The Edenton Little Theater is back in the spotlight, after a very long intermission. The current vice president, Brewster King, announced this week that the group, which became inactive more than a decade ago, is in the midst of a reformation and already planning a production.
"We've been interested for some time in getting the Edenton Little Theater up and running again, " said King, " Quite a few people have moved into the area in recent years, and many may have prior theater experience. The long-time members are very excited about getting those people involved too."
King also introduced Edenton newcomer Carolyn Pastorek during the meeting. Pastorek moved to Edenton in March from Columbia, SC, and brings with her quite a few years of community theater experience as an actor, director and production member. She will direct the first production planned for October, 2009.

The Chowan/Edenton Environmental Group's Recyclng group will meet on Tuesday, June 30 at 9:00am at First Presbyterian Church. If you are interested in working on recycling efforts in our community, come join us. For more information, contact Dennis Robison, 482-7070

There will be a meeting of the CEEG Recycle Small Group on Tuesday, June 4 at 3:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church. If you are interested in improving recycle efforts in our area or learning more about recycling, come join us.
Dennis Robison

I was pedaling my bike down W.Queen Street to the Chowan Arts Council Opening about 5:15 this evening. As I approached the Presbyterian Church a sleek, three foot high, black bear loped across the street right in front of me and bounded into the parking lot.

The following information was presented during public comments at the Chowan County Commissioners Special Meeting, Thursday May 7, 2009, 6:00 pm.

The county budget (for 2009-2010) under which we are currently operating and approved by the NC Local Government Commission is $17,244,818 and is based on a 65 cent property tax. I believe it is fair to say that we are or will survive this year on this tax rate and budget. It seems all our bills were paid and our services were apparently acceptable.

The commissioners finally made some serious progress to address the FY 09/10 Budget, and I am hopeful that they will be able to balance it without a tax increase, and without Draconian cuts in services. The next meeting to continue this process will be Monday, May 11th, probably at 6 pm at the old courthouse.

Click below for a meeting synopsis.....

To: chowan.commissioners@lists.ncmail.net
Subject: Budget considerations

I know you are getting lots of feedback so I will keep this short. Regarding the 5 Budget options you were presented, I request you adopt Scenario "A" for the following reasons:

On Wednesday, May 13th, Mr. Jefferson will be deliberating the issues of his day in the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse, 2nd floor at 6:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson, impersonated by Tom Pitz, will be the featured speaker during the Edenton Historical Commission's 2nd Speakers Forum.

At 7:00 p.m., following his presentation, Mr. Jefferson will join his guests at the Barker House for cocktails and some of his favorite foods; duck, salmon, liver pate, ham, fresh baked breads, asparagus, lemon curd and pecan tarts, and pound cake with fresh strawberries and cream. His recipe book can be purchased in the Barker House Bookshop. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the Barker House.

Also, on Thursday morning, 'Mr. Jefferson' will favor the John A. Holmes High School history students with his presentation.