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IHil CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
Published each Thursday by First American Publications, Pembroke, NC
VOLUME 26 NUMBER 29 , ""^^MTHURSDAY, JULY 29,
Island Grove Founder's Day
Celebration Honors Elders
Who Are Charter Members
Island Gro\c Baptisi Church will
hold its Annual Founder's Dav. Sundas
. August 1. I'W9 It's lime to look
back to our beginning and its struggles
being mindful of Gods presence It is
a time to look at their present and
giv ing thanks for what the l ord has
blessed li is also a time to look forward
into the future and its uncertainlies
as wc embark on a new decade,
new cenlurv and into the ne\t millennium,
but the accomplishments blessings
and spiritual growth is our guide
for the future and what we will continue
to accomplish in our Lord's
name
Founders Dav is a time to look at
the structure oflsland Grove It's stud
that no home is better than Us foundation
This is true of Island Grove We
lodav are appreciative of our foundation
of the ones who went before us.
building a church in the name of our
Father. Wc welcome back former
member and loved ones We dedicate
our program To Charter the Charter
members each year The program
will be dedicated to Sister Suzanna
Oxcndinc. \vhois91 years oldand the
oldest female. Charter member, and
her husband Brother Rudolph Oxendine
We vvilt also be honoring Rc\
Isaiah Locklcar. our first pastor, and
he will be 100 scars old August 6 He
was saved from a life of sin at the age
of 14. in August. 1913. His father
sang the first song "Blest Be 1 he Tic
That Binds" This history that will
never be repeated but a landmark
that's not forgotten in the liv es of the
of the Charter Members and others of
Island Grove
This is one of the annual events
that Island Grove looks forward to
each year The Rev. Larry Locklcar
pastor and the congregation welcomes
you to be with us for this special
event
"Let the elders who rule well be
counted worthy of double honor, especially
they who labour in preaching
and teaching." 1 Timothy 5:17
Sister Suzanna Oxendine, yho is 91 yearS old and the oldest Female Charter
Member, and her husband. Brother Rudolph Oxendine.. Congratulations
and many Blessings. $
The Rev. Isaiah l.ocklear, founding pastor, null he 100years old on A ugust
6th
Attorney James Gregory Bell
Sponsors Team Of Golfers For
The Carolina Family Classic
Attorney James Bell of l.umberton, NC recently sponsored a team of
golfers in the Carolina Family Classic held June Id, 1999 at Prestonwood
Country Club in Cary, NC, The event includes former Carolina athletes,
coaches and others playing in teams with the participants. This year's event
included Dean Smith, Woody Durham and Eric Montross. In addition, Joe
Theisman, former Washington Redskin quarterback and current ESPN
announcer played in the event. Attorney Bell has sponsored a team in the
eventfor the past 5 years. Shown in the photo are the members of this year's
team (left to right) Matt Adam's, Bill Maynor and John Scott.
Hunt Brothers Graduate from ITT
William Daniel (Bilk) Hunt and Steven C Hunt formerly of5X5 Whistling
Rufus Road. Pembroke. NC graduated June 3. Spring Quarter Commencement.
ITT Technical Institute. Norfolk. VA Both brothers earned Applied
Associate Degrees in Electronics Engineering Technology. William and
Steven, ages 24 and 20. for the past two years have shared an apartment in
Chesapeake, took classes together at ITT. and worked part-time with Smart
Beep in Norfolk programming and repairing pagers Presently Billy and
Steven arc working full-time with Smart Beep as Supervisors. After taking a
break from studies, both brothers arc planning to continue their education in
the fall.
William is a graduate of Purncll Swell High and Steven is a 1997 graduate
of Purncll Swell High Billy and Steven arc the sons of James Harold Hunt of
Luinbcrton. and Ma.vinc M Hunt of Pembroke.
Rep. Sutton Votes For
Billion Dollar Bond
Packaqe For University
I Raleigh - Rep Ron Sutton of Pembroke
voted for af$1.2 billion bond
propose for construction and repairs
at state universities and community
colleges
Voters would decide whether to
issue tire bonds during a referendum
in May 2()()<).
"This will givc.'thc university system
and community collcgdsa chance
to begin catching up on maintenance
and construction needs. "Rep Sutton
said "I am confident that voters will
see these needs and approve the
bonds."
If approved by the voters, the 16enmpus
university system would
receive $1 billion Community colleges
would gel $200 million The
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
will receive about $28 million
and Robeson Community College $5
million
The Senate passed a $3 billion
pond proposal - $2.7 billion for the
|inivcrsiticsand$300 million for com vanity
colleges - without a
referendum. A majority of the House
thought that package was too large ,
especially without a voteofthc people
"When asked to almost double the
debt of the State. I feel strongly the
people should have a direct say." Rep.
