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?THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY
Volume 35, No. 13 USPS 428-080 Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C., Thursday, March 29, 1979 15 CENTS
Solar Energy Arrives in Perquimans County
By TONY JORDAN
In a recent national survey, 70 percent
of the American population does not
believe there is an energy shortage. Mat
thew Kahl of Snug Harbor is not one of
the majority.
Kahl owns the first house in Per
quimans County that has been equipped
for solar energy. "You're not kidding we
have an energy shortage," Kahl said
Friday. The house is in Holiday Island.
The Maryland native built the house a
little more than a year ago. He did all the
work to the solar unit, studying books
and plans on solar Seating. After reading
expert opinions, Kahl contracted what
best suited his needs.
"I have less invested (in the solar
unit) than what people think," he said.
Kahl estimates a total of $2,500 has been
spent on the copper pipes, fiber-glass
and the water pump. To have had
someone build the unit, Kahl estimates
the cost would have been near $10,000.
The water is pumped through 2000 feet
of pipe located on the top of his roof. As
the water is heated it returns to the
house and is used for heating and hot
TYPICAL HOUSE ? As seen In the pic
ture, the appearance of the solar-heated
house is not much different than any
house in the county.
(Staff photo by Tony Jordan)
water use. Since last fall, the unit has
served the needs of Kahl.
According to Kahl, the water will
reach a high of 205? F. on a hot summer
day. Even in the winter's coldest and
most cloudy days, the water will heat up
to 105 degrees. Fiberglass covers the
pipes on the roof. Experts feel it con
ducts heat better than ordinary glass.
Electricity is still needed, but Kahl
hopes to cut his electricity bill con
siderably. The water pump runs on elec
tricity. As the water returning to the roof
reaches the temperature of the water
entering the house, the system
automatically turns off.
Although the solar energy will help
him, Kahl said that solar heat is not for
everyone. Being able to construct the
unit is one of the factors to be
considered.
Evan at the contractor's price of
$10,000, figures show that it will pay for
itself in 10 years. What's not con
sidered," Kahl points out, "is the cost of
replacing materials."
NOWELL AND AINSLEY AT
GROUNDBREAKING - Joe
Nowell, right, takes his turn at the
shovel during College of The
Albemarle's groundbreaking
ceremony March 21. Willie Ainsley,
Board of Trustee member, gives in
struction to Nowell. Both men are
from Perquimans County. (Staff
photo by Tony Jordan)
Change In Vehicle
Registration Announced
RALEIGH ? North Carolina
Secretary of Transportation Tom
Bradshaw said his department is
looking forward to implementing
legislation passed Monday by the
General Assembly that will stagger
motor vehicle registration over 12
ronths.
"We believe this new system will
provide better service for the state's
motor vehicle owners," Bradshaw
said. "The number of motor vehicles
in our state has grown to the point
that the former system is no longer
practical.
In addition, the new system will
mean greater productivity in the
department's vehicle services
operation. This reflects Governor
Jim Hunt's commitment to greater
efficiency in serving the people of
our state."
Bradshaw thanked two
legislators, Representative Bertha
Holt and Senator Robert B. Jordan
III, for their leadership efforts in
passage of the legislation creating
the new system.
This year approximately 3.2
million vehicle registrations were
renewed. There has been an in
crease of about 210,000 new registra
tions per year in North Carolina dur
ing the past several years.
Bradshaw noted that, "The pre
sent system typically results in long
lines of vehicle owners' near the end
of the six-week renewal period."
Earlier this year the legislature
extended the deadline for display of
tags and stickers at Bradshaw's re
quest due to a large number of
vehicles which had not been
registered as the original deadline
neared. Two major statewide snow
storms struck North Carolina during
the peak purchasing period in
February, limiting vehicle owners
access to license plate offices.
The Secretary noted that details of
the new system will be mailed with
registration renewal notices in plen
ty of time to acquaint the public with
the procedure.
Nan Reynolds, who handles the
Perquimans County registration
said, "I like it. It will cut out this
waiting in line in January." She add
ed though, "It's going to be a mess
the first year."
Perry Returns from Guatemala
To most Guatemala would b^a bit
too far to go to photograph pine
?frees; but that, is exactly vhat J.P.
HPerry of Hertford has been doing for
the past month.
Perry, trained in forestry, is in the
process of writing a book on Mexi
co's and Central America's pines.
Perry and his wife, Sara, left Feb.
Iff from Perquimans County on a
1,100-mile- journey which would lead
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them into isolated regions of the
mountainous country. The couple
drove their pickup the entire
distance, stopping at motels along
the way.
The pines found in this region are
quite different from our southern
neighbor's breeds, although it can
not be noticed by the untrained eye.
For this reason Perry along with
W.L. Mittak are researching the
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trees in hopes of publishing a book.
Perry said the bode should be releas
ed in two years.
For the most part, Central
American pines are five-needle
pines; our pines are three-needle.
The five needle pines bold a much
deeper meaning to the forester.
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4
Local People Helped
Cancer Crusade Begins with Interest
Local volunteers are preparing for
the annual American Cancer Society
Crusade, reported Mrs. Joe Towe
White, Sr., president of Perquimans
County Unit, Monday. "Some people
think that ACS is concerned only
with research, but helping today's
patients is a major responsibility of
the local unit," White stated.
