THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY
Volume 40, No. 30 USPS 428-080 Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C., Thursday, July 24, 1984 25 CENTS
Bed and Breakfast
the specialty at
Hertford's new Inn
By JANE WILLIAMS
Delightful aromas that will
tempt the most steadfast of
dieters await those who enter
Hertford's newest business,
The Gingerbread Inn.
The Bed and Breakfast Inn
is owned and operated by
Hans and Jenny Harnish, and
is located at 103 Church Street
in Hertford.
The Harnish's recently
moved to Hertford from
M assachusetts, and
undertook the renovations of
the home formerly owned by
the Ayscue Family.
Mrs. Harnish, a native of
Germany, and a former
baker, will treat guests at the
inn with a full breakfast,
; including many of her
i homemade goodies.
At an open house held last
; Thursday at the inn the dining
room was filled with treats
from her kitchen. About 25
guests were invited for the
opening of the inn, with each
guest receiving a
gingerbread man (or woman,
! depending on gender.) Each
guest at the inn will receive
one of the cookies.
Plans are being made to
open a bakery in the old cafe
building located beside the
inn.
The inn itself is a treat, with
several antique pieces,
complimenting modern,
comfortable furnishings.
There are three rooms,
located upstairs in the inn, for
guest accommodations.
The Colonial appearance of
the inn blends well with the
theme that dominates much
of Hertford. The yellow home
features a stained-glass
window, wrap-around porch
and paired columns.
Many of the residents in
Hertford have commented
about their excitement of
having an inn in the town.
Lodging has been a
problem area for the
community, and the opening
of the Gingerbread Inn will
fill this void. Unlike a motel,
guests at the inn will
associate the atmosphere
with that of home.
(TOP) Hans and Jenny
Harnisch are shown with
the trademark of their inn,
a lifesize gingerbread
man. The Gingerbread Inn
will provide travelers and
passers-by with a pleasant
enviornment while visiting
Hertford.
(BOTTOM) Marking the
opening of The
Gingerbread Inn, Hertford
Mayor Bill Cox does the
honors at a ribbon-cutting
while the Harnish's, Julie
and Tony Perez, Chamber
of Commerce President
Shirley Perry, and many
friends look on. (Photos by
Ken Castelloe.)
Renovations underway at Central School
By JANE WILLIAMS
Renovations ' are underway in
the auditorium of Perquimans
Central School in Winfall to
create a library ind media
center.
Pat Harrell, Superintendent of
Perquimans County Schools,
presented a report on capital
improvement activities in the
school system to the Perquimans
County Board of Education
members Monday night,
including projects that are
taking place in the new library
facility.
At present the painting has
been completed in the library
media center, and light fixtures
have been installed. The Board is
currently seeking bids for
carpeting of the facility, and
furniture has been ordered.
Other capital improvement
activites include the wiring for
ceiling fans at Hertford
Grammar School, which has
been completed. And Harrell told
the Board that the new boilers for
Perquimans County Union
School have been received.
In other action taken by the
Board on Monday night:
?William Matthew Wilkins and
David Evans were released from
Perquimans County Schools.
?Release was denied for
Bernadine Johnson.
? Acceptance to attend
Perquimans County Schools was
granted to Stephanie Hammer
and Fenton Eure, Jr.
?The Board continued a
discussion of policies pertaining
to Student Release/Acceptance.
No action was taken.
?The Board voted not to charge
tuition to students over 19 years
of age that are still attending the
county schools. Recent General
Assembly Legislation gave the
state school boards the authority
to charge tuition to students over
19 years of age.
Newspaper office to relocate
THE PERQUIMANS
WEEKLY staff will be moving
into their new quarters this
week-end at 119 West Grubb
Football practice
to get underway
Football practice will begin
at Perquimans High School
on Wednesday, August 1 at
7:00 p.m. All varsity and
Junior varsity candidates
should report at that time.
North Carolina High School
Athletic Association rules
require that all candidates
are to have a physical
examination prior to
beginning practice. Forms
can be picked up at the school
office.
The Association rules also
require each candidate to
have six days of practice
1 pada. During these
I
first six days helmets and
cleats may be worn and
physical condition must be
stressed.
Another Association rule
requires a player to have
eleven days of practice before
he can participate in a game
or scrimmage. The Pirates
will scrimmage Camden on
August 22. at 7:00 p.m. in
Camden.
The Pirates will open their
season by hosting
Williamston on August 31.
The junior varsity will open
Ha season at home against
Plymouth on September 6.
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Street in Hertford.
The newspaper office will
occupy the building that
formerly housed Riverside
Insurance Agency. The
Insurance office is now located
on the corner of West Grubb
Street and Punch Alley.
