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Chowanoke Indian History 


LOCAL HISTORY 5 

By Duvonya Chavis 

Life for the Chowanoke Indians took a different turn 

after the arrival of the English settlers in the 1500’s. 

Unlike contact that had occurred with previous newcomers, 

these explorers were destined to bring an unsettling 

change to the landscape of Indian country in eastern 

North Carolina. Once considered a sedentary people who 

had stayed within their geographical boundaries for centuries, 

some Chowanoke families eventually left the area to 

escape conflict and to retain cultural identity. Some traveled 

into Virginia and South Carolina or traveled westward 

into Ohio and Tennessee. 

On the other hand, many Chowanoke families remained. 

Depending on the period of time, Chowanoke migration 

into neighboring Algonquian tribal areas such as the 

Mattamuskeet, the Machapungo, and the Nansemond 

took place and can be verified in historical documents. 

Likewise, these neighboring Algonquian tribes also sought 

refuge in Chowanoke territory or on the Chowanoke Reservation 

during different periods of time. In addition, the 

sale of the last parcel of land on the Chowanoke Reservation, 

the eventual disbanding of the Chowanoke Tribe, 

and other events brought about further changes in their 

landscape. 

As the struggle to survive and to retain cultural identity 

continued, Chowanoke families later moved into isolated 

havens and began to form small Indian communities 

amongst themselves to include areas such as Sarum, 

Indian Neck, Booneville, Indiantown, Mintonsville, and 

Hobbsville, to name a few. While Chowanoke Indians 

were not uniquely affected by these circumstances with 

respect to the rest of Indian country, losing their reservation 

made a huge impact in their continued struggle for 

Indian survival. 

As a side note, historical documentation of the Chowanoke 

Indians in Gates County includes records of the 

names of the tribal “Chiefmen” as being Chowanoke Indian. 

This documentation however does not preclude other 

family names who were likewise Chowanoke. In view of 

this, one should consider that during the 1700’s to 1900’s, 

census takers delineated race using a binary method. 

Unless an Indian was living on a reservation, they were 

not called Indian. Thus, those same Chiefmen who were 

listed as Chowanoke Indian in earlier records, were later 

recorded by census takers as nonwhite after the reservation 

was lost. Finally, laws were passed in Virginia in the 

early 1900’s that allowed the Register of Deeds to erase 

Indian from the birth certificates of all those who were 

Indian and to reclassify their race. This included Chowanoke 

families and relatives living nearby who were born 

in Virginia and further compounded their struggle to retain 

their Indian identity in the absence of a connection to their 

land base and a cohesive tribal unit. 

Duvonya, a Chowanoke Indian descendant, is 

President of Roanoke-Chowan Native American Association, 

a non-profit organization whose mission 

is to help American Indians in Northeastern NC and 

Southeastern VA. She currently sits on the council 

of the Chowanoke Tribe. In partnership with another 

Chowanoke descendant, she is currently developing 

Chowanoke Reservation for tribal descendants 

to gather and hold cultural events. 

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Fresh sprigs of, and/or dried rosemary, canola 

oil, a large glass lidded jar, metal strainer, metal 

bowl, set of tongs, old dish towels, newspapers. 

Using cleaned out bottles and jars from your own 

kitchen saves both money and our environment, 

and cleaned wine bottles work really well. 

First, select a large enough glass jar for the 

amount of oil you’re making. Next, place enough 

rosemary to fill about half of the jar, and then pour in 

the oil, leaving about 2 or so inches from the top, 

then lid. Place the jar, covered with a dish towel(s) 

in a sunny spot for about 1-2 hours depending on 

sunlight amount. After brewing, place the jar in a 

cool spot overnight. When you’re ready to strain 

and pour the oil into other lidded/screw topped 

glass containers, get old newspapers and spread 

them out in about five layers onto a tabletop. 

Set the jar and a large metal bowl onto the newspapers, 

and get a metal strainer big enough to 

cover most of the bowl. Next using tongs, remove 

as much fresh herb as possible and discard. Then 

with a small cup and/or a ladle, slowly begin to dip 

and pour the oil into the bowl through the strainer. 

After you’ve filled half a bowl full, you can then start 

to dip and pour the finished oil through a 

funnel into lidded glass jars and/or screw topped 

glass bottles/vials. 

The shelf life of most homemade herbal oils is 

about 6-12 months, depending on the ingredients 

used, so just sniff-test your oils every couple of 

months. Lavender, wild honeysuckle, roses, and 

herbal resins make great homeopathic oils. Learning 

to make your own herbal concoctions is very 

rewarding, and many have great homeopathic uses. 

Until next time, best wishes.

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FOOD 

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Everyone loved her sour cream biscuits the best. 

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3/4 cup sour cream 

1 1/2 tablespoons water 

In a large mixing bowl, add flour and sour cream. 

Mix to a soft dough. 

Add additional water if necessary. 

With well floured hands, shape dough into round 

biscuit shapes. 

Place in oiled cast iron skillet with sides touching. 

Preheat a 10” cast iron skillet on the stove top to 

make the bottom of the biscuits crispy. 

Brush biscuit tops with oil. 

Bake at 450º for 10-12 minutes in the oven. 

Brush with butter before serving. 

SIMPLE STEPS OF WINTERIZING YOUR LAWN 

When you start feeling the coming of winter, 

you should prepare yourself for various 

winterizing tasks that must be done to make 

sure that everything will be ready for spring. 

Aside from the interiors of your home, you should 

also place importance on your lawn when preparing 

for the change in season. During the 

colder months, what do you think will happen 

to your lawn? It doesn’t stop existing just because 

you won’t see it as much. It is up to you 

to keep it healthy and ready for the next spring. 

During winter, the lawn doesn’t really die, it only 

becomes dormant because of the cold. Your task 

is to prevent certain problems from developing 

so that the soil can be fully utilized in the spring. 

Help the soil retain as many nutrients that it can 

absorb before the winter arrives. While winter 

still hasn’t arrived, you can keep on mowing and 

watering the grass on the lawn so that it takes 

in nutrients before it rests in the next season. 

Here are some things that can help you prepare 

the area for the wintry months ahead. 

1. All debris and fallen leaves should be raked 

from the lawn. Through this, the sunlight can still 

penetrate the area while it is still there. This will 

also help balance its pH content. Through raking, 

you help lawn become exposed to better aeration. 

This helps in making the grass appear greener 

during spring. Raking also prevents viruses from 

developing that may be caused by the molds 

that will form if the area is covered with snow. 

