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Volume XLVIII - No. 67 Edenton, North Carolina, Thursday, September 27, 1984 Single Copies 25 Cents LAST PHOTOGRAPH— This will be one of the last pictures taken of these three buildings located on the 300 block of North Oakum Street. The buildings are included in the five structures to be burned this Saturday afternoon as part of a “Burning for Learning School” to be sponsored by the Albemarle Firemen’s Association. The burning is to begin at 1 p.m. Who Best Represents? Confrontations between a Democratic House of Represen tatives and a Republican Senate and President have caused par tisans on each side to charge that the other does not represent the people. Then, on the sidelines, are the pollsters who claim they can measure public attitudes and opi nions with scientific accuracy. Each of these groups claims to know best what the people want, raising anew the quesstion of who really represents the people. Is it the President or the Congress? Or, spare us the possibility, is it the modern pollsters? At the bottom of all this is the question of what is meant when we say ‘better represents the people’? Other framers of the constitution would have abhorred the current notion that being truly represen tative requires policy “outputs” which square with opinion poll results. They had a much more sophisticated understanding of public opinion and how it should in fluence Congress and the r resiliency. rent, more spontaneous, often unin formed and without mature though. The other is more deliberate, resulting from a fuller considera tion of issues, information and arguments. This “cool and deliberate sense of the communi ty,’’ as Madison termed it, was more likely to result in public good. So the founders set up a unique system. Members of the House of Representatives would serve two year terms and would be elected directly by the people. But if every national legislator served only two years between elections, delibera tions would most likely turn on short-term considerations to the detriment of long-term needs. That was one reason for giving senators six-year terms and, until 1913, having them represent states, thus leaving the upper house free for a more deliberative, more far sighted approach. And, because the President, in Jefferson’s words, “commands a view of the whole' ground,’’ he stands somewhat “above the bat Madison observed that under representative government “it may well happen that the public voice, pronounced by the representatives of the people, will be more conso nant to the public good than if pro nounced by the people themselves, convened for that purpose.” He believed it was the role of the representatives of the people, assembled in a legislative body, to “refine and enlarge” the “public voice” through their greater knowledge, broader experience and mutual discussion, deliberation and debate. He saw the result of this process as the real “public voice,” even though it differs from what the public opinion. One is the more cur Buildings To Be ‘Burning Classrooms’ Five buildings in the North Oakum Street area will be set on fire this Saturday, September 29 as part of a “Burning for Learning School” sponsored by the Albemarle Firemen’s Association. Beginning at 1 p.m., the struc tures (four on North Oakum Street and one on East Albemarle Street) will become blazing classrooms for area firemen. North Oakum Street will be blocked to traffic from East Gale Street through East Carteret Street and the 100 block of East Albemarle Street will be blocked during the exercises. Edenton Fire Chief Lynn Perry, who is president of the ten county Albemarle Firemen’s Association, said the five buildings are part of the Oakum. Street Community Development Project and were scheduled to be torn down. Perry consulted Lorenzo Carmon, Com munity Development Director, and got permission to burn the buildings. One hundred and fifty firemen are expected to take part in the Local Lawmen Plan Banquet Law enforcement leaders from across the Northeast will gather for the 14th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet on Thursday, October 11. Sheriff Troy Toppin said the af fair honors local law enforcement and those officers in surrounding counties and offers the citizens of Chowan County an opportunity to demonstrate their support and ap preciation for the job officers are doing. Joan H. Byers, Assistant to the Attorney General, will be guest speaker. Byers was assigned to prosecute the Elliott House arson trial earlier this year in the county. The highlight of the gathering will