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Harry Cannon 

The problems with Mold 

What’s in your diet? 

Coy Domecq 

Jim Kaighn 

The insurance Doctor 

Dear Dr Crime 

Jimmy Fleming 

Museum of the 

Albemarle 

Claude Milot 

Frisco Native American 

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The Story of a Nutcracker by Alexandre Dumas 

Alexandre Dumas 24 July 1802 – 5 December 1870),also known as 

Alexandre Dumas père (French for ‘father’), was a French writer. 

His works have been translated into many languages, and he is one 

of the most widely read French authors. Many of his historical novels 

of high adventure were originally published as serials, including The 

Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, 

and The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later. His novels have 

been adapted since the early twentieth century into nearly 200 films. 

Dumas’s last novel, The Knight of Sainte-Hermine, unfinished at his 

death, was completed by scholar Claude Schopp and published in 

2005.It was published in English in 2008 as The Last Cavalier. 

Prolific in several genres, Dumas began his career by writing plays, 

which were successfully produced from the first. He also wrote numerous 

magazine articles and travel books; his published works totalled 

100,000 pages.In the 1840s, Dumas founded the Théâtre Historique in 

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College of The Albemarle Receives $125,000 Golden LEAF Foundation Grant 

Elizabeth City, NC – College of The Albemarle’s (COA) 

Practice Wellness Fair proved successful in its ninth 

consecutive year on the Elizabeth City campus. More 

than 300 attendees visited the fair over the course of 

two dates, November 7 and November 13. Second year 

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students and Medical 

Assisting students offered an array of activities and presentations 

to promote better health and wellness for COA 

students, employees and community members. 

The second year Associate Degree Nursing and Medical 

Assisting students were responsible for setting up booths 

with information on topics such as digestive health, 

blood pressure, CPR, better eating habits, dental health, 

managing stress, safe driving and sex education. Free 

flu shots were provided by Sentara Albemarle Medical 

Center and Albemarle Regional Health Services, and free 

dental screenings were offered through East Carolina 

University Dental. The booths created by the nursing students 

were packed with games and giveaways promoting 

health education, and the students had the opportunity 

to perform assessments on visitors attending including 

blood pressure, stress levels, heart rate and respiratory 

health. 

Fair goers were asked to participate in contests as well. 

At the “Goldilocks and the Honey Bee Bears” booth, 

guests sampled a variety of honey produced locally and 

around the world. Attendees then submitted votes for 

the best tasting honey and the honey produced from the 

hives located on COA’s Edenton-Chowan Campus won 

the contest. The “Physical Activity-Jump Rope Activity” 

was another popular contest where participants were 

timed to see who could jump rope the longest. The 

winner of that contest was Katie Miller, associate degree 

nursing instructor at COA, with a time of one minute and 

15 seconds. 

Yes! Mold Still Grows in Winter. 

Did you realize indoor air quality problems can 

arise from poor circulation, insufficient airflow 

from outdoors and chemical or dust contaminants? 

While you are busy entertaining family, raising children, 

and making plans for next year, mold could be growing 

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Robin D. Harris, dean of Health Sciences and Wellness 

programs, explained that the students’, “hard work in 

researching effective public health practices, joined with 

their creativity and enthusiasm, brought a quality and 

effective event to our students, faculty and staff.” She 

continued, “The event not only helps our students to 

hone their skills in collaboration, communication and safe 

practice of public health interventions, but it also brings 

their knowledge and care to selected populations to truly 

promote wellness and prevent illness. In addition, the 

many community partners that join COA at the event are 

an integral part of interacting with our college population 

and providing them much needed services and health 

information.” 

For more information about all of the Health Science programs 

at COA, Christopher Robertson, Director, Health 

Sciences and Wellness Programs Admissions/Advisement 

at chris_robertson37@albemarle.edu. 

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Elizabeth City Chamber News 

by: Holly Staples 

Where has the year gone? 2019 has certainly flown by! Many of you are 

gearing up for your busiest time of year, while others are beginning to 

wind down and make plans for the new year. Whatever your activity level, 

please make time to consider supporting your Chamber in 2020. Our Sustaining 

Sponsorship program offers many opportunities for you to reach your 

customer base while positioning your organization as a leader in the business 

community. As a sponsor, you will receive a multitude of benefits tied to your 

sponsorship level. I encourage you to review our sponsorship matrix and take 

advantage of this opportunity to stand out among your competition. 

This Month in 

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We will kick off our 2nd year of Albemarle Leadership in February 2020. Albemarle 

Leadership is a six- month program designed to bring local leaders 

together to learn about the issues and resources unique to our area. Involvement 

in Albemarle Leadership opens the door to new possibilities, creating a 

stronger voice for Northeastern North Carolina. We are partnering with the 

Chambers of Commerce in Ahoskie, Currituck, Edenton-Chowan, Perquimans, 

and Windsor-Bertie to offer this informative and developmental program. For 

more information, please contact me at 252-335-4365. Applications will be 

accepted through December 13. 

Make sure you celebrate with us in at least one of the following ways: 

Eliza the Chamber Elf is back! Make sure you follow us on Facebook to see 

her adventures with our Chamber members December 2-13. We’ll post a new 

photo of her everyday at noon, Monday-Friday. If you are the first to correctly 

guess where she is, you’ll win a special prize from one of our participating 

businesses! 

Wednesday, December 4 (5:30-7:30pm) Reindeer Games Bowling at Albemarle 

Lanes. Our teams are filled but we hope you’ll come out to cheer on your 

favorite team! We’ll have trophies for the winners and for best team spirit. 

Come see who will win the coveted Rudolph Cup! There will be a 50/50 raffle 

and beer available for purchase. 

Friday, December 13 (8:30-10:00 am) Belk will host their annual Belk Business 

Before Hours Shopping Event to offer our members the best deals in town on 

all your holiday shopping! In addition to great savings, you get to win fabulous 

prizes and enjoy delicious refreshments while you shop. 

Share your blessings this holiday season and stop in at The Chamber to pick 

out an angel from the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Unwrapped gifts are due 

back by December 13. Please help make the season brighter for those in 

need. 

The sinking of the USS Monitor. 

Image from the North Carolina 

Collection at UNC-Chapel Hill 

On December 31, 1862, the 

USS Monitor, sank during 

a storm off the coast of Cape 

Hatteras. Four officers and twelve 

crewmen were lost. 

A technological marvel in its day, 

the vessel was designed and 

built by John Ericsson, a Swedish 

inventor. In developing the ship, 

Ericsson obtained 240 patents for 

equipment, including 45 related 

just to its turret. Rather than a 

standard ship hull, the Monitor was 

a large raft-like boat with a large 

revolving turret that supported two 

eleven-inch smoothbore guns. It 

weighed 987 tons. 

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The first engagement between 

ironclad ships occurred on March 

9, 1862, when the USS Monitor 

and the CSS Virginia (formerly the 

Merrimack) met at Hampton Roads, 

Virginia. After a four hour battle, 

the Virginia retreated, giving the 

Monitor the tactical victory. 

The Monitor was found in 1973, 

bottom up and in about 240 feet of 

water. The North Carolina Office of 

State Archaeology participated in 

the identification of the wreck. The 

wreck site, located sixteen miles 

off the coast of Cape Hatteras, 

became the first National Marine 

Sanctuary in 1975. In 2001, the 

Monitor’s 30-ton steam engine was 

recovered and the turret was raised 

from the ocean floor the following 

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Health and Nutrition Strategies For 

Cancer Survivors and Everybody Else 

Warren Green is a 30 year member of the Institute of Food 

Technology, A HAACP (hazard analysis critical control point) 

Instructor with a Bachelors degree in Nutrition Science. 

WHAT’S IN YOUR DIET? 

hope your election outcomes were positive. I don’t 

do political commentary because as a former federal 

bureaucrat I worked in three administrations (Reagan, 

Bush and Clinton) and I am apolitical, and I only vote 

locally. However, I have an opinion on healthcare, which 

is probably going to be a significant issue in the 2020 

elections. 

My background is food safety and I’m a cancer survivor. 

So, it’s with that perspective that I analyze healthcare. I 

advocate for Universal Healthcare. . The form of universal 

healthcare I advocate for is Single Payer, or Medicare 

for all. Here’s my reasoning: 

*Improves public health 

*Reduce the massive paperwork 

*Reduce bankruptcies 

*Promote entrepreneurship 

The economically challenged are the very demographic 

that populate the food industry. I can’t understand the 

logic of resistance to medicare for all, when it directly 

effects the folks that handle your food, all of the way up 

the food chain, from farm to table. 

Our food chain is risk-based and accounts for over fifty% 

of the health issues in the United States. When you 

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and arsenic, substances that weaken the immune 

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I’m keeping an eye on the linkage. Circa 1995, the FDA 

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another animal’s hormone delivery system, which is what 

milk is, as alien. The body’s response is inflammation. If 

you have to consume dairy in any form, opt for rBGH and 

antibiotic free. Better still try plant based. 

Beginning January 14th 2020, I’ll be facilitating monthly, 

“Health and Nutrition Strategy” workshops at ,“Overture, 

Virginia Beach Apartments”. I chose this venue because 

of the communities commitment to healthy diets, and 

healthy lifestyles. We’ll be looking deep into the USDA’s 

‘Farm to Table” initiatives, and food manufacturing (how 

sausage is made). And, we’ll be analyzing the latest 

nutrition data, press releases, ongoing clinical trials and 

studies, from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

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November NC Bowhunters Association by: Talmage Dunn 

I hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving with 

your loved ones and friends. Count your blessings. 

There is a little more than a month left to the regular 

deer season, January 1 is the end of the regular deer 

season and will be here before we realize it. There will 

be opportunities to bow hunt during the “urban “ archery 

season in specific areas in the State. After that, small 

game becomes the archer’s target of choice. This will 

be the time to practice using smaller targets. 

December is here and so is the Christmas season. 

What will you give the archer in your family for Christmas? 

What will it depend on ? What type of archery is 

the archer in your family involved ? The type of archery 

will determine the type of gift you will be giving! I will try 

to list a few suggestions. 

Primitive Archery: 

1. Flint knapping supplies and equipment 

2. String making material 

3. Bow making materials such as draw knives, and 

wood 

4. Wooden arrows or arrow making materials 

5. Bow string material 

6. Feathers or vanes 

7. Bow-fishing supplies 

8. Arrow quiver or quiver making materials 

Modern archery: 

1. A new sight system for the bow 

2. A new arrow rest 

3. New arrows 

4. A bow sling or quiver 

5. New bolts for those that hunt with a crossbow 

General Bow hunter gifts : 

1. A quality set of binoculars or monoculars 

2. Scent dispersal materials 

3. Wind direction materials 

4. Safety equipment 

5. A new log book/ journal. 

6. Mosquito control for the spring and fall (a thermacell 

unit!) 

7. A gift certificate to a local sporting goods store or an 

on-line store! 

Notice that I did not mention buying a bow. It is better 

to take the person to the bow store to personally get a 

bow. A bow must be “fitted” to the archer. Such things as 

draw length and poundage must be accounted for in the 

purchase of a new bow. There is nothing like the “feel” 

of a new bow in your hands! 

Don’t forget the landowner(s) of the property you are 

hunting. You should always offer them something for 

giving you the privilege to hunt on their land. It never 

hurts to take time to thank someone and it will pay dividends 

over time. 

This time of year is prime to introduce someone new 

to bowhunting and tarfet archery. It is nice to shoot 

outside, the mosquitoes are not as prevalent and the 

leaves are off the trees. Maybe its time to visit your local 

range, go to a 3-D shoot, or just take the new archer 

range roving or “stump” shooting. The main idea is to 

develop more interest in our sport. 

The NCBA would like you to consider becoming a 

member this year. We have a wonderful organization 

and is member oriented. See our website for information 

on many of the activities the organization does and 

provides. We want to wish each and everyone of our 

readers a “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!” Be 

blessed this in this season, be safe on your hunts, and 

bring someone new into archery. 

Respectfully submitted. 

Talmage Dunn 

bowhuntor@yahoo.com 

252-267-5437 

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Elder Wisdom, Part 1 

by: Coy Domecq 

This article has a backstory I would like to share. I 

was driving through North Carolina while attempting 

to channel the Inspiration Muses for my next natural 

forgeable-food feature. The result of this effort was, “I 

wonder about elderberry.” In an attempt to maximize my 

technology safely, I pulled my vehicle off the highway 

and looked up elderberry on my phone. The heavens 

favored me with an elderberry producer within 20 miles 

of the direction of my destination. After a phone call, an 

impromptu appointment was set to delve into elderberry 

knowledge. More to follow on this visit. 

The American elderberry, Sambucus canadensis, 

(formerly thought to be a member of the honeysuckle 

family, but since reclassified) is native to eastern and 

Midwestern United States. There are many species and 

varieties of elderberry, each with their unique characteristics. 

