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www.ScuppernongGazette.com Cover Photo by Neli Lemme

$6Tyrrell County’s Country MagazineFall 2013

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Maggie DukeAntiques, Books & Art in Columbia, NC

S!"#$%&$'$() $( $*"+, -. /(/,/%& 0/%&$*1 %(2 2",$3%4$&$*1Always buying Antiques and Collectibles -- Single Items or Entire Estates

Come !nd us o" U.S. Hwy 64 at 210 HISTORIC MAIN STREET. Now open daily from 10 to 5 and weekend nights (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays), also by chance or appointment!

Contact us at (252)706-0534

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Meet Tim!“We are delighted to welcome

Tim Nielsen to our team. Tim’s publishing and

editorial background is invaluable to us and allows

us to continue publishing both magazines, The Swan

Quarterly and The Scuppernong Gazette.”

Ingrid & Neli Lemme

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NC Chamber of Commerce

"I truly do appreciate receiving, via email, each issue. While I may not be “an authority” from a quotable standpoint, I’m still a tourist at heart

and always enjoy reading your publication. Congratulations on getting Tim as the new editor-in-chief ! Again, great issue – thank you for working so hard to produce it!" ~ Kathy Prickett, Publications Manager, North Carolina

Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism, Film & Sports

Before I introduce our new editor-in-chief, Tim Nielsen, allow me to thank Ms. Margie Brooks for her priceless editorial support in the past. We couldn’t have done it without her and are grateful that she helped out for a little while.

—Running into Tim Nielsen, I feel, was a ‘message from above’, as Neli and I

were having a hard time finding a new editor.

Tim, the owner of Maggie Duke Antiques, not only agreed to edit both magazines, The Swan Quarterly and The Scuppernong Gazette, but he also agreed to do some interviews and writings

himself, as he has done in his past life.— Love Ingrid

z Quote of the Quarter z“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be

crowded on a velvet cushion.”― Henry David Thoreau

DEAR READER

P U B L I S H E R S : I N G R I D & N E L I L E M M E ~ E D I T O R - I N - C H I E F : T I M N I E L S E N

2 0 1 3 F A L L E D I T I O N

Photo: Tim Nielsen

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Scuppernong Gazette Fall 2013 Photo by Tim Nielsen

COLUMBIA MARINA

"I lived and worked in Columbia in the 90's," explained Tom Clancy, "

and when I moved away I missed it. I always wanted to come back and have a place in Columbia, and to eventually retire here." Tom got his chance to move back to Columbia recently when he was able to negotiate the purchase of

Columbia Marina, in February 2012.

However, at the time he bought the property, it was literally in shambles, and

had just suffered the additional effects of hurricane Irene in August 2011, as everyone along the Scuppernong knows. "All of the docks were rotten, " Tom said, "and the bulkheads were badly in need of repair. Also the dock house was

so far gone we had to tear it right down to its slab and totally rebuild it."

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COLUMBIA MARINA

BACK FROM "IRENE," AND MORE

In fact, it appears Tom practically rebuilt everything . Behind Columbia Marina's proud wrought-iron security fencing you'll find more than 175 feet of entirely new bulkheads. And all of the docks themselves, as well as the boardwalks and decks, were completely replaced. "The project was quite an undertaking," Tom said with a smile.

And while he was at it, Tom added the shade from a 200-something square-foot gazebo, complete with lighting and overhead fan. "My intention was to make this place as nice as possible, " he said. "I want Columbia Marina to be a place that people will enjoy coming to, not just a place to park their boat." Other dockside offerings include attractive yet unobtrusive low-level lighting, a full bathroom, a laundry and a kitchenette. Also look for the new outdoor gas grill and picnic table. In addition Tom has upgraded his

neighboring personal residence to match, and added new sod, wooden walkways and other landscaping.

The new dockside accommodations make room for nine permanent nautical residents and one or two transient boats. Each slip provides strategic heavy-

duty pilings and cleats, and boasts its own fresh water faucet and 30 amp electrical service. Transients have 50 amp service available as well. Currently Columbia Marina has six slips rented full-time, making three still available at the standard monthly rate of $6.00 per foot. Asked about future

plans for the marina, Tom says, "This is it; I can't do any more."

