Thursday. March 31.1983 ■'*»»• /< 9tt|MfiflßHHßHKn|^^-^sws^ <>J^ w ' jk|| Jf&s M»' ' i..— 4|i> fnBH PREPARATIONS FOR LIVESTOCK SHOW—Paul Ward is shown here getting his hogs ready for the livestock show under the watchful eyes of Murray Goodwin, 4-H extension representive, and Nacy Perry, Paul’s 4-H leader. Paul is a member of both the 4-H and the FFA. A Special Deduction For Handicapped The snow has given way u. spring rain, flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and taxpayers across the state are frantically sear ching for every deduction they can find. But handicapped taxpayers often overlook one special deduction. • If the taxpayer, or a depen dent, is handicapped and re quires a specially-equipped van or car for transportation, the cost of converting that vehicle for handicapped use is tax deductible, according to the IRS. This can mean a medical expense deduction of thousands of dollars for the handicapped taxpayer which will help pay the cost of the van itself. “Converting a van only lets the handicapped person resume a more self-sufficient lifestyle by driving to work or going shopping, it also restores the important feeling of independence,” said David Wendt. The cost of converting a van varies, according to Wendt, president of Van Products, a, Raleigh companysmcialfcing in converting l>«*i**nd>Mhr, Vehicles for handicapped drivers. Van Products serves the North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia areas. Peggy Harris, a taxpayer service specialist in the IRS district office in Greensboro said that the allowable deduc tion is the difference between what the completely con verted van costs, and the cost of a similar, unconverted van. “People are definitely pay ing close attention to their deductions,” Harris said. “We always have many ques tions about medical expense deductions. The best way to determine the deductions you’re entitled to is read the i HAVE YOUR CARPET 4% BEAUTIFULLY CLEANED IN YOUR OWN HOME fcV In a matter of a few hours, we can revive its original beauty and freshness. LmL We use the famous Von Schrader /OJ Ms dry-foam method. No jj / JET moisture goes through jUjJ to the underside to Im^\ damage the pile or backing. There is no *^23^ odor. Carpet can be ■TTUCUI used the same day MAI Ihtl? Carpet Gleaning Service Phone Colerain - 356-2343 Edenton - 482-2610 " FOR SALE 1978 Doublewide § ! D SI t Mobile Home on large lot with 3 BR, LR, Family room, kitchen, 2 bathe, dining room. Underpinned, washer & dryer, LR furniture, furnished. Financing available at 14%. Jack Habit 4S2.2morJ8 2 - 2 3 75 appropriate IRS publications thoroughly.” Two helpful IRS publica- | tions are publication 17 and publication 502, which states that, “You may include in medical expenses the cost of special hand controls and other special equipment in stalled in a car for the use of a handicapped person.” It also states that, “Hie amount by which the cost of a car specially designed to hold a wheelchair is more than the cost of a regular car is a medical expense.” (page 5-6). A conversion doesn’t necessarily have to be done on a new van, according to Wendt. He said that many times a person will buy a two or three-year-old van from a dealer, then bring it to Van Products for a conversion. A used van is less expensive and converts equally as well, he said, and helps reduce the total cost of obtaining a van. “A person’s independence means a lot, and when regain ing that independence is tax deductible, it makes it even more meaningful. Being able to<lyiuct the cost of .ting & van definitely the purchase Within" thw’i budget range of many more people.” If a handicapped person purchased a specially equipped van in 1982, the cost of converting that van for handicapped use may be used as medical expense deduction on 1982 tax returns. If the purchase of a van is in the works for 1983, remember that the cost of converting it will be deducti ble on next year’s return. “Not only will the van pro vide increased independence during 1983, but when tax times arrives again a year from now, it will provide a substantial medical expense deduction,” concluded Wendt. Happy Home Church Easter Cantata The Happy Home Pentecostal Holiness Church of Route 1 Tyner, will be holding its Easter Cantata, “Hallelujah for the Cross”, on Friday at 7:30 P.M. and Sun day at 7 P.M. The Rev. H. S. Shropshire is the pastor at Happy Home Pentecostal Holiness Church. Colonial Baptist Sunrise Service Easter Sunrise Services will be held by Colonial Bap tist Church on the northwest shore of Lake Lester. Pastor Yancey will conduct the ser vices from his position in a boat on the lake. Lake Lester is located on the church property at the end' of Colony Drive in Cape Col ony. All are invited by the pastor and friendly people of the church to join them at 6:00 A.M. for the services and to a continental breakfast follow ingthe services, ministry has rbOjaT my most exciting.” 