Bay Creek Shops Foreclosed, Shutting Down; Aqua Remains
“End of Season Sale” reads the flier in The Shops at Bay Creek. But it’s also the end of the line — the Shops are closing permanently next Saturday. (Wave photo)
By DORIE SOUTHERN
Cape Charles Wave
October 14, 2012
The Shops at Bay Creek, comprising four stores in the building located between Bay Creek Marina and Aqua Restaurant, are closing at the end of this week, victims of a bank foreclosure.
The Shops, Aqua, and the Marina are three separate business entities, and only the Shops are being foreclosed.
The Shops include:
— Bahama Breeze clothing store for men and women;
— Veranda arts and novelties;
— Purple Pelican gifts and wine; and
— Seaside Gallery, featuring paintings and prints by local artist Thelma Peterson.
The Shops will be open through Saturday, October 20. Employees who spoke to the Wave said they had no idea when or if any of the businesses might reopen under new management.
Most merchandise is on sale at 75 percent off. [Read more…]
SATURDAY 10/13: Music Festival Benefits Nassawadox Custis Ballfields
Eastern Shore native Larry Giddens, Jr., will host the opening ceremony and emcee the second annual Barbara Custis Music Festival Saturday, October 13, at the Randy Custis Memorial Ballfields in Nassawadox.
Beginning at noon and continuing until 6 p.m., the musical slate includes husband and wife duo Off the Cuff and local singers Lynette Lecato and Sandy Carmine. Also appearing are Dean and the Country Travelers, The Hurdle Brothers, The Dennis Chorale Singers, The Gospel Travelers, New Heavenly Wings Over Jordan, and The Harmonizing Echoes. [Read more…]
MONDAY 10/15: Diana Davis Watercolor Classes Begin at Arts Enter
Arts Enter Cape Charles announces “Watercolor with Diana M. Davis.” Class will meet on October 15 from 10 a.m.-12 noon, for 4 consecutive Mondays through November 5.
Experienced artists as well as beginners are welcome. The fee is $150; call 757-331-2787 for registration.
Students will learn composition,watercolor,and basic techniques exploring fall subjects. All students can expect to finish original paintings. [Read more…]
Cape Charles Food Pantry Needs 120 Turkeys for Thanksgiving
The Cape Charles Food Pantry needs 120 turkeys to distribute to returning clients on Wednesday, November 14 . [Read more…]
THURSDAY 10/18: Thelma Peterson Watercolor Classes Begin
Beloved for evoking the essence of the Eastern Shore through her paintings, Thelma J. Peterson is bringing her two decades of skills to Eastern Shore’s Own Art Center with both a beginning and intermediate Watercolor Class. [Read more…]
WEDNESDAY 10/24: Eastern Shore Wastewater Public Workshop
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Ground Water Committee invites the public to the next workshop in the Committee’s Public Workshop Series entitled “Wastewater Treatment on the Shore Part II: Rapid Infiltration Basin System Technology.” [Read more…]
Saturday Service for Eunice Betsy Brown, 1924-2012
A Celebration of Life service for Eunice Betsy Brown will be held 12 noon Saturday, October 13, at First Baptist Church, Capeville, with the Rev. Kelvin F. Jones officiating.
Internment will be at Cape Charles Community Cemetery. Arrangements are by Gray’s Funeral Home, Cape Charles.
Mrs. Brown passed away October 4 at her home in Greenbackville. She was born in Cedar Grove on November 28, 1924.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John Willie Brown; three children, Larry Wayne Corney of Stamford, CT, Faye Eulonda Perry of Atlanta, GA, and Ray Lynwood Brown of Miami, FL; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in law; 3 God-children; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was predeceased by a son, John “Doodie Bug” Corney; siblings John “Jack” Rogers, Cordelia “Sis, Big Mama” Smith, Florence “Nick” Smith Gibson, Jannie “Sock” Smith, Ossion “Smitty” Smith, Eddie “Jake” Smith, Sabor “Nookie” Tolliver, and George “Jimmy” Smith Sr. [Read more…]
Service Honors Cape Charles’ Only Fallen Police Officer
At Wednesday’s dedication to 1918 Cape Charles fallen police officer, Virginia Marine Resources Commission and Norfolk Police Department present colors. (Wave photo)
By GEORGE SOUTHERN
Cape Charles Wave
October 11, 2012
Almost a century ago a Cape Charles police officer was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a double shooting suspect. Yesterday, Sgt. James A. Taylor was honored with a ceremony in Central Park and a memorial stone.
“Sgt. Taylor paid the ultimate price by giving his life in the line of duty 95 years ago,” Cape Charles Police Chief Charles “Sambo” Brown told townspeople and area law enforcement officers assembled in the park. “We have left room on the monument for other names,” Brown said, “but I pray that we will add no more names.”
A group of Sgt. Taylor’s descendants came to Cape Charles to attend the ceremony.
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission and the Norfolk Police Department provided a color guard, and Pastor Russell Goodrich of First Baptist Church offered a prayer and scripture reading.
Northampton Sheriff’s Deputy Terry Thomas sang “You Raise Me Up.”
Cape Charles Mayor Dora Sullivan read a letter from Gov. Robert McDonnell honoring Taylor’s service and sacrifice. McDonnell also expressed appreciation for Cape Charles Police Officer Jim Pruitt and his colleagues for organizing the dedication service. (Read letter here.)
Vice Mayor Chris Bannon read two poems, “The Final Inspection,” and A Hero Is.”
Members of Montgomery County Police Pipes and Drums played “Amazing Grace.”
Perhaps the most poignant moment was the “Final Radio Call,” with Chief Brown holding his walkie-talkie to the microphone as the Town Police dispatcher repeatedly called for Sgt. James Taylor to respond.
There was no answer. [Read more…]
