Monday, October 31, 2016
Your Storefront is your Customers first Impression -- by Mike Hindenach
We all know that your storefront gives your business’s first impression. Location, appearance, and maintenance all play an important part in making that impression. Recently I spoke with a small group of local consumers and asked them how long it took for them to make a decision about entering a store.
“Two seconds.” was the first decisive answer; other answers ranged from two to seven seconds to decide if they would even enter a store.
The group went on to say that a storefront and parking area needed to be clean and well maintained or they wouldn’t even bother to enter. They talked in detail about the importance of sidewalk maintenance and lighting. For them, the outside of the business absolutely represented what they expected to find on the inside of the business.
This discussion led me to take a look at how long it takes for us to form an impression. According to a study done by Princeton University psychologist Alex Todorov and co-author Janine Willis, we decide about a person’s trustworthiness within a tenth of a second. Todorov found that we intuitively
respond before our rational minds can influence the reaction. Something to think about that when considering who the first person your customer is going to see when they walk through
your doors.
One of the easiest and most impactful enhancements a business can make is creating and maintain their curb appeal. A simple daily routine such as maintaining sidewalks can lead to greater customer interest. Just that one difference has been shown by industry experts to attract attention and create additional foot traffic. The Elizabeth City sidewalk maintenance ordinances can serve as an easy checklist:
152.11 GRASS AND WEEDS TO BE KEPT OFF STREETS,
SIDEWALKS.
(A) No occupant or owner of property shall permit grass or weeds to grow over any brick, concrete, tar, asphalt, stone or other hard-surface sidewalk or street.
(B) Each occupant or owner shall keep the grass plot adjacent to such sidewalk or street neatly mowed.
152.12 CLEANING SIDEWALKS.
(A) The owner or occupant of any store, office or other place of business on the first floor abutting the street shall keep the sidewalk in front of his or her place of business clean.
(B) The owner of every lot abutting any sidewalk which is paved shall remove all snow, ice or similar accumulation from such sidewalk by 10:00 a.m. of each day unless it is continuing to snow, hail or sleet at the time, in which case same must be removed immediately upon completion of such weather
condition.
While my short discussions with local consumers certainly are not scientific, they do reflect the findings of numerous articles regarding customer attraction and retention. It may make you wonder about how many customers may pass you by if your storefront was not perceived as inviting and
how many new customers you will attract with a few simple improvements.
Saturday, October 29, 2016
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Friday, October 28, 2016
Fall Suf Fishing
Fall is now in the air and this is when the surf fishing on Hatteras Island
really heats up. Fall is a great time to visit Hatteras Island because
there are fewer people, the weather is usually cooler, and most of the
beaches are open for driving. This the time the Red Drum are making
their appearance and making countless fishermen happier than a kid on
Christmas morning. There is no prettier sight than the Point at Buxton
filled with Drum fishermen casting and catching drum. If you have never
witnessed these sportsmen casting their lines, making line adjustments,
keeping their rigs from becoming tangled, hooking and catching a
prized Red Drum, and then releasing the Drum to catch again. You need
to come witness this fishing wonder firsthand and watch the seasoned
fisherman catch fish like a well oiled machine.
If this type of fishing intimidates you, don’t worry. You can travel north
or south of The Point and still be in the fish. Generally during the fall,
the ocean is filled with hungry Speckled Trout, Puppy Drum, Bluefish,
Sea Mullet, Spot, Croaker and maybe an occasional False Albacore.
Most of these fish can be caught on bottom rigs baited with cut bait. You
can also hook them casting jigs, spoons, and plugs. Of course always
be on the lookout for the big Red Drum because many an angler targeting
smaller fish on bottom rigs has hooked Red Drum and had the fight
of their life on light tackle.
If you are considering heading to Hatteras Island and surf fishing, here
are some things that you will need to know in advance. To drive on the
beach, you will need an ORV Permit issued by the National Park Service.
These permits are available from the NPS Office or you can go online
and purchase one. While on the beach, you will need the following
required equipment for off road driving: a shovel, a jack, a jack board,
and a low pressure tire gauge. Some other items such as a tow strap,
fire extinguisher, and a flashlight are also recommended. Also make
sure you have a current NC Fishing license which can be purchased
online on the NCWRC website.
