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THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY Volume SI, No. SI i USPS 428 080 Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C., Thursday, Dtctmbtr It, INI 15 CENTS Newbold-White closes for winter By JANE B. WILLIAMS Sunday, December IS, marked the end of another season at the Newbold White House in Hertford. The house is now closed for the winter months and will re-open on April 7, 1986. The final day was marked with a Christinas Open House, with both the Newbold-White House and the David Newby House bedecked with decorations of greenery and candles similar to decorations used in centuries past. Visitors to the homes were treated to refresh ments featuring yaupon tea, served by docents of the Newbold-White House. Memberships are avail able through the Perqui mans County Restoration Association as follows: Student $1; Individual, $5; Family, $15; Contributing, $25; Patron, $100; Life, $500. The Association also encourages gift and me morial memberships. Hertford Fireman of the Year named By NANCY T. SMITH Percy Newman was honored as the Fireman of the year by the Hertford Volunteer Fire Depart ment at its annual Ladies' Night Banquet on December 12. In making the presentation to Newman, Mayor Cox stressed that the award is voted by the firemen and is an award of rec ognition by his peers. "It is said of this fireman," Cox stated ,"that he goes about his work in a quiet way." Newman, a Hertford native, has been in the Depart ment for approximately 15 years. He is presently holding the office of Lieutenant in the Department. Newman is employed by Jackson Wholesale and is married to Nancy Newman. The Newmans have one child, Jeff. After a buffet supper prepared by the Perquimans County School Food Services staff, the large gathering of fire fighters, their spouses, town officials, re tired fire fighters, and guests were entertained by County Fire Marshal Charlie Skinner. Mr. Skinner took those attending through the history of fire fight ing in Perquimans County.He stressed the fact that spectacular fires build interest and bring changes. Skinner looked to the future of fire fighting in Perqui mans County and pointed to sala ried fire fighters, self-contained uniforms for fire fighters, and sprinkler systems being com monplace in homes. Officers for the new year were installed by Mr. Skinner. They are: Assistant Chief, Edgar Ro berson; Captains, Edward Lie cester and Parker Newman; Lieutenants, Larry Chappell and Percy Newman; Secretary-Trea surer, Walter Edwards; Trust ees, Edna Wolverton and Don Brantham. Auxiliary officers were in stalled with Gail Roberson, Pres ident; Ashley Edwards, Vice President; Judy Christianson, Secretary; and Lynn Bunch, Treasurer. Gail Roberson gave a report of the auxiliary's activ ities during the past year. She then read the following poem that she had written describing life for the family of a fire fighter: My husband's a fireman and let me tell you sometimes that Job has caused a fuss or two. One minute we're at the table about to eat; his monitor alarms, all we see are the heels of his feet. For he's still dressing as he runs out the door. Think they have a bet who's fast est beat 3 out of 41 ? v 'S We Ue in bed at night, he whis pers sweet nothings in my ear. The monitor sounds. He hollers ,"See 'ya later dear!" I run behind trying to make sure he's dressed. He just puts on the essentials, doesn't care 'bout the rest. We're at Mom and Dad's for a visit on Sunday afternoon. The monitor alarms. To Mom and Dad he says, "See 'ya soon! " He jumps into his truck, the red light on his dash, Starts up the motor and he's gone in a flash! Another time, we may be plan ning to go out of town The monitor sounds and to Hert ford he's bound. The children and I sit waiting for him to arrive. He returns a while later, too tired to drive. I could go on and on about what we've been through, But to dwell on the bad times would never do. For being a fireman's wife has some good points too, Like seeing the pride on his face when he's seen a job through. After fighting a fire, he comes in the door. And we each get a hug. He made it home once more. Or if we're all asleep, he kisses each little one. He has a sense of satisfaction for a job well done. Or maybe their efforts had been in vain. And someone lost their home, or life and died in pain. Then there's sadness, a feeling of despair. I see his eyes tear up. I try to be there. Seriously, it's really kind of spe cial to be a fireman's wife. It makes us more thankful for our home, our children, our life. I pray I'll be a help to him as he helps others in need ; That I'll support him, encourage him, as he does this good deed. Local industry wins economic improvement award By JANE B. WILLIAMS The Albemarle Area Devel opment Association recently held a banquet honoring businesses and industries throughout the ten-county region that have con tributed to the economic im provement of the communities in which they are located. The Perquimans County recip ient of the economic im provement award was Apricot, Inc., a family -owned business lo cated at 604 West Grubb Street in Hertford. The business, which produces ladies' blouses is operated by the Terranova family. The manage ment is comprised of the three Terranova brothers, Greg, Carl, and Tom, and Carl's wife, Cathy. Greg Terranova is responsible for the machinery and equip ment within the facility. Carl Terranrva handles the training of employees and designs the work flow systems, while Tom Terranova supervises the gar ment production. Cathy Terra nova is responsible for the fin ishing of the products, including buttons, button-holes, bagging and tagging of the finished mer chandise. The Terranova's parents, Carl, Sr. and Florence, are also acti vely involved in the plant's oper ations. Carl, Sr. helps with any need that may arise within the facility, while Florence helps with the general office work and bookkeeping when needed. Blouses produced by the 90 em ployees of Apricot, Inc. are sold through stores such as K-Mart, Lerners, and Petrie. Fifty of the company's employees operate sewing machines. The remaining forty employees trim, button, press, bag, and tag the products for shipment to their retail out lets. Apricot, Inc. is a member of the Perquimans County Cham ber of Commerce and is also a supporter of the Perquimans County School's Vocational Edu cation Programs. The company received th$ award for their progress in this community, as well as for cre ating jobs to aid in the economic improvement of Perquimans County. Also recognized for their hard work in community im provement were the Perquimans County Chamber of Commerce and the Bay Branch Extension Homemakers Club of Perqui mans County. Early deadline An early deadline has been set for the January 2, 1966 edi tion of The Perquimans Weekly due to the New Year's Holiday falling on Wednesday of next week. All contributors and adver tisers are asked to please have their materials in our of fice at 119 West Grubb Street no later than 3:00 p.m. on Fri day, December 27 for publica tion in that edition of the pa per. The Perquimans Weekly c\ fice will be closed toiay (Thursday) to give our em ployees an extended holiday at home with their families. Our office will also be closed on New Year's Day. We will resume normal print ing schedules and deadlines for the January 9th edition of the paper. We hope that this deadline does not create prob lems for those of you wishing to place news or advertising in the next edition of the pa per. Lisa Carter, a sophmore at Perqaitnans County High School, seems resdy to ring In the New Year with her seasonal drawing above. Lisa is aa art sta del it at PCHS. Deborah Coates It the instructor tor the school's art depart ment '5 ? ?
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