2. At fall, you must practice applying weed control 

on the location. Through this, weeds won’t 

be a problem next year when the lawn is ready 

to start growing. By doing this, you are not only 

eliminating obvious weeds but you are also 

helping in making sure that there won’t be any 

weeds that will grow in the lawn the following 

year. Apply a good weed and feed to your lawn. 

3. Seed the lawn while the weather is still warm. 

There are just a few things that you can do 

in winterizing the lawn. Even as the season 

changes, you must still tend to the soil to 

make sure that it stays healthy and is ready 

to be used by your grass in the spring 

It is the sweet, simple things 

of life which are the real ones 

after all. 

- Laura Ingalls Wilder 


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. 

I 

get a lot of questions concerning when a concealed 

weapon carrier should reveal that they 

have a weapon during a hostile encounter. In this 

issue, I’ll try to answer that question by using a couple 

of true stories. 

I was in court in Pasquotank County a few years ago, 

and saw a case tried that involved a mild-mannered 

computer repairman from out of town. He was about 

45 years old, with no criminal record, and a concealed 

carry permit. He was driving out on the 17 bypass 

when he passed a carload of young locals. The locals 

took offense, either real or imagined, to the way he 

was driving, and began riding alongside him, shouting 

profanity and making threatening gestures. He 

became frightened. Not wanting trouble, and hoping 

to scare them off, the man held up his pistol so that 

they could see it. That was exactly the wrong thing 

to do. Both cars called 911. The man took the exit by 

WalMart, and turned into the road where the Honda 

dealership is now. The other car blocked him in. When 

the police arrived, the locals took out warrants against 

the man for Assault By Pointing A Gun. 

The poor repairman was mortified. He didn’t know 

these people, and had no reason to assault them. Yet, 

he was on trial for a violent crime. Because he had 

shown them the gun, the troublemakers knew that it 

was a silver-colored semi-automatic. Of course, the 

gun seized by the cops was a silver semi-auto. The 

troublemakers argued that they had to be telling the 

truth, or else they would not have known what kind of 

gun he had. It was a very tense trial, right to the very 

end. Thanks to him having a good lawyer, and drawing 

a judge with some common sense, he was found Not 

Guilty. But it could have ended much differently. 

Contrast that story with what happened to a friend 

just recently. He was walking to his car from a grocery 

store when he noticed a man he did not know 

following him. He stopped and asked the man what 

he wanted, and the man kept coming at him, finally 

mumbling something about needing a ride. He said he 

couldn’t help him, but the man kept coming. The man’s 

demeanor and aggressive motions made my friend 

uncomfortable, so he reached in his pocket and put 

his hand on his pistol, but did not draw it. He said in a 

loud voice, “Stop. Don’t come any closer. I don’t want 

to talk to you. If you come any closer, I’ll take it as a 

threat. Just leave me alone.” The man took the hint 

and walked away. 

Never draw or display a weapon until you are ready 

to use it to defend yourself or someone else from 

imminent bodily harm. Even if you don’t point it at 

the threat, you may be breaking the law by merely 

displaying it. Virginia has such a law against “brandishing” 

a firearm. There are people out there who have 

nothing better to do than abuse the court system to 

create trouble for others. I’ve seen it many times over 

the years. The repairman ran into just such people. 

Don’t give them information they can use against you 

in court. 

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Instead, follow my friend’s example. If you feel 

threatened, make preparations to defend yourself 

without displaying the weapon. Attract attention. Tell 

the threat in loud, clear, unmistakable terms to stop 

and leave you alone. Hopefully, a passerby will hear 

you and be able to testify for you in the event that you 

do have to shoot. Use gestures when you warn the 

threat. Security cameras are everywhere these days. 

Holding up the palm of your hand means “Stop” in any 

language, and video showing you tried to warn the 

threat would be valuable in your defense. Go to where 

there are lots of people, like back in the store, if you 

can. Call 911 and stay on the phone with them until 

the threat has passed. You need a record that you did 

everything you could to avoid using the weapon. 

Joseph H. Forbes, Jr. 

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8 TECH GIRL 

Is Drone Delivery Really Feasible and Practical? 

Drones have often been used by the military 

as weaponry for several years; now e- 

commerce retailers are considering their use in 

delivery services. Drones may forever change 

the way goods purchased online are delivered in 

the not too distant future. Amazon much anticipated 

Prime Air had given us an exciting glimpse 

into what we can expect in the future, and if it is 

successfully approved, no doubt other giant retail 

companies will follow suit. 

According to a report from CNN, deliveries have 

been carried out in relatively controlled environment. 

The first delivery was done in Cambridge, 

UK in a location that was not densely populated. 

The Amazon drones complete delivery by 

releasing the package and then maneuvering the 

package’s descent with a parachute. Amazon’s 

Drones are battery powered and would ensure 

your package arrives in 30 minutes or less. According 

to Amazon, the drones would be able to 

carry the weight of packages below 5lbs, which 

constitutes about 86% of the packages that are 

sent out. While this is exciting and appealing 

news, do you see drone delivery becoming a 

permanent feature in the coming years, or is it 

simply a fanciful ideology that may never really 

‘take off’? 

There are many technical, legal and practical 

challenges that drone deliveries present -- and 

these hurdles must be crossed before dronebased 

order delivery becomes a reality or a 

viable option for retail delivery. 

The Challenges of Drone-based Delivery 

• Regulations 

First and foremost, drone delivery faces 

substantial regulatory challenges in the United 

States. The Federal Aviation Administration 

(FAA) recently released an updated list of 

regulations on flying drones for commercial use. 

The FAA stipulates that all commercial drones 

must not fly beyond the sight of their pilots. The 

Congress recently ordered the FAA to review its 

regulations to accommodate drone deliveries 

by the year 2018. Interestingly, the FAA recently 

gave approval to Amazon to test its commercial 

drones in the U.S. While this is a move in the 

right direction, the drone delivery project is still 

very much in the testing phase. 

• Air Traffic 

Another challenge that drone delivery may 

need to contend with is air traffic concerns. Let’s 

presume that landing spots will be installed for 

easy landing; there will still be need to control air 

traffic to prevent collisions from the thousands 

of drones that will be delivering packages in a 

single community. Think too about power and 

phone lines, local news helicopters, and, of 

course, drones operated by amateur users. 

