winners ot a contest sponsored by Warrenton s newest video game center,
The Game Room, were-given $5 cash prizes Monday following a weekend's
grand opening. Winners were, left to right, Michael Wilson, Roland Taylor,
Rudolph Bishop, Waveiiy Taylor and Steve West Shown with the winners is
William (Dynamite) Evans, manager. Not present to receive their cash awards
were Veronica Williams, Tasker Fleming, Michael Hargrove, Darryl
Hargrove, and Edward Burnette, Jr. Winners of the door prize drawing were
Laurence Pollard of Warrenton, recipient of $10, and Nannette Young of Rt. 2,
Norlina, recipient of a T-shirt (Staff Photo)
Settlement Is Being Sought
memDers 01 tne soui
City Parks and Recreation
Association will
meet with Chairman
Jack Harris and County
Manager Glenwood
Newsome in an effort to
find an amicable settlement
of possible differences
over water rates
for Soul City Sanitary
District which were
discussed at the Monday
morning meeting of
the Warren County
Board of Commissioners.
Charles Worth, assets
City. He said the higher
rate would be a deterrent
for further industrial
development
there.
Mrs. Janice Crump, a
resident of Soul City,
spoke with some heat of
"Warrenton's attempt
to profit'' at the expense
of Soul City residents.
Pointing out if it had not
been for the efforts of
Soul City there would
have been no such water
available for Warren
ton, Oxford and Henderson.
She said it
was unjust to try to
profit at Soul City's
expense, particularly
as Warrenton, which is
acting as the county's
agent, has had to install
no pipes, and as a
matter of fact water
meters and pipes for 100
customers have already
been installed by Soul
City, and the only
expense to be incurred
by Warrenton is turning
the water on.
uiauagci ui ovui v-ujr,
was the principal
speaker for the group,
and he said that prior to
the dissolution of the
Soul City Sanitary District
and the take over
of its functions by Warren
County, that an
agreement was reached
over water rates which
stated that the rates
charged Soul City would
be no higher .than the
rate charged its customers
by Warrenton.
Worth said that Soul
City citizens had no
objection to being
charged the in-town
rate charged by Warrenton,
but did strenuously
object to Warrenton's
higher out-of town
rate being charged Soul
:$ &
| Market Closes
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The Warrenton Tobacco Market, which i|
| closed its 1982 sales season Thursday, paid out %
I more than $14 million to area farmers.
Mrs. Alice R. Robertson, sales supervisor, j|
gj said the market had "an excellent year."
§j She reported that the local market sold fi
jij: 8,076,458 pounds of tobacco for a total of $
ijji $14,261,105.29 — an average of $176.58 per hun- g
jij: dred pounds.
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Maoles Favored
Many of the brightly
colored trees you see
this fall will be maples.
There are several
species in North Caro
You And Your Pet
APPROACH INJUR!
Dear Doctor: What sho
across a dog that's been 1
in pain? That happened t
obviously drove off withoi
Answer: Approach an;
carefully. There is a possi
the animal is a stray, it
Recommended procedui
with a blanket or rug, rol
open the blanket as a slit
If you are adept, you car
tie, belt rope or gauze. Ye
animal to an emergency
animal is owned (a gooc
your pet is tagged), you c
praise you for your good
the animal is unowned an
responsibility for its can
to call the dog pound or
will be put down. Regret
swer to your question. P
mushrooming as people
variety of reasons, or re
for them leading to a gr
who then become a burd
care.
Dear Doctor: Are rabl
read much about animal
Answer: Hie inddenc
diana last year followin
year before. So, yea, ral
number of unvaccinated
muni ties. The problem ii
rural areas where rabid i
pass the disease on by bit
Dear Doctor: I have t
; has a skin disease. The
what causes her ailment
' her a diet of rice and ha
now. She is 14 years old.
