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THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY Volume 3t, No. 23 USPS 42S-0M Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C., Thursday, JUNE 10, 1982 20 CENTS P* * ''r* \ ? ? . - "; '2*Wj$r *&? ?< b * ,; ' ?'? ' ;' '?*&. 'k ?' County School Board accepts microscopes Bj SUSAN HARRIS The Perquimans County Board of Education at its regular meeting Monday night accepted a donation of ( four microscopes for use in school laba from the North Carolina Marine Resources Center. Rhett B. White, director of the Roanoke Island Center, presented the microscopes to the board, explaining how his department had unused microscopes on hand. White informed the board that upon opening the Roanoke Island office, the former director and- Marine * Resources in Raleigh both ordered enough microscopes to begin operation. The 30 extra microscopes were shelved for six years before they were used as a bargaining tool last year for the center's budget. "You leave our budget alone and we'll give these microscopes to the public schools in eastern North ' Carolina," White said his department told the General Assembly. Superintendent Pat Harrell sent in requests for the equipment, and was recently informed that Perquimans County had been selected to receive four. The microscopes cos ted $225 each when purchased and would now cost over $350. School board chairman Gifford Winslow expressed the board's ap preciation to the Marine Resources Center for providing the much-needed equipment to the county schools. Harrell reported to the board that the school system is strictly enforcing the attendance policy set by the board stating that students who miss 20 unexcused days of school will not be promoted. He told the board that many parents have exercised their right to appeal, but that no exceptions have been made, even though the policy will keep some students from graduating. Coach Pat Morgan outlined some changes he recommended for the athletic field which were approved by the board. The changes include refencing and repositioning the football field, and setting up permanent bleachers on the present visitor's side of the football field for the home fans. Morgan and some of the band boosters will do most of the work and the cost of the whole project is not expected to exceed $500. The board moved to accept no unsatisfactory ?settlement on the water damage at Union School and to withhold payment to the roofer until such an agreement is reached with the insurance company. In other action the board: ?heard from Morris Kornegay the Chapter I and Migrant program outlines for next school year, and approved such. ?voted to support legislative action to refund sales tax on capital im provement projects to the county boards. ?decided to oppose state attempts to initiate a centralized payroll office, ?accepted the resignations of Carol Dyer, Barbara Berry and Hattie Riddick. ?approved sick leave and leave without pay for Pearlie Farrow. Missing Mill Park will open on Friday, June 25 at 10 a.m. Opening Announced Br SUSAN HARRIS Missing Mill Park will be dedicated on Friday, June 25 at 10 a.m., Mayor and City Manager Bill Cox said in a telephone interview Friday. Cox stated that the Honorable Walter B. Jones, Democratic Representative from the first congressional district, will be the guest speaker for the occasion. Also on hand for the festivities will be Senator Melvin Daniels, Rep. Vernon James and Rep.' Charles Evans as well as spokespersons from the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, RC&D and the Coastal Plains Resources Commission. When asked if the park will open unofficially before June 25, Cox an swered, "Hopefully that will be done in the coming week." He reported that there were only two or three minor details to be taken care of before the contractor could turn the park over to the town. The public is invited to attend the dedication, after which refreshments will be served. School Board Chairman Clifford Winslow accepts a microscope donated to the Perquimans County School System by Rhett White, Director of the Marine Resources Center at Roanoke Island. County Commissioners meet By SUSAN HARRIS The county water system was again the major topic of discussion at the county commissioners meeting Monday morning at the courthouse. Ron Sessoms of Rivers and Associates, the. engineering firm which designed Phase I of the county II of the project. r^Jr Sessoms announced that all the plans and specifications for Phase II have been approved by the State Health Department, and that the commissioners should be in a position to advertise for bids within a week. Mrs. DeAtley, a Snug Harbor property owner, addressed the commissioners concerning the poor quality water that she received last weekend. Mrs. DeAtley brought to the meeting a jar of water which looked like river water, and according to Commissioner Marshall Caddy smelled like ditch water. She also presented a baby diaper which had been washed in the water, and was a battleship gray color. William Stallings of the water department had provided a laundry additive to Mrs. DeAtley which took almost all of the stain out of the diaper treated with the agent. Russell Chappell, water depart ment supervisor, informed the board that his office had received word that a Snug Harbor property owner who spends weekends at his home located on a dead end street near Mrs. DeAtley has been opening up the fire hydrant next to his lot causing sediment in the pipes to be stirred up, resulting in poor water along the line. Chappell reported that he had at tempted to locate the part-time resident, but was unsuccessful. The board instructed him to leave a note on the door of the home in question, requesting that the customer call the water department when his lines need to be flushed. The board opened four sealed proposals which ranged from $69,000 to $137,500 from appraisal firms - bidding on the tax revaluation project to begin July 1. On a motion by Lester Simpson, the commissioners voted to have county attorney John Matthews review the bids before awarding the contract to any of the firms. The announcement will be made at their next regular meeting. In other action, the board: ?agreed to advertise for a new water plant operator to begin employment on July 1. ?voted to pay Keith Haskett $22 50 in overtime for work done for the water department. ?approved a $120 