'Slates Pastor Yancey, ‘God has wrought both spiritual and financial miracles beyond any I have witnessed in any of my past ministries.” "I will speak ill of no man and speak all the good I know of everybody." Benjamin Franklin CORRECTION In this week's Townwide Sale tabloid, there are two price changes in the A & P ad which, because of eariy Deadline, were not made prior to publication. The items, with their corrected prices, are as follows: A & P QUALITY WHOLE Smoked Ham Shank Portion lb. 78* Butt Portion lb. 88* Two additional cuts on this item which will be available, are: Shank Halves lb. 88* Butt Halves lb. 99* ' ' BBSSBHBBBSBBBBMi Your hands can be Beautiful Too! Announcing Starting immediately Doris Jean’s Beauty Shop will provide Manicure Services Modem equipment available Hot Oil & Standard Manicure Treatment is now available Call for an appointment: | Doris Jean’s Beauty Shop 482-3383 109 Badham Rd. Edenton , N.C. THE CHOWAN HERAT .p Jr. Livestock Show To Be Held The Chowan County Junior Livestock Show and Sale will be held on Tuesday, April 5, at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Edenton. Everybody is invited to at tend. The show is scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M., and the sale at 7:30 that night. Nine trophies will be presented by the following business organizations: Albemarle Cooperative Association, Albemarle Pro duction Credit Association, Chowan Farm Bureau, Eden ton Savings & Loan Associa tion, Edenton Shell Service, Hollowell & Blount Rexall Drug Store, J.H. Conger & Son, Mitchener’s Pharmacy, and Peoples Bank & Trust Company. The two judges will be Jim Butler, animal husbandry specialist, and Jay Foushee, livestock specialist, N.C. State University. The auctioneer will be Wallace Evans of Parker- Evans Hardware Company. Boys and girls with swine projects are: Jimmy Bray, Curtis Byrum, Garry Copeland, Martin Copeland, Valerie Copeland, Dennis Cox, Karen Cox, Richard Cox, Nikki Hail, Kenny Layden, Johnny Lowe, Danny Pippins, First Presbyterian Holds Supper Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 P.M. the Congregation of First Presbyterian Church Edenton will meet at the church building to have a cover dish supper, following which Mr. and Mrs. Fred Methodist Topic Is Chosen “We Know This!” is the sermon topic selected by Rev. R. R. Blankenhorn for the morning worship service on Sunday, April 3, 11 A.M., at the Edenton United Methodist Church. The text for this message is I John 3:2. The Easter Sunrise Service will take place on the Cour thouse Green, Sunday, April 3, 6 A.M. Breakfast will be Many of the first houses in the American colonies were built from bricks used as ballast in the holds of ships. Donna Pippins, Mike Pippins, Crystal Stallings and Paul Ward. A fitting and showman ship demonstration for hogs was conducted Wednesday, March 23, by Jack Parker at the farm of Capt. and Jimmy Ward. Jack explained how to prepare pigs for the show and how to show market pigs in the show ring. A fitting and showmanship demonstration for steers was held on Tuesday, March 28. Dr. Richard Lichtenwalner did the educational part of this meeting. Boys and girls with steer projects are Donna Pippins, Valerie Copeland, Mike Pippins, Crystal Stall ings, Kent Howell,and Lori Lichtenwalner. Ryland, Cape Colony, Chowan, and Advance Ruritan Gubs are taking the leadership in selling adver tisements, making ar rangements, and contacting buyers. Murray Goodwin, agricultural extension agent, said recently, “Ruritan Gubs helped started the Chowan Junior Livestock Show 29 years ago and have worked with it ever since. We ap preciate their help.” Refreshment stand