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WHAT NEXT??? We read recently about another great drug bust by the newly created task lone. We are always astounded at the amount of publicity that is awarded to the arrests of "street dealers." We believe that it is nothing more than propoganda and the task force does not appear to be serious about the real "drug prob lem" in our county. We call on the task force to concentrate more effort into the arrest and conviction of the financiers of the drug operation in this county. When that happens, we will feel that the task force is serious about dealing with the problem....It was rather interesting to us that one of the several people arrested over the weekend was arrested at a local house. However, according to re ports, Burnis WiDdns was not able to determine who owned the house because the owner was away. Come oq, Burnis, stop assuming that we are all stupid...How much trouble would it be to find the owner of a bouse? We suggest again that you apd the task force stop playing to the press and get on with the business at band...Arrest the money people behind the drug operation that is destroying people in Robeson and Hoke Counties. Tragedy and violence has once again invaded our midst ft seems to be the norm these days more than the exception. Gene Berry Clark was shot to death in a Lumberton residence allegedly by James Cedric Woods... This particular case has drawn much speculation and much sympathy for all parties concerned... This case raises some interesting questions which we will address next week...But for now we extend our condolences to the parents of Gene Berry Clark, Adore Clark and Ray fittleturtie. Our prayers are with them as well as with the family, Rev. and Mrs. James Harold Woods, of James Cedric Woods....Some times in midst of tragedy it is best to look to a higher source and prayer fervently Okr all those involved Governor James G. Martin has proclaimed September 1990 aa Indi an Heritage Month in North -Caro lina. Many activities have been planned to call attention to the more than 10,000 year history of North Carotin* bdUni who today comprise the largest Indian population of any state east of the Mississippi. We believe that it is fitting and right that Indian people be recognized for their contributions to the state of North Carolina. - Hopefully, Governor Martin will get serious about the issues facing Indian people and, not only set aside a month to recognize Indian heritage, but also gather with Indian leaders and deal with the serious issues facing Indian people...drugs, violen ce, high percentage of Indian arrests gnd convictions, failure of the penal system to rehabilitate, and of course the issue of federal recognition. PVrhaps he will meet with Indian leaders and work toward solving tboee issues that can be solved and for those programs that are proven failures, perhaps some alternatives would be good. To establish a life of values, we offer these ?EN RULES FOR DAILY UVING: L Put a double lock on your tongue. 2. Train your tongue to say nice things. S Be careful about making a promiae. 4. Try to make the most humble person feel important ' .5. Look happV ' 6. Keep an open mind. 7. Don't believe m word you hear. 8. Do not tell cruel jokes. 9. Develop s soft hide. 10. Remember you don't have a soul, you are a soul. Anonymous <Say <0ou O^ead Ot On O,cH8 Cc0J?O?OJM<=0 OJ\Fj?Oc4JV <VOO.CE !Hy l^i. <?tan Denied, i^ix*ctox of iht KJ^<t> ^ cNatioL c^hnixican eftikouxct. (Itnitx Our journey along the Kobeson I rail iIkin fat has taken us through some familiar, and some tin familiar, territory. It is appropriate then that we pause and look baek along the trail in order to ap preciate more fully where we have been as well as where we are going. Wc have seen that Native Amerieans have been living in this region for 14,000 years, adapting to changes in climate and culture as the generations passed. We have drawn upon the lessons of Ar ehaeology (the study of cultures in the past) to learn about Paleo-lndian, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian cultures. Wc have seen how nomadic hunter-gatherers gradually settled down to life in the changing forest, and how they eventually came to rely on farming for much ol their food. We ha\ v learned about the rich diversity of archaeological sites along the trail, how they were made, and sonic ol what they can tell us. We have also drawn upon the lessons ol Linguistics, the study of language, from this we have learned of the great language families of this region?Algonkiau, Iroquoian, and Siouan. In the process we have learned how Native American languages were replaced by Luglish with the coming of Luropeans. At the same time we learned that the study of language can tell us a great deal about the We have also taken some lessons Irom Paleopathology, the study ol human health in the past. I rom this we have learned about the massive loss of Native American lives due to foreign diseases, and why those diseases were so disastrous among Native Americans. Front Paleopathology ? we also learned about health conditions among Native Americans before Columbus, and that the shift to settled village life was not without its unheal I h> consequences. I 