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THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY volume M, No. 45, USPS 428-080 Thursday, November 20, 1986 rcun School board adopts policy on smoking at Monday meeting The Perquimans County Board of Education met Monday night and ap proved the following policy on smok ing and the use of tobacco products. Hie policy will go into effect on July 1, 1967. SMOKING AND THE USE OF TO BACCO PRODUCTS Policy: The Perquimans County Board of Education believes that smoking and other uses of tobacco products are unsanitary and inju rious to a person's health. The ulti mate duty of the Board of Education is to protect the rights of students to a free and appropriate education, in cluding an enviroment free of activ ities and symbols that influence stu dents toward the use of substances 4-H awards given The Perquimans County Extension Office held their annual 4-H Club achievement program Wednesday, November 12, 1986, at 7:30 p.m.. The achievement program is held each year to honor local 4-H clubs, and their members. This year's program was emceed by Damion Burke of the Pooles Grove club, and the awards were pre sented by Jason Harrell, Grand Na tional Winner in Horticultural Mar keting. Also included in the program was the parade of clubs, and a 4-H slide show presented by Juanita Bai ley. This year's winners were as fol lows: Corn yield contest: 1st place-Matt Williams, 2nd place- Leah Harrell, 3rd place - Jeff Williams. Outstanding 4-H club members: Dena White - Indian Riders Club, and Damion Burke - Pooles Grove Club. Outstanding County 4-Her: Dam ion Burke. Outstanding 4-H Record Books: Clover Bud group - Jimmie Jordan, Junior group - 1st place Damion , Burke, 2nd place - Chrissy Daven port, and Dena White. Senior group - 1st place - Chad White, 2nd place - Sheri Webber. Outstanding 4-H Adult Leader - Emma Burke, Pooles Grove Club. Outstanding County 4-H Club: Pooles Grove. Club with the largest attendance at Achievement Night - Pooles Grove. ana oenavior mat are detrimental to healthful living. The Perquimans County Board of Education believes that the use of tobacco products is not necessary nor appropriate for chil dren or teenagers; that acceptance of tobacco use by students connotes school approval, if not sponsorship of such habits; that the use of tobacco at early ages is a possible health hazzard and quite often a social libil ity; and that this Board has a legal and moral obligation to our students and citizens to promulgate policies which protect the health and future of our students. The following policy statments shall govern Smoking and the Use of Tobacco Products by students and employees of the Perquimans County School District. 1. Use of tobacco products in any and all forms shall be prohibited from use by students on school premises or during school activities. 2. Due to the significant impact of the adult model on students, the use of tobacco products by employees in the presence of, or possible visibility of, students shall be prohibited on the school premises, on trips, school ac tivities, sport events, and practice sessions. REGULATIONS: The following regulations shall be fol lowed in enforcing this policy: 1. Incorporation of the "risk to health" of tobacco use shall be a se rious and integral part of the middle school and high school curriculum and guidance effort. 2. In conjunction with the elimination of the use of tobacco by young people at schools, an increase role of educa tion, counseling, community involve ment, and alternatives to suspension a system of support- must be devel oped and implemented. 3. No employee shall use tobacco products in the possible presence of students. If tobacco products must be used by school based employees, there must be established at each school definite places for such use of tobacco products in the most discreet and professional manner possible. Pictured here are the winners of 4 ? H awards from left to right they are Damion Burke, Emma Burke, Sheri Webber, Jimmie Jordan, Leah Har rell, Chris White, Dena White, and Chrissy Davenport. Be low Damion Burke is shown as he emcees the program on Wedneday. , Perquimans County fire tax proposed Monday Members of the six volunteer fire departments of the county gathered Monday evening at the commission ers meeting to request a county wide fire tax. The group gathered in the hopes of gaining support from the commision ers for the tax which would help with the costs of operating all the volun teer departments. > The group sighted many reasons for the tax. Rising cost of equipment and building upkeep have taken their toll on all of the departments. County fire fighters feel that people should be willing to help with much needed financial support, and they suggested that a 3 to 4 cents tax be imposed on all property. The commissioners listened to the group and asked many questions. Commissioner Thomas Nixon stated he would not be in favor of the tax unless it excluded farm land. Com missioner Wayne Winslow suggested an alternative fire fee which would eliminate taxing farm land, but would still provide additional finan cial support for the departments. The board stated their support for the departments, and acknowledged their financial needs. After much dis cussion, the board decided to table the request until more work could be done. They plan to have a work ses sion with the department chiefs in the future to discuss the problem and come up with mutually satisfactory solution. Approved by the board at Mon day's meeting was the aquisition by C-4 media corporation of Albemarle Cable Television for the area. The new company hopes to provide better and more service to the county. A representative stated that C-4 Media corporation