Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
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Exercise for Seniors
Staying active becomes essential for maintaining overall health, vitality, and independence as we age. Regular physical activity is critical in preventing chronic diseases, improving mental health, and enhancing quality of life. However, seniors often face mobility challenges that require a tailored approach to exercise. Safe and effective routines can be designed for different levels of physical ability, ensuring seniors stay active without risking injury.
For fully mobile seniors, activities like walking, swimming, or yoga are excellent for building strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance while being gentle on the joints. Strength training with light weights or resistance bands can also be added two to three times a week to maintain muscle mass, which tends to decline with age. Those seeking a social aspect may enjoy group activities like dance classes, water aerobics, or walking clubs. For seniors with limited mobility, particularly those with balance or joint issues, chair-based exercises are a great alternative. Chair yoga and seated strength training offer many benefits as standing exercises, while resistance bands can be used for gentle stretching and strength-building while seated. Even for wheelchair-bound or bedridden seniors, regular physical activity is possible through arm exercises, leg lifts, and resistance band stretches, which improve circulation, maintain muscle tone, and promote flexibility.
The benefits of regular physical activity for seniors extend beyond physical health. Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and reduces the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Strength and flexibility exercises, like yoga or tai chi, enhance balance and coordination, lowering the risk of falls. Weight-bearing exercises help maintain muscle mass and bone density, reducing the likelihood of osteoporosis and aging-related muscle loss. Phys-
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ical activity also boosts mental health by releasing endorphins, which improve mood and alleviate anxiety and depression while promoting cognitive function, potentially delaying the onset of dementia. Seniors who exercise regularly experience fewer illnesses and complications, such as the flu, thanks to improved immune function. Finally, group activities provide valuable opportunities for social interaction, reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Physical therapy is another essential aspect of maintaining mobility and independence for seniors, particularly after an injury or surgery. Physical therapists design exercise programs to improve strength, balance, and coordination. These programs are often gentle on the joints while building strength and flexibility. Incorporating physical therapy into daily life can be as simple as following a therapist’s plan, performing exercises like ankle pumps or leg lifts at home, and using tools such as resistance bands or light weights. Consistency is key—doing these exercises regularly can make a significant difference over time.
Staying active is vital for seniors’ health, regardless of their mobility level. Whether through walking, swimming, chair exercises, or physical therapy, the benefits of regular exercise are clear:
Improved cardiovascular health.
Better balance.
Increased muscle strength.
Enhanced mental well-being.
By tailoring exercise routines to individual needs and abilities, seniors can safely maintain an active lifestyle that promotes overall health, independence, and happiness.
Anything as good and true as that moral cannot be new at this late date.
Richard Harding Davis
a junior came to me, and told me I was to be hazed as I left the Opera House Friday night.
THE STATE OF FOOD IN AMERICA
WHAT’S IN YOUR DIET?
It seems like Listeria outbreaks are all over the place. In my last article I wrote about my early days training as a N.Y. State inspector at Boar’s Head’s original plant, on Rock St/ in Brooklyn, NY . I said “you could eat of the floors”. FSIS policy has changed. and much more responsibility has been given to the plant, which of course was the reason for the Food Safety Inspection Services, was created in the first place.
When I was training to be a food safety inspector Listeria was usually described as primarily a sanitation problem, in that the listeria bacteria most frequently occurs at packaging (where the product is virtually sterile) on the finished product. For cold cuts that are not going to be further heat treated, the bacteria could be deadly,
For the record ,as a meat inspector trainee , I read “Upton Sinclair ’s The Jungle” to get a feel of the meat packing culture. Since then, and as a NY State Inspector, a USDA Inspector, and Senior Staff in the FSIS, I inspected 100’s of plants throughout the country and abroad. I’ve never believed that the meat packing industry could be trusted to police themselves. I probably would stay away from ready to eat (RTE) animal protein until the current inventory is cleared out. It might be a good idea to go the USDA Meat and Poultry Directory to identify the manufacturer and its DBA’s (Doing Business As).so you can avoid all the products the company produces.
Next time we’ll make a deep dive into current USDA recalls.
The Piece of Cloth on a Stick
Flags are a form of communication. The “piece of cloth on a stick” conveys unity, signals for maritime use, identity, culture, significance, and history. I recently stumbled onto a 2016 article about flags, “The Surprising Meaning Behind The Most Popular Flag Colors” by Meg Miller. The article led me to a Danish company, Ferdio. The info-graphic agency analyzed national flags’ shapes, colors, and symbolism and presented their findings in great-looking graphics.
Growing up, I remember going to the gas station with my dad to collect tokens for every fill-up. As part of their promotions, petroleum companies Total and Caltex had beautiful cardboard boards with cut-out spaces to glue plastic tokens of either international airline logos or country flags for fill-ups. (I also recall the disappointment when receiving a token I already had, but thankfully, trading was another hobby.) I found national flags especially fascinating because Geography was one of my favorite subjects in school.
Ferdio’s analysis shows that the most popular flag design is horizontal three stripes; Oceania continents favor blue, while Africa prefers primarily green. Quite a few countries have very similar flag designs, like Bahrain and Qatar. Chad and Andora are copied/ pasted, and Ireland and Cote d’Ivoire are mirrored.
Each country assigns its own meaning to the colors used. Blue mostly means ocean but also symbolizes justice and freedom. Red mostly means blood, with strength and bravery at a lesser rate. White represents virtuous elements like peace and dignity. Proportions of colors and shapes are also factors in flag design for symbolism.
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by: Wanda Rossman
What is particularly interesting is seeing flag changes over time and history. France has had four changes since the 16th-century Fleur de Lis, Germany has had nine since 1815, and at the top of the list is the USA, with twenty-one changes since 1707 from the Union Jack to current Stars and Stripes. Denmark, however, has had the same flag since 1536.
For further reading: https://www.ferdio.com/en/flagstories
On tumblr: flagstories.co
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As I drove along Ocean Highway, I spotted in the distance a small round object in the middle of the road… I slowed down and saw a flash of an orange and yellow turtle shell, and I immediately made a Richard Petty pit stop in the middle median. I flung open my Chevy truck door and started a mad dash to the turtle as I saw several cars bearing down on him… I ran into the highway and scooped him up like a blackboard eraser off the ground like we did in shuttle runs in Jr. High back in the day. The barrage of cars whisked by me as I stood, out of breath, in the median holding in my hands an incredible reptile -- colored in brilliant oranges and yellows with red eyes – it was an amazing male Eastern Box Turtle. The adult Eastern Box Turtle normally ranges in size from 5 to 6 inches and has a high domed shell and hinged underside shell.
You will find them in a variety of colors normally consisting of yellow, orange, red, white, and brown. In the wild, they are one of the longest living species in North America, where they normally live 40 plus years and can live up to 125 years in captivity! They are opportunistic omnivores eating many plants, mushrooms, fruits, insects, fish, small amphibs, eggs, and sometimes animal carrion. They spend almost their entire lives approximately no more than 750 feet from where they hatched from
eggs. Females reach maturity at approximately 10 years old before they mate. Upon a successful mating, they can store the sperm up to four years! The females lay only a very small clutch of eggs consisting of 2 to 8 eggs. Box turtles defense mechanism is to draw their head, legs and tail inside the shell and clamp it up tightly, which normally prevents predators from hurting them.
Although they are still common in many Eastern states, they have declined in numbers due to habitat destruction by man. Many are killed crossing roads, hit by lawnmowers, or scooped up by dogs that sometimes chew through their shell which results in their death. They normally hibernate when winter sets in during October or November, and they bury deep in leaves and soil to dig their way back out in April or May. So this fall or this coming spring, if you are lucky enough to come across one of these ancient reptiles, take a close look at their amazing shell and coloration of skin (males have red eyes and females normally brown). They are normally docile and can be picked up, but always return them where you found them unless, of course, you are like me and save many turtles on highways and on the long and winding roads of our Carolina hometown. Always be extra careful when saving turtles on roads and do not risk your own life doing so.
If facts conflict with a theory, either the theory must be changed or the facts.
Baruch Spinoza
Richard Harding Davis
by Pastor Greg Brinson
Many years ago, I heard someone say, “You’re either in a storm, coming out of a storm or heading into a storm.” That is so true! What is also true is in all three of those seasons God is still in control, and He is still good. I don’t know what season you are in right now but what I do know is that you can experience real joy that comes through the Lord’s help during times of adversity.
Last week I was wide awake at three o’clock in the morning unable to get back to sleep. Sometimes I will get up and lay on the couch and try to sleep. On this night I sat in the recliner and cut the TV on. Surprise, surprise the first thing I saw was a political story about the election. After a few minutes of watching, I could distinctly feel in my heart that the Lord wanted me to watch some good preaching. I simply typed in preaching and one of the first things that popped up was a sermon by Max Lucado called “Anxious for Nothing”. It was perfect timing. In fact, I went back and watched it a second time. The main passage that he used in the message was Philippians 4:4-8 which says, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things.” After that I was able to sleep in heavenly peace because I was thinking about the prince of peace.
The apostle Paul was very familiar with adversity and hard times. In his second letter to the church of Corinth he wrote: “Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger
from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn? If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever, knows that I am not lying.
(11:24-31)
Paul’s life reminds me of the song sung by Andre Crouch called “Through It All”. Here are some of the lyrics: “I’ve had many tears and sorrow. I’ve had questions for tomorrow. There’ve been times I didn’t know right from wrong, but in every situation, God gave me blessed consolation that my trials come to only make me strong. I’ve been a lot of places and I’ve seen millions of faces but there were times that I felt so all alone. But in my lonely hour yet those precious lonely hours Jesus lets me know that I was His own. That’s the reason I say that through it all, through it all oh, I’ve learned to trust in Jesus. I’ve learned to trust in God. Let me tell ya that through it all oh, through it all I’ve learned to depend upon His word. So I thank God for the mountains and I thank Him for the valleys and I thank Him for the storms He’s brought me through. For if I’d never had a problem, I’d never know God could solve them. I’d never know what faith in His word could do.”
We must remember that our problems are God’s opportunities to show us His love and power. If Paul hadn’t been imprisoned, he wouldn’t see the advance of the gospel in Rome. Suffering for the Savior is never in vain. Never! Seeds are planted in the fertile soil of suffering that ultimately leads to a mighty harvest. Your life either will encourage or discourage others around you. Courage
and bravery are contagious in the right atmosphere!
Be encouraged by Paul’s powerful declaration “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may also be revealed in our mortal body. (2 Cor. 4:8-11)
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All the fascination of King Solomon’s Mines seems to be behind those great mountains and this I may add is a bit of advance work for mother, an entering wedge to my disappearing from sight for years and years in the Congo.
Richard Harding Davis
“Finding Rest In Jesus”
Matthew 11:28 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
If you have ever had to go to work after a restless, miserable night you understand that there is nothing better than a good night’s rest! Early mornings and late nights, working in the sun or sitting in front of a computer. The stresses of life, financial and relationship problems, you name it-at the end of the day we need rest!
Nobody would argue the necessity of rest however, many people turn to so many worldly things just to get that rest. Some turn to “comfort food” to help them relax and rest while others “binge watch” a TV show to forget about their problems. And even worse, some turn to tobacco, alcohol, or medication to give them relief and get some rest.
