THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY
Volume M, No.44USPS 429-MOHertford, Perquimans County^NC. Thursday, November 14,1989 _ 30 CENTS
Feature
Beyond the Weeds
_ Page 12
Community
Community happenings
_ Page 3
Sports
Tigers fat! to Chowan
Page 6
Briefs
Home joins
Peopies Bank
J. Frank Home has recently
joined Peopies Bank and Trust
Company in Hertford as Assistant
Vice President and Commercial
Loan Officer. He has four years of
previous banking experience, in
cluding three prior years with Peo^
pies.
Home received a bachelor of arts
degree in Economics from the Uni
versity of North Carolina in Chapei
iBii in 1985. He ia currentiy attend
ing theN. C. School of Banking.
Home is a native of Hew Bern
where he is a member of Broad
Street Christian Church.
Jaycees pian
annua) parade
The Jaycees with the assistance
of the Chamber of Commerce, are
organizing the official kick-off to
the county's yuietide season, the
Christmas parade.
The annua! welcoming of Santa
and good cheer wili be on Saturday,
Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. This year's theme
is "The True Meaning of Christ
mas." All participants will meet
and assemble at the high school at
1:15 p.m.
Bands, floats, horses, cars and
marching units will be judged and
awarded cash prizes and trophies.
In order for the parade to be the
best ever, the Jaycees ask that all
church, civic, school and business
groups participate. Contact Nancy
Perry at 264-3640 or Carlton Boyce
at 426-8459 to reserve your spot in
Bus annual gala.
)RS says get
socia) security
cards for kids
Greensboro—The Internal Reve
nue Service encourages taxpayers
to take the time now to get a social
security number for all depen
dents.
"Taxpayers who chum a depen
dent who ts at least 2 years of age
by Dec. 31, 1939, must include the
social security number for that de
pendent on the 1989 income tax re
turn," said John E. Burke, district
director of the Internal Revenue
Service.
"If taxpayers do not have a social
security number for any and all de
pendents whom they plan to claim
on the 1989 income tax return, they
should apply for a social security
number as soon as possible, "
Burke said.
Taxpayers may apply for a social
security number by filing a Form
SS-5, "Application for a Social Se
curity Card," with the nearest So
cial Security Administration office.
Failure to list a dependent's so
cial security number or the listing
of an incorrect social security num
ber on the 1989 income tax return
may subject the taxpayer to a pen
alty.
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Joiiification brings good tood, good company,
good entertainment together tor good cause
By: Kevin Knight
Daily Advance reporter
A celebration that was tradition
in 17th century Colonial America is
tradition again in Perquimans
County.
In those long-gone days, soldiers
gathered together the night before
going out to battle. They sat or
danced around campfires singing
songs and feasting on roasted pig
and other scrumptious morsels. No
doubt they anticipated victory.
The Jollification, as the cele
bration was called, has been
brought bach to life by the Perqui
mans County Restoration Society.
The fourth annual event happened
Friday at the Perquimans Center
by the Newbold-White House near
Hertford. Proceeds go to the so
ciety for use in uncovering, pre
serving and publicizing the history
of the county.
The evening began with a social
hour. About 80 people mingled and
enjoyed wine, tea and snacks.
Among those in the crowd were
state representatives Vernon
r
James and Pete Thompson and
Hertford Mayor Bill Cox. Dinner
consisted of roast pig, Brunswick
stew, potatoes, coie siaw, bread
and several desserts.
After dinner, Luciiie Winslow,
president of the restoration society,
discussed the importance of pre
serving the historical heritage of
the area. This preservation de
pends largely on funding and locai
participation and interest, she said.
"We have to keep history aiive. A
iot of our history is buried. We have
to dig it up, you know," Winsiow
said. She added, "We re going to
educate the people in Perquimans
County of the importance of the
Newbold-White site not only to the
Albemarle area but to all of North
Carolina."
Winslow then gave a brief history
of the building, the oldest surviving
house in North Carolina. She noted
that the state General Assembly
met in the house during proprietary
times. In addition, it is the oldest
surviving seat of local government
in the state. In the late 17th century
it was a hub of governmental activ
ity. The house is the only restora
tion depicting life in 17th-century
North Carolina and is entered in the
National Register of Historic
Places.
Winsiow a iso insisted that the
first settlers in the state were in
Perquimans County, not on Roa
noke Island. "We here in Perqui
mans County have the most
important historic site in North
Carolina," she said.
Ervin H. Wainwright of Rich
mond, Va., was cited for his contin
ued funding for the house. "He has
been my Sir Walter Raleigh,"
Winslow said. "He has thrown his
coat down many times for me to
walk over," she said, meaning that
his support has kept the preserva
tion movement going.
