Page 6, The Carolina Indian Voice
Thursday, August 18, 19,,
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BY JOEY SASSO
Sunset over Manhattan: Ellen Burstyn and Chuck
Grodin want to stage a once-in-a-lifetime
performance - a wedding before the footlights of
the Brooks Atkinson Theater on Broadway where
they met two years ago in "Same Time Next Year."
The marriage will be the third for Ellen, the winner
of an Academy Award for best actress tor "Alice
Doesn't Live Here Anymore and the second for
Grodin. 42. who starred in 'The Heartbreak Kid ".
and "King Kong." "I can't say if the marriage would
really work." a friend told me. "but I know they'd
have a ball. Beneath that cool exteriorof hers, there
are about 50 difterent people screaming to get out.
and the same goes for Chuck. They'll either be in
love for the rest of their lives, or kill one another."
The pair had known eachother even before they had
co-starred on Broadway in "Same Time Next Year."
but what they experienced was "almost" love at
first sight, according to Ellen. "In worri »--gether
we realize we were two peas in a pi r jo'h
worked for a long time and were sti! n
good parts. Neither of us was a "perso .i-
Neither of us had that kind of raw presunc ^an
make you a star whether you can act or so we
both had to know how to act. "...Many top -^roadway
directors have switched to Irish Coffee made with
Dunphy's Irish Whiskey, of course...Hustling from
her hotel to a waiting cab. Lana Turner didn't quite
avoid photos the other day in New York on her way
to a rehearsal for her role in "Bell. Book and
Candle". The "sweater girl" of the 1940s has been in
seclusion during the two weeks of preparation for
the show in which she's touring the nation's
summer stock theaters...Robert De Niro has been
getting all the ink lately, but this could still turn into
the "Year of Al Pacino." At nosed Out some stiff
competition for the "best actor " Tony for his role in
Broadway's "The Basic Training of Pavio Hummel."
and now. say those who have seen the private
screenings of "Bobby Deerfield." it's his best
screen performance yet. And that's saying a
mouthful! Al plays a hard-nosed racer learning to
live life from a dying Martha Keller - but the tragic
storyline does provide Pacino with some great
comedy scenes.
LRDA Provides Transportation To Duke Medical Center
10 RTI Nursing
Graduates
Under the cover of darkness
early predawn hours of the morning,
a bit of human drama takes plucc
unnoticed. ^ bright yellow van stops
to pick up passengers for their
weekly trip to “Duke" as the
famous medical center is known to
so many. It Is 3:45 a.m. on the
morning of July 26. and seven
people, each with their own
particular health condition, prepare
for the two hour journey to Durham.
Midnight "Til Dawn: The digs that Frank Sinatra and
wife Barbara keep at the Waldorf Towers in the Big
Apple aren't exactly what you'd call a little
bungalow big enough for two. But when 01' Blue Eyes
- currently shooting "Contract on Cherry Street" -
complained that the pad was a bit too small. Baron
Hilton moved out of his sumptuous pad and turnedit
over to the Chairman of the Board. The Hilton suite,
we're told, is about the size of Yankee Stadium - and
that should make Frank, a baseball fan. feel right at
home...Johnnie Walker Red is the Scotch you can
agree on...There’s another Crosby star rising - this
one Mary Frances Crosby. 17. Bing's daughter has
just stepped out on her own as one of the singing-
dancing stars of a touring company of "Grease".
The producer cauf*** "'sr with mom Kathryn Crosby
in a tour of "The Late ^ Mrs. Adams ".liked her style
and signed herformse ". Because of her tender
age. though, mom will travel with Mary
Frances.
ll is the day that a select few will go
or return for their necessary
prescribed treatment-a four and a
half hour session on a kidney
machine at the Dialysis Center, a
meeting with a heart specialist, a
treatment for an unknown bio
condition, an examination for
possible stomach ulcer.
As the van's doors close quid
the vehicle draws away from
homebase, the Lumbee Regioi
Development Association's office
Pembroke to once again speed i
human cargo to its appoini
destination. The van noses its w
into the predawn darkness; the
silence inside broken only by the
sound of rushing wind and whining
tires, punctuated occasionally by the
soft squeal of brakes as the driver,
Felton Locklear stops for additional
passengers. For him no house is too
distant, no dirt road too rough :o
prevent him from performing this
mission of medical mercy.
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SuHifjjpit
Heat
Linked
To Low
Attendance
At Outdooi
Drama
Robeson Tech’s Practical Nursing graduates are, seated from left,
Kathleen Tyler, Wanda Tyner, Miranda Hunt, Susan Walters;
second row: Lena Rose Canady, Brenda Burns, Jackie Johnson.
