Volume XLX - No. 17
Edenton, North Carolina, Thursday, April 24, 1986
Single Copies 25 Cents
Broad But Not Deep
We are now in the midst of the
political and diplomatic fall-out
following President Reagan’s
military response to the Berlin
bombing, which was aimed at our
defense personnel and believed to
have been the handiwork of the
“madman of the Middle East”—
Co. Muammar Qadhafi.
And the American people, as
they always do, have rallied to the
support of the President. They
came to the support of Lyndon
Johnson following the Gulf of
Tonkin. They rallied behind Harry
Truman when he sent troops into
South Korea, as they did with
John Kennedy in the early stages
of the Vietnam war.
But too much dependence
should not be put in the durability
of this support. The American
people have a way of applauding
strong action, but then backing off
from the consequences. Interven
tion in Grenada was at first ap
plauded, but then became a lesser
enthusiasm. The staging of
Marines in Lebanon was initailly
a popular move, but by
September, 1983,61 percent of the
people had turned against it, ac
cording to a Harris poll.
No doubt, the Libyan strike, if
put to a vote now, would be ap
proved by a majority of the peo
ple; but to expect the President’s
continuing popular support to be
translated into a blank check for
further military operations
against that country is asking
more than the record seems to
support.
And that raises an interesting
question. How is it that the Presi
dent continues to be immensely
popular with the people, who are
not enthusiastic supporters of his
many •o^fils domestic policies?
The answer, according to Dr.
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There is a rumor that some pro
minent community members are
going to. be arrested very soon.
But 5 will all be in good fun.__
nual bust, called a Jail-a-thon,
sponsored by the Chowan Unit of
the American Cancer Society.
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TAKES SECOND IN STATE—Tyronne Spellman (left) is shown with
one of his prize pupils, Eric Hayes, 16, a sophomore at John A. Holmes
High School. Hayes drove off with a trophy and a $700 scholarship to
the college of his choice in the “Operation Driver Excellence’’ state
meet in Garner, sponsored by the Amvets on April 12. Hayes won se
cond place in the meet.
Ballot Deadline Approaches
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Tuesday, April 29, at 5:00 p.m.
is the last day to apply for
Absentee Ballots if a person is
planning to be out of town or is ill
and cannot get to the polling
Race Forms
Available
The SPCA “Pet Run” is
scheduled for Sunday, April 27
at 2:30 p.m. Participants will
include four age groups rang
ing from four to fifteen years
of age.
The race will cover a
distance of one mile starting at
the Shepard-Pruden Library
heading east along Water St.
to Oakum St., north to King
St, west to Granville St., south
to Water St. and along Water
St. to the finish line at the
cannons.
Entry forms may be obtain
ed at school offices or at the
library. Participants will
receive an SPCA T-shirt
following payment of a $3
registration fee by April 24 or
$5 after that date.
place. One-stop voting for
Absentee Ballots ends May 2,1966.
All ballots must be returned by
5:00 p.m. on May 5, 1986 to be
counted.
Provision is made by law that
those persons becoming ill after
the deadline on Tuesday may app
ly or have a near relative apply
for them, and the ballots will be
mailed to the ill person. The atten
ding physician will have to sign
the application. Anyone wishing
this form can contact the Chowan
County Election Office concerning
this.
Voting will be by machines.
No write-ins are allowed in a
primary for partisan nominations
(Democrat or Republican).
Write-ins will be allowed for the
Board of Education election, since
members will be elected to office
at this time.
Democrats will be able to vote
for the Democratic candidates,
Board of Education, Constitu
tional Amendment, and State
Refereadwa.
Referee
for the
will be able to vote
>lican candidates,
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BULL MEETS CLOWN— Brahma bulls, bucking broncos, calf-roping and more will be featured in Eden
ton and Chowan County’s first-ever rodeo. Performances are set for 8 p.m. on May 2 and 3.
