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'LOCAL NEWS Hertford receives the Governor's Community of Excellence Award being presented by Governor Jim Hunt to Mayor Bill Cox September 19 at the Annual Community of Excellence Awarda Banquet held in Raleigh. Local briefs Social Services to accept applications The Perquimans County Department of Social Services will begin October 15th accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. The L. I. E. A. P. provides a one-time payment in February, IMS to Low Income Households to help them in paying their winter heating bill. Every household must make an appointment before a determination can be made concerning eligibility. Households must also have a heating bill before being eligible for assistance. Applications will be accepted from October 15th through November 30th. Outstanding young men selected The Board of Advisors for the Outstanding Young Men of America awards program announced today that the following men have been selected for inclusion in the 1984 edition of Outstanding Young Men Of America. They are: Anthony M. Whitehurst of East Orange, NJ; Michael Harrell of Elizabeth City; and the Rev. David J. Goehring of Winfall. These men were selected from nominations received from Senators, Congressmen, Governors, Mayors, State Legislators, University and College Presidents and Deans as well as various civic groups, including the United States Jaycees which also endorses the Outstanding Young Men of America program. In every community there are young men working diligently to make their cities, as well as their country, better places in which to live. These men, having distinguished themselves in one or more fields of endeavor, are outstanding and deserve to be recognized for their achievements, the criteria for selection include a man's voluntary service to community, professional leadership, academic achievement, business advancement, cultural accomplishments and civic and political participation. The men listed, along with fellow Outstanding Young Men throughout North America will be featured in this prestigious annual awards publication. County unemployment shows increase Perquimans County realized a one-tenth percent increase in unemployment from July to August, but remained among the 86 North Carolina counties that boasted single digit unemployment in August. In July, there were 78 counties with single-digit unemployment rates. The statewide drop in unemployment brings the August rate to 6.1 percent, which ties with New Jersey as the third lowest among the nations eleven large states. Perquimans County's August rate of 4.9 percent reflects a civilian labor force of 3,290 with 3,130 employment and 160 unemployed. County (Continued from page 1) The original contract provides for $100.00 per day in liquidated damages if the project was not completed by contract deadlines. Aligood told the Commissioners that there was no question about invalid claims, and that they could show an incurring cost from their company of $65,037.00 during the project overrun. construction to be completed by December 8, 1983, but changes in plant specifications and inclement weather slowed the project until late April. A request for an extension of the contract through April 26 has not as yet been granted by the Commissioners, but even with the extension the project would have been behind schedule in an excess of 150 days. THANK YOU To the many people who helped make our 3rd Indian Summer Festival such a success* the Per quimans County Chamber of Commerce extends a most sincere "THANK YOU". To stage an event like this is no small task and the time, talents, co-operation and hard work of each person who helped in any way was so vital to the overall success. It took a lot of interested people through out the county working together for a long time to make it happen. Your willingness meant so much. Again, to all who helped and contributed and to all who came out to enjoy the festival and join in the festivities, THANK YOU! You made the difference. Sincerely, Shirley E. Perry President Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce Wt, I Area obituaries FRLTON Mrs Bessie 0. White Simpson Felton, 57. of 322 Market Street died Tuesday morning at her residence. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church by the Rev. J. H. London, Jr. Burial will follow in the family plot of the Doeier's Thicket Cemetery in Hertford. Visitation will be at Stallings Memorial Chapel, Hertford, Friday from 7:00 p.m. until ?:00 p m. The family will be at the home of her sister and brother in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Whidbee of 411 Cox Street, Hertford. Felton was a native of Perquimans County and a residence of Hertford. She was the daughter of the late Jesse and Mrs. Maggie Bogue White. She was a member of the Leigh's Temple AME Zion Church, New Hope. She is survived by a step daughter, Mrs. Melissa Felton Cox of Washington, D. C. ; two step-sons, Curtis Lee Felton and John Wallace Felton both of Brooklyn, N. Y. ; three sisters, Ms. Ellen White, Mrs. Mary Overton and Mrs. Hattie Whiedbee all of Hertford; three brothers, Jesse White and Willie White both of Hertford and Elmer Lee White of Rockville Centre, N. Y. Stallings Memorial Chapel, Hertford, is in charge of the arrangements. BYRUM Mr. Ellie Daniel By rum, Jr., 59, of Route 2, Box 66, died Wednesday morning, September 26, in Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Chowan County, he was the son of Mrs. Lillian Copeland Byrum of Edenton and the late Ellie D. Byrum. Sr. and the husband of Mrs. Mildred Chappell Byrum. He was a retired machinist with Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a