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marine biologist; and Mack, the leader of a group of derelicts. 

Cannery Row has a simple premise: Mack and his friends are trying to do 

something nice for their friend Doc, who has been good to them without asking 

for reward. Mack hits on the idea that they should throw a thank-you party, 

and the entire community quickly becomes involved. Unfortunately, the party 

rages out of control, and Doc’s lab and home are ruined—and so is Doc’s 

mood. In an effort to return to Doc’s good graces, Mack and the boys decide 

to throw another party—but make it work this time. A procession of linked 

vignettes describes the denizens’ lives on Cannery Row. These constitute 

subplots that unfold concurrently with the main plot. 

Steinbeck revisited these characters and this milieu nine years later in his 

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LOCAL HISTORY 5 

The Chowanoke and the Tuscarora Indians share 

quite a bit of history and interaction between 

themselves. As neighbors, this history has been a 

long one that started prior to colonization and continues 

in many respects today. While there were many 

distinct differences between the tribes, the two shared 

some customs that were remarkably similar. For 

instance, their burial practices were similar, certain 

features of their pottery were noted as being similar, 

and even some of their words were shared. 

While the overall interaction was generally positive, 

there was a time when the Chowanoke engaged 

in war against the Tuscarora. However, this did not 

occur with the Tuscarora group that were immediate 

neighbors of the Chowanoke but with a separate 

Tuscarora group who was located further south and 

who was under a different leadership. This part of 

history is misunderstood by many who generalize that 

the Chowanoke fought against the Tuscarora. The 

Tuscarora who were under Chief Blunt’s leadership 

were friends with the Chowanoke. In fact after the 

Tuscarora War, Chief Blunt asked the NC Council to 

be moved north of the Roanoke River after they were 

initially assigned to their more traditional southern 

location. This area, designated as Indian Woods Reservation 

in Bertie County, was historically a part of the 

Chowanoke territory as noted on early maps drawn at 

the time of colonization. 

During the period just after the Tuscarora War, there 

was a lot of movement between the Chowanoke 

reservation and the Indian Woods reservation. As 

the Chowanoke reservation was being encroached 

upon or portions were being sold, many Chowanoke 

residents went to live on the Indian Woods reservation 

and likewise, several Tuscarora came to live on 

the Chowanoke reservation as their reservation was 

being unfairly encroached upon and taken. The NC 

Council even attempted to merge the two tribes during 

that period, although the Chowanoke tribe as a whole 

did not comply. Many still lived on their reservation in 

Gates County during the post war period in the early 

1700’s, noting that the last parcel of Chowanoke 

Reservation did not take place until late 1790’s and 

some Chowanoke still continued to live communally 

on fee simple land until the 1830’s. Later, it is noted 

that a few Chowanoke did eventually migrate to New 

York with some of their Tuscarora friends after the war 

and is the reason why many believe the two tribes 

merged. However, many more Chowanoke remained 

in Gates County and the surrounding areas. 

Surely colonization brought about many changes in 

the traditional framework of the two tribes. Through 

the evolution of changes however, both tribes still exist 

in North Carolina where they face different issues 

today warranting restitution. Issues of tribal integrity, 

tribal sovereignty, and reparations are needed for both 

groups who unknowingly at the time absorbed a major 

brunt of the damaging consequences that European 

colonization had on their government and sovereignty 

before westward expansion was ever considered. 

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Tools are Great for Father’s Day – and for Investors 

If you’re a dad, you may well be pleased to unwrap some tools as 

Father’s Day gifts. Of course, it might be a stereotype that all men 

are handy at repairs; women certainly can be every bit as good when 

it comes to building and fixing things. In fact, the construction process 

is valuable for anyone to learn – and the same skills that go in to 

creating and mending physical objects also can be applied to financial 

projects – such as working toward a comfortable retirement. 

Here are a few of those skills: 

• Diagnosing the challenge – A good craftsperson knows that the first 

step toward accomplishing any outcome is to assess the challenge. 

So, for example, if you want to build some bookshelves right into 

the wall, you’ll need to locate the wall studs, determine if you have 

adequate space for the shelving you want and allow room for future 

expansion. Similarly, if you want to retire at a certain age, you need 

to consider the key variables: your current and future income (How 

much can you count on from your retirement plans?), where you’ll 

live (Will you downsize or relocate? Will you rent or own a house or 

condominium?) And what you’ll do as a retiree (Will you travel extensively 

or stick close to home? Will you do some type of work for pay 

or pursue your hobbies and volunteer?). 

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• Assembling the right tools and materials – To put together your 

bookshelf, you will need the right tools – saw, hammer, drill, sander 

and so on – and the right building materials – plywood, nails, screws, 

glue, brackets, moldings and so on. And to work toward a comfortable 

retirement, you’ll also need the right tool – in the form of a long-term 

financial strategy, based on your specific retirement goals, risk tolerance 

and time horizon – along with the appropriate materials – the 

mix of investments you use to carry out that strategy. These investments 

include those you’ve placed in your IRA, your 401(k) or other 

employer-sponsored retirement plan, and those held outside your 

formal retirement accounts. Ideally, you want a diversified mix of investments 

capable of providing growth potential over time, within the 

context of your individual risk tolerance. 

• Review your work – Once you’ve finished your bookshelf, you occasionally 

may need to make some minor adjustments or repairs in response 

to slippage, cracks or other issues that can develop over time. 

