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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1976
Page
3
Center counselors at 118 W Russell Ave promote viewing alcoholism as a treatable illness. They debunk the skid row stereotype, noting most alcoholics are educated and employed and that sobriety requires help from the Alcohol Education Center.
A veteran writer recalls two mishaps from everyday life a parking lot collision and a park slide mishap with his granddaughter. He notes the car hit him backing out and he chose to walk away after assessing injuries. The piece shifts to describe a Center for alcohol treatment emphasizing external pressure, court referrals, and programs combining education and therapy including Day Activity efforts and arts and crafts to rebuild self confidence and reconnect with creativity.
The article describes programs at a center using films and group discussions to teach insight into the abuse of alcohol. It stresses alcohol ism as a family illness and notes that treatment aims to arrest the disease, not cure it, with ongoing efforts by individuals and counselors.
Fred Bramigk, Detroit native, becomes director of High Point UFC Campus Life after a courtesy visit. He aims to establish clubs in High Point high schools, using cook-outs to recruit, with two meeting types: impact and insight. Bramigk plans associate staff, church involvement, and Bible-centered programs, as the UFC expands outreach.
The Pointers Club holds a special meeting Sunday at 5 pm at the Carl Chavis YMCA. The Triad Epilepsy Assn meets Tuesday at 7 pm at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss epilepsy. Randolph Technical Institute starts a nine week small gasoline engine repair course Sept 7, meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 10 pm in the Auto Supply basement shop. Ledford Senior High Boosters meet Monday at 8 pm in the school dining area. Ledford High hosts ninth grade orientation Tuesday at 7 pm in the gym. Jamestown GTI offers Adult Growth and Parent Education beginning Sept 9 on the Jamestown campus, meeting for 10 sessions.
Today's forecast calls for occasional light rain or drizzle ending this morning followed by slow clearing late today. The 60 percent chance of precipitation today drops to 10 to 20 percent tonight. Skies should be partly clear tonight and Monday. Highs mid 70s to near 80, with tonight mid 60s. Monday looks warmer with a high in the upper 70s.
The High Point Enterprise, an independent daily and Sunday paper in High Point NC, outlines subscription rates, mailing terms, and AP content usage. It notes carrier independence, tax details, and advertising representation by London Associates.
A detailed look at yard sales shows their rise in High Point, with families selling older items at rock bottom prices. The piece notes wide participation across ages and neighborhoods, common bargaining behavior, a notable rocker sale for four dollars, and how rain briefly disrupted the event.
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