We Didn't Just Fall off the
Turnip Truck
by Vinita"Cookie Clark
"K.
Hello there my friends, come and join me for a ride in my turnip
truck This week 1 would like to say a special hello to Bill and Mary
Tyler Years ago. I nicknamed Bill Baltimore Bill because he lived
in Maryland and I was raised in Maryland Mary, who is not in the
best of health tells me that sometimes she lays in the bed and reads
my column and it really makes her laugh because I tell it like it is and
I don't hold any tlnng back If these people around here c\ cr realize
that they have Civil Rights, things will change." I told her To which
she replied. "Cookie, some people around here like il like llial''
Mr Rogers who is a CIV reader from Virigtna called asked me
where could they gel a copy of the movie Through Native Eyes ilie
Henrv Berry Lowric Story" which featured the late Robert Locklcar
If any one knows would they please contact me at 521 -9076 People
arc calling all the way from Virginia for a copy of this movie and 1
want to see them receive it Robert Locklcar was a good friend of
mine He also was a talented actor He is missed by a lot of people
and will be remembered as the only person to ever portray Henry
Berry Lowtic on film He told me one time "u hen I leave this world. I
w ill be remembered as Henry" Well, he was right
For those of you who arc wondering "Smokcy" is a teacup Yorkshire
Terrier if you have ever seen "The Wizard of Oz" y ou arc
familiar with Dorothy s dog Toto" Well, my dog is just like Dorothy s
but is not that color. He has bleached hair along with 3 other shades
of brown Someone asked "why did you name him Smokey?" Well,
like many people I have a friend who smokes grass and Smokcy likes
to climb on their lap and get a whiff So that is why his name is
"Smokey." He likes the smell of people smoking grass.
The Henry Berry Lowne House lias been successfully moved next
to the amphitheater Now, it is going to be restored and that ugly
white paint is going to bc-sandblastcd off of it Remember Culture
Fest is the first weekend in November , I really think more people will
attend it than the LRDA Fall Pow Wow I noticed a posted which
stated "Thousands in Prize Money" 1 wonder where they are getting
it from since they tell everyone "we don't have any funds coming in.
Some people jusi don't realize (he kind of following thai T urtlevision
(Ray and Tony Littlclurlc) have. But, they will be discovering it shortly.
Tribal Administrator & Chairman at Brother Billy's?
I was watching our local yard sale TV show "Brother Billy 's" until
it went off the other night Aficr the yard sale goes off, they usually
have a taped church service I had a drink up to my mouth when I
heard the voice of Tribal Chairman Jimmy Goins. I had to sec for
myself when I turned around there he was with the Tribal Administrator
Leon Jacobs "Oh no they didn't" F thought to myself "they
have gone to Brother Billy's?" 1 have always thought a lot of Sister
Joan Bell and the staff of Channel 7 . They sat there and spoke to the
audience about Federal Recognition and the Lumbee Bill And I
thought to myself "where arc their Public Relations people? It is the
job of the Public Relations Department to inform the public not the
Administrator" Many think that those in the PR Department are
there just to make the tribe "look good." One day, 1 saw a Public
Service Announcement that had been written and it didn't even have
the Lumbee Tribal Logo at the top. Now. I was first published in the
Carolina Indian Voice in 1975 and I do know what at professional
newspaper press release and public service announcement look like.
Many people arc looking for information about the services that are
available who do not have Internet access And wc as a tribe have no
monthly newsletter. If you don't have the Internet. >011 arc just out
of luck. And with over 3,500 people in this county who can't read a
newspaper. And more than that don't have Internet access. Would it
be great to have a monthly newsletter? When push comes to
sjiove. people don't need words they need action. They need someone
who will tell them what is going on and that is not happening at
least not around here.
Everyone needs to call the LTG office and find out when they can
sign up for their annual fuel check If you don't sigh up . . then you
have no one to blame but yourself for letting them keep that money.
' l , 153 & Counting
1 ain proud to say that we have collected 153 boxes of Linlc Debbie
cookies as of this date. I am still wailing to see if any members of the
LTG arc going to donate cookies. 1 have gotten one donation from an
LRD A staff member. The rest have come from special people like Dr.
Ruth Woods and the members of Faith Baptist Church This week
Gloryland Road Ministries has some cookies and toothpaste for me
to pick up. I have already sent close to 100 tubes of toothpaste to the
120th Infantry U.S Army Nation Guard our of Robeson County 1 had
several tubes left over when the LRDA closed the Food Bank. Now,
LRD A staff members who had gotten toothpaste and not even given
a donation for them caine around and asked "if I had gotten rid of all
of the toothpaste?" Instead of giving it to them and not getting even
a penny for them. 1 decided to send the toothpaste to our soldiers
who would appreciate them.
Take care, remember "somebody loves you" and I'll see you the
next time on the turnip truck
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Carolina Indian Voice
call 910-521-0796
A Commoner Comments
/> i Hubert ( urrie, Jr.
