WEEKLY
Volume $3, No. 44 Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 3, 1977
15 CENTS
Convention
To Be Held
: School Board member*
and administrators from
throughout North Carolina
will gather Thursday,
November 3 in Wilmington
for the Eighth Annual
North Carolina School
Boards Association
Convention.
, ; According to Dr. Raleigh
Dingman, Executive Direc
tor of the Association, over
390 are expected to attend
the Convention, to be held
>ai the Wilmington Hilton
Hotel.
- The Association will elect
officers and directors for
two year terms . at a
business session which will
conclude the Convention on
Saturday , November 5.
? Major highlights of the
Convention will be con
sideration of education
legislation enacted by the
1977 General Asaembly and
legislation to be considered
or supported in 1978.
Primary topics of con
cern will be implementa
tion of legislation proposed
by Governor Jim Hunt and
enacted by the Legislature.
The Primary Reading
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Program, Community
Schools Act and Testing
Program* will be discussed
at a Roundtable discussion
Friday morning.
Proposals to increase
state funding in the areas of
additional instructional
personnel, school plant
operations, programs for
exceptional children and
other areas will also be
discussed.
Former National PTA
President Carol Kimmel of
Rock Island, Illinois will
present the Convention's
keynote address Friday
morning.
Other speakers include
Assistant State Superinten
dent of Public Instruction
Dudley Flood, Dr. Charles
Gibboney and National
School Boards Association
First Vice President
Margaret Buvinger of
Enid, Oklahoma.
Convention participants
will focus on a number of
educational and legal
Issues in discussion groups
Friday.
Legal issues such as the
Open Meetings Law, Con
?Library Update
By WAYNE HENRITZE
BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
NEW STOP ON DURANT'S NECK ROUTE. The
y bookmobile will be operating in the Durant's Neck and
Woodville sections of Perquimans County this Friday,
November 4 and every third Friday thereafter. The stop at
Galatia Baptist Church is being moved to Overton's Store
due to a larger number of residents in the area.
? Destination Arrives Departs
WoodUlrt Church 10:0ft 10:25
Whitehat Landing 10: J5 11:00
Berea Church 11:10 11:35
New Hope Methodist * 11:40 12:05
Overton's Store 12:10 12:35
Leigh's Temple Church ' *? 12:45 1:10
J.H. White Store 1:30 1:55
Woodville Baptist ?:00 2:25
Towe and Quincy Store 2:35 3:00
Parkville Holiness Church 3:05 3:30
STORY HOUR
?' Our usual Friday morning story hour for preschoolers
will continue as usual from 10-11 a.m. If someone in your
- neighborhood with children ages 3-5 still doesn't know
about this story hour, please let them know about it.
NEW BOOKS
THE SILMARILLION by JLR.R. Tolkien is another is the
best selling series about middle earth, hobbits, and the like.
Although published last and written before his other works,
it was his favorite.
LUCIFER'S HAMMER by Larry Niven is a tale of
world-wide disaster in which the earth is ravaged in a
brush with a comet.
THE EXPERIENCE OF INNER HEALING by Ruth
Carter Stapleton is an account of faith healing by Jimmy
Carter's sister who is well known in the field.
THE MAN FROM NEXT DOOR by Honor Traey is a
novel of two diaries kept by two people with radically dif
ferent points of view, one a proper English girl framed for
a crime and the other the man who framed her.
* THE DRAGONS OF EDEN by Carl Sagan, the Tonight
Show's resident astronomer, is an account of the develop
ment of human intelligence and the possibilities of similar
development elsewhere in the universe.
flict of Interest and Hearing
Procedures relating to
non-renewal of teacher con
tracts will be discussed.
Participants will also
consider ways of dealing
with school personnel,
the public and County
Commissioners.
According to Dr.
Dingman, "Attendance at
Conventions and other
meetings ie extremely
important to school
board members and
administrators."
"None of these public of
ficials operates in a
vacuum," he added, "By
sharing ideas and gaining
access to innovations, local
board members can im
prove education in their
local communities."
"In addition to improving
education," Dingman
noted, "ideas generated
during conventions often
result in substantial sav
ings of the tax dollars."
"As a result," he pointed
out, "attendance is well
worth the small cost
involved."
