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S ."."."ID"!!) rSlMTIW CO XXX 7. 1PRTF WEEKLY Volume 30 No. 37 Hertford. Perquimans County, North Carolina Thursday, September 12, 1974 10 CENTS QUIMIAMS Ml'!, ' Norfolk Southern Railway Applies For iviomie Age . ' Norfolk Southern Railway ; has notified the public that it " will nnnlv In the . North ': ' Carolina Utilities, Com mission for the authority to i implement a mobile agency . concept operating out of J ' Elizabeth City no later than Sept. 20. . The mobile agency would ' ' ' serve the agency stations of j Camden, Edenton, Hertford v an1 CrtMiiKnri alrtntf " Uif V"i a - .... .. .. . . Tfnsi oi non-agency siauons, which include Chapanoke : and Winfall. A telephone conversation 0 f with J.E.- Sims, railway supervisor, revealed that . the reason for this request is that it would result in better ' service. Sims stated that , this mobile agency concept has been tried in other N.C. cities as well as in Va. and has proven beneficial. This ' mobile agency concept would consist of a NEW POSITION - Bill Ingram of Hertford, state ABC officer in this area for the past fourteen months, will be leaving soon to take on the new position of Supervisor of District 10. ABC Officer Is Promoted ; Bill Ingram, state ABC ' officer which has been assigned to serve the tri county area of Pasquotank, Perquimans and Chowan for the past 14'months will soon be leaving the area. ' Ingram has been ap . pointed Supervisor of t District 10 with headquarters in Asheville. District 10 is comprised of eighteen mountain counties ;in North Carolina. ?' In his new position, . Ingram will be coordinating all law enforcement ac ncy field agent , with a radio equipped car as well as a base telephone. The field agent would contact railway customers, and according to Sims, would tetter be able to handle shipments coming in and going out., - Implementation of this concept would result in two major changes for agency stations such as Hertford. First, agency services would be provided from a station wagon or 'other motor Vehicle and there would no longer bean agent of the railway on duty in the agency stations. And second, the building would no longer be open to the public. - "V V Anyone desiring to protest the implementation of this concept should advise the North Carolina Utilities Commission, P.O. Box 991, Raleigh, N.C. 27602. tivities in his district. Concerning his work in this area, Ingram expressed appreciation for the cooperation from local agencies and stated that it has been rewarding to have been assigned to an area that is so rich in history. Ingram, a combat veteran of Korea and Vietnam, will continue his education at Western ' Carolina University in Cullowee. This will be his third year of college and he plans to concentrate his studies in law enforcement. :.)'s , . - f't 1!:. Ml m ,' . CONVENIENT Mrs. Joyce Riddick operates the new stamp machine at the Hertford Post Office which is located beside customer boxes. Postmaster Henry Stokes welcomed the new machine since customers will be able to buy stamps after hours. The machine automatically puts forth regular 10 cents and air mail stamps. (Newbern Photo) Resignation Is Accepted The Economic Improvement Council, Inc. met on August 29 and ac cepted the resignation of Mr. Wilbur G. Pierce as Executive Director, Mr. Pierce will return to the Edenton-Chowan Public School System as Director of Federal Programs, pierce has been Executive Director since 1972. Mr. Fentress T. Morris, Former Assistant Director, was appointed to fill the Executive Director Position. .. The notice of a $87,500 grant effective July 1,' 1974 was approved to enable the agency to continue - the Administratiorp-andHSerstaff ar being ' utilized Vices currently provided by its program for a three month period. . The Board also ' was presented an Emergency Foods Program Report. The Economic Improvement Council, Inc. was awarded two grant V '-ft-' t -' . ggg- WORKING WITH THE SCHOOLS Ken Stalls (right), newly appointed Director of Occupational Education for Perquimans, Chowan and Gates County Schools goes over program plans with Perquimans School Superintendent C.C. Walters. (Newbern Photo). Working With Schools In Three Counties By KATHY NEWBERN Ken Stalls has been working with Perquimans County administrators this week in the area of oc cupational education. As of July, Stalls has been ap pointed i Director of Occupational Education for Perquimans, jChowan and Gates County Schools. His job consists of assisting local school of ficials i and teachers in planning, initiating and evaluating occupational