Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Aviation history author to speak on Naval Air Station Yorktown

 

October 31, 2012
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
     Aviation history author Mark Chambers will be a guest speaker at the fifth Hunt for History event being held Saturday, November 3, at Yorktown Middle School, 11201 George Washington Memorial Highway. Mr. Chambers is scheduled to speak at 10:30 a.m. Chambers, who has done extensive research on the history of U.S. naval flight testing in Hampton Roads, will speak about the history of Naval Air Station Yorktown. His presentation is titled, "Naval Air Station (NAS) Yorktown: Site of Firsts in American Aviation."
     Mr. Chambers is the author of "Flight Research at NASA Langley Research Center" (Arcadia Publishing Publication), "From Research to Relevance: Significant Achievements in Aeronautical Research at Langley Research Center (1917-2002)" (NASA Publication), and "Engineering Test Pilot: The Exceptional Career of John P. "Jack" Reeder" (Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society Publication). Mark is also the co-author, with his father Joseph, of "Radical Wings & Wind Tunnels: Advanced Concepts Tested at NASA Langley" (Specialty Press Publication).
     The Hunt for History event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free and open to the public, will include two other presentations:
 
       11:30 a.m. - Mr. Paul Emigholz, a graduate of the University of Washington and the University of Richmond School of Law, will provide an overview of the Historic Routes and Trails Mapping Project that he has lead for the past three years, with specific emphasis on the Yorktown area.
       12:30 p.m. - Ms. Bethany Austin, Hampton History Museum, will instruct participants on how to best care for and preserve important family papers and photographs for future generations.

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York County District 5 Report - November 2012 by Supervisor Tom Shepperd

Dear Neighbors,

 

The District 5 Report for November 2012 is designed to keep you informed of local and state government actions that impact our homes and communities.*  Crime Watch information is included as a supplement to your local Crime Watch Program.  York County residents are added to the distribution list for the District 5 Report upon request by email to either tgshep@cox.net or shepperd@yorkcounty.gov.  Comments and questions are always welcome.  You can reach me at the phone numbers and email addresses listed below my name.  I greatly appreciate your help in disseminating the report to other residents of our communities.

 

Sincerely,

 

Tom Shepperd

Chairman and District 5 Representative

York County Board of Supervisors

 

Home (757) 868-8591

Cell (757) 604-3079

tgshep@cox.net

shepperd@yorkcounty.gov

 

------District 5 Report November 2012*------

 

1.  District 5 Town Meeting Briefing Slides – The District 5 Town Meeting was held on October 10th at Tabb Elementary School.  The turnout was great with over 100 in attendance.  Key subjects of interest included an update on the proposed recycling program and the proposed new solicitation ordinance.  Other subjects of interest included an update on the Victory Boulevard Multi-Use Trail, VDOT’s road maintenance plan for our neighborhoods, and a detailed breakout of the Route 17 widening plan.

 

The District 5 Town Meeting briefing slides are available for your review by going to http://www.yorkcounty.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Ha3N%2fGTJ4%2f4%3d&tabid=1756&mid=14003Another way of getting to the briefing is to go to the County’s webpage at www.yorkcounty.gov and selecting “County Government” then “Board of Supervisors.”  The link to the briefing is on the left side of the Board of Supervisors page.  The briefing contains 89 slides, so it may take up to 15 second to open.

 

2.  Crime Watch York County continues to enjoy a very low crime rate.  A good way to see how well we are doing is to compare our crime rate with that of surrounding jurisdictions.  This is often done by stating the crimes per 100,000 population.  In 2011, the last year for complete data, the crime rate for York County stood at 4,142.  Compare this rate with that of Hampton at 8,182 and Newport News at 8,743 and you can see we are living in a pretty safe area.  Historically, the more densely populated an area the higher the rate of crime and this holds true for District 5.  Portions of District 5 have a population of nearly 7,500 per square mile, which makes it the most densely populated district in the County.

 

When looking at crime distribution across District 5 and using a comparison of Very High, High, Moderate, and Low concentration of incidents, the densely populated areas along Route 134 (Hampton Highway) such as Yorkshire Downs show a moderate crime rate.  Not surprisingly, areas such as the Shady Banks Shopping Center and Tabb High School also show moderate levels of crime.   Low incidents of crime are seen in some areas of Meadowlake Farms, Running Man, Wythe Creek Farms, York Colony, and The Woods of Tabb.   Many areas of the district had no reported crime in 2011.  Larceny continues to be a perpetual problem, particularly with vehicles.  In 2011, there were 33 incidents of larceny from automobiles and 11 incidents of vehicle theft.  In nearly all cases of larceny from automobiles, the automobile was left unlocked.  The Sheriff highly recommends that you remove valuables from sight and lock your vehicles at night.  What is important to take away from all this is that overall crime is not a major issue in our area.  Of course, this doesn’t mean we can relax.  You must always pay attention to what is happening in your neighborhood.

