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2 THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27,2017 GIFS Continued from 1 received was an anchor necklace from my boys. This was four years ago when our family was going through a separation and their thoughtftilness meant a lot to me.” Sharon Mapp, Sixth Grade ELA *^* “The best Christmas present I’ve ever received was a used Fender Stan dard Telecaster guitar. I was 17-years-old and had been playing guitar for about two years. It had been a hard year financially for my fam ily and I did not anticipate getting any gifts. I was more concerned with helping my mother get gifts for my three younger siblings who were still at that young in nocent age. I was perfectly fine with the beginner gui tar that I had received two years prior. I did not ever think that I would have the money to purchase a new guitar, let alone a Fender. My guitar teacher from church had another plan. He went to my mother, knowing that money was tight for our family, and he gave her the guitar and told her to give it to me as if she was the one that purchased it. He did not want me to know that it came from him. Still to this day I have that guitar hang ing on my wall in my music room and it means a great deal to me.” Crystal Seymour, Fourth grade Reading and Science *** “The best gift I received from a student was a card from their entire family. Enclosed was a Starbucks gift card, which is always a plus, but the message writ ten inside the card was so sweet. It spoke to me as they thanked me for being a part of, not only their child’s education, but special to their family.” Sarah Brewer, HGS Fourth Grade Reading and Science *** “A wooden pencil to hang outside of my classroom from a student when I was student teaching for my own classroom after gradu ation.” Annie Burge - PCHS Me dia Coordinator *** “Over the years, I’ve re ceived presents that prob ably cost a pretty penny, artwork that I know they spent a long time on (some of which was gorgeous to boot), but I have to say the best gift I’ve received so far from a PCHS student was one that didn’t cost her too much time or money. What made this gift so special was it came from an unex pected source. This student was extremely quiet and wouldn’t sing out her part even though she had a gor geous voice. Home life Was hard for her, and I believe that was why she was so shy with her voice. I spent all semester encouraging her with seemingly little re sult. However, at the end of the semester she gave me a letter about how much she appreciated me and a list of positive attributes she believes I carry that referenced specific things I did that encouraged and blessed her throughout the semester. I was astounded. I had no idea what was going on inside that heart of hers. It gave me hope that there might be more students like her that even though I don’t see fruit at the moment, I have planted seeds in recep tive soil.” Rachel Sanders. Chorus and Theater. *** “My favorite thing that I have received from my stu dents is handmade Christ mas ornaments. It’s fun to remember the students each year as I hang the op naments from years past on the tree.” Jenny Sorey, Fourth Grade ELA *** “The gift was a wooden labyrinth that the student made in wood working shop. We had been studying ways to deal with stress and I had showed my students how to draw a labyrinth on paper because the student would spend hours in their room as part of the pun ishment for committing a crime. This student and his brother were in lock up to gether. I was deeply touched that the student would cre ate such a gift for me. The wooden disc has been in my classroom or office ever since that Christmas and tracing the labyrinth really does calm the inner energy’ of your mind so you can fo cus on the task at hand.” Jill Cohen Director of CTE *** “I do not have a single gift from a student that has been the best or stands out more than the days when you feel your classroom has become a peaceful community. I be- lieve the best gifts occur on the days you hear the hum of engaged conversation, of learning - in those moments you know your students are feeling a part of and being motivated by their com munity of learners/learning — you know then what you do really matters — You feel validated and inspired. To me, that’s the best gift of all.” Laura Duncan, First Grade, Perquimans Central *** “I had an elementary student present me with a bottle of perfume that he had saved up all of his own money, including doing many chores, to purchase for me. He was so proud of this gift.” Carole Sykes - EC Spe cialist . *** “A gym teacher Christmas ornament.” Kristie Thach, Health and PE Teacher *** “A lighthouse with sound effects.” Nena Felton, Sixth Grade Social Studies “A bottle of lotion from the child’s home, (gently used) accompanied by a card with thoughtful words and a one dollar bill.” Lisa Lane, Director of