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ing Solomon’s Mines (1885) is a popular novel by the English Victorian adventure writer and fabulist Sir H. Rider Haggard. It tells of a search of an unexplored region of Africa by a group of adventurers led by Allan Quatermain for the missing brother of one of the party. It is one of the first English adventure novels set in Africa and is considered to be the genesis of the lost world literary genre. Allan Quatermain is the protagonist of H. Rider Haggard’s 1885 novel King Solomon’s Mines, its one sequel Allan Quatermain (1887) (the title of the second book), and twelve prequel novels and four prequel short stories, for a total of eighteen works in this sequence comprising Allan Quatermain’s fictional memoir. An English professional big game hunter and adventurer, in film and television he has been portrayed by Richard Chamberlain, Sean Connery, Cedric Hardwicke, Patrick Swayze and Stewart Granger among others. Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold is a film released in 1987 which is freely adapted from the plot of Haggard’s 1887 novel. He was also featured in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, released in 2003 (portrayed by Connery), where he served as the team leader and a mentor and father-figure to American Secret Service agent Tom Sawyer, and the 2008 direct-to-DVD Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls. In 2010, it was announced that Sam Worthington would portray the character in an upcoming sci-fi adaptation of King Solomon’s Mines.

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our workforce. We are extremely proud of our ADN department chair, Katie Miller; full-time ADN faculty, Mary Blackburn, Kathy Lawrence, Christina Fields and Megan Bohn; the program support personnel, and our great partnerships with multiple facilities both in North Carolina and Virginia for clinical experiences.” Harris continued, “Of course the big stars are our over 300 graduated nursing students since 2010, who work so hard to become great nurses for our community. A heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all for their contributions leading to this recognition by RegisteredNursing.org.”

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The Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to have the opportunity to profile Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC Truck this month. ONE BIGG FAMILY

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Rick Durren has been in the car business for a long time. “When the 2022 model car comes out, it will be my 50th model year!” Explains Biggs Vice President/General manager, Rick Durren. “It’s unusual in our business, for a guy like me, to only work at two dealerships for 44 years.”

“Working for a locally owned business that treats people like family and helps the community makes a difference. Our clientele is 75% repeat business, which is unheard of.” David Xenos, World Class Technician (WCT) & Shop Foreman, has been with Biggs since 1998.

But it’s not unusual for Biggs employees. Biggs Cadillac, Buick, GMC is a car dealership that started in 1982, a vision of Bruce Biggs. Originally in banking, Mr. Biggs was very community minded, and he brought that culture to his car dealership.

“We all care about each other. It’s more than a place to work. Biggs has always been like a family!” He said. David has maintained his WCT status since 2009, one of only 1,098 whom hold the WCT title of approximately 28,000 registered technicians nationwide!

“When I first started in this industry, in the 1970s, we worked the ‘B-Shift’. Be here! Nine to nine. Auto dealerships tended to have long hours which led to a lot of burn out. Our industry has a huge turnover because of the hours.” Durren joined the Biggs family in 1994.

“We try to make everyone feel at home here, no matter what department you’re here to see.” Explains Title Clerk, Cindy Drew. She started in 1994, soon after graduating from COA. “Biggs employees are like a big family, everyone gets along with each other. If you like your job and the people you work with, it makes everything so much better!”

“I met Mr. Biggs at a golf tournament, and we hit it off very well. At that point in my life, I was a taker. I didn’t give very much back. I wasn’t in any clubs, didn’t donate, didn’t understand that side of life. But then I met Mr. Biggs and that was his whole way of life! The more we did in the community, the more business came to our store. The more our employees became involved in the community, the happier they were in life. We all started to model ourselves a little bit after Mr. Biggs.” “So here at Biggs, we made the environment fun. We had above average wages. And we gave time off. We created a culture with an average employee retention of 11 years.” They also created a sense of family. Award winning Sales Associate Ruth Cheeks has been with Biggs for 35 years.

Biggs has created a successful business philosophy; community involvement coupled with a happy workforce, providing outstanding customer service, reaping its own rewards. But what does the future hold? “Our industry is about to change so drastically, more than we have seen in the last 50 years. Our industry is going to go electric and Biggs will be the forerunner in our area.” The future is bright for the Biggs family, but there’s one thing that won’t change. “Supporting the community results in the community supporting you. You may never even realize when it comes back to you. We believe taking care of our community and the customers that we have.” Explains Durren.

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Come join River City Flea Market for our April 3rd 10th Anniversary Grand Open. We will be having a Easter Egg Hunt for all the kids with prizes to be given out. The American Legion Post 84 Elizabeth City will be on site providing breakfast and lunch. We will have many local vendors joining us with thousands of items for you to choose from. Call today at 252-337-5738 and join the celebration of River City Flea Market’s 10th Season with good food...good music...and good fun !!! Make your reservation today. Event time will be 8 am -1 pm

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here is just something about spring. The long pale winter sleep is winding down and life’s activity is gearing up. Both plants and animals are poised to demonstrate the burgeoning of renewed activities: colorful plumage and vibrant foliage. Although I am always content to be wherever I find myself, there is spice added to the time and location of the blooming eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) trees. Flowering dogwood and cherry trees often get the oohs and aahs of attention but the redbuds are deserving of every bit as much admiration. The redbud tree, also known as the Judas tree, grows throughout much of the eastern United States, into Canada and is among the earliest of spring bloomers. The timing to view these budding artists is important because though they bloom early, like many magic events of nature, they are short-lived as flowers only perform a scant two-to-three weeks. A fun fact about redbud flowers is that the pleasantly fragrant maroon-pink flowers emanate from bare stems and directly

The texture of pickled redbud blossoms is best if you collect the flower buds before they have fully opened. Ingredients: Redbud blossoms White wine vinegar Water Kosher or other non-iodized salt

from the bark, even before the leaves appear. The floral coloration varies according to location, conditions and variety. The flowers look good enough to eat. Hey, wait! You can eat the flowers and the buds, after all the tree is in the pea family. The buds can be boiled, pickled and sautéed, then used in breads and pancakes. The flowers can be eaten raw in salads or as a colorful edible garnish. The flowers and buds have a slight sweet/tart taste so it should not be surprising that these plant gifts abound in Vitamin C, more so than even oranges.

1. Rinse flower clusters under cold water. Pinch off and discard any stems. 2. Combine equal parts white vinegar and water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt per cup of brine and stir to dissolve. An equal amount of brine by volume for the quantity of redbud buds that you have gathered. In other words, one cup of brine per cup of flowers.

The tree edibles also contain flavonoids, as do blueberries, all citrus fruits and gingko. Roasted seeds were often part of the Native American diet. The self-proclaimed “Redbud Capital of the World”, Honaker, Virginia hosts an annual Redbud Festival, usually in April, to celebrate this rooted denizen of the east. Please offer a round of applause for the redbuds as they appear on the spring stage.

3. Fill a clean jar with the redbud blossoms. Cover them with the brine mixture. Make sure the jar is completely full, then screw on the lid to keep the blossoms fully submerged. Place the jar on a small plate to capture any brine overflow and leave at room temperature for three days, away from direct sunlight which could discolor the flowers. 4. Transfer the jar to the refrigerator. Exposing pickled redbud blossoms to heat will affect their texture and color will diminish.