As an investor, you also may need to tweak your financial strategy 

periodically and adjust your investment mix – not necessarily because 

something is broken, but to accommodate changes in your life, such 

as a new job, new family situation and new goals. Furthermore, over 

time, your risk tolerance may change, and this needs to be reflected 

in your array of investments. Consequently, conducting an annual 

portfolio review with your financial professional should be a priority. 

Tools are a big deal on Father’s Day. But the construction-related 

tasks they represent, physically and symbolically, go beyond any one 

holiday and can be used by anyone interested in working toward a 

solid financial future. 

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones 

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by Joe Forbes 


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Dr. J. Stanley McQuade was famous for saying, 

“A little bit of law is a dangerous thing”. 

Nowhere is this more true than in the context of 

carrying firearms across state lines. This is particularly 

applicable to those of use who live near 

the state line, and travel frequently to Virginia 

to work or shop. Many times, people assume 

that the laws of the other state are the same as 

the laws of their home state, and we all know 

what “assume” makes out of u and me. Failing 

to know and comply with the foreign state’s laws 

can result in civil liability, or even serious criminal 

charges. 

Concealed carry permit holders are already 

familiar with the concept of “reciprocity”, whereby 

one state recognizes a permit issued by another 

state. The first thing a permit holder should do 

when considering travelling to another state 

is to verify that reciprocity exists between the 

states. However, that is just the beginning of the 

process. While in the other state, you must also 

comply with all of their particular firearms laws, 

which may or may not make sense to you. As an 

example, North Carolina changed our law fairly 

recently to allow permitted conceal carry in an 

establishment that serves alcohol, provided that 

the permittee is not consuming alcohol. Carry 

into such an establishment in a state that does 

not permit concealed carry on that premises at 

all, and you are asking for trouble. Some states 

have laws that ban possession of a weapon at 

all on certain premises unless you have specific 

permission from the person in control of the 

premises. 

Those who prefer to carry their weapons openly 

can run into similar trouble. In NC, open carry 

is generally allowed, except in prohibited places 

like courthouses, schools, etc. But cross into 

South Carolina or Georgia with a pistol on your 

hip and you may get cited for open carry without 

a permit, because they do indeed require a 

permit to carry openly. Other states require that 

open carry be in a belt holster only. Others ban 

open carry altogether. 

Some differences in the law affect both open 

and concealed carry. For instance, some states 

require that any firearm brought into that state 

be registered with the police within a given time. 

Others require a separate permit to merely possess 

a weapon at all. Some states prohibit carry 

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

He is passionate about our second amendment 

rights and writes articles on gun law. 

on a highway rest stop, or a public park. Some 

have “Stand Your Ground” or “Castle Doctrine” 

laws that expand the circumstances when and if 

you can actually use the gun, and some do not. 

Illinois requires a state-issued Firearm Owner 

Identification Card to even purchase ammunition. 

Some municipalities ban the sale or possession 

of hollow-point bullets. Special care must be 

taken when travelling through highly-regulated 

states like Maryland, where guns must be unloaded 

and locked in a separate container in the 

trunk. And don’t even think about taking a pistol 

into Washington, DC or New York City at all! 

Carrying/transporting long arms deserves mention 

as well. Everyone should be aware by now 

of the multitude of states and municipalities 

which ban or restrict “assault rifles” or large capacity 

magazines. But some states require that 

they be unloaded and carried locked in the trunk. 

As discussed in a previous article, the Federal 

Firearms Owners Protection Act is supposed to 

protect people transporting firearms from one 

state to another while merely “passing through” 

a state where the weapon would be regulated 

or prohibited (if the weapon is transported in 

compliance with the Act’s provisions), but it is no 

guarantee against prosecution by an anti-gun 

zealot local prosecutor. 

The traps for the unwary are not limited to just 

firearms. I used to attend a school for 2-3 days 

every year in Illinois, where I drove 100 miles 

from the airport to the school in unfamiliar territory 

after dark. I knew better than to try to carry 

a pistol there, so I bought an electric stun gun. 

Then I learned that Illinois also forbids carrying 

stun guns! 

The lesson here is simple. When you cross that 

state line, you might as well be entering a foreign 

country. The ONLY rights that you take with you 

are the ones set out in the United States Constitution 

and the FOPA. Ignorance of their laws is 

not an excuse, and they don’t care how you did 

it in North Carolina. We live in the “Information 

Age”, when you can get a basic understanding of 

the foreign state’s laws just by visiting a website 

or two. Educate yourself before you travel. 

Some might consider it a hassle, but it’s easier 

(and cheaper) than paying a lawyer. 



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20. De-wrinkler 

21. Expression of delight 

22. *”O say can you ____” 

23. *One of three presidents who 

died on July 4 

26. Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will ____” 

30. Turkish military leader 

31. With complex decorations 

34. Biblical place of bliss 

35. Economic crisis 

37. South American tuber 

38. Gladiator’s turf 

39. Serum, pl. 

40. Stellar 

42. Humpty Dumpty did this 

43. “Jeopardy” competitor, e.g. 

45. Blotch or dapple 

47. 34th Pres. 

48. Unmanned flyer 

50. MXN, as in currency 

52. *British monarch 

56. *____ Burr, officer in Revolutionary 

War and VP 

57. Aquarium dweller 

58. Of two minds 

59. *Puts John Hancock down 

60. Log splitter 

61. Arrival times 

62. Plays for pay 

63. Ball in a socket 

64. “____ and rave” 

DOWN 

1. ____ Approach in music education 

2. The last Henry Tudor 

3. Soviet acronym 

4. Shooting star 

5. Capital of Egypt 

6. ____-dory 

7. Varieties 

8. ‘70s hairdo 

9. “Where the Red ____ Grows” 

10. “Don’t ____ this at home!” 

