AA
MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS - Medical Staff officers for 1989-90 at Kings Mountain Hospital are pic-
elect.
tured above. Left to right, R.R. Toffolo, president; J.B. Gentry, secretary; and A.R. Gangoo, presidgnt-
Good Eating Habits Important
By Donna Freeman, Dietitian,
Kings Mountain Hospital
Good nutrition is essential to
staying healthy, active and produc-
tive, especially in later years. As
life spans increase, Americans are
becoming more and more aware of
the need to eat right in order to en-
joy an improved quality of health
and life.
Your body uses the food you eat
as a fuel and as raw material for
building and maintaining blood,
bones and tissue. But the nutrition-
al value of foods varies greatly.
Proper nutrition means eating the
right foods in the right amounts.
DONNA FREEMAN
ing may occur. To help preyent
these discomforts, eat smaller
meals, more frequently. Drink
plenty._of fluids. Eat more fiber
such as wholegrain breads and|cer-
als, fruits and vegetables. Eat more
slowly and chew food thoroughly.
Your body needs fewer calories
as you get older, while other nutri-
tional needs remain high, Cut
down on high calorie foods like
candy, pastries and alcoholic bev-
erages. Select a variety of nptri-
tious, low calorie foods. Exercise
regularly to help maintain proper
weight. hn
Your senses of taste and smell
may grow less acut with age, but
To insure that you provide your
body with the food it needs, you
need to understand the basics of
good nutrition, plan your diet and
your budget for healthy eating, and
make it a habit to eat right every
day.
The following suggestions are
some special health hints for older
people to follow in dealing with
physical changes.
With age, your body becomes
less efficient at digesting food.
Constipation, heartburn and bloat-
loss of appetite is not a normal|part
of aging. Use more high-flavor
herbs and spices instead of salt.
Serve foods that are warm, not
overly hot or cold.
Don't smoke. Food will taste
better.
Watch Out! The flu season is at hand.
Cleveland County Health Department will give flu
shots to senior citizens at Depot Center Monday from
9 a.m. to noon.
Cases of the flu are most prevalent from November
to April in this part of the country and the Healtlr
Department has started administering flu vaccines to
those considered at risk of contracting the flu.
Senior citizens who have Medicare Part B insurance
_ coverage can receive the vaccine at no cost. Durham-
Lee Clinic, Dr. Everette Thombs and Dr. Scott Mayse
are also administering the vaccines.
Arts Society Selling Calendars
Thirteen local artists have de-
signed a page for the Southern Arts
Society Inc. hand-screened calen-
dars now off the press.
The signed and numbered prints
are available to local citizens for
the nominal charge of $15 a set. If
you want a frame for your calen-
dar, they are available at a discount
price of $12.
Proceeds from the calendar sale
are applied for scholarships to stu-
dents pursuing the visual arts as a
vocation. In the year 1989,
Southern Arts Society presented
$2750 in scholarships to Kings
Mountain High School graduates.
The calendar pages are done on
fine archival paper in order to
make them suitable for framing
just the image selection of a fa-
vorite page. This can become a
permanent piece of art for your
home, says A. B. Snow, who start-
ed the project five years ago.
The 13 pages, including the cov-
er, are in a variety of colors and
styles.
Edie Bridges designed "Nature's
Whimsies" for the cover. Since re-
tiring from the teaching profession,
Mrs. Bridges has enjoyed water
color and oil painting. She also
serves as organist for Kings
Mountain Baptist Church.
"Pat's First New Year" was the
January design for Margaret Dixon
who took the occasion to introduce
her second daughter, Pat Blanton,
who is the mother of two and the
new purchasing agent for the City
of Kings Mountain.
February's topic by Manley
"Woodland."
CALENDARS OFF PRESS-Margaret Dixon, above, displays one
the 1990 calendars that are being offered again this year
Southern Arts Society Inc. Each page and the cover were designed
by local artists depicting months of the year.
acrylics, and designed "May Day"
for the calendar.