member of Center Hill Baptist Church and was an Army veteran. Besides his wife and mother, survivors include, one daughter , Mrs. Glenn (Charlotte) Jones of Route 1, Tyner; two sons, Danny Byrum of Route 1, Edenton and Ronnie Byrum of Route 1, Belvidere; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Byrum and Miss Louise Byrum, both of Edenton; two brothers, Bertram Byrum of Edenton and Joseph A. Byrum of Tyner; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swindell Funeral Home, Hertford, with the Rev. Robert Kelly and the Rev. Bruce Copeland officiating. Burial followed in Beaver Hill Cemetery. Edenton. Pallbearers were Sieve Byram, A1 Byrum, Randy By rum, Robert Phthisic, Bruce Copeland, and Pete Ward. Honorary pallbearers were co workers from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. SIGNETT EDENTON ? Henry Oliver Signett, 58, of Route 4, Box 502 (Cape Colony) died Thursday evening, September 27 in Chowan Hospital. A native of Salem, Oregan, he was the husband of Mrs. Nancy Parrin Signett. He was retired from the Navy after 23 years of service and was a retired self employed painter. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post No. 40, the VFW and F. 0. E. No. 795 of Chesapeake, Virginia. Besides his wife survivors include a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Marcussen of Sacramento, California; two brothers, Robert Signett of Lancaster, California and James Signett of Texas. The body was cremated. A Memorial Mass was celebrated Monday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Gaul officiating. Graveside services werel held at 3:00 p.m. Monday in New Bern National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Swindell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. WHITE George Arthur "Frog" White, Sr., 75, of 204 Woodland Circle died Thursday morning, September 27. A native of Perquimans County he was the husband of Mrs. Mary Sutton White and the son of the late James Colon and Mary Elizabeth Trueblood White. He was a clerk at Pitt Hardware Store and a retired meatcutter with J. C. Blanchard Co. He was a member of Hertford United Methodist where he was a former Sunday School teacher and a member of Perquimans Masonic Lodge No. 106. Besides his wife, survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Baker of Washington, N. C. ; a son, George A. White, Jr. of Hertford and four grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in Cedarwood Cemetery with the Revs. Henry Bizzell and Raymond Needham officiating. Swindell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Talmadge Rose, John Beers, Billy White. J. T. Lane, Keith Haskett, and Ben thatch. Honorary pallbearers were Dick Long and John S. Stalling ?. FELTON Mr. Eugene Felton, 89, of Route 5, box 350, died Saturday in the Chowan Hospital following a short illness. A funeral was conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Hertford with the Rev S. L. Lawrence officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Masonic rites conducted by Meridian Lodge No. 18 of Hertford. Felton was a naitve of Norfolk County, Virginia and a resident of Perquimans County. He was the son of the late Andrew and Mrs. Celia Hoffler Felton. He was the widower of the late Mrs. Virgilla J one# Felton He was a member of the New Bethel Miaaionary Baptiat Church and ita Deacon Board. He wai i pa at preaident of Senior Uaher Board and a former superintendent of Sunday School. He was also a member of the Meridian Maaonic Lodge No. U and the Bethel Home Society. Survivors include; two daughtera, Mra. Geraldine Brookfield of Los Angelea, Ca and Mrs. Jean F. Anderson of Bronx, N. Y. ; three brothers, George W. Felton of Jersey City, N. J. , the Rev. James A. Felton, Sr. of Winton, N. C. and Albert W. Felton of Fayetteville; a foster son, James Willie Honey blue of Edenton; ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Byrum to participate in management course William E. By rum, principal of Perquimans High School, is among a group of public school principals from throughout the state who are participating in a new professional-level management course for principals. The Principals' Executive Program, which began in September, is offered by the Institute of Government at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The program is designed to teach the skills and provide the knowledge that will help public school principals in managing their schools. The curriculum is organized around thirteen major phases of school management, including such areas as long range planning, crisis management, leadership, personnel management, effective communication, policy making, curriculum analysis, financial management, and uses of computer technology. The course is being taught in Chapel Hill during seven three day sessions from September through December, three other identical courses will be provided during the next twelve months. NOTICE OF BIDS FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION WORK TOWN OF WINFALL Notice is hereby given that bid packages may be obtained on or after Tuesday, October 9, 1984, during normal office hours at the Winfall Town Hall for the Rehabilitation of approximately five (5) dwelling units. Bids will be recieved and opened on Tuesday, October 23, 1984, at 3:00 P.M. at the Winfall Town Hall. This work is funded through the State of North Carolina, FY 1983, Small Cities Com munity Development Block Grant Program. The Town of Winfall is an equal Opportunity Employer and encourages bidding by Small and Minority Contractors. Inquiries should be directed to the Town of Winfall at 426-5015.
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