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he COVID-19 pandemic has not only caused us to change the way we interact publicly but how we even enjoy our love of fishing. The National Park Service has announced that they will require the wearing of masks where social distancing cannot be achieved due to close proximity of other people. This is sure to cause the ruffling of some people’s feathers when we get out on the surf and begin to fish for Red Drum at The Point. Drum fishing at The Point is an elbow to elbow fishing event that will not allow for social distancing so it looks like we will be wearing a mask or buff to avoid getting one of those Park Service citations that could set you back over $300. We are also having to deal with mask wearing on Recreational Charter FIshing trips. The USCG has said they will be looking to enforce this law and once again, not doing so will cost you some money out of your wallet for noncompliance. I am not going to turn this story into a political post so in order to ensure we can still have access to The Point, just wear your buff or mask. Let’s not make the Park Rangers do their job and/or cause access to be restricted due to noncompliance. Hopefully in a month or two, these restrictions will be lifted and we can get back to living our normal lives again. COVID-19 has not only caused changing in our fishing procedures and chain of supply issues, it has also taken some people we may all know. One of these people the fishing industry has lost this year is Jerry Markham, the owner of the Causeway Marina in Camden. Jerry Markham was an avid fisherman and a friend to many of us in the fishing and marine industry. He owned the Causeway Marina for many years, and he has sold and serviced many boats and outboard engines for people in Northeastern NC. Jerry was not only a business owner but he was a good friend to me and my father. Jerry made it possible for me to get on the Evinrude Pro-Staff and he helped over the

years by getting me back on the water if I needed a repair. Our area will surely miss Jerry Markham, but the good news is his son, Scott Brothers, is going to keep the family business going. So if you are in need of Evinrude or Yamaha parts or service, help keep this business going as the next generation steps up to run this small business.

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Dear Christian: I believe the Man who started your religion spoke of helping others. What you cite is very complex. President Biden proclaimed this February as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. It is sufficiently complex you need to create a “committee” in your county to plan how to proceed. The national Centers for Disease Control reports data you may use to make your case. They report that 1 in 11 female and about 1 in 15 male high school students report physical dating violence. About 1 in 9 female and 1 in 36 male high school students report having experienced sexual dating violence in the last year, and given the topic, I would predict it is much higher. Please start with your Pastor and have her or him work with you. Dear Dr. Crime: I don’t have much education and need help finding protection from crooks. I am learning about the internet and see crooks are even there. Got advice? Average Joe Dear Joe: Heck yea! You asked at the right time. The National Consumer Protection Week is February 28 – March 6, 2021 and that is a time dedicated to helping people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money. The federal agencies will help you learn about scams, identity theft, and other consumer protection issues. Go to NCPW website, the Consumer Tools: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s website and the National Elder Fraud Hotline. Of course, the county Department of Social Services is vital and very competent.

Dear Dr. Crime: I hear there is a movement to get rid of cops, let folks out of prison, and generally limit the criminal justice folks. I love it, don’t you? Former Prisoner Dear Idiot: I cannot begin to express how destructive your ideas are, but you are correct, some favor that. Research at Princeton University, noting that crime victimization is estimated to cost Americans over $200 billion per year , reported that as criminal justice activity goes up, crime goes down. There is much research supporting the value of the criminal justice system. See “More COPS, Less Crime” by Steven Mello at Princeton. Dear Dr. Crime: Does North Carolina have a death penalty? Youth Dear Student: Yes. When the prosecution seeks the death penalty, the sentence is decided by the jury . The jury must be unanimous. In case of a hung jury a life sentence is issued. The method of execution is lethal injection. More on this soon. See https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/search#stq=North%20Carolina&stp=2. Dear Dr. Crime: Is it true that women are more evil than men? Lady Dear Lady: Wow. That issue in various forms has been ignored by my profession. A review of the research on gender and deviance in the Jan. 2015 issue of Criminology by Frances Heidensohn reported an immediate need for research and study on the deviant woman. Dr. Heidensohn, “a pioneer of feminist perspectives in criminology”, identified a critical issue. I urge you to encourage researchers to study this issue in detail.

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he Chowanoke and the Tuscarora Indians share quite a bit of history and interaction between themselves. As neighbors, this history has been a long one that started prior to colonization and continues in many respects today. While there were many distinct differences between the tribes, the two shared some customs that were remarkably similar. For instance, their burial practices were similar, certain features of their pottery were noted as being similar, and even some of their words were shared. While the overall interaction was generally positive, there was a time when the Chowanoke engaged in war against the Tuscarora. However, this did not occur with the Tuscarora group that were immediate neighbors of the Chowanoke but with a separate Tuscarora group who was located further south and who was under a different leadership. This part of history is misunderstood by many who generalize that the Chowanoke fought against the Tuscarora. The Tuscarora who were under Chief Blunt’s leadership were friends with the Chowanoke. In fact after the Tuscarora War, Chief Blunt asked the NC Council to be moved north of the Roanoke River after they were initially assigned to their more traditional southern location. This area, designated as Indian Woods Reservation in Bertie County, was historically a part of the Chowanoke territory as noted on early maps drawn at the time of colonization.

tribe as a whole did not comply. Many still lived on their reservation in Gates County during the post war period in the early 1700’s, noting that the last parcel of Chowanoke Reservation did not take place until late 1790’s and some Chowanoke still continued to live communally on fee simple land until the 1830’s. Later, it is noted that a few Chowanoke did eventually migrate to New York with some of their Tuscarora friends after the war and is the reason why many believe the two tribes merged. However, many more Chowanoke remained in Gates County and the surrounding areas. Surely colonization brought about many changes in the traditional framework of the two tribes. Through the evolution of changes however, both tribes still exist in North Carolina where they face different issues today warranting restitution. Issues of tribal integrity, tribal sovereignty, and reparations are needed for both groups who unknowingly at the time absorbed a major brunt of the damaging consequences that European colonization had on their government and sovereignty before westward expansion was ever considered. These reparations to this day have yet to be forthcoming.

During the period just after the Tuscarora War, there was a lot of movement between the Chowanoke reservation and the Indian Woods reservation. As the Chowanoke reservation was being encroached upon or portions were being sold, many Chowanoke residents went to live on the Indian Woods reservation and likewise, several Tuscarora came to live on the Chowanoke reservation as their reservation was being unfairly encroached upon and taken. The NC Council even attempted to merge the two tribes during that period, although the Chowanoke 4 pc wing $3.99 4 pc wing combo $6.50 8 pc wing combo $12.25 12 pc wing $11.99 50 pc wing $51.99 100 pc wing $85.99 chicken sandwich combo

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ging is a complex process that is influenced by numerous factors and the significance of gut health in the process of aging is ambiguous. The environment in your gut has implications for the process of healthy aging. Several types of research were carried out to establish a direct inclination of a healthy gut towards the elder population. The study was carried out between individuals aging between 18 to 101 years. The results of the study showed that the gut microbiome changes and diversifies from middle age to late adulthood. As the microbes change gradually the traits displayed by them also affect and influence the process of healthy aging. These unique features start to appear in humans between the age of 40-50 years. The lifestyle of an individual, eating patterns, stress and other health conditions also directly influence the gut environment and in turn aging. The changes in the gut microbiome can have both negative and positive impact on aging. Our gut health is the clear reflection of the food we eat, our lifestyle and medication intake. At an elderly stage, the micro bacterium environment in our gastrointestinal tract becomes less diverse and the population of useful bacteria like Lactobacillus was found to be on the lower spectrum. There was a considerable increase in the number of Bacteroides and patterns of Clostridium in the elderly when compared with the younger population. Such bacterias are aptly known as opportunistic bacterias as they are always on the lookout for chances to disrupt the fine surroundings of the gut resulting in gut dysbiosis (imbalance of good and bad microbes).