But Tom, and a few other business owners in the Historic District, do have a vision for downtown Columbia. "I'd like to see Columbia's waterfront become much more active, something like Edenton's," he said. "And Main

Street needs to have more 'artsy' retail shops, and show off the impressive little town that Columbia is."

The biggest thing we're missing is a way to get some of the thousands of people off Highway 64 and onto Main Street, according to Tom, who is now Funeral Director at Strickland Funeral Home and Crematory , in Louisburg, NC, just a two-hour drive from Columbia. "Not only do we need to find a way to get them over here, but we have to make sure there's something over here for them to see and do." Columbia is uniquely

positioned to become a "day-trip" destination from the Beach, Rocky Mount, Raleigh or Norfolk. "And with the right advertising and specialty shops we can do this," Tom foresees.

By Tim Nielsen

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Jonathan Stivers Bowling about his art:

“My work is an active exploration of found-object constructions. These are grounded in the unconscious, and manifest themselves as a tension between abstraction and the figure.” Right on, Jonathan! "Recently I have been working on a series of steel horses, which focus on interior and negative space as much as on contours and surface. Each “horse” is a series of abstract sculptures, which are combined to form the armature for the whole. These pieces are made with the intention of staying outdoors in a public area without the need for extensive maintenance. The materials I use are often from the turn of the last century, which I feel is appropriate for depicting an animal so intertwined with our agrarian past. Repurposed steel provides a sound structure, which allows me to work on a scale that lends itself to public spaces.” 

Scuppernong Gazette Fall 2013 Photo by Neli Lemme

If not for some of the freshest fish and shellfish on the Outer (and Inner) Banks, stop at Full Circle Crabs and take your own "tourist photos," as Neli and I did recently.  Oh, and while you're there, try the crab cakes and fries, prepared while you wait.

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Scuppernong Gazette Fall 2013 Photo

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THANKING EVERYONE FOR

THEIR SUPPORT FOR “RIDE TO A WISH”

FUNDRAISER.

Would like to Thank everyone for their support for “Ride To A Wish” fundraiser. Thanks to everyone we raised almost a half a wish for a young girl named Marley to go on a shopping trip. Next year we hope to do just as well or better. A special thanks to the local business who donated for the raffles. It was a huge success! And we couldn’t do it without your help!

T-Shirt Sponsors:

Ride to a Wish~ Thompson Roofing~ Short Stop “Boss Hogs”~ 

East Coast Electrical Service~ War Eagles~

Life Behind Bars Band~ United Disposal, Inc.~ 64 Tires & More~ Mad Jack & Shay

JT Plumbing, Inc.~ Turner’s Tire & Oil~ Dorothy Davis~ Wes & Linda Harvey~

Wade & Agnes Forte~

HarleythebikerDog.com~

Scott’s Automotive, Inc.~ Hollybrook Landscaping~ Haynes & Terry Hoddinott~ 

Blue Ridge Log Homes,LLC.~ Virginia & Eric Sellers~

DONATIONS:

City Beverage “Budweiser” ~ RJ’s Catering~ Billy & Sherry Oakes~ Call of the Wild~ 

Columbia Crossing Restaurant~ Old Salt Oyster Bar~ Full Circle Seafood~ 

Lloyd Armstrong & Barry Woolard-N.C. Farm Bureau~ Creswell Furniture Store~ 

Dee Harris~ LaVonda Godwin~ Becky~ Kathy

Perry~ Heather Morris~ Blackwater Band~

Mill House Café~ Pledger Hardware Store~ CT Nails~ Flower Power Florist~

Albemarle Service Center~ Elements~ Vineyard on the Scuppernong~ 

TYRRELL CO. SHERIFF DEPT.

Kitty Beach T-shirts for sale$25.00 Proceeds go to RTAW

THANKS AGAIN,

Rob & Teresa Thompson https://www.facebook.com/kitty.beach.9

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RYAN WARTEN“THE RIDER”

BMX Freestlye is Ryan's passion. Ryan Worten, the son of Heidi and Richard Worten, is 12 years old and goes to Columbia Middle School where he starts 7th grade this school year.

On Aug. 17th he competed in the 2013 Bike Bash held by Protown BMX in the AM (Amateur) Class and won 1st place. It was held at JayCee Park in Greenville, NC.

