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THE CHOWAN HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2019 A3 SUBMITTED PHOTO For 80 years, Girls State has molded young women into the leaders. (Left to right) Aces' Mikayla Grace Caroon, Miss NC and Abi Barbu of Charlotte. Caroon attends 80th Giris State BY MILES LAYTON Staff writer Aces’ Mikayla Grace Caroon said she did not run for office, but pre ferred to play a support role during the 80th an nual Girls State. A workshop for high school students that teaches budding politicos about state government, Girls State was hosted be tween June 9 and June 15 at Catawba College in Sal isbury. “We knew right away that everyone was there because they were smart and capable, so we had to find what made each girl different and unique,” Ca roon said. “This process made us bond and form new friendships. Unfortu nately, many people forget how important it is to ap preciate individuality. When women support, en courage and build one an other up instead of being threatened by others abil ¬ Books on their way Check it Out! A s you can see we have really no new materials right now. Thankfully our new fiscal year began July 1 and the Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library will start getting new books again. So if you have been waiting patiently for a James Patterson or Brad Thor book—thank you —the books will be here soon. The DigitalNC.org digi tized version of the Chowan Herald (1934- 1956) has been a hit be hind the circulation desk at the library. All of us have been digging through our past with great glee. Markita dis covered the “The World’s Fattest Man” was in Edenton on Aug. 6 and 7, 1956. He weighed 763 pounds and his waist size was 104 inches. He was “in his specially built trailer., and no tickets would be sold but a silver donation is suggested from each person for the sponsor.” The sponsor of the event was the Eden ton Police Department. This event is very inter esting in a historical con text. The first American Guinness Book of World Records was published in 1956. Was this the man who was listed in the first edition of this continu ously popular series? Someday I will find an early edition and find the answer. The Guinness Book of World Records continues to be a book that our young readers love to go through every year. Upcoming library events: * July 9 at 10:30 a.m. - Robot Dude William Turner and the 4 Foot Tall Robot * July 10 at 11 a.m. - StoryTime and Pop-Up/ STEAM program * July 11 at 1 and 4:30 p.m. - Beat the Heat Movies - a musical clas sic starring Julie An drews, Dick Van Dyke and a flying umbrella * July 13 at 10:30 a.m. - ities, we can do almost anything.” Organized by the Ameri can Legion, Caroon Served as an escort for the closing ceremony and an emo tional support person/ counsel to the mayor. She was a member of the House of Representatives for Orange City. Caroon participated in a flag burning ceremony/ re tirement service for faded, stretched, worn and tom flags in memory of her great grandfather, Earle Norman, who was in World War II. Caroon also had the pleasure of meet ing Miss North Carolina, Laura Little, who she de scribed as a Godly role model for young women. “I had a great time. I will always be grateful to the American Legion Edenton chapter for sponsoring and giving me this valuable op portunity,” she said. Staff writer Miles Layton can be reached at mlayton@ncweek- lies. com The Jetsons * July 16 at 10:30 a.m. - Stars in the Sky & Stars on Earth with NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island * July 17 at 11 a.m. - StoryTime & Pop-Up/ STEAM program * July 18 at 1 and 4:30 p.m. - Bet the Heat Movies — I have no way to describe this movie — it’s one of Joyce’s favorite animated films of the past 10 years—please call and ask * July 20 at 10:30 am. - The Jetsons continue Fiction The Flight Portfolio - Julie Orringer DVDs Star Trek: The Original Series - Season 1 Steel Magnolias with Queen Latifah Westworld - Season 2 Jennifer Finlay is the Shepard- Pruden Memorial Library librar ian. BANKRUPTCY Q. FORECLOSURE O LAWSUITS I— CAR REPOSSESSION C/ITAX LEVIES AND GARNISHMENTS Call Alien C. Brown Attorney 252-752-0952 A Debt Relief Agency helping people eliminate debt through bankruptcy I just can’t thank you enough for the love and support you have shown to Clayton and me this past year. Many of you have given to Clayton’s education fund at State Employees Credit Union. Unfortunately, I am not aware of each donation that was made. Please know that every thought, gift, and prayer has been appreciated. We are so thankful to live in Edenton where there is so much love and support. From the bottom of our hearts thank you, thank you, thank you! We are forever grateful! Much love to all of you! Kim Willis and Clayton ■ BEST ^H OFFER I CALL WITHIN 2 WEEKS SAVE UP TO ’600 OBITUARIES Jane Brothers Swindell J.D. Peele, Sr. GREENSBORO - Jane Brothers Swindell, 57, went home to be with Jesus and her Mama and Daddy on Saturday June 29, 2019. She was in Bea con Place Hospice in Greensboro surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Betty Thigpen Swindell and the late Marion Smith Swindell, she was bom in Elizabeth City. She is survived by her brother, Larry Swindell (Suzy) of Greensboro, her sisters: Sheron Barnard (Ronnie) of Chesapeake, Va., and Beth Williams (David) of Midlothian, Va., 7 nieces and nephews, 6 great-nieces and nephews, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She followed God’s commandments of love. She truly loved “her” Jesus and she shared her love with everyone she met. Often as saying goodbye, it was followed by “I