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Awards from page A1 that opened its doors to me to come in and to grow into the conductor and the music educator that I have become." A former basketball player. Burke said she was well aware of Gaines' larger-than-life reputation as a coach before she ever set foot on the WSSU campus, but it was Gaines' frank and open personality that resonated with her most. "He was a bottom line person, very matter-of-fact, and 1 liked that." she related. "He would tell you the truth, and I've tried to adopt a little of that in my persona that I give to my students." Sprinkle-Hamlin, the first African American and the first woman ever to lead the Forsyth County Public Library system, is arguably best known for her ties to the Black Repertory Company and the National Black Theatre Festival, both of which her late hus band. Larry Leon Hamlin, founded. Sprinkle-Hamlin. a native of Tobaccoville, was one of the many stu dents that Gaines took under his wing in the 1960's. When she w as selected to travel abroad to India. Gaines had the basketball team help raise money to cover the cost of the trip Sprinkle Hamlin said such acts of kindness were not uncommon at the school in those days. "It was very nurturing for me." she related. "A lot of the faculty, they real ly cared about what you did. It was sort of like a family." In fact, it was then-WSSU Librarian Lucy Bradshaw who encouraged Sprinkle-Hamlin. an education major, to pursue a graduate degree and a *NM D'Walla Simmons Hurke has taken choral programs to brand new heights. career in library science. Sprinkle Hamlin said she is thrilled to now he recognized by her fellow K.ims with the Unsung Heroes Award. "To be honored by your hometown, it's a good feeling because it really means that you're appreciated." she stated. "Winston-Salem State knows that if they need me. I'm here 1 try to set a good example of WSSl in every thing that I do." The Awards were founded in 2(H)4 by then-Chicago Alumni Chapter President Bethel Burton, who aspired to host a fundraiser to \upport an endowed scholarship in honor of Clarence "Big House" Gaines. Gaines, once the winningest coach in NCAA history, was well known locally and nationally for his commitment to young people and to the university. The beloved coach was on hand for the inaugural event held at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago, but passed away in 2005, before the first scholarship recipient was named. Seven students have now benefitted from the endowed scholar ship, including Votlsha Woods and Paul Davis, the 2(110-2011 recipients. Burton. a member of the school's Class of 1965, remembers Gaines fond ly "He was a great influence on me," said the Pittsburgh, Penn. -native. "He knew that we were not all from W inston-Salem and we were just com ing to Winston-Salem without a father figure, so he just stepped up and was like our father. He knew evervthing about everybody." Like many former WSSU students. Burton, who went on to obtain her mas ter's degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago, kept in touch w ith Gaines over the years. A retired educator with more than 20 years' experience. Burton said she shared Gaines' passion for helping young people gain the financial means to go to college As a student. Burton was forced to leave school sev eral times and go home and work to make enough money to come back After si\ years, she finally completed her degree requirements "That made me a stronger woman." she said of the experience. "I am who I am today because of Winston-Salem State University." The 2010 Hifi House dairies Unsung Heroes Awards Gala, a black lie affair, will be held Thursday. Oct. 21 at 8:00 p.m. at the Marriot hotel downtown. Tickets to the event are $100. For tickets, contact WSSU Ticket Office at <336 ) 750-3220 or mail requests to 6 01 Martin Luther Kiny Jr. Drive. Winston-Salem. ,VC 27110. For more information, contact Burton at (773)975-0028. NCCU from pane AS Israel Houghton > ordained minister and son of an African Method tM Episcopal minister sings both gospel and secular music He describes his music as "urban inspirational." a term that allocs him to stretch the boundaries ot traditional gospel while maintain ing its religious purpose Norful began performing at an early age. and was fea tured on a limned release album when he was only 10 Hi-> debut solo album, i Need Vou Now." was released in 2002 followed by a live album called "Limited Kdition" the ne\t year. Norlul's second solo album. "Nothing Without You.' was released in 2004. "Life Changing" appeared in 200ft. and in 2009, the EMI Gospel label released "Smokie Norful Live." General admission tickets for the public are S in advance and $10 at the door. \'CCi"s Ticket Ojffit t can bt reached at 336-530-5170 or huh .nccu.edu in kers. 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Medicaid pays for health and long-term care services for low-income Americans who generally lack access to pri vate insurance. About half of all Medicaid enrollees are children. Low-income par ents, seniors, and persons with disabilities are also covered. Medicare is a fed eral insurance program that covers Americans over 65 years old w ho are eligible for Social Security benefits, patients with end-stage renal disease, and persons who have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for two years. To apply for Medicaid or Medicare, you should talk to your local Department of Social Services or Health Department. Free or Low Cost Clinics Many communities also have free or low cost clinics for persons who qualify based on income level. Your local health department may also offer some serv ices for free or low cost; there are state and national programs that allow for immunizations for children, some cancer screenings and HIV testing and treatment. Talk to your local health department about their services and local clinics. You can also visit w w w .ncfreeclinics.org or the Maya Angelou Web site for a list of these clinics. If you xlo*t t have health insurance of some kind, that doesn't mean you cannot seek services, it just means you have to pay as you go. out of pocket, for any fees you incur. It is important to remember that even though health insurance is expen sive, it is often much more expensive to go without insurance should a serious health problem occur. There are options if \ou cannot afford insurance! Taking care of your health is essen tial. and though it is difficult when dealing with a job loss, not taking care of yourself can lead to more serious and more expensive health prob lems in the future. - Contribution by Sarah Langdon Do you need further information or have ques tions or comments about this article ? Please call toll-free I -877-530- 1X24. Or. for more information about the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, please visit our website: http :! /www .wfubmc .edu! M A CHE Honors from page A7 authors by the Institute for Scientific Information, which placed him among the top one-half of one percent of all publish ing researchers of the last two decades. Guth. a 1962 graduate of the School of Medicine and a resident of Advance. N.C.. gradu ated from Mars Hill College and Wake Forest University before pursuing a medical career in anesthesiology. She served as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Mills - Peninsula Hospitals in San Mateo. Calif., and distinguished her self in leadership positions with the San Mateo County Carprnttr (lulh Medical Association, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the California Medical Association and the California Society o t Anesthesiologists. She has served on the Wake Forest MAA Board for the past 1 1 years and as president in 2005 0ft. 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