Santa’s Arrival Scheduled At 3 P. M. Today
THE CHOWAN HERALD
Volume XLII.—rNo. 49~
Publice Parade
Dear Santa
The fellows up at the U. S. Post
Office are extremely busy this
holiday season keeping the mail
and packages flowing at as smooth
a pace as possible. They are
human and do make mistakes but
they should not be made into
federal cases.
What could be made into
something is opening someone
else’s mail. A letter from Ricky
Flynn, West Church Street, to
Santa Claus mistakenly was
placed into our box Monday af
ternoon. Before we realized what
had happened, we were caught
reading die letter.
Since we had already opened the
letter and didn’t want to chance it
not getting to the party to which it
was addressed, we will assist
Ricky by using this space to send
along his message:
“Dear Santa:
“I want a tent, skateboard,
batman car, Flying Aces attack
carrier, Sea King, Sea Wolf, and
Walkie-Talkie.
“Your friend,
“Ricky Flynn.”
That a pretty healthy list.
However, for a younster who is
smart enough to know the Zip
Code for the North Pole is 00001
there is bound to be a lot of good in
him whidi Santa will consider
extra carefully on Christmas.
Your Chance
Edenton-Chowan Board of
Education is attempting to involve
school patrons in every section
of- the County in order to gain
maximum participation in a plan
of reorganizatkm. Tbcaiut should
improve the quality oteducatiori*
along the Public Parade.
Merger of the administrative
units here a number of years ago
was first thought to be
disasterous. It has been prove,
though, that to have taken a lesser
course would have resulted in
something we could ill afford.
The survey was made by a
group of outside, independent
professionals. It can best be used
as a vehicle to encourage .citizen
participation in the planning and
implementation process.
There are those who have
already expressed the feeling that
the board might “over kill’ with
the survey. But if board members
and staff will listen carefully and
read objectively what the school
patrons impart they can choose
the best of the recommendations
from the consultants, thereby,
developing a palatable program.
Full and complete disclosure of
all information, pro and con, will
be necessary if the citizens are to
be expected to assume additional
liability for quality education. To
propose closing Swain School, for
example, is pure folly unless an
acceptable alternative is found.
The middle school concept is
new in these parts. Already a
number of questions have sur
faced because of ignorance to
what it will actually offer. Special
emphasis on this phase of the
options in the survey would be
most helpful.
People who attend the informal
meetings, both patrons and board
mamba's, should not become
(fiscouraged by the size of the
gatherings. Many are more in
terested in where their child will
go to school and how long it will
take to get him there than what
educational opportunities he will
have once he arrives.
These people are to be reckoned
with at the polls. By acting, rather
than sttttog backhandI reacting,
take short cats or short circuit
months thwe^wifl
Edenton. North Carolina, Thursday, December 2.1976
NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS— Two Chowan 4-H’ers are among
36 North Carolina 4-H’ers attending the 55th National 4-H
Congress in Chicago. They are Jane Parrish, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Yates Parrish, Route 2, Edenton; and A1 Ward, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Ward, also of Route 2, Edenton. With them is
Mrs. Carrie L. Thompson, Washington County associate home
economics extension agent, who accompanied the delegates to
Chicago. Ward won his trip for his achievements in the 4-H
petroleum power program; Miss Parrish was a state winner in
crop production. The delegates will return home Friday.
Local Athletes Honored
Central figures in the Aces Fall
Sports Banquet Tuesday night
were John Norris and Loq Ann
Bunch. They garnered most
valuable player trophies in
football and tennis, respectively.
Coach Pat Dye of East Carolina
University was the keynote
spcaKcr unnng UIC HIS
interesting and inspirational talk
Seek Volunteers
Additional volunteers are
needed to work with the Arts and
Crafts Program at the Skilled
Nursing Facility at Chowan
Hospital.
Mrs. Jacqueline Ricks, director
of volunteer services, has an
nounced a meeting will be held
Monday at ll A.M. in the
classroom at Unit B for all in
terested persons. Those, who have
not worked with the program
before, are invited to observe the
class at 10:30 A.M. prior to the
meeting.
TENNIS IS THEIR GAME- [,ou' nn Bunch last week was
named the Most Valuable tennis player at John A. Holmes High
School. Here she is shown with Dr. Allen Hornthal, another local
tennis buff, at Saturday’s tourney sponsored by Chowan Racquet
Response To School Survey
During the first of seven planned informal meetings, a small but en
thusiastically interested group of parents and citizens turned out
Monday night to hear facts and recommendations contained in a 1976
survey of Edenton-Chowan Schools. Hie survey was made for the Board
of Education by the Division of Planning in the State Department of
Public Instruction.
Information in the survey, plus the feelings of the school community,
will become the basis for plans and decisions the school board will use for
the future direction pf education in Chowan -County.
A slide-tape presentation, showing the three most recommended op
tions, condensed the information. Emphasis was placed on five major
factors to be considered in a plan of reorganization. <, i
In view of a continually dedining student population, a major factor is
bow to offer the best education possible to students. High school
to approximately 300 at Edenton
Jaycee Community Building he
told of his familiarity with the
athletic program at John A.
Holmes High School. “I know from
the players you have sent me,” he
added.
Three former local stars are
grid program. They are Zack
Valentine, Gerald Hall and Willie
-Holley. The visiting coach had
words of praise for them in
dividually.
In addition to Norris, senior
gridders honored were: Charles
Watford, best offensive player;
Tony Pierce, best defensive
performer; Mike Brown, most
dedicated; and Keith Hall, most
improved.
