News 2008-04-16 Andanh.com

Gilmore hits campaign alley right in front of Warner... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:52:41 -0500
This fish fry is always a mixed bag, but there's also a central core alleyway where everyone wanders and mingles. Well, former Gov. Jim Gilmore took over the lane with about ten supporters backing him up with signs triple stacked...

Del. Bob Marshall is definitely quotable... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:53:31 -0500
Del. Bob Marshall has about a half-dozen friends staffers and volunteers here at the Shad Planking and Marshall is making the rounds shaking hands and handing out some quick one-liners. Asked about Mark Warner's sign dominance? "Clearly Mark Warner is...

Sign update. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:30:12 -0500
The returns are in for the "sign wars" at the Shad Plank. Democrat Mark Warner has posted 250 4-by-8 feet signs and between 3,000 and 4,000 yard signs along the road leading to the event, according to campaign spokesman Kevin...

OK, how about Tri-partisanship? Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:23:14 -0500
The Libertarian Party gets a fairly steady stream of traffic here at the Shad Plank, where they have set up a booth to welcome, um, folks from those other two parties. "Oh, they love us," said state chairman Jeff Bowles...

Bipartisanship -- at the Shad Planking? Are you kidding? Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:34:36 -0500
One of the more popular stands here at the 60th annual Shad Planking - at least by our unofficial reckoning -- is sponsored by the group DividedWeFail.org. It helps that they have an appealing agenda and some guy (we think)...

Carving out 'giant, homemade toys' for the kid in all of us Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I f you see a great big kid at play in the wildly imagined creations of Michael Rea, you're certainly not alone.

Don't miss these exhibits Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400
From the quintessentially local to the indisputably world-class, Hampton Roads museum-goers will have plenty of new exhibits to choose from this spring. Here are six shows that deserve a solid check m

Opened March 21

Memorializing death Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400
W hen George Washington died in 1799, the heartfelt expressions of loss that enveloped the new American republic did much more than mark the passing of a cherished national hero.

Check out American portraits at the Muscarelle Museum Sun, 2 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500
W hen the Muscarelle Museum of Art opened in 1983, it had a centuries-long habit of collecting on which to build.

Painter captures the souls of boats on the water Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500
A good boat is a joy to behold. But the same can't always be said of boat paintings.

These boots, canes, planes are made for moving Sun, 3 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500
S ome art exhibits are all about tickling your eye. Others shoot for the imagination.

Five ways to enjoy winter Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Check out some new exhibits at area museums

S ome of the biggest art shows of the year will roll out over the next few weeks, giving museum-goers in Hampton Roads plenty of reason to cheer the beginning of the winter season. Here's my forecast of what should rank as five of the best exhibits:

Got shade? Plant azaleas Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A zaleas are typically the flower in full bloom during Historic Garden Week in Virginia, which runs April 19-27 this year.

Swap out duds for these plants Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I f you're thinking about adding or replacing plants — especially perennials, trees and shrubs —April is the time to do it. Supplies at local garden centers are plentiful and temperatures are still cool and hopefully rains are abundant.

Look up and see red trees Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400
W hen I go for my spring walks, I love to look up — at the new foliage and flowers unfolding on trees.

Bermuda grass is right choice for dry lawns Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400
H usband Ken and I want to convert the rest of our existing lawn to Bermuda.

Who needs a farmer's market? Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Grow your fruits at home. These smaller-size plants are ideal for backyard gardens

I f you tire of reading labels like "grown in Chile" or "a product of Egypt" on the blueberries, grapes and strawberries you bring home from the grocery store, there is a close-to-home option.

Painted branches brighten dull view Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Yearning to bring some natural beauty indoors? Arrange a spray of painted willow branches in a contemporary vase.

Use oils right, and sparingly, to control bugs Sun, 9 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500
I n my Feb. 23 column, I recommended a "horticultural dormant oil to smother pest populations." James Izzo of James City County wants to know more about the product and when it should applied.

Annual garden show focuses on going green Sun, 2 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500
M cDonald Garden Center's Outdoor Show 2008, Friday through March 9, takes a different green twist this year.

It helps to know just how much rain falls Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500
I love my rain gauge. We have one — plastic with huge numbers — stuck in a patio pot so I can quickly slip outdoors and see just how much rain has fallen. I hate walking in wet grass so my rain gauge needs to be close at hand.

Pruning is tricky and readers have tons of questions Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500
G ardeners are in a pruning state of mind, so today I answer questions some readers sent after my pruning column a couple Sundays ago.

Warner has cash advantage in U.S. Senate race Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Candidates Gilmore and Marshall plan to portray the disadvantage in a positive light.

Former Gov. Jim Gilmore and state Del. Bob Marshall have at least one thing in common as they fight for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.

McCain won't back Webb's GI Bill plan Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Presidential hopeful wants to keep troops from leaving military for a college education.

Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has suggested he would oppose a bipartisan measure by Virginia Sen. Jim Webb to expand college tuition benefits for military veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Two-hour standoff ends after man gives up Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A major police tactical operation was mounted Tuesday night when a man wanted on firearms charges refused to surrender to Newport News police.

