SPORTS & SCHOOL Dozier's Florist was the sponsor of the winning team for tee-ball this summer through the Perquimans County Recreation Department. The team coached by Paul Smith, Jr. and John Elton Hurdle, maintained their first place standing throughout the season losing only one game to Larry's Drive-Inn. Ace Hardware also sponsored a tee ball team this year. Local youth attend Congress Perquimans County 4-H'ers, Leah Harrell, Damion Burke, Cornelius Mack, Robert (Robbie) Griffin, Torrence Mack, Stan Griffin, Dwayne Parks; and leaders, Gail Griffin, Douglas Layden and Wright Demery were among approximately 1,000 4-H'ers and leaders who attended the 1984 State 4-H Congress? July 16-20 in Raleigh, N.C. Extension News north Carolina AGRICULTURA) EXTENSION SERVICE Bv Juu?'i (i Bu>U \ (H 4N ftftn* The busy week started on Monday and ended Thursday night. Highlights of the week included? Monday? a Mike Cross Concert, Honor Club Tapping, celebration of the 75th Birthday of 4-H in North Carolina; Tuesday, Demonstration finals in which Leah Harrell? Town N country 4 H Club was State Runner-Up in Poultry, Cornelus Mack of Belvidere was State Runner-Up in Bicyclew, and Damion Burke? Pools Grove 4-H Club participated in the Craft Demonstration. Perry Chappell of Belvidere was also recognized (in his absence) with a certificate and scholarship from the North Carolina 4-H Development Fund, Inc. for outstanding 4-H Livestock work. 4-H'ers participating in demonstration were well support by 4-H leaders, fellow 4-H'ers and county staff which included Gail Griffin, Douglas Layden, Wright Demery, Stan Griffin, Dwayne Parks, Torrence Mack, Jeff Copeland, Livestock Agent and Juanita T. Bailey, Assoc. Home Economics Extension Agent. Other highlights of Wednesday ? Thursday included: the Visual Newsletter which is a slide presentation of the days activities using approximately 20 slide projects. (Cornelius Mack, State Runner Up in Bicycle demonstration appeared in Tuesday night's newsletter.) "Season"? a play depicting different stages of life present by the 4-H Performing Arts Troupe, 4-H ? Fashion Review, Candlelighting Ceremony and a Fireworks display. Friday morning was departure time for all county delegations. Skating trips set for summer S penning Wheel*? Ages 5-15 may sign up each week to go skating in Elizabeth City on Wednesday mornings. Fee is 12.50 without skates and $2.00 with skates. * Youth Soccer? Boys and girls ages 6-15 may sign up to play soccer this fall. Deadline is August 24, 5:00 p.m. Fee is $7.00. There will be an organizational meeting, Thursday, August 30, at Winfall Central Elementary at 5:30. Midget Football? Register now! Players 9-13 may sign up. Nine year olds must weigh at least 100 lbs. Thirteen year olds must weigh under 100 lbs. All other players must weigh between 70-130 lbs. Fee is $10.00 The Perquimans County 14-15 year-old All-Stars were in the state play-offs by Bladen County 14-9. Perquimans had the lead throughout the game only to lose it in the last inning. Break Dancing lessons for all ages ? Sign up at the Recreation Department starting August 2-13. Lessons are taught Monday and Wednesday afternoons 4:00-5:15 at the Recreation Department. Clasaes start August 13 and continue through Sept. S, for a total of seven classes. Fee is 17.00 per person. Class site will be limited so call now to register. Cheerleading? Ages 9-12 may register to be cheerleaders at the Midget Football games. Fee is $7.00. Thank 700? I would like to thank all the Foster Parents for their time and hospitality during the state playoffs. Without people like yourself the tournament could not have been possible. I feel all the kids and parents from Chatham County will remember last week as one of the best ever. Completes program Martin A; Chobot, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chobot of Route 1, Hertford was among thirty North Carolina rising high school seniors who have completed a two-week summer program in nuclear sciende and technology conducted in July by the Department of Nuelear Engineering at North Carolina State University. Dr. Ephraim Stam, NCSU professor of nuclear engineering, directed the program, which was endorsed by the Division of Science, North Carolina - Department of Public. Instruction. Classes taught by Stam and other nuclear engineering faculty members introduced the students to nuclear science and its application to technology and medicine. Participants became familar with the facilities of the nuclear engineering department, including its PULSTAR research reactor and computer laboratories. Put Your Best Face Forward Call for a complimentary facial ? receive a personalized skin care program and general glamour tips ? and see why we say . . . Our s is "The Cosmetic That's More Than A Cover-Up" CALL PEGGY ROHRER at 426-9217 i Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics White named DAR Good Citizen ; Alice Mae White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. "Billy" White of Hertford, was selected by the faculty of Perquimans High School to be the recepient of the DAR Good Citizens Award. Each year the Edenton Tea jparty Chapter of DAR recognizes a rising high school senior who has demonstrated qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Alice was presented this award at the PCHS Awards Day program. ;? Her activities include Chief Marshall for 1984 graduation, Beta Club, Annual Staff and this year she will be the Sr. Drum Major for Perquimans High School Band. She is a member of the COA Band and Hertford Fifes and Drums. She is also a member of Hertford United Methodist Church and the UMYF. She was a Governor's Page in 1983 and has been named Who's Who in High School Students. She will compete with other good Citizens in the district in the faU. FINAL CLEARANCE All Spring and Summer Merchandise is now Ya PRICE WOODLAND DRESS SHOP 426-5620 UNBELIEVABLE CASH SAVINGS PRICES BEGIN AT THE LOW COST OF ONLY, 399.95 TAPPAN Electric & Gas Ranges Clock, Timer Black Glass Door 10 YR MAGNETRON TUBE WARRANTY SPEED QUEEN WASHERS ? DRYERS HEAVY DUTY WASHER 349.95 ?? ur DRYER . . .

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