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College of the 

Albemarle 

What’s in your diet? 

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Lord Jim 

by: Joseph Conrad 

Joseph Conrad (3 December 1857 – 3 

August 1924) was a Polish-British writer 

regarded as one of the greatest novelists 

to write in the English language. Though 

he did not speak English fluently until his 

twenties, he was a master prose stylist 

who brought a non-English sensibility into 

English literature. Conrad wrote stories 

and novels, many with a nautical setting, 

that depict trials of the human spirit in the 

midst of what he saw as an impassive, 

inscrutable universe. 

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though his works contain elements of 

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shave influenced numerous authors, and many films have been 

adapted from, or inspired by, his works. Numerous writers and critics 

have commented that Conrad’s fictional works, written largely in 

the first two decades of the 20th century, seem to have anticipated 

later world events. 

Writing near the peak of the British Empire, Conrad drew, among 

other things, on his native Poland’s national experiences, and on 

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COA receives trailer donation from J & J Enterprises 

Edenton-Chowan– College of The Albemarle is gearing 

up for fall 2020 and is excited to work with partners 

like J & J Enterprises to ensure the equipment 

needed to launch the new Truck Driving Program 

is secured. Supporters like John Baker and Brandy 

Pierce are making this program come to life through 

their donation. 

Without the support of our service area partners 

new program offerings would not be possible when it 

comes to funding the necessary equipment to run a 

program. John and Brandy’s son Joshua Baker graduated 

from COA’s Mechanical Engineering Technology 

program in May 2016 and now works at the United 

States Coast Guard Base as a contractor with his 

Associates in Applied Science degree. Through their 

experience with Joshua’s time at COA, they gained an 

even deeper appreciation for the mission behind what 

a community college does for its students by “Transforming 

their Tomorrow” with convenient short-term 

programs that align students in career paths relevant 

to regional careers. 

As a 25-year local business, J & J Enterprises owner 

John Baker gave much appreciation for their success 

to Jimbo Jumbo – Hampton Farms located in Edenton. 

Without the continued support from this local 

company their growth from starting with one truck to 

now having 6 trucks and 23 trailers would not have 

been possible. The career path for truck drivers has 

evolved into a more flexible schedule as drivers have 

the opportunity to work week days only to spend time 

with family on weekends and or they can choose to 

work as often as they like. 

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our region for business 

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through partnerships along the way. 

COA is beyond grateful for the donation of this 1998 

tractor trailer to use for classroom 

instruction and are so excited to launch this program 

to fill the demand needed for certified truck 

drivers throughout northeastern North Carolina and 

beyond. 

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and Continuing Education 

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by Denise Cottle, a J & J Enterprises employee 

who moved to North Carolina to take a position with 

John and Brandy, fulfilling her childhood dream to 

drive trucks. The career itself has advanced in its 

technology offerings as well where electronic logs are 

now kept and this in turn allows drivers a much more 

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Brandy who grew up in her now front yard of their 

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Elizabeth City Chamber News 

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We’re thrilled to announce our 12th Annual Chamber Golf 

Classic will be held on Friday, September 11 at YMCA at The 

Pines. Sign up your team now because space is limited! Included 

with your $400 team registration: greens fees, cart, beer & 

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Please make sure you check out our new feature, the Member 

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social media posts all month long. State Farm Insurance Company 

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would like to be featured in a future Member Moment, contact 

Events and Marketing Manager Darlene Tighe at darlene@elizabethcitychamber.org. 

Don’t miss your chance to advertise in the upcoming issue of 

Livability magazine, our annual quality of life publication. The print 

and digital platforms serve to promote our community to attract 

new residents and visitors, an educated workforce, as well as new 

investment and jobs. Reservations are closing soon. Contact 

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Warren Green is a 30 year member of the Institute of Food 

Technology, A HAACP (hazard analysis critical control point) 

Instructor with a Bachelors degree in Nutrition Science. 

WHAT’S IN YOUR DIET? 

Last month I had a couple of articles including, 

“What’s in your Diet?” , and a special titled “Systemic 

Racism “(page 37). The special on systemic racism 

was the USDA/FSA’s complicity in denying African 

American farmers and other minorities agriculture 

resources because of race. The lawsuit became a 

70,000+ class action lawsuit (Pigford V Glickman) 

and was settled in 2010. The settlement didn’t consider 

the damage of 70,000 farmers not being able 

to supply clean, nutritious produce, to their primary 

customers, the African American community. It is well 

documented that the lack of nutritious food is a major 

contributor to health disparities including but not limited 

to diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular 

disease and cancer. Consequently, the USDA/FSA’s 

actions caused food deserts throughout the nation 

and is complicit in health disparities in general, and in 

the AA community in particular. 

So, let’s connect the subjects of the aforementioned 

articles with strategies to mitigate the damage. 

The Government needs to revisit the settlement to the 

70,000+ claimants and develop policies conditioned 

upon adhering to organic guidelines. If communities 

with health disparities have access to clean, organic 

food, and strategies to grow it, we can eliminate food 

deserts and expect better health outcomes because 

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I took the opportunity to watch United Shades of 

America ‘s program on the diminishing role of the 

black farmer. The events of the aforementioned 

coincides with the farmer’s concerns. I was always 

concerned with the dynamics of America’s food chain. 

I remember decades ago,when the political debate 

was, should we use food as a weapon? I was in the 

USDA, and it was about the same time the oil cartel 

was forming. So a group of country’s used their leverage 

to fix energy prices, while the U.S. seeded its 

agriculture leverage to foreign special interest. Bad 

public policy. 

The fix to this poor public policy, is restoring black 

farmers in the global food chain by investing in small 

acreage farming. The cost of a small acreage farmer, 

to grow organic is prohibitive. The USDA uses 3rd 

party certifiers to certify organic. The certifiers are 

usually not local so the small farming enterprise has 

the additional expense of the inspection and the 

certifiers transportation and per diem, driving up the 

cost of organic farming. Grants and loans that were 

denied the claimants, should be provided through the 

USDA discretionary and mandatory budget. 

Next time we’ll dig a little deeper into the development 

of small acreage farming. 

Finally, the CDC is investigating a huge salmonella 

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“Cancel Culture” 

Reaches Pasquotank County 

By Bill Ward 

I 

, as many of you, have watched as the “Cancel Culture” has 

attempted to erase from memory, the history of our great 

nation. We have watched them deface, destroy and tear down 

memorials to the deceased soldiers of this country, as well as 

those of historical figures, in an attempt to delete from memory 

the history of our nation, both good and bad. 

It appears that no section of our nation is immune to this 

ideation. On July 13, 2020 the Pasquotank County Board of 

Commissioners voted to move the memorial to the Confederate 

dead from the County Courthouse lawn. The memorial was 

funded by friends and families of those that perished in the War 

Between the States and was erected on that spot by the D.H. 

Hill Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1911, 

the 50th anniversary of that conflict. That memorial has stood for 

109 years, not as a beacon of white supremacy or intimidation, 

as some have stated, but as a remembrance of those family 

members that perished. And now, by a vote of 4 to 3, the “Cancel 

Culture” has begun in our small portion of the world. 

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if seen roaming the streets. A good deed that 

possibly saved the dogs life. Fortunately for Fido, 

when his owners realize that he has dug out of 

the backyard, again, they call or visit the shelter to 

reclaim him. 

It’s a bit different when you see a cat roaming around 

unattended. Cats are ubiquitous. They hang out on 

porch rails and fence posts. They climb on your car 

and spray your tires. They also make a mess of your 

garden and don’t really seem to belong to anyone. 

Or do they? 

Approximately 3% of cats who come to the shelter 

are reclaimed by their owners. It’s unfortunate but 

when a cat disappears, owners are unlikely to come 

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disaster. The sad truth is that often, your Fluffy 

cat was trapped by your neighbor and taken to the 

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they are trapping something in their backyard and 

sometimes, that something is your kitty. 

Many cats that come into the shelter appear to be 

well fed, well maintained and very domesticated. 

We process them, place them in holding for 7 days 

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By: Kim Parrish, Board of Directors, 

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terribly sad to see these sweet, cats who clearly have 

a home, sitting in cages waiting for their owners to 

claim them. But no one comes. 

Last year, we had 933 trapped cats brought to the 

shelter and 319 public drop offs. Sadly, only 35 of 

these 1252 cats were reclaimed by their owners. 

We post pictures of many cats on our Facebook 

page but not everyone looks at Facebook and often 

the pictures that we take of unhappy cats don’t always 

look like your sweet Fluffy. 

The best way to ensure that your kitty is returned to 

you, is to have it microchipped. Every animal that 

comes into the shelter is scanned for a chip. If not 

chipped, and kitty is lost, it’s always best to come to 

the shelter and look. Describe your cat, let the shelter 

staff know when kitty disappeared, and keep coming 

back. If you have lost your grey kitty, it is not unusual 

for the shelter to get 3 grey kitties in one week. Only 

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The Andrews Sisters Got It Wrong 

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In the 1940s there was a popular song performed 

by the Andrews Sisters titled, “Don’t Sit Under the 

Apple Tree (With Anyone Else But Me)”. Obviously, 

these siblings were unaware that the Black Willow 

(Salix nigra) tree is a far better choice to meet their 

beaus. This statuesque tree, native to much of southern 

United States from east to west, grows to impressive 

heights of up to 65 feet with a base circumference 

of 35 feet, a root depth down to 45 feet and a 

canopy reach of up to 75 feet. That size canopy can 

certainly provide ample shade for all three Andrews 

clan members and their boyfriends, with room for 

extended family if needed. The willow tree has been 

mentioned in such illustrious references as the Bible, 

Shakespearean dramas, and the venerable works 

of Harry Potter. Napoleon Bonaparte requested that 

he be buried under his favorite willow tree in Saint 

Helena. Willow trees are typically found near water 

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for the relief the bark tea provided alleviating dental 

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the most widespread over-the-counter pain relievers 

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another extraction from the willow tree was known 

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mating hormones. All in all, the Black Willow tree is a 

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year that you have the policy.. in the beginning, the insurance 

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the price would get so high, people could not afford it in later life ( 

the time they might really need it) and they would drop it.!!! 

The second type is Decreasing Term, where the price stayed the 

same throughout the policy, but the insurance dropped every 

year.. This was used mostly to cover home or business loans, 

where the principal decreased every year...........Those were the 

days....but then about 30 to 40 years ago, the “term” of the policy, 

where the price stayed the same changed.. contracts went to 

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25 and 30 year periods.. but many companies would not honor 

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they would increase the price yearly, some companies still do 

that.. Shame on them!!! , we now are at the period of time over 

the the passed 20 years to now that the TERM INS. would allow 

you to get ALL YOUR PREMIUMS BACK, TAX FREE!! if you 

Jakes Outdoor Adventures 

This has been a really interesting year here on 

the Outer Banks amid the national COVID-19 

situation. Some fishing tournaments have been cancelled 

and some are going forward despite the current 

situation with modifications. It was just announced 

that the 63rd Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Invitational 

Surf Fishing Tournament in November 2020 has been 

cancelled. That is really disappointing as I was ready 

to participate again-- after a three year absence--because 

the time conflicted with my college classes. 

