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THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY Volume 58, No. 3S USPS 42MM Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C. Thursday, September 1, 1988 m rcurt LOCAL School calendar see pg. 15 FEATURE Football salute see pg. 4 & 5 Eagles down Pirates 21-12 Despite an honorable perfor mance, and a 12-7 halftime lead on Friday night the Northeastern Ea gles proved too much for the Pi rates of Perquimans High School. The Pirates fell to the Eagles 21 12 in their season opener. Lack of concentration, a deep Northeast ern bench, two fumbles, and three interceptions by the Pirates all contributed to an Eagle comeback in the third quarter. Following the game Perquimans first-year coach Spencer White stated that several things contrib uted to Friday night's Toss. "The biggest problem we faced with Northeastern was the depth of their team," said White. "They kept putting fresh kids in the game, while our same fellows had to con tinue playing the whole game," he added. White also attributed Friday's loss to a lack of contentration on behalf of the team. "We didn't exe cute mentally, and had a lack of concentration," stated White. Friday night had all the signs of the first football game of the sea son, and along the sidelines the in tensity and tension was so thick you could have cut it with a knife. In the first half of the ballgame Perquimans running back Tyvoice Cos ton, a junior, ran all over the Eagles rushing for 85 yards, inspir ing the Pirates to a great first half of play, but the Eagles made seve ral adjustments in the second half and held Coston to only 19 yards rushing shutting down the Pirates. Despite 166 yards rushing in the first half, and a feeling that Perqui mans might have a chance to win the ballgame, the Pirates ran out of steam in the second half rushing just under 34 yards. Derrick Rogers, Perquimans quarterback passed the ball for just over 105 years during Friday's game, but even that wasn't enough to stop the Eagles. Northeastern rushed over 195 yards, and James White, a North eastern junior, played havoc with the Pirates all night long. ~ The Pirates managed to keep a lid on the Eagles passing game, but even that wasn't enough to grab the win. The first quarter of the game was scoreless, despite a drive by Perquimans which ended when a pass by Derrick Rogers was inter cepted in the end zone by North eastern's David Mullen. In the second quarter, a fumbled punt return by Perquimans' Scot tie Mitchell led to a 37 yard drive by the Eagles to score, taking the lead 7-0. Perquimans came back quickly after Northeastern's score, mount ing a 65 yard drive, which ended in a score when Tyvoice Coston ran the ball into the end-zone from the one yard line. A Perquimans two point conversion failed, and the score was 7-6 Northeastern. The second half ended in a series of unbeliveable plays which in see pg. 10 Drivers urged to drive carefully over holidays The N.C. State Motor Club is pro jecting a holiday death toll of 22 e;rsons during the 78-hr. Labor ay weekend which begins Friday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. and ends Monday, September 5 at midnight. Last year the holiday claimed 36 lives and injured 1,675 persons. This was the worst traffic toll for Labor Day since 1971. We are opti mistic that such will not be the case this year. The safest Labor Days were in 1962 and 1983 when 14 per sons each weekend were killed. The leading driver violations contributing to fatal accidents last were speeding and DUI-Alcohol. The N.C. State Highway Patrol is sued 932 speeding violations and 229 DUI-Alcohol violations over the weekend "We still need the willingness of motorists to abide by the posted speed limits and refrain from driv ing and drinking to prevent the in crease of death and destruction on the highway," Dr. John G. Frarier, III, president of the statewide mo tor club said. "No one can control all of the fac tors involved in a traffic collision, however, it is within every driver's power to control his speed, and to eliminate driving after drinking al coholic beverages There is another very simple but - see pg. 3 Students returned to school Monday! On Monday students in Perquimans County returned to school, and according to school official things went well, and enrollment at the four schools topped 1790. At Hertford Grammar School Mr. Tice, school principal, and Brenda Hollowell, art teacher helped direct lost students to their classrooms. Pork producers to vote on national pork referendum in September On Wednesday and Thursday, Sep tember 7th and 8th, pork producers in Perquimans County and from across the state, have an important decision to make. It is probably the single most important business de cision they will make this year. During these two days, pork pro ducers will go to their local county extension offices and cast their vote "for" or "against" continua tion of the present national check off. The unique Pork - The Other White Meat (R) national promo tion campaign is considered by ex perts in the advertising business as one