• Safety 

Another challenge is the practicality and safety 

of such drone-based delivery project. Some 

of the general concerns include the risk of the 

drone getting hacked, the possibility of theft, and 

the influence of adverse weather on delivery 

and, perhaps most obviously, the fact that all 

technology is susceptible to faults. In the case of 

delivery drones, such a mishap will likely result 

in packages falling from the sky and possibly 

causing injuries to passersby and damaging 

properties. The extensive use of commercial 

drones may spark further security concerns, 

while drones have the potential to be tremendously 

valuable, they can also be abused in the 

wrong hands. Recently, a teenager in England 

lost one of his eyes as a result of a mishap with 

a drone operated by an amateur. In this case, 

the remotely operated drone had no obstacle 

avoidance sensors, and its propeller blade was 

dangerously exposed. Moreover, there is also 

the unpredictable nature of the weather. Rain, 

snow or a bout of lighting could disrupt the safety 

sensors of the drones, and this could present 

significant risks to human life and property. In 

the United States, there have been stories about 

camera-equipped drones trailing celebrities for 

paparazzi, invasive drone surveillance, and 

issues including noise, personal intrusion, and 

damage. 

• Efficiency 

Drone delivery in its current form is not as efficient 

as a UPS driver and truck. For instance, 

most drones can usually carry only one package 

at a time, which must not weigh more than 50 

pounds according to the restriction imposed by 

the FAA. Consider this; once the package has 

been delivered, the drone flies back to the pickup 

station to recharge and pick up another box. 

Now, compare this with a UPS delivery truck, 

which makes an average of more than a 100 

stops daily and with a driver that can deliver multiple 

packages per stop before going back to the 

storeroom to refuel or pick up more packages. 

Looking Ahead 

No doubt, drone delivery has potential benefits 

including a significant reduction in delivery and 

labour costs. An economist estimated that if and 

when Amazon Prime Air is launched, there will 

be about 6,000 trained drone operators, who will 

operate more than 30,000 drones. Each drone 

is estimated to make at least 30 deliveries daily. 

For Amazon to make maximum profit, each 

drone operator will have to control more than 6 

drones with the number expected to increase 

to about 10. If drone delivery is approved, the 

benefits could also enhance customer’s experience, 

creating a sense of brand loyalty, as goods 

are delivered quickly, conveniently and efficiently. 

Taken at face value, the drone delivery project 

could represent the first real introduction of flying 

robotic delivery devices into the mainstream as 

consumer service agents. 

Taking all the above into consideration, you 

will probably conclude that it’s almost incredible 

to see drone deliveries becoming feasible in 

cities. The situation might be different in remote 

locations where some deliveries services may 

be considered acceptable. The bottom line is 

that even though drone delivery is realistic, any 

safe, reliable and efficient launch of the project is 

probably far into the future. If all the hurdles highlighted 

above are somehow resolved, probably 

we will get to see drone delivery become mainstream. 

However, at this point, drone delivery 

seems much like a brilliant concept colliding with 

reality and human nature. But then again, just 

because drone delivery may be hard to execute, 

does not mean we should assume that it won’t 

become a reality — someday 

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INSPIRATION 


Tips to give your pet a happy, healthy fall 

Fall with our four-legged friends 

PET CARE 9 

Exercise Your Faith 

by Ron Ben-dov 

Faith is like a muscle; 

If you don’t exercise it, 

It will wither and atrophy; 

Exercise your faith like a bicep; 

Curl your faith regularly; 

Watch it grow in strength; 

Til your faith is astronomical; 

And God rains His blessings on you, 

Like rain on Noah and the Ark; 

Flooding your life with His blessings; 

And always keeping you afloat. 

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Inspiration by God, Even More Perspiration by Ron 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume IV 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume V 

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(BPT) - The dog days of summer are over and your furry 

family member is up and ready to play! It’s the time of 

year when even pets can get excited about the season 

and all the autumn outdoor activities families may enjoy. 

It’s also a time of year that can come with some hazards 

and vulnerabilities for our four-legged friends. Here are a 

few reminders to keep your pet happy and healthy, as the 

crisp apple-spiced air makes its fall appearance. 

Fall is a great time to take advantage of healthy, active 

play with your pet to encourage and strengthen the 

human-animal bond. In addition, active play develops 

healthy movement and cardiovascular endurance for 

you and your dog, especially when exercise can tend to 

decline during the colder months and holiday party season. 

A simple game of fetch offers both! It’s a great way 

to make fetch happen with your dog’s favorite Chuckit! 

launcher and ball. The essence of fetch play satisfies 

their natural instincts to chase, while encouraging healthy 

and happy movement. 

Speaking of cooler weather and active play, this time of 

year can certainly put a little more stress on your pet’s 

joints. It’s important to make sure your pets stay well 

hydrated, and are provided with the right nutrition and 

supplements to ensure their active bodies are performing 

at their very best. In addition to a healthy diet, a good 

bed can go a long way to prevent any painful issues 

down the road. After an active day of play with your pet, a 

good place to relax and recuperate will help ease stress 

on their joints. The orthopedic foam beds by SnooZZy 

provide excellent support, as opposed to a harder floor 

surface, enabling your pet to bounce back up much 

quicker and happier, no matter how old they are. 

As the sun sets lower on the windowsill, many cats will 

try to bask in as much warmth and light as the day will allow. 

Don’t be fooled by the declining strength of the sun’s 

rays. No matter what time of year it is, lighter-pigmented 

cats can be more prone to sunburn and darker coated 

cats can run the increased risk of heat stress. Prevent 

sun damage issues by applying a small amount of petsafe 

sunscreen on areas like the nose, ears and underbelly 

that are susceptible to sunburn, and monitor all 

sunbathing, particularly when the sun is at its strongest 

- early afternoon until evening. Providing your cat with 

another comfortable place to lounge, like the Jackson 

Galaxy Convertible Scratcher, is an excellent way to 

coax them out of the hot sun. Your cat will enjoy lounging 

on the scratcher and its various configurations, while 

enabling them to tap into their natural instincts to scratch 

when they want to be more engaged and active. 

Another hazard to consider is an increase in pet 

anxiety due to the new noises that may come with the 

fall season. For pets prone to anxiety caused by noise 

(leaf blowers, school bus engines, doorbells and trickor-treaters), 

consider keeping them occupied with a solo 

play toy, like the JW Robobone, for engagement and fun. 

Interactive puzzle toys from JW can help keep dogs occupied 

and focused, preventing any new seasonal stress 

they may experience. 

Lastly, despite the declining temperatures, fleas and 

ticks are still present and a threat. Whether you’re partaking 

in a camping trip or just a quick walk to enjoy the 

fall foliage, make sure your pets are properly guarded 

from these pesky insects to avoid serious problems like 

Lyme disease, or any other issues that accompany these 

unwanted pests. 

