Fall Winter 2014 Impressions Magazine

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the city lifestyle magazine of greenville since 1997

features creating a festive place to celebrate holiday decorating throughout the entire house

need a little adventure? maybe it’s time to try paddleboarding

tailgating treasures to keep you in the action

sections the arts • business community • health + wellness home + garden • eat + drink may we suggest • recreation

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the arts business community health + wellness home + garden eat + drink may we suggest recreation

arts north carolina

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uniting north carolinians in active support of arts & arts eductation

ecu human ecology dean honored

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professor david edgell selected for lifetime achievement award

remembering a hero

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the 10th annual reindeer dash for cash

hoping to set new fundraising records

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the 2014 pitt community college foundation down east holiday show

making impressions around town

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fantastic photos from area fundraising events

eye health & diabetes

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fruit may protect against eye problems

creating a festive place to celebrate

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holiday decorating throughout the entire home

adventure, exercise and freedom

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playground sets, swings and other options to liven up your backyard setting

tailgating treasures

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to keep you in the action

the printed word: ‘straight to the jokes’

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ecu professors publish book on political humor

spotlight on a restaurant

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china 10 restaurant

the pro’s corner

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#1 & #2 major golf swing faults I see being made daily by club players

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sales and marketing director julius f. budacz, iii

cover photography jamie konarski davidson / new life photos www.newlifephotos.com

special thanks are extended to: arts north carolina nicole wood / ecu college of human ecology dawn cash-salau / the cash foundation captain erika wonn / ohio air national guard www.visitnc.com the dream factory of north carolina women for women pitt county pitt community college foundation down east holiday show dr. tim klugh / eye care center www.webmd.com ellen bell / www.christmastreestoragebag.net www.ezine.com gary salt / salt wood products www.kimsgiftbaskets.com www.merlinsbox.com www.beerdolier.com www.comfortchannel.com www.mcphee.com www.homewetbar.com www.chasing-fireflies.com www.thinkgeek.com http://shop.ecupirates.com grace haskin / ecu news services phillip and lien hou / china 10 restaurant john lamonica / ironwood golf & country club Impressions is published twice a year by Key Marketing & Media, LLC. Its covers, contents, articles and ads are copyright protected and may not be reproduced without consent of the publisher.

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arts north carolina uniting north carolinians in active support of arts & arts eductation ARTS North Carolina (ARTS NC) is the only statewide advocacy organization for NC arts. It’s a 501(c)(3) organization governed by a statewide Board of Directors.

ARTS NC calls for equity and access to the arts for all North Carolinians, unifies and connects NCs arts communities, and fos-ters arts leadership. The organization speaks for the arts wherever there is need.

what ARTS NC believes: • The arts make money for North Carolina.

• The arts create jobs in North Carolina.

• The arts revitalize North Carolina’s cities and towns.

• The arts improve public education and are a “ready now” strategy for 21st Century Skills training.

• The arts are a long-standing identity for North Carolina. We are “The Creative State.”

• The arts help us connect to and understand cultures different from our own.

• The arts change lives.

what ARTS NC does: • Represents arts interests in policy and funding at the NC Legislature • Creates strategic calls to action messages • Holds the annual Arts Day Conference

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and Legislative Day Holds workshops and board training Provides tools and resources Participates via social media Provides electronic and print communications • Announces comprehensive job openings for numerous organizations • Provides information and resources • • • •

Throughout its history, ARTS NC has been a membership network for individuals and arts organizations across the state.

Founded in 1974 as the North Carolina Association of Arts Councils, the organization was instrumental in developing and advocating for the Grassroots Arts Program, a nationally recognized program of decentralized, per capita funding for the arts through the North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) and local arts councils.

ARTS NC hired its first full-time executive director and established its first permanent office in 1986. ARTS NC worked closely on many programs with the NCAC throughout its history. Additionally, partnerships were formed and nurtured among statewide arts organizations and nonprofit service organizations. During years 2002-

2008, ARTS NC found its new voice and purpose. Unprecedented 81% increases in public funding reflected the industry’s growing acceptance of advocacy as a responsibility and opportunity to effect change in public value and support. Videos and materials became essential communication tools. ARTS Day became a successful Legislative Day drawing nearly 300 advocates. The ARTS NC’s greatest achievement was sustaining recurring grant funds during the worst economic crisis in the state’s and nation’s history. The work continues.

In 2013, 60% of the Legislative Members had one term or less of experience, necessitating a start over in cultivating support from the General Assembly. Arts NC contracted a lobbyist and took on issues of funding, arts education, and tax reform.

Donate, become a member or learn more: Arts North Carolina, 410 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 170, Raleigh NC 27603, 919-834-1411, info@artsnc.org, www.artsnc.org.

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ecu human ecology dean honored professor david edgell selected for lifetime achievement award Article by Nicole Wood, Director of External Affairs, College of Human Ecology. Article provided ECU News Services.

Edgell has had and continues to have,” Siguaw said.

East Carolina University professor David Edgell was awarded the 2014 Board on Human Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors a nationally recognized leader with significant history of advancing human sciences in higher education.

Edgell has devoted much of his career towards promoting tourism as an economic and social development tool for communities and nations worldwide. His experience includes explicit concern for poverty reduction and sustaining natural and built resources. His career includes leadership roles in the US Department of Labor and in Travel and Tourism for the US Department of Commerce.

Edgell is a professor in the East Carolina University College of Human Ecology. The college’s dean, Judy Siguaw, nominated Edgell.

“I believe that very few individuals within the academic community have had the broad impact on humanity that Dr.

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Edgell has represented the United States government as head of a delegation to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Or-

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ganization of American States, the AsiaPacific Economic Council, the Caribbean Tourism Organization and as executive director of World’s Fairs and Expositions.

He came to East Carolina University in 2003 and developed the ECU Center for Sustainable Tourism, the largest university program of its kind in the US. He’s a full time professor of international commerce, tourism and economic development. Edgell authored 10 books and 100+ articles on tourism, trade and economic development.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is one of four awards presented annually by the Board on Human Sciences, an association of administrators of higher education units responsible for research/discovery, extension/outreach, and teaching/learning programs in the human sciences at universities across the country. For more information on the Board on Human Sciences, member institutions, their Awards and recipients, visit www.TheBoHS.org.

