The Chowan Herald The Chowan Herald Vol. XLVI • No. 40 Noted And Passed The following item was left in our unattended typewriter Monday. This year the Garden of Eden Club will hold their annual plant sale on October 3, at John A. Holmes High School from 9 A. M. until 4 P. M. Usually we have it on Election Day but decided to try a different time and place! There will be bedding plants, house plants, fall chrysan themums, bulbs, dried flowers, etc. All proceeds go to the com munity. I would appreciate your writing an article about this for your fraper - perhaps mention in your "Public Parade” or another strategic location! Thanks a bunch. Have a nice day.... Peggy Anne Vaughan You did it for us. Thanks! Instant Hero Can you imagine a high school Junior living in Elizabeth City playing football for the Edenton Aces and shouldering the responsibility for leading the team in the final minutes of a non conference game? Hardly. While that example is somewhat long distance, the element of, rivalry is there. But get the towns closer together such as Cary and Apex in Wake County. James 0. Perry, whose mother -is-Mrs. Lula Perry, 207 West Second Street, meandered along the Public Parade years ago - longer than he wants to admit. He is an insurance executive living in Cary but his residence is in the Apex School District His son, Jay, is a junior at Apex High School, which is 3-A. Cary is f-A. This similarity with Edenton and cii*ai»n> ft||i |jg thfi mw* Dili of the confusion came an in stant hero on September 4. Jay is a junior at Apex. His team hosted Cary. It was Jay’s first varsity game. When the Apex quarterback suffered leg cramps late in the game, young Perry was called on to direct the team. He was in the game for six plays, and during that time be threw two passes, both connecting for touch downs and Apex beat Cary, 19-17 before the hometown fans. That’s what is known as an instant hero. There are proud parents in Cary and certainly a proud grandmother out on Second Street. Five And Counting North Carolina’s Marine Resources Centers are five years (rid and the anniversary will be noted Sunday with open houses and special activities. The three centers, which first opened their doors in September, 1979, are located in Manteo, Morehdad City and Kure Beach. The first few years were stormy. There were construction and-or enginneering problems associated with each center. And if that wasn’t enough to make the start - up frustrating, the centers were poorly managed. J. C. Jones, who meandered along the Public Parade and Northeastern North Carolina as District Agricultural Extension chairman, was called on by the Secretary of Administration Joe Grimsley to bring order out of chaos. As director of the Office of Marine Affairs, J. C. shook the bvslMS hard, secured dedicated directors for the centers and applied Extension’s lay siq>port method. Before long the centers were not only more visible, they gained the place in the com munities they deserved, and more important provided the service foi which they were designed. Because of J. C.’s leadership the DOA, Sea Grant Program of the Uflftrcnit&of North Carolina and the Agricultural Extension at niiainatMuf 16 Unlver * ity are More (nan S-miiUon people have visited the centers in the five Edenton. North Corolina. Thurcdny, September 24, 1981 Five Appointed To Council Governor Jim Hunt today ap pointed five Chowan County residents to the county’s Trans portation Efficiency Council. The Governor’s appointees to the Chowan County Council are: Mayor Roy L. Harrell of Edenton ; Donald Forehand of Hobbsville; Wilbur G. Pierce of Edenton; Frank 0. Sellers of Edenton; and Sarah E. Tynch of Edenton. Members will serve terms of two years. The governor establsihed the councils in all 100 counties by Executive Order this spring to help insure wise and efficient use of the additional highway dollars provided by legislative approval of his “Good Roads” program. “These councils will advise me and the State Board of Trans portation on how we can improve efficiency and productivity in our Department of Transportation,” Hunt said. “This will give local people the chance to examine and review the work of the Depart ment of Transportation on the roads where they live. K« , jmr* m f 'i • ft| ** \ J Wttr Ja&wM i ™ mm & • ■ - y<' ♦ Mrs. Lois Owens Mrs. Owens Gets Award Mrs. Lois P. Owens, a local employee of Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company received an emblem recently in recognition of 35 years of service with the company. Mrs. Owens started with the company in Henderson, as a long distance operator in the com pany’s Traffic Department. She worked in the Traffic Department in Edenton and later transferred to the business office. She is currently business office supervisor in Edenton. Mrs. Owens is married to Nathan J. Owens and they have one son, Steven who lives in Raleigh. She is a member of the Edenton United Methodist Church. 