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Thursday, December 27 SUNNY POINT MILITARY OCEAN TERMINAL sells long picccs of used lumber every Thursday at ihc terminal, Southport, 8:30 a.m.-l p.m. Cost is $60 per cord. THE CLOTHES CLOSET in Shallotic, which offers free clothing to needy families, accepts donations of good, used clothing every Thursday at the old Sunnysidc School, 9 a.m.-noon. For information, call Ginny Waples, 754-6275. HOLDEN BEACH SENIOR CITIZENS meet each Thursday for Mature Movement, exercise for older adults, Lockwood Folly Community Building, Stanbury Road, Supply, 9 a.m.-lO a.m. A crafts class is held each Thursday at 1 p.m. SUNSET BEACH PLANNING BOARD meets at the town hall, 10 a.m. THE SOUTH BRUNSWICK ISLES CIVITAN CLUB meets for lunch at Sizzling Sirloin Family Steakhouse, Shallottc, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Visitors arc welcome. For information, call Bob Johnston, 754-5759. AN EMPOWERMENT GROUP for women who arc or have been in an abusive relationship meets at For Kids Only day care center, Shallottc, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., with free child care provided. For more information call the sponsor, Hope Harbor Home, 754-5726. BINGO will be played at the American Legion Post on U.S. 17 one mile south of Shallottc, 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds a closed discussion meeting for those who have a problem with alcohol, every Thursday at St. James Episcopal Church, U.S. 17, Shallottc, 8 p.m. Friday, December 28 ROTARY CLUB of the South Brunswick Islands meets at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Couptry Club, Old Georgetown Road, Calabash, 7:30 a.m. Visiting Rotarians welcome. THE CAROLINA SHORES RECYCLING CENTER is open 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at the dump site, Persimmon Road, Calabash. The center accepts aluminum beverage cans, glass, paper products, plastics and used automotive batteries. A TURKEY SHOOT sponsored by Calabash VFW Post 7288 will be held at the turkey shoot site, N.C. 179, Calabash, 7 p.m. Prizes include hams, turkeys and slabs of bacon. VFW Ladies Auxiliary will sell coffee, hot dogs, candy and soft drinks. SHALLOTTE WHEEL AND DEALERS Square Dance Club will not meet this week. CUB SCOUT PACK 227 meets at Camp United Methodist Churc'i, Shallottc, 7:30 p.m. All parents and scouts are welcome to attend. BINGO will be played at Calabash VFW Post No. 7288, 7:30 p.m. For information, call 579-3577 after 3 p.m. SHALLOTTE AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP, a support group for families of alcoholics, meets at Camp United Methodist Church, Shallotte, 8 p.m. A CLOSED DISCUSSION MEETING of Alcoholics Anonymous is held weekly for individuals who have a problem with alcohol, AA Building, Grisscttown, 8 p.m. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets at Sl Peter's Lutheran Church, N.C. 211, Southport, offering a 12-point program to help addicts overcome their desire to use drugs, fellowship among recovering addicts, 8 p.m. Call 762-6638. Saturday, December 29 CALABASH VOLUNTEER EMS THRIFT SHOP, locatcd beside the squad building on N.C. 179, will be open, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. THE CLOTHES CLOSET, sponsored by the South Brunswick Inter church Council, opens every Saturday at Sunnysidc School, corner of N.C. 130 West and U.S. 17, Shallotle, 9 a.m.-noon. The Clothes Closet offers good, clean, used clothing to families in need. SUNSET BEACH RECYCLING CENTER, located behind the fire sta tion, is open seven days a week during daylight hours. The center accepts newspapers, rinsed aluminum or steel cans (beer and soda only), rinsed, lidless glass jars and botdes and most plastic boules and jugs. Next Medifast Classes Start January 3 Call today to sign up. Marilyn J. Boehm. M.D.. Ph. D. 919-754-5581 Village Pines. Shallotte 919-754-9949 L. Bookworm CAUSEWAY PLAZA ? HOLDEN BEACH 842-7380 We'll be closed Dec. 25 8c 26. After Christmas hours: Monday-Saturday 10-6 Closed Sunday A TURKEY SHOOT sponsored by Calabash VFW Post 7288 will be held ai the turkey shoot site, N.C. 179, Calahash, 7 p.m. Pri/cs include hams, turkeys and slabs of bacon. VFW ladies Auxiliary will sell coffee, hot dogs, candy and soft drinks. OPEN MEETING of the Supply Group, Alcoholics Anonymous, every