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Calendar entries courtesy visitnc.com. To submit calendar items, email kylee@suddenlink.net.

enc annual events... be sure to mark your calendar january

Derby Dash Bash & Golf Tournament, Greenville 252.752.0153 www.rhrnc.com

MLK Jr. March, Elizabeth City 252.335.3686 NC Jazz Festival, Wilmington 910.763.8585

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The Lost Colony, Manteo 800.488.5012 Neuse River Days, New Bern 252.637.7972 SRAPAS Valentine’s Day Soiree, Greenville Sunday in the Park, Greenville 252.329.4567 800.ECU.ARTS or www.ecu.edu/ecuarts Big Rock, Morehead City 919.247.3575 Bluegrass Festival, Kinston 252.522.5923 Music & Water Festival, Edenton 800.775.0111 Battle of Moore’s Crk, Currie 910.283.5591 www.edentonmusicandwaterfestival.com ECWildlife Arts Fest.,Washington 252.946.2897 Bass Fishing Tourney, Edenton 252.482.5343 Beach Blast, Carolina Beach 910.458.8434 Manteo Dare Day, Manteo 252.475.5629 Quilt Extravaganza, Manteo 252.475.1506 Old Homes & Gardens Tour, Beaufort Greenville Museum of Art Fine Arts Ball, www.beauforthistoricsite.org 252-728-5225 Greenville 252.758.1946

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Beaufort Wine &Food beaufortwineandfood.com Music in the Streets, Washington 252.946.4975 Farmville Dogwood Festival 252.753.6706 Azalea Festival, Wilmington 910.794.4650 Shad Festival, Grifton 252.524.4356 PirateFest, Greenville www.PirateFestNC.com March of Dimes March for Babies, Greenville www.marchforbabies.org

may Annual Hogfest, Edenton 252.482.4057 Greenville Choral Society Gala 252.353.5495 Blackbeard Fest, Morehead City 252.726.5083 Festival on the Neuse, Kinston 800.869.0032 Strawberry Festival, Vanceboro 252.244.0017

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Kite Festival, Nags Head 877.359.8447 BHA Summer Party, Beaufort www.beauforthistoricsite.org 252-728-5225 Pirates on the Pungo, Belhaven 252.943.3770 Blues Festival, Wilmington 910.350.8822 Bay Challenge, Edenton www.visitedenton.com

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Rodeo, Williamston 252.792.1521 Shrimp Feast, Edenton 252.482.4057 Pirate Festival, Nags Head 877.FLY.THIS Collard Festival, Ayden 252.746.2266

october Dream Factory Putt for Dreams Open, Greenville puttfordreams@gmail.com www.eventbrite.com Seafood Festival, Morehead City 252.726.6273 March of Dimes Chefs Auction, Greenville 252-531-7203 www.marchofdimes.com Peanut Festival, Edenton 252.562.2740 Smoke on the Water, Washington 252.975.1001 Oakwood School Eagle Classic, Greenville 252.931.0760 www.theoakwoodschool.org PCC Golf Classic, Greenville 252.493.7287 Scuppernong Festival, Columbia 252.796.2781

november Oyster Roast, Washington 252.946.7211 PCC Down East Holiday Show, Greenville downeastholidayshow.com 252.493.7287 Bass Fishing Tourney, Edenton 252.482.5343 Jumble Sale, Beaufort 252.728.5225

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Pirate Invasion, Beaufort 252-728-5225 Watermelon Festival, Winterville 252.756.1068 Reindeer Dash for Cash, Greenville Horse Show, Williamston 252.792.5802 www.ReindeerDashForCash.org Festival of Trees, Greenville 252.328.4494 Christmas Tour, Edenton 252.482.7800 MS Bike Tour, New Bern 800.344.4867 Christmas Walk, Beaufort 252.728.5225 Cup Regatta & Show, Oriental 252.249.0901 Greenville Choral Society Holiday Choral Festival Greenville 252.353.5495 Gospel Reunion, Greenville 252.757.0365

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remembering a hero the 10th annual reindeer dash for cash

Captain Christopher Cash Article by Captain Erika Wonn, Public Affairs, Ohio Air National Guard

Capt. Christopher Cash was the commander of Company A, 1st Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Enhanced Separate Infantry Brigade headquartered in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He was a North Carolina National Guardsman, a Soldier charged with defending his country and way of life. More importantly, Cash was a husband, son, friend and leader. Although he was tragically killed in Iraq on June 24, 2004 serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom, his name and honor live on.

The Reindeer Dash for Cash is held every December, the second Sunday after Thanksgiving, in Cash’s hometown of Greenville, NC. This year marks the 10th annual race.

The event, organized by Dawn Cash-Salau, Cash’s widow, is funded from race entries, donations, and corporate sponsors. “We are truly grateful to our sponsors and those that donate and participate in the race.

They make it possible for this event to continue, and to remember Chris through something he loved so much, running,” Cash-Salau said.

The Cash Foundation is a 501c3, and in nine years has raised over $215,000. Of those donations, $110,000 is an endowed scholarship at N.C. Wesleyan College.

The foundation announced a $25,000 endowment at East Carolina University in 2014. ECU is one of two schools where he earned a degree. Additionally, individual scholarships will be awarded as contributions allow. With no paid employees, the foundation is organized by Cash-Salau and friends out of love for Chris and his sacrifice. He’ll be honored and remembered each year thanks to the scholarships. Students will continue to learn of his life and sacrifice for years to come.

Each year hundreds of runners gather to the run the Reindeer Dash for Cash.

Some participate for the love of running, while others run to remember the fallen. “I have had runners tell me that they only started running this race to honor Chris,” she said.

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Whether it’s for the love of running, to honor the fallen or for Cash himself, this race has touched many. “Every year I start the race with a brief explanation of why we run, remembering Chris’ life, and recognizing the scholarship recipient,” Cash-Salau said. “Personally, I run the Army Ten Miler in memory of Chris. My running days began when Chris deployed. The Army Ten Miler is why ours is also a 10 miler.

I was new to running completely in 2004 when Chris deployed. He provided wonderful words of encouragement. I have one email where Chris said ‘running is better than Prozac’. He never knew the importance those words would mean to me.

After he died, I turned to running to deal with grief. I felt close to him on the pavement. His running buddies became mine, and they shared their running stories with me,” Cash-Salau added.

Runners may register online at www.Rein deerDashforCash.org. Individuals can also donate or locate additional information on the sponsorship at the site, as well. A donation link is also available at www.

