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News Wednesday. May 18.1994 The Clajjj^pas Print Pg. 3 May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month by Anjanette Booth The Print Editorial Staff Governor Barbara Rob erts has proclaimed May as Mul tiple Sclerosis Awareness Month to encourage Oregonians to learn about this unpredictable and often disabling disease which affects more than 3,500 Oregon and SW Washington residents. “The month of May is set aside so that people willrecognize. that MS affects more that250,000 Americans and their families. Itis our hope at the Oregon Chapter that people will first become aware of this disease, and second will give support to people who have MS and the Oregon Chapter of the National MS Society,’’commented Carol Emerson, Executive Direc tor of the Oregon Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Soci ety. Oregon residents are en couraged to make a contribution in honor of a loved one, become a member of the National MS Soci ety or become a volunteer, to get involved with Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Information on Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month can be obtained from theOregon Chap ter by calling 1-800-422-302 or (503) 223-9511. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system. The nerves of the body are insulated with a protective coat ing call myelin. In MS, this coat ing deteriorates and is replaced by scar tissue. Because the scarring mayblockor distort impulses, basic bodily functions may be impaired. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of the dis ease cannot be foreseen. Symp toms may include tingling sensa tions, numbness, slurred speech, blurred or double vision, memory and concentration difficulties, fa tigue, poor coordination,problems with bladder, bowel and sexual function, and partial or complete paralysis. Most people with MS are diagnosed with MS between the ages of20-50. Unusually this disease affects women more than men. The disease occurs more often in temperate zones. The course of MS is very unpredictable and varies tremen dously from one person to an other. Many persons suffering from MS experience irregular cyclesof attacks or exacerbations, followed by periods of remission. In others, MS causes only mild and fleeting symptoms, with long periods in which symptoms are absent The National Multiple Sclerosis Society was founded in 1946toaidpeoplewithMS. NMSS is a voluntary health agency dedi cated to the prevention, treatment and cure of multiple sclerosis and to improving the quality of life for individuals with multiple sclero sis and for their families. The agency participates in such activi ties as providing services to people with MS, education of the medical community and the general pub lic, public policy development and promotion, research into the cause, prevention, cure and treatment of the disease. TheOregon Chapterpro- vides services to over 3,500 per sons with MS in Oregon and Clark County, Washington. It has the responsibility of raising funds of which 40% is remitted to the Na tional Chapter to fund research and supporting services. The 60% remaining is used to run the Chap ter, provide services for persons and families who experience the difficult aspects of the disease and to increase understanding of MS through education. The Oregon Chapter’s programs and services are de signed to complement the medical care provided by physicians. The goal of the Chapter is to help individuals and families cope more effectively with the emotional need and practical day-to-day issues that may arise. Residents of Or egon and Clark county Washing ton are eligible for the services. |7 April.showers by Maury Webber Last, week’s sunny :W^ihèç àind this .week's' rainy it's spring in Oregon and time to start Slicing theincredible plant life we hhVe growing on campus. , < : > : . : • À quick tour of campus revealsaWgêv^tyofreockxkin- tirons being used to decorate ■ around the buildings but there is • incrp$bte diversity, and edly southeastern U.S. Savor, ' • 7 -"What we tried to do is ¿o with per^m^kthathavehi'i A close-up of a bloom on a rhododendron growing outside Barlow Hall. Clackamas is tomato many varieties of rhody's as well as other types of plants. beenuscd extensiveiyhcre in the northwest," Kirk Pearson, ;grounds and Maintenance Man- ' agdr isdid.: : "They're beemnihg Here’s a short fist of the plants to look out for: Carolina Silver Bell is one of the many tree’s growing by the entrance to Streeter Hall, also in the area is anAritàiçiïç tô^Mome of the new ground cover taking hold includes Anemone Nemosa and Japanese Neniosa. . In the more visible lo cations on campus the shift has beenaway from thehighmamte- nance, shortlived annuals,to die longer lasting low maintenance perennials. These include the true geraniums that grow in the safety island near the Molalla entrance and: the Blue Ids and Euphorbia that grow in the middle of the bus turn-around. ¡popular ami Ihe/rehearty plants.'’ Get an early start on Fall classes! Returning students at CCC can now take advantage of a program that allows them to register early and have their seats guaranteed in classes for Fall term. Students who enrolled for Spring classes by appointment automatically were sent an early Fall registration appointment card in the mail during the week of May 9. Sessions are scheduled during the week of May 23-27, at 9 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday. Students who cannot attend their appointment are encouraged to attend the next possible session. During the session students will select Fall classes. In order to guarantee classes, students must pay for their classes and all other outstanding bills and complete any prerequisites for Fall term classes by August 25. Questions? Call 657-6958 ext. 2253. OPENS MAY 20 th EVERYWHERE