Saturday, for alcoholics and other persons interested in the disease, in the dining rtxjm, The Brunswick Hospital, Supply, 8 p.m. Sunday, December 30 OPEN MEETING of Alcoholics Anonymous at the Grisscltown AA Build ing, 8 p.m. Monday, December 31 SUNNY POINT MILITARY OCEAN TERMINAL sells used lumber and cross ties every Monday at the terminal, Southport, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $10 per cord for lumber and S3 each for cross ties. THE CAROLINA SHORES RECYCLING CENTER is open 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at the dump site. Persimmon Road, Calabash. The center ac cepts aluminum beverage cans, glass, paper products, plastics and used automotive batteries. BRUNSWICK BASS MASTERS meets at Shallotte Ceramics, Shallotte Avenue, Shallotte, 7:30 p.m. CLOSED MEETING of Alcoholics Anonymous every Monday for those who have a problem with alcohol, AA Building, Grissettown, 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 1 SUNNY POINT MILITARY OCEAN TERMINAL sells short pieces of scrap lumber every Tuesday at the terminal, Southport, 8:30 a.m.-l p.m. Cost is S2 per pickup truck load. HOLDEN BEACH SENIOR CITIZENS meet cach Tuesday for Mature Movement, exercise for older adults, Lockwood Folly Community Building, Stanbury Road, Supply, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. GRAND STRAND GENERAL HOSPITAL holds a free drug and alcohol intervention training session at the hospital, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. For information, contact Susan Barnhill, (803)497-2116. AN EMPOWERMENT GROUP for women who arc or have been in an abusive relationship meets at Robin's Nest Day Care Center, Southport, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., with free child care provided. For more information, con tact the sponsor, Hope Harbor Home, 754-5726. BRUNSWICK COUNTY BAND rehearses at Trinity United Methodist Church, Southport, 7 p.m. For more information, those who play band instruments should contact Donna Massingalc at 842-3233 after 6:30 p.m. BRUNSWICK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN hold a dinner meet ing at The Brunswick Hospital cafeteria, 7 p.m. Call in reservations/can cellations by 9 a.m. to Grace Peoples, 842-9351. BINGO will be played at the Calabash Elks Lodge, Traders Village, Calabash. Doors open at 7 p.m., games begin at 7:30 p.m. HOLDEN BEACH VEW POST NO. 8866 meets at the Lockwood Folly Community Building, Stanbury Road, Supply, 7:30 p.m. r?? Wednesday, January 2 BRUNSWICK T()ASTMASTERS CLUB meets at the Se;i Captain Restau rant, GOX W. West St., Southport, 7 a.m.-X a.m. For information, call Susan Eggert, 754-50X2, or Gene Eagle, 457-6513, evenings. Guests welcome THE CAROLINA SIIORKS RECYCLING CENTER is open 9 a m 12:30 p.m. at the dump site. Persimmon Road, Calabash. The center ac cepts aluminum beverage cans, glass, paper products, plastics and used automotive batteries. SHALLOTTE ALDERMEN meet at the town hall, 7 p.m. PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS meet at the Lockwixnl Folly Com munity Building, Stanbury Road, Supply, X p.m.-9:30 p.m. CLOSED MEETING by Alcoholics Anonymous for individuals who have a problem with alcohol, AA Building, Grisscttown, X p.m. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets each Wednesday, St. Peter's l.uthcr an Church, N.C. 211, Southport, X p.m., offering a support group for in dividuals who have a problem with drugs. For more information, call 1 762-663X. Happy New Year -;f from Market Expy We've got what you need to ring the New Year in! If you forget film, batteries, napkins munchies, drinks, sandwiches, coffee, fried chicken, or even auto supplies... come see us!! mE Market txpress Open 24 Hrt. 7 Days ? Intersection of Hwy. 17 and Hwy. x JO (Holden Beach Road) Holiday Greetings! Warm thanks to all of you who've shown your trust by choosing us. Security I ? f.i.-.