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L PAGE 2 — WEST CRAVEN HIGHLIGHTS — OCTOBER 13,1988 Eastern Echoes ' By Gail Roberson It's a very proper disease, afflicts both men and women, and has a rather vague description. I had it yesterday. In fact, I get the “vapors” quite regularly these days. Centuries ago, if a person had a bad day, complete with some disorganization, confusion, and uncertainty of mind, they had the “vapors." Many years later, the wasp-waistline became fashionable among women, and they were dropping like flies from not being able to breath through their corsets ... and were thus labeled as suffering from the awfVil “feminine” affliction of the “vapors.” Swooning with the "vapors” was suddenly known as a female disease, greatly associated with hysterical and hyperventilating women. But, as the world be comes more fast-paced and hectic, all become candidates for this vaporious mentality ... which means each one of us are candidates today. Let me tell you about yesterday, so you’ll recognize the “vapors” right off when it happens to you ... and it will, regardless of your gender. First of all, though I awoke to my customary slothfulness, I also bumped into the night stand, tripped over a throw rug, and poked a Anger in my eye. That was just the first five minutes of the day. The rest of the morning followed course, and included such things as peeling the same potato twice, tying the bow on the cat instead of the baby gift, and feeding rabbit food to the chickens and laying mash to the rabbits... just to name a few. Having the “vapors” means that a great deal of your mental capacity is blocked, thereby allowing you the inability to com plete a sentence or simple action. You won’t remember why you crossed the room, or why you’re standing in the middle of the front yard, naked. Here are some ways you can recognize your impending case of the vapors: When you... (1) Drive to town in your pajamas (2) Leave your purse on the top of your car (3) Arrive at the vets without the cat (4) Call the same friend you just completed a conversation with (5) Answer the phone when the door bell rings (6) Wear unmatched shoes to the wedding (7) Put your groceries in someone else’s car (8) Don’t recognize your mother on the street (9) Send the congratulations card to the friend in the hospital and the get well card to the new bride (10) Dress for church on Saturday morning. I have done all of the above at some point during an attack of the “vapors.” This affliction can last for one day, and a full blown attack can run for a week. There is no definite cure except time. Like a bad cold or the flu, it must run its course, and you may as well resign yourself to it. Victims are, like myself, those whose minds are cluttered, must make constant decisions, and have numerous projects underway. Our gray matter, at a certain point, takes action towards self-preservation, and simply malfunctions on its own. Until thA “va^rs” funs its course, there vrill be no deep thoughts. In fact, you won’t have the foggiest idea of what one even looks like. However, this total mind shut-off will enable you to climb down from the roller coaster world, so take advantage of it and epjoy the “vapors” while it lasts. When having an attack of the “vapors,” you may want to look through the yearbooks and photo albums, clean out the closets, prune plants, brush the cats and sweep the yards. Whatever you do, do NOT make decisions or drive vehicles until the “vapors” goes away. You will know when that hap pens ... because your name will return to memory as well as your mother’s face. Then, and only then, will you be ready to assume your normal state of hectic sanity. Meanwhile, enjoy your mental gear-down. Having the “vapors” now and then is your path to sanity and self- preservation. It’s the one “disease” I hope they never find a cure for. Know What You’re Buying When Purchasing Leather Leather garments and leather trim are popular this Fall but, before you buy, extension clothing specialists at North Carolina State University suggest you learn some of the facts about leather. A garment made from top-grain leather uses the outermost layer of skin. It is the most expensive, the most durable and takes the best finish. Split-leather means the skins have been sliced into thinner pieces. They are less durable, porous and may stretch during the tanning process or shrink during cleaning. When