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Ethics, Demonstrated in Geometrical Order usually known as the Ethics, is a philosophical treatise written in Latin by Baruch Spinoza. It was written between 1661 and 1675 and was first published posthumously in 1677.

The book is perhaps the most ambitious attempt to apply Euclid’s method in philosophy. Spinoza puts forward a small number of definitions and axioms from which he attempts to derive hundreds of propositions and corollaries, such as “When the Mind imagines its own lack of power, it is saddened by it”, “A free man thinks of nothing less than of death”, and “The human Mind cannot be absolutely destroyed with the Body, but something of it remains which is eternal.”

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Baruch Spinoza

Adapting to Cognitive Decline

Cognitive decline, often associated with aging, can take many forms, the most common being dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. These conditions are not merely about forgetfulness; they involve progressive damage to brain cells that impacts memory, decision-making, and the ability to perform daily tasks. Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia, causes a gradual decline in thinking, behavior, and social skills, severely impairing an individual’s ability to live independently. While aging is the primary risk factor, other factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and pre-existing health conditions can also contribute. Early detection and understanding of these diseases can help individuals and caregivers better navigate the challenges.

Creating a supportive environment for individuals facing cognitive decline is essential. A structured and familiar routine helps to minimize confusion and stress. Reducing clutter, labeling everyday household items, and using memory aids like calendars or digital reminders can foster a sense of control and independence. Emotional support is equally essential— patience, reassurance, and engaging in meaningful conversations can help reduce the isolation often accompanying cognitive challenges. In group living situations or caregiving environments, establishing daily rituals and maintaining social interaction are vital components of an effective support system.

Fed Rate Cut and BLS Errors

The recent decision by the Federal Reserve, under the leadership of Jay Powell, to lower interest rates by half a point has raised critical questions about how the central bank balances job creation with accurate economic data. Historically, Powell has prioritized job creation as a primary indicator of a healthy economy. However, this latest rate cut comes when the Federal Reserve seemingly relies on faulty data to justify its actions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and economic price changes, plays a crucial role in shaping public perceptions and policy decisions. However, a recent controversy surrounding the BLS’s misreporting of 834 million jobs that were supposedly created—when they did not exist—has cast doubt on the reliability of its data and its influence on decision-making.

This misreporting is more than a statistical oversight; it highlights systemic flaws within the BLS, an agency often criticized for using outdated models that fail to reflect the modern economy’s complexities. As economic behaviors evolve and technological advancements shift the labor market, the BLS has been slow to adapt, which can lead to misleading reports. This particular error paints a false picture of the labor market, potentially inflating perceptions of job creation and masking deeper issues such as wage stagnation, declining job quality, and growing economic inequality.

The consequences of such inaccuracies extend beyond academic debate—they affect public policy. When agencies like the BLS provide flawed data, policymakers may enact decisions that expand government control over the economy. For instance, faulty job reports can fuel the justification for in-

There are also techniques to help improve memory and cognitive function, even for those facing cognitive decline. Mental exercises like puzzles, reading, or learning new skills can stimulate brain activity. Physical exercise, especially aerobic activity, has been shown to enhance cognitive function by improving blood flow to the brain. Maintaining a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids also supports overall brain health. For individuals already experiencing cognitive decline, cognitive rehabilitation therapy, which focuses on strengthening remaining skills and compensating for lost abilities, can offer a more active approach to maintaining mental agility. Engaging in regular social activities, staying physically active, and managing stress levels can all contribute to a better quality of life.

creased centralized economic planning, fostering more significant government intervention in resource management, wage setting, and business operations. The decision can ultimately stifle individual freedom and discourage entrepreneurship, with many productive individuals choosing to withdraw from a system they perceive as increasingly hostile to innovation and economic growth.

One of the most troubling aspects of this situation is the reluctance of government institutions to acknowledge their mistakes. Creating a negative feedback loop where erroneous data continues to influence misguided policies. As a result, the economy suffers from shortages, reduced productivity, and a declining standard of living. At the same time, proponents of increased government control need to recognize the link between flawed data, poor policy decisions, and the resulting economic hardships.

The BLS’s recent misreporting of job creation is not an isolated incident but a symptom of a broader issue within government agencies that fails to provide accurate and reliable data. The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates based on potentially faulty information further complicates matters, as it calls into question such actions’ effectiveness in promoting economic health. Accountability from the BLS and other government agencies is essential to ensure that data-driven decisions lead to policies that foster individual freedom, economic opportunity, and overall prosperity. Without accurate data, there is a risk of moving toward a more centralized economy where personal liberty and economic growth are sacrificed for government control.

THE STATE OF FOOD IN AMERICA

WHAT’S IN YOUR DIET?

Last time I mentioned a troubling press release about vegan and vegetarian diets might make you at risk for stroke, even though the same data suggest the diets lower the risk of heart disease. It even suggest it has 20% higher risk of stroke than meat eaters. The study “The Epic Oxford Study” is published in the British Medical Journal. 20% is eye opening.. Must reading.

My personal dietary preference is the “Mediterranean Diet” which I modify to meet my Daily Nutritional Values.. I suggest that the addition of olive oil replacing inferior fats will go a long way to transitioning to a Med Diet.

FYI as a young NYS inspector I trained in Boars Head Meats in the original Rock Street, Brooklyn,NY. Plant . It was Immaculate. You could literally eat of the floor. I think that’s why it was the training facility for NYS Inspector trainees. So,it’s sad to read their fall from grace. When I saw some of their violations I think I know what happened.

In my introduction I’m identified as a HAACP,Instructor. HAACP is a system of laboratory analysis actually performed by the plant. I thought that was a red flag. In fact, I thought that given responsibility of plant sanitation, to plant management was and is, bad policy. The very reason the USDA/ Food Safety Inspection Service was created was because managements motivation is profit and they couldn’t be trusted to protect the consumer. Critical control points is one dimensional old school inspection considers the whole operation, I’ll leave it there.

Warren Green is a 30 year member of the Institute of Food Technology, A HAACP (hazard analysis critical control point) Instructor with a Bachelors degree in Nutrition Science.

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support you in the U.S. if you fall short financially.

A passport photograph with your left ear exposed. (I never understood “left ear exposed”)

Submit the forms in person at a U.S. consulate.

Wait for approval, which can take weeks or months again.

Receive your green card as a “Resident Alien” or permanent resident sporting your fingerprint and the above-mentioned photograph.

Take note: All forms for every step have to be notarized and there are fees are attached to every single form and step in the application process.

When you arrive at a U.S. entry point, such as JFK airport in NYC, you have to go through “Customs and Immigration,” where you are fingerprinted and interviewed again before being granted entry.

Resident aliens must follow the same tax laws as U.S. citizens. If you’re a resident alien, you must report your worldwide income from all sources.

You may not engage in any criminal activity at risk of deportation, never to be granted entry to the U.S. again.

As a legal immigrant myself who went through the process, paid my dues and fees gladly, and now a proud U.S. citizen of 22 years, it sticks sideways in my craw when the word “immigrant” is conflated to include anyone and everyone who flows across U.S. borders. I feel betrayed and dismissed for doing it the “right” way. We are not the same!

Where have all the Monarch butterflies gone?

I walked across my yard this week in Winfall, NC to my milkweed grouping I planted a few years ago. I had great hopes to attract Monarch butterflies and was super elated to see numerous Monarch caterpillars voraciously devouring the leaves! I get kind of obsessed keeping an eye on all the cool striped and colored caterpillars chowing down on the plant. It’s amazing to watch their fast growth rates and finally see them attach themselves to a leaf upside down and then morph into a chrysalis. Then soon metamorphosed into a butterfly. Unfortunately, both the Eastern and Western Monarch butterfly populations have been in serious decline, and this was discovered thankfully due to the monitoring program started in 1993 by Entomologists and Citizen Scientists.

The driving force behind both species being in serious peril is derived from habitat destruction, as well as pesticides and extreme climate changes affecting our country. The numbers are staggering and scary--Monarchs’ population has plummeted almost 80% in the past 20 years! Just this past year, Monarch wintering colonies in Central Mexico’s forests (where they have been monitoring for years), dropped 59% from last year’s population. This shocked many scientists. Every year, Monarchs migrate great distances to overwinter, up to 3000 miles! They travel across Canada and the US all the way down to the Mexi-

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can mountain forests of Michoacan. We can all help, even if it is in a small way, by just providing both a food source and a host plant for Monarchs to feed and lay their eggs. Planting milkweed is imperative for all of us who care about these incredible, brilliant, and fragile creatures.

All pollinators are extremely important for survival of the human race, and each one plays a vital role. Most nurseries sell milkweed plants in the Spring, or you can buy the seed to plant as well. I recall as a young boy seeing numerous butterflies, from Swallowtails and American Ladies to numerous Monarchs floating and gracefully flitting in the breeze. Sadly, many varieties have dwindled down in population, and it’s up to each of us to do our little part to plant host plants like milkweed and nectar-giving plants like butterfly bushes and zinnias. There are many websites that promote saving our pollinators and butterflies, and one of the best is the Xerces Society at www.xerces.org. And specifically for the Monarch butterfly, there is www.saveourmonarchs.org. So the next time you are walking to the mailbox or just strolling to the backyard, and you see one of these amazing creatures floating and flitting in the air, marvel at its beauty for a moment. Then, spread the word to others to plant milkweed and nectar plants so that these fragile creatures will be there for our children in the future....

If facts conflict with a theory, either the theory must be changed or the facts.

Baruch Spinoza

by Pastor Greg Brinson

There are just under eight-hundred thousand words in the Bible. If we remove articles like “and” and “the” the top five words in the Bible are Lord, God, man, Israel and people. One word that came to my mind that isn’t in the Bible, but it is certainly alluded to is urgent. The word urgent is defined as: “(of a state or situation) requiring immediate action or attention”. Many of you have needed urgent care! Some of you have called 911, you have ridden in the ambulance or helicopter to the hospital, you have worked through the night on a project or paper with urgency because it was due the next day! You have prayed with urgency and desperation for a loved one.

I can’t think of anything more urgent than making sure of the eternal destiny for yourself and others. Do you know where you will spend your eternity? Many people plan more for their retirement than where they will be forever. A common phrase in the business world is “location, location, location”. The Bible speaks of only two options –heaven and hell. Our decisions determine our destiny.

There is indeed a heaven to gain and a hell to shun. There is a heaven to rejoice over and a hell to tremble about. If you live with eyes to see, ears to hear and a heart that beats for the broken you will live with an urgency to respond to their cries. Many are flat lined, dead in their sins needing a Savior. Be a first responder to the wrecks on the highway to hell! Jesus the way maker that can get you on the highway to heaven.

