2 THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4,2018
Roanoke Electric Cooperative expands internet service
From Staff Reports
AULANDER — Roanoke
Electric Cooperative has
announced the locations
throughout its service ter
ritory where broadband
internet construction and
demand response device
installations has started.
Co-op member-owners
living in those areas who
have already signed up,
will soon begin receiving
internet service and experi
encing smart energy device
cost-savings.
The project known as
Roanoke Connect extend-
the co-op’s fiber optic nt
work deeper into its servit
territory, enabling broad
band internet connectivi /
and operational smart ther
mostats and water heater
control devices. With home
installations underway, sub
scribing member-owners in
the locations listed will start
receiving service as early as
April.
“We are eager to intro
duce Roanoke Connect to
our 'ember-owners,” said
co-op CEO and President,
Curtis Wynn. “Citizens liv
ing in our rural communities
deserve the same access to
quality internet service and
smart technology options
eqjoyed by those residing
in America’s largest cities.
Through Roanoke Connect,
Roanoke Electric Coop
erative will enhance co-op
member-owners’ lives by
providing the same high
standards of reliability and
excellence it has provided
its member-owners for the
past 80 years.”
Subscribing member-
owners living in areas not
yet listed during this first
phase of construction and
installations should con
tinue to monitor roanoke.
crowdfiber.com locations
and schedule and zones
map for updates and look
for co-op crews as work ex
pands throughout the co-op
service territory.
Roanoke Electric Coop
erative is the nonprofit elec
tric cooperative with over
2,000 miles of line serving
over 14,500 member-own
ers in parts of Bertie, Hali
fax, Hertford, Northamp
ton, Gates, Perquimans and
Chowan counties.
ELECTION
Continued from 1
wouldn’t work. Nicanor has
just 226 voters, while Bethel
has 2,863 and New Hope
has 2,237.
“My personal preference,
at this juncture, would be
to go to a system where
we have three or four dis
tricts.”
It would be some varia
tion of Bethel, New Hope,
and then one or two
district(s) cut out from a
hybrid of the East and West
Hertford/Belvidere/Nica-
nor/Parkville precincts),
and then three at-large
seats.
“We would then have to
decide whether the entire
county votes for every dis
trict, or just residents of
that district,” Jones said.
“Currituck and Dare do the
former. Pasquotank has a
version of the latter. My
personal belief is that this
system allows for fairer
representation.”
Jones, who has twice
won election, also admits
a change could have nega
tive impacts
: PLAN
 Continued from 1
District.
“Perquimans has a Vol
untary Agriculture District
ordinance that was adopt
ed in 2009, however more
farmers need to be aware
-? of the benefits of enroll
ment.”
■ Promote appreciation
and awareness of the ben
efits of agriculture to Per
quimans elected officials
and citizens.
*" “Today the majority of
the general population is
“It may result in a less-diverse board. This
may be the case, or it may not. The other
argument against a change is the potential
for an increased partisan divisiveness in local
politics, despite the fact that party affiliation
is largely irrelevant at the county level."
Kyle Jones
Perquimans county commissioner
“It may result in a less-
diverse board. This may
be the case, or it may
not. The other argument
against a change is the
potential for an increased
partisan divisiveness in
local politics, despite the
fact that party affiliation
is largely irrelevant at the
county level.”
What Jones does fear is
a “a board full of partisan
hacks” that would change
the cordial relationship the
board has enjoyed.
“Losing that board char
acteristic would be irre
versible, and a travesty.”
While Jones does think
a change is needed, he’s
open to ideas.
removed from farming and
agribusiness. The public
needs to understand the
importance of agriculture
to the local economy.”
■ Expand and support
youth agriculture pro
grams.
“Agribusiness leaders,
farmers and non-farm resi
dents were all in favor of
youth agriculture educa
tion as important to the
future of agriculture in
Perquimans County.”
■ Develop technical,
business and marketing
training for the mainte
nance and expansion of
“I have, since law school,
had the belief (taken from
a quote from my pastor in
Lynchburg) that it’s impor
tant to have a healthy skep
ticism of my own opinions,
so I’m open to having my
mind changed on the is
sue.”
One thing is true. If the
county changed the elec
tion system, it wouldn’t
have to first get permission
from the Justice Depart
ment.
A 2013 Supreme Court
decision held the require
ment of pre-clearance was
invalid unless they were
covered by a separate
court order under the Vot
ing Rights Act.
agriculture in Perquimans
County.
“Perquimans County
farmers expressed a need
for training in numerous
areas relating to changes,
growth and opportunities
in agriculture.”
In terms of timelines,
two are slated for late
2018 and the others are ei
ther under way or will be
shortly.
The estate planning
workshops should start
late this year and it was
recommended the pro
gram be presented annu
ally.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Kids could see tractors up close during Ag Night at Perquimans Central School last
month.
Central hosts Ag Night
From Staff Reports
Combines, tractors, goats,
pigs, food and games drew
approximately 480 people to
Perquimans Central School
last month for Ag Night.