ChrisCashFoundation.org.

This year’s run is slated to take place on December 7th, 2014. The run will begin in Greenville at the Greenville Town Commons.

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making dreams come true the dream factory of north carolina The Dream Factory of North Carolina (DFNC) is a national, volunteer-based nonprofit organization, dedicated to grant-ing dreams to children age 3-18 whose lives are threatened by critical or chronic illness.

DFNC services 29 counties of eastern NC.

The Dream Factory began in 1980 with one all-volunteer chapter in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Since then, it has grown into the second-largest children’s wish-granting organization in the country, granting more than 25,000 dreams since its inception —

while maintaining its grassroots approach. The organization operates their 38 local chapters with over 5000 dedicated volunteers. These individuals raise funds in their own communities to grant dreams of local children — 90% of all the money raised is used directly to grant dreams of critically and chronically ill children.

The Dream Factory is the only children’s wish-granting organization that does not limit its mission to kids with life-threatening illnesses. The organization believes kids with chronic illnesses and disorders also suffer substantial emotional and physical pain and strives to provide hope and relief from the trauma and corresponding stress as well as depression both the kids and their families can endure. Doctors agree that providing a dream can improve the quality of life for these children and extend the life of a critically ill child.

Some local dreams the DFNC has been able to provide include: sending a teenager on a shopping spree in a limousine, sending a young woman and her family to Florida to swim with the dolphins, and sending many children to Disney World. All funds are raised in the local community through fundraisers, raffles, and other charity events such as “Belk’s Charity.” Donations have allowed DFNC continue to grant dreams.

On February 7, 2015, the DFNC will hold its 5th annual “Spread the Dream” Wine Tasting Live & Silent Auction (see ad at left).

Last year’s event raised enough funding to grant approximately six dreams. For tickets and sponsor info. contact Allison Clary at 910-269-1780 or email: designbyallison@ hotmail.com or Rick Hamilton at 252-7147425 or email: rickhamilton2@yahoo.com.

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It’s an exciting time for Women for Women as the organization prepares for its 10-year anniversary. Women for Women is committed to the empowerment of the women and girls of Pitt County by providing grant funding to community organizations that provide services and programs that allow them to achieve their full potential. You are invited to join other women philanthropists in supporting programs for these women and girls by becoming a member of the organization today. Membership is open to all women interested in supporting the mission of Women for Women.

For additional information on Women for Women and how you can join the effort to

the power of the purse pitt county’s women for women turns 10 support programs for women and girls go to www.womenforwomenpittcounty.org or join us at our Fall Membership Coffee on Thursday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Greenville Hilton. Grant recipients and the 2015 Power of the Purse Speaker will be announced at this time. If you or a friend is interested in becoming a member, please RSVP to membership@ womenforwomenpittcounty.org or call (252) 355-1107 ext. 203 and a board member

will contact you. By joining in October, your membership contributions will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000, by the Women for Women Champions Circle.

We look forward to you joining us in support of the Women for Women mission, “to give hope, change and a brighter future for the women and girls of Pitt County.”

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hoping to set new fundraising records the 2014 pitt community college foundation down east holiday show With Christmas just around the corner, organizers of the 2014 Pitt Community College Foundation Down East Holiday Show are hoping shoppers will help the charitable organization establish new fundraising records.

PCC Foundation executive director. “Our vendors were extremely pleased with the record-setting attendance, and I am positive that the revenue the show generated for scholarships will benefit our students for years to come.”

In each of the previous five years, the threeday event has achieved record-setting attendance and fundraising totals. Last year drew 12,000 shoppers—500 more than the previous record set in 2011—and generated more than $109,000 for student scholarships and educational activities at PCC.

Started in 2002, this year’s show will be the PCC Foundation’s 13th and is scheduled to take place November 7th through the 9th at the Greenville Convention Center.

“Each year, we’re amazed by the community’s support for the Down East Holiday Show,” said Susan Nobles, PCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement and

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Nobles says planning for the Down East Holiday Show is a year-round effort.

“There’s a lot of hard work and attention to detail that goes into making sure the Down East Holiday Show is successful each November,” she said. “It’s not a coincidence that the show continues to set new attendance and fundraising records. Those results are reflective of the preparation that our employees and PCC Foundation volunteers put in to make it a successful event and their dedication to serving the students of Pitt Community College.”

Nobles says it is essential for the Holiday Show to be profitable, because it generates much-needed funding that supports the college’s mission to educate and empower people for success. She noted that the PCC Foundation provides more than $200,000 in scholarships each year.

“Many of our Holiday Show attendees come to the event with the purpose of finding the perfect gift for their loved ones,” Nobles said. “Whether or not they realize it, their attendance ends up providing the perfect gifts to our students as well — an affordable college education.”

Show times for this year’s event are Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $6 for age 11 and up. Children 10 and under will be admitted free of charge. Three-day passes are available for $12 and may be purchased in advance at www.downeastholidayshow.com or via the PCC Institutional Advancement Office, located in Room 2 of the Vernon E. White Building on PCC’s main campus.

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making impressions around town Pitt Community College Down East Holiday Show — Nov. 1-3, 2013 — Greenville Convention Center

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Dream Factory of NC - Dirty Dash 5K - A Fast & Filthy Adventure Obstacle Race - Saturday, May 3, 2014

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Women for Women — Power of the Purse Luncheon — May 7, 2014

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Down East Heart Ball — May 17, 2014

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Greenville Museum of Art — Dean MArtini — July 24, 2014

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eye health & diabetes fruit may protect against eye problems

Here’s another reason for people with diabetes to eat plenty of fruit: It may help prevent eye complications that can lead to vision loss. Japanese researchers studied 978 people with diabetes who filled out detailed questionnaires. They were followed for eight years, during which time they were given annual eye exams.

When the study started, they had no signs of eye problems. Over the next eight years, 258 of them developed diabetic retinopathy — the medical term for damage to the blood vessels in the retina, the lining of tissue at the back of the eye. Untreated, it can lead to loss of sight.

“Those who ate the most fruit were least likely to develop diabetic retinopathy,” says study head Shiro Tanaka, PhD, of Kyoto University Hospital.

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People who ate an average of 9 oz of fruit a day had half the risk of developing the eye condition over the 8-year period, compared with those who ate less than an oz/day, the study showed. The odds were about 40% lower for those who ate an average of 3 to 5 oz of fruit a day, compared with those who ate less than an ounce a day.