It is time for the church to wake up and share the truth that will set people free. The great evangelist Vance Havner said, “The tragedy of today is that the situation is desperate, but the saints aren’t.” “Like the heart doctor who shocks the dead back to life, belief in hell should rescue our complacent hearts from the suffocating grip of passivity.” (Francis Chan) We are in the grip of grace, a grace that is amazing because it saved a wretch like me. I once was lost (on the way to hell) but now I’m found (where I need to be – in relationship with my Savior) was blind but now I see. What do I see? I see that we have the greatest news ever - death, hell and the grave has been defeated! Sin met grace at the cross and grace won! There is victory in Jesus!

There is plenty of bad news in our world today, things that you never thought you would see in your lifetime are happening and yet we must remember that at the top of that

list is that the wages of sin is death and that there is no hope without the living hope Jesus. How can a man or woman rest in peace without the prince of peace? Jesus offers a hope and peace that brings about reconciliation between God and man by being our mediator.

Jesus lived with a sense of urgency. He said at a very young age “I must be about my Father’s business”. (Luke 2:49) He went to areas and talked to people that others wouldn’t. He chose to go through Samaria instead of bypassing it like other Jews. As a result, a Samaritan woman who had lived a difficult life was saved as well as her whole town. “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. (John 4:34-35)

If you’re a follower of Jesus, I challenge you to not lose your passion for sharing the good news with others. Always remember that people are not an interruption or an inconvenience. The Bible says, “Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person” (Colossians 4:5-6).

You can receive God’s gift of salvation today. The Bible says, “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” (Romans 10:9-10) The hour is late, and the need is great!

I’m blessed to have the opportunity to be the pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Elizabeth City -1363 US Hwy 17 S (Southside Plaza). We worship every Sunday morning at 10:00. My email address is newhopepreacher@yahoo.com . I’m on Facebook Live every Wednesday night at 6:30 for “Wednesday in the Word” & also on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for our weekly worship service. I’m also helping with Tradewinds Media and you can reach me for that at gbrinson.tradewinds@gmail.com

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Elizabeth City Baptist Church ”

“Saved In the Nick of Time”

Luke 23:42 “And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.”

This is an excerpt from the Biblical story of the thief on the cross. However, there were actually two thieves crucified on either side of Jesus. One of the thieves railed or mocked Jesus with an attitude of arrogance and unbelief. However, the Bible tells us that the other thief had quite a different attitude.

This thief had lived a wicked life just as the other man did and in the Roman world crucifixion was about the worst punishment they could deliver. But he realized that they deserved their punishment while Jesus had done nothing wrong. Furthermore, he recognized that he was a sinner and needed a Saviour. By his own mouth he confessed that Jesus was Lord and he expressed his faith by crying out, “Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.” And my friend, salvation is as simple and wonderful as that.

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By: Pastor Jon Nettesheim

This wicked criminal had never been inside of a church, never prayed, he never performed religious rites or rituals, and he did not get baptized. Wow!

And in that same manner, you too, can be saved from the condemnation of a fiery Hell. If you will admit that you are a guilty sinner before a Holy God, and if you call out to Jesus Christ in faith to save your soul, Jesus will save you today!

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

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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Dear Dr. Crime: My physician has credentials and belong to medical associations. Do you and other criminologist have the same in the crime field? Not a Crook

Dear Not a Crook : Our field of criminology is growing well. In the year 2022 the total degrees awarded in our field was 10,878. Certification is awarded in several concentrations, such as the National Association of Forensic Counselors. For an impressive view of our field see https://datausa.io/profile/cip/criminology

Dear Dr. Crime: If you criminologist, police, jail officers and the like commit harsh treatment of us crooks, is there ever any response? No-Name Dear No Name: Of course there is a response, and there are many examples. As one example, the Virginian-Pilot, in reaction to the death of Jamycheal Mitchell while an inmate in jail, issued a major editorial saying “Jail Death Deserves Grand Jury. Later they reported that the courts signed off on a $3 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Jamycheal Mitchell.

Dear Dr. Crime: What is the most crime infested city in our state? Might run for office man.

Dear Future Politician: I am delighted you and others in office consider of crime problems. A report on your interest is in the NC State Bureau of Investigation. Also see the impressive operation of Christina Rivenbark & Associates • Lumberton, with the highest violent crime rate and the highest property crime rate in the state. • Whiteville, which has reported some of the highest citywide murder rates in the state over recent years. • Kannapolis, with a very high property crime rate. • Rocky Mount, with a robbery rate much higher than the US national average. • Durham, which has reported very high murder rates and very high violent crime rates overall in recent years. • Goldsboro, which has reported one of the highest crime rates per 1,000 residents in the entire United States. • Kinston is widely considered one of the most dangerous cities in the state due to the violent crime and murder rates. • Wilmington is notorious for a very high rate of drug-related crime.

In the mind there is no absolute or free will; but the mind is determined to wish this or that by a cause, which has also been determined by another cause, and this last by another cause, and so on to infinity.

Baruch Spinoza

Bridgeway Christian Preparatory

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parent noticed that her shy, reserved son did his work in school, but he wasn’t invested [in what he was doing]. She knew he needed more, so she decided switching schools was worth the commute from Hampton, VA, to Shawboro, NC.

Fast forward, and this same student, along with a group of children, has now hopped on an airplane and traveled to Paris to speak in front of a group.

Joy and satisfaction can be heard in Lynnetta Seabury as she talks about the photos and videos from one of her students’ trips. Seabury, founder of Bridgeway Christian Preparatory, in Shawboro, NC, says that is what it is all about. Growth.

“We’re preparing you academically. We’re preparing you spiritually, but we’re also preparing you for the world. You’re getting the whole package,” she says.

Seabury and her husband, Pastor Jeff Seabury, who serves as chaplain, own and operate Bridgeway Christian Preparatory. BWCP is a kindergarten through 12 school specializing in small class sizes, building self-esteem, and creating a family atmosphere.

“It’s something about the environment that brings out the best in the child,” says Seabury. At Bridgeway, Seabury says students are exposed to opportunities they may not get anywhere else. There is cross-age interaction, where older students and younger students interact. Also, beginning this year, dual-credit classes are offered through the College of the Albemarle. There is also an opportunity to learn a trade.

Seabury says, “Bridgeway is about building that bridge one child at a time. There is a bridge that goes across the entire world where each child grows into an adult, and we’re taking that child and building that bridge.”

Enrollment is open for the 2024-25 school year and will close

on November 30th. You may contact BWCP at 252-270-2778 or https://www.bwpcskids.org

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.

you or your child is in trouble, he may be able to help, give him a call (252-333-2866)

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Identify - Assess - Select - Correct – Train - Report The Morpheus Relationship

Overall, we are a sleep-starved nation. The recommended amount of sleep to obtain each night varies from 17 hours per night for infants to no less than 7 hours a night for adults. According to the organization Sleep Foundation, about one-third of all American adults regularly get less than seven hours of sleep each night. If we do not get at least a good solid seven hours of sleep, we are prone to a host of physical and mental health issues. Research has demonstrated fatigue is likened to being under the influence of alcohol consumption. Our response-reaction times diminish and our critical thinking abilities are reduced. Research results also strongly suggest lack of sufficient sleep contributes to obesity, cognitive impairment and reduced immunity. As a result, chronic fatigue costs the US economy approximately 411 billion dollars each year due to lowered productivity, increased workplace incidents, lost work time, and sleep-related health conditions. Specifically, the direct annual cost to workplaces tops 31.1 billion dollars each year. About half of all workers state they feel tired while at work. In addition, estimates are sleepy drivers are implicated in 6,000 fatal vehicle-related accidents annually.

Alarmingly, 55% of nurses in a survey reported sleep insufficiency due to insomnia. Although the mechanism of sleep is intensely studied and has yielded few of its secrets, we do know how the lack of sleep affects us. In order to get more and better sleep, experts recommend establishing a sleep routine involving going to bed about the same time each night and waking the same time each day. Avoid the green screen of electronic devices, watching television or playing video games. Relax before bedtime and sleep in a cool dark room with as little noise distraction as possible. Morpheus, the Greek god associated with sleep and the derivation of the drug morphine,

is stingy and doesn’t give back. We often hear the expression, “I’ll catch up on my sleep during the weekend”. Once sleep time is lost, it is lost forever. Maybe you can recover somewhat from sleep deprivation but you will not be able to undo the effects of sleep loss. Think of sleep as an investment in the next day, allowing you to have the energy and restorative reset to deliver your best to yourself and others. Sweet dreams.

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Post 84 has long been a proud sponsor of two local Boy Scout troops, fostering a meaningful partnership that has benefited the Scouts and the entire community. The Post and the Scouts have cultivated a strong bond through financial support and shared values, particularly in their efforts to honor veterans. The Boy Scouts are essential in significant events, such as marking veterans’ graves at Old Hollywood Cemetery on Memorial Day and Veterans Day and participating in solemn flag retirement ceremonies. Their dedication to these ceremonies exemplifies their respect for the nation’s symbols, and they are always ready to assist Post 84 in replacing flags at local schools.

This longstanding collaboration supports veteran-related initiatives and creates a platform for young Scouts to develop leadership skills and a sense of civic duty. As a result, the community continues to grow future leaders with a deep commitment to service. Post 84 is proud of its

decades-long association with scouting, which recently unearthed a unique piece of history. While going through old possessions, the Post discovered a drum set used by Scouts in the 1930s for parades and ceremonies, proudly representing Post 84. Recognizing its historical significance, the drum set was donated to the Museum of the Albemarle, where it has been displayed locally in Elizabeth City and at the state level in Raleigh.

Most recently, Post 84 hosted its annual Boy Scout picnic, an afternoon filled with swimming, boat rides, and a cookout that brought together approximately 25 Scouts and several of their family members. This event was yet another testament to the enduring relationship between Post 84 and the Boy Scouts, a partnership that continues to inspire and shape the next generation of leaders.

Colonel Buckhout offers positive outcomes for Northeastern North Carolina

Retired U.S. Army Colonel Laurie Buckhout, a dedicated leader with extensive military and business experience, is now running for a congressional seat in Northeastern North Carolina. With her background, including degrees from James Madison University and Webster University and expertise in national military strategy, Laurie has always been a problem-solver focused on results. In her campaign, she emphasizes the importance of offering solutions instead of merely criticizing issues, which is why she stands apart from the current administration.

