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DR. HENRY W. WEBSTER DR. JOHN R. ANDERSON Two specialists are stationed in Edenton to assist farmers The North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service has stationed two specialists in Edenton to help intensify educational programs for farmers in the Albemarle area. They are Dr. Henry W. Webster, an animal science specialist; and Dr. John R. Anderson, a crop science specialist. Dr. T.C. Blalock, state extension director, said the specialists were being placed in Edenton to "provide technical backstopping for our county extension agents." ; "We feel that this addi tional expertise can help farmers and agri businessmen take ad vantage of some of the agricultural opportunities that exist in the Albemarle area," Dr. Blalock added. Dr. Anderson will work with agents on educa tional programs pertain ing to corn, soybeans and small grain. Dr. Webster will concentrate on beef cattle production. Webster, 40, is a native of Robeson County. He has a B.S. degree in animal husbandry and an M.S. degree in animal nutrition, both from North Carolina State University. His Ph.D. from Clemson University is in reproduc tive physiology. Webster has had exten sion experience in Samp son, Hoke and Stanley counties. He has worked for the American Breeder Service and has been an extension specialist at N.C. State University. Anderson, 28, is a native of Alamance County. His B.S. degree in soil science and his M.S. degree in crop science are both from NCSU. His Ph.D. in agronomy is from the University of Illinois. Drs. Webster and Anderson will be sta tioned in the Bank of North Carolina Building in Edenton. Most extension specialists are stationed J at either N.C. State f University or A&T State University, the state's two land-grant universities. Dr. Anderson is the se cond crop specialist to be stationed outside of Raleigh or Greensboro. The other one is a burley tobacco specialist sta tioned in Waynesville. Dr. Webster is the third beef cattle specialist to be sta tioned out in the state. The others are in Waynesville and North Wilkesboro. F ire departments hold training The Hertford Fire Department hosted a Fire Apparatus Preventive Maintenance School last week with training being held at the Perquimans County Office Building, the training was spon sored by the Albemarle Firemen's Association. Tom Lander, instructor with the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Fire Training Division, conducted the school on apparatus pump tests, engine checks, and basic fire apparatus equipment maintenance. ; Some 30 firemen from several Albemarle area fire departments attended the training sessions. The following Per quimans County fire fighters completed the 12-hour course: Belvidere-Chappell Hill ? Jarvis Copeland, Philip Copeland; Intercounty ? Melvin C. Rountree and Eugene Rountree; Win fall ? Joe Barber and Wayne Hurdle; Hertford ? Earl Bass, Marvin Hunter, Lloyd Lane, Em mett Landing, Edward Leicester, Billy Owens, Loyd Riddick, Charles Skinner, and Billy White. Other Hertford firemen that attended some of the classes were John Beers, Donald Hurdle, Edgar Roberson, and Roy Perkins. + + + The Intercounty Fire Department at Woodville conducted a training exer cise at the John E. Wood farm on Saturday afternoon. A large barn was burned to allow the firefighters to drill on fire stream application and use of the "quick dump" water tank system. The quick dump" operation was assisted by the Weeksville Volunteer Department and the Hert ford Fire Department. The quick dump system is a number of water car riers transporting and dumping into folding vinyl tanks the complete water load capacity in a few minutes, then returning the the water supply source for a refill load. The on-scene pumper, from Intercounty, drafted water from the folding tanks to supply the fire streams being applied to the barn fire. Assistant Chief Eugene Rountree of the Inter county Department was the officer in charge of the operation. Board of Education outlines : policy for lunch/ milk programs The Perquimans County Board of Education has an nounced its policy for free and reduced price meals, and free milk for children unable to pay the full price of meals and milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk programs. : Local school officials have adopted the following family size income criteria for determining eligibility: Free Meals & Family Size Free Milk Reduced Price Meals 1 0- 4,190 4,191- 6,530 2 0- 5,500 5,501- 8,580 .3 0- 6,810 6,811-10,630 ;4 0- 8,110 8,111-12,660 :5 0- 9,310 9,311-14,530 6 0-10,510 10,511-16,400 7 0-11,600 11,601-18,100 8 0-12,690 12,691-19,790 9 0-13,680 - 13,681-21,330 10 0-14,660 14,661-22,870 11 0-15,640 15,641-24,390 12 0-16,610 16,611-25,910 (Each additional family member, add $970 for free and $1,520 for reduced. ) Children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced priced meals or free milk. (An extra one half pint of free milk is available to those who are eligible for free meals.) In addition, families not meeting these criteria but with other unusual expenses due to unusually high medical expenses, shelter costs in excess of 30 percent of in come, special education expenses due to the mental or physical condition of a child, and disaster or casualty losses, are urged to apply. ; Application forms are being sent to all homes in a letter to parents. Additional copies are available at the principal's office in each school. The information pro vided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Ap plications may be submitted at any time during the year. To discourage the possibility of misrepresentation, file application forms contain a statement above the ace for signature certifying that all information fur ted in the application is true and correct. An addi tional statement is added to warn that the application is being made in connection with the receipt of Federal funds, that school officials may, for cause, verify the information in the application, and that deliberate misrepresentation or information may subject the ap plicant to prosecution under applicable State and criminal statutes. In certain cases, foster children are also eligible for these benefits. If a family has foster children living with them and wishes to apply for such meals and milk for them, the family should contact the school. Under the provisions of the policy, the school prin cipals will review applications and determine eligibili ty. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the of ficial, he may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. If he wishes to make a formal appeal, he may make a request either orally or in writing to: Mrs. Janice Winslow, P.O. Box 347, Hertford, NC 27944, phone 426-5741, for a hearing to appeal the decision. The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure. If a family member becomes unemployed or if fami ly size changes, the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such changes may make the children of the family eligible for reduced priced meals, or for additional benefits such as free meals and milk if the family income falls at or below the levels shown above. Elizabeth City Six County Jaycee Fair SEPT. 18th-23rd FOR INFORMATION (HI COMMERCIAL BOOTHS CONTACT BARRY PAULENA BUS. 771-5512 MSi^l Noma Aft?r 4 PJKL 5M-2375 Oft TY NEWELL III ? *35-27*7 Thru-The-Wall With Decorator Front Panel 24,000 BTU Deluxe Heavy Duty ROOM AIR CONDITIONER With Easy Mount Kit 11,000 BTU
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