The plant/human interaction in the United States 

has an origin and long history of use among Native 

Americans. Within this group, the predominant medicinal 

use was to treat fever and rheumatism. 

As an important part of the “food is medicine” philosophy, 

elderberry not only has a host of contemporary 

folk remedy applications, some with mounting scientific 

medical support, but it also has a taste that is justification 

enough for consumption. Nutritionally, elderberry 

provides a food high in vitamins A and C, and contains 

the highest antioxidant level of all the edible berries. 

Ann and Roger Lendhardt, an engaging and industrious 

couple, welcomed me into their home with genuine 

enthusiasm about their efforts to spread the gospel 

regarding the benefits of elderberry through their family 

business, Norm’s Farms. Not only did I purchase an 

elderberry plant from Roger, but also they were kind 

enough to offer a generous sampling of their elderberry 

products for me to try. I can vouch for the both the quality 

and flavor of their offerings and invite you to explore 

their informative website. (https://normsfarms.com/pages/about-us) 

Norm’s Farms currently has a promotion 

of free shipping on mail orders and has a presence in 

local retail outlets. 

Because the elderberry story has so much more 

information to offer, I will follow up with a Part 2 for the 

next issue. It seems, for me at least, Roger and Ann’s 

elderberry enthusiasm is contagious. 

Elderberry Pie (From- Food.com) 

INGREDIENTS 

4 cups elderberries 1 1⁄4 cups sugar 

6 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons lemon juice 

1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter 

Double-crust 9-inch pie 

NUTRITION INFO 

Serving Size: 1 (165) g 

Servings Per Recipe: 8 

AMT. PER SERVING % DAILY VALUE 

Calories: 221.9 

Calories from Fat 29 g 13 % 

Total Fat 3.3 g 5 % 

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9 % 

Cholesterol 7.6 mg 2 % 

Sodium 30.2 mg 1 % 

Total Carbohydrate 49.5 g 16 % 

Dietary Fiber 5.3 g 21 % 

Sugars 31.3 g 125 % 

Protein 1.1 g 2 % 

DIRECTIONS 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Combine berries, sugar, flour, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. 

Heat mixture until it just starts to boil, stirring occasionally. 

Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes. 

Spread berry mixture in pie shell, sprinkle cinnamon and dot butter on 

top. 

Put top crust on and seal edges, poke several vent holes in top crust. 

Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 

degrees Fahrenheit, leaving pie in oven, and bake for 30 minutes 

longer. 

 

 

Do You Know What’s in Your Dietary Supplements? 

(StatePoint) Dietary supplements help people get the 

nutrients they need to thrive, and 77 percent of Americans 

take them, according to the Council for Responsible 

Nutrition (CRN). However, experts say that in order 

to make smart choices down the line, it is necessary to 

understand changes being made to product labels. 

To help you understand the transition, CRN has identified 

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• New Daily Values (DVs) will reflect the latest nutrition 

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“The Food and Drug Administration has mandated that 

all dietary supplement products feature updated labeling 

by January 2021 to reflect the evolution of the American 

diet, as well as advancements in nutrition science,” says 

Brian Wommack, senior vice president of communications 

at CRN. “Larger manufacturers will comply by 

January 2020, and many other manufacturers will be introducing 

the new labels early, so it’s smart for everyone 

to get familiar with the updates now.” 

Eighty-two percent of Americans agree that the information 

on the label helps them make purchasing decisions, 

and being label wise, according to Wommack, means 

being committed to reading product labels, having 

knowledge of what information is featured and why, and 

making smart, well-informed purchasing decisions. 

“While some of the changes to the label are more obvious 

than others, all of them are important to understand,” 

says Wommack. 

• Vitamins A, D, and E will change from amounts in International 

Units (IU), to the more common measures of 

milligrams (mg) and micrograms (mcg). 

• Folic acid, an important nutrient before and during 

pregnancy, will be listed as folate and measured in micrograms 

of dietary folate equivalents (DFEs). 

• If sugar is added to the product, you will see the 

amount and percent DV. 

To learn more about the coming changes, as well as for 

more tips and advice on reading supplement labels, visit 

BeLabelWise.org or follow the conversation at #labelwise. 

“We all have unique nutritional needs. So, talk with your 

healthcare practitioner to understand how these label 

changes might impact you,” says Wommack. 


JIM KAIGHN INSURANCE AGENCY- HOME OF THE “INSURANCE DOCTOR” 

Many people have asked me over the past few 

months about my articles touching on NOT buying 

insurance from T.V. ads or internet sites or anyplace you 

do not meet with a real live human, why not?? what is the 

problem.. Doesn”t solve a problem of needing insurance 

and buying it.?? I try to tell them, and this comes from 

all age adults.. Folks just getting married, people with 

families already and older folks..Let me put it this way.. If 

you were arrested and needed a lawyer, would you put 

your fate in the hands of a lawyer say, in Raleigh ,who 

would not come here to defend you, just give you basic 

advice?? 

or you needed heart surgery, would you just call a doctor 

in Walla Walla, Washington for advice over the phone,?? 

Most prudent people would not..They would seek the 

advice of a local, competent expert, someone they could 

see and meet on a regular basis from their own area and 

who is licensed to practice in their area.. The same is true 

with any insurance ideas.. Your health, your legal situation 

is very important enough for you to get EXPERTS to help 

you out.. Same with insurance.. This is your FINANCIAL 

SECURITY at stake.. This is Financial Planning 101..People 

on the phone or Flo or some rodent are not experts.. 

Just because someone tells you you can get life insurance 

for $ 9.95 per month, well how much?? could I get 

it for fewer dollars if I did answer some health questions, 

what are my other options out there? They won’t tell you, 

all they want is to make a quick sale and move on to the 

next phone call..Peddling the same plan to everyone.. 

Now, we the people are a very naive animal, we trust anyone, 

like a little puppy..what harm can there be in those 

people advice?? Well, first of all if you do not know what 

questions to ask, how are you to know what else might be 

better suited for your needs, or if there is a claim problem, 

try calling them back to help you,,haha. 

You are on your own.. People need someone who they 

can hold accountable for what they tell you, someone 

you can go to and complain--face to face!! Like I have 

complained about for years, insurance is not taught in 

schools, so how is someone to learn?? I have taught at 

C.O.A. insurance classes to try to educate folks, so they 

have some basic knowledge...I can be reached at 252 

335 5982 or 252 202 5983 or e-mail me at “INSDR@ 

ROADRUNNER,COM” with any questions..Until next 

month--HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU!! 

by Jim KAIGHN, CLU,CHFC,RHU,AABA, BSBA,LUTCF 

Veteran of U.S. NAVY and COAST GUARD 

Jakes Outdoor Adventures 

December is already here! This year has really flown 

by fast. Fishing this year has been great on the 

Outer Banks and hopefully when you are reading this 

column, we will still be catching some fish. Because it is 

the holiday season, many people are looking for ideas for 

the fishermen in their lives. There are so many gift ideas 

out there, and I hopefully will give you some ideas with 

some of my recommendations. 

Every fisherman needs a great quality pair of sunglasses 

when they are out on the water. There are numerous 

brands to choose from out there in the market. Some 

fishermen, like myself, have to have corrective lenses 

and there are several companies that specialize in 

prescription optics. I have used Salt Life Optics for the 

last seven years because they offer different colors and 

finishes. Their lenses are made by Ziess, a name that 

many sportsmen know from their high quality binoculars 

and rifle scopes Salt Life Optics also makes their 

own prescription lenses for those who need prescription 

lenses. Check their website www.saltlife.com for more 

information and a list of optical shops that carry their 

prescription sunglasses. 

Are you shopping for a serious fishermen that uses a 

multitude of different reels in targeting different species 

of fish? If the answer is yes, think about buying a line 

spooling machine so they can spool their own reels. No 

more waiting in line waiting for their reels to be stripped 

and respooled. This is not a cheap gift but if you have 

someone in your family that fishes a great deal, think 

about this as a gift that will last them a lifetime. 

Another idea is an item I discovered this year. It is the 

Rod-Runner Fishing Rod Carrier. This item allows you 

to carry up to five rods in a convenient manner. The 

Rod-Runner is made from a durable plastic that is 

lightweight, and you can use this to transport your rods 

and reels to the beach, pier, or the boat. The Rod-Runner 

also helps protect your rods because you will not be 

hitting your rods against each other. 

If you are unsure what to buy, don’t worry because I 

have the perfect gift for you to give. Buy your fisherman 

a gift certificate from a local tackle shop. Some people 

think that gift certificates are impersonal, but I can tell 

you they are far from it. It allows the person the freedom 

to choose their own gift and get what they really need. 

Believe me, they will appreciate it. I always welcome a 

gift certificate, and I can assure you that anyone who 

fishes will love it also. 

One last idea is to give the gift of a membership in a fishing 

organization. There are numerous fishing organizations 

in the OBX and southeastern Virginia that you could 

give the gift of membership to. If they are already in an 

organization, check with the club and see if they offer a 

lifetime membership. Clubs are a great way to learn new 

ideas and network with other fishermen who share the 

passion of fishing. 

I wish each and every one a Merry Christmas and a 

Happy New Year! 

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Dear Dr. Crime 

Dr. Crime is a pseudonym for a social scientist holding 

a Ph.D. degree in sociology and in criminology. He 

has worked in all major parts of the criminal justice 

system. Drop him a note at the website www.keepkidshome.net 

If you or your child is in trouble, he 

may be able to help, give him a call (2523390000) or 

E-mail at 

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Dear Dr. Crime: Tell us more about the future of Artificial 

Intelligence. Can the AI “people” cause us problems? 

Concerned Student 

Dear Student: I reported on AI in prior columns and it 

got a lot of attention. Apparently, many scientists are 

concerned just like you. I am afraid to predict where it is 

going, but the AIs are smart and very capable. Research 

from Carnegie Mellon University, reported in the respected 

journal Science, showed the AI beat top poker players 

in a 12 day session. If you consider the skills required 

by poker players, and that it was so long a session, it 

indicates they can develop human skills. 

Dear Dr. Crime: It seems clear that gun violence is a political 

issue. Many of our politicians are jerks so I am not 

sure what to think. Can you help? School principal 

Dear Dr. The issue is so complex, involving the US Constitution 

as well as human suffering, I will make limited 

comments but not as a final answer. I urge you and 

everyone else to see the October 2019 issue of Discover, 

devoted in large part to your question. Consider that 

in 2017 in America, 39, 773 people were killed by guns. 

Since 1968, 1.625 million of us have been killed by guns. 

Yet, our government spends $63 on research for every 

gun death but $1,000 for every death caused by cars. I 

have argued and do so here, that research is essential 

to good policy. Research in the American Journal of 

Public Health showed that a change in high crime neighborhoods 

as simple as making some look less blighted, 

compared to typical “inter-city, high crime” areas reduced 

crime in the more presentable areas! If research can 

show policy makers that, what might happen if we turned 

research criminologists loose on the politicians !! 

Dear Dr. Crime: Thanks for addressing suicide, it helped 

me face what happened here. Anything new to tell us, 

especially those left after someone we love kills themselves. 

Very Sad Sister. 

Dear Sister: Yes I will tell you to see your local health 

department for leads to therapists trained to help survivors 

of death. The situation will shock many, as the 

JAMA Network Open reports a long study of 85,051 

American suicide deaths, and found the numbers are going 

up since 2007, and the shock was the large increase 

among younger girls. Suicide rates among young girls 

increased 8% while comparable boys increased only 

3.5%, per year! The youngest group of girls showed an 

increase per year since 2007 of 13%. The current issue 

of Monitor on Psychology has a major focus on “suicide 

prevention”. You will find it in your public library, and it 

will help you. Obviously, the understanding of causes, 

and of those at risk is vital, and it is not satisfactory. 

A study reported in Psychological Bulletin from 2017 

showed that prediction of suicidal behavior was only a bit 

above chance. 

Dear Dr. Crime: What are bizarre crimes? Victim. 

Dear Victim: If you have been a victim of a crime, go at 

once to your local law enforcement agency and speak 

with an officer. I have come to believe there is no limit 

to what humans can do. The Journal of Sex Research 

reported on ritual child abuse, typically done in groups 

of adults. Symptoms reported after the abuse included 

sexual behavior and beliefs, toileting problems, the 

supernatural and religion, fear of small spaces, fear of 

death, fear of doctors, fear of certain colors, eating disorders, 

emotional problems, dysfunctional family and peer 

relationships, and multiple personality disorders. My 

criminal justice caseloads when I worked in the system 

included crucifixion of animals, fire as a sex object, and 

on and on. 

Dear Dr. Crime: We are lucky to have our great Sheriff 

in Camden County! His office is adding more security 

officers for our schools. Now I can relax. Apprehensive 

Parent. 

