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PILGRIMAGE)— Two members of the Williamsburg Heritage Dance Ensemble perform a Colonial dance in front of the Old Courthouse on Saturday, April 13. The dancers were part of the Biennial Pilgrimage held last weekend. HERALD Jjj| Volume XLIX - No. 14 Eden ton, North Carolina, Thursday, April, 18, 1985 _-'"± Single Copies 25 Cents --- Renovations Underway Edenton-Chowan Schools Superintendent Dr. John Dunn an nounced Monday that “materials have been purchased for the ren novations of heating facilities at Holmes High School and work will begin right away.” Even though money for the ren novations is not in this year’s budget, the project was begun because of “severe heating pro blems” and the fact that no one knows for sure whether the ex isting system will make it through another winter. The work of repairing the system’s two boilers and conver ting the system from steam to hot water is being done by school maintenance personnel. The ren novations should be completed by the time next year’s heating Continued On Page 4 DONATION — Last week The Chowan Herald donated 6,675 copies of "Mrs. Fletcher's Eden” by Roy Thompson to the Edenton Historical Commis sion. The book, a biography of Inglis Fletcher, will be sold in the bookshop located in the Barker House. Pictured (from left to right) are: Linda Eure, site manager; Kuth Rose, business representative; Walter Abbe, chairman, Edenton Historical Com mission; and E.N. Manning, General Manager, The Chowan Herald. Same Mistake Twice? Much is being written and broadcast these days about two issues revolving around the office of governor—succession and the veto power—and when all is said and done, more will have been said than done. Republicans are making a big deal over the General Assembly’s decision to submit to a referen dum next fall the question of whether a governor should be allowed to run for a second four year term. Although the present governor, an Iredell County Republican, is exempted from the effect of the proposed constitu tional amendment, members df his party have chosen to view it as an effort by the legislature to erode the power of the executive and are still attempting to tag on to it the issue of giving the gover nor veto power. Such an attempt was beaten down twice in the senate—once in the form of an amendment offered on the floor to add the veto issue to the succession question and then again in a committee, which killed a separate bill seeking a vote by the people on giving the governor the veto. Now a similar bill has been introduced in the house and has been promised a “fair” hearing by Speaker Liston B. Ramsey of Madison, now in his third term as speaker. We put the word “fair” in quotes not to reflect on the integri ty of the speaker, but to indicate that the proposal was dead on ar rival because of a house rule pro hibiting consideration of matter previously defeated in either hoqse. Once that rule has been in voked, it would take a two-thirds vote to suspend it and that is highly unlikely. We often hear it said that North Carolina is the only state which does not give its governor veto power. But there are all sorts of veto power. In some states a governor’s veto can be overridden by a simple majority. In other states it can be overridden by small majprities, sometimes in either house. In other states, the governor is required to run every two years, so die people can veto his vetoes if he uses them too freely. Hie proposals being pushed by the Republicans are strong medicine. They would give a governor, elected for four years and eligible to seek re-election, the power to veto all or any part of a General Assembly act and re quire a two-thirds vote in both houses to override. Such sweeping power is un characteristic of North Carolina, especially when given to an of ficial who can remain in office for eight years. With only 25 per cent of the qualified voters par ticipating, the amendment per mitting a governor to seek a se cond term was passed by a nar Continued On Page 4 Chowan County Distnct Court Session: Chaffin Presides Chowan County District Court was in session April 16; the Honorable John T. Chaffin presiding over the criminal calendar. Norman Lee Ford was found guilty of injuring personal proper ty and assaulting a female. He received a 9 month commitment. Timothy Linwood Reid pleaded guilty to passing worthless checks. He was sentenced to 30 days suspended for 2 years on the condition he pay a fine of $50 and cost of court. He is to make restitution of $26 to A&P; he appealed. Hazel Willie Rountree was found guilty of DWI. He was sentenced to 90 days suspended for 2 years on the condition he pdy afine of $150 and ccetof-eourt.'He - New Officers Chowan County Democrats elected party officers for 1985-87 and heard Rep. Charles Evans deliver the keynote address at the Chowan County Democratic Con vention held Saturday, April 13 at the new courthouse. John Stewart was elected as the new chairman of the Chowan County Democratic Party. He replaces Lueta Sellers who serv ed as chairman for two terms. Other officers elected were: Sarah Tynch, 1st Vice Chair; Rita Saunders, 2nd Vice Chair; Pete Thompson, 3rd Vice Chhir; Judith Rankins, Secretary; and Dianne Granby, Treasurer. In his address to the convention, Rep. Evans stressed party unity and urged Democrats to bring back full participation within the party. “I believe the Democratic party offers the best hope for all the citizens of North Carolina and for those who want to see North Carolina move ahead,” he told the crowd. “Democrats believe there is only one special interest group - all the people in this great state.” He said that, while critics are saying the party is a thing of the past. Democrats continue work ing together for the common good and will continue to be guided by the ideals of one of the