Contestants are judged on style and aesthetics, skills, and creativity. They had two runs each, with a time limit of 60 seconds, to perform tricks on a variety of BMX Ramps (same type that skateboarders use, but on a much larger scale, with 9' high being the largest at this particular park).

Some of Ryan's tricks included: 270's and 360's, barspins, clearing the box, E.T's, and tailtaps.

There were four classes: Newby, Beginner, Amateur and Expert. Ryan was in the Amateur class, and is sponsored by Showtime's BMX, where he is on the Flow Team. He has been riding ramps since the age of eight.

His prizes included: 1st Place Trophy, Weekend Getaway Trip to Camp Woodward in PA, new Profile Sprocket for his bike, $20 gift certificate to Bike Post, Decals and various products from Paul Mitchell.

*Camp Woodward is an extreme sports camp...BMX, Skateboarding, Gymnastics, Snowboarding, and Digital Photography. Ryan got to spend

a week there this summer and loved it. This winter he'll return for a weekend trip, thanks to his win.

Ryan also competed in the Recon Tour, held at Dave Mirra's Animal House this past May, and came in 2nd place in the 12 and under class. He has also competed in the Trans Jam series as well as various other contests. While the Animal House is his favorite place to practice, he has ridden many parks from PA to FL. He also has a ramp to practice on in his backyard, with a spine and box and 6' high quarters.

We wish him the very best of luck!

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THE MOST EDUCATED IDIOT

I KNOW

In my defense, the day I almost burned down a halfway house in Detroit, I was REALLY craving southern fried chicken.

OK, so it was not technically Detroit. It was Pontiac, but a town named after a mid-sized sedan (or vice-versa) just doesn't have the kind of street credibility associated with it you want if you are going to tell a story about living in a halfway house.

The great fried chicken disaster of November 2000 was precipitated by homesickness. I had been living in the Detroit metro-area for several months and, prior to that, had never been outside the South more than a few days at a time. Add to this the fact that my girlfriend and I had recently broken up, and I was really in need of some comfort food. My daily drive to work had me pass a restaurant whose window sign boasted "Real Southern Barbecue." Up until that point, I had the good sense to know that any place above the Mason Dixon line that

would actually spell out "barbecue" in full was most likely neither real nor Southern.

It’s not like there wasn’t a precedent to learn from either in regards to eating food out of its natural region. Once while vacationing in the mountains

with my family, we ate at a family style restaurant that had been recommended by a friend. And to be honest, all the food one would expect to be naturally available in a land locked region was absolutely delicious.

Yet, when I saw the reference to “fresh, local seafood” in the Appalachians, I was mesmerized. Like a rubber necker passing an accident on the

highway, I could not help but to slow down over this menu section and gawk. And like a kid picking at a scab, I just could not leave it alone until ultimately I ordered the shrimp dinner and opened a culinary wound that would never fully heal. When my plate arrived, the shrimp were so “fresh and local” that they sat up on the edge of my plate and began singing Elvis Presley karaoke songs in Chinese. I took one bite and asked the waitress to “Return to Sender.”

BOOK EXCERPT FROMFROM THE CHAPTER“REAL SOUTHERN

BARBEQUE”

Dean Roughton Reading/Signing at Columbia Theater 

What kind of idiot would schedule an event on Friday the 13th?!?! The same kind who would write a book titled "The Most Educated Idiot I Know"!

Join Dean at the Columbia Theater in good ol' Tyrrell County. Event is open from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Pick up a copy of "The Most Educated Idiot I Know" and have it signed anytime during the event, but the reading will take place at approximately 6:30 pm.

For information on book availability and author appearances, check out www.deanroughton.com

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DEAN ROUGHTON: TYRRELL COUNTY

CONNECTION

In January of 2012, the North Carolina Justice Center published a report, “The Legacy of Hardship: Persistent Poverty in North Carolina,” which listed Tyrrell as one of ten NC counties with consistently high poverty rates for a period of three decades. In other words, it identified Tyrrell County as impoverished. Now as someone originally from Columbia who still routinely returns there to visit family and friends, this comes as no shock to me. If we are talking in terms of median household income, there is no question about it. This report is absolutely correct.

However, this one statistic does not even come close to telling the story of Tyrrell County. Anyone who has ever spent more than five minutes there can tell you that this is a place that is actually rich.

