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Hartford. Perquimans County, N.C, Thursday, March 4, 1976
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Superintendent Walters Announces
Plans To Resign And Retire; Pat
Harrell Is Named His Replacement
INTRODUCTION Wayne Ashley, Vice-President of
Bank of N.C., introduces guest speaker Bob Scott. Ashley
pointed out that Scott has served as both Governor and Lt.
Governor of North Carolina. .' " -
GUEST SPEAKER Pictured above is Robert W. Scott,
former Governor of North Carolina, speaking at the
Democratic Fund-Raising dinner. In his remarks, Scott
characterized Democrats as possessing a compassion for
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By KATHY NEWBERN
. Clifford Winslow, chairman of the Perquimans County
Board of Education has announced the resignation and
v retirement of C.C. Walters as Superintendent of the Per
quimans County' Schools. In the announcement, Winslow
said Walters' resignation will be effective July 1, 1976.
Winslow added that the Board of Education unanimously
accepted the resignation "with regret." Walters made his
. announcement at the regular Board of Education meeting
I held at the County Office Building Monday afternoon.
In commenting on Walters' announcement, Winslow said,
"The Board of Education deeply appreciates the, service
that he (Walters) has rendered to Perquimans County in the
administration of the school system." Winslow added that
- Pat Harrell, currently Assistant Superintendent of Per
quimans County Schools, has been named as Walters'
replacement. In commenting on Harrell's appointment to
the position of Superintendent, the chairman of the Board
said, "We are confident that Pat can take over and continue
the programs currently existing in the schools with con
tinuity." When contacted, Harrell made the following statement,
"I appreciate the confidence that the Board of Education
has shown in me. The) are a very capable board that tries
to represent the people well. There is no question about it,
they are genuinely concerned with public education. I per-
sonally believe in public education. We in Perquimans
' County have many things to be proud of and hopefully we
can continue to build on the good things we have and con
tinue to look at the total operation, programs, facilities, and
most important, the students' needs. I hope we can strive
together to continue to provide increased learning for all
students."
Winslow Is Named
Student Of TheWeek
, GIFTS FROM THE COUNTY - Joe NoweU (left), chair-ft-
man of the Perquimans - County ' Democratic Party
presents former Governor Scott with several "products of
yrqiiiman''jffhich include Don, JuaiLsbirts a drawing.
of the Newbold-Wlute House, and some county peanuts.
' DISCUSSION Following the Democratic dinner, these
officials got together for some political discussion. Pic-
tured above (1. to r.) are: County Democratic Chairman
Jm NoweU. Former North Carolina Governor Bob Scott.
Lester SimpsoiMffcairman of the county, commissioners, i;f aulty a t
' Representative Vernon James, andJHertfonT Mayor Bill vAcademy
Cox. (Newbern photos) '
Julian Emmett Winslow
III has been selected Stu
dent of the Week by the
Chowan
Democrats Hold Annual
Fund Raising Dinner
By KATHY NEWBERN
"A Democrat is a person who believes that government
should be run by the people who Jive under it" With this
thought, Lester Simpson, chairman of the Perquimans
County Commissioners, welcomed a crowd of more than 100
to the Annual Democratic Fund-Raising Dinner held last
Thursday night, Feb. 26 at Angler's Cove.
Former North Carolina Governor Robert W. Scott, guest
speaker for the evening, was introduced by Wayne Ashley,
Vice-President of the Hertford branch of the Bank of N.C. In
his introduction, Ashley pointed out that Scott received a
B.S. degree in Dairy Husbandry from North Carolina State
University and also attened Duke University. Scott has ?
received honorary Doctor of Law degrees from, six North .
Carouuistitutions of higher learning and was awarded a i
life membership in the North Carolina Jaycees. He was
- elected Governor in Nov.' 1968 for a term expiring in Jan.
1973 and has also served as Lieutenant Governor of North
Carolina.
