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Editorially speaking Tom Jones, President of the Black Caucus and John Campbell, Director of Human Relations...too much ado about nothing at the tax payers expense Tom Jones, ihc president ,of the Robeson Count) Black Caucus, has recently been "sounding off about many things. The most recent, of course, is that he wants the Counlv Cotnmissioncrs to erect a statue ofMartin Luther Ring. Jr at the Robeson Count) Court House He and the Black Caucus also want to rename a portion of Highway 41 from Lumbcrton to Fairmont after Martin Lulher King. Jr Wc;arc not opposed to officially honoring the coutributionsofDr. King realizing that he contributed greatly-toCivil Rights legislation and equality lor all Citizens. We support these ideas. We do not. however, support the idea ofcrfccling a statue to Dr King with out tax dollars. If the Black Caucus has the money to erect such a statue, well and good We commend them on their efforts, ifihey canpul their money where their mouth is. And.ofcoiirsc. ifom county commissioners arc in to creeling statues with ourtaxdollars. we must respectfully request, thalonealsobccrcclcdof Henry Berry Lowric in recognition of his contributions right here in his native county. We do not expect, however, our commissioners to go there. Along with Mi Jones, of course, we have heard the voice of John Campbell. Director of County Human Relations and a member of the Board or Education. While we arc not as distressed over Mr. Jones, wjjbclicvc that Campbell lias overstepped hts.bounds and should resign immediately as Director of the Human Relations. We do not believe that we. as tax payers, should continue to pay him a salary as Director of Human Relations while he seems to do no more than divide and denigrate citizens of the county. We support freedom of speech and encourage Campbell to express himself on every issue, rather real or imagined, but we do not encourage him to continue his crusade of divisive politics iiiid cost us tax dollars. We suggest that Campbell resign as Director of Human Relations because we hav e not seen or heard anything positive and constructive from him Surely, there is somcthinggoodand positive happeningin Robeson County. If not. he should get busy and find something, ftrhaps he could suggest a coalition of three mccs whereby all of us could rticcl and agree on one issue and work towards that goal. Or perhaps he should slick to preaching the gospel. Whatever he docs, we editorially ask Our .county commissioners to relieve him of the responsibility of Director of Human Relations. He has obviously fallen short oraccomplishing thai Perhaps positiv e Human Relations between the threeraces in this county is Tar fetched We think not. but Campbell certainly has done nothing to change altitudes or to build bridges among the three races in the county There is nothing wrong with an individual standing strongand bold for vv hat he believes is right, but Campbell should after all this time hav c fouhd something right with something in our county After all he is in a position to work toward the resolution of racial barriers in the county If Campbell is going to nin the Black Caucus or the NAACP. we suggest that he doit on his own lime and at his own expense We can not imagine that he would be quite for one minute if any other race held the position he holds and behav ed the way he has We arc reminded of the death of Rufus Graham, member of the Robeson County Board of Education. We read then that Campbell was screaming and yelling about Graham's replacement Everyone agreed that Graham's replacement should be Black That was th'c right thing to do But Campbell from all reports, thought that it should be the Black ofhis choosing We hav c a problem vviththat. He certainly has the right to build a political empire and to wage a power battle with his own people, if he so chooses, but he do?s not. in our opinion, havcthcright to do that at thccxpcnscoflhc tax pavers Maybe the Rev. Campbell should be as magnanimous and giving as he demands other people should be and graciously resign from the Human Relations position. It is getting to be embarrassing and mind boggling to some ol us who pay his salary During the LREMC election, once again we heard from Campbell and 1 oni Jones They accused I ndiansolbeing unfair and not allowing Blacks an opportunity to serve First ofall vvc suggest lhalCampbcll should have known that the name of the cooperative is l.UMBEF. River Electric Membership Corporation He tried to insult the l.unibcc Nation by saying he thought the name of it was LUMBER River and not LUMBEE We suggest that the Director of Human Relations in this county should have known the correct namcoflhc local rural EMC. Secondly, there was a simple solution to hav ing Blacks elected to that board Bring enough Blacks to elect Blacks. We arc amazed that both Jones and Campbell speak as if the Nativ e Americans in this count) owe them something and as if we arc the enemy. We owe them what we owe everyone else here, fairness and equality in positions We have endeavored for many years to work with Blacks because most Native . Americans realize that Blacks have also suffered and been denied equality and representation Never, have we heard Jones or Campbell say "Blacks and t Indians "They always say "Blacks" andlheinfcrcnccsccmslobctohcck with everybody else We remind Jones and Campbell that Blacks comprise 24 'J percent of the population. We editorially endorse 24 9 percent of all jobs and positions in the county for Blacks That is the