" ~ *~ -XW'"' ' - ? - r y ? Cont'd from Page 1 "MIRACLE CHILD" ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY ? n ??' . * * recorded its symptoms in the limited States in 1967. Dr. Deborah Kredich, an assistant professor of pedia trics at Duke University Med ical Center, said, "When Amy was transferred to as, CONTINUED FKOM PAGE 1 her right foot was already blue from the lack of blood a n now. Once the doctors knew that she had the rare disease they amputated several at her toes. A week later Amy suffered a massive heart attack and became a patient in the pediatric intensive care unit under critical conditions. According to Amy's moth er, Olivia, "The doctors hi.<vx? vessels^hgdgone into s spasm, resulting is severe damage to her heart, hands and feet. Amy's right hand had to be amputated, along with the tips of the fingers on her lefi hand. Or. Kredich, who has treated 30 eaaes of the rare disease at Duke since 1977, said, "She was the most severe case of Kawasaki Disease I've ever seen." According to a medicaid journal iarticle, over ( 20,000 cases ofthe disease have been identified in Japan, where it is > more common. In a two-year period only 261 cases have been reported to the Center for Disease Control in Atlan ta, Ga. Dr. Kredich said, "There is no known cause for Kawasaki disease. Two epidemics in this country suggests a possi ble infectious cause. The treatment is large doses of aspirin to bring down the fever, which can go as high as 106 degrees F." Duke is equipped with a large air-sealed room called a hyperbaric chamber, in which oxygen can be pumped in at high pressure. According to Dr. Kredich, Amy was given hyperbaric treatments to see if they would save any of the damag ed tissue. Three treatments were administered to the child. Evidence concluded that by receiving oxygen under pressure less heart muscle was destroyed. It significantly improved her heart function, according to the pediatrician. In Feb ruary, tests showed that Amy Jo's heart was functioning normally. Amy spent 65 days at Duke University Medical Center. Her parents stayed with her through the whole ordeal. Olivia Revels expresses grati tude to the Ronald McDonald House which supplied the couple with a room for only $5 a day. "I don't know what we would have done if it hadn't been for that," she said. "It's been a tough year." It was the 19th day of September when Amy Jo came home from Duke. She has celebrated her 1st birtlv day now and has started, walking. The Revels have made several trips back to Duke with Amy, the last one in February. The doctors believe she has won the battle against Kawasaki Disease. Her blood pre sure continues to create a problem, rising '1 sometimes to 120 over 105, sometimes even higher. For the last two months the I Revels have carried their 1 daughter for checkup* at Lumberton and her blood pressure has leveled off to a normal 82 over 56. Dr. Euddermaa, the sur geon who performed the amputations on Amy, has died since she came home from Duke, but Olivia Revels is quick to point out that his professional services contri buted to Amy Jo's recovery. The staff at Duke referred to the infant as "The Miracle Baby." Amy Jo's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Revels, and her sister, Penny,. now 7, have changed too. The family seems 'tk have drawn closer together. And they have seen evidences of kindness all about them. The Revels speak highly of the staff at Southeastern Genera] Hospital, Dr. Golds- m ton, and, especially, the staff at Duke University Medical Center where Amy received the latest in medical at tention. William Revels, who has worked at Converse Rubber Company for a number of years, speaks highly of his superiors who were under standing and attentive to his needs throughout die long ordeal. Said Revels, "They (Converse officials) told me to take as much time as I needed to... that my job would be there when I returned." The medical bill is expected to reach astronomical heights although Mr. Revels did have hospitalization coverage at work although it will not cover all of the bill. He said, "I probably will be paying on this bill as long as I live." But the Revels family con siders the costs more than worth it. Just to see little Amy Jo walking now, in spite of the amputation of her toes, and seeing her sprightly and alive is beyond mere money. As Olivia, her mother said, "Everytime I see Amy Jo I see a miracle." ** J Pembroke Jr. Varsity Cheerleaders to hold Car Wash Saturday The Pembroke Junior Var sity Cheerleaders will hold a Car Wash Saturday, July 10, 1982 at First Union National Bank in Pembroke. Price will be S3 for outside only and $4 , For outside and inside. Flower stems too short for a vase? Slip into plastic straws and cut straws to dasirad length /??