contribution request from the AADA. ?tabled discussion on repayment of a water feasibility study grant until the county attorney could review the request from the N.C. Department of Administration. Hoffpauir . Twine PCHS Graduation slated for Friday Approximately 120 students will be awarded high school diplomas at the Perquimans County High School graduation ceremonies to be held Friday night at 8 p.m. in Memorial Field. Representative Vernon G. James will address the students upon their departure from high school. Also to speak will be Deborah Jean Hoffpauir, valedictorian, and Ruth Elaine Twine, salutatorian. While attending Perquimans High, Hoffpauir has been involved in the French Club, Beta Club, math con test, and quiz bowl, and has been a graduation marshal and a library assistant in addition to her other activities. Hoffpauir is the daughter of Anne ( Coatatued on page 2) NEW HOPE CANDIDATES SPEAK ON THE ISSUES 3 vie for seat B'smAM!LuiEis Chappell: better schools Although not a Perquimans County native, William Ray Chappell haa li ved here since IKS, and has married and raised his family here also. Chappell says he is not totally against the way the county govern ment is run now, but would like to see some changes. "I'd like to see us work towards a better school system," Chappell stated. He has two childen in public school in the county now. Chappell ?aid, "I'd like to so* the volunteer Are departments in the county have a little more support from the county." He is a member of the newly-formed Durants Neck surety people cannot expect the cost of county government to stay the same year after year, he said. "I think a five cents increase is very reasonable when everything else is going up 10-15 percent," Chappell stated of the decision by the county commissioners to raise the 19*3 tax rate. Chappell said that the budget must be in balance, and inevitably taxes must go up to accommcfdate the needs of the people. Not one U> become overly anxious, Chappell thinks about Ms positions Jordan : better budgeting Tony Jordan thinks Perquimans County needs to prepare for growth considering the projected revitalization of the economy that experts are presently proclaiming. "I think the county's in a transition right now," Jordan said, adding that !f the economy does indeed become more promising, there will be great opportunities for Perquimans County to grow and prosper. Jordan would like to see more in dustry come to the area, so that people would have the opportunity to work closer to home. He feels that many county residents are forced to drive to Virginia to work that would have stayed at h^me had the jobs been available. Industry would also widen the tax base, Jordan contends, and "keep money here in the county. The school accreditation process will provide a great asset to attrac ting industry, Jordan feels, as well as enhancing the education of the Of his qualifications for office, Jordan says, *! foel like I can the people as well as My experience on the and my aware of the people's needs." Jordan says he will make the effort to reflect the feelings of the people in i the New Hope precinct in making decisions, rather than his own per- I sonal opinions. ] He also said he would use the newspaper to inform the public of the ] work he would accomplish and of his voting record. I No major changes in county government would be sought by i Jordan should he be elected, but he feels that the taxpayers' money | should be spent with great caution. Jordan said of the proposed tax ; increase for IMS, "I think five cents i was a lot to raise the taxes. It shocks people when they see an increase of . that much in one year." A more conservative approach I should be used, Jordan feels, as in raising taxes by one or two cents each year, rather than holding the line for a couple of years then having a big increase. ' V . Bom in the county, Jordan now farms with Us father. He is active in youth organisations and has worked for several yean la the little league and Babe Ruth programs. He is alsq, a member of the Young Farmer, and Ranchers Association Dail: more open-mindedness r I'J.t t Li'. _ tn _ j i. ; rv.M mi some canaiaaies lor puunc omce make big promises on the campaign trail that don't get fulfilled. Lloyd "Flutch" Dail isn't one one those candidates. He stated that if he's elected to the county com missioners seat for the New Hope precinct, he'll have only one of five votes that will determine county policy. His years as a board of education member provide valuable experience, Dail believes, in the workings of a governing body. "I think in any decision that's made you should go into the meeting with an open mind," Dail said of the decision making process of the board. The discussion and presentation of many ideas is "the way to approach things" Dail stated. But after deciding what he would view as the best position to take on an issue, Dail says he would stand firm. "I'll stick up for what I believe in," he commented. "I don't give up." Dail believes that he has the ex perience and knowledge needed to make good judgements in voting on long range ideals. "I feel I'm as qualified to be on* (? board member) as anyone," he said. Presenter a member of the board of education, uau win not seen re election to that post. "I feel that ? person should have children in school" to serve on the school board, Dail remarked. Although he would not elaborate, Dail said he felt the county could be more efficiently run and he would make every effort to examine those things he thinks should be re evaluated. Dail does not believe in spreading himself too thin. "I don't think you could be a good board member and serve on too many other organizations at the same time," he said. ; Aside from his present membership on the board of education, Dail! is affiliated with Berea Baptist Chutch and is a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. He has formerly been a Jaycee, 'a Durants Neck Ruritan and on Ute rescue squad. Dail it self employed in the field of air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical and plumbing maintenance. He feels that this comprehensive knowledge could be "greatly beneficial" to a county commissioner. The important election issue Is! not who you vote for, but to vote, DaU inferred, saying, "I would encourage people to get wt and vote regardless of who they vote for." . >
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