THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY
Volumt 58, No. 3 USPS 42S-080 Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C., Thursday, January 21, 19M 30 i
LOCAL
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Bank employees honored
see pg. 9
FEATURE
fficers take part in D.A.R.E.
Isee pg. 10
COMMUNITY
Cafe reopens
see pg. 2
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Jordan announces candidacy!
Lt. Governor Bob Jordan is pictured above with supporters
from the Albemarle area last Tuesday at the Albemarle
Commission Building. Jordan came to Hertford after filing
for the governor's race in Raleigh Tuesday morning.
Jordan opens campaign in Albemarle area Tuesday
I Speaking to a crowd of approxi
mately ISO local supporters, Lt. Gov
ernor Bob Jordan announced his can
didacy to northeastern North
Carolina for the office of Governor,
last Tuesday, at the Albemarle Com
mission Building in Hertford.
Jordan's local rally was organized
by Hertford's Mayor Bill Co ot and
other local Democrats. Cox wel
comed Jordan and introduced seve
| ral other distinguished political fig
ures from the area, including State
Senator Marc Basnight, Rep. Vernon
James and Rep. Pete Thompson, who
all pledged their support to Jordan's
campaign.
Emphasizing his feelings that
North Carolina needs a Governor
who won't be content to be a passen
ger or a back seat driver, Jordan
stated to his supporters Tuesday that
^ if he's elected Governor of North Car
? olina, he intends to be a working Gov
ernor for the people.
"I am running for Governor of
North Carolina because I believe that
the people of this state want, expect,
and deserve a Governor, who will
work as long and as hard to fight for
their future as they do."
Jordan said his approach to the of
fice of Governor would be based on
the lessons he's learned over the past
three years as Lt. Governor of North
Carolina, four terms in the North
Carolina State Senate and many
years in business.
Democratic Governors in North
Carolina have built a North Carolina
that is recognized as an innovator
and a leader among the states.
"Our challenge is to continue that
tradition of vision and action and
work that will not only maintain the
State's position, but build on even
greater tomorrow," stated Jordan.
Jordan also reviewed and tried to
gain support for several of his key
policies with the group gathered, pol
icies which differ from those of Gov
ernor Martin. Policies including the
Panel discusses aids
Aids is a disease which brings fear
to the :ninds of many, and with its
increasing spread throughout the
United States education of the public
has become a primary concern.
D Last Thursday over SO local resi
dents and concerned parents gath
ered at Hertford Grammar School
for a program sponsored by the
school's PTA on Aids.
The program, which included a
panel discussion, provided informa
tion on the disease to those in atten
dance, and gave them a chance to
ask many of their unanswered ques
tions about the disease, its causes,
and means of prevention.
Thursday's meeting also brought
to light many misconceptions which
are shared in common by much of the
American public, and hopefully gave
those in attendance an added under
standing at the numerotis misconcep
tions associated with aids.
The panel, which included Ms.
Claire Mills, In-Service Staff Devel
opment Coordinator, Chowan Hospi
- tal, Dr. Candace Corson, Chowan
W County, Mrs. Jill Jordan, Health Ed
ucator for Chowan County Schools,
and Mr. John Mitchner, a member of
the Chowan County Board of Educa
tion and a registered pharmacist in
Edenton, provided a brief history of
the disease, offered practical tips to
avoid contracting aids and briefly re
viewed the newly developed state
school curriculum for aids which will
be taught in local schools this year.
Dr. Corson provided a brief history
? of aids and brought to light some eye
Aids has only been officially recog
nised in the United States since 1M1
said Canon, but a IS year old boy
Iran St. Louis, who died in 1M7, may
have died from Aids related diseases.
At this tine. 0,000 eases of Aids
the disease to fight off infections,
even very common infections such as
colds and flu become life threatening
for aids patients.
Aids is caused by a virus. The virus
is called human immunodeficiency
virus better known to many as
(HIV).
Many people carry the HTV virus
for a time never knowing they are
carriers, and never experiencing any
symptoms of Aids. It is these people
who often infect others with the virus
unknowingly.
The HIV destroys white blood cells
that otherwise protects our bodies
from contracting infections. As these
important cells are destroyed the
body is weakened and its ability to
resist infections is increased. The
disease Aids does not itself kill peo
ple, but infections caused by the dis
ease kill.
Doctors and other experts say the
disease can develop in people as
quickly as 13 weeks, but often does
not develop for several years. The
disease's incubation period is un
known. It is also possible that car
riers may never develop the disease,
but no one knows for certain. Much
about Aids and its infections remains
a mystery.
"Educating the public is the only
thing that can be done to address the
AIDS problem," said Corson.
According to Corson the public must
be made aware of the facts surround
ing aids.
The spread of Aids is showing the
greatest growth through drag users,
who share dirty needles, she said.
Blood transfusions also spread the
disease, but only in a very few cases.