Civic Calendar
y' ' r THURSDAY, MARCH 4
American Legion meets:
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, American Legion Auxiliary meets at 9 p.m.'
i Hertford Lions Club meets. , - , ,
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? Perquimans County Citizens Band (CB) Club meets at 8
p.m. at the Municipal Building in Hertford. 1
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i Perquimans County Jaycettes meet at the County Office
Building Auditorium at 7 p.m. Election of officers, v
. FRIDAY, MARCH S .
' No School for Students. Teacher Work Day. , t ' ;
SATURDAY, MARCH 6
, . ! The Perquimans County Jaycees Will have a Clay Pigeon
Shoot from 9 a.m. until at the Bob White Farm located
one mile south of the ABC store on Wynn Fore Road; v.
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A county-wide mc ' ting of Perquimans County ,
Dcnotrata will be held at l p.m. at the courthouse'.in
Il Tt'rd to elect ccunty officers. All precinct chairmen are
r to brk3 copies cf their precinct meeting proceedings
to tl.e county mect;.:2. ' ' .,".
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- The r:lvii;re-C pell IVM Volunteer Fire Department '
v ' i "vea T r-D M Cl.ic: Zrj-zr from 5-8 p.m. at the fire,
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t ' -ut.7- ev.l!It2J.r.ee:.t.ac:.ickensothosewhodo
r. j -. a t: J t ar.d v.-:it a r'ale should come on by the fire
In his opening remarks, Scott jokingly referred to the
Republican administration in Raleigh as a "Mickey Mouse
outfit." Scott's comments mainly concentrated on the
difference between Republicans and Democrats. Scott cited
three basic differences between the two political parties. He
said, "Democrats seem to ha ve more fun ; they seem to ha ve
a zest for life.' He added, "The Democratic Party is
interested in people, not power; people, not politics; people,
not pettiness.: Scott also characterized Democrats as
possessing compassion. He pointed out that he has noticed a
"total lack of compassion on the part of this administration
(the current one in Raleigh)." Scott added that a large
number of policy makers in North Carolina are not
residents of the state or were not Tar Heel residents prior to
their appointments. The former Governor explained that he
felt North Carolina's own residents know better how to
relate to its own citizens. Scott added that he felt "the
element of compassion is lacking in our state government
today." ';:;.';-:"'. ,:..v -
s In closing, Scott said, "I think that the Democratic Party
has given my family an opportunity to serve the state that
we love so well." On a final note; Scott urged al citizens to
exercise their right to vote in the upcoming state and
national elections, and he added, to vote Democrat.
Following his remarks, Scott was given several gifts from
Perquimans County. County-wide Democratic Chairman
Joe NoweU presented Scott with a pen and ink lithograph of
the Newbold-White House, shirts from Don - Juan
Manufacturing Corp. and Perquimans County peanuts from
Hertford Supply Company.
A straight "A" student.
Emmett has distinguished
himself for his citizenship
and high regard for others in
his fourth grade class.
Other honors include: 1976
Winner of the Conservation
Poster Contest for Chowan
County for the fourth grade,
1975 winner of the nine
year-old Punt, Pass, Kick
Contest in Hertford, and
also winner of the Regional
Contest in Roanoke Rapids,
Winner of the Hertford
Singles and Doubles Tennis
Championships for ages
nine through thirteen in
1975, Cub Scout and holder
of the Bear Badge, Member
of the Holy Trinity
Episcopal Church in Hert
ford and Member of the
Edenton Junior Gardener's
Club.
EMMETT WINSLOW
Emmett participates in
baseball, basketball, and
snow skiing as well as takes
piano under Mrs. Lucy
Brown at Chowan Academy.
Congratulations to Em
mett and his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Julian E. Winslow
Jr., of 106 North Front
Street in Hertford.
