Newcomers Take A Walk on the Sunnyside (Garden, That Is)
New owners Carold and Matt Yancy at Sunnyside Garden Center’s May 4th Open House (Photo: Ed Seiz)
By MIKE and LINDA MEE
Special to the Cape Charles Wave
May 14, 2013
When longtime owner Bo Lewis put Sunnyside Garden Center up for sale last year, no one knew what might become of it.
But thousands of motorists on Highway 13 saw the FOR SALE sign, and it wasn’t long before wheels began turning in the minds of a couple from Philadelphia.
Matt and Carold Yancy had been vacationing on the Eastern Shore for years, and long ago fell in love with the fishing, farmland, and friendly folks in the area.
That led to the purchase of a weekend home, with weekdays still in the city.
That all changed when Carold, who is originally from Haiti, retired after more than 20 years at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
The Yancys took the next step and made a permanent move to Cape Charles.
Matt realized that, much as he loved to fish, he needed more to do. And that’s when they noticed the FOR SALE sign.
The transition was seamless, with former owners Lewis and his wife frequently on the scene. [Read more…]
Crowd of 1,000 Blows In for Crabby Blues Festival
(Photos courtesy Jenni Potts)
May 6, 2013
Organizers deemed Saturday’s Crabby Blues Festival “a great day despite the wind!”
Better wind than rain! Some 1,000 persons came to Cape Charles Central Park to enjoy the food, live music, art sales — and maybe most importantly, to see and be seen. [Read more…]
March Winds Leave Their Mark on Harbor
CAPE CHARLES WAVE
March 15, 2013
Recent gale-force winds left their mark on the Bay Coast Railroad at Cape Charles Harbor: The shed covering the historic excursion car looks like it would have been flattened without support from the rail car.
Meanwhile, the float bridge, used to load cars on barges, partially broke lose from its supports and listed hard to port. Welders began repairs earlier this week.
Overseeing it all was an osprey, just returned to its established nesting spot on harbor pilings. The wind seems not to have disturbed the nest. (Wave photos)
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‘Freshwater Frank’ Gets Surprise 60th Birthday Party
March 11, 2013
“Freshwater Frank” Russell, Cape Charles’ beloved musician, at his surprise birthday party, with Frank Wendell. (Wave photos)
“Pottsy” and Jenny Potts hosted Frankie’s party in their backyard Saturday night.
Seeking Enlightenment? Join ‘Circle of Friends’
February 15, 2013
A circle of friends old and new in and around Cape Charles is forming to share and openly discuss some of the most fundamental questions of life: who are we; how does life unfold before us; does our Creator have a master design, and how is it manifest?
The Circle will seek to stimulate curiosity and expand philosophical and metaphysical knowledge through discussions based on the studies, experiences, and observations of participants and presenters.
The overarching objective is “to find the spiritual meaning of connectedness wherein we are all part of something much larger.”
The Circle will gather a couple times a month for about two hours in the evening to hear a brief presentation by a member or invited guest, hear a short reading, or watch a video. [Read more…]
An Eastern Shore Valentine
February 14, 2013
Today is St. Valentine’s Day.
Sure, it would be easy to be cynical.
The schmaltzy, saccharine cards.
The Hallmarkification of the original Valentine who was — I don’t know — tortured by the Inquisition or something.
I suppose I’m still young at heart, because I love those cards.
I love boxes of candy with little pointless teddy bears.
I love sweet nothings.
One day, I will take a pretty girl to an Italian restaurant and together, we will sit in the alley and share a plate of spaghetti (heavy on the meatballs.)
Tony, the rotund owner, will come out and sing to us. [Read more…]
February FREEZE Lives Up to Its Name
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 (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)
Winners from Broadwater Academy appear below. [Read more…]
Mark Twain on Small-Town Southern Journalism
February 1, 2013
EDITOR’S NOTE: Mark Twain wrote the following short story 140 years ago. Some details are perhaps exaggerated, but modern-day readers of the Cape Charles Wave nevertheless may draw some parallels. The story has been condensed for modern attention spans.
Journalism in Tennessee
By Mark Twain
I was told by my physician that a Southern climate would improve my health, and so I went down to Tennessee, and got a berth on the Morning Glory and Johnson County War-Whoop as associate editor.
When I went on duty the chief editor told me to take the exchanges and skim through them and write what seemed of interest.
I wrote as follows:
“The editors of the Semi-Weekly Earthquake evidently labor under a misapprehension with regard to the Dallyhack railroad. It is not the object of the company to leave Buzzardville off to one side. The gentlemen of the Earthquake will, of course, take pleasure in making the correction.
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“John W. Blossom, Esq., the able editor of the Higginsville Thunderbolt and Battle Cry of Freedom, arrived in the city yesterday. He is stopping at the Van Buren House.
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“We observe that our contemporary of the Mud Springs Morning Howl has fallen into the error of supposing that the election of Van Werter is not an established fact, but he will have discovered his mistake before this reminder reaches him, no doubt.
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“It is pleasant to note that the city of Blathersville is endeavoring to contract with some New York gentlemen to pave its well-nigh impassable streets. The Daily Hurrah urges the measure with ability, and seems confident of ultimate success.
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I passed my manuscript over to the chief editor. He glanced at it and his face clouded. Presently he sprang up and said:
“Thunder and lightning! Do you suppose my subscribers are going to stand such gruel as that? Give me the pen!”
While he was in the midst of his work, somebody shot at him through the open window, and marred the symmetry of my ear. [Read more…]
