Monday, December 11, 2006

Stateline House Provides Great Site For
Historical Society Christmas Party

The Gates County Historical Society had their annual Christmas Party at the unique home of Mike and Peggy Leffler. This home is on the border between North Carolina and Virginia and the border runs right through the center of the house.



The Unique State Line House, With Border Between North Carolina And Virginia Cutting Through The Middle Of The Front Door




Chris Rule Joins Mike Leffler In Greeting Attendees On The Front Porch




Food Is Ready And Attendees Are Called To Eat




Youngest Attendee Caylin Straddles The State Line Which Runs Through The Middle Of The House, Right Foot In Virginia, Left Foot In North Carolina




Joyce Brown And Peggy Leffler Discuss Coming Production Of "You, The Jury", This Year's Historical Society Play To Be Held In The Old Gates County Courthouse




Caylin's Mom Sue Helps Her Choose Hors Deurves





Historical Society President Edith Seiling (Center) Shows Off The Unique State Line House



The Christmas Party was clearly a success and everyone had a good time touring this unique location for a party. Hope to see you at the production of "You, The Jury" on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon of the last weekend in January at the Old Gates County Courthouse.




Sunday, December 10, 2006

Edenton-Chowan Christmas Parade A Hit

This morning the Edenton-Chowan Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Edenton-Chowan Chamber of Commerce, provided a major element in the Christmas festivities that are so popular in our community. Floats, Boats and Bands lined Broad Street from Virginia Road to Water Street for this Annual Christmas Parade.



Edenton Crowd Gathers




Nancy Nichols, From Sponsoring Chamber Of Commerce, And Announcer, Reverend Terry Williams




Parade Judges, Jean Bunch, Jim Huskins And Ginger Morelock



While waiting for the Parade to Start, music was provided by the Albemarle Sounds.


"Albemarle Sounds" Led By Gil Burroughs




Start Of The Parade, Led By Junior ROTC Color Guard




Grand Marshall Of The Parade, "Ronald McDonald:



Winners of the Outstanding Entries were:

First Place - D.F. Walker School

Second Place - Rocky Hock Baptist Church

Third Place - Arrowhead Beach

Below are a small portion of the many entries that filled the Parade!



Center Hill Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department



Carolina Cup Regatta



Mustang Club



Elizabeth City Knights Of Columbus



Arrowhead Beach - Third Place Entry



American Legion Post 40



D.F. Walker School - First Place Entry



A Portion Of The Crowd



Miss Chowan County Regional Fair



Chowan Hospital



Dance Stars



Farmall Tractor


Shriners



Sudan Buccaneers From Elizabeth City



Edenton Lions Club



Rocky Hock Baptist Church - Second Place Entry



Red Hat Ladies



Edenton Fire Department



National Guard



Parks Railroad Express



And Last But Surely Not Least - Santa Claus







Saturday, December 09, 2006

Christmas Caroling In Edenton

Tonight was the traditional Christmas Caroling "on the green" in front of the famous 1767 courthouse. However this year due to the freezing temperatures, the gathering was moved inside.



"Albemarle Sounds" Led The Enthusiastic Crowd In Singing Christmas Carols

Music was led by the group "Albemarle Sounds" and it was fantastic.



The Crowd Is Invited Inside The Courthouse Due To The Freezing Temperatures Outside



The Crowd Ringed The Courtroom



It Was Much Warmer Inside Than It Would Have Been On "The Green" Outside



After The Singing Apple Cider And Cinnamon Cookies Were Provided For All


You should have been there. Have a Merry Christmas.