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of aging. On the contrary, as an individual ages, there is a stark decrease in physical activity which causes a negative impact on the microbiome of the gut. The research was carried out in which participants between the age of 64-102 were analyzed and the result showed that participants with a sedentary lifestyle had a less diverse microbiome and participants with an active lifestyle had a more diverse and unique environment in the gut. [1] A strong gut and healthy aging might not be directly related according to researchers but they have several underlined reasons to be intertwined. A physically strong and well-maintained body with a properly nutritious diet and a strong immune system is the result of a healthy, robust and clean gut and the summation of all these is healthy aging. Reference: “Aging and The Microbiome: What Happens When You Get Older?”; Atlas Biomed; accessed on 25th February 2021; https://atlasbiomed.com/blog/ ageing-and-the-gut-microbiome/

Another bridging link between the gut and your age is food. Eating habits do tend to change with age and these changes directly influence the diversity of good microbes in the gut. It has been proven and stated that people who consume more amount of vegetables, fruits and fibers have a healthy gut and age gracefully. Whereas people with an unhealthy diet show a rapid degradation in the environment of the gut and are often faced with the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, depression, high blood pressure and bone-related disorders. An active lifestyle is a boon to your gut health and is also an aid to help you counter the negative impact

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Winter Time Blues

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Art in the Albemarle Area

ow! February has been a cold month both in the weather and trying to get the Covid vaccine. Hang in there Springtime is coming! One of the best seasons of the year to get painting. Of course we do have to filter in the rain that inevitably encroaches upon us. There are a myriad of beautiful colors just beckoning us to get outside and paint. It is also the time of year where many painting shows and events were starting to take place in the Albemarle area. The good news is: The Annual Artist Self-Portrait exhibition at Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery will be underway. Artists (18 years of age and older) are invited to submit one self-portrait. Original work only. Any medium. If you are looking for inspiration, consider painting a portrait of you in costume from another time, historical to futuristic, or perhaps incorporating. Artwork will be accepted at Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery. Artwork must be framed, and all work should be ready for exhibition with the entry form included. For large work please check for space availability. There will be Exhibition Reception and awards will be given. P;ease contact : Website www.glenneureart.com for more information. I have been writing about how to do a simple acrylic painting. Materials needed are : 1 stretched canvas board (5” x 7”) ; 1 Fan brush; 1 #3 round brush; 1 toothbrush; A small tube of titanium white and 1 small tube of Mars black.

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by: Talmage Dunn Begin by painting the whole canvas black.( let dry or use a small hairdryer to speed up the drying process). Take your #3 round brush and make some marks like hills on your canvas like small hills of snow but leave a little space in the middle to resemble a creek. Take your #3 round brush and dip it in white and put a little moon near the top left of your canvas. Using your fan brush dip it in your titanium white paint and using the sides make trees that go up into the night sky. After cleaning off your fan brush dip into the mars black. Now dabbing the side of the fan brush into the white on the hills coming down the canvas make smaller trees. Let canvas dry. Lastly load your tooth brush with titanium white paint. Ny rubbing your finger across the brush you will see specs appear on your canvas that makes the illusion of snow. I have included a picture of my painting. Since it is almost time for what we hunters like to refer to as “Spring Gobbler” season. Paint turkey or consider painting a fish or any activity you are involved. Whatever the case...paint.paint. Paint. Feel free to contact me by e-mail bowhuntor@yahoo.com or by phone 252-2675437. Talmage Dunn, Artist.

Fasting in Eastern Orthodoxy

or most Christians, Lent is already in full swing. Ash Wednesday was on February 17.

Lent is a time of preparation for the celebration of the Resurrection, which is the central most important feast for all Christians. The time before that celebration is a subdued period of quiet seriousness, of self-reflection, of generosity. It is also a time of Fasting. The ways and habits of fasting differ from one Christian tradition to another. Some fast from meat on Fridays. Others try to eat more simply. The Orthodox Church will begin Lent on the evening of March 14. This is because the Orthodox celebration of Easter is on May 2, almost a whole month after April 4, when most everyone else celebrates the Resurrection of Christ. The date isn’t the only difference. The observance of the fast itself is different as well. Generally, it is a lot more rigorous. Ideally speaking, Orthodox Christians will refrain not only from meat for the entire duration from March 14 until Easter Sunday on May 2. They will also refrain from dairy products as well.

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To be sure, this rigor is relaxed for various practical reasons. Many people (especially children) are not expected to go without dairy. And others are simply not able to go without meat for the entire period. And this brings up an important point: true, authentic Orthodoxy is not, and really can not be, legalistic about fasting in Lent. If an Orthodox Christian can do the entire fast, great. If they try their best, great.

called “the Great Fast”) is a season of illumination, of sweet reason, of coming to one’s senses and opening one’s eyes to the real needs of people and creation. The Great Fast is, after all, forty days of hearing the call to “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.”

What is frowned upon is if fasting is done for the wrong reasons. Orthodox Christians are simply not allowed to make a great big show of fasting, to act like a martyr or to appeal for sympathy or admiration. Neither are Orthodox Christians permitted to fast for self-punishment, to inflict punishment. They are not even allowed to think locker room mottoes like “No Pain No Gain.” The only reason for fasting is to draw close to God. The only reason is to grow in spiritual acuity, to pray more fervently, to become more sensitive to the needs of others. Even though the Orthodox fast in Lent is difficult at first, it generally becomes sweeter, more lightened, by the time Palm Sunday arrives. Holy Week itself is a season of great spiritual intimacy, beauty, and profound truth. The Orthodox fast in Lent (which is more accurately

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Joshua, Judges and Jesus: An Archaeological Journey Through the Bible Arrives at Museum of the Albemarle By Wanda Lassiter, Curator, Museum of the Albemarle

he Museum of the Albemarle partnered with Mid-Atlantic Christian University in Elizabeth City to bring Joshua, Judges and Jesus: An Archaeological Journey Through the Bible to northeast North Carolina. The traveling exhibit will highlight artifacts found during archaeological work at the site of Khirbet el-Maqatir, the Biblical city of Ai of Joshua 7–8. The exhibit, which opens March 19, displays over 50 artifacts dating from the Middle Bronze Age (2200-1500 BC) to the Byzantine Period (AD 324-638) that help illuminate Biblical history. Objects such as tesserae from a mosaic floor, amphorae, Egyptian scarabs, alabaster and ivory pendants, lamps, weaponry, coins, stone bowls and cups, and gate socket stones are a part of the exhibition. Excavations at the Israeli city occurred from 1995-2017 and were sponsored by the Associates for Biblical Research under the auspices of the Civil Administration of Judea and Samaria. The archaeological site is located nine miles north of Jerusalem. Due to State of North Carolina Executive Orders, the exhibit is offering time entries for thirty-minute intervals beginning at 10 am. Last timed entry is at 3:30. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday-Friday 10 am until 4 pm and every third Saturday of the month beginning Saturday, March 20, 2021. Please visit our website www.museumofthealbemarle.com/events for information on registering. Do not miss your chance to see the exhibit before it leaves in mid-November.

