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Selected Campgrounds Will Open Early According to Del Thorsen, Forest Supervisor of the Nation al Forests in North Carolina, a few campgrounds on each dis trict will be opened March 30. This will give the trout fisher - men and early campers a place to stay, Thors en said. The lar ger campgrounds which have sewage treatment plants and are more expensive to operate will be opened on May 25.' Interpretive services such as nature walks, illustrated even ing tails and demonstrations will be available at two of the campgrounds, Black Mountain and Jack Rabbit on May 25, The Cradle of Forestry in America on the Pisgah District will open May 1. The Cradle is a reconstruction of the first forestry school in America. The campus has been recreated along a mile-long trail that winds through a pioneer moun tain setting. Fee collection will begin at designated campgrounds when the facilities open on a daily schedule. The "User Fee" for camping this year will be two dollars per camp unit, Day-use sites such as swimming areas will be one dollar per private noncommercial vehicle. Group rates have been increased over last year’s'rates. Rates may be obtained from the District Ran gers’ Offices having jurisdicticn for that area. Picnicking at de signated picnicking areas will VA Deadlines Announced Vietnam Era servicemen re .. turning to civilian life have hey deadlines to remember. Here is the deadline time table: In ten days, report address to Selective Service through local board. In thirty days, register with ‘—Selective Service or any board if not already registered. In ninety days, apply to former employer for re-em - ploytnent. As soon as possible,register with local state employment service office. (Veterans have up to a year to apply for un employment compensation but applications filed after a long period of unemployment could result in a lower rate of unem ployment compensation). In one-hundred twenty days, or one year if totally disabled at time of separation, convert Servicemen's Group Life In surance (without examination) to private commercial policy. Within one year, from date of notice of VA rating on dis ability, apply to any VA of fice for Gs life insurance based “Sometimes , the shortest distance is not always a straight line.” For your telephone company the shortest route is not necessarily the fastest one when it comes to completing your long distance telephone calls. If the lines are crowded on one route, we find another one. It’s a complex electronic process, and an expensive one and more so since we're adding circuits on our end to keep your cqjjs going through even more quickly. It’s all part of our pledge to keep your lines of communication open. - © Wcstco Telephone Company— Western Carolina Telephone Company A Member of Continental Telephone System An Equal Opportunity Employer ■0 be ice. The following list shorn the campground where fees will be charged and their open ing dates: Pisgah District: * Lake Powhatan (Swimming and Camping) opens Mty 25 * White Pines opens May 25 * Coontree Creek opens the 30th of March * North Mills River, May 25 Toecane District: * Carolina Hemlock(Swim - ming and Camping) opens May 25. * Black Mountain opens o n March 30. Wayah District: * Standing Indian opens on MAY Teth Spring Term Mayland Technical Institute has enrolled a total of 157 stu dents in day and evening cur riculum programs for the spring term, according to Mrs. Flora B. Roberson, Director of Stu dent Personnel. Two new even ing programs, Electrical Install ation and Maintenance and light Construction were started spring term. Mayland Tech enrolled its first curriculum classes last Sep tember and is now beginning the third quarter. The growth in enrollment has been gratify ing. Mayland Tech offers de gree programs in Business Ad ministration and Executive Se on service connected disability. Within one year, apply to any VA office for dental care. As soon as possible, apply to any VA office for GI educa tion or training, which must be completed within eight years of separation from military. There is no time limit for veterans to: Apply to any VA office for aGI loan guaranty to buy a farm, or buy, build or improve a house. fi -- File claims with any VA of fice for compensation for ser vice connected disease, or dis abilities, or apply for hospital care. Seek assistance from local offices of state employment service in finding employment or entering Labor Department job training programs. All veterans assistance cen ters around the country are ready to help veterans get a quick start in civilian life. In Spruce Pine see Bill Payn* Veterans Employment - entative, at the focal Employ-"' ment Security Commission. 564 Summit Avenue, Spruce Pine, N.C.. Phone 765-7376. March 30. * Apple Tree (Group camping only) opens March 30, Tusquitee District: ♦Jack Rabbit (Swimming and Camping) opens March 30 * Hanging Dog opens March 30 Highland District: * Cliffside Lake (Swimming and Camping) opens March 30 * Van Hook Glade opens May 25 Cheoah District: ♦Cheoah Point opens March 30 * Horse Cove opens March 30 * Cable Cove opens March 30 * Tsali opens May 25 Croat an District: * Neuse River (Swimming and Camping) opens May 25. iL ; a. cretarial, and Diploma programs in Practical Nursing Education, Automotive Mechanics, Elec trical Installation and Light Construction. Applications are now being received for summer and fall terms. '' ' ON THE right 77 Gg FASHION 1 5 / TRACK \\. j WITH «Ibi«b| PLATFORMS Prop yourself up on a pair of open air travelers and you’ll have the winning ticket to fashion. Just a hint _<}/ the platform excitement'you’ll find in our' sweet summertime collection! . TOWN & COUNTRY SHOE STORE BURNSVILIE. N.C. , f *25 MILLION STRONG! 1 v 'OIO ,'. . • \ HRH 25 MSI million .- r - - , First Federal’s Progress H 20 jBH 15 • BB «D mU 10 DEC. dec. dec. dec. feb. 1961 * 1964 1967 1970 1973 ' ** The “First” in our name means something. Unicoi County’s Largest and Leading Financial Institution CERTIFICATE SAVINGS | 6% year COMPOUNDED DAILY YIELDS 6.18% $20,000 MINIMUM 24 MOS. TERN L™_ SHVLOI Per • I tl /© Year COMPOUNDED DAILY YIELDS 5.92 %£r SIO,OOO MINIMUM 12 MOS. TEEM CERTIFICATE SAVINGS 5.25%£, COMPOUNDED DAILY YIELDS * 5.39%£, $5,000 MINIMUM 3 MOS. TERM || THE YANCEY JOURNAL MARCH 29, 1973 r PASSBOOK SAVINGS . ee.i.e. Per v /O Year COMPOUNDED DAILY YIELDS 5.13% K, | I > i PAGE 3
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