Chamber Gold Members: Vantage South Bank ~ Tideland EMC Chamber Honorary Members: The Chambergram Bob Jordan ~ Gene Wall

Email: [email protected] The Greater Hyde County Chamber of Commerce Websites: www.hydecountychamber.org 20791 U.S. Hwy. 264, Swan Quarter, NC 27885 www.albemarle-nc.com/hyde 252-493-3826/FAX: 252-926-9171 www.ocracoke-nc.com Ocracoke Island To Present The First Annual ’s Pirate Jamboree October This fun-filled Ocracoke tradition kicks-off 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blackbeard’s Market at each year with the children's Costume Parade Community Square (3:30 p.m.) around the school's flag circle. Arts, crafts, refreshments, and 2013 Bring your little pirates to join in the fun! “Pirate Wares.” Get your “ Hunt” The carnival is the major fundraiser for the passport; visit Ocracoke businesses to compete Ocracoke School PTA, and starts with a Hot for prizes. Dog/Mexican Food sale at 4 p.m. From 5 to 11 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Scallywag School for Blackbeard” an interactive discussion at with a 7:30 p.m., you can try your hand at the Kids at Crew Encampment! pirate surprise, at The Live Oak Stage OCRACOKE, NC--The Ocracoke Foundation Carnival Games for all ages and skills in the 1 to 2 p.m. Little Pirates "Create-a-Craft" present the First Annual Blackbeard’s Pirate Jambo- school gym – including the Ocracoke original 3 p.m. Pirates Invade by Sea! Blackbeard’s at The Ocracoke Preservation Society, 49 Water ree, a weekend pirate fest for all ages Friday, Oct. Flounder Flop! The Cake Walk starts at 6 p.m. Battle at Ocracoke on Lake Plant Rd. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27, on beautiful Ocracoke Island. It's your chance to plunder one of many A live pirate ship battle on Silver Lake! Watch Proud of its rich pirate heritage, the Island will delicious homemade desserts! as Lt. Maynard and his ships corner The Adven- Small fry pirates can create an eye patch, a celebrate the last days of Blackbeard. The Carnival culminates with cutthroat Quizo ture and crew. Cannons blaze and The Adven- hook and a tattoo. The centerpiece of the Jamboree is a historically games! The game runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in ture is boarded, culminating with the Lieutenant 2 to 2:45pm: Shadow Players at Books to be accurate Pirate Encampment on Saturday, October the school gym, and you can join in at any bringing Blackbeard’s head ashore. Great viewing Red, School Road 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by Blackbeard’s time while the game is running. Ocracoke is available at many points around the harbor. A show consisting of sword fighting, comedy, Pirate Crew, an 18-member living history organiza- School's version of Bingo gives you the 4:30 p.m. Kids Sing-a-Long with the Pirates at whip demonstrations, songs with lots of audience tion from Hampton, VA., on the grounds of the chance to win great prizes and gift certifi- The Live Oak Stage at Books to be Red, School interaction historic Wahab House, 161 Irvin Garrish Highway in cates donated by Ocracoke businesses. Road Interactive Sea Chanteys, Pirate Songs and Ocracoke, NC. Dressed in historical costumes from Come Meet the Pirates! 7 to 9 p.m. Ocracoke fun with music by The Motley Tones Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree 2013 the 17th and early 18th centuries, pirates will Community Center, 999 Irvin Garrish Hwy. Event Locations: engage the audience with storytelling, sea chanteys Historian-author Kevin Duffus and Pirate 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. “Come be Nauti” at the Bawdy and swordplay. Visitors will see demonstrations of Captain Horatio Sinbad of The Meka II con- Beer Garden – The Live Oak Stage, Books to be vintage black powder weapons and partake in duct a “Mock-Court of Vice Admiralty, to Hear Red, School Road The Wahab House hearty seafarers’ grub and grog. an Indictment Against the History of Black- Celebrate the end of the Invasion. Join in 