love you” and she really meant it. Occasionally in challenging moments, if one asked “Jane what am I going to do with you?” she would reply “Love me forever.” -And she will be. She was a past participant in the Special Olym pics North Carolina Games and was often a medal winner including several golds. Jane loved popcorn - no she REALLY loved pop corn ... and dollar bills. The funeral will be 2:00pm Friday at Edenton United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Hertford, NC. The fami ly will receive friends from 12:30pm-l:30pm at the church. Memorial donations are requested to the Special Olympics North Carolina, 2200 Gateway Centre Blvd. Suite 201 Morrisville, NC 27560; or to Beacon Place Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405. Jane’s family would like to thank Jane’s team of RHA at G3 group Home in Summerfield and the staff of Beacon Place Hospice in Greensboro for their kindness, care and support of Jane. George Brothers Funeral Service, in Greens boro, NC, is assisting the Swindell family. EDENTON - J.D. Peele, Sr., 91, of 1807 Rocky Hock Landing Road, died Monday, June 24, 2019 in Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation, Eden ton. Mr. Peele was born in Chowan County on Janu ary 5, 1928, and was the son of the late Raleigh and Myrtle Layton Peele. A retired farmer and fisher man, he was a founding member of Peele Brothers. A member of Rocky Hock Baptist Church, he was a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Elizabeth City, had served as a board member of BB&T and two terms as a Chowan County Com missioner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Ruth Nixon Peele; a sis ter, Edith Bunch; and by three brothers, Lloyd, Henderson Ray, and Wallace Peele. Surviving are his two sons, J.D. Peele, Jr. and wife, Margaret, of Fleming Island, FL and Al Peele and wife, Debbie, of Gatesville; two grandchildren, Jay Peele and Niki Higginbotham (Jeremy); three step-grandchildren, Melissa Baines, Natalie Layden (Brian), and Joseph Stallings; a step-great-grand daughter, Mya Lynn Bagley; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Funeral services were held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Rocky Hock Baptist Church, and were conduct ed by his pastor, the Rev. Bob Young. A private burial followed in Beaver Hill Cemetery. Friends joined the family Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. in Mill er Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, and other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made either to Rocky Hock Baptist Church, 113 Rocky Hock Church Road, or Chowan County EMS, 208 W. Hicks St., both in Edenton, NC 27932, or to Cen ter Hill-Crossroads VFD, P.O. Box 185, Tyner, NC 27980. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com. FIREWORKS Continued from Al prepare for planned events, like ones that occur annually in their home towns. But unexpected rat-a- tat of firecrackers could bring them back to the battlefield and set them on edge. Shawn Gourley, the co founder of the nonprofit Mil itary with PTSD, notes that some people may be con cerned about bringing up the issue because it may in fringe on others’ fun, or be cause of the stigma that OBITUARY POLICY For information on sub mitting obituaries or death ; notices, call 329-9505 or email obits@apgenc.com between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Fri day, and specify that you are interested in obituary information for The Chowan Herald. On week- ends and holidays, email obits@apgenc.com. Obituaries must be re ceived, processed and ap proved by 8 a.m. Tuesday to appear in print in the Wednesday edition. Death notices can in clude the name and age of the decedent: funeral and visitation or viewing infor mation; and the name of the funeral home. Chowan Perquimans Habitat Mil for Humanity " ReStore Open Tues., Thurs., Sat. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm We pick- up large donations! only Rat Screen Tils will be accepted. NO Paint is accepted 1370 N. Broad St., Edenton 482-2686 might surround PTSD. However, she encourages them to move forward if they’re comfortable: most people simply aren’t aware that their celebration could be affecting others, and con versations help start that awareness. She also adds that par ties should have both indi vidual and community meetings about the topic, so that everyone can un derstand that fireworks are okay — when both parties can agree on to limits on when and where they can be used. An app has been devel oped for smartphones B AT H A TRUSTED CHOICE FITTER" Backed by a lifetime warranty One-Day Installation 1 One-Piece Seamless Wall Liners, Replacements, and Conversions 4 WEEKS $ 400 3 MONTHS *250 1-833-828-3345 ITub-to-shower conversions and fiberglass replacements typically require a two-day installation. 2 Lifetime warranty valid for as long as you own your home. *Offer ends 8/15/19. All offers apply to a complete Bath Fitter system only, and must be presented and used at time of estimate. 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If you need to take them out, or if you plan on taking them with you to an event, make sure they stay leashed and under control at all times. * Ask your veterinarian about any medications or techniques that can help al leviate your pets’ anxiety. * High heat puts pets at risk of heat stroke. Don’t leave pets in hot cars or leave them outside for ex tended periods of time. Make sure they have water available, as well. * Make sure they are microchipped, collared and have identification in the event that they try to escape. 1 1
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