Dear Parent: You are so correct about the sheriff and 

his staff. I am very impressed with their professionalism 

and communication of information to the public. At 

the recent public meeting questions on any topic were 

requested and statistics in detail about their operation 

were discussed. Yet, I do not advise that you relax your 

concerns for the safety of your children. A recent report 

from the University of Toledo and Ball State University 

reviewed the research on school safety programs and 

reported “…research regarding school firearm violence 

prevention failed to find any …evidence they reduced 

such firearm violence.” So let us continue to support 

the law enforcement agencies sensitive to the issue 

(such as the Camden Sheriff) and demand research into 

causes and prevention measures. 


Chowanoke History 

by Duvonya Chavis 

Historically, Indian tribes understood economic principles 

as they engaged extensively in trade and selling 

of goods. Almost all American Indian tribes engaged in 

entrepreneurial activities for thousands of years prior to 

colonization. For example, Indians would come together 

to exchange merchandise in an open market setting 

and would trade by barter or by using some exchange 

medium. Wampum was used as money by many Algonquian 

and Iroquoian tribes while turquoise was used as 

a medium in the southwest. These large fairs or markets 

were set up all across the country and were held at 

regularly scheduled times, attracting Natives and tribes 

who traveled great distances to participate. Many items 

including jewelry, ceramic figurines, mica, turtle shells, 

silver, minerals and turquoise were traded. Copper was 

also traded and was often used to make beads for jewelry 

making and to make various tools. 

After colonization, trading continued and in the 1740’s, 

one European was so impressed by the amount and 

diversity of goods at a trading market that was maintained 

by Indian tribes in Pennsylvania, that he remarked it was 

“like the Hague in Holland.” During the early 1800’s as 

Lewis and Clark embarked on their expedition across the 

mid-west, they too marveled at several Indian trading fairs 

they encountered where tons of dried fish were sold, and 

where many other commodities were sold. The Indian 

fairs were economically important as large numbers of 

Indians would participate and would even call truces in 

order to hold the market and conduct trade. 

Europeans learned rather quickly that Indians were sharp 

business people and began to engage in fur trade with 

them. Indians in turn took advantage of this business 

opportunity and charged toll to cross their tribal land and 

control trade routes, to negotiate sales between Europeans 

and other tribes in order to profit and to establish 

trading posts near their lands for convenience. 

While individuals and tribes engaged in entrepreneurial 

activities, tribal governments also sought to maintain 

reserves for their future tribal needs. For instance tribal 

governments such as the Cherokee and the Creek would 

tax citizens a portion of their crop to keep for future public 

needs. Thus examples such as these represent only a 

small fraction of economic activities that Indians were engaged 

in prior to colonialism. These and other examples 

will hopefully begin to dismantle the idea that American 

Indians were primitive hunter gatherers at the time of 

colonial contact. 

Duvonya, a Chowanoke 

descendant, is President of 

Roanoke-Chowan Native 

American Association, a 

non-profit organization whose 

mission is to help American 

Indians in Northeastern NC 

and Southeastern VA. In 

partnership with another 

Chowanoke descendant, she 

is currently developing the 

historic Chowanoke Reservation 

in Gates County for 

Tribal descendants to hold 

cultural events. 

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Have you ever wondered? 

Why politicians spend hundreds of 

thousands of dollars to win a seat that 

only pays $35K? Why a Billionaire 

would want to be a Mayor of a city? Or, 

Why does a Billionaire want to hold a 

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Pet Partners 

If you have been on the fence about joining Pet Partners of 

Coastal Carolina, now is the time to begin your journey to helping 

with animal assisted therapy. We need additional dogs and are 

preparing for training and evaluations in December and January. 

Owners wishing to have their animals certified (dogs, cats, birds, 

guinea pigs, rabbits) should complete the on-line training at 

PetPartners.org. This is a self-paced course and has a test at 

the end. All animals must be current on their vaccinations and be 

screened by a local veterinarian to determine their suitability in 

this program. 

On Dec. 14, we will be meeting with Jason Sample from 8:30- 

10:30 am at Holy Family Catholic Church for training to prepare 

for our Jan. 4 evaluation. 

Our local animal teams visit local nursing homes, libraries and 

special needs events. We always need more teams as there is 

more demand than there are teams. 

Pet Partners is a national organization that trains and certifies 

animals and their handlers for animal therapy work. 

For more information, contact Sheron Mosby, 757-572-2614, 

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What is sciatica? 

Sciatica refers to pain along the sciatic nerve, 

which extends from your lower back through 

your hips and buttocks - down each leg. It 

usually affects only one side of the body but 

can range from mild to severe. Other symptoms 

such as numbness, tingling, or even weakness 

in the affected leg and foot often accompany it. 

Sciatic pain can interfere with your daily activities 

and make standing, walking, and even 

sitting painful and difficult. 

Massage is an effective way to relieve pain. 

Massage’s main benefit is to soothe tense muscles 

because when they are agitated, they can 

put more pressure on your nerves. Soft tissue 

massage may also help to increase your pain 

threshold by stimulating the release of endorphins 

with boots pleasure and relieve pain. 

Massage for sciatica will not cure the underlying 

cause of your pain, but it can help relieve 

your symptoms and improve your quality of life. 

Speak with your doctor about your symptoms 

before starting massage therapy to make sure 

it is safe for you. 

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A Very Good Year on the Sound 

by Claude Milot 

This has been a very good year for the Albemarle Loop 

and the communities on the Albemarle Sound that it 

promotes. Now completing its fourth year of operation, 

the organization has been instrumental in getting an increasing 

number of visitors to enjoy what Loop members 

have to offer. 

The Albemarle Loop regularly targets the thousands of 

boaters who migrate along the Intracoastal Waterway 

(ICW) in the spring and fall, but also the boating communities 

in the Sound and coastal areas all along the North 

Carolina coast. It provides information on its website 

www.albemarleloop.com and its Facebook page www. 

facebook.com/AlbemarleLoop, but also in articles in local 

boating publications like “Waterway Guide” and “Cruisers 

Net,” not to mention features in local and regional 

publications like “Carolina Country” and “Albemarle 

Tradewinds.” 

In the spring, Albemarle Loop promoted festivals, art 

fairs, museums, concerts, and a professional golf tournament 

that attracted not only boaters, but also residents 

and tourists throughout the area. Fall festivities continued 

with seasonal activities that included kayak trips, craft 

bazaars, regional fairs, even drag boat races and a pig 

roast. 

Another popular event that takes place on the waters of 

the Albemarle Sound is the sailing regatta. Traditionally, 

four area marinas have staged their own regattas: the 

Edenton Yacht Club, the Colington Yacht Club of Kill Devil 

Hills, the Pasquotank Yacht Club in Elizabeth City, and 

the Osprey Yacht Club in Hertford’s Albemarle Plantation. 

This year, the Albemarle Sound Sailing Association 

Sponsored by Dwelling 

Management Solutions 

(ASSA), which conducts sailboat racing on the Sound, 

changed the format from four individual regattas to one 

consolidated regatta bringing boats from all four yacht 

clubs to compete against each other. 

On June 7th and 8th, 18 sailboats participated in the 

ASSA’s first ASSA Albemarle Challenge, with Albemarle 

Plantation’s Osprey Yacht Club chosen as the host for 

the event because of its facilities and central location. 

The regatta was a huge success, with sponsors raising 

over $900 for the Albemarle Food Bank. The ASSA has 

chosen to repeat the one-regatta format in 2020 and to 

expand it to a three-day event on May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 

making this regatta the highlight of the sailing community 

throughout the region. 

This has indeed been a very good year. And 2020 promises 

to be even better. 

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Raymonds Creek 

Paving is now complete for Bay Roads Lane, the cul-de-sac serving the 

four remaining Phase 2 lots. With cooler weather and leaves beginning 

to fall, Autumn is one of the best times to check out this upscale community 

of sixteen lots located at the confluence of the Pasquotank River and the 

Raymon’s Creek estuary. 

Located 45 minutes from both the metropolitan Hampton Roads area, and the 

Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Raymon’s Creek community provides a 

quiet, slower-pace setting coupled with convenient access big-city shopping 

and medical facilities, as well as coastal tourist attractions. Camden County, 

NC is noted for its citizens-friendly local government and excellent public 

schools. 

Mature hardwoods and pines provide shade, natural beauty, and privacy for all 

of the lots. All lots enjoy access to the Raymon’s Creek Homeowners’ Association 

community park area and pier extending into the Pasquotank River. The 

remaining lots range in size from one and half acres to more approximately 

five acres. 

Two interior lots are priced at $44K, which makes the subdivision attractive 

to young families burdened with tight budgets, but looking to escape the 

high-density Hampton Roads neighborhoods. At the upper-end of pricing, the 

five-acres parcel adjacent to Raymon’s Creek provides a breathtaking view of 

the creek flats and adjacent marshes without a roadway in sight - just plenty 

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The 2020 Census 

T 

he 24th Census of the United States will take place in late March of 2020. 

The first Census was mandated by the Constitution and took place in 

1790. Article I Section II states that the Census is the counting of the American 

people in the places where they live and shall take place every ten years. 

The first permanent Census office was established in 1902 and the mission 

statement of the modern Census Bureau is “To serve as the nation’s leading 

provider of quality data about the country’s people, business, and economy. 

Some of the things that the data gathered by the Census is used for are: 1. 

first and foremost the census determines the number of seats each state has 

in the US House of Representatives, secondly, the Census data determines 

allocation of Federal funds to education, highways, & Federal programs, 

and also aids in the determination of districts such as school, legislative, and 

voting. Census data also provides information on the country’s people ... their 

social, demographic, and economic characteristics to aid in surveys and such 

things as businesses looking to locate or expand in an area. The 2020 Census 

should be easy, important, and safe. Easy because it contains only 10 questions 

and for the first time it can be reported by using a smart device such as 

a phone, tablet, or computer. Important because it will determine each states 

representation in the House of Representatives and assist in the dispersion of 

trillions of Federal dollars over the next ten years. Safe because your personal 

information that is reported to the Census Bureau is not shared with any other 

agency including the FBI, ICE, IRS, or any other. The Census Bureau is looking 

to hire thousands of Census Takers over the next month or two to assist 

with the upcoming 2020 Census. The jobs will be high paying jobs with paid 

training, paid mileage, and flexible hours. I encourage each person to respond 

promptly and accurately to the 2020 Census when you receive it. I also would 

like to encourage anyone that can to consider becoming a Census Taker and 

get paid while helping your community. 

Orthodox Christianity by Fr Jonathan Tobias, MDiv, MSEd 

An Ancient Christmas 

By Jimmy Fleming mrflemz@embarqmail.com 

“God is merciful to all, 

as he has been to you; 

he is first a father, then a 

judge.” 

― Alexandre Dumas, The 

Count of Monte Cristo 

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Christmas is a little different in the Orthodox Church. 

In much of the Christian community, Joseph and the Virgin Mary 

are depicted as a young couple by a manger, in which is placed 

the Holy Infant, and the whole scene is within a stable. After the 

birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary continue on in a normal marital 

relationship, and Mary bears additional children to Joseph. 

But in the Orthodox telling of the story, there are some significant 

differences. First of all, the Nativity took place in a cave, 

not an outside stable. The caves were often used to shelter livestock 

in Palestine. The outside stable setting was likely established 

by St Francis of Assisi, 

Mary remains only “betrothed,” or “engaged” to Joseph. Joseph 

himself is much older, perhaps as much as seventy some years 

of age. He is already a widower: his deceased wife was Salome, 

who had borne with him several sons and daughters (St 

James, the first bishop of Jerusalem, being among them). 

Joseph was meant to be only a “protector” of the young Virgin 

Mary, who was a young teenager when she bore the Christ 

Child (about fourteen years of age). She had been a ward of the 

Temple community in Jerusalem from the age of three, because 

her parents -- Joachim and Anna -- were of advanced age. She 

needed to be placed in the “betrothal” care of Joseph, who was 

well-known as a pious widower, because she had become “of 

age,” and could no longer stay a ward. 

This is a difficult doctrine in the Orthodox Church -- that the 

Virgin Mary was not only a virgin when she bore the Son of 

God, but remained a virgin after it. It is a mistake to dismiss this 

doctrine as mere old-fashioned superstition, or as a prejudice 

against marriage and family. After all, the Orthodox Church 

equally values marriage and the monastic state. 

But the reason why the Virgin Mary remained “virginal” is simply 

this: if Jesus was “incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin 

Mary,” (and He was) then it is unthinkable that Mary could have 

entered into any other union. If Jesus is the Son of God (which 

He is), then there is simply no possibility that Mary could have 

continued on with Joseph in a “normal relationship.” 

From the moment of Mary’s conception of Jesus (which was at 

the Annunciation), the young teenage girl had passed beyond 

all mere “normalcy.” 