*) U m~mJ SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION ?Southport 'Leland -Shallotte -Calabash 'Long Beach 457-5246 371-6546 754-4371 579-3595 278-6022 Willi W ? ?As To View Or Not To View Picture yourself sitting at home in your favorite chair watching television. On the other hand, watching TV in a dark room should be avoided, since You are holding a remote control in your hand that enables you to choose the contrast between the screen and surrounding areas is too great for from a variety of TV channels, including cable. You also have a video cas- comfortable, efficient vision. sette recorder (VCR) sitting on top of your TV set, which is programmed When using lamps, ^ carefui no, to position them where glare and re to record your favonte TV show. flections M,| ^ seen in or near the te|^lsion screen Also gep your set For many of you, this scenario may represent a realistic picture of what away from unshaded windows and reflective furniture. you do during your leisure time. Today you can choose from a wide se- -w- ? ? j lection of television, VCRs, home computers and video games which are 1/ gdrflCS. There is no evidence that video or computer all geared to giving you many hours of entertainment. games cause vision problems, but they can cause eyestrain symp D . . 7.. . ? ^ ? ? -n. . toms suc" ^ blurred or double vision and eye fatigue. To help avoid this. But how you use this equipment can have an effect on your vision. That take a five mjnute ^ break ev 30 5 K is why proper viewing habits, lighting conditions and professional opto- , ... metric care are so important. They all contribute to your viewing comfort In some instances, these games may help sharpen vision skills needed for and enjoyment school, sports and other daily tasks. This is because most vision skills are learned and can be improved upon with practice. If you have trouble our eyes and TV. wj? p^y maaw .?d may ' v*?" ^ ed televisions and VCRs are not harmful to your eyes or vision. In r r fact, close activities like reading or sewing may produce more eyestrain LX OttlC COttipUtCTS. Home computers are helpful in bud than viewing television. But, watching too much TV may result in gener- X JL geting your finances, educating your children and providing al eye fatigue. many hours of entertainment. But how tney are used can affect your visu To help keep your eyes from getting tired, take periodic rest breaks. Do a' postural comfort. this by briefly moving your eyes away from the screen, around the room. That is why it's important to keep the following tips in mind when oper or out the window. atingyour computer: use a system that has an adjustable VDT screen and or out tne window. ating your computer: use a system that has an adjustable VDI screen and detachable keyboard; position the screen 14-20 inches from your eyes and T/ieiving habits. Watching television from a distance is )ust be'?w eye level; use dim lighting; put reference material on a copy w easier on your eves. The ideal viewing distance should be at least holder close to the screen and within the same viewing distance; and take five times the width of your TV screen. This means that if you have a 19" periodic rest breaks. They all contribute to making your computer experi TV, you should be sitting 8 feet away from the screen. At this distance, the ence more visually enjoyable. picture details appear snarper and better defined, and TV lines and de- If you enjoy watching your favorite TV shows, seeing movies with your fects are less apparent. VCR, playing video games, or using your home computer, remember Viewing your TV set at eye level can also minimize eyestrain. Avoid lying how important your vision is in doing tnese leisure time activities. By fol down on the floor and looking at the picture. lowing proper viewing habits, using good lighting and seeking regular If you have difficulty seeing your TV picture clearly, you may have a vi- optomebiccare, you can help preserve your good vision for a lifetime. sion problem; thus, an optometric examination is recommended A doc- In the interest of better vision from the office of: tor of optometry can diagnose and correct most vision problems by pre scribing glasses, contact lenses or vision therapy. OTUIlSWlCk VlSlOn C?U*e 7I> oorn lighting. Most lighting engineers and optometrists * f Chris Moshoures, O.D. recommendsoft lighting for your television viewing. Tne lighting ? level should be 15-35 footcandles, which requires using 60-100 watt Pine St., Shallotte, 754-4020 bulbs, but no brighter than the TV picture itself. Excessive lighting tends ? w h o ralahach S7Q dfPH to reduce contrast on the screen and "wash out the picture. Odll MarSH oCJ., L,aidD<?n, J / V-'tUZU
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