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Carolina Indian Voice
"Building Communicative Undoes In A Tri-Racial Setting''
Volume 27 dumber 40 Thursday, October 5, 2000 ^ 9^0
Roderick Locklear promises involvemem
of tribal members in new government
Roderick Locklear is a candidate
for the position. District 17, Representative
for the Lumbee tribe. The
election will be held on November 7.
2000. Twenty-three elected representatives
and the Tribal Chief'Chairman
will develop a governing document
(with input from the people) for adoption
by the Lumbee Tribe as past of
the process to establish a government
for the Lumbee people.
Locklear is married to Ruth L.
Locklear and they have two sons,
Clarence Eden and Roderick Glenn
Locklear Jr. And they have three children.
They have three granddaughters.
The Locklear family resides in the
State of Maryland but they maintain a
resident in Pembroke. They attend
South Broadway Baptist Church in
Baltimore and Mt. A iry Baptist Church
when they are in Pembroke.
Locklear is the son of the late Rev.
Clarence E. (CE) Locklear and Mrs.
Annie Lizzie Oxendine Locklear.
Locklear's wife is the daughter of
Mr. Emery and Ms. Adell Locklear of
the Mount Airy community. She is
employed with the Howard County
Schools. Locklear is employed with
the Department of Health and Human
Services. Health Care Financing Administration..
He is a manager in the
Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil
Rights with offices in the Baltimore
and Washington, D.C. area.
District 17 includes the states of
Maryland, Virginia, Maine, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania. New York.
Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire.
Mississippi, Delaware.
Massachusetts, Tennessee, Alabama.
Rhode Island, Kentucky, Florida. West
Virginia, Georgia and the District of
Columbia (Washington, D.C.)
Both Mr. and Mrs. Locklear encourage
their family and friends in
Robeson County to contact relatives
living in District 17 and urge them to
vote in the November 7 election.
Locklear has been a member of the
board of directors of LRDA for many
years and was instrumental in the establishment
of the agency. He services
on the Lumbee Self-Determination
Commission and chairs the Tribal
Referendum and Election Committee
for that Commission.
Locklear believes that the time is
right and this is a unique opportunity
for the Lumbee people to unite behind
a common goal to provide a better
world for the Lumbee. He is committed
to involving the people in putting
together a tribal governing document
that will be put together with the input
of tribal members. With the help of
the LUmbee people, Locklear is committed
to puttinga government in place
that is pro-active, progressive, fair,
equitable, accountable, responsive and
one that communicates with and serves
all Lumbee people.
Locklear said, "If I am elected I
will continue to fight for Federal Recognition
and for the fill 1 benefits to the
Lumbee people that recognition could
bring into the community.. I will fight
to put in place processes to enhance
opportunities for economic development
in the Lumbee communities. I
will draw on the talents, knowledge,
experiences and expertise of Lumbee
people where ever they live to create
new ideas and programs for the tribe.
"lama loyal and dedicated worker
with plenty of energy and want to
represent, serve and work for Lumbee
people. Please ask you relatives and
friends who live in the twenty states of
district 17 to vote for Roderick Locklear.
"Ask them to vote for me so that I
can represent them and help to address
the issues we are all concerned
about. I am ready to use by experience
to help with the tasks, opportunities, t
and challenges that we face in build- t
ingmoreunitywithinthetribe: creating [
a sound government that serves the r
people, protecting the Lumbee tribe's t
sovereignty, expanding current pro- (
grams, obtaining federal recognition, i
expanding services and economic
opportunities to all of our people. r
"With God's help we can and will s
bui Id a better future for the next seven
generations of Lumbee people." c
A. Bruce Jones offers
experience and vision to
District 14 voters November 7
A. Bruce Jones
A. Bruce Jones of Raleigh has
filed for a seat on the Tribal Board
representing District 14. Mr. Jones
brings to his candidacy a long, distinction
record of service to Indian
people. He is well known on the
national level, both in Indian country
and in the non-Indian
communities. He has worked tirelessly
for more than 3 5 years to bring
about positive and productive change
in the life style and living conditions
of Lumbee people. For more than
seventeen years Jones served as the
Executive Director for the North
Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs.
Other positions of distinction include
helping to create and develop
the Lumbee Regional Development
Association. He continues to provide
his experience and talents to that board
as an at-large ember. During his tenure
with LRDA he worked to have the
Lumbee Tribe recognized and added
to the membership of the National
Congress of American Indians. This
is the largest and oldest national Indian
organization in the United States.
Jones has the distinction of serving as
a delegate and is the Southeast Area
Vice President to the this a august
body. Prior to the efforts by LRDA the
Lutnbee were not aiiowed to participate
in the National Congress of
American Indians because of our status
as non-federally recognized
Indians.
Amongthe other accomplishments
to Jones credit are the creation of the
North Carolina Indian Housing Authority,
where he serves as
Chairperson; a legislative scholarship
for Indian students in the State of
North Carolina; the creation of Lumbee
River Legal Services.