12. Pyle of “The Andy Griffith Show” 

13. Willow twig 

14. *”The Stars and Stripes ____” 

19. What pertussis patients do 

22. Johnny Cash’s boy with unfortunate 

name 

23. En ___, or all together 

24. Watcher 

25. a.k.a. Pleasant Island 

26. *State on Old Glory 

27. “That is,” Latin 

28. Like bribe-taking politician 

29. Related on mother’s side 

32. Narrow margin of victory 

33. *Stamp ____, imposed tax on 

American colonies 

36. *One of two Presidents to sign 

the Constitution 

38. “____ came a spider...” 

40. Gobbled up 

41. Like libertine 

44. Venerated paintings in Orthodox 

church 

46. ____-totter 

48. Unpleasant airport news 

49. One in Pinkerton’s gallery 

50. Twosome 

51. René Descartes’ “therefore” 

52. Hunted animal 

53. Itty-bitty bit 

54. Persian Gulf country 

55. Research facil. 

56. Pharaoh’s cobra 

Solution on Page 19 


PUZZLES 9 

Sudoku 

Solution on Page 19 


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How to Save Money on Pet Care 

Multi-Medicinal Mullein 


NATURE 11 

By: Coy Domecq 

Mullein (pronounced like mullet but replacing the ‘t’ with an 

‘n’) is yet another plant that is deceiving in its look although 

powerful in its virtues. The mullein plant is native to Europe, 

Asia and Africa but has a storied history in North America since 

it entered this continent, purportedly in soil used as ballast in 

olden-time sailing ships. This member of the snapdragon family 

has very soft leaves and a tall, exaggerated stem adorned with 

yellow flowers; the mature plant arranged in a pyramidal form. 

The flowers usually bloom June through September locally and 

can be found in arid regions, including eastern North Carolina. 

They are especially well represented in the Sandhill area of NC, 

almost to the point of being invasive. 

(NewsUSA) - Owning a pet has a lot of perks, but caring 

for one can take its toll on your wallet. According to the 

ASPCA, owning a dog or cat can cost up to $1,000 in the 

first year, and many people end up spending much more. 

The good news is you can cut your pet care expenses 

without compromising your pet’s health and well-being. 

Here are a few ways you can save money and keep your 

pet healthy. 

1. Don’t skip the vet. 

If you’re trying to save money, it can be tempting to cut 

back on veterinary visits. But according to Julie Ciarmella 

of the American Veterinary Medicine Association, “an 

investment in preventive healthcare can reduce your longterm 

pet healthcare costs.” Why? Because regular checkups 

can prevent expensive complications down the road. 

2. Get by with a little help from your friends. 

Dog-walking, pet-sitting and kennel services can be some 

of the most expensive aspects of owning a pet. You can 

save money by taking the “you scratch my dog’s back, I’ll 

scratch your cat’s chin” approach and tapping into a network 

of other pet owners in your area. Neighborhood dog 

parks are great places to meet like-minded pet lovers; or, 

you could try good old-fashioned advertising. 

3. Choose high-quality pet products that give you more 

value for your money. 

Reaching for the cheapest product can feel like a thrifty 

move, but you may be surprised by the impact “cheap” 

products can have on your budget. For example, cheaper 

clay cat litter needs to be changed more often, so cat 

owners go through bag after bag. World’s Best Cat Litter 

is an alternative that harnesses the concentrated power of 

corn for long-lasting performance. You’ll use less litter, 

replace it less often and save money in the long run. 

The mullein leaves, roots and flowers pack powerful medicinal 

components that benefit relief from a host of maladies. The mucilage 

and saponin contained within mullein have been associated 

as remedies for tuberculosis, asthma, colds, flu, allergies, 

bronchitis, cramps, inflammation, skin conditions, digestive 

issues, insomnia, anxiety, joint pain, and bacterial infections-to 

name a few. Application of the plant for these ills can be in the 

form of teas, poultices, tinctures, smoked and applied directly 

to the skin. The ancient Romans have records of mullein use 

as do the Native American peoples. Medical use of this plant 

is widely applied by modern herbalists and some of the ingredients 

are still used by manufacturers of food, beverages and 

pharmaceuticals today. Commercial preparations of mullein are 

available and you can easily collect or grow your own plants. 

For more Dr. Dave recipes, a book is 

available by contacting Dr Dave at 

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Applesauce Nut Bread 

2 cups of sifted flour 

¾ cups of granulated sugar 

3 tsp baking powder 

1 tsp salt 

½ tsp baking soda 

1/2tsp cinnamon 

1 cup coarsely chopped nuts 

1 egg 

1 cup of applesauce 

2 tbsp melted shortening 

Sift together dry ingredients. Add nuts. Beat 

egg, and add applesauce and shortening. Add 

flour mixture. Stir until blended. Pour into loaf 

pan. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 1hour or 

until firm cool on a cake rack. 

In the end, remember that what your pet needs most is 

love. Keep things simple and invest in 

high-value products where it matters, and you’ll be on 

your way to a pet care budget that works for 

you. 

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LOCAL BUSINESS 

INSPIRATION 

Albemarle Eye Center 

Adding powerful antioxidants to your diet can improve your eye health. 

There’s no substitute for the quality of life good 

vision offers. Adding certain nutrients to your 

daily diet—either through foods or supplements—can 

help preserve your vision. Researchers have linked 

eye-friendly nutrients, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, 

vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, to reducing the risk of 

certain eye diseases. 