right thing to do We also endorse 3X percent of those same positions for Native Americans and 36 percent for the whiles. That is fair We arc a little tired of the President of the Black Caucus. Tom Jones, and the Director of Human Relations. John Campbell, accusing Native Americans of "taking and wanting everything" We want our share We want you to have your share. We arc also a little tired of the latest cITori by these iwo to threaten Native Americans. Jones wasquolcd as say ing it depends on how the commissioners vole on the proposal to erect a statue to Martin Luther King Jr as to whether, in essence, the threat was. the Blacks will vote for Glenn May nor for Sheriff or JoAnn Locklcar for Clerk of Court in 1998. We had hoped that we had all learned a lesson about promising a group of people's votcs. no matter what color Ask us to support an effort based on w hcthcr it is the right thing to do or not Don't threaten not to vote for people for positions based on what other elected officials do If Jones nor Campbell v otcs for May nor or Locklcar. we still editorially stand against spending our lav dollars to erect statucsand wccditorially encourage our county commissioners to consider what benefit Campbell is as director of human relations in this county If lie has a proven record ofbuilding bridges between the races and helping to ease racial tensions in the county. by all means give him an , extended contract If he docs not. we editorially request that you dismiss hint forthw ith and find a belter use forour lax money. Enough iscnough. Perhaps the concept of a Human Relations Commission was a good idea that didn't work Or perhaps the Di rector made a concerted effort to see that it failed We suggest to you that, if that were his intention, he has succeeded ThusSaith God by Rev. Ted Brooks Sex, Morality and the Prosietant Minister. What Sexual Standard should the Clergy obey? , "Ditch." Matthew 15:13-14. "Bui he answered and said ever) plant which my father (Heavenly) hath not planted shall be tootcM up.:' ! "Leave them alone. They arc blind ?leaders of the blind and if the bind : lead the blind, both shall fall iiito the 2 ditch." ; In the above scripture the Phari sees were offended because Icsjishhd spoken of that which defiles a perJ son. "' 2 Folks today don't want v oil jo tell j them what defiles them. They have j gotten intoMiechuich andlnoiiiihg is - going to stop them from doting like 2 followers of Christ Jesus siinplv fc2 plied "Let them alone Every phuifoi 2 person which lit) father JutS; not - planted shall be rooted up They arc 2 leaders of the blind and if thciblihd " lead the blind, both arc going id (hll ; Into the ditch." : ; . - Jesus is saying every religious 2 leader and his false doctrine shall be 2 destroyed. Matthew 7:21. Thislrcfcrs ^ to those who arc willfully''spiritually 2 blind., those who have not and did ^ not allow God to outright kill tlteir i 1 ; ' \;P.: body of sin. Bro. Paul wrote knowing thai our old man is crucified with hint, thai the body.of sin might be destroyed thai henceforth we should not serve ' sin. Romans 6:6. When 1 see-folks still sinning. I know they arc not dead in the body of Christ. 1 know they have not made the decisions about sin that it must be killed. The problem with blind leaders and followers is the blind can't come to the moral decision about sin. to decide that Jesus Christ died for the Sins of this world, so sin must die out in me. Sin. my friend, is not to be cured or suppressed or countcractcdbut crucified. You alone, my friend, must make thisdccision. You maybe religiously convinced of what you ftrcdoingwilh^outUfc^SiiCh^istiaiv in your own affair. But Jesus is say-j ing hear (any plant (person)) wncf has not died to sin is going to be rooted up. Rooted up means there will be a judgment day. Revelation 20.11-15. John said I saw a great white throncand I saw the dead small _ and great stand before God and all I the books were opened and another book which is the book oflic and the dead were judged out of those things which were written, according to their works. There, my friend, no one will be accepted andnon one rejected Daniel 7:9 declares "I watched till thrones were placed or cast down and Ihc Ancient of Daysdid sit and here 1 saw the thousands upon thousand, millions were gathered there to be judged." Those who had made the blind leaders their guide and the books were opened I beheld then because of the voices of the great words spoken of the horn, j, beheld till the beast was slain and it's body destroyed and given to burning flames." Daniel 7:9-1 l/"Thcnalargc class to w horn the docl ri nc of eternal torment is rcvcalcdand youarc driven to the opposite error. You have been told of God' w onderful love and regardless of what you do. you arc still saved and you can't beiieve a compassionate God would consign his creation to the fires of eternal burning hell. So following the blind, you concluded the 'soul is naturally immortal so^ you., {have concluded that all w illocsavca Oh. niy friend, old folks use tosa\ ifdyinguasall. just dying, it wouldn't be so bad Blind leaders will tell you those who leave this world in sin die perhaps in a state of inebriation (dies with the scarlet stain of crime unwashed fro the robes or dies without making a confession or following the blind. Youbcllcr settle it now. my friend! Those who have chosen Satan as. their leader. 