Circulation 14,000
Free July 28, 2017 Tyson Fine Rejected As Too Low By Linda Cicoira The State Water Control Board cracked down on Tyson Farm Inc.’s poul- try plant in Temperanceville last week for violating its discharge permit. The panel told the Department of Environ- mental Quality (DEQ) it needed to assess higher fines despite that the agency had already increased the penalty by $7,000 compared to similar issues for other busi- nesses. Board members also want a more stringent plan for the future. The action came after Jay Ford, exec- utive director of Virginia Eastern Shore- keeper, complained about the proposal. “We let the facts speak for themselves … and we are thankful the board found our arguments compelling,” he said in a prepared statement. “The bottom line is … this consent order gave the common- wealth no reason to believe the pollution would not continue, and that is an unac- ceptable agreement. Both the fines and Tyson’s clean up plan were woefully in- adequate to ensure they’d come into and stay in compliance with their permit, par- 92nd Pony Penning Goes Off Without a Hitch ticularly given their history of violations.” Photos by Angie H. Crutchley and who gathered to watch the swim at Vet- four-minute swim as they and their ances- “We¹re disappointed with the board’s Story by Connie Morrison eran’s Memorial Park were treated to a tors have reliably done the last 92 years, (Continued on Page 14) A red flare pierced the pale morning Jumbotron broadcast of the event. although there are accounts of roundups sky just before 7 a.m. to signal the be- The swim is held on the last Wednes- dating back well before the 1900s. INSIDE ginning of the 92nd annual Pony Swim. day of July. The Saltwater Cowboys await- As pony noses above the water took Church News...... Page 27 It was one of the earliest swims “in ed the flare to indicate slack tide — what shape and ponies neared the Chincote- Classified/Legal Ads...... Page 30 a long, long time,” said Denise Bowden, NOAA defines as a time “when the water ague shore, a young boy whooped, “Yip- Community Notes...... Page 26 Chincoteague vice mayor and spokes- is completely unstressed and there is no pee- yi-o-ki-yay! Here come the ponies!” Court Postings...... Page 9 person for the volunteer fire company. movement either way in the tidal stream” The first foal to make it across each Court Records...... Page 8 The early swim time was not a deter- — to ease the crossing of the approxi- year is named King Neptune or Queen Obituaries...... Page 10 rent to morning crowds which enjoyed a mately 150 ponies that swam the channel Neptune and auctioned at the carnival. Opinion/Letters to Editor.....Page 39 respite from the usual searing heat as from Assateague Island to Chincoteague. This year a king took the crown, with Post Times Calendar...... Page 29 they waited for the spectacle. Two ad- With encouragement of the cowboys, the winning ticket drawn Wednesday Puzzles...... Page 23 ditions to this year’s swim: drones jock- and mares nudging their foals into the wa- night at the carnival from the 2,000 or Sports ...... Page 18 eyed for position overhead, while those ter, the ponies began the approximately so tickets sold. (More photos on page 17) Tides ...... Page 22 2 • Eastern Shore Post • July 28, 2017 ESVBA Asked For - And Got - Input on Expansion of Shore Broadband
By Stefanie Jackson rable to Verizon's rates for DSL, which cessibility “directly affects my business.” on the Shore is higher than elsewhere The Eastern Shore of Virginia Broad- is much slower. ESVBA customers with Home buyers want to purchase properties in the U.S. Ashby stated he pays $100 a band Authority held two public town hall a 24-month service contract pay $39.99 with internet access. Lack of broadband month for speeds of 30 Mbps download- meetings earlier this month to discuss op- per month for broadband with down- makes it difficult for Rose to show proper- ing and 10 Mbps uploading, which is “ri- portunities in Accomack and Northamp- load and upload speeds of 10 Mbps and ties online. She says she often spends “ma- diculous” compared to what broadband ton counties for broadband internet ac- 5 Mbps, compared to Verizon's offer of ny hours trying to upload the same photo.” customers pay in “a big city like Kansas cess. ESVBA Executive Director Robert $34.99 per month for DSL with down- Joe Betit, of Pungoteague, stated City,” claiming they pay $75 per month Bridgham and Columbia Telecommu- load and upload speeds of 3.1-7 Mbps that broadband enabled him to con- for speeds of 1 Gbps (1000 Mbps). nications Corporation CEO, Andrew Af- and 768 Kbps. Verizon is not offering its duct scientific research projects, but Sue Mastyl, of Harborton, suggested flerbach, led the July 18 meeting at East- Fios service to the Shore. grandparents getting broadband so that traditional students are affected by a ern Shore Community College. ESVBA seeks direction in extend- their grandchildren can watch Netflix lack of broadband access, saying kids are Under the authority of ESVBA, fi- ing fiber optic broadband access to resi- is also a “legitimate use” of the service. sent home from school and can't do their ber optic cable has already been laid dences across the 75-mile long, 10-mile Betit voiced his concern to parents homework because of bad internet service. through the middle of the peninsula. wide peninsula that over 45,000 peo- that “you export all your children,” cit- Without broadband, “We're not growing According to ESVBA's website, it can ple call home. ESVBA hired consulting ing that broadband access is “crucial to our economic opportunities,” she said. “currently offer connections to any busi- firm CTC to research and write a stra- the economy here and keeping young Cara Burton, director of the East- ness, internet service provider, govern- tegic business plan to guide the future people here,” because it “increases ern Shore Public Library, commended ment agency, carrier or an end-user lo- of broadband on the Shore. work flow and work opportunities.” ESVBA for providing free Wi-Fi at key cation within [the] network footprint.” The town hall meetings gave locals Susan Martin agreed with Betit, say- public locations. Many people cannot af- ESVBA's network for residential broad- the chance to share their reasons why ing that she wants “to keep kids here” on ford the internet, Burton said, and “we band access is extremely limited. Fiber op- broadband is needed. the Shore, but it was hard for her son to have lots … of people that come to the tic connections are available in some ar- Alex Vargas cannot connect to broad- complete online homeschooling assign- public library so that they can apply for eas of Pungoteague, Keller, Machipongo, band, though he lives several feet from ex- ments using DSL, which was unreliable. jobs ... do their homework ... communi- and Harborton. Service area maps can be isting fiber optic cable. “I telecommute ev- The internet would go out while he was cate with their families ... file their taxes.” viewed at http://esvba.com ery day, so it really matters to me,” he said. taking a test online, she said. A complete list of free ESVBA Wi-Fi Rates for residential access to Terri Rose, of the Eastern Shore Asso- Martin's son, Andrew Ashby, of Ex- hotspots can be found at their website, ESVBA's fiber optic network are compa- ciation of Realtors, said that internet ac- more, said the cost of broadband service Bridgham said.
Welcome Jenny Barker!!
