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A N.C. Safety Commission Hopes To Reduce Highway Deaths RALEIGH--Last year in North Carolina over 1,000 people were killed and over 10,000 were seriously injured in traffic accident. Today in Raleigh, the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Commission held its first meeting to find ways to reduce deaths and in- juries and make North Carolina’s roads safer. State Secretary of Transportation James E. Harrington welcomed the commission members and administered the oaths of of- fice. Harrington emphasized the commitment of Governor Martin and the North Carolina Department of Transportation to reducing deaths highway. “Governor Martin is per- sonally committed to reduc- ing the tragic waste of human life on our highways. His commitment is expressed through the direction he has given the Highway Safety Program, and through your appointment to this commis- sion,”” Harrington told the commissioners. William C. Deal Jr., direc- tor of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), briefed the commis- sion on current highway safe- ty programs. The commission, which will meet quarterly at various locations across the state, will be responsible for on the state’s National Park Concludes Summer Evening Programs Kings Mountain National Military Park will conclude its summer evening pro- grams this weekend, August 3. On Saturday at 7:30 p.m. the Carolina Raptor Rehabilitation Center will present a program on Rap- tors: Birds of Prey. The Raptor Center is dedicated to the preservation of raptors which includes such birds as hawks, eagles, and owls. The presentation will include such topics as the natural history of raptors, the status of current raptor. populations, their benefit to man, and the functions as well as the future plans of the rehabilitation center. The program will allow one to get a close view of several live birds. Those who are in- terested should meet at the National Park Visitor Center. Weather permitting, musket and rifle demonstra- tions will be presented on the hour from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Sunday. Other on-going activities include: An 18 minute film, Kings Mountain: Turning Point in the South, a museum exhibit area, 1.5 mile Bat- tlefield Trail, 16 mile system of Hiking Trails, and 10 mile system of Horse Trails. The public is invited and encouraged to attend all pro- grams. There are no admis- sion fees for any of these pro- grams. For further information contact Chris Revels at (803) 936-7921. Shelby Man Appointed To Mental Health Group Raleigh--Lieutenant Gover- nor Bob Jordan has ap- pointed Carlos N. Young of Shelby and Maxine O’Kelly of Burlington to the North Carolina Commission for Mental Health, Mental Retar- dation and Substance Abuse Services. Young is a past president of the NC Mental Health Association and on the board of the National Mental Health Association. He is a member of the First Baptist Church and has been involved in a number of civic and church activities. “I am pleased Carlos has agreed to serve another term DRIVER TRAINING There will be a bus driver’s training class on August 27 and 29 from 8:30 until 3:30 at Barnes Auditorium. on the Mental Health Study Commission. He is very familiar with the issues and very concerned about in- dividuals affected by the pro- blems of mental illness, men- tal retardation, alcohol and drug abuse,”’ Lieutenant Governor Jordan said. O’Kelly is past president of the Alamance County Mental Health Association, past president of Case Manage- ment for Developmental Disabilities, and former chairman of the Alamance County Youth Services Board. She is assistant superintendent of Student Suppory Services/Public Re ations for Burlington City Schools. The Mental Health Com- mission studies state mental health laws and programs and makes recommendations on those. Summer Clearence As long as the supply lasts the following items are being offered at: Jr. Swimwear ncesn pacific-speedo-hobig-sassalrass Boys Swimwear izod-hobie-campus-adides-puma <! Mens Swimwear hotie-izad-adidas-puma-berle-speedo Mens Knit Shirts puritan-izod-adidas-taunsing wear-cross creek Jr. Shorts, Tops & Pants palmetto’s-russell-puma-hobie ALL PRICES ROUNDED TO 88¢ | SAGESPORT 119 W. Mtn. St. 121 E. Main St Kings Mountain Liticolnton 739-2366 735-0630 establishing statewide highway safety goals and ob- jectives and advising the governor on ways to promote highway safety. Members of the Governor’s Highway Safety Commission are: Sheriff A.J. Peterson, Robbinsville; Rudolph Jones, Benson; Senator Laurence Cobb, Charlotte; Represen- tative Theresa Esposito, Winston-Salem; William Graham, Winston-Salem; Palmer Huffstetler, Cher- ryville; Sheriff Albert Jackson, Hendersonville; William E. Cox, Denver; Larry Linney, Winston- Salem; Lele Tison, Chapel Hill; Dr. George Johnson Jr., Chapel Hill; E.T. Vanhoy, Shelby; Lt. Col. O.R. McKin- ney, Raleigh; Elbert Peters Jr., Raleigh; Ruth Ann Calder, Charlotte; James D. Brown, Mars Hill; Lynn ‘West, Plymouth; and M.E. Lassiter, Severn. Yard Sale To Benefit Air Patrol The Civil Air Patrol, Gastonia Squadron, will sponsor a yard sale on Sat., Aug. 10 at the 321 Flea Market north of Dallas. 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