Laurie believes in addressing real issues, such as rising fuel costs and workforce challenges, with clear, actionable solutions. While the current administration blames corporations for so-called price gouging, Laurie points out that we already have federal laws, like the Sherman Antitrust Act, to address such concerns. She explains that price gouging—raising prices unreasonably during emergencies—and industry collusion are illegal practices. The U.S. Department of Justice is well-equipped to handle

these situations by investigating and prosecuting wrongdoers, ensuring the marketplace remains fair.

What truly sets Laurie apart is her proactive approach to leadership. She sees higher fuel costs and a struggling workforce as the real issues facing our economy, not corporate greed. If price gouging were the problem, she would champion a remedy through the legal avenues already in place. As your Congressional representative, Laurie Buckhout promises to offer leadership that fosters positive solutions and restores trust in government, ensuring that Northeastern North Carolina thrives with a strong economy and fair market practices.

Reason connot defeat emotion, an emotion can only be displaced or overcome by a stronger emotion.

- Baruch Spinoza

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Steeped in Time: Tea and Traditions

Text taken from Museum of the Albemarle’s traveling exhibit: Steeped in Time: Tea and Traditions,

by: Wanda Lassiter, Curator, Museum of the Albemarle

In 1774, the provincial deputies of North Carolina agreed to boycott all British tea and cloth in response to the Tea Act of 1773. On October 25, 1774, a group of women met to protest “taxation without representation.” The Edenton Tea Party strove to uphold the “particular resolves” drafted by the First Provincial Congress at New Bern two months earlier. The women resolved to drink no tea and buy no cloth from the English until the Tea Act was repealed. England’s Morning Chronicle and the London Advertiser published a story of the event in 1775.

Shaped by place, politics, and people, tea’s storied past represents the development of our modern society. Steeped in its history rests a changing world. Tea witnessed the advancement of science, trade by empires across a no-longer-flat world, and the fullness of scandal and flavor. Whether you enjoy the beverage hot, cold, sweet, or unsweet, the story of tea holds importance.

For thousands of years, the growing, harvesting, and shipping of Camellia sinensis leaves, known worldwide as tea, have been integral parts of many cultures. How the crop made its way from the field to elaborately set tables makes up an equally important story—one that has changed depending upon time and culture.

This year is the 250th anniversary of Edenton Tea Party. Be sure and check social media sites for events related to this anniversary, especially those held in Edenton, North Carolina.

Caricatures drawn in England portrayed the participants of the Edenton Tea Party in an unfavorable light.

Courtesy U.S. Library of Congress

Academies that are founded at public expense are instituted not so much to cultivate men’s natural abilities as to restrain them.

Baruch Spinoza

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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A Society of Patriotic Ladies, at Edenton in North Carolina, 1775

Donald J. Harris, a Marxist economist, and father of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, presents “Capital Accumulation and Income Distribution,” a book that, at its core, proposes a vision for an economy driven by wealth redistribution. While the book may seem academic, its implications are deeply concerning, especially when viewed through the lens of American post-World War II economic success.

For those unfamiliar with Harris’ background, his approach to economics is rooted in Marxist theory. Harris’s analysis of capital accumulation and income distribution follows a predictable path. He argues that capitalism’s natural accumulation of wealth inevitably leads to inequality. The author then offers redistribution of wealth as the solution, though he avoids explicitly using those words, favoring more academic language to describe his theories.

The problem with this book becomes clear when Harris shifts from economic analysis to policy advocacy. Although couched in technical jargon, his suggestions are merely recycled ideas from Marxism, which history has shown as disastrous for modern economies. As Harris presents, wealth redistribution undermines the principles that fueled America’s post-WWII economic boom: free enterprise, innovation, and individual liberty. After WWII, the United States saw unprecedented growth, driven by market dynamics that rewarded hard work, innovation, and risk-taking. Harris’ proposed changes would dismantle this, replacing it with a system that discourages accumulation and punishes success.

Beyond the economic implications, this book is notable for another reason: it is one of the only works dedicated to Kamala Harris. This raises the question of how much Donald Harris’

views may have influenced her political career, particularly her stance on wealth inequality and economic reform.

“Capital Accumulation and Income Distribution” might appeal to academics, but it is dangerous for the everyday American economy. Advocating for wealth redistribution risks undermining the foundation that made America an economic powerhouse after WWII. Readers should approach cautiously, recognizing it as part of a broader Marxist critique of capitalism rather than a roadmap for sustainable growth.

ACROSS

1. To grab meat off a grill

5. Tire meas.

8. Flock member

11. Hollywood sidewalk mark

12. Architect’s drawing

13. Muhammad’s teachings

15. *Leaning Tower city

16. Co-eds’ military org.

17. a.k.a. Pleasant Island

18. *Angkor Wat country

20. Like some Christmas sweaters

21. Walt’s Mickey

22. Blunder

23. Emerge

26. “Midsommar” flower arrangements

30. *Avenue des Champs-Élysées, technically

31. Plural of stria

34. Prescribed food selection

35. On pins and needles

37. Knee-related acronym

38. Fur of the marten

39. Hissy fit

40. Political “shelter”

42. The night before Christmas

43. Eyewash vessel

45. Food tester

47. King Kong, e.g.

48. Milk quantity

50. *____ Verde National Park

52. *Black Hills’ Mount ____ National Memorial

55. Short-trunked ungulate

56. Geometric calculation

57. Barbequed anatomy

59. Not upright

60. Mountain lake

61. *Easter Island statues

62. Short for detective

63. Follow ems

64. “Mr. Roboto” band

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1. Recipe amt.

2. Related to ear

3. U.S. space agency, acr.

4. Gram, in Great Britain

5. Walks weary

6. Composer of “Gymnopédies” fame Erik

7. *Machu Picchu empire

8. Twelfth month of Jewish civil year

9. On one’s guard

10. Ostrich-like bird

12. Marcel of “Remembrance of Things Past” fame

13. Harden

14. *____ Família, Spain

19. Autocratic

22. Earlier in time, archaic

23. Use blunt end of pencil

24. Sack fabric

25. Change shoelace knot, e.g.

26. *China’s Great attraction

27. *Mt. Everest’s northern slope location

28. Tool handle

29. Ranch grazer

32. Poison ivy woe

33. *____ Strait, Alaskan cruise destination

36. *Famous onion-domed cathedral’s namesake in Russia

38. Ingratiating behavior

40. Gobbled up

41. Relating to Utah

44. Like exes

46. Violent weather, pl.

48. #13 Across’ sacred writings

49. Site frequenters

50. First one on a ship

51. Long narrative poem

52. Loan attribute

53. Heavy metal’s Quiet ____

54. E-commerce website

55. Sylvester, to Tweety

58. Broadway musical about wives of Henry VIII

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Event Date: November 11, 2024 | Time: 12:00 PM

Location: In and Out Café, 162 North Road St, Elizabeth City, NC

On November 11, 2024, at noon, In and Out Café in Elizabeth City will host a special financial wellness presentation, and you are invited! Presented by Edward Jones, this informative event features Christopher Barcliff, Financial Advisor, and Tom Barnwell from MFS, a valued partner of Edward Jones. It’s an ideal opportunity to enhance their financial knowledge and build a secure future while enjoying a complimentary lunch.

Whether planning for retirement, exploring new investment strategies, or simply looking to ensure your family’s financial well-being, this event will provide you with essential insights and practical knowledge. Christopher Barcliff and Tom Barnwell bring their combined expertise to help participants navigate the complexities of financial planning.

Christopher Barcliff, a dedicated Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, has been helping clients across Elizabeth City and surrounding areas reach their financial goals. Christopher’s approach revolves around creating personalized financial strategies, allowing clients to make informed decisions about saving, investing, and planning for the future. He takes pride in understanding each client’s unique situation and tailoring solutions to their needs.

As the Senior Regional Consultant for MFS Investment Management, Tom Barnwell brings years of wealth management experience to the presentation. He is known for simplifying the complexities of financial products and helping clients accumulate and protect wealth effectively. Tom’s expertise in long-term financial security is well-regarded, making him an invaluable resource for families looking to strengthen their economic position.

During the event, attendees will learn essential strategies for retirement planning, including practical ways to save and invest. Christopher and Tom will provide valuable insights into building a diversified investment portfolio that can lead to sustained financial growth. By attending, you will benefit from the expert insights of two experienced financial professionals. The presentation will also offer a chance to ask specific questions, whether you are just beginning your investment journey or are looking for more advanced advice. Moreover, attendees can network with others with similar financial goals and challenges, making this event an excellent opportunity to build connections and learn from peers. And, of course, lunch will be served, allowing everyone to enjoy a delicious meal while gaining valuable financial knowledge.

Edward Jones wanted readership to know that seats for this exclusive financial wellness presentation are limited, so please reserve your spot soon. Edward Jones is committed to helping clients achieve longterm economic success, and this event is your chance to learn actionable strategies that can make a difference in your life. The presentation will be held at In and Out Café, 162 North Road St, Elizabeth City, NC, on Monday, November 11, 2024, at noon. To secure your seat, please call (252) 335-0352.

This event is tailored for those interested in investment strategies, retirement planning, and securing financial stability, and it is designed with the people of Elizabeth City in mind. Featuring experts like Christopher Barcliff and Tom Barnwell, the presentation aims to give attendees a clear understanding of creating personalized financial plans that align with their goals.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your financial health and build a confident future. Enjoy lunch, expand your financial knowledge, and connect with experts who can guide you in the right direction. We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful event—RSVP today!

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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“The best in fashion trends and cosmetics finds.”

As we enter October, the wedding season is in full swing. As a part time photographer, I see wedding trends change often. The more traditional wedding day events are slowly leaving the scene and the modern wedding age couple are making new traditions. The days of bouquet and garter tosses are slowly coming to an end. Many millennial and gen Z people feel the garter removal is too “scandalous” to perform in front of family and friends and are opting out of this.

Becoming more popular are the pre ceremony “first looks”, to allow the Bride and Groom a moment to see each other in private before entering their ceremony. Large cakes for dessert are also no longer popular. Instead you will see smaller desserts for guests like donuts or cupcakes. In modern day wedding fashion, you can now expect to see many different color variations, fabrics, and styles of bridesmaid dresses. For men, the fashion trend is for the groomsmen to be dressed in a variation of the groom without being identical. Some things that still reign true for weddings are: RSVP in advance and communicate if you are unable to attend; bring a gift or card if you do not attend a shower prior to the wedding; only bring those invited to the wedding; and most importantly... DO NOT WEAR WHITE!