We’re pleased to announce that Jenny Barker Theater AcademyCAPTAIN has joined our team. AMERICA: Jenny is a formally Dennis Russum Advanced Musical: trained Interior “Madagascar – Sales Consultant AugustCIVIL 14-25 WAR CHINCOTEAGUE & CAPTAINS COVE Designer who has A Musical Adventure JR” worked in NYC and RATED PG-13 Ages 6 through 15 $306,000 ESVA alike! Office: (717) 624-3331 Cell: (302) 222-1847 JUNE 18TH & 25TH 2 Office Locations to Serve You! Final performance held on the Fax: (717) 624-4045 Friday, Aug.SHOWTIME 25, at 7 p.m. 7PM Call Jenny today! CHINCOTEAGUE CAPTAINS COVE 917-612-8799 [email protected] TICKETS $5 6426 Maddox Blvd. 37054 State Line Rd. Visit usVisit on Facebook us on Facebook (next to PNC Bank) (on the right) mortonbuildings.com 103103 Market Market St.,St., Pocomoke,Pocomoke, MD 2185121851 757/336-5100 757/824-5195 410-957-4230 www.marvatheater.com Unsurpassed attention to detail, unmatched quality and cutting-edge innovations. 410-957-4230 www.marvatheater.com
LONGANDFOSTER.com Waterview $219,000 Wallops Isl. $180,000
REDUCED! BEST BUY!! This great vacation rental duplex home features a 1st floor BR & BA, fire- place, open floor plan, large screened porch off the dining area, great CC Waterfront $428,500 Renovated! $189,900 storage, 2-zone HVAC and is offered furnished! JUST REDUCED, this home is what you’ve been looking for! $229,500 3BR Ranch $178,000 Bay Front $450,000 July 28, 2017 • Eastern Shore Post • 3
2013 FORD THE HOME OF HERTRICH TAURUS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED Certified 7-YEAR 100,000 MILE STK# R1833 WARRANTY GREAT CAR LOW PAYMENT $179/MO 2012 TOYOTA VENZA 2011 LINCOLN MKS SAVINGS! Value Value
HOT DEALS AT HERTRICH OF POCOMOKE STK#R1840A STK# R1830 LOADED WITH AFFORDABLE FEATURES $199/MO LUXURY $199/MO 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2002 FORD TAURUS WAGON STK# R1822A 2016 FORD FUSION Certified Value Certified
STK# S3466 STK# R1845 BUY FOR GREAT GAS ONLY LOW LOW MILEAGE 38 MPG! $219/MO $4995 PAYMENT $229/MO 2013 BUICK ENCORE 2014 HYUNDAI TUSCON 2015 FORD ESCAPE 2015 JEEP COMPASS Value Certified Certified Certified
Certified
STK# R1811 STK# S3268 STK# S3440 STK# R1820 LIKE NEW ONLY 12,000 LOCAL OWNER $239/MO JUST ARRIVED! $249/MO FUN SUV! $279/MO MILES $279/MO
ALL PAYMENTS BASED ON APPROVED CREDIT, 72 MONTHS X 5.99% AND $2500 DOWN CASH OR TRADE. TAX,TITLE,TAG,DOC FEES NOT INCLUDED. PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. HERTRICH GREAT CARS ARE NOT CERTIFIED AND DO NOT INCLUDE A 7 YEAR WARRANTY.
1618 OCEAN HIGHWAY, POCOMOKE CITY HERTRICH OF POCOMOKE (888) 652-4309 • www.hertrichofPocomoke.com Experienced Automotive Technicians and Sales Executives. Top pay, aggressive benefits and paid training. Health, dental & vision - 401K match - paid vacation. NOW HIRING Apply within or online at HertrichCareers.com 4 • Eastern Shore Post • July 28, 2017
40+ Years of assisting the people of the Eastern Shore with their real estate needs and dreams. NEW PRICE NEW PRICE
MELFA: 2BR/1BA MLS#45947 $99,500 ONANCOCK: 3BR/1BA MLS#45890 $145,000 EXMORE: 3BR/1BA MLS#45118 $97,500 EXMORE: 2BR/1BA MLS#44141 $68,000 Wanda Doughty 757-693-1613 Anne Kyle Doughty 757-710-3824/Stella Rohde 757-710- 2025 Susan Rippon 757-999-8888 Paulette MacPartland 757-710-3113 NEW PRICE
CHINCOTEAGUE: 2BR/1BA MLS#45967 $225,000 PARKSLEY: 3BR/1.5BA MLS#43784 $155,900 PAINTER: 3600 SQ. FT. MLS#45666 $275,900 EXMORE: 4BR/1BA MLS#45868 $65,000 Terry Bowling 757-710-0914 Mary Richardson 757-710-3341 Shaun Sterling 757-854-8171/Keith Koerner 757-999-4670 Terry Bowling 757-710-0914
CAPE CHARLES: 2BR/1BA MLS#46128 $139,900 CAPE CHARLES: 4BR/2BA MLS#46018 $149,900 NASSAWADOX: 4BR/1.5BA MLS#44321 $89,500 JAMESVILLE: 3BR/2BA MLS#45880 $149,900 Dave Griffith 757-647-2649/Randy Carlson 757-678-6395 Trina Veber 757-442-0797 Trina Veber 757-442-0797 Dave Griffith 757-647-2649/Randy Carlson 757-678-6395
ATLANTIC: 3BR/2.5BA MLS#45387 $419,000 CHINCOTEAGUE: 1BR/1BA MLS#44591 $85,000 SANFORD: 2BR/1BA MLS#43640 $25,000 CHINCOTEAGUE: 2BR/1BA MLS#44817 $79,900 Shawn Jennings 757-894-2249 Sandy Daisey 757-894-2942 Judy Williamson 757-894-2488 Sandy Daisey 757-894-2942 L A N D JAMESVILLE: MLS#45514 $23,700 OCEAN VIEW: MLS#46085 $45,000 PUNGOTEAGUE: MLS#46113 $17,500 TASLEY: NEW PRICE MLS#45350 $129,000 Christine Flye 757-286-3569 Gil York 757-710-2948 Bill Chandler 757-787-1305 Bill Chandler 757-787-1305
EASTVILLE: MLS#46062 $40,000 EASTVILLE: MLS#45858 $175,000 ONANCOCK: MLS#46127 $150,000 EASTVILLE: MLS#45786 $125,000 Jean DiDaniele 757-709-2292 Keith Koerner 757-999-4670 George Ferguson 757-710-4770 Keith Koerner 757-999-4670 Shaun Sterling 757-854-8171 Shaun Sterling 757-854-8171 SEAVIEW: MLS#46054 $39,900 MACHIPONGO: MLS#43973 $19,000 BAY HAVEN: MLS#44505 $60,000 CAPE CHARLES: MLS#45679 $60,000 Dave Griffith 757-647-2649 Kathy Weiner 757-646-3199 Jason Restein 757-620-1532 Trina Veber 757-442-0797 Randy Carlson 757-678-6395 CAPT. COVE: MLS#45097 $6,900 ATLANTIC: MLS#45104 $18,000 CAPT. COVE: MLS#45252 $80,000 CAPT COVE: MLS#45231 $5,500 Shawn Jennings 757-894-2249 Shawn Jennings 757-894-2249 Anita Merritt 757-894-0108 Sandy Daisey 757-894-2942 For complete listings, go to: www.cbharbourrealty.com An Independently Owned and Operated Member of Coldwell Banker Residential Affiliates, Inc. Accomac, VA Onancock, VA Chincoteague, VA Cape Charles, VA (757) 787-1305 / (800) 989-5852 (757) 787-1999 / (800) 637-8202 (757) 336-1999 / (800) 989-5854 (757) 331-3255 July 28, 2017 • Eastern Shore Post • 5 From Broadband to Water Works, Northampton Hears Capital Concerns By Stefanie Jackson ing water to the county jail, sheriff's of- discharge requirements not being met.” bond funds, restricted to construction of While the Northampton County Board fice, courts, and social services build- Thomas estimated a cost of $75,000 to long-term projects. of Supervisors attempt to juggle priori- ing, contain levels of iron and manga- $100,000 to enclose the wastewater tank The board will decide in August ties for several big-ticket building and nese exceeding EPA requirements. A for climate control. how to prioritize the projects, and how maintenance projects, citizens continue water ion exchange softener would cost Willis Wharf needs dredging, which much capital will be spent – likely to demand broadband internet access. $48,375, plus $2,240 annually for the will cost $200,000. The Virginia Port Au- around $750,000 to $800,000. The County needs a garage for six salt used by the system. thority awarded a grant of $141,000 for Murray said he is constantly receiv- emergency medical services vehicles, in- The 125,000 gallon elevated water the project, of which $98,000 remains af- ing phone calls from residents wanting cluding two ambulances. The board re- holding tank serving the complex has ter preliminary planning and engineer- broadband internet access. Board mem- viewed a memo from County Adminis- never been painted, and a 2013 inspec- ing. Three docks at Morley's Wharf are ber Robert Duer shared an article about a trator Charles Kolakowski estimating tion indicated the exterior is deterio- rotting and missing deck boards, requir- method of broadband access that uses TV that the project, including installation of rating. Painting the tank would cost at ing complete replacement to eliminate white space – the unused frequencies in electric and well and septic service, would least $30,000. Thomas recommended the public hazard, at a cost of $40,000 between channels, originally implement- cost nearly $350,000 — $100,000 more entering a maintenance agreement for - $50,000. There is not enough money in ed to prevent interference. Unlike satel- than the board anticipated. a yearly cost of $10,315. The agreement the Harbor Improvement Fund to com- lite signals, white space broadband does The board discussed ideas for saving would cover painting the water tank im- plete either project. The nearly $100,000 not require a line-of-sight, penetrating money on the 40-foot by 60-foot building, mediately and every eight years thereaf- remaining from the VPA grant cannot through trees, walls, and other obstruc- including framing it with wood instead of ter, annual inspections, and all repairs, be used to dredge half of Willis Wharf, as tions. According to the article, white space