will provide service to area with 20 homes per mile versus 30 homes homes per mile presently. The commission also scheduled a public hearing to be held December IS, at 7 p.m. The hearing will cover the subject of Duckweed in the river. Several state officials including Da vid Demont will be on hand to explain the problem, and offer a solution if any is possible. A resolution honoring Winslow-Blanchard for 50 years of service was accepted by the board. Also discussed at Monday's meet ing was a proposed sub-division near Holiday Island, payment of election officials in the county, alternate of fice space for several county offices, and the heating and cooling system of the ARPDC building. Specifications are to be developed for a new heating and cooling sys tems for the building. Cost is not known at this time. Action will be taken on this issue at a future meet ing. Thrift store to move The Open Door Thrift Store is open ing Saturday, November 22, from 9:30 until 12:00 at their new location, 306 W. Grubb Street. The primary purpose of the Thrift Store which is staffed by all volun teers is to sell good used clothing and other donated articles at very moder ate cost to all members of the com munity. The money from these sales * is used to finance other aspects of the Open Door. A secondary but equally or perhaps more important purpose is to provide clothing to families in need. This year from January to October, ap proximately 2189 articles of clothing were given away. Many people have given uncounted hours of time and have donated \ materials to make the move of the Thrift Store possible. Marie Byrum, Associate Director of the store, who has been an Open Dow volunteer Since I960 has headed up the moving project with the assistance of Pete Mansfield, Jim Bass, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bryant, Brian Chappell, Jimmy Harrell, Glenn Benton, Hudla Wood, Virginia Winslow, Mary Fos ter, and Evelyn Benton. Also Lillian Winslow, Valeria Rob i erts, Mrs. Keith Haskett, Virginia ' Chappell, Evelyn Harrison, Laura Ben Benton, Mr. and Mrs. John Mey ers, Madora Pritchard, Eula Wil liams. Matthew Byrum, and Christen Sawyer. Also the Eatelle Hurdle fam ily for helping us to move. Materials have also been donated by AlmBarle Builders, Lowes, K Mart, farm Fresh, C.D. White and Son, Ace Hardware and Ellis Carpet of Edenton. Also W.D. Landing, Mr. | Brooker, Mr. Raid, James Hurdle. George Washington Johnson, Frank Williams, and Lonnie Pritchard. Pirates are shown here as they gain control of the ball on Friday against the Bulldogs. Pirated reach second round in playoffs For the first time in several years the Perquimans Pirates have ad vanced to the second round of the 1-A play-offs after defeating the Belha ven-Wilkinson Bulldogs 30-16 Friday night. The Pirates employed their usual running game Friday, and rushed for 193 yards against the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs passed for 337 yards, and ended the game with negative two yards rushing. The Pirates forced Bulldog quar terback Freddie Sawyer to pass the ball 39 times Friday. Sawyer com pleted 18 of the 29, and had three in terceptions. The Bulldogs also lost three fumbles during the course of the game. The Bulldogs gained the first score early in the game. Sawyer completed three passes for a total of 42 yards in three plays. At 2: 25 left in the quarter the Bulldogs scored a touchdown on a halfback option from Derek Griffin to Andre Windley. The Pirates began their scoring drive in the second quarter as Mike Thatch scored with a run from the five yard line. The Bulldogs fumbled the ball on their second possession and the Pi rates got the ball on the Belhaven WUkinson IS yard line. Six plays later HarreU scored from the one yard line for a 144 lead. The Pirates fumbled the ball early in the third quarter, but the defense pushed Sawyer back for a two point safety, and the 16-8 lead. Johnson scored on a 30 yard pass from Harreli to make the score 22-8, and Mike Thatch scored again. Ryan Johnson sparked the Pirates as he picked up a fumble on the 44 yard line, but the Perquimans drive was stopped by a Bulldog intercep tion. The winning drive came when Guan Skinner picked off a pass and ran for a touchdown from the Ave yard line with 36 seconds left in the third quarter. The win Friday makes Perqui mans record 9-2 for the year. This week they face the Warriors of North Edgecombe. 4. The term tobacco use shall include smoking, chewing, dipping, or any other oral use of tobacco products. 5. These regulations apply at school, athletic events and pratice, field trips, and all school events in which students are assigned to the supervi sion of designated staff members. Students and employees are encour aged to abstain from smoking or us ing tobacco products when attending a school event or activity as a specta tor. 6. Principals shall publicize to each student in his-her school and to all employees assigned to his-her school this policy and the disciplinary pro cedures and action for noncompli ance with this policy. This shall occur at the beginning of each school year. 7. The penalties and disciplinary ac tion for noncompliance with this pol icy shall be included in the Discipline Policy approved by the Board of Edu cation. The Board also discussed the con struction projects at the High School and Union School. Work is still continuing at both projects with no new major developments. The School Board meeting on Mon day, December 1,1986 has been cancelled. The next meeting of the board will be Monday, December 9, at 7:00 p.m.. Burglar arrested Thursday A robber was apprehended last Thursday night at Chappell's Store in Winfall. The arrest came as the re sult of prompt co-operation and quick response of local