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JAWS — This whole Jaws thing sent us to our bookshelf for a long dust gathering
took our son bought when he was about twelve and typically shark curiouss called
simply, Shark1 — it is a well researched book, copyrighted in I96I, by a man who
has had close contact with several of the voracious creatures so much on our minds
these days.
One particular chapter we found consoling; it was on porpoises, those smiling guys
we feel inclined to wave at when we see them bouncing along out in our surf. First
of all, let us get it straight that a dolphin is not a porpoise, A dolphin is a
true fish, while the porpoise is a mammal, closely related to the whale, warm
blooded, who bears young alive, nurses them, breathes air, has a limited amount of
hair on his head and is able to converse with other porpoises.
The best part now — peaceful coexistence is often demonstrated when both porpoises
and sharks are residents of the same tank in an aquarium, and in the natural state,
as well as in captivity, the porpoise seems to know that he is master of the shark,
and if the shark behaves himself, the porpoise is willing to follow a live-and-let-
live policy. Should the shark start trouble, however, the porpoise will unhesitat
ingly attack. He is one of the few creatures of the sea possessing the speed,
power and skill necessary to run a full-grown shark down and kill him, (Do we
hear the cheer going up?)
All this doesn’t mean bathers should *'go complacent". Porpoises have other things
to attend to besides protecting man, although they have certainly proved over the
years that they are man’s friends, while, of cburse, sharks have done absolutely
nothing to endear themselves to us,
A final note; learn to distinguish between the shark and the porpoise, as there is
sometimes a doubt. The porpoise has 6nly one dorsal fin, while the shark has two.
Also missing on the porpoise are the pelvic and anal fins common to the shark. The
most positive identification is the shape of the tail. Like that of a true fish, the
caudal fin of the shark is vertical; the tail of a porpoise, however, is horizontal
like that of the whale.
So, if you do identify a shark in your immediate swimming area, keep calm; he is
most likely to go after something thrashing about. The trick is to swim slowly and
steadily out of his way. If you panic, he will think j'-ou are a fish in distress,
his favorite thing. Remember, in spite of all the gruesome tales we hear, shark
attacks are exceedingly rare, which is what makes them such big news. Feel better?
CALICO HOUSE fashions in Harker's Island will turn you on the minute you try them
on, JOLEEN McKANN, whose tiny round-house-shop is almost hidden, far off the main
drag of Harker's Island, has an vincanny instinct for style and color and just
plain "what-goes-together” that make her one of the shrewdest merchants in business,
yet one of the cutest dam Southern belles we've ever meti
FIRST THINGS FIRST; How to find the shop — Go out past Beaufort, down east on
Highway 70, take the Harker's Island turn off and go all the way to the town.
Watch for Calico Jack's on your right. Just after that, turn left, taking a drive
way through a gate, on a small road that leads you to the round house with the
cone shaped roof. Calico House,
WHEN TO GO; Joleen opens her doors Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 10;00 to
4;30, and on Saturdays from 10;00 to 2;00. She carries lots of your favorite
brands, including Carlye, Denise, McMullen, Villager, John Meyer, and Gordon of
Philadelphia, and she always has a terrific bargain room, Joleen knows her
accessories, too, and she will help you pick out the really right scarf or she'll
hand the perfect chain around your neck.
At Calico Jack's you will find sophistication in fashion and southem hospitality
and informality in shopping fun.
C. J. SPEARS, JR,, a biology teacher at the White Oak School, is doing yard and lawn
care this summer and,has asked us to tell you about it. He says he will be happy
to cut grass, prune things, edge, etc, most any time until August 19th when he
goes back to work, but figures he will continue to take jobs on an after school
basis. If you are in need of this kind of service, call him at 726-6IIO. His
address if Route 4, Box 248, Newport, N. C. 28570.
GARBAGE NOTE; Mr. Lee Leija of the Atlantic Sanitation Co. tells us that notices
should have gone out to residents of PKS informing them of the contract recently
signed with the Town for regular Tuesday and Friday pickup, Mrs, Leija says that
refunds will be made some time in August to those who are eligible - but if you
have questions write to Atlantic Sanitation Co, Box 55i Atlantic, N.C. 285II. He
also reminds us too that special request pickup for large items is available -
call Aileen Adams at the Town Hall and arrange for this service.