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J Tiptoe through your tulips The following Is a list of ia formatioo you should know con cerning September crops and . flowers. ?Cure sweet potatoes la a warm, moist place say the experts. A situation in which the temperature is 85 degrees and relative humidity of ! 90 percent if perfect. You can cure potatoes in five to 10 days this way. BEYOND THE WEEDS bv Jean Wimlow / Sweet potatoes are alive and ! respiring, so open the container every couple of days for ventiliation. ; Cured sweet potatoes should be ; stored at about 55 degrees. J 'Pumpkins lose their shiny look ; when ready. Those that are destined to be stored should be allowed to stay ; attached to the vine unitl the leaves ; and steins die. ?Butternut squash can be stored 1 for several months, but N.C. State horticulturists warn that acorn t squash is good for only a few weeks. > When it starts to turn orange it is losing its quality. Squash should be ? stored on a material like clean dry t ?' straw. >; 'Divide ajuga, phlox, violas, ? asters, big-leaf daisies. ?Bugs are still out. No walking barefoot through the clover. If a bee i does get you, scarpe the stinger out instead of trying to grasp it and pull. I If an insect buzzes around your head, ! stay still, and he'll most likely fly . away. ! Here are some bulbs that may be purchased locally for forcing : ?Narcissus ? "Carlton," a yellow bloom of 16-18" in height. ?Narcissus ? "Paperwhite," used only for forcing, 14-16" in height. 'Narcissus ? "Rosy Sunrise," ', pinky-peach trumpet with white petals, 16-18" in height. These should be planted three to five in a con tainer, depending on the dimensions | of the pot. ;; 'Crocus ? "Gypsy Girl," yellow '? with brown streaks, 3-4 inches. '? *Crocus ? "Joan d'Arc," and "Snowstorm," both white. ?Crocus ? "Striped Banner," purple and white striped. Plea to put Are to seven In a container. TIP-TOE THROUGH YOUR TULIPS But first you have to plant thoee bulbs, you know. It's time to order, and its Important to obtain bulbs that will provide a sequence of bloom. And now ? have I got a Ust for you! This is basically one I pat together last year. I kept a diary of our yard, as usual, and noted blooming times tor our area. So let's use it u a reference again this year. Botanical ? These begin as early as February, depending on what kind of winter we're having. Probably most famous is the "Bed Emporor," but these are obtainable In most any color. Our "Orange Emporor" was in bloom by March 15. Early Single ? Most of these are smooth-petaled. "Arms" is a bright red tulip with orange fringed petals. Kaufamannia ? These are vari colored with pointed leaves and petals, growing six to nine Inches tall. Ours bloomed the first and second week in March last year, a little early, 1 thought. Fostorianna ? Possibliy the oldest tulip still grown. Also called Can dlestick, these have 12 inch stems and bloom year after year with just a little care. Triumph ? Long lasting, the flowers are double-toned with 16 to 24 inch stems. Triumph "Apricot Beauty" was in full bloom here the third week in March. Lily-flowered ? The long pointed petals look quite elegsnt on 24 to 26 inch stems. Ours, a yellow variety named "Westpoint," was supposed to bloom in May according to the catalog. It was way early this year. Darwin ? These fatnous tulips are very showy on 20 to 30 inch stems. "General Eisenhower" is out standing. Mendel ? The color of the flower changes as it gets older. Stems are 16 inches tall. This is a good tulip to bridge April and May. Peony, or Late Double ? This is worth growing just to observe some of the wierdest color combinations to come out of tulip city. "Nixxa," growing on 20 inch stems, msy be described as "distinct" with yellow and vivid red-striped petsls. I call it wild. Last of April, first of May bloom. Tho rest of this tat consists of May flowering tulips, so it is Important to oboorvo ths stem Isagth sad plsat ths teller ones ia back, obviously. Greigli _ These sre distinctive for their mottled leaves and flowers on 12 inch stems. Bouquet ? Four or five blooms appearoe each >4 inch stem. Rembrandt ? Grow these for arrangements. Each flower oa its a inch stem looks ss if it were painted by haul in splashy colors. Orchid ? Often two-toned, these rare tulips come In many shsdes, with very obvious black stsmens. They sre ss tell as the Darwlns, 20 to SO inches. Parrot ? A dramatic entry, 18 to 24 inch stems sre topped with flowers that vary in shspe snd appesr ruffly. Use these in an Informal setting. Varidiflora ? The green markings on the flowers sre unusual. Stems sre 18 inches. Double Parrot ? They sre s little later in blooming than their single cousins. Park cstalog suggested floating s few of these in s crystal bowl. I did. It wss very plessing on s low coffee table. Get out the old pen and checkbook. You don't want to miss one of nature's most spectsculsr shows. Remember to buy sll the ssme color for s specific container; it is fsr more spectsculsr thsn mixing up the colors. Purchase