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■■■ it’s 84th birthday.. Bicycle for two brings happiness to couple Perry, son bring realism to ‘Gods and Generals’ Civil War epic_1-B COA board approves design; paves way for college: College of the Albemarle’s Board of Trustees have given the go-ahead for implementa tion of Phase I renovations at the former D.F. Walker El ementary School in Edenton. State bond funds will be used to pay for the work. Chowan County recently agreed to lease the facility to COA on a long-term basis, pav ing the way for the arrange ment. “While COA’s Chowan Coun ty Center has offered a hand ful of programs at the former Walker school for over a year, the college plans to move more of its programs over to the fa cility since it is outgrowing its existing location at the Edenton Village Shopping Center,” explained Lynn Hurdle-Winslow, dean of the COA Chowan Center. “The move will also allow the college the opportunity to provide a more collegiate at mosphere for students,” Winslow added, noting that a recent study found many stu dents, and residents of the community, felt the existing facility was in a bad location and didn’t “feel like a college”. The challenge of converting the former elementary school into an attractive and func tional college campus was pre sented to Traub Architecture and Design, a firm noted for its building rehabilitation and planning expertise. The firm, after determining the project was indeed feasible, presented their ideas to college officials and county commissioners. Architect Gerald Traub, who attended the board of trustees meeting, expressed excitement at having the opportunity to work on the project, which he characterized as a “great op portunity” to convert the former elementary school site into a college campus. A phased' approach to the project is planned, with ex isting state bond referendum funds to be used to pay for the first phase. According to COA officials, the $904,000 ap proved by the college’s board of trustees will cover initial renovation of three build ings, establishment of an entryway, fencing, signage, parking and lighting. They indicated that making the exterior of the facility look like a college is a initial pri ority for this project. “I am very excited at what the Chowan County Center can now become for its stu dents,” said Lynn Hurdle Winslow, dean of the COA Chowan Center in Edenton. Ghamber wraps up summit series BY MARGE SOPER Correspondent The Edenton - Chowan Chamber of Commerce held its third and final Business , and Education Summit Thurs day, March 13, at the Hampton Inn in Edenton. The first of the Summit Se ries was focused on the local schools and COA in the areas needed in preparing students for the workplace. The second part of the series was mainly focused on the needs and re quirements of local employ ers. The third in the series di rected the efforts of the group in brainstorming the ideas learned form Sessions 1 and 2. A brief overview was pre sented by Win Dale of Session 1 and 2 so that all present were up to date on both sessions. raxis Research, Inc. pro vided a unique and innovative method of collecting each per sons viewpoint on the ques tions to be asked. Each partici pant was given an electronic key pad. Asa question was pre sented on a screen; choices were presented by numbers and the keypad holder could press the key number best re flecting their answer to the question. The results were quick and quite informative. Partici pants did not get lost in the dif fering viewpoints given by each participant before a de finitive count could be taken. One of the best factors in us: ing this key pad method was that each person could hon estly answer a question with out peer pressure to give a con forming answer. The large group also broke See SERIES On Page 5-A Citizens attend open forum Many local citizens took advantage last Wednesday evening of the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas with Charles A. Flink II, president of Greenways Incorporated of Durham, NC as he sought to explain some of the initial plans for appropriate beautifica tion and development of bike trails and other amenities being looked at for the commu nity. Also on hand to hear,the public's comments were local officials including Robbie Laughton, director of Parks and Recreatidn, and Chad Siary, director of planning and in spections. (Photo by Robbie Laughton) Symposium is April 4-5 BY REBECCA BUNCH Editor The life and times of an Edenton writer, abolitionist and reformer will be the focus an upcoming event in our com munity. The Harriet Jacobs Symposium will take place here April 4-5 with the Historic Edenton Visitor Center serv ing as registration site. Jacobs, born into slavery in 1813, eventually detailed the I , See JACOBS On Page 5-A Spring arts fundraiser A painting class in a field of sunflowers is just one of the many innovative auction items planned for the Chowan Arts Council's "Pasta and Pottery" fundraiser set for Satur day, April 26, at the American Legion, Edenton, at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds support the arts in our community Emmrich to welcome 50,000th visitor Easter story as you’ve never seen it BY DAVID CRAWLEY Publisher In an area where history is all around us, a particular Chowan County treasure will celebrate another, very special historical milestone this month. According to well-known ac tor and theatre co-owner, Jeff Emmrich, for Rocky Hock Playhouse and its cast, this his torical event will be marked by milestone number 50,0000. “Sometime during the next few weeks we will have our The Cast of Emmrich's newest show "It is Finished," de pict the crucifixion scene at Rocky Hock Playhouse. This world premiere production, written by Gloria Emmrich, runs -March 18th through April 19th. Local residents and others are encouraged to see this Easter story, (Crawley photo) fifty-thousandth visitor,” said Emmrich in a recent inter view. “We are excited as this day approaches.” Rocky Hock Playhouse* opened its 2003 season with the Valentine’s Day show, “For' Better or Worse,” and this Tuesday will premiere a new; show called “It is Finished” by: Gloria Emmrich. The show, timed obviously ' for ihe Easter season, tells the* ageless story of Christ’s death and resurrection. Billed as “the best story ever retold,” the production promises to make” you feel as if you are right there on Calvary’s infamous Hill with the Savior as he de clares through the blood, pain and agony, “It is Finished.” See EMMRICH On Page 3-A Smoking policy vote to be held The Edenton - Chowan Schools Board of Education will vote on a proposed “100% Tobacco-Free” policy at its next meeting, sched uled for 7:30 p.m. bn Mar. 31 at the board conference room in the County Office Building. The proposed policy would prohibit students, employees, guests and visi tors from using tobacco products on school-owned property. The proposal also See VOTE On Page 5-A War appears certain as Bush addresses nation By REBECCA BUNCH Editor. Many Americans stayed home Monday night to watch a televised address by Presi dent George W. Bush on the impending war with Iraq. As expected, President Bush said that diplomatic efforts to con vince Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to disarm his nation of weapons of mass destruc tion had failed and that war ap pears inevitable. In remarks directed at the Iraqi people, Bush vowed, “The President George W. Bush appeared in a televised ad dress to talk with the Ameri can people Monday even ing. (Time photo) tyrant will soon be gone...the day of your liberation is near.” Bush said that if Hussein and his sons failed to leave Iraq within 48 hours, a military as sault on the country would be gin “at a time of our choos ing”. President Bush issued the ultimatum after France and other UN members blocked ef forts by the US to have the body approve a resolution sanction ing the use of military force by America to end the conflict. Here at home, local leaders said they felt it is now the duty See BUSH On Page 5-A The Aces Booster Club and Chowan Golf and Country Club will host a special golf tournament to help raise fhnds in support of Edentoh Aces athletics. The tournament will be' held on Thursday, April 3, be ginning at noon with a shot gun start. The format for the tournament will be four-per son superball (Captain’s Choice). All levels of players are welcome to enter and en joy the fUn. The entry fee is $240 per team and Includes all green* fees, cart fees, mulligans, ; snacks and lunch. There will ;; 1 also be door prizes and gift * bags awarded to all partici-« pants. Each team member of«; the first place team will re- • > ceive a $100 gift certificate for clubhouse merchandise. Sec ond place team members will receive a $75 gift certificate ; and third place members willj. receive a $50 gift certificate. There will be special prizes See GOLF On Page 5-A MM Yeopim Ruritan Club^£c.?/RU^b BBQ Chicken Plates ^^oundiwiV, ----- 11 AM • 2 PM • 4 PM - 7 PM • EAT IN • TAKE OUT! $6.00 Per Plate SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd
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