The problem with all of these methods is that not one of them can help you for very long and they leave you with
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a stronger addiction to it than before.
My friend, will you humble yourself and turn to the Lord Jesus Christ? Jesus loves you so much, He died on the cross for your sins, and He wants to give you rest! But YOU must come to HIM! God will not force Himself on you if you do not want Him in your life. Stop letting your pride and your sin get between you and God. Turn to Jesus and ask Him to save your soul and then continue to follow Christ until He returns! And that, praise God, is the only way you can have true, lasting rest!
Thank you for reading! If I can ever be of any help, please don’t hesitate to give me a call at (252) 6981005.
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Dr. Crime
Dear Dr. Crime: My son, a large for his age boy, was punished at our local public high school for being a “bully”. I am going to have a meeting with the teacher and argue her down. I know that kids fuss and act like kids, but no real harm is done. Can I tell her you agree with me? Realistic Dad
Dear Dad: You are correct that a lot of fussing among kids occurs in the school, but you are wrong that it is harmless. I cannot give my approval to using me as a logical backup. If you will read George Slavich’s study of the impact on kids who are bullied, you will change your mind. That research is reported to be the first empirical study on US high school students and mental health problems. Following 10,000 children for 20 years, they found kids who were bullied were 3.5 times more likely to have mental health problems later in life. A review of US high school students found that 44.2% reported being depress for at least 2 weeks in 2021. Ten percent (10%) of the sample had tried to kill themselves. The fine work done by highly creditable scientists on an international scale concluded we need far more empirical research on this serious problem. In my work with delinquent children, I have seen much to confirm his report. I must add, take your kids to church.
Dear Dr. Crime: I got a phone call from a man saying he represented the NC Sheriffs Association, and he asked for a donation. I told him I had no funds but he seemed strange. Could it have been a scam? I don’t want to not support our wonderful law enforcement system.
Dear Smart and Critical Person:
You were probably talking to a crook. I urge you to contact the NC
Sheriffs’ Association at 919-743-7433 and discuss it with them. That association is highly profession and you will be satisfied. Another association providing good advice is the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC.org). Also, check out THE PERFECT SCAM on your internet. Thanks for looking critically at such calls as you have received.
Dear Dr. Crime: The crooks go after older citizens. Does that impact the numbers you use? Old Lady.
Dear Pretty Lady: Thanks for contacting us again. The US Bureau of the Census tells us our population is the oldest it has ever been. More than half of the population if over age 40 in 1/3 of the states.
Dear Dr. Crime: You said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is great. Do our leaders us it? Critical Citizen.
Dear Critical and Appreciated Citizen: Yes, according to the NY Times. Tax Cheats in the following areas are watched: Zero tax payers, hedge funds, large law firms, real estate investments and private equity companies.
VETERANS DAY, ACKNOWLEDGE AND HONOR
Veterans Day, gives each of us an opportunity to acknowledge and honor the courage and dedication of those that have served in the Armed Forces of America. Their contributions, patriotism, sacrifices and selflessness is worthy of our respect and observance. We also we must recognize those that are standing watch this very moment, active duty, Guardsmen and Reservist. They have always answered the call, no matter the mission.
Over the years America has sent thousands upon thousands of our finest men and women overseas. Over 4.8 million were in uniform during WWI, 117,000 warriors were killed in action in the fields of Europe. During WWII, 16 million served in the military, over 400 thousand gave their lives. The Korean War came at a cost of 37,000 American lives. At the time of the Vietnam War 8.7 million were in the Armed Forces, over 57,000 gave their last full measure of devotion. The Iraq Afghanistan war; 7,085 made the supreme sacrifice, over 1.9 million service members deployed, totaling 3 million tours of duty. Less than 0.5 percent of the population served during that decade long war. There are far too many conflicts, rescue missions, humanitarian missions to mention. No matter what, where or when the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and now the Space Force are there to defend America’s interest and security, essentially our freedom.
The cost of these wars, conflicts or missions cannot just be measured in treasure. Certainly, the loss of life is tragic, but many returned with horrific injuries and haunting memories. Even though long ago can one imagine liberating the death camps of Nazi Germany. On a side note, what would these veterans think of the antisemitism occurring in America today? The veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq are committing suicide at an alarming rate. Not only do veterans suffer the consequences of their missions, but their families do as well.
I often hear “thank you for your service”, but how you can really thank me and my fellow veterans is to teach your children about patriotism, display our Flag on this Day and Memorial Day. Most
By: Daniel Serik
importantly please attend the VFW honorable tribute that will take place on November 11 here in Elizabeth City. As Americans we have an obligation to present our gratitude and honors to the few and the brave. Join us in this patriotic salute. Silent patriotism is just that, silent.
Daniel Serik is a member of American Legion Post 84 & VFW Post 6060
I wish I was not such a very bad hand at languages. That is one thing I cannot do, that and ride.
Richard Harding Davis
Dr. Crime is a pseudonym for a social scientist holding a Ph.D. degree in sociology and in criminology. He has worked in all major parts of the criminal justice system. Drop him a note. If you or your
The recent month of October is designated as Mental Health Awareness month. This crisis deserves heightened awareness as it impacts many people, both directly and indirectly. It affects the individuals suffering with this condition as well as their family, friends, coworkers, and society as a whole. Even though October is the placeholder for this public health campaign, the importance of the issue bears awareness throughout each day of our lives. In my personal life, I have thus far been unaffected by the challenges presented by debilitating mental health difficulties. Outside of that existence it is becoming more common for me to encounter individuals struggling with the impediments to a healthy mental state. I have seen individuals in turmoil due to anxiety attacks, dependencies, adjustment difficulties, struggles with implementing healthy response mechanisms and despair leading to thoughts of suicide that are ever-present or became the escape that seemed to be the only answer. Typically for me, and maybe many others, if I feel there is little I can do to rectify an issue, then my response is likely to be noninvolvement.
Part of the difficulty is not knowing what signs to look for indicating mental health challenges faced by others. I highly suggest readers reference the poem titled “Richard Corey” by Edward Arlington Robinson as a dutiful reminder that we do not, and sometimes cannot, see the signs of mental health struggles as there are often none to be seen. My revised approach to being a better friend and colleague is to be available to others who feel the need to confide in me regarding their internal angst. I try to be approachable in a non-judgmental manner that
leaves the door open for a confidential conversation regarding a personal and painful experience. This personal pain is exacerbated by the societal stigma still attached to mental health issues. “Suck it up, buttercup.” Not that long ago, people were summarily institutionalized as the first and only remedy to deal with the problem. Mental health issues are every bit as real as physical health conditions. In both cases, professional intervention is critical to begin and hopefully achieve the healing process. Although October is a perfect time to acknowledge mental health awareness, every day of the year gives us the opportunity to maintain vigilance for those in need of mental health support.
Youth Programs by American Legion Post 84
Post 84 has long been committed to fostering youth development through programs promoting education, teamwork, and leadership. The Boys State program is one of the most prestigious initiatives the Post supports. This nationally renowned event has shaped young leaders since its inception in 1935 by the American Legion. Boys State allows rising seniors to participate in a mock state government, allowing them to immerse themselves in the workings of democracy while building skills in governance, civic responsibility, and leadership. North Carolina has been hosting Boys State since 1939, traditionally at one of the state’s major universities, where selected students form their government and learn about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches through hands-on experiences. Each year, Post 84 works with local schools to identify outstanding candidates for this program, fully covering the $500 cost to ensure that every deserving student can participate, regardless of their financial situation.
Another pillar of Post 84’s youth programming is its sponsorship of American Legion Baseball, an enduring tradition from 1925. North Carolina has a rich history of competitive Legion baseball, with many teams producing athletes who go on to collegiate and professional careers. For decades, Post 84 has sponsored local teams, giving young athletes the chance to pursue baseball beyond high school. The program emphasizes athletic ex-
cellence and instills values of sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork. The funds for this program are raised mainly through Post 84’s concessions trailer at local events, where volunteers work tirelessly to support the team. The Post’s partnership with the Elizabeth City Downtown Merchants Association has further strengthened the community’s connection to the program, helping to ensure its success for future generations.
Post 84 is also deeply involved with the Boy Scouts of America, mainly through its sponsorship of Eagle Scouts. The Eagle Scout rank, a prestigious achievement within the Boy Scouts, represents the pinnacle of leadership, service, and personal development for young men. Post 84 takes great pride in sponsoring these scouts, including them in patriotic events throughout the year and recognizing their contributions to the community. Annually, the Post hosts a picnic for the Eagle Scouts, bringing them together to celebrate their achievements and promote a sense of camaraderie and leadership among the next generation.
These programs—Boys State, American Legion Baseball, and Boy Scouts—are at the heart of Post 84’s commitment to our community’s youth. By providing platforms for personal growth, leadership development, and community engagement, Post 84 ensures that our young citizens are equipped with the skills and values to succeed.
Richard Harding Davis
November is American Indian Heritage Month
by: Wanda Lassiter, Curator, Museum of the Albemarle
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed November as American Indian Heritage Month. Indigenous people have lived in North Carolina for over 15,000 years, long before other groups. Consequently, Indigenous Americans are the “First Americans.” They viewed land as more than dirt or soil; it was part of the culture and history of the people who inhabited it.
The United States government recognizes almost 600 tribes across the country, and around 200 tribes are recognized by the states in which they reside. North Carolina has the sixth-largest Indigenous American population in the United States. The North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs recognizes the following tribes and Urban Indian Organizations.
• Meherrin (Hertford, Bertie, Gates, and Northampton Counties)
• Haliwa-Saponi (Warren and Halifax Counties)
• Coharie (Harnett and Sampson Counties)
• Lumbee (Robeson, Scotland, and Hoke Counties)
• Occaneechi Band of Saponi Nation (Alamance,
Orange, and Caswell Counties)
• Sappony (Person County)
• Waccamaw Siouan (Bladen and Columbus Counties)
• Eastern Band of Cherokee (Cherokee, Macon, Graham, Clay, Swain, and Jackson Counties)
• Metrolina Native American Association
• Triangle Native American Society
• Guilford Native American Association
• Cumberland County Association for Indian People
Visit the Museum of the Albemarle to connect and learn about the living history of the Indigenous people of coastal northeastern North Carolina. Indigenous American people are still being heard, their stories are being shared, and they are working to help others better understand their lives, cultures, contributions, and histories. We invite you to listen to their stories and voices, for they are strong.
Courtesy Gordon Allen Photography
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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Meherrin Indian Tribe Powwow, 2019
Held on tribal land, the Meherrin Indian Tribe Powwow features dances, songs, and health and educational programs. Smoke dance contests and drum contests take place, as well.
