of the National Hurricane Center, gave an important review of recent hurricane damage and sound coastal development principles. Since its passage in 1974, CAMA has steadily progressed into an in creasingly effective partnership between state and local govern ments. We have met many challenges. There are still more ahead. You have only to look at the coastlines of Florida or New Jersey to know what can happen in North Carolina without wise management. CAMA is a success. And it is a success we will call on even more in the years to come. 400th Preparations Continued From Page 1 highlight the history of the Albemarle region and its quality of life. The ninth project will be the im plementation of a living history pro gram at Somerset Place near Creswell. The script for the Living History Program will be written by Harvey Credel, Artistic Director, Theatrical Living History Program from The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. The living history pro gram will reveal the importance of the black community to plantation life in an antebellum society. The last project will be the development of an interpretive farm setting at the Newbold-White House in Hertford. The Historic Albemarle Tour has a good chance of getting the grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities as William Benners 111, Executive Secretary for the Tour, said, “Its a good project book for the 400th and of English America; we feel that it has a good chance of being accepted.” Mr. Bonners went on to say, “A lot of good consultants have been tied into this project from all over the United States most are from here in North Carolina though.” The Historic Albemarle Tour must wait for now, however, for in formation on acceptance or denial of the grant before it can begin to work on the projects it has planned for the “America’s Fou r Hundredth Anniversary”. Man Convicted Os Passing Bad Check Continued From Page 1 guilty going 60 mph in a 55 zone. He was fined $lO and cost of court. Archie Allen Felton was found guilty of assault on a female. He was sentenced to nine months with two years suspended, fined SIOO, cost of court, and is not to assault Janet Felton for two years. He has appealed. Shoplifting Continued From Page 1 ficer Bob Roberson, and Sheriff Troy Toppin. “If a person is on probation and a suspended sentence for a DUI then goes out and stabs someone, both crimes will be tried together if the stabbing was alcohol related” said Roberson. “If a person is on probation for driving under the in fluence of alcohol and then is caught driving under the influence again, they will have to serve their original sentence in most cases.” he said. “It is mostly up to the judge,” Sheriff Toppin said. “In most re cent cases, the person who violates their probation will be brought back to serve an active sentence.” The Chowan Herald (USPS 106-380) P.O. Box 207 - Eden ton, NC 27932 PuMMwd *v*ry Thursday at Edanton by Tha Chowan Harald, Inc., L.F. Amburn, Jr., Editor and Publish»r, 421-425 South Broad Straat, Edanton, North Carolina 27*32. Entarad as sacond clats matter August 30,1*34 at tha Post Of*lea of Edanton, North Carolina, under Act of March 3, IS7O C.F Amburn, Jr. E.N. Manning Editor & Publisher General Manager Susan Bunch J. Edwin Bufflap Office Manager Editor Emeritus Subscription Rates ! One Year (outside N.C.) Sll.OO One Year (in N.C.) , 510.4* Six Months (outside N.C.) *»■*# Six Months (In N.C.) VM * . "f 5 ■ : ...... '‘nimi I m rajS m mm #S; || ||j '. frag v *f M RECEIVED PORTRAIT—Joseph R. Ball, his daughter Jamie, and Peoples Bank of Edenton presi dent Bruce Gillikin stand beside the painting, “Year of the Eagle,” which was presented to the bank by Mr. Ball. (Photo by Clay Roberts) Painting Donated To Peoples Bank Mr. Joseph R. Ball, owner of the recently established Edenton Sign- Art, presented the People’s Bank and Trust Company with a com memorative portrait on December 29, 1982. The painting, entitled “Year of The Eagle - 1982”, was received by Mr. Bruce Gillikin, President of the People’s Bank of Edenton. The ink and watercolor “Eagle”, one of a series, is on ex hibition in the Main Branch in Edenton. The newly formed Eden ton Sign-Art will specialize in art, signs, and lettering of boats, trucks, and windows. Featured at the presentation were Mr. Ball, his daughter Jamie, and Mr. Bruce Gillikin. Date Is Set For Symphony Visit By Clay Roberts The Edenton-Chowan Board of Education met in a