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Page 4A-MIRROR-HBRALD-Thurs(lay, June 39, 1978 Cost Is High For Driving While Drunk By SOKE SANDKBS Crime Prevention Otfloer The Coat le High When Driving Under the In fluence. Ae the 4th of July Holiday approachei, people will be talcing long weekend tripe and along with the pleasure comes the not-so-pleaeart drunken drivers, which can cuase suffering, embarrassment and worry along with hardships. Thousands of people — not limited to drivers - but Including children, pedestrians, non-drlnklng drivers and Innocent passengers are Injured (maybe permanently) or killed because of the in considerate drunk driver. The problem drinker and driver cause much em barrassment not only to themselves but to their families, friends and employers. Consequently, much valuable time Is used by the police and courts. Thanks to the drunk driver. Insurance rates rise for everyone. Then comes the loss of the driving privilege. This can cause extreme dlf- flculty and a hardship as far as the financial end Is concerned and also limits the ability to hold down certain jobs. "So What” you say. If you know you are going to be the "man behind the wheel,” Think — Don't Drink. However, If you Intend to drink — here are a few pointers that may help to save your life or some Innocent person’s life. Have something on your stomach to slow down the rate of absorption. Sip your drink — don’t gulp — give your body time to handle It. Know what you are drinking and how strong It la — how soon can you expect the alcohol to hit? Set your limit and stick to It. Stop in time so your body will have a chance to reduce alcohol to a safe level before you drive. Be honest with yourself! If you know you have drunk to much — Be Smart — Don’t Drive! If you are really going to be honest with yourself and you know that you plan to drink, take along a driver or better still — Stay at Home! The Ufe you kill or save may be a member of your own immediate family. For more Information on Olme Prevention, Contact the Kings Mountain Police Department Crime Prevention Office at 739- seae.or 739-7444. If you plan to be away from your home tor a period of 24 hours or more, please contact the Kings Mountain Police Depart ment Crime Prevention Office at the above numbers for a Home Security Check. Events Scheduled Independence Day events are scheduled all day Tuesday at Kings Mountain Country Club beginning with a Family Scotch Foursome at 9 a. m. on the golf course. The Women’s Golf Association la hosting the event. A Couple’s Foursome wlU tee off at 4:80 p. m. Events for all the family wlU be featured, including horseshoe pitching, tennis, swimming, and picnicking, the latter which will round out the day of festivities with supper around the pool. Rev. Gary Bryant and David Smith are co- chairman of the program events of the day. Both lunch at noon and dinner at 7 p. m. wlU be served on Tuesday and reservations should be made by calling the clubhouse. Special events are slated on Sunday with a swim ming competition beginning at 3 p. m. for pre-schoolers through ninth grade. A water show by youth of the community will follow the competition A tennis match between parents and children will get underway at 7 p. m. on Sunday. ( 1 Photo By Lib Stewu-t PABAMENT8 ARE DEDICATED - Rev. Robert Boggan dedicated four sets of paraments wiiloh enhance the pulpit area of Central United Methodist Church during Sunday worship services. The gifts were from four church families In honor of loved ones. Paraments Dedicated B & B I IroODSTOBES INCi I Your Home Store | I 213 S. Battleground i j Dountown Kings Mountain | IIV2 Lb. Lady k ^ I (BREAD 2^°'79M Quart Dukes I Four sets of Paraments, including Bible markers and pulpit an- tependla, were dedicated Sunday during the worship hour at Centred United Methodist Church and for mally presented to the congregation. The gifts also Included a clerlccd stole for the minister to wear which matched the white, purple, green and red sets which are changed each liturgical season and enhance the pulpit area of the sanctuary. Rev. Robert Boggan accepted the gifts for the congregation and dedicated them during the morning service. Kenney. The green set was gift of the Young Adult Sunday School Class In honor of Pastor and Mrs. Robert Boggan. I Quart Dukes 1 MAYONNAISE The white set was gift of Betty and Jim Potter In memory of their tethers. J. P. Potter and F. M. The purple set was gift of Jake and Dot Dixon In honor of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bun E. Goforth and Rev. and Mrs. Kelly Dixon. X 67 oz. IR. C. •><* Coca Cola 1 Lb. Zesta Crackers Jim Biimgardner Earns Award iGreoTBeans u 39®! Jim Earl Btimeardner of Route 4. and recoenlzes ahlevement In en- environment. I Vino Rino ^ f Gov. Hunt Appoints Craven To Council Gov. Jim Hunt today named Dr. Craven E. Wil liams of Boiling Springs to the N. C. Education Council. He wrill serve a term of three years. Dr. Williams Is the president of Oardner- Webb College and is a member of the American Association for Education and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. He Is also s a member of the Board of Directors of the Cleveland County United Way, the Shelby Chamber of Commerce, and the Shelby Rotary Club. The Council Is composed of the members of the N. C. Education Commission of the States plus five other people appointed by the Governor to serve terms of three years. The