However, it looks like I will have to wait until November 

2021 to make my return to the tourney. If you are 

planning on fishing in some of these tournaments, 

you may want to keep in constant communication with 

the tournaments’ web page or social media accounts 

as the responses to the COVID situation are changing 

day to day. 

outlived the insurance!!!!!YEAH, YEAH!! but only a few companies 

still do that.. it is called ‘Return Of Premium”... NOW, THE 

BIGGEST, MOSTLY GOODEREST!! idea some companies have 

come up with --LIFETIME TERM INSURANCE-- you are covered 

till age 121!!! NO JOKE!! but the problem is that ,even though 

your premium NEVER goes up, ,you still have to pay for the 

insurance through your 70’s, 80”s, 90’s and so on...maybe hard 

to do...NOW, I HAVE A COMPANY that can have you pay for 

this LIFETIME TERM INS. and only pay for it for maybe 15, 20, 

30 years or so and YOU OWN THE INSURANCE FOREVER, 

guaranteed!!! It is like buying your home and having a 20 or 30 

year mortgage on it, then you own your home forever---this is the 

same idea!!! so, no paying through your higher ages.. best idea 

since sliced bread!! Call me for more info on this or any other 

insurance questions you have.. I get many calls per month, so if 

I do not get back up with you quickly.. I will. You can reach me at 

252 335 5983 or my cell 252 202 5983 or my e-mail is “insurancedoctor@roadrunner.com”... 

Also, look for my white Frontier 

Nissian truck, with a green horizontal stripe across the doors 

and my magnetic signs.. Stop me anytime and I will talk to you!! 

I have been doing these articles for almost 4 years now , it is fun 

for me to try to educate folks on insurance matters or real estate 

or any type of money matters.. until next month..stay safe and 

keep six feet apart and this virus we can beat!! 

rules and other information will be covered. The captain’s 

meeting this year will be a virtual meeting due 

to social distancing requirements from our Governor. 

Tuesday through Friday, the Billfish Tournament will 

begin 830AM and end at 300PM every day. As you 

can see, this is a whole week of fun. You can be there 

at the dock everyday when the boats are coming in, 

unloading their catches, and reporting their numbers. 

You can also listen live to the audio feed. I don’t know 

if he is fishing in the tournament or not, but Michael 

Jordan’s boat Catch 23 is currently docked at Pirates 

Cove Marina. He did fish in this year’s Big Rock Tournament, 

so it is anybody’s guess. 

For more information and registration forms, visit the 

Pirate’sCove Billfish Tournament webpage at https:// 

www.pcbgt.com/ . Hope to see you there!! 

Phone: 252-334-9671 

Fax: 252-334-9646 

202 Barnhill Rd 


The belief in a supernatural 

source of evil 

is not necessary; men 

alone are quite 

capable of every 

wickedness. 

-Joseph Conrad 

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The 37th Pirates Cove will go on as planned but with 

some elimination of events like dinners and social activities. 

On Sunday, August 9, the Alice Kelly Fishing 

Tourney starts and the women will hit the deepwater 

in search of Billfish, hoping to be the winners of this 

annual tournament. This is a great day on the water 

for the ladies, and the fishing has proven to be excellent 

during this tourney over the years. It is a tournament 

with a great cause to help raise money to find a 

cure for cancer. 

Also the progress on the Outer Banks Angler’s Club 

Artificial Reef is progressing well. We still have some 

concrete castings that our club acquired that will be 

added to the new artificial reef site. A couple of our 

club members have fished the new reef and it is yielding 

great bottomfish already. The additional concrete 

castings will also be a great fish habitat. I will have an 

update in my September column and maybe a fishing 

report from a personal trip to the new reef. 

Follow me on Facebook at Jakes Outdoor Adventures 

On Monday, August 10, the Pirates Cove Billfish 

Tournament starts with a full day of events. Registration 

starts at 400PM and continues to 900PM. The 

Captain’s Meeting will start at 800PM sharp where the 


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Dear Dr. 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, he may be able to help, give him a call 

(2523390000) or E-mail at 

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Dear Dr. Crime: I have been working to see that 

all the adults in our local neighborhood do not get 

exposed to the COVID-19 and now everyone wears 

a mask, stays away from others, and avoids crowds. 

But now we find that one of the older boys, who I 

won’t identify, is going to prison. Not a short term in 

our local jail, but the big-house. I know how they 

are close together there and am worried about when 

he comes back. What is the risk for virus in prison? 

Working Mom 

Dear Working Mom: The risk is high. My guess he 

will be there for a long time so we may have medical 

advances by the time he is released, but nevertheless, 

he and those who go to visit him are at risk. Our 

country has well over two million people locked up, 

and the medical conditions there are substandard, 

so look out. Respected scientists published a study 

in the Journal of the American Medical Association 

ireporting those in prison are 300% more likely than 

us outside to get the virus and 500% more likely to 

die from it. One would hope that the negative experience 

of prison life would mean those who have been 

there will never again do anything illegal. Unfortunately, 

that is not the case. 

Dear Dr. Crime: Even the crooks cannot keep me out 

of church, but after the series of evil men busting into 

religious services and shooting people worshiping 

God, I remain scared. My preacher is concerned but 

I am still scared. What can we do???? Methodist 

Mom 

Dear God Fearing Mother: My first response is to 

trust in God. Also remember that God gave us free 

will, including action to protect ourselves. Here in NC 

we have a fine Sheriff’s Association that set up a NC 

Sheriff’s Association Church Security Group to help 

set up a security plan in individual churches. They 

will help you do a security risk assessment and learn 

what to do during and after a critical incident. Our 

Sheriff’s offices have been set up since 1776 (! How 

about that) and are a highly competent group. You 

can reach the state office at 919-SHERIFF (743- 

7433) or by email at ncsa@ncsheriffs.net and I hope 

you do contact them. When fear of shooting is 

combined with fear of the virus, we have a problem. 

But, we are lucky to have our great Sheriff in Camden 

County, and other counties are wonderful as well. 

Dear Dr. Crime: Does North Carolina have help for 

victims of crime? I am one. Victim 

Dear Victim: Yes, there are several offices that can 

help you. Start by contacting the numbers below, 

and your Department of Social Services. And, 

perhaps of greatest long-term help, talk about your 

situation with your religious leader. I suspect these 

sources will fill your needs but just in case, if things 

do not work out, give me a call. You must remind 

yourself you are not alone, many people care, and 

the number of other people who are victims also will 

shock you. 

North Carolina Department of Public Safety 

Phone: 919-899-9141 

North Carolina Department of Public Safety 

Phone: 800-826-6200 

Dear Dr. Crime: We can trust our government to 

pass good laws, can’t we? No name voter 

• Dear No Name: Well, that depends. A law firm 

reports that in NC we have laws requiring: 

• 1.No Rollerblading on the Highway. ... 

• 2. No Driving on Sidewalks. ... 

• 3. You Can’t Use Elephants to Plow Cotton 

Fields. ... 

The field of criminal justice addresses some strange 

matters. To see some strange laws, here in our 

home state, go to https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ 

north-carolina/weird-laws-nc/. Drop me a line or call 

me and let me know what you think. 

Dear Dr. Crime: How do I contact you to get information 

and a lawyer referral? No name 

Dear No Name: See the letterhead of this column or 

write to the paper, A.T.. 







Chowanoke History by Duvonya Chavis 

(252) 679-7504 

After the Chowanoke Reservation was gone, tribal members began 

to disperse and establish smaller communities within the local 

area. These “mini” communities were distinct and were recognized 

as unique by those who lived outside of the community. The Indians 

who lived in these communities could no longer consider themselves 

a tribe in the same sense that we know today, but continued 

to function as tribal communities had in the past with a semblance of 

self-government, both politically and socially. Many of these communities 

established a school and church within their own community or 

attended one that was nearby in a similar community. In reality, these 

“unique” communities were the norm and a continuance of that which 

had always existed prior to colonization. This time however, they had 

adapted to a modern lifestyle and society. Longhouses no longer existed 

and communal living had ceased. 

As Indian customs assimilated into the local culture, Europeans adopted 

many survival practices they had learned from the Chowanoke. 

Fishing technique, local farming, and food recipes were taught. In turn, 

housing and a European clothing style were adopted by the Chowanoke. 

However, the Indians who lived in these communities did not 

dismantle their social culture and individuality. Even today, a semblance 

of their past remains. While local society recognized Chowanoke 

as different, overall they have had a difficult time accepting them 

as Indian, without “teepees” and regalia. Within the northeastern North 

Carolina environment, there are few exceptions where Indians were 

racially designated as Indian in the early 1900’s. This was unfortunate 

because it undermined the existence of a culture that provided a 

foundation for the society that exists today. Yet, even in the aftermath 

of a racially charged environment against American Indians, there still 

exists core communities that have retained their Chowanoke identity. 






Duvonya, a Chowanoke 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. In partnership with another 

Chowanoke descendant, she is 

currently developing the historic 

Chowanoke Reservation in Gates 

County for Tribal descendants to hold 

cultural events. 

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Kayaking Returns 

By Claude Milot 

The Covid-19 pandemic has done so much to 

alter our way of life these past few months. 

Boating is one of those activities that came to a halt 

as marinas on the Albemarle Sound were closed 

to visiting traffic to prevent the spread of the virus. 

But little by little boating is returning to the Albemarle 

Sound, and one of the resurrected activities is 

kayaking. 

Starting in August, the Albemarle Loop organization, 

in conjunction with Native Girl Kayaking, will 

once again be promoting and coordinating kayaking 

adventures on the many creeks and rivers of the 

Albemarle Sound. Here are the planned activities: 

August 22: The Edenton Paddle. In the morning, 

guides will lead kayakers up Queen Anne Creek 

and explore the many side creeks lined with cypress 

shorelines. After lunch kayakers will paddle 

along historic Edenton’s waterfront for unique views 

of this historic city. 

September 6: Plymouth’s Canoby Creek. This 

adventure takes paddlers along a 3.5-mile scenic 

route along Canoby Creek for the opportunity to 

see a variety of plants and wildlife, including eagles, 

ospreys, and many species of songbirds. The 

afternoon is reserved for a guided tour of the bear 

sanctuary to see black bears up close in their native 

habitat. 

September 7: Kendrick Creek Paddle. In an area 

steeped in civil war history, the Kendrick Creek 

paddling trail is a wonderful adventure for nature 

lovers. The high banks are lined with hardwood 

trees that provide a wonderful habitat for aquatic 

wildlife. Paddlers will enjoy the beautiful and serene 

environment that the trail winds through. 

September 19: Albemarle Plantation Yeopim 

Creek Paddle. Yeopim Creek is a paddler’s dream. 

Calm and sheltered, it offers pristine banks of bald 

cypress and tupelo gums. It is a natural birdlife 

habitat where osprey and bald eagles abound, and 

kayakers may be lucky enough to see dolphins 

nearer the Sound. 

Look for announcements on October paddling 

adventures up Sawyers Creek in Elizabeth City, 

Racoon Creek in Hertford, and Columbia’s Scuppernong 

River. 

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Art in the Albemarle Area 

Welcome to August. To many sportsmen this month 

usually represents the dog days of summer. Now it 

seems that the whole summer has been like this, thanks 

to the virus! To the artist it is usually the time to finish up 

those wonderful beach paintings and prepare your paints 

for the fall scenery yet to come. You still have time to get 

in some more summertime painting before the seasonal 

change and hopefully a change for the better with the 

virus. 

This is, however a great time to spend some time painting. 

Many people say I cannot paint...most that say that 

haven’t really tried. Now is the time to try and broaden 

your horizons. One idea, which is relatively simple to 

attempt is fluid painting. Fluid art is a very popular form of 

art that has been around for a while but is now burgeoning 

to the forefront. I would like to describe how one artist 

combines fluid art with the use of a simple dish strainer. 

