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Editorial and Opinion Page NCAI Convention to be held at Myrtle Beach Dear Brothers and Sisters, This is my first letter to the Carolina Indian Voice. My name is Arris. Boughman (not your everyday/run of the mill Lumbee name). My mother's maiden name is Adelaide Locklear (sister to the late Quentin, John, Braeey, Marshall, and Sanford Locklear. My father is Charles Boughman, and hewas born in the mountains of N.C. L was born in Robeson County, but lived most of my life away (up in the hills).' Well, I am back home now, and I wanted to tell the Lumbee people of Robeson County how fortunate our people are and have been to have such close ties to each (family and friends) other. Living four hours away, until recently, I really missed my family and all my real and adopted cousins. That's one reason that anyone who knew me knew I kept the roads hot many a weekend between here and Burke County, N.C. until I moved back. In keeping these roads hot for so long, and tx:ing back home for about 9 months I have kept track of my people. I've experienced the ups and downs of developing high hopes for federal recognition only to be dashed by the one time proponent of Lumbee federal recognition, Jesse Helms. I've moaned . when I've heard the latest of the prideful/senseless/immature squabbling of LRD A and the Lumbee/Cneraw tribal council which brings me to the reason I decided to write to the Carolina Indian Voice. Due partly to the dispute and other unknown factors, the Lumbee tribal Council and LRDA (I'm glad elections are coming up) have failed to get out the word of one of the most exciting events to come to our region id decades. From October 18-23 (Sunday - Friday the National Congress of American Indians will be holding in annual convention in the Myrtle Beach Civic Center . Thousands of Native Americans from all parts of the country will be descending on Myrtle Beach during this time. Hey Powwow crowd, on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm, NCAI will be having their cultural celebration (Powwow) that I hear makes the regional powwows look small. Do you like Native American jewelry and artwork? A great number of Native American Artisans will be exhibiting their wares throughout the week. Hey players/ ex-Pedro's crowd, after the Gala Banquet which is 8:00 p.m. on Thurs, ? uay October 52 they wilt be having a free dance. Who knows? You may even meet your Pochahontas or Wind In His Hair here. Also, many of you may be interested in the Miss NCAI (all of you aspiring Miss Lumbee, Miss Indian North America, or Miss Indian World) pageant which will be held Monday, October 19 at 7:00pm. The lady I spoke witlrfat NCAI assured me you do not need to register for the conference or join NCAI to buy tickets for the banquet ($50.00) or attend the free beauty pageant, dance, and powwow. NCAI is one of the biggest Native American organizations in the entire country and the entire conference will be ' something to behold. Being the biggest and one of the most powerful Native American organizations in the entire country,. NCAI has been supportive of Lumbee Federal Recognition. Why do I sound like a pitchman at a snake oil show? I'm not gettingany kickbacks. I simply want our people to be represented at NCAI in large numbers. For some unknown reason, LRDA and the Lumbee Cheraw tribal council has been reluctant to get the word out (you can draw your own conclusions). All I know is since we are the largest tribe east of the Mississippi and only minutes away from this conference. I think our tribe should be present/represented in force. I believe one day we will achieve the federal recognition we deserve and until and after that day we can learn so much from other tribes seeing how they have structured their tribal governments and constitutions with checks and balances. I'm not putting the blame on anyone, but we have tens of millions of dollars coming into our tribe every year and I would like to know where its going. Furthermore, gaming might be our future, but we can learn a great deal about how to deal with the federal government in this issues (pitfalls and boons). We can also gain a great deal of information about the housing funds we received and came close (if not) to losing because of individuals that put their own pride and tender ego's in front of what is best for the people Finally, 1 think it would be a wonderful idea if we could offer a few buses or church vans to bring some of These of the conference attendees to Pembroke to see the university, meet our people, experience some exquisite Lumbee cuisine, and visit our Old Main/museum or at the very least set up a reception room to let folks know we are in close proximity. By the way, another important event is happening not quite as close. The N1EA (National Indian Education Association) will be holding an annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee, October 11-14. My friend Kerry Bid, a fellow alumni sits on the board. In addition to valuable Education information, Native American educational recruiters will be there in large numbers looking for qualified native Americans for teaching ^nd administrative positions all over the country. Contact your Tribal Council. NCA1 (202) 466-7767), LRDA, or Mrytlc Beach Convention Center for more details. By supporting these events with our numbers, we would, in my opinion, solidify our support with NCA1 and strengthen our ties with other Indian nations. Thank you for listening. Sincerely, . Arvis Boughman Warns of impending danger I We agencies that warn us of impending danger from hurricanes, earthquakes and other "natural disasters. Thousands of live andbillionsof property damage dollars are saved each year by these warning systems Ignoring these warnings can result in ' physical injury or even the loss of life. This penalty, however, may be much less severe than the penalty or consequences of ignoring the guidance and warnings in our Creator's "Book of Living Word." Let us now consider one warning that has a very broad application potential and the possible penalty of one losing both the physical and spiritual life. It is found in Galatians 6:7 "Do not be deceived! God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction: the one who sows to please the spirit will, from the spirit reap eternal life." I will not apply this scriptural warning