161 Irvin Garrish Hwy, in the The Main Event is the re-enactment of “The Battle beard, the Notorious Pyrate” to weigh evi- “Bawdy Songs and Seafaring Games” with the heart of the Village at Ocracoke,” taking place on the Island’s beautiful dence as to the identities and fates of those Pirate Crews. Music provided by the “Motley harbor, Silver Lake. Three ships: the pirate brigan- pirates who escaped with Blackbeard aboard Tones.” Grog is available for purchase for those The Ocracoke Community Center tine Meka II, the skipjack Ada Mae, and the pirate the sloop Adventure after wrecking the Queen pirates over 21. 1015 Irvin Garrish Hwy longboat Florie, will re-create the last hours of Anne’s Revenge in Beaufort Inlet. You get to Sunday, October 27, 2013 Blackbeard and his crew as Lieutenant Maynard decide their fates! Hors d’oeuvres and music 10 a.m. to Noon Ocracoke School brings them to battle with cannons blazing. provided by the “Motley Tones.” Sponsored Springer’s Point Nature Preserve, End of Light- 120 School Road. There will be activities throughout Ocracoke Village, by Ocracoke Civic and Business Association. house Road including a treasure hunt, historical presentations, Saturday, October 26, 2013 Memorial Service for those killed in Blackbeard’s Live Oak Stage roving bands of pirates, impromptu pirate skits and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Blackbeard’s Pirate Crew last battle. Gather at Blackbeard’s Lodge, 111 Books to be Red, 34 School Road sing-alongs, as well as a “Scallywag School” for the Encampment, Grounds of the Historic Wahab Back Road, then join in the Pirate Procession kids. A “Pirate Market” will feature arts, crafts, House, 161 Irvin Garrish Hwy. Experience along Lighthouse Road to beautiful Springer’s Live Oak Garden pirate gear, and period clothing. Food and drink will history as it comes alive in the encampment Point. As Meka II and Ada Mae stand off shore, Books to be Red, 34 School Road also be available at many locations. Parking is and on the waterfront with the Ada Mae and the eulogy is read and the wreath laid, culmi- available at the NPS Visitors lot at the south end of the Meka II. Admission is FREE! nating in a broadside salute. Ocracoke Community Square and Docks the island. Schedule subject to change. 306 Irvin Garrish Hwy. All visitors are encouraged to get in touch with 10:00 a.m. Pirates Invade by Land! Two 30-minutes skits — for Aspiring their inner pirate and wear their best “pirate gear.” Watch as the Pirates fight off a seaborne Young Pirates! Ocracoke Preservation Society This will be an annual event, on the last weekend attack by the vessels Meka II and Ada Mae. Noon to 7 p.m. Enjoy a selection of adult and 49 Water Plant Rd. in October, leading to the 300th anniversary of Muskets and cannons roar as the Pirate kid-friendly grogs at The Live Oak Garden Blackbeard’s demise in 2018. For more information, Encampment repels the invaders. Noon: Rum Gaggers: Piratical Tales & Springer’s Point Nature Preserve contact 252-928-3421, or email 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Living History Exhibits Nautical Nonsense with Captain Rob Temple End of Lighthouse Road [email protected]. Updates will be posted at the encampment, including Tavern Games and Fiddler Dave Tweedie on board the skipjack on the website www.piratejamboree.com and the and Pirate Skits: Wilma Lee at The Community Square and Facebook page: Ocracoke/Hatteras Pirate Jamboree. Shipboard Medicine and Health Docks Public Parking provided at 2013 Schedule of Events Naval Weapons and Demonstration National Park Service Parking Lot Oct. 25 to 27, 2013 Seamanship: Rigging, Knots, etc. 1 to 1:30 p.m. Kevin Duffus, author of “The 4352 Irvin Garrish Hwy Friday, Oct. 25 Pirate Society and Sociology Last Days of Blackbeard the Pirate” discusses: Ocracoke School PTA Halloween Carnival Navigation “Myths vs. Facts: What’s Really True about 3:30 to 10 p.m., Ocracoke School, 120 School Road. A Pirate Funeral Page 2 The Chambergram