All in all, the fall season can be an exciting time for you 

and your pet. Keep your veterinarian’s phone number 

handy, but be sure to enjoy every moment with your furry 

family member. After all, they are the sweetest part of the 

holiday season. 

Suffering passes, while love is 

eternal. That’s a gift that you have 

received from God. Don’t waste it. 


BERTIE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY 

217 COUNTY FARM RD, WINDSOR, NC 

252-325-3647

10 PHOTOGRAPHY 

Robert 

Lethco’s 

Robert has combined his passion of photography 

with his love of nature. Always 

on the move, he keeps his camera on 

hand to get those pictures that most of 

us miss. Many of his pictures are taken 

in Eastern North Carolina but on occasion 

he travels out of state. 

If you would like to purchase 

a picture or just look you can 

reach Robert on his Facebook 

page, or just scan the QR Code 

with your mobile phone. 

facebook.com/robert.lethco 


The Secret Fruit 

Nov. 2018 

NATURE 11 

Recipe: 

Pickled Ginger Onion Relish 

by: Brandpoint 

A Datassential survey says the use of pickled onions has 

grown 191 percent in restaurants and diners in the U.S. 

in just four years. Try this recipe for Pickled Ginger Onion 

Relish from the National Onion Association. 

Yields: 3 cups 

Ingredients: 

3 cups onions, red, sliced 1/8-inch thick 

3/4 cup rice wine vinegar 

2 tablespoons honey 

1 teaspoon sea salt 

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 

1/2 cup pickled ginger with juices 

Directions: 

Place onions into a bowl and cover with icy water for 10 

minutes. Drain when ready to use. In a saucepan, heat 

vinegar, honey, salt and pepper over low heat just until 

boiling. Remove from heat. Pour over drained onions, 

mix well. Stir in ginger with juices, mix. Cover and cool to 

room temperature, stirring occasionally. Place in a covered 

container and refrigerate at least 24 hours. 

By: Coy Domecq 

If I am going to share this secret with you, caution 

dictates that you lean in a bit so as not to be overheard 

by others. Here is the reveal. The largest fruit native to, 

and found in, mid-Atlantic North America is borne on the 

pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba). The pawpaw fruit looks 

similar to a mango and the taste likens a cross between a 

mango and a banana, but the fruit is really a berry. It is the 

only temperate member of a tropical-like fruit. 

The Native Americans were able to enjoy this fruit only 

when in season because the pawpaw fruit does not store 

well. The pawpaw season begins around September and 

sadly generally ends just before the end of October. It is at 

its peak and begins its decline within a very short window 

of a few days. The fruits do not ripen very well off the 

tree, so optimum ripeness occurs just before they detach 

and fall to the ground. Some consumers prefer a “past its 

prime” ripeness as it accentuates the flavor and mellows 

the texture. The nutritional content of the pawpaw is similar 

to that of apples, bananas, and pears. 

Other than enjoyed in the moment when fresh, the pawpaw 

lends itself to recipes as a banana substitute and is 

popular in breads, pies, custards, and puddings. The fruit 

is quite versatile and is a real varietal addition to the more 

mainstream fruits. However, because it is such a treat, I do 

ask that you keep this information just between us. 


Pawpaw Recipe 

Euell Gibbons, who credits “Mountain 

Measures, a collection of recipes compiled 

by the Junior League of Charleston, 

West Virginia” 

Pawpaw Pie or Parfait 

1/2 c. brown sugar 

1 envelope unflavored gelatin 

1/2 tsp. salt 

2/3 c. milk 

3 eggs, separated 

1 c. strained pawpaw pulp 

1/4 c. sugar 

In a saucepan, mix together brown sugar, 

gelatin, and salt. Stir in milk and slightly 

beaten egg yolks. Heat and stir until mixture 

comes to a boil. Remove from fire and stir 

in pawpaw pulp. Chill until it mounds slightly 

when spooned (20 to 30 minutes in refrigerator). 

Shortly before the mixture is sufficiently 

set, beat egg whites until they form 

soft peaks; then gradually add sugar, beating 

until stiff peaks form. Fold the partly set 

pawpaw mixture thoroughly into egg whites. 

Pour into a 9-inch graham cracker crust or 

into parfait glasses and chill until firm. “Then 

lock the door to keep the neighbors out.” 

If enough people think 

of a thing and work hard 

enough at it, I guess it’s 

pretty nearly bound to 

happen, wind and weather 

permitting. 





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The trouble with organizing a 

thing is that pretty soon folks 

get to paying more attention 

to the organization than to 

what they’re organized for. 

-Laura Ingalls Wilder

12 

EDENTON 

New Permanent Black History Exhibit 

and Walking Tour Coming to Edenton 

Did you know a little red building behind the Edenton 

Post Office is being re-created into a historically accurate 

depiction of African-American life in 1756? 

Plans for next year’s exhibit, “The Hands That Built a 

Town,” curated by Edenton State Historic Site coordinator 

Natalie Harrison, were showcased this month at Shepard- 

Pruden Memorial Library to local history enthusiasts. The 

exhibit tells of urban slavery, entrepreneurship among free 

blacks, the Maritime Underground Railroad, as well as the 

role of fisheries and maritime jobs in the regional economy. 

The exhibit site, known as the 1756 Dependency Building, 

was located on the Iredell House property before 

moving to its current location. Rumored to be a slave 

quarters, the property was saved and revamped by the 

local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, which 

interpreted it as a kitchen. 

Grant funding enabled the inactive site to convert from a 

storage shed into a promising exhibit. Teams from the NC 

Department of Natural and Cultural Resources painted, 

removed plaster, and whitewashed the space to make it 

resemble its original state. Upon completion, you will see 

an enclosed chimney and hearth scene. 

The exhibit’s goal is to increase interpretation of African- 

American history in Edenton as well as personalize historic 

scenes through life-sized depictions of real people. For 

example, characters Andrew, Peter, Hannibal, and Sucky 

(pronounced Suckey) were valets and domestic workers 

owned by James Iredell and assigned to tasks as he completed 

the judicial circuit. 

by Laura Bush Jenkins 

Carpenters Joe Welcome and John R. Page were re-created 

from documents related to the Collins and Pembroke 

estates, respectively. They contributed to what Harrison 

calls a “strong culture of builders here that we are lucky to 

know about.” 

An 1880 census revealed 80% of carpenters in this area 

identified as African-American or mulatto. Before 1880, 

Edenton was also home to free black barbers, caterers, 

and tradespeople who contributed to the economic heyday 

from 1770 to the 1780s. 

“Enslaved people knew they could come to Edenton to 

escape or pass as free,” Harrison mentioned. 