The Orthodox Church has, for many centuries, looked upon the 

Nativity of the Son of God -- Who, through the Virgin Mary, became 

the Son of Man -- with deep awe and reflection. Mary became 

the Mother of God at the Nativity. Joseph, the Righteous 

Foster Father, simply prayed and gave his all, to the uttermost. 

And so should we. 

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This Month in 

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Fessenden’s wireless station on Cape Hatteras, 

circa 1900-1902. Image from the State 

Archives 

On December 24, 1902, Reginald Fessenden, 

who had previously engaged in experiments 

on the Outer Banks, made the first 

intentional wireless radio broadcast, playing 

his violin and reading a passage from the 

Bible. 

Fessenden came to North Carolina in 1900 

under the auspices of the United States 

Weather Bureau to conduct experiments in 

wireless telegraphy on Roanoke Island. His 

two years’ work attracted considerable publicity. 

While in North Carolina, he transmitted 

the first varying musical notes. The 1902 

transmissions were said to have been “very 

loud and plain” and as easy to understand as 

hearing sounds over an ordinary telephone. 

Relayed from Buxton, the broadcasts were 

received 48 miles north on Roanoke Island. 

The experiment station at Buxton no longer 

stands but the foundations for a tower used 

by Fessenden do remain. 

A prolific inventor, Fessenden patented 

more than 500 ideas, mostly in the field of 

radio. He is recognized as the originator of 

the continuous wave principle in wireless 

transmission. 

Fessenden died in 1932. The inventor’s 

papers, an enormous and varied collection 

spanning much of his working life, 

are housed in the State Archives of North 

Carolina. 


Art in the Albemarle Area 

Welcome to the Holiday season! December is an 

amazing month! The brisk winter air, the smell of 

spruce and cinnamon abounds, and … oh yes,,, Christmas 

time!! December is one of my favorite months of the 

year. Its a time of family gathering and the sharing of gifts 

with one another.What is on the gift list for the artist in 

your family? Perhaps I can give you a few hints. I took a 

poll of artists in my painting group for helpful ideas. 

For the beginning artist: 

1. Student grade paints in acrylic or watercolor 

2. 90 – 140 pound watercolor paper (either hot or cold 

press), this comes in nice tablets 

3. A nice set of paintbrushes, quality brushes are better 

even for the beginner 

4. Perhaps some how to books or DVDs on painting in 

watercolor or acrylics 

5. Colored pens or pencils 

6. A gift certificate to an art store in your area or an 

on-line store 

For more Advanced Artists: 

1. Quality paintbrushes of the following types: riggers 

(long fine brushes), Filberts (round edged brushes, fans 

(of various sizes), flats (¼ “, 3/8 ”. 1/2”, 1”, and 1 1/2” or 

2”) ,various sizes of round brushes, and last but not least 

one or two mops (blending) 

2. Quality colored pencils or pens for the advanced 

artist. 

3. Artist grade acrylic paints 

4. Watercolor pencils or watercolor crayons 

5. Canvas palettes 

6. 300 pound hot or cold press watercolor paper. 

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7. A nice easel 

8. Quality oil or pastel paints 

9. Art manikins 

10. Sketch books 

11. Gift certificates to local or on-line art stores 

12. Perhaps an annual pass to a local Art Museum. 

These are just a few suggestions that I have for this upcoming 

Christmas. I suggest perhaps going on line and 

getting beginning instruction in the type of painting you 

would be interested in trying. As with any other project, 

your first time will be a challenge. Have fun with this 

activity. These on-line instructions are fun to try but you 

must get the materials suggested. Also, consider making 

your decorations this year. Nothing like homemade 

keepsakes! 

I do hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. 

Remember those less fortunate than us at this time of 

year. Have a very Merry Christmas and a B;essed New 

Year!! 

Don’t forget the First Friday Art Walk in Elizabeth City. 

Also, check out the art classes offered in and around 

your county. 

Feel free to contact me by e-mail bowhuntor@yahoo. 

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The footers have been poured for Elizabeth 

City Habitat for Humanity’s new house on 

5th Street and foundation work has begun! We 

are hoping to begin construction in the next 

few weeks. We need many people to complete 

this project for our new partner family: 

Volunteers to work on the construction. We 

will train you if you haven’t had construction 

experience. 

Organizations and businesses to provide 

lunches for our volunteers. We generally 

expect 10-15 people on the worksite each day. 

Lunches can be very simple-sandwich, chips, 

drink, cookie. 

People to make phone calls to churches to 

solicit lunch donations and recruit volunteers. 

This is a perfect opportunity for someone who 

cannot come out to work on the site but wants 

to help. 

This project has had numerous delays and 

cost overruns. We need monetary donations 

as well as building materials. Specific needs 

are windows, doors, and siding. 

In addition to this project, we have another 

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Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft 

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Pocosin Arts will host its 3rd Annual Holiday Artists’ Market during Columbia’s 

Rivertown Christmas weekend. Rivertown Christmas is an annual weekend 

event that begins on Thursday evening with a tree-lighting ceremony at the visitor’s 

center and goes through Sunday, December 10th with a variety of events throughout 

the town including a Christmas Bazaar, visits with Santa and carriage rides 

Pocosin’s Holiday Artists’ Market will showcase the talents regional artists and provide 

an opportunity for artists to sell their work to visitors and attendees. This year, 

the market will be held in Pocosin’s Riverside Lodge, located at 202 Main St. and 

the Historic Riverview House located at 107 N. Water Street, Columbia, NC. 

One-of-a-kind handcrafted items will be available to purchase, including, ceramics, 

jewelry, scarves, paintings and more. Select sandwiches, soups and sweets from 

Café Laciné will be available for purchase. All day Saturday, families are invited to a 

free “Ornament Make & Take” event in Pocosin’s Smith S.T.E.A.M. Studio. 

Local and regional artists participating in this year’s market include: 

Hilda Bayliss, Beth Burns, Laura Casa, Liz Corsa, Tricia Cutlet, Sara Flowe, Dick 

Heiser, Christine Henninger, Celia Hook, Heather Pinnix, Marlene True & Ticia 

Valentine. 

This year marks Pocosin’s 25th anniversary and we look forward to you helping us 

celebrate with this special event! Pocosin Arts has operated a teaching studio and 

gallery on Main Street in Columbia since 1995. Pocosin has a diverse offering of 

programs, including: public school enrichment; after school children’s programming; 

weekend workshops; week long workshops; weekly adult and youth classes; artist’s 

residencies; public school partnerships and participation in local festivals and fairs. 

Since its inception Pocosin Arts continues to be a critical cultural resource to Tyrrell 

county and the surrounding area. 

Pocosin Arts Hosts 3rd Annual 

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Museum of the Albemarle 

By: Wanda Lassiter, Curator, 

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Come join the Museum of the Albemarle as we 

celebrate this Christmas season. The theme 

“Christmas at Who-SeumVille” focuses on Dr. 

Seuss characters including the Grinch, Max, and 

Cindy Lou. Check our social media pages for 

dates and times of all events as well as running 

and viewing times of our Albemarle Express model 

train. How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie 

will be playing in our auditorium at select times as 

well. 

MOA has decorated 10 trees this year for you to 

come and view. They are spread throughout the 

museum, each helping make this season extra 

special for every visitor. Below are a few images 

of Christmas cards from our collection for you to 

enjoy! 

The Museum of the Albemarle is located at 501 S. Water Street, 

Elizabeth City, NC. (252) 335-1453. Hours are Monday through 

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Sundays and State Holidays. 

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Hey folks, Dan here with another edition of Tech 

Talk. I really hope that these articles are informative 

and helpful. I sincerely want the information to help 

with maintaining your instruments. I want to talk about 

intonation for a moment. Intonation is very important 

for the noting of your stringed instrument. It pertains 

to the scale length in that it prevents the notes pulling 

sharp or being flat. There are a lot of factors that go into 

intonation so I will just say that your guitar will sound so 

much better if it is intonated. Be very careful with online 

amateurs teaching how to set intonation at home. 

Some are ok, but others, I have found, to be lacking all 

proper steps. 

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keeps money in your local economy and helps promote 

healthy and sustainable businesses of all kinds. With 

the Holidays approaching, local businesses count on 

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possible, shop local. 

One final topic for this month is re-stringing a guitar. 

There truly is a right way to do this. As a Luthier, I will 

tell you that it is one of the easiest ways to prevent tuning 

problems. The wound around the post should be 2 

to 3 wraps. No more, no less. The strings should never 

be tied to itself. This will weaken the string and cause 

tuning issues. There is some good information on the 

internet but be aware of the validity of the instruction. 

If in doubt, come see me. I will help in anyway I can. 

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ROANOKE ISLAND, N.C. – The First Flight Honors 

Jazz Band will perform a free Christmas concert 

on Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m. in the indoor 

theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Kick off the 

holiday season by listening to the First Flight Honors 

Jazz Band perform beloved Christmas classics and 

jazz favorites at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The 

event is free and open to the public. Doors to the 

park’s indoor theatre will open at 5:30 pm and the 

concert will begin at 6:00 pm. 

The First Flight Honors Jazz Band is comprised of 

high school students from First Flight High School 

under the direction of Bob Ebert. 

Roanoke Island Festival Park is part of the N.C. 

Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 

(NCDNCR) the state agency with a vision to be the 

leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources 

to build the social, cultural, educational and 

economic future of North Carolina. Led by Secretary 

Susi Hamilton NCDNCR’s mission is to improve the 

quality of life in our state by creating opportunities to 

experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries 

and nature in North Carolina by stimulating learning, 

inspiring creativity, preserving the state’s history, 

conserving the state’s natural heritage, encouraging 

recreation and cultural tourism, and promoting 

economic development. 

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museums, two art museums, two science museums, 

three aquariums and Jennette’s Pier, 39 state parks 

and recreation areas, the N.C. Zoo, the nation’s first 

state-supported Symphony Orchestra, the State 

Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, 

State Preservation Office and the Office of State 

Archaeology, along with the Division of Land and 

Water Stewardship. For more information, please 

call (919) 807-7300 or visit www.ncdcr.gov. 

FRISCO MUSEUM RECEIVES ART DONATION by: Joyce Bornfriend 

Artist Helen Kennedy traveled 2,000 

miles to deliver a bronze bust of museum 

founder, Carl Bornfriend, to the Frisco 

Native American Museum & Natural History 

Center. 

“The trip from Sedona, Arizona, to Frisco, 

North Carolina, took four days, “ said 

Kennedy. “But when you consider that the 

whole project took more than six months, 

the travel time was a tiny part of the journey.” 

Work began on the bust in May, 2019, and 

was intended to be a surprise gift for Carl 

Bornfriend, founder and director of the museum. 

When Bornfriend died in September, 

the project became a memorial gift. 

Bornfriend, who founded the museum 

in 1986 with his wife, Joyce, opened the 

facility with amazing artifacts that had been 

collected over a life time. As the primary 

staff member in the early years, he did everything 

from creating exhibits to sweeping 

the floors and meeting the public. As the 

staff grew, so did his projects. The small 

building was expanded three times over 

and a spacious nature trail added with a 

pavilion for special activities. Every exhibit 

was carefully designed and executed with a 

budget that required ingenuity and creativity. 

And every day found him teaching and 

interacting with visitors, turning museum 

visits into exciting experiences for the 

people fortunate enough to spend time 

with him. Over the next thirty years he 

transformed the museum into a nationally 

recognized organization. 

A long-time museum volunteer has begun 

work on a special stand for the bust which 

is expected to be on display by early spring 

2020. 

The Frisco Native American Museum & Natural 

History Center is located on Hatteras Island and is 

open Tuesday–Sunday from 10:30 AM 5:00 PM. 

For more information, call 252-995-4440 or visit 

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I 

’m always on the lookout for Christmas appetizers 

that will add both a festive touch to the party and 

tantalize your taste buds. And I’ve come up with one – 

a mold of blue and cream cheeses, basil pesto, and sun 

dried tomatoes. Sophisticated and savory, this colorful 

layered spread is perfect for your holiday parties. 

Now, if you say, “Ewwwww, but I don’t like blue 

cheese,” then just stop and back up the truck. Because 

you do like blue cheese. You might just not know it 

yet. If you’re a blue cheese novice, I suggest starting 

out with a mild blue cheese. I recommend Cambozola 

– it’s a combination of brie-like Camembert and Italian 

Gorgonzola, with the barest hint of blue veining. It’s 

smooth, not crumbly, and refined, not pungent. It’s a 

brie with a subtle blue twist. Consider it the “bunny 

slope” of blues – the “gateway” blue cheese. 

Cheese And Pesto Mold 

8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 

4 oz. blue cheese (Recommended: Cambozola) 

1 cup pesto 

¼ cup sun dried tomatoes 

Combine the softened cream cheese with the blue 

cheese. If you prefer a mild blue, I suggest Danish blue, 

Gorgonzola, or the above-mentioned Cambozola. Stilton 

and Roquefort would be on the strong end of the spectrum. 

