Old Friends
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An observer from afar can often
remind os of the goodness we fre
quently take for granted.
In this case, the observer charges
us to appreciate our good, loving
friends.
We recently received a copy of
the following epistle, addressed to
Jack ijabit and Clarence Leary,
which evokes memories of old
friends.
It verifies the rhyme we used to
sing as a child, “Make new friends,
but keep the old. One is silver and
the other gold.”
' Dear Jack and Clarence:
I unfolded “The Chowan Herald”
the other day and saw looking at
me, from a rather large front page
photograph, the eyes of two guys I
vaguely remember growing up
with. But I’msure the printer made
a mistake in the caption; either that
or there are two older gentlemen
running around the streets of Eden
ton using your names.
Funny, I hadn’t thought of it un
til now, but as my Father looked
back at me from my mirror this
morning (guess I’ve aged a bit
myself!)! he said “why don’t you
drop them a note and just say
hello? So, here I am.
I’ve lost touch with Edenton since
my Mother moved up here several
years ago. She does get the
“Herald” and dutifully passes it
along to me. It is good to see and
read occasionally about someone I
knew. In fact, as I approach 65
and more closely, I find
lyself thinking that it might not be
bad idea to retire in Edenton. At
ast I already know all the streets!
tried to stir up some interest
o^veral years ago in a high school
reunion. Talked to Yates Parrish
about it but we could never get
enough people interested to do
anything about it. The class of ’44
only had 21 people in it; some of
those must be dead. I also talked to
West Byrum some time back - try
ing to find out if he knew any of the
addresses. Dick Dixon, too.
This past summer, when I was at
Nags Head - as we always are for
a while - I went over to visit the
newly covered grave of “poc”
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gentlemen, a former employer and
teacher of mine. 1 was there the day
they were burying Elton Boswell -
shortly after Tom Cross also died.
I felt a little older that day.
Well, I’ve given up on the class
reunion. I guess 40 years is a little
too late. But I did want to let you
know that I had seen the picture
and enjoyed it. Clarence, you look
as if you could still play a bass horn.
And Jack, the gray hair looks
distinguished. Gray hair is better
than none - which is what I have.
By the way, whatever happened to
George? I don’t think I’ve seen
either of you since we used to swim
off the old Fish Hatchery dock. And
at that time, the last thing we would
have been interested in would have
been community involvement.
Congratulations to both of you.
Take care of yourselves and take
care of Edenton. She’s not just the
“Cradle of the Colony”, she’s the
“Queen of the Colony” as well
Best regards,
Gurnie Hobbs
Bowie, Maryland
cc.: The Chowan Herald
Defendants Fail To Appear
Before District Court Session
The Chowan County District
Court was in session March 6, the
Honorable Grafton G. Beaman
presiding.
Troy Brothers, found guilty of
possession of malt beverage while
under 19 years of age, fined $25 and
cost of court.
Samatha Perry, found guilty of
possession of malt beverage while
under 19 years of age, fined $25 fine
and cost of court.
Bennie Frank Savage, found guil
ty of driving while impaired and no
operator’s license. He was sentenc
ed to 30 days suspended two years.
He is also to attend ADET school
and contribute 24 hours of com
munity service. He was also' fined
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Boris D. Anthony, found guilty of
possession of a controlled
DOWNTOWN PARKING—This helicopter landed in the waterfront park on Monday, March 5. The
helicopter belongs to a Charlotte television station that was filming a one minute public service spot,
a 400th minute. A re-enactment of the Edenton Tea Party was filmed at the Cupola House while
Volume XLVIII-No. 58
Thursday, March 8, 1984
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FAMILY FOCUS—Chowan Home Extension Agent Theresa Ford
looks on as County Commissioners Chairman AJton Eimore signs
a proclamation making March 25-31 “Focus on the Family Week’’.
Ag Extension Gears Up For
Focus On The Family Week
Chowan County agricultural ex
tension workers are gearing up for
a four-year Focus on the Family as
part of the organization’s People’s
Plan 87.
“We are participating in a
statewide Focus on the Family
Week March 25 - 31,” says Theresa
Ford, Home Economics Agent.
