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Hertford, Perquimans County^N.C. Thursday, October 19, W89
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Farm "*
White honored with
extension award
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Cafeterias offer
more than food
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Jaycees sponsor
haunted house
"Nightmare on Grubb Street"
will premiere on Thursday, Octo
ber 26 at 7 p.m., and promises to be
the best haunted house ever in Per
quimans County.
The site of the spooky Hailoween
feture wili be Harris Shopping Cen
ter at the former BeLo iocation.
Witches, gobiins, the crazed and
many surprises are in store for ail
who visit.
Nightmare can be experienced
on October 26 and 30 from 7 - 9 p.m.
October 27 and 28 from 7 -10 p.m.
and October 31 from 6 -10 p.m.
The production is being spon
sored by the Perquimans Jaycees
with the assistance of the PCHS Art
C!ub.
Annua! festival
was successfu!
By: Paige L. Underwood
Home Economics Extension Agent
The beautiful fali weekend wel
comed craftsmen, visitors and
workers to the ninth annual Festi
val of Skills.
The event which was held at the
Perquimans County Middle School
urWinfall provided many surprises
which pleased the numerous shop^
pairs from Chesapeake, Currituck,
the surrounding area and the local
community. A variety of unique,
? quality displays (including wood
work, handmade sweaters, bas
-bets, stools, bears, jewelry,
pillows, stools, art, potted plants
and on and on) transformed the
gym into a colorful array of shops.
One cannot mention Band Boosters
without thinking pies, cakes, brow
mes, cup cakes, etc. There was
plenty of food, even apple, peach
and sweet potato jacks that seemed
^ to disappear instantly.
Also, many participants enjoyed
the homemade vegetable beef
soup, pimento cheese sandwiches,
hot dogs and chili prepared by the
Extension Homemakers who spon
sored the arts and craft show
Many thanks to the committees,
Mayor Bill Cox, Susan Harris and
saH who assisted in any way with the
^event
^ Peopies Bank
[earnings up
* Rocky Mount—Earnings for Peo
ples Bancorporation in the first
nine months of 1969 showed a sharp
increase over the same period last
year. Net income of $9,176 million
was up 24 percent over net income
)\of $7,433 million during the first
**' three quarters of 1968. Fully diluted
timings per share through Sep
tember 30,1989, were $1.26 as com
pared to $1.04 through September
30,1968.
Third quarter earnings of $2,969
million represent a 9.1 percent in
crease over earnings for the same
three month period of 1968. Fully
diluted earnings per share totalled
[A $.41 for the third quarter, an in
crease over the $.38 fully diluted
earnings per share in the third
quarter last year.
Robert R. Mauldin, Chairman
and CEO, commented, "Despite a
narrowing interest margin, our
earnings continue to be positively
affected by our improved operatio
nal efficiency. Our return on aver
. age equity has increased to 15.74
'percent from 14.29 percent a year
ago, and these improved earnings
have helped increase the book va
lue of our stock to $11.75 per
Hess speaks to commissioners about need to recycie
Waste disposal is a problem facing most
communities today, Caroiyn Hess, president
of the Albemarle Environmental Associa
tion, toid the county commissioners Monday
night. Her organization is trying to help alle
viate growing concern over where and now to
dispose of garbage.
The AEA has planned a Recycling Day on
Saturday, November 11 from 1 a m. until 4
p.m. at Ward's Shopping Center. The organi
zation is urging all residents to take their re
cyclables to the site, rather than putting
them in the trash.
"Don't throw it away. Put it (recyclable
material) in a separate bin," Hess said.
Commissioner's Chairman Lester Simpson
said, "I'll tell you, we re going to have to do
some recycling. "
The tri-county land fill is fast approaching
its maximum capacity. More money wiil
have to be spent in the near future for expan
sion or a new site. That will cost money.
"If we can get peopie thinking in terms of
saving tax dollars, that will be the key,"
Hess said of her group's efforts. Peopie must
be educated, she said, to the benefits of recy
cling, both dollar-wise and where it concerns
the environment.
County Manager Paul Gregory informed
the board that Muitivision Cable Company
has reversed its decision to take WTKR-TV3
off the air. Cabie subscribers wiii be abie to
view the station once again on November 1.
Both the county and the Town of Hertford
had requested that Multivision re-evaluate
its decision to remove the Tidewater station.