 

There is one very important aspect of crime reporting that is often misunderstood.  Way too often I hear of break-ins and complaints about the lack of timely reporting of the incidents.  When I talk to the Sheriff’s Office about the situation, it isn’t uncommon to find that there was no report called in to the Sheriff’s Office.  I’m not sure what the rationale is for not reporting a crime but I can tell you that unless it’s reported, the Sheriff’s Office cannot act and the situation can escalate.  Please do not hesitate to dial 911 to report any type of crime. 

 

RAIDSONLINE is an online program that gives you an update on the location of reported criminal activity near your home and neighborhood.  The York County Sheriff’s Office participates in RAIDSONLINE which is located at http://www.raidsonline.com. When you go to the RAIDSONLINE site, you can either double click on the map or type in your address to see the crimes reported around your home.  It is important to note that the Sheriff’s Office updates the crime data every Tuesday.  If you select a date range that does not cover a historical two week period, the map will most likely not display any data.  Also, you might find the “Data Layers” of interest.  The “Data Layers” cover many different aspects that can give you a better understanding concerning the makeup of your community.

 

3. Notices

 

a.  Daylight Saving Time or Summer Time ends November 4th.   Don’t forget to turn your clocks back an hour.  Also, it’s a good time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

 

b.  Hampton Road Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO) Survey.  If you want to have an impact on the future development of transportation in our region, I strongly encourage you to visit the HRTPO website at www.hrtop.org and complete the short survey on the right side of the home page.  The HRTPO represents the 16 municipalities of the Hampton Roads region.  Representatives of every state level governmental organization associated with transportation, the military, and state legislature participate in the HRTPO.

 

c.   The DMV2Go mobile office conducts DMV transactions on a regular basis ever third Tuesday of every month at the Yorktown Library.  The library is located at 8500 George Washing Memorial Highway in York County.   Services include applying or renewing driver’s licenses, ID cards and Veterans ID Cards (issued if the veteran supplies a copy of their DD214).   For more information on DMV2Go, visit http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/dmv_2go.asp.

 

d. York County polling locations will be open on Election Day from 6 a.m.-7 p.m.  Absentee voting is available for those who will be out of their precinct on Nov. 6, those who are unable to go to their polling place because of an illness or disability, and those who otherwise qualify to vote an absentee ballot. The deadline to apply to vote absentee in person is 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. In order to accommodate those who wish to vote absentee in person, the Registrar’s Office will be open Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Any voter age 65 or older or physically disabled may request a ballot from an officer of election outside the polling place but within 150 feet of the entrance to the polling place.  On Nov. 6, persons who fit these qualifications and who wish to vote outside the polling place can call the Registrar’s Office at 890-3440.  The Registrar’s Office will alert the polling place that a voter who wishes to vote outside the polling place will be arriving.  For additional information, please call the Registrar’s Office at 890-3440 or visit the website, www.yorkcounty.gov/voting.

 

e.  Local businesses and organizations can now advertise at the York County Sports Complex. Banners on outfield or sideline fences or underneath the baseball/softball scoreboards will provide exposure to the many visitors that come to the park.  The park is home to York County Little League and the county’s recreational youth soccer and adult softball programs. In addition to these programs the park hosts numerous youth and adult leagues and tournaments in various sports such as soccer, kickball, lacrosse, baseball and softball. The park’s 13 lighted athletic fields and three concession/restroom buildings also includes two playground sites, numerous picnic shelters and a paved walking/bike path that are open daily for the public’s enjoyment.  For more information on the opportunity visit the website at www.yorkcounty.gov/parksandrec  or contact Amy Rowley at 890-3511.

 

f.  Leaf  Collection is available for Residents who live on publicly maintained streets.  An unlimited number of clear bags of leaves can be placed at the curb for collection every other week.  Residents who live in private communities or on privately maintained streets or roads may also bring leaves out to the closest public roadway for collection.  The maximum weight limit is 40 lbs. per bag.  Bags must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of your designated collection week.  Pick-up will be completed by the end of the week.  Leaf collection for the Southern zone will be on the following weeks: November 12, November 26, December 10, December 24, January 7, January 21 and January 28.  Leaf collection for the Northern zone will be on the following weeks: November 19, December 3, December 17, December 31, January 14 and January 28.

 

4.  Upcoming Public Hearings – On November 20th, the Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed new recycling program and a proposed solicitation ordinance.  If you are unable to attend the public hearings, you can provide comments on the proposal by emailing the Supervisors at bos@yorkcounty.gov.  The following is a brief synopsis of the two issues.

 

a.  Proposed Solicitation Ordinance – The purpose of the ordinance is to provide greater protection to the community, provide the Sheriff’s Office with better law enforcement capability, and support community programs.   The ordinance will regulate but not prohibit door to door solicitation of sales and services.  Door to doors solicitors must obtain a permit from the Sheriff’s Office.  The permit costs $20 dollars and is good for one year.  The permit may be denied for certain criminal convictions.  Door to door solicitation is prohibited when a property owner displays a “No Solicitations” sign and between the hours of one hour before sunset to 9 a.m.  All orders must be in writing.  Violation of the ordinance is a Class 1 misdemeanor.  The ordinance has several exemptions, some of which come from state code.  For example, newspaper sales, sales of farm products, insurance salesmen, and deliveries to regular customers are protected by Virginia state code.  Other exemptions include political canvassing, anyone 18 years old and younger offering residential lawn care or similar services, and charities and nonprofits (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, High School clubs, etc.).

