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2A THE CHOWAN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4,2017 Chowan Commission approves solar resolution BY MILES LAYTON Editor Chowan County Com mission approved a spate of items during Monday’s meeting to topics ranging from the airport to solar tax exemptions. The commission ap proved a resolution that asks the Legislature to re peal a law that excludes 80 percent of the appraised value of solar energy from ad valorem taxes. The law affects future tax values associated with solar farm equipment. In other business, County Manager Kevin Howard provided an update on con taminated soil mitigation at the former county office building/Hinton Hotel. The county will be getting esti mates to see how much it is going to cost to remove soil that may be contaminated from removing a oil drum years earlier. Either now or in the future, the comity is going to be on the hook for removing the soil as is re quired by state law. Also, the commission tabled a request from the Airport Commission that asked the county to des ignate the rental revenue from the county-owned air- craft hangar to the town so as to assist with operations and maintenance of the airport. The county would still own the hangars, but the town would get the proceeds needed to assist with managing airport op erations. And, the commission ap proved a contract between the comity and Mike Low ery who was hired recently as Chowan County EMS Di rector. Lowery will be paid $17,500 annually for the post. Also, the commission discussed an upcoming va cancy to hire someone to replace a retiring technician because Scot Alons is retir ing in January. If someone is hired before Alons retires, the county wants to pay that person in addition to Alons so as to get that new hire up to speed before Alons retires. These costs will be split between Perquimans and Chowan counties. And, commissioners ap proved a proclamation de claring October as National Long Term Care Residents Right Month. Also, the commission reappointed Tim Phelps as one the county’s ETJ ap pointees to the Edenton Planning Board. And, the commission approved an amendment to the lease agreement be tween Chowan County and the College of the Albemarle for use of the COA campus. And Howard offered an update as to progress being made toward FEMA funding for repairs at Bennett’s Mill Pond. Though the federal funds have been approved, they are frozen until con gress takes action, he said. Battle of the Bands takes place this Saturday BY REBECCA BUNCH Staff Writer More than a dozen bands from across North Carolina and the Tidewa ter Virginia area will take part Saturday in the Battle of the Bands, the center- Chowan Perquimans Habitat for Humanity' Restore Open Tues.,Thurs., Sat. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm We pick-up large donations! 1370 N. 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The festival is hosted by the Edenton-Chowan Band Parents, Inc. “Thirteen bands will compete for the presti gious Band of the Day Award, the Strother Award and the Gebhardt Award,” said Marching Aces Band Director Lynn Dale of John A. Holmes High School. “Five of these groups are past Band of the Day winners. Bands from the Tidewater Virginia, Outer Banks, Lenoir and Edge combe county areas will converge on Edenton to earn first, second and third place awards in Music, Vi sual, Effect, Percussion, Drum Major and Color Guard categories.” The band competition will cap off a day-long series of events that will begin with arts and crafts on the lawn at the high school at 9 a.m., followed by the Peanut Festival Pa rade starting off at 11 a.m. Superintendent of Schools Rob Jackson will serve as emcee for the parade. Delicious BBQ/Fried Chicken Lunch plates ca tered by Nixon’s will be available for pick-up at the Boy Scout Hut adjacent “Thirteen bands will compete for the prestigious Band of the Day Award, the Strother Award and the Gebhardt Award. Lynn Dale John A. Holmes High School Marching Aces band director to the high school from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Din ner plates will be available from 4-7 p.m. during the Battle of the Bands will be available behind the stadium on Oakum Street. Plates are $9 each for each meal. Gates will open at 4 p.m. for the Battle of the Bands. An opening ceremony will get underway at 3:50 p.m. with the Chowan Middle School Sth Grade Band CHIEF Continued from 1A said the explosion would have destroyed everything within a 20-mile blast zone. He directed the logistical efforts of first responders from multiple emergency management agencies as as sisted by the U.S. Marines in their quest to prevent this catastrophe. “I was never scared, just concerned. That was the only time I ever called my wife (Jennifer) and told her that I loved her while I was on a fire scene,” said For lines, who has been mar ried 27 years. Forlines has saved more than a few lives during his long career. Governor Pat McCroiy awarded him a citation for his service aris ing from saving folks ex posed to CO2. Forlines went above and beyond by helping folks survive Hurricane Mat thew. “I’ve rescued people from all kinds of situa tions,” he said. “You don’t do this job for notoriety.” Forlines recalled one performing the National Anthem. Competition will begin at 4 p.m. Admission is $8 (free for children age 6 and below) and programs will be on sale for $1 each. Concessions will also be available during the com petition. “Air-grams for your fa vorite band will be avail able and a traditional Bake Sale Booth will be set up,” Dale said. Besides the Marching “I’ve rescued people from all kinds of situations. You don’t do this job for notoriety." Craig Forlines Edenton fire