Friday, October 4, 2013

County wins "Best New Special Event" at annual conference

 

 
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     York County Parks, Recreation and Tourism won an award for the "Best New Special Event" in its population category at the annual Virginia Recreation and Park Society conference held in James City County on September 9, 2013.
     Yorktown Maritime Weekend was an affiliate port for Opsail 2012 Virginia and held the event June 1-3, 2012 in Historic Yorktown. The event was organized and managed by York County's Parks, Recreation, and Tourism and the York County Tall Ships Committee. The Yorktown Maritime Weekend was the first occurrence of tall ships, military, and recreational boaters filling the Yorktown waterfront. 
     Over 39,700 visitors enjoyed the tall ships, military ships, static displays, farmer's market, music, parade of sail and great local food throughout the weekend.  The Maritime Weekend was one of the biggest events on the Yorktown waterfront since Riverwalk Landing opened in 2005.

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Fw: VPCCC meets on Oct 17th ... Community Meeting Notice

Fellow VPCCC Delegates: FYI – Let's have a big turnout for Mr. Vander Molen.
See you all there/then.
Thanks Hal!!
Larry

From: Hartel, Harold
Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 5:00 PM
To: 'Larry Hanson'
Cc: 'Calvin Vander Molen'
Subject: VPCCC meets on Oct 17th ... Community Meeting Notice

 

 

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Community Meeting Notice

The Virginia Peninsula Car Club Council was established to support the Automotive Clubs and Auto Enthusiasts in the Va. Peninsula Region and surrounding areas. VPCCC is a not-for-profit group (www.vpccc.org)

 

The VPCCC meets on the third Thursday of the month (Except Dec.) at 7:00 pm

We meet at Wynne Ford 1020 West Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23666 (757) 838-3673

 

October 17th is our next meeting .. We will have as our guest speaker Mr. Calvin Vander Molen

 


Mill Industries LLC
SPI, Wanda & Sungold Abrasives Distributor
757-472-4566

mill.industriesllc@yahoo.com

 

He   will present   SPI, When depth and clarity matter.  … Plus we'll touch on many hobbyist related subjects. Please consider coming as our guest. Call or email Hal Hartel for more information.

 

FYI-We have clubs, individuals and businesses as members from Chesapeake, Charles City, Chester, Denbigh, Gloucester - Middle Peninsula, Hampton, Isle of Wight, James City County, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Suffolk, Va. Beach, Yorktown, York County, Williamsburg of Virginia and Elizabeth City & Outer Banks of N.C.

 

 

 

Thanks, Hal
Co-founder of the Va Fall Classic
President of Va Peninsula Car Club Council


"It is amazing what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit!" Harry S. Truman

"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give"-Winston Churchill

Harold D. Hartel
100 Kayla Court
Yorktown, Va. 23693
757/867-6336
halhartel@gmail.com

www.VaFallClassic.org
www.VPCCC.org

 

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

October events in Historic Yorktown

 

Historic Yorktown continues to celebrate the fall season!  With cooler temperatures around the corner, Historic Yorktown is the place to be for fantastic fall filled fun activities.  For a complete listing of events and additional details, please visit www.visityorktown.org
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and enjoy Yorktown Exhibit by local artist at The Gallery at York Hall. Relish in our revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Open April-Dec. Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. 757.890.4490
 
Riverwalk Restaurant (map)
Join us every Friday to sample delicious wines from various vineyards and regions in the lobby. Free. Riverwalk Restaurant New Hours: Lunch 11am-3pm Dinner 3pm-9pm Bar 11am-9pm. FREE. For more information call 757.875.1522
 
Riverwalk Landing (map)
We've stepped things up a bit, literally! This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' Jazz and Big Band followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' Country. This week's featured band is Tailgate Down. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. 757.890.3500
 
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and sample wines from premiere wineries throughout the Commonwealth. Art and food vendors, plus entertainment, are also scheduled. Rain or shine. Riverwalk Landing. Admission $ www.villageevents.org 757.877.2933
 
Yorktown Victory Center (map)
Yorktown Victory Center presents public lecture series commemorate the 232nd anniversary of the decisive Revolutionary War victory in Yorktown.  "Painters and Paintings in the Early American South: 1735-1800" presented by Carolyn J. Weekley, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Juli Grainger Curator Emerita and author. Yorktown Victory Center, 200 Water Street. Free admission. Reservations recommended, at 757.253.4572 or rsvp@jyf.virginia.gov.
 
