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The Road to Serfdom by Friedrich Hayek 

T 

he Road to Serfdom (German: Der Weg zur Knechtschaft) is a book written 

between 1940 and 1943 by Austrian British economist and philosopher 

Friedrich Hayek, in which the author “[warns] of the danger of tyranny that inevitably 

results from government control of economic decision-making through 

central planning.”He further argues that the abandonment of individualism and 

classical liberalism inevitably leads to a loss of freedom, the creation of an 

oppressive society, the tyranny of a dictator, and the serfdom of the individual. 

Hayek challenged the general view among British academics that fascism 

(including National Socialism) was a capitalist reaction against socialism. He 

argued that fascism, National Socialism and socialism had common roots in 

central economic planning and empowering the state over the individual. 

Since its publication in 1944, The Road to Serfdom has been an influential and 

popular exposition of market libertarianism. It has sold over two million copies. 

The Road to Serfdom was to be the popular edition of the second volume of 

Hayek’s treatise entitled “The Abuse and Decline of Reason”,[4] and the title 

was inspired by the writings of the 19th century French classical liberal thinker 

Alexis de Tocqueville on the “road to servitude”.[5] The book was first published 

in Britain by Routledge in March 1944, during World War II, and was quite 

popular, leading Hayek to call it “that unobtainable book”, also due in part to 

wartime paper rationing.[6] It was published in the United States by the University 

of Chicago Press in September 1944 and achieved great popularity. At the 

arrangement of editor Max Eastman, the American magazine Reader’s Digest 

published an abridged version in April 1945, enabling The Road to Serfdom to 

reach a wider popular audience beyond academics. 

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conservative and libertarian economic and political discourse, and is often cited 

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The Common Soldier in the Civil War Part 2 August 2018 LOCAL HISTORY 5 

T 

he story of the 3,000,000 soldiers who fought in the 

Civil War (Roughly two million for the North and One 

million for the South) represented a unique story. In studying 

the Civil War’s common soldier, it is important to understand 

the emotional responses of the men who risked it all. 

Historian Bell I. Wiley pointed out in his study that the average 

Yank is mostly products of rural backgrounds. They 

endured common hardships, hopes and shared the same 

heritage. The soldiers were usually between the ages of 

18 and 39 with an average age of about 26 years. Most of 

the soldiers understand basic reading and writing, but the 

northerners had a higher level of literacy because they had 

better school systems. A high percentage of soldiers both 

Southerners and Northerners had been farmers before the 

war. The Union rosters made references to a number of 

careers including surveyor, accountant, teacher, locksmith, 

blacksmith, carpenter, painter, mechanic etc. 

Most soldiers during the Civil war on both sides were 

unmarried white men who had been born in the United 

States. The men enlisted for a number of reasons including 

peer pressure, friendship and somethings a desire for excitement 

and adventure. Some men also enlisted for ideological 

reasons. Among Union and Confederate soldiers, 

there were individuals who fought to protect and preserve 

the right to self-government. Once enlisted the recruits are 

taken to a rendezvous camp. Here they learned about the 

basic rudiments of drill, camp life, and the use of arms. 

After which they are organized into regiments. For men 

from rural precincts, camp provided the first test of survival 

for the soldier. The camp was mostly cramped and bereft of 

fresh air. And with minimal understanding of sanitation and 

poor diet camp life was infamously horrible. Fleas were 

widespread, and the unhygienic living conditions killed 

many soldiers more than enemy bullets did. 

New recruits were especially at a higher risk of falling 

sick, with each passing year in service affording growing 

immunity. The men were not used to the living conditions 

and therefore the whole experience was in direct contrast 

to their life at home.” Common infections included malaria 

measles, whooping cough, pneumonia typhoid fever, tuberculosis, 

chicken, and smallpox. Throughout the period of 

the war, disease claimed more lives than actual combat. 

Once conscripted and encamped, the men soon realize 

that they were no longer in charge of their time. Majority 

of the time of the common soldier is spent drilling, with 

an occasional stint at a long march or guard duty. Apart 

from regular drilling, soldiers had to learn more than 90 

commands. Their other duties also involved taking care 

of livestock, gathering and cutting wood. Soldiers usually 

have free time and they play games such as baseball, and 

others indulged in gambling. 

Regulation uniforms were light gray for the Southerners 

and dark blue for the Northerners. However, just like 

everything else, the uniforms quickly became scarce in the 

embattled Confederacy. Soon the major source for Southern 

soldier apparel came from captured Union uniforms. 

After a while Government issued attires were introduced 

which came in four basic sizes. 

Camp food was not appealing, northern soldiers were 

often fed hardtack, bacon, and coffee while the southern 

soldiers relied on cornbread and pickled beef. Because the 

food had to be rationed, soldiers usually spend their free 

time foraging for food to supplement their diet. As the war 

rages on, the Confederate soldiers found their standard 

ration reduced twice after the invasion of the Union troops 

into their supply line. 

Camps were usually a hive of activities before battles. 

Each soldier received an extra ration and ammunition 

(about 60 rounds each). The soldiers usually went out to 

battle with rifled muskets or rifles, which had better range 

and accuracy. After been inspected the soldiers set out for 

battle, facing several obstacles including meandering along 

difficult terrain, dusty roads, swollen feet from boots that 

do not fit, the threat of frostbite or sunstroke. Furthermore, 

they were besieged by loud and disturbing noises, including 

the whirring of bullets, boom of artillery, drumbeats, the 

screams of the wounded and dying men around them. 