considering a particular garment, check to see that texture and color are uniform throughout. Make sure the garment is large enough. Leather tends to be more bulky and may also shrink during cleaning. Leather will also lose some color during cleaning. Leathers tanned and dyed outside the United States may not react to cleaning the same as domestic garments. Unfinished leathers tend to spot and stain more than ftnished leather. Consider the cost of clean ing when purchasing a leather or suede garment. Save all label infor mation referring to care to show to the dry cleaner. Regular care can prevent fre quent trips to the cleaner. Suede garments should be brushed with a soft brush or terry towel, but don’t brush when wet. Smooth leather maybe wiped with a damp cloth, but avoid using detergents, shoe creams, saddle soap or cleaning fluids on clothing. A quality leather garment should last for several years, becom ing softer and more comfortable as it ages. BUY UUnED STATES SAVINGS BONDS BUSINESS FOR SALE B.C. PETERSON & SON General Merchandise Store G.E. Appliances Men’s and Women’s Apparei and Shoes Main Street Vanceboro, N.C. Business 244-0240 Home 244-0103 alters Postal Service Offers Ways To Send Holiday Packages Editor's Note: This article is being published at the request of local post offices and for the be- nefft of the ffuniliea of the many servicemen ffom the area. WASHINGTON — For those with relatives in the armed ser vices stationed overseas, and those who wish to mail holiday greetings and packages to others living in foreign countries, now is the time to plan for holiday mail ings, according to the U.S. Postal Service. Parcels sent to military person nel in the Far East, Europe and Southeast Asia have to be mailed in October if shipped by surface mail, the least expensive form of shipment. November is the month when most parcels shipped via Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) should be sent. PAL packages are airlifted domestically to a gateway facil ity, then airlifted on space- available basis ftom the gateway to the APO (Army or Air Force Post Office). Packages up to 30 pounds and 60 inches in combined length and girth may be sent by PAL. Mailers pau the regular third- class or fourth-class Parcel Post rate, based on weight, to the U.S. exit port or from the port of entry plus a fee for air service. The air service fee is 30 cents for parcels weighing two pounds or less, 60 cents for parcels weighing more than two pounds but not exceed ing three pounds, 90 cents for parcels weighing more than three pounds but not exceeding four pounds and $1.20 for parcels over four pounds and not ex ceeding 30 pounds. November mailers can also ship military parcels by Space Available Mail (SAM). Items shipped by SAM are transport^ by surface means in the U.S. and flown on a space-available basis fkom the U.S. to the overseas des tination or (lorn the overseas des tination to the U.S. Packages weighing 15 pounds or less and not exceeding 60 inches in com bined length and girth nuiy be sent by SAM for regular Parcel Post rates to the U.S. exit port or from the U.S. port of entry. When mailed fliom a ndlitary post office outside the 48 con tiguous states, the weight of any piece not mailed as SAM or PAL caimot be more than 70 pounds and the size caimot exc^ 108 inches in combined length and girth. The Postal Service said it also offers a new service for later mailing of holiday messages and parcels to military bases over seas. The new Express Mail Milit ary Service is available to over 2(>0 APO/FPO military addres ses. The same rates as domestic Express Mail service apply for this two-day service; 38.79 for up to half a pound, $12 for up to two pounds and $15.25 for up to five pounds. The weight limit is 70 pounds. For mailings to non-military addresses, the Postal Service’s quickest method of shipping abroad. Express Mail Interna tional ^rvice, is avaiable to 69 countries. Here are three calen dars of suggested mailing dates to assire parcels and greetings will arrive on time. More in formation on international mail ings is available firom postmas ters or post office window clerks. OUTBOUND HILITARX HAIL Destination Priority Letters PAL SAM Surface Africa Nov 21 Dec 2 Nov 9 Oct 27 Oct 31 Alaska Dec 7 Dec 7 Dec 1 Nov 23 Nov 23 Hawaii Dec 7 Dec 7 Nov 23 Australia Nov 21 Nov 24 Nov 23 Nov 7 Oct 16 Caribbean/ West Indies Dec 9 Dec 9 Nov 24 Nov 21 