Mary Weir likes to paint old
houses and her topic for June was
Jim Downey has painted for 10
Senior Citizens Can Receive Flu Shots
Recently 140 senior citizens received the vaccine in
a Health Department visit at the Depot Center, accprd-
ing to Mrs. Eunice Davis of the Health Department,
There is a small fee for the vaccine if you are not
‘covered by Medicare B insurance.
The at-risk category consists of people over éSland
anyone under 65 with a history of chronic diseases; |
Incidents of the flu are reported year-round but the
recent change in weather from Indian Summer to cold
has sent people hurrying to doctor's offices for cold
remedies.
of
by
artist's favorite time of the year
with all its gorgeous color and
pumpkins have always been a fa-
vorite subject of art for her. :
Bonita Lowe used the theme,
"Little Boy Blue" for the
November page of the calendar.
Hayes was "Bee Jay" and he com-
bines the love of both drawing and
animals. He has worked as a
drafter for 33 years and has owned
a dog most his life.
Watercolor is a favorite medium
of Nancy G. Cloninger who de-
signed the March page, "Mimi."
"April Showers" was the theme
of Polly Ledford, a retired regis-
tered nurse who spends a lot of her
time taking art classes and going to
exhibits, demonstrations and art
meetings. :
Amber Tate enjoys working in a
variety of media, especially
years and his favorite topic, "Sea
Life" was the design feature for
July.
The style and flair of the Orient
shows in Johnsie M. Reavis' home.
She created a fish design that
stands out boldly for the August
page, "Reflection."
Bonnie Price chose "Inkberries"
for the September page of the cal-
endar. Born in Wyoming, reared in
California, she loves the North
Carolina mountains.
"Fall" was the theme of the
October page in the calendar by
Shirley K. Brutko. Fall is this
The Grover resident's favorite isub-
ject is people. i
"From Our House To Your
House" is the December topi¢ for
Selena Trott whose favorite medi-
um is watercolor.
To reserve your calendar call
A.B. Snow at 739-5917. Calendars
can be picked up anytime now at
3600 Margrace Road.
Mrs. Snow said that if you have
purchased a calendar in a previous
year, your calendar with your as-
signed number, will be saved for
you unless you advise them|you
don't want it. :
Library Con
By Rose Turner
Mauney Memorial Librarian
"Designing for the 90s" was the theme of the 48th
Biennial Conference of the North Carolina Library
Association which was held in Charlotte, October 11-,
13th, at the Convention Center. Despite the ravages of
recent Hurricane Hugo, the convention was successful -
in bringing together an outstanding slate of speakers
and programs. Even more important, it was an oppor-
tunity for librarians, support staff, trustees, and friends
common problems and to gain new perspectives. It
was also an opportunity to learn about the new prod-
ucts, materials and technologies which are now avail-
able.
The programs focused on service, not merely to a
faceless public, but to the individual. People from all
segments of society come into our libraries. They have
varying levels of ability and an all-encompassing
range of interests. The emphasis of library service has
shifted from the general public to individualized ser-
vice taylored to the needs of the specific patron.
This shift of interest toward the individual patron
has been made possible by the new technology which
has taken over many of the routine and time-consum-
ing tasks, such as counting and alphabetizing book
cards, filing, and record keeping. These tasks can be
done more efficiently and more accurately by comput-
ers. Freed from such routines, the staff is now able to
concentrate on individual needs in a more creative
manner.
One of the small group sessions, entitled "Selling
the Public Library, Techniques from the reference
Desk," was led by Barbara Anderson of the Forsyth
County Public Library. Participants in the group shared
techniques they used in answering reference questions.
The key idea in the entire discussion was individual-
ized service. All the librarians agreed that they did not
want a patron to leave the library without the informa-
tion he wanted.
The process of providing information involves not
only direct service to the individual, but also special-
ized resources and efficient means of retrieving data.
Many libraries in North Carolina are now indexing
their local newspaper, as this is often the primary
source of local history and geneological information.