Buddy Cofield was recognized
as the Most Valuable player
among the Junior Varsity.
Lou Ann Bunch is the only senior
on the girl’s tennis team at
Holmes. Amy Lane received the
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Awards Event
For 10 Counties
Here Next Week
Community and industrial
awards will be presented
December 10 at the annual
meeting of the Albemarle Area
Development Association here.
.The meeting will begin at 6:30
P.M. in D. F. Walter School
Cafeteria with James C. Green,
lieutenant governor-elect as
keynote speaker.
Tickets to the banquet are still
available from the 10 county ex
tension offices. Pete Thompson,
who is ticket chairman, said space
is limited and he urges those who
desire to attend to get their ticket
early.
Ed Brown of Hertford, chair
man of the Industrial Committee,
will present AADA awards in that
category. Mrs. Lillian James of
Washington County will present
community and area development
awards as chairman of that
committee.
Raleigh Carver of Pasquotank
County, president, will preside
and a slate of new officers will be
presented by the Nominating
Committee.
State Sen. Melvin Daniels of
Elizabeth City will introduce
Green. C. A. Phillips, chairman,
Chowan County Commissioners,
will welcome those attending and
entertainment will be provided by
the Choral Group from John A.
I Holmes High School directed by
Mrs. Shelby Strother.
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BANQUET PRINCIPALS-Dr. Robert E. Gray, right,
president of the Aces Booster’s Club, is shown here with other
principals at the Fall Sports Awards Banquet last week Left to
right are: Coach Dave Holton, John Norris, and ECU Coach Pat
Dye. V
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Hylton Morehead Nominee
Joel Walter Hylton, a senior at
John A. Holmes High School, is the
Chowan County nominee for a
Morehead Award to the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The announcemnt of the
selection was made by W. H.
Hollowell, Jr., chairman of the
county committee.
At the same time it was an
nounced that Florence Berryman
of Chowan Academy has been
namfed an alternate.
Hylton, son of Mrs. Frances
Hylton, will enter District I
competition in January, 1977.
Those chosen at that level will
compete before the Central
Committee in Chapel Hill.
The Morehead Scholarship is
valued at $2,750 per year and is
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Is Termed Enthusiastic
curriculum inequalities, which will become more serious as student
enrollment and teacher allotments decrease, are also a major con
sideration. Getting the maximum use of present facilities through ad
ditions, renovations, and-or constructing a new middle school, also will
be considered. How to accomplish these goals within available resources
was also pointed out as a major factor.
A repeat of the meeting will be held at Chowan High School in January.
At this time, parents in the northern area of the county will have the
opportunity to hear facts and recommendations, express their feelings,
and given their advice.
By the end of February, the school board will have drawn up a ten
tative outline of reorganization for the system. These plans will be
carried bade to the community through further informal meetings to be
scheduled in each of the five schools. Using all available information, a
final proposal of educational reorganization is forecast by June, 1977.
SYMBOLS OF HOLIDAY—Four symbols of the holiday
season—a chimney, wreath, lights, and Christmas trees—are
shown in this picture taken on South Broad Street. The local
area’s holiday shopping season is officially launched at 3 P.M.
today (Thursday) with a gala parade which assembles at Nor
thside Shopping Center.
Forerunner To Round-Up
(Editor’s Note: The General Assembly convenes next month and
subscribers to4his newspaper again will be able to enjoy the lighter side
of the proceedings through The Raleigh Roundup by Mildred A. Huskins.
Our correspondent was in the galleries earlier this week as the
Democrats caucused. The following forerunner to her regular reports
will refresh your memory of the fact that she writes an interesting
column with accuracy-something unique to come from under the dome.
LFA.)
By Mildred Huskins
A caucus, according to dic
tionary definition, is “a meeting of
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Joel Hylton
the members of a legislative body
who belong to the same party to
determine upon action in that
body.”
Sometimes, however, a caucus
is a lovefeast.
Democratic members of the
N. C. House of Representatives
had one Monday.
Or, that is the way it looked to
those of us who observed from the
galleries
Rep. Dwight Quinn of Cabarrus,
dean of the House and referred to
by some of his colleagues as “The
Silver Fox” which is his CB
handle, called the elected officials
together for the purpose of
nominating the leaders of the
legislative body when the 1977
term opens in January.
Prior to the formalities, the red
carpeted floor of the chamber
resembled a fraternity reunion.
Veteran members greeted old
friends and welcomed the new
faces , . . Democrats all.
“Welcome aboard” and “glad
you made it” were heard from all
sides with friendly claps on the
back and hearty handshakes.
In the corridors, wives of the
members greeted one another for
the first time since the mini
session adjourned in May, hugged,
kissed and commented on new
outfits, longer skirts, different
coiffures and “you’ve lost a little
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Flu Shot Series
The District Health Department
has scheduled another series of
Swine Flu clinics in an mfort to
serve as many citizens as possible
in Pasquotank, Perquimans,
Camden and Chowan counties,
according to Howard B. Campbell,
director.
Free Swine Flu shots can now be
received each Friday from 1 P.M
to 4:30 P.M. at the Chowan County-
Health Department on East Queen
Street.
In Perquimans County the shots
will be given at the health
department on Thursday from 9
P.M. to 11 A.M. and 2 P.M. to 4
P.M.
Those who want to receive the
shots in Camden County can go to
the health department any day of
the work week from 3 F>. M. to 5
P.M.
Pasquotank County Health
Department in Elizabeth City
will make the shots available each
Thursday from 8:30 A.M. until 12-
noon and 1 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
The recent two-day clinic at
National Guard in Edenton at
tracted 969 ptople.