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Museum of the Albemarle -- By: Wanda Lassiter, Curator, Museum of the Albemarle

The Museum of the Albemarle (MOA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in May 2017. In last month’s issue we discussed life at the museum in the 1980s. This issue of Albemarle Tradewinds will focus on the 1990s.
Over the years, as the museum’s popularity grew, visitation rose, and the interpretation area expanded to 13 counties. Bertie, Hertford, and Northampton counties were added to the museum’s interpretative area in 1997.
Museum leaders included Barbara Taylor, John Whitley (interim), Charlene Akers, Wesley Creel, Rhonda Tyson, Claire Glasson (interim), and Edward Merrell.
The museum opened over 40 exhibits during this decade including Taste of the Past: Early Foodways of the Albemarle Region, 1585-1830; Columbia Bicentennial 1793-1993: A Visit to Heart’s Delight; The Lost Colony Drama: Applauding 60 Years; Fire and Wind: Disasters of the Albemarle; and Fixing the Farm: The Rural Craftsworker.
Visitors left wonderful comments on their visit including: “It is our hope that the museum enriches their [children’s] lives through enjoyment and learning.” “If we don’t preserved history, what is the youth of tomorrow going to know about today?” “MOA was born to preserve local history.”
In 1989, MOA acquired a rare find, a circa 1755 house. Built along Knobbs Creek about five miles upstream from the Pasquotank River, the Jackson House interprets the lives of Albemarle farmers during the late colonial and early republic years. Though modest by later standards, the house allowed the family to live in a measure of comfort afforded to a very small minority of the region’s population. It is typical of many regional houses that were occupied by successive generations of the same family. The Elizabeth City Historic Neighborhood Association and the Museum of History Associates provided funds to move the house to the museum grounds in 1990. The Jackson-Jennings House Restoration Fund was established in 1992 and the Guild of Museum Friends pledged $25,000 toward the house’s eventual restoration. The Guild presented the final installment of their pledge in February 1999.
MOA contracted building conservator Russ Steele of Currituck County to reassemble the Jackson House beginning in 2004. Today, the house can be found in the main gallery Our Story, interpreting the lives of small and mid-scale farmers from 1755 to 1820. Inside the house are artifacts and some reproduction items such as a circa 1735 corner cupboard, circa 1780 rocking chair, brass candlesticks, crocks, a spinning wheel, and a small wooden crib. Most children who step inside the house find amusement in the indoor “bathroom,” which is simply a pot under the bed. Also be sure and notice important features in the construction of the house including crown molding, flush-sheathed wainscot, corner stair ghost marks, and molded Georgian chair rail.
Pick up next month’s issue of the Albemarle Tradewinds to learn about the museum during the 2000s.

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Ghost Walk 2016

The Albemarle’s premier living history event, The Historic Elizabeth City Ghost Walk, will take place October 14 and 15, from 5:30 to 9:30 each night. Ghost Walk is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the Best of 20 Years of Ghost Walk. Eight sites will host characters from Elizabeth City’s past, including a Vaudeville musical reminiscent of the James Adams Floating Theatre at Arts of the Albemarle.
Here’s a run-down of this year’s ghosts:

Nell Cropsey, the beautiful 19-year-old whose 1901 murder has never been solved. She’ll appear at the Episcopal Cemetery, near the Pool family vault, where her
body spent one night—the night of her autopsy.

Tamsen Donner taught school in Elizabeth City in the 1830s and married a man from Camden. After his death she moved to the Midwest and met George Donner.
Together they perished in the Donner party tragedy, trying to cross the Sierra Nevada Mountains during an early blizzard. Tamsen’s body was cannibalized by other members of the party. She’ll appear at 1207 Riverside Avenue.

Orville and Wilbut Wright traveled here by train many times between 1900 and 1909, on their way to Kitty Hawk. They’ll appear in the former Fowler Store on Water Street, where the Wrights actually purchased supplies to set up camp in Kitty Hawk.

Captain Israel Perry took Wilbur Wright to Kitty Hawk on his fishing boat Curlicue, on Wilbur’s first trip there in 1900. Captain Perry will give a droll account of his experience with his soon-to-be famous passenger and the storm that almost capsized them. He will appear at 905 Riverside Avenue.

