Page 6, Wo»t Craven Highlights. September 20, 1984
Hurricane Diana Didn't Show
Two volunteers man the registration table checking In citizens
and making name tags for each person. Rescue Squad 15
member Ester Gaskins can be seen standing by with monitor to
give help if needed.
Local Rural Road No. 1440 at the edge of Vanceboro was the
scene of Swift Creek overflowing it s banks. The water did not
stop traffic until late Saturday.
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night stay. The shelter
remained open for two days
until Hurricane Diana was no
longer a threat to the area. The
shelter team tried to make the
stay for citizens the safest
possible, and as comfortable
as possible. Cots were set up in
two classrooms for the elderly
or handicapped, while other
families made their beds on the
floor in several classrooms.
The occupants passed the
time by watching TV, playing
cards, or just waiting for the all
clear sign.
The West Craven staff, Mr.
Robert Jolly, principal; Mr.
Willie Perry and Mr. Don
Hughes, assistant principals;
janitors and lunch room
manager were on hand to
assist in the operation of the
shelter.
All the shelters were under
the control of the Civil Defense
Coordinator, Henry Sermons,
and the shelters were manned
by personnel from Craven
County Social Services
Department.
The West Craven High
School Shelter took in over 180
people during the two days of
operation.
Social
Security
For Young
Workers
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will help protect the family
through the payment of
monthly benefits to the
children and surviving spouse,
if he or she is caring for an
eligible child. If there are no
children, the surviving spouse
can receive payments at age 60
(50 if disabled).
These features are all in
addition to the retirement
benefits that many people
think of as comprising the
entire Social Security package.
But Social Security is more—
much more.
Copy Deadline
Monday Noon
Family members await further Instructions from shelter manager.
Most of the people In the shelter watched TV to keep track of the
hurricane and for entertainment.
Cots were provided for those who were unable to sleep on the
floor.
A couple families all settled In for their stay with most of the
comforts they enjoy at home.
Photos by R. L. Cannon, Jr.
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