And the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, and his people, his city, and his land.” (Joshua 8:1, ESV)

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Museum of the Albemarle & Mid-Atlantic Christian University partners to bring artifacts found during archaeological work at the site of Khirbet el-Maqatir, the Biblical city of Ai of Joshua 7–8. DUE TO STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA EXECUTIVE ORDERS, the exhibit is offering timed entries for thirty-minute intervals: Beginning at 10 a.m. — Last Timed Entry at 3:30 p.m.

The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday — Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Every 3rd Saturday of the month beginning Saturday, March 20, 2021. Please visit our website www.museumofthealbemarle.com/events or find us on Facebook for more information on registering. If you need further assistance with registering please call 252-331-4021

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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. Serving Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties, the museum is the northeast regional history museum of the North Carolina Division of State History Museums within the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, the state agency with the mission to enrich lives and communities and the vision to harness the state’s cultural resources to build North Carolina’s social, cultural and economic future.

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St George’s Orthodox Church Physical Address: 212 E. Church Street Edenton, N.C. 27932 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 38, Edenton, NC 27932 Schedule of Services Sunday 7:45am - Matins and First Hour Not always offered; if you would like to attend, please check in advance with Fr Benedict (benedict@svots.edu, or call 252-325-4505 and leave a message if there is no answer). 9:30am - Hours’ Prayers (Third and Sixth Hour of the Services of the Daily Cycle) The Third Hour of the Daily Cycle is a service of psalms and prayers meant to sanctify the part of the day from mid-morning until noon. Similary, the Sixth Hour sanctifies the part of the day from noon until mid-afternoon.

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Vortex Environmental, Health and Safety, LLC It is Just Common Sense

uring years of conducting various topics of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) training sessions, it is almost a given that one of the participants will remark about a safety requirement, “Hey, that’s just common sense.” Unfortunately, as you may have heard, common sense just ain’t that common. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines common sense as “sound and prudent judgement based on a simple perception of the situation or facts”. People have different backgrounds, experiences, and generational influences that shape their judgement, and therefore their safety decisions. Workers cannot be expected to “know” safety regulations based upon their common sense. They cannot obey the rules unless they know what the safety rules are. Employees cannot know what the safety rules are unless they receive proper training. How do you overcome relying on employee common sense approach to safety? Fortunately, there are regulatory references that mandate EHS training topics, depending on the nature of your company’s business and specific worker tasks. As an example, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a 270-page publication titled, Training Requirements in OSHA Standards. Note the term requirements in the title. Failure to train, or inadequate training, has remained in the Top Ten of OSHA citations for many years. Training must meet regulatory standards, be updated when required, documented and records often retained on file for a prescribed amount of time. Training records are among the first documents to be reviewed when OSHA

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Howard Hanna’s Military On The Move® - Quality Real Estate Services for Service Members

uying or selling a home tends to be a stressful time, and parts of the process have a tendency to happen where you find yourself saying, “Like I really need THIS on my plate right now”. Getting pre-qualified for a mortgage or getting your current home “picture ready,” to negotiating contracts, and signing your life away, (or at least so it feels,) are just some of the tasks that may happen at an inconvenient time. After all those tasks are complete, you receive your new keys, or hand over your keys to the new family who is ready to enjoy their new home. All those stressful times feel worth it and those moments, to me, are my favorite part of real estate and representing clients. Another one of my favorite parts of real estate is being able to represent military personnel and their families by offering the Military On The Move program through Howard Hanna.

This program allows me to offer 20% of my commission earned directly to my military clients as a cash reward. Other moving and home related services are also available through various service providers. Active duty, retired military, Wounded Warriors, and Department of Defense employees may qualify for Military On The Move. Please be sure to keep this program in mind, and let all of your military friends and family know about it. Coming from a military family, growing up in the Hampton Roads area and currently living in Elizabeth City are all reasons why Military On The Move is important to me. With this area having such a robust military presence and history, I feel all should know about this distinguished program. I can be reached at any time to field questions or assist in signing up for the program.

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North Carolina Bow Hunters Association by: Talmage Dunn

ell welcome to March! The COVID-19 virus does not seem to be letting go of us. It might be well to note that Urban Archery season is about to come to an end, as well as small game season. We are now in the process of winding down from the major part of our hunting seasons, but fear not, we still have one more big game season ahead... Spring Gobbler season!! If you have never heard a gobbler come down from the roost in the morning looking for hens you are missing out on an awesome spring ritual. To hear that majestic bird sing out in the morning woods is a marvelous joy. It conjures hopes of a big bird to come into bow range, tests your patience, and excites the blood. It gets those excited feelings flowing and the synapses firing in your brains . What a feeling it is!! Hopefully you will be out scouting this month for good turkey habitat or perhaps you already have a good place to go. Keep tabs on those birds. I assure you that this can be within the norms of “ social isolation .“ What can we do to prepare for the spring turkey season? ▪ Proper scouting to find where the turkeys are roosting ▪ Check out the feeding and strutting areas ▪ Practice your calling and note the different types of calls you can make to entice a nice gobbler, (if you have other birds in the house you may hear them mimicking your calling.) ▪ Are you using a decoy ? Practice setting it up. ▪ If not a decoy create some gobbler and Jake sized targets for practice, this is easily done. One simply needs an old plastic one galloon jug ,paint it black and fill with sand, ( this gives the illusion of a full strut Tom). If you take a two liter soda bottle, paint it black and fill with sand, you now have a Jake sized target. ▪ Practice your shooting techniques, sitting, standing, or kneeling.

Speaking of calling … what type of call do you use? There are several types. Some people use a wing-bone caller. Made from the wing bones of a turkey. I have made several from some of my “thanksgiving and Christmas” turkeys. But you can also buy an “air” caller. I also use an old base to a ball-point pen, but thats working on the cheap side! Another type of call is a diaphragm call, a type of mouth call. This call requires diligent practice on the part of the caller but many different turkey sounds can be made on it. A box call is one of the most common calls that can be used. It is simply what its name implies, a box with a scraper that creates a resonance sound.

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They have been used for years and are quite effective. Lastly, there are “slate” calls. These calls require the use of a stylus and a slate or glass to scrape the stylus across to create the desired sound. I cannot tell you how important it is to practice these calls. There are several places to go to learn the types of calls to make. By far the best way is to get with an experienced turkey hunter and have him/her teach you. Of course, there is always the internet and various sites to learn what sound resonates the most in the woods. These are much cheaper if you are on a budget and easier to make. Remember bow fishing season is around the corner check out your equipment !

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Frisco Native American Museum— Cultural Diversity

mis-perception that staff at the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center often encounter is that all Native American tribes are the same. One of the easiest ways to help dispel that idea is to share the museum’s exhibits on Native American dolls.

