THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY
Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C.,
Volume 62, No. 1
Thursday, January 7, 1993
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Wreck
injures
three
Winfall woman
dies in crash
Poor visibility was a factor in
a three-vehicle crash which
claimed the life of a Winfall
woman and injured two others
last Wednesday in Gates County.
Doris Jean Stallings Boyce.
56. of P.O. Box 12. Winfall. died
from injuries sustained in the ac
cident which occurred around 9
a.m. on N.C. Highway 32 just
south of Sunbury.
Boyce was travelling north on
Highway 32 in a 1988 Ford pas
senger vehicle when she crossed
the center line into the south
bound lane, colliding with a trac
tor-trailer operated by Melvin
Jones. The crash knocked
Boyce’s vehicle back into a 1992
Pontiac operated by Barbara Wo
mack of Edenton. Womack was
travelling north on Highway 32
behind Boyce.
The Ford came to rest on the
northbound shoulder of the
highway, as did the Pontiac. The
truck landed in a field.
Boyce was pronounced dead
at the scene. Jones and Womack
were taken to Louise Obid Hos
pital in Suffolk. Va. Jones was
admitted for treatment and was
released on Jan. 4. Womack was
treated and released the day of
the accident
Damage to the Ford was esti
mated at $3,500. The 1986 Inter
national tractor-trailer, owned by
Petersburg Box and Lumber Co.
of Petersburg. Va. sustained
$2,500 in damages. The Pon
tiac’s damages were estimated to
be$1,500.
No charges were filed,
according to the report of N.C.
Highway Patrol Trooper S.M.
Armstead. The trooper listed fog
as a contributing factor.
Tax help
available
Senior citizens and low in
come wage earners can get free
income tax assistance beginning
Jan. 27.
The Tax-Aide program of the
AARP will have trained volunteer
counselors at the Senior Center
on Grubb Sreet each Wednesday
from 1-5 p.m. Jan. 27-April 14.
The counselors are trained in co
- operation with the IRS.
Mary Shaiber. local AARP
coordinator/instructor, said the
service is designed to help tax
payers understand income tax
forms and become familiar with
special benefits available to
them. The program is specifically
geared to older taxpayers with
low to moderate incomes, but is
also available to low- income
wage earners.
“In the past, we have learned
that many older persons are un
aware of special benefits they are
entitled to claim. Some may not
be required to file a return be
cause of limited lncpme.V
Shaiber said.
Persons using the service
should bring copies of their pre
vious year’s federal and state tax
returns and forms for the cur
rent tax year, including W2s and
other relevant materials showing ,
income for the year.
For further information about
the service, call the Senior Cen
ter at 426-5404 and leave a mes
sage for Sharher. _ % s : vf
Anyone interested in becom
ing a volunteer counselor can at
tend training sessions at Knobbs
Creek Recreation Center in Eliza
beth City, Jan. 11-15 from 9
a.m.-3:30 p.m. There is no fee for
the class; however, all who at
tend must volunteer to be a tax
counselor for at least four hours
each week. Pie- registration Is
not necessary. To take the class.
Just register at the first session,
Inc. wins
state award
BySUSARK. HARMS
Editor_ y . ■ ~T,:\
The largest private employer In Perquimans
Coiqat^earned a Job Service Employer Award ^
Apricot, Inc. received the award, sponsored
the Employment Security Commission of
th Carolina. Company president Carl Terra
nova accepted the citation from Governor Jim
Martin last month during an awards ceremony
in Raleigh.
"Our bright future depends upon our ability
to provide quality jobs for the people of North
Carolina." Gkr Martin said. “Because you are
willing to take the risks necessary to be in busi
ness. the citizens of this state readp the bene
fits of a better quality of life."
Apricot, a garment manufacturing business,
employs 191 workers: Formerly Dilop. the firm
moved to Perquimans County from New Jersey
in 1980. The company later changed its name,
and in November 1987 moved into new facilities
on Don Juan Road.
"For many employers this past year has not
been easy." Ann Q. Duncan, chairman of the
Employment Security Commission of North
Carolina, said at the ceremony. "The dedica
tion. values and hard work of the employers we
honor today serve as a shining example of tri
umph over tough times."
Kathy Keefe, manager of the Edenton Job
Service office, nominated Apricot Inc. for the
award. Firms were nominated statewide by Job
Service offices and Job Service Employer Com
mittees. Winners were chosen on several factors
including creating new jobs, expansion of exist
Apricot, Inc. officers Carl Terranova (center) and
Tom Terranova oversee work performed by sewing
machine operator Linda Jordan. Apricot, Inc. re
cently earned a Job Service Employer Award for
1992. The company was nominated by Edenton Job
Service. (Photo by Susan Harris)
mg business, use oi Employment Security Com
mission services, participation in Job Service Employer
Committees and providing job stability. Only 88
awards were presented across the state.
Keefe said Apricot. Inc. management has been a the agency's services,
good client of the Job Service, and has been instru- "We do appreciate the work that they do with us
mental in spreading the word to other employers about and the work that they give us,” Keefe said.
Perquimans County commissioners toasted
the new year with a ribbon cutting on the
courthouse annex, commonly known around
the county as the Blanchard building. Shown
are Wayne Winslow, Leo Higgins, Mack
Nixon, Thomas Nixon and Lester Simpson.
(File photo by Gary Cosby Jr.)
1992: The year in review
Ask a group of people about
file best and worst happenings of
1992. and you’ll probably get as
many responses as there are
people in the group.