Governor serves as chairman of the Council, and the chairman of the State Board of Education, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of N. C., and the President of the University of N. C. serve as ex officio members on the Council. Jim Earl Btimgardner of Route 4, a Scout In Troop 91 of Kings Mountain, chartered by St. Mat thews Lutheran Church has earned the World Conservation Award announced Michael Wright, District Executive of the Battleground District of the Piedmont Council. The award Is made by the World Wildlife Fund of Washington, D. C. through the Boy Scouts of America and recognizes ahlevement In en vironmental Improvement, natural resource conservation, and an un derstanding of world conservation problems. The purpose of the award Is to point out to young people that countries of the world are closely Interrelated through natural resources and that we In this coxintry are Interpendent with our world environment. To win this award. Scout Bumgardner earned Conservation and Environmental skill awards, merit badges In Environmental Science, Soil and Water Con servation, Fish and Wildlife Management, and Citizenship In the World. Hla Scoutmaster Is Harold Doster. Vine Ripe TOMATOES Lb. 39 FRESH FISH Shelby Art League Sponsors Photo Show ■SAMPLE YARDAGE a'c-oO - niii The Shelby Art League will sponsor Its First Annual Regional Juried Photography Show, July 8- 14 at the Shelby Gallery In the Dally Star building, SIS Blast Grahsun Shelby. A totab^of $1,300 In awards will be given. rrsNicETo EELSOGOOD |\BOUTAMEAL (SKFC National Co-Op 1878 Kentucky Fried Chicken is the only place where you can get your chicken two ways. Original Recipe or Extra Crispy. Either way, you’ll know your family will be eating well. Because Kentucky Fried Chicken uses only the highest quality chicken. Original Recipe or Extra Crispy. It's nice to feel so good about a meal. Kmtudm TrM (JIliekMit EVERY TUESDAY IS CHICKEN PICKIN DAY Combination Dinner; . 8 Pieces Chicken . Cole Slaw . PoUtoee . Gravy • Roll n.59 99* IR IB BACK 3 Pieces of Chicken, potatoes, gravy and roll. Robert Doty, Director of the Currier Gallery of Art In Manchester, New Hampshire, will be juror of the show. He Is the author of Photography In . America: 1860-1966 and Is a former staff member of the Whitney Museum of American Art In New York and the Victoria wd Albert Muaeiun In London, sm well a number of other queries and museums In this country. The gallery will be open on June 39 from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. for hand delivered entries. Entries have been Invited from throughout North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. The show will be limited to 400 entries, no more than three from one person. Further In formation on entries la available from Buddy Guffey, 601 N. Morgan St., Shelby. Specific awards are: First prize: $400; Second prize: $800; Third prize: $300; two Honorable Mentions; $60 each; Single beat color; $100; Single Best black and white, $100. Itie Shelby Art League receives support from North Carolina Grass roots Art Fund, a state agency. On Mon,. July 8 from 8 to 10 p. m., a preview reception will be held for members of the Art League. Ihe exhibit will be open to the public from July 4 through 14 from 10 a. m.to4p.m.and3to6p. m. on Simday. Suggestions Are Wanted By Group Citizens of Kings Mountain with ideas and suggestions on improving North Carolina’s system of juvenile justice are encouraged to attend one of the ten public hearings to be sponsor^ by the North Caro lina Juvenile Code Revision Committee during the month of July. Hearings have been sched uled in Charlotte, Asheville, Raleigh, Hickory, Winston- Salem, Fayetteville, Wilming ton, Elizabeth City and Kin ston. Each public hearing will begin at 2:00 p. m. and recess at 5:00 p. m., then resume at 7:00 p. m. and concludes! 9:00 p. m. The hearings have been scheduled for both the after noon and evening to give all citizens an opportunity to voice their opinions. The Juvenile Code Revision Committee, a group of fifteen persons, was appointed by Governor Jim Hunt In April 1977, to review the state's ju venile justice system and to make recommendations for improving it. Chaired by Judge George F. Bason of Raleigh, the commit tee has come up with some tentative recommendations but is hoping to get some ideas and suggestions from citizens who have had experiences with the present system. Topics expected to be dis cussed Include such concepts as agency organiutlon, serv ices for the undisciplined child, law enforcement proce dures, child abuse and neglect, authority of the court over parents, and the training of juvenile Justice profes sionals. Persons wishing to speak at one of the hearings should write Ms. Sarah F. Patterson at the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, Post Office Box 27887, In Ra leigh or call her at area code (919) 733-9013. Downstairs Over 50,000 Yards FABRICS On Bolts Reduced To Per Yard Upstairs 3 Big Groups FASHiON LENGTHS Every Type Fabric Imaginable 19M9‘&99' Per Yard Downslairs aii TOWELS, WASH CLOTHS & Household Items Are 30% Off All 45” And 54” DENiM DRAPERY FABRICS On Rolls Values To *5.95 Per Yard Per Yard These unbelievable prices good thru July 10th at SAMPLE YARDAGE Look For The Red And White Awning S. Battleground Ave Downtown Kings Mountain Open Wednesdays 9:00 To 5:30 AT ■| r r/'
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