Dolls have a significant purpose in most Native American tribes and offer a window into the culture of the group they represent. They are important teaching tools, and the materials used to make them vary widely —from corn husks to Palmetto leaves to sand stuffed cloth and intricately carved wood. Clothing also gives us clues about geographic location. The attire of Inuit dolls is often trimmed with fur because their makers live in cold climates, dolls representing north eastern regions are frequently dressed with leather while south western dolls have light weight attire. Dolls may also be adorned with jewelry that reflects not only their culture, but also the relative wealth of their designers. For example, archeologists have found early Navajo dolls

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earn why our members care! This month, we introduce you to our monthly newsletter. Every month Chamber members send news, articles, or other information for our blog and newsletter. Not only is the information each business member submits helpful to the community but they share information that provides readers with helpful tips on lifestyles, home, tax prep, and getting your business more online visibility. We invite you to read our monthly “Leadership Corner” with Clark Twiddy, President of Twiddy & Company Realtors. Mr. Twiddy kindly shares insightful feature stories with powerful new perspectives. Our newsletter provides information that matters to our audience. It offers subscribers special benefits, discounts, and access to info about our newest Chamber members. What a great opportunity for announcing a new hire and giving them some initial recognition. Are you looking for a new career or a summer job? Our newsletter links you directly to our members who are hiring. Learn more about Currituck County’s development review process. Our newsletter provides the Technical Review Committee (TRC) review of commercial site plans, use permits, and subdivision plans. This process includes a collection of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies that form the TRC and are responsible for reviewing, recommending or approving development proposals. Our Chamber newsletter is a one-stop shop for insights on how you and your business can adapt to disruptions while maintaining continuous business operations and safeguarding people, assets and brand equity. Sign up today for our monthly newsletter for exclusive discounts, opportunities, announcements and a few surprises. All emails are private and you may opt out at any time. www.currituckchamber.org Mark your calendar for the following Chamber annual Spring events:

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Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge

n 1778, Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge. His task? To better train and organize the soldiers in the American army. In some ways, it’s a bit odd that Steuben landed in Valley Forge—of all places. He was a former Prussian officer who’d been looking for work with the British, French or Austrian armies. He’d been unsuccessful, and he found himself meeting with Silas Deane and Benjamin Franklin, the American ambassadors to France. He was told that he could go to America as a volunteer, but he’d have to earn his own pay and rank. Steuben apparently did not take that too well! He left the meeting in disgust. But lacking other alternatives, he eventually returned and volunteered his services. And we are all very happy that he did. Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge, by Augustus G. Heaton It took several months, but Steuben eventually made it to America and was able to meet with the Continental Congress. He’d brought a letter of introduction from Benjamin Franklin. That letter described him as having a “a true Zeal for our Cause, and a View of engaging in it and rendring it all the Service in his Power.” Congress sent Steuben to meet with General George Washington, then in winter camp at Valley Forge. He arrived there on February 23.

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One author and retired Army officer, Michael Schellhammer, describes the complications accompanying just one of the maneuvers that a soldier might have to accomplish: “Once the soldiers were in line of battle it took fifteen separate actions to prime and load a flintlock musket and two more to fire it on command. All of this was very difficult to master on the drill field. Imagine how it was to pull all of that off amid the smoke, noise, and confusion of battle; when enemy musket balls whizzed through the air and tended to break a man’s concentration. Thorough drill was the means that gave the soldiers the ability to perform these maneuvers the same way, without thinking, every time, especially under fire.” Steuben’s efforts paid off. When the Army left Valley Forge, it was far more organized and professional than it had been. Maybe even better, Steuben created a drill manual, which was later approved by the Continental Congress. This “Blue Book” became the first manual for the United States Army and remained in use until 1812! In short, Steuben not only improved the army then existing at Valley Forge. He created a system whereby the army was better for the rest of the Revolution—and beyond.

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We often hear about the sufferings at Valley Forge—and there were many. But there were benefits, too. The time that the army spent with Steuben was one of them.

Steuben later described the army that he found encamped at Valley Forge. “No European army,” he said, “could have held together in such circumstances.” Washington liked Steuben, and the Prussian got to work. He wrote drills for the army—in French, because he didn’t speak English. His secretary then translated them. The army, to that point, had not been trained in any kind of organized way. To the degree they were trained, they had often been trained differently in different states. Some organization was badly needed. Fighting in those days was harder than you might think, partly because the weapons took so much time load and fire. Without coordination, the army had trouble being effective.

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Here are six observations derived from both the history and economics of taxes.

n the first century A.D., the Roman Emperor Nero rubbed his hands together as he proclaimed, “Let us tax and tax again. Let us tax until no one owns anything.” Nero obviously loved high tax rates. In that passion, he enjoys lots of historical company. Fortunately, not every politician like him goes unpunished. Sometimes the people let them know they have had enough. Many centuries after Nero, the finance minister to France’s Louis XIV, Jean-Baptiste Colbert, knew that governments must tread carefully with their impositions. He famously said, “The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to obtain the largest amount of feathers with the least amount of hissing.” Opposition to oppressive or unfair taxation has sparked strife in every corner of the world, and still does today. People do not like to be plucked too much. And why should they think otherwise? It’s their money! The less of it they possess, the harder it is for them to pay their bills, grow their businesses, or live their dreams. Here are six observations derived from both the history and economics of taxes. 1. Taxation is as old as government itself In fact, it is one of the things that distinguishes government from everything else. Government (and those it authorizes or empowers) is the only entity that can legally seize your money. You can say “No, thanks” to anybody else who wants to do something with your money, but you can’t say that to the government without fear for your freedom or your property. That should put a special burden of responsibility on the government to spend your money wisely, but the incentive for it to waste it or feather its own nest is usually stronger because its “customers” have no choice but to pay no matter what. 2. Taxation takes many forms The most obvious ones are direct taxes on income, sales, products, services, and property. But we are taxed in other, less obvious ways too. Through its regulations (both good and bad ones), government forces up the cost of doing business. Who pays that? Sometimes consumers do. Other times, shareholders pick up the tab. Workers pay the price too, through smaller wage increases or even by losing their jobs (which in effect is a 100 percent tax).

tives. Generally, if you encourage something, people will do more of it; if you discourage something, people will do less of it. People who advocate higher taxes on cigarettes usually do so because they want less smoking but they often fail to make the connection between higher taxes on work and less work; or higher taxes on investment and less investment; or higher taxes on businesses and fewer businesses. 4. Taxation is related directly to government spending The more government spends, the more it must tax—now or later, one way or the other. It is important to remember that government has nothing to give anybody except what it first takes from somebody. If government is big enough to give you everything you want, it is also big enough to take away everything you have. 5. Taxation hinders economic growth If the tax burden is small and revenues are spent efficiently for things that benefit everybody (such as protection against theft and violence), an economy can grow. Winston Churchill put it well when he said, “For a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” 6. Taxation affects everybody, not just those who are directly taxed Some people favor more taxes on other people because they mistakenly believe they themselves will be unaffected. That’s rarely the case. If another person’s income or wealth is taxed more heavily, that person will likely buy fewer products and services; or make fewer investments that could grow a business; or take fewer risks as a wealth-creating entrepreneur.

Bust of Nero at Musei Capitolini, Rome Lawrence W. Reed is FEE’s President Emeritus, Humphreys Family Senior Fellow, and Ron Manners Global Ambassador for Liberty, having served for nearly 11 years as FEE’s president (2008-2019). He is author of the 2020 book, Was Jesus a Socialist? as well as Real Heroes: Incredible True Stories of Courage, Character, and Conviction and Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressivism. Follow on LinkedIn and Parler and Like his public figure page on Facebook. His website is www.lawrencewreed.com.

*** Taxes are serious business. Raising or lowering them will have major implications on behavior and economic activity. But most importantly for all of us who value liberty, ever higher taxes mean that we as a people are less and less free to enjoy the fruits of our labors. That’s a fact that is as true in America as it is anywhere else.

