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Kyft '>B + Wk \ r JHb, - '* B B m Jh B B f ®[ /*4 Bpilir *" * M*T : Wfr Mmm Ma& SECTION B The Edenton-Chowan Unit of the North Carolina Association of Educators sponsored a “Meet The Candidates Night” June 16 in the Edenton Municipal Building with a capacity crowd in attendance. Questions concerning educational issues of the community were submitted to the candidates prior to the meeting. During the meeting, the candidates presented their prepared responses. Incumbent County Commissioner C.A. Phillips and challenger Warren Twiddy, incumbent George Jones and his opponent Joe Hollowell, and incumbent J.D. Peele were present. Peele’s opponent, Mrs. Clara Boswell, was unable to attend due to the serious illness of her husband, but did send her regrets and VOTE mpfU W Yvonne A. Smith . Jf Board Os Education ; y June 29 Your Vote and Support Will be Appreciated Paid tor by Committaa to Elact Yvonne Smith, Board of Education RE-ELECT *!■ B. Peele * j County Commissioner , 2nd Township Chowan County * * . .- Your support during the last 8 yrs. has been greatly appreciated. V'WC- ~ I ML I teel that experienced leadership is fIQHHHB neded now more than ever ■ i Because of this, I covet your County Commissioner vote and support Paid for by Committee to Re-Elect J.D. Peele, County Commissioner V ] :L:| /i‘\ h— / /[ BEST V r ENTERTAINMENT T VALUE Albemarle Cable TV not only offers Its subscribers the greatest variety of entertainment available but also America s greatest entertainment value, now for as little as 23C per day your entire family can enjoy cable tv as Its best. So why wait, call us today fbr your cable tv installation and begin enjoying cable tv s great entertainment variety and valuei /'ALBEMARLE ABIJETV CALL TODAY and mention this ad for super summer Savings specials 4SS-7733 "Meet The Candidates” Forum Held written responses to the questions. The questions and the candidates responses, as heard by a panel of three NCAR members, are summarized below. Question Under present state law, local government is responsible for, but not limited to, providing the physical facilities for the public educational system. The Chowan Board of Commissioners has adopted a resolution that states “counties be responsible for providing and monitoring physical facilities only.” Do you support such a resolution on local tax revenues for educational purposes? Answer Phillips—Believes the state should provide all operational funds for the Edenton, North Corolino, Thursday, June 24, 1962 public schools as originally stated in state law and counties provide the physical facilities. Voted for the resolution on Sept. 8, 1980. Twiddy—Does not support such a restriction on local tax expends tures. Children must have what it takes to develop talents. Jones—Feels state isn’t paying its share, funds aren’t equalized among counties. Voted for the resolution on Sept. 8, 1980. Hollowell—Does not support the resolution. Would prefer flexibility to respond to local needs. Peele—Does not support such a resolution. County has always funded more than just buildings, but voted for the resolution on Sept. 8, 1980. Boswell—Does not sup port a restriction on local tax expenditures for education. Question The percentage of local tax revenue going to school system has been steadily decreasing. Since our system receives a significant portion of its funds from federal programs which are being reduced or eliminated, do you support an increase in the percent of local tax revenues for local education? Answer Phillips—Need to wait and see the degree of federal cuts before questions can be answered. Cannot pick up all the programs. Twiddy—Supports in creasing percent of local tax funds going to education. Jones—Believes per centage has increased. Does support increase for education. Hollowell—Should meet the needs of our youth and not worry about the per centage. Education is top priority. Get funds from luxury taxes. Peele—Questions whether federal programs educate or just put children through school. Gave improperly addressed graduation an nouncement as example of school’s failure. Feels in tegration hurt . education, causing some to slow down while others caught up. Boswell—Supports in creasing percent of local tax funds going to education. Although total dollar amount has increased, we are slipping compared to surrounding counties and the state. Question As a means of reducing local governmental ad ministrative expenses, whereby freeing funds for other programs such as education, could you sup port consolidation of county and municipal governments and their public service