Most of those cases occurred prior to
far their blood in 1M, and
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mere is iitue cnancr ot contract
lag the iMsissi In tMs way. Aids can
also be passed from a mother to an
and this is becoming a
in the
Aids Is i
portion in the United 9tates, but with
proper education of the public, it can
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basic education plan for North Caro
lina, and his [dan for abolishment of
the State Department of Commerce,
which Jordan says Governor Martin
has labeled "dumb and dangerous".
Under Jordan's plan, the Depart
ment of Commerce will be replaced
by the North Carolina Economic De
velopment Corporation. The Eco
nomic Development Corporation will
be organized lake a business, run like
a business, and subject to the same
bottom line accountability as a busi
ness.
Jordan feels that under this new
system North Carolina's small towns
and rural areas would grow and
prosper.
In addition to economic growth and
prosperity, the new organization
would work to develop four-lane high
ways in areas where they are needed,
offer strong support to agricultural
export programs, and help develop
new markets for farm products.
Jordan concluded by saying that he
feels what North Carolina needs for
the next four years is not a Governor
who simply wants to occupy an of
fice, but a Governor who wants to do
the job.
Jordan thanked those present for
their support Tuesday, and added he
is interested in building a better fu
ture for all the citizens of North Caro
lina.
Following his speech Tuesday, in
an interview Jordan said education
was his top concern for North Caro
lina. Speaking about the availability
of more funding for school construc
tion needs, Jordan stated that the $3.2
billion dollars included in the school
funding package adopted by the state
this past summer, has provided a
frame work for the funding process.
Jordan stated that the process of
identifying current school facility
needs will help the state determine
how much more funding is nec
essary.
Jordan also re-emphasized the
need for four lane highways in this
area of the state.
Rep. Vernon James receives the Harvey award above from
the Perquimans County Restoration Association. Pictured
left to right are: Mr. Irving Wainwright, Mrs. Lucille
Winslow, Rep. James, and Senator Marc Basnight.
James honored for service
for area farmers
Representative Vernon James was
honored last Friday evening as the
recipient of the Hardy award during
the yearly meeting of the Perqui
mans County Restoration Associa
tion.
The Hardy award is given yearly
by the association to someone for
their outstanding public service to
the community. James who has
served as a representative from this
area for over 20 years is well known
for his acts of community service,
and is well respected in the Albe
marle area.
During the awards presentation
state senator Marc Basnight said of
James: "We all serve in different
ways, but no one has given more to
his community than Vernon has."
"Everyone is better off because of
the acts of Vernon James," said Bas
night.
James stated on Friday evening
that everything that he has done for
the area has been done out of love for
it's residents. He thanked everyone
for the award, and added that he felt
truly honored.
In honor of James and his accom
plishments R. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Company of Winston Salem, North
Carolina presented the restoration
association with a check for $5,000.00.
The check was presented by Dr. Par
ker Chesson, and will be used for fu
ture developement of the Newbold ?
White House.
Members of the association also
learned Friday evening that long
time supporter Irving Wainwright
has established a $100,000 trust ac
count for the benefit of the Newbold -
White House. Wainwright was pre
sent Friday, and stated his support of
the association.
Also during Friday's meeting Ms.
Jeanne White was honored for her
work with the Perquimans County
400th Anniversary committee, and
the committee presented a check to
the association for $2,258.97 for the
development of an educational ex
hibit on native americans.
Following Friday's meeting mem
ber! of the association and guest held
a viewing of the movie "Roanoke
Voyages" which was partially filmed
iiyerquimans County.
Jaycee week celebrated
EDITOR'S NOTE: This week the
Jaycees are celebrating national
Jaycee week. In honor of that event
we would like to highlight our local
chapter of the jaycees, and some of
their activities and projects.
Throughout the decades, the
United States Jaycees have been at
work all across the country, conduct
ing literally millions of community
service projects. The years have
pasted, but the basic precepts of this
organization remain. A young person
can still enhance his self-worth and
their personal skills by helping peo
ple, that they can be a strong force
for positive change in their commu
nity and in the nation.
The Jaycees are a vital young per
son's organization that has been de
veloping leaders for America since
1920. The Perquimans County chap
ter of the Jaycees was chartered in
February, 1974, and has been a very
strong civic organization since their
beginning. This year the local club
has run approximately 27 projects
with 18 of them being community
service oriented projects. These pro
jects have included such events as
the annual 4th of July celebration and
fireworks, jamboree, Christmas pa
rade, Senior Citizens Christmas
party, the bloodmobile, and have pro
vided Christmas presents yearly for
underprivileged children.
The state organization has re
warded the Perquimans County Jay
cees this year for their hard work.
