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A2 THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, THURSDAY, JULY 9,2020 SUBMITTED PHOTO Perquimans County Waterway Watch has been busy monitoring water quality this summer at five locations in the county. The group will collect water samples to help identify potential nutrient hot spots that may contribute to poor water quality and algal blooms. James E. Swain Obituaries Eleanor Faye Forehand Algae Invades Region’s Waterways BY MILES LAYTON Editor For the most part, the blue-green algae that plagues the region’s waters during past summers had been in quarantine, but that changed in recent weeks as temperatures rose, blooms flourished and coves changed colors. Sure, the algae infected familiar spots in June along the Chowan River but no where else until it suddenly popped up, relatively speak ing, in Edenton Bay and the Albemarle Sound during Fourth of July weekend. On July 1, the N.C. Di vision of Water Resources (DWR) issued an advisory urging the public to avoid contact with green or blue water, specifically in the Albemarle Sound and ad joining waterbodies, after receiving reports of dis colored water observed in Edenton, Rocky Hock and Elizabeth City. See the Chowan Herald’s Facebook page for a quick interview at Bertie Beach, a short hop from the Chowan River Bridge. On that side of the river, green tea flowed up against the sandy beach on Sunday morning. Meanwhile Monday morning, Edenton Bay looked relatively clear until past the first channel mark er or so. Algae looks yellow er this year, but there still are the familiar long green strands. This does not mean that all the water between Chowan and Bertie beaches is green but some places are a little more green than oth ers, so the state has issued an advisory to exercise cau tion wherever the fish may be biting. DWR staff are monitoring the blooms and have sent samples to the Water Sci ences Section for analysis. DWR said in its advisory, cyanobacteria (bluegreen algae) blooms have been oc curring in the area over the past few years. Some forms of cyanobacteria can pro duce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals. State health officials en courage the public to avoid areas showing signs of an algae bloom. Algal blooms fluctuate based upon weath er conditions and may move around collecting in coves and along shorelines. Algal blooms are caused by too much nutrients in the water, mainly nitrogen and phosphorus, along with slow moving water and hot temperatures. Chowan Edenton Envi ronmental Group serves on front lines of the algae problem by gathering data and providing information about what’s happening. “The blue-green algal blooms are a worldwide is sue for freshwater streams, rivers and lakes generally caused by a combination of factors such as warmer tem peratures, increased precip itation (run-off), and chang es in land use. Some of the cells are able to make their own nitrogen when condi tions are right. The CEEG is working collaboratively this summer with research ers at UNC-IMS, UNC-CH and NCSU to monitor the location of the blooms as well as to study other bloom factors. Watch our facebook page for updates,” said Col leen Karl who works along side husband Steve to gath er the data. Meanwhile, across the riv er and through the woods, a new group of volunteer cit izen scientists, Perquimans County Waterway Watch has been busy monitoring water quality this summer at five locations in the county. The group will collect water samples monthly through September to help iden tify potential nutrient hot spots that may contribute to poor water quality and algal blooms. The Albemarle Resource Conservation and Develop ment Council and Perquim ans Soil and Water Conser vation District are providing technical support. Perqui mans County is providing funds for the program. Mark Powell, a program and project management consultant with the Albe marle RC&D Council, of fered some insight into the blue-green algae problem. He said algal blooms are increasing across the Albe marle region, but especially along the east side of the Chowan River from Arrow head Beach south. ARCD is working with Chowan-Edenton Environ mental Group, Perquimans County Waterway Watch, Green Saves Green, Soil and Water Conservation Dis tricts, county and town gov ernments, state agencies, and universities to monitor water quality in creeks and rivers across the region, and to identify and address nu trient hotspots. This effort, started in 2018, has identified a num ber of potential hotspot creeks. The partnership will continue to monitor these areas and implement proj ects to address the specific sources of nutrients. Powell said it is im portant to remember that good water quality starts at ^W R.L. ARNOLD CPA PC S 1 i Accounting & Tax Service Sg ST CORPORATE & INDIVIDUAL TAX PREPARATION ^ ^ BOOKKEEPING © PAYROLL PROCESSING ^ 220 WINFALL BLVD, WINFALL (APPLE TREE MALL) (252) 426-1040 • Fax: 1-866-254-2994 MONDAY - FRIDAY Dam ■ GPM •SATURDAY Dam - 12fm www.richardarnoldcpa.com HERTFORD - James Elwood Swain, 62, of 231 Swamp Road, Hertford, NC, died Saturday, July 4, 2020 in his home. James was bom in Washington County on February 7, 1958, and was the son of the late Rex Ventress Swain, Sr. and Barbara Jean Van horn Swain. In earlier years he had worked on a tugboat with The Nor folk Dredging Compa ny, in maintenance with the Pelikan Ink Corp, in Edenton, and as a con tractor for UPS. He at ¬ HERTFORD - Eleanor Faye Howell Forehand, 86, of 803 West Grubb Street, Hertford, NC, died Saturday, July 4, 2020 in her home where she was cared for by her family. Mrs. Forehand was born in Perquimans County on June 19,1934, and was the daughter of the late Wayland and Mildred Stanton How ell. Many will remem ber her for her many years as a clerk with Woodard’s Pharmacy. A longtime member of An ¬ tended Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. An