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A2 THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, THURSDAY, MAY 12,2022 Area jobless rate dips to 3.7% Celebrations of Life Dannie Edward Gray, Jr. Perquimans jobless rate in March declined to 4.3% BY JULIAN EURE The Daily Advance The number of workers in the five-county area fil ing jobless claims in March dipped by nearly 60, lower ing the area’s jobless rate to 3.7%. N.C. Department of Commerce data released recently also show the workforce in the five coun ties grew by nearly 400 in March to 45,784. The data show the num ber of workers filing for unemployment declined in Pasquotank, Camden, Currituck and Perquimans counties. Only Chowan County, which reported five more workers filing for jobless benefits than in February, saw an increase in both its number of un ¬ Jackson removed from ABC board Council cites indebtedness to town, meeting absences BY REGGIE PONDER Staff Writer Citing a weak attendance record at meetings and continued indebtedness to the town, Hertford Town Council voted unanimously Monday to remove former Councilman Quentin Jack- son from the Hertford ABC Board. Jackson, who lost his bid for reelection to town council in November and is currently running for a seat on the Perquimans County Board of Commissioners, has only attended three of 10 board meetings since being appointed to the ABC Board, according to a reso lution adopted by the Town Council at its regular meet ing Monday night. The resolution removes GOSS Continued from Al Perquimans after retiring from ajob in the Cleveland, Ohio, area where he had worked on infrastructure and community develop ment projects. His initial plan was to just eqjoy re tirement, he said. “But I decided I couldn’t play golf every day,” Goss said. Goss began looking for ways to use his skills and was hired as Perquimans’ part-time economic devel opment consultant, a job he would hold for about 15 years. Goss was paid about $23,000 a year by the county under an annual contract. “He has done a great job for Perquimans County and I think his move is totally dictated by family con cerns,” Perquimans County ALBEMARLE PLANTATION SOUND GOLF LINKS employed and its jobless rate. That’s a change from February when Chowan was the only county in the area to report a decrease in unemployment. Commerce data show 1,734 workers in the five counties filed for unem ployment in March. That’s 58 fewer than in February. All five counties, mean while, reported increases in labor participation in March, with Pasquotank reporting the largest in crease, 132 workers. Statewide, the number of unemployed workers, not seasonally adjusted, de creased in March by 3,303 to 182,334. The state’s labor force, not seasonally ad justed, increased by 55,989 — nearly 25,000 workers — to 4,9083,187. That was enough to lower the state jobless rate from 3.7% to 3.6%. According to the com ¬ Jackson from the board and also re-con- figures the board from five to three JACKSON mem bers. The change is subject to ap proval by the N.C. Alcohol ic Beverage Control Com mission. Jackson is permitted un der state law to appeal his removal to the N.C. ABC Commission. Reached by phone Tues day, Jackson said he plans to appeal his removal from the board to the N.C. ABC Commission. He said if the local board is being re duced to three members then the most recently ap pointed members should be the ones removed. Jackson was just re ¬ Manager Frank Heath said when asked about Goss’ resignation. Discussing Perquimans’ largest ongoing economic development project, Goss said the Marine Industrial Park grew out of the strate gic plan that he had worked on for the county. In his resignation letter Goss expressed regret that he will not be around to see the boat basin project at the MIP through to its com pletion. He has been a key player in the development of the park and the basin project. “I feel bad that I will not be around to see the Phase 1 Inner Basin become a re ality,” Goss said in the let ter. He also expressed hope that he will be able to come back for a grand opening at the basin. For the time being Heath will head up the county’s economic development COME AND ENJOY THE 2022 BIGGS CLASSIC MAY 16 TH - MAY 21 ST merce department data, Pasquotank reported the largest numerical decrease (31) in workers seeking jobless benefits and sec ond-largest decrease in unemployment by percent age, .3%. Six-hundred sev enty-six Pasquotank work ers filed for jobless benefits in March while the county’s workforce increased to 16,355. That was enough to dip the county’s jobless rate to 4.1%. Perquimans saw the third-largest numerical de crease in workers seeking jobless benefits (12) and largest decrease in unem ployment by percentage (.4%). Two-hundred-ten workers filed for unem ployment in March while the workforce increased to 4,856, giving the county an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Currituck saw the sec ond-largest numerical de leased from Albemarle District Jail late last month after serving a 61-day jail term following his con viction on charges of tres passing and violating pro bation. The resolution men tions that the town issued Jackson a $3,000 check to cover legal expenses stem ming from his appeal of a conviction for assaulting fellow Councilman Sid Eley following a council meeting in October 2018. However, the resolution suggests Jackson appar ently never used the $3,000 for that purpose. “Despite having received this check to cover his at torney’s fees, Mr. Jackson claimed indigent status before Superior Court and was assigned a court-ap pointed attorney,” the reso lution states. The resolution notes that after Jackson was convict efforts. Heath said that once the county budget for 2022-23 is adopted the county will advertise the economic development consultant’s position and begin a search. The posi tion will probably be part- time to begin with, Heath said. Heath said the board will have to take a close look at economic development in the budget for the coming year. Goss worked hard for the county and frequently put in extra hours because of his love for Perquimans, he said. It might be hard to find someone else who will be as willing to do so much at the same pay rate, he said. INVITATION ATTENTION PARENTS OF PRIVATE/ HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES IN PERQUIMANS COUNTY A meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 