Memberships Renewed New Schedule of Events Member Mattamuskeet Management Flatland Zingers Performing @ Arts Festival 10-26-2013 and Consulting The Hyde MATTIE One Year Anniversary 10-26-2013 Delbert Armstrong Farms, Inc. County Cham- Down East Fall Arts and Crafts Festival 10-26-2013 O’Neals Drug Store, Inc. ber would like to Partnership For The Sounds welcome our Tar Landing Jam 10-26-2013 Pat’s Service Station newest member, 2013 Pirate Jamboree 10-25, 26, 27 Knotts Landing! Thank you for your continual support! We appreciate your We look forward Ghost Stories On The Cashie 10-30-2013 business!! to working with SECU Appreciation Day 10-31-2013 you in the future! SECU Support The Troops 10-31-2013 2013 Veteran’s Day Dinner 11-08-2013 26th Annual Engelhard Christmas Parade 12-07-2013

ALBEMARLE FOOD BANK - HYDE COUNTY

The Albemarle Food Bank makes their Hyde County distribution on the last Wednesday of each month at two locations. The Swan Quarter location Phone: 252-335-4035 opens at 9:30 am at the O. A. Peay School parking lot. The Engelhard Email: [email protected] location opens at 11 am at the Engel- hard Community Center next to the Website: www.afoodbank.org VFD. Members of the Hyde County Parish of the United Methodist Churches help in distribution.

Flatland Zingers Performing Live! @ The 2013 Fall Arts & Crafts Festival October 26, 2013 acoustic old-time string band and play a variety of mountain style music on guitar, banjo, fiddle and The Flatland Zingers will upright bass. take the stage from 10-12 at the 2013 Fall Arts and Crafts Festival in Swan Don’t miss an opportunity to be Quarter, . entertained by this talented They are a four piece group! Working hard to make things better… Page 3

2013 Tar Landing Jam On October 26, 2013, the Fall 8pm Carolina Yellowhammers 2013 Tar Landing Jam will take (Bluegrass band featuring the stage! Lightnin' Wells) The lineup for this event is as follows: The TLJ is held at 304 3-5pm Community Jam Tar Landing Dr., Bath, 5 pm TBA 6 pm Bourbon Rebellion NC. Admission is $10. (Contemporary folk and from Greenville) Bring a crowd for 7pm Flatland Zingers an evening of fun! Page 4 The Chambergram

NC Ferry

Traffic Report

2013-2014

CEDAR ISL-OCRACOKE

TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL PASSENGERS

N.C. OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES SPACES CARRIED JULY 1,429 2,371 3,800 4204 10,394 AUGUST 1,572 1,894 3,466 3828 9,012 SEPTEMBER 1,226 2,034 3,260 3591 7,169

OCTOBER 0

NOVEMBER 0

DECEMBER 0 JANUARY 0 FEBRUARY 0 MARCH 0 APRIL 0 MAY 0 JUNE 0

TOTAL 4,227 6,299 10,526 11,623 26,575

Y-T-D PREVIOUS YEAR 4,317 6,478 10,795 12,029 26,980 PERCENT CHANGE -2.08% -2.76% -2.49% -3.38% -1.50% 2013-2014 23098 0.502054035 67421.33845 HATTERAS INLET TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL PASSENGERS N.C. OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES SPACES CARRIED JULY 15,680 33,795 49,475 51,575 147,981 AUGUST 13,724 32,283 46,007 48,261 134,291 SEPTEMBER 11,825 25,557 37,382 39,170 90,948 OCTOBER 0 NOVEMBER 0 DECEMBER 0 JANUARY 0 FEBRUARY 0 MARCH 0 APRIL 0 MAY 0 JUNE 0

TOTAL 41,229 91,635 132,864 139,006 373,220

Y-T-D PREVIOUS YEAR 44,547 83,588 128,135 134,434 369,444 PERCENT CHANGE -7.45% 9.63% 3.69% 3.40% 1.02% Working hard to make things better… Page 5 NC Ferry Traffic Report