County’s First-Ever Rodeo Planned
McLamb Rodeo Productions,
member of the Southern Rodeo
Association, is bringing the first
ever sanctioned rodeo to Nor
theastern North Carolina. The two
day event is being sponsored by
the Edward G. Bond Post 40, The
American Legion of Edenton on
behalf of the Albemarle Area
American Legion Baseball
Program.
The thrills and excitement of a
real live steer wrestling, bucking
bronco rodeo can be experienced
Friday and Saturday, May 2 and
3 (rain dates May 9 and 10). Show
time each evening is 8 p.m. with
the admission gates opening at 6
p.m.
The SRA Rodeo will be held at
the American Legion
Fairgrounds, Highway 17
Business South, Edenton, North
Carolina. Admission price each
lay is $5.00 for 13 and over and
P4.00 for 12 and under (babies in
irms free).
McLamb Rodeo Productions is
;he company that provides rodeos
or the North Carolina
Fairgrounds Arena and Hampton,
Virginia Coliseum plus many
other locations in the southeastern
United States. Southern Rodeo
Association sanctioned rodeos will
draw cowboys and cowgirls from
as far away as Texas and
Oklahoma.
Advance tickets are on sale and
can be obtained from Parker
Evans Hardware, Edenton or by
mailing a check to SRA Rodeo,
P.O. Box 390, Edenton or by call
ing 482-4401.
Cancer Jail-A-Thon Scheduled May 1
A Jail-a-thon is just what it
sounds like. It is a fund-raising
event where people raise money
^soliciting, plsdg^^dlH.theyLC
friends in order to meet their
“bail.”
This year many of the
“prisoners” have agreed to be
jailed and will turn themselves in
at their convenience. If they
choose, they may solicite pledges
in memory or in honor of a friend
or loved one. An appropriate
notice will be sent to the family of
the deceased or, in case of an “ in
honor”, the recipient.
The event will be held next week
at Home Federal Savings and
Loan on the comer of Broad St.
and Queen St. according to Lynn
Layton, chairman of the Jail-a
thon, and Bill Vogedes, Crusade
Chairman.
Prior to May 1, people seeking
to have someone arrested can call
the society office at 482-8764 and
make a $25 pledge. On the day of
the event, call 482-7611. A uniform
ed, off-duty police officer will be
sent to the person’s residence or
office to “arrest” them.
These arrests will follow the
same format as in any arrest,
beginning with the suspect being
read his rights.
All JAILEES in this case will be
read their special American
Cancer Society rights: “You have
the right to remain healthy. If you
give up the right to remain
healthy, anything you do not try to
prevent can be held against. If you
have questions, we will be glad to
answer them at any time. You
have the right to speak to a doc
tor, and get a second opinion. If
you cannot afford a doctor, there
is guidance and aid available
through your local American
Cancer Society.”
Assured of his rights, the
JAILEE is then transported, via ;
police car, to a mock jail. Bail is
set, and the JAILEE is imprison
ed until he can raise pledges
equalling the amount of his bail or
a maximum of one hour of his
time.
Prisoners will be issued stan
dard black-and-white prison
uniforms and given the standard
prison meal of popcorn and cokes.
All of the cells.and prisoners will
be visible for public scrutiny
throughout their captivity.
Submitting to an arrest is whol
ly voluntary and a person is free
to leave the cell at any time.
The American Cancer Society is
looking for a few good people who
will have fun participating in this
event and at the same time honor
someone about whom they care. If
you are interested in this project,
call the society office at 482-8764.
Last year, the Jail-a-thon in
Chowan raised $6,414 over a two
day period. This year the Jail-a
thon will be held one day only,
Thursday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. with the goal of raising
$6,000. All donations are tax
deductible. Monies raised support
important programs of cancer
research, education and service.