4:00pm in person at the Per quimans County Schools Central Office, for private/homeschool representatives and parents of private/homeschool students with disabilities. The purpose of this meeting is to allow these parties an opportunity to consult with representatives from Perquimans Coun ty Schools about the proportionate share of federal funds that are available for regular and special education services for the 2022- 2023 school year. Please contact Dr. Kanika Griffin, Chief Academic Officer of Student Services or Mr. James Bunch, Assistant Su perintendent at 252-426-5741 if additional information is needed. crease in unemployment (15) and tied with Camden for the second-largest in crease in labor force par ticipation (65). Four-hun dred ninety-eight workers filed for jobless benefits in March while the county’s labor force grew to 14,394. The county’s unemploy ment rate edged down to 3.5%. Camden reported five fewer workers seeking jobless benefits and 65 more workers in the la bor force. One-hundred thirty-seven workers filed unemployment claims in a workforce that grew to 4,552. That gave the coun ty an unemployment rate of 3%, the 14th lowest in the state. Chowan saw five more workers (213) file for un employment in March, rais ing its rate by .1% to 3.8%. Its labor force grew by 50 workers to 5,627. ed on the charge in Superi or Court in December 2019 he was ordered to pay $900 in attorney’s fees. “As of April 18, 2022, the Perquimans County Clerk of Superior Court reports that Mr. Jackson has made no payment against this amount, nor has he returned the $3,000 to the town,” the resolution states. Jackson said the original payment from the town was $6,000 and he had repaid $3,000. He said he would not comment fur ther about the matter be cause it had been discussed in a closed session and he wanted to get legal advice before saying anything else. Jackson said the matters cited by the town council go back to a time before the current councilors were elected. So they don’t really have firsthand knowledge of the matters, he said. Goss’ letter encourages the county to move for ward with filling the eco nomic development direc tor position. “Filling this position is important since once the basin is reality, I think there will be a lot of interest in companies locating within the Marine Industrial Park,” he said in his letter. Goss also said it’s im portant to find someone local to replace him on the NC Task Force for Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies. “I think it is important for someone to represent NENC on the Task Force that is familiar with the is sues,” the letter states. EDENTON - Dannie Edward Gray, Jr., 55, of Per quimans County, died Saturday, May 7, 2022 in his home where he was sur- rounded by his loving family. J^^HH^ Born atLangley AFB, Hampton, Virginia on ' ''“I ‘ September 19, 1966, he was the son of the late I'.iiinie Edward Gray. Sr. and Diane Hurdle 7 Riddick ’ Danrtie loved his fane ilv deeply and making ■ Ii,( ‘i' i( ) r i ( ' s \'i !!; !!u ''i ! was his favorite pas- time. He considered himself a “parrot head” and spent as much time as possible on the beach. A salesman of construction materials with Kempsville Building Supply, Dannie was committed to his job and drove all over east ern North Carolina and Tidewater Virginia helping people make their dream homes become a reality. A member of Open Door Church in Edenton, he also had been active with the Edward G. Bond Post 40 of the American Legion. He had served in the US Coast Guard. Surviving is his wife and love of his life of 40 years, Evelyn Noyes Gray; two sons, Dannie Gray, III (wife, Deborah) and Justin Gray (wife, Erin); one grandson, William; the sister of his heart, Sha ron Schwartz, as well as three sisters, Dee Winslow (husband, Matt), Misty Barnes, and Rebecca Scalf; three children of his heart, Sharon Spruill (husband, Robert), James “Eddie” Schwartz (wife, Amy), and Carrie Krambeck (husband, Travis); eight grand children from his heart, Taylor, Elijah, Savannah, RayLee, Madison, Jack, Grace, and Kade; step-fa ther, Donald Riddick (wife, Connie); step-mother, Cassie Gray; and nieces, nephews, and many kids that called him “Dad”. A memorial service will be held Friday at 4:00 p.m. in the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Chap el, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, and will be conducted by Robert Spruill. Friends are invited to visit with the family in the funeral home the hour prior to the service on Friday, and all other times at the residence, 1648 Ocean Highway South, Eden ton. The family wishes to express their deep appreci ation to Amedisys Hospice for all their love, care, and support during their time of need. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made either to Open Door Bertie Children’s Min istry, PO Box 1095, Edenton, NC 27932 or to Bat tle Scarred Outdoors, 5751 Spring Gate Court NW, Concord, NC 28027 or online at www.battles- carredoutdoors.com. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.millerfhc.com. PERQUIMANS OUT & ABOUT TODAY I Woodland Road closed The N.C. Department of Transportation’s closing of Woodland Church Road between 337 and 346 Woodland for a pipe replacement project continues through Friday. The closing is 1.2 miles from U.S. Highway 17 before Body Road. Cartwright Swamp Road will be used for the detour. FRIDAY Carolina Moon Theater The Carolina Moon ^We always welcome new patients." COMFORT • QUALITY • EXPERIENCE Modern Dentistry in a relaxed environment for the entire family. ALBEMARLE Dental associates ^eneial and Cosmetic ^entistly Theater will present four performances of “The Wild Women of Windale," a comedy about three women at a crossroads in their lives Friday and Saturday, and Tuesday, May 17, at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets are $18 and available online at Carolinamoontheater.org. MAY 18 Red Cross blood drive The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Inter-County Ruritan Club in Hertford from 2:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. DR. CHRIS KOPPELMAN, DDS DR. ETHAN NELSON, bDS 482-5131 103 Mark Dr. Edenton, NC (behind Chowan Hospital) THE PerquimansWeekly.com The Perquimans Weekly (USPS 428-080) is published in print each Thursday by Adams Publishing Group, 1150 Sugg Parkway, Greenville, NC 27834. Local office 127 N. 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