October 2015
BELHAVEN Chamber News
BELHAVEN Community CHAMBER of Commerce
Promoting Belhaven and all of Northeastern Beaufort County, including Bath, Pantego, and Ponzer
[email protected]
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Board of Directors Officers
Dianne Bowen,
President
Jerry Stubberfield,
Vice President
Martha White,
Secretary/Treasurer
Board Members
Karen Fisher
Butch Harris
Lindsay Hubers
Stan Lamkin
Executive Director
Diana Lambeth
IN THIS ISSUE
Intracoastal Waterway Celebration .. 1
Chamber Golf Cart Raffle………………...2
Calendar of Events ............................ 2
Ribbon cutting at .............................. 2
From the Executive Director ............. 2
Christmas parade…………………………….2
Belhaven Senior Center..................... 3
Goose Creek State Park ..................... 3
Upcoming workshops……………………...4
Pics from the ICW Celebration………...4
Chamber pre-Christmas sale…………….5
Toy Trains of Belhaven……………………..5
Little Red Caboose Make-over………... 6
Belhaven’s ICW Celebration A Great Success.
With beautiful blue skies and a slight breeze, we kicked off the 87th Anniversary Celebration of our Intracoastal Waterway at 10am Saturday, September 19th. Our Mayor welcomed the
gathering crowd and introduced Mr.
Brad Pickle, Exec Director of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Mr. Pickle
had many good things to say about our
community and especially about this
Celebration. The Blessing of the Boats
and the Boat Parade followed with several nice antique boats, more modern
boats and a row boat named “Swee Pee” with Captain Bill Wilson (aka Popeye manning the oars). At 11am, the Children’s Theater entertained young and old
with stories and character presentations.
Our Chowder Down East event was a major attraction with over 270 ticket holders
showing up to sample some really great
chowders prepared by 15 different local
restaurants and organizations. While the
patrons sampled the various chowders they
were entertained by the Ocracoke Sirens playing a mixture of bluegrass and
country music. The hugh crowd also shopped amongst 17 artists and craft
vendors and heard from 5 coastal water groups about our valuable rivers
and sound and how to preserve and protect them. Several of our restaurants were so busy that 45 minute waits for food was not untypical (we’ll
work on that for next year). As the Chowder crowd ate their fill of all
kinds of seafood mixtures, the Sand Sounds Band from Greenville cranked
up with beach music and oldies but
goodies. Due to an extremely hot
afternoon, it was decided to close
things down at 3pm to the disappointment of the many ladies and men who
had donned their best 1920’s attire for
the Fashion parade. We did get most
of them together for several great
photo shoots. One was featured in a
recent Washington News article following up on our ICW Celebration!!!!
Chamber of Commerce —- Golf Cart Raffle
Ribbon
Cutting
Spotlight
on New
Business
Remember to get your raffle tickets for the golf
cart that the Chamber will be giving away on July
4, 2016. Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber’s office or from any
of the Chamber Directors. They make great
birthday, anniversary
gifts, Halloween Treats,
Christmas stocking stuffers or just when you’re
feeling lucky………..
Kaye Lee's Corner Collectibles
Belhaven Seniors’ Center
OCTOBER 13,2015 — 1 pm
Flu-Shot clinic
From the Executive Director
THE BELHAVEN SENIORS’ CENTER ANNUAL FLUSHOT CLINIC WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 13TH
@1PM!! SHOTS WILL BE ADMINSTERED BY RITE
AID PHARMACY!
Greetings from the Chamber! Congratulations to Jerry and Debbie
Stubberfield and their committee for chairing a very successful
ICW Celebration September 19th. It was good to see so many people on the waterfront enjoying themselves. All of the Chowder
entries were amazing! Thanks to all who made chowder.
IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL TO INSURE WE
HAVE ENOUGH SHOTS!!
