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August 7,1997 1: lie Ci:U5 1C/C5/19S7 * fihi ^CLM Y LIS F;Sr:Y UUi— j r w r u The Perquimans Weekly 350 Vol. 65, No. 31 The only newspaper for and about Perquimans County people Hertford, North Carolina 27944 Inside . /Sf- •; Past hired as head football coach atPCHS Pages I r * tSimUttUiiAiim, - Class Of 1947 enjoys weekend reunion Pages - - / Dark and stormy nights; Ail Over the Map Page 4 Sheriff makes arrests Page 8 Perquimans County an All of Us Community August’s theme: Know who you are focusing on Asking yourself what you stand for; Personal values Incorporate these Healthy HABITS into your daily life and help make our community a better place to live! For All of Us Care information, contact Sandra Smith Perquimahs County Chamber of Commerce 426-5657 Tice ousted from Hertford Grammar By SUSAN R. HARRIS Editor A veteran principal in the Perquimans County school system was suspended last wdek. Schools superintendent Randall L. Henion confirmed Tuesday afternoon that William D. Tice was suspend ed without pay effective July Rabies confirmed in county A Perquimans couple found out that befriending a stray cat can have some pretty serious side effects. A cat straggled on to the property of David Peckham and his wife in Winfall recently. The couple began feeding and playing with the animal, only to dis cover that it had rabies. The two were forced to undergo treatment to prevent the dis ease. The cat was destroyed. According to Jill Jordan of the PPCC District Health Department, rabies is most commonly found in raccoons, skunks, and foxes. It has infected and caused disease in dogs, cats, horses, cattle, bats and bobcats in North Carolina. It is extremely rare in small rodents such as rats, mice and squirells, as well as opposums, rabbits and hares. Rabies is caused by a virus that can infect all mammals. The virus infects the brain of the animal causing a change in behavioral patterns. It is almost invariably fatal to ani mals. Humans can acquire this dangerous disease as well through contact with infected animals. However, human exposure to the virus does not always mean that the disease wiU result. Because rabies is a viral disease, antibiotics are not useful in arresting the dis ease once it begins. Although a post-exposure rabies vaccination is avail able, the best way to control rabies is to prevent it. Domestic animals should not be allowed to roam unrestrict ed, and should be vaccinated against rabies for protection during encounters with infect ed animals. Avoiding exposure to infect ed animals is important for people as well as pets. This means not making pets of ani mals that are not known to you, not petting or feeding strange animals or wildlife, and not coming in contact with animals engaged in unusual behavior. Teaching children not to approach unknown animals, even those not showing signs of disease, is beneficial. Normal-appearing animals may have saliva capable of transmitting disease. Certain habits that attract wild animals into people’s liv ing space need to be altered. Dog or cat food should not be left outside at night because it may attract wildlife. Garbage cans should have tightly fit ting lids or have cords across the lids to keep them fastened. If a person is bitten by an animal, the wound should be washed immediately with soap and water. The person should contact the local animal con trol office and the local health department or a physician’s office for treatment. (Please see related story, page 7.) 31. Henion said that there is no investigation in progress sur rounding Tice’s suspension; however, information is under review. Because personnel records are confidential under state statute, Henion said only limited information could be released regarding the person nel action. Tice could not be reached for comment Tuesday. Henion said former assis tant principal Susan Winslow has been assigned principal at the school. Henion said he would not speculate on any actions Tice might take in regard to the suspension, although he did say that Tice “wUl not be reas signed to that school.” Tice has been employed by the school system since the late 1960s. Henion said he could not release hire date or other personnel information. Tice’s suspension follows several administrative changes in the school system, including a principal change at Perquimans Middle School and the hiring of a new princi pal at Perquimans Central School. Henion said he does not anticipate further adminis- Celebrating 20 years PHOTOS BY SUSAN HARRIS Twenty years ago, a young band director named David Zlemba came to Perquimans County Schools to develop an instrumental music program. Since that time, hundreds of students have been a part