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da “Back To School” As the end of August rolls around, children and parents start back-to-school rituals such as buying clothes, get- ting school supplies and mak- ing after-school ar- rangements. One important ritual is the back-to-school wellness Checkin, Because children change physically at a relatively fast rate, regular physicals are important. “Up through the teen years, these checkups not only catch physical pro- blems,”” said Russell Cox, MD, a pediatrician’ with Gaston Memorial Hospital, “but they can also alleviate concerns children have about their bodies and changes tak- ing place.” The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children over six years old have a complete physical every two years. From the pre-school check-up through the teen years, pediatricians examine their patients and discuss concerns relevant to their ages. Mayors Meeting On Metro Plans Although the much-needed rain is only short-term relief for drought-stricken neighbors, officials were relaxing a little but were still planning for long term solu- tions to their water problems. Mayors of towns adjoining Kings Mountain were meeting today (Wednesday) at 1:30 p.m. with Kings Moun- tain Mayor John Moss to renew their support of the veteran mayor’s plans for creation of a Metropolitan Water system for rural areas surrounding Kings Mountain, and including Bessemer City, Grover, Cherryville, Waco, and Patterson Springs, each of whom had signed resolu- tions of intent and interest in participating in such a pro- ect with Kings Mountain tak- ing the lead in its develop- ment. : Mayors are reviewing to- day the proposed schedule for development of Phase I of the proposed $25.8 million Metro Utility District which calls for the installation of two water storage tanks with three and five million gallon capacity and 200,000 linear feet of water lines ranging in size from 2-24 inches in seven areas of Greater Kings Moun- tain. Ballooning: Best Way To Get Really High Hot-air balloon flights are a free-of-the-world ride nothing else can match, according to Kings Mountain Little Theatre and Jones Inter- cable, which will make them free for two hours to the public, Saturday night from 6 until 8 p.m., at Kings Moun- tain Senior High School. It’s all part of the promo- tion by the Little Theatre for “The Taming of the Shrew”, a Shakespearan play to be presented free in an open air setting in the Lancaster ; ’ [baseball “field {se story on SIDER Ry page 1-C this edition). An FAA certified aircraft for Carolina Balloon Adventures will be ready for tether rides promptly at 6 p.m. according to Doyle Campbell, president of the Little Theatre. In the event of high winds or incle- ment weather, the tether will be cancelled. Campbell said the balloons will travel 25-50 feet in the air, depending on weather from a launching pad at GARLAND ATKINS Publisher DARRELL AUSTIN General Manager - 931-040. MEMBER OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION The Herald is published by Herald Publishing House, P.O. Box 752. Kings Mountain, North Carolina. 28086. Business and editorial offices are located at Canterbury Road-East King Street. Phone 738-7496. Second class postage paid at Kings Mountain, N.C. Single copy 25 cents. Subscription rates: $10.45 yearly in-state. $5.23 six months. $11.50 yearly out of state. $5.80 six months. Student rates for nine months, $7.80. USPS GARY STEWART Managing Editor ELIZABETH STEWART News Editor IT'S CRAZY ! ABSURD ! PREPOSTEROUS ! ALMOST GIVING THIS RING AWAY JUST TO SEE IF YOU READ OUR ADS 1 yours €@ TE Only CARAT 7 DIAMOND CLUSTER 299°! YOU'VE SEEN IT AT 3 TIMES THIS PRICE ! WHILE THEY LAST ... AT sled {0 High 226 S. Washington St. Shelby, N.C. ; : LL PER KYA Across From N.W. Bank Check-Up Needed “‘One of the most important school wellness checks is the re-kindergarten physical for ive-year-olds,” Dr. Cox said. This exam normally includes tests for vision, hearing, behavior and physical pro- blems, anemia, tuberculosis, kidney function, plus tradi- tional examinations of the heart, blood pressure, reflexes, etc. Booster polio and DPT (for diptheria, whooping cough and tetanus) shots are usually needed at this time. ‘Pediatricians sometimes check five- and six-year-olds to make sure they have the basic social and intellectual skills needed in the school en- vironment,”’ Dr. Cox said. “A preschooler’s response to questions reveals his intellec- tual development. His draw- ing of a person complete with head, arms, body and legs, for instance, reveals his dex- terity and awareness of his environment. His ability to catch a ball or hop shows coordination.’’ Parents should talk with the pediatri- cian during these checkups about their child’s mental and physical development. As a child grows older, pediatricians may want to talk with him about risk tak- ing and accidents common to EJ3elk Stevens CLEVELAND MALL different age groups, Dr. Cox said. “For example, firearm safety is an important issue for pre-teens, as is auto safe- ty since they have more op- portunities than before to ride with young drivers. As the pre-teen matures physically, the pediatrician may help him understand changes in his body and help him relate his development to that of others his age,” he ex- plains. With © pre-teens and teenagers, pediatricians en- courage open discussions bet- ween parents and their children about sexuality, drug abuse and other topics relevant to the young person and his peers. With a teenager, safe driv- ing, drug and alcohol abuse, use of tobacco and suicide are issues pediatricians discuss, Dr. Cox said. Regardless of how thorough an examination is, parents and older children sometimes have questions. 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