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Museum MySTERIES—A HATTERAS ISLAND Halloween Tour

Imagine a creature with the body of a veracious and stealthy cat such as a tiger or panther blended with the features of a slithering snake. Add sharp fangs, razor claws, horns and a long tail that allows it to navigate silently underwater. Such creatures reside in Native American stories of Algonquin speaking tribes in the Great Lakes area.

Or consider stories from the Cheyenne, Ojibwe, Cree and other nations that tell of disembodied heads that suddenly appear to create havoc or the Navajo legend of the skin walker—a terrifying human transformation into an evil and distorted wolf or other aggressive animal with the sole purpose of doing harm to others.

Staff at the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center have gathered an amazing array of spell-binding stories from tribes across the United States. On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, they will join with staff from Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, the Lost Colony Museum, and the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum to provide a “Halloween Mystery Tour” with tales to bring shivers and chills—fun for the whole family!

All four museums are located on Hatteras Island, and presentations are scheduled to allow visitors to explore each site:

11:00 am—11:45 am, Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, Rodanthe (Admission)

Freak Folk Icon Vashti Bunyan

Vashti Bunyan is often described as one of folk music’s most elusive and enigmatic figures. Despite releasing only one album early in her career, Bunyan’s influence has rippled through the decades, establishing her as a revered cult figure in the world of “freak folk.” Her music, characterized by delicate melodies and pastoral themes, laid the groundwork for a genre that would re-emerge in the 21st century, embraced by artists seeking the ethereal and unconventional. Bunyan was born in 1945 in Newcastle, England, and seemed destined for a traditional path, but her life took a sharp turn when she was introduced to the vibrant 1960s music scene. Inspired by Bob Dylan, she began writing introspective songs that eschewed pop conventions. Her soft, breathy voice, often whispering against a simple acoustic guitar, painted landscapes of nature and reflection. This unique style caught the attention of Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham, who signed her to his label. In 1965, Bunyan released her first single, “Some Things Just Stick in Your Mind,” written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. However, Bunyan’s music did not gain commercial success. Her introspective style was too fragile to compete with the louder pop music dominating the charts, and disillusioned, she embarked on a personal journey across the British countryside in a horse-drawn cart, seeking a simpler life.

During this journey, Bunyan recorded her first and, for many years, only album, Just Another Diamond Day, released in 1970. A quiet meditation on nature, peace, and solitude, the album was produced by Joe Boyd, who had worked with artists like Nick Drake and Fairport Convention. It was a perfect example of the emerging pastoral folk movement. Despite its beauty, Just Another Diamond Day was a com-

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1:00pm - 1:45 pm, Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Hatteras Village (No Admission)

2:00 pm—2:45 pm Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center, Frisco (Half Price Admission)

3:00 pm—3:45 pm: Lost Colony Museum, Buxton (Donation Requested)

Reservations are not required, and individuals can contact each site for additional information.

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.

mercial failure, and the world seemed unready for Bunyan’s ethereal voice and otherworldly lyrics. Disappointed, she retreated from the music scene, living a reclusive life with her family, seemingly forgotten by the industry. However, in the 1990s and early 2000s, a new generation of musicians began rediscovering her work. Just Another Diamond Day was reissued in 2000 and finally found an audience. Artists from the burgeoning “freak folk” movement, including Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsom, and Animal Collective, cited Bunyan as a critical influence. Freak folk, known for blending acoustic instrumentation with whimsical and avant-garde experimentation, seemed to channel the spirit Bunyan had cultivated decades earlier.

Her reissued album garnered praise from critics and fans alike for its timeless beauty, and Bunyan was coaxed out of retirement. In 2005, she released Lookaftering, her first new material in over 30 years, followed by Heartleap in 2014, warmly received by listeners. Bunyan’s career is a testament to the quiet power of folk music. While she did not achieve the commercial success of her contemporaries in the 1960s, her influence has only grown with time. Once out of step with the world, her music now resonates with those who long for simplicity, nature, and authenticity. Bunyan embodies the essence of freak folk, a genre that celebrates the unconventional and finds beauty in the fragile and ephemeral. Though she remains a humble and unassuming figure, Vashti Bunyan’s place in the folk music pantheon is undeniable. Once forgotten, her haunting, pure voice echoes louder than ever, a reminder that sometimes the quietest voices leave the most lasting impressions.

Pairing Pears Perfectly With The Fragrant Flavors Of Fall

It’s October, there’s a crispness to the air, and I’m ready for some warm and cozy flavors to enjoy while I transition from the lighter fare of summertime to the heartier meals of winter. I’ve got a perfect dessert recipe for you to try - poached pears. It’s both simple and elegant.

Pears, often overshadowed by pumpkins and apples during the fall months, are at their peak sweetness right now, and are perfect to combine with classic, comforting flavors. I’m poaching pears in a fragrant red wine and spice mixture, reducing the poaching liquid to concentrate the flavors a bit, then drizzling the ruby-hued pears with the syrupy reduction. I’m offering two options for accompaniments. The first is with candied walnuts and blue cheese. The second is with vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit. Both are winners.

Rosie’s Poached Pears

2 cups red wine (I prefer a nice Merlot. Never buy what’s called “cooking wine.” If you wouldn’t drink it, then you shouldn’t be cooking with it. Cooking intensifies the flavors and if you start out with a bad taste, you end up with a reduction with an even worse taste.)

The peel and juice of one orange

1 cinnamon stick

2 vanilla bean pods, with the pods sliced and the beans scraped out (Throw both the pods and beans into the mix.)

⅓ cup brown sugar

10 whole cloves

2 TB honey

Combine all ingredients. Set over low heat and bring to a simmer

2 pears, peeled I always take a small slice off the bottoms so they sit up straight on the serving plate. Anjou or Bosc are good choices. Nice and firm, they absorb the poaching liquid well and maintain their shape. The poaching process involves submerging food in liquid and gently simmering, infusing it with flavors. The fruit turns tender and draws in all that sweetness, acidity, and spice.

Set the peeled pears in the simmering poaching liquid and if the pears aren’t completely submerged, spoon the liquid over top. Rotate the pears every 5 minutes or so and continue spooning. Poach for about 40 minutes.

Remove pears from poaching liquid, strain solids out and discard. Return liquid to pot and continue cooking at low heat, stirring until liquid is reduced by about half and becomes slightly syrupy. At this point, you could add in other goodies, such as raisins, craisins, or other dried fruits and let them plump up. Set aside and keep warm.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility.

A simple sweet syrup is infused with spice flavors, but you can customize your poaching liquid to suit your tastes, adding various spices and flavors. The poaching liquid is cooked down, concentrating its flavor, turning it thick and syrupy, perfect for drizzling.

While the pears are poaching, I like to start on my candied nuts. I prefer walnuts for this dish since I think pears and walnuts are made for each other.

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1 TB unsalted butter

⅓ cup dark brown sugar

1 cup walnuts

Kosher salt

In a small sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter and sugar, stirring constantly. Add in nuts and continue stirring until mixed completely and butter and sugar are melted. Add a pinch or two of kosher salt, to taste. Pour out onto parchment paper in a single layer and let cool. Try not to eat them all before using with the pears.

Serving suggestion #1: I think the combination of pears, walnuts, and blue cheese creates a perfect culinary synergy – a situation where the combined effect is greater than the sum of its separate parts. Make a pool of the

syrup on your serving plate and place the pear on top. Sprinkle candied pecans and blue cheese around the base, then drizzle the pear with the reduced syrupy liquid.

Oh, you say you don’t like blue cheese? Then try a very mild blue, say a Campazola. It’s what I call the “gateway blue .“ It’s just enough to get you hooked and then, after getting your feet wet, you can go on to the harder stuff.

Serving suggestion #2: My next offering is easy and delightful. Simply scoop some vanilla ice cream onto the plate with the poached pear, drizzle the reduced poaching liquid over the pear and the ice cream, and stud it with jewels of fruit – blackberries, strawberries, grapes. For a special treat, try dropping in some Amarena Fabbri cherries. You might just forget Maraschino cherries forever after trying these.

This is a great make-ahead dessert, since it tastes even better the next day. The concentration of flavors in the reduced syrup becomes even more pronounced, making for a lovely, spicy-sweet dessert combination.

Enjoy.

Candied Walnuts

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Conversations with the Beyond - John Harvey’s Legacy Revealed

The air felt thick with the weight of history as the Perquimans Paranormal team wandered through an old colonial cemetery in North Carolina, their spirit box crackling faintly. It wasn’t long before a voice came through, faint but unmistakable: “Harvey.” The team exchanged glances, recognizing the name immediately. John Harvey, often called the father of the American Revolution in North Carolina, had made contact.

Harvey’s voice grew clearer through the static as he recounted his life before the American Revolution. He spoke of his work in Northeastern North Carolina, where he served as a member of the colonial assembly and later as the Speaker of the House of Burgesses. Harvey, seeing the growing discontent with British rule, first rallied the colonies in the region. “We had to act,” the spirit declared, “for freedom was not given but taken.”

Harvey’s pride in organizing the First Provincial Congress in 1774 came through in his tone, a meeting that marked a bold stand for self-governance. “No royal authority,” he said firmly, “could stand in the way of liberty.” His leadership inspired men from Perquimans, Pasquotank, and other counties to rise against tyranny, cementing his legacy as a foundational figure in North Carolina’s fight for independence.

As the conversation continued, Harvey’s voice faltered slightly when he recalled his untimely death in 1775, just as the fires of revolution began to rage. “I did not live to see it, but I believed in the cause,” he murmured, the static thickening. Though John Harvey’s time was cut short, his spirit seemed to glow with satisfaction, knowing that his legacy had paved the way for the freedoms the nation would later enjoy.

The team, awed by the experience, quietly thanked him before the spirit box fell silent again, leaving them alone with the lingering presence of a man who had forever shaped North Carolina’s revolutionary path. The location will remain undisclosed.

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Who was, and is, St. George?

I t is under the patronage of St. George that Edenton’s Orthodox mission was placed—and his name so bestowed upon the church here—by the late Archbishop Dmitri during his visit to Edenton in 2007.

In George’s military service he had attained by the year 303, while still in his twenties, the rank of tribune (regimental commander) in the personal guard of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.

Following the issuance, on Feb. 24 that year, of the imperial edict of persecution of the Christians, George proclaimed that he himself was one of them, refused to deny his faith, and so suffered torture and finally death on April 23, 303.

His bravery inspired the conversion of thousands of others—who witnessed George’s days of public martyrdom in the imperial capital Nicomedia—to their own courageous confession of Jesus Christ likewise; and there followed remarkably in less than a decade the Edict of Milan in 313 for the full toleration of Christianity in the Roman Empire.