In addition, Jones has served for
eight years as a principal and school
teacher for the Public Schools of Robeson
County. He serves as a member of
the Lumbee Self-Determination Commission
andisamemberoftheFederal
Recognition Committee. He has
served as Chairman of that Committee.
In making his announcement, Jones
released the following statement:
"I believe that my experience in
working with the Lumbee and other
tribes across the country in finding
solutions to community, legislative,
policy and governmental issues
gives me a unique a perspective on
the issues involved in developing a
new tribal government,
"If elected 1 will represent District
14 so that i can continue to
support the Lumbee people on the
critical issues that are facing us
"There has never been a more
critical time in Lumbee history than
now as we form our new government.
As wc form our new
government we will be determining
for ourselves our own history. It is
important that we have someone
with a vision and experience to help
us determine our destiny.
" If e lected to the new Tribal Government,
I will represent District 14
with vision, experience and dedication
to the preservation of our unique
culture and heritage."
Jones' varied experiences also
include working with other tribes
across the nation to develop Indian
policy on the state and national levels.
His expertise in this area was
gained when he served as President
of the Governor's Interstate Indian
Council.
Jones continued, "I believe my
experience in working with the Lumbee
and other tribes across the county
gives me a unique perspective on
the issues involved in developing a
new tribal government."
Reginald Oxendine files for District 6 seat
Reginald Uxendne has tiled tor a
seat on the Lumbee Tribal Government,
representing District 6-North
Pembroke. In making his announcement,
he released the following
statement:
"I am seeking election to the LumbeeTribal
Counci I for District 6 - North
Pembroke. If elected to the Lumbee
tribal government, I will work for the
tribe to provide better economic, educational,
social and recreational
services for all Indian people."
Reginald Oxendine lives in Pembroke,
N.C. He graduated from
Pembroke State University with a
degree in Elementary Education, East
Carolina University with a Master's
Degree in Educational Administration
and N.C. State University with a
Doctor of Education Decree.
Reginald Oxendine worked with
the Public Schools i n Robeson County
for more than twenty years as a teacher
and administrator. He worked as
Director of Indian Education for
Lumberton City Schools for five
years. He has been involved in several
businesses in Pembroke. He built
Pembroke Skateland. He is now the
owner and CEO of Arrow Educational
Products, Inc. This is an educational
software company which produces
educational reading materials for the i
home and school market.
Reginald Oxendine has been in- |
voived in Indian Educational i
Programs for more than twenty years. i
He was a member of the National
Indian Education Association for five i
years. He has written five grants to
receive money from the Federal Government
that was funded to provide
educational programs for students.
He has served as a consultant to
National Indian Education - Title IV
Program. He has also attended eight
National Indian Educational Con
ferences. He is currently a board
member of the National Indian
Children's Trust Fund.
Reginald is married to Peggy
Oxendine and they have two sons,
Reggie and Micah. They also have
tow grandchildren - Jessica and
Adrianna.
Dr. Reginald Oxendine
Fannie Lou Oxendlne
Chavis-Mickey seeks Scotland
County seat on Tribal board
Dr. Angela Chavis-Mickey announces
her candidacy for election in
District 12 for a new Lumbcc tribal
government seat. District 12 includes
all of Scotland and Richmond
Counties.
Dr. Chavis-Mickey is currently
employed with the Department of
Corrections as a Dentist at the LumbertonUnit.
She also works part-time
with Robeson County Detention Center
as their Dentist. Dr.
Chavis-Mickey graduated from UNC
Dental School in 1980 with a Doctor
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Fannie Lou
Oxendine Files
To Represent
District 7
Fannie Lou Oxendine a retired
teacher with the Public Schools of
Robeson County has filed for a seat
on the Lumbee Tribal Government
representing District 7.
She is married to Hartley J. Oxendine
and they reside at 7632 NC 77
Hwy. They are the parents of two
children. Hartley Blaine Oxendine
and Susan Oxendine Locklear. They
have four grandchildren.
Oxendine released the following
statement. If elected, I will work
hard to represent all Lumbee people.
It will require a commitment to work
with other elected members on writing
a Constitution, should the Lumbee
Tribe vote to have a Constitutional
Government. If elected I will be a
voice for the Lumbee Tribe.
We have been seeking Federal
Recognition for over 100 years. I
would like to be a part of this historical
opportunity in forming a
government for the Lumbee Tribe.
We need to continue to seek for what
is rightly ours and that is better education
opportunities, health care,
economic development, housing for
the elderly and handicapped, and
seek programs to help the Lumbee
Tribe, to become more self-sufficient.
District 7 includes South Pembroke
and Union Precincts.
I need your support and your vote
November 7.
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imcp _ <?ios for
to LREMC Board
Lacy L. Climmings announces his
>id for re-election to the at-iarge posiion
on the LREMC Board of
Directors. The election for four board
nembers will be held October 17 at
he UNCP Givens Performing Arts
Center, at the Annual Meeting of
.REMC.