avid sports fan, he loved all things about the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Orioles, making many trips to watch them play. A nature lover, he appreciated God’s creatures and their sur roundings, and cared for the littlest of these as he fed and watched his birds. A kind, quiet soul with a great sense of humor, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the “love of his life”, his wife, Miriam Hur dle Swain, who died suddenly in January of 2016. They were married nearly 14 years. Surviving are his son, James E. Swain, Jr. of Portsmouth, VA; three sisters, Sandra S. Poe of Roper, Debra S. Garrett of Plymouth, and Terri S. Graham of Elm City; a brother, Rex V. “Butch” Swain, Jr. and wife, Debbie, of Roper; a grand daughter, Jade Nicole Edwards; and several spe cial nieces and nephews. Also surviving is Miriam’s family, sister Rebecca H. Hamill of Greenville; and brother, Wayne Hurdle and wife, Linda, of Hert ford, and their children, Ron and Jenna. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Chapel and will be conducted by the Rev. H. Gene Boyce. A private burial will follow in Cedarwood Ceme tery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, in care of John Mansfield, 801 W. Grubb Street, Hertford, NC 27944. The family wishes to express their deep appreci ation to Albemarle Home Care and Hospice for the comfort given their loved one during his period of declining health and transition. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.millerfhc.com. derson United Methodist Church, in recent years she had attended Hertford Pentecostal Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Robinson; a son-in- law, Ernest Cary Stallings; and by her sister, Lois Hope Dail. Surviving are her daughter, Leondra Stallings of Norfolk, VA; three grandsons, Chad Britt (Katie) of Chesapeake, VA, Brandon Robinson of Greenville, and Dustin Robinson of Farmville; two great-grand children, Cody and Riley Britt; step-grandchildren, Michelle Stallings and Eric Stallings (Evelyn), all of Portsmouth; and step-great-grandchildren, Jor dan and Emily Stallings. Also surviving are her be loved niece and nephew, Sheila Matthews and Ran dy Dail. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 7th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Chapel, 1125 Harvey Point Road, and were offici ated by the Rev. H. Gene Boyce. A private burial followed in Cedarwood Cemetery. Friends joined the family at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hertford Pentecostal Holiness Church, 132 West Market Street, Hertford, NC 27944. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com. Earl Ray “Sonny” Godfrey ELIZABETH CITY - Earl Ray “Sonny” Godfrey, age 68, of Elizabeth City Health and Rehab died at Law Enforcement Log Perquimans Sheriff’s arrests between June 26 and July 1: ■ Ronnie Sampson of Cypress Street, Hertford, was arrested June 28 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a revoked license, posses sion of marijuana paraphernalia, possession of marijuana up to a % ounce, possession with intent to manufacture methamphetamine. Bond was set at $12,000 secured. ■ Steven Bass of Holiday Island Road, Hertford, was arrested June 29 and charged with possession of stolen goods, larceny, fictitious registration and driving with a revoked license. Bond was set at $1,000 secured. ■ Crystal Crawley of Edenton was arrested June 29 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and simple possession of drugs. Bond was set at $2,000 secured. ■ Ronnie Spence of Edenton was arrested June 29 and charged driving with a revoked license, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with intent to manufacture drugs. Bond was set at $11,000. ■ Brittany Cooper of New Hope Road, Hertford, was arrested June 30 and charged with second degree trespassing. Bond was a written promise. ■ Kelsie Jernigan of Edenton was arrested July 1 and charged with failure to appear. Bond was set at $500 unsecured. ■ Kimberly Scott of Harris Land ing, Hertford, was arrested July 1 and charged with assault and battery. Bond was set at $1,500 secured. Sentara Albemarle Med ical Center on Wednes day, July 1, 2020. Bom in Pasquotank Comity, NC on April 23, 1952 to the late Ray God frey and Earline Morse Godfrey, he was owner of Sun Ray Farms and was a good uncle to his niece and nephew. He is survived by a sister, Sharon G. Meiggs and husband, Garry, of Burnt Mills, NC; a neph ¬ ew, Jason Noblitt and his wife, Angela, and their children JR, Dylan, and Faith of Camden, NC; and a niece, Rachel Meiggs and Charles Arbuckle of Big Timber, MT. A private service will be held. Burial will be in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Twiford Fu neral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Godfrey family. Online me morial condolences may be sent to the family at www. TwifordFH .com. NEWS Briefs Obituary Policy For information on submitting obituaries or death notices Mon day through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 252-329-9505 or email obits@apgenc.com and specify that you are interested in obituary information for The Perquimans Weekly. On weekends and holi days, email obits@apgenc. com. We do not accept notices by fax. Obituaries must be received, processed and approved by noon on Tues day to appear in print in the Thursday edition. BY SUBMITTED REPORTS Board members selected, to serve until 2023 Friends of State Histor ic Sites, Edenton, recently announced the incoming new board members: Bracy Boone, Anthony Hathaway, Flint Harding and Gail Mill er. Their terms expire in 2023. Songwriting Workshop set for July 11-12,18-19 North Carolina Veter ans Songwriting Work shop will live stream on Zoom from the Outer Banks, July 11-12 and July 18-19. It is free for veterans, active-duty military, and their families. All musical skill levels are welcome. 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