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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020 VOL. LXXXIII, no. 9 NEW SERIES (USPS 220-560) GLOUCESTER, VA. 23061 | MATHEWS, VA. 23109 two sections 36 pages 75 CENTS Super Tuesday 14 candidates on ballot BY CHARLIE KOENIG Vice President , former City Mayor After months of campaign- , former ing and debates, Virginia vot- South Bend (Ind.) Mayor Pete ers will finally have their say Buttigieg, Rep. , Tuesday on who they would U.S. Sens. and like to be the Democratic Par- , billionaire ty candidate for president in and Sen. Elizabeth 2020. Warren. Voters will head to the Six others will also appear polls from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in on the ballot, although they Gloucester, Mathews and the are no longer in the race. rest of the commonwealth to They are (in alphabetical or- take part in the Super Tues- der): Sens. day primary. and , former Sec- Probably the most confus- retary of Housing and Urban ing part to voters will be the Development , lengthy list of candidates they former Gover- will be presented with on the nor , spiritual au- ballot, according to registrars thor and in the two counties. businessman . All 14 candidates who quali- “It’s been pretty slow so far,” fied months ago will be listed, Faulkner said about those vot- although six of them have ing absentee. As of last Thurs- Snow day fun since dropped out of the race. day, Faulkner reported that However, since none of those only 11 residents have come While last week’s big snowstorm of 2020 turned out to be more of a dusting for Gloucester and Mathews, it still resulted in snow days for children in both counties, campaigns have officially into her office to cast their ab- as well as a chance to enjoy some winter fun, before the white stuff melted away. In photo at left, 2.5-year-old Wren McKelvey Davis tries her hand at sledding on withdrawn their candidacies sentee ballots. “I’m just antici- Friday morning in Susan along with her buddy, Acorn. At right, Penny Polonsky, 9, amazingly managed to find enough snow to build this big snowman at her home with the Virginia Department pating people are waiting” un- at Courthouse Square in Gloucester. The snow that came down Thursday evening was mostly gone by the following afternoon. of Elections, registrars are not til Tuesday to make up their allowed by law to post any no- minds, she said. tice of the candidates who are Gloucester’s absentee vot- no longer in the race, nor can ing has likewise been slow, Gloucester schools seek $7M local increase they give advice/information with only 20 people voting to voters about the ballot. in person as of Feb. 20 and a BY KIM ROBINS School Board members Mon- $7,040,779 increase in operat- cludes $2,377,816 in raises for “They are all qualified in total of 102 ballots being cast day and to county supervi- ing funds from the locality for teachers, representing an av- Virginia still,” said Gloucester (including by mail and elec- Gloucester County Pub- sors in a joint meeting Tues- FY21, raising the local contri- erage increase of 7.25 percent registrar Bobbi Morgan. “It is tronic means), Morgan said. lic Schools Superintendent day. Both meetings were held bution from $26,961,400 in the for those on steps 0-30 on the on the voter to be informed.” Faulkner pointed out that Walter Clemons presented at the T.C. Walker Education current budget to $34,002,179 salary scale and 6.6 percent “It’s a voter responsibility,” Tuesday’s primary is open to his recommended fiscal year Center. in FY21. said Mathews registrar Car- all voters, regardless of po- 2021 budget to Gloucester Clemons recommended a The $7 million increase in- SEE GLOUCESTER BUDGET, PAGE 13A la Faulkner. “They’re pretty litical affiliation, since Virginia much all fair game,” Faulkner does not register voters by said of all 14 names on the bal- party. A dual-party primary lot. will be held on June 9 for U.S. Hooper granted bail in sex abuse case Eight candidates remain Senate and House of Repre- Heading into Super Tues- sentatives; in that case, voters BY SHERRY HAMILTON charged with seven counts Jeffrey Shaw in Mathews Will of Mathews Juvenile and day, eight candidates remain will have to choose whether of sexual offenses against a County Circuit Court. The Domestic Relations Court in contention for the party’s they want to cast their ballot William W. “Billy” Hooper, minor, was granted bail on case came before Shaw on nomination. They are (in al- a Williams Wharf resident Wednesday morning by Judge appeal after Judge Sharon B. SEE HOOPER, PAGE 13A phabetical order): former SEE SUPER TUESDAY, PAGE 7A Litany of complaints Susan woman inspires family of nurses aired at board meeting BY MELANY SLAUGHTER Catherine Jenkins of BY SHERRY HAMILTON ing our circumstances, and Susan retired from her you’ll continue to hear from nursing career in 2004. But Mathews County supervi- us,” he said. she left a legacy of caring sors were bombarded with A related lawsuit that Eu- for others in her family to complaints during Tuesday’s and his wife, Candy, follow. regular board meeting, as a brought against County Jenkins graduated from string of residents, in a coordi- Administrator Mindy Con- Norfolk General Hospital in nated effort, used public com- ner and former county em- 1965 with 32 other students. ment period to share present ployees John Shaw and Sue During her career she and past grievances, some of Thomas is slated for motions worked in a medical surgical which have been lingering for in Gloucester Circuit Court at unit, on an intravenous years. 