Communications JACKSON Continued from 1 legislative seat in the newly drawn 1st Senate District. The current occupant of the seat, state Sen. Bill Cook, R- Beaufort, has said he’s not seeking re-election. The House district Good win, Hunter and now Jack- son seek to represent has been redrawn to include Chowan, Perquimans, Tyr rell, Bertie, Washington and Camden counties. Jackson, 32, said he had not thought about running for the Legislature when he made his bid for Hertord Town Council. He said it wasn’t until he woke up one day last week and realized that a Democrat needed to run in the 1st House District that he decided to announce he’ll make a bid. “This race is a very im portant race and I think we need the right people to rep resent these counties,” Jack- son said in a press release. Jackson acknowledged it was an “extremely difficult” decision to shift gears so soon after taking office in Hertford and refocus on a state campaign. But he said he’s not turning his back on Hertford constituents who voted for him by seeking the House seat. “I think that also I am diehard for Perquimans and I will be able to serve not only Hertford but the whole county” if he’s elected to the House. Jackson owns a recovery and towing service and a couple of other small busi nesses. He also is a direc- Cavanagh Ringelman CwliSwt ftiW AecounfenS* SC CAVANAGH RINGELMAN Certified Public Accountants PC Tax Return Preparation Planning & Budgeting Accounting & Auditing Services Business Effectiveness Business Coaching "One good idea... ...every time we talk!” P.O. Box 642 106 East King Street Edenton, North Carolina 27932 Phone: 252-462-1994 Fax: 252-462-1721 mcavanagh© cavanaghringelman.com CavanaghRingelman.com Vidant adopts testing platform tor’s assistant with Beach Funeral Services and Cre mation. From Staff Reports GREENVILLE — New technology at Vidant Medi cal Center (VMC) is helping save time and money — for patients and the physicians who treat them. The hospital recently in stalled an updated version of the Chemistry/Immuno- assay Automated Testing Platform, which provides a consistent, more reliable way to test blood samples. Following a year-long installation process, the updated platform went into full use Sept. 26. Currently only available at VMC, the same equipment will even tually be in use at all Vidant hospitals. Vidant operates a hospital in Edenton. “A reduced turnaround time for analyzing the sam ples and improved qual ity and consistency of the results benefits everyone involved in the process,” said Rick Ross, MT, ASCP, laboratory system service line administrator for Vi dant Health. “Efficiency for our phy- He said he grew up in poverty and can relate to people who live in poverty, many of whom live in the six rural counties in the new House 1 district. “I can relate to the people that live in those areas,” he said. Jackson said there is no one issue that his campaign will focus on but that he will emphasize representing all the citizens of the new dis trict. “I want to come in and make sure that nobody is overlooked because of race, religion, color or ethnic background,” he said. Jackson said he realizes but isn’t deterred by the fact that Republican-leaning vot ers make up the majority of the electorate in the dis trict. “I’m going to try to be as competitive as I know how,” he said. He said he’s also not wor ried about being outspent by other candidates. “I would rather people keep their money and give me their vote,” he said. Jackson may have to an swer some voters’ questions about his past. According to state court records, Jackson has spent time on probation for crimi nal matters including assault and communicating threats. He also has been charged in a couple of longstanding child-support cases. “It has been resolved, praise the Lord,” Jackson said, when asked about those child-support mat ters. Jackson said he believes people who knew him in his early 20s and know him now can look at him and see he is living differently now. He said when he was 20 he did childish things but he’s grown up since then. “I am happy with the man that I am today,” Jackson said. The only current matter he has in court is a traffic of fense in Pasquotank County, Jackson said. NOTICE Perquimans County Tax Department sicians means patients spend less time waiting for samples to be collected, for the necessary tests to be run and for those results to inform the care and treat ment provided.” LIBRARY Continued from 1 For library patrons used to the space on Academy Street, the new location will be far larger. The new library is 13,677 square feet. The old loca tion is 5,320 square feet. There is also a 1,178- square foot community/pro- gramming meeting room in the new location that is also new. It can be isolated from the rest of the library and used during periods when All unpaid 2017 County and Municipal Property Taxes will become delinquent after January 6,2018. Enforced