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street) (map)
Dive in every Friday evening at the Watermen's Museum with all you can eat Shrimp Boil presented by the Carrot Tree Kitchens. Enjoy Steamed Spiced Shrimp, Corn, Slaw, and scrumptious dessert. Friday's in September from 5-8pm. Call 988.1999 for prices and reservations! 309 Water Street. Visit www.watermens.org for more information. 757.877.2641
 
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
In addition to the usual array of fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art and live musical entertainment provided by Runaway String Band (Bluegrass), there will be hayrides, a pumpkin patch and Children's Hay Maze, Face Painting, and Children's Activities. Riverwalk Landing. Free. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days and Fall Festival Celebration including featured vendors, artists, and chef demonstrations, visit the Market Days website. 757.890.3500
 
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Re-enactment play of the York Town, Virginia Tea Party of 1774. Performances by the York Town Tea Players and The Fifes and Drums of York Town. Riverwalk Landing. Free. 757.898.1936
 
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street (map)
Enjoy a delightful high tea featuring; Silk Sachet Teas; Scones & Biscuits; Petite Quiche; Tea Sandwiches; Dessert Plates, and more. Our guest, Edward Ayres, Historian with Jamestown Yorktown Foundation and his engaging talk about The Siege and Surrender at Yorktown. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757.988.1999
 
Historic Yorktown Area (map)
Patriotic ceremonies, a parade, fifes and drums performances and artillery demonstrations commemorate the 232nd anniversary of America's momentous Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown. Historic Yorktown and Yorktown Battlefield. Free. 757.898.2410
 
Special programs and tours help mark the 232nd anniversary of the American and French victory at Yorktown. Yorktown Battlefield. Admission. $ (757) 898.2410. At the Yorktown Victory Center, military life and artillery demonstrations and hands-on programs. Admission. $ 757.253.4838
 
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street) (map)
Celebrate the rich maritime tradition and history of the York River. Activities include re-enactors, sea chantey singers, nautical music and displays. Food and beverages available for purchase. Watermen's Museum. Free. 757.887.2641
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and meet authors, Alan Hoffman and Lydia Kinsey. Book signing and browse through their new books. The Gallery at York all 301 Main Street. Free. 757.890.4490
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Stroll through the photographs of several artists from Hampton Roads Digital Photo Club. Relish in our revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Open April-Dec. Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. 757.890.4490
 
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street (map)
Enjoy a delightful high tea featuring; Silk Sachet Teas; Scones & Biscuits; Petite Quiche; Tea Sandwiches; Dessert Plates, and more. Our guest, Dave Niebuhr with the Watermen's Museum's history. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757.988.1999
 
Thank you,

York County Tourism Development

 

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Monday, September 16, 2013

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September 16, 2013

Welcome to campaign season!  While we all work year-round preparing for the November election, Labor Day marks the beginning of campaign season for most voters.  It is now when most of our preparations for victory are put into action.  Also, I know this begins the busiest time of the year for candidates, campaign workers, and volunteers.

 

I kept a busy schedule during the month of August, including both legislative and campaign duties.  Legislatively, I spoke to both the West Point and Oyster Point Rotary Clubs in August.  Like most legislators, appearing before Rotary, Kiwanis, and Ruritan clubs , as well as Chambers of Commerce, occurs regularly for me. I consider it my responsibility as a Senator to get into the community I serve to provide updates on our work in the General Assembly, learn about local issues, respond to questions, and hear concerns. I enjoy addressing Republican, civic and community groups year round.  

 

In the middle of the month I spoke to the Sorensen Institute's Emerging Leaders Program, lecturing on leadership and public policy.  Former Lt. Governor John Hager, a longtime friend, who is the current Chairman of the Institute's Advisory Board.  Sorensen's Emerging Leaders Program is one of several programs they conduct to shape Virginia's leaders of tomorrow.

 

With so many folks vacationing in August, many of the legislative boards and commissions on which I serve took the month off.  But I did have a month full of meetings with constituent groups like Project Discovery and state agencies like the Virginia Port Authority to begin preparing for the 2014 session.  While the 2014 session seems far away - with critical elections between now and then - much of the leg work to prepare bills and craft a new budget is already well underway.  This work will get more intense over the next four months and such meetings will occur with greater frequency. 