 

b.  Proposed Recycling Program – The purpose of the new program is to remove the cost of recycling from the tax rate, offer residents a modern voluntary program that promotes participation through competitive pricing and a reward system, reduces the cost of trash collection and ultimately protects the environment.  The new recycling program will provide a wheeled 96 gallon container, which is similar in size to our current trash container.  Curbside collection will be every other week and a “perks” program will reward those who participate.  The cost of recycling and trash collection will be combined into a single fee for service.  The current fee for trash only collection is $12.25 per month.  The new program will combined trash and recycling into a single service fee of $18.50 per month.  If a resident does not wish to participate in the recycling program, the trash only fee is $24 per month.  If a resident wishes to participate only in the recycling program, the cost will be $4 per month.  A regional municipal cost comparison of combined trash and recycling fees shows a range of $18.42 to $33.36 per month. 

 

Curbside collection is just one aspect of the County’s total recycling program.  The program also includes the citizen drop off areas, composting facility, household chemical and leaf collection.  The County receives no revenue from curbside recycling, which cost $808,000 a year.   The County receives revenue only from citizen drop off of recyclable material and the composting facility.  Revenue from the drop off and composting amounts to $275,000.   The cost to the County for all aspects of the recycling program is $1,173,000.  Combining trash and curbside recycling into a fee for service programs reduces the County’s overall recycling cost to $365,000.

 

I want to emphasize that the proposed curbside recycling and trash collection program is a voluntary program managed through the Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA).  While the proposed fee for recycling and  trash collection is very competitive, it may not be the best option for everyone.  Nonparticipating residents will still be able to take their trash to the VPPSA collection site for a small fee.  There is no cost for dropping off of recyclable material.

 

5.  Development Update

 

a.  Putt-putt golf course cancelled.  Earlier this year the Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for a putt-putt golf course on the vacant property near the Shady Bank Shopping Center.  Recently, I learned that plans for the putt-putt golf course business are cancelled. 

 

b.  Krispy Kreme.  The vacant lot at the corner of Oriana Road and Route 17 has stood vacant for years.  According to the County Office of Economic Development, a Krispy Kreme store is now scheduled to be built on the site.  Details are still being worked with the County’s Planning Department.

 

7.  Board of Supervisors Actions

 

a.  Approved Resolution R12-114 to accept $500,000 in grants (no funding match required) to support the County’s Next Generation Enhanced 9-1-1 Pilot Program.  The NG9-1-1 will enable the interface of new emerging technologies into the York-Poquoson-Williamsburg Consolidated Emergency 9-1-1 Center.  NG9-1-1 will allow cell phone users to send text messages as the first phase of the multi-media data capabilities.  Pictures, videos, and other technologies will be added as they evolve.  York County has a national reputation for being on the leading edge of emergency technology.  Thanks to the County staff’s outstanding efforts, the citizens of York County have for years experienced an unprecedented degree of emergency response capability.

 

b.  Approved Resolution 12-115 authorizing the County to expend $110,000 in funds to support the study and design of the Moore’s Creek 2C drainage project.  The project includes analyzing the existing drainage system and determining a suitable storm water solution for the project area. 

 

c.  Approved Resolution 12-125 authorizing cost sharing funds for transportation projects.  Projects include:

 

(1)  Culvert improvement under Lakeland Crescent at the outfall of the Woodlake Crossing lake.  The project is expected to cost $200,000.  VDOT and the County will each put $100,000 towards the project.  This will reduce the overall cost of the Moores Creek Phase IIC drainage project.

 

(2)  Study to widen Mansion Road, which is an 18-foot wide road serving three subdivisions and multiple non-subdivision homes.  The study is expected to cost $50,000.  VDOT and the County will each put $25,000 toward the project.  The study will make the widening of Mansion Road a shovel ready project pending future state or federal funding.

 

c.  Approved Resolution 12-116 to accept a U.S. Department of Justice grant of $47,779 for Sheriff’s Department officer overtime, salary and expenses in support of activities intended to disrupt illicit drug trafficking in Hampton Roads.

 

e.  Approved Application PD-33-12 authorizing the reclassification of approximately 11 acres near the intersection of Fort Eustis Boulevard and Route 17 from General Business to Planned Development Residential.  The Yorktown Arch development will contain both residential and commercial structures.  There will be a maximum of 92 multi-family units and a minimum of 15,000 square feet of commercial space.  Yorktown Arch is the third Planned Development in and around the Fort Eustis Boulevard and Route 17 intersection.  The recent widening of Fort Eustis Boulevard provides residents of the area with easy access to Fort Eustis and Interstate 64.

 

f.  Approved multiple applications for home businesses:  Beauty shop at 1630 on Route 17; physical therapy office at 309 Marks Pond Way (Upper County); firearms repair at 218 Cherwell Court.

