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Tfli AROLINA INDIAN VOlGfc Pu j each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC VOLUME 23 NUMBER 15 j _ THURSDAY. APRIL II. IWfi TWENTY-FIVE CENTS AROUND THE COUNTY \ Pembroke schedules hearings on teen curfew Pembroke's town fathers have joined the ranks of those who believe a teen curfew might be helpful in their fight aginst crime. Pembroke's Chief of Police, Larry Roberts, believes there is enough evidence to suport the imposition of a teen curfew in Pembroke. He notes that "We had 15 crimes in 1995 committed by youth; and even though that number is not especially high, it gives enough evidence to support a curfew." Mayor Milton Hunt and the town council, at a recent meeting . announced two public hearings to consider the measure, and to hear from ; the citizens of Pembroke. The first hearing was slated for April 9. and the other is set for April 23 Both meetings are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the Pembroke Town Hall. The meetings are to answer questions, and to receive comments from the citizenry A recent survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors show that the majority of towns have i curfews of one kind oranothcr, with some figures indicating that as many as 70% oftowns surveyed have a curfew. Most towns use 16 as the age. \ and 11 p.m. as the time for children to be off the streets. If a curfew is established in Pembroke, the municipality will join Fairmont. Maxton and Lumberton as the fourth one to do so. Cammie Fleury named to head Robeson 's Enterprise Communities effort Cammie Fleury, a Robeson County hative. was recently named to head the Robeson Enterprise Communities program. She began work on April 1,19%. She is a graduate of Pembroke State University, and 1 lives in Lumberton. she is married to Vincent Fleury. The six communities chosen to participate in the innovative program are Southwest Lumberton, Fairmont, Marietta. Rowland. Red Springs and Maxton. Robeson has been awarded $2.95 million so far. and none of the monies have been spent as yet. The communities will help plan how the monies will be spent. The monies arc targeted for those communities with low economic indicators, who have shown an inclination to help themselves improve their station in life. The Lumber River Council of Government took the lead in applying for. and designing the program. The next meeting of the Robeson Enterprise Communities Council j (with representatives from each of the designated areas) will be April 11 at 6 p.m. and will take place at the Gilbert Patterson Library in Maxton. ^ The public is invited to attend. Odum Home Golf Tournament The first annual Odum Home golf tournament will be held 6riday, April 19 at Riverside Country Club near Pembroke. The tournament will be sponsored by Pembroke Hardware and Lumbec Bank, and kicks off at 1 p.m. Golfers can enter as part of a four man team, or enter individually. Teams must have a handicap of 35 combined. First and a second place prizes will be awarded, as well as ddqtjjrizcs Dinner follows the tournament and js included inthc $40 entry fee which also includes cart and green fees. Call Willie Harris. Jr. (910)5213433 for further details. Entry deadline is April 12. Pembroke Middle Boosters plan golf tournament Riverside Country Club will also be the site of a two-man golf tournament sponsored by the Pembroke Middle School Athletic Booster Club on April 27. The format will be nine holes best ball and nine holes super ball. Entry fee is $40 (tax deductible) per player. Fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch andbeverages. First place is $500; second $200; third is $100. For more information, contact Riverside Country Club at 521-8433. Entry deadline is April 24. Riverside Academy plans golf tournament Riverside Acadcmy( a private school located on Highway 74) is sponsoring a superbali golf tournament at Riverside Country Club near Pembroke on May 11 with a 9 a.m. shot gun start. Entry fee is $40 per player and the deadline to enter is May 3. The entry fee includes one rod tee per team, a pig pickin' and beverages. Prizes will go to the first and second place teams and on all par three holes. Players can sign up individually and must include onc;s handicap. All players should be ready to go by 8:30 a.m. to be assigned a team. Contact Rev. Jerry McNeill at 521-4833 or 521-3229 for more details, or you can call the golf course at 521-8433. Black Elk Speaks Auditions The Carolina Civic Center in downtown Lumberton announces open audition call Tor Native Americans for its production of "Black Elk Speaks." a chronicle of early America, seen through the eyes of one of the great visionaries of the Indian Nations. This play, based on the novel bv John Ncihairdt. derives front Black Elk's direct involvement in many pivotal events of Indian history , his vision, and his extraordinary words. Auditions will be held at the CCC at 315 N. Chestnut Street. Lumberton 011 Monday . April 15th. with sign up beginning nl 4:30 p.m. Pcrtormcrs will be seen privately 111 numerical order. Mr. Bird requests anyone wishing to audition for a majoflplc to pick up a scene at the CCC office and be familiar with the work by the audition time. "Black Elk Speaks" will piny at the CCC May 15-19th. sponsored n part by a Grassroots Grant of the NC Arts Council and. Jcrty / Johnsoft Oldsinobilc. inc _/ Chief Richardson re-appointed to NC Indian Housing Board The Norlh Carolina Indian Housing Authority held a Swearing-in Ceremony on Friday, march 8.1996 for Chief W R Richardson of Hollistcr. NC The ceremony was held at the North Raleigh Hilton inconjunction wilhlhcN.C Indian Unity Conference. The swearing-in was conducted by Rep Ronnie Sutton of Pembroke. Chief Richardson was re-appointed to serve on the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority by Governor James Hunt Richardson is the Chief of the Haliwa Saponi Tribe. He has been a member of the NC Indian Housing Authority Board of commissioners since December. 