The Association's Ex
ecutive Director em
phasized that the annual
Convention is one of many
ways the Association at
tempts to serve '-'Its
members.
"This is our largest
meeting of the year," he
noted. "But the Convention,
District and other state
meetings, as well as our ef
forts to represeat local
boards at the state level are
directed at two major
goals."
"Primary is the need to
maintain control of public
education in the hands of
those citizens closest to the
schools, those at the local
level," he said.
"A related goal is to
assure that those citizens
are as well equipped as
possible to see that our
schools and school systems
are operated economically
and for the benefit of our
young people," Dingman
stated.
Advisory
Council
The Albemarle Advisory
Council on Aging held its
first monthly meeting for
FY 78 on October 20, 1977 at
the Edenton Municipal
Building, Edenton, N.C.
Following approval of the
minutes, a report relating
to progress under the Area
Agency on Aging was
presented by Naomi
C. Hester, Program
Administrator.
CAPITAL CXIDIT CHECK
PRESENTED ? Capital credit checks will
be mailed to members of Albemarle Elec
tric Membership Corporation this week,
accorlfnf to general manager Ed Brown
Jr. Brown (right) a check lor
^*1.51 to Carroll Williams ?fRt. 2, Hertford
(or capital credits earned Id 1MM9. A
non-profit, member-owned butineti.
Albemarle EMC assigns all margins left
over at the eodof each year's operations to
the Bombers. Some *42,000 is being mailed
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Public Meeting On School Bond :
Supportive Atmosphere Prevails
By KATHY If. NEWBERN,
"I don't see how any one
of you could vote fro on the
school bond issue." That
statement made by Lynn
Hurdle, senior at Per
quimans High School, sum
med up the feeling of those
present at a public meeting
held Tuesday night to
discuss the upcoming
school bond referendum.
While opposition was
voiced, the majority of
those in the crowd of ap
proximately 200, expressed
support o* the issue which
faces Perquimans County
voters next Tuesday.
The public meeting,
scheduled to give all in
terested citizens an op
portunity to express opinion
and ask questions concern
ing the school bond referen
dum, was sponsored by the
Concerned Citizens for Bet
ter Education. Heading
that group, and serving as
moderator at the meeting
was Miss Thelma Elliott, a
former teacher, principal
and school board member.
Others recognized at the
Tuesday night meeting in
cluded School Superinten
dent Pat Harrell, all 'five
members of the Per
quimans County Board of
Education; Dr. Lacy
Presnell, Director of the
State Department of Public
Instruction's Division of
School Planning; Sam
Ashford, architect working
with the Board of Educa
tion on the proposed plan
and representative of
Newberry, Ashford &
Associates; and Nick
Garner, structural
engineer working with the
board architect. The out
of-town visitors were called
upon at several times
throughout the evening to
answer specific questions
concerning the proposed
plan for the high school.
The opening question,
posed by Jessie Harrell, re
quested a breakdown of
how much of the $1.85
million in bonds would be
used for new construction
caa how much would be
used for renovation.
Superintendent Harrell
responded saying such a
breakdown was difficult
due to inflation, the inten
tional lack ot building
Civic Calendar
Thursday, Nov. 3
Hertford Lions Club Meets
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American Legion Meets
+ + +
American Legion Aux. Meets at 8:00
4 Saturday, Nov. 5
American Legion will hold a Turkey Shoot all day at the
kigh school football field. Rain Date will be November 12.
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Bazaar Garage Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. also a bake
table.
" f Sunday, Nov. 6
Perquimans Co. Horse and Pony Club Show at 1:30 p.m.
? + + +
Holiday Island Civic League Meets at Club House at
Ll:00a.m.
Monday, Nov. 7
Hertford Town Council Meets
+ + +
Perquimans County Comm. will meet at 10:00 a.m.
+ + +
Winfall Town Council will meet
+ + +
Winfall Fire Dept. Will meet
+ + +
Perquimans Co. Board of Education will meet
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Perquimans Co. Horse and Pony Club meets
+ + +
Hertford Rotary Club meets
+ + +
Perquimans Masonic Lodge Meets
UpComing Events
Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Nov. 14.
Tickets are available at Chamber office.
*?' + + +
Perquimans Co. Jaycees will hold a turkry shoot on Nov.
tf at high school football field.
