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Bond is new Tyner Postmaster;
carries on family service tradition
BY HELEN K. OUTLAND
Staff Writer
Three weeks ago, on May
18, 2002, Millard Bond put on
the blue uniform of the United
States Post Office, as he had
done for the last 13 years. But
time something was a little
different about the uniform.
This time Millard Bond took
his position behind the
counter as Postmaster for the t
post office in Tyner.
The crisp uniform with a
bright red insignia and Post
master emblem over the right
shirt pocket is not unknown
to Bond. Bond is a third gen
eration Postmaster from the
Bond family. His grandfather,
Millard F. Bond was Eden
ton’s Postmaster from 1915
through 1925. His father,
JamesM. Bond, held the posi
tion Postmaster at Edenton’s
post office from 1965 through
1984. “You know it would
mean a lot if Millard would
eventually end up working in
the Eden ton Post Office where
his grandfather and 1
worked,” says James Bond.
“That would be nice.”
As with his father and
grandfather before him.
Millard Bond assists a customer at the Tyner Post Office. He is a third
generation postmaster. (Staff photo by Helen Kerr Outland)
Millard Bond had no problem
deciding the path his life would
take. “Naturally, I have been
interested in the postal service
all my life,” says Millard Bond.
“My dad used to bring home
the bulletin on all the new
stamps and collector’s stamps
See BOND On Page 8-A
Alleged drug
dealer charged
by authorities
BY HELEN K. OUTLAND
Staff Writer
An intense investigation
and interagency cooperation
resulted in the arrest of a
Chowan County man Monday
morning, June 17, and put an
end to his career as one of the
largest cocaine dealers in the
area, authorities said.
According to a report re
leased by the Chowan County
Sheriffs Office, at approxi
mately 5:30 a.m. deputies and
federal agents arrested Louis
Norman Eason (nickname
‘Bread’), age 56, near his home
located at 456 Gliden Road,
Hobbsville, NC.
Eason was arrested on fed
eral warrants charging him
with six counts of distribution
of cocaine. Eason was trans
ported to the federal court in
Greenville, NC where he wrent
before a federal magistrate. He -
is presently being held in the
Pitt County Detention Facility.
This was Eason’s third ar
restfordrugviolations.In!988,
Eason was arrested on federal
charges at which time 10
ounces of cocaine, approxi
mately 30 pounds of mar ij uana,
and over $900,000 in cash and
property (vehicles and resi
dence) were confiscated. He
was subsequently convicted
and received a 36-month active
sentence.
After being released from
federal custody, he was ar
rested again in 1995 in Gates
County, NC on state charges
and placed on probation.
Sheriff Fred Spruill praised
the teamwork that led to
Eason’s arrest on Monday, say
ing, “This arrest was the result
of a cooperative effort between
the Chowan County Sheriffs
Office, the District Attorneys’
Office, the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, and the State
Bureau of Investigation. This
was an intense investigation
and is part of our continuing
effort to curb the flow of drugs
into our area. We are presently
See CHARGED On Page 8-A
County trash fee
increase, 5% cuts
part of new budget
BY S. BRADY CALHOUN
Cox NC Publications
To deal with North Ca
rolina’s worst budget crisis in
recent memory .Chowan Coun
ty plans to increase the county
residential garbage fee by $2
and cut nearly every county
department’s budget by 5 per
cent.
Chowan’s budget for next
year will rise slightly from $14.7
million to $14.8 million. The
Board of Commissioners pas
sed the budget following a pub
lic hearing Monday evening.
The Chowan Department of
Social Services will receive the
largest chunk of the proposed
budget - $3.9 million.
The IJdenton - Chowan
Schools has the second largest
budget: $2.9 million. The
schools appropriation repre
sents a 1 percent increase - ap
proximately $30,000 - over this
year’s allocation.
ThQ sheriffs department will
receive $1.2 million and emer
gency medical services will get
$559,992.
County Manager Cliff Cope
land believes department
heads will be able to make the
necessary 5 percent cuts with
out' trimming services.
“We’re not going to cut ser
vices. We will cut in purchase
of materials or travel expense
See BUDGET On Page 8-A
Little League tourney nears
Kevin McMullen (catcher) prepares to make a play on Daniel Brusko as Brusko
prepares to slide into home plate during a Little League game between the Rocky
Hock Ruritans and Carolina Classic. The Edenton-Chowan Recreation Department
sponsors nine Little League teams from ages 9-12. The league's Post-Season
Tournament begins this week and continues through June 25 at Fisher Field.
Edenton will host the District Little League Tournament the week of July 15-19.
(Photo by Robbie Laughton)
Budget
hearing is
scheduled
The Edenton Town Council
has scheduled a second public
hearing on the proposed bud-,
get for fiscal year 2002-2003.
The hearing will be held in
the Council Chambers in down
town Edenton on June 24. Start
time will be 7:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome and
encouraged to attend.
CAC tops
fundraising
projection
The Chowan Arts Council,
despite a difficult year of strug
trlinor with financial setbacks
Sgt. Linard Bonner honored as he ends his career
'Kindness and
integrity' will
be remembered
BY HELEN K. OUTLAND
Staff Writer
Friends, family, and fellow
officers from the Edenton Po
lice Department, the Chowar
County Sheriffs Office, Cho
wan County Central Commit
nications, and the Chowar
County Court system honored
Sergeant Linard Bonner foi
nearly 24 years of service tc
the town and county Thursday
evening.
Bonner, who joined the
Edenton Police Department ir
March of 1979, was praised b>
Sgt. Linard Bonner (second from right) is congratulated by family, friends and
fellow officers as he retired after almost. 24 years with the police department.
Well-wishers included: Chief Greg Bonner, AJ Heckstall, Monica Heckstall, Felicia
Ford, Roger Ford and Artrice Heckstall. (Staff photo by Helen K. Outland)
those attending for the contri
butions he had made as a men
tor, a leader, and a Christian in
the service of the community.
“It comes in many shapes
and sizes,” began the quote
from a plaque presented by
Sheriff Fred Spruill to Sgt.
Bonner.
"And over the bearers heart
it stands, representing hon
esty, order, and dignity regard
less of how small or how great
the demand. “ The quote re
ferred to the badge worn by
officers. “Leonard, that’s you,”
said Sheriff Spruill as he pre
sented the plague.
City Manager, Anne-Marie
Knighton, praised Bonner for
his service and thanked him
for always being there when
See BONNER On Page 8-A
has found the light at the end of
the tunnel. The nonprofit cul
tural arts organization has ex
ceeded its membership goal by
$1,000.
“As of May 31, which
marked the official end of the
campaign for this year, we
are proud to report we have
met our membership goal of
$40,000,” said Dabney Nar
vaez, membership chair.
“This total dollar figure ex
ceeds our goal by one thou
sand dollars and goes $4,148
beyond what we raised in
memberships last year.”
Narvaez said the Arts
Council was very apprecia
tive of the strong show of sup
port, particularly in light of
the economic troubles that
continue to plague the state.
“Thank you. Edenton, for
the part you have played in
this special little miracle,”
she said:. “We are so grateful
for your generous support.’'
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