Newspapers / The Perquimans Weekly (Hertford, … / July 3, 2002, edition 1 / Page 1
Part of The Perquimans Weekly (Hertford, N.C.) / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
Edenton Steamers will raise funds for Catfish Hunter ALS Foundation Friday night Pages 6,7 and 8 /f’3***********5-DIGIT 27944 pIrquimans county library 110 W ACADEMY ST HERTFORD, NC 27944-1306 July 3, 2002 Vol. 70, No. 27 Hertford, North Carolina 27944 Weekly fmmm 0 3 2002 Block schedule adopted at PCHS S. BRADY CALHOUN The Daily Advance Starting this fall Perquimans County High School students will have to take more classes to gradu ate, but officials say the extra work will help pre pare them for college careers. The school is moving to a block schedule with stu dents taking eight 90- minute classes a year — four in the fall semester and four in the spring semester. Previously, stu dents took six, 55-minute classes a year. Officials say the new schedule allows students to take more classes and a greater variety of classes. “They'll be able to take more electives and more classes,” said PCHS princi pal Dwayne Stallings. “It gives them more opportuni ties.” Previously, over four years, students took 24 courses. Now, they will take 32 courses. With the block schedule, students will also be required to pass more class es — 28 — to graduate. Under the old system, they were required to pass 20 courses. Despite what officials see as its long-term benefits, block scheduling is not a cure-all for the school, offi cials said. “Changing schedules is not going to instantly make you a better high school,” said Perquimans Superintendent Ken Wells. “It will not improve atten dance or test scores or SAT scores.” The new schedule will, however, make college- bound students more com petitive with incoming col lege freshmen nationwide. For students on a college track curriculum, 24 possi ble classes is not enough to give them the basics to graduate plus college level courses, Stallings said. The hardest part of the transition will be switching from a 55-minute class peri od to a 90- minute class peri od, Stallings said, adding that it will be up to the teachers to keep students learning and interested. “The teachers will have to break up the time and differentiate things,” he said. School officials are cur rently meeting with par ents and students to explain, as well as answer questions and solve prob lems created by the new schedule. “By the time school starts, everybody should have a good idea what's going on,” Stallings said. The school board, also, is preparing for the change, updating policies to reflect the new academic require ments of the block sched ule. Summer on the river PHOTO BY ALICE BFREWIN Bobby Murdock and his wife, Betty, enjoy their new boat on the waters of the Perquimans River. Wayne Bass and Richard Bass talk with the couple as they near the dock at Missing Mill Park Monday. Up on the roof PHOTO BY ALICE BFREWIN Employees of William Bembridge Roofing feel the effects of the summer's sun and humidity on top of Gregory's in downtown Hertford. Health offi cials say that those who work outside should remember to drink plenty of fluids and protect the skin from the sun's damaging rays. taw enforcement gearing up for 4th Friday is ALS night at Edenton Steamers game Perquimans County’s favorite son will be remem bered Friday when the Edenton Steamers host Jim “Catfish” Hunter ALS Night at historic Hicks Field. A portion of the pro ceeds from the gate will be donated to the Foundation. The Steamers will take on the Outer Banks Daredevils at 7 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m. Admission is $4, $3 for chil dren and senior citizens. Hunter’s family will be on hand for the evening. Hunter’s older son, Todd, is the Steamers’ general man ager. ALS Foundation sports wear will be available dur ing the game. Find out more about ALS on pages 6, 7 and 8. SUSAN R. HARRIS County law enforcement officials and emergency units are gearing up for the 4th of July. Both Hertford Police Chief Dale Vanscoy and Perquimans County Sheriff Eric Tilley have the same message for those -who choose to have alcohol at their celebrations: Don’t drink and drive. Vanscoy said those who gather at Missing Mill Park for Picnic in the Park and the fireworks should remember that it is illegal to have alcohol in the park. “Anybody caught with alcohol will be cited and asked to leave the park,” Vanscoy said. While it is legal to shoot the fireworks in the park because the American Legion Post 126 has a per mit and certified shooters, Vanscoy also said that other pyrotechnics are not legal. Anything that explodes is illegal. Sparklers and other chil dren’s toys may be used legally, but bottle rockets, firecrackers and other devices are against the law in the park. Vanscoy said children should be super vised by adults when using sparklers or other toys. The chief also reminded people that there is a cur few for youth 16 and under in the town of Hertford. Youth may not be on the streets without an adult Sunday—Thursday after 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday after midnight. A member of the water rescue team, Vanscoy is concerned, too, about holi day safety on the county’s numerous waterways. Those who plan to enjoy boating, jet skiing and swimming on the 4th should remember that it is dangerous to be on the water after consuming alcohol. Boaters and jet ski- iers should remember to follow all marine ordi nances, including wearing life preservers. Statewide, law enforce ment officers will focus increased attention on those driving while impaired through the Booze It & Lose It cam paign. Special attention will be paid to drivers in those cities with high driv ing while impaired crash rates. “We have a special mes sage for this campaign, and a special warning for drunk drivers in cities with unacceptably high DWI crash rates,” said Don Nail, acting director of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. “We know where the problems are, and we are taking new and deter mined steps to stop drug- and alcohol-impaired driv ers from getting behind the wheel.” Nags Head, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills are among the 15 cities with populations of less than 10,000 with the highest crash rates, based on an examination of crash data from 1999—2001. During the same three-year period, the number of DWI crashes statewide involving Latino motorists and under-age consumers increased dra matically. DWI checkpoints and stepped up patrols will be held throughout the state through July 14. Picnic in the Park set for Thursday Fireworks will explode at 9 Music, games, food and fireworks will highlight Picnic in the Park set for Thursday beginning at noon. The Historic Hertford Business Association has organized a day of family fun at Missing Mill Park to celebrate the nation’s birth day. “We’ve got a lot going on,” said Mary White with the HHBA. “I hope the weather will be with us and everybody will come out and enjoy the day.” Festival rides wiU be a part of this year’s event. White said. Due to the pop ularity of the Super Slide, Sea of Balls and other activities at the Indian Summer Festival, the com pany that brought them to Hertford will be back for the 4th of July. There will be a charge for the rides. Party Rentals will offer more activities for chil dren. Other groups will sell novelties, T-shirts and other items at the park. There will also be informa tion and education booths, including one by the state champion Perquimans Hunter Safety Team. The day will also feature festival foods, including pizza, burgers, cold drinks, cotton candy and snow cones. Loose Change is set to perform from 5-9 p.m. Picnic in the Park will end with a spectacular fire works display over the river at 9. The fireworks are sponsored by American Legion Post 126. The Hertford Fire Department will be on hand to help maintain a safe shooting environment. Those attending the day in the park may want to bring lawn chairs and blan kets. To volunteer to help with Picnic in the Park, call 426- 2021. Donations to the fire works fund may be made in most downtown businesses. Weekend Weather Thursday High: 95 Low: 72 Isolated T'Storms Friday High: 93 Low: 68 Isolated T'Storms Saturday High: 86 Low: 66 Partly Cloudy
The Perquimans Weekly (Hertford, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
July 3, 2002, edition 1
1
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75