Rich in the beauty of its natural resources. I spent my childhood roaming the fields, the woods, and the waters of Tyrrell County. I fell in to more canals and ponds, and out of more trees than Huck Finn could have ever

dreamed. I was privileged to enjoy a diet of fresh fish, venison, frog legs, and garden fresh vegetables. I have been lucky enough to be sitting in a crab boat in the middle of the Albemarle Sound, just as the sun comes creeping its way up over the horizon, emblazoning the sky with an incredible orange . I have been fortunate enough to be lodged in a tree stand on Sound Side as a passel of rough and tumble squirrels chased each other this way and that, an advance guard for a doe and her fawn out on an early morning walk. No, a post card could never do justice to the beauty of Tyrrell County.

Richer still in its people and their values. I learned the value of a strong work ethic many times over in Columbia: in the stock room of Swain’s Clover Farm grocery store; on the back of a potato harvester owned by Skippy Woodard and his father John Harper, known to all as Little Man; on the roof of a two story house being shingled by my family’s company, Roughton & Sons General Construction. I saw demonstrated the importance of lending a helping hand: my father donating an entire deer to a hungry family; church work parties coming together to help the elderly with storm damage;

strangers, at least to me initially, giving me rides back and forth from Columbia to the North Carolina School of Science and Math or the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Yes, Tyrrell County folks are truly salt of the earth.

Since working on this book project, I have seen this same kind of community support; I could ask for no greater grassroots following. Whatever success this project may have will be in no small part due to those who have urged me along the way to complete the manuscript and to those who have helped get the word out about the book whether they did so in print, online, or through word of mouth.

To each and every one of those supporters, I want to express my heartfelt thanks. Whether the book sells one copy or one thousand copies, I am already enriched by the people of Tyrrell County.

Dean Roughton

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THE COLLECTOR

Jimmy Jones bicycles through the streets of Columbia five times a day. And he's been doing this religiously for the past 10 years. At 68 years old, he says it keeps him fit and makes him feel young. He figures his routes cover more than 20 miles a day.

Asked what types of things he collects, putting them in plastic bags and transporting them in the basket on his bike, he says, "Anything I can sell." Of course his favorite is aluminum cans, but he picks up any discarded metal object he finds. "Lots of folks know me and put their metal out for me to get at regular times. And it makes me feel good to help out the town and keep it clean. When I see waste papers and plastic in the street, I carry it on to the next trash

can." Jimmy explains. "Everybody likes what I do."

No stranger to hard work, Jimmy was employed as a cutter in the logging business for more than 20 years, "all over Virginia

and Eastern North Carolina. And before that I always worked at the mill here in Columbia--Mason's Mill," he says. Born in nearby Creswell, Jimmy was the oldest of four boys and two

girls. He admits to skipping his share of school, until his mother found out when he was 15. "She told me to either get back to school or get a job," says Jimmy. "That's when I moved to Columbia and started at the

mill." Jimmy Jones has two sons that also live here, Steven and Jimmy.

Jimmy says he gets up early each morning, "just like I'm going to work." His first route takes him down Main Street sometime around 6 am. Asked if there were financial benefits, in addition to the health benefits from the significant exercise, Jimmy answers proudly, "I sell my collection twice a year, and it pays my taxes and gives me a good Christmas. I don't have much, but

collecting cans helps me keep what I've got."

Thank you, Jimmy.

Tim Nielsen

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Columbia’s Kids

Names to come

Scuppernong Gazette Fall 2013

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SCUPPERNONG RIVER FESTIVAL

-22ND ANNUAL- OCTOBER  12, 2013

The Scuppernong River Festival celebrates our community! Come join the locals for a full day of celebration and fun, followed by evening fireworks. The day starts with the parade sponsored at 10:00 AM. Vendors, food, all day entertainment at numerous locations. And, after the fireworks, sponsored by the Tyrrell County Tourism Development Authority, enjoy a concert under the stars!

For more information, call

252 796-2781 or 252 796-1371

Photo courtesy of Christy Maready

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A River Town Christmas The Annual River Town Christmas in Columbia, NC is like coming “Home for the Holidays!"  It’s the beginning to an old-fashioned Christmas as Columbia and the surrounding area host every year a weekend of holiday festivities.   The whole town and county is decorated and glistening in holiday lights, even the lamp posts on the bridge across the Scuppernong River get their share.

