NORTH CAROLINA -
, Do-it-yourself telephone installation less expensive
(Editor'* note: This is a
continuing aeries of articles to
help customers understand the
changes taking place in the
deregulated telephone industry
and how these changes are
affecting your
telephoneservice.)
In the past, installing
telephones and adding
extensions could be done only by
an authorized telephone
company technician. In today's
deregulated telecommunications
environment, the telephone
company vil still do the
installation, but you now have
the option to install your own
phones or have someone else do
it for you.
In many instances, you can
save money by doing some
installation work yourself. For
example, if you're moving into
another home, in most cases you
simply need to buy your phone
and plug it in at your new
residence, saving you the
telephone company's installation
charges, and of course, monthly
equipment rental charge*. All
new phones are equipped with
plastic clips that plug into
modular outlets, making phone
installations quite easy.
II your home has the older,
hard wired outlet, the instalation
will require a little more work.
The outlet must be converted to
accommodate the modular clip
on your new phone. However,
converting a hard wired
connection to the modular one
can be accomplished in a few
minute* with an adapter and a
standard acre* driver. You can
buy the adapter where telephone
products are sold. If instructions
are not included with the
adapter, ask a salesperson to
show you how to make the
conversion.
If you want to add extension
phone or if your home needs to be
wired for service, you also can do
the wiring yourself or hire a
contractor. Stores which sell
telephone equipment can provide
the necessary wire, hardward
and instructions. However, the
installation must be in
accordance with technical
standards established by the
telephone company to make sure
it doesn't harm the telephone
network. Your local telephone
>ffice representative can discuss
-hese specifications with you.
To determine if you can save
Honey by doing your own
writing, call your local telephone
)ffice and get precise details on
what the phone company will
:harge you to do the wiring. Then
:ompare the prices with your
material and labor costs to see if
you wil come out ahead by doing
the wiring yourself.
If you decide you want the
telephone company to do the
work, call your local telephone
office. The office will arrange for
a technician to come to your
home and you will be charged
according to the amount of work
required to perform the
installation.
Hospital joins in "400th" preparation
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Starting July 13, in Manteo,
America begins her 400th
anniversary. Princess Anne and
Governor James Hunt will be
Around the State...
"Troubador" tickets on sale
ELIZABETH CITY-(June 12,
1984)-Tickets are now available
for the July 14 performances of
Nicholas Hodsdon, 'The
Troubadour.' Hodsdon will
appear at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the
Elizabethan Ale House (at the
Elizabeth City Moose Lodge) as
part of the Fanfaire celebration
being sponsored by the Museum
of the Albemarle. Tickets are
' $3.00 for children, 12 and under,
and $5.00 for adults; and can be
purchased at the Museum of the
Albemarle and at the Elizabeth
City Chamber of Commerce.
Seating is limited and
reservations will be accepted for
tables of 10, only.
Hodsdon, as the Troubadour, is
employed by the National Park
Service at the Fort Raleigh
National Historic Site. Dressed
in Elizabethan costume, he
brings the music and literature
of the period to life with his songs
and Renaissance instruments.
The Ale House will be decorated
in the Elizabethan style, and ale,
wine, and lemonade will be
available, served by
authentically costumed waiters
and wenches.
For more information, contact
the Museum of the Albemarle at
335-1453 or 335-2987.
Patrol Chief voices concern
With traffic deaths and injuries
ofrthe increase, Highway Patrol
Cptnmander, Colonel David L.
Matthews voiced concern about
the July 4 holiday period.
"l}ighway fatalities are already
a jead of last year at this time by
f< |r percent, and with the
increased number of vehicles
e^>W*6d on the Highways, this
holiday period could be one of
Njjrth Carolina's deadliest," he
said.
Matthews pointed out that
although the holiday period
consists of only 54 hours-6 p.m.,
Mjoiiday, July 2, through
mjdnight, Wednesday, July 4
motorist should be alert to
increased danger during the
entire week. "Many motorists
will utilize the full week for
vacation purposes," he said.
.^'Troopers will be strictly
enforcing all traffic laws during
tbje week, but motorists must
realize that they are primarily
responsible for their own safey,"
MCatthews said. "If motorists will
cbCive defensively, use the vehicle
safety restraint system, and
obey all traffic laws, this can be a
safe and enjoyable holiday
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period."
According to Patrol records, 11
people died on the highways
during the July 4 holiday period
in 1983.
among the dignitaries present. A
replica of a 1580's ship, the
Elizabeth II, will be christened.
The crowd and traffic
attracted by the festival create
challenges for area health
providers. ?lans to handle
emergencies at the event
include; three first aid stations
along the Outer Banks, a field
hospital on Roanoke Island, and
helicopters at the site and on
standby in Elizabeth City. Extra
EMT's from all over the state,
along with doctors and nirses,
are coming to volunteer their
services.
Sandy Hoffler, Emergency
Department Supervisor at
Albemarle Hospital in Elizabeth
City is getting ready. She has
loaned one nurse, Beckie
Dussault RN, to the first aid
stations at the Outer Banks.
Those staying behind are going
to be prepared for an influx of
whatever kind of Casualties
occur, if any. "You just c^n't be
sure what to prepare for,"
admits Hoffler, "if you have
older people, you may have some
Mi's." MI stands for myocardial
infarction, which is a medical
term for heart attack.
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Albemarle Hospital is ever
ready for emergency victims.
Emergency Room Physicians
are on duty 24 hours a day.
Specialists from ten medical
specialties are on call day and
night. The facility is also well
prepared to receive patients via
helicopter. In addition to an
existing helipad, the spacious
grounds surrounding the hospital
allow for the creation of
secondary helipads, as needed.
Hoffler expects that victims
would arrive by helicopter,
because the volume of traffic,
and the limited road access to the
area of the festival will keep
traffic stagnant. "There
probably won't be a lot of traffic
accidents because traffic won't
move," Hoffler added.
All concerned hope for a safe
and unmarred celebration. But
preparations are ongoing, to
treat and transport emergency
victims at the 400th celebration.
Lives may be saved by these
measures being taken.
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