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fczrf Cong tf/? oCr sion Lsy 2>i. ^imm D(mUt, 2)<ti?iai <Si +tLwi ^biiIim ^< tomu d?Mlfll One of tfae most recognizable symbols of Native American culture is the totem pole of the Northwest Coast. It is a symbol which is so familiar in the American experience that we hear the words "totem pole" being used in a context which has nothing to do with Native Americans - in the phrase "tow man on the totem pole." But what do we really know about "totem poles?" First, what is a "totem?" The English word comes from an Algookian word (gtgtcmao) which means "his relations." It is used to describe an animal or other natural being which, in traditional cultures, is believed to be related by kinship to a particular group of humans. Thus, the Bear Clan People would be kin to die bear, and we would call the bear their "totem" ( - then relation). However, the "totem" of a clan or group is more thanjust a symbol. In traditional cultures it also help6 to define social relationships among people. For example, in the culture of the Haida Indians, the Raven People are generally more jovial and talkative than are the Eagle People. Now, what about "totem poles?" The best-known ones are made by Nosthwest Coast Indian nations such as the Kwakiutl, Bellabella, Bella Coola, Hatda, Thnga andTsimahiaa. Each nation, and each artist, had (or has) individually distinct styles of carving. In the days before Euro pean trade goods, wood carving was done using mainly stone tools. With the introduction of metal tools, wood carving among the Northwest Coast nations became even more elabo rate. There are actually four different kindsoftotem poles", distinguished by where they are erected and the purpose for which they are intended. The first kind is a memorial column, erected in front of rows of houses, or sometimes near cemeter ies. This is intended to commemo rate someone who is deceased, and may include a single human figure and/or various animals and birds. The second kind is called a "house frontal pole." This type generally has a larger diameter than the memo rial column, and iserectedinfrontof a specific house (sometimes attached to die house itself) In some in ? - ? ? stances, a large opening is cut through the baee of the houae frontal pole, which then becomes an entrance into the houae. The carvings an this type of pole include family totems and depictions of family myths. The third kind is called simply a "house post." it is erected as a sup porting post inside houses, and is common to virtually all of the North west Coast natkms. The fourth kind is called a mortuary column, because it was used as a final resting place for certain high-status people. The honored dead was placed inside an opening in the mortuary column, or in a coffin at the top of the column. Since the coming of European reli gion, this kind of pole is rarely used any more, but a number of them are still standing as reminders of the old ways. For mote information, visit the Native American Resource Center in Old Main Building, on the campus of Pembroke State University. New Health Care facility begins medical practice in Pembroke On July 27,1992, Health Plus began if s first regular week of medical service. As a former employee of Robeson Health Care, with clinics in Pembroke, Max ton and Fairmont, Leveme Locklear, PA, request that former and new "Patients are welcome." 1 Health Hints: beware of spider bites of all kinds, but especially black widow and the recluse or "Flidder" which hatches its young in areas of extreme heat. Make lots of noise when entering hot buildings and attics/ lofts. If bitten apply a cool compress and seek medical attention as a deep ugly ulcer will occur, muscle ache, fever, and possible kidney failure. A patient was treated recently which required two shots. 2. Allergy and sinus suffers: The season for ragweed pollination and several other trees and grasses are upon us. A helpful form of care isto place two to three drops of water in each nostril daily and "snort". Benadryl and pseudofed may be purchased for initial care. Read warning labels regarding high blood pressure and / or eye problems. 3. A weight reduction program ? scheduled to begin August 25.1992. to redulr walk regularly- halftnifo- (during the cool of the day, eat slow 20 30 mfttfMafwlarge meal, few-salt, fatty foods particularly pork sweets and bread. Reduce not more than ten pounds per month. 