1986. Chief Richardson serves on several boards and commissions including the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs. The N.C. Indian Housing Authority was established by State Statute 157. to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing in North Carolina The Board of Commissioners is made up of eight mem-, bcrs.'representing the following state recognized tribes and Indian organizations: Coharic. Haliwa Saponi. Lumbcc. Waccamaw Siouan Indian Tribes and the Cumberland County Association for Indian People. Guilford Native American Association, and Mctrolina Native American Association. The members arc nominated by the N.C. Cofnmission of Indian Affairs and appointed by the Governor of North Carolina The N.C Indian Housing Authority. funded by HUD. owns and operates apartment complexes in Cumberland. Halifax. Hoke. Robeson and Sampson Counties It is an equal Housing Agency and docs ndt discriminate on the basis of race, color or national origin. Rep Ron Sutton is shown left administering the oath to Ch'"' W R Richardson Shown left to right: Jim Williams, Greg Richardson and Jim Breiver. Shown left to right: Charles Worth, Haynes Graham, Anthony Hunt, Chief W.R. Richardson, Larry Jacobs, Earlcne Stacks, Dom Nessi, McArthur Mills, Alfredu Jordan-Webb, Greg Richardson, Chief James Jacobs, Ed Moore, Jim Williams, Jessie Richardson and Chief Tom Carter. fhe Red Man's Journal1 This column if brought to t ?you an apamcserttrebyTYtendit 7 of the Carolina Indian Voice, Inc., a non-profit corporation founded to help the Carolina Indian Voice Newspaper survive these turbulent times Paul Brooks serves as interim president; he is ably assisted by Cynthia Hunt, secretary-treasurer; Rik Barton, vice president; and yours truly, the nuts and bolts man. Bruce Barton MORE ON THE FRIENDS OF THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE, INC. Friends of the Carolina Indian Voice, Inc. exists to help the Carolina Indian Voice Newspaper survive these turbulent times. We arc planning many exciting events in the future, including a 24lh Anniversary Banquet in January. 1997. and a commemorative edition showcasing the history of the longest running ethnic newspaper in these parts. More on that in the weeks to come. This column will run infrequently.asthc nccdariscs. most likely every other week. A number of people will share the byline with me ...I hope! Stay tuned! FRIENDS OF THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE, INC. Following arc the present members of the Friends of the Carolina Indian Voice, Inc. a non-profit organization designed to help the Carolina Indian Voice Newspaper. They previously paid for a membership in the organization before we suspended operations temporarily until we could get our corporate house in order. We have now done so. Their memberships will run from April 1, 1996 until April 1.1997, and they will receive all of our mailings, the benefits of membership, as well as three months subscription to the Carolina Indian Voice Newspaper. They arc: 1. Shclia SpencerStowc. Bunn. North Carolina; 2. William L. Byrd.lll., Hickory. North Carolina; 3. John Willard Jones. Pembroke. North Carolina; 4 Marie Dye. Detroit. Michigan; 5. Rev. Lcc Amnions. Fayctlcvillc. North Carolina, 6, William Chavis. Lumberton. North Carolina; 7 Louie Oxcndinc. Pembroke. North Carolina; 8. . Elaine Harawfay. Davidsonvillc. Maryland: * 9. Jacqueline Ann Woodcll. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania: 10.John Lent/.. Lumbcrton. North Carolina; 11.Patricia Brayboy, Rowland, North Carolina; ^ # "* - 12 Furnic Lambcrl. Jr.. Max- i U ion. North-Carolina: * il.MarilynTcaguc. Lumbcrton. North Carolina. 14 Elizabeth P. Santa Ana. Pembroke. North Carolina: I S.Grady Hunt. Pembroke. " North Carolina. 16 Diane Mosca. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania: 17.Earl Jones. APO (AE). 09180. 18 Kathvrn Milchum. Ashland City. Tennessee: !9.Ronald Maynor. Shannon. North Carolina: 2().Mardclla Lovvcry . Philadelphia. Pennsylvania: 21 Reggie Strickland. Pembroke, North Carolina: 22. Wesley D. Taukchiray, Maxton, North Carolina. 23.Elias Rogers, Red Springs. North Carolina: 24.Frances Cummings. Lumbcrton, North Carolina; 25. Anthony Knight. St Pauls. North Carolina; 26.James A, Thomas. Los Angeles. California; 27.Perry Lowiy. Maryland; 28.Maria Lcow. Lumbcrton, North Carolina; 29. Louise Abrams. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. 