Commercial watermen pulled up more than 9,000 derelict so-called “ghost pots” from the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries this winter, and scoured shallow waters in the second year of Virginia’s landmark Marine Debris Removal Program.
The program, funded by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission and implemented by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, paid the watermen to use side-imaging sonar units to detect and retrieve abandoned crab pots and other marine debris that litter the water bottoms. This targeted retrieval method minimizes disturbance to the bottom.
66 watermen participants were paid $300 a day, and were compensated for their fuel costs. Many were equipped for the first time to search shallow waters, which proved to be a successful expansion of the program.
source: VMRC press release
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Easter Decoy & Art Festival on Chincoteague Island
The Easter Decoy & Art Festival will be held on April 2nd & 3rd at Chincoteague High School. The event will feature local carvers, artwork and lunch featuring Jonithan’s “Up the Bay” clam chowder, pulled pork/ chicken salad sandwiches,and more. The show will include the Chincoteague Island Family YMCA, kicking off their collectible art brick fundraiser.
In 2009 the Chincoteague Family YMCA was donated some of the original bricks from the Historical Chincoteague Elementary School formally located on Church St. From 1922-1958 this building was the first Chincoteague High School, later to become Chincoteague Elementary School 1958-1998.
To commemorate this rich Chincoteague history the YMCA is offering two unique collectible brick designs. The first is a laser etched design on a plaque permanently mounted to an original brick for a treasured collectible in your collection. The laser etching contains an original picture of the building and dates of it’s’ use.
The second collectible design being offered is hand painting by Gary Lee Taylor. There will be multiple designs available reflecting Chincoteague culture and they will all be signed pieces on original school bricks.
Laser etched bricks will be sold for $28 while hand-painted bricks by Gary Lee Taylor will be sold for $38. Supplies are limited. All profit proceeds from food sales and art bricks will benefit the local Chincoteague Island Family YMCA.
The bricks will also be on display at the local branch beyond the festival weekend located at 6446 Maddox Blvd. Bricks can be special ordered with a deposit or for more information call (757) 336-6266.
In 2009 the Chincoteague Family YMCA was donated some of the original bricks from the Historical Chincoteague Elementary School formally located on Church St. From 1922-1958 this building was the first Chincoteague High School, later to become Chincoteague Elementary School 1958-1998.
To commemorate this rich Chincoteague history the YMCA is offering two unique collectible brick designs. The first is a laser etched design on a plaque permanently mounted to an original brick for a treasured collectible in your collection. The laser etching contains an original picture of the building and dates of it’s’ use.
The second collectible design being offered is hand painting by Gary Lee Taylor. There will be multiple designs available reflecting Chincoteague culture and they will all be signed pieces on original school bricks.
Laser etched bricks will be sold for $28 while hand-painted bricks by Gary Lee Taylor will be sold for $38. Supplies are limited. All profit proceeds from food sales and art bricks will benefit the local Chincoteague Island Family YMCA.
The bricks will also be on display at the local branch beyond the festival weekend located at 6446 Maddox Blvd. Bricks can be special ordered with a deposit or for more information call (757) 336-6266.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Gull Hummock Celebrates Virginia Wine Week
In celebration of the First Annual Virginia Wine Week, Jon Wehner from Chatham Vineyards will be showcasing his award winning wines at the Gull Hummock Gourmet Market Wine Tasting on Friday, 3/26 from 4-6 pm.
Congratulations to Bill and Laurel Savage of Pungo Creek Mills in Painter, VA for winning the "2010 Best New Product" at the Virginia Food Expo held in Richmond yesterday. Pungo Creek Mills grows, harvests, and stone grinds heirloom Indian corn into a wonderful flavored cornmeal product. Their cornmeal can be purchased at Gull Hummock.
Gull Hummock Gourmet Market is located at:
213 Mason Ave
Cape Charles, VA
Congratulations to Bill and Laurel Savage of Pungo Creek Mills in Painter, VA for winning the "2010 Best New Product" at the Virginia Food Expo held in Richmond yesterday. Pungo Creek Mills grows, harvests, and stone grinds heirloom Indian corn into a wonderful flavored cornmeal product. Their cornmeal can be purchased at Gull Hummock.
Gull Hummock Gourmet Market is located at:
213 Mason Ave
Cape Charles, VA
Monday, March 22, 2010
Chincoteague Island Farmer's Market
The Chincoteague Island Farmer's Market 2010 season is about to begin. Their opening day will be Easter Saturday, April 3, from 8:00 a.m. - noon at their same location behind Don's Seafood Restaurant and next to the Robert Reed Downtown Park.
This will be the sixth year for the market at this same location. Visit on opening day and pick up not only plants and produce but also fresh clams, live lobsters and so much more!
The market will continue on Saturdays through September and will also open on Wednesdays as soon as products are available.
Any interested participants may contact Cathy at 757-336-2610 for additional information.
This will be the sixth year for the market at this same location. Visit on opening day and pick up not only plants and produce but also fresh clams, live lobsters and so much more!
The market will continue on Saturdays through September and will also open on Wednesdays as soon as products are available.
Any interested participants may contact Cathy at 757-336-2610 for additional information.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Chincoteague Island Bluegrass Festival
On April 17, 2010 the Island Bluegrass Alliance will host a one day event at the Chincoteague Center.
The doors will open at 10 am to allow vendors and craftsmen to get a table to set up shop. Also the featured band members will be having workshops for guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass for anyone interested. Jamming groups will be encouraged to play at will around the center hall or outside weather permitting.
At 7:30 the "Roadside Cafe" from northern Virginia will perform on stage with a 2 hour show. There will be an opening band at 7pm.
The concession will be serving chili dogs, pork barbecue, snacks and drinks all day and night. Price at the door is $5.00 and covers everything, even the workshops and vender's tables.Children 12 and under are free. There will be no advance reservations but vender's tables can be reserved by contacting The Center, but you must show up by 10 am or your table will be given to someone else.
Call the Center at 757 336-0614 or Bill Chrisman at 336-3030 for more information, or visit the IBA's website: http://www.islandbluegrass.com
The doors will open at 10 am to allow vendors and craftsmen to get a table to set up shop. Also the featured band members will be having workshops for guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass for anyone interested. Jamming groups will be encouraged to play at will around the center hall or outside weather permitting.
At 7:30 the "Roadside Cafe" from northern Virginia will perform on stage with a 2 hour show. There will be an opening band at 7pm.
The concession will be serving chili dogs, pork barbecue, snacks and drinks all day and night. Price at the door is $5.00 and covers everything, even the workshops and vender's tables.Children 12 and under are free. There will be no advance reservations but vender's tables can be reserved by contacting The Center, but you must show up by 10 am or your table will be given to someone else.
Call the Center at 757 336-0614 or Bill Chrisman at 336-3030 for more information, or visit the IBA's website: http://www.islandbluegrass.com
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