After a battle, the soldiers were understandably physi 

cally exhausted and emotionally distressed. As the war 

progressed, there was a major improvement in the areas of 

sanitation, but medical care remained undeveloped. The 

germ theory was still unknown, the number of doctors 

available was never enough to care for the injured. Some 

wounded soldiers were captured and taken as prisoners. 

During the course of the war, more than 200,000 soldiers 

became prisoners. Prisoners especially had a horrible experience 

both in the North and South. The food was terrible 

and the living conditions were unhygienic. 

The emotional trauma after the war was almost unbearable. 

However, most of the men reunited with their 

families and tried to get on with their lives. For more than 

four years, these common men as representatives of the 

country bore the heaviest responsibilities. Their story is 

a mixture of hardship, humor, heroism, endurance and 

strength which will be told for ages. These common men 

suffer greatly under the weight of the bloody warfare and 

shared the typical weaknesses of the human condition, 

yet they endured as best they could. We can only look at 

their service with respect and draw inspiration from their 

sacrifice, and endurance. 

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FOOD 

Grandma Swains Chow-Chow 

Chow Chow was something Grandma Swain made at the end of the year. She would take what 

was left in the garden before the first frost and cut it up, process and pack it away. 

The boys used it as a condiment on their hamburgers and hot dogs (and other things). 

Ingredients: 

1 quart chopped cabbage 

1 quart chopped green tomatoes 

2 sweet red peppers, chopped 

2 sweet green peppers, chopped 

2 large onions, chopped 

¼ cup salt 

1½ cups vinegar 

1½ cups water 

2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 

1 teaspoon each dry mustard, turmeric, celery seed 

Directions: 

Mix chopped vegetables with salt and let stand overnight. 

Next morning, line a colander with cheesecloth, pour vegetable mixture into colander, 

let drain, then bring edges of cheesecloth up over mixture and squeeze until all 

liquid possible is removed. Boil vinegar, water, sugar, and spices five minutes. 

Add vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Pour into sterilized jars to within a 

half inch of top. Put on cap. Process in boiling water bath ten minutes. 

To reduce venting, leave the jars in the water for 5 minutes before removing. 

Allow to cure for 2 weeks before opening. 

Grandma Swains 

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Gun Rights 

by Joe Forbes 


OPINION 7 

Joe Forbes is a lawyer based in Elizabeth City, NC. 

He is passionate about our second amendment 

rights and writes articles on gun law. 

This month’s article is inspired by recent events of road 

rage, and the care that must be taken by those who 

are armed with a firearm. 

Most of us are busy living our daily lives. We go to 

work, we go to the store, we visit with family and friends, 

and maybe go to church. In that routine, we tend to see 

the same people over and over, and most of them are 

a lot like we are. We do not know about the significant 

numbers of people living right here in our little part of the 

world who have mental health issues, substance abuse 

issues, or are career criminals who do not share the same 

ordinary values. Add into that the occasional person who 

is stressed to the point that they are triggered by some 

otherwise insignificant event, and do something rash 

in the heat of the moment. We don’t know about them 

because we don’t run into them in our daily lives. I knew 

they existed, but had no idea of just how many there are 

until I spent 34 years in the criminal court system. When 

you factor out traffic offenses, 90% of what I’ve seen in 

criminal court are the people I’ve described. When you 

travel in a vehicle, you share the road with them, and you 

may not even realize it until one confronts you. 

None of us are perfect drivers, and when we unintentionally 

offend such a person, they begin to act in a hostile 

manner. Some are content to give the middle finger salute 

and go on their way. Others may act more aggressively. 

In either case, you must not retaliate. You do not want 

to escalate the situation. Do not show the weapon. Use 

your weapon only as a last resort, and after you have 

done everything in your power to avoid the confrontation 

in the first place. 

Do not follow them. Do not stop your car anywhere near 

them. If you fear for your safety, call 911. If you have 

to stop, do so only in a well-lit public place, like a police 

station or a fire station. If those places are not available, 

go to a supermarket or a convenience store. The video 

surveillance systems in such places will be very useful in 

court IF you did everything you could to avoid a confrontation, 

let alone violence. Banks also tend to have good 

video systems, as well as Walmarts. Do not go into a 

residential neighborhood or down a country road. The 

presence of large groups of people may intimidate the 

aggressor from stopping. If he does stop, their presence 

may prevent him from doing anything violent or threatening. 

Attract attention by turning on your emergency flashers 

and blowing your horn. Park so that you cannot be 

blocked in. You always want to have the option of leaving. 

Lock your doors, and do not get out of the vehicle until the 

aggressor has left. The aggressor may kick or beat on 

your vehicle, but that alone does not warrant the use of a 

firearm. If the person follows you, DO NOT GO HOME! 

The last thing you want is for the aggressor to know where 

you live. Avoid going to your job as well. Again, you don’t 

want this person to know anything about you if possible. 


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8 TECH GIRL 

THE RISE OF INTELLIGENT 

VIRTUAL PERSONAL ASSISTANTS 

In recent years, there has been a paradigm change in how 

we interact with computers. Right now, we are entering an 

era of Intelligent Assistants driven by advancements in machine 

learning, natural language processing, and sophisticated 

voice recognition. Advanced voice recognition technology 

will soon be global and effortlessly integrated into 

our daily life. It will be a primary interface for the connected 

home, providing a natural means to communicate with 

lights, alarm systems, sound systems, kitchen appliances 

and a lot more, as users go about their daily activities. 