However, the study does not show cause and effect. It shows a link between eating more fruit and lower risk of diabetic retinopathy, but it does not prove that fruit prevented the eye disease.

Don’t think of your fruit in ounces? For comparison, a medium apple, orange, or pear is about 6 oz and a banana about 5 oz.

nutrients may work together Fruit’s various vitamins and nutrients in probably work together to protect against eye complications, says April Carson, PhD, MSPH, of the University of Alabama. She wasn’t involved in the study, but chaired a session at the American Diabetes Association’s annual meeting, at which the study was presented. The study also showed that people who ate the most fruit got the

most fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, potassium, and sodium in their diets.

Carson indicated that the study has several strengths. For starters, it followed people over time, rather than looking back at medical records to see how many people developed eye problems, she says.

Also, the analysis took into account other major risk factors for diabetic retinopathy, including age, sex, blood sugar levels, smoking and drinking habits, weight, and physical activity, Carson says.

The major study ate a results may more fat in

caveat: Most people in the low-fat diet. That means the not apply to people who get their diet, Tanaka says.

Nearly 30% of U.S. adults with diabetes have diabetic retinopathy, and 4.4% have vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy, according to a CDC study from 2010.

Article written by www.webmd.com and provided courtesy of Dr. Tim Klugh of Eye Care Center. The findings in this article were presented at a medical conference and should be considered preliminary as they have not yet undergone the “peer review” process, in which outside experts scrutinize the data prior to publication in a medical journal.

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creating a festive place to celebrate holiday decorating throughout the entire home It may be hard to believe, but once again, the holidays are right around the corner.

Don't limit your holiday decorating efforts to just the living and family rooms of your

home! Expanding your decorations into the bedrooms, the bathrooms, the kitchen, etc. will make your home a more festive place to celebrate the holiday season for yourself, your friends and your family.

Most of our holiday decorating is usually centered around the main living areas of our home. Usually the living room and family rooms are the first areas to be decorated, and the many other rooms of the house often times go forgotten.

Today, however, many homeowners are decorating other rooms of their home, in addition to the living room. Here are a few ideas to help you get started decorating some other rooms of your home:

kitchens While most people don’t have a lot of wall space in their kitchens due to cabinets and windows, there are certain things that can add a festive touch to this area of the house. If you have an open area above your cabinets, this might be a perfect spot for that Victorian sleigh and Santa Claus that you want to put out, but don’t want the children to play with.

A beautiful holiday plate or bowl on a clear plastic plate stand would really dress up the back corner of the counter top, along with a coordinating holiday cookie jar. Trading out your day-to-day kitchen towels and rugs for ones that coordinate with the rest of your holiday decorations as well as your table linens will give a more unified look.

porches and sun rooms A sun room or porch is the perfect place for a lighted tree at night because all the windows make it very visible to the surrounding area. This is also the perfect place to get a little whimsical with your decorations, too. The children will love a bright tree and funky decorations. Perhaps you would prefer a country or historical dĂŠcor in this room.

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small touches that you like, this is an area where adding more clutter just makes the end result look better.

bathrooms Like the kitchen, trade in your everyday towels and rugs for holiday linens. If you have room on your bathroom countertop or vanity, add a small, decorated topiarytype tree. Some holiday hand soaps are a nice touch. Since most of these rooms are small, a wreath is always a nice way to add a bit of the holidays without taking up too much space.

bedrooms Bedrooms are great places to add some holiday cheer that will be enjoyed by each member of the family individually. A small artificial tree is always a welcome pleasure to a child who is old enough to understand safety. Letting the child pick the ornaments or make paper ornaments to decorate the tree will make it that much more special. A stuffed holiday figure and holiday bedding or throw can top off the child’s room.

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Article continued from previous page For adults, a small lighted tree, a wreath and candles can make a peaceful place to get away from the holiday rush. And, two things which remain Christian holiday decorating staples are the Christmas tree and the wreath. These can be used just about anywhere in the home.

As you expand your decorations throughout the house, your need for holiday storage also grows. It requires a concerted effort on your part to be organized and efficient in storing your holiday decorations. When decorating an entire house, one of the most efficient ways to store decorations is by room. With appropriate labeling, trees, wreaths and ornaments can be distributed to the appropriate location and then opened. This procedure can be reversed when it comes time to undecorate your home.

Article by Ellen Bell. Ellen works for The Christmas Tree Storage Shop, a retail website offering holiday storage solutions, including artificial tree storage products. www.christmastreestoragebag.net

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adventure, exercise and freedom playground sets, swings and other options to liven up your backyard setting The benefits of consistent exercise are well known; however, backyard playground sets for children have a number of additional paybacks. Every summer children scream the inevitable “I’m bored,” and “Can I go outside?” Why not provide the ultimate backyard playground? Play area sets deliver an easily accessible alternative to long drives to the local park. They also provide children with a sense of close adventure, plenty of exercise and imaginative freedom. Wood swings also offer added fun to any setting.

what are the benefits of backyard playground sets?

The benefits of outdoor play areas reach beyond the obvious. Of course children get plenty of exercise and exposure to fresh air; however, play sets offer a number of unique benefits. For example, well-constructed sets provide kids the opportunity to use their cognitive reasoning and problem solving skills. Play sets constructed with twists and turns, different levels of height and interesting knickknacks, such as a built-in puzzle, can increase a child's reasoning and problem solving skills.

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Younger children benefit from increased ability to use their motor skills.

Research also shows that children who participate on playgrounds develop good social skills. For example, children engaged on playgrounds typically decide to play games with other children. They may opt to play tag or hide-and-go-seek using the playground set as the foundation for the game. In addition to a backyard area set, wooden swing sets provide an additional activity for children to engage in.

what are my swing set options?

Wooden swings offer a classic approach to passing time. Swinging is fun, for children and adults. They also provide several benefits. The movement of a swing is simple enough; however, a lot of internal processes are at work during the act of swinging. Children benefit from swinging by focusing the distribution of their energy. This provides physical benefits. It also requires a child focus on the body’s control and energy during the swinging process. Wood swings are the perfect intro to a lesson in physics that a child controls.

Several types of wooden swings are avail-

able. You can select a configuration perfect for the needs your family. For example, you can select a one, two or three swing set, which allows for a number of children to play together. Combo sets include one or two swings attached to a jungle. You can also purchase stand-alone wood swing sets.