 

* Comments and opinions expressed in this report do not necessarily represent the position of other members of the York County Board of Supervisors.  If you wish to obtain comments from members of the Board of Supervisors, please visit the York County website at http://www.yorkcounty.gov.  Supervisor contact information is located on the website under the title "County Government."  Homeowner Associations are encouraged to use portions of this report in preparing their association newsletters.

Civil War Battle is topic of Nov. 3 Walk at New Quarter Park; Yorktown Holiday Open House

 

Civil War Battle is topic of November 3 Walk at New Quarter Park
 
 
October 31, 2012
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
     Follow J. Michael Moore, Newport News museum curator and Civil War historian, to Williamsburg Line Redoubts 12 and 13 at New Quarter Park. The two-hour program begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, with a discussion of Battle of Williamsburg strategy. Moore will lead participants around Redoubt 12 and Redoubt 13 while continuing his talk about battle tactics and details on the building of Williamsburg Line earthworks. The Battle of Williamsburg was part of the larger Peninsula Campaign, the series of Hampton to Richmond battles and skirmishes, in which Union forces tried but failed to seize the Confederate capital and end the war in 1862.  
     The New Quarter Park program is free and open to the public. The York County park is located at 1000 Lakeshead Drive. From the Colonial Parkway, exit at Queen's Lake and turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Travel a short distance to Lakeshead Drive. Follow this road into the Park. If traveling to Williamsburg on Interstate 64, take exit 242, Route 199 toward Jamestown, then take the first exit on Route 143 west. Turn right on Penniman Road, travel one block, and then turn left on Hubbard Lane. Travel toward Queens Lake and turn right on Lakeshead Drive. Follow this road approximately 2 miles to the New Quarter Park office.
     For more information about New Quarter Park or to add your name to the Park's emailing list for information on upcoming events, call York County Parks and Recreation at 890-3500 or New Quarter Park at 890-5840.
 
    
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Yorktown to host Holiday Open House weekend Nov. 10-11
 
 
October 31, 2012
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
     The spirit of the holidays will be present throughout Historic Yorktown Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11, at the Yorktown Holiday Open House. 
     Shops along Main and Ballard Streets and Riverwalk Landing will be open on this special weekend to allow visitors to leisurely peruse items for sale. Select stores will be holding giveaways, offering special discounts, tempting visitors with delicious appetizers, and hosting artist demonstrations. Enjoy festive decorations and strolling entertainment throughout this special Open House weekend. Santa Claus will pay a visit, so make your list, check it twice, and bring it to Yorktown Nov. 10 and 11.
     In addition to the participating businesses listed below, some special events will also be featured this Holiday Open House weekend.  Yorktown Market Days will take place with extended hours on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local produce, fresh meat and seafood, baked goods, potted plants, coffee, quality art, and live musical entertainment provided by Runaway String Band. Don't miss the chef's demonstration provided by Elite Cuisine at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
     Following Market Days, visit the Watermen's Museum for the 6th Annual Chili Cook-OffCompetition from noon to 3 p.m.  For only $5, sample each competitor's chili recipes and cast your vote for the one you like the most.  Monday, Nov. 12 concludes the weekend with the annual Veteran's Day Ceremony at York Hall at 12 p.m.
 
ENTERTAINMENT
Sat:                  Runaway String Band – Yorktown Market Days (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Sat & Sun:       Strolling Santa and Mrs. Claus (12 to 3 p.m.) 
Sun:                 Louis Vangieri, Acoustical guitar & storytelling – Ben & Jerry's (1 to 4 p.m.)
 