What are Intelligent Assistants (IAs)? 

Intelligent assistant is simply a software agent that can 

perform services or tasks for an individual. IAs are “taskoriented,” 

this feature differentiates it from another type 

of consumer-facing AI programming called smart advisors 

– which are “subject-oriented.” Intelligent Assistants 

are programmed with more advanced cognitive computer 

technologies, artificial intelligence, and voice recognition 

technology to decipher data input and become more adept 

at predicting the end user’s needs. The advancement in 

technology also allows IA to understand and execute multistep 

requests and carry out more complex tasks such as 

booking a flight ticket or making a hotel reservation. 

Most tech companies are already investing millions of 

dollars in the Intelligent Assistance space. In fact, there 

are previewed prototypes of automated personal assistants. 

In 2016, Robotbase a New York City-based tech 

company unveiled a bot prototype that can manage social 

calendars, turnout lights, and even read bedtime stories to 

kids. GoButler also recently replaced human employees 

with algorithm-driven bots. Google, Amazon, Apple, and 

Microsoft already have their variations, and these giant 

multi-corporations will likely be the key players designing 

these more advanced robotic assistants. Consider some 

examples of IA in production: 

-- Apple’s Siri (Speech Interpretation and Recognition Interface) 

allows its users to make appointments, book tables 

at restaurants, make posts on Facebook, play podcasts, 

and make appointments for you. 

-- Alexa, the IA for Amazon’s Echo, can read e-books 

aloud, play music, shop for groceries, order pizza, call 

Uber, and perform several other tasks. 

-- Google’s Home can make hotel reservations, play 

music, tell users about traffic and weather conditions and 

manage the calendar. 

-- Facebook’s message-based “M” can give recommendations 

about the latest fashion trends, clothing stores and 

share all this with your friends. 

-- China’s Baidu’s Duer is a voice-activated assistant that 

can book flight tickets, make online purchases, buy movie 

tickets, and make café reservations among several other 

options. 

These IAs are already on our mobile devices, cars and 

will soon be on the walls of our homes. They have been 

programmed to make our lives much easier and help us 

save time. But as humans we will always want more, with 

every paradigm shift, humans will always expect more. To 

deliver a sophisticated and advanced Intelligence Assistant 

paradigm, developers will need to design a universal I.A. 

product with the following properties: 

1. “ONE” universal assistant that can perform all the 

tasks the end users requires. 

2. The IA should be personalized for the end users and 

should be able to learn about personal preferences like 

travel plans, brands, food preferences, etc. 

3. The invisible assistant should be available on all devices 

the end users interact with. 

4. Building intelligent interface for every service including 

restaurants, banks, travel booking, cab booking, grocery 

shopping, etc. “Ubiquity” and Building Intelligent Interface 

to Everything 

The Future of Intelligent Assistant 

As artificial intelligence evolves, the demand for these 

bots will increase significantly. They will likely perform 

physical tasks, help us make meaningful daily decisions 

and will be able to answer more complicated questions using 

algorithms. Over time, you can expect to see IA that is 

truly conversational. Their understanding will be enhanced 

by the ingestion of personal information such as an individual’s 

emotional state, past activities, payment preferences, 

favorite brands etc. which informs answers and assists in 

completing tasks. 

Of course, it may take a few more years to get to that 

stage, but we’re starting to witness new technologies 

almost on a daily basis and their productized prototypes 

are on the horizon. So we can be sure that we will eventually 

get to a time when IAs will be able to understand what 

we say. As we make further advancements in technology 

and user adoption, several other uses will emerge for these 

intelligent assistants in productivity, commerce, learning, 

and transactions. For service providers and developers, 

intelligent assistant platforms may serve as the next major 

marketplace and channel for providing service, commerce, 

and content. Imagine all you will be able to accomplish if 

you had a functional and intelligent assistant that is able to 

handle your daily tasks. While all this may sound a bit farfetched, 

you can be certain that IAs will rule the not-too-distant 

future. Until then, get to know more about this fascinating 

world of powerful cognitive technologies supplementing 

human capacity. Say hello to the FUTURE– A new ERA of 

understanding between human and machines. 

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INSPIRATION 


National Dog Day August 26th 

PET CARE 9 

All You Need Do is Ask 

I writhe, the heat is horrible 

Flames, higher than the treetops 

Licking each and every bough 

Devouring everything they touch 

Satan laughing with evil delight 

I fear for my very life 

The flames, they singe my soul 

The author was born in Telaviv, Israel - In 2008 a life 

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Inspiration by God, More Perspiration by Ron 

Inspiration by God, Even More Perspiration by Ron 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume IV 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume V 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VI 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VII 

School of Life 

I awake, wood smoke in my nostrils 

My throat is raw and my voice is 

raspy 

House burned to the ground all 

around me 

Everything blackened to charcoal 

My bed and I untouched 

The miracle of my life 

Saved me He did, without my asking 

Imagine what He would do 

If only you would accept Him 

Worship and praise Him 

All you need do is ask. 

