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Continued from Page 1 The next thing the American people can do during die summer recces is to let their congressmen know that they are going to be held strictly accountable at the polls. The country is entitled to recoup a small amount of the immense profits the oil companies are making as a result of decontrol. And the country is entitled to have some sort of standby rationing authority should the fuel shortage become critical. In order to make your job easier, we would like to cite the following voting records: Voting for rationing and energy conservation were Reps. Ike Andrews, L. H. Fountain, Lamar Gudger, W. G. Hefner, Walter Jones, Stephen Neal, Charles G. Rose, Charles Whitley and Walter Jones. Voting to weaken the energy conservation plan woe Reps. James T. Broyhill and James Martin. Voting to lower the thermostats wore Reps. Andrews, Broyhill, Fountain, Jones, Martin and Neal. Voting to keep the controls were Reps. Gudger, Hefner, Preyer, Rose and Whitley. Since neither of these matters has come to a vote in the full senate, we cannot report on the record of our two senators. But it, too, will bear watching. Evans Honored Continued from Page 1 the May, 1980, Democratic Primary. Much of his “open subject” address was spent explaining the mechanics of the General Assembly. He also traced bingo legislation through both the House and Senate. Among other legislation which drew a lot of attention in the session centered aroud ERA, abortion and wildlife, he said. He said he is intent on no local legislation being passed that doesn’t have the support of county Commissioners. The bingo measure, however, was put on the front burner by him via contact from Commander E. C. Toppin of Edward G. Bond Post No. 40, “The local Legion Post got me going on this question,” he said. Rep. Evans was impressed with the amount of time involved in the General Assembly; the caliber of people working with and-or associated with the legislature; as well as the amount of power and influence garnered by those who have longevity. “I tried to cultivate their (long timer's) friendship, trust and respect during the session,” he concluded. Among those in attendance was Mayor Roy L. Harrell, who was an unsuccessful candidate for the General Assembly several years ago. Court Fines Benefit Schools groups. The board agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding with Edenton-Chowan Board of Education which transfer ad ministration of the CETA program to die latter group. There are 12 slots available in the county. Chairman C. A. Phillips reported that it is not anticipated at this time that the Courthouse- Dentention Facility will be completed until around November The Chowan Herald <usps mk-mo) P. O. BOX 207. EoM»on4l£.£7«n Published ever* Thursday at Edenton by Tha Chowan Herald. Inc.. L. F. Amburn, Jr., president and general manager. 421475 South Broad Street, Edenton. North Carolina. BWI Entered as second class matter August 30. 1194. •* -the Post Office of Edenton. North Carolina, under Act of March 9, 1170. * * . * L. F . Amburn. Jr. Editors Publisher J Edwin Buttlap E K Manning R. Flynn Surratt Editor Emeritus General Superintendent Advertising Director Subscription Rates One Year touts.de N.C.I ... \. . | gg.gg One Year ImN C I n.jj Six Months (outside NCI . IS.M SM Munths ' <n N f, i u.oo Edbnton, North Carotin*, Thttrodoy, August 9. 1f74 New Economics Program For Schools For students at Chowan and John A. Holmes Ugh schools this year, basic economics will conpetition, pricing, paychecks and savings. This practical ap proach will be the result of a new program, “Economics For Young Americans,” that has been presented to their schools by Wesley Cheeson, Jr., Hobbs Im plement Company executive, i This program was developed by professional teachers for the Chamber of Commerce of the Uhitetj States to give basic economics timely impact and make it more interesting for students. When Bob Moore, ... ■ -^trii... K ■’ k . • j v£ : **' x I \ ' *ki TEACHING AID Hobbs Implement Company has presented Edenton-Chowan Schools with an educational program designed to place the teaching of Free Enterprise into the high school curriculum. Wesley Chesson, Jr., center, presents the kits to Jim Pressley, director of instruction, left. At right is Bob Moore, executive with Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce. Cultural Arts Draws Support during the “Public Speaks” portion of the meeting such a plan would cut the music program at Holmes 40 per cent. Mrs. Downum also pointed out scheduling problems for members of the concert choir as well as the band. “In this transition year we need to meet as many needs of the students as possible,” she argued. Chairman Eugene Jordan said it was a question’ of fundihg. Supt. Dunn plinted out that the local allotment was cut five and one half teachers by the state and funds were available for only two slots from local funds. There are no state funds for cultural arts positions, he added. “We found it necessary to develop away to share what we have in the system,” Dr. Dunn added. After considerable discussion, in which at least one student said the plan suggested by Dr. Dunn would “wreck the music department” at Holmes and work a hardship on many potential music majors, Dr. Edward G. Bond made the motion to restore the Holmes program and seek funding for cultural arts at other schools. This was seconded by Cedi Fry. When the vote was taken, Dr. Bond and Fry were joined by Dr. Continued from Page 1 1. It was reported that bids for furnishings would be received Monday. The