Holiday Open House Participating Businesses (hours of operation vary by business)
Ben and Jerry's/Green Mountain Coffee
   ~       Register to win an 8" cake & other gift items (winner chosen Sun at 5 p.m.)
   ~       Free samples of ice cream and specialty coffee
Viccellio Goldsmith
   ~      Light Sweets & Treats
   ~       Free drawing for Sterling Silver Yorktown Bracelet
Yorktown Onion
   ~       Customer Appreciation Event – 25% savings on entire store (not to be combined with any other sales, discounts, or promotions)
Grace Episcopal Church
   ~       Sat and Sun: Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gallery at York Hall
   ~       Sat & Sun: Featuring a series of cookbooks by author Patricia Mitchell – "Colonial Food, Lore & More"  
   ~       Sat & Sun: Holiday refreshments
Yorktown Shoppe
   ~       Sat & Sun: In-store specials
   ~       Local artist Susan Thornton available to personalize hand-painted ornaments (specific times will be posted outside the shoppe)
Hornsby House Inn
~          Sat & Sun: Open House Weekend (12 to 4 p.m.)
~          Light refreshments
Yorktown Battlefield
~          Fee-free weekend in all National Parks, Nov 10-12 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
~          Sat: Lamb's Artillery and British Royal Artillery Demonstrations (11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 2:45 p.m.)
~          Sun: Historians John Quarstein and Michael Moore present a program at 2 p.m. "Yorktown's Civil War Siege" followed by a book signing.
Black Dog Gallery
   ~       Holiday refreshments
   ~       Seashell trees & wreaths, original photo frames & unique gift ideas
Patriot Tours & Provisions
  ~       Fri-Sun: "Bring 3 & the 4th is free" special pricing on Segway & Ghost tours
   ~       Free drawing for Yorktown sweatshirt
   ~       Light refreshments
Nancy Thomas Gallery
   ~      "An Open House of Surprises!" – Sat: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (extended hours); Sun: 12 to 5 p.m.
   ~       New pieces and gifts
   ~       Guest artists, Vivian Driskill (fine handmade jewelry), Mark Peyton (mixed-media) and Diane Husson (ceramics)
   ~       Sat: Seasonal Wine Tasting from 4 to 7 p.m.
River Fruit Tropical Wines
   ~       In-store specials all day on wines
   ~       Sample cranberry & blueberry sparking wines, mulled cranberry wine & and delicious items made from wine such as blackberry wine cake
Riverwalk Restaurant
   ~     Sat & Sun: Free hot cider, receive a coupon for free dessert with paid lunch or dinner
   ~      Sat & Sun: Wine tasting in the lobby from 5 to 7 p.m.
Yorktown Victory Center - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily
   ~       Continental Army Encampment Artillery: 11:05 am & 3:05 p.m.; 18th-Century Medicine: 
            All Day
   ~       1780s Farm
Textile Demonstration: 11:35 a.m.; Open-Hearth Cooking: All Day
   ~      Museum Store featuring American-made toys, gifts and holiday items
Free admission for York County, James City County and City of Williamsburg residents
Marl Inn B&B
   ~       Special thanks to veterans for their service to our country and in particular the
 Yorktown Coast Guard Training Center 53 years of service.          
Sommerwell Market
   ~        Holiday section by Jamestown Glass House
   ~        Sweet Treats
Claire Murray
   ~        Free drawing for a basket of spa products
   ~        20% to 70% off sale
   ~        Cookies and light refreshments
Southern Estates, Books & Antiques
   ~        Serving sparkling wine to wish everyone a happy holiday (1 per customer)
                                                           
Parking          Visitors may park in any public parking area throughout Historic Yorktown. Handicapped parking is located on the lower level of the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace, York Hall, and in limited quantities at all other public parking areas. The free Yorktown trolley will run on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
 
General Info For directions to Yorktown and additional information, visit www.visityorktown.org
 
Sponsored by York County, Riverwalk Landing Business Association and participating businesses *Dates, times and activities are subject to change
 
    
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Fw: Fwd: Fwd: FW: Steadfast

   Compliments to the 3rd Infantry,
 
   As a nation, we should stand humble before these fine young Americans.
 
    Bob
 
 

This picture really makes you think!  It was on the MSN news page and really IS from this morning (10/29)

 

 

Just in case people forget, our soldiers remain standing at the Tomb through this cold, dangerous storm. This a picture from this morning.

 



Thursday, October 25, 2012

CANCELED Event!!! - PVWC Waterfront Picnic

My Fellow V-Dubbers!

Due to the pending storm, the
PVWC Yorktown Waterfront Picnic
for
Saturday, 27 Oct
is officially
CANCELED!
(sniff...sniff...)
--------------------
For
VCOT Toys for Tots Car Show and Fundraiser
at the Bug House!
on
Sunday, 28 Oct
Please go to the VCOT website or Facebook page for details!!!
<http://www.facebook.com/VCOT81> www.facebook.com/VCOT81
<https://sites.google.com/site/vcot81/>
https://sites.google.com/site/vcot81/



Take it easy...
See yall 'round...
Rufus




Don't forget the PVWC Meeting at 7 pm, Sunday, 4 Nov 12 at


Steve & John's Steak House


(757) 877-5230

12835 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA
<http://www.urbanspoon.com/zip/35/23608/Hampton-Roads-restaurants.html>
23608

(The PVWC meetings are usually held the first Sunday of the month...except
for holidays!)

Rufus Burney
President, Penisula VW Club (PVWC)
(757) 254-8320 cell
(757) 223-7636 home

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Virginia’s Military Might

Mark R. Warner, U.S. Senator from the Commonwealth of Virginia
Dear Friends,

I wanted to pass along some encouraging news about the future of Virginia's economy and our longstanding partnerships with the United States military.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta visited Virginia last week to speak with more than 500 business and community leaders at an event hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. As The Virginian Pilot reported, the Pentagon chief explicitly stated that our shipyards and defense contractors will continue to be key players in our nation's defense efforts.

Acknowledging that the Pentagon must adjust and adapt now that we're winding down two wars conducted over the past decade, Panetta said "we will continue to invest in the unique capabilities and military and industrial facilities like those in Hampton Roads. The facilities help us protect the strongest military in the world."



I urge you to read the full text of the Secretary's remarks here.


Panetta – a former congressman, federal budget director, White House chief of staff, and CIA director – expressed understandable frustration at the threat of automatic, across-the-board budget cuts – the so-called sequester - that those of us in Congress enacted and must work to prevent before the end of the year.