For example, tea shop and bakery owner Molly Horniblow, 

grandmother of abolitionist writer Harriet Jacobs, 

earned freedom for herself and son by baking on the side 

after completing duties as an enslaved woman. 

Horniblow’s story as a successful entrepreneur is commemorated 

on the Harriet Jacobs tour coming up next 

year. In addition, Historic Edenton is developing an expanded 

walking tour highlighting African American experiences. 

“Basically, we would like to show visitors there is more 

to Edenton’s African American story than slavery and servitude,” 

says historic interpreter Andrew Cole of Edenton 

State Historic Site. 

“[...] Edenton’s black history doesn’t end in the Antebellum 

period and we want a tour that is reflective of that. We 

want the new walking tour to focus on African-American 

life in Edenton from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement 

and go into detail about the lives of important black 

figures within the community.” 

If your business or organization would like to sponsor the 

new exhibit or stay in contact about the ribbon cutting ceremony 

and start of the walking tour, contact Natalie Harrison 

at 108 N Broad St, 252 482 2637. In addition, stay tuned 

to “Historic Edenton State Historic Site” on Facebook and 

VisitEdenton.com for information about the opening. 



Enjoy a book, then exchange a book! Look for Children’s Read and Return Book Boxes located at: 

Belhaven 

One Stop Hair Styling 

Amy’s Tienda 

David Elliott, DDS 

Aurora 

Vidant Family Medicine 

Washington 

Pamlico Animal Hospital 

Medical Park Pharmacy 

Brad Jackson, DDS 

Precision Eye Care 

Asbury Church 

Washington Vision Center 

Ruff Cuts 

Fitness Unlimited 

Beebe Park Little Library 

Havens Garden Little Library 

Beaufort County United Way 

Beaufort County DSS 

Beaufort County Health Dept. 

Coastal Pregnancy Center 

Agape Health Clinic 

Ruth’s House 

Vidant Beaufort Hospital ER 

Vidant Women’s Care 

MyEyeDr. 

Engelhard 

Hyde Hotline 

Hyde County DSS 

Engelhard Post Office 

Martelle’s Feed House 

Engelhard Medical Center 

Fairfield 

The Gas Bar 

Swanquarter 

Chris’s Grocery 

Hyde County Health Dept. 

Mattamuskeet Senior Center 

Swan Quarter Post Office 

Ponzer 

Farmers Market and Grill 

Ocracoke 

Ocracoke Medical Clinic 


Teddy Bear Tea Party and Mini Etiquette Lesson 


EDENTON 13 

Coming to Historic Edenton by Laura Bush Jenkins 

As a mother of three, I’m always looking for fun, creative 

ways to connect with my children, nurture their confidence, 

and build critical social skills. 

On Saturday, October 27th from 2-3:30 pm, children and their 

parents can join a tea party and story time at the Historic 1767 

Chowan County Courthouse. Dress-up clothes, fun hats, 

dolls, cameras, and stuffed bears are welcome. 

Tickets are $10 per person and must be pre-purchased by 

cash or check at Historic Edenton’s Visitor Center, 108 N 

Broad St., 252 482-2637. 

This fund-raiser sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Ginksi and Lost 

Colony Cotillion- benefits Friends of State Historic Site Edenton. 

Guests will enjoy a mini etiquette lesson taught by Lost 

Colony Cotillion director Mrs. Sydney Edwards Dunn. 

‘Cotillion’ is a French term referring to a formal, high-class 

ball. Mrs. Dunn’s local chapter, affiliated with the National 

League of Junior Cotillions, meets monthly September through 

March in the Historic Courthouse. 5th- 8th graders learn 

etiquette and social dance in a supportive environment. No 

previous experience is needed. 

Dunn notes how instructors are often seen as objective adult 

figures to children, reinforcing and legitimizing what they are 

taught at home. 

“[People] don’t just arrive at adulthood and automatically 

acquire proper social skills; they are learned and practiced as 

soon as children begin to interact. Cotillion provides a great 

environment for improving those skills.” 

To learn more about Lost Colony Cotillion, visit their Facebook 

or National Chapter page, or call Sydney Edwards Dunn 

at 919 449 7637. 

A native of Wendell, NC, Dunn grew up attending cotillion and 

started Edenton’s local chapter in 2016. She eventually grew 

the program to additional locations in Nags Head and Wilson. 

Photos courtesy of Lost Colony Cotillion 

Edenton 350th 

The Footsteps stopped by the Edenton 350th 

celebration and enjoyed the parade and exhibits. 

We had a great time. Enjoy the pictures!

14 LOCAL WRITERS 

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: I am shocked at the level of sexual 

harassment everywhere! But it seems that agencies 

are increasing the training about preventing it. That will go 

far to solving the problem, won’t it? Secretary 

Dear Secretary: Probably noti. A doctoral dissertation 

about the effectiveness of such training found there is very 

little scientific research about how well training protects 

workers. What research we have does not provide strong 

evidence the training works. Also, much of the reasons for 

the training involving protecting the company legally. 

Dear Dr. Crime: What do I do if I am sexually harassed? 

In the past I have not done anything but now times are 

changing. Young woman 

Dear Young Woman: Yes, we are seeing a unique event 

of hidden statistics becoming known. My prediction is that 

it will grow and people, men and women, who have not 

spoken of their victimization, will speak and the level will 

astound us. But will change occur overnight? Probably 

not so you should be prepared. The National Women’s 

Law Center suggests the following: 

1. Document everything about the event; write it down, 

especially the name of witnesses. Save everything. 

2. Get advice and support from your friends and family. 

Discuss your plans. 

3. Find out the company policy, especially potential 

outcomes. If in doubt get an attorney. I will suggest some 

for you. 

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports 

that since 2010 employers have paid out $699 million for 

such cases, so we can expect this to increase. 

Dear Dr. Crime: Are kids in danger of sex offenses? Me 

Again. 

Dear Again: Yes. The US Bureau of Justice Statistics 

reported that number of persons prosecuted for commercial 

sexual exploitation of children nearly doubled between 

2004 and 2013. That was in the US District Courts. 

Dear Dr. Crime: I get ads saying I am in danger of identity 

theft. Could that be true? Scrooge 

Dear Scrooge: A very large number of people take precautions 

against that. We know over 17 million Americans—about 

7% of U.S. residents age 16 or older—were 

victims of identity theft in 2014. Typically that involved 

problems with banking or credit cards. We see a continuing 

amount of this so be careful. 