Book Review
Picking up an ordinary book is fine, but picking up a book that will transform you into the classroom is divine! Miyah’s First Day in Head Start is the first book in the series: Miyah’s Adventure in Head Start. Miyah is starting a journey that has never been talked about before. She is the first person in her family to enter a Head Start classroom! Miyah has never been to school. She is shy and does not know what to expect from Head Start. Upon entering the class, Miyah sees that it is not at all what she expected. It is so much more. She learns new ways to ask for help and learn creative ways to try new things. A lot of times parents do not know what their child/children are doing in Head Start. I want to bring to life not only what their child sees, but I want parents to see how the teacher responds to the emotional cues of their child/children. I wanted the parents to see how children are encouraged to not only learn in a creative way, but how they are able to grow into a more confident person. Allow your children to come on this journey with Miyah so she can show them that their words have power and they should always be confident in all that they do!
ACROSS
1. QA’s focus, pl.
5. “Swan Lake” steps
8. Evite request, acr.
12. Long stories
14. Final, abbr.
15. Opposite of neo-
16. Synagogue scroll
17. Poseidon’s domain
18. One-eighty
19. *Mary Poppins and Maria von Trapp
21. *Vivian Ward and Erin Brockovich
23. Kum Ba follower
24. Cry out loud
25. Stolen, slangily
28. Greek salad cheese
30. Popular clubs of the 1970s
35. Chimpanzees, e.g.
37. Porcine fat
39. Great divide
40. Cat o’how many tails?
41. Podium, pl.
43. Dead against
44. Work the dough
46. Urban haze
47. Manner of walk
48. Parlor piece
50. Riyadh native, e.g.
52. Sixth note
53. Common fairway club
55. Brewed beverage
57. *”Red” Redding and Nelson Mandela
61. *Ricky Bobby and Buddy
65. Beat the Joneses
66. Outrage
68. Adjust, as laces
69. Tears violently
70. Anointment liquid
71. Talks and talks and talks
72. a.k.a. Operation Neptune
73. “Just kidding!”
74. Billy Joel’s “____ Always a Woman”
DOWN
1. Between Phi and Kappa
2. Second word in a fairytale
3. Encircle
4. Like Freddy Krueger, e.g.
5. Boot-wearing feline
6. Draft pick
7. Impolite look
8. Miles per hour, e.g.
9. Insult
10. Between bleu and jaune
11. Connection between brain and spinal cord
13. Bundle of wheat
15. Like certain libraries
20. Pup
22. Hemingway’s “The ___ Man and the Sea”
24. Railyard worker
25. *Forrest Gump and Jimmy Dugan
26. Offer two cents
27. Doctrine
29. New Mexico town
31. Deep pile carpet
32. Atlantic Ocean/Pacific Ocean waterway, e.g.
33. Ostium, pl.
34. *Violet Crawley and Minerva McGonagall
36. Center of authority
38. “The New Look” main character
42. September stone
45. Phobos’ brother, Greek mythology
49. Time period
51. *Catwoman and “Jinx” Johnson
54. Vidalia one
56. Regions
57. *Han Solo and Indiana Jones
58. Wished undone
59. Europe’s highest volcano
60. *Nelson, star of 8 films with Jeanette MacDonald
61. Matted wool
62. Write on tombstone, e.g.
63. Facebook button
64. More is ____?
67. Duran Duran’s 1982 album
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Supporting the Military’s Hurricane Relief Efforts
(StatePoint) As local communities throughout the southeast region of the United States coped with the damage caused by recent hurricanes, National Guard, Coast Guard and additional active-duty service members rescued people and pets, cleared roads, and distributed needed supplies. These service members not only left their loved ones behind to tackle stressful disaster response missions, but many were also members of impacted communities, making their response efforts all the more challenging.
As always, the USO was there too, providing crucial support to the thousands of military service members responding to the call of duty.
Acting as “USO Centers on wheels,” Mobile USO vehicles and the teams that operate them provide service members with a moment of respite after long days of challenging work. In addition to offering classic USO amenities like Wi-Fi and device charging stations, Mobile USO vehicles are also stocked with hygiene kits, snacks, water and sports drinks to keep service members properly fueled and hydrated so they can stay sharp during their missions.
When electricity, water and cell service is extremely limited—or non-existent—in the wake of a hurricane, having a space where responding service members can access air conditioning, a cold glass of water or a hot meal, Wi-Fi and a charging port to reach out to their loved ones is crucial to boosting morale. That’s why Mobile USO vehicles access multiple locations over a short period of time, often driving right into areas most affected by the storms, so they can meet the service members where they are.
The generosity of donors and partners gives the USO the flexibility to deploy resources just as service members receive their orders. To support the people serving in the U.S. military and their families through the USO, visit www.uso.org.
During challenging military missions, including disaster response in American communities, small moments of respite can make all the difference in service members’ operational readiness and well-being as they prepare to head out on another mission.
Albemarle Pregnancy Resource Center
While the United States has entered a post Roe era, we recognize that the battle for life is not over. The Albemarle Pregnancy Resource Center & Clinic will continue our efforts to support women and families dealing with unintended pregnancies and uncertain sexual health situations. Since 1988 APRCC has provided free services including: pregnancy testing, STI testing, limited obstetric ultrasound, options education, parenting classes, prenatal vitamins, post abortion counseling and material support to tens of thousands of individuals in northeastern North Carolina. Our goal remains to provide truthful and accurate information so that women can make informed, life affirming decisions regarding both their pregnancies and sexual health.
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THANKSGIVING FALL CELEBRATION AND SCAVENGER HUNT
Looking for a special way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Join the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center in an exciting scavenger hunt on Hatteras Island that begins in Rodanthe and ends in Hatteras Village, NC! An added bonus for the adventure will be the opportunity to create a unique recipe book for the holiday season.
On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, all four Hatteras Island museums will host an open house Fall Celebration during normal operation hours. Staff at each site—Chicamacamaco Life Saving Station, Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center, Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, and the Lost Colony Museum will be available throughout the day to challenge visitors to explore the exhibits and find a specific number of objects. Imagine walking through the Frisco Native American Museum, looking for an artifact made with porcupine quills, a house hold item made with cat tails, an intricate carving from antler or horn, or a baby carrier that can be hung from a tree. Each museum will have its own list of “fun” items to locate. The prize at each site will be copies of several recipes related to specific periods in history. When they are put together, the recipes will make a unique booklet of special dishes covering a range of culinary styles as well as an interesting span of historical periods.
by: Joyce Bornfriend
In addition to the scavenger hunt, staff at each museum will be available to talk with visitors about the source and the history of the recipes. In some cases, there may even be an opportunity for a “taste test.”
The Frisco Native American Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday (Monday by appointment only) from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. For more information, visit www.nativeamericanmuseum.org or call 252-995-4440.
Psychedelic Folk’s Timeless Queen, Linda Perhac
Linda Perhacs, a name that might have once passed unnoticed, has steadily gained prominence in the world of music decades after her debut release. Now in her 70s, she is an iconic figure of psychedelic folk—a genre she has sometimes paradoxically rejected, preferring not to be boxed into narrow definitions. Her journey is a story of obscurity, rediscovery, and an ever-evolving creative spirit that defies age and expectation.
Born in 1943 and raised in Mill Valley, California, Linda Perhacs grew up surrounded by the rich natural beauty of Northern California. The lush, expansive landscapes became an indelible part of her imagination, instilling a deep connection to nature that would later influence her songwriting. Mill Valley in the 1960s was a haven for countercultural movements, an epicenter for experimental music, and an ideal setting for a young, creative mind like Perhacs to develop.
Her early musical influences, however, weren’t strictly tied to folk traditions. Classical music, avant-garde jazz, and the experimental work of artists such as The Beatles, especially their psychedelic era, broadened her horizons. The impact of jazz and ambient soundscapes is palpable in her later work, with the transcendental feeling of her songs moving far beyond traditional folk structures. This blend of musical influences ultimately made her sound stand out, weaving rich textures and atmospheric storytelling with acoustic instruments at the core.
In 1970, Perhacs released her debut album, Parallelograms, a psychedelic masterpiece that tragically sank into obscurity. The record, a genre-blurring blend of folk, psychedelia, and ethereal storytelling, was ahead of its time, dismissed by critics and ignored by the masses. The album was born in collaboration with composer and producer Leonard Rosenman. Though it didn’t achieve commercial success, it captured the eerie beauty of her vision, a combination of surrealist poetry and atmospheric soundscapes.
The title track, “Parallelograms,” is a prime example of Perhacs’ ability to create a synesthetic experience for listeners, where sound and visuals intertwine in vivid, almost hallucinatory ways. In songs like “Chimacum Rain” and “Dolphin,” Perhacs’ gentle voice carries a nearly spiritual quality as she sings about nature, the cosmos, and life’s interconnectedness.
Despite its initial failure, Parallelograms garnered a small but dedicated following over the years. By the early 2000s, the album had achieved cult status, with modern artists like Devendra Banhart and Julia Holter singing her praises. Her music began to resurface, finding new audiences in a digital era where once-lost gems could be rediscovered and reappreciated.
After Parallelograms, Perhacs disappeared from the music scene, retreating into a quieter life as a dental hygienist. But the resurgence of interest in her work gave Perhacs an unexpected second wind. Artists and fans sought her out, prompting her to retreat into the spotlight after decades of silence.
In 2014, she released her second album, The Soul of All Natural Things. After nearly 44 years, Perhacs returned with the same magical touch that made her debut compelling. Tracks like “River of God” and “Prisms of Glass” echo the mysticism of Parallelograms while introducing new collaborators, including neo-folk luminaries like Banhart and Holter. The album received critical acclaim, solidifying her status as one of psychedelic folk’s most unique voices.
Three years later, in 2017, she released I’m A Harmony, an album that further cemented her comeback. Working with a new generation of musicians, the record showcases her ability to blend genres and eras, bridging the gap between the old and new. Her songwriting continues to reflect her fascination with the natural world, the heart, and the transcendent while maintaining youthful vitality.
Linda Perhacs’ music reflects her life philosophy—a deep connection to the earth, a yearning for understanding, and an appreciation for the unseen forces that govern human existence. Even in her 70s, she remains a vivid storyteller, her music as ethereal and otherworldly as ever. Though she continues to deny the “folk” label, her work nonetheless plays a central role in the genre’s evolution, blending acoustic sounds with experimental production and boundless imagination.
Perhacs writes that she is channeling something larger than herself, often alluding to the feminine experience, the mysteries of life, and the spiritual wisdom embedded in nature. Her sound transcends categorization as she skillfully layers acoustic instrumentation with dreamlike vocals to create a sonic landscape that feels timeless.
Her return to the stage and the studio has solidified her reputation as a musical visionary—psychedelic folk royalty who only needed time for the world to catch up. Linda Perhacs’ story is one of quiet endurance and the ever-present potential for rediscovery, proving that true artistry is never bound by time.
Squash Sides Become Center Stars
T his month for your dining pleasure and perhaps for your Thanksgiving table, I’m offering stuffed winter squashes two ways – one, a hodgepodge of sweet tastiness and the other, a mélange of savory goodness. I’m using the quintessential fall vegetables – acorn squash and butternut squash. Both have sweet, slightly nutty and earthy flavors and the flesh of both squashes is even more palatable when subtly balanced with complementary flavors.
For my sweet squash, I’m using the acorn squash, halved and filled with an abundance of sweet goodness. For my savory squash, I’m using the butternut squash paired with a filling that will rival any Thanksgiving stuffing.