of the most successful of all time. When you consider that the aver age pork producer saw a $6 or more per head increase in return on 31 cent pef head checkoff invest ment last year, there really isn't much doubt about the value of the checkoff to the individual pro ducer. All eligible pork producers, and their families are encouraged to take the time and vote. The poles will be open at the Perquimans County Extension Office during regular business hours on the 7th and 8th of Sept. For more informa tion on the referendum contact the extension office at 426-5428. Colonial encampment held in Hertford! A group of colonial militia, minutemen, and riflemen converged on the grouds of the Newbold White House this weekend for an encampment. The group of 25 spent the weekend living as a garrison of the colonial times. Group re-enacts colonial war life This past weekend the grounds of the Newbold-White House came al ive with the sights and sounds of 18th military life. Rifle shots, the smell of meat cooking over an open fire, and the men marching in drill formation came together to give residents of Perquimans County and other visi tors a rare glimpse of 18th century military life. Over the weekend a varied group of militia, riflemen, and minute men, pitched their tents, and set up an authentic company camp on the historic site's grounds. Included in the camp were au thentic reproductions of uniforms and clothing from the period, au thentic wrought-iron cooking uten sils, guns, amunition, and militia equipment, and even a sutler or company store for purchasing items from the past or needed sup plies The re-enactment group which included approximately 25 mem bers from North Carolina and the tidewater region of Virginia spent this weekend drilling, educating the public, and education them selves on 18th century military life. The camp which was set up on the grounds was completely au thentic, and designed to house 70 men. It featured an authentic com pany street with tents down each side and a command tent at the head. The sutler or base exchange was located opposite of the com mand tent. The men of the group spent the weekend drilling, working on equipment, and doing just what soldiers in an 18th century garri sion would have done. The women on the other hand led the typical life of camp followers, they gath ered wood and cooked in the tradi tional ways throughout the week end. The encampment, organized by Bob Schoen of Perquimans County, was held in conjunction with the Perquimans County Restoration Association. "It was our intent to increase visitation to the Newbold White House," said Schoen, adding that the group also hoped to edu cated the public and give them a true picture of the 18th century. Schoen estimated on Sunday that visitation was up four times over normal traffic, and he stated the group had had visitors from Vir ginia, North Carolina, and even some from South Carolina. In talking with Schoen, a Capt. in Ross' Pennsylvania Riflemen, Ste ven Sykes, a member of the Cul pepper Minutemen, and other group members several facts about the period were uncovered: -22,000 men from North Carolina fought in the American Revolution on the side of the colonies. -Often disease killed more soldiers than the war. Camps often fea tured unsanitary conditions. -Shoes were a premium. Often sol diers marched in their bare feet, or had their feet tied up in cloth or rags. Shoes were saved for very special occaisions. -Wives and children often accom panied men to battle, and it is his torically correct to allow women to dress and fight. This is because in English camps if a man was killed in battle a spouse had only three days to marry someone else. According to Sykes, rather than marry many of the women put on their husband's clothes, and went to fight with other company's. -H>e revolutionary war was really the first world war, in addition to see pg. 14 Downing selected NCSO coach of the year Over the past eight years Andy Downing has gone above and be yond the call of duty when assisting Perquimans County with its Spe cial Olympics program as a coach. On Saturday he was honored for his years of service. Andy Downing was selected and honored as the 1988 North Carolina Special Olympics Coach of the Year. This award along with a let ter from Governor Jim Martin was presented to Andy during the an nual N.C. Special Olympics Awards Banquet held at the Shera ton Imperial Towers Hotel. Reas earch Triangle Park, as part of the annual Special Olympics statewide co-ordinator's conference. Mr. Downing was chosen from nominations from across the state by county special Olympic co-ordi nators. Downing who was nomi nated by Perquimans County Co ordinator Kathleen Ansink last year following the state summer games in Chapel Hill, and selected by a committee of special Olympic coaches, teachers, and parents. During the presentation of An dy's award on Saturday, Jim Cole, president of the North Carolina Special Olympics board of direc tors, stated that Andy Downing has gone above and beyond the call of duty for special Olympics, and been a tremendous attribute to Perqui