Sign Up today
Welcome to our newest member, Walgreens! (next month’s Spotlight)
Calendar of Events, Holidays & Observances
Ongoing
Oct
Bluegrass Jams every Tuesday, 6:30 across
from Fish Hooks
6
10
10
12
12
13
15
26
Federal Proposal Writing workshop
Pantego Historic Museum—Fall Days Farm
Ways
Belhaven Fire Dept Fishing Tournament
Columbus Day
Town Council meeting\
1pm, annual Flu shot clinic, Belhaven Senior
Center
Chamber meeting 6 pm
Town Council meeting
Our next BIG event will be our Christmas Festival to be held on
Saturday, December 5th. Letters have gone out to individuals and
businesses to encourage them to participate in the parade. Our
theme this year is Christmas Around the World. Look for traces
of Christmas from other countries in our business storefronts.
Plans are underway to return the Candlelight Tour of Homes to
our Festival activities. So far, we have commitments from 7
homeowners who are willing to open their homes. We would love
to have 10 so if you would like to participate, please call the
Chamber! Of course, Santa Land will be open again this year for
the children. Don’t forget the Toy Trains of Belhaven will be
back, thanks to Don and Marjie Stark. All in all, it’s going to be a
great family day in Belhaven! Mark your calendars now!
Diana
Nov
3
11
19
25
26
Election Day. Open positions: Mayor, 2
Alderman East End, 1 Alderman West End
Veterans Day
Chamber meeting 6pm
Thanksgiving
“Plaid Friday” — details to come
Dec
6
25
Belhaven Christmas Parade
Christmas
Jan
1
1
New Year’s Day
Goose Creek State Park — First Day Hike
BELHAVEN CHRISTMAS PARADE
We want you in our parade!! Riding or walking, from kids on
bikes to congressmen in cars….floats, boats, trucks, cars, golf
carts and other types of entries are welcome!
Parade date and time is December 5th at 4:00 p.m. Cash prizes
will be awarded to the top three best “float” or “theme” entries.
Forms are available at the Chamber office or you can just call
us at 252-943-3770 and request a form be sent to you.
Belhaven Senior Center
274 East Main St
Mon-Thur 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday 7:00 am– 3:00 pm
Call: 252-943-2992
Director: Stephanie Webb, BSW
Health Promotions Worker: Peggy Bonner
What’s New for October
Are you a Caregiver in need of depends or ensure for your
loved one? Contact us and learn about our Family Caregiver Program.
Are you a surviving Stroke victim? Come out and join our
Stroke Support Group meeting held every first Monday of each
month. We are lacking the necessary participants we need to keep
this group moving join today!!
Please don’t miss out on our Reverse Mortgage Counseling held
by Beth Harrell, Aging Specialist from Mid-East Area Agency on
Aging. Counseling will be held on October 1st at 1pm.
The Belhaven Seniors’ Center offers one on one Medicare
Counseling. Need help enrolling into Medicare? Call us! Confused
about your Medicare coverage? Call us? Unsatisfied with your
current options and interested in a new plan? Call us we can help
you!!
REMINDER: MEDICARE ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT
PERIOD BEGINS OCTOBER 15TH PLEASE CONTACT BETH
HARELL OR LINDSEY BLANTON TO SCHEDULE YOUR
APPOINTMENT TODAY @ 252-974-1836 Counseling Sessions
will begin October 19th MUST HAVE APPOINTMENT. If enrolling in Medicare Pt. D (Prescription Drug Coverage) please have
Medicare Card and a list of prescriptions available.
The Center has begun its annual food drive. Look for our collection box near the front of the Center!!
Please come out and support Alzheimer’s NC in the upcoming
Alzheimer’s Walk on October 3rd in Washingotn, NC @ The Red
Men’s Lodge
Rite Aid Pharmacy will hold our annual Flu-Shot clinic on October 13th @ 1pm! Call prior to October 10th to insure we have
enough shots.
Interest meetings will be held for the following activities in
October:
Acrylic/Oil Painting
Figure Painting
Wreath Making
Chair Yoga
Please look at calendar for times and dates.