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Nov. 19 ? Perquimans County marching unit will spon
tor a bake and yard sale.
specifications prior to the
election, and the fact that
the project is being con
sidered on a total basis.
Harrell added that more
than $1.85 would actually be
involved when the close to
$1 million on hand is added
to the bond monies pro
vided voters agree. Of that
$1 million on hand, approxi
mately half will be coming
from a fund set aside by the
Perquimans County Board
of Commissioners with the
remaining being Per
quimans County's share of
the bonds approved for
schools statewide in 1973.
Another response was
given to the same question
by Gilliam Underwood, a
citizen attending the public
meeting. Underwood ex
pressed an opinion that the
decision of new construc
tion vs. renovation should
be left up to the Board of
Education, a body elected
by the people. He said, "I
simply say I think we need
to pass the $1.85 million
bond referendum and let
this decision be left to the
Board." Following that
comment, the group ap
plauded, a sign of approval
that was to be heard
repeatedly throughout the
meeting.
Several other questions of
concern were addressed in
cluding the feasibility of
erecting new construction
over the creek section be
tween the two buildings
currently used. Garner, the
structural engineer,
responded outlining the
specific measures which
will be taken assuring those
present that construction is
indeed possible, construc
tion that will not damage
?the environment.
Another pending question
was discussed ? the pro
posed plan which involves^
new construction and
renovation as opposed to
building a new school at a
new site. Dr. Presnell ad
dressed this issue pointing
out that he served on a com
mittee which examined the
alternatives Perquimans
County has as to the future
of Perquimans High School.
In his comments, he said,
"As a committee we looked
at many alternatives, one
of which was the possibility
of a new school at a new
site. But we couldn't see
deserting what's good here
to move at a cost of about 60
or 65 per cent more for a
new school at a new site."
He cited an estimation of $5
to $6 million if new con
struction at a new location
had been the choice. That
compares to the $1.85
million being requested on
Nov. 8.
William Bundy Jr. then
asked for some specific ex
amples of reasons the cur
rent facility is inadequate.
Several people replied in
cluding William Byrum,
Perquimans High School
principal; Lynn Hurdle,
student; Dr. Presnell and
others. Some examples
cited included the existence
of two distinct and separate
buildings resulting in a split
campus situation, the fact
that the current main
building does not meet
building standards or pro
vide for handicapped per
sons, inadequate science
facilities, inadequate
classroom space, crowded
conditions in the lunchroom
and during those times
students are not in class,
such as at recess, since no
area is provided for them.
Questions were also pro
posed concerning paying
for the bonds and the
amount of time involved in
that repayment. Along this
line, Bundy spoke out
again, this time addressing
the tax issue. He said,
"Good education arises
from the motivation within
a student and the motiva
tion by the teacher. The
school bond is going to be
based on county property
taxes and the brunt is going
to hit the large acreage
farmers. The man with
large acreage is going to
pay for this. Are the
farmers of this county and
are the businessmen willing
to pay for something that
won't be used full-time?"
He then emphatically urged
those present to vote
against the school bond
proposal.
Operation Santa Claus
Operation Santa Claus is a yearly tradition for
Albemarle area citizens to bring a joyous Christmas to our
mentally retarded citizens who reside in the Caswell
Center. This is the sixth year for this drive to send gifts to
County Stands
To Receive $129,816
? WATER BOND ALLOCATIONS
REGION !'R"
ALLOCATION
COUNTY WATER SEWER
CAMDEN $ 84,767 $ 40,238
CHOWAN 167,325 79,427
CURRITUCK 108,442 51,476
DARE 108,737 51,614
HYDE 86,600 41,108
PASQUOTANK 416,976 197,930
PERQUIMANS 129,816 61,622
TYRRELL 59,163 28,085
WASHINGTON 218,219 103,586
TOTAL- Region "R" *1,380,054 $655,086
* County Allocations according to population, if the
referendum is approved.
North Carolina Counties
stand to receive more than
$100,000,000 for wastewater
treatment and facilities
construction if voters ap
prove the issuance of
$230,000,000 in bonds on
November 8. The funds will
be distributed on a county
wide basis according to
population. Referendum
would provide matching
funds to eligible units of
local government (city,
county, water and sewer
districts or sanitary
district) for improving, ex
panding or constructing
new facilties for
wastewater treatment and
water supply systems.