board approved a change in the sub-division ordinance which gives a property owner the right to give a child or children a single lot and not be subject to the regulations. Mrs. Robert Bunch, . Jr., and Mrs. Gail Singh was reappointed to the Edenton Zoning Board of Adjustments. executive of Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce, heard about die new multi-media kit, he wanted local Sthdents to be able to share -*tn its benefits. En couragStrifont for local Chamber members to become involved by purchasing kits for both public high schools received positive response from Hobbs Implement Company. i With “Economics For Young Americans”, the usual lecture approach is not used by teachers. With it, students have a chance to see filmstrips, listen to audio tapes and participate in lively give-and take sessions, asking questions, Continued from Page 1 J. H. Horton in voting for the motion while Thomas Paul Griffin and Wilbur Ray Bunch voted against the motion. Mrs. Emily G. Ambum was not at the meeting. During the hour and 40-minute session before getting into the regular agenda, the board heard complaints about upkeep of Hicks Field, had questions raised about the wisdom of consolidating grades 9-12 in Edenton in 1980 if the Ninth Grade is to be “isolated” at D. F. Walker, and fielded a question about the duties of Dr. Bruce McGraw who was ousted as principal at Holmes. Kenneth Stalls, director of a Feasibility Study for the Tri- County Career Education Center, was granted a second year’s leave of absence. Mrs. Etta Hathaway, food service director, said contracts had been negotiated with Coble Dairies, Franklin Bakery, Western Gas and Institutional Foods. Later, Asst. Sup. James A. Kinion presented a revised cafeteria price schedule which is necessary to keep the operation in the black. The board approved a schedule which calls for a 10-cent-per-meal in all student meals; 25 cents increase for adult breakfast; and 40-cent increase for adult lunch. Dr. Dunn presented the Com munity Education Project budget which calls for & director to work part-time and a part-time public information sloff He said funds were not available to pay for the other half of a public information position. Mrs. Peggy Anne Vaughan, who directed die project last year on a part-time basis, said an adequate job could not be done by one person who also had public in formation assignments. The board, upon recom mendation of Dr. Dunn, named Mrs. Mary Rhea Gardner to the position. She will schedule her time between directing the program and public information. The board also approved reorganization of the Steering Committee on Consohdatioa. It now includes: C. A. Phillips, chairman of county commissioners; Jordan, chairman of the board of education; the six principals; Jake Boyce, Grace Byrum, Lucille Stalls, Bonita Perry, Elsie Currin SBu l\oo6CVftlt Wult6f t6dCn6Tßj Mrs. Max Busby, Jim Hare, Mrs. Sarah Tynch and Mrs. Vaughan, parents; Dr. Dunn, Kinion, James Pressley, Wilbur Pierce, Mrs. Mary Horton and Eugene Rascoe of central which make the subject come -alive to the individuals. Included in the kits are teacher lesson plans and student activity master sheets, which are of ‘today” - how to read an I.R.S. income tax table, what “pay words” are, how to apply for loans and how to relate concepts about pricing. “Economics For Young Americans” also-has another phase, Phase 11, which deals with profits, productivity, money, business and ecology. The ongoing program is changing students’ ideas about economics from a dreaded “buzz word” to a subject with a lot of interesting possibilities. In 1975 die N. C. General Assembly mandated that Free Enterprise be taught in public high schools. “This material, muddy needed by schools, will enable us to carry out the man date,” rejoiced Jim Pressley, director of instruction for the school system. The new materials will be in troduced to high school teachers in - workshops prior to the opening of school in late summer. Vepco Appealing Refunds, Reductions The N. C. Utilities Commission’s order last week which calls for refunds and rate reductions by Virginia Electric & Power Company is headed for the courts. And in a related move, Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr., suggested that Vepco dispose of its Tar Hed territory. Carolina Power & Light Com pany, headquartered in Raleigh, is negotiating with two municipalities in Eastern North Carolina-Washington and Ayden to provide electric power. Officials announced they were willing to investigate taking over the entire 22-county Vepco service area. Vepco officials were quick with a heated response. The firm “has no intention of selling its North Carolina service system” and charged that Gov. Hunt’s statement was “politically in spired.” The utility company continues to argue that their higher rates have not hindered industrial development in Eastern North Carolina. “Northeast North Carolina has expanded at a greater rate than the state as a whole,” a spokesman pointed out. Meanwhile, W. B. Gardner, Edenton town administrator, said last week’s order has no effect on the municipality. The refund and rate reduction order gives relief to Vepco’s retail customers in North Carolina. Gardner, said; the town would watch closely rate cases not before the Federal Regulatory Agency, where wholesale rates are approved. Gardner said the town had just recently contributed SSOO to Operation Overcharge, a citizens group which has taken Vepco to task. State Sen. Melvin R. Daniels, Jr., of Pasquotank County, who has been very vocal about the issue of “rate discrimination”, said