steel, and forgoing a 20-foot addition for of- including emergency service. site preparation and equipment mobili- broadband is 80 percent cheaper than fi- fice and storage space, a utility room, and a Wastewater at the complex under- zation alone will cost $70,000 - $80,000. ber optic broadband. restroom. EMS Director Hollye Carpenter goes a “biological microorganism treat- Board chairman Spencer Murray es- Microsoft is investing in white space advised against eliminating the addition, ment process, in which bacteria in the timated a cost of $46,000 to demolish broadband technology in 12 states, includ- emphasizing it will be needed in the future, water feed on the organic matter in the the 1914 jail. ing Virginia. Supervisors recommended and will cost more to construct later. wastewater,” Thomas stated. Extremely Murray said Northampton has $2.4 the Eastern Shore Virginia Broadband Chris Thomas, director of public high and low temperatures in summer million in capital reserves, in two cat- Authority “reach out” to Microsoft to test works, said the county's government and winter hinder survival of the mi- egories: $1.3 million in unrestrict- white space as an affordable, widely-avail- complex needs a water treatment sys- croorganisms, resulting in inadequate ed funds, to which the county adds able broadband internet alternative for tem. The wells at the complex, supply- wastewater treatment and “pollutant $300,000 each year, and $1.1 million in the Shore.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SNOW REMOVAL Commercial and Investment EQUIPMENT WITH OPERATOR SIGNUP Real Estate Services Only! The Virginia Department of Transportation invites heavy equipment owners to sign up for • Over 130,000 square feet leased the rental of their equipment with operators for SNOW & ICE REMOVAL purposes in the • Over $5.8 million in leases Accomac Residency which includes the counties of Accomack and Northampton during the winter of 2017-2018. Price per hour shall include operators, fuel, tire chains, supplies • Over $5 million in sales and required insurance. VDOT will need dump trucks, pickups with plows, motorgraders, backhoes, dozers, loaders, tractors, rubber-tire loaders and farm tractors. All equipment Buy • Sell • Leasing shall be equipped for night work and be in good mechanical condition to ensure a safe and dependable 24/7 operation. VDOT reserves the right to determine acceptability of 757.787.2712 equipment size and condition for the task. Contractors submitting prices meeting the [email protected] requirements of the Agreement may be contracted with and may be eligible to receive a Joseph Caffrey, CBI Onancock, VA mobilization payment. Principal Commercial Advisor (757) 787-1999 / (800) 637-8202 Snow Removal Equipment Packages, which includes contract requirements, may be obtained on eVA at https://eva.virginia.gov/ under Solicitations, Quick Quotes, Awards or at the Accomac Residency Office, 23096 Courthouse Avenue, Accomac, Va. 23301 from 8:15 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday. Request for Agreement Packages must be received at the Accomac Residency by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 to be considered.
EEO/AA Employer
757-787-1900 800-746-4527 6 • Eastern Shore Post • July 28, 2017 Judge Considers Whether Muslimani Trial Should Move to Virginia Beach By Linda Cicoira her first pregnancy by him aborted, references. Robinson lives and works overbearing. I think there is a princi- A child molester who is already she said. in Hampton Roads. ple,” Morgan continued. The crime “oc- serving two life terms plus 20 years Muslimani was also convicted nearly Commonwealth’s Attorney Spencer curred in Accomack County and should in prison, could have his next sex trial 30 years ago of sex crimes against anoth- Morgan wants Muslimani’s trial to be be dealt with in Accomack County.” moved from Accomack Circuit Court to er young relative. More recently, he was held locally, so he could be judged by a Lowe said he understood Morgan’s Virginia Beach. found guilty of four counts of molesting jury of his peers. “A Google search of his point. “The only thing I’m trying to say At a hearing Monday, retired his niece when he lived with her family name is not sufficient to justify” a change to you is it just keeps plodding along. Judge Frederick Lowe, who sat on decades ago when she was a teenager. of venue, he said. “Articles were largely At some point we need to come to a the bench in Virginia Beach for 24 Court records show Spione stopped factual in nature,” and did not editorial- conclusion … my goal … is to get this years and lives on the other side of going to school when she was 10½. The ize the offenses. “Many of the sites on the matter concluded as smoothly and as the bridge-tunnel, said he will decide alleged incident in this case occurred search were articles as far away as Arizo- promptly as possible.” in the next two weeks where the trial between June 1 and Aug. 31, 1986. na and Wisconsin,” said Morgan. “We’ve Robinson asked that Muslimani be will be held. Court records show it is Spione’s mother, Ruth Ann John- done it once before for this defendant … moved from Accomack Jail to the East- scheduled for October. son, also known as Ruth Taylor Musli- we can do it again,” the prosecutor said. ern Shore Regional Jail in Eastville. In Khalil Mohammed Muslimani, al- mani and Ruth Carpenter, 59, of Brady Lowe agreed the last case gave ad- order to prepare for his case, Robinson so known as Lee, 70, of Onancock, Street in Sulphur, La., was indicted as ditional media coverage. “I’m trying to said his client needs access to his re- is accused of raping his stepdaugh- an accessory. She is free on $25,000 think outside the box here,” Lowe said, cords. The lawyer has the papers now ter, Stacy Ann Spione, three decades bond and has been brought back and explaining that if they were unable to because he was told they had become a ago. Her name is being used with forth from Louisiana at taxpayers ex- get a jury, the trial would go to Virginia hazard at Accomack Jail. her permission. pense several times to testify against Beach anyway and that Accomack is in “It’s important that he has access to In 1990, Muslimani was convicted Muslimani, but the case has been con- the same circuit. his documents … it is difficult for him to of a sex crime involving Spione when tinued over and over again. “That was another case,” said Mor- rely on memory. We do have the distance she was between 13 and 15 years Defense lawyer Trevor Robinson ar- gan. “There was another victim. I don’t issue. I know the Accomack Sheriff’s De- old. She was 16 at the time of the gued that an impartial jury could not think the court should be entirely dis- partment wants my client to get a fair last trial and says by then she had be found locally due to extensive media missive … that the citizens of Ac- trial.” Robinson said Muslimani believes borne four of his children. At age 11, coverage. He also complained a Google comack could not give a fair trial … it that some of his papers have been taken he and her mother took her to have search of the defendant turned up 26 hasn’t been a media blitz. It hasn’t been and destroyed. In addition, the lawyer
esh Fr seaFood
Cape Center 26507 Lankford Hwy. Cape Charles email: [email protected] 757-331-1541 Dinner Specials Week of July 29 - Aug. 4, 2017 The Dining Services Dept. at The Saturday Petite Crab Imperial $1399 Hermitage Eastern Shore is currently Sunday Lunch: 3 Pc. Fried Chicken $949 looking for a Dinner: Chicken Parmesan & 1 Side $999 Monday Part-Time Cook BBQ Combo: Ribs & Pulled Pork $1399 Tuesday Part-Time Wait Staff Fresh Roasted Turkey Platter $1099 Wednesday If interested, please visit The Hermitage Beer Battered Fish & Chips & 1 Side $1299