Vickie Lovette, and Kathleen Brewington.
prepare for their weekly trip to Duke.
Even though we live in the age of
the.automobile, many of our people
still Jack the means or cannot afford
to rtiake the many trips required of
them to obtain often highly
specialized medical treatment. To
some of these travelers it has become
a matter of life or death.
55 MPH
Speed
Limit to be
Enforced
Once on the road, the journey is
marked by an occasional road sign,
flashing by. Inside, the heavy
silence betrayed the feelings of the
riders;, it was too late and too
uncomfortable to sleep and too early
to begin a conversation. Each one
seemed wrapped up in their own
thoughts, perhaps, of the relief from
physical suffering that this trip
would bring. Thoughts, loo. of what
the weather would be or how long
they would have to wait today.
The miles flashed by as the van
made its way through towns and
communities whose inhabitants
were waking to the first signs of day.
The time is five thirty five as the van
pulls in to a small country restaurant.
Here, the passengers that are able to,
get out to stretchTid buy coffee dr a
md something to eat before
Mr. Felton Locklear and some of his passengers
reaching their destination. For some they wait their turn, Mr. Felton, wlio who, by their condition, are required
it will be a long time before they can must wait also until the last office to make the trip again and again, not
eat again. examination is completed, speaks knowing when or if they will ever
compassionately of the importance end.
In a moment the van is on its way of these weekly trips. As he
again, heading into the gray of completes the process of making
daylight. It had been raining slightly appointments for others yet to come,
this morning and the sky was .still he tells of the few who, without such
overcast. Perhaps the day won't be a mercy mission, might have a very
too unbearably hot. Conversations' uncertain future. Mr. Felton, as he is
pick up as we approach Durham, affectionately known, himself
Those who had momentarily dozed physically handicapped, often brings
off awaken to ask where they are. a doctor’s letter of referral for some
New riders familiarize themselves of the patients. Sometimes it is no
with those who are returning. Old more than a name, an address or a
aquaintances are renewed. Some phone number scribbled on a piece
smoke and open a window to let in a of paper; symptoms of the ailment
breath of morning freshness. The accompany some of the information,
cool damp air further wakens the However small these details are, to
sleepy. sick or suffering they represent a
very big part of their medical
Throughout the morning trip no one pilgrimage to Duke seeking relief,
seemed to care to discuss their
personal problems - a sort of By noon, most of the examinations
unwritten code of conduct; not to are done, lab test performed, x-rays
burden others with one's problems, taken and treatments completed.
Food becomes the topic of
The van rapidly approaches the discussion. Each person finds food
medical center. Mr. Felton quickly to eat; some at the snack bar, some
points out the various clinics, each brought their own.
specializing in its type of medicine.
Our first stop is at the Dialysis The day wears on and by two in the
Center for kidney treatment; from afternoon only one patient remains;
there we pass the eye Center, the VA the others wait anxiously in the van.
Hospital, the Center for Epileptics, a
mental health center and many In the late afternoon the van finally
others. The van continues its pulls away, everyone relieved to
unerring way through the winding know they areontheirway back home
’ streets of the medical community as ito thqir families,T{k,sky hascleared
though, like a faithful dog, trainedisomewJl^ temperature has..
^bjJ^^|3j!gil|y|Hviiw-weekly trips ii'^risen fii';waTa.comfortably warm,
has made in the past.
Ten Robeson Technical
Institute graduates received their
Practical Nursing Pins at an
impressive ceremony in the RTJ
Student Lounget on Tuesday.
The main speaker for the
occasion was Mrs. Annelle
Bishop, Director of Nursing
Services, Southeastern General
Hospital.
Nightingale Pledge.
Dr. Craig Allen, RTI President,
in his welcoming remarks, stated
that all members of the class have
secured employment and were
sought out by their employers.
He recognized I.J. Williams,
Chairman of the Board of
Trustees, who represented the
Board at the ceremonies.
A native of Rome, Georgia,
Mrs. Bishop received hernursing
education in Alabama schools,
with the Master’s degree earned
at the University of Alabama.
She has been a nursing instructor.
Director of Staff Education, and
Vice-President of Nursing
Instruction prior to joining the
staff at Southeastern General
Hospital last year.
Lena Canady, president of the
class, presented plaques from the
class to Mrs. Nye and Mrs.
Bloodsworth in appreciation for
their outstanding and dedicated
instruction during the year.
On August 15, the State
Highway Patrol began strict
enforcement of the 55 mph speed
limit on the state’s highways as
recently announced by Secretary
of Crime Control and Public
Safety J. Phil Carlton.
Why drive the speed limit?