The Center will also be introducing a Spanish and Zumba
class please call for updates!
Come out and show off your best Halloween Costume on October
30th @2pm!!
Come out on October 19th @ 1pm to Meet and Greet Candidates
in the upcoming election on November 3rd!
Have you signed up to receive weather updates? If not, call us to
register today!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!! Call and see what opportunities
we may have for you!!
Goose Creek State Park
Schedule of Events for October
For more info, please call the park office at 252-923-2191
Saturday, October 3
2:00 p.m.
Mallard Creek Hike
Come out and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of fall. This
easy one-mile hike will be taken at a relaxing pace to fully take
in all the natural beauty the park has to offer. Please come
dressed appropriately for the weather. Meet in the last parking
lot.
Sunday, October 11
2:00 p.m.
Flatty Creek Hike
Come out and take a short hike down to Flatty Creek where the
trail winds through upland forests and incorporates sections of
boardwalk that cross wetlands. Wear sturdy footwear, bring
water and binoculars. Meet at the Goose Creek Trail parking
lot at the entrance to the primitive campground.
Tuesday, October 13
10:00 a.m.
Mallard Creek Hike
Meet in the last parking lot for a one-mile hike down to the dock
on Mallard Creek. We will start in a loblolly pine plantation
and end up surrounded by massive pines draped with Spanish
moss. We will discuss some of the similarities and differences
of a plantation versus a natural stand of trees during the hike.
Saturday, October 17
6:00 p.m.
Sensory Night Hike
Join a ranger and experience nature as the sun sets. We will be
putting our “senses” to the test during a short hike along the
Live Oak Trail. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the
weather. We will meet at the last parking lot.
Tuesday, October 27
10:00 a.m.
Tar Kiln Hike
Meet in the last parking lot for a hike up the Tar Kiln Trail. We
will take a close-up look at a tar kiln mound left over from the
naval stores industry that dominated this region during the 18 th
and 19th centuries and discuss the industry and lifestyle that
surround it.
Saturday, October 31
2:00 p.m.
Introduction to Goose Creek State Park
Come and enjoy a power point presentation that features the
natural communities and recreational opportunities found in
the park. Meet at the visitor center.
Ranked #1 by Trip Advisor
of 13 things to do in
Washington, NC.
Upcoming Workshops
Pamlico Sail & Power Squadron
Pamlico Sail & Power Squadron is offering the following boating course this fall to the public. Although the course doesn't start until 10/17,
the registration deadline is 10/5.
AMERICA'S BOATING COURSE
10AM TO 3PM ; 3 CONSECUTIVE SATURDAYS
COST: $35/individual or
$35/couple sharing materials
LOCATION: Brown Library, 122 Van Norden Street
This is a basic boating course and meets the NC Boating Law
requirement certifying any person under 26 to operate a vessel
w/motor of 10 horsepower or more.
Course Topics Include:
 Introduction & Boating Terms
 Trailering & Storage
 Personal Water Craft
 Boating Law & Regulations
 Knots & Lines
 Rules of the Road
 Aids to Navigation
 Marine Radio
TO REGISTER: email [email protected] or call Kelly Adams at 252-561-6995.
This is a public course and membership to USPS/PSPS is not
required.
Completion may qualify the owner for a discount from most
boating insurance companies.
Continuing Education
th
October 8 : Wilkinson Center-- Beaufort County
Emergency Management Presents:
Rural Health Care and Paramedics at the Wilkinson Center on
October 8, 2015 at 6:30pm. This is a public forum to learn about
health care in our area. John Fleming who is head of the EMS
system in Beaufort County and County Manager Brian Alligood
will be available for answering questions from the public.
TRICOUNTY TELECOM & BEAUFORT COUNTY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS FOR FALL 2015
Avoiding ID Theft:
October 6, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, TriCounty Boardroom, $10.00
Understand it and avoid it. We’ll have a banker to help you
from the financial institution point of view and a technology
instructor to describe internet safety features and good practices. Bring your phone and table for individual instruction.