chief story about how a lady spun out on a rainy day and drove into a canal. “When she spun out, the car flipped and ran into a big canal,” he said. “The car ended upside down in the water that was muddy, murky. She was able to dial 911 before the water start ed coming in her car. Luck ily, we were very close, so , tion code enforcement to we dived in, popped open the window and pulled her out.” Another time, Forlines spoke of rescuing a man who was buried as he was doing trench work. “What happened was the workers were putting in a sewer tap. The man bent over and a wall of dirt col lapsed on him,” he said. “The man was completely covered up — buried alive. The men on top called 911. We all started digging and got to him in time to get him out. He’s still alive Aces, who will perform but not compete, partici pating bands are schedule to include Perquimans High School, Hertford; Columbia Middle School/ High School, Columbia, NC; Manteo High School; South Lenoir High School, Deep Run, NC; Cape Hat teras Secondary School, Buxton, NC; Pasquotank High School, Elizabeth City; Indian River High School, Chesapeake, VA; Gates County High School, Gatesville; Southwest Edgecombe High School, Pinetops, NC; Riverside High School, Williamston; Hampton High School, Hampton, Va.; Currituck County High School, Barco, NC; and Camden County High School, Cam den, NC. today and doing well. So there’s been lots of inter esting things during the past 30 years.” There’s no rest for the faithful, so don’t expect Forlines to sit back, watch daytime television or may be listen to the scanner. No, Forlines will be teaching the basics of fire inspec college students at six area colleges. Also, Forlines will con tinue to busy by building his airplane. “I’ve got plenty to keep me occupied,” he said. Speaking of repairing things, Forlines and fire- fighters repaired and re stored a 1923 R.E.O Speed- wagon fire truck. Runs great. Siren too. As with Forlines’ legacy — so far — that truck is something that will endure. Much thanks for your ser vice Chief Forlines. A Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 7,2017 for the Town of Edenton, North Carolina. The polls will be open on Election Day from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. The polling places and locations are as follows: STATUE Continued from 1A East Edenton Polling Place National Guard Armory William B. Gardner, Sr. Building 702 North Broad Street, Edenton NC West Edenton Polling Place Chowan County Agricultural Center 730 North Granville Street, Edenton NC REGISTRATION: All voters registered in the Town of Edenton are eligible to vote in the Municipal Election and need not re-register. Registration applications must be postmarked or delivered in person by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2017. Same Day Registration is available at Absentee One-stop Voting period. Seventeen year olds who will be eighteen (18) years of age by November 7, 2017 may register prior to the 2017 Municipal Election and vote in said election. Residents of the Town may register in person at the Board of Elections office, 730 North Granville Street, Suite D, Edenton, NC 27932. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., Monday -Friday. Registration applications are also available at the public library, schools and on-line at www.nsbe.gov. Absentee by Mail voting will begin on Friday October 6, 2017. Request can be made at the elections office. Roger Coleman said he supported the idea that the monument prominently situated in the town square should not stand as such a visible symbol of a com- munity that represents his tory. “I agree that it should not be the centerpiece of our town,” he said. And Bill Miller pointed out that while the monu ment has been there for many years the space could more appropriately be reconfigured to honor all servicemen from the community who have died. “I think what that monu ment honors is not some thing to be proud of,” he said. Jean Simpson said she was raised to be proud of who she was and that she wasn’t bothered by driving by and seeing the monu ment at the foot of Broad Street. But she added that to many “it represents slav ery. You weren’t a person, you were property.” She suggested that a statue of a Union soldier should be added to the site. Lois Thompson said she would also like to see a likeness of Frinks at the site. “I followed him, I looked up to him,” she said. After the discussion drew to a close, Vaughan and Knighton offered then- thanks for the opportunity to hear from those who sat in a circle and shared then- thoughts and desires con cerning the future of the monument that evening. Knighton agreed. “My heart is full,” she told the group. “I so ap preciate you opening your hearts to the mayor and I.” CHOWANHERALD (USPS 106-380) Vol. 82, No. 40 Published Every Wednesday Cooke Communications North Carolina, LLC Enteredasasecond-classmatterAugust30,1934atthePostOffice of Edenton, North Carolina, under Act of March 3,1870. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One- Stop early voting will begin on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Chowan County Board of Elections office - 730 N Granville St Edenton. For other information or questions contact the Chowan County Board of Elections office at 252-482-4010 or email rebecca.lowe@chowan.nc.gov -v—^^——————___ Recycle this newspaper. Daily Advance home delivery area $27* (Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, Currituck, parts of Gates) Elsewhere in continental United States $46 *Plus applicable sales tax. Activation fee of $1.99 will be collected with all new subscriptions. Deactivation fees may apply for early cancellation. 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