2013-2014 SWAN QUARTER-OCRACOKE TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL PASSENGERS N.C. OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES SPACES CARRIED JULY 1,126 1,126 2,252 2,597 5,976 AUGUST 1,089 973 2,062 2,399 5,227 SEPTEMBER 841 660 1,501 1,689 3,281 OCTOBER 0 NOVEMBER 0 DECEMBER 0 JANUARY 0 FEBRUARY 0 MARCH 0 APRIL 0 MAY 0 JUNE 0

TOTAL 3,056 2,759 5,815 6,685 14,484

Y-T-D PREVIOUS YEAR 2,684 2,708 5,392 6,117 13,231 PERCENT CHANGE 13.86% 1.88% 7.84% 9.29% 9.47% 2013-2014 OCRACOKE-SWAN QUARTER TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL PASSENGERS N.C. OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES SPACES CARRIED JULY 1090 896 1986 2146 5365 AUGUST 1126 885 2011 2337 5079 SEPTEMBER 1132 794 1926 2162 4178 OCTOBER 0 NOVEMBER 0 DECEMBER 0 JANUARY 0 FEBRUARY 0 MARCH 0 APRIL 0 MAY 0 JUNE 0

TOTAL 3,348 2,575 5,923 6,645 14,622

Y-T-D PREVIOUS YEAR 3,201 2,624 5,825 6,319 13,288 PERCENT CHANGE 4.59% -1.87% 1.68% 5.16% 10.04% Page 6 The Chambergram NC Ferry Traffic Report

2013-2014 SUMMARY REPORT PERCENT PERCENT GRAND TO- GRAND TO- GRAND TO- TOTAL TOTAL TAL TAL TAL VEHICLES VEHICLES N.C. OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLES SPACES PASSENGERS FROM N.C. OUT-OF-STATE ALL SITES ALL SITES ALL SITES ALL SITES ALL SITES ALL SITES ALL SITES JULY 66,616 52,357 118,973 124,358 326,945 55.99% 44.01% AUGUST 61,117 48,711 109,828 115,417 287,698 55.65% 44.35% SEPTEMBER 54,069 39,520 93,589 98,417 210,989 57.77% 42.23% OCTOBER - - - - - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! NOVEMBER - - - - - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! DECEMBER - - - - - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! JANUARY - - - - - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! FEBRUARY - - - - - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! MARCH - - - - - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! APRIL - - - - - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! MAY - - - - - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! JUNE - - - - - #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

TOTAL 181,802 140,588 322,390 338,192 825,632

Y-T-D PREVIOUS

YEAR 180,870 131,856 312,726 328,424 807,255 PERCENT CHANGE 0.52% 6.62% 3.09% 2.97% 2.28% Partnership For The Sounds Announces “Ghost Stories On The Cashie”

“Ghost Stories on the scary stories. There will be Cashie” -- Come out 2 trips, one from 6:30 to Wednesday, October 30 7:20 and the other from 2013, for a ghostly Ramble 7:30 to 8:20. Reservations on the Cashie are required and seating is River. The journey begins limited, so call the RCRC at from the dock of the Roa- 794-2001 to re- noke/Cashie River Center, serve your seat. Children where you will head into the must be 10 or older and oc- Roanoke/Cashie tree-lined darkness down- cupied by a parent to ride. stream on our pontoon The River Center is a facil- River Center boat. Haunting the way will ity of the Partnership for the Neal Moye be Lars Riggins, who will Sounds. There is no charge have you in chills and sus- but a $2 per person dona- Ph: 794-2001 pense with his tion is requested.