1 1 X b -V TOWN HOUSES GOING UP - The first unit of a townbouse project along Pembroke Creek was taking shape this week. The development, owned by Rill Myers of Edenton, Is located between the Old Fish Hat chery and West Queen Street. Twiddy Insurance k Real Estate la hand ling construct ion. Single Copies 20 Cents “Local residents will be able to go to their county’s Efficiency Council when they have com plaints about a maintenance crew wasting time, or not doing a thorough job, or whatever it may be,” Hunt said. The councils will work closely with the State Board of Trans portation. Marc Basnight of Manteo, the local member of the State Transportation Board will be chairman of the Chowan County Transportation Efficiency Council. Members of the General Assembly will serve as ex-officio members of the councils in their districts. Serving on the Chowan County Council will be: Rep. Charles D. Evans (D-Dare), Rep. Vernon G. James (D- Pasquotank), Sen. Melvin R. Daniels, Jr., (D-Pasquotank) and Sen. J. J. Harrington (D-Bertie). The Executive Order says that the council “will examine the work program, policies, methods and operations of each Depart ment of Transportation county maintenance unit” and “make recommendations to the Governor and the Board of Transportation on improving efficiency and productivity in those units.” The councils will work with division and district engineers, as well as with the maintenance supervisors, to review the per formance of State highway crews. The governor said he par ticularly looked for “business people and local government and civic leaders to serve on these councils, people who have a broad range of contacts and who are * k*own throughout their county.” Higher Test Scores, Lower Enrollment Noted For Edenton-Chowan Students Fewer and fewer students are attending Edenton-Chowan Schools but those who are score higher and higher on standard achievement tests. These facts were brought out a a meeting of the board of education. There are 2,507 students enrolled in the six schools, with by far the largest number -- 775 - at John A. Holmes High School in grades 9-12. There are 72 students in grades 7-12 in the Alternative School; 410 in grades 6-8 at Chowan Junior High, 403 in grades 4-6 at Swain Elementary; 553 in grades K-3 at Walker School and 294 in grades K-5 at White Oak. But the most refreshing news came from Mrs. Mary Horton when she reported on results of the 1981 achievement tests. She said students in local schools overcame many obstacles to score well above the national norm as well as safely above state and regional B, 1* ~ j j ■MBBIfl 1 , jL *• | Hy||ft ■ 711 , ® kIK (I JK »l * >*2 ft Wr mm IP II I * ■;» -ft \ i \ iM 12 FOCUS ON CRIME PREVENTION The Chowan County Community Watch program and Sheriff Troy Toppin sponsored two state-supported activities at the Chowan County Agricultural Fair this week. McGruff, “a crime-biting crusader,” was at the fair along with an educational exhibit on wheels. Standing in front of the Crime Watch exhibit van are, from left: Sheriff Toppin, Sue Harris of Raleigh,a crime prevention specialist with the State Division of Crime Prevention; C. B. Smith, chairman of the Community Watch program here; W. A. Perry, fair association president; and Superior Court Judge Richard B. Allsbrook of Roanoke Rapids. (Story on Page 8-A.) The Chowan Herald Privott, Burroughs File For Re-Election All three incumbent councilmen in the Town of Edenton have filed for re-election. Willis Privott, Sr., 136 Tyler’s Lane, and Gil Burroughs, Queen Anne Drive, filed last week with the Chowan County Board of Election. Privott is councilman in the Fourth Ward while Burroughs serves at-large. J. P. Ricks, Jr., filed earlier for re-election from the Third Ward. Mayor Roy L. Harrell is ex pected to seek another two-year term but had not filed as of Tuesday afternoon. Councilmen are elected for four year terms. Third and Fourth levels. From the socio-economic side, it would appear that local students, totaling 63 per cent below the poverty level while the national level is 39 per cent, would score “low, low, low” they were exactly opposite, according to data compiled by Mrs. Horton. In her presentation, Mrs. Horton approached the report of test results from the standpoint of “output” (what test results are) and “input” (where students begin). The most significant scores were in Grade 9, but students in all other grades are doing well, she pointed out. Supt. John Dunn also noted that the poverty level must be associated with test scores. The results, he said, indicates “our program is working.” Mrs. Horton made the following Continued on page 4 Holmes Band To Compete The John A. Holmes High School band will compete Saturday in competition at Manteo High School Seafood Festival and Band Competition. The parade will begin at 11 o’clock A.M. at the higi school and will proceed through downtown Manteo. The competition will begin at one o’clock at the Manteo High School football field. The Manteo High School Band Boosters will be serving a variety of seafood for the parents, par ticipants and spectators. Bands from Virginia and North Carolina will be competing for the highest honor in marching com petition. All parents and interested persons are cordially invited to travel to Manteo and support the John A. Holmes High School marching band. For additional information, call Otis Strother. ward representatives will be elected by ward voting. Privott was named to the Town Council in mid-1980 to fill the unexpired term of Harry Spruill, who resigned and has moved from Edenton. He became the first Negro to serve on the council in modern times. He is employed at Edenton Furniture Company. Willis Privott, Sr. Not Guilty Pleas Crowd Docket Court officials settled in Monday for a full week of activity as an unusual number of not guilty pleas were received during arraignment before Judge Richard B. Allsbrook of Roanoke Rapids. Asst. Dist. Atty. Frank R. Parrish is prosecuting the criminal docket. Tuesday afternoon a jury was hearing evidence in die case where Hazel Rountree is charged with felonious assault with intent to kill. Fifty-seven cases were ons the arraignment calendar and 67 cases on the trial calendar. A few cases were disposed of during the Monday session. They were: Murray Wheeler, driving with a blood alochol in excess of .10, six months, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and costs. Duffy Angus Cobb, reckless driving after drinking and resisting arrest, six months, suspended and placed on probation for 12 months upon payment of S2OO fine and costs. The defendant was ordered to spend three weekends in Chowan County Detention Facility. Thomas Isaac Jones, failure to display city tag, reckless driving after drinking and improper Plaque Suggested Plaques to identify the Chowan County Detention Facility were recommended Monday by the grand jury. In the report handed Judge Richard B. Allsbrook of Roanoke Rapids, the panel called for a small sign on the Court Street side of the facility with a larger plaque on the East Church Street side. The grand jiffy, noted that the Continued on page 4 Burroughs is completing a four year term. He is a teacher-coach at John A. Holmes High School. The deadline to file is 12-noon on October 2. Candidates file with the county board of election where Mrs. Marjorie Allen is election supervisor. The election will be held on November 3. mag&mm jggg|g {S s -M ' ' ' ML lipS4 Gil Burroughs equipment, four months, suspended upon payment of $125 fine and costs. Junius Alexander Cofield, drunk in County Detention Facility. The defendant was recommended for work release. Defendants who were called and failed to answer included: Frank Leary, drunk driving; Oscar Lee Wilks, larceny; Michael C. Mizelle, possession of alcoholic beverage; Steven J. Spruill, worthless check; and Douglas A. Stallings, two counts of worthless checks. Organization Seeks New Members September has been designated as membership drive month for the Edenton-Chowan Chapter of the N. C. Symphony. Several organizations have already pledged support to the chapter. The Z. Smith Reynolds Foun dation has given the chapter a $2,000 incentive grant. The Edenton Woman's Club has given SSOO and the Garden of Eden Club SIOO. Various clubs, which include the Rotary Club, Lion’s Club, and Chamber of Commerce, are helping with the sale of tickets. Persons interested in joining the Edenton-Chowan Chapter may receive more information by calling either Sally Blount at 482- 4954, Terry Wackelin at 482-2792 or Mary Rhea Gardner at 482-4436. The N. C. Symphony will appear in Edenton in January, 1982, for two concerts. There will be one educational concert for school children, and one evening concert which will feature the Edenton Choral Society and the John A. Holmes Concert Choir.

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