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Zip Code Listing »’'Tffarboro--The next time you need to look up a zip code, check the Yellow Pages of your telephone book. Carolina Telephone is now publishing a North Carolina zip code listing in its telephone directories. This listing can be found at the beginning of the Yellow Pages section of every Carolina Telephone phone book. For its contribution in promoting the use of zip codes, Carolina Telephone has ^received the U.S. Postal ' Service Cimmunity Service Award. Ross A. Garulski, sectional center manager/ postmaster in Raleigh, presented the award to Wayne Peterson, Carolina Telephone president, during a ceremony in Tarboro on Aug. 21. Garulski also commended Bobby Dixon, Carolina Telephone directory manager, for his initiative in undertaking the zip code listing, and Gold Joyner, Rocky Mount post master, for his efforts in helping coordinate the project. Carolina Telephone publish es about 1.5 million telephone directories each year which are —«Hotributed to its customers in 50 counties in eastern and Piedmont North Carloina. No Rate Increase At CCH The Craven County Hospital Board of Directors recently approved a budget wich called for no increase in hospital charges in the 1986-1987 fiscal year. This is the third consecutive year that Craven County Hospital has managed to hold its rates steady without an increase in cost to the public. "At a time when hospital rates are on the increase nationwide, we are pleased to demonstrate our commitment to controlling healthcare costs," said hospital President Don Logan. "Craven County Hospital is constantly seeking to provide quality patient care at the lowest possible cost," he said. Officials cited several factors which contribute to the hospital's control of costs. They include increased utilization of services, decreased loss from bad debts, and conservative spending practices. "Most importantly, we are fortunate to have an excellent management staff who excercise cost conscious ness and cost containment measures," explained Logan. Museum Will Open Tuesdays The North Carolina Museum of Art will be open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. effective Oct. 7. The museum resumes its Tuesday opening hours after having been closed on jis, day, in addition to Mondays, since Oct. 1, 1986. The Tuesday opening hours are made possible by funding from the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, a non-profit foundation which administers contributions to the museum from private sources. The funds will be used to hire the security personnel required to keep the museum open an additional day. Private funding will also make it possible for the museum to continue remaining open until 9 p.m. Fridays and to hire security staff for the new African, Oceanic and New World Gallery, scheduled to open Jan. 10, 1987. Museum hours, effective Oct. 1, will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; until 9 p.m. Fridays; 12 noon to 5 p.m.Sundays; closed Mondays. The Museum Shop closes 15 minutes early and closes at 4:45 p.m. on Fridays. The Museum Cafe stops taking orders one hour before the Museum closes. , Tuesday closings became necessary last October after the legislature cut the museum's appropria tion by 10 percent, about $235,000, in July 1985. The museum lost five and one-half security positions as a result of this budget cut. In its recent session, the legislature approved an increase of $250,000 in the museum's budget at the request of Arts Advocates, Inc. However, the funds were appropriated specifically for outreach programs and enhancement of exhibitions and programs within the museum. According to Richard S. Schneiderman, director of the museum, "We did not ask the legislature to restore our security positions this year because we assumed from last year's action that the legislature wanted us to look elsewhere for funding for guards. "We are delighted to announce that private funding has been identified which will make it possible to resume our Tuesday hours," he added. "Although general contribu tions will initially be used to support the Tuesday hours, we hope to interest a donor in specifically sponsoring this • project." For information, call the museum at (919) 833-1935. 'Special" Children WMt Craven Highlights Saptambar IS. 1986 Page 9 individuals with, mental retardation who have no one else to make legal decisions After 10 years in which North Carolina has been operating under a law requiring educational opportunities be provided for all "special" children, the Association for Retarded Citizens/North Carolina is struggling to expand a program to assure that the rights of these young people are upheld throughout their lives. Public Law 94-142 was the landmark legislation that opened up the public schools to children with physical, mental and emotional challenges. Through this newfound access to education many of these special children developed a sense of self- worth and independence that had previously been denied them. For those with severe mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, however, other means are needed to assure that their rights continue to be protected throughout their lives. To this end, the ARC/NC launched in 1984 its Lifeguardianship Program- a corporate guard ianship program that allows the association to be named the legal guardian for about important aspects of their lives. The ARC/NC currently is in a drive to expand the LIFEguard- ianship Program, which serves 30 wards through local ARC chapters in Buncombe, Stanly, Lenoir, Wake, Yancey and Mecklenburg counties, as well as in the Greensboro area. Individuals receiving these services live in group or nursing homes in their communities, or in regional residential centers like Caswell Center in Kinston, Murdoch Center in Butner, O'Berry Center in Goldsboro, or Black Mountain Center. Mrs. Julie Ewing, director of the LIFEguardianship Pro ram said there are as many as 500 adults with mental retardation in North Carolina who are eligible for the program, and the number is expected to grow. "Our ability to serve more people depends on two factors-additional volunteers who agree to serve as personal representatives, and additional funding," Mrs. Ewing said. Personal representatives meet regularly with their wards and let officials at the ARC/NC in Raleigh know what the legal needs of their wards are. They also offer care and compassion that is sometimes iacking in institutional settings, Mrs. Ewing said. In an effort to raise additionai funds beyond state and federai grants it receives for the LIFEguardianship Program, the ARC/NC has estabiished a separate restricted endowment fund. The ARC/NC has set a goai of $1 miliion to be raised for the endowment to provide a firm financial base for the program. Persons interested in serving as personal representatives or making donations to the endowment fund may contact the ARC/NC's LiFEguardian- ship Program by writing 2400- A Glenwood Ave. Raleigh, 27608, or calling (919)782- 4632. Footlight Theatre Presents The Musical A CHORUS UNEII Friday & Saturday at 8:15 PM October 3 & 4 October 10 & 11 October 17 & 18 Location: Masonic Theatre Hancock Street, New Bern $7 Tickets: $8 adults, children, seniors For Reservations, Call 633- 3775 Spencer 1 Piece Infant Underwear Regular $3.49 On Sale $2.99 FASHION JEWELRY BY PREMIERE $■199 'i' ■ / We'll Give You FREE TICKETS To the Bargain of a Lifetime A $10.00 Value foronV S2.98 ...VVilh the purchase of $10.00 worth of merchandise in our store. Choose from a wide variety of distinctive designs, from pendants to earrings. And, with every $10.00 of pur- you can buy your choice of Premiere Jewels for the amazing price of $2.98 each mis IS our way of saying "thanks" to our good customers. Come in today lor complete details and get your free ticket to Jewels by Premiere. . m Cannon Variety Store JiSaIn 8t Vanceboro. N. C. 244^)508 Cards Expire September 30 p
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