Nov 7 Central and South America Dec 5 Dec 5 Nov 23 Nov 14 Nov 7 Europe Dec 2 Dec 2 Nov 23 Nov 14 Oct 16 Far East Dec 2 Dec 2 Nov 23 Nov 14 Oct 16 Greenland Dec 2 Dec 2 Nov 23 Nov 14 Oct 31 Mid-East Nov 21 Nov 24 Nov 9 Nov 2 Oct 31 South and East Asia Nov 21 Nov 21 Nov 9 Nov 2 Si Oct %. INBOUND MILITARY MAIL Destination Priority Letters PAL SAM Surface Gateway Points Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 7 Dec 2 (more) OUTBOUND CIVILIAN INTERNATIONAL MAIL Destination Air Parcels Airmail Letters/Cards Surface North and Northwest Africa Nov 21 Dec 2 Oct 3 ■ Australia Nov 21 Nov 24 Oct 3 Caribbean/ West Indies Dec 9 Dec 9 Nov 4 Central and South America Dec 5 Dec 5 Nov 4 Europe Dec 2 Dec 2 Nov 4 Far East Dec 2 Dec 2 Oct 14 Mid-East Nov 21 Nov 24 Oct 14 Southeast Asia Nov 21 Nov 21 Oct 3 CRAVEN CPUNTY BUSINESS Al ID SERVICES WMREN BROTHERS RMPWIRE We Sell PVC Pipe-All Type Flflings-Hardware- Garden Seed 8i Fertilizer Kerosene Lamps, Burners, Wicks, Shades Fool ol Iho bfklio-Vancoboro 244>1S4S Braxton’s Stop ft Shop * Fml Smuo • TaMi ‘ Frttli aaclMt * StMMin * Frtwd, HOmRuu * M IMi tl FraiM FnO OoM S40-II4I. Cmy Oa, * FOa S nats Iil0i Hwy. IT N. Vaneabara 244-«a6l 244-13S1 H. M. B. Moirts Plaza Vanceboro Complete Family InsuFonce Coverage ROOFIHfiRVSIHESS Free Estimates Guaranteed Work References Available JohNny FWiiigaiM 244-2846 ^£a*Ln^ tss mooii ftt. MMMMl.N.e.MiSS TRiMONtftST-SSiS ^]Jou\ ^^iamond^toxi ROY L. WIGGINS & SON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Bftildsntloi. Commftielol a Induitftol WMno Sftivioft ond Rftpoir 244*1448 NCUeen6eNe.11tOS-U 'The Reliable Corpontlaa i ■HV 'WtDelit'et CttOflmf Robinson Insuraneo | Agonoy, Ino. O.O. ■ok 177 New ■ern, NC 2MM 633-1174 Tokr 1 Son Garago Ownar b Oparaioi loult Tolar Cotton Ezhwsl S Mufflon SaOolOF - Trmuiittioii t Notor Sonico Hwy 17,3 miloe North of Vaneoboro 24 Hour Wrecker Serviee 244-12U Farm Life Roritt OFFICE 244-2S19 After Hours Call: Elva 244-1036 Jean 244-0847 I Eve Ann 637-4437 ASCS Notes DISASTER NOTES To quality for disaster aid, pro ducers must lose 35 percent of any crop. For crops in which they suffer losses of greater than 65 percent, farmers will be required to purchase crop insurance in 1989. The signup period for the dis aster program will begin Oct. 3 and run through March 31,1989. The program yield will be used to determine loss for program crops. Non-program crop loss will be determined according to production evidence from at least one of the last three years. Producers must keep all pi^uc- tion separate for any farm they feel is eligible for disaster aid. Weight tickets or other official documents should be marked with the farm number. Farmers should not mix grajn _ from several farms unless each^ farmer’s grain is measured first. All combination farms will be considered combined as far as total production from all farms under the combination is con cerned. Total bushels from all farms under the combination will be added together and total planted acres will be divided into the total bushels to determine if the farm has a loss. Producers who do not sell com may place it in separate grain bins and have the county Agri cultural Stabilization and Con servation Service office measure it at the farmers’ expense. Any producer who decides the crop is not worth harvesting may have the crop appraised at ASCS ex—,, pense. The cost of re-appraisals, however, will be levied agains the farmer. Disaster aid is available to far mers whose crop losses are attri butable to drought, hail or exces sive moisture. Heat-stress re lated losses are not eligible for aid. Payments will be reduced by crop insurance indemnity pay ments and total payments cannot exceed $100,006. No producer will be paid until it is determined how much he is due from insur ance. A producer with a loss of less than 35 percent may not receive a disaster payment but may apply for an exemption from a percen tage of the advance 1988 feed grain payment. CROSS cowuance;. Cross cttpliance-regulations will not atip^^to oats again this year. Producers may plant all the oats they desire in 1989 unless they are in the oat program. Oats may not be planted on ACR or other setaside land for program purposes. 0192 PROGRAM There will be an 0/92 option for wheat and feed grain for 1989. They’re out for blood. American Heart Association WFRE FIGHTING FOR VOURUFE
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