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in IVmhroke. N V H V H Carolina IndianA^oice "Ihiihhnx Communicative Frui^cs In A Tri-Rucuil Setting" VOLUME 32 NUMBER 31 THURSDAY, AUGUST 1?, 2004 /?/%;, "^3 2? i i r vk i" "Ned" Sampson joins NCHSAA Hall of Fame Pembroke, NC?"there's no other person like our coach, Mr. Ned," a former basketball player said of John W. "Ned" Sampson. Sampson, a three-sport star and 1953 UNCP graduate was nominated in August to the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's (NCHSAA) Hall ofFame. He is a legendary player and coach, and the father of Oklahoma University head basketball coach Kelvin Sampson. According to the Raleigh Ateus and Observer, Sampson may be the best Native American athlete ever from North Carolina. Although he excelled in three sports. Sampson was best at basketball in high school and UNCP and had an outstanding coaching career at Magnolia High School He took the news with characteristic modesty "It's something I did not expect, but I'm glad and I feel honored by being selected." Sampson told Earl Vaughn Jr. of the Fayerteville Observer. "I really enjoyed playing ball When we came along, that's about till there was to do, that and work." Sampson went on to a great career at UNC Pembroke His talents went mostly unnoticed nationally. but after a game against a traveling all-star team, Sampson received a letter from Duke All-American Dick Groat saying he was the best basketball player he had ever played against. He averaged 24.3 points per game in his senior season at UNCP in 1952, and lie scored a school record 40 points against Campbell University. At 6-foot2, 190 pounds. Sampson was a pure shooter who could use cither hand, according to "Playing Before an Overflow Crowd," the book by Bruce Barton and Tim Bravboy that chronicled the allIndian basketball league This is the best thing I've heard in a long time," Barton said of the Hall of Fame nomination. "HE's my hero and a class act Mr Ned has more friends than anybody I know." Sampson coached "at Magnolia from 1953 through lrV67. winning Indian High School Athletic Conference championships in both men's and women's basketball He was a teacher, coach and athletic director at Pembroke High frcm 1968 through 1977. Ronnie Chavis, w ho helped nominate Sampson for the hall, said he alw ays got the best out of his players. Chavis is athletic director for the Public Schools of Robeson County and serves on several NCHS AA committees "I'm very happy for Mr. Ned because he's getting his due." said Chavis, who played against Sampson's teams and later worked for him. "He always seemed the same, w in or lose. He took the talent he had and worked extremely liard to bring out the best in them " The all-Indian conference was not sanctioned by the NCHSAA, and Sampson's election is an important recognition of its outstanding players, coaches and fans. C ha vis said Basketball is in the Sampson family's blood. Son. Kelvin, played basketball and baseball at Pembroke High School and late rat UNCP He is head basketball coach at Oklahoma University. Ned and Kelvin are the only father-son tandem in UNCP's Athletic hall of Fame "He was a great, great athlete." Kelvins aid of his father in his biography, "Kehin Sampson. The' OU Basketball Story." "I was inducted more for what I accomplished after I left. He was inducted for what he accomplished there." While the Sampsons prepare for another basketball season, Mr. Ned has a few additional dates on his calendar. The eight new iticmbers of the NCHSAA Hall of Fame will be honored at Kenan Stadium on September 25 at UNC- Chapel Hill's game with the University of Louisville. The new members will officially be inducted at a Hall of Fame banquet next spring at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill Native Americans to Gather in Charles City, VA for 53rd Annual Fall: Festival and Pow-Wow Native Americans from Maine to Florida will join thcJthickahominy Indian Tribe as they Celebrate their 53 rd Annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow; Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, 2004; on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City County, Virginia. Grounds open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, with Grand Entry at 12:00 noon. Sunday hours are 11:00-6:00 p.m., with Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. The Festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers and crafters. The longest running traditional Pow-Wow in Virginia, the Chickahominy gathered in 1951 at Samaria Indian School, which is now homcjo Samaria Baptist Church. The Pow-Wow/Fall Festival later moved to the current tribal grounds. Stephen Adkins, ChiefoftheChickahominy IndianTribe believes that the Chickahominy Pow-Wow is an excellent way for the public to share the rich Virginia Indian culture directly with the Indian people. "The 53rd annual Fall Festival and Pow-Wow promises to be an exciting event for all who choose to attend," comments Chief