4. Listen to pleasant Gospel or classical music, read your Bible and / or religious literature daily. I would like to dedicate the following song to the patients." I go to the Master". nM its notjust a snuff, AD^^RE Company Former pastor to speak at Prospect UMC On Sunday, August 16, at 10:40 a m.. The Rev Robert L. Mangum will be the Guest Speaker at Prospect United Methodist Church during the worship service. Rev. Maneum is the former pastor. He is now the Executive Director of the Southeast ern Jurisdiction Association of Na tive American Ministers. Everyone is invited to attend. _ SERVING ROBESON COUNTY I Tir BECK 0VER15 VEARS f CHIROPRACTIC SPECIALIZING IN CENTER AIITO ACCIDENT INJURIES . MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED ^ ("APPOINTMENT PLEASE" MMENCYMNiNUMSI r\^mm ?C WOOOMOW W HCX. M- 7M-312I OFFICE 739-5751 C^tAUltoN I Carolina Indian Voice Newspaper is Published Every Thursday Morning By a First American Publications 304 Normal Street - College Plaza P.O. Box 1075 Pembroke, North Caroline 28372 (919)521-2826 EDITOR ConntcBnryboy OFFICE MANAGER And Many Friends & Volunteers SUBSCRIPTIONS lYearlnttC $1100 1 Year Out OfN.G $15.00 Ptemte Inquire For Advertising Rmtet 2nd Osm P?t*e Paid at Foabrafcc P?t Ofllee Words of wisdom from the Creator Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord Qod is upon me; because the Lord hath arointed me to preach the good tiding! unto the meek; he hath wot me to mud up the brokenhearted, to proclaim lib erty to the captives, aod the opening of the prison to them that an bound; 2,. To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of veo ^" Cce of our God, to comfort all mown, 3. To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to pve unto them beauty for ashes, the odofjoy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord that He might me glon fled. Now Available K076e and lisneA of 'S&vuf* ' This authentic photograph of Henry Berry Lowry is one of many interesting pictures, sketches and facts included in this book that is written by GARRY LEWIS BARTON. A 180-page book, including 20 pages of photographs and sketches, about "The Life and Times of Henry Berry Lowry," a Robeson County Indian outlawed hero who lived during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Pick up a copy at The Carolina Indian Voice newspaper . '! ^; offlb^th Pembroke, N.C. for $10 per copy*>r1 J ^en^lChectc or Money Order for $12 ($10 for book plus $2 shipping and handling) to: GARRY BARTON P.O. Box 214 Pembroke, N.C. 28372 Ranting and Raving The 'Marlboro Man' dies of luna cancer at 51 by Garry Lewis Barton I'm proud to be a Native American but I'm not proud that, as Ross Perot might say, "my people" gave the world tobacco. Many folk seem to have trouble accepting the obvious - cigarette smoking causes cancer. And cancer is one of the leading killers of "ft* smoke but my wife Lisa does. So I get excited whenever I hear about someone quitting. If they can, I figure, perhaps one day she will. Wayne McLaren quit smoking. A rodeo cowboy, actor and stuntman, he was probably best known as the male model who portrayed the very popular Marlboro Man" in countless commercials and advertisements far Marlboro cigarettes. He smoked as much as a pack and a half a day for 25 years. But he quit Of course, he quit living too. He recently died of lung cancer at the still-young age of SI. Diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in 1990, McLaren said his habit finally caught up with him, as habits have a habit of doing. The ruggedly-handsome "Marlboro Man" successfully projected the macho image that smoking cigarettes was a manly thing to do. But I dare say that image would have been shattered if folk could have seen him shortly before he died. At the end he didn't look anything like the "Marlboro Man" who was usually depicted sitting astride a horse in the very popular advertisements. Cancer is not kind to its victims. The once ruggedly-handsome actor had wasted away to skin and bones and his body was constantly wracked with pain. He spent the last month of his life in an incubator and admitted before his painful and untimely death that smoking was not worth it. He became an anti-smoking advocate after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in 1990, making countless public appearances nationwide to warn about the dangers of smoking. I want my wife to quit smoking. But I don't want her to have to follow in McLaren's footsteps to do iL I want her and everyone else to know that smoking cigarettes is a deadly habit. And that far loo many people end up kicking the bucket in order to kick the habit. I don't want my children, friends or loved ones - of yours - to take up the nasty habit So, to all those who smoke, and all those who are considering taking up the cruel and nasty habit let me share Wayne McLaren's last words with you. Take care of the children," the emaciated, once ruggedly handsome actor said on his dying bed in between intermittent stabs of pain. Tobacco will kill you, and I'm living proof of to." Alas! Be was living proof. And he was right - dead right! PROGRESSIVE ? SAVINGS A LOAN, LTD. I mJmjm 1 * This $100.00 Minimum Balance Checking Account A Hows You To Write Checks WITHOUT A SERVICE CHARGE As Long As The Balance Does Not Fall Below $100 .00 If The Balance Does Fall below $100.00, A $6.00 Monthly Charge And 30s Per Check Is Necessary. This Account Does Not Pay Interest. DEPOSITS FEDERALLY INSURED TO $100,000.00 Sobetanlial Penalty For Early Withdrawal ? Rale Subject To Chattfc Without Notice JL PROGRESSIVE SAVINGS A LOAN, LTD. 208 N. 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