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A will can provide for your companion’s future. By: Stella Knight, Attorney Question. I am worried that if something happens to me, my girlfriend – who has lived with me for several years – will not inherit any of my assets. I own the house that we live in, but she has helped make some of the mortgage payments. I own most of the other investments. I love my girlfriend very much, but marriage is not in our immediate future. How can I make sure that my girlfriend will be provided for in the event of my death? Answer. Unless you prepare a will that makes provisions for your girlfriend or change the way you hold title to your assets, your girlfriend will not inherit at your death. Joint Tenancy. Any assets that you own as “joint tenants with rights of survivorship” with your girlfriend will automatically pass to her if you predecease her. So, one way to provide for your girlfriend in the event of your death is to change the ownership of your home and some of your financial accounts to ownership as “joint tenants with right of survivorship.” There are risks with this type of arrangement. Your girlfriend would have access to and control over these assets during your lifetime and she could subsequently retitle assets into her own name, or she could take the assets with her if your relationship ended. There are also potential gift-tax consequences which are beyond the scope of this article. Retirement plans, IRAs, and Life Insurance. Assets with a beneficiary designation will automatically pass to the designated beneficiary upon the death of the owner. Therefore, another way to provide for your girlfriend in the event of your death is to name her as the beneficiary of your retirement plan, IRA accounts, and/or life insurance.

Upon your death, she would be entitled to these assets. Until your death, you retain full control over these assets, including the right to change the beneficiary if your relationship ends before your death. Intestacy Laws. Any asset without a beneficiary designation and not held as joint tenants will not pass to a live-in companion unless you have a will. If you die without a will, your assets will pass pursuant to the state’s intestacy laws. North Carolina’s intestacy laws provide for people related by blood or marriage but do not provide for live-in companions. Will. If, however, you prepare a will, you can leave as much or as little of your estate as you wish to your girlfriend upon your death. Furthermore, with a will, your girlfriend will not have control over any of your assets until your death. And if your relationship ends before your death, you can remove your girlfriend from your will so that she will not inherit any of your assets. If you would like to ensure that your girlfriend inherits some of your assets if you predecease her, you will need to prepare a will that makes provisions for her or change the way you hold title to your assets. If you wish to maintain maximum control over your assets until your death, a will would be your best option to accomplish your objectives.

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s I write this column we are in Meridian, Idaho to visit with our son Seth, his wife and their first child, Jade our first grandchild, finally! We didn’t think we would be in our 60’s before that happened but such is the case. I couldn’t help but think about how our oldest son was my parents’ first grandchild and the only one my father would ever know. I have written in past columns about my parents but in case you missed it, my dad was almost 50 when he married for the first time. My mom was 13 years younger, in her late 30’s. What a crazy adventure having four children at that point must have seemed. I am including a picture of my oldest brother in the crook of our grandmother’s arm as she lay in a hospital bed. You can barely make him out on her left side. He was the only grandchild she ever saw. My Aunt Rose (a nun), my dad, a woman I don’t know and my mother are also in the picture. My grandmother led a challenging life. She married one of her father’s employees at his carpentry business in Worcester, Massachusetts, shortly after her father was married to a much younger woman. That husband abandoned her when my dad was a boy, so around 1912 she took her two children and moved to Alberta near where her father had moved. Born in Montreal she moved with her parents to Worcester where her mother died in 1890. Her father eventually went to work in the Klondyke as a contractor after separating from his young wife. He died in Alberta shortly after their arrival. She found employment and raised her children - sending both to Catholic schools where her daughter became a nun and her son was basically told he wasn’t cut out for the priesthood. He was an adventurous sort heading to the Canadian arctic to work for the Hudson Bay Company before a long career with the Canadian government with Jasper and Banff National Parks. That first grandchild pictured, my older brother Arthur, died last April a few weeks after cancer was discovered rampant in his body. He was just short of his 66th birthday and with COVID protocols it was impossible to get home

to Canada to see him. Thank goodness for technology in times like these. Last month I wrote about the RootsTech conference which is happening as I write. I mentioned that you could check to see how many “tree” relatives were signed up that you are related to. I hope you tried this feature because I have 12,077 relatives signed up as I am typing. I can check by country, province, state, etc. Just for fun I checked North Carolina and out of the 70+ people in NC I am related to, two of them are people I have known for years! One is a sixth cousin once removed and the other is a ninth cousin. Neither are from local areas originally so that was fun and unexpected. I had no idea that they had any French ancestors. I will leave you with a picture of our sweet Jade and hope you will forgive me for a proud grandmother moment. Please take some time to review family pictures. As mentioned earlier the hospital picture has a woman I am totally unaware of but she must have been important to someone in our family. Because my relatives were so much older than me I have no one left to ask. Don’t let that happen to you - please!!

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Submitted by Chuck O’Keefe Chuck.O’Keefe@edwardjones.com Time for Some Financial Spring Cleaning

n just a few days, we will experience the vernal equinox – one of the two times in the year when the sun is exactly above the equator. Apart from this astronomical anomaly, though, the equinox is mostly known as the beginning of spring – a fresh beginning and the time to spruce things up. This year, as you tidy up your home and surroundings, why not also consider some financial spring cleaning? Here are a few ideas for getting your financial house in order: • “De-clutter” your portfolio. Over the years, many of us tend to pick up duplicate items that find their way into the nooks and crannies of our homes, gathering dust and remaining unused. Over time, your investment portfolio can also accumulate redundancies – that is, you might own several investments that are essentially similar. It might be appropriate to replace some of these and broaden your holdings. • Own your investments purposefully. You own certain things for certain reasons – a broom to sweep the floors, a microwave to heat the food and so on. As an investor, you

should be following a goal-based strategy that includes the matching of certain investments with certain objectives. For example, you might own stocks or mutual funds to eventually provide the capital appreciation potential you’ll need to retire comfortably. But you might also own other vehicles, such as bonds or other fixed-income investments, to provide you with a source of regular income.

• “Dust off” your investment strategy. Over a long winter, your windows can get dirty and grimy, so, when spring arrives, you may want to get out the glass cleaner – and when you’re done, you’ll be able to see out more clearly. Over time, your investment strategy may get somewhat “dusty,” too, especially if you’ve experienced significant changes in your life, such as a new job, a new child or even a new plan for retirement. By periodically reviewing your investment strategy, you’ll be able to clarify your vision for the future. • Protect yourself from hidden dangers. If you poke around your garage, shed or other storage area, you may well find some objects – gardening tools, paint thinners and engine fluids, leaning ladders and so on – that could be dangerous, either because they aren’t

By taking some spring cleaning measures, you can brighten your living space for the seasons ahead. And by applying some of the same principles to your financial environment, you can help improve the prospects for meeting your important goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC

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here was a period in my life that I lived in the Shenandoah Valley in northern Virginia. On a clear day, you could see mountains to the east and to the west. Whether snow laid on the top of them or leaves changing colors as the seasons changed or there was simply a lush, green color to them, they were a thing of beauty. This time in my life brought many challenges and changes. We moved our family from the only home our children knew. Jobs and lifestyles changed dramatically. When dreams become reality, there are times reality is more difficult than the dream we originally envisioned. But when God speaks the dream, He will also help you with the difficult reality if you will allow Him to. My wonderful wife, during those challenging yet growing years, would often quote this verse: “I will lift up my eyes to the mountains, from where shall my help come?” Psalms 121:1 Like many places in Scripture, there are answers to questions asked. One of the most effective ways to see and hear answers from Scripture is to insert yourself into the story as you are reading it. I will not go into this any deeper because this is not an article on how to study the Bible. But in Psalms 121, the very next verse answers the question asked earlier. It says, “My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” During those challenges, I realized in a deeper way how to forgive myself and others. The more I sought God’s help to forgive, the more I saw the dream come to life and oftentimes not in the way I planned but in the way God purposed it. I learned the true power of forgiveness.