St. George, the Great-martyr & Trophy-bearer, is often shown on icons as mounted on a white horse and slaying a dragon, so portraying his victory over the devil. He is the patron saint of England and of several other countries, as well as of the Boy Scouts.

The title “Great-martyr” is a category of saints; it signifies that George’s martyrdom was specifically through torture. The other title, “the Trophy-bearer,” is a title of honor, carried by George alone among all the Saints of the Church.

The English word “trophy” comes from the Greek “trópaion,” which was originally, among the ancient Greeks, a monument erected to mark a military victory—before acquiring its later meaning of trophies, in the broader sense, brought home from a military victory.

The Greek compound-word tropaiophóros, meaning literally “trophy-bearer,” had in the Roman Empire initially two applications. First it was a title applied to Rome’s founder Romulus following his initial military victory, against the neighboring king Acron in the 8th century B.C. Second the same title was likewise applied to Jupiter, who was the principal and national god of the Roman Empire, until its adoption finally of Christianity instead in 380 A.D.

Thus in 303, in the eastern imperial capital Nicomedia, the vow of the Emperor Diocletian was to escalate the public torture of his theretofore esteemed tribune George until he relented and made an offering to Jupiter, so redeeming himself as a good citizen again.

But in his contest against the pagan Emperor, over the successive April days of torture in the capital, it proved to be neither the Emperor nor Jupiter, but instead the great-martyr George, blessed by his Lord in his unsurpassed bravery for Him and His faith, who proved himself the “Trophy-bearer,” bearing and carrying home the trophy of victory for Jesus Christ, with the conversion, in the process, to Christianity of thousands of others who witnessed George’s days of public martyrdom.

So it is no wonder, in the recalling of his bravery through those days of public spectacle and witness in the imperial capital, that the popular veneration of St. George soared among the Christians and the general population, both in the region of his home town of Lydda and the surrounding Holy Land, and likewise from Nicomedia through the Greek provinces surrounding the Ægean Sea.

It would be difficult to overstate the importance of St. George’s title, ever reflecting his successive days of martyrdom for his Lord and Christian faith, in the presence of the populace of the capital of the Empire.

In summary, through the initial pagan half of the Roman Empire’s duration, from its founding in 753 B.C. until its adoption of Christianity in 380 A.D., “the Trophy-bearer” was either the principal god Jupiter, or else the city’s founder Romulus who had brought Jupiter the first Roman victory trophies; but through then the Christian half of the Empire’s existence, from 380 until the fall of Constantinople in 1453, “the Trophy-bearer” carried no meaning but one—to recall the courage & faith of St. George the Great-Martyr, as the epitome of a witness for Jesus Christ.

(—The Orthodox Church is the older Eastern Christianity, vs. the later Western form, of Protestantism & Catholicism.)

St. George’s Orthodox Church

212 East Church Street mail: P.O. Box 38 Edenton, N.C., 27932 telephone no. 482-2006

Saturdays 5:00 pm: Great Vespers (concluding by 6:00 pm)

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

The Orthodox Church is the original Eastern Christianity from the Holy Land, of interest to those who might prefer an older Christianity than the later Western forms Protestantism & Catholicism.

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Entrepreneurship with Bad Credit

John had always dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, but his journey hit a significant roadblock due to his terrible credit. Desperate to get his business off the ground, he visited T&G Auto & Premier Sales on South 17, just outside Elizabeth City. He met Gary Galumbeck, a seasoned professional known for helping people in challenging financial situations. Despite John’s bad credit, Gary saw the potential in him. John had recently inherited a valuable piece of commercial property, which Gary leveraged to help him secure the essential equipment he needed—a reliable pickup truck, a sturdy trailer, and a spacious shed that would later be converted into his office.

Thanks to Gary’s guidance and the resources from T&G Auto, John’s new business establishment was set up quickly. The reliable transportation allowed him to meet clients and deliver goods efficiently, while the converted shed was the perfect headquarters. Soon after opening his doors to the public, John made his first sales, putting his entrepreneurial dream into full motion. His small business in Elizabeth City was thriving, proving that the right support and tools can lead to success even with bad credit.

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.

This event is free of charge due to the generous support of our wonderful sponsors!

Join us for the Currituck Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Coastal Economic Summit Presented

By Twiddy & Company Realtors on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Currituck Cooperative Extension Center for the Northeastern North Carolina coastal region’s economic forecasting event. The Summit presents the opportunity for attendees to gain insights on the future of the northern Outer Banks’s economy as we inform and provide outreach opportunities surrounding current issues affecting the North Carolina coast’s Outer Banks tourism industries and communities, such as housing, workforce issues, and service areas.

While the Outer Banks is experiencing many of the same challenges as the rest of the country and the world, our leaders are focused on both our short-term recovery and long-term growth and strength. The Coastal Economic Summit will focus on our current economic state and the ways in which this landscape will help shape the economic future of the region.

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The Face of a Spider

By Joseph Grimes

As my mind became riddled with words that spilled upon paper; I soon became bridled upon the face of a spider. Its glowing face glanced back; as resentful became non-existent; And moreover chastised upon the gospel as it’s, was higher. It pranced further… as, though, its taunt was slow; Though conspired to end me; though… I would never know. How menacing looks can deceive a harmless gesture;

Only… if… I could get closer.

Spilling my words… as they were projections of my mind, I easily became dismayed by those possibilities of a relieving sigh. Its invisible color that blended with the Darkness; I could only see these signs that are as red as bloodiness. These words that were hallowed by my paranoid frame, I became distracted, of my ambitious gain.

Until I became paranoid no more, of my costly time; I no longer see that spider; and… that… was my crime.

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WWII Heroine Violet Cowden

IBy Tara Ross

n 1916, a future aviation heroine is born. Violet (“Vi”) Thurn Cowden is best known for her service in the Women Airforce Service Pilots [WASPs] during World War II.

Vi grew up on a small South Dakota farm and would later remember her early fascination with flight. As a young girl, she’d watched a hawk swoop down to grab a chicken. Vi knew instantly: “I wanted to fly like that.”

She grew older and became a teacher, but she still longed to fly. She soon convinced a pilot to give her lessons. “[I had to] ride my bike six miles out to the airport for class in the morning,” she chuckled. “And thank goodness it was downhill on the way back. And the little kids [at school] would say, ‘You flew today.’ And I said, ‘Well, how do you know?’ They said, ‘Well, you’re so happy.’”

Vi was a licensed pilot when the Japanese struck at Pearl Harbor. She tried to join the Civil Air Patrol, but it didn’t work. She finally got her chance when the WASPs was formed.

“[W]hat better way to serve my country than to fly and do the thing that I love most,” she explained, “and I didn’t have to pay for the gas.”

Joining the WASPs proved challenging. Vi was too short, but she solved that problem with a creative hair arrangement atop her head. The bigger challenge was her weight: She weighed 92 pounds, and she needed to weigh 100. She spent a week overeating, then stuffed herself full of bananas and milk at the last minute.

The doctor asked how she managed to gain so much so fast. She told him: “Look: Just visualize this: little skinny arms, little skinny legs, and a big tummy!”

Either way, Vi was in, and she earned her WASP silver wings in March 1943. It was quite a feat. More than 25,000 women had applied for the WASPs. Of those, 1,879 candidates were accepted, but only 1,074 successfully completed training.

The women in WASPs flew every type of plane that the Army Air Forces owned, including fighter planes and heavy bombers. They made test flights and transported cargo. They towed targets while the men practiced. They were even flight instructors. As they performed these domestic tasks, they freed up more men for combat.

Nevertheless, Vi enjoyed flying the P-51 Mustang the most, later calling it “the love of my life.”

She one time raced a Navy pilot from Ohio to New Jersey, reaching top speeds of 400 mph. “I just stayed ahead of him all the way,” she chuckled. She delivered a P-51 to the Tuskegee Airmen. On another occasion, she was landing a plane in Long Beach when it caught fire. She grabbed important paperwork from the plane, but later joked that she couldn’t forget her make-up. She’d stuffed it in a sock, so she grabbed the sock before hustling out of the plane. “That’s the girl in me,” she smiled.

By her own estimate, Vi believes that she logged enough miles to wrap around the globe 55 times.

The WASPs were deactivated late in 1944. “The war was winding down,” Vi explained, “and the men were coming back and wanted their jobs back. I felt a lot of resentment.”

All this time, the WASPs had been considered civilians, not members of the military, but this changed in 1977 when the women were given retroactive veteran status. They were further recognized in 2010 when about 200 surviving WASP veterans were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

Maybe you won’t be surprised to hear that Vi did not quit flying, even after the WASPs disbanded. As late as 2010, a 93-year-old Vi co-piloted a P-51 Mustang that had been modified with dual controls.

“I always say the worst thing about flying is coming back to earth,” Vi concluded. “That’s the hardest thing for me. I would stay up, I would—but you do run out of gas.”

Tara Ross is a mother, wife, writer, and retired lawyer. She is the author of The Indispensable Electoral College: How the Founders’ Plan Saves Our Country from Mob Rule,Enlightened Democracy: The Case for the Electoral College, co-author of Under God: George Washington and the Question of Church and State (with Joseph C. Smith, Jr.), & We Elect A President: The Story of our Electoral College. She is a constitutionalist, but with a definite libertarian streak! Stay tuned here for updates on pretty much anything to do with the Electoral College, George Washington, & our wonderfully rich American heritage.

By: Reem Ibrahim

Housing is expensive. As a London renter myself, I feel the pain. The UK is suffering a chronic housing shortage, and the Government’s refusal to meaningfully reform the planning system means that we are terrible at building new homes.

In 1995, a homebuyer earning the median salary would have to spend between 3.2 and 4.4 times his or her annual salary on a house, depending on their location. Currently, the average house in the UK costs more than 9 times the average income.

The economics are rather simple. If we want more affordable housing, we must increase the supply of housing. Unfortunately, as is the case in many parts of the world, the Government is hell-bent on pandering to perverse political incentives. Namely, the NIMBYs, or “Not In My Back Yard-ers”, who oppose housing development in their local areas.

Instead of tackling the root of the problem by solving the supply issues, there is increasing speculation that London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to obtain further power from Westminster to implement controls on the cost of rent. In 2019, Sadiq Khan claimed that the “arguments for rent controls are overwhelming.” Is he right?

Economists rarely agree on much. The fact that rent controls have disastrous economic consequences is a unique area of consensus. Rent controls may have well-intentioned aims that are politically desirable—making rents affordable—but they have significant economic consequences. Across the literature on rent controls there is a strong academic consensus that they produce harmful consequences.