regular session Tuesday. The meeting opened with .a con versation between Butch RlcksSa member of the board) and Kenny Goodwin, president of the Student Council at White Oak School. They talked about courtesy door decora tions, and a trophy that was given away. Several of Brenda Winborne’s students, also from White Oak, sang a song in the tune of “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hand”, about Courtesy. The Competency Test results were given, which were real good. Cash and Investments were discussed. The total interest earn ed between July, 1982 and November 1982 was $8,440.10. Long range planning meetings were planned for February 4th and sth with a visit from Dr. William Self. The North Carolina Symphony Concert was planned for February 24, at 10 A.M. and 8 P.M. at Swain and February 25, at 10 A.M. also at Swain. Exams were scheduled for January 19. 20, and 21. Future use of the Armory by the NJROTC was denied by the Coun cil, their present agreement ex pires June 30. A dinner for retiring faculty was planned for January 13th at Mrs. Boswell's Restaurant. An attorney contract was approv ed. John Mitchener talked about making sure all elections were held in open meetings. There will be fur ther discussions at future meetings on that subject. The minutes for the December 6th and October 4th meeting were approved. New bus drivers that were recommend by Principal Rob Boyce were accepted. The Appreciation to Teachers Resolution was approved. 1 ftfttttu** *:5 A M*<C MffV'Cc I*mm Iron) M* IMentai s*rv<t f Mrs. Hunt Chairs Kidney Fund Drive Rick Wesley, President of the National Kidney Founda tion of North Carolina has an nounced the appointment of Mrs. James B. Hunt, Jr., as Pass Kit Chairman for the 1982 Campaign. Mr. Wesley \ . % %' N * ■ KT .■ H Mrs. James B. Hunt, Jr. stated that there are approx imately 1,100 people in North Carolina on dialysis at this time and there are many more who are afflicted with some form of urinary tract in fection. The National Kidney IT’S ALL OVER—Workmen took down the holiday decorations that adorned Broad Street, on Tuesday. (Photo by day Roberts) Allowable Income Is Increased By Lee E. Wallio Field Representative Effective January 1, 1983, there will be increases in the amount a beneficiary can earn while receiving Social Security benefits. Also increasing is the amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax and the amount used to determine whether a person is insured for monthly benefits. These changes are required by the 1977 Social Security amendments and are based on an increasse in average na tional wage levels. The amount a beneficiary ages 65 to 69 mat earn in 1983 Foundation is the only Na tional agency addressing every aspect of the kidney problem, including research, education, patient service and the other donor program. Mr. Wesley says questions concer ning any of the Foundation’s programs may be directed to the State office in Chapel Hill at (919) 929-7181. Mrs. Hunt explained that the Pass Kit is the method chosen by the volunteers of the National Kidney Founda tion to “get out the message” concerning kidney disease, distribute the very important organ donor cards and to solicit funds to carry on these programs. She explained the kits would be mailed to residents in the area and asked that they remove the Foundation in the envelope provided and pass the kit to their neighbor. Mrs. Hunt said, “It’S not every day we get the opportunity to ‘Give the Gift of Life’ and I hope we all will take advantage of it.” without losing any Social Security benefits will increase to $6,600, up from $6,000 in 1982. The amount a beneficiary under 65 may earn in 1983 will be $4,920, up from $4,440 jn 1982. Also beginning in 1983, beneficiaries age 70 or older may earn any amount without losing benefits, starting with the month they turn age 70. The maximum amount of earnings that are taxable for Social Security taxes will in crease to $35,700 in 1983, up from $32,400 in 1982. The amount of earnings re quired for a quarter of coverage in 1983 will increase to $370, up from $340 in 1982. Medicare Changes Will Result In Higher Costs To Recipients Over 150,000 North Carolina residents with Medicare sup plemental coverage with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina will see little differences in out-of-pocket costs when the deductible for hospital charges is increased January 1. The state’s largest health insurer offers four levels of coverage to supple ment the health care benefits provided by the government program. 