When you are packing your 4x4 truck or SUV, make sure you have
everything that you will need so you won’t have to leave the beach.
Making a checklist will ensure this. Before you hit the beach, make
sure you stop at one of the local tackle shops and load up on fresh bait,
lead weights, lures, line or anything else you may need. These tackle
shops are not only filled with the correct equipment you will need, they
also have information that they will share if you ask. The most important
thing to remember before you hit the sand--air those tires down!!
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
There is a saying: “You can’t understand another’s experience
until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” Walk a Mile in Her
Shoes® asks men to literally walk one mile in women’s shoes
to get the community talking about violence against women.
Albemarle Hopeline will sponsor such an event on Saturday,
October 8 at Northeastern High School’s athletic field in Elizabeth
City. Registration is at 8:00 am with the walk beginning at
9:00. There is no fee to walk, and men, women and children
are invited to come and participate.
Men representing law enforcement across the Albemarle
region will start the walk off by walking a lap around the track in
women’s shoes with other walkers falling in behind to walk a 4
lap mile.
October 8 – Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®
This event is part of Hopeline’s recognition of Domestic Violence
Awareness Month. Each October Hopeline joins other organizations
around the country in honoring those affected by intimate partner
abuse and remembering those lives lost to the violence. During
the first eight months of 2016, 40 women, men and children in North
Carolina died as a result of domestic violence.
Other events planned for October:
Friday, October 7 from 5 – 9 p.m. - Elizabeth City’s “First Friday
Art Walk”
Hopeline will display artwork done by survivors of domestic
violence at the Selig’s Building
Friday, October 29 - “Purple for Peace Day”
Individuals, businesses, schools, and organizations show support
by wearing purple and sending photos to Hopeline to post on their
Facebook page.
For more information on participating in any of these events or to
learn how you can help put an end to domestic violence, call
Albemarle Hopeline at 252-338-5338.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
The importance of planning By Stella Knight
I
have recently written about the importance of planning: making your
wishes known to family members and friends. It’s not just about
making your will; it’s about planning for unforeseen circumstances
during your lifetime. Here’s an example that illustrates the
importance of some advance planning.
A
few years ago, I was contacted by Rebecca. Her friend, Lillian, had
suffered a stroke and was unable to communicate with her doctors,
family members, or friends. Although Lillian had 2 children living
nearby, they were busy with their families and at a loss as to what
to do to assist their mother. After lying in the intensive care unit
for several months and then being transferred to a nursing home for
rehabilitation, Lillian’s bills were quickly piling up. Her family
thought Medicaid would pay for Lillian’s care, but they didn’t
know what to do or how to apply for assistance. Soon the creditors
started calling and Medicaid denied Lillian’s application for lack
of information. How could Lillian have planned and what will happen
to this woman?
This
is a difficult situation; it will not be resolved quickly. First,
when Lillian was capable and competent she would have been wise to
execute a durable power of
attorney. This is a legal
instrument giving another person, whether a family member or a
friend, full authority to act on your behalf and deal with your
property should you become disabled or need their help. Also,
Lillian may have thought it important to have a healthcare
power of attorney. This
document deals with healthcare decisions and if Lillian was unable to
make or communicate her healthcare decisions, she could have given a
friend or child the power to make healthcare decisions for her. The
practical aspect is that Lillian’s agent could pay her bills,
manage her finances, and give insurance information to medical
providers. Lillian’s healthcare agent would have been making
decisions regarding which nursing home to move her to and talking
with her doctors about care treatment plans. But Lillian doesn’t
have either power of attorney document and she’s incapable of
executing any now, assuming she’s physically and/or mentally
incapacitated after her stroke. So what
are her options?
A
family member or friend will have to petition the Clerk of Court in a
guardianship proceeding. Evidence will be heard to determine whether
or not Lillian is competent. If Lillian is determined to be
incompetent, a guardian will need to be appointed for her. A
guardian is a court-appointed fiduciary who will make healthcare and
financial decisions for Lillian. The guardian will make healthcare
decisions and locate Lillian’s assets and begin to pay her bills
and manage her affairs. While I have simplified the process in this
article, there is considerable time and expense involved when a
guardianship is required. Also, it is necessary for a bond to be
posted, which adds time and costs money.
So,
assuming Lillian is now being looked after by her guardian, what
about paying for her care?