mans County. "Perquimans County is very lucky to have some one such as Andy," said Cole. "He has gone above and beyond the call of duty," he added. Andy has been responsible for coaching many sports over the years of his involvement with spe cial Olympics. Most recently he has been serving as head coach of the state champion soccer team, but has continued to work with all the special olympians in Perquimans County giving unselfishly of his time and talents. Downing stated on Saturday that he was surprised and extremely pleased to have been selected as coach of the year. "1 am very sur prised and pleased," said Down ing. "It is a great honor," he added. Downing is the Recreation De partment Director in Perquimans County He and his wife, Jonathan, have three sons Anthony, Jr., Ke vin, and Maurice. The Downings make their home in Hertford. Several other organizations from the Albemarle Area were also hon ored on Saturday. The Coast Guard received a special award for their involvement at the district level of special Olympics, Mr. Fred Tanner of Elizabeth City was chosen as volunteer of the year, and The Eliz abeth City Junior Women's Club was honored as outstanding orga nization in the state. Sandi Davis the special Olympics co-ordinator in Pasquotank County was also honored for his service on the state board of directors. Money allocated for conservation practices Almost $7 million dollars has been allocated for fiscal year 1988 89 for water quality protection and technical assistancy by the state's Soil and Water Conservation Com mission. The funds have been allocated to support the state's Agriculture Cost-Share Program for Nonpoint Source Pollution. The program in 1987 spent $6.54 million to reduce sediments, nutri ents, animal wastes and pesticides from entering the state's streams, lakes, and rivers. "North Carolina is looked upon as a leader in the conservation ef fort," said Gov. Jim Martin, "be cause of its Agriculture Cost-Share Program." The commission allocates money and approves Best Management Practices (BMP's), those conser vation measures designed to pro tect water quality. Presently, 56 of the state's 100 counties, including Perquimans County participate in the total pro gram, which pays 75 percent of the average cost for each of the ap proved BMP's, such as conserva tion tillage, stripcropping, animal waste management, and conver sion of cropland. The program has been in place in Perquimans County for over three years. Since the program began in 1984, the number of counties participat ing has increased from 16 to 56. They have spent all of the allocated funds on practices that protect wa ter quality. This year's allocation for Perquimans County was over. $100,000, the allocations range from $12,000 to $156,000 per county. Since 1984, agreements with landowners totaled 4,700 contracts to install BMP's on 365,000 acres. Erosion control measures on 140,000 acres of severely eroding agricultural lands will save 1 mil lion tons of soil per year over the next 10 years and keep sediments, nutrients, pesticides and animal wastes out of our streams. Cost-share allocations are based on which counties contribute the greatest share of nonpoint source water pollution and on the avail ability of technical assistance from the district office. The local soil and water conser vation districts review and ap prove all applications, conserva tion plans and requests for payments. For more information on this program and other conservation projects contact the Perquimans County office of soil and water con servation at 426-5545. Union School reunion scheduled for Saturday On Saturday, September 3, 1988, the gym of Perquimans County Middle School will come alive with the sounds of the second Perqui mans Union School reunion. The reunion will begin at 1:00 p.m. and run until 12:00 a.m. (mid night), and will feature festivities of all kinds and lots of good food. Music will will be provided by The Bill Wills Combo, and T-Connec tion. The reunion is open to everyone who attend Perquimans Union School from 1938 until 1988 span ning 50 years. People will be com ing for the reunion from points across the United State and over seas. Former teachers, and princi pals will also be in attendance. Guest speaker for Saturday's re union will be retired Navy Captain Shirley Yates of Winfall. Emcee for the reunion will be Mr. John Thatch of Raleigh, North Carolina. To make reservations or for fur ther information concerning the re union, contact Ms. Annette Modlin, 426-5925, Ms. Shirley Yates, 426 2425, or Ms. Lois Smith at 426-7295. Make plans to come out and visit old friends, and join in all the fun of the Perquimans Union School re union this Saturday from 1 :00 p.m. until midnight at Perquimans Mid dle School in Winfall. A good time is promised for all in attendance. WEATHER Weather forecasters are calling for continued warm weather this weekend. Thundershowers are expected late in the af ternoons throughout Friday. Temperatures will be hot and humid featuring lows in the 70s and highs in the 90s.
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