As a Virginian, I appreciated Secretary Panetta's acknowledgement of our Commonwealth's strong support over many years for our military men and women. "Simply put, [Virginia] houses perhaps the greatest concentration of military might in the world. And the support offered by [Virginia] to its service members, its veterans, to their families, is an incredibly important part of what makes this area the strategic national asset that it is," the Secretary said.

Finally, as I continue to work across the aisle on responsible solutions to our nation's challenges with deficits and debt and the looming fiscal cliff, I really appreciated this final thought provided by Secretary Panetta:

"Whatever I do in my job, whatever we do on national debt, if we don't have elected leaders who are willing to come together and solve the problems facing this country, our national security is in jeopardy," the Secretary said.

I could not agree more, and that is why I will continue my bipartisan efforts to craft a responsible, balanced plan to reduce our debt by cutting spending, generating appropriate revenues, and reforming our entitlement programs so they are sustainable.

If our office can ever be of help to you, please contact us. And I encourage you to sign-up for future newsletters like this one that discuss the specific issues of concern to you and your community. I promise never to share your email address, and I won't clog your inbox with unwanted messages.

Best Regards,



Mark Warner


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Virginia’s Military Might

Mark R. Warner, U.S. Senator from the Commonwealth of Virginia
Dear Robert,

I wanted to pass along some encouraging news about the future of Virginia's economy and our longstanding partnerships with the United States military.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta visited Virginia last week to speak with more than 500 business and community leaders at an event hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. As The Virginian Pilot reported, the Pentagon chief explicitly stated that our shipyards and defense contractors will continue to be key players in our nation's defense efforts.

Acknowledging that the Pentagon must adjust and adapt now that we're winding down two wars conducted over the past decade, Panetta said "we will continue to invest in the unique capabilities and military and industrial facilities like those in Hampton Roads. The facilities help us protect the strongest military in the world."



I urge you to read the full text of the Secretary's remarks here.


Panetta – a former congressman, federal budget director, White House chief of staff, and CIA director – expressed understandable frustration at the threat of automatic, across-the-board budget cuts – the so-called sequester - that those of us in Congress enacted and must work to prevent before the end of the year.

As a Virginian, I appreciated Secretary Panetta's acknowledgement of our Commonwealth's strong support over many years for our military men and women. "Simply put, [Virginia] houses perhaps the greatest concentration of military might in the world. And the support offered by [Virginia] to its service members, its veterans, to their families, is an incredibly important part of what makes this area the strategic national asset that it is," the Secretary said.

Finally, as I continue to work across the aisle on responsible solutions to our nation's challenges with deficits and debt and the looming fiscal cliff, I really appreciated this final thought provided by Secretary Panetta:

"Whatever I do in my job, whatever we do on national debt, if we don't have elected leaders who are willing to come together and solve the problems facing this country, our national security is in jeopardy," the Secretary said.

I could not agree more, and that is why I will continue my bipartisan efforts to craft a responsible, balanced plan to reduce our debt by cutting spending, generating appropriate revenues, and reforming our entitlement programs so they are sustainable.

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Hunt for Historic Yorktown area history to be held November 3

 

October 23, 2012
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
     The fifth York County Hunt for History event will be held Saturday, November 3, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Yorktown Middle School, 11201 George Washington Memorial Highway (US-17), in York County. The event will feature:

 
  • Exhibits by various history-related organizations, including genealogical research groups
  • Slide-show of Historic Yorktown area photos
  • Lectures / Presentations
       Mark Chambers, an aviation history author who has researched the history of U.S. naval flight testing in Hampton Roads, will speak about the history of Naval Air Station Yorktown in his presentation "Naval Air Station (NAS) Yorktown: Site of Firsts in American Aviation." Mr. Chambers is the author of Flight Research at NASA Langley Research Center (Arcadia Publishing Publication), From Research to Relevance: Significant Achievements in Aeronautical Research at Langley Research Center (1917-2002) (NASA Publication), and Engineering Test Pilot: The Exceptional Career of John P. "Jack" Reeder (Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society Publication). Mr. Chambers is also the co-author, with his father Joseph, of Radical Wings & Wind Tunnels: Advanced Concepts Tested at NASA Langley (Specialty Press Publication).
       Ms. Bethany Austin, Hampton History Museum, will instruct participants on how to best care for and preserve important family papers and photographs for future generations.
  • Showing of Virginia in the Civil War: A Sesquicentennial Remembrance, a film series produced by the Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
  • Antique post card display and sale
  • Children's activities
  • And more!
 
     In an effort to capture more of York County's illustrious history, archivists from the Historical Museum will be available to digitally copy family letters, photos, diaries, hand-drawn maps and other family documents of historical significance. They will also photograph three-dimensional objects/items of historical significance. Items should be originals and owned by the individual presenting the materials. Individuals will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. 
     The event is in cooperation with Virginia's Civil War 150 Legacy Project, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War by identifying and recording previously unknown Civil War-era documents. Though Virginia is focusing primarily on the Civil War, the York County Historical Museum is seeking to document historically significant items from any era of York County's history. 
     Hunt for York County's History is only one of numerous events planned by the York County Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee and is free and open to the public. For more information, call 757-890-3500 or visit www.yorkcounty.gov/ychm.

