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Sandra Hensley Marries "m. Matthew Eric Hollifield Sandra Blaine Hensley and Mat thew Eric HottifMd were married on Saturday, December, IS, at 7 p.m. in the Mount Sheba Baptist Church in Weaverville. The Rev. Charlee Rogers, and the Rev. Warren William* officiated The bride is the daughter of the Raff - end Mrs. James Hensley of Mar shall. Her father gave her in mar riage. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Aulger W. Hollifield of Mars ffill. His father was the best man. Teresa Griffin of Marshall was the maid of honor. Sheila Capps of Marshall, Angie Williams of Weaverville, Sherry Hunter of Mars Hill and Diana Taylor of Raleigh were bridemaids. Nichole Rice and Jerry Rice were junior attendants. Tony Rice of Marshall, cousin of the bride, Chris Wilde of Mars Hill, Allen Hunter of Mars Hill and Doug Taylor of Raleigh were ushers. ' A reception followed the ceremony. The bride, a 1964 graduate of Madison High School is presently at tending Asheville-Buncombe Technical College. The bridegroom is a 1982 graduate of Madison High School and is employed by Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. The couple will reside in Mars Hill. MRS. MATTHEW HOLLIFIELD ...the former Sandra Elaine Hensle.v By REBECCA ELLER The chilling air of winter brings many health hazards with it CoM weather increases the risk of heart attacks, asthma, and brokon boon due to (alls. One of the greatest hazards of cold weather, however, is accidental hypothermia, a condition marked by an abnormally low body temperature. The elderly are par ticularly susceptible to hypothermia, although infants and individuals who spent a lot of time outdoors are also at risk. According to Louis Shroeder, M.D., a physician at the Marshall-Walnut Medical Center, hypothermia is a serious condition which can result in death if not detected and treated pro perly. "People don't really 'freeze to death'. They in fact die of the low body temperature which affects the heart and other vital organs, even at temperatures well above the freezing level," says Dr. Schroeder. Low body temperatures can per manently damage vital organs and can often lead to problems with the kidney, lliver and pancreas. Hypothermia can also worsen pre existing conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. In some cases, hypothermia can result in brain damage. The most severe complica tion is ventricular fibrillation, a form of irregular heartbeat which leads quickly to death if untreated. Persons who are at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia are often those who cannot afford to ade quately heat their homes. These peo pie often turn down the heat to coo serve fuel This practise can lead to eventual loweriong e f the Internal body temperature "Thoee whoee temperature regulation it defectiev are also at risk," Schroeder says. "They are often unaware of the cold, causing them to neglect the precau tions necessary to retain body heat." Various medications may increase the risk of accidental hypothermia, particularly certain medications prescribed for nausea and anxiety. According to Dr. Schroeder, certain medical conditions can also increase one's vulnerability. These include hypothyroidism, stroke and other neurological conditions that cause paralysis and reduce the body's heat production; illnesses that limit ac tivity such as arthritis and Parkin son's disease; and any other condi tion that impairs the normal constric tion of blood vessels, such as cor onary thrombosis and hardening of the arteries. People who have infections or re cent injuries and individuals exposed to damp, wet conditions in cold weather such as hunters and con struction workers are also vulnerable. , A variety of clues can signal the onset of accidental hypothermia. In the first stage, the individual will nor mally begin shivering uncontrollably. Beyond this stage, he or she may become drowsy or have sluured speech or difficulty controlling fine movement^. Eventually, hypother mia will lead to coordination dif ficulties; confusion and disorienta tion; an irregular, and slowed heart beat; shallow and very long breathing and trembling on one side take their temperature. If the victim's temperature Is too low to register on a standard thermometer (below as degrees Fahrenheit), they should be taken to a physician im mediately. The greatest guard against ac cidental hypothermia ia to stay warm. Elderly people should con sider keeping their homes heated at 70 degrees, and certainly no lower than <5 degrees. They should also avoid prolonged exposure to the cold, wearing sweaters and thick socks in doors if necessary to help hold in body heat. Extra blankets at night are also recommended. People who are taking medication to treat anxiety, depression, ner vousness or nausea should ask their doctor whether the medication might affect their body temperature. When outdoors in cold weather, wear several layers of loose clothing, in cluding a hat and scarf, and stay dry. Water can be your greatest enemy in the fight against cold weather. If you suspect hypothermia, wrap the victim in a warm blanket, pu him in a heated car and take him to an emergency medical center im mediately. Do not give the victim any alcohol because alcohol will lead to further heat loss. In severe cases of hypothermia, rapid rewarming can also be fatal, so the raising of the victim's body temperature must be done gradually and should be attempted only under the supervision of a physician. ' ' Sharon Webb Is Named ' Sharon Webb of Marshall has been i appointed to a new position as a den- I tal hygenist for Madison, Yancey and Mitchell Counties Mrs. Webb will be based at the Madison County Health Dept. offices. She will be providing dental educa tion sessions and screening services as well as coordinating the flouride mouthrinse programs being con ducted in schools throughout the three counties. Mrs. Webb is a graduate of lege with a degree in dental hygiene. She is married to Tony Webb and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Runnion of Marshall. ? Seasons Greetings WET OR DRY! HEAVY DUTY WET & DRY VACUUM Closing dates for directory listings are coming up, and we need to know about any changes or additions you want to make in your present listing. Yellow Page adver tising closes 12/17/ 84 and White Page listings close 1/11/ 85. Please contact your Contel Service Representative now. So we'll be sure to get your story straight. Continental TMepbone System
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