A broad range of activities are
planned for the week, including a
family film, “Cipher in the Snow”
Monday, March 26 at the Municipal
Building (4 P.M.); a Family Fair
at the American Legion Building
Thursday, March 29 from 5:00 un
til 8:00; and a county-wide poster
contest.
“Strengthening families by
teaching them to apply research
based knowledge has been a major
mission of ours since Congress
passed the Smith-Lever Act in
suspended for two years on the con
dition that he pay a fine of $200 and
cost of court.
Fred John Bland, called and fail
ed to show on a charge of driving 65
in a 55 zone.
Raymond Charles, called and
failed to show on a charge of driv
ing 68 in a 55 zone.
Ernest LeRoy Jordan, called and
failed to show on a charge of driv
ing 67 in a 55 zone.
Johnnie Rouson, called and fail
ed to show on a charge of driving 66
in a 55 zone.
Ronnie Hines, found guilty of
passing worthless checks. He was
sentenced to 10 days suspended for
two years on condition that he pay
a fine of $210 and cost of court.
Erthan Ray Ward, found guilty of
driving white impaired. He was
sentenced to 30 days suspended two
years on condition he pay a fine of
$50 and cost of court. He also is to
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1914,” Ford said. “But we do feel
that families today are under a lot
of economic, social and political
stress. That is why this area is
receiving extra emphasis right
now.”
“Chowan County Commissioners
Chairman Alton Elmore signed a
proclamation Tuesday in obser
vance of this special week,” Ford
added.
The proclamation notes that the
family is the most fundamental and
important social institution in this
society, forging values underlying
national stability and continuity.
In the proclamation, the County
Commissioners state that the well
being and stability of the family in
this technological, rapidly changing
age is of increasing concern to
many educators, persons working
with families, policymakers and
families themselves,
“Extension has significant pro
gram resources to assist in the
strengthening of family values. We
are available to individuals, groups
and other professionals dealing
with families,” Ford emphasized.
For more information about how
you or your organization can con
tribute to the observation of Focus
on the Family Week, stop by or
write the county agricultural exten
sion office at the County Office
Building or call 482-8431.
Chowan SPCA
Meeting Slated
The Chowan County Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals will hold an
organisational meeting at the
Edenton Municipal Building this
Thursday at 8:00 PM.
SPCA leaders urge all those
concerned with the welfare of
animals to attend.
Council Meets
Vepco Officials
By Maru Amburn
The Town Council met in
executive session Monday to
discuss electricity options with
Virginia Electric and Power
Company (VEPCO) officials.
The meeting stemmed from the
Council’s continued disillusion
ment with the Electricities
establishment.
At their January 10 meeting, the
Council authorized Mayor Roy
Harrell to discuss with and seek
advice from VEPCO in an attempt
to resolve the town’s electrical
situation. The Mayor drafted a
letter to VEPCO in January
stating his intention to discuss
electrical options with the
~"Vrfglrua power agency.
On Monday the Council con
sulted with VEPCO represen
tatives on the life of the August
1981 contract with Electricities,
the potential for the town
generating its own electricity and
other possible options.
“VEPCO came down as a good
will gesture” Town Manager Sam
Noble said “They weren’t here
trying to recruit another electrical
customer.”
Jordan Ready For Lt. Governership
By Maru Amburn
Because North Carolina’s Gover
nor does not have veto power, the
Lt. Governor is the most important
Lt. Governor in the nation, accor
ding to candidate Bob Jordan.
The State Senator from Mt.
Gilead described the importance of
the second most important job in
North Carolina to a large group of
supporters at Boswell’s Restaurant
last Wednesday night.
“My opponent, Carl Stewart,
thinks the Lt. Governorship is a
part-time job. I believe it is a full
time job,” Jordan said.
The fact that the Governor does
not have a veto gives full power
over the deliberations of the State
Senate to the Lt. Governor, Jordan
contended.
“The Lt. Governor appoints
members of all Senate committees
and assigns bills to the commit
tees,” Jordan said.