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memories. Forgiveness also resets the story. This is the hardest part to understand. We think that if the story goes away, the pain will go away. Jesus thought for a moment about this when He asked God to remove the cup from Him. Jesus was asking if there was any other way to make a payment for sin besides the cross. Look at how the story changed that morning people realized that Jesus had been raised from the dead. In the book of Genesis, Joseph’s story changed when he forgave his brothers. Do you want real answers for real life situations? I know where you can find them. I will remind you, though, that forgiveness must come first, and it must start with you. The forgiveness journey is often hard and long. Please do not forget that it is in the journey that peace is found and dreams are realized. I encourage you to start your journey today. If you need help, do not hesitate to ask others to help. You can also learn more about the Forgiveness Series at www.newlifecurrituck.org.

I chose to preach the first three months of this year on the power of forgiveness. Real and true forgiveness can only come from God, not me. I mess it up or can only forgive for so long before running out of energy to continue. True forgiveness also does a couple of things within us to breathe life and strength into our spirits. Forgiveness takes the pain of hurt away which clears the hard drive out and makes space for a new set of

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lizabeth City Habitat for Humanity began construction of our new house on July 10, 2020. Since that time, we have had nearly 40 volunteers donate almost 1000 hours of their time. Recently, two ECPD officers helped moved doors into the house. This includes our new homeowner, Mirracle Burnham, who has completed over 225 hours of her sweat equity on this house. Sweat equity is a major requirement of the Habitat model of home ownership. All partner families must complete sweat equity on their homes. In addition to helping them build new skills, they also have a sense of pride that they had a hand in the construction of their new homes. Ms. Burnham has learned to install siding, paint, putty and sand nail holes, and install insulation. She will be learning how to install window casing, cabinets and doors in the coming weeks. In talking to her about the experience, she said she has learned a lot about home building. “I never knew there were so many things that had to be done or how many options there are for items,” she said. She learned this first hand recently when she had to pick up flooring. We set the budget for the flooring and she had to choose from selections that fit that budget.

and bathroom lights ($50 for 2). We also need to purchase kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities but don’t have a final cost for those items yet. If you are interested in volunteering, go to our sign-up page and click on the date(s) you can help. We work from 9-1, Wednesday through Saturday. Here is the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084EABAF22AAF49-construction If you or your business would like to volunteer for a morning, please contact Jane Elfring, 252-384-0115. Donations to help defray construction costs may be made to EC Habitat for Humanity, 440 S. Hughes Blvd., Elizabeth City, NC 27909.

We need volunteers to help us in this final stage as we begin doing the final steps to complete this house. There are still lots of things that have to be done: window casings to be cut and installed, bathroom fixtures and doors to be hung, kitchen cabinets to be installed, baseboards to be cut, installed and painted and many other checklist items before we turn over the keys to her. Volunteers do not have to be skilled carpenters (although that is very helpful). We train our volunteers to use the tools necessary to complete the tasks at hand. Due to the pandemic, we have limited the number of volunteers to six and we provide masks. In addition, we need monetary donations to cover expenses. Here are a few of the items that your donations will help us purchase: interior doors ($1400 for 9), ceiling fans ($300 for 5), light fixtures ($50 for 4), refrigerator ($800), shelving units for 4 closets ($200)

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n today’s era of “cancel culture” we as Americans must stand and be out spoken for what is true to our American values. The far left has had seceded on so many fronts with in the perversion of our American history. In 2015 the removal of Confederate Memorials began to become mainstream and lead to the removal of them from the public view and memory as a whole. We must ask ourselves why were these monuments were erected? Many champions on the left claim that they were erected to try to hold on to the status of white supremacy. If this was the case then why did so many prominent Americans of the progressive era fund or support the erecting of these monuments? Prominent Americans such as Booker T. Washington an African American Educator who was the founder of the Tuskegee institute who in a letter expressed his support in funding for the Confederate monument in Opelika, Alabama. Booker T. Washington wrote in a reply to a letter he received in 1914 from lady by the name of Mamie A. Harrison. Washington replied on the subject of helping to fund another Confederate Monument. His reply stated “My dear Madan: Replying further to yours of June 6th, I would state that I am going to take up very carefully the matter of the Confederate monument about which you wrote me, and see if I can find someone to give the money that is still needed. I am very much interested in the matter, and thank you for writing me. During the summer month’s people with money are very much away from home and it is hard to reach them, so it may be I may not be able to do anything until fall. I want to say again how very much we all appreciated the visit of [Confederate] General Harrison to the Tuskegee Institute. We all realize more and more that men like him are true friends of our race and that any monument of men of such fine character will prove helpful to both races in the South. Yours truly Booker T. Washington”

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Washington made clear his support of such Confederate Monuments. Washington also wrote earlier in 1910 this about Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson “The first white people in America, certainly the first in the South to exhibit their interest in the reaching of the Negro and saving his soul through the medium of the Sunday school were Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.” Washington was not the only African American that expressed these opinions in fact African Americans across the South often attended unveiling events of Confederate Memorials. When Jefferson Davis and John B. Gordon traveled through Alabama and Georgia after the cornerstone ceremony for the large Confederate sculpture in Montgomery, thousands of black Southerners lined up to see the procession. If such great men as Booker T. Washington can support monuments to our Southern Soldiers, then Americans as a whole should also respect and support them.

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The USO: A Look Back at 80 Years of Continuous Service (StatePoint) The United Service Organizations (USO), the nation’s leading not-for-profit charity that serves the men and women in the U.S. military and their families, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Founded just before the U.S. entry into World War II, the USO rapidly expanded from a patchwork of local efforts with a handful of volunteers into a robust international organization. From Bob Hope to Marlene Dietrich to Bing Crosby, the USO offered now-legendary entertainment during World War II, as well as programs and services, quickly becoming an essential part of the war effort. “Honorably discharged” by President Truman in 1947 after the end of World War II and reactivated for the Korean War in 1949, it is widely believed that the USO was inactive during this time. However, recent findings in USO archives and external sources show that the organization actually never stopped serving.

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hen you become Fearless you become limitless. Our theme to show how women can overcome the day to day tasks with careers and family life. We have amazing speakers. Zaribel Clay from Kinderdance in Elizabeth City and Rachel Gunther Owner of Gunther Law Group in Hertford and Virginia. Enjoy door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and enriching conversations. We will be practicing mask wearing and social distance during the event. Place: Camp Cale Conference Center

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Cold salad plate, Chicken salad, Pasta salad , Fruit ambrosia

Date 3/20/2021 Time 11am to 2pm

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Buy Ticket online @ www.perquimanscountyvisitorcenter.com Price option 1: $25 in person We have limited seating.

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Pocosin Arts March Events &

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- Register by March 15, 2021: Art After School craft boxes and video kits. None of Your Beeswax! for ages 6-9 exploring beekeeping ways beeswax is used in crafts, and, Grow Your Greens, for ages 10-18 an introduction to natural dyes and tie-dye. Classes are offered to local families on a “pay what you can” basis. Visit www. pocosinarts.org/artafterschool/ for more information.