and instruction guidelines to four serious contributing causes of our plunge into almost total apostasy . (A) Is a minister sowing to the spirit when he docs not warm his audience of the wolves in today's world such as commercial TV, radio, movies, and many others that are "herding" manyChristiansthrough the wide ?r gate to destruction. (B) Is a minister sowing to the Spirit when he uses lies and deception to convince blind followers that they are "robbing God" if they do not give the church 10% of their income? Is he not more sinful than each of the "den of thieves" our Lord rebuked? For he is also contributing to the nullifying of the benefits of grace under the New Covenant. (C) Is a minister sowing to the Spirit when he uses deception- which can onh be of Satan, to convince his audience that Christmas and Easter are Christian holy days and that they should observe or celebrate them as much as such? Can he claim to be a "preacher of righteousness" when Apostle Paul instructed his pastoral student Timothy "to have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives tales"? (D) Is a parent sowing in the spirit when he trains a child in the way he should not go? An absurd question? Yes, but tens of millions of parents are blindly following the blind leaders in most of the churches today. They arc making themselves and their children into victims in one of the most destructive snares that Satan ever devised - sec our Lord's warning in Mat 15:13 - "If a blind man leads a man, both will fall m into a pit." Can 1 end this" hard message" with a message ot hope' Yes1 Out mucn scripture study, meditation, and prayer must precede and accompany the journc> to reach this blessing of hope. Across our nation a modern "exodus" is occurring. T rue children of God are seeking toescape from the bondage of deep apostasx of mam churches and arc establishing home churches that exclude "hireling shepherds", tithing and other doctrines and practices not practiced in the First Church Generation Purity, love and holiness are emphasized ThedoctrinesoftheNew Covenant Scriptures along with the di vi ne guidance of the New Covenant Scriptures along with the divine guidance of the Holy Spirit is totally sufficient for one to return to God's perfect way to being one of the wise virgins with ample oil in her lamp I pray that our Lord's love, peace, and grace be your companion until we meet him in the sky! Your brother in Christ, Raymont Senn 1141 8th Ave Pleasant Grove, AL , 35127 (205) 744 - 6581 To Subscribe To The Carolina Indian Voice Call (910) 521-2826. Hand Surgery What should I do if I sprain or strain my wrist? Mark ?. Brenner, M.D. ofPinchurst Surgical Clinic in Pinehurst, is board certified in orthopaedics. Dr. Brenner earned his medical degree at the University of Buffalo. He served an orthopaedic surgery residency at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center in New York A and a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. i Wrist injuries can range from very benign to very complex. If one sprains a wnst, a short course of ice and immobilization is appropriate. However, if the pain does not decrease within one or two days, further evaluation might be considered. ' ? The wrist injury can involve the soft tissues of ligaments or could involve the bone. Often, these injuries are difficult to diagnose and may not show up on routine x-rays. Further diagnostic studies, such as a bone scan or MRI scan, might be necessary to accurately make a diagnosis and to generate a correct plan of treatment. If a wrist sprain does not improve within a few days, it is appropriate to seek further evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon with an intere^n the hand. It is possible that injuries left untreated can lead to significant future problems. To learn more about orthopaedic and hand surgery, call 910-215-1478. FirstHealth MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL Caij^fna Indian Voice is published ever)' Thursday by First American Publications . 304 Normal St. - College Plaza Post OfTice Box 1075 Pembroke. North Carolina 28372 Phone (910) 521-2826 Fax (910) 521-1975 . Connec Brayboy, Editor Subscriptions One year in NC, $20.00 Out of State, $25.00 " Second Class Postage Paid at Pembroke, NC Two Subdivisions Robeson County, North Carolina Saturday, October 10,11 A.M. For Homes or Mobile Homes Cleared Lots Great Location Paved Road Frontage On The Spot Financing Minutes to Laurinburg, Maxton, and 1-95 Prime Building Lots Near Intersection of Highway 501 and Highway 83 Between Laurinburg and Rowland Lots ranging in size from .51 acres to 4.44 acres. Choice Building Lots , Just off Highway 501 on Fairly Road Lots ranging in size from .50 acres to 3.08 acres. On the Spot Guaranteed Owner Financing available to any purchaser with a 10% deposit. Sale Site - Both Properties The intersection of Highway 501 and Highway 83 Directions to Property HI - From Laurinburg take Hwy. 501 South, go 8 miles. Signs will be posted. From Maxton take Hwy. 83, go 8 miles. Signs will be posted. Directions to Property HI - From Laurinburg go 8 miles on 501 South, turn right on Fairly Road. Signs will be posted. From Maxton take Hwy. 83 toward Clio, go 8 miles, turn left on 501 and then turn right on Fairly Road. Signs will be posted. TERMS: 10% deposit the day of the auction with cash or a good check. The balance will be due in full in 30 days. Or you may choose ON THE SPOT FINANCING: 10% down the day of the auction, the balance to be amortized over a term of 10 years. Repayable in monthly installments at an interest rate of 12% per annum. The minimum monthly payment will be $75.00 per lot. Other terms to be announced at the auction. 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M Strut1! LwnVriofi, N. C. Lombtrion, N.C. Retford. N. C. Patobnk*, N. C. ' 7M-147S 7M-141B 878 2486 . 871-4808 g f ' ... . ^ 1 Have you been fired or laid off from your job? Have you been denied unemployment benefits? Before you go to a hearing before an appeals referee on your own, contact: Lumbee River Legal Services, Inc. fS .. EquXty ? juMc* E. Main & 2nd St. Pembroke, NC (910)521-2831 or Toll Free 1-800-554-7852 All Services Free of Charge to Eligible Applicants "Serving Low Income Families in Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland counties since 1978"
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