<r v _ ?3? i > An idling engine can use up to a pint of gat every five minutes. ? ? ~ ? My heartfelt and sincere thanks jj to each person who voted and \ especially those who expressed ( their confidence in me by voting FOR ME. , I ask your continued support ( |on July 27, 198%)for the N.C. / House of Representatives. 1 H~.ank You J V. LOUISE SANDERSON When I decided to run for the N.C. House of Representatives, i took my case to you the people of the 16th district. I wish to thank you for the wonderful response I received. I have been greatly inspired by so many that I came in contact with during my campaigning. I feel that people are genuinely interested in good sound government and I appreciate you jssociatirkg me with that kind of government. 5*'Wow going to have to caM on-you for* "even more support as there is going to be a run-off in the House race. It is extremely im portant to our cause that you vote again for me and encourage others to vote for me on July 27.1982. Thank You For You Continued Support J -^h-Xt'rny ^ % j J.T. (Tommy) Wellington j Candidate For Tha ] N.C. Houaa of Roproaontetlvoa Hoke, Robeson & Scotland Counties i I" WELLINGTON: A WORKING MAN'S I APPROACH TOOOVERNM^MI" I j SEE RICK OXENDINEt UcmmmI mmI Trained PrafcMloaal A J IV NOT AT THE TOP BUT CLIMBING Scott Blanks, a native of, Pembroke (Mt. Airy common ity), now residing in Hamp ton. Va. is stiH doing what he likes best- entertaining. His potentials as an actor were discovered at the age of three. His sister, Ms. Cheryl Harding, was performing with Mrs. Lucy Jones kindergarten group one night at Pembroke Graded School. Scott ? is too young to participate, so he was kept backstage with the nursery group. Six of the kindergarten girls were doing the Bunny Hop. About the fourth time around the stage, Scott ran out and tagged on the tail of girls. Thus stealing the show. During hi* high school days, he appeared in several productions. During the pre meir season of "Strike at the Wind" in 1976, he played as henry Berry Lowry's brother, William. Having finished high school in June 1977, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After basic training in Texas, he was assigned to Langley Air Force Hospital in Va. In 1961 he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. Oaring his stay at Largley be became involved with Pennisula Community Theatre, Center Stage Pro ductions and Port Eustis Dinner Theatre. He played in 25 productions including "Cabaret," "Blood, Sweat and Stanley Pool," "Still Life," "The Shadow Bos," and "Man With a Load of Mischief." After his enlistment was up. he married Captain Ca therine Stspieton from Hilton Head Island, SC. His college degree ahead, he enrolled in Christopher New Boh Coll ege. The theatre "itch" still lingered. He auditioned for Busch Entertainment Corpo ration at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Vs. He was chosen as one of the twelve talented young performers screened from auditions held in several states. This group sings and dances to music which spans our nation's history from the daysof the Mississippi Showboats to the pulsating pop sound of today. This glittering musical re view Kaleidoscope D is shown in the Magic Latern Theatre in Hasting, England, a country in Busch. Scott appears also as host. He is the son of Mrs. Sadie Ray Blanks and the late Barrington Blanks of Route 1, Pembroke. His sister, Mrs. Cheryl Harding lives in Lake wood Estates, Lumberton. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Blanks have a two month old daugh ter, Sara Elizabeth. Robeson County Indian Caucus meets July 13 The Robeson County Indian Caucus will hold its annual meeting July 13, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Old Foundry. Plans and goals for the next year will be discussed. Re ports on projects of the past year will be heard. Scott BUnka * ?HflH ""mR0ir^ ??BMBjSBBBHB i|HPHHHH i __________ ^1 BF ^B ^^B^B? ^B^B ^H^B ^^B ^^^B ^B ^^B jjBjjj^B During each day there '; are times when the most people want to use ;; the most electricity. ;; Heating,cooling,cook ing, laundry. Everybody ; wants more electricity all at once. ' ? It's cal led the Beak Load. j And our future electric rates are affected'by how high these peaks get. ; / But we can beat the peak, if we'd all use less electricity during peak periods. And more at other times. i It's pot easy changing when we use electricity. But if we do, the peak wouldn't go up quite so fast. , Andpeitherwoi^dthecos^etoriat^^gifj^w > ' 31 4I 6I 8110l 12l 2I 4I 6I 8I 1QI"^ ? TO KSrDUMnS/raiSIIME OFVEAR

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