The artist gets a canvas or a small plywood platform , 

made to the size desired to paint on, artist’s choice. Then 

mixes, in a measuring cup or other type of see_through 

cup,each acrylic paint color with a pouring medium (some 

artists use plain Elmer’s glue as the medium), this is 

done in layers all in the cup at once. The dish strainer is 

placed in the center of the canvas or board being used, 

slowly the artist pours the acrylics from the cup into the 

strainer, the paint runs through the strainer in all directions 

in beautiful patterns. Slowly pouring until the paint 

covers the whole canvas or board. It creates beautiful 

by: Talmage Dunn 

peacock feather-like designs. The technique will differ depending 

on the design of the strainer used and of course 

the colors of acrylic paint. Afterwards, when the paint has 

cured, the artist will cover the design in a resin or varnish. 

There are some excellent videos on this technique. You 

can look on Facebook on the Art Insider, Genius Ideas, to 

see more examples of this art! 

Another idea is to simply wet down your canvas and drip 

some acrylic paint onto it. This is a simple concept, no 

elaborate planning on your part, and observe what the 

paint does. Move the canvas around and let the paint do 

its thing.... you will be amazed at what the paint does and 

you will have your own original piece of artwork. 

Your goal this week. As usual, is to put some colors on 

canvas, on paper, or on a rock! 

The “dog” days of August can be enjoyable if you start 

doing some painting and beat the heat! There are a myriad 

of ideas on painting. Check the NC Public television 

broadcasts on Fridays, go to the internet, study and 

watch some videos on how to begin! 

Feel free to contact me by e-mail bowhuntor@yahoo. 

com or by phone 252-267-5437. Talmage Dunn, Artist. 

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Orthodox Christianity 

Mary’s Day 

In Greece, it’s hard to get anything done in the month 

of August. That’s because August 15th is a public, 

national holiday there -- despite the fact that this day is 

a religious holiday. In the run up to the holiday and in the 

days afterward, everything is focused on this one feast 

day, which is often called the “Summer Easter.” 

This August Feastday is the “Dormition of the Virgin 

Mary.” It is the day that the Orthodox Church celebrates 

her “falling asleep.” 

The word “Dormition” is more than just a euphemism for 

death. The word hearkens back to the deeply emotional 

episode of Jesus healing the daughter of Jairus. The family 

told Him that the little girl was dying, but He said that 

she was “only sleeping.” From that moment onward, the 

correct word for death is “sleeping,” or “Dormition.” 

This is why everyone uses the phrase “Rest in Peace.” 

This is why the real word for a graveyard is a “cemetery,” 

or “place of sleep.” 

by Fr Jonathan Tobias, MDiv, MSEd 

the Mount of Olives near Jerusalem, where Mary, about 

twenty years before, had watched her Son rise up into 

Heaven. 

All this time, the Apostles had come to the forefront. They 

were the ones remembered by history. They were the 

ones who turned the world upside down. 

Meanwhile, Mary, the Mother of God, had retreated to the 

background. She immersed her life in prayer, completely 

filled by the Holy Spirit. 

It was her prayers that made the evangelization of the 

whole world, and the continuing, revolutionary life of 

the Church, possible. She is His mother, after all, the 

mother of Jesus, the mother of God. She could ask Him 

anything, like the turning of the water into wine, and He 

would do it. 

In the evangelization of the world, there was much water 

to be made into wine. 

(which means “until we see each other again”). Death is 

not eternal separation. It is not just nostalgia. 

So in the midst of high (and very hot) summer both in 

Greece and in the Albemarle, the Dormition of the Virgin 

Mary is a Christian day of hope and longing. 

It is a sweet day, a vacation day, a truly and great Holy 

Day, when death has been turned by Jesus into sleep -- a 

sleep waiting for the wakefulness of dawn. 

Death is turned into sleep, just like water is turned into 

wine. 

Nothing is heard from the Virgin Mary after the first chapter 

of Acts. We know, though, through Christian history, 

that the Virgin Mary stayed with the Apostle John. They 

traveled to Mount Athos in the Aegean Sea, then to Ephesus 

(in present day Turkey), where John was the bishop 

of the early Christian community. 

But at the end, they finally settled in a little house on 

But now, at about sixty or seventy years, her body was 

tired. When she finally “fell asleep,” her Son and her 

God came with the angels, and He took her soul into His 

everlasting embrace. 

The Dormition of the Virgin Mary is the template for all 

Christian funerals. It is what it means that Christians never 

say goodbye, but only -- as the French say -- au revoir 

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Museum of the Albemarle 

August 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of women’s 

suffrage in America. As institutions across 

our country commemorate this event, the Museum 

of the Albemarle has embraced the North Carolina 

Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’s 

initiative “She Changed the World.” In an upcoming 

exhibition, we will focus on women of northeastern 

North Carolina and how their experiences, stories, 

and challenges have factored in history. 

Women have been taking a stand on issues throughout 

history. By advocating for what they believe and 

envisioning a different world, these women leave 

remarkable stories of adversity and hope, with 

grit, determination, perseverance, and talent that 

changed the world. One stance impacted social, civil, 

and political liberties: the fight for the right to vote. 

Numerous conventions, marches, hunger strikes, 

meetings, crusades, and movements occurred over 

this controversial issue across the nation before 

the final passing on August 26, 1920, of the 19th 

Amendment to the Constitution. This passage stated 

that certain citizens “shall not be denied or abridged 

by the United States or by any state on account of 

sex” the right to vote. This passage did not come 

with ease and perhaps is still a part of our nation’s 

unfolding history. North Carolina did not ratify this 

amendment until 1971. 

By Wanda Lassiter, Curator, Museum of the Albemarle 

Our exhibit, which opens in the fall, will allow you to 

read stories, and ponder on the barriers that these 

women broke, or helped break, in areas such as 

women’s suffrage, public service, literature, athletics, 

journalism, activism, religion, entertainment, and 

more. Some women may not have been the first to 

break a barrier but played a role in a larger movement 

that affected the people of our nation. 

Sometimes a single person standing up for what they 

believe is right can influence others to make an even 

bigger difference. 

The Museum of the Albemarle is located at 501 S. 

Water Street, Elizabeth City, NC. (252) 335-1453. 

Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 

5:00 p.m. Closed Sundays and State Holidays. Serving 

Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, 

Hertford, Hyde, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, 

Tyrrell, and Washington Counties, the museum 

is the northeast regional history museum of the North 

Carolina Division of State History Museums within 

the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources, the state 

agency with the mission to enrich lives and communities 

and the vision to harness the state’s cultural 

resources to build North Carolina’s social, cultural 

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Construction on Elizabeth City Habitat for 

Humanity’s newest house has begun. 

Materials arrived by flatbed truck on July 10. 

By the end of the day, all exterior walls were in 

place thanks to the efforts of volunteers including 

members of the Elizabeth City Fire Department 

and Elizabeth City Police Department. 

Since July 10, over 500 hours have been 

donated by 29 volunteers, often in stifling temperatures. 

Interior walls are up, roof sheathing 

and roofing is complete, and house wrap has 

been installed. Preliminary electrical work has 

also begun. 

We have received donations from many organizations, 

including B&M Contractors, Homefix 

Remodeling, His and Hers Electric, AR Chesson, 

Allied Rental, the Home Depot Foundation 

and Mr. Roger’s Windows. We received 

financial contributions from the Albemarle Area 

Association of REALTORS, the NC Association 

of REALTORS, and Albemarle Community 

Foundation. LeAnn Whitley, Jeremy VanHorn, 

Hop-In and Annalisa Morgan at BB&T have 

provided ice and water for our volunteers to 

keep them hydrated. 

Todd Winslow is the general contractor for this 

job and none of this would be possible without 

his efforts. 

We are looking for volunteers to work on the 

construction. This is a great team-building 

activity for offices or businesses. We will also 

need sponsors of lunches for our volunteers. 

To help with either of these, contact Jane Elfring, 

252-384-0115. 

M-F 9 am to 5:30 pm 

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The skiers of Beaver Lake have been producing great water ski tournaments now for 

33 years. The club, based obviously at Beaver Lake in Gates County, was a evolution 

from River City Ski Club in Elizabeth City, in the group’s quest for great ski conditions. 

Over the years, Beaver Lake has hosted many different types of ski events from simple 

one day slalom tournaments to cash prize international competitions with world record 

capabilities. Several years they held the North Carolina State Championships (most 

recently in 2019) and five times providing the stage for the National Collegiate All-Stars. 

The club is most proud of the Haley Mitchell Ski-a-thon for SMA, a charity tournament that 

in its run raised over $450,000 for Spinal Muscular Atrophy research and support. 

This August 29th and 30th, the club will spotlight it’s longest running event, the Beaver 

Lake Challenge. This will be the 33rd year of this tournament and will showcase competition 

in slalom, trick and jump skiing. Skiers of all ages and skill levels will compete others 

in their age class for placement and national ranking. Spectators will be amazed and inspired 

by athletes in the Adaptive Ski Association that overcome physical barriers to shine 

on the water. There will also be a grass roots division for beginners to have a chance to 

experience tournament skiing. 

Water Skiing is one sport that adapts well to the current Covid-19 challenges. There is 

plenty of room to spread out at Beaver Lake for spectators and competitors alike. Swimming 

is allowed and lunch concessions will be available for purchase both days. Beaver 

Lake T-shirts and merchandise will also be available for purchase. 

Beaver Lake Ski Club is right off of highway 13/158 about 2 miles north of the Chowan 

River Bridge. For more information, please visit us at www.beaverlakeskiclub.com or like 

us on Facebook. 

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North Carolina Bow Hunters Association 

by: Talmage Dunn 

August,,,,the dog days for hunters and fishermen. 

Especially with the extremely wet 

weather we have been experiencing lately. Deer 

season will be upon us in a few weeks. I have 

one question for you....Are you ready? Prepping 

for the upcoming season is much more than just 

pulling out last year’s equipment and stepping 

into the field. getting prepared begins by scouting 

your area. Scouting , at this time , given our wet 

weather is almost non-existent, but it is an activity 

that is very important to our upcoming season. 

If you are hunting private land or with a club you 

have to be out at the fields/ woods area several 

times before hunting season looking for deer. I 

don’t mean walking in on their trails, wear your 

boots, and leaving your scent everywhere, (take 

precautions about scent), but truly scouting your 

area. If you can get out at various times during 

the off season using a pair of binoculars or a 

spotting scope, look for the deer in your hunting 

area. Make copious notes in a trail journal or on 

a map. Note the patterns and time of day you 

spot the deer. This is perfect for our “NEW” normal 

and is perfect for social distancing. 

Note the feeding ares. Food sources are important. 

What are the food sources that the deer are 

keying in on? Check out the forest... are there 

any fruit trees on your property? White acorn 

trees? What crops are being planted nearby? 

Each of these can give you a clue to the patterns 

the deer are using and enable you to have a 

more successful season. It is also important to 

find two other areas. Bedding areas and staging 

areas. Bedding areas are just that … places 

where the deer bed down until that habit of eating 

makes them get up and move. Staging areas 

are the areas just outside of the food plots . The 

deer move around in these areas just before 

entering the food plots. These are excellent ambush 

areas for the bowhunter. Check them out. 

Look for the faint trails, usually indicative of buck 

movement. 

