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I'uWir j Reding In Peace As Gabriel Heater would say, “There is good news today.” The Coastal Land Management Bill is about to be laid to rest. In its original form it was totally unacceptable. In its watered down form it is totally unnecessary. So either way it can only be described as bad legislation and next Tuesday the Senate needs to apply the “clincher”. The coastal bill is aimed at controlling real estate i development in environmentally fragile areas along the coast. It would also control most everything else in the realm of land use. Coastal land management, save for the ECU Medical School issue, has been studied to death and while no new legislation is needed, the scare thrown into elected officials almost boggles the mind. Chowan County has been moving forward on land use planning. So has Currituck and some of the others in the 22-county coastal region. At the same time the foot-draggers have been numerous. They know full well now that should they continue their do-nothing attitude someday they will be under state or federal control. The study and debate over this measure has been beneficial. It should be remembered when the epitaph is written. “Resting in peace” might be fitting, but it is certainly not adequate. Tank Full Summer Beautiful sunshine, warmer temperatures and shorter lines at ' the gas pumps, aided by reports of i “the fish are plentiful” are encouraging signs along the Public Parade. With an abundance of water, recreation is an important industry which hasn’t been exploited to the point of its greatest potential. Those who regularly spread tales of gloom and doom would have led us to believe that the forthcoming season for water spprts would be a disaster. There is every sign at this juncture that the pessimist should fpllow the ground hog into the hole. The current energy crisis, which is expected to hang over this country for years to come, could be turned into an economic advantage for areas such as along the Public Parade. While there apparently won’t be sufficient gasoline to encourage long trips hither and yon,there are millions of people who live within a tank full of the Albemarle Area. Through an agressive campaign many new faces could appear on the area scene. They could be assured of sufficient fuel to make the return trip, etc., if they decide to frolic herabouts. There is also evidnece that a boating will increase. We enjoy the best boating waters in several states, yet we haven’t promoted it Continued on Page 4 fl l^ ■nr^^H p ' : 2n'' v j Jig ’-,' "lljilll || ;:;, -J| iE^SSiSE'^SHs sSvteT“i»i the boert el tocta* W “ /Jtemarle" Elee't™ y^t *&**• 1 *-*•* v * K *^ v > mw. vm«« nwwiauux 1 [Of IMOTtu NEW CAFETERIA BEGUN—The initial phase of construction on the new D. F. Walker School Cafeteria has begun with staking out the grounds and digging foundation trenches. The $216,000 facility will be located behind the gymnasium, adjacent to the elementary grade buildings. It replaces the lunchroom which was destroyed by fire last year. THE CHOWAN HERALD Volume XL.—No. 12. Edenton. North Carolina. Thursday, March 21, 1974. Single Copies 10 Cents. Floating Lab Plan Is Lauded ' jßi ßf* BfekJ Ktpn *<■ . 1 j 81 H HAPPY ABOUT BARGE PROSPECTS-Mrs. Nellie Sanders, president of the Bicentennial Barge Foundation, Inc., Keith Lamb, left, vice president of The Weyerhaeuser Company, and Dean Claude McKinney of the N. C. State University School of Design, appear pleased as they huddle following a recent meeting in Plymouth. Expansion Os Unit Asked Cape Colony Haven, Inc., filed on March 1 of intent to incur a capital expenditure for the purpose of adding 32 beds to a 64- bed intermediate care facility approved for Edenton. The project is scheduled for completion in early 1975. The project proposal has been submitted to the N. C. Department of Administration for review by planning agencies under provisions of the Social Security Amendments of 1972. The planning agencies, in examining the proposal, will seek to determine whether the project is needed, if it can be adequately staffed and operated, whether it is economically feasible within prevailing rate structures, and if it proposes specific cost containment features. Copies of the proposal have been referred to the Facility Services Division of the N. C. Department of Human Resources for review, as required by federal law. In its role as coordinator of state and regional planning, the N. C. Department of Aministraton, through its Division of State Planning, will receive the advice of the state and regional agencies about the conformity of the project to their standards and criteria. Pried Boost Effective April 1, 1974, the subscription rate for The Chowan Herald will be $5.00 per year, plus 20-cents sales tax ($5.20) in North Carolina and $6.00 per year outside North Carolina. The six-month rate is ,$3.00 plus 12-cents sales ’tax in North Carolina and $3.00 out side North Carolina. This is the first increase in the subscription rate of this newspaper in several years and it is regretable that it is necessary at this time. However, inflation has * hit the newspaper industry as hard, if not harder, than any other industry. Postage rates continue to climb ftnd we find it impossible to continue to absorb these increases. The single copy price of the newspaper will remain at 10 cents. Any subscription taken out or renewed prior to the effective date of the Increase will be honored at the existing rate. Tbe Chowan Herald, Inc PLYMOUTH—Development of a floating learning lab to call at 40 , possible ports in Eastern North Carolina was discussed here Monday night at the original meeting of the board of the Bicentennial Barge Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Nellie Sanders, regional librarian, is foundation president. At a dinner hosted by The Weyerhaeuser Company at Plymouth Country Club, board members and consultants from various agencies and departments expressed enthusiastic support for the project. It was hailed as one of the major cultural undertakings in recent history. Mrs. Sanders said such a project is ideal because of good municipal docking facilities at ports as far inland as Roanoke Rapids. Also,- she pointed out that a moveable facility would benefit more people and could last 20 years or more. In a slide presentation prepared by Bailey Phelps, a Jamesville graphic artist, Mrs. Sanders quoted Mrs. Grace J. Rohrer, secretary of Cultural Resources, as saying: “The arts are a necessary part of our lives not just a frill.” Dean Claude McKinney of the N. C. State University School of Design was present for the presentation of preliminary schematic designs of a barge 40 feet wide and 200 feet long. It is estimated that $500,000 will be needed to float the facility which would include space for a complete library, exhibits and live Continued on Page 4 Alliance Seeking Grant For Project Leadership development in educational administration may receive a healthy shot in the arm* with the possibility of grant money on the horizon for the six Alliance For Progress counties. This grant viflßi''- ; . . ** y . ~ !