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THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY Volume 62, No. 11 Hertford, Perquimans County, N.C., Thursday, March 25, 1993 35 Cents Business: , High-tech applicator propels Southern States service: Page 9 Feature: Fashions on the Perquimans: Show to highlight colors of spring: PagMi.041 Janice M. Cole Janice Cole considered for U.S. attorney District Court Judge Janice M. Cole could stop handing down verdicts on minor traffic viola tions and become Involved in cases Involving major drug traffic violations. Cole was recently Informed that she Is one of three people dominated for U.S. Attorney for the state's Eastern District. Also being considered for the post are Superior Court Judge Coy.... Brewer of Fayetteville and Abe Jones, a Raleigh attorney. If appointed, the move would be a big step up the professional ladder for Cole, who was elected to her present position in 1990. Cde made history with her elec tion. as she was the first black woman elected to the position of district court judge in the state’s First Judicial District. “It Is such on honor and such a step-up In opportunity.” Cole told 7ne Dally Advance last, week. "I feel almost over whelmed. I am happy with the [ob as a district court judge, but this is such an opportunity. “This appointment Is defi nitely something I wouldn’t be able to pass up.” Cole’s nomination came through unusual channels, she said. Generally, recommenda tions are made by a state’s United States Senators. But Cole said she was told she was recom mended by the eight state Demo cratic representatives. Gov. Jim Hunt House Speaker Dan Blue, state Democratic National com miteewoman Jeannette Hyde and former state attorney general Lacy Thornburg. President Bill Clinton or the U.S. Justice Department will name the next U.S. attorney, but Cole said she does not know when the decision is expected. Cole came to Hertford as a criminal and civil attorney In 1983, practicing with her hus band. James Carlton Cole, until her election to the bench. She served as assistant U.S. attorney of the Eastern District of New fork from 1979 until coming to Perquimans County. Cole was Formerly a research associate at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and worked as a New fork City police officer for two fears. ' .. .. ' <• ; Spring blooms with fashion Kelly Bunch welcomes spring to 1812 on the Perquimans in this cot ton floral dress from Kids Express. Spring fashion will be on parade Friday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. when The Perquimans Weekly, 1812 on the Perquimans and area merchants present Fashions on the Perqui mans at the tied and breakfast a preview of the show and chants, please turn to pages 10 11. (All fashion photos by Cosby Jr.) III? Fashion show set for Friday Albemarle area merchants. 1812 on the Perquimans and The Perquimans Weekly nave joined forces to present die first-ever Fashions on the Perqui mans spring fashion preview, advertis ing campaign and fashion show. On pages 10 and 11 of this news paper, you will find color photographs of spring fashions for all occasions, along with advertisements from mer chants who invite you to come Into their stores to browse through a full line of spring and summer clothing. The models were photographed at the recently-renovated 1812 on the Perqui mans. owned by Peter and Nancy Ras coe. On Friday at 2 p.m. and 4 pan., there will be fashion shows at the bed and breakfast featuring some of die season’s hottest clothing. The first show will highlight family clothing far, church, work and play. At the second show, formal wear for {hose medal spring occasions will be shown. Abo featured at the show will be Jew dry. wedding specialties and floral complements. Fashions on the Perquimans was organized fay Perquimans Weekly ad vertising sales representative Anzle Ziemba. “We wanted to do something spe cial for spring,” Ziemba said. "We have offered a spring fashion preview for several years. I thought it would be ap propriate to combine the rich history of the county with the fashion preview to g/e merchants an opportunity to share eir spring clothing fines in one of the county's restored, historic homes. Nancy Rascoe graciously allowed us to the Perquimans as the ion snow. We’r use 1812 on setting for the fashion . We’re very excited about this first-ever show, ana hope people will continue to call and make reservations. I know all who come will really eqjoy this spring fash ion spectacular.” Seating is limited at the fashion shows, but there are still spaces avail able for both shows. To make reserva tions, can The Perquimans Weekly at 426-5728. _ Behind closed doors State debates change in open meetings law By SUSAN R. HARRIS Editor The North Carolina General Assembly is debating a change in the state's open meetings law that could change the way some public bodies do business. Currently there are 20 specific rea sons for public bodies, such as school boards, boards of county commissioners and town councils, to go into closed ses sion. Legislation has been introduced in both the House and the Senate that would eliminate all but three or four of those reasons, forcing public bodies to hold discussions on some issues now de bated behind closed doors in open ses sion. Senator Marc Basnight, president pro tem of the Senate, stated in a March 11 news release that the issue is being hotly debated by members of both houses. According to Teresa Dalton in Bas night’s office, the bills being considered by both houses are very similar in most re spects. Both would allow closed sessions for the following reasons: *to prevent the disclosure of informa tion that is privileged or confidential by already existing statues; •to prevent the premature disclosure of an honorary degree, scholarship, prize or similar award; •to permit a public body to receive ad vice from an attorney concerning identi fied pending lltitgation; •to discuss matters relating to the lo cation or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the pub lic body; and -*to hear and investigate personnel matters. The personnel section of the bill would not apply to hiring or selecting town, city or county managers or chief ad ministrative officers; police chiefs; school superintendents