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Hospital Installs Laser System A new photocoagulator laser system, used for microsurgical treatment of detached retinas, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease, has been installed at Cleveland Memorial Hospital. “This opthalmic equipment is a welcome addition to the extensive laser capability of our hospital in other areas such as OB-GYN, ENT, Urology, and General Surgery,” said Emile L. Gebel, M.D. “This institu- tional size laser can be used beyond opthalmology. Also, this state-of-the-art equip- ment can be upgraded to other laser modes.” The new instrument pro- duces a tiny—but power- ful—light beam capable of sealing off hemorrhaging blood vessels within the eye, attaching detached retinas, or drilling a tiny hole in the iris to relieve internal eye ACC INSIDE STUFF Dick DeVenzio pressure caused by glaucoma. The National Eye Institute has confirmed that the laser can relieve diabetic retinopathy (the leading cause of blindness among adults) more safely and ef- fectively than any other treatment. Opthalmic laser surgery Duke Should Retire Alaries Number Too requires only a topical anesthetic. The physician uses a contact lens over the atient’s eye and aims the eam through this lens into the eye. The patient does not feel anything; they only ex- - during These treatments are per- formed with no stitches, hospitalization, or prolonged recuperation. The patient returns home for recovery. The laser is manufactured by Coherent Medical of Palo Alto, California. It features a unique, highly advanced coupling between the laser and the fiber optic cable, giv- ing the physician more ac- curate control of the beam delicate microsurgery. “Since the laser’s introduc- tion in 1971, over 3,000 have been installed in hospitals and medical offices worldwide,”’ said Paul Ellison, President. ‘“This is an additional vital service we're glad to offer our com- munity. It complements the many other outpatient ser- vices now available at Cleveland Memorial.” I respect the way Mike Krzyzewski does things at Duke, but I’ve been wondering a lot lately about this business of retiring Johnny Dawkins’ number. I’ve been wondering if they took time to call Mark Alarie in to talk about it, before making the decisions. I mean, look back over the statistics. Both Dawkins and Alarie came to Duke at the same time. Both have played in all of the games, both have made a tremendous contribution to the resurgence of Duke basketball. Dawkins has scored a few more points, Alarie’s grabbed a few more rebounds. Dawkins was first team All-ACC last year, but Alarie was first team All-ACC the year before. In my opinion, though Dawkins is more spectacular at times, he also makes more mistakes. To go a step further, I think Duke could win often without Dawkins, but less often withoug Alarie. Of course, to some extent it’s a case of apples and oranges, trying to decide whether a big man or a guard is more valuable. But that is precisely my point. Why did ~ anyone decide to honor the apple and not the orange? I think the Dawkins honor put Alarie in a very comfortable sition. Naturally, in the middle of a big season, during a ight for an ACC crown and a national championship, a player of Alarie’s caliber--and character--isn’t going to cause a scene over some other player’s award. But it is easy to realize that he can hardly be overjoyed about it either. Not in the least am I trying to discredit Johnny Dawkins’ ef- forts. But by raising those efforts to this special point of recognition, it certainly does diminish Alarie’s contribution, doesn’t it? Consider Mark Alarie’s position. He’s quiet, business-like, rsonable--probably the guy every man hopes his daughter "is going to marry. He gives every impression of being the All- American boy. So he isn’t going to announce that he feels . slighted. He is, instead, going to say that Johnny is a great player, he is happy for Johnny, and all he cares about is winn- ing and doing the best job he can for the team: we Duke kids are surely intelligent enough to know what to say. But I really can’t see forcing Alarie to deal with this. In the Duke press release, there was a quote from Amaker--“It’s something he’ll treasure for life’’--and one ~ from Henderson: 4) ~ Johnny's a very special player who needs to be remembered “Every player wishes he could have it done to him, but like this.” There wasn’t a quote from alarie. But here’s mine. “Why not retire 32?”’ Although I don’t see them every day in practice, so of ~ course I am not as valid a judge as Coach K, there have cer- tainly been many games this year when Alarie appeared to be ‘carrying the team. Often I think Duke should be more patient, get the ball to Alarie more often. His career percentage is considerably bet- ter than Dawkins’--because his shot selection is much better. ~ Oh, there I go, running down Dawkins. I didn’t want to do that. Johnny is a great player. But I just have to put in a word for the kid who is too intelligent and discreet to speak out. I would like to see Duke put 32 away as well--though I think it ~ would have been better to keep both their jerseys on the rack ~ and let them play out this season undistracted by awards. The more I think about it, I just can’t believe they could “make all that fuss about Johnny without so much as a word “about the concurrent contributions of Mark. 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From Page 6-C Shannon Lawing, Nick Isenhour and Dara Smi agreed reading and playing were what they enjoyed the most, while Colin Monk sum- med up the class’ feelings with his‘‘I know I’ll be ready for Kindergarten next year.” For those interested in the schedule of Sacred Heart Grade School’s Prekindergarten, it is as follows: 8:20 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Educational Program; and 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Educa- LA Spring Preview Sale Women’s dress shoes from Baccarte’ : Woven slings and pumps tailored for the freshest and newest Thursday, March 6, 1986-KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 7C BRIDGES ENTERPRISES Satellite Antenna Systems Sales And Installation We Service What We Sell For A Full Year - No Additional Charge CALL TODAY FOR SPECIALS Houston Tracker, Raydx Antennas, Drake And DX Receivers, Others Available Bridges - Enterprises Kevin Bridges Rt. 4, Box 415 (704) 739-3064 Kings Mountain, N.C. on Home Fec eral A PUBLIC SERVICE From HOME FEDERAL Pick Up Your Emergency Phone Number Stickers At Our Office Actual Size Shown Below CITY POLICE CITY 734-0444 734-0355 COUNTY EMERGENCY .... 482-4422 Home Federal 739-8015 700 W. 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