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Gov. Kaine seeks federal economic relief for Virginia crabbers
~ U.S. Secretary Gutierrez asked to declare a Fishery Resource Disaster ~
RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today petitioned the federal government to declare Virginia’s blue crab population a Fishery Resource Disaster, allowing Congress to appropriate economic assistance for hard-hit watermen. {morre}Beach Council candidates get to tell all at forum
Staff Reporter 30.APR.08
Last night, April 29, the Colonial Beach Town Center had townsfolk filling the room to capacity. Lucky ones had chairs, others leaned against walls, but all appeared eager to hear what the Council candidates had to say. Burkett Lyburn was the only candidate in attendance who registered for the election by gathering signatures and getting on the ballot. {more}Remembering one year later....
Local representatives seek Blue Crab state of emergency declaration by Governor Kaine
 | | Delegate Rob Wittman, Senator Richard Stuart and Delegate Albert Pollard are seeking relief for watermen affected by the reductions on the Blue Crab harvest in the 2008 season. |
44 legislators sign letter to Governor Tim Kaine
Working in close collaboration with Congressman Rob Wittman’s office, Senator Richard Stuart (R-28) and Delegate Albert Pollard (D-99) pushed hard last week for Governor Tim Kaine to declare a state of emergency in regards to Virginia’s dramatically reduced blue crab harvest. [more] |
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GROWS
By Virginia Bare
Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity
Progress on Habitat for Humanity’s building project in King George is now visible. Walls are up on both houses. One has concrete walls poured; the other will soon be ready for that energy-saving process. [more] |
CHINA VISIT: Week 5 in Wuxiang and the unknown visitor
 | | The dining room of the Wuxiang Hotel |
This past Sunday (4/13) Wuxiang was host to a major dignitary from the central government. Although Wuxiang is a relatively clean city most of the time, the cleaning efforts were truly extraordinary. The cleaning ladies were out in full force sweeping the streets, a water truck sprayed water on the streets after the cleaning ladies had been there, people were not allowed to walk on certain portions of the sidewalk, we had to walk in the street. Vehicular traffic was at a minimum. [more] |
Virginia and Maryland Governors vow to save the Blue Crab
Anne Congdon 23.APR.08
Last week Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Gov. Martin O'Malley of Maryland both attended a meeting at the Potomac River Fisheries Commission located in Colonial Beach to review plans for the preservation of the Blue Crab. After a lengthy session within the Fisheries building the Governors moved outside to hold a press conference set against the beauty of the Potomac River. Both Governors vowed to save the Blue Crab. [more]Virginia fishery regulators vote to cut the crab harvest by 34 percent
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. – Virginia fishery regulators have voted to cut the crab harvest by 34 percent this year, partly by abolishing the winter dredging of hibernating crabs and by closing the season for female crabs a month early.
A series of harvest restrictions passed Tuesday by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission were in an effort to shore up a Chesapeake Bay blue crab population that has been teetering on the edge of collapse for several years.
“The scientific data is overwhelming and without doubt identifies a problem that must be addressed decisively,’’ said VMRC Commissioner Steven G. Bowman. “To delay or to take half measures would be irresponsible.’’
The latest Bay-wide crab population survey, released last week, shows the number of crabs dropped by 16.1 percent below the already dangerously low levels documented over the past decade. [more]Spring Cleaning Provides Donations for Goodwill
(Fredericksburg, VA) – Cleaning out your closets and doing your spring cleaning now can provide donations for your local Goodwill. Donate your gently used clothing, electronics, and household goods that are collecting dust in your garage and closets to your local Goodwill Retail Store.
By donating and shopping at your local Goodwill Retail Store this spring, you will help provide job training services, employment services, and vocational training to people with barriers to employment, particularly to people with disabilities. Goodwill’s mission is to help disabled and disadvantaged people work with dignity.
Stop by your local Goodwill Retail Store today where you’ll find great bargains, for great prices and a convenient Donation Center.
Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is a private not-for-profit organization that serves the city of Fredericksburg and a 12-county region. Goodwill provides work opportunities and job training to people with barriers to employment, particularly those with disabilities. Its operations include three job help centers, a commercial laundry, off-site custodial and administrative services, an outsourcing and contract facility and seven retail stores and donation centers.
23.APR.08 Virginia Marine Resources Commission Must Take Emergency Action on Crashing Blue Crab Population
16.APR.08 Blessing of the Fleet Signals Start of 2008 Fishing Season
16.APR.08 Capt. Judy Smith to Depart Naval Support Activity South Potomac, Cmdr. Dennis Quick to assume command
15.APR.08 WideRiver Gallery awards "Best In Show" honor to artist Ruth Ann Loving
09.APR.08 Wittman Calls for Action on Chesapeake Bay clean-up; Supports Virginia Waterman's Association
09.APR.08 Birthplace Calls for Trivia Buffs to Compete on Inauguration Sunday; Family Fun on National Junior Park Ranger Day Saturday, too
09.APR.08 Pollard Endorses Virginia Waterman’s Lawsuit
09.APR.08 Dominion Medical Center in King George re-opens
02.APR.08 Win for Wesley Relay for Life Team holds Bowl-a-thon
02.APR.08 Cut! Virginia’s film industry fears losing competitive edge
02.APR.08 King George looking at 5¢ tax increase to 49¢
02.APR.08 KG Landfill honored for exceeding DEQ regulations
26.MAR.08 Special adventure programming for 2008 park season
19.MAR.08 Attention Residents of the Rappahannock River Valley!
19.MAR.08 Subject: Washington Update from Congressman Rob Wittman Week of March 14
19.MAR.08 Shopping center proposed at US 301 & Route 3 Silver Cos rezoning request on hold
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