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– Secular Poetry 

American Legion Post 126 – Photo collection of 

members and activities of Hertford’s Post 126 

National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, pure and mixed and serves to help galvanize the public 

to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, either from public shelters, 

rescues and pure breed rescues. National Dog Day honors family dogs and dogs that work selflessly 

to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day - for their 

law enforcement partner, for their blind companion, for the disabled, for our freedom and safety by 

detecting bombs and drugs and pulling victims of tragedy from wreckage. 

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Pitcher Plants by: Robert Lethco 

Watercress -The Nose Twister 


NATURE 11 

T 

he Pitcher plants are so named for their shape, resembling 

a pitcher. The inside of the plant is filled with 

an aroma to attract a plethora of insects & small animals. 

When the animal enters the pitcher it is in the trap, where 

it will meet its death. The walls are so slippery nothing can 

escape. Once inside the process of breaking down the 

prey with an enzyme begins. As the plant breaks it down, it 

consumes the animal. 

You can find them in swampy conditionsand in shallow 

water. They are perenials nd return in greater numbers 

each year. 

By: Coy Domecq 

T 

he watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is found throughout 

the United States growing in shallow moving fresh water. 

The aquatic watercress was introduced to the US from Europe 

and Asia. Before we get too far, please do not be misled by the 

genus category of this plant with the land-based flower by the 

same common name nasturtium. The flower was named after 

the aquatic plant because of the similarity in botanical oils both 

plants produce. 

Watercress has the distinction of being one of the oldest 

known leaf vegetables consumed by humans. It was a staple 

food for Roman soldiers and Hippocrates, known as the father of 

medicine, used the plant to treat patients for a range of medical 

conditions. 

The nutritional benefits of watercress are significant and many. 

It is a member of the cruciferous family that enjoys such betterknown 

healthful members as cabbage, broccoli and kale. One 

cup of watercress contains more than one hundred percent of 

the USRDA of vitamin K. The plant is superior to spinach for 

dietary iron it provides. It is noteworthy for the levels of vitamins 

A and C it contains, the beneficial effect of lowering blood pressure, 

and it demonstrates a positive role of minimizing the side 

effects of cancer treatments. 

Uncooked watercress has a distinct peppery taste that adds 

culinary interest to salads and soups as a garnish. Roughly 

translated, nasturtium means “nose twister”. It once enjoyed 

great favor as part of the working person’s diet and then migrated 

to the tea party crowd in the form of watercress sandwiches. 

When cooked, it is a versatile ingredient that is featured in soup, 

pesto, pizza, deviled eggs, and as a lettuce substitute in BLTs or 

your favorite wrap. 

In the absence of trusted foraged sources nearby, you can 

purchase the plant from better supermarkets and specialty food 

stores. 


Watercress Soup 

Ingredients 

3 large bunches watercress, destalked 

and chopped – about 8 oz (reserve a few 

leaves for garnishing) 

4 oz butter 

the white parts of 5 leeks, washed and 

chopped 

4 medium potatoes, about 1 lb 8 oz 

peeled and chopped 

3 pints vegetable stock 

4 heaping tablespoons sour cream 

salt and black pepper to taste 

Melt the butter in a large thick-based 

saucepan, then add the prepared leeks, 

potato and watercress and stir them 

around so that everything is coated with 

the melted butter. 

Sprinkle in some salt and pepper then 

cover with a lid and let the vegetables 

wilt over a very gentle heat for about 20 

minutes, giving the mixture a good stir 

about halfway through. Add the stock, 

bring everything to a simmer and cook, 

covered, for about 10-15 minutes or until 

the vegetables are tender. 

Remove the pan from the heat and allow 

the soup to cool slightly – puree ingredients 

in a food processer or blender. 

Return the contents to the saucepan, 

swirl in three tablespoons of sour cream, 

season to taste and reheat very gently. 

Serve in soup bowls and garnish each 

one with a little extra sour cream and a 

few watercress leaves. 




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FAMILY 

Summer Reading Tips and Resources by Laura Bush Jenkins 

As a busy mom of three, I’ve found my kids’ 

summer reading routine doesn’t have to be 

elaborate. Consistently reading in small increments 

throughout the day was doable once it became a 

habit. 

The payoff of reading to a four and two year old 

might not be immediate. However, hearing my sons 

repeat words and ideas back later on lets me know 

we are getting on track. 

Lisa Woolard, executive director of Beaufort-Hyde 

Partnership for Children, recently shared how “a love 

of books is tied to family engagement.” 

The Partnership receives 3,000-5,000 donated 

books yearly, which are distributed back into the 

community in 40 book boxes as well as waiting 

rooms, festivals, and events. To date, forty one 

churches helped in this critical distribution. Anyone 

looking for a community service hours or team volunteer 

projects can find great opportunities here. 

Woolard suggests parents and caregivers waiting 

at a doctor’s office, veterinarian, barber, or auto 

repair shop expose the children accompanying them 

to basic phonics or chapter books by reading with 

them. 

In addition to reading in free moments, a free 

texting service provides parents with tips assisting 

children from birth to third grade. The Ready4K 

website (ready4k.parentpowered.com) sends weekly 

updates with advice to help children develop socially, 

emotionally, and cognitively. 

Building an at-home library through special family 

field trips and/or monthly subscription services is another 

way boost your child’s engagement and skills. 