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THE OLD COLUMBIA THEATER 

I 

forget the first time I went to the movies at the 

Columbia theater. It was probably the late fifties’ or 

early sixties’ and I might have been 7 or 8 years old. I do 

remember that I thought it was the greatest place I had 

ever been to. Mr. Jessie Spencer and his wife Mrs. Wilma 

ran the theater and Mr. Dick Weatherly was the projectionist. 

I don’t remember who the popcorn boy was at the 

time, but I remember thinking that there wasn’t a better 

job in the whole world . All the free popcorn you could 

eat, free movies, and having everyone envy you were 

very good benefits. I believe it cost a quarter to get in 

and then drinks and popcorn were 10 cents while candy 

was a nickel. The old candy case was a favorite spot for 

me. I loved those caramel things with the confectionery 

sugar centers, cracker jacks, Boston baked beans, and 

of course Baby Ruth’s. I enjoyed many Saturday afternoons 

watching westerns and horror movies. It was a 

time when all movies were rated G and the hottest scene 

in the theater was in a dark corner of the back row where 

the teenagers were necking. Going to the movies at the 

Columbia Theater are some of the best memories I have 

and worth every hard earned quarter that my folks paid 

By: Jimmy Fleming 

TYRRELL COUNTY 

out . It was a sad day for Columbia when the last movie 

was shown and the doors were locked for the last time. 

The original Columbia Theater was built by a German 

immigrant named Fred Schlez about 1938. It attracted 

movie audiences from all over the Albemarle area in its 

hay day. Sadly, as things changed in neighboring areas, 

the theater closed in the late 1960s, and the building remained 

vacant for almost 30 years. In 1995, the Partnership 

for The Sounds purchased the building and began 

the huge project to restore the crumbling facade to its 

glory days. 

The Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center 

opened in 1998 and is a proud part of Main Street in 

downtown Columbia today. Visitors can explore exhibits 

of environmental and cultural history dedicated to the local 

Albemarle estuary habitats, and the effects of development 

on the region. You will find a variety of antiques 

and other local treasures that give insight into Columbia’s 

rich but mostly unknown past. Visitors will find household 

items, business, fishing and farming equipment, a gift 

shop, and even a bit of theater history saved from the old 

building. The Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center 

is the perfect spot for area newcomers, school groups, 

history lovers, wildlife fans, and anyone passing through 

who would like to discover what rural life has been like 

in this part of the Albemarle area over the past 100 or 

so years. To find out more info about the museum or to 

arrange a group tour, you can check out these web sites: 

http://pfsestuarium.inapp.mobi/ or http://www.albemarlenc.com/columbia-theater.html 

or call 252-766-0200 or 

252-796-1000. 


Winterizing your Lawn Mower November 2018 LOCAL EVENTS 15 

J 

ust because you have done the last of your 

autumn lawn tasks doesn’t mean you are completely 

done; you still have to winterize your lawn 

mower in time for the cold months. Winterizing a 

lawn mower means prepping it for the season’s 

storage. When you properly winterize your lawn 

mower, you can save money from repairs and 

you can even prolong the life of your equipment. 

Follow these steps to have your lawn 

mower ready in the spring. 

Empty the gas tank. This will prevent remaining 

gas from clogging your carburetor. And you don’t 

want that to happen because it will mean spending 

hundreds of dollars for repairs. So before you store 

your lawn mower for winter, turn on the mower until 

it eats up all the remaining gas and stops on its 

own. Restart the engine. If the lawn mower doesn’t 

start, you have successfully emptied the gas tank. 

Change oil. Refill your oil tank with fresh oil, and 

make sure the amount is sufficient: not too much, 

not too little. Dispose of the old oil properly as described 

by hazardous waste management policies 

in your area. Do not pour it down the sink, sewer, 

or ground. If you can, find gas stations in your 

area that collect old oil for proper waste disposal. 

Clean or change the air filter. You can 

clean the air filter if it is made of plastic, but 

buy replacements for filters made of paper. 

It is recommended to replace air filters at 

least once during the mowing season. 

Remove the spark plug. Then, spray lubricating 

oil (WD-40) through the plug hole and crank 

the engine a number of times to distribute the 

oil. Now, reinstall the plug. If your spark plug, 

however, is quite old, you need to buy a replacement. 

You know you need to replace it if the 

lawn mower reaches a hundred hours of use. 

Clean the undersides. Disconnect the plug 

wire just in case to keep the mower from starting. 

Grass clippings and other foreign materials 

may have stuck between blades, so scrape 

them off to prevent rusting. You can also hose 

them down for easy dislodging. Scrub the undersides 

and the surface area to remove rust 

using a steel wool. To remove greasy materials, 

use warm and soapy water. Allow the lawn 

mower to dry before storing. Remember to wear 

gloves when cleaning the lawn mower to prevent 

hand injuries. Get a can of spray paint and paint 

any bare metal on the deck to prevent rust. 

LOCAL FLEA MARKETS 

Sharpen the blades. Although you can have them 

sharpened before re-using, it is better to sharpen 

them during winterization to save some time. You 

can either sharpen the blades on your own or send 

them to a professional. Apply protective oil to keep 

the blades from rusting during the cold months. 

Store the lawn mower in a secure place. 

You can keep it in your garage or basement, 

or wherever it is safe. Cover it with plastic and 

place mothballs near the lawn mower, so no 

rodents will take residence in it. Properly winterizing 

a lawn mower assures you that you 

have something to work with come spring. 

Pinetops 

A&S Flea Market 

113 East Hamlet Street 

Pinetops, NC 27864 

(252) 827-5004 

Ayden 

Stockyard Flea Market 

7835 HWY 11 South, 

Ayden, NC 28513 

252-746-2457 

Bailey 

Krivanec 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

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 

252.561.8400 

info@uptowngreenville.com 

Rocky Mount 

Tar River Flea Market 

Hwy 301 just one mile south 

of Hwy 97 between Rocky Mount 

and Sharpsburg 

252-442-2597 

Bailey 

Krivanec 

PHOTOGRAPHY 



facebook.com/krivanecphotography 

instagram.com/baileykrivanecphotography

16 BEAUTY 

The Best Makeup Trends Of Fall 2018 

Foods good for 

your skin and hair 

The popularly loved season of fall has arrived once again with all of its beauty and chilly atmosphere. Though, 

dry winds and warm lattes aren’t all there is to look forward to. The fall season brings its own fashion and makeup 

trends just are just too beautiful to not fall in love with. Let’s delve into this year’s trends and check out the 

best makeup trends of fall 2018. 