Answer: Your veterin
; an allergy is causing the
and hamburger is presc
problem persists, you
i veterinarian to test your
may want to seek a seco
veterinarian spedallxini
portant thing for a petal
as comfortable as possib
(Do you have a question
to "YOU AND YOUR 1
" Smithfield, N.C. 27977)
ID DOG CAREFULLY
ild you do when you come
lit by a car and is yelping
) us. The person who hit it
it stopping.
r unidentified injured dog
bility of being bitten and if
could very well be rabid,
e is to cover the animal
t the animal up gently, reig
and carry by the edges,
muzzle the animal with a
u can then take the injured
clinic for treatment. If the
[ argument for being sure
eui hope that the owner will
works and pay the bill. If
A you do not want to accept
i, your only other choice is
humane society where it
tably, there is no easy anroblems
of this nature are
abandon their dogs, for a
use to take responsibility
>wing population of strays
mi to people, like you, who
es still a threat? I haven't
quarantine lately.
i or rabies rose 9% in Ing
a previous increase the
ties is a threat, fed by the
strays roaming in our comparticularly
serious in the
inimals, especially skunks,
ing domesticated animals,
dog, part poodle, and die
veterinarian doesn't know
but said I could try giving
nburger wMch I am doing
irian apparently feels that
skin disease. A diet of rice
ribed in such cases. If the
may want to ask your
pet more thoroughly or you
nd opinion, possibly from a
(in skin diseases. The imi
dd as yours is to keep her
la.
ibout pet care? If so send it
1ST', 11S Johnston Street,
lina and most of them
are suitable for planting
around the home for
summer shade and fall
color.
The three most common
maples in the state
are Sugar Maple, Red
Maple and Norway
Maple. All of these provide
excellent shade
and brilliant colors of
red, orange and yellow
in the fall, according to
N C. Agricultural Extension
Service specialists.
The Silver Maple, on
the other hand, is not
recommended as a
landscape tree. It is
sold at discount stores
and is often planted on
sites where it re®Ny
does not belong. The
wood is brittle and, once
the tree reaches a
certain size, it can be a
hazard to people and
property during wind
and ice storms. The root
system often causes
problems' with sidewalks,
drives and septic
tanks.
Maples will grow in
wide range of conditions.
They grow best,
however, in moist locations
in either full sun or
shade.
When planting a
maple tree, be sure to
choose a large open
rite. Dig the hole twice
the size of the rootball
and mix in plenty of
organic material such
as decayed leaves,
compost or sawdust.
Water well and stake if
necessary^Jfta rfttS
plant maples in either
fall or spring. Fertilize
in early spring or
summer.
There are no serious
problems witti
maples. However, galls
sometimes disfigure the
leaves and alarm homeowners.
The War
Brauer Named I
To New Term I
William Brauer of
Hidgeway was re-apx)
in ted a member of
he Warren County
Planning Board for a
our-year term at the
*egular November
neeting of the Warren
bounty Board of Comnissioners
on Monday
norning. The meeting
vas held in the Grand
lury room of the court
louse because of a
special term of court
jeing held for the trial
)f those tried in PCB
cases concerned with
alleged violation of
state laws.
Amendments to zoning
ordinances were
tabled because in a
-ecent public hearing
inly Gaston Lake was
considered when both
Saston and Kerr Lakes
should have been considered.
A public hearing
will be advertised
and held on Tuesday,
Nov. 16, at 7:30 in the
courthouse when proposed
zoning ordinances
hearings for both
lakes will be held.
Also tabled for readvertisement
were
bids for a pick-up truck
for the use of the county
manager, because of a
mistake in specifications
submitted by one
of the three bidders.
The report of Mrs.
Susan W. Whitley, tax
collector, for the month
of October showed that
taxes in the amount of
$148,819.53 were collected
during the month,
making taxes collected
to date in the amount
of $326,203.54, which is
15.70 per cent of the
1982-83 levy.
Other October collections
reported by Mrs.
Whitley were: delinquent
taxes and penalties,
$6,818.04; partial
payments, $4,611.08;
advance payments t
$49.56-Total October
collections, $160,298.21
- 17.23 percent of 1981
taxes collected.
Inspection Dept. Report
The Inspection Department
Report for
October, as submitted
by Chester A. Forrester,
director were:
Inspections madeelectrical
45, insulation
16, fire 3; permits
written, zoning 4, insolation
4.
