The sixth annual SPCA Eastern Shore “Best Friends Walk Together” Pet Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, in Onancock (rain date Saturday, Nov. 7). Registration for the walk begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Onancock Town Gazebo Park on Market Street. All participants will receive a goodie bag from the SPCA, and the first 20 people to register will also receive goodie bags provided by Atlantic Animal Hospital.
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Archives for October 2015
HDRB: New Inn coming to 1 Pine Street
Cape Charles Mirror Report – Wayne Creed
Developer Bill Parr made an appearance before the Cape Charles Historic District Review Board, filing an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for his 1 Pine Street building. This is a commercial building and the Town considers this a contributing structure. Part of the exposed brick façade had been previously painted, and the original plan (applicant met before the Board in November 2013) was to remove the paint, leaving the original exposed brickwork. However, attempts to remove the paint proved futile, and ran the risk of damaging the brick. Mr. Parr came before the board to propose painting over the original paint, and to get an idea of what paint palette would be acceptable to the HDRB.
The Alternative Table – Raw Milk: Fact and Fiction
Karen Gay’s Alternative Table
Earlier this year, I attended an agriculture subcommittee meeting in the Virginia General Assembly. I was astounded by the vehemence with which the Virginia Farm Bureau and a pediatrician with an undisclosed background in nutrition attacked the idea of allowing raw milk sales at our neighboring farms. I am learning that trotting out supposed experts to government committees is typical for those who oppose direct access to foods. Members of these committees, even if they do not receive contributions from large agricultural interests, are probably terrified of being blamed for any fallout from lightening regulations.
Fallout can and does occur which regulations are loosened. Anyone who has eaten a bad shrimp can attest that the results are really unpleasant and if one is immune-compromised death can be the result. Should we outlaw shrimp because some people will die? I know that many of my readers believe that more regulation will help save lives, but it also tends to stifle individual initiative and creativity having long-lasting impacts on our economy.
CBES Meet the Candidates Forums Scheduled
Three Meet the Candidates Forums, conducted by Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore, will be held next week with all the candidates in contested races in the November election participating. CBES will be partnering with WESR Radio to provide coverage of the events.
The Forum for the two State legislature offices will be held at Occohannock School at 7 PM, October 27. Incumbent Senator Lynnwood Lewis, a Democrat, will meet his Republican opponent, Richard Ottinger; and incumbent representative to the House of Delegates, Rob Bloxom, a Republican, will meet his opponent, Democrat Willie Randall. The moderator will be Margaret van Clief.
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Station Cape Charles Coast Guard Unit Aids in Search
The Coast Guard unit from our own Station Cape Charles aided the cutter Shearwater in the search for the captain of a fishing vessel who may have gone overboard early Sunday. The 31 foot vessel was anchored south of Fisherman’s Island and east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Watchstanders at Sector Hampton Roads in Portsmouth received a report Sunday from two crew members aboard a 31-foot fishing vessel stating the captain of the vessel was believed to have fallen overboard while they were sleeping between 11:30 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 a.m. Sunday, according to a Coast Guard news release.
FOOTBALL: Broadwater thumps Kenston Forest to keep playoff hopes alive
The Broadwater Academy Vikings traveled to Blackstone, Virginia Friday, defeating the Kentston Forest 44 – 24 to keep their conference playoff hopes alive. With a stunning running attack and tight defense, Broadwater jumped on Kentson Forest quickly, taking an early 21 -0 lead, mainly behind the power running of the Major twins. Austin Murphy, behind the super blocking of Liam Kelly, was able to stand in the pocket and pick apart the defense. At the end of the first half, Broadwater held a 44 – 0 lead.
With a commanding lead, Coach Palmer was able to play much of the freshman squad for a good part of the second half. Even after giving up some scores, the young Vikings gained some very good experience, including an interception and fumble recovery.
STAR TRANSIT YELLOW LINE: The Lower Shore’s Top Asset?
For many living on the lower end of the Eastern Shore, when the route, which had provided bus service to areas such as Bayview and Cheapside, was discontinued in 2010, basic access to services such as medical, not to mention just getting to Food Lion, became a chore, especially for the elderly and underserved segments of our community. With STAR Transit bringing its YELLOW line back in service, it is now possible to travel from lower Northampton County to Chincoteague, all for the low price of $1.50.The Yellow Route, probably the best deal in town, will run 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (except for 6 major holidays). The Yellow line will have three repeating connecting loops, all starting and ending at the Food Lion (Cape Charles) shopping center.
Children under 4 ride for free. For the rest of us over 4, the fare is an incredible $.50.
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Poultry Litter Fire still Smoldering
A chicken manure fire inside a litter shed in Accomack County is still smoldering and burning after igniting close to two weeks ago. The manure ignited due to spontaneous combustion. Charles Pruitt from the Department of Public safety, as well as Supervisor Dist.7 Laura Belle Gordy have responded–Public safety has contacted Tyson Foods who has stated has plans “to deal with it”. According to DEQ regulations, there apparently is no immediate solution. The fire cannot be doused with water and it cannot be spread out to cool the embers.
At last report from Public Safety Director Charles Pruitt, he has contacted the owner, who has begun the process of breaking down the pile. On site,the metal pieces have been removed from the pile, but the manure is still smoking heavily and could be detected up to 3 or 4 miles away.
Editor’s Note: The Mirror would not have been able to report this story without the help of Miriam Riggs, who was our boots on the ground, providing professional updates, images and data over a week long period. Many thanks to Miriam.
The basic chemical explanation involves microbial activity, which, by its nature, produces heat and methane gas. Heat is also produced at the boundary between moist and dry litter. Given this scenario, overheating and spontaneous combustion may occur as temperatures climb above 190 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, when dry litter comes in contact with moist litter, the dry litter absorbs moisture, causing more heat to be released, and when the piles are large, the amount of heat released can be significant. Within the bins or sheds, if the piles are constrained, heat cannot escape; overheating may result, and as in this case, catch fire. When manure is removed from the pile, it may burst into flames when exposed to air.
Project Horizons: Turning ESVA Potential into Achievement – Science and Philosophy Seminar Oct 30th
Science and Philosophy Seminar of the Eastern Shore of Virginia has scheduled a seminar, “Project Horizons: Turning ESVA Potential into Achievement.” The free 90-minute seminar will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct 30 in the Lecture Hall of the Eastern Shore Community College, 29300 Lankford Hwy, Melfa, VA 23410.
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Urbanization and Sprawl: Bay water temperatures now rising faster than air temps
Research out of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science indicates that the Chesapeake Bay’s waters are warming, and in some locations, much faster than air temperatures. Using remote sensing by satellites, researchers found that water temperatures have risen since the 1980s across more than 92 percent of the Chesapeake. Images near Baltimore and other parts of the bay revealed “hot spots,” with warmer water than surrounding areas. According to Dr. Elmore and his co-author, Haiyong Ding, the heat anomalies appear to be linked to continued urban growth and sprawl, as well as warm-water discharges from power plants.
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