Highlights and Focus on the Family both provide 

monthly magazines with age-appropriate activities 

children and parents can do together. I’ve personally 

incorporated these materials into our boys’ playtime 

and breakfast routines, and they make great 

gifts as well. 

Lastly, the North Carolina State Legislature recently 

voted to partner with Dolly Parton’s Imagination 

Library to create a free monthly book delivery for any 

family with children from birth to age 5 who requests 

it. To learn more or sign up, visit: smartstart.org/ 

dolly-partons-imagination-library/. 

If the journey of a thousand miles begins with the 

first step, you can be the person in your child’s life 

to provide him not only with basic reading skills, but 

with continued confidence and empowerment that 

lasts a lifetime. 

Author and mother Laura Bush Jenkins of Hertford 

loves taking her children to the Slover Library in Norfolk, 

as well as Garden of Readin’ used bookstore in 

Edenton. 





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A Dream Wedding Becomes a Reality 

by Laura Bush Jenkins 

Planning a wedding can be a stressful endeavor. But when Amy Lewis and her 

fiancé Josh Baldwin were looking for an elegant waterfront setting to host their 

wedding, they found exactly what they were looking for close to home. 

Amy, a nurse in Ahoskie, initially considered a traditional setting in downtown 

Edenton, but realized a large venue in a central location would best accommodate 

out-of-town guests. 

Several of her friends were married at Albemarle Plantation, a waterfront golf 

course community in Hertford. Her parents attended a reception there and recommended 

it after enjoying the venue and food. 

“We had an idea of what we wanted but the Plantation had a list of helpful options,” 

Amy recalled. 

She appreciated how the venue was “all-inclusive” without much work to do on 

her part. The couple selected their cake artist, florist, photographer, videographer, 

and entertainment while the Plantation did the rest. 

“Finding vendors on your own would have been very stressful,” Amy mentioned. 

Her mother, Cindy, was also pleased with Albemarle Plantation. 

“The Plantation was wonderful to work with and provided us with the best of everything. 

We would not change a thing if we had to do it all over again,” she said. 

On the morning of her wedding, Amy and her seven bridesmaids gathered above 

the Clubhouse to enjoy muffins, mimosas, and fruit plates. Meanwhile, the groom 

and groomsmen relaxed near the marina in a rented condo. They had options 

available to enjoy golf for the afternoon. 

That evening, beef medallions and chicken marsala were a delicious hit among 

the 275 guests. Although buffet options were available, the wait staff served each 

guest so the meal was properly portioned and everyone had enough to eat. 

If you are planning a wedding soon and would like to learn more about options 

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DOCTOR CRIME 

Dr. Crime is a pseudonym for a social scientist holding a Ph.D. degree in sociology and in criminology. 

He has worked in all major parts of the criminal justice system. Drop him a note at the 

website www.keepkidshome.net if you or your child is in trouble, or you have custody issues, he 

may be able to help, give him a call (252-339-0000). 

Dear Dr. Crime: What is the general opinion about abortion 

being legal? Girl 

Dear Girl: The Pew Research Center reports more believe 

it should be legal than believe it should be illegal. 

Dear Dr. Crime: Do many people believe in God? Pastor 

Dear Pastor: The Pew Research Center reports that 

90% of Americans believe in a higher power. However, 

only a small majority believe in God as described in the 

Bible. Research shows that more involvement in religion 

would impact our crime rate. 

Dear Dr. Crime: Are hate crimes up or down? Scared 

fellow 

Dear Fellow. A report for 2017 from Cal. State U. 

showed the rate for hate crimes is up while other crimes 

are down. The FBI reported that in 2016 the groups victimized 

included African-Americans, lesbians, gays and 

bisexuals, Whites, Jews, Latinos, and Muslims. Race 

continued to be the most common category, comprising 

57 percent of all hate crimes. African-Americans were at 

their lowest proportion of all hate crimes since 1992. 

Dear Dr. Crime: You don’t have your head screwed on 

right! I keep seeing you taking the position against girls 

and boys being basically different, in thinking, acting, 

and every way. I know girls can’t compete against me or 

other males. Strong Guy 

Dear Guy: Your position and mislead beliefs are ancient. 

When Jesus was alive, women could not be witnesses, 

as they were considered unreliable and incompetent. 

While not to that extent the same type of beliefs continues 

to today. I was pleased to see the journal Science 

(Volume 346) review the neuroscience research on 

comparison of male and female brains. Research does 

not back up the assumptions of different types / structure 

of male female brains. Rather, differential treatment creates 

experiences that influence brain development. Even 

some research has been biased and misleading. The 

argument with which I can agree is that we need more 

research with clearly identified variables and relate that 

truth to social policy. We will return to this issue. 

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TYRRELL COUNTY 

Scuppernong Grapes By: Jimmy Fleming 

One of my fondest memories of growing 

up in Tyrrell County was my grandparent’s 

old white grape vine. It was such a 

great place to play and get in the shade on 

a hot summers day … as well as providing 

some of the best grapes I ever tasted. 

When the white grapes or Scuppernongs 

ripened in late summer it was a sweet 

time for us kids. We would stand under the 

grape vine (most older vines were trellised 

with posts and a simple framework to keep 

the vines overhead) and pick til our hearts 

were content. Granddaddy picked grapes 

for another reason. He would make about 

10 gallons of home made white grape wine 

which he kept in two five gallon jimmy johns 

in the smokehouse. 