In the event you are unable to get out several 

times for some self-scouting trips,, try and obtain 

a trail camera. These devices can be invaluable 

to a hunter that is not able to put the time in the 

field to observe the deer, whether due to work 

or family obligations. A trail-cam could be the 

next best thing to being there. If nothing else it 

will show you the multitude of animals on the 

property you are hunting. However, remember 

your scent will be in the areas that you place the 

camera(s). 

Whatever you do in getting prepared for the upcoming 

season, check your equipment, practice 

shooting, and have fun! 

Check our website for more details. 

Respectfully submitted. 

Talmage Dunn 

bowhuntor@yahoo.com 

252-267-5437 

District 1 Wildlife Rep for NCBA 

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The 

Outer 

Banks 

Wave 

by: Joyce Bornfriend 

One of the most colorful exhibits in the Frisco Native 

American Museum & Natural History Center is located 

in a corner with floor to ceiling shelves on two walls 

displaying amazingly beautiful figures called Kachina 

dolls. The tallest doll stands more than three feet high 

while the smallest barely measures four inches. The 

intricately carved and painted figures are not actually dolls 

in the same sense that most visitors assume. They are 

sculptures made from wood, elaborately painted and used 

not for playing, but for teaching children about their tribe’s 

history and traditions. 

It's not just another wave, 

it's an experience. 

FRISCO NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM - Native American Dolls on the Outer Banks 

The word “kachina” comes from the Hopi and means 

“spirit father, life, or spirit.” Typically carved from a single 

piece of cottonwood root by male members of the Hopi 

tribe, the dolls have also been created by other Southwest 

natives such as the Navajo and Pueblo people. Early 

carvings can date as far back as the eighteen hundreds. 

The ones that have survived are much simpler than the 

intricate modern figures. However, regardless of age, each 

Kachina has its own individual characteristics and may depict 

all forms of life in the natural world as well as beloved 

ancestors, spiritual themes, or abstract concepts such as 

bravery or generosity. Some experts estimate that there 

are at least 250 Kachina dolls representing Hopi spirits 

alone while the total number of individual Kachina dolls 

from all tribes may be over 500. Because their beauty 

and unique artistry have made them popular, they have 

also become a means of helping non-natives understand 

Native American art and history. 

Read More at: 

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The Frisco Native American Museum & Natural 

History Center is located on Hatteras Island and 

is open Tuesday–Sunday from 10:30 AM 5:00 

PM. For more information, call 252-995-4440 or 

visit www.nativeamericanmusuem.org 

To a teacher of languages there comes a time 

when the world is but a place of many words 

and man appears a mere talking animal not 

much more wonderful than a parrot. 








The 

Outer 

Banks 

Wave 

Let’s Celebrate Figs 

It's not just another wave, 

By Rosie Hawthorne 

it's an experience. 

In August, we celebrate the fig. Traditionally, Ocracoke 

Island has an annual fig festival to mark their passion for 

figs, but with the constraints of the Coronavirus, instead of 

going to the figs this year, I’m bringing the figs to you. 

Read More at: 

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For more recipes, tours of my garden, and the 

occasional travelogue, please visit 

with Rosie at 

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For any culinary questions, e-me at 

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Sautéed Figs and Peaches 

1/2 tsp whole peppercorns 

1 TB unsalted butter 

2 peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced 

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 

1 TB unsalted butter 

bunch of figs, halved 

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 

reduced balsamic vinegar 

crème fraîche 

Figs and Prosciutto Appetizer 

Slice a bunch of figs in half, top each half with a thin slice of 

blue cheese, and wrap in prosciutto. Place on oven-proof 

serving platters. If you’re not a fan of the blue, start out 

with a mild one. I like Cambozola, a combination of cream 

cheese and Italian Gorgonzola. You could also substitute 

with a Chèvre or Brie cheese. Run under the broiler until the 

prosciutto is crispy and the cheese is melted. Serve with a 

drizzling of honey and reduced balsamic vinegar. 

To make a balsamic reduction: Pour a good quality balsamic 

vinegar (½ cup) into a small saucepan. Heat low and 

slow until balsamic vinegar is syrupy and has reduced by 

half. I always use diffused heat – place the saucepan inside 

a cast iron skillet. It’s very easy to burn the vinegar if you 

use direct heat and are not watching constantly. 

Toast the peppercorns in a dry skillet over medium heat for 

about 5 minutes, until fragrant. 

Let cool, then transfer to plastic bag and crush with rolling 

pin. Set aside. 

Add 1 TB butter and 1 tsp thyme leaves to small pan over 

medium heat. 

Sauté sliced peaches for about 2 minutes each side or until 

lightly browned. 

Remove from pan. Add remaining butter and thyme leaves. 

Add figs and cook for 2 minutes or until browned. 

Arrange peach slices and figs on serving dish. 

Spoon crème fraîche over top of peaches and figs. Drizzle 

reduced balsamic vinegar over top 

and sprinkle with toasted, crushed peppercorns and fresh 

thyme. 

Enjoy! 

Figs And Poached Pears 

4 figs 

2 pears, peeled 

Juice and zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange 

1 cup red wine 

½ cup water 

1 cinnamon stick 

4 whole cloves 

1/3 cup sugar 

Handful walnuts, toasted 

Prepare poaching liquid: 

Combine juices, zest, wine, water, vanilla, cinnamon stick, 

cloves, and sugar in medium saucepan. Stir over medium 

low heat until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes. Add pears 

to liquid and simmer, uncovered, turning pears occasionally 

and spooning syrup over top, about 30 minutes. Remove 

from heat and let pears cool in poaching liquid. 

Remove pears from saucepan, slice, and transfer to serving 

dish. Arrange fig slices around pears. 

Bring poaching liquid to a simmer and continue to cook until 

reduced by half. 

Spoon poaching liquid over top of pear and fig slices. Dot 

with crème fraîche and sprinkle toasted walnuts over top. 

Crème Fraîche 

(Start making the night before you need to use it.) 

Crème fraîche is like sour cream only better. Use it to 

enhance any recipe that calls for sour cream. It’s a 

naturally thickened cream with a tangy, buttery, nutty 

flavor and it has more body, richness, and complex 

flavors than the sour cream you buy. It’s excellent 

with fresh herbs added and used to accent meats, 

seafood, and pan sauces, or you can add vanilla and 

sweeten it to lift fruit flavors up a notch. 

1 cup heavy whipping cream 

1 TB buttermilk 

1 TB lemon juice 

Mix all ingredients in small glass bowl. Cover with 

paper towel and leave at room temperature overnight, 

until thickened. Stir, cover, and refrigerate. 

To accent the figs and poached pears, I mixed crème 

fraiche with a little honey and a pinch of cinnamon, 

to taste. 


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New yarn from old sweaters 

By Margaret Mills 

Reprinted with permissions from Backwoods Home Magazine Issue #132 • November/December, 2011 

Years ago, when my grandmother learned that some 

women purchased new fabric to make quilts, she was 

shocked. She was an “old-school” fiber artist — quilting, 

crocheting, and sewing to stretch her budget and provide 

for her family. Quilts were thriftily made of leftover bits of 

fabric; rugs were woven or braided from worn-out clothing. 

While the resurgence of these crafts brings some 

long-overdue respect for the artistry and skill of spinners, 

weavers, knitters, and seamstresses, the economics of 

such handwork has shifted. It is difficult these days to 

make a garment as cheaply as you can buy a similar 

item from a big box store. Thrift, of course, is not the only 

factor in the renewed interest in hand-crafting fiber items. 

For many, it may not be a factor at all. 

The variety of yarns now available in yarn and fabric 

shops boggles the mind — as does the price. Not content 

to stick with the economical and practical (but uninspired) 

acrylic yarn, I cast around for a means of acquiring wool 

yarn for less. One option in keeping with grandmother’s 

thrifty mindset is to salvage wool from a knitted or crocheted 

garment. Such recycling has also experienced 

a resurgence, so you can find a number of tutorials and 

articles on the internet detailing the process. A local fiber 

arts store even offers workshops on recycling yarn from 

sweaters. 

Recycling a free sweater is best, of course, and recycling 

the yarn from a sweater you already own would be ideal. 

Not having an old, out-of-style wool sweater lurking in 

the back of the closet, I began a search in our local thrift 

shop. While you might pick up a wool sweater at a yard 

sale for pennies, our thrift shop was sweater savvy: the 

pure wool sweaters were priced higher than the machine-made 

acrylic. Still, a wool sweater for under $10 

works for this project, and I found a selection. 

Look for a sweater that is close to 100% wool. A little 

nylon or acrylic serves to strengthen wool fibers and 

prevents breakage when you are unraveling the garment. 

Beware of felting, where the sweater has been washed 

in hot water or dried in a dryer. If you cannot differentiate 

the stitches, it is felted. Also beware of serged seams 

where the sewn edges of the sweater have been cut. 

The pieces of the sweater should be sewn or crocheted 

together. Also check for any moth damage to avoid 

winding up with little short bits of yarn when you unravel 

the sweater. Likewise, any fancy knit-in color patterns will 

result in lots of short bits of yarn. 

I finally located a $7 sweater with seams sewn with the 

same yarn. This sweater was a drab green mixture of 

mohair and wool with 5% nylon. It was hand-knit in Italy, 

but it was not particularly fashionable or attractive. 

Dismantle 

The first step is to dismantle the sections of the sweater. 

A pair of sewing scissors or sharp-pointed embroidery 

scissors is good for this. A tapestry needle is useful for 

picking out those stitches, too. Locate the seams, then 

clip the knot or backstitch holding the seam together at 

the end. Remove the thread. 

With this sweater, the mohair tended to tangle around 

itself, and the thread holding the seam was the same 

green yarn, so it was difficult to see. Still, the sweater 

was reasonably easy to dismantle. I took the sleeves 

off first, then removed the front sections from the back 

section. There were also buttons to remove. 

Unravel 

Once the sweater is dismantled, begin the unraveling 

process by finding the end of the work. The knitter will 

probably have knotted the end after the final stitch, or 

woven it into the body. Many, but not all, sweaters are 

knit from the top down, so tug at the bottom corners first. 

Loosen the first thread and pull. It should unravel. If you 

find yourself undoing each stitch, you are pulling from 

the wrong end. Wrap the yarn in a ball as you unravel to 

prevent it from tangling. Unraveling our Italian hand-knit 

sweater was pretty straightforward. The mohair tended to 

tangle and resist pulling, but that only slowed the process 

slightly. I had several balls of yarn when finished, at least 

one for each sweater section. 

Skein 

The yarn will be kinky from the knitting. The next step is 

to wrap it in hanks. If you wish to measure the amount 

of yarn you have salvaged, set two chairs back to back, 

then measure a two-yard piece of string and wrap it 

around the chair backs, adjusting the chairs to measure 

exactly two yards. Wrap the salvaged yarn around the 

chair backs. This creates hanks exactly one yard long. 

You will be able to determine the amount of yarn you 

have by counting the strands in each hank. Use this 

opportunity to combine some of your balls of yarn as 

well. Just tie the ends together and keep wrapping. Don’t 

make them too thick or they will take too long to dry 

when washed. I ended up with four hanks of yarn. Tie the 

hanks in two places with a piece of string or light yarn to 

hold them in place. 

Wash 

Fill a pan or sink with lukewarm water. Do not use hot 

water as you do not want to felt the wool. Add a gentle 

detergent to the water and submerge the hanks for about 

three hours. Rinse the hanks of yarn in cool water and 

gently press out the excess water. Hang them to dry on a 

clothes rack or over the shower curtain. I left them to dry 

overnight, but much depends on your humidity, temperature, 

and the amount and weight of the wool. Some people 

recommended weighting the hanks to further straighten 

the yarn, but mine straightened quite well without any 

additional weight. 