After a 20-minute video on the
original North Carolinians, the Al
gonquin Indians, there was enter
tainment by the Moments Notice
barbershop quartet. Their perfor
mance was a great success. A few
were carried away and sang in
spite of themselves.
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Photos by Beth Finney
Actors toko homo Perqys
Ptayhouse members and supporters enjoyed a night of awards, dining and dancing at the first
annua) Perquimans Ptayhouse Perqy Awards Dinner/Dance heid at Angter's Cove Restaurant Satur
day night. Giee Hammer (right) received a Perqy for best actress in a supporting rote for her appear
ance in "Egad, What a Cad!" The recipient of the award for best actress in a major rote was Kim
Barrett for her performance in "Curse You, Jack Datton." Phii McMutten accepted Ed Atten's award
for best actor in a major roie for his portrayat in "Curse You, Jack Datton." The recognition for best
actor in a supporting rote went to Dave Datts for "Egad, What a Cad!" tt was accepted by Mary
Harrett.
Photo by Both Finney
"Moments Notice" Barbershop Quartet provided oid-time harmony
at Friday night's joiiification at the Newboid-White House. The forth
annua) event was he)d at the Perquimans Center, dedicated in
May, at the historicai comptex.
Scnoo) Board adopts drug
f roe workptace poiicy
The Perquimans County Board of
Education last week adopted a
drug-free workplace policy.
Recognizing the need to maintain
a drug-free workplace for the
safety and well-being of the stu
dents and employees in the school
system, and to comply with the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988,
the board will:
1) communicate to ail staff that
employees have the right to a drug
free workplace;
2) establish a drug-free aware
ness program;
3) notify the federal grant agency
of any employee who is convicted
for drug-related violation on the
employer 's premises;
4) impose a sanction or require
participation in a rehabilitation
program for any convicted em
ployee; and
5) make a good faith effort to
maintain a drug-free workplace.
It is stated in the policy that no
employee may unlawfully man
ufacture, distribute, dispense, pos
sess or use in the workplace any
narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug,
amphetiamine, barbiturate, mari
juana or any other controlled sub
stance.
Any employee convicted of any
criminal drug statute which occurs
in the workplace shall notify his or
her supervisor of the conviction
within five days after the convic
tion.
Adherence to the policy is a con
dition of employment. Employees
who violate the policy may he disci
plined up to and inciuding dis
missal, or may be required to
participate in a drug-abuse assis
tance or rehabilitation program ap
proved by the school board?
Superintendent Mary Jo Martin
and Assistant Superintendent Jake
Boyce are working with a local task
force formed to assist with the im
plementation of Senate Bill 2.
According to Dr. Martin, the legis
lation is complex, and workshops
are being held for faculty members
to help answer questions regarding
members, according to administra
tive personnel, seems to be career
development, and the impact of
Senate Bill 2 on the career ladder
program.
Dr. Martin also stated that some
portions of the bill need to be clar
ified before local measures can be
adopted.
Maintenance at high school
The board voted to have th
schools maintenance staff repair
the roof at the high school. The roof
has been in poor condition for some
time. The repairs are only tempo
rary, however, and will be designed
to keep the roof from getting worse,
and to keep wind and rain from
damaging the structure.
A policy for appointing school
board members wdl be reviewed
for adoption at the board's Nov. 20
meeting.
Senate Bill 2
the
The major concern of faculty
H.P.D. makes many arrests
The Hertford Police Depart
ment reported the foiiowing ar
rests:
Clyde Leary, Sr., 69, of 223
Market St., was arrested and
chained with larceny in genera!
on Sept. 17.
Latisha Smith, 17, of 210 Wynn
Fork Ct., was arrested and
charged with assault with a
deadly weapon on Sept. 21.
Lester Gordon, 28, of 1319 St.
Johns Pi., Brooklyn, N.Y., was
arrested and chained with dam
age to real property on Sept. 22.
James Uiysses Walker, 24, of
Rt. 4, Box 1025, was arrested and
charged with damage to personal
property on Sept. 27.
Nancy Joyce Harris, 38, of 603
Pennsylvania Ave., was arrested
and charged with assault on Sept.
30.
Linwood A. Thatch, 22, of Rt. 5,
Box 365, was arrested and
charged with obstruct and delay
on Oct. 2.
Michael Thatch, 20, of 107
White St., was arrested and
charged with failure to appear on
Oct. 10.
Nancy Joyce Harris, 38, of 602
Pennsylvania Ave., was arrested
and charged with assault on Oct.