• Lutein & Zeaxanthin 

Lutein and zeaxanthin are important nutrients found in 

green leafy vegetables, as well as other foods, such 

as eggs. Many studies show that lutein and zeaxanthin 

reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, including 

age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. 

• Vitamin C 

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant found in 

fruits and vegetables. Scientific evidence suggests 

vitamin C lowers the risk of developing cataracts. 

Also, when taken in combination with other essential 

nutrients, it can slow the progression of age-related 

macular degeneration and visual acuity loss. 

• Vitamin E 

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant found in nuts, fortified 

cereals and sweet potatoes. Research indicates 

it protects cells in the eyes from unstable molecules 

called free radicals, which break down healthy tissue. 

• Essential Fatty Acids 

Fats are a necessary part of the human diet. They 

maintain the integrity of the nervous system, fuel 

cells and boost the immune system. Research shows 

omega-3 fatty acids are important for proper visual 

development and retinal function. 

• Zinc 

Zinc is an essential trace mineral or “helper molecule.” 

It plays a vital role in bringing vitamin A from 

the liver to the retina in order to produce melanin, a 

protective pigment in the eyes. Zinc is highly concentrated 

in the eye, mostly in the retina and choroid, the 

vascular tissue layer lying under the retina. 

God Showed Me Something 

Inspired by Breezing Up, a painting by Homer 

by Ron Ben-Dov 

God showed me something 

I had never seen such a thing 

Such love and such sorrow 

His tears fell like rain, as He cried 

Cried in sorrow and pain for those lost 

Sentenced themselves 

To eternal damnation and pain 

Right til the end, He offered salvation 

Extending love and grace 

Open hand, arms, and heart. 

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changing event occurred and the flow of faith based poetry 

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5 Ways to Address Millennial Pessimism about Capitalism 


ECONOMICS 13 

Polls suggesting that millennials have a favorable view 

of socialism are well publicized. Less known are polls 

showing that 90 percent of millennials have a positive view 

of entrepreneurship, and 58 percent of millennial respondents 

believe they are more entrepreneurial than previous 

generations. So far, though, millennials have not been as 

entrepreneurial in practice as prior generations. But there is 

hope that this could change given their views on entrepreneurship 

and the currently robust economy. 

Capitalism is facing high-profile criticism and challenges 

from politicians. But capitalism doesn’t need to be saved. 

Rather, we need to teach this generation the skills to prosper 

in a free enterprise system. 

How Do We Respond to Millennial Pessimism? 

It’s important to understand the economic challenges that 

millennials face. But we do them a disservice when we let 

them dwell in their pessimism. If we care about their longterm 

success, the most useful thing we can do is help them 

develop a resilient entrepreneurial mindset. 

We often hear the message that a skills-based economy 

requires continual learning. Because millennials have faced 

arrested development, one of the best places for them to 

begin their continuing education is by learning the basic 

skills of free enterprise such as resilience, pragmatic optimism, 

emotional intelligence, and the flexibility needed to 

adjust to market changes. 

It is not enough to counter bad policy on policy grounds 

alone. To sustain capitalism, we must equip young people 

with the tools needed to improve their well-being in a way 

that government policy will never be able to. 

1. Define Terms 

Millennials’ skepticism of capitalism and their subsequent 

embrace of socialism stems, in part, from a misunderstanding 

of terms. Harvard economics professor Edward Glaeser 

writes, “The unhappiness that many millennials have 

with the status quo [of our economic system] reflects an 

economy that has too often protected insiders at outsiders’ 

expense.” They have conflated cronyism between government 

and business with capitalism, cementing their distaste 

for what they believe to be free markets. 

Those of us who understand capitalism and socialism 

recognize the faultiness of this thinking. If we hope to see 

millennials turn a corner, we must educate them on how 

a healthy capitalist system functions and how they can 

personally flourish in it. 

2. Acknowledge Hardships 

It’s clear that millennials’ economic adversities are real. 

According to Ben Steverman, writing in Bloomberg, the 

combination of stagnant wages and the student loan quagmire 

significantly contributed to this generation’s delayed 

prosperity. As a result, millennials are not saving enough 

for their retirement. In addition, young adults will shoulder 

the burden of mounting federal debt and have reason to 

fear that Social Security may not be fully funded when 

it’s their time to retire. These economic woes have led to 

pervasive pessimism, as reflected in Rep. Ocasio-Cortez’s 

recent lamentation that her generation has never known 

prosperity as adults. 

By: Brooke Medina and Doug McCullough 

In the face of economic challenges, millennials have fallen 

behind other generations in certain adulthood milestones, 

including buying homes, marriage, and childrearing. 

Although this data paints a discouraging picture, comparing 

quality of life from one generation to another can be 

difficult. 

3. Make the Case for Optimism 

Prosperity is more than just salaries or gross domestic 

product. Contrasted with previous generations, millennials 

live in an enviable period. With smartphones, smart homes, 

on-demand music, video streaming, ever-present information 

from Alexa and Siri, and the consumer cornucopia that 

is Amazon Prime, the number of ways one can entertain 

themselves and connect with the world around them is 

unprecedented. 

After experiencing the Great Recession, the weakest 

recovery in modern history, and growing income disparities, 

the economic outlook for millennials may finally be improving 

as productivity and wages increase and unemployment 

falls. Millennials are now the largest contingent in the labor 

force and arguably the most powerful consumer demographic. 

On top of these conveniences of the digital age and sharing 

economy, the economic growth of the past two years 

has millennials feeling more optimistic financially. This 

newfound optimism has led to several encouraging behaviors, 

such as a significant uptick in marriage rates and an 

increase in home purchases. Millennials are now responsible 

for 42 percent of new mortgages, outpacing both baby 

boomers and Gen X. 