and fill out your application today! Thursday Stuffed 8 oz. Pork Chop $999 23610 North Street, Onancock, VA Friday Charbroiled Salmon $1499 July 28, 2017 • Eastern Shore Post • 7 complained that his client has not been receiving proper medical attention. Lowe suggested Robinson talk to the Dispose of Medications Safely at Exmore Town Hall sheriff. “I don’t have jurisdiction over the sheriff’s department. But, I have no objec- Submitted Article heading the program for Exmore. medicine cabinets rarely offer ad- tion to it. He very well might grant that Exmore Police Chief Angelo “When you flush antibiotics, mood equate protection for curious chil- request. If you do a little bit of legwork.” DiMartino announced last week that enhancers or other drugs down the dren, says DiMartino. “According “A lot want to go to the regional jail Exmore Town Hall has been des- toilet, they eventually end up in the to a report by Safe Kids Worldwide, because they have air conditioning,” ignated as one of two official drug waste water treatment facility and about half of the children poisoned said Sheriff Todd Godwin, Wednesday. drop-off locations in Northampton disrupt the treatment process by by OTC medications each year The sheriff is not going to transfer an County for the safe disposal of un- killing the bacteria in the plant. If climbed over obstacles to reach the inmate just because the inmate re- used and expired medications. left in the medicine cabinet, they drugs,” he says. “And roughly 45 quests it. He said no records were de- Those wanting to clear their can end up in the wrong hands. Our percent to 55 percent of reported stroyed and the health care he provided medicine cabinets and homes can drop-off box ensures the safe, correct incidents involve drugs with child- to the inmates is excellent. bring unused or outdated medica- disposal of all drugs.” resistant packaging. The only true Early in the process, Muslimani sub- tions to the lobby of the Exmore This initiative, now underway way to protect our kids is to get poenaed a long list of dignitaries includ- Town Hall during regular business for the community through the Ex- the medications out of the home as ing the governor. hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday more Police Department, is in part- soon as they are no longer needed.” “Use your discretion to the best of your through Friday, and drop the drugs nership with Rite-Aid Foundation Town Hall is located at 3305 Main ability,” Lowe told Robinson. “Make sure in the “Safe Medication Disposal and KidCents Safe Medication Dis- Street in downtown Exmore. A second people are subpoenaed who are people Bin.” This includes the full range posal Program, created to protect drop-off point for Northampton Coun- who have some knowledge of the facts of of prescription and over-the-coun- young people. ty residents is the Northampton Coun- the case.” ter (OTC) medications, from pain Chief DiMartino points out that ty Sheriff's office. For more details, Other motions made by Muslimani, killers and antibiotics to cold med- in the U.S., approximately 60,000 contact the Exmore Police Department without benefit of legal counsel, will be re- icines and diet pills. children per year are treated in or visit the Town of Exmore’s website viewed and could be presented later, Rob- “Improper disposal of medications hospital emergency rooms for drug at http://www.exmore.org You can also inson added. The defendant dismissed can create problems for the environ- poisoning incidents involving pre- follow the Exmore Police Department a lawyer who was appointed to the case ment as well as for people,” accord- scription or OTC medications kept on Facebook at https://www.facebook. and has been handling it on his own. ing to Chief DiMartino who is spear- in the home. Child-proof caps and com/ExmorePoliceDepartment/ Zeb B. Barfield, Inc. SPECIALTY AUCTIONS TIMED ONLINE ONLY REAL ESTATE AUCTION 27331 Main St. Hallwood, Va Bid now through July 29 @ noon 3BR, 2Ba, new Roof, new dRywall & CaRpet, HaRdwood flooRS & CentRal HeaR/aiR SuggEStEd StArting Bid only $10,000 Go to www.pRoxiBid.CoM, now to Bid SEPTEMbER 16 - A dvertising Auction: Still SoMe RooM foR quality ConSiGnMentS OCTObER 6, 7, 8, - FAll sportsmAn’s Auction guns: deCoyS, & oySteR iteMS LIkE US ON FACEbOOk AND gET OUR LATEST UPDATES
757-824- 4698 [email protected] 757.894.2626 8 • EastErn shorE Post • July 28, 2017 •From Donna Martinelli 6095 Hopkins Ln., Chincoteague To Colette Devine To Patrick and Ginger Motley For $725,000 15211 Locust St., Onancock 4427 Main St., Chincoteague •From Ditech Financial LLC For $230,000 For $281,000 To Sec. of HUD •From Patrick and Thomas Belote •From Ruth Estes and Ralph Welsh 3094 Meridian Dr., Greenbackville To Leonard and Suzanne Hiler To Dennis Colt For $10 18337 Belote Ln., Onancock Lot 31A, Chincoteague Rd., Wallops Island •From Citibank For $269,000 For $90,000 To Dorothy Smith •From Nancy Tolbert •From Arletta Hinkle-Shepherd 32463 Vernon Rd., New Church To Reginald Stubbs Jr. To Timothy Noble For $21,199 Chincoteague parcel 6069 Willow Dr., Horntown •From Jarrod and Whitney Goodman For $25,000 •From Richard Young For $124,000 To Sonny and Trudy Walling •From Fannie Mae To Dwayne and Angela McCullough •From Virginia Bunting 25550 Atlantic St., Accomac To John Lord 17318 Wise St., Onancock To Turtle Pace Farm LLC For $525,000 13166 Winterville Rd., Mears For $19,000 20.203 acres, Killmontown Rd., •From Walter Meyer For $24,900 •From Barbara Reed Pungoteague To Wayne and Patricia Roland •From David Humphreys To Elaine Hamann For $75,000 3157 Ridge Rd., Chincoteague To Paul and Rita Bloxom 3465 Ridge Rd., Chincoteague •From James Brandt and Rose Glorioso For $175,000 4230 Nelson Rd., New Church For $110,800 To Jeffrey and Theresa Wolfe •From Martha Waller For $98,000 •From Glen Prorock 8275 Seaweed Dr., Chincoteague To Bernard and Cindy Killinger •From Gary Black and Albert Salmon To Nicole Prorock For $125,500 27253 Big Farm Rd., Melfa To Philip Cathell and Maria Grenchik Lots 3A and 6, Mire Pond, Chincoteague •From George Sterling Jr. For $298,000 6332 Cleveland St., Chincoteague For $35,980 To John Coyle •From Mary Ryser For $320,000 •From Shirley Merritt 3 Lake St., Onancock To Markivus and Shakea Brown •From Annette Mumford To Nancy and Henry Conklin For $99,000 27567 Bobtown Rd., Melfa To Hubert and Eva Clements 4144 Little Grit Ln., Chincoteague •From Sarah Ross For $145,000 20235 Harbor Circle, Quinby For $150,000 To Jacob and Monica Chance •From Mark Conn For $214,625 •From Dewey and Timothy Tarr Property near Wattsville To CMH Homes Inc, •From Daniel Gillen To Zeb and Carla Barfield For $60,000 Lot 6, Section III, Henry’s Point, Accomac To Barbara Roberts 4328 Main St., Chincoteague •From Claudia Greenway and Lori Wilson For $19,500 Lot 30, Bay Creek, Cape Charles, For $367,000 To James Drager •From Brenda Carver For $276,500
Independently Owned & Operated 47 Market St. Onancock, VA 23417 757-787-1010 www.mason-davis.com WA C H A P R E A G U E , VA - M L S 4 2 8 4 6 P A R K S L E Y, VA - M L S 4 4 3 8 6 H A C K S N E C K , VA - M L S 4 5 6 4 9 ONANCOCK, VA - MLS 45803 - LAND NEW LISTING -$139,900- COTTAGE $125,000- 3 br, 1 ba. - COUNTRY LIFE $275,000- 2 br, 2 ba.- WAT E R F R O N T $229,900- 2 br, 2 ba.- WATERFRONT
WATERFRONT/WATERVIEW MLS 43944- .51 ac. - Bayside- Waterfont MLS 44218- 3.43 ac. - Bayside- Waterfront MLS 44375- 5.01 ac. - Seaside- Waterfront MLS - 44549 - 49.71 ac. - Bayside Wateriew MLS 45117- 3.63 ac. - Bayside Waterview MLS 45395- 2.31 ac. - Oceanview
RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL MLS 41968- 2 ac. - Hallwood- Wooded MLS 42723- .1434 ac. - Quinby- Level/Wooded MLS 43474- 5.53 ac. - Belle Haven- Wooded MLS 43572- 1.38 ac. - Melfa- Wooded E X M O R E , VA - M L S 4 1 7 4 1 B E L L E H AV E N , VA - M L S 3 7 7 5 5 E X M O R E , VA - M L S 4 4 3 5 2 HARBORTON, VA - MLS 46166 - NEW MLS 43688- .47 ac. - Onancock- Level/Wooded $150,000- 3 br, 2 ba.- DUPLEX $119,900- 3 br, 2 ba.- BUNGALOW $89,900- 3 br, 1.5 ba.- S U M M E R B R E E Z E S LISTING- $175,000- 3 br, 2 ba MLS 44223- .23 ac. - Greenbackville- Level/Wooded MLS 44382- 1.41 ac. - Parksley- Wooded MLS 44467- .44 ac. - Painter- Level MLS 44463- .5 ac. - Melfa- Level
BUSINESS MLS 46147- 1.25 ac. - Garatha- Level MLS 44526 - 2 ac. - Birdsnest- Wooded MLS 45905- 1 ac. - Exmore- Wooded