Rosie’s Sweet Stuffed Acorn Squash
1 acorn squash
To prepare the squash: Cut a small slice off each end so the halves will sit evenly. Slice squash in half and scrape out seeds and stringy pulp.
Into each half, add:
1 heaping tablespoon dried cranberries (Craisins)
Juice of 2 Mandarin oranges
Handful of pecans
1 TB honey
1 TB pure maple syrup
1 TB brown sugar
1 TB coconut flakes (optional)
1 TB butter
Place thin slices of butter along edge of squash.
Sprinkle with kosher salt.
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Rosie’s Savory Stuffed Butternut Squash
1 butternut squash
To prepare squash: Slice in half, scoop out seeds, lightly oil the surface, and then salt and pepper it. Place squash cut-side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 400° until fork-tender – about 45-50 minutes.
About 30 minutes into cooking the squash, I started on the stuffing. And measurements here don’t need to be exact. We’re talking stuffing; we’re not baking cookies or a cake, both of which require exact measurements. If you want more spinach, or onion, or cranberries, or pecans, add them in.
1 pound package Jimmy Dean hot sausage
1 small chopped onion
1 heaping yepsen of spinach leaves, stemmed and coarsely chopped
Bake squash at 350° about 50 minutes or until fork tender.
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Rosie Note: A yepsen is a measurement of volume equivalent to an amount that can be contained by two hands cupped together, so go ahead and pack those spinach leaves. Don’t worry about the size of your hands. Spinach cooks down to barely nothing, and as I said, we’re not talking exact science here.
Big handful of dried cranberries (Craisins)
Big handful of pecans
In a medium skillet, brown the sausage, crumbling it up with a wooden spatula. Drain any grease out, pressing the sausage, then add in a pat of butter and toss in the onion, sautéing for a minute. Next, add in the spinach, stirring, until just wilted. Finally stir in the craisins and pecans and heat through.
When the squash is tender, spoon the filling into the hole. What I like to do is to scrape a channel from the hole down the middle, almost to the end of the squash and fill that in too. Because you’ll want more of that stuffing. Trust me on this.
Rosie Note: About that squash you scraped out for the channel – put it to good use. I stir in a chunk of butter to the extra squash, maybe a splash of cream, a few drops of pure vanilla extract, a little brown sugar, and some salt if needed, and spoon it all into a small ramekin. Top it with pecans, a shake of cinnamon, and mini-marshmallows, if you’re so inclined. Bake it like a sweet potato casserole, until the marshmallows are nice and gooey and melted. And since this is an extra bonus, the cook gets to eat it all.
Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy.
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Drums Beating Across the Chowan
It was a late October evening, and Perquimans Paranormal had set up camp in an undisclosed graveyard along the banks of the Chowan River. The air was thick with the earthy scent of fallen leaves and damp soil, and anticipation charged the atmosphere. As the group prepared their EVP equipment, the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows that seemed to dance with a life of their own.
“Tonight feels… different,” one of the investigators murmured, adjusting the recording device. “Something is lingering here. I can feel it.”
They began with a series of questions, as they always did. Silence stretched between each one, interrupted only by the rustling of leaves in the gentle breeze. Then, after what felt like an eternity, a faint, low voice crackled through the speaker.
“I am here.”
The voice was gravelly and tinged with something unsettling—almost as if it had been worn down by years of silence and waiting. The investigators exchanged glances, hearts racing. One spoke softly into the recorder, asking, “What happened to you?”
A moment of silence. Then, the voice returned, more vivid, more pained.
“They buried me,” it said, the words laced with bitterness. “Buried me alive… my own hands… and my slaves.”
The investigators felt a chill grip them. They’d heard rumors of
people meeting cruel ends, but this was something else—a twisted story of betrayal beyond the grave.
“They came for me in the night,” the voice continued, each word sharper, angrier. “A potion… bitter… slipped into my soup. They watched me drink… laughed when I grew weak.”
One of the investigators shivered as the voice paused, letting the weight of the memory settle. The EVP picked up faint sounds— scratching, slow at first, faster, more desperate. “I scratched,” it said, a tremor of horror in the tone. “I clawed at the coffin walls… splinters biting my hands, blood warm against the wood.”
Goosebumps rose on the investigators’ arms as they listened, the ghostly voice dragging them into his agonizing last moments.
“Last thing I heard… before silence took me,” the voice paused, heavy with sorrow, “was the drums. Drums from across the Chowan. Beating… echoing… like the heartbeat of the river itself.”
The EVP went silent, the oppressive stillness amplifying the weight of the story that had just been told. The investigators stood there, stunned, glancing toward the dark waters of the Chowan River as if expecting to hear those same drums.
The drums still beat somewhere, hidden beneath the weight of years and memory.
And you, my dear readers- keep telling yourself it can’t happen to me.
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Church year’s holidays or holy-days
As Western society enters what commerce calls the “holiday season” (from the word holy-day), it’s appropriate to review the Church’s real holy-days celebrated for two millennia now, principally as follow.
The nave’s side walls in Edenton’s St. George’s Church, and other Orthodox churches, display in sequence 16 icons, or theological depictions, of these days celebrated every year.
#1, the Nativity (Sept. 8th) of our Lord’s Mother, the Theotocos (she who gave birth to God the Son)—being born to St. Joachim from Nazareth, of the royal House of David of the Tribe of Judah, & to St. Anna, or Anne, from Bethlehem, of the priestly House of Aaron of the Tribe of Levi.
#2, the Entrance (Nov. 21st) of the Theotocos, as the young girl Mary, into the Temple—so joining, until the age of marriage, the community of pious virgins dwelling in the Temple quarters, with the responsibility of spinning & weaving its veils or curtains (which were regularly washed of the sacrifices’ blood and were annually replaced).
#3, the Annunciation (or Ladymas, March 25th, nine months before Christmas) by the Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ (Luke 1: 26–56).
#4, the Nativity (Dec. 25th) of our Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ, at Christmas (Luke 2: 1–20, Matthew 1:18—2:12).
#5, Candlemas (Feb. 2nd), or the Presentation & Meeting of our Lord in the Temple, with the Elder Simeon and the Prophetess Anna, on the 40th day from His birth (Luke 2: 22–39), as ordained by Jewish law (and so engendering the secular customs of observing various hibernating animals on that day, to venture prediction of the end of winter).
#6, the Epiphany or Theophany (Jan. 6th), as the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist (Matt. 3: 13–17, Mark 1: 9–11, Luke 3: 21–22, John 1: 28–37) in the River Jordan.
#7, the Transfiguration (Aug. 6th) of Jesus Christ, on Mt. Tabor (Matt. 17: 1–9, Mark 9: 1–10, Luke 9: 27–36).
#8, Lazarus Saturday (a week & a day before Easter), or the Raising of Lazarus (John 11: 1–46) from the dead.
#9, Palm Sunday (a week before Easter), or the Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem (Matt. 21: 1–11, Mark 11: 1–11, Luke 19: 28–44, John 12: 12–19), riding humbly on a colt.
#10, Good Friday (Friday before Easter, at midday), Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion (Matt. 27: 26–56, Mark 15: 15–41, Luke 23: 23–49, John 19: 15–37), at Golgotha (“place of a skull”).
#11, the Harrowing of Hell (Saturday) with the (Easter) Resurrection (Ezekiel 37: 12–14, Matt. 27: 50–54, I Peter 3: 18–20, I Peter 4:6, Ephesians 4: 7–10). (As this icon depicts: Christ having trampled down the Gates of Hades, beneath His feet are the broken pieces of their locks and edifice, and Jesus is so shown reaching into the black abyss for those gone before who recognize & hear Him and will follow Him, including the Old Testament righteous, and beginning with Adam and Eve, grasping them near the wrist, and raising them from the grave to life again with Him.)
#12, the Empty Tomb (Easter morning), found by (they being commemorated the 2nd Sunday after Easter) the Myrrhbearing Women (Mark 16: 1–8, Luke 23:55—24:10).
#13, Ascension Day (a Thursday, the 40th day from Easter), the Ascension into Heaven (Acts 1: 1–12, Luke 24: 44–53, Mark 16: 19–20) of our Lord, God & Saviour, Jesus Christ.
#14, Pentecost (the 50th day from Easter), the Descent of the Holy Ghost upon Jesus’ Apostles (Acts 2: 1–31), and thus their baptism, for the Church, with cloven tongues of fire.
#15, the Dormition (or Marymas, Aug. 15th) or Falling Asleep of our Lord’s Mother, near her residence by the Mount of Olives at the house of the parents of the Apostle St. John the Evangelist & Theologian, into whose care Jesus had commended her (John 19: 25–27) upon His departure.
#16, Holyrood day (Sept. 14th), the Exaltation or Elevation of the Holy Cross, found A.D. 326 in Jerusalem, under the supervision of the Empress St. Helena with the help of the Patriarch Macarius of Jerusalem & of the local elderly Hebrew Jude, beneath the pagan Temple of Venus that had been built by the 2nd-century Emperor Hadrian to obliterate the holy sites of Golgotha and the Sepulchre.
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Sundays 9:35 am: The Hours’ Prayers & psalms 10:00 am: Divine Liturgy or Typica & homily
Other services please telephone 482-2006 for these dates & times
Eastern Christianity
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The Currituck Chamber of Commerce provides a resource for businesses, newcomers, and visitors to Currituck and the surrounding area. We invite you to check our upcoming events calendar each month for networking opportunities, member promotions, career opportunities, and fun things to do in the area.
Recap: Coastal Economic Summit 2024
The Coastal Economic Summit 2024 was a tremendous success! Hosted by the Currituck Chamber of Commerce, the event brought together industry leaders and economic experts to discuss the key issues and opportunities facing our coastal communities.
We were honored to feature an incredible lineup of speakers:
Jim Owens, Former Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc.
Jim shared valuable insights from his global leadership experience, focusing on strategies for economic growth in a competitive landscape.
Molly Garavino, from Ciniva Molly presented on the impact of digital strategies and marketing trends that are shaping the future of business development along the coast.
Dr. Nathan Dollar, Director of Carolina Demography
Dr. Dollar gave a powerful presentation on the population changes in North Carolina and their implications for our region’s economy, particularly in relation to coastal resilience and recovery from extreme events.
Thank you to all who attended and contributed to making this event such a great success! For those who couldn’t make it, we’ll be sharing key takeaways and recorded sessions soon. Stay tuned for more details!
As Words Sprout unto Opened Flowers
By Joseph Grimes
As words sprout… unto opened flowers; Like the evening image showing its beauty, endeavors. The trees fall their leaves as that evening has grown; So… will the words unto paper have shown.
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USS Philadelphia destroyed
IBy Tara Ross
n 1803, the Tripolitans capture a stranded American vessel. Mere months later, Navy legend Stephen Decatur would set that same U.S. frigate ablaze. His action has been called the “most bold and daring act of the age.”
But why would a United States naval officer set an American ship ablaze?
The audacious stunt occurred during the First Barbary War, soon after USS Philadelphia ran into an uncharted reef on October 31, 1803. She was soon captured by the Tripolitans and was considered a valuable prize. Once repaired, she would be the Barbary states’ most powerful warship. Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy had only one remaining ship as powerful as the one they’d lost: USS Constitution.