Celebrating this 14th annual event, River Town Christmas will take place in and around Columbia, NC from Thursday, December 5th to Sunday, December 8th. The weekend will be filled with tree lightings, baking contests, one-of-a-kind shopping with downtown merchants, holiday open houses and a bazaar in Columbia Theater. Plan your weekend with this old-fashioned holiday event. And don't forget, Santa will be arriving on Friday evening at the lighted boat parade and visiting in town on Saturday at the parade and for personal visits after the parade at the Columbia Theater! Kids of all ages, get your lists ready and Parents - Bring Your Camera for the Visits with Santa!

        CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FESTIVAL. OLD TOWN CHRISTMAS

CAROLING AND DECORATION CONTEST, HOT CIDER, COOKIES &

SO MUCH MORE!

        'Flotilla of Lights' at the waterfront

        Christmas Parade

        Culinary Arts Contest  

        One of a Kind Shopping on Historic Main Street

        Unique Gifts & Craft Vendors

        Carols and Entertainment 

        Holiday Open House at Historic Homes and Area Businesses

        Pictures with Santa

        La Pasada ~ a Hispanic Holiday Celebration

            … and so much more …  

December, 5th to 8th!

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~ Neli Lemme

Pulling for Creswell!We recently discovered a cool place to hang out in Creswell. You can do some good and have some fun at the same time, because Tractor Pulling in Creswell is Back!

Turns out that back in the 80s Zeke Combs had gone with his parents, Kaye & William Combs, to a Tractor Pull in Elizabeth City (run by Raymond Cartwright and Cecil Elliott). And that’s where it all

began. The Combs started their own track behind “The Old Store” on the back of Lake Phelps, but unfortunately it died off after a few years.

Then about three years ago, when they realized that more and more people were getting back into Tractor Pulling, Zeke and Carrie decided to give it another try in Creswell. Zeke Combs and Carrie Ambrose are today the owners of CMX Garden Tractor Pullers; even their daughters, Brook and Austin, now have tractors of their own.

Having fun is one thing, but “doing good”

at the same time makes it even better! Zeke and Carrie are helping their community greatly. Besides bringing traffic and business to town and providing fun for the whole family, they are also raising money for cancer patients and other causes. Food and drinks are sold at the track, and for all with a sweet tooth, there’s even a bake sale there. Zeke Combs and Carrie Ambrose are looking forward to the next pulling season with a carnival for kids, bouncy houses, face paintings and games. And so are we.

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JUICING BY SHARI CRAIL

Every morning you reach into your refrigerator for the orange juice to fill your glass. Perhaps you prefer a glass of cranberry or apple juice, or maybe you make your own. But when you purchase bottled juice, whether refrigerated or not, be aware that it has gone through a process.

Once the juice is extracted from fruit, which removes the naturally existing fiber, it has to be pasteurized to kill any bacteria or germs. This process involves heating it to approximately 160 to 180 degrees F for up to 30 seconds. Unfortunately, this process removes the much-needed live enzymes and destroys some of the nutrients. These nutrients, along with processed sugars or high fructose corn syrup, must be placed back into the juice to regain its lost nutrition.

Once the fruit has been processed (meaning peeled, cut or squeezed) it should be used

immediately as it will begin to lose its nutritional value soon after processing.  Imagine how long that juice has been sitting on the shelf at the grocery store. Consider what has been added to preserve it, to make it last for weeks or months.

In its natural state, fruit contains fructose, along with the enzymes and other nutrients

your body needs to utilize it. Nature has created perfect living foods for us, yet we insist on the quickest and easiest method of obtaining it. It’s no wonder we all suffer ill health at some point in our life. We are going against the laws of nature by creating a mixture of chemicals and bright colors and believing that it’s good for us. Live beings were created to eat living raw foods which contain all the enzymes, vitamins, and minerals that our body needs to maintain itself. 

Juicing has many benefits that can be both convenient and healthy. It helps the body quickly absorb high quality nutrition and much needed nourishment. Juicing is not just restricted to fruits; it’s also a perfect way to get your daily servings of vegetables, along with all the nutrients that living foods have to offer. There are many books out there that offer advice on

juicing and a multitude of great tasting recipes such as The Complete Book of Juicing by Michael T. Murray, N.D.