collectons will begin after that date. The Perquimans County Tax Department will be complying with the N.C. General Statutes for the collection of all delinquent taxes. The following procedures will be implemented to collect the delinquent taxes: 1. Garnishment of wages 2. Attachment of bank accounts 3. Levy on personal property 4. File foreclosures on real property 5. Attachment of Income tax refunds Bill Jennings Perquimans County Tax Administrator Minzies Creek Sanitary District Monthly meeting will be held on SATURDAY, December 30, 2017 AT 10:00am The Meeting Will Be Held at 139 Treasure Lane, Hertford NOTICE Introducing PahadiAe Pet ^e&aittt A luxury boarding experience Visit our website or come by for a tour of our new state-of-the-art facility © Perquimans County TAX LISTING DATES All persons who own property subject to taxation must list during the month of January. Any persons who fail to do so will be subject to penalties prescribed by law. Due to legislation, real property and licensed vehicles do not require listing by the taxpayer. However, if you have made any improvements to your real property, you must list that with the Tax Department. All other personal property such as boats, jet skis, unlicensed vehicles, IRP's, farm equipment, businesses, etc. can be listed with the lister in the county Assessor's Office between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday starting January 2 through January 31,2018. You may also list on the abstract that was mailed to you. If you have personal property or made improvements to your real property and did not receive an abstract, please contact our office. These abstracts must be returned to our office by January 31,2018. If you are a business and you need an extension, our office needs a letter requesting an extension by January 31,2018. If you are 65 years old or older, or totally and permanently disabled, and your income is less than $29,600, you may qualify for a tax reduction. Persons owning real property under cultivation, in forest management or horticulture land may qualify for a tax-reduced valuation (land use). If you are not already in the land use program and you feel you qualify, please contact The Tax Office for qualification. The Tax Office is located at 107 N. Front Street (in the back of the courthouse) Hertford, NC. Our telephone number is 252-426-7010 or 252-426-5564. Bill Jennings Perquimans County Tax Administrator Paradise' PET RESORT premier pet boarding for dogs paradisepetresortnc.com 'Call now fan AeMHuationA 252.482.4113 PeRQUEVIANS WEEKLY (USPS428-080) Vol. 85 No. 52 Published each Wednesday. A publication of Cooke Communications North Carolina, LLC Established 1934 111 W. Market St., Hertford, NC 27944 Mike Goodman Publisher Peter Williams News Editor Bev Alexander Advertising Representative Phone 252-426-5728 • Fax 252-426-4625 Email: perquimansweekly@ncweeklies.com Subscription Rates In Daily Advance home delivery area $26.25* All other continental U.S $32.50* *Plus applicable sales tax. Activation fee of $1.99 will be collected with all new subscriptions. Deactivation fees may apply for early cancellation. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Perquimans Weekly, Hertford, NC 27944 the library itself isn’t open. There is also a full kitchen in the new facility. “That way we can host nutritional programs,” she said. Lawrence has worked, in libraries since 2008, and was at the main one in Suf folk before talking the Hert ford job. While Suffolk’s total building space may be larger, some of that is taken up by office space. “In terms of library space, our new library can definitely give some bigger communities a run for their money space wise.” One new addition to the library is a wooden sail boat. It was constructed by the company that is provid ing furniture. It’s designed with an open in the stern so kids can climb in, sit down and read a book or a com puter tablet. But the Perquimans Li brary was also designed so it wouldn’t require more manpower to operate. While the library is big ger, Lawrence still has the same staff of four full-time people (which includes her self) and when fully staffed, two part-timers. The Perquimans library is part of the Pettigrew Regional Library System. There are other libraries Chowan, Washington and Tyrrell counties. Judi Bugniazet serves as regional director. She started as the Perquimans librarian in 2010. One isn’t clear is the fi nal cost. The contract was for about $2.5 million but the deal required work to be complete in 12 months. While there were provisions to allow for bad weather days, by some counts the 12-month period ended sometime in September. The contract called for a liquidated damages penalty of $500 per day. That means the late penalty could top $50,000. Read more Perquimans news and feature stories online at DailyAdvance.com
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