departments? Answer Phillips—Yes, if properly run, could save money. Twiddy—Yes, but will need to get laws changed. Jones—Yes, combining maintainence of vehicles, collection, inspection could save money. Hollowell—Yes, if it can save money. Peele—No, it won’t reduce anything. Boswell—May be some areas where money can be saved, but will require extensive study. Willing to work on it. School Board candidates Yvonne Smith and Billy Nixon, who are vying for the Second Township seat, and Jane Underkofler and A.B. Harless were present. John Mitchener 111 was out of town at the Presbyterian General Assembly but provided responses. The fourth candidate for the First Township seat, Jerald Perry, was not present due to several other meetings. Question As a means of providing more meaningful teacher input into Board decisions and improving com munications between the Board and teachers, could you support a teacher as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Board? Smith—Yes, they spend the most time with children. Nixon—Yes, teachers have valuable input. Underkofler—Yes, need better communication from all segments of the com munity. Harless—No, existing channels, principals and teacher advisory committee can bring input to meetings. Mitchener—Disappointed that communications are not good, feels teachers, as professionals, need to be used to their fullest potential. Favors more teacher input. Question Last year, and again this year, the Board has cut all local salary supplements (150, resulting in a 50 per cent cut for teachers but only a 3 per cent cut for the top administrative position. Could you support a request to reinstate the $l5O or, if cuts are necessary, have a fixed percentage for all rather than the present fixed dollar amount? Smith—Supports sup plement, should be fixed amount. Nixon—Reinstate cut, if cuts are necessary, should be the same percentage for all, cut was a slap in the face. Underkofler—Supports same percentage for all, fixed $l5O cut was a low blow. Harless—Supports reinstating cut, fixed per centage for all if necessary, Mitchener—Need more information to answer this question. Question With the reduction in the per cent of local tax revenues going to education, couplyd with reduced federal funding, many local programs are being reduced or eliminated. Could you support increased requests for local tax funds in order to not penalize the children in our schools? Answer Smith—Yes, need to in crease percentage. Nixon—Yes, it is our responsibility to educate our children. Underkofler—Yes, but must find money and spend wisely. Harless—Yes, education can’t take a back seat. Mitchener—Yes, nothing must stand between us and excellence in education. Question The Reduction-in-Force policy adopted by the Board has as its bottom line a recommendation by the superintendent as to who would be laid off based on “the maintenance of a sound and balanced educational program.” Could you support a policy stating specific criteria such as certification and experience or determine who would be laid off? Answer Smith—Yes, should have specific criteria to decide who is laid off. Nixon —Yes, need criteria, otherwise per sonalty conflicts would lead to dismissal. Underkofler—Yes, feels that teacher backed policy was more effective than one adopted. Harless—Could support criteria such as cer tification, experience, must include ability. Mitchener—Thinks criteria should be specified, present policy is long on procedure and short on substance. Question One of the legislative goals of the state School Board Association is to repeal the existing “tenure” law. Do you support the current tenure law? Answer Smith—Sees no problem with present law. Nixon—Supports present law, opposes changes. Underkofler—Not aware of any proposed changes. Harless—Tenure law is a poor law, should be judged on ability. Mitchener—Does not know the points at issue with tenure law and won’t try to kid or bluff about an answer. Question How would you plan to get more first hand, personal knowledge of the operation and condition of the schools in our community? Answer Smith—Would like public to call her, has already visited each school and would continue to do so. Nixon—Visit the schools, won’t look on job as a once a month meeting, will support all school functions. Underkofler—Has at tended Board mettings for past three years and knows much from this. As Health Dept, nurse, she gets into schools, would use leave to visit schools. Harless—Go to the source for information; school, central office, principal. RE-ELECT AL PHILLIPS CHOWAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Experienced - Qualified Your Vote