Working hard to make things better… Page 7 State Employees Credit Union To Host Appreciation Day For Members

10-31-2013 by! State Employees’ This is also the last Credit Union in Swan day to donate items to the SECU Support Quarter will be having a Member the Troops Appreciation Day on Campaign! If you

Thursday, October are interested in 31, 2013. The donating, please employee’s will have stop by the branch snacks and other or call (252)926-3513 to get a copy of the Caption describing picture or graphic. goodies available to all of their members ‘Wish List’ that that come into the contains items that branch that day as a can be donated. You special THANK YOU! can also visit If you are a member www.ncsecu.org to of SECU or LGFCU, ob- make sure you stop tain

“SECU Supports the Troops!” 2013 • WISH LIST • 2013 2013 Board of County Commissioners Meeting 201377- Hyde County Building Permits All donations must be NEW (no used multipacks) containers) items) and must be able to fit in a 10” x Dental floss BuildingPuzzle booksBuilding (small orOther mini sizedOther books 2012 Permits Permits Permits Permits 10” x 5” box. Disposable razors (small packs) Mainlandonly – noOcracoke full sized orMainland oversized Ocracoke books ) Travel sized products are best to increase Nail clippers Post card size stationery (no 8.5” x 11” the number of items we can include! Moist towelettes (small packs only - no or oversized notebooks, paper or tab- Please note: We cannot send any items in diaper wipes or large oversized packs) lets) pressurized (aerosol) cans or glass con- Sunscreen (no larger full sized or over- Pocket calendars tainers. sized bottles – no aerosol cans) Pens Food Items Insect repellent wipes with Deet Bring all donations to a local SECU Snacks (individual packages of crackers, branch by October 31st cookies, trail mix, protein bars, dried fruit, Medicine/First Aid & thank you for helping to support the nuts, Band-aids (small boxes only) troops!

microwave popcorn, beef jerky, mints, Tissues (small packages only) gum, hard candy – no chocolate that can Antacids (small packages) melt) Tylenol/Advil/Aleve (small bottles/ Powdered drink mixes (small, individually packages) sealed packages) Cough drops God bless Toiletries (no hotel samples please) Eye drops our troops... Shampoo (travel sized only - no full sized Clothing or oversized bottles) Socks – above the ankle/crew (white or Deodorant black) Bar soap Toboggans (black, brown, tan, olive Lotion (travel sized only - no full sized or green) oversized bottles) Entertainment/Miscellaneous Toothpaste – (no oversized tubes) Decks of cards & Travel games (small Toothbrushes (individuals only - no large handheld games only – no large boxes/ Page 8 The Chambergram

TriCounty Telecom

Press Release 2193 NC 99 Hwy South, Belhaven, NC 27810 For Release: Immediate Contact: Terry Raupe

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National Geographic book cover! scape photography and photojour- Cheyenne Franks Repre- sents TriCounty Telecom nalism. The images were selected I am superAt FRS excited Tour to announce among the portfolios of the most that one of my images will be on celebrated photographers and I am the cover of National Geo- honored as well as humbled to graphic’s best-selling annual have my image chosen for the photography collection book cover as well as having a few im-

“Dawn to Dark ~The Magic of ages inside the book. Light." by Jim Richardson. The book charts the changes of light Congratulations Robbie over the course of a day and George Photography!! contains the world’s best land- Working hard to make things better… Page 9

2013

Veteran’s Day

Dinner

The Greater Hyde County Chamber of Commerce

Invites You To Attend

Our 5th Annual Veteran’s Day Dinner

Mattamuskeet School Cafeteria

November 8, 2013-6:30pm

The Chamber and Sponsors cover the cost of the meals for Veterans and their spouses. Everyone must RSVP to the Chamber by Novem- ber 5th 2013! Guests who are not Veterans are asked to pay $15.00 for

the cost of their meal.

If you know someone who is a Veteran or has an interest in participat-

ing in this event, please let us know. Call the Hyde County Chamber today and make a reservation to this worthwhile event!!

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Our goal is to create a unique series of tree ornaments that depict a new theme each year. By doing so, we intend to depict a different aspect of our town. This year’s “Limited Edition” ornament is now available and is pictured at left. Collect the entire series for your children, give The New 2012 them to employees or simply collect them for Christmas Ornaments your own enjoyment. These beautiful orna- ments are also the perfect gift for friends or have arrived! Call to family that have moved out of the area. These order yours today! ornaments are sure to become a cherished keepsake and heirloom. Since they are limited 252-926-9171 in quantity, they will be sold on a first come, first sever basis. Don’t wait and miss out on this unique collectible!

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