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8 THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2,2016 SPORTS/SCHOOLS New dog requires a new pickup truck B ob needs a pickup to call his own. All of my retrievers before him had their own pickup. Sky had what was affectionately known as the orange pick- up, Danny had the Toyota and the F-150 I’m driving now was Junior’s. Bob needs a pickup. If you don’t believe me, just ask him. My love affair with pickup trucks started when I was just a wee lad. Dad had a late 1950s or early 1960s Ford with a 327 Chev rolet engine. It was white in color and if my memory is correct it had a red racing stripe. That thing would fly. I don’t remember ever witnessing it but it has been said that if you revved up the motor and dumped the clutch it would pull the front wheels off the ground. I was sad when Dad traded it off for something newer and nicer. Fast forward to 1980,1 had just graduated high school and work ing my first real job. There on the side of highway 17 just south of Elizabeth City was an orange F- 100, with a for sale sign. It was love at first sight. About a year later I went to the Yeopim com munity and picked up Sky. Sky was pretty sure it was his pickup. I can still see him now stretched out on the seat all the way from my leg to the passenger door, with my buddy Chris standing on the outside asking “where am I supposed to ride.” In 19861 bought the Toyota. The savings in gas mileage was enough to make the payments. That was back when all Japa- Wade Betts Do It Outdoors nese vehicles were small and good on gas. I kept the orange pickup thinking one day I’d fix it up. Sky rode in the Toyota but I don’t think he ever liked it, it just wasn’t his. Soon after Sky went on to the big goose field in heaven, I bought Danny. He took to the Toyota right off. In fact, over time the burgundy color of the little pickup faded to a kind of chocolate brown almost the same as Danny’s coat. Danny and Danny Junior rode in both the Toyota and in the F-150. Junior lived to be 14 so he rode in the F-150 a lot. Dove hunts, duck hunts, trips to the recycling center and Dr. Cooper’s of fice. He would sit up in the passenger seat just like a person. For several months the search has been on for a new hunting vehicle. My pickup has been rode hard and put up wet too many times. The tornado a few years ago, dented and dinged up the passenger side including the button that opens the door. To let someone in I have to lean over and open the door from the inside. The old F- 150 definitely needs some work. I like my truck, but it’s time. o A Ford, about a 2010 or so, with low miles, only driven by an older man once a week to go deer hunting, would be perfect. Preferably a super cab with a 6-A% foot bed. Bob’s favorite color is charcoal gray. He rides in the old F-150 but he really does need a pickup to call his own. PCHS volleyball season ends with playoff loss From Staff Reports The volleyball season for Perquimans County High School ended Thursday with a 3-1 loss to Franklin Acade my in a second round of the NCHSAA1-A playoffs. It capped and up and down week for the Lady Pi rates who fell in five sets to Camden in a playoff to de termine who would win the Coastal 10 conference. Per quimans regrouped Wednes day in the first round of the NCHSAA tournament to beat Pender County 25-17, 26-24 and 25-17. Cayce Copley had 10 kills and McCrae Knapp 17 as sists in the victory. Saman tha Midgett knocked down eight kills and Megan Den son contributed with seven service points. “I thought we came out a little flat,” Lady Pirates coach Kristie Thach said of the Pender game. “We are struggling with making mis takes right now. I’m proud of the way they rebounded from Monday’s loss and played as a team tonight.” In the final game against Franklin Academy, the Lady Pirates started off strong winning 25-21. The Patri ots came back and took the next two sets 25-22 and 25-19 to force a fourth set. Perquimans came out short with a score of 25-21. The Lady Pirates’ record on the year was 21-5. The team this year was fairly young with two fresh men, four sophomores and three juniors. Playing their final high school game were seniors Morgan Ellis, Au tumn Bateman and Taylor Green. “How can you put into words all the memories, laughs, tears, and joy of one season,” Thach said. “There aren’t enough words to de scribe the love I have for these 19 great young wom en. As bad as losing tonight hurts, it doesn’t compare to the joy I have felt all sea son. To be conference co champs for JV and varsity and to leave our heart on the court every single game makes me proud to be a part of this team. To watch three seniors play their last high school game hurts, but they have accomplished so much in four years and they have been great leaders. I’m thankful for all the support from parents and fans, we love you and we know you love us.” Pirates clobber Mattamuskeet A week after the Camden setback, the Pirates made the trip to Hyde County and pounded Mattamuskeet 50- 8. No other details were available. Perquimans (5-5, 3-3 Coastal 10) can complete the regular season with a winning mark if it beats host Columbia , SUBMITTED PHOTO Perquimans County High School celebrated Senior Night on Oct. 20 at a home volleyball game against Gates County. Pictured are Autumn Bateman, Morgan Ellis, and Taylor Green. SUBMITTED PHOTO Students participate in Trunk Or Treat last week at Perquimans Central School. Bus Safety SUBMITTED PHOTO Students at Hertford Grammar School practiced evacuating the bus recently in recognition of Bus Safety Week. Club Donation SUBMITTED PHOTO The Forestburg Ruritan Club recently presented dictionaries to the third grade students at Hertford Grammar School. Pictured are students Alissa Black, Collin Winslow, Principal Jason Griffin, Ruritan members Ann Benton, Tracy Umphlett, Dave Fennell, Faye Cartwright, Susie Fennell and Vera Harrell and students Raina Carter and Xavier Whidbee.
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