The commander of the Mediterranean Squadron, Edward Preble, fully understood the emergency, writing that “this affair distresses me beyond description . . . .” He chose then-Lt. Stephen Decatur to lead a raid. If he couldn’t recover Philadelphia, then Decatur must ensure destruction of the 36-gun frigate.
Decatur departed for his mission in a ketch (a two-masted sailboat), the Intrepid. That vessel was disguised as a Maltese trading ship, and she would carry a crew of several dozen volunteers. Decatur intended to enter Tripoli harbor with most of his crew hidden below decks. Meanwhile, an Arabic-speaking Sicilian, Salvador Catalano, would be on deck, ready to translate.
Decatur and his men entered Tripoli harbor late on February 16. They sailed past the shore batteries, carefully approaching Philadelphia at roughly 9:30 p.m. The Tripolitans aboard the ship called out to Intrepid, demanding that she identify herself.
Catalano answered in Arabic, claiming that Intrepid was a Maltese ship that had lost anchors. She needed to tie up alongside Philadelphia for the night. The weather had been tough, and the lie was believable. The Tripolitans were deceived—at first. They allowed Intrepid closer, readying a line to hold the two.
Just then someone aboard Philadelphia noticed something amiss. He yelled out in Arabic, “They are Americans! They are Americans!”
The commander of the guard hesitated, asking Catalano who
was aboard Intrepid. Things were happening quickly. The guard yelled another warning, causing the commander of the guard to cast off a line. Catalano panicked and yelled, “Board, Captain, board!”
But Catalano had misjudged the situation. The two boats were not yet close enough. Fortunately, Decatur was calm. “No order is to be obeyed but that of the commanding officer,” he barked. Just then, the vessels came together. It was time. Decatur shouted one word: “Board!”
His crew came topside and charged aboard Philadelphia. They were armed with swords, axes, and knives. The Tripolitans were easily overwhelmed, and Decatur’s men began setting combustibles around the ship. Finally, Decatur gave the final order. Fires were set. The Americans leapt back aboard Intrepid.
Preble later summarized Decatur’s successful destruction of Philadelphia, writing that they had, “after a conflict of a few minutes; carried her by the sword, without firing a musket or pistol: then set her on fire in every part, & she was totally consumed with all her materials: we did not lose a man, & only one was wounded: between 20 & 30 Tripolines were killed; one large boat load made their escape; many leapt into the sea & it is supposed a number hid themselves below, & perished in the flames . . . .”
By dawn on the 17th, Intrepid was 40 miles away, but the burning Philadelphia could still be seen in the distance.
In recognition of his feat, Decatur was promoted to Captain at age 25. He remains the youngest to attain that rank in US naval history.
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Breaking Down Milton Friedman’s Comments from a Recent Elon Musk Repost
By: Peter Jacobsen
Elon Musk recently reposted a FEE social media clip of Milton Friedman discussing inflation.
The post has nearly 44 million views and hundreds of thousands of likes. What caused this clip to resonate with people such that it caught Musk’s attention and went so viral (garnering much more attention than the average post from Musk’s account)?
Let’s break down the clip into pieces to see why Friedman’s wisdom resonates with us today.
‘Inflation Is the Most Destructive Disease Known to Modern Societies’
The clip begins with a strong claim—inflation is unparalleled in its ability to destroy a society. Why would that be? Rising prices are bad, but can they really destroy a society?
Economists generally have a few different concerns with inflation’s deleterious effects on society. First, high rates of inflation cause people to engage in costly activities to avoid losing purchasing power. For example, people will run to the bank as soon as they get their paychecks and start spending money on consumer goods or other assets which aren’t losing value.
The resources and energy people use to convert deteriorating currency into stable assets are costly. In particular, economists call these costs shoe leather costs, alluding to how people would destroy their shoes in the now-metaphorical run to the bank.
Shoe leather costs are just one reason inflation is deleterious. Another reason inflation is harmful is that it disrupts money’s function of keeping track of the value of things. When prices are stable, we generally comprehend the relative value of different goods.
For example, we know that going out to eat at a restaurant is about five times more expensive than eating at home. However, in a world where prices are increasing at a fast rate, it may be difficult to keep track of the relative cost of things, leading to wasteful decisions. Inflation makes accounting (formal and informal) difficult.
Finally, and most importantly, inflation destroys societies because it destroys the ability to save. When you keep money in a savings account, rising prices mean that the money will be able to buy relatively fewer things. For example, if you have $12,000 in your savings account, and you spend $1,000 on rent per month, you have a year’s worth of rent in your savings account.
However, if inflation drives your rent up to $1,500 per month, your bank account now affords you four fewer months of rent.
This is damaging to society for two reasons. First of all, this frustration of people’s ability to plan causes chaos. A person who planned on having a year of savings must suddenly scramble in response to inflation.
Second, savings is the foundation of modern society. In order to increase our future wealth, we save our funds and resources or borrow from the savings of another. For example, there are two ways to afford a house. You could have spent years putting aside money so that you could
make the purchase outright, or you could borrow from people (either directly or through an intermediary) who themselves have saved money.
All large-scale, long-term projects require savings. When savings are disincentivized, wealth creation stops (or is even reversed as people begin to consume their savings). This means that people will be more short-sighted in practice, and long-term economic growth will cease. This is why Friedman is so concerned about inflation.
The Cause of Inflation
Friedman then spends time in the video discussing the cause of inflation. He is clear at the start about what isn’t causing inflation. Friedman says, “[Inflation] doesn’t rise because you’ve got businessmen who are greedy; they’ve always been greedy.”
It’s amazing that this argument being discussed at Friedman’s time is still popular today (the clips in the video come from Free to Choose Vol. 9, which came out in 1980). As Friedman points out, the “greedflation” argument is implausible because people are always greedy. Since people are always greedy, the same greed can’t be used to describe new inflation. To quote FEE’s Dan Sanchez:
Many on the political left blame corporations for “price gouging” in order to fatten their profits. But blaming rising prices on profit-seeking is like blaming a plane crash on gravity.
Gravity is always pulling down on planes. To explain a plane crash, you have to explain what happened to the factors that had previously counteracted that downward pull. Why did gravity yank the plane down to earth when it did and not before?
Similarly, businesses are always seeking profit and are always ready to raise prices if that is what will maximize profits. To explain precipitous price hikes, you have to explain what happened to the factors that had previously put a lid on that upward price pressure.
So what is the source of inflation? Friedman argues that it’s policy. He points out that citizens have given politicians a difficult task. We ask politicians to spend other people’s money on us, but we don’t want them to spend our money on other people.
This framing is too generous to politicians because it implies that the fault rests on voters alone, but the point is simple. The political system incentivizes people to vote for policies which support their own interests today at the expense of voters down the road. But that means we’re holding the bag today from prior generations. But how does this spending turn into inflation? To get there, we need to look at one more quote from the video.
‘The Real Tax on the American People Is [Total Spending]’
Lastly, Friedman highlights that the official tax rate is not what matters. Instead, it’s total spending. Why?
I’m going to leverage a prior article I’ve written to help explain:
Taxation is the most straightforward source of govern-
ment funds. The government taxes incomes, spending, property ownership, property sales, and death. If the government simply spent that money and stopped, that would be the end of the story. But it isn’t.
For over two decades now, the U.S. government has had more spending than tax revenue. When spending exceeds tax revenue, this is called a deficit. So the deficit is the difference between government spending and tax revenue, or G-T. Mathematically we can express the deficit as follows:
G-T=D+M
This new equation shows that the government deficit must be paid by the remaining sources of revenue: debt financing and money printing.
When spending is greater than tax revenue, there are only two ways for the government to facilitate the extra spending: debt and money printing. However, debt only kicks the can down the road, so, in the long run, a government that persistently runs deficits must pay for them by money printing.
As the government prints money, the new money drives up the demand for goods generally. More money chasing the same amount of goods ultimately leads to higher prices (i.e., inflation).
Meanwhile, this process allocates wealth away from what savers would have used the wealth for and towards projects determined (at least indirectly) by the government. Money exits the private sector.
These higher prices come at the expense of savers. In fact, we can almost think of inflation from money printing as a kind of tax on savings. This is why what really matters is the total amount of government spending. Formal tax rates only tell you what you have to pay today. Total government spending tells you about the taxes you’re going to have to pay going forward. As Henry Hazlitt wrote: “[E]ither immediately or ultimately every dollar of government spending must be raised through a dollar of taxation… …[T]he country as a whole cannot get anything without paying for it.”
So, in summary, the Friedman video took off because it reminds us to keep our eye on what really matters. As long as the government continues to spend out of control, we know higher taxes and inflation are right around the corner. The takeaway is as simple as it is provocative: if we want to reduce inflation, we must significantly rein in government spending.
Faithfulness, Kindness, and Integrity
It is known that when you surf the internet, you can find what you are looking for. The decision is yours to decide which version to keep. That applies to Naomi, the mother-in-law of Ruth, the Moabite. The Moabites were known for their worship of idols, rebelliousness, and immoral behavior. Scholars portray Naomi differently, from a caring and gracious woman to an overbearing and domineering one. I suspect the truth lies somewhere in between.
As a backstory, Elimelech, Naomi’s husband, decided to move his family from Bethlehem to Moab during a time of famine in Judah. This relocation, unfortunately, led to tragedy as Elimelech passed away, leaving Naomi a widow with two sons. The sons married Moabite women during their stay. Tragically, the sons died as well, leaving the three women widows.
“In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. The man’s name was Elimelech, his wife’s name Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. They were Ephratites from Bethlehem, Judah. And they went to Moab and lived there. Now Elimelech, Namoi’s husband, died, and she was left with her two sons. They married Moabite women, one named Orpha and the other Ruth. After they had lived there about ten years, both Mahlon and Kilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husbands.” Ruth 1:1-5 NIV.
Matthew Henry proposed this. “Elimelech’s care to pro-
Why a Business Plan?
Our law firm, Hedger & Hedger, has but one article in its blog section, that being “Why a Business Plan?”. Our reasoning is simple: There is no stage of a business’ life that would not be more efficiently managed with a well-thought-out business plan.
What kind of beast are we talking about? The best description that we have run across succinctly defines a business plan as “A set of financial forecasts surrounded by their substantiation”. Does that mean that a business plan is nothing but glorified budget? Not quite!
When it comes to substantiation, budgets are usually pretty thin whereas the assumptions underlying forecasted revenues and expenses in a business plan should not only be laid out in gruesome detail, but should be supported with credible sales and marketing research. Thus, another
By: Pat Throckmorton
vide for his family was not to be blamed, but his removal into the country of Moab could not be justified. And the removal ended in the wasting of his family. It is folly to think of escaping that cross, which, being laid in our way, we ought to take up. Changing our place seldom is mending it. Those who bring young people into bad acquaintance and take them out of the way of public ordinances, though they may think them well-principled and are against temptation, know not what will be the end.”