Backyard play sets offer a sense of adventure and imagination, as well as the exercise, cognitive development and motor skills practice children need to grow up happy and healthy. Wood swings are a classic approach to summer fun and provide a child with independent experiences.

Looking for playground sets, swings, gazebos, decks, steps and more? Visit Salt Wood Products at 3016 Jones Park Road, Greenville or call 800-768-SALT or visit their website www.saltwoodproducts.com. Since 1957, Salt Wood Products, Inc. has served eastern North Carolina with quality storage buildings, decks, gazebos, specialty wood items, treated lumber, building supplies, hardware, outdoor furniture, playground sets and much more. Be sure to let them know that Impressions sent you!

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tailgating treasures to keep you in the action! bbq sword fork buccaneer bbq cooler tote This is an absolute must for that ultimate tailgater. Contains all the essentials! Cooler, BBQ grill and a 3-piece BBQ tool set. Features a large, insulated, waterproof cooler, padded handles, shoulder strap and reinforced base. Excellent gift idea for the tailgater on your list! $129.95

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Absolute corker of a BBQ accessory. Full size musketeer sword, but it’s actually a fork.

Feel like a real pirate.

Practical too. No more singed fingers!

Approx. 18” long.

Packaging features a pop-out mask.

ONLY for food— it’s a tool not a toy. $29.95

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beerdolier six-pack bandolier Revolutionizing the tailgate!

John Wayne wouldn't have stood a chance if you’d rolled up with a loaded six-pack of your favorite cold ones. It fits snugly to the body. It’ll get you through whatever shenanigans you find yourself in. While the other guys run off to their coolers to stock up, you'll be sitting pretty with the Beerdolier keeping six of your best friends cold. Fully customizable with your favorite team's colors. $14.99

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cooper cooler beverage chiller Cooper Cooler rapid beverage chiller with 12V adapter adds a touch of class to any tailgate party.

Nothing puts the skids on tailgating like warm suds. Stand back and let the Cooper Cooler Beverage Chiller come to the rescue.

Add ice, water and plug in. $99.99

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bone chillers — arrggghhh!

Give your guests a little fright with spooky ice cubes! Fill with water or your favorite beverage and freeze!They make super cute Jell-O bites or fill them with some melted chocolate! Made of food grade silicone rubber. $6.49

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pirate grog mugs

pirate mug

Traditionally, grog is rum diluted with water, but drink whatever you like from these 12 oz.

Pirate Grog Mugs. Each set comes with four different 4-1/2" tall ceramic mugs featuring images from authentic pirate flags! $24.95

It’s fun to be a pirate. This is a big pirate mug for a big pirate cup of your favorite pirate beverage. Great for coffee, tea, grog, moonshined sugarcane rum and, of course, heavily hopped and heady ales. $6.99

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pirates ultimate hand personalized pirate pajamas Little pirates will sleep tight in these dastardly pajamas. A skull and crossed oars are appliquéd on the tee and form a motif on the shorts.

We’ll personalize the tee for him (maximum 10 characters). Shorts have elastic waistband.

Made of: Cotton-modacrylic.

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A 3D version of the original foam finger. Approx. 20” tall, making it 3x the size of a hand.Features a mesh cuff with printed logo.

So, whether you’re in the stands or cheering from the couch, there will be no doubt that you’re the Pirates' #1 fanatic!

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Open 7 days a week • Lunch & Dinner Dine in • Take out • Catering Banquet Facilities • ABC Permits

1904 E Firetower Road, Suite 107 Soups & Appetizers

*Thai Lemongrass Soup ........... $ 3.95 Vegetable & Tofu Soup ................ 3.75 Cream Corn & Chicken ............... 3.95 Egg Drop or Wonton Soup............ 3.25 *Hot & Sour Soup ........................ 3.25 Miso & Tofu Soup ........................ 3.75 PuPu Platter (for 2) ................... 11.95 Egg Roll or Veggie Roll ................ 1.50 Cream Cheese Roll ...................... 1.50 Edamame .................................... 4.50 Chicken Wings ............................. 6.75 Pan Fried or Steamed Dumplings.. 5.50 Crab Rangoon............................... 5.50 Fantail Shrimp ............................. 6.75 Cold Sesame Noodles ................... 6.95 Beef Satay..................................... 6.95 *Fried Calamari ........................... 6.95

Dietitian’s Delight

Steamed dishes have sauce on the side.

Steamed Veggies ............................. 9.75 Steamed Veggies w/ Tofu ................ 9.95 Steamed Veggies w/ Chicken........ 10.50 Steamed Veggies w/ Shrimp ......... 11.75 Steamed Veggies w/ Scallops ........ 15.95

Fried Rice House .............................................. 9.25 Shrimp ............................................ 8.95 Chicken, Pork, Beef or Veggie ....... 7.95

Chef’s Specialties

IMPERIAL CHICKEN ................ 11.25 Chicken, deep-fried to a golden crisp and stir fried with bell peppers, broccoli & baby corn in a tangy sauce.

PEONY BEEF ............................ 17.95 Filet mignon cubes marinated with garlic & ginger, sautéed with bell peppers, carrots, onions, snow peas & celery.

GOLD COINS ........................... 16.95 Sea scallops fried until golden brown, over julienne vegetables.

CRISPY SHRIMP ...................... 14.95 Jumbo shrimp quickly fried, kissed with the chef’s special tangy sauce.

NEPTUNE’S DELIGHT ............. 17.95 Medley of seafood stir-fried with garden veggies in a light sauce.