As April, designated as fund
rasing campaign month, begins,
Mrs. Charles Murray, Community
Service Chairman, explains that
ACS wants to help both the patient
and the family cope with cancer.
At the present time, the Society is
assisting eight cancer patients in
Perquimans County to purchase
prescription medicines, as well as
providing transportation to doctor's
offices and clinics.
According to Murray, patients
must apply for aid and be certified
by the attending physician. The sum
of $50 per year is allocated to
specified patients and repeated if
funds remain available.
"Increased interest is being show
in this program," Memorial Fund
Chairman Mrs. H.C. Sulivan said. In
a three month period, approximate
ly $500 was contributed.
In other programs, "Reach to
Recovery", a rehabilitation pro
gram for breast cancer, is continu
ing its work in the county. "It helps
women to regain self-confidence as
well as physical well-being," Mrs.
Henry C. Stokes, Jr. said. She is the
volunteer chairman for the project.
White closed in saying, "Give
generously to the Crusade, not only
to promote research, but to make it
possible to continue aid to our local
citizens who are cancer patients."
Winners Announced in Seed Contest
Edgar Roberson, Claud Russell,
and Fred Worthington of Albemarle
Chemical Company, Inc., Hertford,
North Carolina, recently completed
Pfizer Genetics' Basic School of
Seedsmanship in Lancaster. The
week-long school provides par
ticipants with the most up-to-date
agricultural and technological
Imowledttta tfee ?ed Mjistry. ,
Among the subjects Edgar, Claud
and Fred covered in the course were'
the history development and
breeding of seed varieties, crop
management practices, fertility,
and problems with diseases, weeds
and insects in corn, soybeans and
sorghum. They learned about farm
Edgar
Roberson
financing, the role of the United
States in world food production and
hedging of commodities. They also
received updated information about
Pfizer Genetics products and results
of company research.
Since 1977, more than 900 dealers
have graduated from the school of
Fred
W orthington
Claud
Russell
Seedsmanship. Both schools are
designed to help make Pfizer
Genetics dealers the best informed
seed experts in the industry.
Civic
Calendar
SUNDAY, APRIL 1
Perquimans County Horse & Pony
Show 1:30.
Holiday Island Civic League
Meets 10 a.m. at Club House.
MONDAY. APRIL 2
Perquimans County Board of
Education.
Hertford Town Council.
Perquimans County Board of
Commissioners a.m.
Winfall Town Council 7 p.m.
Bethel Fire Department.
TUESDAY. APRIL 3
Meridan Lodge #18 meets at 8 p.m.
at Lodge Hall.
Parksville Ruritan Club.
Hertford Rotary Club 6:30 p.m.
Perquimans Masonic Lodge #106.
Whiteston Home makers meet.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 4
Perquimans County Jaycettes
meet.
Countless Services Recalled
Hertford Baptist Plans For
125th Anniversary Celebration
A countless number of services
have been held in Hertford Baptist
Church since the first was conducted
by George Bradford in 1854. The
church will celebrate its 125th an
niversary this Sunday.
"A simple ceremony, more like a
birthday party," present Pastor
Charles Bullard said concerning the
anniversary. The program will be an
informal celebration of old hymn
singing, pictures of historical
memorabilia, a presentation of the
anniversary certificate from the
Southern Baptist Historical Com
mission, and a puppet show produc
ed by the children of the congrega
tion.
Mrs. C.R. Holmes, historian for
the church, will read a synopsis of
the church's changes during the
years. Later in the day, the celebra
tion will move to the Fellowship Hall
of the church.
Among others, two prominent
planters, Charles W. Skinner and
Richard Felton, began the work of
building the structure, according to
Holmes. The two men lived in the
Harvey Neck section of Perquimans
County.
Bethel Baptist, the mother church,
authorized a presbytery for the pur
pose of organizing Hertford Baptist
in the county's seat. On Thursday,
April 6, 1854, a constitution, rules of
order, church covenant and a
dedication of faith were approved
and adopted. The following day,
April 7, the church was formally
constituted.
Former members and friends of
the church are invited to join the
present congregation for the an
niversary observance. It will begin
at3p.m.
Poultry Month Begins
Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. has
issued an official proclamation
declaring the month of April
"Poultry and Egg Month" in North
Carolina. The Governor noted in his
proclamation that "poultry is North
Carolina's largest food industry. ..is
very important to the economic
welfare of the state...and provides a
basic human need.. .food".
The Governor also noted that
"poultry provides thousands of jobs
for North Carolinians... generates
millions of dollars in farm income
for the state.. .and provides, in fact,
the second highest commodity in
come for the state, exceeded only by
tobacco"
Quantities of each poultry item
produced have also increased at a
phenomenal rate. The number of
turkeys produced in North Carolina
increased from 8.3 million head in
1968 to over 19 million head in 1978.
The number of broilers produced in
North Carolina increased from 263
million in 1968 to an estimated 352
million head in 1978. Egg production
in North Carolina increased from 3.0
billion eggs in 1968 to an estimated
3.4 UQion In 1978. Further growth for
the industry is anticipated in 1979
and production may exceed the
record high of 1978.
THE CHURCH IN EARLIER
TIMES ? The picture, taken in 1893,
shows the changes not only in the
church, but in Hertford as well. ;
Since there were no stock laws, it
was necessary to keep a fence
around the church to keep cattle
from roaming in the yard.