First, the guardian may have discovered whether or not Lillian has
health insurance and some coverage may be available per the contract.
If so, that may only be temporary. What are Lillian’s assets?
That may be more difficult to answer, but the guardian will be
charged with discovering and recovering her assets.
Many
people do not realize that Medicaid
only pays as a last resort. If
you have assets and can afford to pay for your long-term care, you
are responsible for the cost of your care. To simplify, Medicaid
does not pay for long-term care unless the individual has less than
$2,000 in countable resources and the cost of care is greater than
the individual’s income. If the guardian discovers that Lillian
has cash or investments worth $10,000 or more, then Lillian will have
to pay for her own care. While Lillian’s guardian may benefit from
the assistance of an Elder Law attorney to assist in planning for
Lillian’s care costs, Lillian is responsible for paying for the
cost of her own care. A discussion of Medicaid is beyond the scope
of this article.
What
can be learned from this example?
You are never too young to plan – Lillian was only 59 years young
when she suffered her stroke. While it would be nice to think that
our children will be there for us in our old age, like we were there
for them, that’s not always the case and sometimes we have to look
realistically at our children’s strengths and weaknesses. Is my
daughter too emotional and unable to deal with stressful situations?
Are my sons too busy or irresponsible to assist me when I need them?
Is my daughter’s husband really after my money? Would I be better
off asking a professional rather than a family member to manage my
finances if necessary?
Don’t wait until an emergency occurs
before asking yourself these tough questions. This article is just
to inform you of some things to consider in your estate planning.
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.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Big Red Drum Fishing -- By Jimmy Fleming
One of the main things I have enjoyed over the past ten years is fishing for big
Red Drum in Pamlico Sound. Ever since my buddy Ricky Vanhorn took me on my
first drum fishing trip I have been hooked. I like to go out of Swan Quarter in Hyde
County, NC in the mid summer to early fall (July – September). To make the trip even
better, I like to fish for my bait earlier in the day around Judith Island. I like to catch
croakers, spot, and pig fish using light tackle with bottom rigs baited with shrimp,
squid, or cut bait. Those fish along with mullet and menhaden are the best bait for
big drum … the fresher the better. Also while fishing for bait, it is not unusual to catch
other varieties of fish such as speckle trout, gray trout, puppy drum, black drum, sea
mullet, and flounder. Any of these fish along with any nice sized croakers or spot
that aren’t used for bait will make for a great meal. After either catching fresh bait
or bringing some along, I like to head out to a spot in the sound to set up for drum
fishing. Big Drum seem to like hard bottoms, especially ones with oyster shells and
drop offs where the water depth changes from shallow to deeper somewhat abruptly.
Once securely anchored, I then put out my drum rigs which my choice is manual bait
cast reels spooled with 30# mono on 7 foot medium heavy rods. You must have 9/0
circle hooks with the barb pinched down to be legally fishing from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m..
You have to use circle hooks because you don’t want to deep-hook drum if you can
help it. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., J-hooks or circle hooks are legal because people fish
other species of big fish such as tarpon with the same rigs and bait used for drum. I like to cut a medium to large bait fish in ½ and thread it on the circle hook, then cast the rig (9/0 circle hook,
60 – 80 lb test leader, and a 3 – 6 oz barrel sinker) as far as I can from the boat. I like to put
out four to six rods and I usually try to get set up by 3-4 pm and fish until dark or
shortly thereafter. Most of the best drum fishing takes place after dark but I’m just
not a night fisherman. Most of the big drum caught will weigh 30 to 60 pounds and
measure 38 to 60 inches in length. To learn more about catching Bull Red Drum in
Pamlico Sound, do some online reading and check out the many Youtube videos
that will show you how to rig, bait, and fish for the drum. Make certain that you have
the proper fishing license and fully understand the rules and regulations for Bull Red
Drum fishing in the Pamlico Sound … then get yourself out there and have the fishing
time of your life.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Wendell Haire and the Invasion of Normandy -- By: David Bennett, Curator at the Port o’ Plymouth Museum
(Photo courtesy of Virginia Haire.)
In May 1943, Wendell Haire, a native of Creswell, N.C., dropped out of high school to join the United States Navy. Haire chose the Navy because he thought it would offer him an adventure and he liked the uniform. Little did he know that one adventure would change his life forever.