these now, store in s cool, dark place until about the last of October when we will discuss forcing bulbs. Local youth in 4-H show Two local youths participated in the Chowan Fair 4-H Talent Show . Torrence and Cornelius Mack won fourth place on Tuesday and Torrence won second place on Wednesday night. Both were finalists on Saturday night. In other events, Torrence won first place for a decorative party cake and Cornelius won second place for cupcakes. Why do farmers keep farming By JOHN SLEDGE N.C. Farm Bureau Federation ! Life on the farm hasn't been easy 'lately. These are tough economic times, and right now we are still Uncertain how much of the economic recovery will spill over into agriculture. !? It really makes you wonder, why do farmers stay in business? Bill Jieffernan, Univesity of Missouri rural sociologist, has discovered one thing: farmers aren't into farming for the money. '? In a survey, Heffernan found that income ranks pretty far down the list When you ask farmers what benefits they get from farming. The first *1 ^Memory Lane club minutes !? t Memory Lane Senior Citizens Club '{net on Monday, Sept. 19 at the Senior Center with Mrs. Lib Thach, president, presiding. There were 24 'members and two guests present. !; Darleen Harrell, Nutrition director of Region R, spoke con cerning the program started on Sept A-e I delivering hot meala to shut-ins and home-bound seniors aged 60 or ?ore. ? Minutes of the July meeting were read and approved. There was no fiieeting in August. ? Assistant treasurer Mae MeKaye Reported an on hand balance of Card chairman Mattie Matthews lilted cards sent out and cards to be >ent out. ^Members having birthdays in August and September were y Thach reported that Georgia Leary had asked to be relieved of her (fteition at treasurer. Assistant treasurer McKay win assume that lUsltion. Alice Comba was 4 the w? assitant treasurer. Howard Williams. Director of the reason they give for farming is that it "provides a sense of accomplishment and a feeling of doing something worthwhile." Second, in farming you are your own boss. A lot of farmers like that. Income actually ranked seventh out of eight statements listed by farm men and women. But Heffernan brings up a very good point when he says, "You've got to have your head above water financially before you get the other benefits of farming." Despite some of the pleasurable aspects of farming, there is a lot of stress on farm families because of the economic climate that exists in agriculture. What other benefits do farmers say they derive from (arming? They say the (arm is a good environment in which to raise children. The (arm also gives the (amily a sense o( security in knowing they always have food and a place to live. To quote another statment, "The work is interesting, stimulating and provides opportunities to make decisions." Another reason (or (arming is that it "provides op portunity to work outdoors and be close to nature." The plain (act is that farmer* aren't into (arming just lor the money. They would like to make a good income. We an would. But there are other benflti to farming that keep farmers (arming even in tough times. Scuppernong Grapes U-PICK ? PERRY'S FARM 45* PER POUND Open 8:3C a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. LOCATIONS At Hartford, toko Grubb St. Extd. toward Tynor. Go 5 miles, turn right and follow sign*. NOTICE The Hertford Police Deportment will hold on auction of the following unclaimed property on Saturday, October 8, 1983 at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot behind the police department. Items may be viewed between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the day of the sale. All Hems sold as is, cash only, no checks: ? Door Knob t atrtkor sot * Lug Wroncho* ? Crow Bar ? 1% Ton Car Jack ? Adding I ? SSW TohMston* ? Hub Cap* ? D*humidifi*rs ? Trallor A HAmUA' ^wpnta wcycifc ? wcyci# Monito Ttrat I from?? Mm (7-14.5) m " i'A 92 1 ?' U r' The Safe ?v':' ' v ' >**V ' . Roads Act of 1983 This act, affective October 1, 1983, repeals the present laws on drunk driving in North Carolina and replaces them with the single offense of "driving while impaired? DWI." DWI can be proven in one of two ways: ? By proving the driver's physical or mental facul ties are appreciably impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both; or ? By proving the driver's alcohol concentration (AC) is 0.10 or more at any relevant time after driving. Plea Bargaining If a person is charged with DWI, the charge cannot be reduced to a lesser included offense. Automatic 10-Day Revocation A driver charged with DWI who refuses to be tested or who has an alcohol concentration of 0.10 faces an automatic and immediate 10-day revocation of his license He may not obtain a limited driving privilege for this period. Sentencing Hearing After a DWI conviction, the trial judge must hold a sentencing hearing to determine punishment. The new law establishes five (5) levels of punishment determined by evidence of grossly aggravating, aggra vating, and mitigating