Millennials are still writing the book on their generation. 

Each young person will have to choose whether to give 

in to pessimism or act with the confidence that their own 

decisions matter. Individuals on the short end of income inequality 

can improve their financial prospects by their own 

efforts more than any politician or policy ever could. 

4. Help them Reimagine the American Dream 

For decades, the American Dream has been defined by a 

definition of prosperity that couldn’t account for the technological 

advances ushered in by the Digital Revolution. 

By reimagining the American Dream in a rapidly changing 

economy and labor market, we can guide millennials away 

from futile comparisons of the 20th-century version of success 

and into an understanding of prosperity that matches 

our highly mobile, innovative world. A 2019 American Enterprise 

Institute report found that Americans may no longer 

be defining the American Dream entirely in purely material 

terms. Instead, as if to echo the Declaration of Independence, 

Americans seem to be defining the American dream 

as the “pursuit of happiness.” 

According to the report, 

Americans of all demographic groups believe being free 

to live your life and having a rewarding family life are more 

essential to the American dream than owning a home, 

becoming wealthy, or even having a better life than their 

parents. 

Reprinted with permission from fee.org 

The pursuit of happiness and prosperity is inherently active, 

willful, and hopeful. A conviction that one’s actions and 

decisions matter liberates us from the fatalist belief that 

forces beyond our control shape our lives. 

5. Become a Mentor 

Those of us who believe that free enterprise leads to prosperity 

should educate millennials and Gen Z about how to 

be capitalists. Merely cheerleading capitalism when we see 

aggregate GDP growth will neither persuade millennials nor 

teach them how to take control of their own lives. 

Schools are failing to teach the skills and traits necessary 

for enterprise and entrepreneurship. The media is more interested 

in clickbait about the latest scandals than devoting 

pages or pixels to improving quality of life through economic 

literacy and skill development. So, economic mentorship 

should become the new activism. 

You don’t need an MBA or PhD in economics to be an economic 

mentor. And you don’t have to be in a formal mentorship 

program or startup accelerator. Don’t wait for anyone’s 

permission. Look for “teaching moments” to explain the 

basics of how the market works. Most importantly, preach 

agency. Spread the message that personal choices and 

effort affect us more profoundly than any policy or governmental 

program. 

Ultimately, if we want to be free, we don’t need to go on an 

apology tour for capitalism. Instead, we need to teach the 

next generation that entrepreneurship, agency, and optimism 

are not only possible but necessary for their economic 

freedom. We may not change millennials’ perception of 

capitalism overnight. But as they discover that their choices 

matter and that making wise economic decisions produces 

good results, we might end up winning the war on free 

enterprise and save capitalism for the next generation.

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: You said we should not spank our 

kids and I think you are dumb for that. Get your head 

straight! Angry Dad 

Dear Dad: You misread my statement. I strongly 

endorse discipline and rewards for kid’s behavior. I 

argued we should not beat them so that they get the 

wrong ideas. The research backs up my position. In 

fact, a current resolution by the American Psychological 

Association shows strong research findings that physical 

punishment can cause lasting harm to the kids (see 

www.apa.org/about/policy/physical-discipline.pdf). This 

month’s issue of Monitor on Psychology has a discussion 

of that research. This is more important than I 

can state, for the research was very strong, removing 

the effects of other factors such as race, gender and 

socioeconomic status. Even with only the spanking being 

the cause, the effects of hitting kids were long terms 

emotional, behavioral and academic problems. 

It is much better to use techniques that improve the 

kid’s self-regulation skills and rewards the opposite 

(good) behavior. For a discussion of alternatives to 

hitting kids, see the February, 2019 issue of American 

Psychologist. 

Dear Dr. Crime: What is the truth about the criminal 

behavior of illegal immigrants? Citizen voter 

Dear Citizen: Judicial Watch, a group you can easily 

locate on the internet, reports frightening reports about 

that. A review of immigration regulations shows that our 

policies clearly try to get new citizens who will contribute 

positively to our society and reject those who will 

cause harm of a variety of types. Also, Judicial Watch 

reports a national poll showing that our citizens consider 

immigration our most important problem. Research in 

one state by the Crime Prevention Research Center 

showed “Undocumented immigrants are at least 142% 

more likely to be convicted of a crime than other Arizonans. 

They also tend to commit more serious crimes 

and serve 10.5% longer sentences, more likely to be 

classified as dangerous, and 45% more likely to be 

gang members than U.S. citizens. Yet, there are several 

reasons that these numbers are likely to underestimate 

the share of crime committed by undocumented 

immigrants.” (see https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers. 

cfm?abstract_id=3099992) My review concluded this 

is a profound problem, and the data is incomplete. We 

need more and better research and unemotional consideration 

of the problem. 



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 

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 

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LOCAL 

15 

It’s Spring Time In Tyrrell County 

By: Jimmy Fleming 

If you were to drive around Tyrrell County this time of year 

… what would be the sights that would immediately let you 

know that it was Spring. One of the first things would be potatoes 

blooming, corn being planted, and wheat waving in the fields. 

Others would be Dogwood trees flowering, Bull Frogs croaking, 

and the sound of baseball/softball games from the local high 

school. 

