the son of Zeb and Margie Oxendine. hell known farmer and business man. Oxedkhnc a maenad to former Bobbie Ann Hunt and they have four children Chasity. 20: Chad. 14. Bobbt Jo. 12: and Brit tany. S. Oxendine released the following statement relative to his election effort "I am the son of an agri-busi nessman which means that I have a great deal of experience and rever ence for the land I understand w hat it means to live in a rural area and have heard the elders talk about the needs of the farming communities L prior to the implementation of the EMC Those Mere difficult da>s and the addition of electrical sen ice to the rural areas m as a blessing for the farm ers *'i Mas raised to respect the land, my neighbors and my community My father Mas alMays active in civic and community affairs and taught me that Me all ought to serve others It is because of these values that I Mas taught as a child that I am Milling to serve as a director at LREMC I believe that I can be an asset to the consumers and Mas humbled by the requests made by my Distnct that I finish out the unexpired term of the late J W Hunt During my brief tenure on that board. 1 feel that I have much to contribute 1 sun kn?MledggaJale of first of all the need for the cooperative, and secohdly m ith the technicalities that result in the distribution of electric power. Thirdly. 1 am a businessman and 1 understand that providing electricity to more than 20.000 households is big business And big business requires business-minded directors Mho can make financially sound decisions 1 feel that I can do this While electricity is a necessity, the production and distribution of it is a business venture We as directors must stay informed and make deci sions that prov ide a needed serv ice while keeping it affordable After all. it doesn't matter how needed a commodity is. if people can not af ford it. it is not an asset to them "I siinph offer my services and my expertise to the consumers out of an inbred commitment to serving others It is my hope that when the consumers attend the annual meet ing on October 3, 19V5 at the PSU Performing Arts Center, that they will allow me the privilege of con tinuing to serve. It is important for me also to mention here that in order for a person's vote to count, they must vote for four persons, one in each district It is my hope that the EMC consumers will make me one of their four " Oxendine serves on several other boards and has a reputation of being honest, fair and committed to sound business decisions He is a member of the Board of T rustees of Pembroke State University, the BoardofDirec torsofBB&T. serves asadirector on the Corn Growers Association, and is Chairman of the Adv isory Board to the North Carolina Department of Labor Oxendine continued. "I have been privileged to serve as a member of several boards They have all been a learning experiences for me I be lieve that I have an obligation to learn as much as I can about a lot of things. It is a small world we live in and everything is relative to some thing else My experience on other boards, in my opinion hasoniy added to my business expertise 1 wish to use my knowledge and expertise as an enhancement of the rural electri fication program at LREMC As many of you know already , there are economic opportunities associated with the electric program 1 wish to heln consumers in our service area to take advantage of these opportuni ties It is important that consumers be i nformed about available services. I w ill make this one of my pnonues. if 1 am elected Other than that. I make no promise except that I will make decisions based on what I be lieve to be in the best interest of the consumers who own the coopera tive I don't believe that enough emphasis is placed on the actual owners of the cooperative I will make the sharing of information a priority." : a Allen Dial seeks seat on Pembroke Town Council With an interest in the commu nity and its citizens. Allen Griffin Dial has placed a bid to run for the Pembroke Town Council Numbers of individuals need leaders and representatives to serve them and help them to meet their needs Mr Dial feels that with his experience in business and town affairs, he realizes the needs and desires of the people and is capable of meeting them "For years I have attended town council meetings to observe and hear the public'sexpectations. con cerns. and frustrations.' quotes Dial, "and I want to be a council member to assist in improving and adding to the growth of the town " From the youngest to the oldest or from the fortunate to the less fortunate. Mr Dial has reached out in assisting and binding where needsand particular interests exist in many situations "Being a life long resident of Pembroke. I have witnessed many changes and more and more people are in need We must consider this situation with a great deal of analysis and take every effort to improve situations of the public " Possessing a strong sense of aasertivcaeas and strong will. Mr Dial stresses his determination to work withdiligenoc to improve the hwesarevciyont of the Pembroke i _ Mr Dial is a former local store and restaurant businessman He is presently owner and operator of a heavy equipment operation Mr Dial also attends Pembroke First United Methodist Church Wheel Chair Baskerball Tournament planned A Wheelchair Basketball Tour nament will be held on Saturday. September 3(1. beginning at 9 a m at the PSU Gym Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend There will be four teams com Cing in the tournament The Al ia . Georgia Hawks, the Agusta . Georgia Rack and Roil, the Fay etlcvilic TRC Lycrs. and the Caro lina Express teams Ai9am the Carolina Express will meet the Agusta. GA Rack and Roll Al 12 noon the Fay ctlcvillc TRC Flyers will (ace the Carolina Express, and at 3 30pm Ihc Carolina Express will meet the Atlanta. GA Hawks Local players on the Carolina Express learn include Welton Lockkar Room Eddmgs. Chuduc Locklcar Randy Woodell. and Charles Lee Persons with physical disabilities or in a wheel chair arc encouraged to become players with the Carolina Express t Ronald Hammonds announces bid for seat on LREMC Board Mr Ronald Hammonds, candi date for the Lumber River Electric Membership Corporation (LREMC) Board of Directors, is an agn-businessman (poultry, beef cattle, row crops, hay) who has a long history of public serv ice to the community He is a former board member of Pembroke State Univer sity Board of T rustees. the Robeson County Board of Education. North Carolina State University Founda tion Board, and the Saddletree Jay - cees He is presently an active mem ber o the Saddletree Community Center and Ml Olive Baptist Church Mr Hammonds has noted. "1 w as taught by my parents and grand parents to believe that community ten ice is an amfclttlonoTa person's values When I was approached by various community members to run for the LREMC Board. K was through prayer, meditation and sup port from friends and fanuly that com i need me to run for the LREMC board The LREMC is a $55 million dollar business a year It is expand ing in capital, buildings. equipment and employees The LREMC em ployees are hard working people whoarecommittedtoquality There are some good people on the LREMC board, like Mr Robert Strickland and Mr Conrad Oxendinc who bring a good name to public sen ice because they are interested in doing what is best for the consumers " There are some indiMduals who want to claim credit for LREMC growth But common sense will show that people who are working together as a group account for the success of LREMC and not just a few individuals who are concerned with self interest The primary ingredient for the growth of LREMC has been the lucrative ser vice area of the four county sy stem As we enter the 21st Century, the LREMC board will need a vision for the future and a productive working relationship with community members because there will continue tobe a growth in the LREMC service area which in turn will benefit our present consumers " "There arc some individuals who have criticized me for encouraging diversity on the LREMC board, how ever. as a in-racial community we must work together as a people to ensure that there is equality among all people of Robeson County In recent weeks numerous letters to the editor of the Robesoiuan from African Ameri cans. Anglo Americans and American Indians have expressed concern regardingthe connection between Lumbec Regional Development Association and LREMC. It ap pears from the evidence presented (hat there is a strong connection between particular LREMCboard members and LRD A This should not be the case! Man> of us have been taught by our family and church that. If you think some thing is wrong there probably is.' however, to do nothing is to ensure the poeartnlitv that a w rong will continue to exist As voters, you have the op portunity to make a positive change regarding the LREMC board and this could benefit all (he people, not just a few with special interest for a particular organization such as LRD A " I accept the challenge to be a candidate lor the board. Through prayer and sncouragemant, I will utilize my God given skills to work for the bat interest of LREMC consumers.'' Reared in the Saddletree com munity . Mr Hammonds had this to say about his community My parents planted two qualities in my life as a child religion and education "If you have questions about w here any of the candidates stand on the real issues in this election, you should be able to ask those questions and receive a straight forward answer Nev er let any one tell you that we can meet our problems by surrendering to poli tics as usual The people we elect on Octo ber i as Board members have an obligation to make sound policy dedalons because their duty is to serious differences between my self and my opponent I wan an LREMC boera whose public .tcis are responsible to ail and obli gated to none I want an LREMC board in w Inch equal opporlunitv prevails and special privileges nave no place 1 am a candidate for the at-largc scat to the Lumbec River EMC Board of Directors My pledge tovou. thccustoincr is to serve y ou. not for you to serve me " This delegation of l umber beauties, who recently attended the recent Baltimore American Indian Powwow, can also he seen at the I. am bee Fall Powwow. The princesses include: (L-R) Natasha Wagoner, M'ua Indian USA, Ckyna Jade l.ochlear, little bliss l umber. Kelly Wallace, Junior Miss l umber, and Beth Chavis, Miss l.umhee. Lumbee Fall Pow Wow to be held Oct 13-13-15 The Annual Lumbcc Fall Pow wow will be held Oclober IVI5at the North Carolina Indian Cul tural Center near Pembroke The three day event will feature Indian arts, crafts, food, music and dance The event it sponsored bv Lumbcc Regional Development Assoc ia lion According to James Hardin. Executive Director ofLRDA over $7,000 in awards money will be given to the winners of the dance contest which will feature some of the best authentic American In dian arts, crafts, music and dance in the eastern United Stales The Master of Ceremonies for the event will be Jim Chavia. Vmx President in charge of Continuing Education at k k hniond Commu nity College in Ro&ii?hafn NC The Lumbee Fall Pow Wow will feature out Handing exhibi trans and demonstrations of In dun arts, crafts, music, and dance It will provide some of the best authentic American Indian arts, crafts, music and dance in the east ern United States Hardin said. "We expect to have some of the best dealers in Indun arts and crafts at this event Traders will be selling authentic American Indun arts and crafts including Indun silver and tur quoise jewelry. pottery, basketry, and paintings represent ins (he arts and traditions of many tribes " General admission for the event will be $4 00 Contact Umbcc Regional Development Associa tion t (910) 321-1602 for more information April Locklear named Miss Robeson County April Lncklom, the daagktar of Harry and Bnrkoro loiklrar of Pvmkrokr km racantfy mm Ik* M* of Mim Rokaaon County April lao aanlor mfrrmkrok* Slot* Unirarwky, atqforing In \otiml Hot* am tmpkadt 00 HIV/A1DX. Ska km kaan Inking kollal for "cmapaJEo* P0**' 1?*twuiy*y?r^ Poring tka lalmi phusi L Camilla Saint ?ann Har dm it wm ckoraograpkad ky l.onran Joky at Tka Sckool ofMaMat In Lnmkarton, wkaratka lao kollal, point andfatt atndant During kar taiga m Mia Pokaron Connty, April adU traaal ydama contact kar at (fit) $21-4179.
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