Naomi received word that the Lord was ending the famine; thus, she decided to return to the land of Judah. The daughter-in-law Orpha chose to stay behind, but Ruth clung to Naomi. Ruth was willing to give up her security and the possibility of having children to care for Naomi. Ruth said, “Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. So the two women went on until they came to Bethlehem.” Ruth 1:16, 19 NIV.
I recently saw a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on social media: “The richer we have become materially, the poorer we become morally and spiritually. We have learned to fly in the air like birds and swim in the sea like fish, but we have not learned the simple art of living together as brothers.” The story of Naomi and Ruth is a helpful model for us of good relationships. Naomi was going home, but Ruth would be a stranger in the land of Judah. Ruth came to know the God of Israel through Naomi. How often do we witness the Good News to those we have contact with? How many opportunities do we miss?
way to describe a business plan might be “A budget on steroids”.
In other words, budgets are primarily concerned not with questioning, but with implementing, the current business model. In contrast, it is the purpose of the business plan to facilitate, even compel, planning at a strategic level whereby that very business model is dissected, probed, examined and, thereby, improved.
The vitality of every organization depends both upon getting it right at the outset and reinventing itself as the competitive environment evolves. The business plan and the process of its preparation go a long way toward ensuring success on both counts.
Fast forward to Ruth meeting Boaz. I cannot read this story without my eyes filling with tears and my heart filling with compassion for Ruth. Boaz recognized the faithfulness, kindness, and integrity exhibited by Ruth. Her character and daily living spoke for itself.
Boaz told Ruth, “I’ve been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband – how you left your father and mother and your homeland and came to live with a people you did not know before. May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” Ruth 2:11-12 NIV.
“As she [Ruth] got up to glean, Boaz gave orders to his men, ‘Even if she gathers among the sheaves, don’t embarrass her. Rather, pull out some stalks for her from the bundles and leave them for her to pick up, and don’t rebuke her.” Ruth 2:15-16 NIV. Out of his abundance, he provided for people in need. How often do we surpass the accepted provision patterns for those less fortunate? Do we ever do more than the minimum for others?
There are people in our communities like Ruth today. God calls us to welcome and provide for all the “strangers” among us, just as He welcomed us when we were outsiders. He made us members of His household and grafted us into His Kingdom. We must extend that same love and generosity to those around us. Love one another as He loves us.
Northeast North Carolina Family History - houses change for the seasons…
By: Irene Hampton - nencfamilyhistory@gmail.com
As we turn our attention to cooler weather I am reminded of a warm weather question that is often asked at the Whalehead museum in historic Corolla. People see the holes in the walls on the main floor that hid the radiators used to heat the house during the hunting season when the Knights and their guests were in residence. But what about cooling the 21,000 square foot house during warmer weather. In truth, Mr. E. C. Knight’s log books only record what the weather conditions and hunting totals were during the winter. That’s when they and their friends were in residence to hunt ducks and geese in the Currituck Sound.
While the house was being completed we know from advertisements for a local cook that the responses were to be sent to Mrs. Knight at the Corolla Island residence and the ads were dated in early June. So they had to be there during some warmer seasons. (They ended up bringing Mrs. Rose Alvernas from Middletown, Rhode Island with them as their cook. Stoneybrook, the Knight’s year-round home, was also located in Middletown.)
Back to cooling the property. As you can see in the hopefully accompanying pictures, the set-up was rather ingenious! The mansion is known for the five chimneys (varying stories as to why there are so many) but the center one is only in the attic. That brick structure has windows on either side. There are some randomly appearing windows in interior walls in the house which mystify visitors as to the reason for their placement. And then there are the brick window wells that surround the house. Today they are covered for safety reasons in the hill the Knights had created around the brick first floor of the house to create the basement.
A former manager told staff that after Currituck County purchased the property in 1992 and before the house had electricity or running water, they would open the house before the restoration began to allow visitors to see some of the areas that were safe to tour. Even on a warm summer day, if the attic windows and window wells were opened, she said that the main floor of the house would be comfortable. Today the museum has modern heating and air and you can see some of the vent work in the attic picture.
Another feature people are curious about is how a home at sea level can boast a 6,000 square foot basement. You have one created. An article in an early “State” magazine (Our State today) indicates that the dredging around the house to create the island cost almost as much as the house! The dredged material was used to create the majority of the gradually sloping hill we barely notice now. Makes me think we should learn more about the homes that shelter us! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Watch Your Footing Near the Spitter
The word slippery conjures up thoughts of instability, poor traction, being of elusive or unscrupulous character but rarely anything beneficial. Herein lies an exception. A wellknown member of the Ulmus tree genus is the slippery elm. Elm trees, as a whole, provide great benefit for ornamental and shade values. They are stately fast growers that provide a sturdy wood as exemplified by their resilience during windstorms. While once a dominant species, both in the forest and landscapes, the elm numbers have fallen to Dutch Elm disease, physical damage by beetles, and infestation by insect vectors. Fortunately, one representative of the elm family, the Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra), continues to thrive and bring value to humans. The slippery elm is native and common to the eastern part of mid and northern North America. It favors moist hardwood bottomland environments.
The slippery elm has been used by Native Americans as a food source and a medicant. The tree gained the name “slippery” because of the mucilaginous quality of its leaf juices and under bark. The slippery mucilage is made into a tea that benefits and soothes sore throats, eases constipation, lessens the symptoms of gastric ulcers and, in some cases, calms irritated skin according to adherents. Keep in mind, these preparations
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Irene Hampton earned a certificate in Genealogy from Brigham Young University and worked as the Genealogical/Local history Researcher for the Pasquotank-Camden Library for over 12 years. She has also abstracted and published “Widow’s Years Provisions, 1881-1899, Pasquotank County, North Carolina”; “1840 Currituck, North Carolina Federal Census” and “Record of Marriages, Book A (1851-1867) Currituck County, North Carolina”. You may contact her at nencfamilyhistory@gmail.com.
are supplements and folk treatments that are not regarded as part of the medical mainstream and therefore not regulated by the FDA. Even though slippery elm products are sold over the counter, there may be allergic reactions in some people. Another “off-label” use of slippery elm is far less common but proven to be incredibly effective. The Major League Baseball pitching sensation Gaylord Perry, born in Williamston NC, wrote in his 1971 autobiography that he would chew slippery elm during his games to add a special panache to his spitball pitches. The title of his book is, “Me and the Spitter.”
Habitat for Humanity by Jane Elfring
Elizabeth City Habitat for Humanity completed its third repair of the year at the end of September. This is the seventh repair that the organization has completed repairs for low-income seniors in Pasquotank County since we began our repair program two years ago. We have two additional houses that we have begun to repair and several pending requests.
Since we began this program, we have repaired floors, bathrooms, and HVAC units. We have also installed railings, grab bars and handicapped doorknobs and replaced several decks. These repairs are designed to help people remain in their homes as they age.
Most of the people who request assistance are widows. One was a widower. They are generally in their 70’s. The income cap for single homeowners is $45.950 but most of our applicants have annual incomes of less than $35,000 and several have been as low as $12,000.
The repair program caps repairs for each home at $5000. Homeowners pay 10% of the cost up to $500. They are also asked to provide simple lunches for our volunteers. Applications are available at Taylor Mueller Realty, 422 McArthur Dr. Applicants must provide proof of income and proof of home ownership to be considered. We know the need is great in the community and that we are only able to reach a tiny fraction of those who need assistance. We depend on donations to fund this work and on volunteers to make the repairs. If you would like to donate or volunteer, contact Norma James at Taylor Mueller Realty, 252-331-2233.
Night Song
When Politicians say they haven’t changed their values--- Aren’t values relative?
The shift from virtue to values in the West represents a profound transformation in the moral and philosophical framework that has long shaped Western civilization. Historically, Western moral philosophy was deeply rooted in Christian virtues drawn from classical philosophy, notably Aristotle and Christian teachings. These virtues, such as courage, temperance, justice, and faith, were regarded as objective truths grounded in a divine order, universally applicable regardless of personal circumstances. However, with the advent of the modern era, particularly during the Enlightenment and the rise of secularism, there was a gradual move away from these objective virtues toward what is now known as “values.” Unlike virtues, values are often perceived as subjective, personal preferences that can vary from individual to individual. This shift has allowed for a more pluralistic approach to morality, where individuals or cultures can hold different, sometimes conflicting, values considered equally valid.
Friedrich Nietzsche played a central role in this philosophical shift. Nietzsche famously declared that “God is dead,” a statement he used to signify the decline of absolute, objective moral values that were once rooted in Christian teachings. He argued that with the death of God, Western civilization lost its foundation for objective truth, including moral truth. Nietzsche criticized traditional Christian morality as life-denying, believing it suppressed the individual’s true potential. In place of Christian virtues, Nietzsche introduced the concept of the “Übermensch” (Overman or Superman), who creates his values by exercising the will to power. This revolutionary idea suggested that morality was not something to be discovered or adhered to but rather something to be created by the individual. Nietzsche’s concept laid the groundwork for moral relativism, where ethical principles are seen as relative to the individual or culture rather than universally binding.
The embrace of values over virtues has opened the door to relative morality, where moral judgments become matters of per-
sonal or cultural preference rather than objective truth. This shift has led to a fragmentation of moral consensus in the West, undermining the idea of a shared moral framework and leading to social and cultural disintegration. With a common set of virtues or objective moral standards, it becomes increasingly easier to maintain social cohesion as different groups or individuals follow their active values, often in conflict. This moral relativism has contributed to the erosion of Western institutions and traditions once grounded in a shared understanding of virtue. The loss of a common moral foundation has weakened social bonds, increased polarization, and diminished the sense of community and purpose that once characterized Western societies.
The shift from virtue to values, heavily influenced by Nietzsche’s philosophy, marks a significant turn from objective, universal moral standards rooted in Christian tradition toward a more individualistic, subjective morality. This transformation has led to the rise of relative morality, contributing to the West’s moral and social fragmentation. It ultimately weakens Western civilization’s cultural and social fabric and leads to a decline in its coherence and vitality.
By
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
When on thy pillow lying,
Half listen, I implore,
And at my lute’s soft sighing, Sleep on! what wouldst thou more?
For at my lute’s soft sighing
The stars their blessings pour
On feelings never-dying; Sleep on! what wouldst thou more?
Those feelings never-dying
My spirit aid to soar
From earthly conflicts trying; Sleep on! what wouldst thou more?
From earthly conflicts trying
Thou driv’st me to this shore;
Through thee I’m thither flying, Sleep on! what wouldst thou more?
Through thee I’m hither flying, Thou wilt not list before
In slumbers thou art lying:
Sleep on! what wouldst thou more?
New Life of Currituck
by Pastor Dan Bergey
Afew weeks ago, I was watching my grandson, and he says, “Grandpa, can we play hide and seek?” “Of course we can,” I said. He looked at me and said, “I will start counting. You go hide.” As I ran off across the yard to find a place to hide, I heard the start of his countdown. I went around the building and found a place to hide, and suddenly a small breeze and full sun hit my face. At that moment, I was thinking about the dark blue sky, the sunshine, a cool brisk fall day, and I felt a sense of peace. While I was alone in those moments, I realized that I was not alone at all.