As you drive with the window down you can smell the fresh soil 

as farmers plow fields, lawns being mowed for the first time of the 

season, bbq grills cooking outside, and the freshness after a rain 

shower. You begin to see more wildlife during the day light hours 

such as bears eating away in the wheat fields, deer nibbling on 

fresh grass, martins hovering overhead, and the return of hummingbirds 

to waiting feeders. You can also see beautiful gardens 

being tended full of tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, sweet corn, 

okra, and all the other great vegetables grown in our area. 

mrflemz@embarqmail.com 

You will notice the many types of turtles and terrapins sitting on 

every available log in every waterway glad to see the warmth of 

the spring sun. You may even be lucky enough to see an elusive 

alligator in one of the local canals. Yes, there are many signs that 

spring has finally arrived in our neck of the woods and these are 

but a few. 

LOCAL FLEA MARKETS 

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 

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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 

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 

Uptown Greenville Umbrella Market 

408 S. Evans St. Suite 102 

Greenville, NC 

252.561.8400 

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16 BEAUTY 

Spring Makeup Tips For People On The Go 

Foods good for 

your skin 

As the spring of the new year has fully bloomed upon us, along with it have come to a 

bunch of absolutely beautiful makeup trends that are full of life. The makeup trends for 

this spring season are so lively and bight that they just can’t be ignored. However, all 

these trends and even just the idea of makeup might sound like a huge burden or task 

for those who rush through the days of their lives and have not got much time to sit down 

and go through a whole makeup routine every day. For those people, we bring this little 

guide to them as a gift so that they too can stay up to the minute with the latest trends. So 

here are a few of the best spring makeup tips for people on the go. 

Berries 

#1 Set A Base In Seconds: 

The first step of any makeup look 

is setting a base, and the easiest 

way to achieve protection and 

covering is to use a tinted sunscreen. 

The right shade of tinted 

sunscreen will do that all in one job 

of protecting you from the sun and 

take care of the foundation job as 

well, all in seconds. 

#2 Get That Glow With Gold: 

Gold is the talk of the town in the makeup trends of 

this year’s spring season. The multipurpose way in 

which you can infuse gold in your makeup is using the 

same liquid or powder gold eyeshadow or highlighter 

on your eyes or on the areas you highlight to catch the 

spring sunlight and dazzle everyone with gold. 

Carrots 

#3 Go Bold With The Classic Red: 

Red lip color is a statement that 

never goes out of style, no matter 

what the season of the year it is. This 

year’s spring, however, is paying 

special attention to the classy bold 

red lips, matching the vibrant and 

bright vibes of the season. 

Green Tea 

#5 Keep That Rosy Glow: 

While we’re talking about colors, 

let’s not forget a healthy glow on 

the cheeks, which you can get by 

dabbing the lipstick you used and 

blending for a matching and timesaving 

blush. 

#4 Dive In The Colors Of The Season: 

The spring season is full of color and life, and so are 

its trends. The specialty of this season is the rainbow 

eyes and the quickest trick for collecting the colors of 

the season on your eyes is doing your makeup with a 

rainbow highlighter. 

Eggs 

The arrival of spring announces the entry of a whole lot of light and 

colors in our lives, including our fashion and makeup. The makeup 

trends for the spring of 2019 are making the most of the season’s 

colors and light, with some amazing and creative ideas that directly 

touch the heart. People who hardly get much time to do a whole 

makeup routine, don’t you worry at all because these super convenient 

and effective spring makeup tips for people on the go will help 

you achieve a glamorous makeup look in no time! 

Tomatoes 


Spring Shoes 

Buckels 


Quick Fashion Tips For People On The Go Heading To Spring Events 

Spring has arrived and with itself, it has brought a collection of new fashion trends and tricks that 

everyone has been embracing lately. Whether it’s a bucket hat or clashing prints or neon suits, this 

season has brought the most unexpectedly admirable trends which aren’t the easiest to master, 

and then, handle. If you’re someone who’s always on the go and seek for more comfort in terms 

of fashion so you can travel easily, the newest trends are probably harder to follow as you don’t 

always have the comfort of your home, your wardrobe, and your vanity. That is why we’ve compiled 

a list of 5 travel-friendly spring fashion tips. Read on to find quick fashion tips for people on the go 

heading to spring events. 

FASHION 17 

#1 Work with Your Jewelry: 

Embroidery 

Ever had that moment when 

you’re on your way to a spring 

festival and you realize you don’t 

have that specific headband 

which would instantly give you 

the bohemian chic, spring-friendly 

look? Us too, which is why we’ve 

found that taken off your chain 

necklace and tying it around your 

head gives you the vibe that 

you’re looking for. 

#2 Don’t Leave Without a Bright Scarf: 

We all get one of those days when we feel 

that our outfits just aren’t good enough for the 

season no matter how hard we try. That’s why, 

during the colorful season of spring, it’s important 

to always keep an equally colorful scarf in 

your bag to tie around your hair, bag, or wrist at 

the right time. 

Feathers 

#3 Bright Nail Polish Is Your 

Savior: 

No matter how dull your outfit or 

shoes are, there’s no way bright 

nail polish won’t immediately add 

extra points to your look and make 

it spring-friendly. So don’t forget to 

keep in your bag a bottle of pink, 

green, or orange nail polish to help 

you in emergencies. 

Sandals 

#5 Go for Patterned Clothes: 

Whether it’s a floral pattern or a colorful abstract 

situation, patterned clothes will be your 

savior during your on-the-go, spring days. 

That’s because the wrinkles seem to appear 

less on them than solid colored clothes and 

save you of the embarrassment of looking 

out of place after a long plane ride. 

#4 Pack Wisely and Colorfully: 

If you’re traveling somewhere this spring, 

remember to pack wisely but colorfully. When 

it comes to clothes, your suitcase should only 

consist of a few colorful and light piece that 

can be mixed and matched with each other 

easily. Throw in a few bright scarfs, bikinis, and 

dusters, and you’re good to go. 

