Thanks goes out to all who helped make the Fleeton beach float for the Reedville parade a success. 22 kids were riding on the float and waving to cheering crowds along the parade route.
Another successful bike parade this year and the kids did a terrific job decorating their bike. Lots of 4th of July patriotic spirit with the kids at Fleeton.
We had 21 entries in this years crab derby and it was filled with excitement. This years fastest crab was entered by Anna Lee. When asked what was her secret for winning 2 years in a row she replied “I catch the ones off the piers at the marina. The gasoline makes them faster.” The second place trophy went to Ethan Harris who finished claw and claw with Emily Farmer for a photo finish. We had lots of fast crabs entered this year and lots of people to cheer them on.
Just by looking at the public beach you can see how much of a difference jetties make in building up sand on the beach. The jetties have added almost 1/3 more beach in the short time since they were repaired. We are calling on all Fleeton beach homeowners to help repair two jetties which protect the beach in front of the Turner and LaChance properties. These jetties are critical to protecting properties and also help to restore the public beach as well. Work will begin at 8am on August 24th. Food and refreshments will be provided by the Turners and volunteers from the Fleeton Beach HOA.
We will not be removing old timbers but we will be shoring up parts of the jetties that are in danger of failing. It is suggested that workers have gloves and wear jeans which will more than likely get wet. This is to protect you from rough lumber. Pumps and compressors will be in place and tested Friday afternoon to ensure we are ready to go Saturday morning.
Local Fleeton resident Dave Miller is filming a documentary on the oyster trade, the iconic boats of the Chesapeake bay and the watermen who work the waters around Fleeton. Documenting the booming oyster trade of the past all the way through current efforts to bring back the oyster populations. Interviews with watermen, sailing aboard workboats, tonging for oysters and the oyster farms of today. Dave takes us on a journey documenting not only the oyster trade but the men and boats that have worked local waters. This film will be aired on PBS in Richmond and the Tidewater in October. The DVD will be available for purchase after airing.
“Breathing Life Into the Chesapeake” is being filmed on location on the Great Wicomico River near Fleeton Virginia, in Coles Point, Reedville, and Gloucester Virginia, on the waters and shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay in 2013. It is an updated and uplifting film on the current condition of the bay.”
Visit the films website at http://www.breathinglifetv.com/index.html for some clips of footage shot by Dave. Follow up on the films progress by liking the films Facebook page.
Breathing Life Into the Chesapeake, of Oysters, Boats, and Men
Dave is raising funds to support this project on kickstarter. Please visit his page.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/126334601/breathing-life-into-the-chesapeake-of-oysters-boat