O N A N C O C K , VA - M L S 4 5 2 6 5 O N L E Y, VA - M L S 4 3 9 0 4 M E L FA , VA - M L S 4 4 4 5 2 A C C O M A C , VA - M L S 4 4 7 2 4 $529,000 - Retail Space & $149,900- 2.32 Acres, Zoned General $65,000- 950 sq.ft. Bank Building, several $54,995- Great Office Space or Professional a 3 br, 2 bath Luxury Loft above Business on Highway 13 offices, 1/2 bath, mosaic tile floors. Service. As is, offers considered. July 28, 2017 • Eastern Shore Post • 9 abuse. Unsecured bail was set for $2,000. Anthony Davis, 24, of Daughtery Road of Accomack General District Court Court Postings Kristie Lynn Clavier, 45, of Bailey’s in Accomac, was indicted on a count of Monday that the suspects were “over- By Linda Cicoira Lane in Cape Charles, was indicted on a possession with intent to distribute co- charged” and that he would downgrade count of possession with intent to distrib- caine on Oct. 12, 2016. No information counts of felony malicious assault to Quiet Indictments ute oxycodone on Oct.6, 2016. Court re- was available about bail. simple assault and battery. cords state, the “defendant claims medi- Lewis Andrew Daggins, 47, of Hare Austin Daniel Watson, 21, of High- Made Public cal issues.” Secured bail was set at $2,500. Valley Trail in Exmore, was indicted on land Park; Lesley Thomas Reid III, 21, Charles H. Custis, 23, of Banks Road counts of credit card fraud and theft in of Joshua Lane; and Malik Alexander Quiet indictments that were brought in Cape Charles, was indicted of a count January and February 2017. Unsecured Cooper, 22, of Joshua Lane; pleaded by a Northampton Grand Jury on July 10, of possession with intent to distribute bail was set at $5,000. Investigator Terry guilty to the misdemeanor. Sentencing and then kept sealed until the more than 20 oxycodone on Nov. 28, 2016. Unsecured Thomas of NCSO handled the case. was deferred until Aug. 14 so restitu- people named could be arrested, were made bond was set at $3,500. David Tyler Nalls, 33, of Main Street tion could be assessed. public late last week. The formal charges Brent Laird, 35, of Banny’s Road on in Painter, was indicted on counts of pos- Cooper and Reid were allowed to mostly involve the sale of illegal drugs. Tangier, was indicted on a count of pos- sessing cocaine and marijuana on May 3, remain free on existing bond. Watson Police rounded up the suspects on Ju- session with intent to distribute the nar- 2017. Bailey investigated. was also charged with possession of a ly 12 and 13. Deputy Steve Lewis, of the cotic, Subutex, also known as buprenor- Lamberto Moldanado, 63, of Robins Schedule I or II drug in connection with Northampton County Sheriff’s Office phine, on Aug. 10, 2016. Secured bail Circle in Eastville, was indicted on a a July 3 incident. That charged was cer- (NCSO), gave information to the jurors was set at $1,000. count of giving a false report to an officer tified to the grand jury and he returned about the offenses. Matthew Glen Linton, 34, of Metomp- with intent to mislead and obstruction of to Accomack Jail. Andrew Junior Smith, 48, of Blue Her- kin Road in Parksley, was indicted on justice on Dec. 30, 2016. Zachary Ford, of Chincoteague, re- on Road in Cape Charles, was indicted on counts of possession with intent to dis- Trooper D. W. Wallace investigated. ported he was abducted, robbed and two counts of possession with intent to tribute Subutex on April 22, and Aug. 3, Unsecured bail was set at $2,000. beaten with a stick and a bat by the distribute cocaine on Nov. 7, 2016. Smith 2016. Unsecured bail of $2,500 was set. Sonia Moldanado, 33, of Arlington Road three other islanders on May 20. Sgt. is being held without bail in the Eastern Akeem Rogers, 26, of Benjamin Ban- in Cape Charles, was also indicted in con- Thomas Hickman, of the Chincoteague Shore Regional Jail (ESRJ) in Eastville. neker Street in Exmore, was indicted on nection with those crimes and encourag- Police Department, said Ford said that Records show he has been convicted of counts of possession with intent to dis- ing and helping Everado Maldanado-Ro- in addition to being assaulted by all robbery, malicious wounding, burglary tribute cocaine on March 28, and Jan. 4, sales, the driver charged with hit and run three suspects, one at a time, he was and aggravated sexual battery. 2017. He is being held without bail. in an accident Dec. 30. 2016. Leckel inves- dragged into a house and beaten when Marion Brady Jr., 67, of Box Tree Road Joseph James Stracuzzi, 31, of York tigated. Unsecured bail was set at $2,500. he tried to leave. They are also accused in Machipongo, was indicted on counts of Circle in Exmore, was indicted on a count Rovonte L. Rogers, 21, of Benjamin of taking his wallet and $140 in cash. distributing cocaine on Oct. 13 and 14, of possession of cocaine on May 3, 2017. Banneker St. in Exmore, was indicted on “I think the officer did the right thing 2016. Secured bond was set at $1,500. Secured bail was set at $1,000. Deputy a count of possession with intent to dis- and did a thorough investigation,” said Joshua Lamar Smith, 27, of George’s Glen Bailey investigated. tribute cocaine on Jan. 4, 2017. Secured Morgan. The prosecutor explained that Lane in Cape Charles, was indicted on Antwine Tazewell, 35, of Bluebird bail was set at $1,500. the defendants “admitted there was an counts of possession with intent to distrib- Road in Cheriton, was indicted on counts Washington Smith III, 25, of Bluebird assault and battery but denied the oth- ute cocaine on Sept. 13, 2016, and posses- of possession Cape with intent to distribute Center co- Road in Cape Charles, was indicted on a er things that the victim said.” Always Fresh, sion with intent to distribute imitation co- caine26507 onLankford Oct. 6, Hwy. 2016 and possession Cape Charles of count of uttering a forged check on April 7, In another case, Raymond Charles caine on Sept.Always 14, 2016. Delicious! Secured bail was marijuana,email: a [email protected], on Oct. 21, 2017. Secured bond was set at $1,500 bond. Potoski Jr., 47, of Parksley Road in set at $2,500. Records state Smith has been 2016. Secured bail was set at $3,500. Quincy Deshawn Washington, 37, of Parksley, was convicted of harassment Smoothies Burritos 757-331-1541 convicted of burglary and grand larceny. Calvin Bailey Jr., 29, of Lowery Road Cheriton Cross Road in Cheriton, was in- by telephone, a misdemeanor. He was He was Fruit also Cupindicted on Wraps a count of ut- in Norfolk, wasDinner indicted Specials on counts of dicted on counts of possession with intent originally charged with making a bomb tering a forgedSalads check on JuicesApril 7 and 12, possessionWeek with of April intent 29 - Mayto distribute 5, 2017 co- to distribute Percocet on Feb. 6, 2017, and threat on May 23. Potoski was sen- 2017. Investigator Tara Leckel of NCSO caine on Oct. 12 Saturdayand 27, 2016. He is be- June 20, 2016. He is being held without tenced to six months in jail. investigated.Breakfast Secured & Lunchbail for those ing held without bail. bail. Washington was arrested July 17. 99 chargesFour was Corner set Plaza, at $1,000. 25322 Lankford Hwy. BBQDanny Combo: La’Shawn Ribs & Pulled Campbell Pork Jr., 31, $13 of Rontari Malik Warren, 23, of Diamond Hallucinogens Don’t Fly Robert Burgess,(757) 787-260023, with addresses of Wilson Court in SundayCheriton, was indicted Road in Birdsnest, was indicted on two on School Campus Pungoteague Road in Painter, and Sea- onLunch: counts 3 Pc. of Friedpossession Chicken with intent to dis$949- counts of credit card theft and two counts of side Road in Capeville, was indicted on tributeDinner: Chickencocaine onand Sept. Dumplings 21 and 22, 2016. $999 credit card fraud in connection with Feb. 22, A Cape Charles resident who was con- counts of possession with intent to dis- According to court records, Campbell has 2017, incidents. The credit cards belonged victed of drug crimes, including attempt- Monday tribute cocaine on Sept. 22 and Oct. 6, been convicted of felony destruction of to Lashawn Boatwright. Warren is being ing to distribute a hallucinogenic drug on 99 2016. Unsecured bond was set at $3,500. property,Spaghetti assault& Meat Sauceand battery of a family $9 held without bond. Leckel investigated. school property, was sentenced last year in Jermaine Burton, 39, of Nickle Lane member and variousTuesday misdemeanors. He Accomack Circuit Court to a year in prison. in Birdsnest, was indicted on two counts is Hot being Turkey held Sandwich without bail in ESRJ. $1099 Charges Reduced in Christopher William West Walker, of possession with intent to distribute co- Jonathan JohnleeWednesday Craig, 35, of 30th Chincoteague Incident 22, of Randolph Avenue, got five years caine on April 24, 2017. He is being held Street Meatloaf in & 2Norfolk, Sides was indicted $9on99 each for two counts of distribution of without bond in the ESRJ. counts of possession with intent to dis- Charges of abduction by force and 251-NBOMe, which is sold as an alterna- Nora Berg Cavaliero, 50, of Lee Street tribute betweenThursday a half-ounce and five robbery will not be prosecuted against tive to LSD or mescaline, possession with in Melfa, was indicted on a count of pos- pounds4 Jumbo Batteredof marijuana, Shrimp obstruction $13 of99 three Chincoteague men initially ac- intent to distribute the drug and posses- session with intent to distribute fentanyl justice and resisting arrest on May 8, cused of the crimes in May. sion with intent to sell the drug on school on Feb. 8, 2017. Court records state she ad- 2017. He is beingFriday held in ESRJ without Commonwealth’s Attorney Spen- 99 Court POSTings mitted she was in treatment for substance bail.Mixed Bailey Grill: Chicken investigated. and Shrimp $13 cer Morgan told Judge Vincent Gordon (Continued on Page 16) 10 • Eastern Shore Post • July 28, 2017