They had in chapter extensions for
the months of May, June, July, Sep
tember, and October. The club has
doubled its membership from 27 to 54
members. President Parker New
bern was hamed outstanding local
president in the state for the 1st quar
ter, the chapter received 1st place
awards in the "Parade of Excel
lence" and the "Bridge Builders
Competition". Bernie Jones was
among the top ten first year Jaycees
in the state and Joe Elliott was
among the top ten Jaycees of more
than one year for the 1st half of the
year. The chapter received 1st place
"Bridge Builders Competition", and
a third palce in "Parade of Excel
lence" awards for the second quar
ter. Joe Elliott was selected as Jay
cee of the second quarter - best
Jaycee in the state. Parker Newbern
and Joe Elliott were inducted into the
President's club, a club limited to 25
members by the state president.
This week the Perquimans County
Jaycees will hold their annual DSA -
Rogerson Memorial Banquet. The
event is held each year during Jay
cee week, and will honor outstanding
individuals in the following areas:
law enforcement, education, fire
fighting, rescue work, outstanding
youth, outstanding senior citizen,
outstanding member of local govern
ment, DSA, and the most valuable
Softball player. The banquet is open
to all members of the community,
and will be held at Joe's Place,
Thursday, January 21st at 7:30 p.m.
at a cost of $7.50 per plate. The guest
speaker for this year's event will be
Jim Godfrey Past President of the
North Carolina Jaycees, and past
United States Jaycee vice president.
The officers of the Perquimans
County Jaycees this year are; Presi
dent: Parker Newbern; Individual
Development Vice President - Diane
Copeland; Community Development
Vice President - Kenneth White;
Management Development Vice
President - Susan Harris; Treasurer
- Sara Winslow; Secretary - Nancy
Perry; State Director - Carlton
Boyce; and Directors - Joe Elliott,
Phil Harris, Bernie Jones, and Billy
Layden, State officers from the club
are Joe Elliott, District Director, and
Richard Copeland, Regional Direc
tor.
Upcoming projects of the Jaycees
include their annual Valentine's Day
Jamboree, a bass tournament in
April, spring truck pull, and their
year will come to aclose in April with
their awards and installation ban
quet.
King's birthday observed
Perquimans County Blacks turned
out in number Monday for the third
annual observance of the birthday of
the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Area churches, the local NAACP
and visitors from Chowan, Currituck,
and Pasquotank fumed a motorcade
of more than thirty cars around Hert
ford at 2:00 p.m. This was followed
by a worship service at First Baptist
QuiTch. Several area participants
appeared on the program entitled
"Living the Dream". Mrs. V. M.
Whitehurst presided with music fur
nished by the Perquimans
Fellowship Choir. Mrs. Celestine
Modlin welcomed visitors to First
Baptist while Mayor Bill Cox ex
tended greetings from the Town of
Hertford. Mrs. Marion Frierson gave
a history of the King-Day cele
bration. She stated that the omission
of Negro contributions has led to
much of the prejudice in America to
day. She said Dr. King actually freed
more whites than blacks. She chal
lenged all not to allow the dream to
die.
The highlight of the day was the
message from the keynote speaker,
Rev. Jerald Perry of Cherry Point,
N. C. Speaking from the subject "The
King is Dead" be compared the life of
Dr. King with the life of Jesus. He
mentioned worsening economics,
misplaced values, blacks against
blacks, broken promises, and the
need for blacks to return to a close
ness they once had. Rev. Perry said
that nations that forget God will be
destroyed. The program ended with
Rev. John London thanking all who
were in attendance.
Peoples Bank to
sponsor local meeting
Local farmers will have an opportu
nity on Wednesday evening, January
28th, to learn the importance of keep
ing good farm records at a seminar
sponsored by Peoples Bank and
Trust Company of Hertford.
The bank is sponsoring the seminar
to show their appreciation to area
farmers, and to emphasize to them
the important role good records play
in farming today.
The bank has called upon the edu
cational expertise of the Perquimans
County Extension Office and the pro
gram will be jointly conducted by
Stan Winslow, County Extension Di
rector, and Mr Jack Ward, Area
Farm Management Agent. Winslow
and Ward will be reviewing the new
farm records program released by
the North Carolina State University
Extension Service. The program
deals with cash flow, farm manage
ment, budgeting, and more. Ward
will also review a new computerpro
gram on farm records called the
Farm Business Management System
which was developed by St. Joe Sys
tems of St. Joe Illinois.
According to Ben Berry, City Exec
utive of Peoples Bank in Hertford,
Wednesday's program will provide a
good opportunity for farmers to learn
how to improve efficiency, and prof
itability.
Berry stated that farm records
have improved tremendously in the
area, but he feels this seminar will
introduce farmers to financial fore
casting, and show them many ways
for diversification in farming. The
seminar will also show them how to
do good long range planning.
The seminar is open to all area
farmers, and related agribusinesses.
The meeting will be a dinner meet
ing, and both husband and wives are
invited.
Stan Winslow feels that this semi
nar will offer a good opportunity for
farmers, and he added he is very ap
preciative to the bank for their
sponsorship of this event. He added
that this will be the first of several
management meetings this winter.
To make reservations for Wednes
day's meeting please call the exten
sion office by Monday, January 21st.
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