Television sets are particularly dangerous at this time. Use telephones ONLY in an emergency. Do not take a bath or shower. Metal pipes can transmit electricity. Turn off air conditioners.
Power surges from lightning can overload the compressors.
Father of the Year Contest begins, entries accepted To enter The Taylorsville Times Eleventh Annual Alexander County Father of the Year Essay Contest, in honor of Father s Day on June 17, simply write an essay on why the subject of your essay should be Father of the Year. Fathers must be current residents of Alexander County, but the writers of the essays are not required to live in the county. This year s contest is expanding the eligibility for writers. While sons and daughters are strongly encouraged to enter, the writer of an essay may be someone other than a son or daughter. Entries must be signed by the author and should include the writer s address and phone number.