It's time to count our blessings By W. B. Jenkins N.C. Farm Bureau Federation Historically, the holiday iea?oo is time for reflection, a time to count our blesing which are many in this country. Our mo6t cherished freedom is the privilege to worship without fear or reprisal or intimidation. We can also be thankful that it is our privilege to establish our home and vocation anywhere in America that we may choose. Furthermore, we are at liberty to speak publicly for or against those who hold posi tions of trust and responsibility at Accents on agriculture all levels o government. Another fundamental right and privilege is the freedom of vote our personal conviction in the privacy of the vot ing booth. Unfortunately, too many people take these and other free doms for granted while people of other lands can only dream of such an opportunity. Many of this nation's blessings are due to agriculture. All Americans should be most grateful for the bountiful produc tion of farmers who remain unchal lenged as the world's greatest supplier of food. As farmers we are quite proud of this. Total agricultu ral production in 1988 is more than two and one-half times the levels of 1930, even though the agricultural resource base has not substantially changed. The growth in farm out put has come as much from the higher productivity of agricultural resources as from greater input use. Production agriculture provides jobs for nearly one out of every five Americans employed in the private sector. Each farm worker in the U. S. provides enough food to supply himself and 116 others. They not only feed America, but also pro duce enough food for millions of people overseas. The amazing productivity of the American farmer is a real bargain for U. S. consumers by enabling them to eat well for a smaller share of their take-home pay than people in most other nations. And, the money Americans have left over after paying for their food has been instrumental in the growth of our economy. The production of auto mobiles, televisions, recreational equipment; all the consumer goods which Americans buy, are pur chased after we pay for essentials such as food. All Americans should be thankful for our country as we get ready for 1989 and especially for the farmers who help make it all possible ! Nutrition site menu Tho following is the Perquimans County Nutrition Site menu for the week of December 19-23, 1988. Monday? baked pork roast with gravy, creamed potatoes, spinach, whole wheat bread, margarine, strawberries with whipped topping, shortcake, milk. Tuesday? oven fried chicken breast, salad, buttered broccoli, cornbread, margarine, chocolate pudding, milk. Wednesday? roast turkey breast with mushroom gravy & cranberry sauce, fresh orange slices with co conut & nuts, seasoned turnips with roots, dinner roll, margarine, pumpkin pie with whipped topping, milk, dressing. Thursday? smoked Hilshire sau sage, scalloped potatoes, seasoned collards, whole wheat bread, mar garine, birthday cake, milk, orange juice. Friday? meatloaf with gravy, creamed potatoes, mixed vegeta bles, biscuit, margarine, 2 medium oatmeal cookies, milk, orange & pineapple juices blended. Golf privilege card The American Lung Assoc iaiton of North Carolina, Eastern Region, has announced the availability of the 1989 Golf Privilege Card. The ?ssociation is offering area golfers a chance to "become a 49'er" with a Gold Golf Privilege Card. The card offers 49 rounds of golf for a $30.00 donation to the American Lung Association of North Caro lina. This card is in its sixth year and has great popularity in eastern North Carolina. Golf courses in the area donate time on their courses providing the "bargain" price for participants. The card offers an op portunity for a unique gift while serving a worthwhile effort. In order to purchase the card, residents may call or write the Eastern Regional Office - 752-5093, P.O. Boot 1407, Greenville, 27835. ELECTROUIX Now You Can ? Have A Canlial Vacuum For The Price Of A Canister New and f- visttnQ Hornet KEN HARRIS 4M.S1I1 1-MO-22 1-0309 Perquimans County 4-H member Jason Harrell (left) attended the National 4-H Congress with Or. Dalton R. Proctor, state 4-H leader with the N.C. Agricultural Extension Service at North Carolina State Univer sity. Local 4-H member attends national congress A Perquimans County 4-H mem ber was among 42 Tar Heel 4-H'ers from 30 counties attending the 67th National 4-H Congress December 3 8 in Chicago, Illinois. Jason Harrell, 19, Rt. 1, Hertford, attended the congress as a state winner in the 4-H swine program. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Harrell, he attends North Carolina State University. The purpose of the National 4-H AARP installs new officers The Perquimans Chapter 4118 of the AARP met recently for a cov ered-dish carry-in dinner at the Se nior Center in Hertford. Following the dinner, the 1989 officers were installed by Mrs. Helen Forsht, As sociate State Director from Roa noke Rapids. The following represents the slate of officers: Mona Saddler, re-elected to her second term as president David Stewart - first vice-presi dent Bea Kreckel - second vice-presi dent Doris Trueblood - Secretary Hattie Williamston - Treasurer Kathleen Brenneman, Clara Schofield and Gene Bernstein, three-year board members Juanita Shacklock - Sunshine Lady and Membership chairman Cathy Mumm - Public Relations Gene Bernstein - Legislative Clara Bernstein - Entertainment and Nominating Ted Weekes - Taxes Due to the fact that the Decem ber meeting date falls during the holidays, the next meeting will be held on January 30. The Law Firm of: SIDNEY P. JESSUP NICHOLAS A. STRATAS ROSE H. STOUT ? CRIMINAL LAW ? PERSONAL INJURY ? DOMESTIC LAW 120 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, N.C. Call Collect 1-919-828-2790 TOWN OF HERTFORD HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Town office will be closed Friday 23rd at noon Open Tuesday 27th Closed Monday January 2, 1989 Garbage Pick-Up as listed Thursday t Friday routes will be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 22rd. Saturday routes will be picked up on Friday, Dec. 23rd. Mondays route will be on regular schedule for garbafe only. No trach pick-up from noon, Friday Dec. 23rd until Tuesday, Doc. 27th. Jan. 2rd Garbage route will run as usual NO TRASH PICK UP, JAN. 2nd FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 426-5609 - 426-5753 Thank you for your corporation at this season of the year, so that our town employees can have some time at home with family. fjgppy JJoHdayS Hertford Town Council Bill Cox. Mayor CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank each and everyone who remembered me with flower* card s visits and phone call* while I was in the hospital and since my return home. Also to the nurses and doctors and Chowan Hospital. Your prayers and acts of kindness was very much appreciated May god Bless Each of you Wilber Roberson Congress is to recognize outstand ing achievements in youth. During the week-long event, 279 4-H'ers were awarded national and re gional scholarships ranging in va lue from $500 to $1,500 each. The scholarships totaled $284,000. NORTH CAROLINA f FARM ' BUREAU Insurance YES We Sell Life Insurance Lewis B. Evans AGENCY MANAGER Pat Ward Edgar Roberson AGENT AGENT ? For Farm luraou Membsrs ? 426-3636 426-7401 Church Street Ext. Hertford, N.C. Perquimans, Chowan Partners with Youth The Perquimans-Chowan Part ners With Youth would like to ap peal to the residents of these counties to open your hearts and become one-on-one volunteers with needy children. As a Governor's One-On-One Vol unteer Program, Partners With Youth matches sharing, caring adult volunteer role models with children who have had some con tact with the Juvenile Court Sys tem. Our goal as volunteer is to help these children become effective, productive, future adults. In order to accomplish our goal, we ask our volunteers to spenda minimum of 4 hours a week for one year with that child. Our vounteers are also re quired to attend an intense training session in order to prepare them for a one-on-one match. We also re quire that our volunteers attend in service training sessions once ev ery two month, and group activ ities. This may seem like a lot, but it's not when you see that child be gin to take on the goals and values that will make him-her a produc tive part of society. One very important thing to re member as a volunteer - results of your efforts are not seen right away in most cases. It's later on in that child's life that your efforts are ap preciated and seen. There's no bet Our goal as volunteers is to help thaaa children become effective, productive, future adults. In order to accomplish our goal, we ask our volunteers to spend s minimum of 4 hours a week for one year with that child. ter feeling than a young adult that you've worked with as a child, com ing up to you and saying, "Thank you for your time and patience." Yes, it's Christmastime, a time of caring, sharing, and giving. Won't you become a Partners With Youth Volunteer, a program operating for the community, by community members, helping to fulfill a com munity need. If you are interested, please call the Partners With Youth office at 482-3939, or write to P. 0. Box 943, Edenton, N. C. 27932. UHJIl M HINE IN THE COUNTRY COLONIAL MANNER ... SCALED FOB TODAYS LIFE S1YLE ROOM SIZFS! a mine otcsscii Q HUTCH MIRROR ? S DKAWfd CHEST NIGHTSTAND ? PANEL HEADBOARD S FOOTBOARD Dongnod wifh tho dignity bofittmg a lovoty motHf y?T b?droom rt t? it Plooiatxxi Pin#" from our K*mp collection f och pw