WTKR had been removed, leaving WRAL in
Raleigh as the CBS affiliate. Local residents
had complained to the boards and to Multivi
sion that northeastern North Carolina is cov
ered by WTKR, not WRAL.
In a letter received by Gregory, Multivi
sion apologized for taking WTKR out of their
offerings, saying that they had based then
decision on incorrect data that indicated
WRAL was the channel viewers in this area
would prefer.
The commissioners entered into a lease
agreement with the Town of Hertford cover
ing facilities owned by the town, but used by
the county. The lease includes the senior cen
ter, recreation department and tennis
courts.
Gregory told the board that the lease was
necessary so that the county could get insur
ance coverage on the facilities. When the
county changed insurance carriers, the new
blanket policy which covers county buildings
would not extend to those facilities owned by
Hertford because there was no tease
agreement.
Gregory also informed the commissioners
that he is having aii the county's insurance
reviewed by the Department of Insurance at
no cost to the county.
In other business, the board:
-accepted the resignation of Margaret A.
Brewin at the Department of Sociai Services.
-approved the employment of Judy Chris
tensen at an eligibility specialist with the De
partment of Social Services.
-approved a four-lot subdivision known as
Canaan Place.
-joined with the Governor in proclaiming
October Domestic Awareness Month.
-appointed Gene Boyce to the Nursing
Home Advisory Committee.
-did not approve a request by the Albe
marle Commission to use the county van.
Turn trash into cash
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An area-wide Recycling Day is
being planned by the Albemarle
Environmental Association on No
vember 11 at Ward's Shopping Cen
ter, Highway 17, opposite Hardee's
in Hertford.
Cash will be paid to anyone who
brings items to be recycled. Glass,
all colors; hard plastic, such as
milk jugs, soda bottles, and deter
gent or oil containers; metals, in
cluding aluminum cans or foil,
brass and copper; car batteries
and radiators will be accepted for
payment. Tin, cardboard, and all
kinds of paper will be accepted
without payment.
Individuals are urged to turn
^ their trash into cash by saving
items for recycling and bringing
them to the one-day Recycling Cen
ter between 10 a m. and 4 p.m. on
^ November 11. Best payment is re
* ceived if articles are sorted gener
aily by type (plastic, glass, metal,
paper). For more information, call
426-9563.
One way of conveniently storing
goods to be recycled is to put a
small bin under the kitchen sink
where cereal boxes, plastic con
tainers, cans, etc. can be placed
temporarily. When the bin !s full,
items can be easily be sorted by
type and transferred to storage in a
garage or shed. Newspapers can be
tied in bundles or put untied into pa
per bags.
According to AEA president, Car
olyn Hess, "Costs of disposing of
trash at landfills are rising, and
landfills are running out of space.
Recycling efforts begun now will
lead to savings in tax dollars in the
future. " If there is good response to
the Recycling Day on November 11.
arrangement will be made to hold
monthly Recycling Days in other
locations.
Happy HaMowaen!
Aiien and Becky Winstow have yard guests - a witch, a ghost and a scarecrow. Winstow made the
wooden ornaments in his backyard shop.
impaired drivers cause wreck on U S. 17
An accident involving two impaired drivers held up
traffic along U S. Highway 17 south of Hertford Satur
day night.
At 8:15 p.m., a 1985 Ford driven by Edgar Wayne
Ryan, 36, of Edenton was traveling south on U S. 17
when it crossed the center line and struck a 1978 Plym
outh operated by Keith Wallace, 23, of Edenton. The
Ford came to rest in a ditch next to a driveway Wal
lace told investigating N.C. Highway Patrolman Craig
Garris that he drove onto the shoulder trying to avoid
Ryan. His vehicle was partially in the road as a result
of the accident.
Ryan and passengers Freddie Ferebee, 30, and Ra
leigh Basnight, 28, both of Edenton, were transported
to Chowan Hospital with minor injuries. Wallace was
unhurt.
Damages to the Ford were estimated at $4,000, while
the Plymouth sustained damages totaling $2,000.
Ryan was charged with driving while impaired and
driving left of center. Wallace was issued a citation for
driving while impaired.
The Bethel Fire Department and Perquimans
County Rescue Squad responded to a call for their as
sistance from Garris.
