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See Huronia Calendar on page 38 ver 90 Midland resident Beth Marsell celebrated her 90th birthday Friday at the home of friends. Mrs. Marsell, born in England, lives today in The Villa Nursing Home in Midland. Her daughter, Mrs. Eileen Denny and son, Les, both live in Midland. She has seven grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. Arthritis: A chance coming to learn more about it Tuesday, Sept. 9, at K. of C. Hall in Penetanguishene, The Arthritis Society (Penetang Branch) will be hosting a _ public meeting complete with special speakers and a question and answer period to follow. This will be your golden opportunity to discuss the illness and to learn more about it. The Arthritis Society reports that there are over 100 different types of arthritis. To find out exactly which type of arthritis you have, it is necessary to see your doctor. "Let's look at three of the most common kinds of arthritis, namely osteo-arthritis, rheu- matoid arthritis and gout. The word arthritis is a catch-all term and describes an illness no better than the word ""stomach © ache" Arthritis means _in- tlammation of a joint and there are many causes of joint. in- flammation. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and would be more correctly called "degenerative joint disease' since _ in- flammation of the joint (the "itis" of arthritis) occurs rarely. Osteoarthritis is caused by the wearing away of the cartilage which covers the bone ends. This is usually a gradual and natural process although it happens more quickly in some than in others, for reasons not yet fully understood. Injury can cause osteoarthritis, and many people in- volved in contact sports, such as football and hockey, become vic- tims. Osteoarthritis usually causes a dull, aching pain, and treatment takes the form of relieving the pain. Although bothersome, osteoarthritis rarely causes disability and only causes _ slight reduction of normal activity. Most people who have a "touch of arthritis" have_ osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis does not go on to become rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis Although this is one of the most serious types of arthritis, the outlook is now generally good for most patients. A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis does not automatically mean a future of disability and crippling. Eight out of 10 patients can expect virtually complete control if they see their doctor early. It is ex- tremely important to take medications exactly as prescribed | even when the patient feels better since it is the level of tthe medication in the blood which controls' the disease. It is important to maintain that level. The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not known, but the in- volvement of a virus or viruses is now suspected by scientists. Rheumatoid arthritis may strike anyone, at any time, but three times as many women as men are involved and it usually strikes bet- ween the ages of 20 and 40. Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, morning | stiffness, swelling of the joints, tingling or numbness in the hands or feet and a general lack of well- being. If morning stiffness and pain and swelling of the joints recur, see your doctor right away. Gout Gout is caused by a chemical imbalance in the body. A normal substance called uric acid is either created in too large quantities or is not excreted by the body quickly enough. The result is that crystals of uric acid form in joints - such as the big toe - and cause inflammation and ex- treme pain. Medication can quickly relieve the inflammation and pain, and regular use of medicine, as prescribed by your doctor, will prevent gout from ever recurring. Gout is not caused by "thigh living' as was once thought to be the case. Gout is, however, the one form of ar- thiritis where diet may be important, and a doctor can explain this in detail to patients. The fact that gout can now be completely controlled is a _ good example of the fact that research into arthritis is paying off. . Midland to get piece of action to fund native family housing The federal govern- ment will insure more than one and a_ half- million dollars' to provide housing for low- to moderate-income native families in the Barrie area. Announcement of the approval to insure the funds was made last week by Hon. Paul Cosgrove, minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). CMHC is the federal government's housing agency. Money, in the form of a Canada Trust Com- pany loan of $1,575,483, will go to Simcoe Urban Native (SUN) Housing Incorporated of Barrie to assist that non-profit housing group \ to acquire 35 housing units. The loan will be in- sured under provisions of the National Housing Act (NHA) for a 35-year term at an interest rate of 13 per cent. An annual federal subsidy of up to Tuesday _One week to go St. Louis School principal D'Aoust explains a form secretary, Annette Ouellette, who is also the mother of one of the 50 or more students who will be starting in the new Penetanguishene school Don to his REBATES ON ALL JEEPS IN STOCK NS! M 00g REBATE AVAILABLE NOW on all 1980 AMC & Jeep models THE EAGLE The first family car with 4 wheel drive in 2 door, 4 door, or wagons Penang 161 Main St., Penetanguishene $139,388, however, is available to lower that rate to as low as two per cent. This will enable SUN Housing Inc. to charge rents their tenants can afford. Of the 35 units of detached, semi-deta- ched or link design, 32 are acquisitions from existing stock throughout Barrie, two are to be located in Midland and one in Collingwood. SUN Housing Incorporated initially received $9,000 in Start- Up funds from CMHC to launch this project. Two-thousand dollars of that amount need not be repaid. A year ago the group purchased nine units under the federal government's non-profit housing program in Barrie's Letitia Heights sub- division -- the first ur- ban-native family-h- ousing project of its kind in Ontario. rtlon 8 149 Bayfield St. Barrie (705) 737-3492 REAL ESTATE Coming soon to your neighbourhood WHY WAIT? We're making room for the 1981's Jeep Cherokee "S" 4-Door Rebates on Spirits Eagles °Concords MOTOR SALES LIMITED 949-3121 ou AMC Jee vicisusie: Wednesday, August 27, 1980, Page 9 jp