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- Register by March 25, 2021: Pocosin Art’s collaboration with North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green continues with a new writing workshop, titled Building our Human Museums. In this online workshop, Jaki challenges participants to think of themselves as the curators of their own human museum, and to treat their writing instruments as excavation tools to discover hidden creative texts or buried inspiration. This workshop will take place April 1, 2021 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. ET.

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ach year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds employers and workers about the importance of wearing certified and approved eye protection, such as goggles, face shields, safety glasses, or full face respirators.

The eye protection chosen for specific work situations depends upon the nature and extent of the hazard, the circumstances of exposure, other protective equipment used, and personal vision needs. Eye protection should be fit to an individual or adjustable to provide appropriate coverage. It should be comfortable and allow for sufficient peripheral vision. CDC.gov AAO.org AECPEC.com

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4 easy ideas to enhance your 2021 garden (BPT) - Gardening enthusiasm is surging thanks to our increased time at home - whether on a small-space patio or in a larger backyard. In fact, people spent 42% more time gardening in 2020 than the year before, according to Axiom Marketing’s 2021 Gardening Insight Survey, and it is estimated the pandemic contributed to creating nearly 20 million new “gardeners.” Many experts agree the trend toward nurturing flowers, plants and vegetables will continue into 2021 and beyond. If you’re looking to test your new green thumb or bring this year’s garden to the next level, consider these top trends and simple ideas from the experts at Ball Horticultural Company: The year-round fresh and healthy garden Gardening can provide fresh access to produce that can help encourage healthy eating. You can feel confident knowing exactly where your food comes from and enjoy the satisfaction of growing it yourself. Plus, it doesn’t get fresher than picking something from your own garden just minutes before preparing a dish. You don’t need an expansive garden to enjoy the many benefits of fresh, healthy vegetables and herbs. In fact, you don’t need a garden at all! Check out Kitchen Minis from PanAmerican Seed® and enjoy a variety of peppers and tomatoes that can be grown inside on a sunny windowsill, countertop or outside as patio tabletop plants. You can grow and harvest your own Kitchen Minis flavors most of the year. The multi-purpose flower and herb garden Don’t be afraid to mix your flowers and herbs. Trending in 2021 is bundling your plants together to save space and make a multi-functional showcase. Start with a tiered fruit stand, line it with coco liner cut to fit inside each bowl space, and then add soil and plants of your choice. The handle and lightness of the stand make it easy to hang as a basket or decorate a patio or table for a beautiful and functional addition wherever you garden.

Be sure to select plants that have a lot to offer in a compact space. For example, herbs from Burpee Plants are ideal for small gardens, so you can enjoy fresh flavors like mint, rosemary and parsley at a moment’s notice. If you’d prefer a centerpiece or accent decor for entertaining, petunias from Wave® Petunias are low-maintenance and stunning, easily adding a punch of color to your container. The beautiful garden for a bold and colorful outdoor living space As people spend more time enjoying the outdoors from the safety and comforts of home, they are taking a new look at their exterior spaces. Colorful blooms brighten the outdoors and elevate the mood, which is why flower gardening is flourishing. However, people want this outdoor beauty without extensive maintenance, so ease is essential when planning your flower garden.

pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, so you’re enhancing the natural world around you. Additionally, you’re sure to enjoy the relaxing scent wafting in the breeze, and you can harvest your lavender to use in DIY craft projects around the house or as gifts to loved ones. Start growing today The ability to explore interests like gardening and plant care is a silver lining of spending more time at home. Gardening is a healthy activity for anyone, and there are many resources - from your local gardening store to online blogs and videos - to help you be successful. 2021 is your chance to dig in and grow!

When it comes to pairing beauty and simplicity, Beacon® Impatiens are a great choice, especially for those whose outdoor spaces don’t get a lot of sun. Available in bright, bold colors, you can fill baskets, window boxes, patio containers and shade landscapes with Beacon to add vivid, dramatic color to your spaces and have confidence in their performance. These impatiens are low-maintenance and have high resistance to Impatiens downy mildew, a disease that has caused plant loss in recent years. The fun family-friendly garden Having a family garden comes with many benefits. Whether it’s you and your partner at home or the entire family, gardening has proven to be a fun and safe hobby that people of all ages can do together. Enjoy spending quality time while breathing fresh air and learning important lessons from nature and the environment. Gather everyone’s input on a plan for your family garden and work together as a team to make it a success. One plant that’s particularly fun for families to include is Lavender Primavera from Darwin Perennials. The rich purple color is visually stunning, plus lavender attracts

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Lionel Leo Hampton

(April 20, 1908-August 31,2002)

ionel Hampton was born in 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, and was raised by his mother. Shortly after he was born, he and his mother moved to her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. He spent his early childhood in Kenosha, Wisconsin, before he and his family moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1916. As a youth, Hampton was a member of the Bod Billiken Club, an alternative to the Boy Scouts of America, which was off-limits because of racial segregation. During the 1920s, while still a teenager, Hampton took xylophone lessons from Jimmy Bertrand and began to play drums. Hampton was raised Roman Catholic and started out playing fife and drum at the Rosary Academy near Chicago. Lionel Hampton began his career playing drums for the Chicago Defender Newsboys’ Band while still a teenager in Chicago. While he lived in Chicago, Hampton saw Louis Armstrong at the Vendome, remembering that the entire audience went crazy after his first solo. One of his trademarks as a drummer was his ability to do stunts with multiple pairs of sticks such as twirling and juggling without missing a beat. During this period, he began practicing on the vibraphone. Invented ten years earlier, the vibraphone is essentially a xylophone with metal bars, a sustain pedal and resonators equipped with electric-powered fans that added tremolo. In 1930 Louis Armstrong came to California. Lionel drummed for the Les Hite Band and Armstrong hired the Les Hite Band for Performances and recordings. Armstrong was impressed with Hampton’s playing after Hampton reproduced Armstrong’s solo on the vibraphone and asked him to play behind him like that during vocal choruses. Thus, he began his career as a vibraphonist, popularizing the use of the instrument in the process.

by: Robert Threatt

During the 1930s, he studied music at the University of Southern California. In 1934 he led his own orchestra, and then appeared in the Bing Crosby film Pennies from Heaven (1936) alongside Louis Armstrong. Also, in November 1936, the Benny Goodman Orchestra came to Los Angeles to play the Palomar Ballroom. When he was brought to see Hampton perform, Goodman invited him to join his trio, which soon became the Benny Goodman Quartet with Teddy Wilson and Gene Krupa completing the lineup. The trio and quartet were among the first racially integrated jazz groups to perform before audiences and were a leading small group of the day. Beginning in February 1984, Hampton played at the University of Idaho’s annual jazz festival which was renamed the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival the following year. In 1987 the University of Idaho School of Music was renamed for Hampton, the first university music school named for a jazz musician. Hampton remained active until a stroke in Paris in 1991 led to a collapse on stage. The incident, combined with years of chronic arthritis, forced him to cut back drastically on performances. Hampton died from congestive heart failure at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, on August 31, 2002. He was interred at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York. His funeral was held on September 7, 2002 and featured a performance by Wynton Marsalis and David Ostwald’s Gully Low Jazz Band at Riverside Church in Manhattan; the procession began at The Cotton Club in Harlem.

Robert is retired from the Air Force and currently is a freelance writer and Short Wave Radio enthusiast. He also loves to channel and play Sudoku.

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