The newspaper officc will close
at 12:00 Noon on Friday, July 27,
and will re-open on Monday, July
30 in the new location.
"We regret any inconvenience
that our customers may incur
during this transaction period,"
said Jane Williams, Managing
Editor of the publication, "but
we trust that by opening day
things will be back to normal."
"Our new office will afford us
additional space which we feel is
essential for the continued
growth of our paper," Williams
?aid.
A ribbon cutting and , open
house will be held at the new
office on Friday, August 3, from
10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon. The
staff of THE PERQUIMANS
WEEKLY cordially invites you
to attend. f
W arnings cited for
hurricane season
By JANE WILLIAMS
North Carolinians that live on
or near the coast are used to
warnings of possible hurricanes
during this time of the year.
Through the years the coastal
area of North Carolina has
experienced the high winds, high
tides, storm surge, floods and
tornadoes that accompany
tornadoes, especially from June
through November, which has
been designated as hurricane
Season.
It has been almost 30 years
since Hurricane Hazel ripped
through North Carolina in
October, 1954 bringing pounding
surf, driving rain, roaring winds,
destruction and death to the
coastal area.
Technological advances now
enable hurricane detection at
great distances from our shores,
and enable tracing with
accuracy of the hurricane path.
However, hurricanes may
develop close to the coastline
thus decreasing the amount of
warning time received by
residents of the area.
Statistics show that there is
one chance in ten that North
Carolina will be hit by a
hurricane this year. The
statistics are based on climatic
charts and past weather records.
Keith Haskett, Perquimans
County Emergency Management
Coordinator, has provided a list
of things to consider before,
during and after a hurricane.
Some of these safety rules will
make things easier for you
during a hurricane. All are
important and could help save
your life and the lives of others.
Stay or Leave
When a hurricane threatens
your area, you will have to make
the decision whether you should
evacuate or remain at home. If
local authorities recommend
evacuation, you should leave.
Their advice is based on
knowledge of the strength of the
storm and its potential for death
and destruction.
In general:
?If you are on the coastline or
offshore islands, plan to leave.
?If you live in a mobile home,
plan to leave.
?If you live near a river or in a
flood plain, plan to leave.
?If you live on high ground,
away from coastal beaches,
consider staying.
In any case, the ultimate
decision to stay or leave will be
yours. Study the following list
and carefully consider the
factors involved, espeically the
items pertaining to storm surge.
Now is the time to make plans
for action.
Learn the storm surge history
and elevation of your area.
Learn safe routes inland.
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In Perquimans County the
principal shelter will be Hertford
Grammar School on Dobbs St. In
the event of an emergency,
pending the need other shelters
will be opened.
Determine where to move your
boat in an emergency.
Trim back dead wood from
trees.
Check for loose rain gutters
and down spouts.
If shutters do not protect
windows, use stock boards to
cover glass.
When a hurricane watch is
issued for your area:
?Check often for official
bulletins on radio, TV, or NOAA
Weather Radio.
?Fuel you car.
?Check mobile home tie
downs.
?Moor small craft or move to a
safe shelter.
?Stock up on canned
provisions.
?Check supplies of special
medications and drugs
?Check batteries for radio and
flashlights.
?Secure lawn furniture and
other loose material outdoors.
?Tape, board or shutter
windows to prevent shattering.
?Wedge sliding glass doors to
prevent their lifting from their
tracks.
When a hurricane warning is
issued for your area :
?Stay tuned to radio, TV, or
NOAA Weather Radio for official
bulletins.
?Stay home if sturdy and on
high ground.
-Board up garage and porch
doors.
-Move valuables to upper
floors.
-Bring in pets
-Fill containers (bathtub) with
several days supply of drinking
water.
-Turn up refrigerator to
maximum cold and don't open
unless necessary.
-Use phone only for
emergencies.
-Stay indoors on the downwind
side of your house away from
windows.
-Beware of the eye of the
hurricane.
?Leave Mobile Homes.
?Leave areas which might be
affected by storm tide or stream
flooding.
-Leave early-in daylight if
possible.
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The Perquimans County 14
and IS year-old All Start have
advanced into the state
tournament, winning the first
game against Person County
All-Stars on Monday night, I
3.
The team is coached by
Johnny Winslow and Wilbur
Ray Bass. Team members
are Brad Hurdle, Rodney
Lyona, Time White, Lee
Cooper, Alex Cox, Ernie
Ronnie, Brian Williamson,
Randy Laaaiter, Staley
Colaon, Richard Umphlett,
Wayne BaM, Paul Lane. Todd
Hnnter, Any Meeds, and
Chad Winslow.
If the team emerges at the
winner following state play
offs this week they will be
eligible to compete in the
Southeastern Regional
Championship competition
slated to begin August S.
(Photo byftCen Casteiloe. ) )