Sculpt Heels 

The newest trends and collections of fashion are 

hard to keep up with when you’re a girl who either 

has a love for traveling or has to for work and 

such. However, after reading our list of 5 quick, 

travel-friendly, spring fashion tips and tricks, 

things are definitely a bit easier for you. If our 

favorite celebrities can do it, why can’t you?

18 

HEALTH 

Health and Nutrition Strategies for 

Cancer Survivors and Everybody Else 

Great Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp 

Warren is a 30 year member of the Institute of Food 

Technology, A HAACP (hazard analysis critical control point) 

Instructor with a Batchelors degree in Nutrition Science. 

What’s in your diet? 

really try to avoid punditry, but I think it’s time to give 

I you my expert opinion on epidemiology issues that 

I find troubling in my beloved Albemarle. In order for my 

opinion on health matters to have any credibility, I have 

to provide my credentials. So, here we go. 

My food safety career spanned over 30 years beginning 

as a New York State Meat and Poultry Inspector, initiating 

inspection in New York City. From there to USDA 

Inspector-In-Charge in rural upstate New York (Binghamton), 

to administratively in USDA headquarters in 

Washington, D.C. 

My credentials include: HAACP Lead Instructor Training, 

Foodborne Disease Control, Microbial Ecology of Food, 

and Community Hygiene. In my position as Supervisory 

Food Technologist in the Standards and Labeling 

Division and Senior staff in the Food Safety Inspection 

Service, I frequently contributed data and analysis to the 

Epidemic Intelligence Service, and explained agency 

policies in congressional hearings. I was on the team 

that revolutionized the way mandatory meat and poultry 

labeling was approved, and I authored and initiated 

the original safe food handling instructions, on all noncooked 

meat and poultry products. 

I relocated to Northeast North Carolina a decade ago 

after my prostate cancer’s recurrence. Seeking services, 

such as local support groups screenings,etc.,I contacted 

the American Cancer Society to learn what was available. 

They advised me that services and information 

were very limited and if I was interested in facilitating a 

“Man to Man Prostate Group ” and becoming a cancer 

advocate in Elizabeth City, which I eagerly agreed to. 

After three rewarding years, the program was terminated. 

This column overlapped the support group and I was 

able to continue my advocacy through this platform. 

My food safety background and cancer advocacy has 

formed my current public policy perspective of “Cause 

and Effect”. Why does Northeast N.C. have such a high 

cancer and health disparity. I believe as Johns Hopkins 

researchers assert, that the prostate and breast cancer 



have a dietary link. 

So let’s connect some dots. In last month’s column I 

stated that local leadership was misguided by not being 

true to the region’s culture. The state of North Carolina 

was created for it’s rich soil and long growing season. 

For more than a century, it was a major agricultural giant, 

leading the nation in tobacco and cotton textiles. 

That segues comfortably into the College of the Albemarle’s 

initiative to develop an agriculture based curriculum. 

They suggest that it could open local jobs in the agribiz 

industry. I’m of course, particularly interested in the niche 

aspect of their initiative. They include organic farming, 

specialty crop and plant nurseries. An accredited organic 

testing lab fits very nicely in that scenario since Clemson 

University has ceased organic soil testing operations in 

North Carolina. Elizabeth City State University’s Non- 

Land Grant Status should EASILY provide the resources, 

funding and professional laboratory personal to seamlessly 

provide those lucrative testing services to N.C. And 

the rest of the world. 

Local soil testing will also serve to rule out local food as 

the culprit or cause of the health disparity. 

A very wise friend at the Knobs Creek Senior Center 

shared a profound statement which will be a phrase I’ll 

be making part of my vocabulary. “You don’t know it unless 

you grow it”. 

This months recalls and my observations : E-coli and 

Salmonella are both transmitted in feces. In an earlier 

article I reported on bio-solids or sewage sludge, here’s a 

refresher. Bio-solids/Sewage sludge are treated sewage 

used for fertilizing. I believe that outbreaks such as the 

romaine lettuce thing is a breakdown of the bio-solids 

quality control. Bio-solids are not allowed in U.S. Certified 

Organic Products. Conversely, if your food is not 

U.S. Certified Organic, well, you are what you eat. 

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(StatePoint) When you think about exercise, you likely 

envision using the treadmill or lifting weights. But every 

bit as important to your long-term health and wellness are 

activities that keep your mind sharp and your cognitive 

abilities strong and limber. 

Here are several things you can do to help keep your 

mind sharp: 

• Solve a Crossword Puzzle: A crossword puzzle asks 

you to reach into your long-term memory bank to solve 

clues. You may be filling in boxes, but well-constructed 

crossword puzzles will require you to think outside the 

box, as sometimes clues are a bit trickier than they seem 

at first glance, relying on word play or double meanings to 

work. A relaxing way to unwind and concentrate, consider 

adding this ritual into your morning. 

• Get More from Nature: On your next nature hike, don’t 

check out mentally. Set goals and keep your senses alert, 

paying attention to sounds, sights and smells. New tech, 

such as Casio WSD-F30 Pro Trek Smart Outdoor Watch, 

can help. The watch features apps to support your hike, 

including Location Memory to record information on trails 

and viewpoints along the way, as well as Moment Setter 

to notify you when you reach your targeted altitude. 

• Learn a Language: A multilingual brain works more efficiently, 

and it is never too late to pick up a new language. 