**'■■ iSsi - J fHpi*^'’ r * h „— "* .... v*. '•<. ?t ' pfc’ ;' *■ *:v;* <xv l 3 ' ■ ■•.. ‘* ; DISCUSS IMPROVED EDUCATION—Dr. Chuck Smith, head of the Rockefeller Foundation, seated crater, chats informally with educators at the Alliance For Progress meeting held Tuesday night at Eden ton Restaurant. Speaking on methods of improving the quality of education, Dr. Smith cited leadership development as a key to such improvements. The Alliance is currently seeking a grant from the foundation for leadership ?;* -.’4’'^■#£s'• * £*-;SPf 'j.?! l ' * « 'A- : ' Tax Collections Show Increase Gross sales and use tax collections in Chowan County increased 8.87 per cent last year, when compared to 1972, according to figures just released by the State Department of Revenue. Sec. J. Howard Coble reports increased collections statewide averaged 13.92 per cent. All counties experienced an increase Act Amends Election Law The General Assembly on March 13 passed a law which makes the election of members of Edenton-Chowan Board of Education non-partisan beginning with the 1976 state elections. The measure, was requested by the school board and county commissioners and was introduced* to make the effective date the May 7 primary election. However, since it was not enacted into law prior to the February 25 deadline to file for the office, it was amended in the House of Representatives on March 8 to become effective two years later. Mrs. Emily G. Amburn, the incumbent, will be opposed by Mrs. Elizabeth L. Byrd, a Negro who was formerly associated with the schools, in the May Democratic Primary. The nominee will face C. B. Smith, a Republican, in the November General Election. Mrs. Byron Kehayes, chairman, Chowan County Board of Elections, reminds voters that absentee voting will be allowed in the primary election. Voters who think they qualify to vote absentee can make application with the elections board between now and 6 P.M. on May 1. The voter has a choice, if approved to receive absentee ballots, to vote them at the elections office or have them mailed to him and returned prior to the deadline. The chairman or Mrs. Joseph M. Thorud, executive secretary, can administer the necessary oath to the applicant. Budget Approved Edenton-Chowan Board of Education approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 1974-75, Mondav nieht. The budget totals $588,000, an increase of $28,000 over the budget from 1973-74. Dr. Edwin L. West, Jr., superintendent of schools, explained that the increase would cover the rise in cost of living and utilities. On a per student basis, the increase would figure out to about five cents more per student-per day over the previous year. for educational improvement should be obtained from the Rockfeller Foundation. Dr. Chuck Smith, head of the foundation, addressed informal remarks to educators and school in gross collections. The greatest increase, 32.29 per cent, occured in Madison County and the lowest, 4.19 per cent, occurred in Person County. In a report to Gov. James E. Holshouser, Jr., the secretary wrote: “Caution should be used in analyzing this date and attempting to base definite business conclusions thereon because the sales volume of nontaxable items is not included, and county collections do not necessarily reflect county economy since trading areas do not always follow county lines.” The greatest increase, 15.26 per cent, occurred in the lumber and building materials group. Other percentage increases for the retail subgroups are: unclassified, 14.50 per cent; food, 13.87 per cent; 1 per cent and 2 per cent retail sales, 13.80 per cent; furniture, 12.47 per cent; general merchandise, 12.04 per cent; automotive, 10.12 per cent; apparel, 7.66 per cent. In addition to Chowan, the percentage of increase for Albemarle Area counties include: Camden, 7.14; Currituck, 32.12; Dare, 22.15; Gates, 17.68; Hyde, 15.47; Pasquotank, 15.42; Perquimans, 17.03; Tyrrell, 8.82; and Washington, 14.28. At the same time Sec. Coble released the net collections from the 1 per cent local option sales and use tax for February. Chowan’s collections amounted to $13,095.68. Net collections in other area counties were: Camden, $2,260.03; Currituck, $5,664.10; Dare, $15,622.64; Gates, $4,743.87; Pasquotank, $48,529.33; Perquimans, $7,551.20; Tyrrell, $3,573.90; and Washington, $17,651.74. Donors Sought For Heart Patient Johnnie Owens, Jr., is to undergo open heart surgery at N. C. Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill on May 29. People who go to donate blood Friday when the Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Edenton are asked to donate in his name. Credit will be given Johnnie for every pint of blood donated in his name and a special campaign is underway to obtain as much credit as possible prior to the surgery. The bloodmobile will be at Edenton Baptist Church from 12 noon until 6 P.M. Gary Anderson, Jaycee volunteer chairman, said appointments are being made on two minute intervals in order to avoid lines. Anyone who wishes to make an appointment to donate blood during this visit should call 482- 4461. board members at the meeting of the Alliance, held Tuesday night at Edenton Restaurant. Focusing his remarks on the theme of improved education through improved school administration, he stated that though the cost of education has risen, the quality of education has not improved proportionally. Better management and increased parental involvement in education matters were two points he stressed in making the educational process more effective. He stated that school administrators and admistrator trainees, including principals and superintendents, need to be thoroughly versed in business and finance, as well as have a true understanding of their job as defined by the school boards. Dr. Smith emphasized that this training is not the type which can be received exclusively in the university classroom. It must be derived through on the job training. Administrators need to be educated in effective use ot budget money and applying tins money'so the maximum may be obtained from each dollar. In his remarks on this matter, he added that the per pupil money allotment is not necessarily as taqMyrtaat as how it is used.
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