Adkins. "The Chickahominy Indian Tribe strives to provide a wholesome family environment in which people can learn about the Tribe through song, dance, crafts, lectures and informal conversation." All veterans will be honored during the Grand Entry ceremonies each day with special recognition to soldiers currently serving in the Middle East. Native American crafters will havejew elry, pottery, beadwork, leather crafts, and other Native American arts and crafts for sale. Historical and cultural demonstrations, including backwoods survival demonstrations and flute music arc planned. Special dance exhibitions will take placiat various times each day. Food will be available and will feature Indian Fry Bread/ tacos, hamburgers and hot dogs, fish and chips and plenty of cold beverages. Marvin "Many Horses" Burnette will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for this year's Gathering. A member of the Oglala Tribe, Lakota Sioux Nation of South Dakota, and career U.S. Army Veteran, Burnette is a favorite at Pow-Wows across the nation, frequently invited to serve as MC or traditional lead male dancer. Honored to serve, Burnette says, "Although all native people have their own tribal traditions, when we approach the circle, we share differences in cultures as we dance as "One People." The featured host will be Red Wolf, from Holister, North Carolina. Several drums have been invited. Head male dancer is Mikar Richardson, member of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe; head female dancer is Nokomis Lemons from the Rappahannock-Portabago Tribe Jay Hill, Seneca/Objiwa, will be the Arena Director. The festival is open to the public. No admission is charged, however, donations will be appreciated. Transportation from the parking lot and seating will be available for senior adults and disabled citizens. Tribal officials recommend that attendees bring their own lawn chairs and blankets Due to health and safety regulations, pets are not permitted on PowWow grounds For further information about the 53rd annual PowWow/Fall Festival, including directions to the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, please visit out; website at www.chickahominytribe.org or call (804) 966-2448. i _ .il Arthritis and diabetes clinic to open at SRMC > Soon residents of Robeson County and surrounding areas will have access to full-time medical specialists who treat arthritis and diabetes. Both these new physicians have joined the medical staff at Southeastern Regional Medical Center. Dr. Frederick A Talip. a rhcuniatologist. and Dr. Analy^ M. Torres, an endocrinologist, arc opening their combined practice. Lumbcrton Diabetes and Arthritis Clinic, at '4300 Fayetteville Road in Lumbcrton on August 2. The physicians, both natives of the Philippines, are a married couple who live In Lumberton with their two Children. "We chose Lumbcrton because it offered an opportunity for us to practice our sub-spcciallics exclusively," said Dr. Talip "Wc will be accepting patients often bv referral from other physicians in the area " The two doctors relocated from Louisiana w here they were affiliated with Tcche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. La., for the past three years "There are many people in this area who have been diagnosed with diabetes," said Dr. Torres "I treat adult"patients with diabetes, but I do not treat children younger than 1 ."uvcars " Dr Torres earned her medical degree from the Universityrof Santo Toinas in Manila in 1993. She completed residency (rating in internal medicine at the Slate University of New York at Buffalo in 1998 She completed a fellow ship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism in 20(H) at the Health Science Center in Syracuse, N Y., which is a affiliated with the prestigious Joslin Center for Diabetes. She is board-certified in internal medicine and in sub-specialties of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Torres will limit her practice to treating patients with diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Dr. Talip earned his medical degree from the Ccbu Institute of Medicine in Cebu City, the Philippines. He also completed residency training in internal medicine at the State University if New York at Buffalo in 1998. Furtlicr training in rheumatology took him to Providence, R.I., where he completed a fellowship in 2000 at the Roger Williams Medical Center, which is affiliated with the Boston University School of Medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine and in the medical sub-specialty if rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He plans to limit his practice to disease of the joints and related disorders "We cainc from a smaller town than Lumberton, and wc believe this area is large enough to allow us to do what wc loVc most-treat the many patients here who struggle daily to manage arthritis and / or diabetes," Dr. Talip said. "Wc think that the demographics of this area will allow us to nave a significant impact on the health status