Spinach 

Blueberries 

#1 Glitter Is In This Season: 

This year’s fall makeup trends have been 

favoring glitter, giving chances to create 

many creative looks with some sparkle. 

Avocado 

#2 Eye-Catching Eyelashes: 

Eyelashes have gotten special attention 

in this year’s fall makeup trends, with 

that bold and dramatic look. 

#3 Eyes On The Eyebrows: 

Unlike the usual preference 

of eyebrows, the trends this 

fall are preferring bolder and 

stronger looking eyebrows. 

Sweet Potato 

#4 Go Ombre On Your Lips: 

Ombre colors have been a hit 

for lips this season, specially 

when done with deep, fall 

colors like red and plums. 

#5 All About Rose Gold: 

The soft attraction that the 

color rose gold has contrasted 

the sharp tones of 

fall beautifully, and that is 

what everybody is loving this 

season. 

Walnuts 


Fall Shoes 

Fashion Trends That 

Are Reigning in Fall 2018 


FASHION 17 

Can you smell that crisp air? Can you feel the 

Chunky Heel 

Short Boots 

chilly wind lightly nipping at your skin? It means 

that the fall season is flourishing fully everywhere. 

Along with the season come the fashion and 

trends especially associated with the fiery toned 

and beautiful season. To help you upgrade your 

wardrobe according to the hottest styles of the 

Chicboho 

Fashion Bandage 

Thigh-High 

season, we bring to you the fashion trends that 

are reigning in fall 2018. 

Iconic Ugg 

suede pull-on 

boots 

#1 Complimenting The 

Outfit With Neons: 

The trends this fall suggest 

adding a little eyecatching, 

neon colored 

accent to your outfit. 

#3 Plaids Are Forever: 

Plaids are there for you in 

every season, so they are here 

with a prominent presence in 

this fall’s trends as well. 

Adidas 

Women’s 

Cloudfoam 

Pure 

UGG suede 

sneakers with 

metallic backstay 

#2 Rocking The Animal 

Prints: 

Animal prints are 

especially complimenting 

the fall season this 

year with their funky, 

groovy vibe. 

#4 Make Space For A Scarf: 

Upgrade your outfit with no 

hassle by adding a scarf in it. 

The fashion and trends of fall 2018 have imprinted themselves into our minds 

with their peculiar yet amazing styles. All the ideas complimented the nature 

of the season perfectly. You can now easily upgrade your fashion style according 

to what’s hot this season, now that you have this handy guide with all 

you need to know about the fashion trends that are the talk of the town in the 

fashion world in this year’s fall season.

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? 

FOOD LABELING 

An important element of my USDA food safety career 

was food labeling. I’m probably partial, but I’ve always 

believed that food labeling was the most important 

part of our food chain. So, I thought this would be a good 

opportunity to give a refresher on labeling features in 

general and meat and poultry labeling in particular. 

Meat and poultry labeling is my expertise so we’ll go 

there first. Meat and poultry labeling requires certain features 

including: The product name, ingredient statement 

(I’ll get back to this), handling statement (keep refrigerated, 

keep frozen, refrigerate after opening), the net weight 

statement,the signature line (name and address of the 

manufacturer, packer or distributor), and Safe handling 

instructions. 

Here’s how the labeling procedure works. USDA meat 

and poultry labeling is unique in that federal regulations 

require prior approval by the USDA/ Food Labeling 

Division before meat and poultry products can be 

sold in the U.S. or exported. The Food Labeling Division 

determines compliance with the aforementioned 

requirements,including the ingredient statement and the 

formulation of the product. 

The ingredient statement is a listing of each ingredient 

in descending order of predominance. Labeling that says 

“trace”, or “may contain” should be avoided even if it 

identifies an ingredient that appears harmless. That type 

labeling most likely denotes, poor sanitation on multitasked 

equipment. 

Once you begin 

being naughty, it 

is easier to go and 

on and on, and 

sooner or later 

something dreadful 

happens. 

-Laura Ingalls 

Wilder 



Instructor with a Batchelors degree in Nutrition Science. 

Egregious labeling such as, Non-Dairy Creamer, with 

a disclaimer “may contain milk”, is deceptive, misleading, 

and legal. The disclaimer absolves the manufacturer 

from liability. 

All processed foods demand your diligence. 

Remember, let quality food be your medicine. 





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To save time on holiday party planning, focus your efforts 

on a few star desserts and cocktails, which can 

easily elevate any party. 

1. Prepare cocktails in batches for easy serving. Look to 

classics like the Old-Fashioned, which features holiday 

flavors and warm spices. 

2. Ditch the expensive holiday decor and florals, and let the 

desserts serve as your holiday centerpiece. Serve a variety 

of flavor options with different textures and colors, such as 

layered trifles, fluffy pies and stacks of cookies and bars. 

3. Opt for eye-catching items that will leave your guests 

thinking you spent hours in the kitchen. A thaw-and-serve 

pie from Edwards Desserts can elevate any occasion, 

whether served straight out of the box, or deconstructed 

into a new holiday dish. 

Pumpkin Pie Budino 

Ingredients 

1 Edwards Pumpkin Crème Pie 

32-ounce container whipped cream 

1 cup caramel sauce 

1 cup crushed graham crackers 

Directions 

Thaw pie slightly for 20 minutes. 

Scoop out filling and set aside. 

Pipe whipped cream layer into a glass. 

Add caramel sauce layer, spoon or pipe pie filling layer, 

add crushed graham cracker layer. 

Add a second layer of whipped cream, caramel sauce and 

pie filling. 

Garnish with graham cracker and serve. 

Turtle Pie Ice Box Cake 

Ingredients 

2 packages chocolate wafer cookies 

2 16-ounce containers whipped cream 

2 Edwards Turtle Pies 

Directions 

In a 9-inch cake ring or springform pan, arrange a layer of 

wafer cookies. 

Spread a cup of whipped cream on top of the cookies, 

spreading out to the edges of the pan. 

Gently press one frozen pie into the whipped cream. 

Layer another round of wafer cookies on top of the pie, 

pressing in to avoid air gaps. 

Place another cup of whipped cream on top and spread to 

the edges of the pan. 

Repeat with another pie and gently press in. 

Add a layer of wafer cookies and top with remaining 

whipped cream. 

Add crushed wafer cookies on top for garnish. 

Freeze overnight. 

Remove the springform pan and fill in sides and edges of 

cake with remaining whipped cream. 


