TUESDAY 6/25: All About Ticks at ESCC
Prevention, education, and early detection are the themes of the upcoming Tickborne Illness Awareness Seminar 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the Workforce Development Center located at the Eastern Shore Community College at 29300 Lankford Highway in Melfa.
COMMENTARY: Secrets from Seaside
By SHER HOROSKO
Cape Charles Wave
June 19, 2013
After days of rain, the sun is bright and sure in a baby blue sky dotted with white sheep. I am itchy to jump in the car and explore.
My map is a scant line-drawing. I aim to travel up the thin gray line that runs parallel to the thick red one. That’s the extent of the plan. I head out, down the long dirt road, through the khaki-colored sea of wheat, turn into Cheriton and end back on the red line. This is the second time I’ve done this: it’s a bit like driving in a corn maze.
I try again, taking a random right off of Route 13. “This is it” I say out loud as I spot a road sign reading “Seaside.” The names we give to things usually make sense. Blackbirds are black. Bluebirds are blue. Pine Street has a row of pines (or at least it did once). Seaside is on the side of the sea.
I drive north with just the right amount of confidence.
It’s a different world back here. Navigating the twists in the road, I drive slowly, spotting boats at-the-ready on pull behinds and stacks of wire boxes six feet high. Even if I’d been taken here blindfolded and set free, I would know the sea was near. The evidence of love for the watery world is all around.
The road curves and opens up to a field of tomatoes, staked-up straight as soldiers, and teeming with green balls. Soon, the fruit will flash like cardinals and the land will be filled with the melodic sounds of Spanish. This language is music to me and it’s sung by a people who have always treated me kindly. Always.
On one side of the road, the draping fronds of corn are knee high. On another, the land is waiting for the farmer-man’s intent. Meanwhile, the copper-colored ibis plunge their beaks into the furrows of dark earth. I stop to watch. [Read more…]
FRIDAY 6/21: ‘Mighty Flynn’ Performs at King’s Creek Inn (No Cover)
The “Mighty Flynn,” a popular New York musician, will be at King’s Creek Inn 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, with his acoustic guitar, singing popular cover songs from the ’70’s to today. [Read more…]
SATURDAY 6/22: Bats, Bees, Butterflies and Hummingbirds at ESV Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate the great work of pollinators. From bees and butterflies to bats and hummingbirds, we want to spread the word about the importance of pollinators. [Read more…]
New Historic Review Board Tackles Old School Issue Tonight
The address for the historic Old School has been changed from 23 Park Row to 423 Plum Street. The Plum Street side of the building has only a metal service door. The front of the school faces what was North Park Row, where once there was a circular drive now planned to be a private parking lot. (Wave photo)
By DORIE SOUTHERN
Cape Charles Wave
June 18, 2013
A new group of Cape Charles residents, advised by a new-hire town planner, will meet at 4:30 p.m. today (Tuesday) to consider whether proposed exterior changes to the Old School building in Central Park meet historic guidelines.
The Town’s Historic District Review Board is authorized by the State of Virginia to exercise regulatory control over properties in an officially designated Historic District. The Old School is listed as a “contributing structure” by the National Register of Historic Places.
Although the Historic Review Board has regulatory authority, the Town Council has authority to overrule the Board, which is what happened last February when the Board refused to approve the modern glass balconies on Hotel Cape Charles. All but one member of the Historic Board resigned after being overruled by Town Council.
The new Board has already tasted controversy after denying a request by the owner of 621 Jefferson Avenue to remove a non-working chimney.
But that was a minor issue in comparison to the Old School in Central Park, which a developer plans to convert into a 17-unit apartment building. The plans are the subject of two lawsuits now under appeal to the State Supreme Court.
The developer, J. David McCormack, has applied for federal and state tax credit reimbursements of up to 45 percent of his costs.
According to McCormack, construction of the apartment building will not happen unless he gets the tax credits. But tax credit criteria are stringent, requiring that exterior details as well as interior spaces remain faithful to the original 1912 design.
McCormack has requested tax credits from both the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and the National Park Service.
His application to the Virginia DHR was denied on November 21, 2012, for failure to retain historic features and spaces. [Read more…]
East Coast Pirate Crew Teaches History with a Sword
Mistress Fitchett (Sherry Williams), Capt. William Russell (Russell Williams), Mary Read (Betty Wilie), Capt. William Leonhardt, and Grace O’Malley (Page Walker) (Wave photo by Sarah Golibart)
By SARAH GOLIBART
Cape Charles Wave
June 17, 2013
During the Tall Ships festival this past weekend, the town of Cape Charles was hopping with visitors from out of town. Wandering around the harbor, among the usual sounds of Cape Charles seagulls and wonderful nautical music, the sharp sounds of clanking swords and loud cries of “Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!” could be heard.
While walking along the harbor, the East Coast Pirate Crew drew many into their tents with their elaborate costumes, authentic pirate stories, and happy dispositions.
The East Coast Pirate Crew is a historical re-enactment group that finds joy in “portraying history accurately,” as Captain William Russel stated. After attending the first Tall Ships Festival last year, they were eager to return to the small town atmosphere and activity on Mason Avenue.
“The people are also so friendly,” added the Captain’s wife, Mistress Fitchett, otherwise known as Sherry Williams. [Read more…]
Town’s First ‘Great Bay Run’ Draws 128 Competitors
Perfect weather helped as runners threaded Cape Charles streets. (Photo courtesy Eric Hack)
CAPE CHARLES WAVE
June 17, 2013
In conjunction with the Tall Ships Festival, the Great Bay Run in Cape Charles Saturday morning featured both a 5k and a 1.25 mile fun run/walk.
Perfect weather made for a great race, and 128 athletes competed.
The overall 5k winner on the men’s side was Van Lewin, a Broadwater Academy alumnus, in 18:15. Van is currently competing for Christopher Newport University in both cross country and track.
The women’s race was won by Samantha Sawyer of Indian Trail, NC.
The 1.25 mile division was won by Jackson Rose and Michaux Tankard, both middle school students at Broadwater Academy.
The race was co-directed by Eric Hack, a teacher and coss country/track and field coach at Broadwater Academy, and Eva Noonan, an agent at Blue Heron Realty and assistant coach at Broadwater.
Proceeds will benefit both the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Broadwater Academy Cross Country and Track & Field Teams.
Runners enjoyed post-race refreshments courtesy of Cape Charles Yacht Club and Hook-U-Up Gourmet.
Here are the complete results: [Read more…]
New Roots Youth Garden Plans Farm Stand This Year
Collecting seeds for next year’s garden is one of the learning experiences at New Roots. (Photo: Tammy Holloway)
By TAMMY HOLLOWAY
Special to the Wave
June 17, 2013
The youth of Cape Charles have already planted the seeds for their vegetable garden and are gearing up to begin to reap their harvest.
The New Roots Youth Group are taking applications for the 2nd annual Summer Garden Club on the corner of Fig and Randolph beside Rayfield’s Pharmacy.
The club begins Thursday, June 20. Youths 6-12 can sign up for the free program, organized by volunteers from the youth recreation department of the Town of Cape Charles, Cape Charles Rotary, Eastern Shore Master Gardeners, and Northampton 4-H program.
The NRYG Summer Garden Club meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays and offers hands-on vegetable gardening, composting, and learning from garden gurus.
Children can attend the entire program or select from the weeks focused on an area of interest they may have (insects, butterflies, birds, etc.).
This year the NRYG participants will be running their very own farm stand on Thursday at the garden site. [Read more…]