FORTUNE COMBO ................... 16.95

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*Szechwan Spicy Shrimp ............. 11.75 Shrimp in Lobster Sauce.............. 11.75 Sweet & Sour Shrimp ................... 11.75 Shrimp & Vegetables .................... 11.75 *Shrimp in Garlic Sauce .............. 11.75 *Kung Po Shrimp w/ Peanuts ....... 11.75 Cashew Shrimp w/ Snow Peas ..... 11.75 Shrimp & Broccoli ........................ 11.75 *Curry Shrimp .............................. 11.75 Scallops & Veggies......................... 15.95

Beef (USDA Choice)

*Szechwan Spicy Beef .................. 11.25 Pepper Steak ................................. 11.25 Beef & Broccoli ............................. 11.25 Ginger Beef .................................. 11.25 *Beef in Garlic Sauce.................... 11.25 Beef & Mushroom w/ Snow Peas.. 11.25 Beef & Veggies............................... 11.25 *Mongolian Beef............................ 11.25 *Beef & Black Bean Sauce............ 11.25

Chicken (All white meat)

*Szechuan Spicy Chicken ........... 10.50 *Curry Chicken ............................ 10.50 Moo Goo Gai Pan ......................... 10.50 Chicken & Broccoli ...................... 10.50 Cashew Chicken & Snow Peas .... 10.50 Sweet & Sour Chicken ................. 10.50 *Chicken in Garlic Sauce ............ 10.50 *Kung Po Chicken ....................... 10.50 Chicken & Vegetables................... 10.50 Sesame Chicken (dark meat) ...... 10.50

Pork

*Twice Cooked Pork ..................... 10.50 *Pork in Garlic Sauce................... 10.50 Ma Po Tofu w/ Minced Pork.......... 10.50 Moo Shoo Pork w/ Pancakes ........ 10.50 Roast Pork w/ Vegetables.............. 10.50 Roast Pork w/ Broccoli ................. 10.50

Vegetables

Sauteed Vegetables ......................... 9.75 *Broccoli in Garlic Sauce .............. 9.75 *String Beans in Garlic Sauce ....... 9.75 Tofu w/ Black Mushroom ............... 9.75 China 10 Tofu ................................. 9.75

Lomein (soft noodle)

Ten Ingredient Lomein................. 11.25

Combo of shrimp, scallop, beef, chicken & *Garlic Noodle w/ Teriyaki Beef ... 11.25 roast pork sautéed w/ baby vegetables.

House Pan Fried Noodles ............ 11.25

ROSEMARY LAMB ................... 16.95 Lamb marinated in garlic, ginger and rosemary served in a sizzling platter

WALNUT SHRIMP .................... 14.95 Deep fried large shrimp sautéed w/ carrots, baby corn, bell peppers & honey walnuts

GENGHIS KHAN BEEF ............. 14.95 USDA choice flank steak marinated with garlic and ginger wok tossed with veggies.

PORK TENDERLOIN................. 13.95

*Singapore Rice Noodles .............. 11.25 Shrimp, Chick, Pork, Beef orVeggie.. 9.95

Egg Foo Yung (egg omelet)

Vegetable, Shrimp or Roast Pork ... 9.95

Chow Mein

Shrimp or Chicken Chop Suey ..... 9.75

Taste of Thai* (pad thai noodles) Chicken or Tofu ............................ 11.95 Beef or Shrimp ............................. 12.95

Breaded & deep fried pork loin w/ julienne Combinations ............................... 13.95 veggies in seasoned gravy.

Red Curry Chicken or Tofu.......... 11.95 Red Curry Beef or Shrimp .......... 12.95 Chicken, beef & shrimp stir-fried with Red Curry Combinations ............ 13.95 onions, scallions, snow peas & mushroom. Garlic Basil Chicken or Tofu........ 11.95 CANTON CHICKEN .................. 11.25 Garlic Basil Beef or Shrimp ......... 12.95 Breaded / deep-fried chicken breast served Garlic Basil Combinations .......... 13.95 TRIPLE DELIGHT ..................... 14.95

over vegetables in a tangy brown sauce.

MANDARIN ORANGE DUCK .....23.95 Marinated half duckling served w/ steamed veggies in a citrus sauce

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1605 Firetower Road, Greenville www.wasabi88.com • 252.493.0510 Mon-Thurs 5-10pm • Fri-Sat 5-11pm • Sun 5-9pm LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON SATURDAY NIGHTS

As seen in 15 Greenville Restaurants that will knock your taste buds off

DELI · MARKET · TAVERN · RESTAURANT

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Wasabi’s Wings Edamame Crab Wontons Spring Rolls Firecracker Shrimp or Chick.

Salt & Pepper Calamari Pork or Veggie Gyoza Lettuce Wrap Insane Tuna Nachos Spicy Baked Green Mussels Miso Soup or House Salad Hot & Sour Soup Seafood Egg Drop Soup Seafood Bisque Soup Seaweed Salad 88 Cucumber Salad Spicy Crab Salad

Specialty Sushi Ocean Fire Miami Black Widow Fusion Paradise Rainbow Dragon Dynamite Red Velvet The 88 Roll Junk in the Trunk Sun Fire Affair El Fuego Mini Pineapple Bonzai Greenville Wasabi Blossom

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Ribeye in Bulgogi sauce with mushrooms, bell peppers, jalapenos, onions & cream cheese wrapped into spring roll.

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Award-winning filet rubbed w/ coffee & spices; grilled w/ a ginger reduction & served w/ sauteed mushrooms, steamed vegetables & asparagus

Grilled Salmon (8 oz)

Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch Banquets, Events & Receptions Beer, Wine & Specialty Food Market Inside 46 Craft Beers on Tap • 100+ Beers in the Bottle

On a bed of sauteed mushrooms, asparagus & broccoli w/ 3 chili sauce

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Crispy Sesame Hot and Spicy Stir Fry Szechuan Orange Peel Mongolian Stir Fry Hibachi Combo Wasabi 88 Spicy Chicken General Lee's Chicken Wasabi 88 Fried Rice Vegetable Delight

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We can substitute tofu for meat.

Full Bar & Lounge with TVs Extensive Selection of Sake, Asian Import Beers & New Infused Cocktails 2 for 1 Specialty Sushi (Sunday-Thursday)

Nightly Drink Specials Private Dining Rooms

Other Items Are Also Available. Prices & Items Are Subject to Change.

