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*« Wanda Murphy • . . Wants husband Cheryl Rivers . . . Give to others Wanda Marshall . . “Greatest mother” Aaron Cason . . . Peace on earth Opinions On Ifie Street Vrhat Is The Greatest Gift You Could Receive? There’s an old saying that goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence,” meaning that what you don’t have always looks better than what you do have. It’s probably human nature that, no matter how much a person has, he or she wants something else. Aiding this perhaps innate desire for something more Is the Madison Avenue advertising hype which leads us to confuse “want” with “need.” * It Was with these thoughts In mind that The Post’s Opinion reporter set out to get people’s responses to the question, “What would be the greatest gift you could receive?” The answers were surprisingly un materialistic. The first three responses came from a group of young women who were on their lunch hour from Dilworth Child Development Center. WANDA MURPHY of Clawson Court is a childcare teacher. Her in itial response was, simply, “a hus band.” She explained, “I’m ready to be married, but I just haven’t found the right one. I have a son, Ricky, who’s four, and I’d like some others.” After hearing what her co workers said, she added, “And I'd also like to live a Christian life before others, so that I can win others to Christ.” CHERYL RIVERS, a resident of Windsong Drive, described herjob as ‘‘infant teacher.” She approached the question from the point of view of not only receiving a gift herself, but being a gift to others. ‘‘I would like to live my life so that others may see Christ in me.” Ms. Rivers is a member of Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church. WANDA MARSHALL lives on Brooksvale Street. She also is employed at Dilworth Child Development Center and teaches 3 year olds. Her answer, too, has a Christian element. For her, the Eh*. Patrick Box: ‘There Are No Preventive Measures To Avoid Arthritfe ■d By AUDREY C. LODATO Tin ffl at— «» ran sun writer According to the Arthritis Founda tion, every year one million people in this country And out they have ar thritis. Over 36 million Americans — one in seven people — have some form of the disease. While there is no known cure for most kinds of ar thritis (there are many types), a lot can be done to control arthritic pain and keep Joints moving freely. - Because there are more than 100 related diseases lumped together as “arthritis” (the word means inflam mation of a joint), it is dangerous for an individual to self-diagnose and at tempt home remedies. A delay in getting medical attention or failure to closely follow prescribed treat ipent programs could mean perma nent Joint damage that could have been avoided. Charlotte rheumatologist Dr. Arthritis Foundation, explains that there are no preventive measures one can take to avoid most forms of the disorder, as there are to cut one’s risk of heart disease or lung cancer say. But, Dr. Box continues, early treatment is important in preventing disability. Probably because there is no cure fqr arthritis, because treatment re quires patience and effort, and because what is effective with one patient does little or nothing to help another, some artfaribcs turn to wor thless or even harmful “treatments” that promise relief, those who succumb to promises of a Cure are double victims—victims of the disease and victims of health fraud. Worthless arthritis remedies sre estimated to cost arthritis suf ferers s billion dollars annually. - There are several reasons why one arthritis treatment doesn’t “work” for all arthritis patients. Besides the fact that there are many kinds of ar thritis, Dr. Boat notes that “within • ^ . y *• . J the same type, there is a lot of varia tion of response to the same treat ment.” This may reflect genetic in fluences in how individuals respond to any medication. Too, one person might have a more severe form of the same kind of arthritis, which af fects treatment One of the myths about arthritis is that it is a necessary evil of growing old. While it may be true that, if we live long enough, arthritis will affect most of us, the disease is by no means reserved for the elderly. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting about seven percent of the population. This condition results from the effects of wear and tear on a Joint. Weight bearing Joints, such as the ankles, hips, and knees, are Commonly in volved. Rheumatoid arthritis, which is caused by a defect in the body's im mune system, effects about one per cent of the population and typically starts between the ages of 20 and 55. Hand and feet Joints are most com monly affected. Juvenile arthritis affects one out of 1,000 children in this country. While Juvenile arthritis disappears as many children grow up, for others, the condition continues into aauunood. Other of the more common types of arthritis include gout, which oc curs when an excess of uric acid builds up and crystallyzes in a Joint; lupus, which inflames and damages many tissues in the body; ankylos ing spondylitis, which fuses the bones of the spine, shoulders, hips, or other Joints; and scleroderma, which results In a hardening of the skin and. sometimes the Inflamma tion of Internal organs. Soma of the warning signs of ar- - thritis, according to the Foundation, are swelling In one or more Joints, early morning stiffness, recurring pain or tenderness in a Joint, Inabili ty to move a Joint normally, obvious redness and warmth in a joint, or unexplained weight loss, fever, or weakness combined with joint pain. Symptoms like these warrant con tacting your family doctor or a rheumatologist. For more information about ar thritis, contact the Arthritis Founda tion at 393-2091. The local chapter’s address is 4101 West Blvd. Annual Barbecue The annual barbecue of the West Mecklenburg High School PTA will be held Thursday, March 21, beginn ing at 11 a.m. Barbecue sandwiches sold in threes and barbecue plates which include slaw, potato chips and bread will be available at $3.50. Desserts cost extra. Individual sand wiches will sell for $1.25. The proceeds from the barbecue will go for the improvement of the academic, athletic and service pro grams of the school. For more information contact Gayle Smith at 399-9960. I ——— Pk'nPQy Shoes <Z> ?\eviu* SALE M« saatatfs aa a foataatlc Mktlaa aT th* ******* a*rtas far Ik* ndn *—“j- ^ > tm n< hf' »n.tT.„M «e ICHILDREN’sF $9.97 « $10.97 style* I ■ ». XM « CMtWn »l (Hutehln*o*i Plan) i. 1324 Central Ay*. (Central Square) 3. #345 Albemart* M. (teehmann'i Plaza) 4 3121 Priaeam on** I 5*33 Sou* Mad. (K-Marl Mail) I Balmont Abbay Man (Hwy. 27» Bat moot 7 Manbawa Man (Hwy 74 4 lit MaMtaw* ...and Mo'n May ataraa avwywhart. greatest gift would be “to live my life the way Christ would want me to, and to be the greatest mother possible to my children.” Ms. Mar shall has three daughters: S year old twins, Shamelka and Jameika, who attend Selwyn Elementary School; and 7 year oM LaKeisha, Who at tends Ashley Part. AARON CASON is a roofer who resides on Thomwood Road. His spontaneous reply to the question was, “Peace on earth, and no more hunger. If I could ask for anything and get it, that’s what I would ask for.” VANESSA and WALTER DAVIS, a housewife and bus boy, live on West Boulevard. They have three children. When asked this week’s question, she replied, “Probably a car- or money.” He simply said, “Money.” Buys Hurt Will Go to Your Head Ivory Wooltki Hie Boot! This little fellow appears to be getting a bit restless as he waits for the bus with his mom. Anthony Vaughn, 5, and his mother, Paulette reside on Westwood Avenue. They were at a bus stop on South Blvd. on a recent gorgeous pre-spring afternoon. Qornup p^^REAL PIT BAR B-Q •4301 Monroe Rd. at McAlu/ay •440 Tyvola Rd. at 1-77 •228 Eastway Dr. at N. Tryon DR. PAULA R. NEWSOME Family Eye Care Thanks Charlotte! Dr. Paula R. Newsome and Staff wish to thank etich of you for your support during her one year office anniversary. We look forward to serving the Charlotte area another ninety-nine years. During the month of March, our anniversary month, we want to extend an invitation for you to visit our office located at 1028 W. Fifth Street, Suit<? B for a FREE COLOR ANALYSIS and FASHION EYEWEAR CONSULTATION. Call 375-3935 for your appointment. ,1 Many thanks to you Charlotte! Sincerely, Your Professional Eye Care Staff, Dr. iSetcsome, Valerie & Regina fila*x » A?rf w v / Specializing in r--' •* .frtiU. ■ it r • Examination & Treatment of the Eye •Contact Lenses •Children's Vision , • Sports Vision •Aids for the Partially Sighted •Fashion Eyewear ^ 1028 W. 5th St, Suite B Dr. Paula R. Newsome Family £ye Care Office Mourn: 9-5 M, T, Tk, F, 9-1 Saturday (Cloned Wednenday) Call for Appointment 375-3935
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