of the band program at both the middle and high school lev els. The 1997-98 Marching Pirates are hard at work preparing this season’s show, which will include music important to the history of the band program. After two weeks of sectional practices, students will hit the P.C.H.S. campus next week in full force for the annual band camp. On Friday, band fans can get a preview of the show during a lunchtime perfor mance. (Please see related story, page 6.) Hobbs to replace Gaudet Tim Hobbs, advertising director of the News-Journal in Longview, Texas, has been named publisher of The Daily Advance. He succeeds Belinda Gaudet who wiU become pub lisher of The Daily News in Lufkin, Texas. The administrative changes, announced last week by Brian Cooper, senior vice president of Cox Newspapers, Inc., take effect Sept. 1 Hobbs, a native of Dayton, Ohio, began his newspaper career at the Dayton Daily News in 1975. He held several positions in the Daily News classified advertising depart ment, rising to classified advertising manager in 1988. At the News-Journal in Longview, he is responsible for all retail, classified and national advertising. He has an extensive background in newspaper marketmg and pro motions. “I am very excited about relocating to the Elizabeth City area,” Hobbs said. “I look forward to strong community involvement personally and as publisher of The Daily Advance.” Gaudet was named publish er The Daily Advance in December after having served as vice president and general manager of Cox Arizona Publications, Inc. and 'Tribime Newspapers. She earlier worked as a reporter, editor and controller at the Port Arthur, Texas •News and as publisher and editor at The Leader in Orange, Texas Hertford voters will have choice; no races in Winfall trative reassignments. “At this time I feel like we’re set for the school year,” Henion said. The superintendent said it is his duty to assign and reas sign staff to best serve the stu dents of the district. With changing needs, Henion said it is necessary to re-evaluate per sonnel and staffing needs and make adjustments. Senior Center policy okayed The Perquimans County Commissioners approved a new policy on the use of the senior center Monday—again. After approving a policy that would have limited the permitted use of the building to government agencies and senior citizens and recreation department activities in June — and therefore forcing sever al groups presently meeting at the center to find alternative meeting sites — commission ers were called on the carpet by citizens in July. The com missioners held a work ses sion on the matter prior to Monday’s meeting and came up with a second policy. The latest policy allows those groups presently meet ing at the center — the NAACP, Hertford BPW, Woodmen of the World, VFW and Head Start — to continue to use the facility at no charge until Jan. 1. No other groups may meet there in the mean time. Beginning Jan. 1, the coun ty will implement a $20 per use fee on the building to help pay for upkeep and expenses, such as heating and air condition ing. Only non-profit and civic groups may apply to use the building after Jan. 1. Commissioner Bert Hayes questioned how the county would define and restrict the use of the building once the new policy is effective. He adsked how the county could turn down groups that might not be working for the best interest of county citizens without policy restrictions. “You may be upset with some of the people who want to rent that place for $20,” Hayes said. ' Commissioner Shirley Yates, who was vocal in her opposition to the June policy, said she hoped there were no hate groups in Perquimans County. She added that she is against use of the building by groups other than those com posed primarily of senior citi zens. She said other organiza tions, including youth groups and. those who might want to (Please see policy, page 7.) Outside Hertford voters will have a choice on their town council representatives, but there are no races in Winfall for the November municipal elec tions. At the close of the filing period Friday, Hertford incumbents Sid Eley and Erie Haste had signaled their inten tions to seek re-election. They were joined by first-time Hertford candidate Horace C. Reid Jr., a member of the town’s board of adjustments. Over in Winfall, incumbent Fred Yates was tlje lone filer for the mayor’s post. Incumbent Willie B. Moore also filed for a council seat, as did political newcomer Joan A.H. Mansfield. Present coun cilman William Ray Miller is not seeking re-election. The municipal elections are scheduled for Nov. 4 n High: Low: High: Low: 80 60 80 60 MOSTLY CLEAR MOSTLY CLEAR High: Low: 80s 60 MOSTLY CLEAR
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