The session, entitled "How to Have Knows for News:
Library Newspaper Indexing," included speakers
Barbara Semonche, director of the Durham Herald/Sun
Company Library; Martha Lapas, reference librarian at
East Carolina University; and John Woodard, director
of the Z/Smith Reynolds Library of Wake Forest
University. These librarians discussed the methodolo-
gy and the specific computer software used in index-
ing their newspapers. Indexing is a major project
which takes a lot of time, but we at the Mauney
Library hope to be able to provide this service in the
future. ht
One of the most interesting sessions, entitled
"Writing and Illustrating Your own Great Book" was
conducted by Marge Hagerty, who is the Educational
Consultant of Landmark Editions, Inc. For the past
four years, Landmark Editions has sponsored the
Written and Illustrated By...Awards Contest for
Students. Landmark publishes the winning entries
from each of three different age categories. The book
must be written and illustrated by the same student,
and all entries must be submitted through a teacher or
librarian.
The 1988 winner in the age 6 to 9 category was
Leslie Ann MacKeen, age 9, from Winston-Salem,
North Carolina. Leslie was present at the convention,
and read her book, WHO CAN FIX IT, as Mrs.
Hagerty showed the slides of the illustrations. In the
from all over the state to get together and talk about , |
ference
Success Despite Hugo
Uptown At
The Library
By ROSE TURNER
Mauney Memorial Librarian
-
story, Jeremiah T. Fitz is driving to his mother's house
when his car suddenly stops. "Who can fix it?" he
asks. A parade of animals, including a bear, a kanga-
roo, a peacock, a camel and a gorilla stop and offer
suggestions. The narration, loaded with puns and hu-
morous misunderstandings, is highlighted by stylized
illustrations in Victorian settings.
Rules and guidelines for the 1990 National Written
and Illustrated By...Awards Contest for Students are
available at the Mauney Library, and anyone who is in-
terested may request information.
One part of the Convention I always look forward to
is the Children's Author Breakfast. This year, Jamie
Gilson, author of HOBIE HENSON, YOU'RE
WIERD, DO BANANS CHEW GUM, HELLO, MY
NAME IS SCRAMBLED EGGS, and others, talked
about how she gathers material for her stories. Mrs.
Gilson says she talks with the children, visits their
classrooms, and participates in their activities to get a
feel for how they think and why they do the things
they do. She looks for unusual situations and for sto-
ries that will make people laugh. Her books, aimed to-
ward the middle grades, are light and full of humor.
The author luncheon on Thursday featured Alvin
Schwartz, who collects folk lore, childhood rhymes,
jump rope chants, jokes, etc. He discussed the role of
folklore in culture and how it deals with issues which
children cannot handle directly. As children mature
both physically and emotionally, they are often fright-
ened by the changes they experience. Folklore deals
with these changes and issues in a non-threatening
way, and reassures the child that all will be well.
. In addition to the programs, the convention featured
exhibits by book dealers, library supply and equipment
companies, and other library related vendors. Each
year there are an increasing number of technological
exhibitors who demonstrate new ways of storing, orga-
nizing, and retrieving data. Several on-line catalogs,
by different software companies, were displayed, as
well as computerized indexes and automated circula-
tion systems. There were also displays of puppets,
flannel board story materials, and other support mate-
rials.
Between meetings, we walked down the street to the
new Charlotte Library and toured the facility. The
building is spacious and open, with a lot of room for
growth. The library is automated, with an on-line cata-
log which is user friendly. The children's department
was especially impressive, with its soft sculpture of
book characters, and the castle-like structure which
separated the easy section from the junior section.
The convention was an enjoyable experience, and
an opportunity for growth and development as librari-
ans swapped tales and gained new ideas and perspec-
tives. Since the convention was held in Charlotte and
in commuting distance, it was possible to involve the
support staff in the meetings and afforded an opportu-
nity for them to learn about new technologies and li-
brary service in other areas. We came home with the
feeling that our library is doing a good job, and despite
our small size and limited resources, we are offering
service equal to some of the larger libraries.
EGGS
COUNTRY AND SO ARE CARS
COME TO (
LET US PROVE IT!
