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EDITORIAL & OPINION PAGE AS I SEE . IT by Druce Darton Ill b? frank with you: time ran oat on me this week. I just dM not get my column ready in time, but I want to share this cotnasn that I wrote some time ago. It is one of my favorite enigmas. I hope yon like it A friend of mine catted me the other day and laced into me for beings negative, gut and dreary fellow. Said he, "Look, ?race, I know Eobcaon County is and has been an evil place but how about giving me a respite from It?" He added, "The Cmfea Indian Vaiee and your own pereoaal recovery from a life of waste and rampant alcoholism ate both miraculous in nature. How about telling us a little bit about how it all came about?" WELL, PLL TIT... It sounds crazy to some folks but there came a time in my life when 1 resolutely became skfc and tired of being sick and tired. My life was a traumatic mem, and I often turned to alcohol for a temporary respite from, as I saw it, the evil world around me. 1 am a graduate of CPU (more commonly known as Central Prison University). I have been in jails of sundry kind some twenty-five or thirty times. And always it was booze, that ?islanding lubricant, that eased me back behind bars. In sober moments, I considered myself a nice fellow who asvar, never wanted to hurt anyone. I was a pacifist who bsrame combative and destructive under the dibiliating at alcohol. And that last time in a jail cell...a miracle took place. A miracle that changed my life for, some contend, the better. It was too cold that night and the jailer was unfriendly and not overly concerned about my protestations of chilliness. It was Just a woe bit too cold. I had a cigarette butt ..without a match. And the jailer let me know in no uncertain terms that his dubaa did not Include lighting my butts. Time wai oat of focas that night. And i had an uncommon ?aad to know what time it was. The jailer said, and I quote him exactly,'' What does a drunk need to know what time it ia torf" Hia syntax was like his man ners--lousy! And oat of the sam total of my experience and that last sight hi jal, a miracle took place. I grew weary of it all:! human afck aod tfcad of being alck and thud. I fanad, after 1 got oat of jail,.other people jest like me, a St ' r . i. ? They tnagbt am that "it is the first drink that gets you #aafc." And they placed their trust in a POWER GREATER IRAN THEMSELVES. And they came to believe that a Paw at Greater than Themselves could restore them to sanity. And that Power can. I ana going on eight years without a drink. I have found a pence and serenity, even ia imperfect Robeson County, that ^|Mn * - - - SA mm la,si Inae ? ? il ? ai la it antra toitcc 10 my Duxircwca spirit. I am not always perfect (Ah, I hear a snicker or two) but I do fey to take it easy. And I always put my sobriety above all akm, even my family. I would have no family, no peace, The Caoahaa Mha Vaiaa has a rough time of it sometimes, hot I behave that the miraculous nature of things will see her dfeengh tumbled times. AO I have to do la stay attuned to the laws of the Uaiverae and The CaraHna iadhm Voice and I will arrive ia goodly fashion 1 behave ia aqrself. I am somebody. I am no better than anyone ebe BUT I AM NO WORSE. I am me, somebody, a human being who feels things and cries and laughs in turn. k ia gpod to ha ahve and well and up and about doing something that I foal needs to be done. And bars is a philosophy for anyone who wishes to be happy JUST FOR TODAY JUST FOB TODAY: I will try to live through this day only, and not tactic my whole We'* problem* at once. 1 can do saoMthtog for twelve hours that would appall me if 1 felt that I ted to keep it up for a lifetime JUST FOB TODAY: I will be happy This assume* to be true' 'What Abraham Unrotn said that, "Most folks are as happy as toay make ap their minds to be." JUST FOB TODAY: I wfli try to strengthen my mind. I will Study. I wl learn something useful. I will not be a mental laadto. 1 w* rand something that requires effort, thought and JUST FOB TODAY: I wW adjust to whatever is, and not try to ?#ast nsijlhtog 1" ?! "lis limit11 I U HIi mj Tail" n JUST FOR TODAY: I will exercise my soul two ways. 1 will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt; they may be hurt, but today I will not show it. JUST FOR TODAY: I will be agreeable. I will look as well as 1 can, dress becomingly, talk low, aft courteously, criticize not one bit; not find fault with anything and ndt try to improve or regulate anybody except myself. JUST FOR TODAY: I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will save myself from two pests: Hurry and indedsion. ?i TjT r ? ry j , -.'is \ ? JVjrrrWTDDAY: | krffi have a quiet ha*- hwtr at^y myself ~ 1 and Mr lax. During this half-hour, sometime, 1 will try to get a better perspective of my Hfe. JUST FOR TODAY: I will be unafraid. Especially, 1 will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful; and to believe that as I give - to the world...so the world will give to me. So there I have done it. I have written a positive column, but I do not pretend that Robeson County is a microcosm of Heaven below.. .not just yet! And I an. committed to the task of making Robeson County a place for all good folk- Indian, Black and White-to live. She ain't that yet, but things are improving. I guess that is our hope. And, because of the Inherent hope, I can repeat the lines from the poet that..."hope is an echo, hope ties itself yonder, yonder"... even in Robeson County. And thank God for all of you- our readers- and those Who chastise us unmercifully. Our readers encourage us and our distractors keep us from being big headed and haughty. We need both- supporters and distractors- to survive. POSTSCRIPT: Since I wrote the above I have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour. I am now, for sure, Gloriously happy! - I 1 Letters to the ! Editor... More Thoughts on SATW My friend Brace: Seeding CarneU Locklear's tetter really hit the spot. H reminded me of the time I wu in "Strike at the Wind!" 1 agree with hit letter. Why can't the board give the general manager'* job to an Indian instead of some out siderTwe have people around here, if they