The famous American poet Robert Frost visited Elizabeth City in 1894, when he was a young man. In a fit of pique over a failed romance, Frost traveled to the Great Dismal Swamp with the intention of ending his life. There he met up with a group of duck hunters who brought him to Elizabeth City. Frost wrote of the experience many years later in his poem “Kitty Hawk.” Frost’s ghost will haunt 1210 Riverside Avenue.

Luther “Wimpy” Lassiter was an international billiards phenomenon who was a native and life-long resident of Elizabeth City. The six-time Nine Ball Champion will appear at Coaster’s Bar and Grill on Poindexter Street.

Moses Grandy was a maritime slave from Camden County in the early 1800s. A skilled river pilot, Grandy worked to buy his freedom three times—having been cheated of it twice by his master. He published his life story in London in 1843. Moses Grandy will appear at the Coast Guard Park on Riverside Avenue.

Ghost Walk tickets are $12; $10 for military and early responders. Tickets may be purchased at Muddy Water Coffee House, Page After page Book Store, Bryon’s
Hot Dogs, and Arts of the Albemarle. A preview of the Vaudeville show at Arts of the Albemarle’s Maguire Theatre will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7:00.
The preview will be $5 at the door.

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Dear Dr.Crime

Dear Dr. Crime: I see TV reports about police that confuse me. What is going on?
Police Fan
Dear Fan: Dr. Richard Johnson of the Dolan Consulting Group out of Raleigh, NC has recently
released a review of the research about police myths. I will try to summarize his important paper.
Epidemic use of force: Criminals caused 16.3 times more deaths than police. 30.5% more deaths
were caused by falls and 34.2% more deaths were caused by motor vehicles than by police. The profession responsible for the vast number of deaths is the medical profession. Compare the 990 police caused deaths with the 251,454 deaths caused by medical errors!
Deaths by police are on the rise: Center for Disease Control shows a decline from 2012-2014 with
an average decline of 3.3% per year.
Police kill unarmed people: Armed cannot mean only a gun or knife, it includes motor vehicles,
clubs, and hands used by assailants, or 11% of police killed were by unarmed citizens and 9.3 percent
of those killed by police were “unarmed”.
Police target African-American men: Johnson reports “…258 of the 990 individuals killed by the
police in 2015 were African – American , all but 10 of which were male. So that means 25% of
those who died from police use of force in 2015 were African American men and 1% were African
American women. On the other hand, 468 (47.3%) of those killed by police in 2015 were White
(non-Latino) males and 26 (2.6%) were white (non-Latino) females. In other words, almost twice
as many non-Latino Whites died from police use of force as did African-Americans” . Johnson
reports African American men are 14.4 time more likely to die in a traffic accident than from the
police. They are 27.4 times more likely to be murdered than killed by police.
Implicit Bias by Police drives Deadly Force: Citing a review of 46 research studies involving 5,600
subjects, Johnson reported an absence of research findings of racially prejudicial behavior. He
pointed out that the research showed police drew their guns, fired or accidently shot White suspects
more than African American suspects.
Excessive Force is linked to a lack of Diversity of Police Forces: The US Dept. of Justice reported
12.2 % of police are African American, 11.6 % are Hispanic and 3.5% are other non-white, that is
about the % in the population. Many of the major cities have police forces that are a majority nonwhite.
What should we conclude? Johnson pointed out that there are roughly 385,000,000 police citizen
contacts, and 11,205,833 arrests per year. Those actions involve 48,315 officers assaulted and 990
suspects killed. Let’s follow the research and help the kids from early age to be good citizens. Educators: that means Ethics Courses. We should improve and increase our research into causes and
expand our human relations training in our police academies.


