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Fall is good planting time f^ge2 Schools to highlight programs Page 4 Lady Pirates conference co-champs F^ge7 —-■■..Miii.iiiiii.Ni October 19, 2005 Vol. 73, No, 42 Hertford, North Carolina 27944 Weekly OCT 1 9 23'"^ VA warns of scam From staff reports Veterans should take care not to be misled by scam artists regarding their pre scription medications. According to local Veterans Services Officer Preston Spear and the North Carolina American Legion, a company identifying itself as Patient Care Group has called veterans claiming that VA has changed the way pre scriptions are being processed. The caller tells the veterans that prescriptions are now being dispensed through that company and if they want to keep getting their medications, they need to provide a cred it card number. Spear said this is not true. “There’s been no change in the way VA dispenses prescrip tions,” Spear said. Spear said those who serve veterans have been asked to help spread the word that the scam is in progress. Veterans are advised to never give out their personal information including social security num- Continued on page 10 Car chase prelude to false claim MARGARET FISHER Two county residents were charged after a false police report was filed about a stolen car that had earlier been involved in a chase by the highway patrol. At about 11:30 a.m. last Wednesday, Trooper K.R. Briggs of the N.C. Highway Patrol attempted to pull over a speeding car driven by Antone Whidbee, 22, of Harvey Point Road. The car was traveling south on U.S. Highway 17 when a short chase ensued. The car went into Winfall, turned right onto Main Street and right onto Louis Street. The driver jumped out of the car and ran. Winfall Police and Perquimans County Sheriff’s Department also responded. The driver was not found. Meanwhile, lesha Johnson, 19, of 328 Dobbs St. called police at 12:30 p.m. to report that her white 1997 Pontiac Grand Am had been stolen from the downtown area. She said she had left her keys in the car and when she returned, the car was gone. Police Chief Dale Vanscoy said. Personal belongings found in the vehicle aban doned in Winfall linked it to the car reported by Johnson, said Sgt. C.T Griffin of the highway patrol. After an interview with Johnson was conducted by Griffin and Briggs at the Perquimans County magis trate’s office, officials found that the Grand Am in Winfall was the vehicle reported stolen in Hertford. Making award-winning music ...B—-rJ* • ' r " ! ^ PAINTlNt! —' ii W II .... t .J.. Ml- n I "X! The Marching Pirates continued to make noise at the third annual J.H. Rose Band Classic in Greenville Saturday, placing first overall in class 3A and being named grand champion for classes 1 A, 2A and 3A with the highest score of all bands in those categories. The win marked the band's second class championship and grand championship in as many outings. In addi- SUBMITTED PHOTO COURTESY PERQUIMANS COUNTY SCHOOLS tion, the band took first place in class in music, march ing, gneral effect and percussion, and second place in drum major and visual ensemble. The band will com pete at the Down East Festival of Bands in Williamston on Saturday at 6:40 p.m. They will be one of 12 bands competing in four classes during the event which begins at 3:45. But the car had not actu ally been stolen by Whidbee. It had been loaned to him by his girl friend, Johnson. “Based on some of the articles found in the car and on the interview,” Griffin said, “we found (Johnson) had allowed Mr. Whidbee to operate her car.” Continued on page 9 WinfaU gets canoe MARGARET FISHER The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has awarded a $4,000 grant to the Town of Winfall to construct a canoe and kayak access at Winfall Landing Park. The town partnered with the Division of Parks and Recreation, the North Carolina Trails Committee and the State Trails Program to provide a launch, part of the Blue way/Greenway pro ject, on the Albemarle Region Paddle Trail. Continued on page 9 Perquimans Commerce Centre: Is it functioning as planned? MARGARET FISHER This is Part 1 of a series on the Commerce Centre. In 1995, Perquimans County spent $850,000 for more than 400 acres on Harvey Point Road to be developed into a light industry center. Ten years later, it’s time to take a look at whether the county is meeting its objectives. After a comprehensive evaluation was performed in 46 North Carolina coun ties in 1986, a strategic plan was developed inl992 to promote self-sufficiency within the county. The Perquimans County Commerce Centre was to fulfiU some of the goals of that plan by focusing on attracting light industry. Over time, it became clear that interest in the county was not coming from industry. So the focus was changed to allow retail and service oriented busi nesses. For a time, a num ber of potential retailers took their business else where. “In the last three to four years, it’s changed direc tion,” County Manager “'■I ^ Bobby Darden said, “not only in focus, but in inter est.” The first business to acquire land at the Commerce Centre was Perquimans County 2020 Coalition in April 1998. The county gave a portion of land to 2020 to be used for a business incubator — an affordable starting point for new businesses to grow. A metal building that became the Perquimans Business Center was built through a grant from Albemarle Electric Corporation. The nonprofit 2020 Coalition, headed by former county commis sioner Leo Higgins, opened in April 2000 to manage the Continued on page 9 Local group blazing new trails MARGARET FISHER It’s amazing what a few volunteers can do to create awareness about the beau ty of an area and, at the same time, motivate others to get out and enjoy it. That’s what the Perquimans County Trailblazers, formerly the Perquimans County Blueway Greenway steer ing committee, are doing as they prepare for their first big fundraiser, the 5K Run/Walk. The race will be held Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 a.m. Registration will take place at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Friday from 6 — 8 p.m. and on race day at Missing Mill Park from 6:30 — 7:30 a.m. Entry fee is $10 and a non- perishable food item to benefit the Open Door of Perquimans County. The race begins at Missing Mill Park, goes through Historic Abused horses rescued PHOTO BY MARGARET FISHER Rocky Salez (on roof) and Manuel Torres of Gramby Contractors work to complete the roof on the new East Carolina Bank at the Commerce Centre. Two other businesses are under construction in the develop ment, while two others are awaiting closing. One of three animals dies during rescue MARGARET FISHER When animal rescuers investigated a call of horse abuse in Snug Harbor last Thursday, one of the horses died while they were bging checked. At about 2 p.m., a con cerned citizen called the Chowan-Gates-Perquimans Shelter and reported that three horses looked to be in poor condition. Animal Control Officer Thomas Stanton, a Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office deputy and representatives from the United States Equine Rescue League responded to 385 Snug Harbor Road. “Two horses were walk ing that appeared to be extremely malnutritioned,” Sheriff Eric Tilley said. “The horses had several open wounds that hadn’t been taken care of.” A third horse was lying on the ground. Several attempts were made by five people to get the horse up, but it was unsuccessful, Tilley said. Continued on page 10 Downtown Hertford and across the S-bridge to WinfaU Landing Park. “We thought this would be a great way to get Perquimans County mov ing,” said Rita Blair, race coordinator. The race is a way to pro mote awareness of obesity in the county, especially with children, Blair said. The North Carolina Nutrition & Physical Activity Surveillance Continued on page 10 Weekend Weather Thursday High: 81, Low:60 Mostly Sunny Friday High: 76, Low: 59 Partly Cloudy Saturday High: 78, Low: 60 Partly Cloudy
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