partys founders - Thomas Jefferson. “Democrats are moving forward in our state today. We have much to be proud of,” he said. Two of the goals being stressed by Democrats in the General Assembly, according to Evans, are improvements in the state’s educational system and making sure everyone has a job. He said the two go together because by of fering residents solid education opportunities they will be better equipped to compete in a chang ing job market. Also, Evans said Democrats in the House are working toward “responsible tax cuts” but will continue to consider things impor tant to a good life in the state. “Democrats in the General Assembly are working hard for you,” he added. is to attend ADET school, sur render his operators license and perform 75 hours of community service; he appealed. Patricia Epps was found guilty of passing worthless checks. She was sentenced to 30 days suspend ed for 2 years on the condition she pay a fine of $50 and cost of court. She is to make restitution of $40.71 to TG&Y. Barbara Ann Dail was found guilty of an inspection violation. She was fined $35 and cost of court. Melvin Lee Combs was found guilty of DWI. He was sentenced to 6 months suspended for 2 years on the condition he pay a fine of $150 and cost of court. As a condi tion of probation, he must serve an active jail sentence of 7 days; he appealed, Jesse Lee Hobbs was found guil ty of DWI. He was sentenced to JO days suspended for 2 years on the condition he pay a fine of $100 and cost of court. He is to perform 20 hours of community service, at tend ABET school and surrender his drivers license. Charles Eugene Wellman was found guilty of an inspection viola tion. He was fined $10 and cost of court. Mrs. Melvin C. Asbell was found guilty of passing worthless checks. She was sentenced to 30 days suspended for 2 years on the Continued On Page 4 4-H President Exhibits Championship Livestock By Murray L, Goodwin Ag. Extension Agent Valerie Copeland, President of Ryland 4-H Club, won two place trophies and one 2nd place trophy at the 1985 Chowan Junior .JUvesUK'krShow -held Tuesday, April 9, at the American Legion Fairgrounds. Valerie exhibited the champion lamb and won championships for showing hogs and had the Reserve Champion pen of three hogs. Winning two trophies was Don na Howell. Donna won steer showmanship and showed the Reserve Champion Lamb. Other 4-H’ers winning trophies were: Johnny Lowe-Champion In dividual Hogs; Kent Howell, Champion Steer; Curtis Byrum Champion Pen; Jason Ward Reserve Champion Hog; Crystal Stallings-Reserve Steer; Lori Lichtenwalner-First Place Showmanship-Lambs. in the Sale, S & R bought the Champion hog for $3.05 per lb. for a total of 719.80. S & R also bought the Champion Steer at $1.45 for a total of $776.25. The Champion Lamb was purchased for $225 by Weyerhaeuser. The buyer of the Champion Pen of 3 was East GarbifnaFarm Credit at $1.40 totaling $820. Hobbs Implement Company purchased five lots, most of any buyer. For other details of the sale please see special ad in this paper. Winners in the steer fitting and showmanship contest were Donna Howell, first place; Crystal Stall ings, 2nd place; Kent Howell, 3rd place, and Lori Lichtenwalner, 4th place. For lambs, the showmanship contest was won by Lori Lichten walner followed by Robin Lichten walner, Donna Howell, and Valerie Copeland. Hog Showmanship winner were as follows: Valerie Copeland, 1st place; Donna Pippins, 2nd place, C.J. Coston, third place; and Den nis Cox, fourth place. Our two judges were Dr. John R. Jones and Jim Butler. They commented on the good work of our boys and girls in showing the animals. Wallace Evans, our Livestock Sale auctioneer, did .a good job and was one of our buyers. Murray Goodwin, 4-H coor dinator, had three comments about the show. He said, “I think we had the best cooperation of the community we have had in the fourteen years 1 have worked with the Chowan Junior Livestock Show. Now, I want to thank everyone who worked on this youth project.” “The improvements in the Livestock barn brought about by the American Legion under the leadership of Steve Long were tremendous. The stage helped the book keepers, announcers, and auctioneer a great deal. The ce ment floor cuts down on the dust, and it was evident that people will sit down if they have a place to * sit.” ‘‘The 4-H sponsored supper made for good will and increased attendance at both the afternoon evening events. The atten dance was probably the most ever. Congratulations, 4-H members and Jeaders!! ” We had great enthusiasm por trayed by the Ruritan presidents, members and Zone Governor. They sold the ads, set up the pen, worked in the ring, and did whatever needed to be done. “In spite of bad economic situa tions, our sale was lively and the prices were good.” Town Without Electricity Edenton residents were without electricity for approximately one half hour on Monday, April 15 after a motorist backed in bet ween a pole and guidewire ap proximately one mile out of town Continued On Page 4 JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW— Division winners of the Chowan County Fr. Livestock Show and Sale held Tuesday, April 9 at the American legion fairgrounds are: (clockwise-beginning top left) Kent Howell, ion of Mrs. and Mrs. Melvin Howell, Tyner, shown with his champion ship steer “Jack” and Dennis Cartwright, S&R stores; Pen-of-Three logs winner Curtis Byrum Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Byrum, Tyner, shown with Earl Ward, East Carolina Stockyards; Lamb Divi sion winner Valarie Copeland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Copeland, Tyner, with her lamb and Mr. Hardison from Weyerhauser; and Johnny Lowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowe, with his champion ship hog and Dennis Cartwright, S & R stores
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