11ati I thuogi.iphv (tite study ol h.tug culiines), aim luun lltstoty, vie have leaiiieu how N.iu.c American cultures changed in response to I'uro pea 11 coin act. In diis pari ol iln tommy wc aw iiuti III lll.Ui> Ilr-MIKC Ihl I'U'ilUM ll'spiMli W ?t CtHlltf IHjSClllCI III SclllCIIICIII puxivi Vll? \iiieiK.u, nieiiiny. I tout these studies we also learned aboil! traditional iiiciinal piaetice . ana .h. ? asi knowledge ol plain leinedies. I rom the study of Folklore and Literature we have learned about some ol the myths and legends ol Native American cultures. We saw that these myths and legends not only entertain us, but that they can also inform us about traditional cultures. We learned about the environmentally balanced nature of traditional cultures, and about the respect held lor the plants and animals, and "all our rela tions." We also learned that oral history and tradi 1 lions bound Native American cultures together in a way superior to modern written culture. But beyond all of this, we have begun to learn a most valuable lesson?that the study of Native Americans is very complex. It is lor this reason that, for example, the American Indian Studies Department here at Pembroke State University is an interdisciplinary department. No single point of view, from History, or Art, or any other discipline, can do justice to the study of so complex a topic. 1 This is why American Indian Studies must draw from various disciplines, and why the department consists of faculty from departments of Ad, Philosophy and Religion, Communicative Ads, Sociology, and History, as well as drawing upon knowledge from Archaeoldgy, Anthropology, Health Sciences, Folklore, and other areas. To some people, this interdisciplinary nature of American Indian Studies Depadnicnls might in dicate that the study of Native Americans is not a real discipline because it has to take so much infor mation from so many other types of studies. But this is clearly not true. What it does indicate is that, in order to understand fully the complexity of Native American cultures, it is necessary to view the topic from many angles. If anything, this breadth of perspective strengthens the value of American Indian Studies, because it is realized that no simple view will suffice. And the view from our journey along the Robeson Trail continues. lor more information call or visit the Native American Resource Center in Old Main Building WHY THE HEAT PUMP A HOT PEA. When incomes to keeping your comfort level upand energy costs down, nothing beats the unmatched efficiency of a new high-efficiency heat pump. In a well-insulated home, today's heat pump excels at keeping room tem peratures constant and comfortable. Makes energy bills easierto live with, too. In fact,theres usually no cheaper way to heat a home in this part of the country And to make sure you get the best, CP&Lwill even finance a high-efficiency heat pump for you. For more informa tion,as well asalist of qualified heat pump dealers nearyou, just call CP&L. But if you thinkall a heat pump a||0| does is heat better you don't know the half of it. liHIVTIIC Will II1E HEAT PUMP IS SUCH ACOOLDEA. A high-efficiency, heat pump also keeps your home cool during the sum mer months. A heat pump? Sure. By taking warmth from the air inside your home and pumping it outside, a heat pump earns its keep all year long. And no matter what ti me of year it is, remember that a heat pump helps you keep your cool when energy bills arrive.(When you told us you wanted more ways to cut energy costs, we were listening. And so were the designers of today's nigh-efficiency heat pumps.) So what are you waiting for? Another heat wave? Call or visit CP&L today fora list of qualified amai heat pump dealers near you. Pretty cool, eh? iflMIm ' ? Igggpf . = -? IH. Mitchell Baker, III, P.A. ATTORNEY AT LAW Fighting for victims' rights is what ws do .. .and it's all w# do. Wrongful Death Serious Auto Accidents Nt Chart* Par ??viewing Yowr Cat* kl -800-542-2664 ^919-739-7518 4MM FiytfilW fid. I Lmwbuon, K.C. | If4. WC. Out >I?-4?Q? f Pharmacist ffpfird ll I DUI UI -4MM ' ' " (Sharing not always nice The use of early toothbrushes, made of hog bristles set in ox bone in 15th century China, didn t ? catch on in Europe until the end of the 19th century ? With the invention of plaatk, toothbrushes berime J cheaper in the late 1930's, but many families still |1 shared a tingle toothbrush. The 'communal - toothbrush' was a mainstay in boarding houses and L college dorms as recently as the 1940s. ! Today, of course, we know how germs and disease can be spread by the sharing' of personal items such as tooth or hair brushes. But do your children i know? Teach them good health habits early. fwhl.KI V I Jt F tlftWiTH&im&cy i The Carolina Indian Voice Newspaper is Published tvery Thursday Afternoon By THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE, INC. P.O. Box 1075 Pembroke. N.C. 2*372 Phone (919)521-2*26 EDITOR Conner Bray boy OFFICE MANAGER Stephanie I). I.ocklear And Many Friends A Volunteers SUBSCRIPTIONS / YEAR .$12.00 (In NO I YEAR 115.00 (Out of NC) Illeaw Inquire tor Advertising Nates 2nd (1m Postage Paid at Pembroke Post Office
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