Police ask for help finding vandals Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Northern Suffolk has been the target of 17 reported incidents of vandalism or larceny since January, and police are asking for help.

Death row inmate loses appeal in NN slaying Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A federal appeals court has rejected a Virginia death row inmate's claim that he was denied effective legal representation at his trial.

'Black in America' tour seeks students' views Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
CNN's "Black in America" tour will be at Hampton University from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. The network will be stationed outside the student center, where representatives will look for firsthand accounts from students on the black experience in America.

HU accreditation process nearly complete Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Hampton University is in the final stages of reaffirming its accreditation, with a review committee on campus through today. HU was initially accredited in 1932 by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and was last reaffirmed in 1998. The university is reviewed every 10 years.

Bridge sketch makes rounds Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The bridge would take 10 years to build, says Walter Grantz, who helped on the old two-lane tunnel.

It was something of a curveball that got the discussion rolling.

Tasers, alert systems among security upgrades at local colleges Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
New laws give parents and schools more rights when dealing with students with mental problems.

Tasers. Bullet-resistant vests. Phone, e-mail and text-message alert systems. Sirens that blast a tone loud enough to be heard a mile away.

How colleges have responded Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Adding police, counselors and emergency preparedness plans are among the improvements.

In the year since Seung-Hui Cho shot and killed 32 students and faculty at Virginia Tech, local universities have implemented numerous changes regarding the handling of emergency situations.

Car repairman pleads guilty to fraud Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Charles Perry used his businesses to steal customer's identities.

A Suffolk auto repairman pleaded guilty Tuesday in Norfolk federal court to stealing his customers' identities and credit card numbers.

"Employees/Citizens" Litter Clean-Up Day on Saturday Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:12:00 -0400
ISLE OF WIGHT—The county will celebrate Earth Day with an "Employees/Citizens" Litter Clean-up Day this Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon.

Suffolk is the target of incidents of vandalism Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:16:00 -0400
Northern Suffolk has been the target of 17 reported incidents of vandalism or larceny since January, and police are asking for help.

Police seek armed man who robbed convenience store Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:14:00 -0400
Police are looking for a man who used an automatic handgun to rob a Suffolk 7-Eleven late Sunday night.

National memorial to murder victims coming to Suffolk Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:51:00 -0400
— The Murder Wall — a traveling national tribute honor the memory of murder victims, including several from Suffolk — will be on display Thursday in honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Engine problems will affect ferry commuters Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:03:00 -0400
The Jamestown-Scotland ferry, which carries commuters between Williamsburg and Surry County, is operating at a reduced capacity this afternoon because of mechanical problems.

Tough economy kills plans for 3rd Williamsburg-area library Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The problem lies more with the required operating costs than the construction costs.

Last year, an Illinois-based consulting firm hired by Williamsburg library officials came to a firm conclusion — the growing system needs a third branch.

JCC $15.5M school cut upsets board Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Several Williamsburg-James City County School Board members expressed frustration and disappointment Tuesday over a proposed James City County budget that would give the school system less money that it expected.

Quarterpath development to be evaluated Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Planning staff wants more data on traffic and environmental impact before approval is given.

House has about $30K in damages after fire Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A grease fire caused about $30,000 in damage to a James City County house over the weekend after the kitchen cabinets caught fire.

County plans $3M land sale Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Selling pieces of land it purchased 18 months ago would pay for several projects.

Schools supporters request full funding Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Cutting the district's budget would hurt students, an administrator tells county supervisors.

Supporters of the county's schools showed up en masse at a public hearing Tuesday night and urged the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors to fully fund the school division.

School Board to discuss cuts Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After-school activities and support staff positions could be trimmed.

— Unspecified sports, after-school activities and support staff positions could be in jeopardy Tuesday when the School Board holds a work session to try to plug a $536,000 hole in its 2008-09 operating budget.

Urbanna residents leery of proposed condominiums Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
One member of the Planning Commission says the buildings need to be "more charming and quaint."

Franklin Delano "Buddy" Wyker can look out the living room window of his 19th century Watling Street home and take in sweeping views of tranquil Urbanna Creek and Rappahannock River.

$143,000 grant to give school buses green overhaul Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
About 100 buses will be retrofitted to reduce pollution emissions.

— Up to 100 Middle Peninsula school buses will get outfitted with emissions-reducing technology, and twice that many make the switch to cleaner-burning fuel, thanks to a $143,000 Environmental Protection Agency grant to a local agency.

CW store opens near D.C. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The location will allow Colonial Williamsburg to market itself as both a brand and a top destination.

A Colonial Williamsburg store is one of five shops set up in the massive new Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center that recently opened near Washington, D.C.

Shopping center planned near NASA Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
An old Burger King will be replaced by several shops after a $1.1 million sale.

Schwab records its best start Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Charles Schwab Corp.'s first-quarter profit rose 12 percent to catapult the discount stock brokerage to the most prosperous start in its history, providing a glimmer of good news amid the gloom hanging over the financial sector. The San Francisco-based company said Tuesday that it earned $305 million, or 26 cents per share during the first three months of the year. That compared with net income of $273 million, or 22 cents per share, in last year's first quarter. Schwab so far has managed to dodge most of the shaky mortgage investments that have dragged down peers.

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