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Impervious To Separation Lois Meadows And Gaynelle Tutt Form A Special Relationshin By Loretta Manago Poet Staff Writer Watching Louise Meadows and | Gaynelle Tutt together, automa Ltically you sense that theirs is a Especial relationship, filled with (private secrets and precious mo s ments that only they (mow about. Although they have only known Beach other about four months, they jjjhave developed a bond so strong, it (is impervious to separation. t Mrs. Meadows end Miss Tutt met gthro|»h the Big Brothers-Big Sisters ——Mrs. Meadows-’ former ^little sister had just turned 16 and [thereby was ineligible to remain in Jr the program and Miss Tutt’s former big sister left town to accept an other job offer. Because 'of their common inte S-csts, it was thought that a match 5pelweeiiVMrs. Meadows and Miss BTutt would work. And it has. During |tl»e four months that this big sister little sister team has been together, they have busily explored and shared all the things that they like to do. We work in the yard, but I do all the work,” jokingly inserted Mrs. Meadows. IAt this remark Miss Tutt smiled. Continuing, Mrs. Meadows said, “We go to church, visit friends, go ■ shopping, go out to eat or some f limes fix dinner.” One thing that both Mrs. Meadows and Miss Tutt agree on and that is that some of their best times are L spent when they just talk. “Gaynelle tells me a lot of things that she " doesn’t feel comfortable talking with other adults about,” responded Mrs. Meadows. “I always want her to know I have a listening ear.” Sharing similar interests is one reason why Miss Tutt and Mrs. Mea dows’ relationship works, but what •'they give to one another also plays a part in cementing their relationship. “Gaynelle is like a second child to me. She has given me a chance to do ■with her some of the things I didn’t get to do with my daughter,” re flected Mrs. Meadows. (“It’s also kind of fun to see how children have changed over the years and how perceptible they are. There are a lot of things that Gay Free Check For Diabetes Will Be ■Jlekl July 10 A free check for diabetes is being9 , sponsored by Tri-County nurses. The program will take place Tuesday, July 10 at The Medicine Shoppe, 2919 Central Avenue. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no appointment necessary. Symptoms of insulin-dependent diabetics include frequent urination, abnormal thirst, unusual hunger, rapid weight loss, irritability, weakness and fatigue, or nausea. Non-insulin dependent diabetics fnay also show the same signs, as well as blurred vision, excessive ■weight, numbness in the extremities or slow healing cuts and scratches pn the feet. ?• There are currently four million undetected diabetics in this country, "‘jjviany prospective diabetics may “never have to endure the regimen of daily insulin injections if their -condition is diagnosed in its early stages. Oral medication may be the only treatment if the proper diet is ; observed. "We have found these screenings to be helpful in alerting persons to the need for a check by a qualified physician,” says pharmacist Beth Quedenfeld. The test is simple and takes only a few minutes. People planning to be tested should eat a balanced meal without a lot of sugar content, yet high in carbohydrates, approxi mately two hours before testing. Due to possible complications, known diabetics will not be screened. New Life Revival Continued From Page 1A | After hearing the tape Martin ' requested Jenkins' presence st a church revival. "He was very willing and responsive," Martin i assured. _ i L Other homecoming guests for the ivival opening include Rev. A. B. itton and his congregation from Ibenezer Baptist Church. Sutton preach at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, inkins will conduct the U a.m. Ice and the 7:30 p.m. service lay. i choirs which will be fea ed during the revival include the rlotte Interdenominational r, J.A. Gospel Choir, Com bin on Choir of Charlotte, and other limn choirs and groups. New Life Baptist Church is located at 20S Reaching The Public Is Only A Phone Call Away Lois Meadows and Gaynelle Tutt ^ .A very special pair nelle knows now that I wasn t aware of until I was a teenager,’’ she continued. For Miss Tutt, Lois has exposed her to knew experiences. Before Miss Tutt met Lois she didn’t know how to sew. Now, sewing is not only Mrs. Meadows’ favorite hobby, it is Miss Tutt’s as well. Certainly all the moments that Miss Tutt and Mrs. Meadows share are important, but occasionally sometimes outweigh others. The day Miss Tutt got her jellies and the night she spent over Mrs. Meadows' take priority over others for her. "When I spent the night over to Lois' we made pillows, ate and sang lots of songs," recalled Miss Tutt Mrs. Meadows can recall other times that stood out from the rest. Her two most memorable ones were the day Gaynelle found out that she wasn’t going to leave her like her last bfg^'sfSter and the recent Big Brother-Big Sister Awards Night. At the end of that evening Miss Tutt and Mrs. Meadows were an nounced “Big Sister and Little Sis ter of the Year.” The contents of a letter that Miss Tutt wrote was the deciding factor in the reason why Miss Tutt and Mrs. Meadows achieved that honor. Miss Tutt explained, "In my letter I said that Lois was not just a big sister to me, but she is a big sister to my mother, sister and brother. I said that I love and care for her and I also talked about some of the things we do together." A four year veteran of Big Bro thers-Big Sisters, Mrs Meadows urges anyone with an interest in children to seriously consider be coming a part of a young person's life. "A lot of girls need someone to help bridge the communication gap between youth and adults. It's a real good feeling knowing that you've— helped a child and that you may serve as an inspiration to someone who needs a positive role model in their life.” Mrs. Meadows is a member of First Mt Zion Baptist Church. She is active in the Gospel chorus, the Missionary, the Usher Board, the Sunday School and the Young Adult Choir. Employed with Harris-Teeter Su permarkets, Mrs. Meadows is also a Classified Advertising Works Per YOU!!!! me 376-0496 JL part time seamstress She and her husband, Terry, are the parents of one daughter. Regina, and a grand son, Tony. Miss Tutt is a third grader at Eastover Elementary School She is the daughter of Geneva Tutt and she has one brother. Mark, and one sister, Florence. 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