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VOL. 86 - NO. 5 - 50 Cents
WEDNESDAY • February 3 • 2016
Peele is re^on’s best
Bertie Middle School leader is Principal of the Year
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Tyrone James
of Windsor
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Dental
Health
Month
Protect teeth
of children
By Leslie Beachboard
Bertie Ledger-Advance
starts
Nation-
Dental
Prevention
young.
February is
al Children’s
Health Month.
It is a chance for kids
to brush up on good
oral hygiene.
It is never too early to
start the habits of taking
care of oral hygiene.
The American Acad
emy of Pediatrics re
ports tooth decay is the
most common chronic
children’s disease in the
country. As a result, it is
important that parents
work with their pedia
trician to establish good
oral healthcare from
the first few weeks of a
baby’s life.
While most adults
think of dental care in
relation to their dentist,
parents will be working
closely with their pedia
trician even earlier than
a dentist.
Pediatricians see
yoimg infants and chil
dren frequently for pre
ventative health care
visits. They are in an
See DENTAL, Page A5
INDEX
OUT & ABOUT A2
OBITUARIES A2
OPINION A4
SPORTS B1
FAITH B3
CLASSIFIED B4
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By Leslie Beachboard
Bertie Ledger-Advance
WINDSOR - A well deserved ac
complishment.
Principal William Peele III of
Bertie Middle School was named
2016 Wells Fargo Principal of
the Year at a surprise annoimce-
ment on Thursday, Jan. 28 at the
school.
Family, friends, colleagues and
staff gathered for this special
celebration in his honor. Peele’s
brother. Dr. Dexter Peele said,
“Like father like son. He makes
sure education comes first.”
The 2014-2015 Regional Prin
cipal of the Year, Steve Lassiter
from Pitt County’s Pactolus
School, was there to turn the ti
tle over to Peele. “It is an honor
to be here to present Mr. Peele
with this award,” said Lassiter.
Peele is among eight regional
finedists who will be interviewed
and have their portfolios re
viewed. The Wells Fargo Teacher
of The Year will be announced at
the spring state luncheon in Ra
leigh.
“He truly has a heart of gold
for Bertie Middle School and
his community. This is a well
deserved honor,” stated Sonia
Rivenbark, representing the
See PEELE, Page A5
LESLIE BEACHBOARD / Bertie Ledger-Advance
Bertie Middle School Principal William Peele III (right) receives congratula
tions from last year’s Regional Principal of the Year, Steve Lassiter.
HEALTH FAIR
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BMS hosts
health fair
By Leslie Beachboard
Bertie Ledger-Advance
LESLIE BEACHBOARD / Berne Ledger-Advance
A member of the Vidant Bertie Hospital staff checks the blood pressure of one of the many who attended the
Bertie Middle School Health Fair last week.
WINDSOR - Bringing healthy living
information to the community.
Bertie County Schools hosted a
community health fair from 4 p.m.
to 6 p.m. on Wednesday Jan. 27, at
the Bertie Middle School.
Several local businesses displayed
information and providing demon
strations to the community.
Vidant Bertie Hospital performed
free blood pressure and blood sugar
checks for those in attendance.
Vidant Bertie Hospital’s Childhood
Asthma Program was present with
tips on controlling asthma symp
toms.
The Bertie County Recreation
Department provided information
to the community regarding youth
sports programs including soccer,
football and baseball.
Positive Parenting was available
with tips for parents and families.
Albemarle Region Health Services
See FAIR, Page A5
Golden Peanut employees
receive help from county
By Thadd White
Bertie Ledger-Advance
AULANDER - Giving it all
we have.
In the months be
tween the distressing
announcement and the
actual closing of Gold
en Peanut, the town,
county and state have
worked to help those
who are slated to lose
their jobs.
And they are working
diligently on reopening
the facility as well.
During a recent meet
ing of the Bertie County
Commissioners, Eco
nomic Development Di
rector Steve Biggs said
a lot has been done for
the workers, and the
See EMPLOYEES, Page A5
contributed photo
Golden Peanut employees were part of a job fair put together by Bertie Co. Economic Development.
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