Funds would be
distributed separately for
pollution control and for
water supply. Pollution
control funds would be ad
ministered by the Division
of Environmental Manage
ment of the Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development.
Water Supply account
would be administered by
the Division of Health Ser
vices of the Department of
Human Resources.
If the Clean Water Bond
is approved in November,
the State will provide one
half of the non-federal
share up to a maximum of
25% or project costs for
pollution control. For water
supply, the State grants
vary (basically, "what is
available") limited to up to
25% of the project cost.
County allocations ac
cording to population, if the
referendum is approved,
would be as shown above.
the seventy-seven residents of our area who are in The
Caswell Center hospital and training center. These
residents are from Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare,
Pasquotank and Perquimans counties. Each institution in
North Carolina is dependent upon the area citizens to
supply gifts for residents from that area.
Gifts and cash donations from citizens, service clubs and
industry are needed. A suggested gift list is attached. Gifts
should be new and unwrapped.
Cash donations should be in check form made payable
to: Volunteer Service Christmas Fund, The Caswell
Center. Appropriate gifts will be purchased for each
Albemarle resident by staff members who know their
wishes and desires.
To give your much needed gift or money to our mentally
retarded citizens at The Caswell Center, please contact the
Albemarle Retardation Program, telephone 482-4635,
Route 3, Box 24-C, Gdenton, North Carolina. Gifts are
needed before November 18, 1977 in order that they can be
delivered to The Caswell Center in time for staff and
volunteers to prepare these gifts in a personal manner for
our residents. The Albemarle Mental Health Center Mental
Retardation staff and volunteers will coordinate the pro
ject and collect the gifts and donations. Please help to
make Christmas brighter for those who will not be able to
be home for the Holidays.
GIFT SUGGESTIONS
Please note that the population at Caswell Center in
predominently adult; (approximately 1,050 adults, 200
children). We would like to request gift items be more ap
propriate to Resident's ages. Toys make fine gifts and will
often be used for teaching purposes. However, please make
sure they are sturdy and well made in construction. The
following are suggestions for gifts :
MAIE RESIDENTS
Bedroom shoes ? washable, wallets, hankerchiefs, belts,
rain coats, or ponchos ? colorful, sweaters, ties, hats,
tobaggans, jewelry (wathces, tie pins), after shave, shave
lather, cologne, deodorant, hair tonic and gloves.
FEMALE RESIDENTS"
Bedroom shoes ? washable, panty hose, gloves,
sweathers, socks, rain coats or ponchos ? colorful, purses,
wallets, emboidery thread and stamped emboidery pieces,
jewelry (pins, necklaces, earrings, braclets), cosmetics
(bath powder, cologne, hand lotion and makeup, hair
spray, deodorant).
FOR ALL
Cigarettes, smoking tobacco, pipes, cigars, chewing
tobacco, snuff, shaving cream, after shave, cologne, hand
lotion, talcum powder, deodorant, hair tonic, ultra sheen
products, finger nail polish, lipstick, perfume, shampoo,
comb and brush sets, panty hose, watches, radios, pocket
books, wallets, instant coffee, pop corn popper and pop
corn, electric coffee pots, lock boxes, record players and
records, T.V.'s, pictures for walls, tape player and tapes,
bedspreads ? bunk and flashlight batteries ? all sizes.
RECREATION AND TRAINING
Puzzles (100 pieces or less with large pieces), games ?
ages 1-7, toys, books ? simple, playing cards, dolls, stuffed
animals, record players and records, rhythm toys, large
balls, crib mobiles, large sturdy cars, and wagons, road
building sets, tinker toys, lincoln logs, simple indoor game
sets, blocks, educational toys for all ages, crayons and col
oring books, musical toys (harps, guitars, drums, horns),
tricycles ? large and sturdy, bicycles (two and three
wheels), pull toys, jack in the box, sturdy rubber squeak
toys, talking and wind-up toys, tops, view masters and
reels, yo-yos and jump ropes.
For Christmas gifts we ask that these be NEW as this will
be the only package some of the residents will receive.
With your help this can be a happy Christmas morning for
these people that are dependent on us. Please try to have
gifts at Caswell Center by December 1, 1977. A Happy
Holiday Season to One and All! !
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