Old Tyme Days At Greenbackville Fire Department

8th Annual

* Greenbackville / Franklin City Olde Tyme Days *

Fall Craft Show

Saturday, October 2nd - Noon until 5 pm. *

Greenbackville Fire Department/Banquet Hall

There will be pig pickin' and all the fixins', hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks all you can eat for just $11.

There will be memorabilia displays of antiques, photos, tools, local authors, selling and autographing books, children's activities, including games and crafts.

There will also be a Fire Department Open House and Truck Display with free admission.

For more details call Frank Merrill at (757)824-5507.

Locals Speak To Congressional Hopeful Scott Rigell At Town Meeting

Approximately 120 people came to Congressional hopeful Scott Rigell's town hall meeting at the marina in Captains Cove on Monday, September 20. At the event, citizens of the Eastern Shore lined up to ask the candidate questions about issues facing the Eastern Shore, the Commonwealth of the Virginia and the nation.

The overwhelming theme to Rigell's talking points focused around job creation. Rigell several times referred to his experience in small business and said he would use his experience to push for smaller government which will in turn lead to a better environment for investors.

During the questions, Rigell was asked if he would vote to repeal President Obama's healthcare bill. Rigell answered "Yes." He then pointed out that in an earlier debate, Congressman Nye said he would not vote to repeal the bill, though Nye did vote against the measure.

Rigell was also asked if he would vote to impeach President Obama. Rigell responded, "No, the President has not done anything to constitute impeachment." Rigell added later in the town hall "Poor judgment is not an impeachable offense." Throughout the course of questions Rigell stated he would like to reverse the stimulus, support 12 year term limits for Senators and Representatives, downsize the Department of Education and give more rights to state and local governments.

The election to decide the next Congressman for Virginia's 2nd District will be held on November 2nd. Rigell is challenging Congressman Glenn Nye.
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Alleged Sewage Overflow Is Investigated in Captain's Cove

An investigation has been launched into a complaint from residents of Captain's Cove of a sewage overflow problem in the housing development.

The complaint asserted sewage was spilling from houses on Bayside Drive, Blackbeard Road, and other places as well. The complaint also claimed storms made the problem worse. The report also asked the SCC to pursue receivership of the Captains Cove Utility Company.

The complaint was sent to several State agencies including the Virginia Department of Health, the State Corporation Commission, the Department of Environmental Equality and Governor McDonnell's office. The Virginia Department of Health's Office of Drinking Water and Shellfish Sanitation and the Attorney General's Office are assisting in the investigation. An unofficial Notice of Violation was also issued to the President of Captain's Cove Utility Company Roger Young after the complaints were filed.

Shellfish closures have been put in place in Swan's Gut Creek as a preventive measure while the health district monitors reports of sewage overflow in Captain's Cove.

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