Our health is our responsibility-- and our choice. It is absolutely essential to educate ourselves about what is

good for our bodies. The body functions at the cell level, and these cells must be properly nourished. Cells can even repair themselves. How perfect is that? Nutrition is a critical factor in our lives that we need to take more seriously.

Shari Crail is the owner of ‘Elements’ coffee corner, located in Vineyards of the Scuppernong at 117 Elm Street, Columbia, NC www.facebook.com/ElementsColumbiaNC

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Columbia Weather September October November

High Low Avg High Low Avg High Low Avg

Average Temperatures 82.0 62.8 72.9 72.8 51.9 62.3 65.1 42.7 53.9

Records 99 37 95 27 85 14

Rainfall 12.7 0.8 4.4 11.6 0.2 3.5 6.4 0.4 3.2

Snowfall 0 0 0

Heating Degree Days 9 141 326

Cooling Degree Days 246 72 8

Relative Humidity 74.7 88 76.2

Average Wind Speed 17.2 11.2 14.1

Scuppernong Gazette Fall 2013 Photo by Neli Lemme

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“MS. ANNA”

When I met Ms. Anna for the first time, over a decade ago, I discovered the true meaning of “Southern Bell.” Ms. Anna resided in her home on Bridgepath Road, with her son Dr. Allen Brickhouse, and here she welcomed us graciously the first time as her new neighbors. Ms. Anna was a lady and I loved her; and Ms. Anna loved me.

Ms. Anna’s world was rather small, as she was housebound and later on chairbound in her living room, the place where she received her family and friends. Every time I came “back home” she welcomed me with her winning smile. Then I shared the events in my life since my last visit, and listened from the corner of the couch to the stories of her life.

Ms. Anna loved to read; next to her rocking chair were always piles of magazines, papers and books she was working on. So I had made it a habit to bring her all the magazines and newspapers covering the "Hamptons" world I came from including The Montauk Sun, featuring my “Mon-talk” column.

Ms. Anna shared the story of her life with me freely and as I was quietly listening to her soft voice,

I followed her into her past where I met her late husband, her children and all of the people she loved and had lost. I adored the stories from the time when Ms. Anna cooked for the Tyrrell County School system, as everything was made from scratch, and the food Ms. Anna served our children was still healthy and fresh and free of preservatives.

Dr. Brickhouse worshipped his mother, and retired from his full time position in the Tyrrell County school system to be able to take care of her personal needs. He prepared, cooked and served Ms. Anna three meals a day. Ms. Anna, who loved chocolates, was a diabetic, which put an additional challenge on her meal plan. Seldom have I experienced such love and dedication from a son to his mother.

At approximately 12:10 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2013, the Lord called Mrs. Anna Roughton Brickhouse home. Ms. Anna was born April 11, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Annie Maitland Roughton and Joseph B. Roughton.

All of her sisters and brothers preceded Mrs. Anna in death. Her sisters were Isabella R. Belangia, Virginia R. Alexander,

Julenia C. Roughton, Mary R. Jones and Janie R. Roughton. Her brothers were Odell Roughton, Joe Roughton, Herbert Roughton, Dearl Roughton, Alva Roughton and Seldon Roughton.

Her loving husband Ephraim T. Brickhouse, and sons Joseph Thomas Brickhouse and Larry Esau Brickhouse, also preceded Mrs. Anna in death.

Ms. Anna was a member of the Sound Side Missionary Baptist Church. She was a retired food preparer with Tyrrell County Schools as well as Spencer's Restaurant on the causeway in Nags Head; she loved cooking.

Ms. Anna leaves behind a large family and many friends. Her family includes Dr. Allen J. Brickhouse, Zack Brickhouse, Sr., and Seldon Brickhouse of Columbia. Her daughter, Inez B. Johnson lives in Fayetteville, N. C. Mrs. Anna has one grandson that she loved and considered one of her children, Zack Brickhouse, Jr., called "Little Zack." Ms. Anna has 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She had one very special niece, Mrs. Faye R. Hemilright.

RIP Ms. Anna! I have you in my heart, and this is where you’ll stay for the rest of my life. - Ingrid

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Tyrrell County’s Country MagazineFall 2013

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