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From Our Readers: Bluebirds and Belhaven

Barbara Shook, Clinton, South River EMC
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Music for disabled vets

I was born and raised in western North Carolina. I love your magazine for how it inspires and promotes self-confidence for people like myself. 

I am honored to serve as an ambassador for Disabled American Veterans. I use my talents as a country music artist to encourage young people to be involved with our veterans. My mission is to bring awareness to the needs of disabled veterans and their families. Our brave men and women who gave even more are still feeling the aftermath of war.

We can all make a difference in people’s lives, even if it’s one person at a time.

McKayla Reece, Waynesville, Haywood EMC

See McKayla’s touching video: “That’s America” at mckaylareece.com

 

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The Belhaven docks

My husband and I have sailed together for almost 40 years. He retired a short time ago, and we set out for a three-week trip from New Bern to the Albemarle Sound Loop. On our way back we docked at the public docks in Belhaven. This photo was taken at sunset.

Lorraine Bernstein, New Bern, Tideland Electric

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