I‘d advise going to a specialty cheese shop and 

taste-testing various blues before buying. The 2:1 ratio 

of cream cheese to blue cheese is a starting point and is 

variable, so you can go as mild or as strong as you like. 

For the pesto, you can use a jarred variety, but I prefer 

making my own and I always have chunks of frozen pesto 

from my “hurricane harvest.” Whenever a hurricane is 

coming, I strip the leaves off my garden basil plants, make 

a huge batch of pesto, and then spoon it into ice cube 

trays. Once frozen, simply pop out the cubes and store in 

freezer bags for year-round use. 

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If you’re making your own pesto, here’s how: 

2 cups packed basil leaves 

(If you like, you can substitute up to a cup with spinach and 

Italian parsley.) 

2 tsp minced garlic 

⅓ cup finely chopped pecans 

¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 

⅓ - ½ cup neutral olive oil (Recommended: Bertolli extra light 

olive oil) 

Process everything until well-combined, gradually adding in the 

olive oil until you get the consistency you like. 

For the sundried tomatoes, there are two types – packaged 

hard, dried tomatoes and jarred tomatoes packed in oil. For the 

dried tomatoes, I pour boiling water over them, cover them, and 

let them soften for about 20 minutes. Drain and blot dry before 

using. For the oil-packed tomatoes, rinse the oil off in running 

water and blot dry. Finely chop the tomatoes. 

To assemble: I used two 1-cup ramekins, but a small (5 ½ x 

2 ½-inch) loaf pan would work as well. Line your molds with 

plastic wrap, leaving extra wrap hanging over the sides. Spread 

⅓ of the cheese mixture evenly on the bottom. Next, spread ½ 

the pesto and arrange ½ the sun dried tomatoes on top. Repeat 

with ⅓ of the cheese and the rest of the pesto and tomatoes. 

Finish with the remaining ⅓ of the cheese. Cover with the overhanging 

wrap and refrigerate overnight. 

To serve: Let mold sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes 

and then invert onto serving platter. Arrange assorted crackers 

around and provide a cheese-slicing knife. 






Alternate serving method: Provide slices 

of crostini (toasted bread, but use the 

good deli baguettes, not pasty sandwich 

bread). Spread cheese mixture on crostini 

and top with pesto and tomatoes. 

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Take care of your knife 

By John Lo Cicero 

There was a time when I did not understand the value of 

quality, or respect for a fine tool. I received my tool education 

first-hand when I decided to run off and work with my 

uncle, a tugboat captain on the Mississippi River. You know, 

kind of like Tom Sawyer! I found myself in the position of a 

green deckhand in a world where the work was hard, back 

breaking, and very dangerous. There was very little romance 

involved other than the beauty of the river. 

My first day as a brand new deckhand was not what I 

expected. The boat I was aboard was not exactly the Queen 

Mary. It was small and cramped, and rusty to boot. The 

accommodations were less than spectacular. My bunk contained 

a very dirty, old, smelly mattress that had a bumper 

crop of mold growing on it. The galley was so small it was 

hard to get two people in there at one time. And the roaches 

seemed to be the masters of that decadent chamber of 

gourmet delights. So as you can see, the charm and mysteries 

of Mark Twain’s Mississippi River faded away rather 

quickly. 

Since the space was small, our possessions were limited 

to those we held very dear or deemed important. Among my 

uncle’s few possessions was a folding knife. It was always 

with him and one of the prettiest knives I had ever seen. It 

had a brass tip and dark wooden handle. My uncle noticed I 

was admiring his knife and asked if I had a knife of my own. 

“No,” I replied. 

“Well, you can’t be a good deckhand unless you have a 

knife; a good knife is your best friend out here on the water.” 

Well, the next time we had some free time at the fleet, I ran 

across the levee and found a hardware store where I bought 

what I thought to be a very good knife. I paid all of $2.50. 

That was a rather sizable amount of money to pay for an 

item of that nature. Also, it took most of the money I had to 

my name to purchase this tool that I was instructed I would 

need in my job. 

I hurried back to the boat where my uncle was kneeling 

down on the bow deck splicing a deck line. I proceeded to 

show him my new knife and asked him what he thought of 

it. He took the knife from my hand and started to inspect it. 

He turned it one way, then another, then opened the shiny 

chrome-plated blade, reached into his pocket, and pulled out 

a one dollar bill. He wrapped the dollar around the knife handle 

and closed the blade on the dollar to hold it in place. He 

then proceeded to toss my new knife over the side into the 

dark, muddy Mississippi River. He turned, looking straight at 

me, and said, “Now you can say you threw something away 

that was worth something.” All the while he was making an 

irritating little laugh. 

Well needless to say, I was a little shocked and speechless 

at my uncle’s strange behavior. “Hey, I paid $2.50 for 

that!” I protested. My uncle said nothing. He went to the 

wheel house and came back with a shiny black leather case 

that contained a single, stainless steel locking blade, brass 

tipped, dark wood handled knife—just like his own. He handed 

it to me and said, “You owe me $20. You take care of that 

knife, and it’ll take care of you. Never loan it to anyone or 

Reprinted with permissions from Backwoods Home Magazine Issue #98 • March/April, 2006 

you may not have it long. A dull knife is as dangerous as an 

unloaded gun.” 

“What do you mean?” I asked. 

“Well,” my uncle explained, “people take it for granted the 

gun is unloaded and end up shooting themselves. If you 

take your knife for granted and think it is sharp, it will always 

let you down. You’ll use that knife every day you’re out here 

on the water, so after you use it, check it and pass the blade 

over a stone to keep that sharp edge. Keep it clean and 

oil it daily. You are on the water, and that knife needs to be 

maintained.” 

At the time, in my opinion, that $20 sticker price was rather 

steep, considering I was making only $9 a day. But when 

you have to work hard for something, you value it all the 

more. As a result, I learned everything I could about maintaining 

that knife. Now I will pass on that knowledge to you. 

I have seen people take a rather expensive knife to use 

it as a screw driver or a pry bar or for that matter even to cut 

wire. Did your mother ever yell at you for using her sewing 

scissors to cut cardboard? Well, those scissors were her 

tools for making those fine cuts on cloth. She did not want 

any raggedy edges. She valued the clean cut that truly 

sharp scissors made and wanted to keep them that way. 

If you were to mess with a chef’s knives in his kitchen, 

you might lose a finger or two. You’ll never find real chef 

knives tossed in a drawer. They are usually placed carefully 

in a slotted wooden holder with a place for each and every 

individual knife. You’ll never find those knives being allowed 

to languish at the bottom of a sink full of dirty dish water, nor 

even in an automatic dishwasher. Improper washing tends 

to destroy the integrity of the knife. The chef will always 

clean the blade with a wet towel, hand dry it, and place it 

carefully back in its holder. 

Now, a hunting knife or utility knife is usually carried in a 

leather sheath to protect both the knife and the wearer. But 

one should always remove his/her knife from the leather 

sheath for storage because the chemicals used in making 

the leather are pH acidic and will lead to damage of the metals 

in the knife. After hunting, clean your knife as soon as 

possible. Blood and body fluids, especially digestive juices, 

have a corrosive effect on steel. Also remember, if you want 

to dig a hole, sharpen a stick as a digging tool. A knife was 

not designed as a shovel. 

We have now come to the most important part of care of 

your expensive knife: sharpening the blade. I have to admit 

there are all sorts of ideas and concepts on how to perform 

this task. There are a ton of gadgets out there on the market 

one can buy to sharpen the blade. Some are good and 

some I feel destroy the blade. And if you talk to ten different 

people on the subject of how to get a great edge on the 

blade of your knife, each and every one will have what he 

believes to be the best method known to mankind. 

Now, here comes the big question: What type of stone 

should I use? That question has been the spark of a fiery 

debate that still rages on. There are stones that are marketed 

as either “wet” or “dry.” So keep the following point in 

mind as you shop around for that perfect stone. 

One school of thought insists that a stone should have 

oil, water, or saliva placed on the surface to float the metal 

shavings away from the stone when the blade is being 

sharpened. The other theory is that using any kind of liquid 

just clogs the stone with oily, gooey sludge that fills in the 

pores of the stone, ruining the stone forever and only polishing 

the blade, rather than honing it to a sharp edge. 

I am not going to get myself in either side of this trick bag. 

The method I use works on wet or dry stones. 

Place your medium-grit stone on the table in front of you. 

Lay the blade of your knife at about a 20-degree angle on 

the stone. Place your index finger on the back of the blade. 

Keeping the edge of the blade in contact with the stone at a 

20-degree angle, drag the blade toward you with a steady, 

smooth, even pull. Apply medium to light pressure as you 

draw the blade across the stone. Then turn the blade over 

and repeat. If you keep the knife in the same hand, you’ll 

need to use your thumb on the back part of the blade and 

push the blade away from you on this motion. Also remember 

it’s important to keep the same angle at about 20 

degrees on both sides of the blade. Go slowly and alternate 

forward and backward strokes. Pull to you, then flip the knife 

and push away. Do this several times. A dull knife will probably 

take a few extra strokes. A really cool trick is to mark the 

blade’s edge with an ink marker to see if you are getting the 

entire blade honed correctly. If your technique is correct, all 

of the ink will be removed when you are finished. 

Now the next question is, where do you stop? How do 

you know if you have a good edge? Everyone has a different 

idea on that as well. I have heard people say, place the edge 

of the blade against your lower lip. If it’s cold, it’s sharp. Others 

tell you to shave your arm, and still others say to place 

the blade on your thumb nail and pull the blade across it. If it 

cuts, it’s sharp. I strongly do not recommend any of these. I 

personally just take a piece of paper and pull the blade lightly 

along and if it cuts, it is sharp enough for me. And the final 

step, something I always do, is to take a leather belt and flip 

it over so the inside of the belt is showing. I place the blade 

at a 20-degree angle and pull it toward me on both sides of 

the blade to knock off any burrs. With just a little practice, 

you will be as good at sharpening a knife as any old timer 

out there. 

And by the way, I still have that stainless steel locking 

blade, brass tipped, dark wooden handled knife my uncle 

sold me 39 years ago. The black leather case fell apart and 

has been thrown away. But the knife survives with just a few 

nicks and scratches on the brass and wooden handle. The 

knife is still in fine shape and as serviceable as the first day 

I got it. 

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The Bible and Self Defense 

Chapter 4 

by Dr. Richard Seim 

Reprinted with permission from the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network Inc. 

“The Sunday shooting at a Knoxville, Tenn., Unitarian church 

… left two people dead and five injured” (Foxnews.com, Monday, 

July 28, 2008). “Recently, there were two Christian musicians 

who were leaving a recording studio and were murdered 

for two dollars and their car” (U.S. Concealed Carry, Armed 

American Report July 25, 2008, No Safe Places, Don Myers). 

The need to establish what the Bible says about church security 

and self defense grows more and more urgent. 

In our first three articles, we established that the Bible prohibits 

the unjust taking of a legally innocent life (murder) but does 

not prohibit the use of lethal force for self defense (Exodus 

20:13 and 22:2-3). Scripture teaches us that we can defend 

others and that we should be ready to defend ourselves and 

others in a corporate setting (Nehemiah 4:11-15, Ecclesiastes 

4:9, 12). That we should come to the aid of one who is crying 

out for help in the midst of a violent attack was inferred in Deuteronomy 

22:23-27. We also noted that “God’s deliverance” 

of Nehemiah included arming themselves and standing guard 

thus ending the threat. So, part of “trust God and He will take 

care of you,” is picking up sword (handgun) and spear (AR) 

and being on our guard. 

“But that is the Old Testament,” some will say. “What about the 

New Testament? Did not Jesus say to ‘turn the other cheek?’ 

” Well, yes He did! But what did Jesus mean when He said 

that? Notice the entire passage of Matthew 5:38-39, “You have 

heard that it was said, ‘an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a 

tooth.’ But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever 

slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.” 

There is only one way the meaning of this passage can clearly 

be established. What was Jesus quoting when He said, “an 

eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth?” There are several Old 

Testament passages that contain these words (Exodus 21:24; 

Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21). These Old Testament 

verses were written to keep a court of law from overstepping 

its bounds by not placing too great a penalty on the crime. 

Thus, “an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth” refers to civil 

law and courts and judges passing just sentences upon the 

guilty. 

From the rest of the context of Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus is 

indicating that the “eye for an eye” principle is not to be used 

for personal retaliation. As William Hendriksen says in his 

commentary on Matthew’s Gospel, “The Pharisees, however, 

appealed to this law to justify personal retribution and revenge. 

They quoted this commandment in order to defeat its very 

purpose.” Jesus is not talking about a self-defense issue here. 