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120 West 5th St. • 252-364-8921 Open 7 days a week • winslowsdeli.com

Greek Salad . . . . . . . . .$9.99 Asian Salad . . . . . . . . .$9.99 Derby Salad . . . . . . . . .$9.99 Walnut Gorgonzola . . . .$9.99 Strawberry Salad . . . . . .$9.99 Blk. Chick Caesar Salad $9.99 House Salad . . . . . . . . .$9.99 1/2 Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.99 Add Chicken to any Salad . . . .$2.50 Dressing Options: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Greek, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, 1000 Island, Spicy Peanut Teriyaki, Strawberry Greek, Caesar, Parmesan Peppercorn, O&V

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Garlic Tequila Shrimp . .$8.99 Asian Wraps . . . . . . . . .$7.95 Chicken Quesadilla . . .$9.99 Hummus Plate . . . . . . .$8.99 Cheesy Crab Dip . . . . .$9.99 Cajun Fried Pickles . . . .$5.99 Hot Chips . . . . . . . . . .$4.99 Pretzels w/ Spinach Queso $8.99 Winslow’s Wontons . . . .$9.99 Mozzarella Sticks . . . . .$8.99 The Nachos . . . . . . . .¢10.99 Siracha Bites . . . . . . . .$7.99 Sweet Potato Fries . . . . .$5.99 Shrimp Cocktail . . . . . .$8.99 Bacon Chili Chz Fries . .$9.99 Winslows Wings . . .(6) $6.99 (10)$9.99 (15)$14.99 (25)$22.99

CREATE YOUR OWN SANDWICH . . . . . . .$9.99

Any combo up to 2 meats, 1 cheese, 4 toppings, 2 spreads with a side of hot chips & a pickle

BURGERS . . . . . . . .$9.99 with a side of hot chips & a pickle The Red, White & Blue The Sweet Southern The Hometown The Classic Cheeseburger The Jailhouse Veggie Burger The Patty Melt . . . . . . .$8.99

SIGNATURE SANDWICHES . . . .$9.99

with a side of hot chips & a pickle Country Fair Out of Towner New York Reuben 5 Points Club The Uptown Veggie Winslow’s Bistro Beef Chicken Cordon Bleu The B&B Meatball Sub Grilled Cheese Please Chicken Parm Sandwich Walk the Plank French Dip Old Fashioned Carolina Barbecue Aunt Sadie Beef & Bleu Chicken Bacon Ranch Turkey & Brie Melt Winslow’s Reuben Shrimp Burger The On Deck Philly Cheese Steak . . .$10.99 Prime Rib Provolone . .$10.99 Classic Fish & Chips . .$11.99 Hot Hamburger Plate . .$10.99 Items and prices subject to change.

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the printed word: ‘straight to the jokes’ ecu professors publish book on political humor

Article by Grace Haskin, ECU News Services

“Earlier today, George W. Bush said he has one goal for these debates. He wants to show the American people that he’s presidentiamable.” — David Letterman.

This is just one of many political jokes listed in “Politics is a Joke!: How TV Comedians are Remaking Political Life,” a new book written by two East Carolina University professors, which explains how late night talk shows have influenced the success of politicians.

Written over the course of two years by Jody Baumgartner and Jonathan Morris from ECU’s political science department, and S. Robert Lichter, professor of communication at George Mason University, the book was published July 22, 2014.

ECU political science professors Jody Baumgartner, left, and Jonathan Morris have published a book that examines the effect of political humor on politicians. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)

“The primary late night talk show hosts that we’re talking about are Jay Leno, David Letterman, Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart.

We didn’t set out to restrict ourselves to them, but for the past decade, they have been the major players,” said Baumgartner.

Data for the book has been collected since 1988 from the Center for Media Public Affairs (CMPA), of which Lichter is director. “(The CMPA) has been collecting jokes from late night comedy programs and classifying them by who the joke was targeted at or who said the joke. We used that information, which was over 100,000 jokes,” said Morris.

Baumgartner, who read the 100,000 jokes, was responsible for selecting which ones to put into the book. It was tough, he said, but he narrowed the jokes down to about 200.

“We weren’t looking for any kind of bias in the jokes, but we clearly found a tendency for late night comics to joke about Republicans more than Democrats,” said Morris.

This was no surprise to Morris or Baumgartner, who have been studying humor and politics for the past 10 years.

“Presidents are the most frequent targets of late night comedians. Again, no surprise, but the data shows this.” said Baumgartner. Morris added that former President Clinton is, by far, the most joked about politician within the past two decades.

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said something to this effect: If there was a hall of fame for late night comedy, Clinton would be the founding guy that they put in because he made their job easier,” said Baumgartner.

Writing a book about political jokes wasn’t intentional, Baumgartner said. The two came up with the idea while driving to a conference in 2004. “We have been studying it ever since,” said Morris.

Baumgartner’s latest books include “Conventional Wisdom and American Elections” and “Laughing Matters: Humor and American Politics in the Media Age,” which he and Morris co-edited. Whereas “Laughing Matters” was academically oriented, Baumgartner said this one could be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in political humor.

“We’re hoping to reach a more general audience... but also have it accessible to our colleagues... to use it as reference,” said Morris. “People who have read the book keep saying that they skip through our analysis and go straight to the jokes.”

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spotlight on a restaurant china 10 restaurant

In this issue, we spotlight China 10 Restaurant located at 1904 East Firetower Road in Greenville.

China 10 opened in April of 1996, so they have almost 19 years of experience in providing exceptional food quality, wonderful service and affordable prices. Husband and wife team, Phillip and Lien Hou bought out their original business partners in 1997, making China 10 a true “family owned and operated business.”

that people also rave about the Crab Rangoon appetizers, our Fried Dumplings and our Fried Calamari. China 10’s Calamari is unique. They use whole tender slices as opposed to the rings often found in restaurants. The slices are lightly deep fried and then wok tossed with fresh chilis, salt, pepper and scallions.

Lien also recommended as China 10 “must tries” their house specialties: Neptune’s Delight, Imperial Chicken, Fortune Combo, and Rosemary Lamb.

China 10 offers a full ABC bar and will be introducing additional premium wines and sakes. They have a private party and meeting room which can comfortably accommodate 20, making it perfect for clubs, receptions, birthdays and the like.

Lien beams that they feel blessed and grateful to have moved from their old 10th Street location to Firetower Road. She boasts on Phillip’s carpentry on the beautiful handmade tables and the Asian decor by Lien.

China 10 is located at 1904 East Firetower Road in Greenville. For information, call 252-830-2238 or visit www.china10nc.com, Be sure to tell them that you saw them in Impressions.

Lien said, “We’ve been told that China 10 is the best kept secret in catering all over Eastern North Carolina.” China 10 has been congruously catering to busy doctors and nurses from Greenville, Farmville, Wilson, Rocky Mount, New Bern, Raleigh, Mt. Olive, Murfreesboro and Elizabeth City.

China 10’s exceptional catering was requested for local performances of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Natalie Cole, Doc Severenson and His Big Band, and the Russian Ballet.