programs in the public , schools. Stalls also reports on the results of , these programs, such as their effectiveness. In this new position, Stalls has the responsibility of in terpreting state guidelines for program funding. He can t!so help plan and initiate facial projects on a short term basis. In the three countys' sc:.cc!3, Stalls tries to C ''rr,"3 which costss '' : ... actions totaling $40,000 for a period of four months commencing June 1 - Sept. 30, for the purpose of in creasing community, local, and state participation in on-going food programs and to increase food resources which will aid in the alleviation of hunger and malnutrition which exists among the poor in Region "R", Major activities were set up to accomplish this objective. In an effort to increase participation in Food assistance programs operative within Region "R", PACE . Interns and Special emphasis has been placed on Federal Food Stamp Programs. EIC, Inc.'s Staff, PACE Interns, and the Nutrition Coor dinator are working closely with the Departments of Social Services in Tyrrell, Hyde, and Chowan Counties should be offered in order to parallel the needs of the community. , ".. The things which are included in Stalls' position were once handled by local teachers, principals, superintendents : and their staffs. But now that there has been increased funding for occupational education, local school personnel have found that the job involves too much time. ' At present, Stalls con centrates his work in oc cupational education . in grades 9-12,' but the long' range plan is to include the program does not encourage students to select any certain occupation, ' but rather exposes them toi enough things that they can become selective. . Stalls is well qualified for his new position. For six years, he- taught oc- c, -t;crl courses at John A. Holmes High School for f y?-rs E-i f-!-"!;-l rt to assist with outreach services in increasing food stamps participation. Also, staff will identify and refer program participants to other existing food programs. The EFMS Program is attempting to promote food production on an individual family basis whereby a variety of fruit and vegetables produced will afford these low-income families a balanced and nutritious diet, both sum mer and winter, whereas these fresh foods were not previously available to them. Presently, some 727 of the projected 732 are pajebi)tiRg;ttte gar dening project. These families receive seed, plants, pesticides, fertilizer, lime, gardening equipment and services of soil preparation as these items and services were deemed necessary. Education , and technical assistance on proper gardening techniques was rendered participants by Farm Agents and PACE Interns. Several of these families participated . in the Albemarle Area Fruit and Vegetable Garden produce Contest which was held in July. Gardening participants were also taught to preserve fruits and vegetables to assist them in the con servation of foods. Canning jars, freezer bags, lids and domes, pressure canners, water baths, and other supplies were issued these families as deemed necessary. The program thus far has worked out quite suc cessfully and families have already begun planting their fall gardens. Chowan High School for three years. In his new position, Stalls is responsible directly to the three superintendents of the schools he works with. He feels this is best and said, "Superintendent Walters knows what is best for this school system and that is . what we try to do." , ' Concerning occupational education at Perquimans High, stalls said, "Con sidering the size of the ' school, I think they have an excellent program with a lot to offer. ; Mr. Byrum . has really done a good job." ; BOARD MEETING'" !' The monthly meeting of. the Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce Board of ' Directors it scheduled for this Monday night. All members are urged to attend. The September meeting is the one that sets the Chamber up for , the ccm!P3 year. ; Albemarle EMC Members To Meet 1 The Annual Meeting of the Members of ' Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation will be held on Saturday, September 14, at 2:00 p.m. at the Perquimans County High School auditorium. The major items of business at the meeting will be the election of six directors, three of whom will serve two-year terms and two of whom will serve three-year terms. All persons nominated for election were so nominated by an eight-man Nominating Committee composed of members of the electric cooperative. Two directors will be elected from Camden County. Those nominated are James