They distort the market by capping the possible revenue a landlord could obtain, reducing incentives for landlords to improve their rental properties, and reducing the supply of housing on the rental market over time. This artificial suppression of the price of rents simply exacerbates housing shortages, and reduces the overall quality of housing.

As argued in the 1972 Institute of Economic Affairs publication “Verdict on Rent Control,” these distortions result in various negative economic consequences:

Perpetuating housing shortages by driving landlords out of the rental market.

Encouraging immobility in the labour market by increasing incentives to stay in properties for longer periods of

time.

Overriding the natural choices that renters would make, causing a misallocation of housing.

Reducing the quality of housing.

Distorting the natural allocation of scarce resources, and potentially preventing areas that could be developed for more profitable or socially beneficial uses from development.

Rent controls are disastrous, but that doesn’t stop politicians from implementing them. Let’s consider a few examples, and their dire consequences…

1) Berlin

In 2015, landlords in 313 of the 11,000 German towns and cities could not set rent for new tenants any higher than 10 percent above the average locally over the fouryear period prior.

In 2020, the city government of Berlin brought in a freeze on rents. The supply of new rental properties entering the market fell by a quarter compared to the year before. In the same period, other big cities such as Cologne, Hamburg, and Munich saw an increase in housing supply by a third.

In the areas where the latter cap was applied, it resulted in supply falling by almost half. The number of properties up for sale, which remained uncapped, increased significantly.

2) San Francisco

In 1979, San Francisco introduced rent controls on buildings with five or more apartments, but excluded newbuilds. In 1994, these controls were expanded to cover all buildings with more than one apartment, but still excluded new-builds.

A Stanford University study of these rent controls, conducted by Rebecca Diamond, Tim McQuade, and Franklin Qian, found that it created both winners and losers. Between 1994 and 2010, people who lived in rent-controlled properties benefited from lower rents. However, renters who moved to the city later paid an additional $2.9 billion in higher rents over the same period.

Essentially, the expansion of rent controls had resulted in a shortage of available housing, pushing up the cost for newer (generally younger) renters.

Everyone endeavors as much as possible to make others love what he loves, and to hate what he hates... This effort to make everyone approve what we love or hate is in truth ambition, and so we see that each person by nature desires that other persons should live according to his way of thinking.

The Stanford study also found that many landlords demolished their properties in favour of new-builds, which remained exempt from the controls.

3) Stockholm

Sweden has championed some form of rent controls for almost a century. As far as rent controls go, they have had the real deal.

Rents were capped temporarily during the Second World War. From 1978, Sweden allowed landlords to negotiate general rent increases with tenants. In reality, these negotiations are done on a national level between the Landlord Association and the Tenants’ Union. So, Sweden still has de facto controls on the price of rents in all attractive housing markets.

The consequences in Sweden have been rather disastrous. Due to these rent controls, demand far outweighs supply, and so queuing for housing is commonplace. In central Stockholm, equilibrium rents are estimated to be 70 percent higher than regulated rents. As a result, there is approximately a 27,000-apartment shortfall.

The Government’s heavy-handed intervention did away with the natural price mechanism, meaning that an equilibrium in the housing market is unachievable. The queuing system allocates housing instead, and so thousands of Swedes are left waiting for years. As of 2019, some 670,000 people were listed in the housing queue.

The repercussions are more far-reaching than housing shortages. According to a 2020 paper published by EPICENTER, the regulation has opened up a black market for rental agreements with an annual turnover of 100 million Euros. In Stockholm, one in five young tenants had admitted to paying for rental contracts illegally.

Whilst long-term residents enjoy lower rents, younger Swedes often have to wait over a decade for rent-controlled apartments. Stockholm’s “housing for all” has turned out, in reality, to be housing for the few.

Baruch Spinoza

Encouragement

WBy: Pat Throckmorton

e find the phrase courage within the word encouragement, which means facing danger and dealing with it. In today’s world, confidence and courage are indeed necessary. Where, then, do you find encouragement to face the day?

Isaiah 40:31 NIV says, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” Hoping in the Lord is anticipating that His promise of strength will help us to rise above life’s distractions and difficulties. Simply, it means to trust God. This trust allows us to be open to hearing His Word when He speaks to us. That is when patience comes into play.

God may not answer our prayer immediately, but He will not forget that prayer. It may be answered in a way we did not ask – He knows our needs, and His timing is perfect. “The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV. Be encouraged by His Word!

Recall “The Lord’s Prayer” found in Matthew 6:9-13 KJV. “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, for ever. Amen.”

“Our Father which art in heaven” starts the prayer by calling God our Father, showing that we are all part of God’s family. It reminds us that God is above us all, watching over all of us. Hallowed is about honoring God’s name

The Corporate Transparency Act – A trap for the unwary? Our law firm, Hedger & Hedger, placed an ad in this edition of Albemarle Tradewinds pointing out that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) had become law and that many, if not most, small businesses are ensnared in the CTA’s clutches. The CTA is designed to prevent small firms from being used to launder funds, evade taxes and commit various other illegal acts.

The CTA seeks to achieve its aims by requiring that small companies organized as corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships and certain other entities (reporting companies) file beneficial ownership information reports (BOIRs) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Civil and criminal penalties are provided for non-compliant reporting companies.

Perhaps surprisingly, CTA and FinCEN appear to be flying under the radar and have largely left it to the potentially affected companies to determine if they are subject to the CTA. This approach to compliance is akin to that of the IRS. The IRS doesn’t remind taxpayers to file taxes. But if one doesn’t file and pay, LOOK OUT!

The low-key FinCEN philosophy belies the seriousness of a reporting company’s failure to meet its obligations

and placing particular importance on it. Thy kingdom come is what we ask for daily: praying for the day when everyone on earth follows God’s ways, resulting in peace and love.

That model is more than a prayer – it is a profound framework for understanding our relationship with God. It tells us right away that God is majestic and holy. When we pray, “Thy will be done,” we are not resigning ourselves to fate but praying that God’s perfect will be done in this world and the next. When we pray, “Give us this day our daily bread,” we acknowledge God as our sustainer and provider. Don’t think for a minute that we provide for our needs ourselves. We must trust God daily to provide for our needs. We ask God to take care of our basic needs each day, and how we rely on God for everything we need to live.

“Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” is the cue for us to say we are sorry for our mistakes and forgive others for theirs. It is a clear reminder not to hold grudges and to ask for forgiveness. Sometimes, it is easier to forgive another than it is for us to forgive ourselves for wrongdoings or mistakes.

God does not lead us into temptations, but He has given us free will to make choices. All Christians struggle with temptations. God has promised he will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear. “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV. Paul gave the people of Corinth strong encouragement about temptation.

under the CTA. Determining if a company is a “reporting company” is fairly simple and filing a BOIR can be quick and straightforward.

Reporting companies formed before 2024 have until January 1, 2025 to comply. Those formed in 2024 have 90 days from their date of formation.

Small companies that ignore the CTA do so at their peril!

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The Lord’s Prayer ends by praising God, saying He is the ruler, powerful and glorious forever. It is a way to end toe prayer by celebrating God’s greatness. As believers, we recognize the reality of temptation and evil in the world; thus, we turn to God for protection and deliverance. That affirms our dependence on Him and our trust in His power to shield us from harm.

There are times when I just don’t have the words to pray because of personal trauma or heartbreak; consequently, I lean on The Lord’s Prayer for encouragement and petition. Perhaps you never memorized The Lord’s Prayer as a child, but I urge you to do that today. This prayer is uplifting and inspiring and will strengthen your faith and relationship with God. It provides support and comfort during times of trials and tribulations.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isiah 41:10 NIV. Stay strong in your faith. Ask God for guidance and trust in Him. Love your neighbor and your enemy.

So long as a man imagines that he cannot do this or that, so long as he is determined not to do it; and consequently so long as it is impossible to him that he should do it.

Baruch Spinoza

Northeast North Carolina Family History - finding new information in unexpected places…

By: Irene Hampton - nencfamilyhistory@gmail.com

I have written in the past of how some information is in locations that one would never think to look. I have portraits of my maternal great-grandparents that no one in Canada would expect to find here in North Carolina.

I wrote about an album that ended up in my possession from someone in New Jersey which I have yet to find a home for. Recently we attended a 50th highschool reunion for my husband’s Currituck Knights, as well as classes from a few years before and after his graduation. We were invited by an older classmate to pick up something from his house at a later date. I had known him for decades due to our mutual interest in family history.

After arriving at his home he invited us to look at some of his family albums and we were surprised to see the pictures that accompany (I hope) this column. We hadn’t really given it much thought but he is a Swain and Jeff’s Uncle Phillip had married Nellie Swain and some of the pictures were taken in her father’s yard in Barco in Currituck County. My favorite picture is that of his father Rayburn and Uncle Phillip with their much younger sister Judi sitting on the hood of a car. There is also a picture I had never seen of Nathan Wade Lindsey, Jeff’s mother’s much younger brother. He had taken a meal his mother, Edna Lindsey had made, to a neighbor across highway 158. It was 5:30 on January 7, 1957 and a truck driven by a man from Pasquotank County hit him as he returned across the highway. (We are having a discussion that it might actually be Jeff’s brother Steve who was the same age, 11.)

There is a picture of my husband’s parents. I have a similar one but never knew where it had been taken. There are other pictures that I didn’t include but were new to us. We hadn’t gone there expecting to find family pictures at all and we plan to return to look at his other albums. A few months back I was looking through files at Whalehead in Historic Corolla and for reasons I don’t remember, I was looking through the Henley file. Lesley Henley married Dell Beasley in Corolla on Monday, June

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 well-known 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 are supplements and folk treatments

25, 1925. In our display case we have an announcement of that marriage. That display also contains a silver baby set given to the Henleys from Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Knight, Jr. who built the house. It is on loan from a Henley descendant.

In the file I found a photocopy of a picture of Jeff’s great-grandmother, Fannie Tillet Hill Sanderlin. The photocopy is probably twenty years old but is actually the only photo any of us have seen of her smiling! I sent a text with that picture to Jeff’s Aunt Judi, along with the one of her sitting on the car between her brothers. She was extremely pleased to see her smiling grandmother and texted me back how she would treasure the newly discovered photos. I mailed a note to a Henley descendant who lives in Dare County hoping by some miracle they might have the original photo or know where it is if it still exists. They responded quickly that they were willing to look. I’m trying not to keep my hopes up but I certainly never expected to find that photocopy in a file in a museum in Corolla.