Mainly to save lives, says
Carlton. Statistics show that the
number of accident fatalities
involving excessive speed ■
dropped 13.3% in 1974 when the
55 mph speed limit came into
effect.
She challenged the graduates to
maintain their idealism in the
approach of humanity, and to
remember the nurse's primary
responsibility; giving direct care
to the patients. She stated that the
nursing profession needs people
that continue to learn, that are
competent and capable, that
think and listen, that let the
patient know that they care.
J.W. Lawson. Dean of Degree
and Diploma Programs,
introduced the speaker. Rev.
David Morrow, pastor of the
First Baptist Church, Red
Springs, gave the invocation and
benediction.
After the ceremony a reception
was held in honor of the
graduates.
day.
Since that time speed date
compiled by the N.C.
Department of Transportation
Sh^wsdSial Ihe. average speejJ.of
■%. ■-
hTgHwit^yias.. ihcfjed bacE^^',
Mrs. Sue Bloodsworth and Mrs.
Elizabeth Nye, P.N. instructors,
presented the pins to each
candidate, after which the class
repeated the Florence
Receiving pins were Lena
Canady, Lumber Bridge; Wanda
Tyner. Fayetteville; Kathleen
Brewington, Susan Walters. Jo
Ann Williams, St. Pauls; Brenda
Bums. Miranda Hunt, Jacqueline
Johnson, Vickie Lovette.
Kathleen Tyler, Lumberton.
PEMBROKE-Even
the summer heat caiooi .
decline in attendance ii
Keneral manager ol
the Wind! ■’ is satisifed witlnu
recentlycompieted seam i
the outdoor drama.
“I was quite pleased with the
production.” said
Kershaw. ‘Tt was ten tlma
better than last year, a ver?
polished show.”
At curtain time of half of ti*
drama’s 28 productionj
temperatures hovered in uJ
90s. “The weather was tl*
worst part of the sliow, bu
what can you do? You'mm
regulate the thermostal of
Mother Nature. The actors dij
an incredibly fine job," he saii
Members of the drama’s
staff had projected this year's
attendance figure. Final
figures are not yet available.
However, Kershaw said be
was not too disappointed.
Attendance from out-of-suie
residents increased
approximately 25 per cent froj
last year, and Kershav
attributed the jump to fbe
play’s reputation as “oneofibe
more exciting dramallt
productions across ibe
country.”
Local support has been
“absolutely wonderful,"
according to Kershaw. j
Planning for next year’s
show is already under way, K
fund-raising campaign is
planned for the next several
months. i
Also, some changes will b:
made in the play, Kershav
noted. After two years . J|
“We know (the drama’s]
strengths, and we know ils
weaknesses. *
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8. Slipped disc, lumbogo,
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The van pulls up to the main The return trip is halted only long
hospital entrance in a rush of early enough for one final bite to eat
morning workers and medical staff before arriving home,
arriving to begin a day that at
“Duke” never really comes to an When the van finally arrives in
end. The visitor is hard pressed to Robeson County, each person says
tell the difference between medical their farewells to those remaining
students and real doctors. and to Mr. Felton; a thank you.
When the 55 mph speed limit
became law in December of
1973, the average speed of all
vehicles on the interstates
dropped to 56.3 mph in 1974.
Once the energy crisis passed,
Carlton pointed out, the average
speed of vehicles began to
increase, rising to 58.8 mph in
1976.
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p.m. at the Jaycees Fairground in
Lumberton, North Carolina.
It is seven o’clock and the many
patients have begun arriving. As
A few speak of seeing him again in
a couple of days. They are the ones
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And with the increase in speed,
the number of accident fatalities
involving excessive speed also
increased, said Carlton.
Excessive speed was ii^lved in
36% of all accident fafalities in
1976, up from 34.2 in 1974.
Other statistics showed that,
during a period from October
1975 to September 1976, of a
sample of some 30,600 vehicles
observed on all types of roads in
the state, 56.3% of all vehicles
traveled at speeds in excess of 55
mph. Statistics for interstate
highways were even higher, with
80.3% of all vehicles traveling in
excess of the 55 mph speed limit,
Carlton said.
There are numerous reasons
why driving the speed limit is a
good idea, Carlton said, but the
most important one is that fewer
people are killed when accidents
occur. Since current data shows
that there are presently fewer
fatalities occurring with the 55
mph speed limit than there were
before the speed limit was
imposed, it is reasonable to
assume that with increased speed
the number of fatal accidents is
likely to climb back up.
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With the goal of saving lives in
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hope the citizens of North
Carolina will cooperate with the
Highway Patrol and drive 55
mph.
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