Other than his wife, survivors in- da B. Wallace and her husband, Brooks, Larry Custis Jr. and wife, Mary, of Har- clude four daughters, Emily Jones, of Belle Haven; grandson, Stephen B. borton; granddaughter, Taylor Thornes Obituaries Joy Hudson, Jill Stapleton and Wallace, of Keller; and grandson, J.J. Thornes, both of Onan- Mary Blodgett; two brothers, Donald granddaughter, Kar- cock; another grandson due to arrive in Lawrence Ralph Blodgett Blodgett and David Blodgett; a sister, en W. Smalls and December in Cypress; and numerous Mr. Lawrence Ralph “Larry” Debbie Blodgett; eight grandchildren; her husband, Fred, nieces and nephews. Blodgett, 63, of Bloxom, husband of and several nieces and nephews. of Townsend, Del.; Many lives have been touched by Laurel Blodgett, passed away on July 20, A memorial service will be conducted great-grandchildren, Ronnie. He was a good listener, debater, 2017, at his residence. Saturday, July 29, 2017, at 4 p.m., from Christian and Alana; and a loyal friend. His legacy will live Born on January 30, 1954, in Buffa- the Rock Church of the Eastern Shore, and a host of neph- on through the stories to be told and the lo, N.Y., he was the son of the late Don- with Rev. Paul Nolz and Pastor Kevin ews, nieces, cous- memories to be shared. ald Earl Blodgett Francis officiating. ins and treasured A Celebration of Life service will and Lucille Holtz. To sign the guest book online, visit friends, all of whom Mrs. Bond be conducted Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at 2 Mr. Blodgett received www.thorntonfuneralhome.net were “kind hearts p.m. at Craddockville United Methodist his master’s in edu- Arrangements were made by the and gentle people.” Church with Pastors Bobby Parks and cation from Oakland Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley. She was predeceased by her parents, Rob Kelly officiating. In lieu of flowers, University and was Henry Douglas Lewis and Ollie Virginia memorials may be made to SPCA Animal a history, resource Rachael Lewis Bond Holland; brothers, Henry Edward Lew- Shelter, P.O. Box 164, Onley, VA 23418. and tech teacher for Ms. Rachael Lewis Bond, 98, of Nor- is, of Panama and Suffolk, Mason Lew- Online condolences may be sent to the Accomack Coun- folk, recently a resident of Heritage Hall in is, of Baltimore, and Nathaniel Lewis, of family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com ty Schools for more Mr. Blodgett Nassawadox, departed this life on Sunday, Nansemond County; and sister, Louise L. Arrangements were made by Doughty than 30 years, with a summer job as “Mr. July 23, 2017. She was a native of Nanse- Robertson of Midlothian. Following the Funeral Home in Exmore. Whippy.” Mr. Blodgett was a member of mond County and a member of Park Place death of her mother, she went to live with the Rock Church of the Eastern Shore. Baptist Church, Norfolk. She was a regis- her mother’s sister and family, Jesse and Frank John Etz III He was a horse enthusiast and was an tered nurse working with Dr. W.A. Simp- Pauline Holland Hedgebeth, of Holland. Mr. Frank John Etz III, also known avid trail rider. Mr. Blodgett loved time son for 26 years and then with American A graveside service was conducted as Sonny, 66, husband of Debbie Smith with his family and enjoyed his jail min- Red Cross Blood Services for 12 ½ years, July 27, 2017, at 1 p.m., at Belle Haven Etz and a resident of Capeville, passed istry, amongst many other ministries. before retiring. She loved and served God, Cemetery, with Rev. David Riley offici- away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Riv- Above all, he loved the Lord and was a her church and her fellow man. ating. Memorials may be made in her erside Shore Me- beacon of love for all who knew him. Survivors include her daughter, Bren- memory to Hollies Baptist Church, P.O. morial Hospital in Box 7, Keller, VA 23401. Onancock. A native Online condolences may be sent to the of Capeville, he was family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com the son of Frank Arrangements were made by Dough- J. Etz Jr., of Cape- ty Funeral Home in Exmore. ville, and the late Sadie Moore Etz. Ronnie Edward Buckner He was an emer- Mr. Ronnie Edward Buckner, 59, gency crewman for husband of Nancy Hammer Buckner and the Chesapeake Mr. Etz a resident of Hacksneck, left this world Bay Bridge -Tunnel and a member of the too soon on Monday, July 17, 2017, in Cy- American Legion, Eastern Shore Corvette press, Texas, while Club, Eastern Shore Motorcycle Club and visiting his family. Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company. A native of Pungote- In addition to his father and loving ague, he was the wife, he is survived by two children, son of the late Janet Marshall Scott Etz of Townsend, and Pusey Custis and Lori Etz Mears and her husband, Al- Larry Custis Sr. and len, of Painter; two sisters, Elizabeth wife, Cindy, of Pun- Ann Porter, of Harrington, Del., and goteague. He was a Robin E. Stephenson and her husband, self-employed car- Mr. Buckner Bob, of Felton, Del.; one granddaugh- penter, caretaker of Shirley Farm and ter, Ashlyn Mears of Painter; and nu- well known in the community for his ma- merous nieces and nephews. ny acts of kindness and caring for others. A graveside service was conducted Ju- In addition to his father and wife, he ly 23, 2017, at 2 p.m., at Capeville Ma- is survived by his children, Beth Buckner sonic Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Conrow Thornes and husband, John, of Onan- officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials cock, and Jesse Buckner and wife, Mer- may be made to Shore Christian Acade- edith, of Cypress; brothers, Robert Buck- my, 11624 Occohannock Rd., Exmore, VA ner and wife, Soraya, of Cedarview, and 23350 or Cheriton Volunteer Fire Com- July 28, 2017 • Eastern Shore Post • 11 pany, P.O. Box 41, Cheriton, VA 23316. ly 27, 2017, with Pastor Robert Fletch- 833, Nassawadox, VA 23413. Sherwood Taylor Jr. and wife, Tana, Greg Online condolences may be sent to the er officiating. Interment followed at the Online condolences may be sent to the A. Taylor and wife, Karen, Cynthia Fell- family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Onancock. family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com ers Murgatroyd and husband, John, and Arrangements were made by Memorial donations may be made to Arrangements were made by Doughty Dennis R. Taylor and Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home in the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box Funeral Home in Exmore. wife, Colleen; broth- Cape Charles. 