Forrester also reported
that mileage driven
through Oct. 27, was
1114 miles.
The commissioners
re-certified the Warren
County Rural Fire Department.
A contract for the
special deputy, employed
to assist in paternity
case enforcement, was
accepted with a $14.00
per month increase am*
a mileage allowance of
25c a mile. In agreeing
to the renewal of the
contract the commissioners
praised the
employment of the
special deputy as one of
their wisest moves.
A contract with the
county engineers was
amended due to questions
raised by two of
the contractors on
waste water treatment
plant.
The resignation of
Commissioner George
Shearin from the Capital
Health Systems
Board was accepted
with regret.
The commissioners
tabled consideration of
a tax assessment for
A&P Tea Company due
to need for further
study.
• County Manager Glen
Newsome reported
sales tax collections for
September in the
amount of $29,270.76.
Driftwood Perfect
For Arrangements
Dried, gnarled pieces
of wood are perfect for
showing dried and fresh
flowers at their best.
Sun, wind and rain work
together as curing
agents to turn parts of
trees into beautifully
colored decorative
wood.
Before using it as a
holder, the wood needs
to be conditioned, says
Dr. Linda McCutcheon,
extension house furnishings
specialist at
North Carolina State
University.
Remove all dirt and
loose particles by giving
the wood a good
scrubbing with a stiff
brush and soap and
water. Remove any
decayed parts with a
paring knife or screwdriver.
The wood will
require at least a week
to dry.
Bark can be removed
from cypress knees
and other woods by
covering them with
water and boiling from
45 minutes to an hour.
As soon as the bark will
peel, remove from
water and peel as quickly
as possible. Clean the
entire piece and set
aside to dry in a shady
place. After the wood
dries, sand lightly with
sandpaper or steel
wool.
Wood may be used in
its natural color or
finished to the desired
color, Dr. McCutcheon
adds. Most woods can
be bleached with a
strong chlorine bleach
solution and dried in the
sun.
Most people prefer to
leave the exposed sur
face to the wood
natural, but in some instances
artificial treatment
does bring out the
qualities that may not
have been naturally
evident in the wood.
Several finishing
methods may be used
on wood pieces.
Penetrating sealer
may be applied in
several coats, according
to manufacturer's
directions. After each
coat is applied, the
wood should be rubbed
down with steel wool.
Finally, two coats of
paste wax should be
applied, giving a polished
furniture finish.
Paste wax may be
used alone. After applying
a thin coat, rub the
wood thoroughly. Allow
to dry 20 minutes and
polish.
If needed, add color
by applying white, red,
brown or black paste
shoe polish. White
liquid shoe polish may
also be used. The wood
should then be rubbed
with fine steel wool.
Courthous* Squares
A SOY WHO GOES TO J
PRISON FOR LIFE L
SURE OOESNT FIND
MUCH OF IT 1MERE.
turner t. Brown, a nauve of tne Embro Community of Warren County wbo
now lives in Baltimore, Md., is shown with his 1955 Packard which was used
in the world premier movie, "The Diner." Mr. Brown reported that the film
was shot last spring and is now being seen on television «nrf at movie houses in
his area.
Steaming Can
Save Nutrients
Steaming, or cooking
vegetables over boiling
water, is a method
Oriental cooks have
used for centuries.
Many Tar Heel cooks
are discovering, or rediscovering,
this
cooking method, adds
Rachel Kinlaw, extension
food specialist at
North Carolina State
University. It's simple
and may be used to cook
almost any vegetable
that can be boiled.
To steam, use a
special vegetable
steamer or a collapsible
steamer basket in a
saucepan. Pour in one or
two inches of water,
Lower the basket in the
saucepan, being sure
that water doesn't touch
the bottom of the steamer
basket. Place vegetables
inside the basket,
cover and bring to a
boil. Steam vegetables
until they are crisptender
or fork-tender.
To shorten cooking
time, cut dense vegetables
such as carrots
and broccoli into thin
pieces. Leave soft vegetables
such as zucchini
in large pieces. If necessary,
add more water
during cooking. Try to
avoid unnecessary peeking;
this allows steam to
escape.
