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2 THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14,2018 A drawing shows the layout of the new locker room at the Perquimans County Athletic Complex. COMPLEX Continued from 1 vising some, and then sub contractors,” Davison said. “We’ve got a lot of pieces to the puzzle.” Ultimately Davison said if the field, the bleachers and lights are ready by August, then the team can play. “You can play football on the field without a field house. We have one across the street. We’d like to have it done by then, but we can MCGOWAN Continued from 1 gardens, a Junior Master Gardener program and the Albemarle Master Garden er Spring Garden Show in Hertford. The call-in helpline is open two days a week for two hours each day during the growing season. “Part of that involves looking up answers so Mas ter Gardeners are learning themselves in the process of helping others,” Shook said. Shook said McGowan spent hours working on the helpline as well as the annual Master Gardener’s Show. She also worked on still play.” Cheeseman agrees “It will be nice if we have it all done, but the reality and factors of finances and the weather and other peo ple’s schedules are in play.” The estimated price of the first phase has been quoted at $1.2 million. In ad dition to the donation of the field house and the dona tion from Charles Ward, the school system plans to use $274,000 in lottery money that is earmarked specifi cally for capital projects, a demonstration program at the Newbold White House and with the pro gram that provides plants or seeds to clients of local food pantries. The food pantry pro gram has evolved over the years. It started with giving out seeds and a ho tline, but Shook said this year it would involve more seedlings that clients can plant directly into the soil. It serves people who have limited resources get fresh produce and learn about growing them in the pro cess. Master Gardener volun teers have to complete a 40-hour training program under the direction of ex ¬ not for personnel. “I feel comfortable where we are right now,” Davison said. “But it’s a mud hole there right now.” He said workers will need to coordinate what they are doing and when and where to make it all work. “When we get started we don’t want to drive bulldoz ers over where a foundation is supposed to be.” Cheeseman said the weather is a big factor now. “We need it all to dry up,” he said. tension agents, pass an ex amination, and complete at least a 40-hour internship. To remain active in the program volimteers must log a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer time and a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education each year. McGowan went through the Master Gardener pro gram in 2015. The next class for the Chowan-Gates-Perqui mans program will be held in 2019. Joining McGowan at the awards ceremony was Nancy Dougherty, also of Hertford. Dougherty is president of the local Mas ter Gardener’s group. MOVING Continued from 1 classrooms, emphasizing to parents and community stakeholders who attended that the classrooms have improved students’ atten tion and focus. “I’m excited that every day is a good day, with stu dents staying focused on ac ademics,” one teacher said. “I will be excited to see the academic progress at the end of the year.” The classrooms are housed in third grade and serve 32 students. The class- rooms are comprised of pedal desks, strider desks, collaborative standing desks workstation, swing desks and kneeling desks. “The funds allowed us to transform traditional class- rooms through the renewal of key ideas and the imple mentation of new ideas into Kinesthetic Learning Labs,” said PCSF Executive Direc tor Brenda Lassiter. “Our children learn dif ferently than we did in the past, and our traditional classrooms may fall short,” said Foundation President Antoine Moore. “Current research shows incorporat ing physical activity in the classroom helps children perform better in school. The Foundation seeks to of fer exciting and innovative programs for all students. This is one of those proj- Restoration group holds meeting From Staff Reports The Perquimans County Restoration Association held their annual meeting recently at the visitor’s cen ter. More than 60 members attended the event. The meeting highlighted the accomplishments of PCRA over the past year that included completion of the visitor’s center ex pansion project, the con ¬ SUBMITTED PHOTO The moving classrooms at Hertford Grammar School provide pedal desks, strider desks, collaborative standing desks workstation, swing desks and kneeling desks. ects.” The creation of Kines thetic Learning Labs is only phase one of the project. The second phase will allow students to eqjoy a break- fast at no cost and lunch to be served in a family-style manner to promote social skills and citizenship among the students. That will start in April. The goals of that com ponent of the project are to introduce healthy eating habits, enable students to interact on a personal level, discuss good choices, make their own decisions and to take responsibility for their own lives, actions and com munities. According to Las siter, educators have often argued that a status crite tinuation of the furnishings project and successful Gar den Party and Jollification events. Next year the group will be starting an exhibit master plan to improve the way the history is told. The furnishing project involves finding period ap propriate items that were identified on probate docu ments when Abraham Sand ers died in 1751. Rodney Kemp of More head City was the guest rion alone is an unfair way to measure student growth, especially for high-poverty urban and/or rural schools that receive a large propor tion of students who enter school already behind their peers. This component of the project will also help level the playing field. The Kinesthetic Learning Labs have sparked interest across the state, Lassiter said. The real proof will be at the end of the academic year when testing data is available, she said. The NACF is an affiliate of North Carolina Com munity Foundation and the grant was provided through the HCWGMW Donor Ad vised Fund. speaker. He told mostly true sto ries from eastern Carolina and is known as a “Fish House