Once the wool is dry and straightened to your satisfaction, 

take it down from the rack and roll it into balls. I 

ended my experiment with more than 400 yards of green 

mohair yarn, for several hours’ work and a $7 investment. 

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Why American Citizens Need Assault Weapons* 

Part 3 

Reprinted with permission from the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network Inc. 

by Network President Marty Hayes, J.D. 

know of no watershed moment that initiated the shift 

I to semi-automatic handguns, but law enforcement 

endured one compelling incident that started the move 

to retire the pump shotgun, and replace it with the semiautomatic 

rifle. That incident was the North Hollywood 

bank robbery and the subsequent running gun battle that 

occurred in 1997. On Feb. 28th of that year, two career 

criminals armed with semi-automatic rifles which had been 

illegally converted to full auto, entered the North Hollywood 

Bank of America, robbed the bank of over $300,000, and 

upon attempting to make their getaway, were confronted by 

officers armed with .38 Special revolvers, 9mm semi-automatic 

handguns and pump action shotguns. 

In anticipation of being confronted by law enforcement, the 

two bank robbers had donned full body armor that made 

the underpowered police weapons all but useless. A running 

gun battle ensued, in which hundreds of rounds were 

fired by both the robbers and the police. At one point, realizing 

the robbers had the upper hand, some officers went 

to a nearby gun shop, where they obtained semi-automatic 

AR-15 rifles, magazines and ammunition. Before those 

weapons were put into play, though, the gunfight came to 

an end, with one perpetrator shooting himself in the head 

with his handgun as police closed in after his rifle jammed, 

and the other criminal finally was neutralized with shots to 

his lower extremities, where he was not armored. 

Now, 15 years later, virtually all law enforcement agencies 

and officers are either issued AR-15 style rifles, or have 

them accessible. But, that is the police. In the context of 

self defense, why do armed citizens need AR- 15 style 

weapons? Because, the armed citizen faces the VERY 

SAME criminals that police face. The only difference is that 

police, because they are more often called TO the incident, 

face these criminals more regularly. 

Understand, though, criminals do not prey on police, but 

instead, they victimize the public. If the armed citizen wants 

to have a fighting chance against criminals who are armed 

with high capacity rifles and pistols, they also need effective 

weaponry. Just like the police did back in the 1990s 

and today. 

When might an armed citizen be attacked under circumstances 

in which a modern semi-automatic rifle would be 

necessary for defense? Consider societal break down, as 

took place during the Los Angeles riots in 1992, and after 

Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In each of these real life examples 

of societal breakdown in America, roving gangs of 

criminals looted stores and private homes throughout those 

cities. While protecting property is not generally considered 

a valid reason to use deadly force, the fact that the resident 

is present and armed with a modern semi-automatic rifle 

might just encourage looters to skip over that citizen’s 

home or business and take on easier pickings elsewhere. 

After all, the next easy target is just down the street. 

I cannot forget the images of the Korean store owners protecting 

their businesses with highly visible, armed security 

during the Los Angeles riots. They were not just protecting 

property, but also protecting their lives and the lives of 

their family members. Each of those looters constituted a 

criminal committing a felony, and a violent person who will 

burgle and loot is also very likely capable of killing. 

It is no secret that it is much easier to effectively shoot a 

semi-automatic rifle, such as an AR-15 or a Ruger Mini- 14, 

compared to shooting a bolt action, lever action or pump 

action rifle or shotgun. As a firearms trainer, I have seen 

a dramatic shift away from armed citizens obtaining and 

using shotguns for home defense. They have replaced the 

shotgun with semi-automatic rifles that are simply easier to 

shoot. 

In conclusion, I believe ownership, possession and use of 

modern semi-automatic rifles and pistols are necessary 

for the armed citizen in America. Individually, one is likely 

never to actually need the ability to fire 20- 30 rounds in an 

encounter. But, if the need does ever arise, circumstances 

are so dire that having access to that weapon will be vitally 

important. It will likely be a lifesaver. 

* Throughout this article, I use the term “modern semi- automatic rifle or pistol” to describe what others commonly call “assault 

weapons.” “Assault weapon” has become a pejorative used primarily by those who are pushing a political agenda 

to ban guns, and depending on their wishes, it can mean anything from a handgun, which holds more than seven rounds 

of ammunition (as in New York), to rifles with a detachable magazine that can hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. 

While I do understand that the term “assault weapon” is too broad to serve as an accurate descriptor, I use it in this article’s 

headline to grab the reader’s attention. If it offends, I apologize. 

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Great grilling ideas for easy home-cooked meals 

(BPT) - Any summer day is the perfect day to fire up the 

grill. Simple or elaborate, gas or charcoal - any type of 

grill can impart flavors and textures that make homecooked 

meals extra special. No need to cook indoors and 

heat up the kitchen when the outdoor grill is ready to go. 

Enjoy outdoor recreation time when Steak with Grapes 

and Stilton is on the menu. Ready in under 15 minutes, 

this easy entrée pairs grilled flank steak with greens, 

Stilton cheese, grapes and a light vinaigrette dressing. 

The quintessential summer salad, this will please diners 

of all ages. 

Keep the grill hot for making Grilled Grape, Strawberry 

and Mango Skewers with Honey-Orange Glaze for 

dessert. Grilling caramelizes the natural sugars in fruit 

to concentrate the natural sweetness and intensify fruit 

flavors. Serve warm right off the grill or prepare ahead of 

time for a delicious, guilt-free treat. 

Cool, refreshing grapes are an easy anytime snack, so 

be sure to include California grapes on every summertime 

grocery list to have handy for snacking and light 

summer recipes. Store unwashed in the refrigerator for 

up to two weeks, rinse immediately before eating or cooking, 

and enjoy! 

For more great grilling ideas download the e-cookbook 

“Get Grilling with Grapes!” from grapesfromcalifornia. 

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Grilled Flank Steak with Grapes and Stilton 

Serves 6 

Ingredients 

1 flank steak (2 pounds) 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 

1 tablespoon chopped shallot 

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 

2 bunches watercress, trimmed (8 cups) 

1/2 cup crumbled Stilton or other blue cheese 

2 cups red California grapes, halved 

Directions 

Preheat a grill to high and oil the grates. Sprinkle the 

steak with salt and pepper. 

In a small blender or food processor, combine the 

vinegar, shallot, mustard and olive oil. Season with salt 

and pepper and puree until smooth. Grill the steak until 

it reaches 130 F for medium-rare, about 6-7 minutes per 

side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. 

In a large bowl, combine the watercress, salt and pepper 

and enough dressing to coat. Thinly slice the steak 

across the grain and transfer to a platter. Top with the 

watercress, Stilton and grapes and serve with additional 

dressing. 

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 376; Protein 

29 g; Carbohydrate 10 g; Fat 24 g (57% Calories from 

Fat); Sat Fat 8.5 g (20% Calories from Saturated Fat); 

Cholesterol 73 mg; Sodium 299 mg; Fiber .8 g. 

Grilled Grape, Strawberry and Mango Skewers with Honey-Orange 

Glaze 

Serves 4 

Ingredients 

8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 

1 cup green California grapes 

1 cup red or black California grapes 

1 mango, cut into chunks 

12 strawberries, cut in half 

1/2 cup honey 

1 tablespoon orange zest 

1/4 cup orange juice 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint 

Directions 

Prepare grill or broiler. Skewer fruit, alternating grapes 

with mango and strawberries. Prepare glaze by mixing 

honey, orange zest, orange juice and salt. Both fruit 

skewers and glaze should be at room temperature before 

grilling. Grill skewers over hot coals until lightly browned 

on each side, about 2-4 minutes per side. Brush fruit with 

glaze and sprinkle with mint. Serve warm. 

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 275; Protein 

2 g; Carbohydrate 72 g; Fat 1 g (3% Calories from Fat); 

Sat Fat 0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 151 mg; Fiber 4 g. 

American Legion 

William Paul Stallings Post 126 

50/50 Veterans Day Raffle 

50% Of all ticket sales will go to post 126 

remaining 50% will be divided into the following prizes: 

1st - 50% 2nd 30% 3rd 10% 4th 5% 5th 5% 

Cost of Ticket $5 

Drawing will take place at the American Legion Building 111 

Academy St Hertford, NC Wednesday November 11, 2020 at 1Pm 

Call 252-426-1679 or Cell 252-562-3928 


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Currituck Chamber News 

2020 Award Nominations Are Now Being 

Accepted 

Each year, the Currituck Chamber of Commerce 

presents its annual awards for those special 

members making a difference. You may and are 

encouraged to nominate your own business! 

The deadline for nominations is August 31, 2020. 

Simply visit www.currituckchamber.org online 

applications. For more information, please contact 

the Chamber at 252.435.9497 or juanita@ 

currituckchamber.org. 

Join us at The Carolina Club in Grandy. 

Whether you’re a golfer or not, this is a great 

event to connect with other business leaders and 

members. Members and their guests are welcome 

to join us for a fun day on the links while 

“Playing It Safe”! If you would like to volunteer or 

become a sponsor, please contact the Chamber 

office. DATE: Friday, September 18, 2020 

Check in 11:00 AM. The Carolina Club 127 Carolina 

Club Drive, Grandy, NC 

Fees/Admission $400.00 Four (4) Person 

Team-Includes range balls, cart, scoring and bag 

dinner. All is subject to government health regulations 

at the time. 

Community 

Chamber Small Business Roundtable Discussion 

with Larry Lombardi, Director Currituck 

County Economic Development 

August 18,2020 10:00am 

Please join us as we welcome Larry Lombardi, 

Director Currituck County Economic Development 

Presenting: The state of Currituck County Economic 

Report 

Here in Currituck County, our economic development 

priorities are to encourage business 

growth, diversify our economy and balance our 

commercial and residential development. In 

spite of COVID-19, we are still growing at a very 

good pace. Larry will provide a quick overview of 

the past fiscal year. This information will include 

some hard data, updates on long-term projects 

and continued good news about our local small 

businesses. 

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This Day in History: Colorado, 1876, & the Electoral College 

On this day in 1876, Colorado is admitted to the 

Union as the 38th state. America was then 

celebrating its 100th birthday, which is why Colorado 

is known as the Centennial state. 

Maine and Nebraska currently reject the winnertake-all 

allocation of electors used by the rest of 

the country. Instead, those two states allocate their 

electors by congressional district. 

by: Tara Ross 

Did you know that Colorado chose not to conduct a 

presidential election in 1876? 

The new state was looking at a tight timeline. It was 

admitted into the Union only three months before the 

presidential election. It would have been logistically 

difficult and fairly expensive to hold a statewide 

popular vote that year. 

So the state simply didn’t do it. The legislature directly 

appointed electors instead. 

In 1836, Virginia refused to accept the Democratic 

nominee for Vice President. Richard M. Johnson 

of Kentucky was controversial because he’d been 

living with one of his slaves. Virginians were horrified 

and chose electors pledged to William Smith of 

Alabama instead. 

In 1892, some states did not include Grover Cleveland 

on their ballots. In 1948, some states rejected 

Harry S. Truman. In 1860, ten southern states 

refused to list Abraham Lincoln. 

The move sounds surprising to modern ears, but 

early Americans knew something that today’s voters 

have forgotten: Our unique presidential election 

system gives states flexibility to look out for the best 

interests of their own citizens. No national, centralized 

force drives presidential elections: States are in 

charge. 