will be operated this year by Chowan Ruritan Gub members. Root will show slides and talk of their trip to the Holy Land. The Lord’s Supper will then be observed. Hie congrega tion and friends of the Church are invited to participate in any and all of the meeting. served at First Presbyterian Church immediately follow ing the service. The Council on Ministries will meet at 7 P.M., Sunday, April 3, in the church library. The Methodist Men’s Club will meet on Wednesday, April 6, 6:30 P.M., in the fellowship hall. Congratulations To Marion Thrower / and the opening of Marion’s, her ladies apparel shop FURNITURE IS OUR SPECIALTY Have your antiques restored. All furniture customized, and restyled if you choose. Springs tied - Frames reglued Wood refinished on upholstered furniture. Large selection of fabrics. All fabrics and work guaranteed. Call for an estimate. Hours Monday thru Friday 8 to 5 By appointment other hours 482-2476 Ivey Meadow* Upholstery Northside Si.pping Center 'lp 54 ® a * DISTRICT DERBY WINNERS—Pack 164 of Edenton was well represented in the District Pinewood Derby in Elizabeth City on March 19. Thirteen boys participated and two boy’s won in their age groups. Thelma Evans and Margie Lassiter, leaders of Den 2, are shown with Tony Copeland, 8 years old, who won third place (left) and Eric Baker, 9 years old, who won second place. Fine Arts Show Is Scheduled WASHINGTON-On April 1-2, the Beaufort County Arts Va Garden Club’s Daffodil Show Potpourri is the theme for the 49th Annual Daffodil Show of The Garden Club of Virginia, which is being hosted by the Franklin Garden Club on Wednesday and Thursday, April 6 and 7. The theme highlights pro ducts of the Franklin- Southampton area. The Daffodil Show will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Franklin Baptist Church, 208 North High Street, Franklin, Va. This show is free and open to the public on Wednesday from 3 P.M. through 9 P.M. and on Thursday from 10 A.M. through 2P.M. Franklin is in Tidewater Virginia. It is about an hour drive from the Norfolk-Virginia Beach area, and an hour and a half from Richmond or historic Williamsburg. Council will hold it’s 19th An nual Fine Arts Show in the Washington Square Mall. AH professional and amateur artists, craftsmen, and photographers are eligi ble. Art award catagories are divided into professsional and amateur oil, acrylic, water color, graphic arts, sculpture, and mixed. Soft, hard, and mixed crafts and pottery will also be recognized for awards. In addition to the standard catagories, there will be a top prize for Best In Show, plus a Viewers Choice and a Best Beaufort County Entry For your Early American Craft furniture, come to Ellis Carpet & Tile featuring Pit- Crafts; Roll-Top Bread Box with matching Canister Set, Tin Panel Spice Cabinet, Kitchen Vegetable Bin, Microwave Oven Cabinet with roll door, Magazine Rack Table Grandfather’s Genuine hand anti qued finish Medicine Chest, Kindling Box, Pet Food House, Organ Wind Chimes, Ceramic tile coasters. * Specials this week * $lO off reg. price on roll-top bread box $3 for tile coasters HURRY ON DOWN TO ELLIS CARPET & TILE ! and see these beautiful pit-crafts! jSV'JIF’w! llirlP I f BRING THIS AD FOR $25 SAVINGS ON 14K GOLD | ARTCARVED H.S. CLASS RINGS ™ “ Now's the time for super savings on your Art Carved 14K IS, gold class ring. Art Carved backs each ring with a Fuii ■ I Lifetime Warranty. This offer expires May 31.1983 and is B I to be used only for the purchase of 14K gold Art Carved _ I “■“* 1 I Ben Riddick Jewelers jtik I 311 S. Broad St. Edenton, N.C. FOR SALE State Rd 1204 By Owner .>*■ f M: Brick Veneer Great Room Wall to Wall Carpet 2 Baths Heat Pump 3 Bedrooms Central Air Built 1979 Fireplace Large Lot Call 482-8769 Page 5-A award. Most artwork will be on sale after the judging, as will all the art in “The Starving Ar tists Corner” where originals will be priced no higher than $25.00 The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation is making a special award of $50.00 for the first time this year to the work of art that best ex presses the view that our river is our most valuable resource. Far further information and e'ltry forms, contact the Beaufort County Art Council by calling 946-2504.

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