be the announcement of Continued on page 4 school which will begin with morn ing classes in the fire station. Four North Carolina Department of In surance fire training instructors will teach the classes and supervise the on-the-spot training that afternoon. “This school will develop good fire fighting skills for the saving of peoples’ lives as well as their pro perty,” said Perry. “At the same time the fire fighter is learning to protect himself.” “More emphasis is being placed on safety recently because fire fighting is the number one most hazardous occupation in our coun try,” Perry added. Although the Edenton-Chowan Rescue Squad will be stationed in the area in case of any mishap, Perry dosn’t expect any problems. “Everything will be safety check ed,” said Perry. “And there won’t be any danger of anything happen ing afterwards.” This will be the second school sponsored by the Albemarle Firemen’s Association this year. The first one was held in January at the Center Hill Crossroads Fire Department training grounds. County Volunteers Receive Prestigious Annual Award Outstanding volunteers from 30 eastern counties were honored Tuesday at the Martin County Auditorium. Governor James B. Hunt Jr., said, “lam proud to announce the recipients of the Governor’s Volunteer Awards being presented this fall. Their service has set an example for every North Carolina citizen.” “Our goal in North Carolina is to have all citizens give some time, at tention, love and caring back to their communities,” the governor said at the ceremony. Chowan County volunteers in six categories received the awards. Recipients were Mike McArthur, Individual Human Service Volunteer; Mary Partin, Individual Community Volunteer Leader; Pat Fagan, Disabled Person Volunteer; Ann Bennett, School Volunteer; Chowan-Edenton Optimist Club, Community Volunteer Organiza tion; and Atlantic Forest Products, Business/Industry Volunter Involvement. Charles V. Petty, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Citizen Affairs, explained “the Governor’s Awards were created by Governor Hunt in 1980 to recognize the efforts of local volunteers. Each award recipient will be presented a certificate and a special volunteer pin bearing the Volunteer North Carolina logo and the date.” Hunt said, “These awards are a way of saying thank you to those who serve with no thought of rewards for themselves.” Candidate Lee Visits Edenton Herb Lee, Republican candidate for the First District Congressional Seat now held by Walter B. Jones, was in Edenton Monday on a cam paign stop. Lee greeted supporters at the , Barker House, saying that as Con gressman, he would “stand strong- . ly in defense of a moral and spiritual rejuvenation of the , American institutions which | Eastern North Carolinians cherish , — the family, the church, the | school, the one-family farm and the small business.” As a conservative Christian, Lee said he favors a balanced federal budget, free enterprise, tax reduc Continued on page 4 AiB VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED— Chowan County volunteers received commendation from Gover- 1 nor and Mrs. James B. Hunt Jr. Tuesday in Williamston. Pictured left to right Pat Fagan, Ann Ben nett, Ray Beckler (representing Chowan-Edenton Optimist^ Club), Richard Dixon (representing Atlan- I tic Forest Products), Mrs. Hunt, Gov. Hunt, (back) Mike McArthur, and Mary Partin. I Community Presented 6th Excellence Award The Town of Edenton received the Governor’s Community of Ex cellence Award for the sixth time at the annual recognition banquet in Raleigh September 19. Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. presented the award to 151 North Carolina communities at the Raleigh Civic Center. District Court Held Chowan County District Court was in session September 25, the Honorable John T. Chaffin presiding over the criminal calendar. William John Sessoms was found guilty of driving 70 in a 55mph zone. He paid a $35 fine and cost of court. Norman Gance Mumford was found guilty of failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He paid a $35 fine and cost of court. Shelton Ray Privott was found guilty of intoxicated and disruptive behaviour. He was sentenced to 10 days suspended for 2 years on the condition he pay a $35 and cost of court. He is not to appear in public For 2 years after consuming an alcoholic beverage. Scott Eugene Venters was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle left of center line. He paid a $10 fine and cost of court. William Fred Hill was found guil ty of failing to yield the right of way. He paid a $10 fine and cost of court. Richard Earl Owens was called but failed to show on a charge of driving 48 in a 35mph zone: Thomas Glenn Bivens was found guilty of following a vehicle too closely. He was fined $25 and cost of court. William Junior Dail was found guilty of a charge of larceny. He received a 90 day commitment. Willie Gray Ferebee was found guilty of a charge of nonsupport of nis wife and child. He was sentenc ;d to 6 months suspended for 5 »fears on the condition he pay court costs and begin making support oayments on October 1. James Collins Rodgers was found guilty of a charge of nonsupport of i his child. He was sentenced to 6 nonths suspended for 5 years on he condition he pay court costs and oegin making support payments on Dctober 1. Joseph Lee Gilliam, Sr. was found >f a charge of nonsupport of a child. Je was sentenced to 6 months mspended for 5 years on the condi ;ion he pay court costs and begin naking support payments on Oc ober 1. James Sharpe was found guilty of nonsupport of a child. He was sentenced to 6 months suspended For 1 year on the condition he pay court costs and pay $250 per month For the benefit of his child. Jeffrey Wayne Hughes was called but failed to show on a charge of driving 67 in a 55mph zone. Frank Lee Dodd was found guilty of reckless driving. He was fined $35 and cost of court Continued on page 4 Mayor Roy Harrell represented Edenton at the awards ceremony. The community of excellence program, begun in 1979, is design ed to assist small towns of less than 15,000 population become more at tractive to industry. Before a com munity receives the designation, it must fulfill several criteria based on traditional location factors plan ners consider before industry location. A comprehensive community profile is required including: long range economic planning, zoning, and land use planning; quality of life; schools; healthcare; recrea tion and community development. Continued on page 4 Michael Ray Wagner Service Held For Wagner A funeral service was held 4 p.m. Tuesday at Rocky Hock Baptist Church for Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Ray Wagner, one of the two Americans killed on September 20 when two terrorists shot their way through a checkpoint at the U.S. Embassy in Beruit and blew up the explosive-packed van they were driving. Wagner, 30, formerly of Zebulon, was the son of Rev. Donald Wagner, pastor of Rocky Hock Bap tist Church, and Mrs. Dorothy Johnson Wagner. He was born in Tyrrell County and grew up in Pilot. He studied business at Gardner-Webb College in Bolling Springs and joined the Navy in July 1977. Wagner had been stationed in Dallas, Texas, but requested duty in Beruit in November 1983. Besides his parents, Wagner is survived by his paternal grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wagner, Thomasville; his mater nal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N.D. Johnson, Thomasville; a sister, Mrs. Becky Antczak, Raleigh; and a brother, Steven Wayne Wagner, Zebulon. He was buried in Arlington Na tional Cemetery Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Alfred Sniper, Rev. George Cooke, and Rev. Robert Kelly of ficiated at the funeral at the Rocky Hock Baptist Church where Wagner had been a member. In lieu of flowers the family sug gests memorial contributions be made to the Rocky Hock Baptist Church Memorial Fund. Edenton Aces Stomp Roanoke Season Record Stands At 1-1-1 Edenton Aces used ball control ind 311 yards rushing to defeat ioanoke in Robersonville 23-8 Fri lay night. The victory pushed Edenton’s ecord to 1-1-1 overall and 1-1 in the Northeastern Atheletic Conference. Roanoke put the first score on the >oard with a 16-yard run by Coy laker. Edenton came back to make the tcore 8-3 when Tully Ryan hit a !6-yard field goal. The first Aces touchdown came in a two-yard Art White nm, giving Cdenton the 11-8 lead. Defensive tackle Scott Creighton [ave the Aces the big break of the game when he picked up a fumble and ran 25 yards into the end zone for the 17-8 halftime lead. Neither the Aces nor Roanoke scored in the third quarter, but in the last quarter, tailback Kelvin Wrighton, who gained 169 yards on 14 carries for the game, scored on a 67-yard run and the 23-8 final scord. On defense, Art White had 12 tackles, Ben Rinehart 10, Thomas Harrell nine and Mark Hollowell seven. Art White followed Wrighton in rushing with 80 yards on 19 car ries. Roy Ford ran-up 56 yards on 12 carries. Eden ton will play the Washington Pam-Pac tommorrow night at 8 p.m. at Hicks Field.
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