He is talking about not exercising personal retaliation for an 

offense. 

Warren Wiersbe summarizes well, “It also kept magistrates 

from issuing exorbitant sentences that did not fit the offenses. 

But Jesus asks His people to suffer rather than cause others 

to suffer (1 Cor. 6:1–8). Keep in mind that this has to do with 

private offenses; the courts must still deal with people who 

break the law and must be punished accordingly.” So, Jesus 

is not forbidding self defense, He is telling us to leave vengeance 

in the hands of God and our courts of law. 

Even the Apostle Paul interjects in his writings to the Romans 

that we are not to retaliate but leave vengeance in the hands 

of the Lord. “Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave 

room for the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, 

I will repay,’ says the Lord” (Romans 12:19). 

The Apostle Paul also makes it clear that it is not our personal 

responsibility but the government’s duty to punish the evildoer. 

“For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for 

evil… But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear 

the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger 

who brings wrath on the one who practices evil” (Romans 

12:13a & 14b). Even as Jesus did in Matthew 5:38-39, Paul 

makes it clear that one of the duties of government is to mete 

out “vengeance.” Vengeance was not the duty of the individual 

in the Old Testament nor was it in the New Testament. Again, 

these verses are not speaking about self defense but retaliation. 

Finally, what did Jesus mean when He said, “But I say to you, 

do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your 

right cheek, turn the other to him also” (Matthew 5:39)? Craig 

Blomberg explains, “Turn the other cheek” for us, “Resist in v. 

39 was often used in a legal context (cf. Isa 50:8) and in light 

of v. 40 [“If anyone wants to sue you”] is probably to be taken 

that way here… We must nevertheless definitely resist evil in 

certain contexts (cf. Jas 4:7; 1 Pet 5:9). Striking a person on 

the right cheek suggests a backhanded slap from a typically 

right-handed aggressor and was a characteristic Jewish 

form of insult. Jesus tells us not to trade such insults even if it 

means receiving more. In no sense does v. 39 require Christians 

to subject themselves or others to physical danger or 

abuse.” 

Self defense against a violent offender when your life is threatened 

is NOT what Jesus was dealing with in Matthew 5:38 & 

39. He instructed us to allow the courts to do their jobs when 

it comes to civil offenses. Even in our society, an insult is not 

considered a life-threatening situation requiring lethal force. 

Jesus’ law of love is to “turn the other cheek” to an insult, not 

to a violent offender intent on inflicting upon you grave bodily 

harm or death. 

Next month, in our final installment, we will take a look at Jesus’ 

rebuke to the Apostle Peter in Matthew 26:51-54 and see 

how that applies to us today. 

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River City Community Development Corporation 

Over thirty years ago, a group of concerned leaders 

came together to discuss how they could revitalize the 

McMorrine Street area of Elizabeth City, which was once 

a thriving, historically black business community. In 1990, 

these efforts had evolved into the creation of River City 

Community Development Corporation (RCCDC), a non-profit 

organization. Among those spearheading these endeavors, 

was one of the founders, Lenora Jarvis-Mackey, who 

became the President/CEO and has led the charge of the 

organization for almost thirty years. 

The mission of RCCDC is to strengthen communities and 

improve the quality of life for residents in Elizabeth City and 

Northeastern North Carolina. RCCDC envisions a future of 

strong community economic development programs, creating 

an environment where all residents will be encouraged 

and supported to achieve their highest potential. RCCDC 

continues to be dedicated in providing strong leadership 

through the implementation of programs and initiatives targeted 

to meet community needs not only through Business 

and Economic Development, but also through Affordable 

Housing Opportunities, Youth Development and Cultural 

Enrichment. 

Affordable Housing Opportunities 

RCCDC is a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling Agency. 

The organization has a homeownership program which 

assists individuals and families by providing them with the 

resources and counseling to help them achieve financial 

stability, reach the goal of homeownership, and realize 

long term success in their homes. The agency also offers 

pre-purchase, post-purchase and credit counseling, mortgage 

application assistance, credit and budget counseling, 

predatory and payday lending education, and rental and 

homelessness aid. 

counseling, referral, mentoring and leadership development. 

RCYB participants also complete community service at local 

nonprofit organizations to earn an AmeriCorps education 

award. 

Mary Walker House 

Soon there will be a place for homeless YouthBuild participants 

to call home. Local resident, Mary Walker, made a 

generous gift to RCCDC by donating a property to the organization 

that is now known as the “Mary Walker House”. This 

home will provide transitional housing for youth who are in 

school and/or working. The renovations are near completion 

and this would not have been possible without the time, efforts 

and generous contributions of the YouthBuild students 

and staff, local contractors, numerous volunteers and donors 

such as: Lowes, Elizabeth City Morning Rotary, John Woodard 

Contractor, Chris Garrett Electrical, Towne South Church 

of Christ, Mill End Carpet, Pepsi managers, Dr. Ed Eadie, 

The Baptist Men, Armstrong and Son HVAC, Fred Trueblood 

Plumbing and the many others who have enabled the vison 

of providing transitional housing for youth a reality. 

Business and Economic Development 

Business and Economic Development is demonstrated with 

the “Business Incubator”, otherwise known as, The Shoppes 

at Renaissance Square, where new and aspiring businesses 

can acquire rental space below market rates. The tenants 

also receive counseling, training and technical support 

for their operation. This comprehensive support system 

positions the businesses to grow and thrive independently, 

and to eventually move into traditional commercial locations 

within the community. The Shoppes at Renaissance Square 

are located on McMorrine Street in Elizabeth City where the 

concept of RCCDC initially began. 

30 Years of Service in Northeastern North Carolina 

As the new year approaches, RCCDC will begin celebrating 

its 30th anniversary. Stay tuned for additional information 

on some exciting events and opportunities taking place 

throughout the year of 2020. 

To learn more about River City Community Development 

Corporation, visit www.rivercitycdc.org, or stop by our main 

office located at 501 East Main Street in Elizabeth City, 

North Carolina. 

Youth Development Initiative 

Under RCCDC’s Youth Development Initiative, the organization 

implemented the River City YouthBuild (RCYB) 

program in 1999. RCYB is a pre-apprenticeship program 

that provides economically disadvantaged youth between 

the ages of 16 to 24 with education and employment skills 

through opportunities for meaningful work in their communities. 

Youth from Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, 

Pasquotank and Perquimans counties have chosen to 

complete their General Education Diploma (GED) at RCYB. 

YouthBuild is a youth transformation program dedicated to 

help young people improve their lives. Training provided to 

participants includes GED instruction, Pre-Apprenticeship 

Certificate Training (PACT) in construction and landscaping, 

JJ Keller Forklift Driver Training, Pre-Certified Nursing 

Assistant Training and commercial building cleaning training. 

Students learn good work habits and prepare themselves 

to enter the work force and/or college. Comprehensive services 

are provided to ensure that participants have excellent 

opportunities to achieve their goals. These services include 

Cultural Enrichment 

For 18 years, RCCDC has held a Juneteenth Celebration 

to commemorate the June 19, 1865 announcement of the 

abolishment of slavery. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing, 

as well as a time for assessment, self-improvement, and 

planning the future. This event has included street festivals 

and more formal indoor programs. This annual event is held 

on the historic anniversary date of June 19th. 

In 2019, RCCDC hosted its 5th Annual Men of Excellence 

Awards. This event is designed to recognize the community’s 

male leaders who exemplify character and dignity in 

both their career and community. The nominees and winners 

are recognized during the Men of Excellence Breakfast and 

Awards Ceremony. 

Jazz by Candlelight is an annual formal gala bringing a 

diversified population together for a relaxing evening of food, 

live jazz performance and dancing, enhancing the cultural 

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Currituck Chamber News 

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We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy & 

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We Thank You for your continued support and, in turn, we 

are proud to support You. Your membership allows us to 

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in the area. We are proud to promote the many offerings 

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Feel free to email us anytime and tell us about your events 

or business news so that we can share it via one or more of 

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Currently, we are accepting vendor applications for our 

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This Month in History: What happened after the British surrender - and before an official peace treaty? 

by Tara Ross 

T 

his month in 1782, a preliminary peace treaty is 

signed by British and American representatives. It 

had been more than a year since George Washington’s 

victory at Yorktown. We all hear about that triumph, but 

we hear much less about the difficult months that followed: 

We weren’t at war anymore. But we weren’t really 

at peace, either. 

It had been exactly 8 years, to the day, since the “shot 

heard round the world” at the Battles of Lexington and 

Concord! 

Yet, even then, the peace still was not final. Several 

months later, the official Treaty of Paris was (finally) 

signed. Congress approved that Treaty in January 1784. 

Americans hoped that British General Charles Cornwallis’s 

surrender to George Washington would be respected, 

but what if King George III refused to accept the 

defeat? 

For months, then, General Washington faced a challenge: 

The army could not be disbanded. Some American 

cities were still occupied by the British. What if the peace 

fell through and the army was needed again? On the other 

hand, the soldiers had little to do. They were restless 

and worried about whether they would get paid. Washington 

somehow, amazingly, managed to hold his army 

together throughout 1782. He ran drills and kept them 

organized, despite the fact that they really had no official 

purpose—except to wait and see if they were needed. 

Fortunately, a preliminary peace treaty was signed by 

British and American representatives in November 1782. 

That treaty reached American shores in March 1783. 

Congress quickly approved the treaty, and George 

Washington was able to formally declare a cessation of 

hostilities in his camp on April 19. 

Throughout this long two-year period, Washington stayed 

with his Army. You have to wonder how often he simply 

wanted to go home. But he had to have known that the 

army would fall into disarray and/or revolt without him. 

Indeed, in March 1783, when the Newburgh Conspiracy 

cropped up, only Washington’s presence saved the day. 

In October 1782, Washington wrote: “The patience, 

the fortitude, the long, & great sufferings of this Army is 

unexampled in history; but there is an end to all things, 

& I fear we are very near one to this. Which, more than 

probably, will oblige me to stick very close to my flock this 

Winter, & try like a careful physicion, to prevent, if possible, 

the disorder’s getting to an incurable height.” 

Washington would finally be able to resign and return 

home to Mt. Vernon at the end of 1783. He had been 

away for more than 8 years, with only a few brief exceptions 

before and after Yorktown. Can you imagine being 

away from home for so long? 

What a joy it must have been to arrive home just in time 

for Christmas that year. 

Tara Ross is a mother, wife, writer, and retired lawyer. She is 

the author of The Indispensable Electoral College: How the 

Founders’ Plan Saves Our Country from Mob Rule,Enlightened 

Democracy: The Case for the Electoral College, co-author of 

Under God: George Washington and the Question of Church 

and State (with Joseph C. Smith, Jr.), & We Elect A President: 

The Story of our Electoral College. She is a constitutionalist, 

but with a definite libertarian streak! Stay tuned here for updates 

on pretty much anything to do with the Electoral College, 

George Washington, & our wonderfully rich American heritage. 

To order Tara’s books, go to this link: 

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Economics Reveals the Hidden Order All Around You 

by: Dan Sanchez 

Reprinted with permission from fee.org 

Do you ever feel... lost? You’re stepping into adulthood. 

The “real world” is calling. You want to answer the call, 

but the real world is a real mess. 

College is absurdly expensive. And after you graduate, then 

what? You’d like to start “adulting.” But the cost of living is 

high, especially with student loan payments to keep up with. 

You need a good, steady income, job security, and health 

care. But in this economy, even with a degree, it seems 

really hard to find a job that offers all that. And a job that also 

involves doing work you love? That seems next to impossible. 

How do you wade through this mess? You worry if maybe 

you can’t. So how do we clean the mess up? That’s a massive 

task: too big for any one person. This looks like a job for 

policy. 

Good Intentions Do Not Equal Good Results 

Maybe we should have universal free college, or at least 

student loan forgiveness. And how about universal health 

care, or even a universal basic income? Maybe with the 

basics covered, adulting would be manageable. Just think of 

all the potential that would unlock. Wouldn’t we flourish more 

as a society if we had a system based on people caring for 

and helping each other? 

You’ve heard good-hearted people offer solutions like these, 

and they seem hopeful. But one doubt keeps nagging at 

you: will it work? Well-intentioned policies have failed before. 

How can we know if these policies will actually succeed and 

not make things worse? 

Economics Is a Toolbox and a Superpower 

This question is hard, but not impossible. To solve any 

problem, it helps to have the right tools. And for over two 

hundred years, deep thinkers have been developing a set of 

mental tools for thinking clearly about these problems. That 

mental toolbox is called economics. 

Economics is a superpower. Understanding it is like having 

enhanced vision. When you look at the world around you— 

full of human beings working, studying, fighting, falling in 

love, and just living—economics helps you see things that 

are invisible to most people. 

And economics is within your reach: much more so than you 

might think. The best way to learn economics isn’t memorizing 

equations or staring at charts, but considering stories. 