factors. Grossly Aggravating Factors Are: ? Two or more convictions for an impaired driving offense within 7 years; ? A prior conviction for an impaired driving offense within 7 years; ? Driving while license is revoked under an impaired driving revocation; ? Serious injury to another caused by defendant's impaired driving. Aggravating Factors Are: ? Gross impairment or an alcohol concentration of 0.20 or' more; ? Especially reckless driving; ? Negligent driving leading to an accident causing over $500 damage or personal injury; ? Driving white license revoked: ? Two or more prior convictions of a non-impaired driving offense carrying 3 driver's license points within 5 years, or one or more prior convictions of an impaired driving offense more than 7 years old; ? Speeding to elude arrest; ? Speeding more than 30 mph over the posted limit; ? Passing a stopped school bus; ? Any other aggravating factor. Mitigating Factors Are: ? Slight impairment, solely from alcohol, with an AC not exceeding 0.11; ? Slight impairment, solely from alcohol, and no chemical test available to the defendant; ? Safe and lawful driving except for impairment of defendant's faculties; ? Safe driving record? no serious traffic violations within 5 years of the offense; ? Impairment primarily from lawfully prescribed drug; ? Voluntary submission for assessment and treat ment before trial; ? Any other mitigating factor. Youthful Offender If ? provisional licensee (16 Or 17) is convicted of OWI, or refuses to submit to chemical analysis, or is caught driving with any amount of alcohol or drugs (excluding prescriptions taken in a lawful amount), his license will be revoked until he is 1 8, or for 45 days, whichever is longer. The statute provides a one-year license revocation If: ? an underage person attempts to purchase or pur chases an alcoholic beverage. ? an underage person aids or abets another to at tempt to purchase or purchase an alcoholic bever age. ? an underage person attempts to purchase, pur chases. or possesses alcoholic beverages by using or attempting to use a fraudulent driver's license or other I.D., or by lending Ms driver's license or any other I.D. for that purpose. Limited Driving Privilege* Limited driving privileges (LDP) after conviction of a DWI offense have been curtailed severely. LDP is only available under non-groasly aggravating pun ishment levels. In some instances, a person must complete a period of court-ordered non-operation prior to obtaining LDP. The privilege extends only to driving for employment, education, treatment, com munity service, household maintenance, and emer gency health needs. Roadblock* Law enforcement agenciee may set up roadblocks to check for impaired drivers. Preventive Detention Megistrates must order a person charged with DWI and who is dangerously impaired held until the per son is no longer impaired or until a responsible, sober adult will take responsibility for him. In no event may he be held longer than 24 hours. Implied Consent Levels of Punishment Where groeely i^Qfivittnf tidori in priMnt Laval 1: If two or mora impaired driving offansas within 7 year?, or any other two grossly aggravating factors are present, punishment is a mandatory minimum of 14 days and up to 2 years in Jail. A fine of up to $2,000 may be imposed. Level 2: If one groasly aggravate j factor (other than two or mora impaired driving offansas within 7 years) is present, punishment is a mandatory minimum of 7 days and up to 1 year in jail. A fine of $1 ,000 may be impoeed. Mfinn ma arnflftlv aaoravatliMi ladora am Pfiunt Wvr weeiy eyyi ev vtivv^p NRpivve sew Laval S: If aggravating factors outweigh mitigating factors, punishment is a minimum of 72 hours in jail, or 72 hours of community service, or a 90-day revocation of driving privileges, or any combination of the three. A fine of up to $500 may be Impoeed. Level 4: If neither sal of factors outwalgha the other, punieh ment is 46 hours in jail, or 4$ hours of community service, or a 80-day revocation of driving privileges, or any combination of the three. A fine of up to $250 may be impoeed. LevelS: If mitigating factors outweigh aggravating factors, puniehment la 24 hours In jail, or 24 hours of commun ity aarvice, or a 30-day loss of driving privHagaa. or any combination of the three. A fine of up to $100 ewy A person charged with DWI may be asked to submit to a chemical test of his blood or breath. Willful re fusal to take the test carries a 12-month license revocation. OfWn Container A driver may not consume any alcoholic beverage while driving. Forfeiture Any person convicted of an impaired driving of fense while his license is revoked for an earlier impaired driving offense could forfeit his vehicle. The statute protects innocent third parties. Problem Drinker* In almost all cases, a person convicted of driving with an AC level of 0.20 or more, or who is arrested for a second or subsequent offense within 5 years, will be required to undergo 9 substance abuse assessment.
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