October is Family History Month along with lots of other designations, but I hope you will use that month to contact people you have been meaning to and have put off. Keep looking for information, even in places it shouldn’t be. You never know what you might find. Good luck.

by: Coy Domecq chdomecq@hotmail.com

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.

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.”

The eternal wisdom of God ... has shown itself forth in all things, but chiefly in the mind of man, and most of all in Jesus Christ.

Baruch Spinoza

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.

Bees in My Trees!

Have you ever been in your yard and looked up to see a ball of bees, called a swarm, hanging from a limb of a tree? Or maybe gathered on a fencepost or tractor fender? If you do, there is no cause for alarm—they are a colony of honey bees looking for a new home.

Honey bees swarm for several reasons, but most often when a hive becomes overcrowded. When a colony swarms, several thousand bees—including a queen— leave the hive, settling on nearby structures as scout bees search for a new site to occupy. They literally just “hang out” for a few days while the scout bees explore tree cavities, and even building structures, in search for a place to call home. And they have exacting specifications. How high off the ground, how large the entrance, how large/dry the interior space, all come into play when searching for a new home. In the evening, the scout bees return to the swarm and, through a series of body movements, convey what they have discovered to the colony. Through a process of elimination of potential sites, the swarm decides on the new location, and off they go.

Swarming bees usually are calm and not dangerous. In fact, they are less prone to attack than bees in a hive because they don’t have and established structure (nest/ brood/food) to protect. It is best to remove a swarm before it moves on to a permanent location, potentially on your property.

Open-air honeybee colonies, however, are different. These are bees that have built their nests in the wild— hollow tree trunks, barns or other out-buildings, even walls of a home. These open-air colonies are vastly different from a swarm, as they are established nests containing comb, brood, and food. Bees in open-air colonies are more protective of their ‘homes’ and can be aggressive in protecting it, unlike bees in a swarm.

People who see a swarm or open-air honey bee colony

should not call an exterminator—in fact, if an exterminator comes and sees that the bees in question are honey bees, rather than wasps, yellow jackets, etc., they will recommend that the homeowner contact a local beekeeping club to have a swarm catcher come and take the bees away.

The Beekeepers of Chowan County (BoCC), have several volunteers who are swarm catchers in both Chowan and surrounding counties. These volunteers are available to determine if the bees are honey bees, and if they are swarming or have taken up permanent residence in a tree or building on the property. Catching swarms not only helps the homeowner, but catching a swarm provides free bees to local beekeepers. And, if the honey bees have taken up residence in a building—where there is evidence of honey comb and brood—there are specialists who can perform a “cut out,” removing the comb as well as the bees from a property.

If you have bees in your trees, or anywhere on your property, contact BoCCSwarmCatchers@gmail.com, or send a PM to the Beekeepers of Chowan County Facebook page. Please provide the following information when you contact the BoCC:

• Are you sure they are a honey bees (If you can, take a photo to confirm)?

• If it is a swarm, are you sure it’s still there (Swarms can pause for a few minutes to a day or more)?

• How high up off the ground are the bees? Be as accurate as you can. (Tell us if it is 50 feet up in your pine tree so we can ensure that we have the tools, equipment, and capability to retrieve it.)

• If they are on a structure, what type of structure, and are they reachable?

Do you want to know more about honey bees and beekeeping? The BoCC meets the first Thursday of each month, at 730 North Granville Street in Edenton, beginning at 6:30 p.m. All visitors are welcome! For more information on the BoCC, follow us on Facebook (Beekeepers of Chowan County).

New Life of Currituck

by Pastor Dan Bergey

If you have read some of these articles before, I am sure you have noticed that a lot of them come from real-life experiences. I recently had a conversation, and it turned into what I could describe as a life within a life. You know, we meet and talk to people every day, and on the outside, they may look like they have it together, but it still amazes me the depth of pain and unforgiveness a person can carry inside and still function to some degree in the world. I have great compassion for people in this situation, most likely because I was one of them. Whether we like it or not, believe it or not, every person has a spirit being within them that is made by God. Every person has a choice on how to nurture that part of their being - it is who they are. When I decided to nurture the spirit part of me, it meant turning over control of that to the original maker of it, God. “I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me, and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”

Galatians 2:20

While there can be a lot of changes in a short period of time, this also is a lifelong process. So if this sounds so simple, why does it seem there are people who say they are nurturing the spirit within them but still live in fear and struggle with unforgiveness?

Some might be reading this and say I am totally crazy Some might say, “Have more faith.” Or some might even say, “I tried that, and it does not work.” In my life, I have been at all three places. I know that I cannot convince or demand people to think differently. Any persuasion must come from the one who made youGod.

There are some things that hold true across generations and times. When I was 13 years old, I sat in a church pew and listened to my great-grandfather preach his last sermon at the age of 99. There are many times since then that I wish I would have listened more carefully with less fidgetiness. But one thing is certain through what he spoke. I can know the one who created me, I can find purpose for my life, and find the joy of living. “The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.” Proverbs 15:14 The mind of the intelligent is God, and if I seek Him, the result is learning to know

Him. Or how about this verse: “The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” Proverbs 18:15 Wisdom can come from those that seek God. And, finally, what about these verses: “The Spirit” (meaning the Holy Spirit of God) “also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:26-28

I understand the struggle in this world is real. I understand the challenge to know how to respond to the pain of this physical life, but I also know the joy in this life of seeking and knowing My creator God while living it. The joy it brings even in the suffering, the peace I am learning even in not understanding it all, and the blessing I get to pass it on from this life cannot be fully expressed in words. I am forever grateful to those individuals who took the time to help me learn these things so that I can live this life to the fullest and have the freedom to be myself – to be the very person God created me to be. The greatest question I can ask is: Have you or are you willing to start the journey?

May God bless you.

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What About You?

by Ron Ben-Dov

Get in the Gospel ship

You can’t straddle two

The sinking boat of self Or the Gospel ship

The choice, as always, is yours Sink into self-pity Or rise with Jesus Christ

I choose Jesus and righteousness What about you?

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

Newbold-White House

The Gift Shop in the Visitor Center at the Newbold-White House is ready for fall!! And for your Christmas or birthday gift shopping as well. The site will continue to be open on the four Saturdays in October, 10am to 4pm, for tours and shopping, with October 26 being the final day. Nevertheless, you will again be able to shop in early December for gifts and Christmas décor. The dates are Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7 and December 13 and 14.

Your last opportunity to visit the site and enjoy the holiday season will be for Colonial Christmas, Thursday evening December 19 starting at 5:30pm. Enjoy mulled cider, have a snack, sing carols, visit the 1730 house to enjoy live music, stop at the yule log and last, but not least, buy that one last Christmas gift in the shop. Find us on Facebook or visit perquimansrestoration.org.

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

NC SENATE DISTRICT 1 LEGISLATIVE REVIEW

By: Senator Norman Sanderson, Senate District 1

Iam sure the vast majority of Albemarle Tradewinds readers are well aware of the devastation unleashed on our Western neighbors over the weekend. The floods that resulted from the 11 to 30 inches of rain in our NC mountains thru Saturday has left Buncombe and surrounding counties looking like a war zone. Over 400 roads are impassable or destroyed including a sections of I-40 and I-26. Homes have been washed away ending up miles downstream or in piles of rubble. Vehicles that litter the rivers and streams are evident as waters begin to recede. Businesses are either collapsed or covered over with mud and rocks. If you want to see the devastation, search for NC/Helene and be prepared for a shock.

The death toll is 40 plus in WNC and over 100 in all 6 states affected as rescue and search continues in remote areas. We are praying it will rise no higher. Hundreds of citizens are still reported as missing. The most expensive hurricane to hit NC was Florence in 2018 topping 22 billion. The price tag for Helene will be in the billions as well.

Rescue personnel, first responders, law enforcement, medical supplies, water, food, portable shelters and gas for generators and vehicles is beginning to pour into our western mountains. I have at least 2 groups from our area in route with refrigerated food trucks and fully equipped kitchens to help. One individual and crew estimated he would serve 40-50 thousand hot meals in the coming days. Sometimes when I think of the response from average citizens to those in trauma in our state, it brings tears. NC is indeed a special place to live.

What will be required for the rest of us? PRAYER,PRAYER and MORE PRAYER. There are so many needs. We have to ask God to pour out His mercy on those who are suffering. We have to ask Him to help those who are in

Shiloh Baptist Men’s King of The Albemarle Bass Tournament

1st Annual SBC King of The Albemarle Bass Tournament, put on by Shiloh Baptist Men of Shiloh Baptist Church.

The weather was perfect, and the bass were chewing!

10 Limits were brought in by 17 Boats, but it was the Team of Spruill and Spruill who had a sack of bass tipping out at 21 lbs to take the win and $1340.00!!!

2nd Place was Team Ricks/Broughman with 19.02 Lbs worth $204

3rd Place was Team Goodman/DeBrito with 16.64 lbs for $136.

Big Bass of the day was Team Overton/Jones at 6.85 lbs that got them $140!!

Special thank you to Visit EC for their sponsorship and Shiloh Baptist Men for volunteering.

See you next year to once again Crown someone as King of The Albemarle!

need of healing. I know many have been asked to pray and I am sure many are. Please continue to pray. This will be a long recovery period. Consider praying for issues like for those who are missing, for destroyed homes, for separated families, for thr recovery of the land, for the welfare of the animals both pets and livestock, for lost crops, for the safety of emergency personnel on site, for the loss of income from a hampered tourist season, the stopping of looting, for a voting process beginning in a few weeks, availability of jobs, etc. I am sure that those who desire to contribute financially will have that opportunity. Pray for the rescue organizations who will appear, Samartian’s Purse, Baptist Men, the list will be long.

I leave you with this Bible verse found in Genesis 50:20; “ What the enemy has meant for evil, God will turn it for our Good”. Our NC Mountains will recover with our prayers and our help.

The real disturbers of the peace are those who, in a free state, seek to curtail the liberty of judgment which they are unable to tyrannize over.

Baruch Spinoza

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Daycation Page

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.

First Friday ArtWalk, - Downtown Elizabeth City

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.

Sept 21

Inaugural Life After Death GRUDGE FEST

JMR Productions

Oct 5

Big Fred Production

“If you’re Nervous go to Sunday Service”

Grudge Fest

Oct 19

Bike Race

Oct 26

252 List / David Braxton

November 2

Poodles, Kittens & Cubs

Big Tony & Country Chris

Olivet Lakes PH Church is conducting its second annual Harvest & Craft Festival. There will be lots of activities for the whole family.

A dunk tank - dunk the Pastor!

Vendor booths are selling all kinds of crafts.

Bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, cake walk, bake sale and more!