The Scuppernong Grape was named for 

the Scuppernong River of Tyrrell and Washington 

counties and has been propagated 

for about 400 years. The oldest cultivated 

grapevine in the world is the Scuppernong 

“Mother Vine” growing on Roanoke Island in 

Dare County. The early explorers of North 

Carolina were amazed at the number of 

grape vines growing wild and wrote of them 

in their log books. 

The Scuppernong grapes are delicious to 

eat fresh, as well as for making wonderful 

jams, jellies, pies, juices, and wines. Along 

with being the first grape cultivated in the 

United States, the Scuppernong grape was 

given the distinct honor of being named the 

official fruit of North Carolina in 2001. This 

grape has a long and storied history but 

most of all it just tastes good. When you 

hear that the white grapes are ripe get out 

and pick you a mess or find a local grower 

that’s selling them and enjoy some of NC’s 

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LOCAL EVENTS 

15 

Adolphus Staton Rear Admiral U.S. Navy 

1902-1936; 1941-1943 By: Kelsi Dew 

T 

he Edgecombe County Veterans’ 

Military Museum purpose is to 

preserve the military history of the county 

and honor our veterans. For the last year 

ECVMM has been working on researching 

surrounding Rear Admiral Adolphus Staton 

and established a permanent exhibit 

in honor of his service. 

Adolphus Staton was born on August 

28, 1879 in Tarboro, Edgecombe County, 

North Carolina to Dr. Lycurgus and Kate 

Staton. The Staton’s were a prominent 

family in Tarboro which secured the 

education of Adolphus at the Virginia 

Military Institute, the University of North 

Carolina- Chapel Hill and the U.S. Naval 

Academy. Adolphus Staton served in the 

United States Navy from 1902-1937. He 

was called back to service in 1941 to 

support the Second World War, and would 

EDGECOMBE COUNTY VETERANS MILITARY MUSEUM 

be relieved of his duties in 1943. Rear Admiral 

Adolphus Staton is the only Medal of 

Honor awardee from Tarboro. He was also 

awarded the Navy Cross for his actions on 

the U.S.S. Mount Vernon when the ship 

was torpedo on September 5, 1918, the 

Mexican Service Medal, Cuban Pacification 

Medal, Spanish Campaign Medal, 

World War I Victory Medal, Transport 

Clasp, American Campaign Medal and the 

World War II Victory Medal. 

Stop by ECVMM to learn more about 

Adolphus Staton as well as other veterans 

from Edgecombe County. We are open 

Thursday through Saturday 10:00am to 

4:00pm at 509 Trade Street, Tarboro 

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Pinetops 

A&S Flea Market 

113 East Hamlet Street 

Pinetops, NC 27864 

(252) 827-5004 

Washington 

Poormans Flea Market 

7160 US Highway 264 E 

Washington, North Carolina 27889 

(252) 721-3177 

Greenville 

Greenville Market 

1114 N. Greene Street 

Greenville, North Carolina 27834 

(252) 341-2878 

Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market 

408 S. Evans St. Suite 102 

Greenville, NC 

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7835 HWY 11 South, 

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Pollution protection: 5 easy tips for combating 

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(BPT) - Properly taking care of your skin each 

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Only 36 percent regularly use cleanser, and 

33 percent say they’re confused about how to 

choose effective products and methods. 

Unfortunately, everyday pollution and UV rays 

can easily wreak havoc on your skin, so it’s 

essential to develop a proper skincare routine 

to combat these effects. In a given year, 

Americans are subject to some 83 million tons 

of pollution particles emitted into the air. Many 

Americans encounter those particles on their 

daily commutes, and because they can be 20 

times smaller than your pores, they can infiltrate 

deep levels of your epidermis, leading to inflammation, 

dehydration and/or loss of elasticity. 

Without a regular skincare routine, you’re also 

more apt to deal with dryness, irritation, acne, 

accelerated aging, hyperpigmentation, dullness 

and other unwanted attributes that can result 

from the air quality. That may be why six in 10 

U.S. adults say they cope with as many as 10 

“bad skin days” monthly. 

“Forming good skincare habits is not complicated, 

and it can pay off significantly in terms 

of your health and appearance,” notes boardcertified 

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unhealthy elements in our environment.” 

Consider adopting these five habits that will 

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a product that has an SPF of 30 or higher, is 

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the risk of skin cancer. 

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skin and deeply cleanse to remove dirt, oil and 

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towels and washcloths should be washed in 

hot water after one use, and pillowcases should 

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frequently changing or washing pillowcases will 

help to keep dirt, oil and dead skin cells from 

building up and seeping into skin night after 

night. 

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diet rich in antioxidants, which may help protect 

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FASHION 17 

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Is it cold, is it hot, or somewhere in-between—and what do you wear when transitioning from season 

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White T 

Keep wearing the classic white tee 

and jeans combo well into the cooler 

months by simply throwing on a 

long trench coat. You can give your 

look some dimension by choosing a 

coat that has a fun pattern on it. 

Trench Coat 

Wearing a trench is always a chic way 

to brave a rainy summer monsoon! 

If it’s a little warm out, try rocking the 

Trench by draping it over your shoulders. 

That way, it can serve as a layer 

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Cardigan 

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Nothing is more sophisticated 

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To combat the heat, try 

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really is the best of both 

worlds. It’s like having 

one foot in fall and the 

other in summer! 