A. Whitehurst, South Mills; W.E. Meiggs, Camden; Gordon E. Sawyer, Camden; and Glen Carey, South Mills. One director will be nominated from Chowan County among Joseph A, Byrum, Tyner; Milton Jordan, Tyner; and W.J. Privott, Tyner. One director from Pasquotank County will be elected. Nominated are Walter R. Lowry, Jr., Rt. 4, Elizabeth City, and L.A. Harris, Jr., Rt. 4, Elizabeth IRS Awaits Claims For Refund Checks Some 1,800 North Carolina taxpayers have undelivered refund checks waiting for them at the Inernal Revenue Service. Any taxpayer who has not yet received his refund should call or-visit his local IRS office, Charles O. DeWitt, District Director of Internal Revenue for North Carolina, said today. The dollar value of the undelivered refund checks total $500,000.00 since this year's average refund amounts to $270.00. The most common reason for an undelivered check, according to Mr. DeWitt, is that the taxpayer has moved and left no forwarding address with the U.S. Postal Service. In cases where the tax payer suspects his check may have been lost or i ; . - -- -. - - - i Wi:iT2 K0UC3 ON FRONT ST. As progress continues on the courthouse annex, these stately columns were added recently. Not knowing better, one would almost think the structure stood at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington. Or does Hertford's Front St. hawe its own White House? (Newbern Photo) , ' . l V - i . V City. From Perquimans County Floyd Mathews, Sr., Rt. 4, Hertford, and Ben Chambers, Rt. 3, Hertford, were nominated to fill one seat. For the at-large seat on the Board covering all the counties served by the EMC, the following names are placed in nomination: John N. Bunch, Jr., Rt. 2, Edenton; J.M. Fleetwood, Jr., Rt. 2, Edenton; Ernest James, Rt. 4, Elizabeth City; and W.F. Williams, Jr., South Mills. Other business at the meeting will include reports from officers and the manager. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. and the first 75 members to register will receive a silver dollar. Every member who registers will receive a gift, and there will be 50 lucky attendance prizes for those in attendance. Entertainment at the meeting will include local talent from the EMC's service area. Those persons or groups scheduled to entertain include: "The Blue Lights," Bill Bowden, Daren Bridgman, Cindy Hendren, Ellis Hinton, stolen, Mr. DeWitt suggested that the person get in touch with his local IRS office so that a tracer can be put on the missing check. Some refunds may have been delayed because of errors or omissions on tax returns, according to Mr. DeWitt. Taxpayers affected should follow the in structions received from the IRS in order to speed up issuance of their chekes. Mr, DeWitt stressed that in all refund inquiries to the IRS, the taxpayer should be prepared to provide the name and address as it appeared on the return, the actual name and address if different, the social security numbers, and the type of form filed. Danny and Linda Meads, Darryl Stallings, Darrell , Stevenson annd The Tar Heel Squares with Earl Steele. Albemarle EMC serves; some 5100 consumer? members in parts of Chowan, Perquimans,: Pasquotank, Camden and Currituck counties. The. EMC was chartered in 1945. and first energised itslines in the fall of 1946 to rural' people who had no electrie' service. -I- Present directors and officers include: President, James A. Whitehurst; Vice-;! President, Joseph A".-; Wiggins; Secretary-Tre-". asurer, Floyd Mathews; John N. Bunch, Jr., Joseph A. Byrum, Archie T. Lane,"; W. Earl Meiggs and Tom-.' mie F. Temple. - President Whitehurst urges all members of the cooperative to attend the annual meeting. Talent Contest The Holiday Inn West,' !-: 85, Charlotte, North Carolina, will be hosting the; Little Miss North Carolina Talent Contest on October 11. Contestants will be competing in any of five categories-Dancing, Vocal;; Baton, Instrumental and Variety. Judging will be based on artistic ability 75 per cent; and pose, per sonality, and appearance-25 per cent. Contestants must be five years old by January . 1, 1975 and no older than twelve as of July 1, 1975. . Trophies will be awarded winners in each category, as well as overall winners selected at the evening pageant. Any young lady meeting the ge requirements who is a resident of the state may enter the competition! Applications may be obtained by sending a self addressed envelope to the Official Certification and Public Relations Office , Little Miss North Carolina Contest, P.O. Box 11721, Nashville, Tennessee 37211.
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