PAT HARRELL
C.C. Walters had the following to say about his announce
ment to resign and retire. "I've enjoyed the experience of
working with the schools in Perquimans County. I've seen
many changes take place. We've been through a transition
period and I've always tried to work for the good of every
single girl and boy in Perquimans County. I think it's time
for me to step down. I don't think they could find a better
man for the job than Pat Harrell and I wish him much suc
cess. I will always do what I can to support public education
in Perquimans County."
No immediate plans have been made to fill the position of
Assistant Superintendent which will be vacant with Har
rell's new appointment. Harrell did say the Board of Educa
tion is currently looking at the best way to utilize all posi
tions at the Central Office level.
Walters has served as Superintendent of Schools in Per
quimans County for ten years. Prior to that, he served as
Superintendent in Chowan County for three years. He has
been involved in public education for a total of 39 years.
The list of past involvements in education and the ex
perience of Pat Harrell is an impressive one and the Board
of Education feels he is most qualified to take on the posi
tion of Perquimans County School Superintendent. Har
rell's involvement in education dates back to 1961 when he
served as a teacher and coach at Marriott High School in
Virginia. He was also a teacher and coach at Millbrook High
School in Wake County, N.C. Following that position, Har
rell served as principal of Hertford Grammar School from
1966 to 1969. He also worked as Assistant Director of the
Adult Education program at the College of the Albemarle in
Elizabeth City. He was named Assistant Superintendent of
Perquimans Schools in 1974. In addition to this experience,
Harrell is a member of several professional organizations,
attended a number of training sessions, and has coor
dinated several regional projects for public education. Har
rell has also served on several State Education Commit- -tees.
He received a B.S. degree in Physical Education and
Science from East Carolina University, and a M.A. Ed.
degree in Educational Administration also from East
Carolina. He is currently working on an Advanced Degree
Program offered through the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill.
Members Attend
Raleigh Conference
Pirates
Finals
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ZONE GOVERNOR VISITS Pictured 1. to r. are Elliott
Layden, President of the Bethel Ruritan Club, and Fred
Brothers, Ruritan Zone Governor, of Elizabeth City.'
Erot's visited the Bethel Ruritans Thursday night diuvi
irj t r r:-'ar monthly supper and business meeting.;
He g e a report on the Ruritan National Convention,
whers c ' rr.s in By-laws had been made, which was the
1' " ' ( f i i tr."c. As Zone Governor, Brothers will visit
'' ?tr:a twice durl j the year. This was his
' t- .'.e Bethel club. ,
Several members of the
Young ; Farmers and
Ranchers Committee in
Perquimans County have
recently returned from
attending a conference in
Raleigh, N.C. , .
Mr. and Mrs. William
Winslow, Mr. and Mrs. Billy
Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Towe White Jr., and Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Smith Jr.
attended ttie , 1 Annual
Leadership Conference
sponsored, by the State
Farm Bureau Federation,'
The event was held Feb. 22
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The conference included a
slide presentation of the
achievements of other
county : organizations
throughout; the state, a
speaker on motivation, and
a class explaining the
structure of the ' Farm
Bureau Federation. John
Sledge, President of the
North Carolina , Farm
Bureau Federation spoke to
the group concerning Farm
Bureau legislation.
The local Young Farmers
and Ranchers Committee Is
sponsored by the
Perquimans County Farm
Bureau 'organization in an
effort to aid the young
people , in a better
understanding : of the
bureau. The Committee also
receives helpful information
from other members, and
by attending seminars and
regional or state meetings
and conferences.
For the first time in approximately 20 years, both
the boy's and girl's varsity basketball teams at
: Perquimans County High School were named to the
finals and participated in the Albemarle Conference
: Basketball Tournament. The fighting Pirates traveled
to Northampton on Tuesday night to participate in the
tournament competition.
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FLOWERS IN BLOOM Even though it is not nice to foot Mother Nature, flowers have .
been tricked into blooming throughout Perquimans County with the recent spring-like
weather. These jonquils do paint a picture of Spring along Front Street in Hertford.
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