Importantly, this power resides in the hands of state 

legislatures, not their Governors. “Each State shall 

appoint,” the Constitution provides, “in such Manner 

as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of 

Electors . . . .” 

Historically, state legislatures have taken this 

responsibility seriously, and they’ve acted independently 

in ways that are largely unexpected today. 

Consider what happened in Wyoming, which 

became a state in 1890. Two years later, that state 

hosted a presidential election in which women were 

allowed to vote. Wyoming didn’t lobby other states, 

asking for permission. It simply acted in accordance 

with Wyoming’s needs and preferences. 

The state had a pragmatic—and perhaps humorous—reason 

for its decision. It needed to attract 

more women to the frontier! 

Other states have displayed their independence in 

other ways. 

Massachusetts once had a system in which the state 

legislature would select electors if no one received 

a majority of the state’s popular vote. Meanwhile, 

At least reportedly, some states gave Teddy Roosevelt’s 

electors freedom to vote as they thought 

best in a three-man race in 1912. If Roosevelt was 

undermining William Taft’s chances of defeating 

Woodrow Wilson, then they were supposed to vote 

for Taft instead. 

Obviously, state independence doesn’t suggest that 

states will always act with perfect motives. “If men 

were angels,” James Madison famously wrote, “no 

government would be necessary.” However, the 

decentralized system reflects perhaps the most 

fundamental cornerstone of our Constitution: checks 

and balances. Such safeguards ensure that a variety 

of voices are heard. 

In recent years, we’ve strayed from the Founders’ 

decentralized, state-by-state approach to presidential 

elections. Instead, national media, national 

polling agencies, and the national political parties 

dictate much of what happens. 

We are straying from the Founders’ design and 

simultaneously becoming more angry and divided. 

Perhaps that’s no coincidence. 

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the author of The Indispensable Electoral College: How the 

Founders’ Plan Saves Our Country from Mob Rule,Enlightened 

Democracy: The Case for the Electoral College, co-author of 

Under God: George Washington and the Question of Church 

and State (with Joseph C. Smith, Jr.), & We Elect A President: 

The Story of our Electoral College. She is a constitutionalist, but 

with a definite libertarian streak! Stay tuned here for updates on 

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Big Tech Hearing Shows How Little Congress Understands about Competition 

Congress should ease up on big tech companies. 

Despite Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook’s best 

efforts to help Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, 

Democrats in the House and Senate continue to attack 

them, likening them to monopolies, and seeking to break 

them up. Congress’s economic illiteracy in understanding 

market power and antitrust is leading them down a dangerous 

path that will eventually lead to Americans being 

worse off due to less innovation in their lives. 

On Wednesday, the House subcommittee on antitrust 

will hold a hearing with the CEOs of the four major tech 

companies. The subcommittee will investigate how these 

companies are dominating their space, and whether or 

not existing antitrust law is sufficient given these companies’ 

central roles in the everyday lives of Americans. 

It’s ironic, considering these companies are all competing 

against each other in one market or another. It’s even 

more ironic that, due to COVID-19, the meeting will be 

held over a Zoom or similar video conference call, any of 

which directly compete for market share in video conferencing 

against these very firms. 

In reviewing antitrust rules, it is important to understand 

the system currently in place to determine whether or not 

a firm is acting in an anti-competitive manner. 

In the United States, we determine such behavior by 

holding firms up to a consumer-welfare standard. This 

standard, brought to life in Robert Bork’s The Antitrust 

Paradox, seeks to “evaluate mergers and practices 

of businesses to determine if they harm the economic 

welfare of people. If they do, then regulators can step in 

to either prevent the merger or work out an agreement 

to remove the harm.” Note that the standard does not 

punish a business simply for being big, only for harming 

people’s economic welfare. And firm size is not a legitimate 

indicator as to whether or not consumer welfare will 

be jeopardized. 

It has been a long time since antitrust talks have been 

so heated, the last major antitrust case in recent memory 

being against Microsoft just over 20 years ago. Microsoft 

was sued by a coalition of attorneys generals for bundling 

Internet Explorer with the Windows operating software. 

One of Microsoft’s competitors in browsers, Netscape, 

filed the complaint on the grounds that Microsoft was 

being anti-competitive and trying to kill the company and 

protect its “monopoly” of Windows. This case was monumental 

at the time, as Microsoft was a well-liked company 

and Bill Gates was held in high regard. Ultimately, 

Microsoft was forced to open up access to the company’s 

software API.* 

Members of Congress said then what they are saying 

now. Frankly, it’s discouraging how little progress Congress 

has made in understanding this issue. 

Some have said the action against Microsoft was a 

net-positive, going as far as suggesting streaming services 

would not exist if Congress hadn’t intervened. 

They’re wrong. 

Even after the case was decided, IE became a powerhouse 

search browser, having as much as 92% share 

of the browser market in 2002, yet this did nothing to 

impede the success of Google Chrome—now the most 

popular default browser despite Microsoft’s best attempts 

to regain its place. Chrome won the browser battle for the 

simple reason that it was the better browser. 

A lot of the companies testifying to the subcommittee are 

extraordinarily successful because they’re highly competitive. 

Opponents of Google suggest it’s a monopoly 

because it dominates in online ad sales, but the cost 

for online sales is plummeting. The decrease in costs 

associated with advertising, coupled with the increase in 

exposure to consumers through online ads, empowers 

small businesses to have access to advertising in new 

and powerful ways. The decreasing cost to advertise 

means more businesses have the opportunity to reach 

consumers than ever before—that means more competition 

across more industries, not less. 

Amazon, the online retailer, has been struggling in a highly 

competitive market. The coronavirus pandemic only 

added extra stressors, with the company losing market 

share to various competitors—like Shopify, Walmart, Target, 

and Etsy. It is disingenuous to think Amazon is being 

anti-competitive; they’re more competitive than ever before, 

doing everything in their power to retain customers. 

What these companies have in common is that they 

all offer excellent products to consumers. Additionally, 

they’re constantly innovating and providing new products 

and services that consumers want. They should not be 

punished for their success. If you were to look at the 

Fortune 500 companies list over the past 20+ years, you 

would see a tremendous amount of turnover in companies 

represented. But this is attributable to an intense 

level of competition, not a lack of it. Americans deserve 

by: James Czerniawski 

to have a more dynamic marketplace, and fundamentally 

changing antitrust laws will do more harm than good. 

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What If …… 

By: Stella Knight 

Question. Several years ago, my husband 

was diagnosed with dementia. He is still living at 

home and we manage, but recently I have become 

concerned about our situation. What if I should get 

COVID-19? What if I should die first? Who would 

take care of my husband? Who would pay the bills 

and make medical decisions for him? I am staying 

awake at night and thinking about all the possibilities 

– what if? My health is beginning to suffer. We 

both have wills and durable powers of attorney. We 

are not wealthy people, but I guess our assets are 

about $200,000 - $300,000 (including the house, 

retirement accounts and bank accounts). Is there 

anything I can do? 

Worried Sick 

Dear Worried. First, as the Bible says, “Do not be 

anxious about anything but by prayer…” I am glad 

you both have wills and durable powers of attorney. 

Those documents are a good first step, but 

you should also consider a health care power of 

attorney and a living will. In a health care power of 

attorney, you name a friend or family member to act 

as your health care agent. Then, if you are unable 

to advise your doctor regarding the health care you 

wish, your health care agent is given the power to 

make your health care decisions. A health care 

power of attorney is different from a living will (a 

declaration of a desire for a natural death). A living 

will allows you to express your wishes about life 

prolonging measures in the event you are permanently 

unconscious, suffer from severe dementia or 

are terminally ill. The health care power of attorney 

and living will may be referred to as advanced 

directives. 

There are different ways to pass property at 

your death. Some ways to pass property are by 

operation of law, will or trust. Operation of law 

means that assets which you own jointly with your 

husband, will become the sole property of your 

husband at your death. In addition, assets which 

have your husband named as the beneficiary, such 

as your retirement account and life insurance – are 

paid to your husband at your death. You do not 

mention whether you have children or not. 

If you die first, some issues you may wish to consider 

are: 

1. If you husband is unable to manage his 

financial affairs, the agent in the durable power of 

attorney would manage his assets on his behalf. 

Since you are likely named as your husband’s 

agent and in the above scenario you have died, 

has a successor agent been named? If so, is that 

person still willing and able to act? 

2. Have you and your husband discussed where 

he would live if you died first? Would you have 

sufficient resources to hire in-home care or would 

he move into an assisted living facility? Are there 

family members that would assist with his care? 

There are so many variables to consider – they are 

beyond the scope of this article. I would recommend 

you review your existing documents. At the 

very least, you and your husband (if he is still competent) 

should update your durable powers of attorney 

to include successor agents. Is the person you 

name as your successor agent capable of handling 

the increased responsibility? Would a professional 

(rather than a family member or friend) be a better 

choice for your agent? 

Also, you should review your will. Should you consider 

a trust for the benefit of your husband? If he 

survives you, a trustee may be named to manage 

the assets for your husband’s support and the cost 

of his care. 

It is important for you to make informed decisions 

based on the best available information at the time. 

The information contained in this column is of a 

general nature and does not constitute legal advice. 

The characters in this article are fictitious. 

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Northeast North Carolina Family History - 1800’s business directories… 

By: Irene Hampton - nencfamilyhistory@gmail.com 

The July 2020 “Carolina Trees & Branches” of the 

Family Research Society of Northeastern North Carolina 

contains an article about the 1884 Branson Business 

Directory for Dare County. It reminded me of a printed 

version of the 1890 Currituck business directory I recently 

ran across. If you would like to see it you can find it on 

Currituck’s USGenWeb site about midway down the Miscellany 

link: http://www.ncgenweb.us/currituck/ 

named Sound Side and as a mill owner - Grist (steam) 

and cotton-gin. Another great-great-grandfather H(enry) 

S(haw) Simmons appears in the list of Crawford township 

farmers. Two great-grandfathers and a great-grandmother 

also make an appearance. J(ohn) C(aleb) Walker 

is listed as a Crawford farmer and (William) Henry Hampton 

and his bride of a year are listed as teachers: Henry 

and Mrs. Kate Hampton with Coinjock as their post office. 

Levi Branson was born 5 Feb. 1832 in Randolph 

County and grew up on a farm about five miles south of 

Asheboro. He was an educator, Methodist minister, writer, 

editor, and publisher. He published directories for the 

state and counties of North Carolina at varying intervals 

from 1865 to 1896. Poor health caused him to move to 

his daughter’s home in Atlanta, Georgia where he died in 

1903. 

County directories describe the area, population and 

give an overall description of the county including surface 

makeup and staples produced. There is a listing of towns 

and post-offices, county officers, townships and magistrates, 

churches, ministers resident, hotels and boarding 

houses, lawyers, manufacturers, merchants and tradesmen, 

mills, physicians, schools, teachers and farmers. 

As the 1890 US Federal Census was destroyed by fire, 

directories around that time period can in a small way 

replace some of that missing information. Currituck’s 

“Staples” at the time were “Cotton, corn and fish.” “Timbers. 

- Pine, cypress, juniper and gum.” “Fruits.- Apples, 

peaches, pears, berries, melons and grapes in great 

profusion.” 

I printed a copy of the Currituck business directory 

thirteen years ago in 2007 and if I read it carefully then 

I have forgotten many details. In a careful rereading 

of it I found that many of my husband’s ancestors are 

mentioned. Two great-great-grandfathers get specific 

mention with Currituck Courthouse as their post office. 