1 have been controlled by His power and not prepared to later enter the presence of God Pride, deception, licentiousness, cruelty hav e become fixed in our character. You will not enter heaven to dwell y forever w ith those w horn they have despised or hated on earth. Truth, nty friend, will never be agreeable to a liar. Meekness will not satisfy self esteem and pride. Purity is not accepted to the corrupt. Disinterested love docs not appear attentive to the selfish. What sort of enjoy mcnt could heaven offer those who arc wholly absorbed in earthly and selfish interests? Do y ou think for a moment that if you were to die right now after you hav e liv ed a life of rebellion against God. you would suddenly be transported to heaven and witness the Holy Slate of Perfection thai exists there? F.vcrv soul you come in contact w ith in hcavcnarc those w ho arc filled with love Every countenance is beaming with joy and every song of music you hear in heaven will be melodious songs rising in honor to God and the Lamb and the ceaseless stream of light flowing upon the redeemed from the face of Him w ho sits upon the throne Do you really believe those whose hearts arc filled with hatred of God. those who hated the truth of holiness, do you rcallv believe you could justly leap in with the Heavenly Choir and sing the praises of God? Do you really believe a person who has followed the blind, been leaders of the blind, could endure the glory of God and the Lamb? No. my friend, the years which have been granted to you. that you would form a character for hcav en. a mind which was your train to love purity- you have never learned the language of heaven You remember where Daniel saw him. it will be to late, listen: my friend, a life of rebellion against God w ill be persons unfit for heaven. The purity of heaven is holincssand peace. It would be torture to those who have lived in rebellion to God. The face of God would be a consuming fire You would long to flee from God's holy place Those who follow the blind would welcome destruction that they might be hidden from thcfaccof Him who died to redeem them. The blind has fixed his destiny. It has been fixed It is your choice You have excluded yourself fro heaven. Like the flood and the fire of that Great day God declared to Abraham the wicked arc incurable/ God knows that he blind have no disposition to submit to divine authority. so Jesus declared let them alone. Every plant not planted by my father will be rooted up or will be brought into judgement Wlicn once you have been rooted up it w ill be too late to turn the current of their thoughts in he opposjlc^ir(?ii(Hi"toetlatc to turn-from transgression to obedience, from hatred to love. What arc the standards of a true leader?one w ho can help y on to liv c a Christian life. The last prophetic words of David the Spirit of the Lord spoke by mcand is words were in m\ tongue. The god of Israel has spoken said the Rock of Israel spoke to me. He who nilcd over man must be just, ruling in the fear of God And he shall be as the light of the morning, without clouds as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shiningaficrthcmin. II Samuel 23:34. Can I ask you a question Docs this describe y our preacher? Docs he far God? Arc these persons y ou arc afraid to be seen w ilh him or her or is his life the morning w ilhout clouds? No embarrassment? Clouds arc fornication and adultery. Immorality is to be rebuked. In I Corinthians 5:1-3 Bro Paul brought it to the attention of his followers say ing. "You arc puffed up over your "gift and power so full of Strife and contention related toy our parties and favorite teachers, y ou have neglected the discipline of the church Had you considered the greatness oflhc crime, you would have mourned and acted to put away the tormentor (You ought to have mourned that he who has done this deed might be taken away from among you." Five things to do Paul is saying w hen you first heard of it. months or years ago. he should have been excommunicated Bro Paul was say ing the person should be judged (I) by the authority of Jesus Christ (2) Gather in church conference (3) Agree with my Spirit (4) Use the power of Jesus Christ (%) Deliver him to Satan Ditch Pastor. Preacher. Minister. Clergy I do not write this to shame but as my bclovcdsonslwam you I Corinthians 414 When Solomon had runncdall the slop signs of God. lie concluded Proverbs 6:2K for by the means of^n unchaste or whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread You s. cnnnol lake fire in jour bosom and not expect lobe burned. "Bui whoso i commitlclh adultery with a woman lacked undcrslanding. He halh dc- * si roy cd his ow n soul." Proverbs 6:32 There w as a time when Solomon said i I had the whole loaf and because 1 look fire in my bosom I have fallen J into this ditch. The eternal soul in this ditch arc they who tarry long at the w ind. they that go to seek mixed w ine for the Harlot is a deep ditch Proverbs 23:27. Ifyou want to know how you have become a blind leader and a follower of the leader of the blind?