In making his announcement, Cumnings
released the following
;tatement:
"I have served you as an at-large
iirector of the Lumbee River EMC
"or the past 18 years. Thee past three
/ears have been very rewarding for
he members and I am proud to have
>een a part of it. Electric rates have
jone down 11.25%. There are not
nany things that have reduced in price.
At the same time 54,306,672 was returned
to you through Capital Credits
and additional 53,551,598 was credited
on December electric bills.
"There has been an increase ins
services to the members of LREMC.
We now have generators, surge suppressors,
long distance Telephone
service available for you. We also
provide service poles and their installation
for your convenience. Also in
the near future you will be able to
purchase your propane gas needs
through your co-op/
"Recently we were awarded the
first phase of the privatization of Fort
Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. In the
future this will help subside cost increases
for our members.
"As your director I have focused
on your future and if re elected to
serve you again, I will continue that
effort. I have the knowledge, dedication
and experience to help you to
continue to have your needs met at
your Co-op and at the same time ensure
that your cost of goods and
services are at competitive prices. I
ask you for your support October 17,
2000 at the Givens Performing Arts
Center and I promise to support you,
the members, for the next three years
in the same manner I have supported
you thee past three."
Roy Maynor files for
Cumberland County
Seat on Tribal Board
Mr. Roy Maynor, Chairman of
:he Cumberland County Association
for Indian People, has announced his
candidacy for the Lumbee Tribal
Government to represent Cumberland
County Precinct District #13 in
the November 7th election. Mr. Maynor
is committed \o service on behaif
of the Indian people. He served on
the Tribal Council of the Lumbee
Tribe of Cheraw Indians. He is also
a life long member of the Cumberland
County Association for Indian
People Board ofDirectors and a member
of the Cumberland Community
Action Program Board ofDirectors,
Precinct Chairman of Pearces Mill
District #2 of the Democratic Party
and a former Treasurer for the Senior
Citizens Democratic Council ofFayetteville.
He represented the
Cumberland County Association for
Indian People on the North Carolina
Commission of Indian Affairs.
Mr. Maynor is not only active in
Indian affairs, but in all areas of his
community. He is a charter member
of the Lakedale Church of God in
Fayetteville, NC. He is married to
Ms. Lula Ammons Maynor and they
have five children and eleven grandchildren.
In announcing his candidacy, Mr.
Maynor released the following state
ment:
1 "Ihaveworkedwiththelndiansin
Cumberland County for the last 25
years.
"I have and it will continue to be my
desire to bring about unity for the Lumbee
people to achieve federal
recognition status and to solidify our
efforts.
"I have extensive experience in
work'mg for \nd\an people \n
relation to state, federal and local political
concerns, educational
opportunities for our Indian youth, economic
advancement, cultural training,
employment training and housing and
health needs of the Lumbee Indian
people.
"I am especially concerned and will
work diligently for the benefit of the
elder members of our tribe to accomplish
adequate health care, recreational
activities, safe affordable and decent
housing.
"1 will continue to advocate that it is
our sovereign right to govern ourselves.
"If elected, I pledge to work diligently
for the benefit of all Lumbee
Indians on issues that affect their lives,
but will be committed to report and
respond to members of my district. A
vote for me will be a vote for the
people."
Election sites in Cumberland County
will be at the Indian Center, 102 Indian
Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28301 and
Jones' Plumbing Company, 3934 Legion
Road, Hope Milles, NC 28348
Joel Garth Locklear
files for one of two
seats in District 7
Joel Garth Locklear has filed for
one of the two seats for District 7 on
the Lumbee T ribal Government. Locklear
is a life long resident of the
Pembroke community. He currently
resides with his wife on Breece Street
in Pembroke. District 7 includes South
Pembroke and Union Precincts.
Locklear's work record includes
serving as Chief Investigator with the
Robeson County Public Defenders
Office. He retired from this position in
1998 after seven years dedicated to
protecting and ensuring the rights of
the indigent to a fair trial and equal
justice under the law. He is owner and
operator of Garth's Detective Agency
in Pembroke. He has been serving the
public and private sectors in this capacity
since 1988.
He also served as Chief Homicide .
Investigator for the Robeson County
Sheriffs Office from 1983 until 1988.
He is presently serving as an
elected member of the North Carolina
Commission of Indian Affairs.
He is a Commission with the Pembroke
Housing Authority. He was
appointed by tne mayor in 1993 and
reappointed in 1998 for a five year
term.
Locklear released the following
statement:
"If elected my top priorities forthe
Lumbee tribe will be federal recognition
for all members; equal and fair
administration of all programs forthe
betterment of the Lumbee tribe; development
of a form of government
as determined by the people whereby
all members of the Lumbee Tribe are
protected and provided for equally;
and a commitment to the people of
the Lumbee tribe to enhance the spirit
of unity whereby decisions are carefully
crafted that benefit many, not
just a certain few.
"All of these issues are critical to
the existence of the Lumbee Tribe. If
elected, 1 anTcommitted to personally
keeping the people of District 7 aware
and informed of what is taking place
so that all of us know what is going on
and what might be available. I promise
to be your representative, if elected,
and will be available and when necessary
1 will intercede on the people's
behalf."