law enforcement of ficers. Officer Tim Spence of the Winfall and Hertford Police departments was working last Thursday in Winfall when he received a call from Sydney Sheldon of Sheldon's Mini Mart. Shel don reported a suspicious person who appeared to be checking out his store, and other stores in the area. After receiving the call Spence traveled to the area in his personal car to observe the individual, but found no reason to arrest the young man. He returned home. At approxi mately 11:20 p.m. that night the dis patcher called to report a robbery in progress at Chappell's Store. Spence preceded to the scene and called for assistance at once. Winfall Police Chief Lothian, Police Chief Merritt, of Hertford, Officer Harvey, of Hertford, and Highway Patrolman Garriss all responded to the call. The burglar, Grady Eugene Brinn, II, was arrested at the store. Brinn was still in the store when the officers arrived, and came out with no inci dent. Brinn, age 19, was slightly injured during the break-in. He was treated by Seymour Chappell of the rescue squad at the Hertford Police Depart ment where he was processed. Brinn is currently being held in the Albemarle District Jail under $5,000.00 bond. , A probable cause hearing will be held November 26, 1986 in Perqui mans County district court. Open Door week observed The Perquimans County Commis sioners early this month approved a resolution declaring the week of Nov. 16 thru the 21st Open Door of Perqui mans County week. The Open Door of Perquimans County is an organization which is run primarily by local churches and volunters. It's purpose is to assist those in need of food, clothing, and money who are not eligible for assis tance from other sources. The Open Door has recently moved all their operation to the ice plant at 305 W. Grubb Street in Hertford. Lo cated there are the intake office, the food pantry, and most recently the thrift store. The intake office of the Open Door screens people who need financial and other assistance. Volunters man the office, and are available when ever needed. The Open Door is listed in the phone book, and messages are checked and answered on a daily ba sis. The ministers of the community who are involved with the Open Door first had the idea for Open Door Week. According to the Reverend Henry Bizzell of the Hertford United Meth odist Church the ministers wanted to gain more publicity for the program, and solicit the county's support. During the week volunteers will be visiting other churches to speak about the Open Door and its' needs. A food drive is being conducted by Josh Boone for his Eagle Scout Badge. The Open Door is always in need of donations and volunteers. For more information call 426-7776. Annual banquet set The Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual banquet on Monday, December 1, 1986, at Anglers Cove. Social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m. with dinner following at 7:30 p.m.. The Bob Thomas Trio will provide entertainment for the evening. This year's program will include a salute to a number of businesses who have been serving the county for fifty years or more, and door prizes do nated by local merchants will be given away. Tickets for the banquet are $8.00 and are available at the chamber of fice. Conference attended The Perquimans County Board of Education was represented at the NCSBA Annual Conference in Winston-Salem, NC on Thursday-Sat urday, November 13-15, 1986 by Chairman, Clifford S. Winslow and Superintendent, Pat Harrell. They joined over 800 other local board members and superiontendents from across North Carolina. Delegates to the 'Confrence took action on these items: ( 1 ) Election of the 1987 Officers and Directors: Candidates for Office were Pennie Battle of Gates County for President, Shelby Shore of Yad kin County for First Vice-President, Bob Cabaniss of Cleveland County for Second Vice-President and James Membane of Guilford County for Treasurer. Candidates for Board of Directors were: Lorraine Moore of Sampson County, Dr. William Lawrence of Durham City, Gerald Lankford of Wilkes County, Culver Dale of Hay wood County and Robert Young of Mitchell County. (2) 1987 NCSBA Legislative Pro gram: the process for development of the Program officially began at the eight Regional Fall District Meet ings across the state where board members voted on the legislative is sues. The totals were then brought to the Annual Conference where the Delegate Assembly took final action. Highlights of the Program agenda included: Opening keynote address by the Honorable Governor James G. Mar tin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13th. Luncheon address by Dr. Samuel D. Proctor, of RutgersUniversity at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14th. Also recognition of the Raleigh Dingman Award winner and members of the NCSBA All-State School Board Clinic Sessions on Thursday, Nov. 13th, 4:30-5:30 included: 'Raleigh Dingman Award Winners Discuss Roles & Responsibilities of Board Members" "Where are High School Athletics Headed?" "Academics & Advanced Place ment Courses in Smaller School Sys tems" "Development of School Board Pol icy" "Conducting Board Meetings: Open Meetings Law & Rules of Parlia mentary Procedure" "How Can We Improve Teachers' Success in the Classroom?" "Ways to Improve School Programs from Local Sources" Clinic Sessions on Firday, Nov. 14th, 2:15-3:15 and 3:30-4:30 in cluded: "Strategies for Successful Bond Is sues & Getting the Most from Your Construction-Building Dollar" "School Lunch-$1.96. How Soon?" "Communicating With Your Couhty Commissioners" "Superintendent Evaluation" "Establishing * Maintaining An Ef fective Board-Superintendent Relationship"
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