Often thinking carefully about a story (even a fictional 

one!) about humans making choices is all it takes to gain 

a mind-blowing economic insight that radically clarifies the 

way you see society. 

And seeing things clearly is the first step to dealing with any 

mess: both for finding a path through it and for cleaning it 

up. Economics can help you navigate the real world, and 

it’s absolutely necessary for choosing policies to make it a 

better world. 

And, for me, the most wonderful thing that economics helps 

you see is that some “messes” are illusions: that beneath 

the seeming chaos lies a hidden order that is beautiful and 

awe-inspiring to behold. 

Sometimes the economy looks chaotic and cruel: a wild jungle 

of arbitrary buying and selling, hiring and firing, making 

and taking. Who wouldn’t want to civilize such a wilderness 

with caring and rational plans like all the “universal” policies 

mentioned above? 

But seen through the lens of economics, the world of commerce 

actually makes sense. More than that, it is revealed 

to be amazingly coordinated and wonderfully benevolent. 

The Global Market Dance 

The global market economy is like a vast improvised dance 

in which billions of complete strangers help each other out. 

The dancers constantly change partners. With every subtle 

movement, every exchange, partners communicate to each 

other how best to address each other’s needs. Not only that, 

but each gesture sends a signal to millions of other dancers, 

offering guidance on how they can best contribute. 

But without economics, you can’t see the dance. The market 

may look to you like a mad scramble, or even worse, a war 

of all against all. That’s why policy solutions can be so attractive. 

The situation seems to call for some choreography. 

So you want to delegate power to economic choreographers 

to prescribe and correct the dancers’ moves. 

But a dance of billions is too complex to choreograph. Efforts 

to do so only cause the dancers to stumble over each 

other. Distracted by the choreographer’s commands, they 

lose touch with the delicate give-and-take of the dance floor. 

Then things get even worse. The choreographers respond 

to each stumble by meddling even more, causing even more 

missteps. Eventually, the dance devolves into either a lockstep 

march or a riot: exactly the state of affairs you wanted 

to avoid. 

What is especially tragic about this, is that the dance—the 

unseen order of the market economy—is how humanity has 

reached its greatest achievements. And we have achieved 

much, especially recently. 

Higher Quality of Life Thanks to Markets 

Indeed, making a living is hard. But it’s not nearly as hard as 

it used to be. For most of history, the vast majority of humanity 

lived in crushing poverty. But today, for people living in 

market economies, basics like food, clothing, shelter, and 

household items are vastly easier to come by—and in much 

greater quality and variety—than they were two hundred 

years ago. 

And what “living” is has been radically enhanced in many 

ways. We have gadgets and services that only decades ago 

were the stuff of science fiction. In video games, we can 

explore vast photorealistic fantasy worlds. We carry supercomputers 

in our pockets that connect us to the Internet, 

which is a global forum and marketplace of over 3 billion 

people and gives us free, instant access to a storehouse of 

knowledge equivalent to millions of libraries. By tapping on 

our personal supercomputer a few times, we can summon 

to our doorstep, within a matter of days or even minutes, 

anything from a vast selection of products and services: 

from gourmet sushi, to robot vacuum cleaners, to a ride to 

tonight’s concert. 

As economics can help you see, all of these wondrous 

experiences were made possible by the invisible order of the 

market. When you learn to see that, the economy transforms 

from something to be feared, resented, and fought 

into something that inspires awe and gratitude. And that is a 

much more uplifting mindset to have. 

It is also a more empowering one. Economics can help you 

see the market for what it really is. Not a battlefield. Not a 

dog-eat-dog jungle of predatory exploitation. Not a heartless 

system built to chew up and spit out your hopes and 

dreams. 

As economics can help you see, the market economy is a 

universe of opportunities to help others and be helped in 

return. When you learn to see it that way, the “real world” 

of work and enterprise will look a lot more engaging and 

meaningful. And you will see “adulting” as a lot more doable, 

interesting, and exciting. 


Who Will Act for You if You Can’t? 

Power of Attorney – Understanding the Basics 

I 

got a call yesterday that made me think writing about 

powers of attorney would be a good topic for this 

month. A power of attorney is one of the most important 

tools to have in your estate plan. 

First, let’s define a Durable General Power of Attorney. 

This is a legal document where you (the principal) give 

authority to another person or entity (the agent), whether 

family member, friend, or bank, to act on your behalf (to 

make financial decisions) should you become disabled, 

incapacitated, or need their help. Generally, this power 

of attorney deals with your financial affairs, such as bill 

paying and investment management, if an accident, 

illness, or diminished capacity leaves you unable (or unwilling) 

to handle your own affairs. By creating a power 

of attorney, you are not giving up anything – you are still 

in control. You can still act on your own behalf and you 

can “fire” the agent whenever you want for any reason. 

However, if you need help, the agent can step in and 

manage your financial affairs for you. The agent may 

have broad or very limited authority to deal with your 

(the principal’s) assets. The power of attorney is durable 

because the agent’s powers are not affected should the 

principal become incapacitated or incompetent in the 

future. 

A durable power of attorney is particularly important 

should the principal suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s 

disease. Remember, to effectively execute a durable 

power of attorney, the principal must be mentally 

competent. So, if your loved one has the early signs of 

dementia, don’t wait! If you do not have a durable power 

of attorney and become incapacitated, your relatives will 

have no choice but to go to court. Your family members 

will have to have you declared incompetent. This is 

called a guardianship proceeding. Compared to a power 

of attorney, incompetency hearings and guardianships 

are expensive, unpleasant, and most of the time do not 

have the results that you would have wanted if you had 

by: Stella Knight 

made the decisions ahead of time yourself. 

A health care power of attorney is a different document 

that gives the person you designate as your health care 

agent broad powers to make health care decisions for 

you, including the power to consent to your doctor not 

giving treatment or stopping treatment necessary to 

keep you alive. This power exists only for those health 

care decisions for which you are unable to give informed 

consent. Again, so long as you can make your own 

health care decisions, you continue to do so. 

I recommend that everyone, regardless of age or financial 

position, consider executing both a durable general 

power of attorney and health care power of attorney. 

Yes, even if all your financial assets are in joint names 

(you and your spouse or you and your child), these documents 

are important. Joint ownership is not a substitute 

for executing these powers of attorney. 

I often get calls from family members because they are 

unable to talk with their loved one’s insurance company, 

retirement benefits’ manager, or file their loved one’s 

tax returns, or to sell the jointly-owned automobile. Yes, 

those are real problems. Don’t wait until there is a crisis 

to plan or talk with someone about powers of attorney. 

As they say: “If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.” 

The information contained in this column is of a general 

nature and does not constitute legal advice. The characters 

in this article are fictitious. 

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Christmastime by: Robert Threatt 

Christmastime is not the way it originally was meant to be. Christmas 

is now a time for commercialization, lots of fun with plenty of 

drink and food. There will be lots and lots of travelling whether locally, 

across country or internationally, sprinkled with a heavy dose of buying 

gifts (toys) for everyone. The younger generation does not have the 

faintest idea about what it was like thirty, forty and more years ago 

when Christmas and Easter were spiritual, not mostly commercial. 

Christmastime is the celebration of the birth of Christ, Jesus. Back 

then, very few gifts were given, if any, and/or if it could be afforded. 

Everyone went to church but, during this time, more time was spent 

in church, before and after the holiday. Not many people remember 

‘watch night’ and the ritual for that event. That was also considered 

part of Christmas, it was the last event. 

I enjoy Christmas and eagerly look forward to it each year. Not for 

the gifts but for the spirituality and quietness of that time. It seems 

like my body and mind calms and I’m not bothered by anything or 

anyone. But, when I turn on the radio or television, all I hear and see 

are commercials telling me to buy this or that for Christmas, before 

Thanksgiving. To maintain the joyous Christmas mood, I don’t listen to 

any commercials. 

Then I count the number of relatives and friends that expect a gift or 

two. I know I will have to go into debt so that everyone will have a 

gift. I want to cry because a month or two ago I paid off the bills from 

last Christmas. The gifts each year are more expensive than the year 

before, the number of relatives has grown, and everyone is expecting 

a gift. Is this the reason for the season? Gift giving? No. 

The reason for the season, Christmas, is to celebrate the birth of 

Christ. The wisemen brought gifts to Christ, not to each other. Like the 

‘little drummer boy’, who had nothing to give except to play his drum, 

we can give our life to Christ, and be the better for it. We will not be in 

debt to a company and be at peace deep in our soul. We can celebrate 

Christmas the way it used to be celebrated, spiritually and debt 

free. 

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Force and currently is a freelance 

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Northeast North Carolina Family History - newspapers continued… 

By: Irene Hampton - nencfamilyhistory@gmail.com 

We had planned to go to Flagstaff, AZ in December 

to see our youngest son receive his doctorate 

from the University of Northern Arizona until he pointed 

out that he wasn’t going to attend as he was finishing 

up his last rotation at a hospital in Utah and not fond of 

driving on snow laden roads. He suggested we come 

out after he finished his board exam in late October. It 

worked out that his older brother was finishing his exam 

for becoming a software quality assurance engineer the 

following day so a family celebration and early Christmas 

was planned. 

great conversation clarifying some of his early memories. 

With all the December family gatherings in the near 

future I will reiterate something I have mentioned more 

than once in the past. PLEASE take some time to 

discuss family memories and record them in some 

way. Cell phones have recorder apps and even better 

is a video of some discussions that can become a 

permanent archive for family members - none of us are 

promised another family gathering!! 

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We decided that a 5,000+ mile road trip which took us 

through 17 states was in order because one of us (not 

me) doesn’t like to fly… This did enable us to see a few 

sites along the way and fulfill a childhood desire my 

husband had to see the Alamo in San Antonio on the 

return trip. As we were passing within a few miles of 

the Gulf of Mexico we drove through Biloxi, Mississippi 

and put our toes in the Gulf. A cold front had dropped 

down and we dipped our fingers in instead and took the 

opportunity to check out the Biloxi Lighthouse. It was 

erected in 1848 as one of the first cast iron lighthouses 

in the south and is known for having several female 

lighthouse keepers. Being used to North Carolina’s 

lighthouses I was a little surprised by its much smaller 

stature of just over 60 feet. 

But back to our early Christmas celebration… one of 

the gifts my husband received was a book entitled “MY 

LIFE STORY - SO FAR” The inside page states it is “A 

journal of personal history, unforgettable people, and 

the details - big or small - that have shaped my life.” 

There are nine categories: Early Years, Family Roots, 

Growing Up, Love and Marriage, Starting A Family, 

Work and Career, Significant Events and People, 

Passions and Pastimes and Words of Wisdom. Each 

of those categories has drawings and more detailed 

suggestions. In filling out the Early Years portion my 

husband decided to call his older sister and they had a 

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At Dr. Bald and Associates we currently offer appointments 

in our Elizabeth City office on Mondays, 

Tuesdays, and Fridays. Our Elizabeth City location is at 

1134 N. Road Street, Building 7, near the hospital. We 

also have an office in Nags Head where we currently 

do surgeries on Thursdays. Our Nags Head address is 

2224 S. Croatan Hwy. Suite 7. At both locations we pull 

teeth AND place implants, do biopsies, treat broken jaw 

bones, and many other services. 

Our patients have a positive experience. Recent patients 

have commented, “I was well taken care of. My 

fears were more than adequately addressed and I was 

fully confident of a successful outcome”, “The person at 

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So think of some great questions that you have always 

wanted answered or memories that you are not quite 

sure about. How did your parents meet, when and 

where? Favorite foods and why family food traditions 

got started. For Thanksgiving this year, we discussed 

why I don’t like stuffing in a turkey as I consider it too 

mushy while my husband likes it just for that reason. 

I’ve read where one family had a tradition of cutting the 

end of the ham off and no one knew why until a conversation 

with a grandmother revealed her oven had been 

too small to cook the full ham and her daughter and 

then grand-daughter had unknowingly continued that 

as a tradition. Any unexplained traditions you can ask 

about this holiday season? 

My parents never gave us toys from “Santa” whereas 

my husband’s family did. We always had a mandarin 

orange in the bottom of our stockings. When I 

mentioned that last year during a Candlelight tour at 

Whalehead as something that might have been a gift at 

Corolla Island a young man about twelve was mystified 

as to why, not understanding how rare an orange in 

December in North Carolina would have been in the 

1920’s. What traditions are unique to you and yours? 

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season, Merry Christmas 

with lasting family memories and a great 2020! 

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Even though Dr. Bald has extracted over 350,000 teeth, 

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Our goal is to provide excellent care for every patient. 