>hcrc it is. How to gel our. Jacob, when he had sought his own way. robbed his brother of his birthright. went out toward Rod-danaram In this ditch he came to a place where the earth was his mattress and the sky was his cover. A cold grown w ith a stone for a pillow. But God let dow n his ladder of mercy and Jacob climbed out How? He made some vows to God If you refuse to let go of your spiritual pride, saying I an clean and without transgression. I am innocent. Neither is their iniquity in me. > on aiy yon arc rich and increased with goods, hav ing no need of anything and know not that thou arc wretched and miserable, poor blind and naked (Job 33 ')) In Rev claton 3: 17 that ditch will always be home. Again, old folks use to have an old say ingifil was just dy ing. it wouldn't, be so bad But there is a judgment scat Think about it . _ Cookie's Corner llnita May nor Clark ! hoped that you received a smile the other week vyith my memories of the outdoor drama " Strike at the Wind!." I missed all of you last week due to the death of my cousin and my friend, Gerald Maynor. He had a Dr. in front of his name, but I never called him that because to many he was a doctor, but to me he was my cousin. Gerald was a humble and meek person who never wanted you to talk about anybody and didn't want to hear them talk about you.. His death was rather depressing. But then, I have a bipolar manic major depression disorder anyhow, so the circumstances didn't help much. You know that doctors say that this is no cure for this disorder. But, I guess that they do not know God. and He can do anything. Jesus made the blind man see and the cripple man walk, a bi-polar disorder is nothing for him. I know that my father didn't raise me to quit either, I can only console my cousins telling them how I accepted that my entire family was gone. And for me acceptance of things we can't change and faith in God works. Tell me folks, what do you think of them placinga statue of Martin Luther King Jr. at the courthouse? Who came first and gave the voting right to the people of Robeson County "regardless of color?" 1 think his name was Henry. Has anybody told you that they love you today? Well, I do. New Year'e Day waa changed to January 1, some people atlll celebrated It on April 1. These people came to be known as "April Fools." NC Indian Senior Citizens Conference Set November 7-8 The 17th Annual NC Indian Senior Citizens Conference will be held November 7-8 at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in Fayetteville. The conference theme is "Indian El ders: Voices of the Past and Future" ' . . The conference is sponsored by ' . the NC Indian Senior Citizens Coalition, the NC Commission of Indian Affairs United Tribes, and the NC Native American Youth Organization. Special events include a health fair, quilt contest, cqlw: contest, recognition of the state's oldest Indian ministers, and the Miss In- , dian Senior Citizens Queen Pageant The banquet and pageant w ill be held the evening of Friday. November 7, and will be cmcccd by .. the Rev. Mike Cummings of.Rqmbrokc. Entertainment during the banquet and pageant will be provided by the NC Native American Youth Organization and the Coharic Riser Boys of Clinton "This conference is the only statewide event held solely for the Indian elders of North Carolina." said Gregory A Richardson. Executive Director of the NC Commission of Indian Affairs. "It is a great opportunity for Indian elders from across the state to come together in unity to celebrate their Indian heritage and to be proud oT the accomplishments and conlri-. butions they, as I ndian people, have made to this state." Conference registration is $45 for senior 55 and older and $55 for those under 55 years of age, and covers a light reception, a banquet, a T-shirt or hat. and all workshop materials andactivitics. Individual tickets to the conference banquet may be purchased for $20. Registration deadline is October 31. For more information, contact Darlcnc Jacobs, Community Scrvices Director, NC Commission of Indian Affairs at (919) 733-5998. 217 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603. Or Bonnie Ammons Cumberland County Association for Indian People at (910) 483-8442 or their local Indian organization. The NC Commission of Indian Affairs, in the Department of Administration. was created by the General Assembly in 1971. More than 80,000 Indians live in North Carolina, giving the state the largest Indian population cast of the Mississippi and the seventh largest Indian population in the nation. - * i _ Jhls G>mmunrty Just Keeps Getting H^ilthier. Florence H. Bassi, M.D., has ft joined the medical staff of SRMC and is associated with Carolina I Eye Associates in Lumberton. A native of West Virginia, I Dr. Bassi's practice includes ft general ophthalmology as well I as laser surgery of the eye, and she is certified by the American t A Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bassi is a graduate of |k, . ^ the West Virginia University > ? \ School of Medicine. She '. ( I completed an internship at ? I Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA; and residency training in gflMflRP ophthalmology at the ^^eaiad College of Georgia in Augusta Florence H. Bassi, M.D. . * *. ' ' \ ' ? " . ' i We can all feel gtod about each new addition to the medical staff at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Every physician brings.years of education, specialized training and personal expertise to our highly diversified health care team?arid to our community. We'd like to extend a warm welcome to our newest doctor. With your arrival, there is a significant improvement in the general health of this community. i ' !..' SOUTHEASTERN | REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 300 West 27th Street, Lumberton, NC (910) 671-5000 i * . CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Specializing in Auto Accident injuries Most Insurances Accepted OFFICE 739-5751 "APPOINTMENT PLEASE" FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION , Emergency Home Number ^r Woodrow W Beck, > 738-3126 PEOPtf ARE SWEET ON THE FRESH TASTE OF HONEYBEE. honeybee jsnurE,, H<jg NOW IK FUSTIC CANS. 7 I L?J
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