Last Friday, N.C. Highway Patrolman C.S. Adams
investigated a 2:50 p.m. accident involving Charlie
Douglas Jordan, 67, of Moyock and Madison Ray Phil
lips, 21, ofEdenton.
The incident occured on U S. Highway 17, 3.6 miles
north of Winfall. Jordan, driving a 1970 commercial
bus owned by Jordan Bus Services, and Phillips, oper
ating a 1980 Pontiac, were both traveling south when
Jordan stopped for traffic. Phillips did not slow down
in time and rear-ended the bus.
Phillips was charged with failure to reduce speed.
Damages to die bus were estimated at $850. The Pon
tiac received damages in the amount of $1,000.
Second CROP wa!k set
Perquimans County's second
CROP Waik Against Hunger wiU be
heid on Sunday, October 29. Orga
nizers are looking for waikers and
people who wiii support their effort
with piedges.
Area churches wii! again take the
iead in this year's waik. Rev. Ray
Wittman of the Hertford United
Methodist Church is coordinator of
the churches. Anyone interested in
walking or pledging funds to this
cause should contact him at the
church office at 426-5467 or Ted
Henson, the drive chairman at 426
5741. They can also contact their
own church and obtain a pledge en
velope or pledge to walkers regis
tered there.
CROP is the name given to local
community hunger education and
fund-raising events sponsored by
Church World Service, an ecumeni
cai organization which serves as an
umbreiia for churches of nearly ev
ery denomination. Twenty-five per
cent of aii funds raised will remain
in Perquimans County and be used
to buy food to be distributed by the
Open Door located in Hertford.
Waikers in the area are now gath
ering pledges for money before the
CROP Walk on October 29. Each
mile walked means more money
used in the fight against world hun
ger. Last year Perguimans County
raised over $6,000 tor this project.
Organizers hope to increase that
amount this year.
This year's walk will begin at the
Perquimans County High School
and will roughly follow the same six
mile route as last year. Walkers
will be provided with drinks at the
rest stops along the way.
DeDuties make drua arrest
A Perquimans man was arrested
on Friday, October 6 and charged
with possession of a schedule H
controlled substance (cocaine)
with the intent to distribute.
According to Sheriff Joe Lothian,
deputies George Long and Eric
Tilley of the Perquimans County
Sheriff's Department arrested
Chariie Ferebee at around 7:30
a m. The arrest was the result of an
investigation by the sheriffs de
partment and Hertford Police De
partment.
The grand jury handed down in
dictments iast week on two counts:
felonious possession of a schedule
H controlled substance and feloni
ous possession of a schedule 1! con
trolled substance with the intent to
distribute.
Ferebee was released on a (5,000
bond awaiting a January trial date.
Lothian a!so reported that U S.
to Hertford on October 3. She had
earMer spoken with Lothian and
pledged her support to his depart
ment's crime-fighting efforts.
Ms. Currin had assured Lothian
last month that she would come to
Perquimans from her Raleigh of
fice to gather first-hand informa
tion on the problems faced by local
law-enforcement officials. Lothian
said he was pleased that Ms. Currin
arranged her schedule to include a
visit here.
Latisha Farrow, Herbert Farrow (on riding toy) and Travis Rascoe
enjoy an indian Sommer afternoon stroking down Grubb Street.
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Dianne'sTanning and Toning has added an exerise room and new equipment to its saton.
Banks hotds grand opening tor saton
Hertford's first tanning and toning salon iield its
grand opening and ribbon cutting Sunday afternoon.
Dianne's Tanning and Toning, located upstairs at Di
anne's Hair Styling on Market Street, features the lat
est in exercise equipment and tanning beds.
The Future Shape equipment facilitates exercise
and muscle toning Owner/Consultant Dianne Banks
stresses that the equipment does not take the work out
of exercising, but acts as an aid to firming muscles
and shaptngtbe body
Makers of the equipment say users should see a dif
ference in only five visits.
Many people are now interested in staying tanned all
year around, and Banks said she has Wolff Tanning
beds, which are known throughout the industry as one
of the best made.
Banks invites the public to come and visit the salon.
She and Consultant Cheryl Colvin will be glad to ex
plain the benefits of the equipment, and offer you a
grand tuning special.
The ribbm cutting was sponsored by the Chamber of
Commerce