Just as one man’s junk is
another man’s treasure, one per
son's great year is another's
nightmare.
What happened in Perqui
mans County in 1992? Let’s take
a month-by-month look.
January
Two new businesses opened
during the holidays last year.
Country Leisure and Custom In
teriors opened their doors on
U.S. Highway 17 South. Country
Leisure lias offered modem gas
logs, wood stoves, swimming
S. spas and accessories.
m Interiors provides cus
tom-made draperies to beds
Tragedy struck on Jan. 5
when Russell Duane Matthews.
26, of Lot 15. Long View Estates,
was found dead in his truck on
Old U.S. Highway 17 in Wood
vllle. Matthews had been
stabbed, and officials were in
vestgating the incident as a pos
sible murder.
On Jan, 10. NCODTawarded
a $3.6 million contract to widen
3.2 miles of U.S. 17 in Perqui
mans County to Barnhill Con
tracting Company ofT&rboro.
Over 100 people crowded into
the Perquimans County Court
house Annex on Sunday. Jan. 12
for the building's dedication.
County commissioners chairman
Mack Nixon tagged the event a
proud day for the citizens of Per
quimans County.
C. Tommy Harrell took the
reins of the Chamber of Com
merce on Jan. 27 at the annual
Chamber banquet at Holiday Is
land.
In February, six Albemarle
area law enforcement agencies
announced plans to form a mul
tijurisdictional drug task force.
Included in the group were the
Hertford and Winfall police de
partments.
Perquimans County High
School entered the battle against
drug use with new weapons,
thanks to a $23,900 grant. The
school implemented ASAP - As
sisting Students at Perquimans.
The program was kicked off with
guest speakers for both parents
and students. Each student and.
faculty member at the high
school received a T-shirt and
button to remind them of the
program.
Valentine’s Day brought bad
news to Don Juan employees.
The garment-making factory an
nounced plans to slash 157
jobs by April.
Perquimans High School
students celebrated Heart
Month by raising money for the
Perquimans County Chapter of
the American Heart Association.
Four drug dealers arrested
in September 1991 received ac
tive sentences in court. Joe Wil
lie Brothers, Tony Allen Parker,
Willie Lee Jones and Vincent
Lee Foster all pled guilty to an
assortment of drug charges.
Hertford Town Councllmen
expressed displeasure over what
they tagged double taxation for
Hertford residents. The town
charged that the county was
making town residents pay
twice for building inspection
services.
services.
The Morgan Building finally
welcomed a new business into
Please see 1992. Page 3
.i
NAACP welcomes new
year with Jubilee Day
The Perquimans County
branch of the NAACP welcomed
the new year with a Jubilee Day
celebration on Jan. 1 at New
Bethel Baptist Church.
Over 200 people gathered for
the annual observance. Min
isters, Masons, Eastern Stars,
teachers and Winfall VFW mem
bers joined in the processional to
open the service.
The honorable Milton ‘Toby”
Fitch Jr., majority whip of the
North Carolina House of Rep
resentatives, spoke on the theme
Empowered Elders. Empowering
Our Youth.
“He reminded us that in or
der for our youth to be success
ful and take their respective
places in society, elders must
give them the opportunity to par
ticipate in all aspects of lead
ership in the community, and
groom them to become produc
tive leaders." said Shirley Yates,
Perquimans County commis
sioner and active NAACP mem
ber.
Golden Frinks of Edenton, a
long-time civil rights worker, also
addressed the group, offering
praise and encouragement.
Highlighting the Jubilee Day
service was the presentation of
service awards.
Galatia Baptist, New Bethel
Baptist, and First Baptist
churches earned awards for out
standing service lo the commu
nity.
Cheryl Newby received the
Teacher of the Year recognition
for excellence in the field of edu
cation.
Earlene Sellers received a
community service award for
work in all areas of the commu
nity. especially in the field of mu
sic.
Youth of the Year Award for
outstanding service to county
youth went to Fondella Leigh.
Earning the'‘Citizen of the
Year Award was Shirley Yates.
Yates was recognized for her
work in the community and her
help and concern for senior citi
zens. She also received her life
membership NAACP award.
Host pastor William Sawyer
served as master of ceremonies.
Inspirational music was pre
sented by the J.H. London Cru
saders under the direction of
Donald McClain and the dynamic
youth group, Essence.
Local NAACP , president Fred
Yates said the celebration was a
success, and thanked everyone
who assisted with organization
and presentation.
Job Services places workers
During the month of Novem
ber, the Edenton Employment
Security Commission (Job Serv
ice) placed 149 individuals in
jobs. During the same period of
time, the office processed 404
applications for employment.
Since the beginning of the
program year on July 1, the of
fice has placed 673 individuals
in jobs and has taken 2,230 ap
plications for employment.
Ini addition, 83 individuals
have obtained employment as a
result of other services provided
by Job Service and 63 individu
als have been referred to other
agencies for services Job Service
is unable to provide.
The primary mission of the
Edenton Job Service Office is to
take applications for employment
horn job seekers and job orders
from employers, and then refer
the best qualified applicants
available for each job opening.
Anyone seeking employment
is encouraged to come in to the
office and register for employ
ment and/or utilize the self serv
ice Job Information System (JIS).
upon registering for work appli
cants can also utilize the toll free
jobs line Tuesday through Satur
day between the hours of 6 a.m.
and midnight for information on
available job openings.
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