aren't qualified, they're willing to learn! But it seems like the board would rather trust someone of a different race rather than their own. The people who promise the new general manager an out rageous salary wear fancy suits and drive nice cars, they say SATW money. Money to pay the outrageous salaries! You would think the board thought the white race was superior. I love "Strike at the Wind!" I love the characters and what they stand for. They fought for what they believed in. They were willing to die! 1 once thought "Strike at the Wind!" was a dream. Until I found out it wasn't, 1 went to Henry's house, visited the graves of William, Allen, Momma Cumbo, Aunt Mary, Polly, Rhoda, and "The little brown skinned child." I saw the bullet notes in tl>e wall and where Henry's pa and brother were shot. 1 hope they did not die in vain. They fought for what they believed in. Now it's time for the Indians here and now to do the same. The people around here have never been able to have a thing. Now it is time for us to support our drama, or we'll lose it like every thing else. Everyone needs to do their share. Including the board members who you never see or hear about until it is time to take picutres for the paper. You never see them get out and work. The people who are in the drama for the prestige should go elsewhere.. I never see them out on the street asking people to come to the show or for money. They're much too proud. But not too proud to get someone to do it for them. If we all pull together we can't lose. We don't want to lose our drama and our reminder of what we could have been. If it had not been for Henry, where would the Lumbees be? A friend of SATW, Cookie Maynor Pembroke, NC See Page 9 For More Information On How To Subscribe to The Carolina Indian Voice! I The Carolina Indian Voice |ataMta|H4 1973 Nauft Pablbhad Bach Thunday IMUCBMITON coNwiBMurior ?UH /< A ? Ml A Mirvi . II 1* GAUtYBARTON DONN1E LOCKLEAR pufrty * www fm U of in upocu. Utm4 Oam pmtam ?MUMiii, NX. Piilinmr Scad Htm MrVto TKB CABOUNA WMAN VOICI. PO Bm 107$, Plain* i N.C. Mid-Atlantic . Wrestling ? > Comes to Pembroke High * . J?r i Kan Patera Pembroke-TV Pembroke - Senior High School Gym will be the site for ? greet night of exciting Mid-Atlantic Champ ionship Wrestling on Friday, January 26, at 8:15 pm Tbo matches are being sponsorel: , " "*sudto" The main event wig be a free-twinging battle Ibr the Mid-Atlantic Tag_Team Champ ionship fr w Ken Patera and John Studd, the mnch hated champions, defend their titles against the very popular combi nation of Dintf Bravo and Johnny Weaver. The action will be rough and nigged when the two teams tangle in the ring for the coveted champion- * ship. This will be one champion ship match that the fans will not want to miss as both teams will be going all out for a victory and the titles. Any thing could happen in this match and the results promise to'be pure mayhem. This action packed champion ship main event will be a one fall brawl with an hour time limit. Singles action has been ached uled for the semifinal match as popular Indian star. Jay Young blood, goes against big Swede Hanson, a very tough veteran. This action will be wild and wooly when these two wrest lers collide in the ring. In singles action Abe Jacobs faces Len Denton. In another singles match Steve Regal takes on David Patterson. To open the action Klondike Bill meets Charlie Fulton. Health Careers Awareness Visitation The Robeson County Schools I I i mm ion from Klag'a Bmlnen College fa Cfcufatto tab fa prospective ?Ifafafai faa lobtMB Cmly. Phtii?> Officer ef Fayette vlUe Technical hetttete effen advice aid liferteatlei te alternative to a fear year Mfatfea. Stadeata, left to right, mi Pamela Brttt ami Debtoe Mearae bam LMtofteld IEA PROJECT HOLDS OPEN MEETING a, -Continued from Page 1 ? : v ' ??|?* w ??win to bring there statistics down by toMginl programs, building good self " BtC' Many things were discussed and ideas from the audience were enthusi astidy received by the project director and the chairman of the parent committee as well as members at large. Proposed programs and activities for i 1979-80 include: tutorial reading pro grams, tu tit ion and scholarships for gifted and talented Indian students to attend special educational enrichment and performing arts programs, continu ing development of local Indian history and culture curriculum materials, cul tural enrichment trips, culturally rein forcing activities and classes in art, aits and crafts, music and Indian crafts, culturally reinforcing programs and events involving resource speakers, culture presentations and countywide youth events, leadership development opportunities for Indian students thro ugh participation in local, state and national conferences and meetings, individual and group counseling ser vices for Indian students to assist them in solving social, personal and edu cational problems, referral* for health, medical and social services and correct ive and preventive treatment, student transportation, counseling services be tween the home and school to assist Indian students in resolving conflict which affect adjustment and soccess in school performance, summer programs in tutorial reading and academic coach ing, and Indian culture exhibit and crafts sales shop. The proposed programs and activities were approved by the Indian community in the public hearing and will be presented to the Title IV, Part A Parent Committee for review and approval on Monday, January 22,1979, at 7:30 p.m. at the O.P Owens Agriculture Building in Lumberton. The meeting will be an open public meeting and Indian par ents, teachers and students are encour aged to attend. - * SAVES LIVES >rr* lmmmmm?m??mmmamJ It works! *#>- * A Public Sarvica erf Tfws Mawspaper A The Advertising Council A The Department <X Transportation fOO The 55MPH speed limit... it works! Since 1974, the year the speed limit began, it's been the single big gest factor in reducing highway deaths... by more than 36,400 And don't forget 55 saves gas Driving at 55 rather than 70 can improve gas mileage up to 39%. So keep up the good work. Keep your speed at 155. It works-for all |of us. 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