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Wounded Warrier, the medicine chest in a bottle Wild crafting—the gathering of herbs for medicinal purposes —has been part of the mountain way of life for centuries. Working from his farm, veteran wild crafter Red Alderman crafted a multi-purpose ointment from fresh, all natural sources. “Wounded Warrior, the all natural topical ointment,” will treat nearly any skin ailment. The fastest-growing application is the treatment of fire ant bites. Wounded Warrior is made from wild or organically grown herbs that are processed, while still fresh, in pharmaceutical-grade alcohol and then blended in an aloe vera gel. It is manufactured in Asheville. Alderman’s daughter, Amy, distributes the product from her home in Wilmington. Wounded Warrior is available today in 800 outlets in 30 states and in numerous other countries. A bottle is $13.99 plus tax and shipping. To find a store near you or to order directly, call (800) 232-7713. Visit the Web at www.woundedwarriorointment.com. Or contact Wounded Warrior, P.O. Box 12095, Wilmington, NC 28405. |
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Lumbee culture video “Lumbee by Grace: Landmarks in Lumbee Identity” is a video in which Lumbee people talk about their sense of what it is to be Lumbee. Using current and archival footage, the video discusses the hallmarks of Lumbee cultural identity: home and family, the land and the river, education and Old Main (the oldest structure on the campus of UNC-Pembroke) and religion. Running time is 30 minutes. The video was produced in part by the Museum of the Native American Resource Center at UNC-Pembroke. Videos are available for $12.84. To purchase, send a check or money order, plus $3 shipping to The Native American Resource Center, UNC Pembroke, P.O. Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372-1510. Include the video’s title on your payment. For more information on this or other publications, call (910) 521-6282 or visit www.uncp.edu/nativemuseum/shop/index.htm |
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American Tie Dye clothes Survivor EnergyUnited members Erik Chumley and his wife Dawn had been making tie dyes for 12 years when they started their tie dye t-shirt company, American Tie Dye, in 2002. The next year they launched a successful wholesale Web site to sell their shirts and attracted a number of corporate clients. The CBS television network contracted with American Tie Dye to make tank tops to sell as Survivor 8 merchandise on the CBS Web site. The Chumleys were floored when they saw that Survivor contestant Rupert Boneham was wearing an American Tie Dye tank top the night he won $1 million in the season’s final show. The Chumleys are opening a retail store in Taylorsville this summer, but you can buy their shirts online at www.americantiedye.com. Call toll-free at (877) 554-8341. |
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Pet grave markers Pottery grave markers have been used in the past in Alamance, Buncombe, Moore, Randolph and Union counties as an inexpensive but relatively permanent means of marking graves. Pottery Markers of Moore County offers replicas of these historic grave markers for use as pet memorials. A two-line inscription includes the pet’s name and years of birth and death. The markers are turned, inscribed, salt-glazed, and signed by fifth- and sixth-generation Seagrove potters Sid and Matt Luck. The cost of each traditional North Carolina pottery grave marker is $65. Custom designed markers and crematory urns are available as well. Call (910) 948-9996 or visit www.PotteryMarkers.com. |
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Keeping mosquitoes away The Mosquito Magic Clip is a non-toxic, natural deterrent for flying insect pests. There is no need for the product to touch your skin – you clip it to your pocket or belt. The clip lasts for weeks. A Gastonia-based company, Mosquito Magic, makes the clip and has expanded its product line to include insect repelling glycerin soaps for both humans and pets. The products contain no poisons or harmful or harsh chemicals, and are environmentally friendly. Call (704) 860-0370 or visit |