At 10a.m., June 6, 1944, Haire was aboard a troopship off the coast of Normandy disembarking soldiers bound for Utah Beach. It was D-Day and the invasion of Normandy was on. Unfortunately, due to a lack of landing craft, the ship was unable to disembark all of its troops. The captain decided to move the ship close to shore to find an available landing craft and disembark the rest of the troops. Just after the vessel had unloaded its remaining soldiers it was struck by a German artillery shell on the starboard side below the waterline.
Four explosions rocked the ship instantly killing five of the crew and wounding everyone else. Wendell Haire suffered a broken leg and severe burns. He was also trapped in the galley by himself. All seemed lost until one man selflessly came to his rescue. An African American sailor by the name of Flynt carried Haire up to the main deck and put him in a lifeboat. They cast off right before the ship rolled over and sank. Then everything went black. When Haire woke up he was in a hospital bed in England. He was lucky to be alive. His ship had sunk in five minutes taking over half of the crew
with her. Haire’s war was over. He would spend the next three years in the hospital undergoing a total of seven surgeries for his shattered leg. For his wounds, he received the Purple Heart.
After the war, Wendell Haire married, had a family, and a made a career with the U.S. Postal Service. He was plagued, however, by his wounds for the rest of his life. He had sacrificed his health and comfort for his country.
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Thursday, October 20, 2016
Gun Tips -- By: Lloyd "Duke" Hodges
Are you confused about the political situation facing us? Me too. However, if you own a gun you need to vote. In the mid fifties I was stationed in Germany and I saw things that were the result of a population having been disarmed by the then government.
Things I have never forgotten. As Americans we do have rights inscribed long go to protect us from an overreaching government. There are some people in high places that would try to disarm us or the very least make ammunition so bound in red tape and taxes it would make purchasing almost impossible. Read the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. I think now is the time to put some maintenance on your guns with some serious lubrication. We have had enough rain and humidity to create some rust and that will really impair good operation, especially semi-auto pieces. Gun safe
interiors are not immune to dampness unless one has a dehumidifier and that is not written in stone.
Clean them up. Well, I am chomping at the bit to go to the range to re-sight the long guns especially the laser bore sighted ones. I know from past experience that temperature can alter previous settings. As I have previously stated, shooting skills diminish with lack of practice. Dry firing (unloaded please) is a fairly good method to retain some skill. Remember one hundred rounds fired with no hits is not firepower, one round with one hit is firepower. Cold weather is coming and if you carry concealed consideration should be given as to how you can stay warm and quickly access you carry piece if it is needed to protect yourself and your loved ones from harm. Read the police reports in newspapers, locate addresses if provided and avoid those places. Remember this—you are your
first responder and as such you must be familiar with the law.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
JIM KAIGHN INSURANCE AGENCYHOME OF THE “INSURANCE DOCTOR” --- by Jim Kaighn
This is my first article about insurance. Here, you will get to know me better . People need to have confidence and trust in their advisor.
My philosophy about my work is for my clients to understand what they are buying, to understand the terminology, to understand their views and wants, so I can better fit an idea that best suits them and their family and/or business.
I have been in the insurance business for 47 years, longer than any other agent in this area specializing in Life and Health Insurance related policies. I also have degrees in Life and Health Insurance and in Financial Planning, but I specialize in Insurance planning!! I am not saying I am the smartest agent, just that I have the ability to do my work smarter for people and their business.
I do not have a fancy office with 20 secretaries, I have worked out of my home since 1980. When speaking with folks, I come to their home or office, making it more convenient for you.
I have written insurance articles for the DAILY ADVANCE, given seminars with other professional people in law, accounting and investments to help people get more knowledge.
I have a very good working knowledge on car, homeowners, and business insurance, for I use to have
a license in Property and Casualty Insurance. I have taught insurance classes at the COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE and insurance classes for Real Estate agents for them to better understand insurance and how it fits into their clientele’s insurance questions.
The main difference between myself and other agents is that I work with many companies, not just one. Many times I am told that folks have their Life Insurance where they have their car and homeowners coverage because it is easier to have all their policies with one agent and one agency. This is good, but understand, that agent only has one company to choose from, they can not shop around for the best ideas, I CAN AND DO!!.. Also, that agency’s main business is car, homeowners,
and business insurance, they are not 100% fixed on Life Ins. like my companies are. All I ask people
to do is to give me a try, no promises, no scare tactics, just my best work THE FIRST TIME!!!