of (he community." Drs. Talip and Torres may be reached at their clinic at (910) 671 -8556 or 671 9252.P.O.Box 14083(X)W. 27thSt Lumberton.NC28359(910)6715000 www.srmc.org DRUGS FROM CANADA ARE SAFE | According to TIME, 60 MINUTES and the U.S. Government. Learn more and join the millions of Americans already saving up to. 86% on leading brands including lipitor, Zocor, Celebrex, Fosamax and many others. To , receive your free guide to ordering from Canada, Phone 1-866-211-2121. The Carolina Indian Voice PO Box 1075 Pembroke, NC 28372 Phone: 1910-521-28261 Indian Health Forum set for Lumberton RALEIGH - ThcN.C. Commission of Indian Affairs will host the second of two American Indian Cdminunity Health and Human Resource Forums on Sept. 2 in Lumberton! Afonnn in June was held in Burlington The forum comes early in Hcalthby North Carolina Month, proclaimed for September by Gov. Mike Easlcy to urge citizens to participate in prevention, wellness or fitness activities. "Gov. Easlcy hajt challenged ever) North Carolinian to get involved with Mcalthv North Carolina Month," said Secretary Gwynn Swinson of the N.C. bwpartincnt of Administration." The forum will address health issues of special interest to our American Indian citizens. Knowledge is power, the power to save lives through healthy lifestyles and early intervention." The Commission of Indian Affairs is housed in the Department of Administration. Dr. Leah Devlin, state health director, and other state health leaders will be featured speakers Topics will include public health, chronic diseases among Indians, mental health reform, engaging tribal communities to improve healthcare, and strengthening tribal communities through economic development. The forums continue the effort of the annual American Indian Health Summit, which began in 2001, focusing on improving healthcare in Indian communities. The Lumberton forum will meet at the Southeastern Agricultural Center. Participants may register on-site, rhe $25 registration fee covers all workshops, materials, breaks and lunch. For vendor information or to register early, call SonyaMcIvcr with the Commission of Indian Affairsat (919)733,5998 According to the 2000 Census, over 99,000 Indians live in North Carolina The eight state-recognized tribes are Eastern Band of Cherokee, Coharie, Hafiwa-Saponi, Lumbcc, Mchcrrin. Occancochi Band of Saponi Nation, Sappony and Waccamaw-Siouan Indian urban organizations arc located in Faycttcville, Greensboro. Charlotte and Raleigh. Nina Nicole l.ocklear Graduate of McLeod Regional Medical Center School of Medical Technology Nina Nicole l.ocklear of Pembroke was among four graduates from the McLeod Regional Medical Center School of Medical Technology in Florence. South Carolina on July 29,2004. She is a graduate of the University ofNorth Carolina at Pembroke; The daughter of Harold and Zona Locklcar of Pembroke. Locklcar is married to Michael Locklcar. She is anticipating employment with Southeastern Regional Medical Center. New North Carolina Majestic Queen: Takonna Lyn Bullard ... Takonna Lyn Bullard a resident of Red Springs, North Carolina is the new North Carolina Majestic Queen, winner of $10,000. She is the proud 11-year old daughter of Micheal ahd Teresa Bullard. She attends school at Mt. Zion Christian Academy where she is a raising seventh grader. Takonna performed an outstanding tap routine to "Turn the Heat Around", which required a lot of talent skill, and speed. The four day event was held July 21-24 at l.enoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina. Out of 15 other contestants in her category, Takonna won wardrobe, and sivimsuit. She received the highest score out of 133 contestants that participated during this four day event, thus given the title North Carolina Majestic Queen, crowned by Miss North Carolina 2004, Kirstin Elrod, herself. As Takonna says, "Whatever you set your mind to you can achieve it, and / wiil proudly represent my state with beauty grace and pride! " While holding this title, she will b^ traveling throughout North Carolina raising $10,000for the Mf sonic Home in Oxford. The Miss North Carolina Court are the mtly women allowed in the Masonic St. John's Parade. Takonna has a personal goal of raising $2,000for the University of North Carolina Pediatric Cancer Clinic. Although her schedule is very, very busy she unjoys taking time to recall all those memorable moments from her previous pageants, which have "helped her to become a better person" says the proud eleven year old. Takonna also says the song "I Believe", sung by Fantasia Barrino, this years American Idol dinner, inspires her and always reminds her of the scripture, "1 can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me", found in Philippians 4:13. But no matter what Takonna does, win or loose, her family and friends stand behind and support her 100 percent! Subscribe to the Carolina Inidan Voice Call: 910-521-2826 PO Box 1075 Pembroke, NC 28372 :
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