or other top administra tive positions. The bill would also require that all closed sessions, now sometimes referred to as executive sessions, be called closed sessions. In addition, the proposals require that minutes be kept of all open and closed meetings. Penalties for violating closed meeting laws are included in the bills under con sideration. The Senate bill stipulates that if a member of a public body intentionally violates the open meetings law, the court may assess attorney’s fees against the group and order them paid personally by the person in violation. By the same to ken, if the court found that an action filed against the public body was filed in bad faith or was frivolous, the court could as sess attorney's fees against the person Initiating the action. Dalton said Basnlght supports the move to discuss more public business In open session. Basnlght said that it will be up to the General Assembly to find the balance be tween the public’s right to know and the need for discretion and privacy concern ing sensitive issues. Supporters of the change, including the North Carolina Press Association, contend that some public bodies have met in closed session to avoid public dis cussion of issues. There have also been instances when only the media was asked to leave a public meeting, which violates present state law. Perquimans County Board of Com missioners Chairman Leo Higgins said the new law probably won’t change the way the county’s governing body does business. “Generally, I dislike them (closed ses sions),” Higgins said in a telephone inter view Friday. “As long as I chair it (the board), we won’t have many executive sessions.” Higgins said there should be only three reasons to meet in closed session: 1) to discuss and review personnel mat ters: 2) to discuss with the county attor ney negotiations in progress between the county and another party involving a land contract; and 3) to discuss and re view legal matters. The chairman said there are several of the present reasons for holding a closed session that do not apply to the county commissioners, such as those covering medical patients, students, cor rection Inmates, medical staffs and air ports. There are others that, while stated as individual reasons at present, actually fall under personnel matters, Higgins said. Higgins said meeting in closed ses sion gives the appearance that a public body has something to hide, sometimes damaging the credibility of the board and its members. Although there are times when public bodies must meet in private, Higgins said board members have a re sponsibility to the citizens to make sure that the public interest is best served and the law is upheld before going into closed session. Dalton said Basnlght expects the bills to be debated on the floor of both houses of the General Assembly this week. Futrell honored in Rocky Mount A Hertford native earned the distin guished Citizen Award from the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce last month. J. Richard Futrell. former chairman of the board and CEO of Centura Banks, Inc., was presented the prestigious award at the Chamber's 89th annual convention on Feb. 18. Futurell, 61, left Centura Bank to ac cept a position in Gov. Jim Hunt's admin istration. This is quite an honor,” Futrell said when the award was presented, according to Rocky Mount’s Evening Telegram. "This award is something Til always cher ish and remember." Robert E. Mauldin, chairman, presi dent and CEO of Centura Bank, pre sented Futrell’s award. He described Futrell as a driving force behind Centura Bank's progress and in the community. Ruritans to hold golf tournament The Paiksvllle Ruritan Club will hold Its first annual Scholarship Golf Tourna ment an Sunday, April 25 at The Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation. The format Is Captain’s choice. The entry foe Is $200 per four-man team. The tournament wlQ be limited to 34 teams. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start Prizes are $400. $200 and $100 gift certificates for teams placing first through third, respectively. Prizes will also be awarded for closest to the pin and longest drive. The entry fee includes three golf balls per player and a pig pickin' (drinks in cluded) following play. Proceeds from the tournament will es tablish a scholarship fund for Perqui mans High School students. For more information, entry forms or to sponsor a hole, contact Kent Craft at 426-5555 or Gil Underwood at 426-5315. Entry deadline is April 20. Fashions On The Perquimans being held at 812 On The Perquimans Friday, March 26th ^2:00 pjn. & 4:00 pan. Businesses Don't Miss Out! Be Our Quest I Enthusiasm grows for march for town park like spring fever, enthusiasm , ' for celebrating Earth Day on Sat urday, April 17 with a March for X . Parks to benefit Missing Mill Park is catching on. according to Albemarle Environmental Asso •r elation spokesperson Carolyn ■ Hess. * . ;■ •-■'. A' :,..': Youth organizations such as scouts and 4-H groups have indi cated interest In joining the % three-mile walk through Hert ford. Community groups, church : groups and individuals have also pledged their support, Hess said. ^ M funds earned will go to support the Town of Hertford's - nlan for enhancing the shoreline ofMiasing KttUPark. Current proposals are to build a board walk, which will Include a shut nature trail through wetlands to the park, and constructing a ga zebo if funds allow. Hertford Town Manager W.D. “BUT Cos said strong community support far part! improvements greatly increases the town's chances of receiving grant funds for park Improvement. The local Earth Day cele bration Is being held In conjunc tion with a nationwide event initiated by die National Parks and Conservation Association. National sponsors include Fog horn Press. MasterCard. Naya, Nordstrom. Nordstrom Rack and Polaroid. For more information, call 426-8425 or 426-5140. Speak out! What is your stand on the proposed changes In the open meetings laws? For what reasons do you think public bodies should enter closed session? Call The Perquimans Weekly at 426-5728 be tween 8 a.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Monday to voice your opinion. You do not nave to give your name.
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