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Page 12, West Craven Highlights, October 18, 1984 On The Road Again . , . By Carl Thompson Telephone Services For Disabled Customers I’ve been nooked again on road maps, which I’ve written about before. ‘This time it’s because I sent off $10.70 for an advertised book of “North Carolina County Maps.’’ Since its arrival, pretty promptly, I’ve spent too much time on the roads — sitting hate with the book. I got the book because I’ve been carrying around in my car a roll ^ a few D^rtment of ’Transportation county maps that are 19 X 31 inches. These are hard to handle, so I thought I’d try the book. It has all 100 counties in it and the maps are slightly reduced reproduc tions of the DOT maps, with credit. The book’s page size is 11 X 16 in ches. Some maps take a double-page spread, including Moore. These county maps are mighty useful to those of us who like to get off the beaten tracks and into the byways. They show all main federal and state hi^ways also the smaller state and county roads, dead-mlers as well as those that trail through the countryside. Ilwy’re usually scenic routes, I think, and sometimes even shorter, ien^wise if not timewise. In the book, the maps are in alphabetical order of the county names and an index gives you im mediately the page number. There is more to it, though, that just the maps. TAKE MOORE COUNTY on pages 98-99. At top of page 99 is a summary of Moore County's origin and ba^ground, saying it was founded in 1784, as we well know on this 200th anniversary year! The se cond paragraph about Moore starts off: “The county has much to offer. At Pinehurst, the World Golf Hall of Fame is a museum and shrine dedicated to the sport of golf. Just a short distance from Pinehurst is Aberdeen. Here the Malcolm Blue Historical Farm offers a grist mill, water tower, barns and farmhouse where annual crafts and skills festival is held. Other attractions in this county include House in the Horseshoe, near Glendon, and Weymouth Woods, near Southcni Pines.’’ On page 96 is a brief boxed nota tion about Weymouth Woods (San dhills Nature Preserve) State Park, about which it says, among other things, “Six hundr^ species of Mrds and mumerous migratory songbirds line the trails where schemed walks take place... ’’ Throughout the book then an mon than 30 descriptions of State Parks and similar areas, plac^ with the maps of the counties they an in. Also, scattered among the pages an brief descriptions of various wild creatures, incluriing birds frmn bats to bald eagles, small animals from mice to mii&, and fish from catfish to crappies. Thm an about 40 of time. Randolph County has a paragraph about the Zootogioal Park in Asheboro. Harnett County pages tell about Raven Rock State Park. “A ^ssive rock outcrop 152 feet high, jutting out over Um Cape Fear River” THERE ARE NEARLY six full pages, of three columns, listing about 1,400 North Carolina “cities’’, although not all an cities. For Moore, for example, listed an Man ly, Jackson Springs, Addor, Lakeview, Giendon, and Spies — all nice places but not exactly cities. The listings include some interesting state town names I’ve mentioned before. Among those that caught my eye this time wen such piaces as Alert and Love Valley; Black Jack, Luck, Price and Justice; Gay, Duck, Lizzie and Seven Devils. And Bug Hill! The county’s map pages include a small outline of the state with a blue arrow pointing when the county is located. They also have blue sym bols indicating such things as the county seat, welcome centers, state and national parks and forests, ski areas, and historic sites. Then’s also a mileage chart for many “selected cities’’ on major highways, including Southern Pines in this area. When did I get this? Well, I sent my check to County Maps, 300 Buck Jones R^, Raiei^ N.C. ?7606^ and got it within a week, even dknigh they said “allow 3-6 weeks fm delivery .” ’The book was put out by a Wisconsin outfit which says it has similar publications for Wisconsin, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ken tucky, Indiana and Michigan. Cre^t is given to State agencies, including DOT, for cooperation. One flnal word or two. After I got the book, I came across a clipping from last July’s News Outlook tell ing about DOT maps full sized 19X31 inches was available from NCDOT for $55! I’ll settle for the handy, smaller-sized one I g(g for $10.70. So back on the road again. RACHEL’S Little House of Hairstyling Cuts & Styles for Entire Family 244-2255 or 244-0411 HOURS 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Evenings by Appointment Located —- Walk-ins Welcome Farm Life Ave. (Old Library) Place your order now for The Original Rockin’ Horse All orders received during Sept. Oct., arid Nov. can be delivered by Christmas. Call 244-2494 or come by Robert Ipock’s Home West College Street in Vanceboro to place your order In today’s deregulated telecommunications environ ment, disabled customers may be confused about just where to call for assistance with their communications needs. For speech- and hearing- impaired customers, special telephone numbers have been established to help them with their telephone service. To call these numbers, customers must have a TDD (telecom munications device for the deaf) or TTY (teletypewriter). TDDs and TTYs are typewriter-like devices that let speech- or hearing-impaired customers communicate over the telephone lines with other TDD/TTY users. For questions concerning the establishment of or changes in .service, billing matters, or repair problems, Carolina Telephone customers using a TDD orTTY can dial 1- 823-0575, Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This number can only be accessed by TDD/TTY customers. There is no change for these calls. If customers using a TDD or TTY need operator assistance in placing their calls, they can' reach TDD/TTY Operator Services any time by dialing the toll-free number, 1-800- 855-115. If customers need to purchase special equipment for the disabled, they need to be aware that this equipment is a competitive business and can be obtained from various suppliers. Some types of equipment are available from the local telephone company. Telephone companies are committed to providing communications services for customers with motion, vision, speech and hearing disabili ties. If customers are unable to dial calls themselves due to physical impairment, they may be exempt from operator services charges. Likewise, if their impairment prevents them from looking up numbers in their phone books, they may be exempt from directory assistance charges. Disabled customers who use TDDs/ TTYs may be eligible for reduced long-distance rates. To determine eligibility for any of these special services, customers should contact their local telephone business office. Chili Festival- continued from page gospel, pop and rock music, as well as spotlight performances by area break-dance groups. Entertainment begins at 9 a.m. on Chili Festival Saturday. The high-performance line up includes; 'Fresh Winds, an old-time gospel group singing religious and devotional favorites. * Homer Vining’s Hard Times Band, a country-western team making their third appearance on the Chili Festival Stage. 'Country Blend, playing a variety of country hits. 'Southern Gold, rounds,: the country-western offering 'Break Dancers. Peanut and Company and Fantasy Crew will demonstrate the steps and spins of the dance race that is sweeping the country. 'Spur of the Moment plays that good ol’ rock-n-roll. 'Hit N' Run, a contemporary group playing a wide variety of popular hits. 'The Second Marine Wing Band, The pride of Cherry Point, will perform a concert featuring music with a Military Theme. LtheMssifieds ymcyetsK >aiB.>aiB(>giBics>aMK.aaM:>84K:3MiK:>aigc::agiK:aagKagiBg'>ai^ 2 Flashlights 4 Batteries Home & Car Pack 2 Flashlights 4 Batteries $299 Full Size Bedspreads $-|Q99 Necklaces $200 50" wide Asst I sHiiic G^wns Earrings $499 Muslin,. ^139 I CANNON’S VARIETY STORE 244-0508 [Main Street, Vanceboro, NC
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