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Gun Tips -- By Lloyd "Duke" Hodges

Last installment I vented a bit, that ain’t over till it’s over. Not this time however. As Americans we are about to enter hunting season. Some who enter the wild are experienced and there are newbies. The deal is that when the bullet leaves the barrel you can’t call it back. No frills, if you have sighted your game look beyond just in case there is another hunter in the line of fire. Many will hunt and bring home some prize. Some will not. Safety is the real winner out there. A remembered hunt is great. I hope none of you hunters will have more on your plate than you can deal with. Nuff said.
Now is the time to get your shooting arms ready. Pull em out and check them. Did you unload them. Double check and then clean them up. Good lubes are available. A dirty, gritty gun doesn’t cut it and it may not operate. Never ask about calibers since we operate in millimeter and English measurement. Look at the stuff you like and find the up and downs of a specific round and will it do well in your piece. I too scratch my head as to what will in a specific bore work and what will not.
As I have mentioned, much has happened in our nation as well as others. Many have resorted to concealed carry permit operators and some just open carry. If you don’t know what your preference will do, well, you may not be a winner in conflict. Gun handling, safely, will refresh knowledge and sublimely boost confidence. All part of the game. Know before you go. I still have favorites one being the .357 magnum. With that I have clear choices. Snake shot, 38 special and .357 magnum. Three for one. Have a great time in the woods and look where you step.

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Frisco Pier -- by Jake Worthington

The National Park Service will be tearing down the beloved Frisco Pier in the fall. The pier, which took its last knockout punch in 2010 with Hurricane Earl, has been closed since that sad September day. While I never had the privilege of fishing on her, I have caught plenty of Speckled Trout and Puppy Drum while surf fishing on her north side. I have heard the stories of friends and old fishermen tell the tales of how many fish had been caught from her wooden planks. The pier was said to be a haven for King Mackerel and Cobia. Located near the Frisco-Hatteras border, the old wooden pier was built in 1962 and was called the Cape Hatteras Pier. The pier was damaged during Hurricane Isabel in 2003 and was then bought by its last owner Tod Gaskill. Gaskill repaired the pier, but hurricanes and storms took their toll. Then Hurricane Earl struck the knockout blow which closed the fishing platform permanently. The National Park Service struck a deal with Gaskill in 2013, in which the Park Service purchased the pier and the right of way from the state highway. This essentially ended all talk and rumors that the pier would be saved and repaired. The National Park Service announced this June that they would finally be removing the skeleton of the beloved pier and her
pier houses in the late fall of 2016.
The Frisco Pier House is an iconic Hatteras Island Landmark and is recognized by its bright yellow colors that have survived numerous Hatteras Island seasons.
She is regularly the focal point of photographers and painters who use her for beautiful works of art. Wooden piers like Frisco are disappearing from the North Carolina coast because of their high maintenance and insurance costs. The Frisco Pier was the only fishing pier south of Diamond Shoals on Hatteras Island, and because of its location is one of the reasons the pier produced such great pier fishing seasons. This same location is also one of the reasons it may have become a victim of numerous hurricane assaults. They don’t call the area of Diamond Shoals “The Graveyard of the Atlantic” for nothing, and all of the damage to the pier is evidence of the dangers of having a pier in such a hot spot. However with the risk comes the reward. If you look at old fishing reports from the pier or talk to some of the anglers who used to walk her planks, you will learn that the Frisco Pier was a highly productive pier. I have talked to anglers who said the pier frequently yielded great catches of the normal bottom fishing fish such as Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Trout, Sea Mullet and a host of other fish. So if you are down here in Hatteras this late summer or the early fall, make sure you stop by, + take a picture or two of her, and wish her farewell.

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Neither a borrower nor a lender be. -- By: Stella Knight

As a parent, I want to treat my children equally and also to make things simple for them when I pass away. I have recently written about the importance of planning – making your wishes known to family members and friends. What happens if you have lent money (whether $10,000 or $50,000) to your middle child, but also placed all your assets in joint name with rights of survivorship with your youngest child? Are you setting your family up for strife, turmoil, and hurt feelings? Here’s an example that illustrates the importance of some
advance planning.

Margaret is a sixty-five-year-old widow and mother of three. At her death, she wants her children treated equally and also to make things as simple as possible for them. She has placed all her assets in joint name with rights of survivorship with her youngest daughter, whom she trusts implicitly. Margaret assumes that when she dies, the youngest daughter will divide any remaining property with her brother and sister.
Furthermore, Margaret has loaned approximately $25,000 to her middle daughter.
First, it’s important for Margaret to accurately and completely express her desires either in a will or trust or to family members, so that at the time of her death there will not be hurt feelings, unanswered questions, and a divided family.