I am seriously concerned about a confusing mixed message being
sent to young Americans They arc being encouraged to support U S
troops fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq by people, who are belittling a
Vietnam veteran's war record simultaneously True, presidential candidate
John Kerry spent only four months in Vietnam, but a least he was
there Those leading the cnticism used privilege to either stay out of
harm's way, or stay out of the military altogether
Some, w ho have nev er been in combat, arc accusing John Kerry of
"metal hunting " I seriously doubt that! Why? 1 know a number of,
Vietnam Veterans personally; some who were injured, some severely
They can assure you that'medal hunung" is live last llung on a soldier's
mind while under fire And as devastating as debilitating physical
injuries are. all soldiers leave the field of battle emotionally seamed
The classmate, w ho taught me to play musical instrument, came home
from Vietnam missing most of one of the hands he taught with. Two of
my closest school friends did not come back alive; they are buried
twenty-two graves from each other right here in Lauriiigburg, N C.
Those in harm's way in Vietnam did not enjoy the privilege of choosing
the severity of their injuries; "medal hunting" indeed!"
Firsthand experience led John Kerry to question then oppose our
involvement in Vietnam Many are criticizing his opposition, but whatc\
er Kerry did concerning Vietnam after he was there, he was able to
do because he was there. He did not use privilege to avoid military
service and deployment like Dick Cheney and George W. Bush, now
did he?
Kerry's shipmates praise him as a hero Some of his commanding
officers are belittling his military service and his ability to lead. Since
commanding officers generally remain safely behind the line of fire, 1
choose to believe his fellow soldiers, the one he rescued in particular.
Especially since those commanding officers appear to have a political
agenda.
Hopefully our young will be able to sort through the political rhetoric
and understand that serving in our military is patriotic and noble, no
matter which political party a soldier is affiliated with. And if they join
and end up serving in harm's way, hopefully their heroic contribution
will not be later criticized and belittled for political purposes- by politicians
who lacked the courage to serve themselves.
Think about it, please!
SOLICITA TION FOR BIDS FOR MOBILE HOME
REPLACEMENT
LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will receive bids until
5:00 p. m. on Monday, October 25,2004 at the Lumbee Tribal
Administrative Office located at 707 Union Chapel Road Pembroke,
North Carolina 28372.
"-TlnjLumbee Tribe is soliciting bids for the Zone 2 mobile
homes|Nvhkh is to include the costs of purchase and set-up.
AdditionallysLhc Tnbe is also requesting bids for small modular
homes, with Zland 3 bedrooms. Preference will be given to instate
manufacturers.
A copy of the specifications may be obtained from Marilyn
Locklearatthe LumbecTribal Administrative Office at (910)
521-7861 or by faxing in a request at (910) 521-7790 and the
specified terms and conditions will be mailed to you.
All qualified proposals meeting required terms and specifications
will be evaluated and acceptance made by the Lumbee
T ribc of North Carolina to constitute the most responsive bid
for the services requested.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina will give Native American
preference with proof of tribal enrollment.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina invites and encourages
participation in this procurement process by minorityowned
and women-owned businesses, as well as those owned
by disabled persons.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina reserves the right to
i accept or reject any or all proposals presented and the right
to waive any informalities or irregularities.
L UMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
SPECIFIC A TION SAND CONDI TIONS FOR REPLACEMENT
OF MOBILE HOMES
Those participating in the RFP for the replacement of mobile
homes for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina must meet
the following conditions:
1) Bids must include.
* purchase price of replacement mobile home
* set-up of replacement mobile home
* disposal of existing housing
i 2) Quotes must be for mobile homes at least 14'x 70" insize
with 2 and 3 bedrooms
3) Quotes are also requested for small modular homes with
2 or 3 bedrooms
i 4) In-state manufacturers will be given priority
j 5) Shingled roofs and vinyl siding (or comparable material
Isiding with same life expectancy)
i 6) Outside faucets and detached hitches must be included
jwith set-ups
| 7) Handicapped accessible bathrooms must be made available
as needed
: 8) Native American preference will be given to manufacturers
jas well as those employing Native Americans
; 9) Lowest responsive bids will be given priority
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LRDA preparing for Fall
Pow wow, Oct. 2.9-31
The Lumbce Regional Development Association Inc is sponsoring
a FairPow-Wow October 2V-31 There will be Thousands of dollars in
prize money for performers in standard Po? AVow categories
Location-Pembroke, NC at the LRDA events field located at 636
Prospect Road
Gates open/close Admission
Oct 20-Opcn 4pin Close lOpm Gcner.il - S5 00
Oct 30-Open IOam Close I Ipm Seniors - S3 00
Oct 3l-Open I Oain Close (>pm Youth - 12 and tinder-$3.00
Handicapped children under 5 - Free
College and Miltlarv (D-SI 00 off
Door Prizes all three davs
Numerous foods, arts, and crafts vendors
For itiore information contact:
Lumbce Regional Development Association. Inc
(910TS21-8S02 or www.lumbcc org
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she received a scholarship loan from the SRMC Foundation,
offered to medical school students and allied health profesli
sionals who plan to return to the local community to practice
B The NC Academy of Family Physicians has also recognized
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