Memorial Service Thursday for Donald Ramer, 85

February 10, 2013

Donald Forrest Ramer, 85, husband of Ortrude Mary “Trudy” Ramer and a resident of Eastville, passed away Saturday, February 9, at his residence.

A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, February 14, at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Elizabeth A. Lutz officiating.

A private interment will be held at a later date in the Laureldale Cemetery in Reading, PA.

A native of Reading, PA, Mr. Ramer was the son of the late Claude Joseph Ramer and the late Pauline Hilton Ramer. He retired from Eastern Airlines after 34 years of service. He was an avid golfer, and loved jazz music. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Men’s Group. [Read more…]

SUNDAY-MONDAY 2/10-11: Wrestling Championship Tournament at Northampton High

Northampton High School is hosting the Region A High School Wrestling Championship Tournament this weekend. Tournament starts Sunday at 6 p.m. and continues Monday at 10 a.m. [Read more…]

SATURDAY 3/2: ESO Presents ‘Pound Net’ at Little Italy Restaurant

The popular Eastern Shore group “Pound Net” will appear at Little Italy in Nassawadox on Saturday March 2. [Read more…]

February FREEZE Lives Up to Its Name

Covering up after a quick dip. (Wave photo)

Covering up after a quick dip Saturday — all for a good cause. (Wave photo)

February Freeze Benefitting Eastern Shore Habitat for Humanity

Brrrrrave souls: Liam Kelly, Jack Buchholz, Victor Abrahamian, Graham Barbour, Eric Hack

Brrrrrave souls: Liam Kelly, Jack Buchholz, Victor Abrahamian, Graham Barbour, Eric Hack (Photo: Louise Orlando)

Running Out.
Shivering & Smiling.
Bare Feet.
Frigid Wind.
Itsy Bitsy Bikinis.
Blowing Sand.
Swim Shorts.
Cameras.
Whitecaps.
Bundled Spectators.
Huge Bonfire.
Ice.Cold.Water.
Many Dogs.
Enthusiastic Young Students & Young at Heart Adults.
Running in, Cheering & Screaming &
Then . . . Delicious Lunch.
Wonderful Volunteers.
Memorable Celebration.
Over $3,000 raised.
WE DID IT!
Thank you everyone.
–Victor Abrahamian

Bonfire after insanities (Wave photo)

Bonfire after insanities (Wave photo)

 

Winners from Broadwater Academy appear below. [Read more…]

FRIDAY 2/15: Seminar on Frank Benson, American Artist

The next Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia is “Frank W. Benson:  American Artist,” 12:30 p.m. Friday, February 15, in the Eastern Shore Community College lecture hall, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa. [Read more…]

CANCELED: FRIDAY 2/8: Town Council Budget Retreat

(CANCELED — WILL BE RESCHEDULED) Cape Charles Town Council will hold a retreat beginning noon Saturday, February 8, to review the last six months of the Town budget; capital project plans; Council priorities; and staff management. [Read more…]

SATURDAY 2/9: Blues Club at Cape Charles Coffee House

Saturday, February 9, at 7 p.m., ESO LIVE! plans to transform the Cape Charles Coffee House into an intimate Blues Club, with the award-winning Newport News songwriter and performer Tim Morgan. [Read more…]

Cape Charles Police Chief and Town Planner Retiring in 2013

Police Chief 'Sambo' Brown

Police Chief ‘Sambo’ Brown
(Photo: Harry Gerwien)

Town Planner Tom Bonadeo

Town Planner Tom Bonadeo

CAPE CHARLES WAVE

February 7, 2013

Two long-time Town of Cape Charles employees are planning to retire by the end of the year.

Town Planner Tom Bonadeo has announced that he will retire as of November 1, and will take accumulated vacation time for about a month before that, making his last day of work around October 1.

Police Chief Charles ‘Sambo’ Brown has made no formal retirement announcement, but Mayor Dora Sullivan told the Wave yesterday that the Chief also plans to retire around the end of the year. [Read more…]

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