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Fw: Clever........what a pic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 One picture, a thousand words 
 
  Bob

 

 


This says it all!

 



 

Monday, October 22, 2012

Events for Oct: PVWC Waterfront Picnic & Bug House Toys for Tot Drive

Good Day V-Dubbers!

This is just a reminder of the
PVWC Yorktown Waterfront Picnic
Saturday, 27 Oct
and
VCOT Toys for Tots Car Show and Fundraiser
at the Bug House!
Sunday, 28 Oct

That's this Weekend!!!
Both events were great last year and we hope to see you there!

Rufus

_____

From: RBurney [mailto:rburney1@cox.net]
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 3:08 AM
Subject: Events for Oct: Pumpkins, Fun-Runs, Car Show, and Just....Cruzin'

Hello Fellow V-Dubbers!!!
As fall weather moves in,
there are still fun things to do in
the coming month with your fellow
V-Dubbers or with family.
Just to name a few:

Saturday, 27 Oct - PVWC's Picnic on the Waterfront
This is a friendly reminder (or info for those who didn't know) about
the......
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PVWC's Picnic on the Waterfront
Date: 27 October 2012
Time: 11o'clock - until we had enough!
(A few of us will be there early to set-up, 'round 10)
Location: Yorktown Beach on the Waterfront
(Picnic Area is located at the very end of the Water Street! See map and
notes attached.)


Riverwalk Landing Yorktown Beach

Bring your family, bring a dish, bring your stories...
to have a good time with all. Details attached...

Sunday, 28 Oct - VCOT's VW Show & Shine at the Bug House
This Annual Event is sponsored by
Checkered Flag & Bug House
to benefit
Toys for Tots
So,
Drive It!
Push It! Tow It!
It's a Great Event Supporting a Great Charity!!!


Registration at 9:00 to 12:30pm
For additional info contact:
Ty @ (757) 761-3568, <mailto:luv_things@verizon.net> luv_things@verizon.net
or Michelle @ (757) 404-3846, <mailto:flatbug1@cox.net> flatbug1@cox.net
or visit VCOT's website for this and additional info.
https://sites.google.com/site/vcot81/2012-event-calendar


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Take it easy...
See yall 'round...
Rufus




Don't forget the PVWC Meeting at 7 pm, Sunday, 4 Nov 12 at


Steve & John's Steak House


(757) 877-5230

12835 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA
<http://www.urbanspoon.com/zip/35/23608/Hampton-Roads-restaurants.html>
23608

(The PVWC meetings are usually held the first Sunday of the month...except
for holidays!)

Rufus Burney
President, Penisula VW Club (PVWC)
(757) 254-8320 cell
(757) 223-7636 home

Friday, October 19, 2012

FW: Poll Watcher Training

Greetings,

 

My name is Robert Ackerman.  I am a member of the Republican Party of Hampton and am working with Carl Anderson in the effort to coordinate poll watchers/workers for the extremely important upcoming election.

First, let me Thank You for your volunteering.


I am contacting you because you have signed up to work as either a Poll Watcher or Poll Worker.

If you have already received the attached email, I apologize for the duplication, but this is too important to risk people not being notified.

As it says, even if you have already gone to the ORCA site and done the on-line training, please make every effort to attend the Local training on the 23rd..

We would also like to ask each of you the following:

 

1         Do you have a particular precinct you would prefer to work at?

2         If needed to guarantee adequate coverage of all precincts, would you be willing to work a different precinct that your preference?

3         Have you gone to the ORCA site and done the on-line training?  If not, the website is listed in the attached email.

4         Do you have a smart phone? This is being asked because of a database that will potentially be used on election day to help track data.

 

I know this is somewhat short notice, but time is of the essence.

I will be attempting to contact you by phone over the next few days.  My number is 757-239-0876, so that you will know that I’m not just another Robocall.

 

My thanks in advance for your response to this email.

 

Robert P. Ackerman

Republican Party of Hampton

 

From: HYDRO4U@aol.com [mailto:HYDRO4U@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 12:58 AM
To: hydro4u@aol.com
Subject: Poll Watcher Training

 

To: Poll Watcher Volunteers, Republican Party of Hampton, Delegates, and Friends,

 

   Poll Watcher Volunteers and anyone wanting to hear more details of Election Day Operations and what happens INSIDE the Precincts, please attend this Local Training.

 

   Some addressed on this email have already signed up to be Poll Watchers on the http://www.mittromney.com/orca Web Site.  If you have not, please do so now!  

 

   Even if you have completed the ONLINE TRANING, this LOCAL TRAINING is very important and much more detailed.  We have coordinated for three training events next week: Tuesday in Hampton, Wednesday in Norfolk, and Thursday in Surry.  Volunteers may attend any event most convenient to them, but it is important to attend at least once before election day.   

 

PLEASE FORWARD THIS NOTICE TO ANYONE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING ON ELECTION DAY!! 

