wf^imr-firr —sum nl .■-r,-.......-, nfM » / M 11 RAISING THE SlGN—Workers prepare to raise the golden ar ches for the new McDonald’s which will be on 32 North across from Chowan Hospital. (Photo by Clay Roberts) McDonald’s Restaurant To Open In Edenton In March by Clay Roberts Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun, that’s ,’the song Chowan County will soon be singing. Step out of the Chicken McNugget Mine and walk into the new McDonalds whjchJ’will be located on 32 North acfotttrom the hospital. i* -i > ■ Around $600,000 is tp be spent on the new restaurant which is ex pected to open around the first of March, according to William R. Freelove, president of the Fran chise Management Corporation of Greenville, a Franchise of McDonalds in charge of the construction. Quality Plus Construction of The Chowan Herald Volume XLVII No. 48 Arrive Alive Arriving alive is a logical and resonaMe goal for a trip taken at any time of the year, but especial ly one taken at the Merriest Season of all. Yet the merrymaking itself tends to cloud judgement making your safe arrival and that of your loved ones in doubt. In proclaiming December 12-18, National Drunk and Drugged Driv ing Awareness Week, Gov. James B. -Hunt, Jr., and the Congress of the United States have given North Carolinians and Americans an op portunity to reflet upon the choices we make when we get into our cars. Some of those choices—for exam ple, drinking and driving—are in creasingly being viewed as unac ceptable and dangerous behavior. Others are not so obvious, but are just as life-or-death threatening and should be just as much a part of the decision-making process. 1 Prescription drugs are a prime example, because many of them impair driving skills as effectively as alchol or street drugs. An tihistamines, tranquilizers, and any medication containing a narcotic reduce reflex action and limit judgement. When mixed with drinking and driving, these drugs are particularly deadly—a single antihistamine mixed with a single drink can double the impairment effect of both. Peat Answers Needed Unless administration and the Legislature take a stronger hand, North Cantina’s vast peat deposits may be ravaged with disastrous consequences to wetlands and the coastal environ ment. Strong signs have emerged recently that suggest that peat mining will be JaNfed and deep before the Matroegihs to get its regulatory act together. Consider what already has taken . y Continued On Page 4 Blood Mobile To Visit Chowan Hospital Date: December 21 12:00 noon to 6:00 P.M. if j- 'lx- • r '• • »*£&. ' , ", \V • Vr. <... ' * \ - / . •’ -v •: £ ..‘v v\Vi t 'v cfei- > ' * •. i Raleigh is doing the construction with Dickerson doing the site work. “The interior will be colonialized some,” said Freelove. “It will con sist of historical pictures bought from Edenton and the Division of Archives and History in Raleigh.” The exterior will be made of stone and wood. The wood will be tongue and grooved horizontally and will be stained, according to Freelove. Applications for employment will be taken about 30 days prior to the opening. Franchise Management also went through John A. Holmes High School for possible employees, according to Freelove. “Ronald McDonald will visit around four or five weeks after the opening,” said Freelove. Edenton, North Carolina, Thursday, December 16, 1982 Mitchener Inducted Into The Courtesy Hall Os Fame John Mitchener Jr. was recently ' inducted as the first charter - member of the Courtesy Hall of Fame of the Edenton-Chowar Schools. During a brief ceremony and luncheon at E. A. Swain Elementary School, a certificate of membership was presented by Superintendent John Dunn. Hie informal luncheon took place in Swain’s Cafeteria and the discus sion, which was usually led by Mr. Mitchener, centered around what could be done to bring about more courteous behavior in the school system. Included in the discussion were ideas on what the schools could do to develop more respon sibility among it’s students. The presentation of the cer tificate took place in the hall outside the principal’s office. John Dunn, while presenting the certificate, thanked Mr. Mitchener for his sup port of the school system and it’s “Courtesy Campaign”. Mr. Mitchener expressed his gratitude for being selected the Hall of Fame’s first and charter member. The school systems official news release stated that, “Mr. Mitchener was honored for his on-going sup Town Council Approves A Special Use Permit The Edenton Town Council was held on December 14th. Council persons present were Steve Hampton, W.H. Hollowell, Jr.. Marina Crummy, Willis M- Privott, James L. Fenner, and County Administrator Sam Noble. A public bearing was heard con coning a request from Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Holland for a SPECIAL USE PERMIT. It was approved, allowing Holland to conduct a retail seafood market at 1116 North Broad Street which is zoned Commercial Highway. The Finance, Utility, and Public Works gave their report. The Council took action upon the concept of the Albemarle Develop ment Authority and appointing a member of the