Chairmen Named
-Dr. Edward G. Bond, Chowan
County Chairman of the Terry
Sanford for U S. Senate cam
paign, announced the following
Chairmen: Frances Hollowell,
Treasurer; Warren Twiddy and
Dr. John Horton, Finance Co
Chairmen; Daisy Bembry and
Betty Manning; Contacts Co
Chairmen; Snooky Bond,
Publicity.
Other members of the Steering
Committee include George A.
Byrum, John Dowd, Nick George,
E.L. Hollowed, Herbert Hollowed,
Pete Manning, Tom Palmer,
Willis Privott, and Gahl Stevens.
Revisions Proposed
For Town’s Charter
The Edenton Town Council met
in special session on April 16 at
5:30 p.m. to hear a presentation
from Ellis Hawkins, Assistant
General Council for the N.C.
League of Municipalities. The
subject of the presentation was
proposed revisions to the Town of
Edenton’s Charter.
In January a contract was ap
proved between the town and the
League for the League’s review
and recommendation of any
changes to the town charter.
Council voted five to one, with
Councilman Steve Hampton
voting in opposition, to approve
the rough draft of a revised town
charter as recommended by the
League. A final draft of the revis
ed charter will be presented to the
council when completed accor
ding to Sam Noble, Town
Administrator.
The revision would change the
form of government from a
Council-Mayor to a Council
Manager for administering town
business.
The proposal would implement
a Town Manager form of ad
ministration rather than having a
Town Administrator. According
to the revision, “The Town shall
appoint a Town Manager who
shall be responsible for the ad
ministration of all departments of
the Town government. The Town
Manager shall have all the powers
and duties conferred by general
law, except as expressly limited
by the provisions of this Charter.”
The other major provision
would change the term of the
Mayor from two years to four
years. The revision states, “The
Mayor serving on the date of
ratification of this Charter shall
serve until the expiration of his or
her term. At the municipal elec
tion in 1987 and every four years
thereafter, there shall be elected
a Mayor to serve,” as provided in
the charter.
Candidates Speak Out
W. Carroll Smith Joe Hollowell
(Editor’s Note: The following interviews of candidates for the First Township
seat on the board of commissioners concludes a series on local candidates for
the May 6 Primary.)
W. Carroll Smith
A local businessman is
challenging the incumbent to the
Chowan County Board of Commis
sioners for the First Township
seat. He is W. Carroll Smith, 54,
owner of Northside Sales and
Service.
A native of Chowan County,
Smith and his wife, Marjorie,
have two grown sons. They are
residents of the Advance Com
munity in the county.
Smith, who grew up on a farm,
is a graduate of Edenton High
School. He has been a member of
the N.C. National Guard for 30
years and holds the rank of
Master Sergeant on a battalion
staff.
The challenger has been active
in the community, having been a
president and zone governor of the
Ruritans and currently a member
of the Advance Ruritan Club, and
a member of the Masonic
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Joe Hollowell
Joe Hollowell, 45, is the incum
bent in the First Township seat on
the Chowan County Board of Com
missioners. He is married to the
former Lynde Copeland and they
have three children. A Chowan
County native and graduate of
Chowan High school, Hollowell
resides with his family in Morgan
Park.
He is a graduate of N.C. State
and is self-employed as a real'
estate broker and an agricultural
consultant. He is a member of the
Edenton Baptist Church.
Hollowell has been active in
community and civic affairs. He
is a lifetime member of the N.C.
Jaycees and is a past president of
both the Edenton club and the
N.C. Jaycees. A former member
of the Governor’s Advisory Coun
cil for the N.C. Dept, of Correc
tions, he is a past area crusade
chairman and past N.C. crusade
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HEART EXECUTIVE VISITS— G. Kenneth Morgan, Executive Director of the N.C. Affiliate of the
American Heart Association was in Edenton for the Wine and Cheese Auction recently. At left is Pat Stone,
Regional Consultant for the Heart Assoc, and at right is Winnie Peele from Washiigton, D.C. The auction
netted $4,347 compared with last year’s $2,800. Some ISO people from all over eastern N.C. attended the
event.