 

   This independent training will be conducted in cooperation with the Virginia Voters Alliance with Reagan George, and will include materials and a power point presentation. There is no cost to attend this training. Our local training schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, 10/23- 7 PM HAMPTON
Hampton Main Library, Room B
4207 Victoria Blvd
Hampton, VA 23669
contact Carl Anderson 757 766-0966

Wednesday, 10/24 7 PM NORFOLK
Location to be announced
contact Pam Brown, 757 560-4945

Thursday, 10/25 6:30 PM SURRY
Colonial Farmhouse Restaurant, second floor
610 Colonial Trail East
Surry, VA 23883
Contact Lori Carlson, 757 879-0372

You can contact Reagan George with Virginia Voters Alliance at 713 545-1047, or 703 803-8482

Thanks,

 

Carl Anderson

Hampton GOP Chair

 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Fw: Fwd: PRESIDENT CHANGES MILITARY FUNERALS

I know not what to say.
 
Bob
 
 

 

 

Subject: Fw: PRESIDENT CHANGES MILITARY FUNERALS

This deserves wide circulation!!!!!!!!

 PRESIDENT CHANGES  MILITARY FUNERALS

When I received this email, I could not believe it... So, I checked with Snopes... I learned that it is TRUE:http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/funeral.asp

There has been a change in U.S. military burial protocol! This is a letter that my good friend's husband wrote today after his uncle's funeral yesterday. If Obama does not want his name associated with our military, he does not deserve to be "The President of the United States". - Alice Frankovitch          

REMEMBER THIS on NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Dear Sean, Today I was incensed at the conclusion of a traditional Serbian-Orthodox funeral for my beloved 85-year-old uncle, Daniel Martich, who proudly served in  the US Army during the Korean conflict. During the committal service at a Pittsburgh cemetery the local military detachment performed their ritual, then folded and presented the American Flag to my aunt. As I'm sure you have witnessed during military funerals, a soldier bends to one knee and recites a scripted  message to a surviving relative that begins 'On behalf of the President of the United States and a grateful nation, I wish to present you with this flag in appreciation for your husband's service ..' However, today the dialogue was 'On behalf of the  Secretary of Defense and a grateful nation...'

After the service,  I approached the soldier who presented the flag to my aunt to inquire about the change in language. His response was: "The White House notified all military funeral service detachments to immediately remove 'the President' and insert 'the Secretary of Defense'. I couldn't believe what I heard!

The soldier just smiled and said, "You can draw your own conclusion, Sir, but that was the order". He, too, was ashamed of what he was required to say.

Obama has taken off the gloves. My only response to this endless cesspool of anti-American rhetoric dripping from his mouth is to borrow a phrase "with one minor change" uttered by another temporary Washington resident living in government housing (his wife!): "Today for the first time in my adult life, I am ashamed of the current U.S. President!" I did not serve in the military but my love of country parallels that of people like my late uncle who bled red, white and blue. As a second generation Serbian-American who's heritage produced many patriotic military  men and women who fought for freedom both in the United States as well as in the former Yugoslavia (most recently in Kosovo against  the slaughter of Serbs by Muslim extremists), I implore you to make the American people aware of this little-known or, at least publicly acknowledged fact. May God Bless you and your family during these difficult times. Your voice of reason is a welcome change from the insanity plastered across the country by the liberal media. Keep up the great work and thank you for your service to our country. Sincerely, John G. Martich Weirton, WV(304) 374-3518

(304) 723-5414

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO FRIENDS AND REMEMBER 2012 IS TIME FOR A NEW PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF

  Here's Another             

OBAMA STOPS SOLDIER FROM  SPEAKING

Something you'll want to be aware of: Obama stops soldier from speaking.....Sent by Retired Vice Admiral Bob Scarborough, of  Arlington, Va. "I wanted to give you all some disturbing information on our wonderful president. I work with the Catch-A-Dream Foundation, which provides hunting and fishing trips to children with life-threatening illnesses. This past weekend we had our annual banquet/fundraiser event in Starkville.                ..

As a part of our program, we had scheduled Sgt. 1st Class Greg Stube to  come; he's a highly decorated U.S. Army Green Beret and inspirational speaker who was severely injured while deployed overseas and didn't have much of a chance for survival. Greg is stationed at Ft. Bragg , NC and received permission from his commanding officer to come speak at our function.

Everything was on go until Obama made policy that NO U.S. SERVICEMAN CAN SPEAK AT A FAITH-BASED PUBLIC EVENTS ANYMORE. Needless to say, Greg had to cancel his

speaking event with us. Didn't know if anyone else was aware of this new policy. You're just starting to see the Obamanation. This is just how the Nazis did it in the 1930s  - slowly, one step at a time. This should be forwarded to everyone regardless of party affiliation! We have lost 50% of our freedom of speech in the last 2 years. The news media is not allowed to print anything negative about this evil Obama.

ARE YOU STILL GOING TO REELECT HIM???????????  Remember you have been warned  take it serious...

Robert D. Sinacola

COL (Ret), AVN, USAR

Thanks To ALL Who Served And Are ServingPlease Pray For Our Troops And Leaders.

God Bless America Land That I love.

 

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