Using the Cloud for Photos and Documents:
October 20th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, TriCounty Boardroom,
$10.00
Cloud computing keeps your photos and documents safe and
sharable. Develop an understanding of the Cloud, learn how to
backup your files, and share photos and documents you
choose.
BONUS: RECEIVE A $10.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM TriCounty
Telecom for each session you complete!
A Few More Pics from Belhaven’s September 19th ICW Celebration
Ocracoke Sirens
Sand Sounds Band
Early Christmas Shopping
at the Chamber
Pre-Christmas Sale!!!
 All T-Shirts……………………. $8.00 (Pirates on the Pungo & Belhaven)
 Belhaven Sweatshirts…………..$10.00
 Pirates on the Pungo caps………$10.00
 Pirates on the Pungo visors……..$ 5.00
 Local Honey…………………….$12.00 jar
 Wilkinson Center Cookbooks…...$25.00
 Novels by Local Author, Nancy Cordano….. $20.00
 Adrift
 Hold the Eye
 Belhaven Notecards……………..$8.00
 Belhaven Bookmarks………...….$2.00
 Belhaven Notepads………………$3.00
 Belhaven License Plate………......$5.00
Toy Trains of Belhaven
For the past four years Belhaven area residents have worked together to create an
amazing Christmas train display. Each year the display has become larger and more
charming. The display has attracted many hundreds of people from throughout
Eastern North Carolina who have delighted in the action with the sights and sounds
of trains and trolleys running over 200 feet of track. The trains and trolleys are
made of cast iron and steel; some are nearly 100 years old. Some are modern reproductions of trains of the pre-WWII era.
Mr. Don Stark heads up this amazing display that has delighted young and old alike.
The display, as in years past, will be set up in the Old Town Hall, 215 E. Main St.
If you have attended in the past, you know how wonderful this exhibit is and you
probably also remember how “squeezed for space” they are. While we can’t change
the space we do hope to better manage the crowds expected to show up again this
year. Special viewing times can be arranged for school groups which will also require that we have enough volunteers to assist everyone and give all an ample opportunity to enjoy the trains. If you would be interested in being a volunteer for this
wonderful exhibit, please call Don Stark at 724 263 4062 or Diana Lambeth at 252
943 3770 to sign up. Helping others to enjoy this fabulous attraction is in itself a
real blessing. So call and sign up to help — thanks
Belhaven Caboose Restoration
Background
In days-gone-by railroads were an important factor in the commercial development of Belhaven. The local spurs were connected
by small railroads. But the long haul traffic was carried by the great Class1 companies such as the Southern Railroad and the Norfolk and Western.
Due to economic realities these two railroads merged in 1980 to become the Norfolk Southern of today. The Caboose concept had
gone out of style for business. Norfolk Southern donated a caboose with Southern Railroad markings to the town of Belhaven to be
displayed next to the Chamber of Commerce building (the former railroad depot). Recently the Chamber of Commerce has become
concerned that the exterior of the caboose is rapidly deteriorating. Fortunately the Caboose interior is in good condition.
Remediation Plan and Execution
The Chamber initiated a study to determine whether it was feasible to remediate the caboose and how such a project could be
funded. A study group was authorized.
During 2015 contacts were made with the Norfolk and Western Historical Society and the Roanoke Transportation Museum. We
consulted archives and books by enthusiasts that provided details about the Southern fleet and the history of railroading in Eastern
Carolina. Local experts on remediation techniques, regulatory issues, public relations and fund raising were contacted.
The remediation plan and time line were presented to 'Small Town Main Street Project' and the Town Council by Chamber of Commerce representatives in early August. Plan approval was granted. Private benefactors have agreed to fund the remediation. Work
is scheduled to begin soon. When completed, the refurbished caboose will be a reminder of the role railroads played in the commercial history of our town.
Before and After Pictures