I will be doing future articles on different topics and I will take ideas from the readers on topics they want info about.
I can be reached at 335 5983 or 202 5983 or
at my e-mail--insdr@roadrunner.com ..
My web
site is WWW.INSDRJIM.COM-- Until later -- HAPPY
TRAILS TO YOU!!!
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016
The Pine Storehouse --- By Coy Domecq
Pine trees play important roles in the United States. The most well known uses of pine include fodder for paper products, window framing timbers, flooring materials, pine pitch, turpentine, and cones for
decorative crafts. Some lesser-known benefits of the pine tree from an earlier age include medical and nutritive uses.
Many types of pines trees, notably the eastern pine, have needles that can be steeped to make tea that is high in Vitamins A and C. It is reported that pine needle tea contains as much as four times the
content of Vitamin C than that of lemons.
The pine nut, although small, packs a bundle of nutritive energy and is a common ingredient in recipes, such as pesto, but is also eaten raw or lightly toasted.
Although appealing to those with a taste for such things, male pine cones, inner pine bark, outer bark of young pine twigs and resin can be consumed. From an aesthetic perspective, chewing on young
pine branches was used as a breath freshener. Pine resin once enjoyed popularity as chewing gum; only a single flavor was available.
One historical anecdote points towards how the Adirondack Indians got their name from the Mohawk Indians, as the term atir’u:taks can be translated as “tree eaters”. Not all parts of all pine species
are safe for human consumption as some varieties contain toxins detrimental to humans.
The pine tree components offer many services as a medical tool box. Pine resin is known to have antimicrobial and anti fungal disinfectant properties and can be applied directly to wounds or breaks
in the skin. The sticky resin was also used to remove splinters from the skin. Even today pine ingredients are found in dandruff treatments.
Pine resin was also used as a worming compound, effective against roundworms and tape worms. As a medical instrument, it was used to quickly and effectively staunch blood flow.
With the benefits beyond building materials, it is easy to see why the pine tree has been an important plant genus throughout history.
Monday, October 17, 2016
Second Amendment and the election. -- by Joe Forbes
In a few weeks, we will elect a new President. That President will shape the future of this country for generations to come, not only by a legislative agenda, but by appointing 4 Supreme Court justices as
well. (Justice Kennedy is 80, Justice Ginsburg is 83, Justice Breyer is 78, and Justice Scalia is deceased). Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life, and can only be removed by impeachment.
As this article is traditionally written about the Second Amendment, I’m assuming you have at least a passing interest in the importance of your right to bear arms. So before you cast your vote, you need to know the candidates’ positions on the subject.
One candidate has declined to say that the Constitution guarantees a right to bear arms, despite the plain language of the Second Amendment. That same candidate said that the Supreme Court decision
in the Heller case (which affirmed the right of the individual to bear arms) was wrong, telling The Free Beacon on 10/1/15 that the Supreme Court was wrong in saying that the right to bear arms is
an individual right. That candidate vowed to”make that case every chance I get”.
One candidate is deliberately spreading the outright lie that there is an “online loophole” that allows people to legally buy guns interstate over the Internet with no background check or paperwork involved.
This is a blatant attempt to gin up fear and hysteria for an issue that does not exist.
One candidate told The Free Beacon on 10/16/15, “Certainly the Australia example is worth looking at”, referring to the firearms confiscation plan conducted in Australia.
One candidate told The Washington Post on 10/1/93 that they were “all for” a 25% tax on firearms and ammunition to raise money to fund health care.
One candidate has vowed to repeal the law that protects firearms manufacturers from lawsuits over people using their product illegally. This would have the effect of destroying the firearms industry.
One candidate told The Washington Post on 10/1/93 that they supported an “assault” weapons ban in the 1990’s, and that the ban should be reinstituted.
One candidate supports “universal background checks” for every gun sale, even between family members and friends. These checks would have to be paid for, thereby raising the cost of the sale. The checks would be conducted by a government entity like the one who puts thousands of people on “no-fly lists” in error. Once you are on a “no gun list”, good luck getting off. Just ask the people on the no-fly list by mistake.