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. er, Oliver Crip Tay- Memory tributes may be shared at Sherwood Taylor Sr. lor and wife, Carol Mrs. Kathryn Foster Ewell www.williamsfuneralhomes.com Mr. Sherwood Taylor Sr., 89, hus- Ann; eleven grand- Mrs. Kathryn Foster Ewell, 66, Arrangements were made by the band of the late Mildred Dennis Tay- children; eight great- beloved wife of Gary M. Ewell and a Williams-Parksley Funeral Home. lor and a lifelong resident of Bloxom, grandchildren; and resident of Accomac, passed away at passed away Friday, July 21, 2017, sur- several nieces and her residence on Saturday, July 22, Robert A. Gladden rounded by his loving children. nephews. In addition 2017, and is at home with her Lord. Mr. Robert A. Gladden, 89, husband Born Feb. 17, 1928, in Bloxom, he was to his wife and par- Mr. Taylor Born June 12, 1951, in Nokesville, of Gloria Powers Gladden and a resident a son of the late Robert “Bob” Taylor and ents, he was prede- she was the daughter of the late Lou of Birdsnest, passed away Friday, July 21, Celia Taylor. Mr. Taylor was a member ceased by his sisters, Molly T. Hurley and Amos Foster and Inez Gum Foster. 2017, at his residence. A native of Birdsnest, of Guilford United Methodist Church Hazel Marshall; brother, Harry Taylor; Mrs. Ewell was a home economics he was the son of the and a lifetime member of Bloxom Vol- and grandson, Gregory Allen Taylor Jr. teacher with Accomack County Schools late Clarence Rus- unteer Fire Department. Mr. Taylor and Funeral services were conduct- and Brentsville sell Gladden and the his late wife were married for 66 years, ed from the chapel of the Williams- District High late Caroline Ester and together, they raised five children Parksley Funeral Home on July 24, School, in her na- Downing Gladden. and owned and operated a grocery store 2017, with Pastor Freddie Ward and tive Nokesville. He was the former and a seafood distributing business. Mr. Mr. Wayne Hart officiating. Interment She was a member owner of Gladden Taylor, a true patriarch, devoted his followed in the Downing’s Cemetery of Baptist Bible Tire Service and a life to providing for and taking care of in Oak Hall. Memorial contributions Church, where she member of Central his family. Though he will be greatly may be made to the Bloxom Volun- loved attending Masonic Lodge 300 missed, his example of true commitment teer Fire Department, P.O. Box 132, with her husband, AF & AM and Belle Mr. Gladden and boundless love will carry on in the Bloxom, VA 23308. was a member Haven United Methodist Church. lives of his children, grandchildren, and Memory tributes may be shared with the of the choir, en- Mrs. Ewell In addition to his loving wife, he is sur- great-grandchildren. family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com joyed activities, and eagerly anticipat- vived by two children, Alan Gladden and Survivors include his five children, Arrangements were made by the ed their annual Christmas and Easter his wife, Kathee, of Marionville, and Mir- Sue Taylor Evans and husband, Marcie, Williams-Parksley Funeral Home. programs. Reading her Bible brought iam Gladden Sturgis and her husband, great satisfaction and comfort to her. Lennie, of Birdsnest; a sister, Rosebel Mrs. Ewell loved her friends, animals, Gladden Pruitt and her husband, Thom- and her garden, which Gary and friends as, of Melfa; two sisters-in-law, Alice planted for her enjoyment this year. A Brady and her husband, Rudy, of Bird- favorite destination was Pennsylvania snest, and Frances Roberts, of Quinby; Dutch country, where among other ad- six grandchildren, Quinten Gladden and ventures, they liked visiting Shady Ma- his wife, Serena, of Quinby, Duane Glad- ple Smorgasbord. Mrs. Ewell’s peaceful den and his wife, Bridget, of Marionville, and joyful demeanor, and overall zest Amy Sturgis, of Birdsnest, Martha Stur- for life, will be missed by many, but re- gis, of Onley, Keri Ganz and her husband, main treasured memories in the hearts Scott, of Sterling, and Eric Stewart and of those who were lucky enough to have his wife, Michelle, of Marionville; and ten ever been in her company. great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Dustin, In addition to her loving husband, Hannah, Hailey, Jocelynn, Caroline, Pey- survivors include her high school and ton, Jake, Gerry and Megan. He was pre- lifelong friend, Karen K. Berry and her deceased by two sisters, Annie G. Bell and husband, Charlie “Chuck,” of Bluefield; Carolyn Harrison, and two brothers, C.R. their children, Kimberly Benson, Pat- Bud Gladden and Garland Gladden. rick, Chris and Rebecca Berry and their A graveside service was conducted families; her cousins, Claudia Barnish July 24, 2017, at 11 a.m., at Red Bank (Rick), Ken Foster (Diane), Philip Foster Baptist Church Cemetery with Revs. (Chris), Tommy Foster (Terri), Elaine Paul Oh, Jonathan Carpenter and Jack Yankey (Jim), Philip Spittle (Linda), D. Pruitt officiating. In lieu of flowers, Susan Polk, Betsy Newton (Larry), Ste- memorials may be made to Belle Haven phen Ross and Deborah Kenney; and United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 37, several extended family members. Belle Haven, VA 23306, ARC-Eastern Colonial Square 13C Funeral services were conducted from Shore, P.O. Box 626, Exmore, VA 23350 or Belle Haven Baptist Bible Church in Accomac, on Ju- Northampton Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box (757)442-3277 12 • Eastern Shore Post • July 28, 2017 July 28, 2017 • EastErn shorE Post • 13 hopeful that this public meeting will take 2018 legislative session which will begin placed at seven after having slipped out of CAPITAL LETTERS place some time in late August or per- in January 2018. the Top 10 for a few years. haps early September. Revenue and employment numbers for I hope that everyone is having a By Sen. Lynwood Lewis There are a number of transportation the commonwealth continue to improve. wonderful summer and enjoyed a great Summer is a quiet time in Richmond. projects that have received new funding June revenue receipts were up and the fis- Eastern Shore 4th of July. The parade We return there periodically for various on the Eastern Shore. This is the result of cal year ended with a $132 million surplus. in Cape Charles continues to grow in committee and commission meetings, the transportation compromise bill that The last reported state unemployment rate number and in enthusiasm each year but, by ans large, the capitol is quiet was passed a few years ago by the Gener- was 3.8 percent. The Virginia Retirement and it was great to participate again. during the summer months. It is a little al Assembly. It has provided much needed System posted great returns of 11 percent I continue to be available at my office less so this year as the General Assem- funding for many infrastructure projects for the last fiscal year with a current value in Accomac and can be reached at 757- bly has moved its offices from the Gener- across the Commonwealth and particu- of $74 billion. In addition, the Common- 787-1094 or toll free at 888-787-1094, al Assembly building to the Pocahontas larly in the Hampton Roads and North- wealth moved back into the Top 10 states P.O. Box 760, Accomac, VA 23301, dis- Building on Main Street which will be ern Virginia regions. In addition to the re- for business as ranked by CNBC. We were [email protected] temporary quarters for the legislature, cently completed “Church Road” project, the clerk’s office and legislative servic- from Accomac to Onley, four additional es for the next four years while the old projects on the Shore have been funded. Zoning Board OKs 78’-High Yacht Building building is demolished and a new office As always, as a member of the Recur- By Stefanie Jackson In a June 26 letter which accompanied building is constructed. rent Flooding Study Committee, we con- The Northampton County Board of the variance application, Daniel Brown, of In conjunction with the Eastern Shore tinue discussions about how best to pre- Zoning Appeals unanimously approved Cape Harbor Holding Company LLC, said Chamber of Commerce, I have been hav- pare for what will be an inevitable increase a variance to construct a 78-foot high the yacht building was needed to advance “a ing meetings with various local stake- in coastal flooding in the decades ahead. I building for yacht refit and repair on the continuing effort to attract super yachts to holders as well as the Secretary of Tech- am hopeful that Gov. Terry McAuliffe will south side of Cape Charles Harbor. The our deep water harbor.” The 36,000-square- nology and the Virginia Economic Devel- provide funding for the Coastal Resilien- town's zoning ordinance restricts the foot building will occupy an 18.4 acre lot. opment Partnership regarding efforts to cy Fund which my legislation established height of industrial buildings to 45 feet. Brown said the building would not be expand broadband service on the East- two sessions ago and also that we can find The July 20 decision by the zoning board visible to boaters, as it would be situated ern Shore. These meetings have been ways to minimize the dispersion of Vir- immediately followed a public hearing behind a 50-foot span of trees, and would fruitful and productive and we hope to ginia’s flooding resiliency activities by re- on the matter. be painted a forest green color. The ship cap it off with a public meeting to provide organizing those activities within some of Three members of the public attend- and yacht repair shed would be set back information to the public and hopefully our Executive departments. Those discus- ed the hearing, but gave no comments. 