18.
George Steven Everett, 32, of
321 Market St., was arrested and
charged with a probation viola
tion on Oct 24.
Peter C. McKinnon, 55, of Ra
leigh, was arrested and charged
with driving while intoxicated on
Oct. 27.
Marcus Orlando Forehand, 21,
of 108 King St., was arrested and
charged with injury to real prop
erty on Oct. 31.
Zandra Yvette D. Ferebee, 20,
of 125 Wynn Fork Ct., was ar
rested and charged with assault
on Nov . 8
Victor Whitehurst, 28, of 126
Wynn Fork Ct., was arrested and
charged with probation violation
on Nov. 8
New trooper assigned to Hertford
Raid^-Thirty troopers grad
uated from the 84th State Highway
Patroi Basic School in ceremonies
heid Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the
Highway Patrol Training Center in
Raleigh.
Kevin P. Woods of Greenville
was a member of the graduating
das* and has been assigned to
Troop A-HI, Hertford. Trooper
Woods was a cadet in the 81st Baste
School (September 1987-March
1988) but withdrew before gradua
tion due to an injuryi
The new troopers will report to
their duty stations on Monday, Nov.
20. They will continue their educa
tion, through on-the-job training and
in-service schools during their ca
reers with the State Highway Pa
trol.
Lothian invited to set canine curricuium
The North Carolina Justice Academy has asked Per
quimans Sheriff Joe Lothian to work on a committee to
help set up curriculum for law enforcement canine
programs.
Lothian has actively worked with police dogs since
August 1988, when his department began using the
services of the dog, Kirby, known locally as The Drug
Dog.
Kirby has been worth his weight in gold to the de
partment. With his sensitive nose, the canine has
helped with over 120 drug cases which netted some (1
million in asset seizures.
Not just any dog, Lothian said, can be trained for
police work. Finding just the right dog can be difficult,
and then the dog and the officer must get along well in
order to be effective.
It takes about three to four months to train a dog and
handler to work together. The training standards are
rigorous, and in order to be successful, the dog must
have a tremendous amount of drive.
Kirby is the epitome of the effective law enforce
ment canine. In June, he participated in the national
trials to gain certification on all levels of illegal nar
cotics. Kirby passed with "flying colors," according to
Lothian. His performance was so good, in fact, that he
was asked to do a demonstration for the group. "We re
fortunate to have him," Lothian commented
Kirby's reputation may be too good for his well-be
ing. At least two attempts have been made on Kirby's
life, and comments have been heard on the street and
in correctional institutions that there is a price on his
head.
Because of the threat to Kirby, security precautions
have been beefed up. He is no longer kept In the same
place all the time
Although the dog is quite gentle, he can turn from a
lamb into a lion instantly when he feels Lothian is
threatened. Like most dogs, Kirby is fiercely loyal to
his master.
Kirby's most recent successful drug find occured at
204 Wynn Fork Drive in the apartment of Michelle
Johnson two weeks ago.
The sheriff's department and Hertford Police De
partment, backed up by the N.C. Highway Patrol and
the N.C. Wildlife Commission, raided the dwelling,
seizing four grams of crack. A large quantity was also
allegedly disposed of by the perpetrators before law
enforcement officials could stop them.
Cedric Hunter, Larry Whitehurst and Ms. Johnson
were arrested. All three were charged with possession
of a schedule II controlled substance (cocaine) and
possession of a schedule II controlled substance (co
caine) with intent to sell and distribute. Ms. Johnson
was also charged with operating a house for the pur
pose of sale and distribution of a controlled substance.
In addition to the crack, $2,500 in cash was seized
during the raid.
Finding hidden drugs in their manufactured state is
not Kirby's only talent. Growing plants can also be
detected by his sensitive nose.
Kirby's gentleness when not working makes him the
perfect dog to use for education. Lothian gives demon
strations to school, church and civic groups using
Kirby. He feels that the dog's personality helps to
bridge the gap between young people and law enforce
ment officers. They seem to be more open when Kirby
is around, he said.
And Kirby does see many young people. Local law
enforcement officials make unannounced vehicle and
locker checks in the county's schools. Kirby's nose is
so sharp he can detect trace amounts of illegal drugs
inside a vehicle without ever getting into the vehicle.
"We've got the best working relationship with the
schools we've ever had," Lothian said of the joint ef
fort between the school system and law enforcement to
help fight drug use. He feels that school officials are
concerned about the problem, and have been very co
operative with training programs and searches.
The team of Lothian and Kirby have scored Mg
points against drug traffic in Perquimans. If everyone
works together, Lothian feels that there can be
changes here. Positive changes.