Liar.” The PCRA also honored Ray Winslow who was one of the found ers of PCRA and was its secretary for many years. Winslow authored the de finitive book identifying historic buildings in Per quimans County in 1982. The book is still used to day. Nixon, Bateman playing for Wesleyan From Staff Reports Two former Perquimans County High School soft- ball players are making a strong contribution as freshmen at N.C. Wesleyan this year. Through the first 16 games of the season, Chel sea Nixon has had four hits in 23 at bats and including a double. Autumn Bateman has had two hits in four trips to the plate. In a game against BATEMAN NIXON Mary Washington in Febru ary, Bateman ripped a two- run triple to cap the rally in a 8-2 win for the Bishops. Recycle. ELECTROLUX BAGS 252-312-6566 now available at Hertford Hardware Laydens Supermarket Javon Fashons Edenton & Elizabeth City EXPO Continued from 1 Inter-County Ruritans will be selling their chicken sal ad sandwiches. This year’s Business Expo is sponsored by Pepsi Bot tling Ventures, Vidant Chow an Hospital, Sentara Albe marle and the Perquimans Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, home of the Jimmy “Catfish” Hunter Mu seum. Craft workshop accepting registrations From Staff Reports Registration for the 2018 North- eastern NC Craft Workshop will be accepted on a “first come-fust-served” basis until the April 2 deadline. Regis tration forms and class information can be requested from the Perqui mans County Cooperative Extension Center by calling 426-7697. The registration fee is $10 per day. All registration fees are non-refund- able, but transferable, and must be received by April 2. Class kit fees vary depending on class selection. The workshop is designed for every ¬ one and anyone interested in learning a craft, whether hobbyist, adult or youth groups, craft teachers or those in small businesses. The workshops will be held on May 8-9 at the Vernon G. James Research and Extension Center, located at the Tidewater Research Station on NC Highway 32 in Plymouth. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Classes include: Basketry (Media Basket and Looped Shell Necklace), Bead Weaving, Cooper Enamel Jewel ry, Cooper Enamel Ornament, Begin ner Crochet, Decoy Carving and Paint ing, Beginner Embroidery, Fishing Fly Tying, Acrylic Painting, Painting in Al cohol Ink, Painting with Watercolors, Polymer Clay/Faiiy Garden, Quilting, Silk Scarf Dyeing, Silver Jewelry, Ster ling Silver Wrapped Jewelry, Seagrass Stools, and Yo-Yo Quilt. There are both one and two-day classes. For more detailed informa tion, contact your local Cooperative Extension Center or Faytie Johnston at 3354680. This annual workshop is conduct ed by Northeastern North Carolina Craft Workshop Committee and is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension. Alligator River bridge to close for a week From Staff Reports RALEIGH — Beginning March 14, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Alliga tor River Bridge between fyrrell and Dare counties for one week. The clo sure will allow crews to complete ma jor renovation work on the bridge’s swing-span drawbridge. The bridge will be closed to all ve hicle traffic at 12:01 am. on March 14 and is expected to reopen by 11:59 p.m. on March 20. The drawbridge will also be closed to boat navigation. Dur ing the closure, crews will complete the electrical and mechanical swing span repairs that were started during the previous bridge closure Jan. 10-17. The work is part of an extensive renovation project designed to extend the life of the 58-year-old bridge. The $16.7 million contract was awarded to Flatiron Constructors of Morris ville back in March 2017. During the closure, NCDOT will have detour signage and variable message signs in place to guide mo torists through the following detour routes: ■ Motorists traveling east from Columbia should use N.C. 94 South to U.S. 264 East to U.S. 64. ■ Motorists traveling west from Dare County to Columbia should use U.S. 264 West to N.C. 94 North to U.S. 64. ■ Motorists traveling to the Outer Banks from areas west of Williamston should use U.S. 17 North to U.S. 158 East. ■ Motorists traveling from the Outer Banks to points west of Wil- liamston should use U.S. 158 West to U.S. 17 South to U.S. 64 West. No additional bridge closures are expected during the renovation proj ect. «00* Notice of Public Hearing The Town of Hertford Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on March 19th, 2018,7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Municipal Building located at 114 W. Grubb Street. The following items are on the agenda: - Consider a Conditional Use Permit application to allow the operation of a Home Occupation at 409 Ainsley Avenue, in Hertford. Any information regarding this may be obtained from the Town Manager, Brandon Shoaf, at the Municipal Building, or by calling 426-1969 x.9. You may also submit comments regarding this agenda by mail no later than 5:00 PM Friday, March 16th. Read more Perquimans news and feature stories online at DailyAdvance.com... At the home page, mouse over the News link and select Perquimans CEMETERY FLOWERS After March 23, 2018 the Town will remove any Christmas season and unsightly flowers from the Town's cemeteries. The cemeteries are Cedarwood, Cedarwood Addition, Cedarwood Phase III, and Roadside Cemetery. Arrangements that are not Christmas season arrangements and are in good condition will not be removed. The Town is not responsible for any arrangements removed from the Town's cemeteries at any time. Perquimans Weekly (USPS428-080) Vol. 86 No. 11 Published each Wednesday. A publication of Cooke Communications North Carolina, LLC Established 1934 111 W. Market St., Hertford, NC 27944 Mike Goodman Publisher Peter Williams News Editor Bev Alexander Advertising Representative Phone 252-426-5728 • Fax 252-426-4625 Email: perquimansweekly@ncweeklies.com Subscription Rates In Daily Advance home delivery area $26.25* All other continental U.S $32.50* *Plus applicable sales tax. Activation fee of $1.99 will be collected with all new subscriptions. Deactivation fees may apply for early cancellation. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Perquimans Weekly, Hertford. NC 27944
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