 

As we move into the campaign season, there is also a greater emphasis on political events.  In August, Senate Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan McDougle and I met with Ken Cuccinelli to discuss his campaign.  We discussed how the Senate Republican Caucus will work with his campaign on voter ID efforts in critical parts of the state and we laid the groundwork for how we will work together once he is elected.  After Ken Cuccinelli is elected Governor, he will have less than two months to build his administration and transition before the General Assembly session begins.  While no one wants to get too far out in front, an aspiring Governor cannot wait until after the election to begin laying the groundwork for their administration.

 

As an indication that everyone is preparing for the expense of this fall's campaign, three of my campaign appearances last month were at fundraising events.  I spoke at a fundraiser for my Senate colleague (and our next Attorney General) Mark Obenshain in York County.  It's been 24 years since Virginia elected a Democrat Attorney General, and we need to keep that streak going.  Both Mark and his Democrat opponent serve with me in the Senate.  Being familiar with both, I can assure you there is no contest over who would make the better Attorney General - Mark Obenshain, hands down.

 

Also, I attended the New Kent County Republican Committee's "Summer's Eve on the Pumunkey."  There, I had the honor of introducing my long time good friend, United States House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, the event's headliner.  Majority Leader Cantor is very generous with his time in helping his fellow Republicans, and headlined an important event for Senate Republicans during the 2011 campaign.   I wrapped up the month with Glenn Davis, our party's nominee in the 84th House of Delegates District once held by Governor McDonnell, who had me as the featured speaker for his August fundraiser. It is important that we maintain our majority in the House this year and we cannot take that for granted.

 

As Senate Majority Leader, I have responsibility for the entire Republican Caucus.  I spent two days this month on a road trip to Northern Virginia where I met with dozens of business leaders to share the Caucus's message and to raise some funds.  I am pleased to report that even in a part of Virginia that many people consider "deep blue," I found very receptive audiences and folks who are committed to electing conservative candidates.

 

I hope you will join me  Sunday, October 6 at 3:00 p.m. for my Annual Pig Pickin' at Carlton Farms in James City County. It's a free event featuring BBQ, hot dogs and great bluegrass music and is always a good time. I hope you and your family will join me. Please click here for the invite and directions to the event.

 

I hope to see you at the Pig Pickin' or on the campaign trail over the next few weeks. If I may ever assist you please contact my office at (757) 259-781o or by email at District03@senate.virginia.gov . As always, it is an honor to represent you in the Senate of Virginia, and to have the privilege to serve our party and the Commonwealth as Senate Majority Leader.  

 

 

Very truly yours,
 
Senator Tommy Norment
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Teacher Gazette -- September 2013

SEPTEMBER 2013

VOLUME 12, ISSUE 1

Why Didn't Spain Claim Virginia?


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“I may say that this is the greatest factor: the way in which the expedition is equipped, the way in which every difficulty is foreseen and precautions taken for meeting or avoiding it. Victory awaits him who has everything in order, luck people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the necessary precautions in time, this is called bad luck.”

—Roald Amundsen, The South Pole: an account of the Norwegian Antarctic Expedition in the "Fram", 1910–12 (New York: Lee Keedick, 1913), pg. 330.

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Thursday, August 29, 2013

YCRC Call for Mtg. 5 Sept 2013

Greetings, Fellow Republicans,

I hope you all have enjoyed the “Summer Break” and are rested and ready to hit the ground for these last 67 days of campaigning!

 

Attached and below, please find the Call for the 5 Sept. YCRC meeting.  Please note the venue change to Bruton High School’s auditorium.

 

t I’ve learned that many Republican Committees throughout our Commonwealth strive to grow their membership by rotating meetings throughout their localities, especially those whose geography stretches lengthy distances so that the same people aren’t always having to travel long distances to every meeting. In other words, they take turns to ease the travel burden as well as to reach possible new members in those areas. Several YCRC members have brought up that they would like some meetings to be nearer to them since York County does stretch across quite a lengthy distance from our southern area next to Hampton & Poquoson all the way up to Williamsburg & James City County. In that effort, for the next few meetings, we will be rotating throughout York County, usually to YCSD schools, to meet in each of our five districts. In addition, meeting in the auditoriums will allow us more space to break into our district/precinct groups for campaign/election/other planning.

If you have any friends who are upper York County residents, please invite them to join us on Sept. 5th at Bruton HS since we’ll be in their neighborhood! A membership form is attached.

