THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
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Published each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC
VOLUME 21 NUMBER^ 1 THUIISDAy.NOVtMMKl.lw5 '
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Harry Oxendine announces
bid for Mayor of Pembroke
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Harr> Oxendinc Candidate for
Mayor of Pembroke
Harry Oxendinc wantslo follow
in his father's footsteps J C
(Sonny) Oxendinc was mayor of
Pembroke in the turbulent late
fifties during which time a Ku
Klux Klan rally was routed by
Indians Now. in quieter but no
less serious limes, son Harry
aspires to be mayor of his
hometown
Retired from teaching since
1992. Harry Oxendinc is a seven
year veteran of the Pembroke Town
Council w ith two years remaining
in his current term Concern for
the average, laxpay ingcitizen w ho
often feels left out of government
and neglected by it. he said, was a
motivating factor influencing his
candidacy Mr Chendinc wants to
see the fire department upgraded
and modernized so that a resident
can feel assured that help will come
if a fire breaks out in their home
He savs he has also found that
citizens arc worried about crime
To alleviate anxiety he wants to
work with the police department
toward them being more
responsive, and promptly so
Mr Oxendinc believes that by
carefully guarding tax dollars and
by collecting monies owed to the
low n. Pembroke can ntakca number
of improvements Regarding
monies owed, he specifically
mentioned $46,000 in uncollected
traffic fines
As a result of federal and state
legislation, local governments have
become legally responsible for
waste disposal Fortunately. Mr
Oxendinc says, there are growing
numbers of methods for the
collection and recycling of waste
He would like to see the town
government investigate such
methods in order to chose the
environmentally best and most cost
effective method of compliance
Mr Oxcndine is co-chairman
of the Centennial Committee
which has sponsored, and will yet
sponsor, several events and projects
to celebrate Pembroke's 100th
birthday While he has been
involved in industrial recruitment.
Mr Oxcndinc'smoslvisiblc public
achievement is the living plants
that adorn the main streets
enhancing the beauty of the low n
The idea, and most of the labor
belongs to him
Alt of Harry Oxcndinc's life
has been spent w ithin the limits of
the town he wishes to lead A
portion of most of his Sunday s
have been spent at Bcrea Baptist
Church He was the first President
of the Pembroke Jaycccs Friends
say that although Mr Oxendinc is
well known as a community leader,
that his reputation is outweighed
by his role as a family man He is
a husband to the former Carol
Locklcar. the father of Darla and
Jamie, and the grandfather of
Gavin
Lumbee Tribal Government Goes
on Warpath Against Illegal Drugs
by Bmrbura Bravcbvy-LockUar
Pmmbroke? Stonip' Stomp! Stomp!
Free the spirit!
The drum calls
In an effort to bring about illegal
drug awareness and its effects on
Indian people, the Lumbee Tribal
Government, under the direction of a
steering committee, has scheduled a
November 18th public gathering in
Pembroke Town Park Planners sa>
the Saturday afternoon eventwill bring
together inter-generational
participants, elected officials, law
enforcement officials, educators, and
religious representatives to address
the issue of illegal drugs in Robeson
County, particularly in Indian
communities
' 'The Lumbee T nbal Go\ ernmeni
is going on the warpath against illegal
drugs among its people and all people
in Indian territory." comments Tribal
Councilman Garth Locklcar To
deliver our message, we arc drawing
on those most affected by the ills of
illegal drugs - Indian families who
have suffered in some way because of
them"
The Rev Jerry McNeill. Council
Chaplain, says the tribal government
is counting on Indian communities to
lend support in helping to stomp out
the illegal drug problem which is
stifling the spirit of Indian people
"I hope they will come together
and see that noi only arc law
enforcement oflfclSls Involved. but
that churches are committed to
working towards a drug-free
environment for our Indian
people ail people.'' he pleads
Months in planning, the two-hour
event will include personal war
cries" b> families whose lives have
been affected by illegal drugs Lumbcc
Tnbal Councilman Dalton Brooks w ill
deliver a public address According to
tribal council member. Rhonda
Lock!ear. the program will include
"Wamor" addresses from local law
enforcement officials and
representatives, church and public
school officials, and representatives
of state agencies The McNeill Quartet
a gospel song group, is scheduled to
perform
"In planning the project, we've
made every effort to develop a program
agenda which would reflect a wide
age and employment range by those
pamcipating in the event." Mrs
Locklear comments
"Illegal drugs affect people of all
ages from all walks of life They don't
discriminate. Among our goals is to
send a message to Indian people, youth
in particular, that there are a lot of
good things in life they can enjoy
w ithout the use of drugs.'' the 36-year
old Indian mother adds
According to Garth Locklear the
project s slogan. Spirit Free
propels trie importance ofbciitg drug
free We are spiritual people have
alwaysbeenso' he says of the Lumbee
people We realize that whenever
our spirit is in bondage - captured b>
illegal drug substance, or any evil -
then our sptnt is no longer free."