Jesus often pulled away from the craziness of life to pray, and in those moments of solitude, he heard the voice of God. He found peace, comfort, guidance, and wisdom. My mind started spinning with all these wonderful thoughts and how they helped me even during trials, even amid struggles, and even in the busyness of life. There really are moments of solitude where Jesus wants to have our attention. I was so lost in the moment, I never heard the end of my grandson’s countdown or even the words “I am coming to find you, Grandpa.” The next thing I knew, I heard the words, “Grandpa, I found you.” Proverbs 8:17 popped into my mind: “I love those who love me, and those who diligently seek me will find me.” I could see the excitement on my grandson’s face that he had found me. His face reminded me of how it must make God smile and be excited that we seek Him.
Sometimes I think the church has missed the mark a bit. We try to change our services. We try all that we can so that we can be what is known as a seeker-sensitive church. To me, the question is not whether a person or visitor that walks into the church is seeking God. The greater question is: Am I willing to seek out those who need God? Am I a sensitive seeker? Am I willing and prepared, asking God to challenge me to grow in the courage and confidence that only God can give to me? I find that in times of solitude, I intentionally draw away from the people I love dearly so that I can hear from God because, ultimately, then God asks me to draw near to those that he places around me.
So this article could really be, in some ways, for two different groups of people. The first group of people would be those whom God has sought out and who have allowed Him to find them. Maybe it was through experiences and tough challenges or just in everyday life. For me, it was that God put a set of experiences in my life that brought me to the place of finding Him, and I realized that the Lord made those experiences happen so that I could find Him. The other group of people that I would like to speak to in this article would be maybe those that have not found Him yet. Do you know that He is looking for you? Do you know that He is seeking you? Do you know that the countdown has finished, and He is seeking to find you? For both groups, what stands in front of us is courage and strength to seek relationships so that Christ can be shared in the world around us.
“Seek the Lord and His strength, Seek His face continually.” Psalm 105:4
“Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near.” Isaiah 55:6
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The last thing you want to do, Is to have remorse and regret
Show the love of Jesus Christ
While those you hold dear Are still alive upon this world
For once they’re gone, it’ll be too late
To show them love, hold a hand
Give them a hug, a kiss, a warm embrace
And showing them how you feel
So say a little prayer for them
Tell and show, how you feel
No regrets, no remorse; Jesus
Starting this coming Sunday, January 3, 2024 @ 8 PM Eastern Standard Time, on albemarletradewinds.com tune in for Time with Ron the Poet for a half hour of Christian poetry, music, testimonies, teachings and messages.
The author was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 12, 1953. Moved to New York at the age of five, and became a U.S. citizen at the age of eleven. Graduated from George Washington High School in New York City. In 1972, enlisted in the U S Navy and was discharged in 1975. Was a merchant seaman from 1982 through 1988. In between, dug ditches, washed dishes, sold used cars, and even drove a cab. Graduated from Elizabeth City State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Was a Motor Fuels Tax Auditor for the State of North Carolina, an IT Control Specialist for Gateway Bank/Bank of Hampton Roads and retired at the end of 2015. Currently a radio show host on Tattered Christian Soldiers and Carolina Footsteps radio
Author of the following books:
Faith Based Poetry
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron
Inspiration by God, More Perspiration by Ron
Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume IV 53rjbd@gmail.com
Inspiration by God, Even More Perspiration by Ron
The Visitor Center at the Newbold-White House is no longer open on Saturdays and is now officially closed for the season. But that doesn’t mean you can’t visit as the grounds (but not buildings) are open dawn to dusk and a handy walking tour brochure is available in a black mailbox by the steps. It also doesn’t mean that no one is doing anything either. By the time you read this we will have already hosted an all-day function for the 20-year old Society of American Period Furniture Makers. Six different people (including local resident Ben Hobbs of Perquimans County) will talk about their craft; inlcuding samples of their work.
Later in the month we will host approximately 100 Perquimans first graders in two shifts. They will learn colonial-era dances, play outdoor colonial games, meet a friendly lamb, make an orange and clove pomander and spend time inside the Newbold-White House.
Grief Share is a support group to help you move through the grief process. A Grief Share support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. To learn more and find a support group location go to www. GriefShare.org
Mark your calendars now for our Holiday Gift Shop Days: December 6-7 and 13-14 from 9am to 3pm. Also, the Periauger will be in Hertford’s Christmas Parade on December 7th and is celebrating her 20th birthday too!
Tonight I am going to take a party to the headquarters of the fire department, where I have a cinch on the captain, a very nice fellow, who is unusually grateful for something I wrote about him and his men. They are going to do the Still Alarm act for me.
Richard Harding Davis
NC SENATE DISTRICT 1 LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
By: Senator Norman Sanderson, Senate District 1
“GODS HELP FOR WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA”
Afavorite scripture is Isaiah 59:19 “When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will raise up a standard. (barrier)’. It literally means that when we are faced with difficulty, injustice, frustration, and sickness, God takes notice and is ready to fight with us. Many of have had to rely heavily on this promise in the last few years. It seems our battles are getting harder and not easier. God has not ignored our cry for help. In Isaiah 55, He reminds us “for my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts”. God has a desire to give us a hope and a future, not to harm us. These are the scriptures I am praying for my fellow North Carolinians in the West. We in Eastern NC will not forget their losses and their ongoing needs. We will stand with them. in the months ahead.
An opportunity to visit the area arose for me on October 25 and I experienced firsthand the task of recovery that lies ahead. I was deeply affected by what I observed. The devastation cannot be described.
Thank you to our citizens from Eastern NC for the tremendous outpouring of love, support, comfort and prayers. Because we have been through many floods of our own, we understand and have been able answer the pleas for help in astonishing ways. We have provided clothing and personal items to thousands of people who lost everything during the disaster. We activated mobile kitchens and cold storage vehicles for food preservation and working with numerous church groups preparing and distributing tens of thousands of hot meals. Volunteer doctors, nurses and
medical teams in mobile units arrived complete with medical supplies attended the injured and the sick. Rescue teams, law enforcement officers and National Guardsmen from several states were on the scene to help reach those that were stranded and distribute needed water and supplies. Heavy equipment with operators arrived after the storm and began clearing roads to reach stranded people. Pastors and citizens were there to listen to the stories of those who had survived and there to pray for those who had lost loved ones.
I want to thank the departments from state government that have responded to the call for help. Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Health and Human Services, Dept. Agriculture, Dept. of Justice and Public Safety, Dept. of Education, and Dept. of Emergency Management.
Please continue to pray for our friends and family in the West. They are special people. If God puts it on your heart to help, please do so by making a donation to Samaritans Purse (www.Samaritanspurse.org). It will be you who receives the blessing.
Local Bass Fishing Team Gets Invite to 2024 FOM National Championship
Local bass fishing team of Jason Samson and Kenneth Wallace represented the NC East Division of The Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail, one of the largest amateur bass tournament trails in the country, at The Regional FOM Championship on Lake Hickory in Hickory, NC. , which consisted of the top teams from NC, SC, Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky. The two day tournament was cut to a one day shootout due to Hurricane Helene. The day after the hurricane came through conditions were less than favorable with high water littered with debris and stained with red clay mud. Jason Samson and Kenneth Wallace had to adjust their game plan and adapt to the new conditions but found a creek near the ramp that was less affected than anywhere else they found. The fishing was beyond tough, but it was enough to get them 7th Place out of 62 teams and an invitation to fish in the Fishers of Men National Championship in April on Lake Murray, SC. 1st Place at the FOM National Championship pays out a 2025 Basscat Bass Boat and a large monetary prize , as well as the recognition of being one of the best amateur bass fishing teams in the nation. Jason Samson said “Just making it to that level is an accomplishment and I am proud of what we have done as a team”. Jason’s partner, Kenneth Wallace, said “Jason is one of the best bass fisherman I have ever seen. We both have different strengths on the water and together we make a great team. I know that with Jesus anything is possible, so making it to
this level is just another blessing. I can’t wait to see what is instore for us next”. The fishing duo is popular among their competitors and are known as “Dem’ Down East Boys”. Kenneth Wallace, who lives in Camden, was a main catalyst to getting the Bassmaster Elite Series, the largest professional bass fishing tour in the world, to The Pasquotank River in the second week of April 2025. Jason and Kenneth are putting in the work needed to represent the Albemarle area well at the FOM National Championship in April and then turn around the next week in Elizabeth City and be part of what may be one of the best Bassmaster Elite events in years.
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Daycations are events that make a great one day family getaway.
We live in a fun region that always has something going on, and we pick events that we think are the most interesting. If you have an event you wish to list, email it to: br549@modernmedianow.com before the last Wednesday of the month. Please include a description, date, time, location, and a picture. Also, contact information in case folks have any questions.
Saturday 2nd Test and Tune
Saturday 9th ET Bracket Points
Saturday 16th Speed Oasis “Halloween 6K “
Saturday 23rd Paul Grandy ET Bracket Points
Saturday30th Northeast King of the Hill
Every First Friday of the month many art studios and businesses in downtown Elizabeth City are open from 4:00 pm until 7:00 PM-ish for our First Friday ArtWalk! Guest artists along with food and music abound as businesses remain open later and the downtown streets come to life. Come down to see all of our local creativity; stay to dine or sip at one of our 28 independently owned pubs, coffee shops, and restaurant options downtown.
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Sherwin
Gaddis Juggernaut Systems Express
The 2023 Currituck Arts and Crafts festival sponsored by the Coinjock Ruritan Club will be held on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th at the Currituck High School in Barco, North Carolina. Saturday hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is only $3.00 which includes both Saturday and Sunday shows with twelve and under admitted free.
There will be artists of all venues with a wide variety of self-made items to choose from to complete your Christmas shopping list. There also will be a silent auction each day as well as delicious food prepared and served by the Shawboro Ruritan Club. If you enjoy shopping for practical and unusual items, don’t miss the Currituck Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd in Barco, North Carolina.
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CSI faculty receive NSF grant for renewable ocean energy research
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Thanks to a new $3.6 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant awarded over five years to researchers from the University of Michigan, East Carolina University, UNC-Chapel Hill and Virginia Tech, increased levels of energy resilience could be just around the corner for coastal communities in North Carolina, Michigan and Alaska. The town of Nags Head has been chosen as a focal community in North Carolina.
Remote and island communities like the Outer Banks do not always have access to resilient energy sources during severe weather or other coastal hazards that jeopardize traditional grid power. When disaster strikes, it may be quite some time before such communities have renewed access to clean drinking water or electricity, and this lag time can hamper recovery efforts.
The new project launched Sept. 27 with the main objective of providing a comprehensive, transdisciplinary approach to the development and deployment of marine renewable energy technologies that could be tailored to individual communities.
The first two years of the five-year project will be spent getting to know the stakeholders of the identified communities, assessing their specific energy-related needs and identifying potential wave energy technologies that could meet those needs. During the remaining years of the project, the focus will shift to technology design evaluations, wave tank testing and testing deployment of devices in coastal waters. Technology that uses waves as a renewable energy source will be a focal point of community discussions and suggested solutions. Technical leads will consider the needs of each community as they create and then test marine renewable energy devices that are specifically suited for each of the three study areas.