Jordan, who has been in the State
Senate since 1977, is Chairman of
the Base Budget Committee. He
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CANDIDATE IN EDENTON—Chowan County campaign managers Herbert Hollowell and Allen
Harless discuss election strategy with Lt. Governor candidate Bob Jordan at Boswell’s^last Wednesday.
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Beer And Wine Salfes
Denied By Commissioners
By Marti Amburn
The County Commissioners, by a
3-2 vote, declined to change the or
dinance which prohibits Sunday
beer and wine sale within the Coun
ty, excluding the Edenton town
limits.
Commissioners C. A. Phillips and
Clara Boswell urged commis
sioners to recind the September
1970 ordinance because of its un
fairness to county merchants. The
original request to recind the law
came from Eastern Fuels,
Incorporated.
Phillips noted that several small
stores in the county had closed their
doors citing the prohibitive or
dinance as their demise.
Commissioner Joe Hollowell
made the motion to defer the deci
sion on the ordinance change say
ing, “The people need a chance to
respond to this issue.’’ Commis
sioners Alton Elmore and Barbara
Ward also spoke in opposition to the
proposed change.
The Commissioners also, by a 3-2
vote, passed a Hollowell motion to
encourage the Town of Edenton to
recind its Sunday alcohol sale
ordinance.
In further business, the Board of
Commissioners approved funding
for an additional deputy position at
the Sheriff’s Department.
“The county has not funded an
additional deputy position since
1978,” County Manager Cliff
Copeland noted, “During this
period, the county population has
increased by 2000 people.”
Copeland cited the heavy work
load of the Sheriff and his deputies
in providing 7-day service patroll
ing the county until 2:00 A.M.
Commissioner Ward added,
“There may be a question in some
people’s minds (about hiring an ad
ditional deputy), but the deputies
are certainly giving a lot more ser
vice than they are paid for.”
The County Commissioners also
established a policy where any real
estate taxes that become more than
five years delinquent be turned
over to the County Attorney for
collection.
In the Board’s prepared agenda,
Copeland emphasised that the new
policy “should provide ample flex
ibility in that a person will not suf
fel^forectosure if he is only two or
three years behind in payment but
would also insure that our collec
tion methods are equal between
personal and real estate property
holders.”
The Board of Commissioners in
further action Monday:
-- Nominated Mr. Anthony
Hathaway, Jr. to serve on the
Social Services Board. Hathaway
would fill the expired term of Mrs.
Mary Horton.
- Agreed to proceed with the sale
of the Rescue Squad Building and
lot to Home Federal Savings and
Loan of Greenville for $75,000, no
upset bids having been received.
-- Empowered the County
Manager to be responsible for the
$115,000 to $120,000 project to build
a new rescue squad facility behind
Chowan Hospital.
- Encouraged swift action on a
plan to renovate the Old Chowan
County Courthouse.
- Unanimously passed a resolu
tion in observance of Focus on the
Family Week, March 25-31.
- Rejected a request from the Ar
rowhead Beach Property Owners
Association to conduct a regular
meeting at the Association’s
clubhouse, but noted that special
meetings and public hearings of in
terest may be held at Arrowhead
Beach.
Board Approves
Walker Sketches
By Ron Anderson
The Edenton-Chowan Board of
Education Monday, March 5
unanimously agreed to accept the
schematic sketches for D.F.
Walker School rennovations sub
mitted by George M. Smart,
Architects.
The sketches are the first step in
the architects’ plans for the ren
novations which will add
classrooms and a trainably mental
ly handicapped wing to the Walker
facility. Now that the schematics
have been accepted, the architects
will begin to prepare the design
developments.
$420,000 is the projected cost of
the rennovations. No site rennova
tions (drainage of the land) are in
cluded in the plans.
While presenting the schematics
to the school board, Larry Dexter
of George M. Smart Architects sug
gested another rennovation be
made at the school: converting the
present steam heating system to
hot water.
Dexter said that this method of
improving the heating system at
the school would be the least expen
sive and the most effective.
After Dexter made his recom
mendation, Superintendent John
Dunn explained to the board
members that he had asked the ar
chitects to look into the matter
because steam leaks had created
cold conditions at the school this
winter. Renovations in the heating
system are not part of the first
priority of the capital improvement
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