One candidate has vowed to enact further gun control, by executive order if necessary.
If you don’t know which candidate I’m talking about, isn’t it rather reckless of you to vote while ignorant of these positions?
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Friday, October 14, 2016
Health and Nutrition Strategies For Cancer Survivors and Everybody Else -- By Warren Green
WHAT’S IN YOUR DIET?
As my readers are aware, my mission is to upgrade food choices to mitigate the cancer disparity in this region. In order for food to work as medicine, it has to be clean, and supply the essential nutrients for optimum health.
I’ve focused on food to address the disparity, because cancer researchers are looking at food, and food is the most obvious environmental culprit in this region that can be controlled. The problem is, the United State’s current food policy is risk-based and not zero tolerant, and that includes imports. There are numerous additives and manufacturing practices that are permitted in commerce, that
are based on decades old regulations such as the “Generally Regarded As Safe” (GRAS) list, and policies that permit sub-therapeutic antibiotics and hormones in meat and poultry products without identification. However, government labeling policy permits a manufacturer to identify what isn’t in a meat or poultry food product, such as“no antibiotics or no added hormones”.
So, let’s go a little deeper into processed foods, particularly cured products such as ham, cold cuts and sausage. Most cured products are processed with sodium nitrite, an additive that is required to be identified on the labeling. Meats naturally contain amines, and readily combines with nitrite to form carcinogenic nitrosamines. Government regulations require that meats manufactured in the U.S. must contain erythorbic acid or ascorbic acid ( antioxidants that mitigate the formation of nitrosamines). As a cancer survivor, I’d be reluctant about imported, because “Country of Origin” laws were rescinded.
Further, livestock, including poultry are exposed to many of the maladies that humans are subject to, and some. Their living conditions include unsanitary mutual water sources, feed made from GM O’s, overcrowding, parasites, poor sanitation, and exposure to the elements.
Consequently, livestock probably receive as many medications as the average human. Those medications don’t stop at slaughter and many can withstand heat treatment. Human consumers may receive unnecessary arthritis medication, sub-therapeutic antibiotics, hormones, arsenic, and many more unlisted substances.
I think we need to take long hard look at organic meat and poultry enterprises, as our major meat producers are going to foreign interest.
Finally, the bottom line is, our region must rethink it’s diet, and transition toward organic food. Northeast North Carolina’s organic produce are known cancer fighters. Our organic produce while mitigating our health disparities, can supply high end organic produce to millions of customers
around the world. Agriculture and agriculture related industries contributed 835 billion dollars to the United States Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which accounts for 13% of the average household budget. Organics are the fastest growing segment in the industry.
For information regarding organic soil certification, contact:
Shirley Brown, CEO of the Northeastern Coalition
for Minority Small Farmers and Landowners (NCSFLO).
252-340-2428
Remember, let food be your medicine and support “The Organic Capital Of The World”.
Warren Green can be reached
at warreng9241@hotmail.com
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Hallelujah Girls -- By: Colleen Brown Assistant to the Director
The Carolina Theater is bustling with rehearsals again as a cast made of familiar faces and new stars prepare for another dramatic production sure to wow and charm audiences.
This fall, the Hertford Theater is producing The Hallelujah Girls, a comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope &Jamie Wooten. Directed by Tom Laughlin, stalwart and founding member of the Theater, it stars Deborah Norbriga, Mark Anderson, both newcomers to the Carolina, strongly supported by Anne Taylor, Linda Gregory, May Robertson, Nelia Lane, Larry McLaughlin and Jacquie Zimmerman. Several of those names should be familiar to Carolina Theater fans. Loughlin has been heard to remark to his cast, “This may be the best show we’ve ever done here.”
The Hallelujah Girls is a story of lost love, manicures, rising above hardship and the importance of a good facial, recreating yourself, reaching for your dreams, pedicures, saunas and Civil War legends. What more could an audience ask for in a sweet and salty comedy that will send them out laughing and humming Christmas carols?
The technical side of the production, ably directed by long-time Carolina Theater member Steve Burket, ably seconded by Frank Norman and Mimi Galgano, promises to be spectacular as Galgano’s color scheme underlines and enriches the story of rebirth and romance while Burket’s foley & lighting effects highlight the dramatic and slightly fantastic nature of the action. There are times when you almost believe that there’s an army of bulldozers outside, ready to do their worst For those who demand a more educations side to their theatre, The Hallelujah Girls promises to offer answers
to the following questions:
How do you get rid of a headache without pills?