There are different methods for distributing property at your death: by operation of law, disposition in a will, or distribution pursuant to a trust. Assets that you own with a child (with rights of survivorship) will pass to the child by operation of law since (it is assumed) that the child will be the surviving joint owner.
These assets will not be part of your probate estate. The child becomes the sole owner of these assets. The potential problem: what if she decided not to divide these assets with your other children? This does happen.

Furthermore, there may be gift tax consequences to your youngest child if she were to divide the assets and give more than $14,000 to each of her siblings in a year. 

Is this really what you want?

There are many serious issues regarding the loan to the middle child. First, is there anything in writing that states the interest rate and the amount and frequency of payments? If not, you should get something in writing immediately. The writing should include this important information as well as when the debt is to be paid in full. Is this loan a secured obligation? In other words, has your daughter given you a lien or second mortgage on her home or business? If your daughter doesn’t repay the loan, does she have any assets to sell to
pay the debt? Are your daughter and her husband jointly liable for the loan?
At your death, it will be necessary to establish the date of death value, also known as the outstanding balance on the loan. Have you been keeping detailed records of payments? Many times, family members make no payments, only interest payments, or partial payments during the lender’s lifetime. If accurate records are not kept, the outstanding balance may be a source of contention among your children. Whether or not you intend to forgive this loan at your death – it should be stated in your will or trust. There are also tax
consequences both during your lifetime and at your death regarding this loan to your daughter. The discussion regarding potential tax issues is beyond the scope of this article.
Now is the time to open the lines of communication with your children and to discuss these issues. It is important for you to know your options and to make your desires known to your family and professional advisors. You can decide to treat this as a loan, as an advancement against your daughter’s inheritance, or as a gift. Open communication will allow family members to know what’s going on. When action is taken in secret, feelings are often hurt and the family may become divided. Your children may have some suggestions depending on their financial positions and further concerns. Avoid future family conflict, seek competent
advice, and get something in writing.

Stella Knight is an attorney licensed in North Carolina and Florida, with a major area of her law practice emphasizing estate planning, probate, trusts, wealth preservation and elder law.

This is a fictitious situation to illustrate the principles discussed. The information contained in this column is of a general nature and does not constitute legal advice.
If you have questions, consult with a qualified attorney.

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Grandma Swain's Gingerbread Cake w/ Blackstrap Molasses

When it started cooling down Grandma Swain would start baking.
This was one of the favorites.
It would never last more than a day!
Ingredients:
2-3 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
1 cup blackstrap molasses
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 eggs
Directions:
Heat the oven to 375.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ginger, blackstrap molasses, sugar, oil and vanilla
until smooth. In a separate, smaller bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients; flour, cinnamon,
cloves, black pepper and salt.
Bring 1 cup water to boil in a small pot. Once boiling, add the baking soda, remove from heat and pour the
water-soda mixture into molasses mixture. Whisk to combine.
To the molasses mixture, add the dry ingredients and eggs, whisking well. The mixture will be loose.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan and bake for 1 hour or until a skewer stuck in the center comes out
clean. Allow to cool completely. Serve it with whipped cream, or a simple dusting of powdered sugar

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The Chowanoke Indians -- By Duvonya Chavis

The past two articles have focused on the colonization that took place in Chowanoke
territory by settlers who found their land to be desirable and fertile. English settlement
began first in the 1640’s by those who came from Jamestown, Virginia and again later
in 1663 by those who were encouraged through the free land grants administered by
the Lord Proprietors of Carolina. It was during this second wave of settlement that the
Chowanoke Indians entered into a treaty with the English. This treaty lasted for several
years until a war broke out in 1675 between the Chowanoke and the English.
There are many speculations as to what may have provoked the Chowanoke to initiate
war against the English. The Chowanoke Indians had previously welcomed them in
spite of any prior deeds that had been committed against them by these English. Some
theories have been postulated to explain that they may have been incited by other tribal
Indians or may have received news of heinous acts that had been recently committed
by the English against other Indian tribes. During the same year, King Philip had engaged
in war against the Wampanoag Indians, another Algonquian tribe located in the
northeastern part of America. This war had recently ended with the execution of many
Indians and the enslaving and removal of many other Wampanoags to
the West Indies. Nearby, a war ensued between the Susquehanna
Indians and the English in Virginia which also took place in 1675.
These Indians had sought refuge among the Chowanoke for a brief
period of time and could have instilled fear in the Chowanoke Indians
of their eventual fate. Whatever the reason, the Chowanoke struck and
during the first year, had initial success.