Council to represent Edenton. It was unanimous. It was requested that the Council Carlton R. Nixon Elected As 1983 District Governor Carlton R. Nixon of Route 3, Edenton was elected 1983 district governor of the Albemarle Ruritan District at its annual convention recently held at Northeastern High School in Elizabeth City. About 375 members and guests were on hand for the evening banquet. Special entertainment was presented by the Commonwealth Choir of Suf folk, Virginia. Ruritan National president, Jim Radar and Harris Remley, a nationally known humorous speaker from Florida were the guest speakers for the occasion. As a six year member of the Chowan Ruritan Club, Nixon has served as its vice-president and Notice The Edenton Post Office will have shortened hours on Fri day, December 24. The window service only will be effected by the Christmas hours. The win dow will be open from 9 A.M. to 12 noon on Friday, December 24. Clementine Anthony Appointed To Staff WASHINGTON, D.C.-Hon. Walter B. Jones, Chairman of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and Representative of the First District of North Carolina has annoounced the ap pointment of Gementine Anthony from Edenton, North Carolina to the staff of the Committee. Continued On Page 4 port, constructive criticism and " continuing encouragement of the Courtesy la Contagious - Spread It’ prd&raln in the local schools and through out the community.” Hie courtesy campaign is conti nuing to receive statewide recogni tion with it’s successful presenta tion at the N.C. School Board P II 111 |fl f ' it! Mb-*?/ ■ I VVS PS m HALL OF FAME’S FIRST MEMBER—The Edenton-Chowan Schools have inducted John Mitchener Jr. as it’s first member. Mr.' Mitchener is shown here receiving his certificate of membership from John Dunn, the school systems superintendent. take action on the By-Laws for the Edenton-Chowan Recreation Ad visory Committee. A council must be appointed as chairman. It was also requested that the Council take action upon designa tion of a planning consultant for the Town of Edenton 1983 Community Development Block Grant Pro gram. It was held off until County District Court Report Chowan County District Court was in session on Tuesday, December 14, with the Honorable J. Richard Parker presiding. Ruth Emma Wright was found guilty of driving 55 in a 45 zone. She was fined $lO and cost of court. James Williams, Jr. was found guilty of driving under the influence and operating a vehicle left of president. He has also served the Albemarle Ruritan District as zone governor and lieutenant governor. As district governor for 1983, he wifi be in charge of 23 clubs in six counties. Nixon is a member and deacon of Rocky Hock Baptist Church and served 15 years as Sunday School director. He is a lay-speaker with The Gideons International, a Chris tian business and professional mens’ association. Nixon recently retired as district supervisor with the Law enforce ment Section of the Division of N.C. Marine Fisheries after 22 years of service. He is married to the former Ruth Evans and has two children, Billy Nixon of Tyner and Charlotte Baker of Edenton. .'j§pp| Carlton R. Nixon Single Copies 25 Cents Association, N.C. School Public Relations Association, N.C. Association of School Ad ministrators and “Education Spotlight” of the Carolina Today Show on WNCT-TV, Greenville. The Courtesy Hall of Fame will Continue to recognize and honor people throughout the coming year as it inducts them as it’s members. December 20th. The Council entered an executive session to discuss a lease of proper ty at the Edenton Municipal Airport. The Council afterwards had an Informal Discussion and Comment. Thereupon was the payment of Town bills. center line. He was sentenced to six months with two years suspended, fined S2OO and cost of court. Matthew Maddred was found guilty of careless and reckless driv ing after drinking alcohol. He was sentenced to 90 days with 2 years suspended, fined S2OO, cost of court and has to attend Drug Alcohol School. Continued On Page 4 Church Holiday P ro B rams 1 'M ■ —■ The following churches have released their special programs liir the Christmas Holidays. tttttttttt Saturday, December 19th, the Edenton Baptist Church will have a mini-concert of familiar Christmas Carols. At 5:00 they will pre sent a Cantata, “Welcome to the World” by John Lee. The combined youth choirs of the Edenton Baptist Church and Rocky Hock Baptist Church will sing. tttttttttt The Immanuel Baptist Church will have a musical-drama entitled “Christ of Christmas”, Friday, December 17th at 7:30 P.M., Sunday, the 19th at 7:30 P.M., they will have their candlelight service. tttttttttt There will be a Christmas program Sunday, December 19th at S‘oo at the Ryans Grove Baptist Church entitled “Around the Manger”, which will be sponsored by the Ryans Grove Sunday School. The Public is invited to attend. Pastor: Rev. Calvin Whedbee. tttttttttt Ballard’s Bridge Baptist Church announced plans for their Christmas activities for Sunday, December 19, during the 11:00 A.M. worship hour the children and young people will present a play