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The media always makes fun of e because I have grease under ails. But I love what I do," racing legend Don Garlits rips OBX Speedway sports, bi Wednesday, July 25, 2007 COMING NEXT WEEK • IIIVI V HI V *VV i ■« ■■■ WV ■ VHMJ i A reflection on the past year's events and the progress Chowan County has made in preparing for growth. Mamas, don’t let your sons $row uptobespitters! Community, Cl Youngsters raise money for Habitat Inside, A2 The Steamers—through a child’s eyes . Sean Jackson/The Chowan Herald Kevin Yokley, sons Tate and Owen, from left, and wife Jennifer, applaud Edenton's Nick Nosti for scoring the ^ > Steamers' first run during a 2-1 win Over the Columbia Blowfish Monday. For the Yokleys of Macedonia Road, the game was their first of the season. Tate had been talking about going to the game for three weeks. By SEAN JACKSON Staff Writer Steamers pitcher Robert Flanagan was busy mowing down Blowfish hit ters. While the hard-throwing lefty was working almost effortlessly through the Columbia, S.C. lineup, brothers Tate and Owen Yokley were cheering Edenton’s starter on. “I hope he strikes them all out,” eight-year-old Owen said. A high, sizzling fastball from Flana gan elicited a “Yes!” from Tate, 5. Sandwiched between their parents — dad Kevin and mom Jennifer — the brothers were taking in their first Steamers game of the summer. (Eden ' ton downed visiting Columbia, 2-1.) Kevin Yokley said he brings the fam INDEX A Local Opinion.............:...A7 Business...,.A6 B Sports Recreation News....... B1 Nascar. B2 C Community News Upcoming Events.C2 Society...C4,5 Obituaries.......C6 Church.. C7,8 D Classifieds * Buy/Sell/Trade...........D1 Service Directory.D2 Employment.............. D4 ©2006 The Chowan Herald All Rights Reserved ily to Historic Hicks Field for at least one game each summer. Monday night’s contest was held un der a mostly clear sky, with a waxing half moon and mild air temperatures. For the Yokleys, it was perfect. It was the treat they’d been waiting for. With dad’s job keeping the family from coming to any game except for a Monday night date, the Yokleys had to wait. The calendar finally rolled around to their night. “Tate’s been talking about it for three weeks,” Yokley said. While his brother hopped up from his grandstand seat to chat with a friend, Tate scrunched his face and watched as Flanagan worked through a score less seventh. Having just nabbed a T-ball trophy Northeast N.C. grows as popular second home spot r by Earline White Managing Editor Carol and Larry Brim never thought about mov ing to Edenton. That is until their grandchildren came along. They, like their grand children, decided that they wanted a playhouse — a place to get away from a tire some life spent sitting in Ra leigh traffic. So they looked around in the country, then settled in what they call “the' cozy house,” a quaint two-bed room cedar-shaker house in Edenton. With a swing set in the back for the kids and a ga rage hill of tools for Larry the Brims couldn’t be hap pier. Second homes accounted for 36 percent of all residen tial property sold in the U.S. last year, according to the National Association of Re altors. The proximity to the riv ers and beaches make east ern N.C. a prime destina tion. There’s a little bit for ev erybody in ChowSm. Those Who don’t mind a nice, quiet drive can journey through the country to the big city Those who love the water need go no further than out their front doors. “Those looking to buy a second home typically visit two or three times before deciding this is the place for them,” Nancy Nicholls with the Chowan County Tour ism Development Authority said. “There’s a mix of those choosing Edenton as a sec ond home spot and those of his own, did Tate think the Steam ers were up to par? “Yeah,” he said. Mom agreed. “They look really good,” she said as the Steamers improved to 11-2 in the North Division race, padding a four game lead. The brothers took a few breaks to trot with either mom or dad to the con cession stand. They brought back Airheads candy, bottled water, popcorn and the occa sional bag of peanut M&Ms. Mom and Dad said the whole family looks forward to their night at the ball park. “They love it,” Jennifer Yokley said as Tate stifled a yawn — still smiling — just, before the seventh-inning stretch. who want to make this their one and only,” Nicholls add ed. Sarah Tynch with Cen tury 21 Top Sale Realty in town agrees that Edenton and Chowan County may find a new niche in the sec ond home market. “Because Edenton has got ten such good press cover age for its historic district, people often inquire about moving into the downtown waterfront area,” Tynch said. Just recently Tynch as sisted a young couple from Maryland in finding a sec ond home. “Right now they are com ing every vacation and ev ery long weekend they can get away. They know it will be 10 or more years before7 the possibility of making this their permanent resi ELECTION 2007 Terry Waff pitted against Steve Biggs Edenton Town Council has first contested race since 1995 WMMIMiai Biggs Waff By SEAN JACKSON Staff Writer ‘ For the first time in a dozen years, the Edenton Town Council has an election race. Realtor Terry Waff is challenging council incumbent Steve Biggs for one of two at-large seats on the panel. Waff is currently a member of the town Planning Board. Biggs, chairman of council’s Administra tive Committee, is Bertie County’s economic developer. Biggs is serving his third four-year term. He defeated incumbent Maria Crummey in 1995, during an election which had three rac es —two for council seats, one for mayor. He did not respond to requests seeking comment for this story. Waff declined to answer questions this week, saying it was “not a good time.” Sambo Dixon is running unopposed for reelection to his Second Ward seat for a full third term. He was appointed by council in 1997. Jimmy Stallings filed to return to his First Ward seat for a third term. Stallings is also running unopposed. Mayor Roland Vaughan is also seeking an other term it»office, also without opposition. Vaughan was elected to his office in 1995. Residents have until Oct. 12 to register to vote. One-stop voting begins Oct. 18. The election will be held Nov. 6. Carol anchtarry Brim have made Edenton th6ir second home away from the bustle of Raleigh. dence comes to fruition,” she said. Realtor Cindy Twiddy Small agreed that Chowan County has become a desti nation for those about to re tire, but not quite yet. “Several of our clients are from the Chesapeake and Suffolk area and are tired of city life,” Small said. “Many of our clients are buying second homes two to 10 years before retirement just to have it,” Small said. r Cub Scout Pack 164 invites everyone to join us for a Pinewood Derby. "Seasoned" Scouts as well any boy who is interested in joining us, come on out and join the fun. <4. ■ For more information call 482-1683 or 482- 3774 ^ Where: American Legion Post 40 When: Saturday, July 28 at 10:00 a.m. Registration $5.00 Car Kit $5.00 mm i M am tlitSWMiM ,{ iMpmifi I f
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