How do you make your dreams come true?
How do you protect your small Georgia town against
Civil War general Tecumseh Sherman?
What’s more American than being “determined, motivated
and self-reliant”?
What’s more romantic than being separated from your
lover by being “struck by lightning while riding bareback
on the cliffs above a fjord in Scandinavia”?
And, also, “how do you get so much stuffing in these jalapenos?”
With Carolina Theater’s signature refreshments offered at intermission, The Hallelujah Girl’s is guaranteed to offer audiences a good night out. Just get your tickets at Carolina Trophy before the best seats are gone.
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Locals, state, feds moving forward on hurricane assistance -- By Russ Lay
While the federal government has already approved individual help for residents to repair or replace homes lost in Hurricane Matthew in 17 counties in the state, Bertie is the only northeastern N.C. county approved so far.
Dare County has filed the required information to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the hopes that they will soon expand the individual assistance declaration.
“While we cannot say for sure whether FEMA will designate Dare County as eligible for individual assistance, we are confident the damage information we submitted will result in such a designation,” said county manager Bobby Outten.
The initial information submitted to the federal agency included pictures and documentation, and estimated some 4,000 properties sustained $40 million in damage in Dare County.
“These numbers will likely increase as damage assessment teams continue to work in the field,” according to a county statement Thursday.
After Hurricane Irene in August 2011, it took just over four days from the time the storm moved out for most counties in the northeast and along the Outer Banks to be included in the FEMA individual assistance declaration.
Outten also said that larger scale FEMA disaster designations were already in place, allowing Dare to tap federal funds for damage to public infrastructure such as roads, water mains and even beach sand placed under nourishment projects.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Gallery: Wringing out continues after Matthew’s flood
Rainwater flooding was widespread on the northern beaches between the bypass and Beach Road, and in many places it is still slowly recededing.
Some buildings in Gallery Row had not been flooded inside since the massive overwash of the Ash Wednesday storm of 1961.
Voice photographer Michael Beswick documents the scene Wednesday in Nags Head as the clean-up continues.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Federal disaster declaration approved for 31 counties
An expedited federal disaster declaration for 31 counties has been received by North Carolina, opening the door for further federal assistance to recover from the massive flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew.
Gov. Pat McCrory requested on Sunday an expedited major disaster declaration that will provide additional and immediate federal assistance to the state.
The declaration will help local and state governments augment the costs of responding to the disaster and also help pay to clear and remove storm debris.
Preliminary damage assessments are ongoing to help gather the necessary documentation to apply for additional federal assistance for other counties and to reimburse the cost of damaged infrastructure.
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Ghost Walk 2016 Marks a Milestone with Best of 20 Years
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.
Monday, October 10, 2016
North Carolina Bow Hunters Association
By now the Regular Summer Olympics in Rio are over. If you watched them this year you would
have seen the excellent coverage of the archery competitions. In September the Paralympics begin
and you can see more archery and the challenges taken on by these competitors.
Why, you might ask, am I speaking of Olympic Style target archery in a bow hunting
column? Archery has been a competitive sport through the ages. Competitive target archery will
enhance your skills for hunting. In Olympic style archery the competitors shoot rounds of three
arrows at 70 meters. Granted, we do not hunt animals at that distance with bows and arrows, but
that type of shooting will make us better at shorter hunting distances. The concentration involved,
the holding on point, the steadiness in our forms are all attributes which contribute to better
shooting when harvesting game. So what can we do to enhance our skills? While most of us do not
have access to 70 meter ranges there are places we can go to get in the practice we need to enhance
our skills with shooting the bow.
3-D shoots. There are various clubs and ranges within North Carolina and its neighboring
states where an individual can go and shoot. Some 3-D shoots are competitive in nature and others
will allow you to shoot the ranges for a small fee. 3-D shooting is the best way to get prepared for
each upcoming bow season. The sizes and various types of targets are amazing and are challenging
to shoot. Some distances are known and some are unknown, some courses allow the use of rangefinders and some you must guesstimate! (Both great for hunting situations).