Food, hot dogs, popcorn, slushy, chili, and more. Okay

Plus, there is a Chili Competition with prizes for the top three winners!

Vendors can call to register at 252-312-9656 or email Oliverlakesphc@gmail.com to receive an application form.

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Tue, Oct 15 | Elizabeth City Froglet Time

All-day for ages 10 and under (older siblings welcome) Froglet Time isn’t just about painting – it’s a chance to make new friends, too! Meet other cool kids and families in the community while you create together.

The 3rd Annual Historic Ghost Walk Returns This October!

Sponsored by Masonic Lodge #106 and The Church of the Holy Trinity

Dates: October 18-19, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Church of the Holy Trinity, 207 South Church Street Hertford, NC – Join us for a historically rich experience at the 3rd Annual Historic Ghost Walk, sponsored by Masonic Lodge #106 and The Church of the Holy Trinity. This year’s walk will benefit the Benjamin House and take place on October 18th and 19th, starting at 6:30 PM and running until 9:00 PM. The tour kicks off at the Church of the\ Holy Trinity is located at 207 South Church Street, where light refreshments will be served. During the tour, guests are invited to visit A Taste of Barley and Vine, for camaraderie and flavorful libations.

This year’s event promises an exciting blend of new stories and returning favorites.

Betsy Dowdy will lead the pack, recounting her heroic ride across the Currituck Sound—three times the distance of Paul Revere’s famous ride—to warn colonial forces of an impending British attack. Following her will be the dramatic tale of North Carolina Governor Seth Sothell, who pirates captured.

We’ll also explore local religious history, featuring Reverend Williams E. Snowden and Benjamin Smith Skinner, who founded the very

September

Saturday 7th Speed Oasis 1/8 Mile Madness Points

Friday 13th Brock Promotions

Saturday 14th Brock Promotions “Midnight Madness”

Saturday 21st To be announced

Saturday 28th Ronnie Anderson 10.5 Small Block

October

Saturday 5th ET Bracket Points

Saturday 12th Diesel Wars

Saturday 19th Truck Pull

Friday 25th Speed Oasis Test and Tune

Saturday 26th Speed Oasis Halloween $6K’s

Church where our tour begins—176 years ago and still going strong.

Local legends Army Chaplain Corbin Cherry and Fire Chief Charles Skinner will share their stories from unique vantage points—a dining room table and a firetruck, respectively. Finally, we will honor a beloved community member and hero, John Long, who passed away shortly after last year’s ghost walk. John, a tireless supporter of veterans, Masons, and the Model A community, will be portrayed as he lived—helping a motorist with a broken-down vehicle.

Bring your friends, neighbors, and anyone who enjoys a great evening of history and storytelling. This ghost walk offers something for everyone, blending local history, community pride, and just the right amount of mystery.

Details:

When: October 18-19, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: Church of the Holy Trinity, 207 S. Church Street, Hertford, NC

Tour Highlight: A Taste of Barley and Vine, 125 N. Church Street

Tickets: Chamber of Commerce 118 W Market St Hertford, NC

The 64th Albemarle Craftsman’s Fair will be held on October 25, 26 and 27, 2024, at the Museum of the Albemarle, located at 501 S. Water Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This annual event takes place on Friday and Saturday from 10 am until 5 pm and on Sunday from 10 am until 4 pm. Daily admission is $4.00 per person but those 12 years of age or under will be admitted for free. Food trucks will be present daily from 11 am – 3 pm: Friday-Shipwrecked, Saturday- Curbside Cravings & Catering, and Sunday- Y'all Eat Yet?. Join us in enjoying this long-held tradition “To Learn. To Create. To Teach.” which offers a wonderful selection of quality, hand-crafted items including jewelry, pottery, glass, woodworking, leatherwork, quilting and so much more. In addition to the fine artisan items, an opportunity to watch some of the artists demonstrate the creation of their wares makes this show unique. Free parking is available at the museum. For questions or additional information, please call 252-338-3954 or 252-562-5441 or visit www HYPERLINK "http://www.albemarlecraftsmansfair.com/".albemarlecraftsmansfair.com. Bring your family and friends to share in this special event this year!

Bluegrass Island Music Festival

On October 16th - 19th Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, NC will be transformed into Bluegrass Island for the 13th year. The Annual Bluegrass Island Music Festival welcomes the best bands in the bluegrass world to The Outer Banks year after year and 2024 will be one of the festival’s best celebrations of mountain music by the sea. This year’s festival will welcome Bluegrass Island Queen Rhonda Vincent and her band The Rage, Infamous Stringdusters, The Brothers Comatose, Scythian, Breaking Grass, Shadowgrass, Donna The Buffalo, Appalachian Road Show, The Cleverlys, East Nash Grass, Henhouse Prowlers, The Grascals, & many more! Each night of the festival, Manteo’s historic Pioneer Theater will host intimate Late Night Jams with select artists, with the opportunity for festival pass holders to play their instruments & sing alongside featured bands. Along with toe tappin’ tunes made of banjo pickin’ and mandolins, festival attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with a wide range of local small businesses throughout the vendor area as well as with a number of local food trucks.

With 4 days of music on the banks of Shallowbag Bay being just steps away from the charming streets of Downtown Manteo. It’s the perfect excuse for folks to visit Roanoke Island for the first time or their 30th time. The coastline is just 15 minutes away and early birds will enjoy sneaking off to Jennette’s Pier for a morning sunrise at the beach or a visit to Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Bodie Island Lighthouse. Manteo has a wonderful variety of local inns to stay at including The Pearl Hotel, Hotel Manteo, The Manteo House, Tranquil House Inn, The Burrus House Inn, White Doe Inn, and others that are all within walking distance of Roanoke Festival Island Park. Bluegrass lovers that aren’t able to join the festival this October can find great early bird deals on the 2025 festival that will include bluegrass favorites such as Ricky Skaggs, The Steeldrivers, Steep Canyon Rangers, Pam Tillis and many others. All of the details for both the 2024 and 2024 festivals can be found at BluegrassIsland.com.

He who lives according to the guidance of reason strives as much as possible to repay the hatred, anger, or contempt of others towards himself with love or generosity. ...hatred is increased by reciprocal hatred, and, on the other hand, can be extinguished by love, so that hatred passes into love.

Baruch Spinoza

We have a Honor Guard and perform over 75 military funerals and community events throughout the year. All proceeds go to help our mission.

Contact: Dan Serik 252-619-8524

10 Reasons To Get Laser Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is the only effective treatment for cataracts, whether laser or traditional.

With 80% of human learning made possible by visual pathways, eye health directly correlates with quality of life. This can affect the most trivial daily activities, from getting out of bed in the morning to reading the facial expression of the person in front of you.

Cataracts, a condition where the lens becomes cloudy, affects more than half of all people ages 80 or older in the United States, according to National Eye Institute (NEI). But cataracts can be treated with laser cataract surgery, restoring vision and life.

Albemarle Eye Center serves patients in the Edenton, Elizabeth City, Kinston, Kitty Hawk, Washington, SC, USA areas. To find out if you may have symptoms of cataracts, take Albemarle Eye Center’s Cataract Self-Assessment quiz, which only takes about 1 minute and 30 seconds and can yield important insights into your eye health. Start the quiz here.

1. Stronger Clarity of Vision

Post-surgery, patients often experience dramatically improved visual clarity. A standard intraocular lens (IOL), known as a monofocal lens, is placed when the cataracts are removed and improves vision at a single distance— typically either near or far.

For individuals seeking a broader range of vision—whether looking up close, at a distance, or for intermediate ranges—Albemarle Eye Center offers premium IOLs that cater to these needs. With less reliance on glasses or contacts, patients can enjoy everyday activities to the fullest—like reading a book, watching television, or appreciating nature’s beauty.

2. Freedom from Frequent Eye Strain

As cataracts progress, the eyes work harder to focus, which can cause discomfort and fatigue. Globally, about 17% of people have cataracts that cause vision problems. Cataract laser surgery at a laser cataract eye surgery center alleviates this strain with a 90% improvement in visual clarity.

3. Safety and Mobility

With clearer vision, patients can have safer mobility in their environment. This improvement in visual acuity

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lowers the risk of trips and falls, contributing to a greater sense of security and independence, especially in unfamiliar or low-light areas.

4. Better Night Vision

Many patients report significant enhancements in night vision after cataract surgery. Reduced glare and better contrast help those who previously struggled with driving at night regain confidence behind the wheel.

5. Vibrant Colors

Cataracts can diminish the vibrancy of colors due to the accumulation of protein deposits that make the lens opaque. This causes an overall fading of hues.

However, after laser surgery for cataracts, restoring the natural lens allows patients to see a drastic change right away.

6. Hobbies Become Reality Again

After cataract surgery, many patients rediscover joy in activities that were once difficult due to poor vision. Improved clarity allows for doing things like knitting intricate patterns, capturing stunning photographs, and enjoying outdoor sports.

However, recovery times can vary. Light exercise can usually be resumed within a day, while strenuous activities should wait about a week. Patience is key; adjustments to new lenses and overall eye comfort can take time. For better results, it’s best to get laser cataract surgery in the early stages.

7. Decreased Dependence on Glasses

Laser cataract surgery can reduce or eliminate the need for corrective lenses. With the option for premium intraocular lenses (IOLs), many patients find they can enjoy clear sight without the hassle of glasses in varying situations.

8. Boosted Confidence and Self-Esteem

Clear vision can profoundly impact self-image. Patients often feel more confident in social situations and personal interactions, positively influencing their overall emotional well-being.

9. Improved Mental Health

Research has found that older adults with cataracts are more likely to have depressive symptoms, even after

accounting for factors like socioeconomic status and lifestyle. The frustration and isolation that can come with vision loss from cataracts can further contribute to mental health challenges. But, the stress and anxiety associated with deteriorating vision can be alleviated through successful cataract surgery. By restoring clarity, many patients report feeling less stressed and more relaxed.

10. Long-Term Vision Stability

With the implanted IOL being a permanent solution, patients enjoy clear vision for years to come, allowing them to engage fully with life without the fear of cataracts returning. This longevity contributes to a sustained quality of life after cataract surgery. Read more about cataract surgery in this AAO guide.

“Everyone heals at their own pace. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Albemarle Eye Center, and we’ll be happy to assist you.” Jitendra Swarup, MD.

Book your appointment through Albemarle Eye Center’s website for quick access to an experienced eye care professional at our advanced laser and cataract center.

**The information offered in this blog is not intended to substitute expert medical advice. Always seek a qualified healthcare professional for any questions or concerns you may have regarding your specific medical condition.**

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Barbara Jean