Among those to receive funding are ECU’s Dr. Eric Wade, assistant professor in the Department of Coastal Studies, and UNC’s Lindsay Dubbs, both of whom are based at the Coastal Studies Institute on ECU’s Outer Banks Campus. Dubbs’ previous and ongoing work to
collect environmental assessment data off the Outer Banks coast will be leveraged during the technology development phase of the project, especially in North Carolina. Her work, largely funded by the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program led by CSI, has been focused on the potential impacts of marine energy development on nearshore and offshore ecosystems.
Meanwhile, Wade will lead community engagement efforts including workshops, interviews and surveys to better understand the needs of each unique community, as well as community members’ perceptions of marine renewable energy devices. One desired result of their research, in combination with the research of others leading the study, is to create a set of socio-environmental metrics to guide the identification of marine energy technologies that account for community needs and environmental dynamics.
“This project can be transformative for powering remote coastal communities by leveraging wave energy technologies,” said Wade. “Indeed, this project centers communities as a key partner by understanding their needs and designing technologies that best meet them. Through this community-centered approach, we hope to contribute to the need for energy equality and sustainability for coastal remote communities. Further, this project leverages ECU and CSI’s ongoing partnership with coastal communities, seeing them not only as research recipients but as active participants throughout the project.”
In addition to building upon pre-established relationships with local communities in North Carolina, this project will also complement ongoing research conducted by the NC Renewable Ocean Energy Program (NCROEP), led by CSI, and the Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC), of which CSI is a founding member. Once the project has reached the deployment phase, the device built based on the identified needs of Nags Head will be tested at the Jennette’s Pier Wave Energy Test Center, managed by NCROEP and Jennette’s Pier.
What Older Adults Should Know This RSV Season
(StatePoint) Each year, up to 160,000 older adults living in the United States are hospitalized and as many as 10,000 die due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a highly contagious virus that spreads through close contact with infected individuals, typically increasing during the fall and peaking in winter.
While most people with RSV develop mild symptoms, like that of a common cold, RSV can cause severe illness in older adults, especially those with certain medical conditions, like chronic lung disease, chronic heart disease or a weakened immune system. That’s why the American Lung Association, with support from GlaxoSmithKline, is encouraging adults at increased risk for severe illness to protect themselves against RSV. Here’s what they want you to know:
Severe Illness is Preventable: In 2023, RSV vaccines became available to help protect older adults from severe RSV illness, however, according to the most recent data, only 24% of older adults received it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends RSV vaccination for adults aged 75 and older, and adults ages 60 to 74 at increased risk for severe RSV disease. You can
get vaccinated any time, but the best time to receive an RSV vaccination is late summer and early fall before RSV starts to spread in the community. If you have already received an RSV vaccine, you do not need another one. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether RSV vaccination is recommended for you.
“Vaccination is critical to saving lives and reducing hospitalizations during the respiratory virus season, but unfortunately, not enough older adults are getting vaccinated and disparities persist that put some populations at increased risk of severe illness,” says Albert Rizzo, MD., chief medical officer of the American Lung Association.
National Immunization Survey data shows that RSV vaccination rates vary, with 27% of white/non-Hispanic adults having received a vaccine, compared to 21% of Black/ non-Hispanic adults, and 15% of Hispanic/Latino adults. At the same time, Black and Hispanic/Latino populations have higher rates of underlying conditions that increase the risk of severe RSV illness.
Healthy Habits Can Also Help Stop the Spread: In addition to vaccination, you can help stop the spread of RSV
tested in conjunction with US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and is designed to harness the power of waves to generate energy, and/or desalinate water.
with these everyday actions:
• Washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds
• Covering your coughs and sneezes with a tissue
• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
• Staying at home when you are sick and avoiding close contact with others
• Cleaning frequently touched surfaces
• Taking steps for cleaner indoor air
For more information about RSV in adults and to learn steps to prevent severe illness, visit Lung.org/rsv.
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. However, if you do get sick with RSV this winter, be sure to watch for signs of severe illness, such as shortness of breath and worsening symptoms, and seek prompt medical attention if needed,” says Dr. Rizzo.
A wave energy converter is lowered over the side of Jennette’s pier in Nags Head, NC. This device was
CSI maintains two federally designated wave energy test centers on the north and south sides on Jennette’s pier in Nags Head, NC.
Philippians 4:6 (KJV): “Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
The role of prayer in the post-Revolutionary War period profoundly affected the Congress of America. As with David against Goliath, our Congress recognized that victory against Great Britain was the answer to many patriotic prayers. That bold Black-Robed Clergy and other pastors of the period, and their influence, supported our Christian heritage through their prayers and recognized by our elected Congress that prayer was a vital necessity for blessings of God on our country.
Sometime during the fall of 1776, Congress designated December 11, 1776, as a Day of Fasting and Repentance. Jonathan Witherspoon, a Presbyterian Reformer and member of Congress, was selected to write a proclamation approved by Congress, which recommended quickly appointing a day of the solemn day of fasting and humiliation. It is further a plea to implore Almighty God’s forgiveness of sins and beg for assistance in His providence in prosecuting the war. The Congress and officers, civil and military under them, were also directed to exercise repentance and reformation.
Moreover, they were to strictly observe the Articles of War, that part which forbids swearing and all immorality. In 1779, Congress issued a proclamation recognizing a day of thanksgiving because “it hath pleased Almighty God, the father of mercies, remarkably to assist and support the United States of America in their important struggle for liberty.” After this day, many successes occurred against the British on the battlefield.
By: Keith Throckmorton
Congress then recorded seven different accomplishments of God on behalf of America, including “many instances of prowess and success of our armies.” And “so great abundance of the fruits of the earth of every kind, as not only to enable us to supply the wants of the army easily but gives comfort and happiness to the whole people.”
On May 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress convened. George Washington was requested to command the ragtag colonial militias. Washington immediately began to instill in the troops an absolute faith in God. Washington understood that his only hope for success was to lay an unquestioned conviction in his army’s hearts and daily actions that they accomplished for God and under God’s protection.
Washington ordered that each day begin with prayer led by his officers. Soldiers were ordered to attend unless their duties required them to be elsewhere. Washington also directed that all profanity be prohibited and that swift punishment be given to anyone who uttered oaths that would be offensive to God or man. General Washington continually pursued to instill in his army faith and reverence for God. While at Valley Forge, General Washington rode among his soldiers, admonishing each man to fear God.
Isaac Potts was a Quaker and a pacifist who opposed the war. He lived near Valley Forge. While riding through the woods one day, he overheard General George Washington praying. Potts tied his horse and saw the great George Washington on his knees alone, with his sword at his side. Potts is quoted thus so. “He was praying to the God of the armies, beseeching to impose with His Divine
aid, as it was ye Crisis and the cause of the country, humanity, and world.” Isaac Potts had never thought any soldier could be a Christian until he witnessed George Washington praying.
Many prayers were offered and heard by God during the Revolutionary War. Finally, on October 19, 1781, British General Cornwallis surrendered his entire army to Prayer Warrior General George Washington. Oh, the power of prayer.
Mark 11:24 (KJV): “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Keith Throckmorton, Fairfax County Police (Retired and Chaplain), Hertford, NC
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What Causes Blurry Vision in One Eye? Know the Reasons
By: Albemarle Eye Center
Blurry vision in one eye can be concerning. Sometimes, a simple update to your glasses prescription might be all that is needed to get to the underlying cause. However, if you notice a sudden change in your vision, don’t dismiss it—it could signal a more serious medical issue.
Is it normal for one eye to be blurry?
No, and it is important to recognize when blurry vision is a minor inconvenience and when it requires urgent medical attention. For example, if severe headaches or neurological symptoms accompany blurry vision, it could indicate a stroke. Likewise, sudden floaters or flashes of light might suggest retinal problems. In these scenarios, seek immediate medical intervention for the best care.
You could have blurred vision for a week, a month, mere hours or days, or even indefinitely, based on your unique situation. You could also have a cloudy vision in one eye that comes and goes. So, how do you know when it’s time to see your eye doctor?
Continue reading Griffey’s guide from our eye doctors in Chesapeake, VA, on the common reasons for sudden blurry vision in one eye.
Reason #1 - Cataract
Cataracts cloud the eye’s lens over time, leading to progressively blurry vision. Although common in older adults, surgery is usually a reliable treatment. It replaces the clouded lens with an artificial one. This outpatient procedure can noticeably improve visual clarity and quality of life.
Reason #2 - Refractive Errors
Refractive errors are the most common cause of blurry vision. According to the National Eye Institute (NIH), over 150 million Americans have a refractive error without realizing it. They occur when the eye does not refract light properly onto the retina, resulting in blurry sight. Common refractive errors include:
• myopia (nearsightedness)
• hyperopia (farsightedness)
• astigmatism
• presbyopia
These errors may be correctable with eyeglasses, contact lenses, and/or surgery.
Reason #3 - Migraine
Migraines are known for causing severe headaches but can also affect vision. Some individuals experience sensory disturbances or auras, including blurry vision, flashes, or zig-zag patterns. While migraines with aura do not always include headache pain, managing this condition typically involves both lifestyle changes and medication, depending on frequency and severity.
AMD impacts central vision by affecting the macula. With two main types—wet and dry—wet AMD involves blood vessel leaks, while dry AMD occurs more gradually with age. Though there’s no cure, treatments slow progression via lifestyle adjustments and medical interventions to maintain eye health.
Reason #5 - Eye Infection
An eye infection can lead to blurry vision, alongside other symptoms like redness, swelling, or discharge from the eyes. Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is one common infection, often treatable with eye drops or antibiotics. More severe infections might require a combination of treatments to manage infection and reduce inflammation.
Reason #6 - COVID-19
While less common, COVID-19 can induce symptoms like conjunctivitis, contributing to blurry vision. Stay updated on vaccinations and practice precautionary measures against the viral spread.
Reason #7 - Diabetes
Diabetes causes blurry vision and diabetic eye disease, impacting vision in varied ways, including diabetic retinopathy. Maintaining healthy blood glucose levels and regular eye exams helps early detection and treatment, preventing complications that could cause blurred vision.
Reason #8 - Stroke
Blurred vision can also be a stroke symptom, as it may affect brain regions responsible for visual processing. An acronym like FAST—Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to call 911—helps identify stroke, emphasizing the urgent need for medical evaluation and treatment.
Reason #9 - Dry Eyes
Dry eyes can cause blurry vision in one eye, leading to
insufficient lubrication on the eye’s surface. When the eye doesn’t produce enough tears or the quality of tears is poor, the cornea can become damaged. This damage can scatter light entering the eye, resulting in blurry vision. Dry eyes can also create a sensation of film over the eye.
Book Your Appointment with Griffey Eye Care & Laser Center
Foggy vision in one eye can result from various conditions, some benign while others needing immediate attention. Consulting healthcare professionals when symptoms persist or strengthen contributes to a more accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. To learn how to fix blurry vision in one eye, schedule a detailed appointment with Paul M. Griffey, M.D., or Peter V. Mitrev, M.D.
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**Please note that the suggestions provided in this blog are for general informational purposes only and may not be suitable for your blurry peripheral vision in one eye. It is important to consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice and treatment.**