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18 

HEALTH 

Health and Nutrition Strategies for 

Cancer Survivors and Everybody Else 

Warren is a 30 year member of the Institute of Food 

Technology, A HAACP (hazard analysis critical control point) 

What’s in your diet? 

While watching a story about feral hogs in Australia, I 

was struck by the poison they use for control. Their 

poison of choice is sodium nitrite (NaNo2). Sodium Nitrite 

is the curing agent for over 90% of cured products in the 

country. I flashed back to my old inspection days. A big 

part of my early food safety career was as an Inspector-in 

Charge in New York City, where they had huge pastrami, 

frankfurters, ham, and corned beef operations, and used 

tons of sodium nitrite. So, let’s connect some dots: 

Curing formulas containing sodium nitrite are limited to 

parts per million and is monitored by residual samples. I 

believe curing operations require diligent oversight and 

quality control. The worlds largest cured pork producer is 

now China, and ”Country of Origin” labeling is no longer 

law. I’m not a big history guy, but I can’t remember, nor 

have a read of a law that was actually rescinded two 

years after it was implemented. RED FLAG for me so I 

reduced my cured meat intake and increased my fiber 

when I couldn’t resist my cravings. I tried some of that 

uncured bacon, and I even compared it the regular stuff, 

and couldn’t tell the difference. Can’t wait to try the other 

uncured stuff. 

I was stunned by the amount of national and regional 

recalls and epidemiology investigations, so I had to 

devote some space to it. The USDA(FSIS), and CDC 

released press releases, regarding a nationwide antibiotic 

resistant salmonella outbreak linked to raw turkey. 

Local Farmers Markets 

Martin County Farmers Market 

4001 W Main Street Ext, Williamston, NC 27892 

Phone: (252) 792-1900 

Washington County Farmers Market 

Plymouth Nc 

Phone: (252) 793-2163 

Located Hwy 64 E approx. one mile east of 

intersection US 64 & NC 32 Plymouth, NC 

M-F 9am - 5pm June Thru September 

Saturday 8 am-3 pm; May thru December 

Leroy James Farmers Market 

4560 County Home Road 

Greenville, North Carolina 27858 

Apr - Dec 

(252) 355-7612 

Tuesday: 8:00am - 1:00pm 

Thursday: 8:00am - 1:00pm 

Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm 

Saturday: 8:00am - 1:00pm 

Instructor with a Batchelors degree in Nutrition Science. 

A nationwide outbreak is a serious stuff, particularly when 

you have the CDC and FSIS both working on it. There 

hasn’t been a voluntary recall. No main manufacturer or 

distributor has been identified, the outbreak has been 

linked to various brands and products, including pet food. 

The USDA suggests turkey products be fully cooked, 

and equipment is cleaned and sanitized. It says that in 

the “safe handling instructions” on the label. The CDC 

also reported that hundreds of folks in the midwest were 

sickened by parasites found in vegetable trays sold under 

the Del Monte brand. 

These are quality controls issues. Both are a result 

of missed Critical Control Points. There should be zero 

tolerance for food poisoning pathogens such as e-coli, 

salmonella, listeria, etc. 

Finally, I hear talk about how young people are being 

adamant in their rejection of getting into America’s food 

supply chain that’s going to be underpinned by a $900 

billion dollar farm budget. To put that number in perspective, 

the entire Russian economy is about a $100 billion 

dollars more. Agriculture is a sustainable gold mine. Our 

State was created for its agriculture richness. It’s time to 

develop it. I’ll expand on that next time. 

You are what you eat. 

HomeGrown-HandMade Market Tarboro 

526 N Main Street 

Tarboro, North Carolina 27886 

(252) 563-6611 

1st and 3rd Saturday Each Month 

May till October 

Farmers Market Rocky Mount 

1006 Peachtree St 

Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 

(252) 407-7920 

Saturdays from April through November 

Washington Harbor District Farmers & 

Artisans Market 

Corner of Bonner & Water St 

Washington, North Carolina 27889 

(252) 947-1487 

8am to noon 

Saturdays April to October 

W 

ithout a doubt there is something very relaxing and 

pleasurable about cooking and eating grilled food. 

There are countless ways you can turn your grilling not only 

into a flavorful and enjoyable way to cook, but there are 

also many healthy and tasty alternatives. Like anything else 

in life, what you put on your grill is a choice. Grilling healthy 

first means that you have decided to eat healthy. Cooking 

on a grill can be a great way to reduce fats on while adding 

wonderful flavor however we must also be careful when 

grilling as there can be certain risks if precautions are not 

taken. Eating healthy always begins with choosing healthy 

foods that are low in fat and using marinates to reduce 

unhealthy caseinogens. 

We know that charcoal grilling can produce carcinogenic 

smoke from the high temperature cooking of foods containing 

fat and protein. This can produce unhealthy chemical 

changes in the outer layers of flesh foods. To avoid these 

dangerous chemical formations we must avoid inhaling the 

smoke and avoid the black char on the outside of charcoal 

cooked food caused by high heat and/or overcooking. It is 

also advised that any lighter fluid or self-lighting packages 

be avoided as they can also add toxic chemicals directly 

into your food. Instead, use a starter chimney and newspaper 

to get your charcoal lit. While this method may initially 

take a few more minutes, in the long run it’s faster and 

healthier. The use of marinades can also help greatly lower 

caseinogens in food. By using a marinade your food will not 

only take on extra flavor but even a simple marinade consisting 

of olive oil and a citrus juice can reduce the harmful 

chemicals by as much as 99%. A marinade will also assist 

in tenderizing and enhancing your food’s natural flavors. 