One, R(udolph) B. Munden is listed under manufacturers 

specifically as “Cabinet and undertaking” the other, 

Wilson Walker as the owner of a hotel or boarding house 

The merchants and tradesmen column lists 40 General 

Stores, eleven of those were also selling liquor. There 

were some seriously multi-tasking merchants who along 

with general stores and liquor sales were involved in fish 

and game too! These were J. H. Brumsey in Jarvisburg, 

N. H. Caroon and C. H. Wilson in Kitty Hawk, White & 

Cooper in Knott’s Island and W. G. Banks in Powells 

Point. Others listed for fish and game or as fish dealers 

were A. W. Ballance and E. M. Walker (Courthouse), A. 

J. Forbes (Jarvisburg) and James M. and Daniel Baum 

(Knott’s Island). 

Branson’s 1890 Directory lists eight white Methodist 

churches and six Missionary Baptist churches, two Primitive 

Baptist churches and one Disciple church in Currituck 

County. Black churches are not named separately but the 

numbers are given as four Methodist and three Baptist. 

Six private schools appear: Davis’ Private School, Coinjock 

- P.S.C. Davis; Hall’s Private School, Coinjock - Mrs. 

E. Sidney; Harrison’s Private School, Jarvisburg - Bettie 

Eppes; Jarvis Private School, Jarvisburg - Miss Fannie 

Buford; Moyock Private School, Moyock - Miss Lizzie 

Pumphrey and Shawboro Academy, Shawboro - J. E. Andrews. 

“Public schools -- white, 28; colored, 26.” Wow 

- that would total 60 schools in 1890 in Currituck! 

I hope those with North Carolina families in this time 

period will see some value in Branson’s works. Hyde 

County has seven years of business directories from 

1867 thru 1906 at: http://www.ncgenweb.us/hyde/misc/ 

BUSDIR.HTM 

Have fun! 

Irene Hampton earned a certificate in Genealogy from Brigham 

Young University and worked as the Genealogical/Local history 

Researcher for the Pasquotank-Camden Library for over 12 

years. She has also abstracted and published “Widow’s Years 

Provisions, 1881-1899, Pasquotank County, North Carolina”; 

“1840 Currituck, North Carolina Federal Census” and “Record of 

Marriages, Book A (1851-1867) 

Currituck County, North Carolina”. 

You may contact her at 

nencfamilyhistory@gmail.com. 

2020 Camden County Education Foundation Scholarship Recipients 

The Camden County Education Foundation is proud to 

announce its 2020 scholarship recipients. The Foundation 

presented a total of $3,000 to six recent graduates of Camden 

High School (CHS) and Camden Early College High School 

(CEC). Awards are based on academic achievement, leadership 

potential, financial need and additional criteria for individual 

scholarships. 

Camden Education Foundation Academic Scholarship recipients 

are: Logan Jennings, graduate of CHS, daughter of Kirk and 

Leslie Jennings, will attend College of the Albemarle; Bradley 

Harrell, graduate of CHS, son of William and Jennifer Harrell, 

will attend NC State University; and Mackensi Rollings, graduate 

of CEC, daughter of Curtis and Jamie Rollings. Mackensi will 

attend the US Coast Guard Academy. 

The recipient of the William L. and Caroline Roper Scholarship is 

Carley Blizzard, graduate of CHS, daughter of Julie Sawyer, and 

will attend College of the Albemarle. The Dennis Basnight Scholarship 

was awarded to Robert T. Pippen, son of Lauren Riggs, 

graduate of CHS. Tanner will attend UNC-Wilmington. The 

Brenda Waite Scholarship is given annually to a Camden County 

graduate pursuing a degree in education with the intention of 

becoming a teacher. The 2020 recipient is Abby Fields, graduate 

of CHS, daughter of Cristie Fields, and will attend Wake Tech 

Community College. 

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support educational needs of Camden County students. Scholarships 

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What Does an Unplanned Career Transition Mean for You? 

The COVID-19 pandemic has unsettled the 

country’s employment picture for months 

and will likely continue to do so for a while. 

However, the nature and terminology of this 

disruption varies greatly among individuals – 

some have seen their jobs disappear, others 

have been “furloughed” and still others have 

been offered an early retirement. If you’re in 

this final group – those either offered, or feeling 

forced to accept, an early retirement, how 

should you respond? 

Try to look at your situation holistically, rather 

than strictly in a short-term manner. Consider 

these four areas: 

• Retirement – What does retirement really 

look like to you? Are you ready to fully retire or 

would you like to work part time? Are you confident 

that you can work somewhere else for a 

few years before retiring on your own terms? 

If you’re not certain you can work elsewhere, 

how can you adjust your desired retirement 

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by Pastor Dan Bergey 

recently started preaching a series of messages at 

I our Church on the books of first and second Peter. I 

did so because I sensed that when our nation and world 

is in turmoil my faith in God is to be a voice of reason 

and of peace. In chapter one Peter ask us to do three 

things. “Prepare our minds for action”, “Keep sober”, and 

“Fix our hope on God’s grace”. I am not going to try and 

tell you what that means you might want to study it for 

yourself, but I am going to tell you what I have learned by 

that verse. Readers may or may not know that I grew up 

in the Mennonite faith. While as a young man I questioned 

some of the Mennonite beliefs, I am very grateful 

today for the foundations that it instilled in me. So, what 

I am about to say may not be liked by everyone that is 

okay, but it certainly will not stop me from saying them, 

because I believe the world needs to hear it. Foundations 

are set in place in a person’s life at an early age. If 

those foundations are healthy, they can provide stability 

in times of unrest like we are experiencing. I learned at 

a pretty young age that I was designed by God to speak 

out for those who are hurting, yet in doing so I also 

needed to tell the truth. Peter goes on in the very next 

verse and begins to talk about being obedient to God 

and not to the desires and selfishness of my wants. So, 

may I share some foundations I have learned in my life 

that I have come to love and enjoy by being obedient to 

them and in doing so I honor Jesus Christ. I honor my 

marriage, the marriage of one woman, she deserves to 

be respected and loved as God intended in the Bible. I 

am not trying to judge anyone; I am simply telling you 

that when marriages and families fall apart, we dishonor 

God. Dishonor comes when we begin to compromise our 

belief system to fit what feels good to us. If you hear me 

saying that our nation is in turmoil due to divorce and the 

breaking down of the family unit as set forth in the Bible 

you are hearing me right. I honor relationships with my 

neighbors and others. I cannot say I honor God and hate 

or dislike others. I know this is a general statement that 

has all kinds of different scenarios with it, but I am not to 

hate others. I am not to dishonor God; I must acknowledge 

not only that He exists but that He made me and 

cares for me with His love. These three things are more 

than just a saying of can we all get along it goes much 

deeper. I make a choice every day to allow my mind to 

try and think like Jesus would have me to think. To keep 

sober by always being aware of the people around me 

and choose to obey God which strengthens my foundation. 

I have hope for the future, this world will not satisfy 

that hope it only comes from God who will give me 

something much better when I die from this life. I invite 

you to join me in building and living on solid foundations. 

God Bless. 

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The author was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 12, 1953. 

Moved to New York at the age of five, and became a U.S. citizen 

at the age of eleven. Graduated from George Washington High 

School in New York City. In 1972, I enlisted in the U S Navy and 

was discharged in 1975. I was a merchant seaman from 1982 

through 1988. In between I dug ditches, washed dishes, sold 

used cars, and even drove a cab. I graduated from Elizabeth City 

State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. 

I was a Motor Fuels Tax Auditor for the State of North Carolina, an 

IT Control Specialist for Gateway Bank/Bank of Hampton Roads 

and retired at the end of 2015. 

Author of the following books: 

Faith Based Poetry 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron 

Inspiration by God, More Perspiration by Ron 

Inspiration by God, Even More Perspiration by Ron 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume IV 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume V 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VI 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VII 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume VIII 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume IX 

Inspiration by God, Perspiration by Ron, Volume X 

Secular Poetry 

I Am a Traveler 

by Ron Ben-Dov 

Copyright all rights reserved 

I am a traveler, I’ve travelled all over this land 

From the coast of the west to the shores in the east 

I’ve climbed snow capped mountains and cruised thru lush valleys 

Trekked thru harsh deserts, and hiked thru the swamps 

Swam many rivers, streams, bays, and creeks 

In the heat and the cold, in the rain and in wind 

I searched for Lord Jesus and this I found 

No matter where I am, no matter the time of day 

Jesus is always with me, He always answers the call 

I am a traveler, travelled the world, in search of a Savior 

I’ve crisscrossed the oceans and all of the seas 

Met many people, many cultures I crossed 

But no matter the language, no matter the skin 

No matter the climate, no matter your sin 

Jesus is the Savior, He’s the only one there is 

I am a traveler, I’ve traveled the world 

No matter where I was, no matter where I am 

Jesus was the answer and He’ll always be 

I am a traveler and Jesus always goes with me 

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Monuments, Flags, Statues, and Other Historical Facts 

Most monuments are a result of an honorable memory of respected people who have 

mostly departed, and the effect of private groups who extend that honor. Laws have 

been passed in many states, including North Carolina, to protect these memorials from 

damage, vandalism, or removal. In 2015 the North Carolina State Legislature passed a law 

that effectively blocked the removal of any monuments, statues, flags, and other historical 

symbols. 

By Dr. Dave 

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states- no government, whether federal, 

state, county, or city, shall in no way shape or form prohibit the free exercise thereof or 

abridging the freedom of speech. The definition of free speech includes memorial structures 

of statues, monuments, or flags. 

It is getting out of hand when a few mouthy revolutionary Marxists get together with other 

extremist friends and whine until their voices rise to a riotous level. Political leaders discover 

a way to use this continuous situation for their personal or political beneficial gain. (Sample 

case in point in South Carolina) The truth finally came out when the politically motivated 

South Carolina Governor got behind the radical action of taking down the Confederate Battle 

Flag in Charleston, S.C. Suppose these and other radicals discontinue acceptance and 

converse - propaganda and learn historically correct facts. And realize that it has nothing to 

do with them negatively, just carpetbagging bloody-shirt propaganda even to this day. Situations 

are the same as in New Orleans, Kentucky, Charlottesville, Va Dunn, N.C. or even in 

our town of Hertford, N.C. 

Hertford’s mural was removed because of radical whiners and swept under the rug by 

fence-sitting politicians. These few radicals or organizations (such as ANTIFA), and progressive 

liberals are using these and other situations for their own Marxists’ political gain. One 

of the absolute worst examples of killing free speech was the Supreme Court’s removal of 

the Lord’s Prayer from schools. Indeed, open and self-determining school boards should 

make such a decision for their locale. Also, speaking of education, it’s a crippled system that 

creates individual students too lazy to learn their studies properly. If they did, the students 

would know- The free speech law protects monuments, statues, and flags prohibiting 

removal or destruction or relocation. Any violation of these statues can lead one to a felony 

charge. Thank you- National Teachers Association! 

What if, these radicals research American History more objectively. In doing so- maybe their 

conclusion of U.S. History would be more hopeful. One objective point of the War between 

the States is- “the War was a rich man’s War and a poor man’s Fight.” The rank and file men 

fighting any war should never be held responsible for the creation, conduct, or persecution 

of the conflict. Over time it’s easy for ignorant minds to accept the simplified version of 

American History, such as the War between States was all about slavery. While the student 

reads, it’s the genuinely concerned and informed citizen who rereads. Please get informed- 

Here’s a revolutionary idea- Use your local library and learn the use of primary resources. 