'Die increased deductible requires the nation’s nearly 29 million citizens on Medicare to pay the first $304 of any in patient hospital stay. Medicare patients previously paid the first $260. Other Medicare changes taking effect January 1 in volve coinsurance amounts. After a patient pays the deductible, Medicare requires the patient to pay a portion of the remaining charges. This portion is called coinsurance. The following changes on coinsurance amounts will be effective January 1. -The coinsurance amount for a day of inpatient hospital services from the 61st through the 90th day will be $76, up from $65. The coinsurance amount for a lifetime reserve day will be $152, up from $l3O. (Lifetime reserve days are defined as the extra 60 days Medicare hospital insurance allows beyond the normal 90 days covered in a given benefit period. Unlike the 90 hospital days in each benefit period, lifetime reserve days are not renewable.) -The coinsurance amount for thew 21st through the 100th day of a skilled nursing facili ty (SNF) stay will be S3B up $5.50 from $32.50 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina will absorb varying amounts of the higher deductible and the coin surance depending on the subscriber’s coverage except for the SNF increase for those Ik [liYft»JWy7l\ Ilk[rNi»l»]kl*Nl»lilHift i The biggest improvement in 40 years. 7 ————— f New Variable Interest Kate. PBr ;/ Finding the ideal investment 1M W is something everyone v **fctp JH| dreams about. One with a f W variable interest rate. One 1 ft £ that lets you share in the | ftp rates offered in today’s : ||m securities market. IBft But it must be safe. A plan where can’t drop below a certain level. Sound too good to be mH true? Well, it is available to . , everyone, even the saver A message from with as little as $25 to invest. Donald T. Regan, I t ’ s the U.S. Savings S Secretary of the Treasury. Bond. A vastly improved Savings Bond that changed from a fixed to a variable interest rate. There is no limit on how high the rates can go. A Guaranteed Minimum.* Although interest rates will fluctuate, you’re protected by a guaranteed minimum. And if you hold your Bonds to maturity, you’ll absolutely double your money. You may do even better. So take another look at r * Savings Bonds. We did, and V/) //(?<. . ■W....... I.r,h ~ ■*' \ in^merica. *SmiEtßa*p«lMdciaddtarUd««dMlS)MnvMß«t«nimd*rm(«ryUi«te 5 ywr TV—ry —orttei rate. Bands held less than Sranvitnitmt an a find paiatcdaalr—s 5* Mdter 1 far to 7. S%«S yore. Bands IwWal te*«s rein w* «m • funalMtf rat* ct 7.5* pet wmm. rompn—fc i inw—i*y. toll» 10-star maturity A Public Service ol This Newspaper & The Advertising Council who have Medicare sup plemental coverage through the prepayment plan. The skilled nursing facility coin surance amount is not covered by those benefits. BCBSNC began offering the four levels of coverage Oc tober 1, 1982. A spell of illness is a period of consecutive days that begins with the first day on which a patient is furnished inpatient hospital or skilled nursing facility services. The spell ends with the close of a period of 60 consecutive days during which the patient was neither a hospital inpatient nor an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility. The year in which the pa tient’s spell of illness begins determines the inpatient hospital deductible. Coin surance amounts, however, will be based on the period in which the services are fur nished. All services incurred during calendar year 1983 in volving coinsurance or lifetime reserve days must be billed at $76 and $152, respec tively. This allows providers the simplicity of billing all coinsurance and lifetime reserve days at the same rate regardless of when the spell of illness began. According to this policy, it will be necessary for the health care providers to sub mit a “close-out” billing through December 31, 1982, all Medicare beneficiaries will be subject to the same coinsurance amounts for ser vices incurred in calendar year 1983. In addition to underwriting Medicare supplemental coverage Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina also administers Part A Medicare basic benefits for the Social Security Administration. There are an estimated 670,000 people in North Carolina who are 65 or older and eligible for Medicare.

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