There are many languages apps available to help, some 

of them free, as well as more traditional taped audio lessons 

you can pop on while commuting to work or doing 

chores around the house. 

• Make Math Fun: Want to build your critical thinking skills 

and improve your ability to problem solve? Delve into 

mathematics with fun math puzzles found online. Free 

online software, such as ClassPad.net, includes resources 

to help you solve problems, from simple calculations to 

statistics, graphing and more. 

• Get Sleep: Sufficient high-quality sleep is one of the 

most fundamental ways to maintain a sharp mind and 

keep your brain healthy through the years. Between 7-9 

hours a night is ideal for adults, according to the National 

Sleep Foundation. If you aren’t sleeping well, or feel 

foggy during the day, consider how to shift your evening 

routine to get more and better quality sleep. 

From math puzzles to crossword puzzles to nature walks, 

prioritizing workouts for the mind will help you stay sharp. 


5 Foods for Gut Health 

Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft 

July 2019 ARTS 19 

Pocosin Arts Announces 2019 Summer Art Camp and New Summer STEAM Camp 

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www.pocosinarts.org 

(252)796-2787 

info@pocosinats.org 

Columbia, NC. - Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft has 

been busy in preparation for the 2019 summer season. 

This year’s Summer Art Camp has an exciting and innovative 

schedule. Pocosin Arts will offer seven weeks of Arts 

and Crafts camp in the craft school’s professional studios. 

This summer, Pocosin will offer week long classes in dance, 

painting, metals, clay, music, origami and screen printing. 

Each week of Summer Art Camp brings a new subject and 

experienced instructor. Summer Art Camp aims to promote 

collaboration, creative thinking and confidence building 

through craft. 

New to this year, Pocosin Arts is excited to announce Summer 

STEAM Camp. Summer STEAM Camp will run concurrent 

to Summer Art Camp and will provide campers access 

to tools and equipment in the Smith Digital Fabrication Lab. 

The Smith Lab- for short- had its ribbon cutting ceremony in 

August 2018 and is named after Senator Erica Smith whose 

efforts helped make the state funded resource available. 

This summer, campers will have access to 3-D printers, a 

laser cutter, a CNC Router and CAD based design software. 

Resident Artist and teacher Zachery Lechtenberg will lead 

campers through making marble machines, creating critter 

houses, designing instruments and personalized wood carvings. 

All Summer STEAM Camp programs promote STEAM 

based education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, 

Math) in a fun learning environment. 

At the end of the camp season, students and parents are 

invited to the Youth Art Show at Pocosin Arts’ campus. 

Students will have the opportunity to showcase their hard 

work and share with others lessons learned during camp. 

The Youth Art Show is open to the public and will take place 

on August 9th from 5:45-7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be 

provided. 

To view full class descriptions and to reserve your spot, 

please visit ww.pocosinarts.org/summerartcamp. Classes 

are filled on a first come first serve basis. Tuition is offered 

on a sliding scale thanks to grant funding provided by The 

Grable Foundation. 

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Upcoming Real Estate Auctions 

142 Mexico Rd. Edenton. 

Bid Online June 20th-June 27th. 

Excellent opportunity to purchase two homes located 

side by side at 142 and 144 Mexico Road Edenton, 

NC 27932. Both homes include 2 bedrooms, 1 

bathroom, living room, and kitchen. The current 

owner has used the homes as long term rental units 

for multiple years and now wishes to liquidate these 

properties. Properties are located just outside the town limits of Historic Edenton, 

NC and could be also be used for a starter home or weekend getaway. Online Only 

Auction opens for bidding on June 20th 2019 and ends at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday 

June 27th. Register to bid online at www.billforbes.com. 

144 Mexico Rd. Edenton. 

Bid Online June 20th-June 27th. 

The property located at 144 Mexico Rd Edenton, NC 

includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, 

kitchen, and a detached 4 unit block mini storage 

building. The block storage building include four 9 

foot by 7 foot storage units with roll up doors. The 

home was built in 1957 and has vinyl siding. 

Property was previously renting for $600 per month. 

Property will sell regardless of price with a bid of $30,000 or more! A 10% Buyer’s 

Premium will apply on this auction. Please be sure to review the Auction Terms & 

Conditions and the home inspection provided. 

Commercial Property Auction: 147 Mexico Rd. Edenton. 

Bid Online July 26th-August 1st at www.billforbes.com 

Unique property that could be used for residential purposes or commercial. Property 

is zoned residential, but is grandfathered for commercial use up to the previous use. 

Property was previously used as the office and storage area for Worth H Hare & Son 

House Moving. Two parcels being sold together, a residential lot and a parcel that 

includes multiple structures. Combined this tract being sold will include 4.40 +/- 

acres of land. Property includes the following: 1). A building with office space 

and 4 bay garage doors. 2.) Tractor shelter 45x48 with 9’6 height in center 3.) Storage 

building with power and horse stalls. 4.) Shelter 36x24 5.) Additional shelters and storage buildings. Property is 

being offered for sale via an online auction starting on Thursday July 26th and ends at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday 

August 1st. A 10% Buyer’s Premium applies on this auction. The property is currently listed at $99,000 and 

pre-auction offers will be considered. 

Selling 3.29 +/- Acres Cleared Land – Lot 

ONLINE BIDDING ONLY 

Begins: 07/26/19 at 12:00 PM EDT 

Ends: 08/01/19 at 7:00 PM EDT 

Bid Online at www.billforbes.com 

201 Ocean Highway South 

Hertford, NC 27944 

NCREFL# 22873 NCAFL# 9180 

www.forbesuc.com 

(252) 426-1380

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