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Cushing’s Escape Paddle -- By: David Bennett, Curator at the Port o’ Plymouth Museum

In late October of 1864, Lt. William B. Cushing (USN) was paddling for his life down Conaby
Creek in a stolen boat having just accomplished one of the most daring raids of the Civil War.
Cushing and a small band of sailors, against all odds, had attacked and sunk the CSS Albemarle,
a powerful Confederate ironclad anchored on the Roanoke River in Plymouth, North Carolina.
Cushing was now alone. The rest of the team was dead or in enemy custody. He was a wanted
man with Rebel troops in hot pursuit. Cushing is remembered for his raid, but how he survived
is as equally as impressive.
As the Albemarle began to sink, Cushing hurled himself into the Roanoke River. Immediately,
a manhunt was on to find him. Confederate troops searched the river, but to no avail.
Cushing later awoke in a swamp just outside of Plymouth where troops were still searching for
him. Instead of taking flight, Cushing lurked in the swamps until he could confirm the
Albemarle’s demise. After learning from a slave that the ironclad was destroyed, Cushing
proceeded to make his escape.
Upon arriving at Conaby Creek, Cushing stumbled across a group of Confederate soldiers
camped out with a small boat moored by their tents. While the soldiers sat down to eat by the
campfire, Cushing sneaked in and stole the boat out from under their noses. He then made
a beeline down Conaby to the Albemarle Sound where the Union Navy would be waiting for
him. As Cushing paddled, he chanted his own name; relying on his incredible sense of selfconfidence
to push him through the fatigue and hunger. Upon making it back to Union naval
forces he collapsed with exhaustion.
On Saturday, October 22, 2016, the Port o’ Plymouth Museum will host a canoe/kayak paddle
on Conaby Creek that commemorates Cushing’s raid and his daring escape. Tickets are $35/
person and include shuttle transportation, chase boats, a t-shirt, a light breakfast, snacks, a
catered lunch, and a presentation on Cushing and the CSS Albemarle.
For more information, please visit www.plyouthpaddles.com or call 252-793-1377.

 

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SCUPPERNONG RIVER FESTIVAL 2016 -- By Jimmy Fleming mrflemz@embarqmail.com

The 25th Annual Scuppernong River Festival will be held on Saturday October 8, 2016.
The festival will kick off with Matt Engelbrecht, Chief Meteorologist with WITN 7 as the
Grand Marshall of the 2016 Scuppernong River Festival Parade at 9 am. The parade will also feature an opportunity to meet a real queen … McKenzie Faggart, Miss North Carolina 2016. She will perform later in the day and then offer an opportunity to have your picture made with her! McKenzie is from Cabarrus County and is a Junior at UNC-Charlotte. An accomplished lyrical dancer, she has been a cheerleader for the Carolina Panthers and an ambassador for NASCAR. The parade will also feature the giant Goodness Grows in NC Shopping Cart and lots of other great entries in the Parade During the day there will also be an opportunity to visit with NC Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin and his staff. During the day there will be many live musical performances, children’s games & rides, vendors (selling food, arts, & crafts), displays by many organizations, antique car’s, and demonstrations by groups such as the US Coast Guard.
At the end of the day, everyone will be treated to an awesome fireworks display over the Scuppernong River on the Columbia waterfront. The day will end with a street dance where everyone can shag the night away with The Embers featuring Craig Woolard, an awesome beach music band. It’s going to be an exciting day and night of fun, food, and music so make your plans now to be in Columbia for the 25th Annual Scuppernong River Festival on October 8th!!! If you would like more information about the events of the day you can check out the Scuppernong River Festival Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ScuppernongRF/?fref=ts or the Tyrrell County page at http://tyrrellcounty.org/index.php/en/scuppernong-river-festival or call for more info at (252) 796-1371. Hope to see you there!!