5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day 

(SPM Wire) August 26 marks National Dog Day. Not only an 

annual celebration honoring dogs, it is also an awareness campaign 

meant to encourage the public to acknowledge the overwhelming 

number of dogs that need to be rescued. Here are 

a few ways to celebrate your family can celebrate the occasion: 

• Take your best friend on an extra long walk or go a trip to a 

local dog-friendly lake or beach. 

• Adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue organization. 

• Collect and distribute supplies and donate them to a dog 

shelter. 

• Watch your favorite dog-centric movie. 

Sons of Confederate Veterans 

We meet at Vickie’s Villa in 

Elizabeth City the 4th Tuesday 

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Anyone who has confederate 

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Protection for Safely Reopening Businesses by: Sen. Bob Steinburg, District 1 

With Governor Cooper’s economic shutdown 

hitting Northeastern North Carolina particularly 

hard, I have been fighting in the State 

Senate for as much help as possible to reopen 

safely. With $125 million to help small businesses 

pay employees, rent, and mortgages through 

the Golden Leaf Foundation, many businesses 

will stay alive. I also fought hard for $700 million 

in funding for schools to reopen safely in person 

this Fall. But I would like to draw your attention 

to another provision you probably have not read 

much about in the news. I believe it is one of the 

more important pieces of legislation we passed 

this year. Let me tell you why. 

House Bill 118, entitled COVID-19 Liability Safe 

Harbor, passed with bipartisan support in the 

House and Senate. Governor Cooper signed 

it into law just a few weeks ago. It responds 

to the unprecedented situation facing small 

businesses who needed to know: if they reopen 

with recommended safety precautions in place, 

what happens if someone contracts COVID-19 

in their business? What happens if a customer 

visits their business while afflicted by COVID-19, 

knowingly or not? Can they be sued? 

In our litigious society, the cost of frivolous lawsuits 

could be the final nail in the coffin for these 

businesses struggling already. That is why I had 

to act. The liability protection we provided businesses 

who reopen – with safety precautions in 

place – is vital to our economic recovery. 

I have talked to many business owners facing 

tough choices. They have poured their lives into 

pursuing the American Dream – often our businesses 

here represent multiple generations of 

toil and turmoil. These fine people, and the employees 

they represent, are the best of our community. 

Beyond the jobs and economic boost 

they provide, these are the people who sponsor 

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our school programs and give our community 

the unique pride we have for locally made products. 

They don’t want to endanger this community 

– certainly not! They have poured their lives 

into the people here and want to keep building a 

better economy for all of us to benefit. 

Under HB 118, businesses are required to 

provide reasonable notice of the new accommodations 

they make to prevent COVID-19 

from spreading. It allows for liability only for 

“gross negligence, wanton conduct, or intentional 

wrongdoing.” That means businesses who 

knowingly expose customers by gross negligence 

or an intentional disregard for their safety 

could still be sued, but the responsible business 

owners would be protected. These protections 

last six months after the Governor’s Executive 

Order expires and do not change any worker 

compensation cases. This new law simply protects 

businesses who reopen the right way. 

The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce 

warned of the dangerous impact from hundreds 

of “predatory and unwarranted lawsuits” which 

were already filed in an attempt to “cash in on 

the hard work of others.” The North Carolina 

Retail Merchants Association even added this 

protection as a “top priority” because of its 

immediate impact. I am convinced we had to act 

immediately, and we did. 

Our community has suffered enough from the 

health and economic impact of COVID-19. It’s 

time for us to reopen, with new safety precautions 

in place, to protect the best of our community 

– to protect you, your family, and the 

livelihood you need. This new law will help us 

weather this storm, and I will not rest until we 

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The Letter 

By: Bridget Jernigan 

Republicans are often referred to as the silent majority 

during a time when revealing your “conservative right” 

can bring quite an opposition. This opposition collides with 

an intolerant left that has spun off violence and a retaliation 

by a group known as the cancel culture. Many conservatives 

no longer feel as though they can display yard signs, or sport 

apparel, in support of the candidate of their choice, because 

of this opposition. I am a resident of Pasquotank County, 

and I know it all too well. Even though I have been met with 

degrading remarks and death wishes on social media, I refuse 

to coward to this behavior. My yard proudly displays my love 

for this country, law enforcement, and yes, President Trump. 

As seen in the photo, I have a small yard flag in my flower bed 

that has brought about some unwanted behavior. Initially there 

were concerns at the beginning of July from a tweet posted on 

Twitter. The mention of my Trump flag was made, and followers 

were asked if my home should be egged. 

Last week, I returned home from a friend’s wedding to find a 

handwritten note in my mailbox that referred to Donald Trump 

as a “racist and rapist” and condemned me for my support 

of him. The initials #BLM were written at the end of the note. 

Concerned that a pattern was developing, I filed a report 

with the Pasquotank Sheriff’s Office and am waiting to hear 

from an investigator. While this behavior has heightened my 

awareness, it does not change my position, nor the fact that 

my patriotism and support will remain up until the November 

election. Regardless of what is happening in other cities 

across this country, I live in the greatest country in the world, 

that my father and grandfather fought for, and I will not bow to 

what some might conceive as a threat. 

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Mark Robinson 

Mark Robinson describes himself as a Christian 

first, a conservative second, and a Republican 

third. Mark’s message is very simple: he wants common 

sense legislation in North Carolina. 

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As Lieutenant Governor, Mark will stand up for several 

key issues. The first issue that he will champion is 

saving the lives of the unborn in North Carolina. Mark 

will also stand up for our great 2nd Amendment. As 

an elected NRA Board member Mark will never let our 

2nd Amendment be taken away. Mark also wants to 

make North Carolina the gold standard in veteran’s 

care in the United States. There is no reason that a 

veteran should have to drive hours to another VA. As 

Lieutenant Governor, Mark will also stand up for our 

law enforcement. Too many people in today’s society 

and many of our leaders vilify police at will: Mark will 

never allow that to happen. Mark also supports ending 

Common Core in North Carolina. Mark wants to end 

indoctrination in our public schools and get back to the 

basics of learning for our children. Finally, Mark wants 

to enact Voter ID laws. It is a shame that one single 

judge can overthrow the will of the people of North 

Carolina when it comes to voter ID. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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James Oscar Smith 

by: Robert Threatt 

During my pre-teenager and teenager years I often 

heard Jimmy Smith playing the organ. My biggest 

problem was telling Jimmy Smith from Jimmy McGriff, 

but, with my untrained ears, I managed to do so. After 

researching Jimmy Smith for this article, I found out why. 

I have found Jimmy Smith to be all things and styles on 

his organ, from soothing to be-bop to funk. 

James Oscar Smith was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania 

December 8, either 1925 or 1928. He died February 

8, 2005 at age 79 in Scottsdale, Arizona. At age six he 

joined his father doing a song-and-dance routine in clubs. 

With this he began teaching himself to play the piano. 

When he was nine, he won a Philadelphia radio talent 

contest as a boogie-woogie pianist. After a stint in the 

U.S. Navy, he began furthering his musical education in 

1948, with a year at Royal Hamilton College of Music, 

then the Leo Ornstein School of Music in 1949. He began 

exploring the Hammond organ in 1951. He switched to 

organ permanently in 1954. 

He purchased his first Hammond organ, rented a warehouse 

to practice in and emerged after little more than 

a year. Upon hearing him playing in a Philadelphia club, 

Blue Note’s Alfred Lion immediately signed him to the 

label and his second album, The Champ, quickly established 

him as a new star on the jazz scene. The Incredible 

Jimmy Smith recorded around forty sessions for Blue 

Note in just eight years beginning in 1956 and albums 

from this period include The Sermon, House Party, Home 

Cookin’, Midnight Special, Back at the Chicken Shack, 

and Prayer Meetin’. 

I mentioned it was hard to tell Jimmy Smith from Jimmy 

McGriff. Jimmy McGriff was born in Germantown, 

Pennsylvania April 3, 1936 and died May 24, 2008 (72) 

in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. He started playing 

piano at the age of five and by his teen years had also 

learned to play vibes, alto sax, drums, and upright bass. 

When he joined the United States Army, McGriff served 

as a military policeman during the Korean War. He later 

became a police officer in Philadelphia. 

Music kept drawing his attention away from the police 

force. His childhood friend, Jimmy Smith, had begun 

earning a substantial reputation in jazz for the Blue Note 

albums (the two played together once in 1967). McGriff 

bought his first Hammond B-3 organ in 1956, spent six 

months learning the instrument, then studied at New 

York’s Juilliard School. He studied privately with Milt 

Buckner, Jimmy Smith, and Sonny Gatewood. 

Holle Thee Maxwell, then known as Holly Maxwell, was 

Jimmy Smith’s vocalist for two years in the late 1970s. 

During a South African tour, they recorded the album 

Jimmy Smith Plays for the People in 1978. 

Smith and his wife moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2004. 

She died of cancer a few months later. Smith recorded 

Legacy with Joey DeFrancesco, and the two prepared to 

go on tour. However, before the tour began, Smith died 

on February 8, 2005 at his Scottsdale home where he 

was found by his manager, Robert Clayton. He died in his 

sleep of natural causes. 

Robert is retired from the Air 

Force and currently is a freelance 

writer and Short Wave 

Radio enthusiast. He also loves 

to channel and play Sudoku. 

Albemarle Eye Center 

Children are susceptible to a host of vision and 

eye problems such as injury, infection and 

increased nearsightedness. In support of Children’s 

Eye Health and Safety Month in August, 

the American Academy of Ophthalmology and 

Albemarle Eye Center and Precision Eye Care 

(AECPEC) provides information to the public that 

can help protect and preserve a child’s eye health 

for life. 

A good rule of thumb is to have your children’s 

eyes examined during well-child visits, beginning 

around age three. Your child’s eye doctor can 

help detect refractive errors such as nearsightedness, 

farsightedness and astigmatism, as well as 

the following diseases: 

• Wandering or crossed eyes 

• A family history of childhood vision problems 

• Disinterest in reading or viewing distant 

objects 

• Squinting or turning the head in an unusual 

manner while watching television 

Keeping your children’s eyes safe is another part 

of maintaining healthy vision. Eye injuries are the 

leading cause of vision loss in children. There 

are about 42,000 sports-related eye injuries 

every year in the United States, and children 

suffer most of these injuries. Help prevent your 

child from being one of the more than 12 million 

children who suffer from vision impairment by 

remembering a few basic rules of safety: 

Your vision is 

our focus. 

• Amblyopia (lazy eye) 

• Strabismus (crossed eyes) 

• Ptosis (drooping of the eyelid) 

• Color deficiency (color blindness) 

If you or your doctor suspects that your child may 

have a vision problem, you can make an appointment 

with your local ophthalmologist or optometrist 

for further testing. There are some specific 

warning signs that may indicate that your child 

has a vision problem. Some of these include: 

• All children should wear protective eyewear 

while participating in sports or recreational activities 

• Purchase age-appropriate toys for your 

children and avoid toys with sharp or protruding 

parts. 

Sources: 

American Academy of Ophthalmology 

YoungSightMatters.com 

Albemarle Eye Center & Precision Eye Care 

Edenton, Elizabeth City, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head & Washington 

AECPEC.com 1-800-755-7535 


SEN. BOB STEINBURG 

Fighting for Our 

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Recovery 

$125 million for small businesses to pay employees, 

rent, and mortgages. 

Liability protection for businesses that reopen safely. 

$700 million to help schools start back in person. 

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