Relandscaping
(Continued from page 18)
slopes.
One problem you're
Ukely to run into if
you're relandscaping
an older home is what to
do about old foundation
plantings. Most likely,
you'll have to remove
these plants, particularly
if they have gone unPruned
for many years.
The NCSU extension
specialists point out
that any shrub up
against the house
should be pruned annually.
The number of plants
in a foundation planting
will vary according to
the size of the house and
the kinds of plants that
will be used. Use just
enough to tie the house
to the ground but not
enough to smother or
hide the house.
It's desirable to use a
few good shrubs and
repeat the species several
times rather than
"sing a variety of
species. The average
home needs only about
three species of shrubs
across the front seldom
more than four
Son* of the best landscape
designs contain
°nly two species. Some
good ones can have only
one species, such as
outstanding specimens
of boxwood.
If you just love pi«n^
and like to have some of
many kinds around the
ho"*, the best approach
may be to estabhRh
a shrubbery border.
T** back property line
or along the side of the
«* may be the best
Places for the border.
'OMMUNI
Hypertension
Igram
Sponsored by |
fit
By age. By sex. By race.
Warren County \ naJ
Health Department \ ^ *
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If you're interested in knowing whether or
not you're in a group for which blood pressure
(hypertension) is more common — here is
some helpful information.
Age discrimination.
High blood pressure seems to prefer older
people—half of Americans aged 65 and over
have it. Yet, hypertension can occur at almost
any age.
Sex discrimination.
Under the age of 50, hypertension is more
common in men than in women. After 55 or 60,
it is more common in women than in men. But
more men die from hypertension complications
than do women.
Race discrimination.
Statistics show that blacks, compared to
whites, get high blood pressure earlier in life,
at higher levels and twice as often. A leading
cause of death, it kills 100 times more blacks
than does sickle cell anemia.
Whites as well as blacks have high blood
pressure, which may be associated with being
overweight. (Your doctor would know if you
are). Hypertension runs in families and it's
aggravated by consuming too much salt.
Why worry about high blood pressure?
Because in its early stages, high blood
pressure is a disease without symptoms. More
than 35 million Americans of both sexes and
all ages and races have it — yet two out of six
afflicted persons don't even know it.
Also, high blood pressure can cause hardening
of the arteries and it is the major cause
of crippling through heart attacks, strokes and
damage to the kidneys.
Yet, high blood pressure is one of the easiest
conditions to diagnose and to treat.
How is high blood pressure diagnosed?
Hypertension cannot be diagnosed on the
basis of one blood pressure reading alone.
Only your doctor can accurately diagnose
your condition.
What can be done about high blood
oressure?
High blood pressure can be controlled in two
ways:
1. Healthier living through modifications in
lifestyles: reduction of weight, salt intake,
smoke, stress, anxieties and proper programs
of exercise, rest and relaxation.
2. Blood pressure — controlling medicines.
These have been among the miracles of
modern therapeutics. A whole range of effective
medicines can be prescribed by your doctor.
The use of anti-hypertensive medicines,
together with improved life-styles, has helped
cut one type of stroke deaths in half and
reduce heart attacks by one-third.
Obviously, you can't be your own doctor.
You need a support system. We call it....
Partners in Healthcare. You are the most
important partner. Only you can take the first
step and seek the advice of your local health
department personnel or physician. And it's
you who must decide to accept the guidance
and counseling of these professionals. And
when medicines are prescribed, only you can
take them as directed.
If you are uncertain about your blood pressure,
give your local health department a call
today and make an appointment to have it
checked. It is your health and only you can
take care of it
CALENDAR
Monday, October 4-November 29
Free 8-week Weigh-in Contest sponsored by
Leigh's of Noriina
Location: Warren County Health Dept
Time: Between 8:30 a. m. - 5:88 p. m. at your
convenience
Tuesday of each Week
Blood Pressure Screening and Monitoring
Location: Warren County Health Dept
Time: 8:46 a. m.-1:30 p. m.