Field archery. This is an archery event in which archers will shoot known distances from
35 feet to 90 yards. The targets will vary in sizes from 6 inches diameter to 36 inches in diameter.
A field event is an amazing course to shoot, whether using a compound bow, traditional bow or an
Olympic style bow. Sometimes a field course will be an “animal” shoot . The archer will shoot at
paper targets of animals from rabbits and squirrels to Kodiak bears.
You will find these types of shoots enlightening as to your skills with a bow and arrow.
They are fun, the camaraderie is amazing, and in many cases food will be in abundance. Search
your area and find the ranges available for you to shoot and practice. If there are no ranges available
in your area or nearby it is possible for you to me your own range. Get with some buddies
and design a small course to shoot. Targets can be ordered and distances set up according to the
National Field Archery Association, various companies that sell 3-D or general archery targets, or
simply make your own, Regardless of which avenue you choose...... You will love it!
Take a child with you and quadruple your fun. There is nothing like the joy in a child’s eye from watching the arrow leave his bow.
I have shot in all four events and like many I have a bow set up for 3-D, Olympic style, field style, and paper animal style shooting. (According to my wife too many).
Remember hunting season is about to start... check your equipment, your ethics, and be safe!! Have a great season this year!
VoiceTV: Matthew leaves behind unprecedented flooding
Rainwater flooding and soundside overwash from Hurricane Matthew hit levels that many longtime residents say they have never seen before. Voice photographer Michael Beswick documented the flooding around Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills.
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Sunday, October 9, 2016
Matthew swamps region; 80 mph gust clocked at Duck -- By Outer Banks Voice
Dozens of neighborhoods were inaccessible this morning after Hurricane Matthew churned closer than expected to the Outer Banks with high wind and relentless rain.
The storm’s outer reaches ran up against a cold front, and the clashing circulation intensified winds to speeds of 74 mph at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head and gusts reaching 80 mph at the Duck research pier.
At 2 p.m., Matthew, now classified as a post-tropical system, was 160 miles east of Cape Hatteras and moving east at 1f mph.
From Nags Head into Kill Devil Hills, flooding squeezed traffic into single lanes along stretches of U.S. 158 as water spilled out of overwhelmed drainage ditches. Much of N.C. 12 was flooded, as were many neighborhoods between the highways.
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Camden County Library New Books
New Adult Fiction & Non-Fiction Books
1. Smooth Operator by Stuart Woods
2. Bullseye by James Patterson
3. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
4. Three Sisters, Three Queens by
Philippa Gregory
5. Insidious by Catherine Coulter
6. The Last Punisher by Kevin Lacz
7. Damaged by Lisa Scottoline
8. The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
9. Family Tree by Susan Wiggs
10. The Book That Matters Most by
Ann Hood
11. A Time of Torment: A Charlie Parker
Thriller by John Connolly
12. Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst
New Juvenile Books
1. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by
J.K. Rowling
2. The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige
3. For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide
to the Norse Worlds by Rick Riordan
4. The Loose Ends List by Carrie Firestone
5. My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand
North Carolina Genealogy
Reference Books
1. The Hotel in the Great Dismal
Swamp by Jesse F. Pugh
2. Family Research Society Journals
Saturday, October 8, 2016
LD’s Clip Joint’s Grand Opening
LD’s Clip Joint’s Grand Opening at the new Tanglewood Pavilions was a great success. It has been one month since the doors opened and if you have not seen the new place you have to go. The new salon, designed & crafted by Patrick Baum of Interior Custom Creations, LLC, is a site to see! The neon lights, zigzag floor, downtown Manhattan mural & custom woodwork are amazing!
The staff is still awesome. With manager Theresa Harris, who has moved up to first chair, Jennifer Prince is right across from her & Owner Lenore Mohr is back out of her semi-retirement to work full time again! They do not just make you look great; you get entertained with Lenore’s stories too!
In addition, as always: “Lenore can give you that hair cut in a NY minute”! So stop by & see what these talented women have been up to, you are sure to come out looking your best!
Post your Pictures in front of the Manhattan Mural on LD’s Facebook page for your chance to win a
$25.00 Gift Certificate.
New address:
3860 Colon Way, Unit P
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Same Phone Number: (252) 338-0062
Hours:
Monday-Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 3:00pm