400 feet from the shoreline, and would map out some ideas for a path ahead sions will be ongoing throughout the sum- The board voted 4-0 to approve, with not exceed the height of “silos and other as to how best to expand coverage. I am mer and into the fall as we prepare for the member Kevin Hoffman absent. structures on the adjacent property.” COUNTRYSIDE AUCTION 25191 Dennis Drive or Rt. 676 Hopeton, VA Saturday, July 29, 2017 @ 10 a.m. More Family Medicine Expertise Directions: Located approximately 60 mi. south of Salisbury, MD, and 60 mi. north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Turn west off Rt. 13 onto Rt. 676. Follow signs to the auction. Signs will be posted at Rt. 13. Sterling Silver & Costume Jewelry Mahogany Bookcase Desk Combination Meet “Dr. Dan” 12 Hummels Maple Chest of Drawers Old Christmas Houses 2 - Corner Cupboards (Modern) Daniel C. Cochran, D.O., or “Dr. Dan” as he’s Dolls Large Dark Pine China Hutch Depression Glass Leather Double Recliner known, has joined the Riverside Shore Medical Set of China Modern Sofa Center at Metompkin. Dr. Cochran is board- Several Pcs. Lenox Drum Table Royal Ruby Glass End Tables certified in family medicine and brings an Cobalt Blue Glass Modern Dry Sink Pr. Head Vases Coffee Tables experienced, holistic approach to his patients, Glass Basket Set of 4 Dining Chairs from children to seniors. Pitcher & Bowl Dining Table w/2 Leaves Figurines Mahogany Game Table Egg Plates Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table Call 757-665-5996 to make an appointment. Coffee Grinder Harp Table Cup & Saucers Refrigerator Wall Clock 2 - Cook Stoves Pressed Glass 2 - Automatic Washers Fiesta 2- Dryers More on the Shore. Leather Recliner Dishwasher 2 - King Size Beds (No Bedding) 2 - Small Chest Freezers Small Roll Top Desk Lots, Lots & Lots of Box Lots & Other Items Check Our Website For Pictures @ countrysideauctions.com Shore Medical Center A 5% Buyers Premium Applies to All Transactions at Metompkin Auctioneer: Chester Jackson, VAAR. #377 Parksley, VA 23421 Phone: (757)710-2318, (757)710-5185, (757)665-5672 riversideonline.com/shore ([email protected]) 14 • EastErn shorE Post • July 28, 2017 ens,” according to the proposal. “Poultry ~ Tyson Fine ~ processing includes slaughtering, de-feath- (Continued From Front Page) ering, eviscerating, chilling, packaging, and decision, but remain committed to environ- shipping of poultry products for human mental compliance and reaching a resolu- consumption to an off-site destination. Ty- tion,” Public Relations Manager, Derek Bur- son also renders offal (the entrails and in- leson said in a prepared statement Thurs- ternal organs) and feather waste into us- day. “We¹re now seeking guidance from the able animal feed ingredients.” Virginia Department of Environmental “We have an internal document,” said Quality on next steps. We previously sub- Brandt. ”Then we draft a consent order … mitted a corrective action plan, which was we send it to them and ask them to sign www.seasidepropertiesllc.com approved by the state, and had additional and agree to the civil charge.” The first 757.336.6000 engineering assessment performed, focused order called for a total fine of $11,305. 6 Custom Built Homes on ways to enhance the treatment process.” In the meantime, he talked to Ford. New Chincoteague Island Community, many upgrade options to choose John Brandt, a regional DEQ air compli- “They didn’t think the civil charge was high ance and monitoring manager, said the com- enough for a company Tyson’s size,” Brandt from, base price range of $360,000 to $475,000, 1,500-2,200 Sq. Ft., 3-4 pany exceeded biochemical oxygen demand said. So DEQ “went back and increased bedrooms 2+ baths, underneath parking, large lots, community pier. (BOD), a measure of health of the water for some of the values — some were listed as Similar Houses the aquatic environment. The limit was 187 moderate and were changed to serious.” pounds per day and a sample showed 491. The new consent order, which was “It is a lot over the limit,” Brandt said. turned down by the board, had a total Permit holders have to sample penalty of $18,312. “We try to be respon- monthly and be analyzed by a certified sive to public comments,” Brandt said. laboratory. “They have to run blind sam- Still, the board did not agree with the ples, they have to be inspected,” he add- figure saying it was not high enough and ed. In addition, Tyson reported 51 mil- sent it back for further study. ligrams per liter for their concentration Brandt said he was unsure if the agen- average and the limit is 26 milligrams. cy would be ready to present a new order A chart included with the proposed by the meeting scheduled for October. The consent order shows Tyson was also out date after that is in December. “It’s a nego- of compliance for ammonia, fecal coli- tiation process with the board and Tyson” form, E. Coli and total suspended solids. through the workers, Brandt said. DEQ issued a warning letter on May 14, “Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper wants 2015, citing the March 2015 violations and to see our poultry industry thrive, but we for failure to provide a letter of explanation want them to do so legally and sustain- for non-compliance with its permit limits for ably,” Ford continued. “We continue to en- ammonia. A notice of violation was issued courage the state and Tyson to explore on Oct. 27, 2015, for those issues and for fail- ways they can have a positive impact on ure to provide a letter of explanation for non- waters around the Eastern Shore through compliance with its permit limits for the Au- water quality enhancement projects … gust and September 2015 reporting periods. For now, we look forward to seeing an Other Exclusive “The company consists of a poultry agreement with financial penalties that Seaside Properties, LLC hatchery, which supplies chicks to contract serve as a deterrent, rather than as an in- Properties growers, and the processing of live chick- centive to pollute,” he added. Wattsville Area-MLS #45735 Has many lots and homes to Owner Agent, Price: $310,900 offer on and off the island. Tyson Food Inc., Temperanceville Plant, 2016 Surface Water Quality Violations Report Period Type of Violation Load/Concentration Reported Measurement Permit Limit
9/15/2016 BOD5 Quantity Maximum 491 lbs./day 187 lbs./day
9/15/2016 BOD5 Concentration Average 51 mg./liter 26 mg./liter
8/15/2016 Ammonia Concentration Average 1.2 mg./liter 0.7 mg./liter
8/15/2016 Ammonia Concentration Maximum 1.6 mg./liter 1.3 mg./liter
3/15/2016 Fecal Coliform Concentration Average 183 n/cml 126 n/cml
3/15/2016 E. Coli Concentration Average 2420 n/cml 126 n/cml
3/15/2016 Total Suspended Solids Quantity Maximum 398 lbs./day 215 lbs./day Large 3+ bedroom, 4 bathroom home w/ granite Call us today to schedule your 3/15/2016 Total Suspended Solids Concentration Maximum 51 mg./liter 30 mg./liter counter tops, many upgrades, 2 car oversized attached 3/15/2016 Ammonia Concentration Average <10.2 mg/liter 1.7 mg./liter and 12x24 detached storage building with electric, appointment to see what we have screened in porch, private setting, Geo-thermal, 8 to offer for all of your 3/15/2016 Ammonia Concentration Maximum 32.4 mg./liter 2.7 mg./liter minutes to Chincoteague or 5 to Wallops. real estate needs. lbs./day is pounds per day; mg./liter is milligrams/liter; n/cml is number of colonies per 100 milliliters