30. Aggie Docsc. Maxton. North Carolina 31. Ellen Andradc. California These people, along with Brooks, the Barton boys and Ms Hunt make up the official bodv of the Friends of the Carolina Indian Voice. Inc. These people will be receiving an informational package soon about our first annual meeting. Each of them arc voting members, and will conduct the business of the organization If your name was left off by mistake, please notify us We want to update our mailing list without error If y our name was not listed because you have not joined us on this great advcnftirc. please fill in the membership coupon below and send $10.00 to Friends of the Carolina Indian .Voice. Inc., Post Office Box 1075. Pembroke. North Carolina 28372. You may also contact nic c/o this address, or write me at Post Office Box 362, Pembroke. NorthCarolina 28372 Yourcommcnts arc welcomed You may also become a Brave Heart supporter for $50.00; a Red Heart supporter for $100.00. or a First Amendment chief for $500.00. I am sending for a membership in Friends ofihe Carolina Indian Voice, Inc. I understand that my payment makes nw eligible for any and all benefits accruing to members of this orgain/ation. including an initial subscription to the Carolina Indian Voice Newspaper for three months. Please send name and address and membership request to above address. Regular membership: $10.00 (one year) Brave Heart supporter: $50.00 Red Heart Supporter: $100 00 First Amendment Chief: $500.(X) Public speaking contest to be held On Wednesday. April 17. at 7 p m there will be anOratorical Contest (Public Speaking) held at Maynor Manor in Pembroke The public is cordially invited to attend There is no admission charge aiid refreshments will be served The youth of the Pembroke Housing Authority will be competing Benefit gospel sing planned A benefit singing for Bro Jerry Bcllica will Ik held Saturday April 27. at 7 p in at Prospect School in the gym The sing will feather the Pierce Family, the Tylers, and the Blood Bought Quartet Refreshments will be sold The sing isbcing sponsored by Friendship Missionary Baplist Church Plate Sale for Shoeheel Church A plate sale will be held on Friday and Saturday. April 12 and H at New Prospect Methodist Church, on Highway 7 It), from 11 a ni until Proceeds from the event will be used for the remodeling of Shoeheel Methodist Church Ground breaking held for Red Earth Village The North Carolina Indian Housing Authority held a Ground Breaking Ceremony Tor its new development project in Warren Countv. NC on Thursday. March 28 1996/ Red Earth Village will be a fourteen unit housing dev elopment funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development It will be a Mutual Help Home ownership Program in w hich low income families w ill be allowed to purchase their home A Blessing of the Grounds was done by Chief W R Richardson pf the Haliwa Saponi Tribe. Chief Tom Carter of the Coharic Tribe. Chief J P Jacobs of Cumberland County. Vice Chief Jessie Richardson of the Haliwa Saponi Tribe, and Mr James. Brewer. Chairman of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. The Guest Speaker for the Ceremony was Mr DoniNcssi. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Native American Programs. This includes the Indian housing program and al.l of its related programs such as comprehensive grant. Indian Housing Drug Elimination and the Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers Program In addition, his office oversees the Indian Community Development Block program, the * HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Indian Loan Guarantee program Mr NcSsi administers an administrative bud get of almost SIX million for Ins 220 staff members Oilier speakers on the agenda included Mr Gregory Richardson. Executive Director for the N C Commission oflndian Affairs. Mr Charles Worth, a representative from Congrcsswonian Eva Clay ton s office^ and Ms Alfrcda Jordan-Webb. County Manager for Warren County A special presentation was made -by Mr Gregory Richardson from the N C Indian Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for his outstanding service and dedication as Executive Director of the, Housing Authority from 19X9 until 1994 Mr Richardson was Secretary for Public and Indian Housing in Washington. D C in 1994 and served there until lie w as lured as Exccuttx c Director of the Commission of Indian Affairs The general contractor for Red Earth Village is Freedom Constructors of Dunn Tltc Architect for the project is Moore and Burton Architects of Raleigh. The N C Indian Housing Authority was established by State Statute 157. to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing in North Carolina The Authority, funded by HUD. owns and operates apartment complexes in Cumberland. Halifax. Hoke. Robeson and Sampson Counties. . li'i ' Shown left to right: Hay ties Graham, Anthony Hunt, Earlene S'Dtacks, Jim lirewer, Horn Nessi, Larry Jacobs, and Chief W.R. Richardson. All are Housing Authority Commissioners with the exception of Mr. Hessi. CRed Cloud's 'Prayer "O LjJCLAT&iyX'T, 1 pray you to look upon us. iVe are your children andyou placed us first in this (and. '">Ve pray you to fook clown upon us, so that nothing 6ut truth shad be spoken in this council. "We do not ask for anything but what is right and just. '"When you made your red children, O Cjreat spirit, you made them to have merry on them. CNlow we an- before you today, prayingyou to Cook down on us, and Curve pity on your poor red children. "ybu are the protector of those who use the bow utul arrow, as welC as those people wfto wear hats, J hope we do not pray to you in vain. 'We are poor ana ignorant, but our /others have toCd its tCuit we would not be in distress if w. asked you for assistance. "O Cjreat .Spirit, look down on your children atul take pity on them"