The illegal drug "stomp-out. is
free, and open to the general public
The Lumbee Tribal Government
extends an invitation to the enure
Robeson County community to attend
the event in Pembroke Town Park on
November 18. 1993 The two-hour
program is scheduled to begin at 4
p.m
"We are appealing to the enure
I ndian community. and all of Robeson
County. tocomc join us at the gathering
in a show of suppon of the tribal
government's efforts to present a
program w hich addresses a social issue
w hich affects all people in our county."
Res McNeill comments
The program will end with a
candlelight ceremony at 6 p.m. The
group suggests that those planning to
attend the outdoor event, bnngawhite
candle for individual parucipauon in
the lighung ceremony , also a lawn
chair for personal use
For further information about Uic
"Warpath Against Illegal Drugs"
project, contact the Lumbee Tribal
Office at (910)521-9999
Indian
Heritage
Month
Festival Set
Everyone is inv ited to attend the
5th Annua) NATIVE AMERICAN
HERITAGE FESTIVAL to be held
November 17-18, 1995 at the North
Carolina Indian Cultural Centci
Activities will start at 10 (M) a m and
continue until 6:00 p m Tribes from
across the state will come to share
Indian history and survival techniques
The festival will feature authentic
American Indian arts & crafts and
traditional foods You are invited to
sample some of the traditional foods
that were an essential part of the Indian
heritage Special guests includes John
'' Blackfeather ' Jeffries. Tom Squicr
"King of the RoadkiU"; and Jeremiah
Trees. "Mountain Man''
For Indian people. Fall was
historically the season for harvest and
storing food for the winter This
included hunting, preparing food and
inter-tribal celebrations
Come and bring the entire family
for food and a day of enjoyment
Admission is FREE For more
information call (910) 521-2433
Oxendines observe Golden
Weddinq Anniversary ,
Mr. amd Mrs. Milford Oxendine, Sr. of Pembroke, NC wm homered em
their Coldem Ammivenery by their torn end daughter with m Buffet Dimmer et
Ml (Mire PemtecvMal Holiness Church im Pembroke, NC em Saturday,
Octeher 2$, 1993. The honored couple was married om October 27, J993 et
the Marriage Chapel at Dillon, SC. The Oxemdimet't have erne torn. Rev.
MUfard Oxemdime, Jr. of Raleigh amd one daughter, Freida Oxmdimr
Ballardef Prmbt oke. They have four gramdchildrem amd erne great gramdaem.
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Judge Dexter Brooks
Featured in the University of
North Carolina Law Review
Judge Dexter Brooks was
recent!) featured in the
Sesquicentennial Edition of the
North Carolina Law Review
published by the School of Law of
the University of North Carolina
in Chapel Hill Judge Brooks was tj
features along with other notable *
alunuu of the law school who have I
utilized their legal training and I
skills to significantly affect'the I
State of North Carolina Judge I
Brooks was recognized as the fire^Nah^^Amencai^obe
admitted to and graduate from the law school which historical!)
refused to admit American Indian applicants regardless of
qualifications
After graduation in 1976. Judge Brooks returned to his native
Robeson County to practice law Judge Brooks w as also recognized
for his efforts, legal and political, to reform the political and legal
systems of Robeson so as to afford more opportunities to Native
Americans and African Americans
After practicing law for twelve years, on January 1. 1989
Brooks became the first Native American superior court judge
Since his appointment and subsequent election Judge Brooks has
serv ed as a resident judge for Robeson County and has presided
over court proceedings throughout the state
Larry McNeill seeks re
election to town council
Lam McNeill has announced his
bid; for re-election to the
PembrokeTown Council In making
hisannouncement. he released the
following statement
"I have been a member of the Tow n
Council for the Tow n of Pembroke for
nearly four years. I have stated before
that it has been a learning experience
for mc 1 can approach issues with
better knowledge now and deal with
them more effectively I feel good
about my accomplishments, although
I have not accomplished everything
that i would like to do due to
circumstances beyond by control, but.