Gov. Hunt’s statement was stronger than had been expected. Gearing For Highway Rally Interest was growing here today for a Highway 17 rally that will be conducted at the Jaycee Building at 7 P.M. on Tuesday. “Tickets are going well and we expect a good crowd,” Bob Moore, executive vice president of the Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce, reported. Moore serves on the planning committee with Tom Campbell of Elizabeth City, and Mayor Bill Cok of Hertford. All are on the Executive Committee of the Highway 17 Transportation Association in North Carolina. The objective of the organization is to get Highway 17 four laned through deep Eastern North Carolina from Virginia to South Carolina. William H. (Bill) Page of Washington, president of the w WS’ll have plenty of barbecue NOT A STORM Wind, rain, snow and sleet have done damage to beautiful trees in Edenton. However, the giant tree next to the Cupola House was a victim of age. Rot had set in and had long passed the repair stage. Last week, tree surgeons ap plied a chain saw and cable to one of the last old trees in the downtown section of town. The Cupola House appears a bit bare these days, but a whale of a lot safer. / “I have no ax to grind with Vep co,” he said Friday. “Some of my best friends are associated with the company. I just want the rates people in Northeastern North Carolina to be comparable with those paid by others in the state.” Vepco’s formal statement about the utilities commission order follows: Virginia Electric and Power Comapny will appeal Tuesday’s order by the N. C. Utilities Commission directing refunds to customers because of main tenance problems at two of the company’s coal-burning power stations. In announcing the appeal today, William W. Berry, executive vice president, said, “The com Driving Habits Prove Costly An 18-year-pld Belvidere farmer Tuesday morning paid dearly for an escapade at Arrowhead Beach. Joseph Mark Chappell was given a suspended six-month sentence, paid a S3OO fine, paid court costs, made sllO in restitution, and surrendered his driver’s license for 90 days. Judge John T. Chaffin found Chappell guilty of reckless driving and disobeying a stop sign. A jurist listened to testimony of how Chappell had driven on un paved streets in Arrowhead, and commented that he (the judge) had had other cases of similar nature in the past from the same area. “These people are entitled to relief,” he added. Furthermore, before entering the judgment, Judge Chaffin said: “This thing is going to stop one way or another.” He said he was sorry Chappell had to be on trial when such a drastic measure was taken. Two defendants were given active terms. Desi E. Pierce was nine months for larceny and refreshments,” Moore said today. Tickets for the event are $5 and may be purchased at Chambers of Commerce in Elizabeth City, Hertford, Edenton, Windsor, and Williamston. Moore said the rally is being conducted to cover that area of the highway and “we hope a lot of folks from the other communities attend.” In discussing the rally today, Page called Hqgiway 17, North Carolina’s most neglected major highway. “It’s going to have to be improved from one erid to the other,” he said. Page said a lot of “little” projects along the highway are already being planned by the N. C. Department of Transportation. “What we need, though, is an overall plan from one end to the other so that we can see the project in perspective,” Page urging Gov. Hunt to encourage the Department ofTransportation to «AHl> itn with a tJat! mission’s findings are based on conditions that existed several years ago. Vepco studied those problems in 1977 and 1978, made changes in its operating procedures to eliminate them. Therefore, the rate adjustments ordered by the NCUC this week were not supported by the evidence in the case.” Berry said, “In addition, there are legal questions concerning the commission’s authority to order refunds and there appear to be errors in calculations in the order. “Vepco will ask the commission to reconsider its order and will appeal to the N. C. Court of Ap peals,” Berry said. He added, “We will also ask for a stay of the commission’s order.” while James Capehart Was'given 12 months'for dhWk'driWui; thirds offense, and driving while his license were revoked. Both gave notice of appeal. Asst. Dist. Atty. H. B. Williams prosecuted the docket and the following other action was taken: Clarence Walker, assault, called and failed. John Lee Parks, reckless driving, 60 days, suspended upon payment of $75 fine and costs. William Wadsworth Williams, Jr., improper equipment, sls fine and costs. David L. Whitlock, speeding, warrant ordered; Steven Richard Krueger, Robert Gordon Jones and Jacqueline Debrick, speeding, recripical. Walter Raleigh Hawkins, two counts of injury to real property, 90 days, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and costs, and make restitution. Notice of appeal en tered. Hawkins was also charged with using profane and indecent language. He was given 30 days, suspended upon payment of $25 fine and costs. David A. Fields, trespass, dismissed; unlawful entry, seven months, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and costs. Glenn Meadows, assault on a female, seven months, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and costs. Clifton Chesson, carrying, a concealed weapon, and James E. Blount, shoplifting, dismissed. Rev. Houston Drone, four counts of worthless checks, total of seven months to run concurrently with sentence now serving. Savings Bond Sales Are Nojed V*” - . ,
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