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SIERRA CLUB ENDORSES LYNWOOD LEWIS

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Lynwood Lewis

Lynwood Lewis

The Virginia chapter of the Sierra Club has announced its endorsement for Senator Lynwood Lewis in the Senate District 6 election. According to Sierra Club, “Lynwood has been a tireless supporter of Environmental causes throughout his political career in Richmond and before. He will be a clarion voice for Pro-Environmental legislation in Richmond. Sen. Lewis’ race is one of the most important in Virginia this year. It is vital that we defeat the Climate Change Denying Caucus in the Virginia Senate and your effort is crucial to his election.”

Lynwood Lewis for Senate campaign office contacts are (757) 709-9242, PO Box 760, Accomac, VA 23301

Sierra clubs notes that its support of the Lewis campaign has much to do with “the diverse and acute problems that Climate Change has brought upon us and Congress’ inability to act in a positive and sustained way regarding these challenges, it is incumbent upon the states to lead the way on these issues.”

Sierra has stated that Sen. Lewis has an extensive record of supporting issues they find critical, and has received their A+.
For more information on the Lewis campaign, visit http://lynwoodlewis.com/.

Eastern Shore of Virginia Master Gardeners sells Native Plants

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Are you looking for some plants that will flourish on the Shore? Visit the Eastern Shore of Virginia Master Gardeners (ESVMG) at the Onancock Market on October 17, from 9 am until 12 noon, and learn about Eastern Shore native plants and how to care for them. We will be selling native annuals, herbs, perennials, shrubs and trees donated by members or local nurseries and offering gardening tips. Visit the website at www.easternshoremastergardeners.com for more information about ESVMG.

Contact Terry Ewell
ESVMG Publicity Chair
757-894-1708
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Broadwater Academy Appoints Head of School

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The Broadwater Academy Board of Trustees has named Dr. Joseph A. Spagnolo to serve as the Head of School. As most of you know, Dr. Spagnolo worked for the past eight years as the oceanography teacher and has served as Interim Head of School since July 2015.

According to Gus Gustafson, “Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. His fresh new outlook and energy will ensure that Broadwater’s next fifty years are as successful as the past fifty years. As a longtime resident of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Joe knows and appreciates the factors that make both Broadwater Academy and our community so special.”
Mr. Spagnolo earned his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in Educational Administration and was Superintendent of the Lynchburg public schools for seventeen years. Before coming to Broadwater, Joe was appointed by the Governor as Superintendent of Public Education for Virginia, a position in which he served for five years. He was then appointed Superintendent of Education for the State of Illinois where he had direct responsibility for 3,800 schools, 140,000 teachers, and 2.1 million students.
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VIRGINIA CHORALE TO PLAY FREE CONCERT OCTOBER 18 AT HUNGARS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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Contact: Cindy Mackey, 757-754-4553, cindymackey@cox.net
VIRGINIA CHORALE TO PLAY FREE CONCERT OCTOBER 18 AT HUNGARS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
MACHIPONGO, Va. – (September 2015) – Hungars Music Ministry presents a concert with the Virginia Chorale on Sunday, October 18 at 4 p.m. Hungars Episcopal Church is located at 10107 Bayside Road, Machipongo. The event is free and open to the public.
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CAPE CHARLES FISHING REPORT: Rockfish season is upon us

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Striped bass season started up in the Chesapeake Bay on October 4th. Have no reports, but he CBBT should start seeing some smaller, school stripers after dark.

NOTE THE REGS: Anglers can keep two fish per person ranging from 20 to 28-inches, and one of the two fish may exceed 28-inches. This will stand until the regulations change again in December.

Spot action up slightly this week, with still some  rough surf, it has been mainly at the piers across the bridge.

Sheepshead are still reported along CCBT, as well as some triggerfish  in these same areas. Tautog appears to be gearing up for the fall.

Speckled trout is still slow, but are still reported at the lower Bay.

Flounders are  being reported  off Kiptopeke. The wrecks are also report nice flatties.

Town debates selling harbor

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Cape Charles Mirror Report – Wayne Creed

The Cape Charles Town Council met Thursday to discuss the future of the town harbor. Although the discussion was intended find a way forward, there was a subtle undercurrent–it appeared the Town was attempting to rewrite history by vilifying former harbormaster Smitty Dize, blaming him for the current financial distress the harbor  finds itself in. The situation at the harbor is somewhat daunting, as it has suffered serious losses during the last four years (-$16,496, -$17,637, -$183,109, and –$198,884). As a way forward, current town manager Brent Manuel stated, “The purpose of this work session, is since we are in transition with the harbormaster position, we are looking at the job description for how we may want this to look in the future. We have three options, continue as a town to own and operate the harbor, a 2nd option is to continue to own the harbor but look at an outside vendor to operate it, and third to sell the harbor.”
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Old School developer Dave McCormick Sued again

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Old School developer, J. David McCormack, who has enjoyed a cozy relationship with the Town of Cape Charles, has once again found himself in court due to his dealings with another renovation project. McCormack, Waukeshaw Development, Haas Construction and the City of Martinsville are being sued by paint and drywall contractor Rojas-Stevens for lack of payment of invoices for work on the historic Henry Hotel in Martinsville, Virginia. According the owner, Ms. Daisy Rojas, McCormack failed to make payment based on work that had not been completed by other contractors (similar to a mechanics lien). Rojas also claims that this is a pattern with this group of developers, and that they routinely choose subcontractors that are smaller, minority owned, and less able to, or even unwilling to fight back.

 

The Mirror attempted to contact Mr. McCormack through his Waukeshaw Development channels to get his perspective on the case, but did not receive a response.
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County: Severely limits poultry operations, appoints Fauber to Planning Commission

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Cape Charles Mirror Report – Wayne Creed

At Monday’s Northampton Board of Supervisor’s work session, Bill Satterfield of the Delmarva Poultry Association was on hand to answer any questions the board may have had relative to how the industry operates on the Eastern Shore. Melissa Kellam presented a rundown of the current ordinance, which importantly noted that ammonia scrubbers are currently required to capture odors. Consensus language in the proposed zoning maintaing or enhancing setbacks as well as ammonia scrubbers, would make it improbable that intensive poultry farming could be viable in the county.
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SMART BEGINNINGS EASTERN SHORE AWARDED $7,100 GRANT

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PNCGrant9-15[Cape Charles, September 16, 2015] – Smart Beginnings Eastern Shore has received a $7,100 grant from the PNC Foundation to promote early literacy and school readiness from two to five year old children on the Eastern Shore. PNC provided the funding in support of Grow Up Great, its bilingual program in early childhood education.

The Smart Beginnings Eastern Shore Everyday Fun with Reading workshops are an early childhood/family literacy program that helps parents learn ways to provide an enriched language environment at home through reading to their young children.
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WILLIE RANDALL: Why I’m running for Delegate

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Willie Randall for Delegate

Willie Randall for Delegate

Willie began his career in the financial services industry on Virginia’s Eastern Shore in 1997. His goal is to help individuals and businesses achieve their financial objectives using appropriate investment strategies.

Prior to establishing an Edward Jones office, he served over 20 years in the United States Army and retired as a Major in 1996. Willie served in the Gulf War and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for service in a combat zone. He is married to Dr. Shirley Mason Randall, an Anesthesiologist, and they have a son, William Xavier Randall, who is also a financial advisor.
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