if re-elected. I will put my best efforts
into making the Town of Pembroke a
better place to live for its' citizens
"The citizens of Pembroke can see
that their town is growing both
economically and socially There arc
many improvements needed and I will
work diligently to see that those
improvements are addressed and taken
into serious consideration Senior
cili/ens are given high priority due to
their fixed incomes and taxes and user
fees will remain the same for all
cili/ens if possible
"Every citizen that approached me
with a complaint. I took time to listen
* and research the complaint tor a
solution Obviously. I was not able to
solve every complaint, but I did the
best I could to help cv cry one and I w ill
; continue to do my best
"There are two or three issues that
i the Town oflicials will deal with now
and in the coming months One issue
was on cruising, w hich creates a lot of
noise and immobilization for citizens
going to the grocery store, etc and
allows juveniles on the street late at
night If I am re-elected. I will work
with other Town officials to address
this issue and implement a plan that
benefits all citizens of the Town of
Pembroke
"I am respectfully asking the Tow n
of Pembroke Citizens for your vote
and support for re-election for Town
Council I will serve your Town with
pride and honor and attempt to operate
your government and prov ide serv ices
in an efficient way
"Thank you very much "
Indian Cultural Center
Receives Grant from BellSouth
BellSouth, the largest provider of
telecommunications sen ice in North
Carolina and Robeson Counts, has
awarded a grant of S1.000 to the NC
Indian Cultural Center in Pembroke
The money will be used toward the
operating expense of the educational,
cultural and recreation facility
"Were excited about what is going
on now and w hat is in the future for the
Cultural Center." said Paul
Chambers. BcllSoulh's Director of
Corporate and External AfTairs
"Since we have many employees and
customers who are Native Americans,
we arc glad to help the center meet its
financial goals "
Through the continued support
of institutions and companies such as
BellSouth, the Cultural Center will
soon be a reality." said Ernestine '
Chavis-Bulifant. Site Administrator
at the Center "We are grateful for i
their generous grant. " she said
BellSouth, formerly known as
Southern Bell, provides local phone ,
serv ice to over half of the state s :
population The grant is one of
hundreds awarded this year out of the
company 's community contributions
F^or more information contact NC
Indian Cultural Center Ernestine
Chavis-Bulifant. (VIO) 521-2413
PSU Open
House Nov. 10
Pembroke Slate University will hod
Ifcfir anniml OOCH bOUM Oil Friday,
November 10. 1995
Registration w ill begin at B: 13 a.m.
in the Givens Pcrfornung Arts Center
Ail high school juniors and seniors
are encouraged to attend.
Activities will include an
admissions forum, campus tour,
information fair, and lunch
Information on Financial Aid wilt
also be available.
A response is needed by November
6.1995 in order to reserve vour space
Call the Admissions Office at (910)
521-6262 or I -BOO-822-2183
Revival
Services at
Green Pine
Green Pine Freewill Baptist Church
will have their Fall Revival on
November 6-10, 1995 Services will
be held nightly at 7:30 p.m.. with
spocial singing each night Speakers
will be the Rev Dufrenc Cummings
and Rev Kenneth Revels The
congregation extends a cordial
welcome to everyone The church is
located on Philadclphus Road in
Pembroke. NC in the fellowship hall
Revival at
Salem
Baptist
Revival services will be. held at
Salem Missionary Baptist Church
beginning Sunday. November 5 and
lasting through Wednesday.
November H. Speakers will be Rev
Charles P Locklear. pastor of Smyrna
Baptist Church. Lumberton. and Rev
Timrme Chavis, pastor of Mt Bethel
Baptist Church. Hollister. NC
Services will begin atbpmon Sunday
night and 7:30 p m weeknights
The pastor of Salem. Rev. Don
Bullard. and tbc congregation extend
a cordial invitation to the public to
attend
Homecoming
planned at
Green Pine
Green Pine Freewill Baptist
Church will be having tneir
Homecoming on November 3.
I "W3 The special speaker will be
Bro Bobby Earl locklear and
special singing will be presented
by the Green Pine Mens Chorus
Worship sen ice will begin at 11 00
a m. The congregation extends a
cordial welcome to everyone The
church is located on Philadelphia
Road in Pembroke
Lunch will be served
immediately after the worship
service
C.G.
Cummings
Scholarship
A spccail offering will be lilW at
Sandv Plain* United Mcthoditl
Church on Sundav. November 5. for
the Charlei Gregorv ((G)
Cummings SthoUrship Fund
Others wishing to participate in
the fund should send donations to
Sands Plains United Methodist
Church. PO Box 2255. Pembroke
NC 2X572
works
published
Dr Paul J Bcrghoff. professor in
the Department of Education at
Pembroke Slate Univcrsit). wrote
"Test Post Mortem an ankle to be
published in the book Resources in
Cooperative Learning editedbv Harlan
Rtmmcrman and published b> Kagan
Cooperative Learning
Heisalsoauthorolu?earticle Plus
minus Grading" which will be
published in the November I995 issue
of The Teaching Professor
Bcrghoff is scheduled to present a
workshop. "The Idea A Resource
Eschangc". at the 25th Annual
Conference of the Intcrnauonal Social)
(or Explonng Teaching Alternatives.
In Bioomsburg. PA
Bcrghoff received his Bachelor's
legrec Master s and Ph D from the
University of Michigan He has been a
member of the PSUncultyainoe 1975