5 Foods for Gut Health 

4 things you should do to boost 

your fat IQ 


HEALTH 19 

Apples 

Asparagus 

Broccoli 

Yogurt 

Kimchi 

(BPT) - If you’ve struggled with your weight, you know that 

fat can be a bad three-letter word. You’ve warded against 

it, tried to reduce it and agonized over what fat can do 

to your self-esteem and your waist line. But how much 

do you really know about fat? And how much could you 

improve your life if you knew just a little bit more? 

According to the MDVIP Fat IQ Survey, most adults fail 

a basic quiz on fat facts. And a staggering 82 percent 

of adults are over their ideal weight. Whether you are 

one of them or you want to avoid weight problems in the 

future, it’s time to put fat in your crosshairs. Here are four 

things you need to do to boost your own fat IQ and live a 

healthier life. 

* Recognize your hang-ups. Everyone has them. Whether 

you’re busy caring for children or elderly parents and fast 

food is your go-to, you travel and can’t find healthy options 

on the road, or you’re a late-night snacker, your lifestyle 

is adding fat to your diet. Recognize where your weak 

spots are and take steps to correct them. Consider a meal 

delivery service that’s both healthy and convenient, pack 

nutritious snacks in your carry-on, or go for a walk when 

the urge to eat a cookie strikes. Just changing up your 

routine once or twice a week can make a difference. 

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 

* Be open and honest with your doctor. Eighty-three percent 

of adults said hearing from a doctor that they need to 

lose weight would motivate them to take action. Yet, most 

doctors aren’t able to spend enough time to really delve 

into your eating and other lifestyle habits. If you’re serious 

about managing your weight, you want a primary care 

doctor who will help uncover your personal obstacles and 

work with you on a plan to reach your goals. Physicians 

like those in the MDVIP network have more time to consult 

patients on diet and exercise and provide the coaching 

and follow-up they need to be successful. Talk to your doctor 

and find your motivation today. 

* Learn the difference between fats. Not all fats are created 

equal. In fact, did you know some fats are actually good 

for you? Unsaturated fats found in plants, for example, can 

improve your cholesterol level and lower your risk for heart 

disease. Saturated fats and especially trans fats, on the 

other hand, found in fried and processed foods, should be 

rarely eaten or avoided all together because they have the 

potential to promote heart disease. 

* Find the hidden “bad fat” in your food. Restaurant menus 

that include calorie counts have certainly been eyeopening 

for many people, but the food’s fat content is often 

missing or overlooked. The same applies when you’re at 

the grocery store. In addition to looking at the amount of 

fat on food labels, make sure you scrutinize the list of ingredients. 

You want to stay away from foods that have the 

words “hydrogenated” or “partially hydrogenated,” which 

are unhealthy trans fats. 

Start applying your higher fat IQ today 

Having a strong understanding of fats is critical to achieving 

a healthy lifestyle, so don’t delay in giving yourself a 

boost. Apply these tips to raise your fat IQ. To take the 

MDVIP Fat IQ survey, visit www.mdvip.com/fat-iq-quiz. 

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

http://www.hertfordncrealestate.com 

MLS 90894 

102 Cleveland Court, Hertford, NC 

This well maintained home is in pristine 

condition and sits on 1.33 +/- acres on 

Yeopim Creek. Yeopim Creek is a protected 

body of water that leads to the open waters 

of the Albemarle Sound. The deep water 

allows you to dock your sailboat at the end 

of the pier and you can use the boat lift to store your 2nd boat to use for boating 

and fishing the waters of Northeastern NC. The home includes lots of upgrades 

and spacious enough to entertain plenty of guests. The downstairs master 

bedroom area is wing unto itself. Once you enter the foyer you instantly 

recognize the wow factor of this home! Listed at $750,000. 

MLS R90887A 

352 Bear Pond Lane Roper 

If you always wanted a home on the water, 

which offers incredible water views then 

consider this unique home located on the 

Albemarle Sound. The home includes a first 

level screened in porch that wraps around 

the home and 

offers expansive views of the water. The 2nd floor deck is located just off 

the living room and kitchen areas. The deck is large enough to entertain 

all of your friends and family with easy access to the first level and inside. 

Detached building with a full bath is perfect for entertaining! 

List Price: $399,000 

MLS R92186A 

733 Ryland Rd Tyner 

This is country living personified! This 

lovely Chowan County property is 

nearly 10 acres buffered by trees for 

ultimate privacy! All but a few acres is 

cleared. Bring your horses, chickens and 

goats! The back yard has a fenced in 

portion which is perfect for your animals or small children. Imagine 

drinking your coffee on the back screened in porch! Pecan pies are in 

your future, there is a lovely Pecan tree also! Newly renovated Kitchen, 

whole house was painted, All new windows to name just a few more 

things that make this house special! List Price: $299,000 

MLS 90722 

143 New River Drive Hertford, NC 

This very well maintained is located in 

Albemarle Plantation and sits on the Yeopim 

Creek, which leads out to the Albemarle Sound. 

This spacious home includes over 4000 square 

feet of living space and 3 bedrooms all with 

their own private full bathroom. Home also 

includes a total of 4.5 baths, a spacious finished 

room over the garage, dining room, kitchen, living room, and den. Waterfront area 

includes a pier with a boat lift and a gazebo wired for sound overlooking the water. 

Listed at $700,000. 

MLS R92505A 

1525 Owens Drive Elizabeth City 

This home is within walking distance to 

USCG Base and is in a desired and established 

neighborhood yet out of the City Limits! 

Large .574 acres/no flood zone! This 3 

bedroom 2 full bath ranch has a very 

comfortable floor plan and a master bedroom with entry door onto the back 

deck! The home is move in ready - the lot waits for your creativity for 

gardens and landscaping. FROG can serve as an office, playroom or 4th 

bedroom. The dining room and kitchen have open concept. Laundry room 

leads to single car garage. New HVAC 2018; new water heater 2018. 

List Price: $159,700 

MLS R91843A 

115 Cork Street Hertford 

This home sits on the canal and creek! 1.4 

acres with a measure of privacy. There were 

amazing additions put onto the home in 2007. 

Family Room has been added just off the 

Kitchen, and an amazing 24 X 26 Finished 

Room over the Double Car Garage with a full 

size bathroom ! Vinyl and Composite back deck make this waterproof and 

durable under all types of weather! Split Floor Plan makes this home flow 

nicely for when guests arrive! NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED! 

Waterfront living awaits with No Bulkhead to maintain! Snug Harbor is a 

water access community with Pool, Clubhouse, Park. List Price: $215,000 

201 Ocean Highway South 

Hertford, NC 27944 

NCREFL# 22873 NCAFL# 9180 

www.forbesuc.com 

(252) 426-1380

Carolina Footsteps November 2018 Final

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