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Possession of firearms by people convicted of felonies -- by Joe Forbes

For decades, the law in this state concerning possession of firearms by people convicted of felonies was murky at best.
A felon who completed his probation/parole could possess a long gun anywhere, and a handgun only on his own property. However, this conflicted with federal law, which prohibited a felon from possessing any firearm. The federal law was rarely enforced at the state level, and even then it was used against people who committed a new, serious crime like bank robbery. The state legislature changed the state law to conform with the federal law, so that no one with a felony conviction could have a firearm. This poorly publicized change in the state law caught many people unaware.
Suddenly, people with a 30 year old felony were being arrested while out hunting, and charged with the major felony of Possession of Firearm by Felon, which carries mandatory prison time. The public outcry led our legislature to create two ways to provide relief to people who had a single lapse in judgment years ago, but have abided by the law ever since.
The first way is to have the conviction expunged. An expungement is available for people who have committed a low-level felony (class H or I), such as breaking or entering or larceny. Generally, the applicant has to have a single felony conviction, with no subsequent convictions (other than a traffic conviction) for 15 years since he completed his probation/parole. The motion has to be filed in the NC court where the conviction occurred. He also has to demonstrate good character. If granted, an expungement wipes the conviction from the public records. In fact, the statute goes on to say that the person may thereafter deny that they were convicted, or even arrested, without fear of prosecution. Because an expungement has the effect of restoring the person to his pre-conviction status, he may again possess a firearm.
The second way is to petition for restoration of firearms rights. This method leaves the felony conviction in place, but allows the person to regain his rights to a firearm. The advantage of this method is that it allows for restoration of rights even to those convicted of more serious offenses (Class D felonies and below), and it can include an out-of-state conviction. Generally, an applicant has to have had a single felony conviction, had no subsequent offenses, and been of good character for 20 years following the restoration of their other civil rights. (In NC, this would be the completion
of probation/parole. Other jurisdictions define restoration of rights differently.)
Under either method, the felony has to have been non-violent, and not involved an assault or the use of a weapon. The felony generally cannot be a sex crime. The person cannot be under a domestic violence protective order. They have to have demonstrated good character for the required time period. It is important to note that the judge is not required to grant relief in either case. The statutes say the judge “may” grant the relief if the court finds that the criteria have been met, so it is important to present the case to the court in the most favorable light. No judge is going to grant the motion if he/she has any idea that the applicant will be back in court on another charge in the future.

You’ll Know It When You See It

The chances of seeing it just went up dramatically. Janet Ainge has collected time in a bottle (so to speak) in her business at 201 Main St. in South Mills, and the four buildings on the property. As I rummaged through the thousands of collectibles, I was taken back to days of future passed. Childhood memories rushed to me at the sight of the 5 cent Coke bottle. The Topps baseball cards took me to my Little League days in the 1950’s. I had forgotten all about the hurricane
lamps on the living room mantle. They lighted our house for days after Hazel struck the Virginia and North Carolina coast. What most amazed me about Janet’s Crafts and Flowers Flea Market was the sheer volume of nostalgic items from porcelain dolls to antique jewelry. Barbie, Disney, Cabbage Patch, Elvis, Harley Davidson , Michael Jordan, and John Deere were all there to greet me. Mother played the piano; mostly on Saturday night when my cousins, aunts, and uncles would visit. Janet has the old sheet music for the Wurlitzer mama played. I chose to wander on my own at first. Both men’s and women’s clothes were hanging and piled on tables. Crocheted Afghans and quilts of many colors filled more tables. The collection of different NFL jerseys, and biker shirts, and NASCAR ball
caps caught my interest. Then I saw the most beautiful figurines. A Native American Chief , on the shelf, right beside a China Doll. Time to call-over Janet…I had questions. She explained that so many people have so many different travel experiences, and their family heritage is so varied that anyone is liable to find something they feel is close to them. So true. Her collection of knives is varied and always functional. I found one from my Cub Scout days.
For the music lover, there are CD’s galore, VHS and DVD movies along with Video and X-Box games to choose from. I do not particularly think someone is eccentric because they collect unique stuff. But I used to think I was a pack rat…never throw anything away, because when you do you need it about a week later. Well, Janet is not the ultimate pack rat, she is just someone who realized that there is value in memories, and some old things still serve a purpose. Janet also creates silk flower arrangements for all occasions. Share the time together with your family and visit this most remarkable collage and tapestry of antique and useable personal and household wares. That cast iron
skillet can sure cook a tasty fried chicken. Phone 252/771-5214, (cell) 252/339-1545. Located at the foot of the bridge in South Mills.

