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Jake’s Outdoor Adventures
Fall on the Outer Banks is a great time to visit, and it is also the
annual fall run of the Red Drum. Every fall, fishermen from up and
down the East Coast make the trip to the Outer Banks to try their luck at
catching and releasing this majestic fish. I caught my first Red Drum on
the Avalon FIshing Pier when I was 11 and from that moment on, I was
hooked on the pursuit of catching a fish that I knew I had to release.
That is right, once a Red Drum grows over 27 inches you must release
them back to the ocean. I take a lot of ribbing from people for investing
time and money in a fish I cannot even keep!!
by Jake Worthington
Anyone who has ever been to The Point at Buxton, or seen Drum fishermen
lined up on a fishing pier has witnessed a spectacle that looks
like organized chaos. This all starts from the first cast until you land the
fish. Because the amount of space is minimal whether on the end of
a pier or at The Point, you are literally elbow to elbow with other drum
fishermen. This choreography of Drum fishermen casting and then other
fishermen lifting and lowering rods so that no one gets tangled is a
true work of art. When someone gets lucky and hooks a Drum the same
amount of dedicated effort is given to ensure the angler is successful in
landing their fish, with anglers moving their rods in the same manner so
the angler can either beach or pier net the catch. Once the fish is landed,
it is unhooked, a quick measurement is taken of the fish and maybe
a quick picture, and then the Drum is released back into their ocean
home ready to be caught again by some other lucky angler. Catching
a Red Drum may be luck to some fishermen but an experienced Drum
fisherman will use every advantage, bit of knowledge, experience , and
research to improve his catch total for the day.
Being new to the sport of fishing is a learning experience enough, but
after watching these fishermen in action can be also intimidating. However,
don’t let that stop you from joining in. If you want to try to become
a successful Drum fisherman just show up, watch, ask questions and
learn how and why the process works. One bit of advice I will give you if
you want to try this-- do not use braided line of any kind on a Red Drum
rig. Doing so will very likely cost someone a fish when it cuts off another
angler’s line or when you tangle several people up. If you want to join
in the fun, go to a local Dare County tackle shop and have them sell
you what you will need. One parting bit of advice-- do not use a sand
spike on The Point!!
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Should You Talk to a Lawyer?
Caring for an Alzheimer’s Patient
Stella Knight
Attorney
Estate Planning & Elder Law
Wills and Trusts
Power of Attorney & Living Wills
Asset Protection
Guardianships for Adults & Children
Probate
Licensed in North Carolina & Florida
751 Body Rd, Hertford NC 27944
(252)264-3600
By: Stella Knight
Home Visits Available
website - http://www.stellaknightlaw.com/
You probably know someone who has Alzheimer’s
disease. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that
causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse
over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with
daily tasks. It is estimated that one in ten people 65
and older has Alzheimer’s dementia. If you are ever
asked to be a caregiver or to assist a caregiver, you are
going to need some basic legal information to make
your caregiving effective. This article will discuss some
legal considerations for the Alzheimer’s patient and her
family.
November has been designated as National Alzheimer’s
Month. There will be a statewide vigil in November,
to recognize the caregivers – many times the
hidden victims.
Alzheimer’s is one of the most common forms of
dementia. Dementia is used to describe a progressive,
degenerative mental disease. The deterioration usually
includes loss of memory and related functions, eventually
leaving the patient unable to care for herself. The
Alzheimer’s patient usually experiences a gradual onset
of symptoms. Early warning signs may be: confusion,
personality changes, behavior changes, and impaired
judgment.
If you think a family member or friend may be suffering
from Alzheimer’s disease – GET A DIAGNOSIS. We
all forget things and many times nutritional deficiencies
and depression may cause Alzheimer’s like symptoms.
Once you have a diagnosis, the next step is to GET
ADVICE. An Alzheimer’s patient’s mental capacity will
gradually deteriorate. Eventually the patient will be
unable to care for herself. It is important to seek advice
early, when the patient can participate in the important
decision-making process. Families will need to address
financial concerns and legal concerns.
1. Financial Concerns. The family should review
the assets and income of the patient; seek investment
advice considering the future costs and expenses
associated with the illness; and, discuss management
of assets during the patient’s lifetime. It is extremely
important to include the Alzheimer’s patient in these important
decisions and to begin these discussions when
the patient is still competent.
2. Legal Concerns. There are some basic legal documents
that an Alzheimer’s patient should discuss and
execute when she is competent. If the family waits too
long before discussing legal planning, many opportunities
will be lost.
A. Durable Power of Attorney.
B. Health Care Power of Attorney.
C. Will.
D. Revocable Living Trust.
As an Alzheimer’s patient, caregiver, or family member,
you will suffer from feelings of depression and
isolation. It is extremely important to GET HELP. There
are many resources available to you – The national
and state Alzheimer’s Associations, local Alzheimer’s
support groups and books are some of the wonderful
resources. Most importantly, don’t neglect yourself.
The information contained in this column is of a general
nature and does not constitute legal advice.
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