Please call us for your oral surgery needs. We accept 

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Irene Hampton earned a certificate in Genealogy 

from Brigham Young University and worked as 

the Genealogical/Local history Researcher for the 

Pasquotank-Camden Library for over 12 years. She 

has also abstracted and published “Widow’s Years 

Provisions, 1881-1899, Pasquotank County, North 

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Time for Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions 

Have you thought about your New Year’s resolutions for 2020? When 

many of us make these promises, we focus on ways we can improve 

some form of our health. We vow to get more physically healthy by going 

to the gym, or we promise to improve our mental health by learning a new 

language or instrument. But it’s also important to think about our financial 

health – so it’s a good idea to develop some appropriate resolutions for this 

area, too. 

What kinds of financial resolutions might you make? Here are a few suggestions: 

• Increase your retirement plan contributions. One of the best financial 

moves you can make is to take full advantage of your 401(k) or similar 

employer-sponsored retirement plan. If you contribute pre-tax dollars to 

your plan, the more you put in, the lower your taxable income will be for the 

year, and your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. So, if your salary 

goes up in 2020, increase the amount you put into to your plan. Most 

people don’t come close to reaching the annual contribution limit, which, in 

2019, was $19,000, or $25,000 for those 50 or older. You might not reach 

these levels, either, but it’s certainly worthwhile to invest as much as you 

can possibly afford. 

• Use “found” money wisely. During the course of the next year, you may 

well receive some money outside your normal paychecks, such as a bonus 

or a tax refund. It can be tempting to spend this money, but you may help 

yourself in the long run by investing it. You could use it to help fund your 

IRA for the year or to fill a gap in another investment account. 

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• Don’t overreact to market downturns. You’ve probably heard stories about 

people who lamented not getting in “on the ground floor” of what is now 

a mega-company. But a far more common investment mistake is overreacting 

to temporary market downturns by selling investments at the wrong 

time (when their prices are down) and staying out of the market until things 

calm down (and possibly missing the next rally). The financial markets always 

fluctuate, but if you can resolve to stay invested and follow a consistent, 

long-term strategy, you can avoid making some costly errors. 

• Be financially prepared for the unexpected. Even if you’re diligent about 

saving and investing for your long-term goals, you can encounter obstacles 

along the way. And one of these roadblocks could come in the form 

of large, unexpected expenses, such as the sudden need for a new car 

or some costly medical bills. If you aren’t prepared for these costs, you 

might have to dip in to your long-term investments to pay for them. To 

prevent this from happening, you may want to keep sufficient cash, or cash 

equivalents, in your investment accounts. Or you might want to maintain a 

completely separate account as an emergency fund, with the money kept 

in low-risk, liquid vehicles. If possible, try to maintain at least six months’ 

worth of living expenses in this account. 

It will take some effort but following these resolutions could help you move 

closer to your financial goals in 2020 – and beyond. 

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward 

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New Life of Currituck 

by Pastor Dan Bergey 

Most conversations these days seem to stem from the current 

political landscape we are observing. So, I thought it 

might be helpful to share some thoughts from the book of Proverbs 

in the Bible. Proverbs was written to help us gain wisdom 

for avoiding struggles that want to trip us. Its goal is to give the 

naive the ability to self-discipline in a very practical way. The 

wisdom we gain is based on knowing and living for Jesus. First 

let me break this down in the simplest of terms. This article is 

not a political conversation but a human one. One of the trends 

that can frustrate me today is the lack of attention to the world 

around us. Maybe it is just me, but I see and sense a lot of selfishness. 

Whenever I see an act of kindness and service, I will 

try to give the person a compliment. Whether we like it or not 

God designed us to be generous towards each other. 

“The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters 

will himself be watered. He who withholds grain, the people will 

curse him, but blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.” 

Proverbs 11:25-26 

First, I would like to speak to the person who has given and 

been taken advantage of, I am sorry for your loss and pain and 

I pray you will be able to forgive that person and move forward 

in your life. May this event not turn your heart of generosity 

away from helping others. I encourage you to be wise in future 

giving to help you grow and give with courage and strength. 

When we ask God for help in these situations. God will give us 

wisdom and discernment to know when, how and how much 

to give to others in need. A dear friend of mine got caught up 

in a scheme a couple of years ago and lost a pretty large sum 

of money. I worked with them first to forgive then to sharpen 

their skills of discernment. After some healing they asked this 

question. “How could I have been so dumb?” We realized that 

they were looking for something in return. To some they maybe 

be looking for love or acceptance, to others recognition. Two of 

the greatest principles I have learned over the years is to give 

without the expectation of return, and the gift is not mine anyway. 

While I have many personal stories of these two principles 

working effectively in my life and family, I will refrain from them 

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As the sun rose above the trees, 

I sat in the duck blind watching the reflection appear on the water, 

The decoys set in place, 

The distant sounds of geese; tundra swan and ducks, 

Minutes before the sky would come to life, 

I thought of God’s Creation. 

As I sat in the deer stand overlooking a tree where a buck had rubbed, 

The leaves falling and glistening from the frost, 

The sounds of a squirrel rustling on the ground, 

A cardinal sitting on a limb, 

I thought of God’s Creation. 

What a magnificent opportunity and creation God has given each of us to 

enjoy. We are called the SOUL HUNTERS; a nonprofit outdoor organization 

that uses God’s great outdoors to reach out to other outdoor enthusiasts. 

We are committed to worshipping God and proclaiming the good 

news of Jesus Christ. We offer all types of activities and events throughout 

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due to time and space in this article. 

I want to mention briefly the two principles and what they mean. 

To give without the expectation of return. Even if there is an 

attachment of payback with or without interest, the true heart of 

the giver must be to give without wanting something in return. 

Now just a note here I am in no way advocating for a person 

not to pay their bills or that this should be the heart of the car 

dealer or mortgage lender ETC. We are to be faithful in paying 

others for services and products purchased. What I am talking 

about is the response of generosity when we see someone 

in need. The second principle is even greater than the first. 

Though my name is on the title of the car I drive or the house 

I live in, or the other possessions I own, I still don’t own them, 

I am only a Stewart of them. God owns them. You can call me 

crazy if you want, but as I have learned this principle I have 

come to realize that if I give something away that is not even 

my own then I have no right to expect a return. As I continue 

to learn this lesson, I see blessings returned to me from my 

generosity that I did not even expect. These two principles 

can leave a heart full of joy and searching to give Spiritually, 

Emotionally, and Financially to others. Be blessed by being a 

blessing. 

So, in the coming months if you would like to hear encouragement 

from a verse in the book of proverbs please send me an 

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The author was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 12, 

1953. Moved to New York at the age of five, and became 

a U.S. citizen at the age of eleven. Graduated from 

George Washington High School in New York City. In 

1972, I enlisted in the U S Navy and was discharged in 

1975. I was a merchant seaman from 1982 through 1988. 

In between I dug ditches, washed dishes, sold used cars, 

and even drove a cab. I graduated from Elizabeth City 

State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. 

I was a Motor Fuels Tax Auditor for the State of 

North Carolina, an IT Control Specialist for Gateway Bank/ 

Bank of Hampton Roads and retired at the end of 2015. 

Author of the following books: 

Faith Based Poetry 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron 

Inspiration by God, More Perspiration by Ron 

Inspiration by God, Even More Perspiration by Ron 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume IV 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume V 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VI 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VII 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VIII 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume IX 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume X 

Secular Poetry 

Celebrate the Lord 

by Ron Ben-Dov 

Copyright all rights reserved 

Christmas wreaths and ribbons 

Green Christmas trees so tall 

Holly and ornaments adorn 

Lights as far as the eye can see 

Toys and other gifts underneath 

Underneath the Christmas tree 

Angel toppers and stars too 

Tis the sounds and smells 

Of this Christmas season 

As we celebrate the birth 

We celebrate our Lord 

Borne by a woman, God his dad 

It’s Christmas, Jesus Christ is born 

It’s Christmas, Jesus Christ is Lord 

It’s Christmas, the Savior born 

It’s Christmas, celebrate the Lord 

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episodes, once live streamed, can be viewed whenever. 

… And as always, be blessed and be ready! 

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The first concert will take place in Edenton, on Sunday, December 

1st at 4pm at Edenton United Methodist Church, 225 

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The second concert will be in Elizabeth City on Sunday, December 

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The 50 plus members of the Chorale, under the direction of 

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Ok, December has arrived. Does anyone know 

what happened to the other 11 months? Since 

December is here, there is a lot going on in the Harbor 

of Hospitality and Surroundings. 

- Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:30 PM Encore 

Theatre Company will be hosting a Holiday Sing-along 

at their workshop, 1176 US 17 South, just past the 

Highway Patrol, headed to Hertford. 

- Thursday, December 5th, 7pm (be early!) 

Moravian Lovefeast, First Baptist Church of Elizabeth 

City, 3oo West Main Street. 

- Friday, December 6th, 8pm ECSU Christmas 

Concert “Amahl and the Night Visitors”. 

- Saturday, December 7th Christmas Parade, 

Elizabeth City starts at 5:30 pm. Best place to view – 

along Main St. 

Sunday, December 8th, 4 PM Albemarle Chorale 

Christmas Concert, First United Methodist Church, 

201 South Road St. 

So that is a brief introduction to the first week of December. 

For more information for the rest of the month 

go to: https://visitelizabethcity.com/Events. This is an 

amazing calendar that clearly demonstrates there is 

never a dull moment in Elizabeth City any month of the 

year. 

Don’t forget as we head into 2020 Encore Theatre 

Company will be presenting Tuesdays with Morrie a 

best -selling book, a movie and a hit Broadway play 

in January as a dinner theater. When a beloved, 

eccentric professor develops a fatal disease, a former 

student comes to spend time with him. Their conversations 

are in turn, funny and sad, instructive and 

heartwarming. Tickets are $30 each. Dinner will be 

provided by Montero’s. Opening January 10 with six 

performances at the Encore Workshop, Hwy 17 South. 

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If you develop proliferative diabetic retinopathy, 

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have two treatment options: Lasers or 

needles. 

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy happens when 

abnormal new blood vessels grow inside the eye, 

potentially leading to bleeding or retinal detachment, 

which can cause vision loss. The goal of treatment is 

to stop the growth of those blood vessels and prevent 

vision loss. Traditionally, ophthalmologists have used 

a laser to make tiny burns in the retina, which cause 

the abnormal blood vessels to shrink and prevent 

them from growing again. 

Recently, ophthalmologists began using another 

method – injecting a medication directly in the eye. 

This approach, called anti-VEGF therapy, also helps 

stop the blood vessels from growing or leaking. 

Both methods can control blood vessel growth and 

preserve vision. But researchers are now finding that 

there may be an important difference between these 

treatments. It appears that people treated with injections 

alone need to be treated regularly and perhaps 

indefinitely to maintain their vision. That means no 

skipped appointments. Ophthalmologists say the 

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happen: appointments are forgotten, other health issues 

crop up, financial problems happen. But missing 

appointments may be more devastating to your vision 

if you are treated with injections alone compared with 

laser treatment, which typically controls the disease 

permanently. 

Two studies, conducted by ophthalmologists at Wills 

Eye Hospital and the University of Michigan Kellogg 

Eye Center, looked at people who didn’t return to 

their physician for four to six months. Of those patients, 

those receiving treatment with injections alone 

suffered significantly more vision loss than those 

receiving laser treatment. One study showed that 

nearly half the patients who had a major interruption 

in anti-VEGF therapy suffered severe and often irreversible 

vision loss. 

“It is critical for patients to understand that anti-VEGF 

drugs disappear from the eye within a month or two 

and do not have a lasting effect in most cases,” said 

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entertaining and enjoying the peaceful views. This spacious 

home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an office, 

sunroom, dining room, den, living room, and a finished 

MLS #: 95205 

65 Mills Road Columbia, NC 27925 

Cute 3 bedroom 2 bath home located just outside of 

Columbia in a peaceful country setting. Home is located 

just outside of the small Town of Columbia, NC, which 

sits on the Scuppernong River. Enjoy the peaceful lifestyle 

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from the Outer Banks of North Carolina. 

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MLS #: 95878 

105 Pirate Cove Way Hertford, NC 27944 

This waterfront home is located at the mouth of the sound 

on a canal, which offers water views of the Albemarle 

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access to the waters of the Albemarle Sound to enjoy 

fishing, boating, and swimming. The home includes an 

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an attached garage. Enjoy the peaceful views of the water 

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MLS #: 97524 

104 Manor Rd Edenton, NC 27932 

Cute 3 bedroom 2 bath home located just outside of 

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01293 Sawyers Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909 

Prime farmland in the Morgan’s Corner area of Pasquotank 

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property for farming purposes and excellent potential for 

development. 

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1515 White Oak Road Plymouth, NC 27962 

Property includes 66.43 +/- FSA tillable crop land. 

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agricultural commercial buildings. Property includes 

tractor shelters, grain bins, two elevator legs, large shop 

building with automatic overhead doors. Grain and peanut 

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