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Hand Carved Decoys by Ron Stevens

Ron Stevens is a woodcarver of eastern waterfowl. As he drifts into semi-retirement, he spends even
more time in his busy workshop perfecting his unique skill. By “chip carving” cedar knees into lifelike decoys, then painting with detail of exacting feather head-to-tail, Stevens’s blue ribbon pedigree is evident. A current resident of Elizabeth City (EC) via Chincoteague, VA, then the US Coast Guard, he continues to display in shows along the east coast. His style ascended from research of H. V. Shrouds, and studying the works of locals Ned Burgess and Ambrose “Hambone” Twiford. His passion is projected as he teaches 2-3 classes per year in the white building on the Kenyon Bailey property in EC.
The depth of artistry in his decoy creations emerged from a three-dimensional approach to carving.
He developed a system of tripod cameras in his aviary some years back to create angle, curve, and depth to show an exacting proportion in a life-like decoy.

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Perquimans Art League's October Show --- By Colleen Brown

In October, the Gallery of the Perquimans Art League will be
hosting a show by the accomplished artist Lamar Whidbee. A
graduate of North Carolina Central University who lives in the
Raleigh area, Mr. Whidbee is Hertford born and raised.
Perquimans County High School remembers the young artist
with great pride and the Art League is tremendously proud to
celebrate a Hertford man whose success as an artist makes him a role model for all small town
residents with big talent and bigger dreams.
Returning to Hertford, where some of his family still lives, will be a home-coming for Whidbee
and very much in line with the idea of the show, titled “Home Grown.” In his artist’s statement
for his show, Whidbee explains that his work is tied to questions of identity, of history and ancestry.
Objects represented in his paintings have the power to “stimulate memories that provoke the
questions of: Where did I come from? Who are my ancestors?” Images of windows “represent the
act of viewing, a line of sight into the generational cycle.”
Leaving Hertford to pursue his education at Winston-Salem State University, Whidbee had no intention
of pursuing art as a career. It was only after a few years of college and a transfer to NCCU
that, in 2011, he painted his first portrait and “found what would instantly become my passion.
Painting would be the instrument to mold the person that I am today.”
And the person he is today is an artist of great depth and insight, who uses portraiture and the
depiction of everyday objects to explore both his own experience of life and the search for meaning
& identity. He describes his work as “intimate sculpture/painting hybrids that raise questions
pertaining to culture, class and education.”
The exhibit “Home Grown” will be on display in the Perquimans Art League Gallery on Church
Street in downtown Hertford throughout the month of October. Mr. Whidbee will also be the
artist in residence at his old high school, Perquimans County High School, with a scheduled visit
to Perquimans Middle School as well. A reception for the artist will be held at the Gallery on
Sunday, October 9 from 1 to 4 p.m.

By: Colleen Brown
Assistant to the Director
Phone: 252-426-5657
chamber@visitperquimans.com
www.visitperquimans.com
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Clown 'n' Around