ARE CHEAPER IN THE
AUTO
SALES
AND
H ’
87 Chav. Convertible Van............ ha. Lois $12,500 | 88 Excel GLS 4-Or...... mn MU eT $5,500
86 Ford Aerostar XLT Wagon..................... 88.9007 Excal GE 5-Dr.... a 24,500
84 Volvo Station Wagon............ rereieanas 87,400187 Excel GLS 4-Dr....... 5 lal hh a $4,900
84 Chevrolet Caprice. .......coovvivrvenesesoenan 94,5008 88 Excal GL 4-Dr.. i... iiss as daisinaassss 3,600
84 Subaru SW GL. i a ie ee $2,900
83 Nissan Sentra SW. .....cceviiiienieeanecans $1,900 2-DR. SPORTY CARS
Ey
i 3 Toyota Celica 2 Door... ....0L LL. oi. $2,900
. . Hm - 186 Toyota Celica Liftback GT..................... 37,500
67 AUG S000, 77 CAR sme a naw ms £1,200) gg Fo ad Bon Elma +3200
87 Nissaht Sentig dV... vey otonsrirorinbinsrdns as 5,700185 Ford Mustang GT Convertible... ............... 8,500
86 VW Cabriolet Convertible. ............ce0vunnnn 98,300 1 87 Honda Accord LX! 2-DR. outer ineeeennns 97.900
86 Mazda 626 Turbo GT.........ccoveiveinenenenn 7,300 B7.8a2D. 900. «er ea 39.900
85 Voive 740 GLE 4-Dr...... oo. dn aL 8,900 : ; 33
38 tons voile. LL 5.100 84 Pontiac Sunbird SE Turbo. ........ coconut. 3,900
84 Honda Accord LX/4 Dr... con nl aii, $5,400 5
888Mazda MXB... Lo. La Se $9,500
83 ‘Nissan Sentra SW... in. isd vie Ai $1,900 88 Spectrum 4 Door, Turbo. .........oouinninnnn. $5,900
83 Toyota Colica GTS. ........ vi uve lai $3,900 189 Chevrolet Celebrity. ............... Sila ol $8,900
86: VoIv0 24014 Dr... s ini vet le 89,250487 Ford Taurus L..............coviiiiiiiinninn, $6,900
BE BMW S180. $10,900 | 87 Toyota Corolla Liftback. ................ov0ne. 6,500
87 RXTITUIDO ss Li A $13,900 87 Chevrolet Celebrity. ..............coviunn... $6,500
87 Toyota Corolla 4 Door....u, nL vevan oun as, $6,500 486 Dodge Lancer ES Turbo. ..................... $6,400
85 Chevrolet Caprice. . uo ii i vwiaan, J. $5,500
TRUCK 84 OIISMODIE CURSE. - .'. » £r os dn siaiwaials tints vc 24,500
Fa — 385 Pontiac 6000 LE... $5,900
87 Wsubia LWB 1-Tom. ~~... EA po Lima 44.900
86 Ford Ranger dx4.....................o0eiee. $6,400 185 Chevrolet Cavalier. ............coueerueennnn. $3,900
BA Ford BIonco XLT... «ana oni 48,400 | 87 Plymouth Reliant $6,200
88 Dodge D50 Sport Extra Cab. ........ TE nig be an RR a ede y
2.DR. MID SIZE Jo CARS WE FINANCE
| S_— - : - 76 Ford Granada 4 Door. ............ aL 8Y 400
85 Buick Regal Limited 2-Dr...................... 86,500 {81 Volks Wagon Rabbit 4-Dr...................... $1,900
BS Pord: T-Bird. i rE Re el i sate 85,400 179 Honda Prelude 2-Dr................ciiviniu.nn $2,100
83 Buick Riviera T-Type..........civvviuarsiranss $4,900 {75 Ford Granada 2-Dr...............cciininiiennnn $700
83 Mont@ Carin, iis va ise av at sah lenis oi vis $4,400 182 Ford Escort SW...........c.c.oviveiinnnn... 41,900
87. Olds Calais... se a hy ey 37,500181 Dodge Omni 4 Dr... ....... 0. ive aiiivas $1,600
3 Miles East Of
Cleveland Mall
—Hwy.-74-By-Pass-
734-0790
COME BY AND SEE
~~ THE COUNTRY BOYS
AUTO GERALD RED HERNDON
SALES & KEVIN OWENS
oF heed hd Ay
SEG
we
mi
on EE