Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 21 January 1999 — Page 12

The Muncie Times, January 21,1999, Page 12

COMMUNITY FOCUS

Vasilis Makris, M.D., P.C. Diseases and Surgery of the Eye 288-1935 3300 W. Purdue Avenue

I have open-angle glaucoma and would like to know how often people go blind from glaucoma.

Blindness from glaucoma has decreased dramatically in the last few years, because of improved diagnostic methods, as well as improved treatment methods. A new study that was just published in a prestigious eye journal, found that there is a 20% probability of blindness in both eyes for patients who have had glaucoma for over 20 years, and a 50% probability of blindness in at least l eye for those same patients. As diagnostic and treatment methods continue to improve, we look for these numbers to decrease dramatically.

Dr. Makris is pleased to announce his association with Dr. Robert Walter Dr. Walter is seeing patients at Muncie Vision Care, 3300 West Purdue Avenue, Muncie. To schedule an appointment, phone 287-9579.

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Lawry’s Food Inc., has announced a children’s essay contest to commemorate the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday and Black History Month. The “1 Have A Dream Too,” essay contest supports the debut of “Our Friend Martin,” a new feature-length film about two boys who magically travel back in time rind meet Dr. King at various points in his life. Official contest entry forms are available at supermarket displays. Kids 8 to 13 can submit essays between 100 and 150 words. First prize is a trip for three people to Washington, D.C., $1,000 spending cash and a Lawry’s gift basket. To enter submit the form or a 3 X 5 card with the child’s name, address, date of birth and parent/legal guardian’s signature to : Lawry’s/Fox “I Have A Dream, Too” Essay Contest, P. O. Box 8836, Maple Plain, MN. 555938836. Entries must be received by April 8. In addition, 100 “Our Friend Martin” CD’s featuring classic Motown tunes will be awarded. The video features an allstar cast, including Ed Asner, Angela Bassett, Lucas Black, Levar Burton, Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones, Yolanda King, Robert Richard, Susan Sarandon, John Travolta, Jaleel White and Oprah Winfrey. It will be available at supermarkets and video stores nationwide. It’s almost that time again. Yes, Muncie area Girl Scouts will begin taking orders from Girl Scout cookies on Jan. 16, “Teaming Up To Take It To The Top” is the 1999 cookie theme.

Proceeds from the sales are used for program activities in east central Indiana. Open Door Community Services Inc. in Muncie received a $14, 385 grant from Indiana AIDS Fund for use in direct care services for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Host families are needed for foreign teen-agers who look forward to experiencing life in an American family and an American high school. For more information, contact Sheila at 1-888-389-1113 Women God Can Use: Being Renewed—Mind, Body, and Soul. Feb. 12-13, 1999. Benedict Retreat Center, Indianapolis. Cost is $4 and is limited to 50 women. Sponsored by Family Ministries of Union Baptist Church. For further information, contact Edl. Muriel Weeden, 2865640. Lastly, tips for the New Year: 1. Know God, Know peace-the alternative? No God, no peace 2. Join a community organization, committee or volunteer service 3. Take the time to enjoy better health. 4. Encourage a child. 5. Take the time to read, write and listen. 6. Learn something new and pass it on. 7. Regularly support minority business 8. Attend school and civic meetings. 9. Keep praying 10. You fill in the blank. Whatever the need, be determined to motivate and demonstrate.

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