Lien said, “We take pride in everything we make. All our menu items are cooked to order, and we can alter spices and sodium according to individual dietary needs. We even offer whole grain brown rice daily after 5pm.” She went on to say, “We take time to listen to our customers and even provide them with gluten free soy sauce, as well as entrees cooked with low sodium and oils.”

When asked what China 10 recommends as their specialties, Lien replied that the Sesame Chicken and Walnut Shrimp are the number one sellers everyday. She added fall / winter 14

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the pro’s corner #1 & #2 major golf swing faults I see being made daily by club players 1. Taking club back improperly.

Your shoulders, arms, hands and club must work together in one piece until your left hand (right-handed golfers) gets in front of your left thigh. Here you will hinge the club up, just as if you held the club in front of you and you hinged your wrists to hit the bill of your cap. Most golfers either roll their hands, putting the left hand on top of the right hand to soon or by turning your left hand under your right hand to soon.

Both are mistakes that take you off plain, both the club and your body. You are now is bad positions and have to reroute yourself and the club to hope to hit the ball.

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grip on a hammer. Then start your swing keeping a hand on each side of the grip, not top and bottom, and begin the proper hinge once your left hand gets to your right thigh.

2. Keeping the head still.

Yes, I do believe when you are putting or chipping or making short pitch shots, your head should remain still, but during bigger swings I believe you have to allow the head to swivel on its axis — spine.

When setting up to a golf ball, you bend down to the ball. For right-handed players you reach lower with the right hand on the grip making your spine tilt right. Maintain these angles during your swing, and your head will stay stable, but free up the swivel of your head just as your chest swivels

around your spine.

During your back swing your head your head will swivel to the right. Take a straw and put it in your mouth, and as you swing back point the straw to the right at a point about 18” on your target line. On the down swing allow your head to tilt slightly to the right before impact. You will make a bigger, fuller turn going back, and you will keep your spine angle coming through to help you with an inside to out swing path and prevent that over the top slice.

See you at the course, John LaMonica PGA Professional General Manager Ironwood Golf and Country Club

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needing a little adventure?

sea creatures to what’s on the horizon. It’s like walking on water!

maybe it’s time to try paddleboarding

paddleboarding gear

The fast-growing sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun, easy way to go play on the water. With a minimum of equipment, you can paddle anything from ocean surf to lakes and rivers — and no waves are required.

Paddleboarding offers a truly amazing full body workout and is becoming a favorite cross-training activity for skiers, snowboarders and other athletes. And since you’re standing at your full height, you’ll enjoy excellent views of everything from

You need just a few key pieces of equipment to enjoy this sport: • Stand up paddleboard: This is by far your most significant gear investment.

Sizes are based on paddler’s weight and experience. More experienced and lighter paddlers can choose narrower boards. Novice paddlers should choose wider, flatter boards, which offer more stability.

• Paddle: Stand up paddles have an angle or “elbow” in the shaft for maximum efficiency. Choose a paddle that’s roughly 6” to 8” taller than you are (though some manufacturers recommend an 8” to 10” differential).

• PFD (Personal Flotation Device): The U.S. Coast Guard classifies stand up paddleboards as vessels, so wear a PFD whenever paddling navigable water.

• Proper clothing: When cold, where hypothermia is a concern, wear a wetsuit or dry suit. When milder, wear shorts and a T-shirt or bathing suit.

• Sun protection: Wear your sunscreen and sunglasses.

the basics When you’re learning the sport, it’s best to start out in ideal conditions: flat, calm water that’s free of obstacles like boats and buoys. For beginners, kneel on the board rather than standing. Here are a few

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• Hold the board by the rails. One hand will also be holding the paddle grip.

Pop yourself onto the board into a kneeling position, just behind the center point of the board.

• From that kneeling position, get a feel for the balance point of the board.

Nose shouldn’t pop up and tail shouldn’t dig in. Keep your hands on either side of the board to stabilize it.

• Once you’re ready, stand up on the board one foot at a time. Place your feet where your knees were. You can also bring a friend to wade out to help stabilize the board as you get the hang of standing.

Stand up paddleboarding is relatively easy to learn but expect the occasional fall.

Once you have practiced balancing on the board in flat water, it’s time to take off on a paddleboarding excursion — where the real fun begins. You’ll need to learn some basic paddling and turning techniques, but once you’ve mastered the basics, there’s almost no limit to the watery worlds you can explore on your paddleboard. Play in the waves and surf, carve turns or learn new strokes. You may even want a narrower, more maneuverable board as you become adept.

Meanwhile, get out there, enjoy the view and have a great time on your SUP!

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advertiser index Bailey’s Fine Jewelers ..................Inside Front Cover Basil’s Restaurant ................................Page 12, 30 Boyd’s Barber Shop....................................Page 26 Chico’s Mexican Restaurant..................Page 18, 36 China 10 Restaurant............................Page 16, 31 Down East Holiday Show ..............................Page 5 Dr. Q Dentistry ..........................................Page 10 Dream Factory of NC ..................................Page 14 ECU Arts..................................................Page 6, 7 Eye Care Center ........................................Page 23 Greenville Museum of Art ............................Page 9 Greenville Utilities ......................................Page 11 Hoffman-Haus Pet Resort ..........................Page 35 Hometown Harley-Davidson..........Inside Back Cover The Inlet Inn..............................................Page 25 Inner Banks Outfitters ................................Page 39 Impressions Bride Magazine ................Page 26, 34 Ironwood Golf & Country Club ....................Page 37 Johnny’s Tire Sales and Service ..................Page 38 The Ne’er-Do-Well Restaurant ..............Page 29, 31 The Oakwood School ..................................Page 11 On the Waterfront Restaurant ..............Page 26, 32 Paws 4 Carolina ........................................Page 40 Pitt Community College ................................Page 4 Player’s Retreat ..........................................Page 41 Will Preslar Photography ..............................Page 4 Ribeye’s Steakhouse ..............................Back Cover Robinson’s Jewelers....................................Page 24 Ruby’s Red Wigglers ..................................Page 28 Salt Wood Products ....................................Page 27 Vidant Health ..............................................Page 1 Villedge Wood-Fired Kitchen ................Page 25, 32 Wasabi 88 Asian Bistro ........................Page 15, 33 Winslow’s Banquet Hall ................................Page 8 Winslow’s Deli, Tavern & Restaurant............Page 33 Women for Women/Power of the Purse........Page 15

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