Sutton said The records show that
Rep Sutton has a history of opposing
any efforts to reduce or lakfc away the
right of the citi/cns to vole on strategic
issues C .....
The bond bills grew out of a stud>
showingthal university campuses arc
behind in meeting their building
needs. Almost 800 buildings, many
of them science classrooms and labs,
need major repairs antj renovations.
In addition. 48.000 additional students
arc expected to enroll at UNC
campuses over the next 10 years,
according to the study.
The measure with a referendum
won final House approval on a 108-2
vote. Negotiators from the House anc
Senate were expected to try to worl
out differences between the two bilk
in the closing days of the session.
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Harris Re-Elected As Chairman
of County Board of Elections
i? mmmm. 1 .
Pembroke - Lemark Harris has
been unanimously re-elected to the
post as Chairman of the Robeson
Cpunty Board of Elections. This
marks the beginning of his second
full term serv ing on the Board. At the
completion of this term, he will have
served for five and one half years with
four of those years being at the
head of the Board of Elections
Lemark's political start came one
day when he was approached to serve
as a Judge for the County at the
Philadelphus precinct He graciously
accepted that challenge not knowing
that he would be charged with running
the polls on Election Day. The
Chief Judge at hat time resigned to
seek elective office. He served as Chief
Judge at that time he was approached
to fill the unexpired term of Mitchell
(Bosco) Locklear, Secretary to the
Board of Elections Mr. Locklear resigned
to seek elect ive office on Boa rd
of Elections Mr Locklear resigned
to seek elective office on Board of
Education Since that time, he has
actively pursued his goal of maintaining
fair, consistent, and above all
impartial elections on behalf of the
citizens of Robeson County.
"It hasn't alwaysbeen hat easy", he
replied when asked about the nature
of the job. "There have been times
when I asked myself why I agreed to
be where I'm at. But when the dust is
settled and all results are tallied and
the vast majority of our electorate
seem satisfied, the answer to this
question is at hand."
"I take my job serious. I have been
told that for years the political process
in this county was controlled by
unfair practices in and around the
County's Board of Election Offices.
Oftentimes these practices wercairncd"
at minoiitics or poorly educated, but
hard working people of this county.
Along with Richard and Hubert, 1
have been able to inquire of anything
that has a "smell to it".
Oftentimes we use the old adage
"what people perceive is what they
believe" when settlingan issue before
our Board This seems to have w orked
thus far. except for scattered few that
could never be satisfied
. Lcmark is married to the former
Billic Jo Hunt of Pembroke. Together
they have one daughter - Kclscy. He
is employed by the Pembroke Housing
Authority as the Executive Director.
Should you hav e any questions or
concerns with respect to the elections
process. Lemark encourages you to
contact him directly for assistance
Revival begins at
Youth of Christ
Revival services will begin at the
Youth of Christ Holiness Church
August 1-6. Sunday night services
will begin at 6:00 p.m. Week night
services will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Guest Speakers: Evg. Laurc Barton,
Rev. Everctte Woods
Pastor Odell Wilkinsand Congregation
invites you to attend.
Revival begins at St.
Pauls Holiness
Revival services will be held at St
Pauls Holiness Church August 2227
Sunday Night services begin at
6:00 p.m. Week night services will
begin at 7:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Evg. Keith Speed
Pastor Rodney Nichols and Congregation
invites you to attend
South Robeson
schedules available
South Robeson High School students
can pick up schedules for the
1999-2000 school year on August 4,
1999 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m
Parents will get an bpportunity to
meet with teachers and other faculty
members.
We would appreciate a good turn '
out.
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Prospect Wild Cats On A Winning Streak
The Prospect 11 and 12 year old Little League AH Stars toon the district Championship in Pembroke last
Thursday. They will play in the Staff Tournament in Leland, N.C. Starting on July 31 at 4:00 p.m. In the first row
from left, is Trey Harris, Cameron Clark, Brian Chavis, Sean Locklear and Kyle l.ocklear. In the second row is
Stephen Chavis, Trey l.owry, Brandon Locklear, Yarnell Locklear and Thomas Locklear. Coach Dean Tipton,
Cdach Harvey l.owry Jr. David Emanuel, Josh Locklear, Edmund Locklear and Coach Ptentis Harris Jr. comprise
the third row. Best of Luck this weekend in Leland N.C.