There has been a lot of talk about grilling and the risk of 

cancer. While the risk is real and this should be kept in 

mind, there are some simple things you can do to greatly 

reduce the risk of cancer caused by grilling. The harmful 

chemicals that can form are created by putting food, primarily 

meats, under intense heat and flame. These are cancer 

forming agents however by taking a few simple precautions 

you can greatly reduce and even eliminate the risks. Grilling 

isn’t the only cooking method that causes these agents so 

there is no reason to give up on your grill. If done right, grilling 

is one of the healthiest methods of cooking. 




5 Foods to beat the heat 

Bee responsible! How to attract pollinators 

to your garden and help them thrive 


HEALTH 19 

Watermelon 

Honeydew 

Mint Tea 

Cucumber 

(BPT) - It’s been in the news for years now: the decline of 

pollinators such as honeybees and butterflies, and how it’s 

upsetting our world’s healthy ecosystem. We need pollinators 

for the growth of many of the foods we eat each day 

- according to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, 

some scientists estimate that one in three bites of food we 

take result from the work of pollinators. Berries, apples, 

oranges, almonds and scores of other foods, not to mention 

flowers, rely on pollinators. If they disappear, those foods will 

fade along with them. 

So, why are pollinators declining? They can’t find enough 

food because their habitats are disappearing. 

Fortunately, we can all help protect pollinators. Ortho, a 

leading brand in lawn and garden, recently teamed up with 

the Pollinator Stewardship Council for a consumer education 

campaign, “Bee Responsible,” aimed at helping home 

gardeners protect the pollinators in their yards, attract more 

of them and help them thrive. 

In 2016, after evaluating the risk to honeybees and other 

pollinators, Ortho also announced plans to phase out 

neonicotinoid-based pesticides from all its outdoor gardening 

products and is investing in alternative pest control 

solutions. Ortho’s parent company, Scotts Miracle-Gro, 

has funded 125 pollinator-friendly gardens throughout the 

country. 

Want to attract pollinators to your yard and help them thrive? 

Here are some tips. 

Make your garden pollinator friendly. Nectar and pollenpacked 

plants attract honeybees, butterflies, hummingbirds 

and other pollinators. Choose colorful flowers, such as alyssum, 

aster, delphinium, flax, lavender, liatris, lupine, phlox or 

zinnia. Check with your local garden store for native plants 

and flowers that thrive in your climate and choose a range of 

plants that bloom in different seasons. 

Encourage neighbors to do the same. If one pollinatorfriendly 

garden is good, a network of them dotting your 

neighborhood is better. This could provide enough habitat 

and resources to help restore and bolster the pollinator 

population in your community. 

Control pests in your garden. Insects and mites can bring 

disease and destruction to your garden, undoing all of the 

good you’re trying to do for pollinators. Ortho’s neonic-alternative 

3-in-1 Insect, Mite & Disease control will help banish 

the bad bugs in your garden. To use responsibly, avoid 

spraying when it’s windy, apply the product at dusk and 

dawn when pollinators are less active and avoid using the 

product on blooms. Another tip: Use native plants whenever 

possible. They usually require less pesticide than plants 

from other zones. 

Provide shelter. Bees and butterflies need shelter, so make 

sure your yard has some cozy nesting sites, like leaves, 

moss, piles of grass or a patch of yard you just let go wild. 

Also, check out bee houses in your neighborhood garden 

store. They’re artistic and fun, and they provide bees with 

shelter for their offspring to thrive. 

Don’t forget the water. Your garden will provide the nectar 

and pollen. But bees, birds and butterflies need water, too. 

A decorative bird bath, water feature or even a shallow rain 

catcher will give your buzzing friends the water they need. 

Install a hummingbird feeder. Imagine sitting outside with 

your first cup of coffee in the morning and watching those 

magical hummingbirds dart around the feeder. You’ll be 

nourishing your garden and your spirit at the same time. 

By providing pollinators with friendly habitats, backyard gardeners 

can help these vital components in our ecosystem 

regain a foothold. 

Martin County 

Farmers’ Market 

Presents 

Car Show August 18th 9am-12pm 

(Weather Permitting) 

Family Fun Day August 25th. 

Citrus Fruits 

Vendor Space 

Available, Contact: 

MICHAEL COOPER 

252-799-7840 

Concessions and Raffles 

Also Visit Us Throughout The Season 

May 12th - August 

First 25 Guests Will Receive $3.50 Vouchers 

for Concessions on Family Fun Day Aug 25th. 

Martin County Ramblers Playing 10am - 12pm

Personal Security Training Center presents: 

North Carolina 

Concealed Carry Classes 

NRA basic pistol available 

NRA one step pistol available 

You should always check the credentials 

of your instructor! Teaching use of force is 

an art combining real world experience and 

years as an instructor. The concealed carry 

course is more than 8 hours of instruction 

and range time mandated by NC Justice 

training standards. 

Don’t accept anything less! 

Concealed Carry Class Schedule 

July 21 2018 

September 22 2018 November 17 2018 

252-922-0753 

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