The event is sponsored by
Perquimans County Farm
Bureau through a $500 agri
cultural outreach grant. The
Ag in the Classroom, Going
Local program provides stu
dents with real world learn
ing experiences related to
the industry.
Stephanie Crank, an Ex
ceptional Children’s teacher
at PCS and three-time re
cipient of the grant, said she
wanted to use the money to
highlight local farmers and
the agricultural industry.
“I am appreciative to Per
quimans County Farm Bu
reau for funding this event
so students can have expo
sure at an early age to local
agriculture.” Crank said.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Logan and Brooklyn Griffin pet some goats during Ag
Night at Perquimans Central School.
HOUSE
Continued from 1
stamp for each point of in
terest visited in Perquimans
County.
The 1730 Quaker Home
stead will also be the loca
tion for the Perquimans
County Schools’ fourth
grade Living History Day
held on April 17 from 9 a.m.
until 2 p.m.. In addition, the
cruise boat Belle of Wash
ington will be bringing his
tory buffs to tour and dine
at the Quaker homestead
on May 11. The PCRA an
nual Garden Party will take
place on May 19. The fall
Jollification (‘making mer
ry’) with tours of historic
homes in New Hope, fol
lowed by dinner, happens
on Sept 29.
Volunteers are needed
Shifts are three-hours and
volunteers are encouraged
to help out for at least one
shift per month. Volun
teers work as reception
ists, staff the gift shop, and
as docents provide guided
history tours of the house
and grounds. Training will
be provided. Costumes are
optional and can be pro
vided.
To learn more about up
coming events and or to
volunteer, visit the PCRA
and NBWH websites at
www.perquimansrestora-
tion.org or call the NBWH
at 426-7567. Someone will
respond to your online in
quiry or your telephone
call.
The house and visitor’s
center are at 151 New
bold-White Road, 1.2 miles
south of 17 on Harvey Point
Road.
Church hosting ‘Spring Miracle’
From Staff Reports
Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church in Elizabeth City is
holding their seventh an
nual “Spring Miracle” fund
raiser event on April 14.
Doors open at 11a.m. and
the luncheon starts at 11:45
a.m. Tickets are $10 and
include a luncheon with
chicken salad, pasta salad
and homemade desserts.
All proceeds go to com
munity outreach ministries
like the Food Bank of the
Albemarle, Hopeline do
mestic abuse shelter, Min
istry of Encouragement to
those serving the public,
feeding of the homeless/
hungry, H. L. Trigg Alterna
tive School, and Backpack
Buddies for children in the
community.
There will be a fashion
show by White’s Dress
Shoppe of Hertford, bas
kets for raffle, and door
prizes.
For tickets, visit Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church
at 501 Interpath Parkway
Monday through Thursday
from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. or
call 338-6210.
RADAR
Continued from 1
and patterning.
A magnetometer will be
used this month as well.
This month’s survey will
cost $10,000. While expen
sive, Ernest said the cost of
U Nominations
sought for
‘Special
> Friend’ award
From Staff Reports
The Friends of the Perqui
mans County Library is ac
cepting nominations for the
; annual “Special Friend Of
The County” award through
April 13.
People are invited to
nominate volunteers they
know, and suggest outgo
ing citizens dedicated to
enhancing the county and
itspeople.
; Nominations can be
mailed to tire Perquimans
County Library, 514 S.
Church St., Hertford, 27944.
getting professionals in to
dig is even more costly.
“The scanning is what
you do before any digging.”
Ernest said the scanning
isn’t being done on any
random site. He said a pre
vious survey showed the
area near the entrance road
showed promise as the
possible site for the Scott
house.
The scanning should start
on April 24, weather permit
ting.
Ernest is realistic that
this month’s efforts may not
pan out.
“It’s possible we find
nothing.”
Sheriff’s Report
PERQUIMANS
COUNTY SHERIFF
■ 3/24 Tim I tyfon, Lake
Road, failure to appear,
$3,000 secured bond.
■ 3/24 Denise King,
Oliver Street, worthless
check.
■ 3/26 James Jordan,
Swamp Road, failure to ap
pear, $500 secured bond.
■ 3/27 Jaeasha Williams,
Wynne Fork Court, com
municating threats, written
promise to appear.
In need of Route
drivers to deliver
products to local
grocery stores.
Apply in person @
Nixon’s Family
Restaurant
327 River Rd.
Edenton
Let’s
CORPORATE &
INDIVIDUAL TAX
PREPARATION
BOOKKEEPING
PAYROLL
PROCESSING
CHAPPELL
Accounting & Tax Service p
220 WINFALL BLVD, WINFALL (APPLE TREE MALL) '
(252) 426-1 040
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 6PM • SATURDAY 9AM - 12PM
www.chappellaccounting.com
PERQUIMANS
WEEKLY
(USPS428-080)
Vol. 86 No. 14
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
*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
Subscription Rates
In Daily Advance home delivery area $26.25*
All other continental U.S $32.50*