And Support Will Be Appreciated 1982 Democratic Primary Paid for by Committee to Re-Elect Al Phillips, County Commissioner joms Jjgi REAL ESTATE MfcT .fc®| 318 S. Broad St. Call Terry Jones At 019-982-7523 RIVERTON attractive brick home featuring, LR, Den, Kitchen - Dining Combo., 3BR, 2 Baths, Utility'Room, Garage, Central Vacuum System. Some assumable mortgage at 7V« per cent $62,000. BAYVIEW TRAIL Attractive brick home on large lot with trees near Country Club featuring LR, Den, Kitchen-Dining Combo, Utility Room, Rec. Room, 3 BR, 2V 2 baths. $60,000. MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY HOME— Two story turn of the century home remodeled in last four years. Features LR, DEN, DR, Kitchen, utility room, sewing room, 4BR, 3 Baths. Double garage. Located on beautiful lot with huge trees In quiet rural setting. $135,000. Long term owner financing at 13'/j per cent. MORGAN PARK beautiful brick home featuring,Lß, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, 3BR, 2 Baths $65,000. CAPE COLONY Shingle home on canal features LR, kitchen, 3 BR, bath, garage. Private boat ramp. $39,000. SWIMMING POOL 2700 sq. ft. brick home with LR, family room w-fireplace. kitchen, 4 BR, 2Vj> baths plus a sewing room. Patio area. 'p r | ce Cut to $75,000 Low down payment, owner financed for 20 years at 12 per cent. HISTORIC DISTRICT Lovely two story colonial home on corner lot. Features living room, den, dining room, kitchen, five bedrooms, garage. Easy walking distance of downtown. ONE MILE FROM TOWN This handsome two story brick home hi , a rural atmosphere, yet is less than one mile from town. Features LR, den (fireplace), dining room, kitchen, four BR, 2V2 baths, and garage. Located on an acre of land. More acreage available. 9 per cent assumable. $69,500. ON CHOWAN RIVER Two story brick home, featuring 4 BR, 3 baths, LR, kit chen, den with fireplace plus family room. Deck overlooking the water. SBO,OOO with owner financing available. BASE KU. BncK, LK, kitchen, 3 BR, baiCOJltrSCtfid :ed back yard. $35,000. CHOWAN RIVER This riverfront home features LR, kitchen, 3 BR, nice bulkheaded lot. $48,000. HWY 17 Brand new! 1750 sq. ft. brick construction. Features great room with fireplace, kitchen-dining combination, 3 BR, 2 baths, utility room, deck. $69,500. Assumable 15tfe percent fixed rate loan. ARROWHEAD BEACH This home is located on three lots. Features LR, kit chen, DR. 3 BR, 2 baths. $19,950, OLD COUNTRY HOME—Needs moving and restoring. $6,000. BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT LOTS ON ALBEMARLE SOUND One half acre in size. Homiblow Pt. $26,500. RIVERTON 8 yr. old home on % acre lot featuring LR, den, kitchen, 3 BR, 2 baths. $55,900. W. HICKS STREET—Lot for sale. $2,900. Owner financing possible. MEXICO RD. - FOR SALE This three bedroom brick home features large living room, den (fireplace), kitchen, two baths, and garage. $49,000. HWY. 17 Owner financing. 12 year old home on large wooded lot; features LR, den, dining area, kitchen, 3 BR, lVfc baths $39 500 MORGAN PARK Beautiful brick home on an acre lot. Includes LR, DR, den, library (fireplace), rec. rm., solarium, kitchen, three BR, two baths, double garage and workshop, temp, controlled hothouse. M. 500 MHI.IHMi I. GTS FOR SAI.E - Commercial ft Residential. SECTION B Mitchener—Continue to listen to his kid, get into the schools to meet with students and teachers rather than wait until problems filter up to the Board. Several pertinent questions were raised by the audience and the candidates complete responses gave much insight into their views. It is hoped that these condensed responses will help the citizens of Chowan County be better informed voters on June 29. Custom Piers • Boathouses • Bulkheads • Jetties Linton and Tankard Construction FIFTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE • FREE ESTIMATES George Linton Phillip Tenkard Bath, N. C. Bath, N. C. (919) 923-6191 Call Collect (919) 923-6191 Yellow Pages Seen In The Files Os The Chowan Herald 1937 • 45 Years Ago A permanent organization of a Chamber of Commerce was effected with J.H. Conger elected president, Mayor J.H. McMullan, secretary and Millard F. Bond treasurer. Sheriff J.A. Bunch reported a record day for tax collections when $5,5000 for 1936 taxes were paid. County Commissioners delayed action on a proposed full time health service until the new county budget was considered. Four Edenton students, Stuart Blow, Audrey Rowell, David Warren and John Mitchener were among the 475 graduates at the University of North Carolina. Carroll Crockett re - Continued On Page 11-B
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