en titled “Path of Faith”. At 5:00 P.M. the Adult choir will present their annual cantata called “Christmas Rhapsody”. The public has a cordial invitation to attend. tttttttttt The Adult Choir of the Rocky Hock Baptist Church will present a Christmas Cantata, “Joseph the Carpenter” by Joe E. Parks, Sun day night, December 19th at 7:30 P.M. The musical tells of the events occuring around Jesus’ birth as related by Joseph. Soloist will be Marcia Evans, Kevin Twine and the Men’s Quartet. Rob Boyce will narrate the part of Joseph. The choir is directed by Jack Evans. The public is cordially invited to attend. tttttttttt The canata “Come to the Manger” will be presented at the Chap pell Hill Baptist Church by the Chancel Choir on December 19th dur ing the 11:00 Worship Service. This cantata is a beautiful arrange ment by Joe Parks. It will be directed by Mrs. Sylvia Old, Music Director of the church. The pianist will be Mrs. Yvonne Lane. Featured soloists will be Mrs. Peggy Chappell and Rev. Billy Old. During the Evening Service at 7:00 P. M., the children will present a play entitled, “I Wished I Had Been There”. The characters will be composed of all the children and the youth of the church family. Mae Belle Chappell and Mrs. Faye Lane will direct the play. Miss Mary Kay Lane is the pianist. The pastor, Rev. Billy Old, invites the public to come and share in these worship services. Everyone is welcome. tttttttttt The combined choirs of Great Hope and Center Hill Baptist Chur ches will present the cantata “An Old FashioflW Christmas” on Sun day, December 19 at 11:15 AM. at the Center Hill Baptist Church in Tyner. The participating children, youth, and adults invite everyone to join in this worship experience which takes us back to the 1880’s. Through scriptures, narration and songs we are reminded that Christ is the center of Christmas and God’s gift of love in His Son Jesus brings real joy in our hearts that lasts through the whole year, tttttttttt The Macedonia Baptist Church will be presenting a special Christmas program on December 19th at 4:30 P.M. This program will be the birth of Christ presented in song and scripture. It is arranged and conducted by Mrs. Karen Luszez, the Macedonia Choir Direc tor. It is entitled “Carols For Christmas”. Immediately following the music program, a candlelight service will be observed with the theme “The Light of the World”. Everyone is invited to participate in these programs with us. t t»t 1111111. Providence Baptist Church and Warren Grove Missionary Baptist Church will be holding joint services at 11:00 A.M. Christmas Morn ing. Rev. Willie Bembry, assistant pastor of Providence Baptist Church will deliver the message. The service will be at Warren Grove Missionary Baptist Church. tttttttttt On Christmas Eve at 8:00 P.M. St. Pauls Episcopal Church will have a Festival Celebration of the Holy Eucharist. On Christmas morning at 11:00 A.M. St Pauls will have the Holy Eucharist. Nursery will be provided at both. tttttttttt On December 19th at 11:00A.M. there will be a candlelight service at the Edenton United Methodist Church. At 7:00 P.M., the cantata “Christmas is Love” by John Peterson will be presented. Direction is by Martha Jo Hollowell. Mrs. Lucy Brown is the organist. The pianist is Mary Smith. The soloist will be Allen Hayes, Jackie Parker, Nathen Owens and Trudy Parker. Narration is by Wil Parker, tttttttttt The First Assembly of God sanctuary choir under the direction of Mr. Donald Bunch will present “An Old Fashioned Christmas” a can tata by Don Wyrtzen, Sunday evening, December 19th at 7:00 P.M. The program features a number of the traditional carols along with several contemporary compositions. The children’s choir will pre sent a musical selection included in the cantata. This cantata takes us back in time to the 1880’s -a period unacustomed to the “hustle and bustle” of modern times. The choir will be singing with fully or chestrated soundtrack. Light refreshments will be served following the service. First Assembly is located on US 17 Business South (Queen St. Extd.) in Edenton. Pastor Gloecker and the congregation extends a cordial in vitation to atttend an “An Old Fashioned Christmas”. tttttttttt A Birthday Cake will be cut this Sunday morning at 10:45 A.M. com memorating Jesus’ birthday at the First Presbyterian Church, Eden ton. Those coming to worship are asked to come early for this celebra tion. The lighting of the fourth Advent candle will be done by the Gil Burroughs family with Keith and Kenneth Knox, their grandchikken. “Jesus revisited by the devout” will be the sermon by the Pastor Rev. H.E. Mallinson at the 11 A.M. Worship. Caroling will begin at 6:30 P.M. from the church by children and adults together. A visit with gifts made the last two Sunday evening workshops will be given to patients in a hospital and visits made to homes around town. ' Remember to keep the Moravian Love Feast. Friday, December 24th at 7:30 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, Edenton on your calendar of Christmas experiences. See you there.

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