What's in your diet? by Warren Green

Last month I passed the 77 year old threshold. I can state adamantly, it’s about the food. I’m saying
that as an 11 year cancer survivor, and a food safety specialist. My Mission, Advocacy and Passion is
to improve the quality of the food. That will strengthen the immune system, and help the body
mitigate our toxic environment through our culinary intake.
Everything starts with the quality of the food. Our government policy is that if the product is not
“Certified Organic” you’re consuming it at your own risk. Agriculture products labeled “USDA
-Certified Organic” means that the products have been produced according to USDA organic
regulations, which means that if its not labeled certified organic it’s probably not. USDA Organic
regulations can be found at (7 CFR Section 205) they include all USDA organic standards, including
prohibited practices, requirements, and The National List of Allowed and Prohibited Materials.
Last time, I mentioned “spin farming” and promised some details. “Spin” is an acronym for “Small
Plot INtensive and is defined as an organic system that is production based. The components are
sub-acre in scale, low capital intensive, entrepreneurially driven, and close to markets. “Organics” are
the fastest growing segment in the food industry, growing at 20% annually. The Albemarle region is
within the 500 mile radius required to be identified as a local supplier, and has the longest growing
season in that radius. Using spin farming, an entrepreneur can offer a custom grown organic product,
to any customer in the world.
That kind of segues into a remarkable advertisement by a major, highly regarded food company. They
are saying that their food will be “clean” by the end of the year. That speaks volumes, and they’re one
of the better ones. That kind of ad campaign will make some organic suppliers rich.
Finally, I came across an interesting study NCI about obesity and cancer, I thought I’d should share
to further the discussion about food as medicine. Obesity is associated with increased ricks of at least
eight cancers and maybe more.
Use your culinary intake to promote better health and a better quality of life.
You are what you eat.


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ABC Medical in Elizabeth City

George and Company

Bryons Hot Dogs

Classes at the Bead Spot

Classes at The Bead Spot are by appointment during shop hours,
Wednesdays thru Saturday 10am to 4pm.
All classes are $20 per person plus materials.
Participants can choose to learn the basics of jewelry making.
Students will learn how to string and finish a necklace with a
clasp and make a pair of earrings.
Additional classes include:
Introduction to Kumihimo – the Japanese art of braiding cord.
Kumihimo II – Learn to add beads to your Kumihimo braid.
Beadweaving Classes: Peyote, Herringbone, Brick Stitch, Dutch
Spiral, etc – The bead weaving sessions demonstrate various
techniques working with needle, thread and seed beads.

The Tax Lady

Andy's Pancake and Steakhouse

The Villa in Elizabeth City

The Freeze!

Museum Anniversary -- by By: Wanda Lassiter, Curator, Museum of the Albemarle

The Museum of the Albemarle (MOA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in May 2017. In last month’s issue we discussed life at the museum in the 1970s. This issue of Albemarle Tradewinds will focus on the 1980s.
In 1980, MOA completed its first year as an admission free, state maintained institution with expanded programs and higher attendance. The permanent gallery was renovated during this era. Changes in acquisition policies due to the now state-owned museum changed how and what artifacts were accessioned into the collection. World War II uniforms, flint-lock muskets, cameras, a wooden bee hive, a toy tea service, Norfolk & Southern Railroad pamphlets, and items obtained from the 1988 auction of Bayside items were acquired during the 1980s.
Directors Paul Mears and Barbara Taylor guided MOA to success with exhibits on Colonial Period fashions, swimwear, Catfish Hunter, regional high school bands, textile production, and Elizabeth City architecture. At age 15, MOA celebrated with an exhibit featuring a panorama of life in the Albemarle region along with a commemorative exhibit for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Governor J. C. B. Ehringhaus. Events in 1987 related to the 20th anniversary and featured a birthday party with pony rides, dancing, singing, balloons, and of course cake.
Visitors to MOA left notes for the staff that included the following: “[MOA] helps children appreciate what our ancestors went through. Every teacher should bring their classes here.” “Nicest; most attractive; most informative.”
“Education is what museums are all about, not just old, old artifacts.” “The museum may well be the anchor or stimulus to seeing great thinks happen in Elizabeth City.”
Programming during the 1980s included a festival held in July 1984 as part of the celebration to commemorate America’s 400th Anniversary of the Roanoke Voyages. Other programming in the 1980s included sessions on historic preservation, archaeology, and oral history. Children’s workshops on natural dyes, fossils, and plantation life were well attended. Museum Days were held at homes throughout the museum’s interpretative counties. MOA partnered with the Pasquotank River Yacht Club and Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc., to sponsor the Moth Boat Benefit Regatta beginning in 1989.
MOA staff expanded with the employment of future long-timers, Mary Tirak and Lynette Sawyer. Mary began in 1985 and just retired in December 2015 with 31 years. Lynette will celebrate her 28th year here on August 15.
Please stop by and wish her a happy anniversary.
She can tell you quite a few more stories about the what went on in the museum during the 1980s!
Pick up next month’s issue of the Albemarle Tradewinds to learn about the museum during the 1990s.

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