BHS: 185 E. Rochambeau Dr., Williamsburg, VA 23188. If you take I-64W towards Williamsburg, take the Camp Perry exit, turn left at the stop sign. (Camp Perry entrance will be to your right.) Turn right at the light onto E. Rochambeau. Bruton HS will be on your left – you’ll want the 2nd driveway into the school as the first one is the BHS exit (one way in, one way out).

 

t On the Call’s agenda, please note that Bob D’Eramo’s name has been re-added to the list of possible new members for election. Bob was introduced at a 2012 meeting and had his application form mistakenly filed as having been voted in as a member, but he was not as he missed the next meeting. He has been unable to return to a YCRC meeting since Jan. due to recovering from serious injuries in a near-fatal car accident, but he let me know this summer that he’d like to return. He’s now back on the list and will be voted on at the next regular YCRC meeting he attends. We look forward to having Bob join us, again! (Many thanks, again, to Bob for allowing YCRC to place our booth in front of his Ben & Jerry’s shop on Water St. for the Yorktown 4th Celebration!)

 

t The 6 June minutes will be sent in another email before the 5 Sept. meeting for your review.

 

t Don’t forget – if you cannot attend the meeting, a non-YCRC member who lives in your York County District can attend in your place as your proxy so you’re not  counted as absent. Since YCRC must follow RPV Party Plan rules, if you miss three (3) consecutive meetings, you resign your membership and lose all voting/speaking privileges. A proxy form is attached for your convenience.

 

I look forward to seeing you all next Thursday, 5 Sept., at Bruton High School to hear Suzanne Obenshain speak about Mark’s campaign and to organize our grassroots’ Get Out The Vote efforts to help our Republican candidates WIN in November! We only have 67 more days left to work towards VICTORY!!

 

For God and Country,

Lynda

 

Lynda Fairman

Chairman, York County Republican Committee

www.ycrc-va.com

 

 

As Chairman of the York County Republican Committee and pursuant to the YCRC Bylaws, I, Lynda Fairman, do issue this Call for the general meeting of the York County Republican Committee to be held Thursday, 5 Sept. 2013, at 7:00 pm at Bruton High School Auditorium, 185 E. Rochambeau Dr., Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 for the purpose of conducting business as stated in the following/attached Agenda.

 

AGENDA

5 Sept 2013

 

I. Call to Order / Opening Ceremonies                                                           7:00 – 7:05 PM

A. Invocation, Pledge, Republican Creed

B. Welcome Guests

 

II. Program / Guest Speakers                                                                         7:05 – 7:35 PM

A.    Mrs. Suzanne Obenshain, wife of Sen. Mark Obenshain – candidate for Virginia Attorney General

 

III. Roll Call / Handle Proxies / Determine Quorum                                       7:35 – 7:50 PM

 

IV. Announcements                                                                                        7:50 – 8:00 PM

A.    York Republican Women’s Club – Mary Clark

B.    Cuccinelli-Jackson-Obenshain Campaign Update– Tim Pogge

C.   Other: (sign up form upon arrival)

 

V. Chairman’s Report / Comments                                                                8:00 – 8:05 PM

 

VI. Approval of 6 June 2013 YCRC Mtg. Minutes                                         8:05 – 8:010 PM

A.    Distributed via email prior to mtg.

 

VII. Introduction of Prospective Members                                                      8:10 – 8:15 PM

A.    New applicants applying tonight

B.    2012-2014 members seeking reinstatement after missing 3 consecutive mtgs.

 

VIII. Officer, Committee Reports                                                                   8:15 – 8:40 PM

 

IX. Unfinished Business                                                                                  8:40 – 8:50 PM                      

A. Consideration of new members introduced at previous meetings, if in attendance: Philip Bogert, Jeffrey Bramick, Gary Brocksmith, Miles Burcher, Bob D’Eramo, Robert Harrell, Conni Jones, Jeremy Melish, Carol Meredith, David Meredith, Sharra Odom, Lisa Wallace

B. Consideration of 2012-2014 members seeking reinstatement after three (3) consecutive YCRC meeting absences introduced at previous meetings, if in attendance: Delbert Curtis, Norman Ingram, Bobby Rapp, Tu Ritter

 

X. New Business                                                                                             8:50 – 9:10 PM

A.    Issue regarding Nat’l Park Service preventing use of Victory Monument grounds – Tom Nelson

B.    Other (sign up form upon arrival)

 

XI. Adjournment                                                                                              9:10  PM

·         We must exit building by 9:30 PM