1:30 p.m. Friday. therapy team, and in the Mark Eubank of Gwynn’s Is- Donald Morgan of Moon said women’s center for high- land, who was ordered to re- he and others had gone to the risk obstetrics labor and move some of the structures Feb. 3 meeting (a continua- delivery at Sentara Norfolk on his Tin Can Alley cottage tion of the board’s January General Hospital. by Mathews Circuit Court meeting) only to have to wait “Ever since I was a little last year after a long, drawn- outside in the cold for hours girl, I wanted to be a nurse,” out lawsuit involving zoning to hear comments that were said Jenkins. “I always violations, told the story of moved from the beginning of wanted to help people feel the genesis of the lawsuit and the agenda to after the closed better.” claimed that there had been session. He charged that it Her husband, Tom Jenkins, no due process or communi- was a tactic to get people to went into the Air Force in Catherine Jenkins has inspired many family members to follow her calling in the nursing profession. Shown here, from cation from the county when leave, since the comments 1963. He went to medical left, are Brittany Nupert, Catherine Jenkins, Penny Frame, Tom Jenkins, Kendall Wolf and Taylor Hannah (holding baby and surveyors placed survey that were made took only 10 school in and perhaps future nurse) Owen Hannah. stakes around his property in minutes. worked as a medevac at 2014. David Schlosser of Mathews Pope Air Force Base in “They tried to steal my prop- alleged that Mathews County North Carolina. After he was attended nursing school from his railroad job but he jured. “Back then they didn’t erty,” he said. “This needs to School Superintendent Nancy discharged, Jenkins went at Tidewater Community did not let his nursing edu- have trainers,” he said. come to an end.” Eubank said Welch had misled supervisors to work on the railroad. College. He graduated in 1973 cation go to waste. He would The nursing bug did not his was “not the only story of regarding the urgency of re- Worried about getting laid and became one of the first attend high school and city stop with Catherine and Tom wrongdoing.” off, Jenkins worked his job male nurses in Tidewater. league sports games and “We are organized, are shar- SEE COMPLAINTS, PAGE 7A on the railroad and also Jenkins never was laid off helped when players got in- SEE FAMILY OF NURSES, PAGE 13A

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Place Your Ad Here! Blessed Friends Travel 2020 Trips 1,220 responses received from Call Queen Esther Sight and Sound Theater broadband survey 804-693-3101 VENDORS Dutch Apple Dinner Theater - Guys and Dolls - BY SHERRY HAMILTON some people,” she said. A ma- They also agreed to have a April 17-18-19, 2020 • Price 4 in a room $493 each jority of the respondents said Request for Information pre- Queen Esther Sight and Sound Theater The Mathews County Broad- were willing to pay a monthly pared to seek responses from The Mathews Historical Museum band Advisory Board shared cost of up to $60, according to companies interested in being is accepting applications for the the results of its countywide Rowe. ISP partners and to adopt a upcoming May Faire to be held on Chalk Talk- lunch in an Amish home broadband survey with the An Ohio University study hybrid approach to broad- May 2, 2020. Food vendors and GrandJune 26-27, Ole Opry2020 • 95 Priceth Birthday 4 in a room Nashville/ $362 each Mathews County Board of Su- demonstrated that the an- band development that would craft vendors are welcome. pervisors on Tuesday. After nual benefit per household include the county sharing as- Applications may be downloaded Elvis Graceland, Memphis hearing the report, supervi- of broadband is $1,850, said sets as well as making a capi- from mathewsvamuseum.org sors took action on three Rowe. That could equate to tal investment. under May Faire 2020. For more requests from the advisory a $10 million benefit county- The next meeting of the information contact Barbara October Co2-3-4-5-6,ntact valerie 2020 •Bass Price 804-384-7445 for 4 in a room or $985 each board. wide. In addition, the value of Mathews County Broadband Bass, [email protected]. nancy rowe 804-384-8500 for more information Chair Judy Rowe reported homes with broadband is gen- Advisory Board is at 7 p.m. Deadline for applications is April 1, that 1,220 people had re- erally around 3 percent higher Monday at the Mathews Vol- 2020. Mathews Historical Museum. sponded to the survey with than homes without the ser- unteer Rescue Squad building P.O. Box 634, Mathews, VA 23109 the information needed. This vice, which is equal to around on Cricket Hill Road. represented 24 percent of tax $7,000 in increased value for addresses, 31 percent of occu- the average-priced home in pied houses, or 21 percent of the county, or up to $2 million No BZA meeting in March the total units in the county, extra in tax value. There will be no meet- she said, calling it “a fair re- After the presentation, su- ing of the Mathews County sponse.” pervisors voted unanimously Board of Zoning Appeals in The survey included not to appoint and approve a March. The next meeting Be certain. just private homeowners, but policy team and a broadband is scheduled for 7 p.m. on It’s an Amana® brand. also home-based business- management team, each with April 8 in the historic court- es, commercial businesses, specific members and tasks. house on Court Street. farms, post offices, and muse- ums, said Rowe. Results showed that 70 per- cent of the respondents to the Be certain. survey have cell phones and ® hot spots—devices that don’t It’s an Amana brand. support online homework or business needs, said Rowe. Approximately half of those Lifetime Unit Replacement Limited Warranty* responding have cable, she said, some of whom were Select Amana® brand Heat Pumps come with a satisfied with their service. Lifetime Unit Replacement Limited Warranty*. Should Another 9 percent had fixed wireless, 2 percent weren’t the compressor on this unit ever fail on the original, sure what they had, and 10 registered homeowner, a new unit will be provided for percent had no service at all. Be certain. free for as long as you own your home. There were also 3 percent of It’s an Amana® brand. Lifetime Unit Replacement Limited Warranty* respondents with DSL ser- Select Amana® brand Heat Pumps come with a vice, which Verizon no longer supports, said Rowe, and 7 Lifetime Unit Replacement Limited Warranty*. Should percent with satellite service, the*Lifetime compressor(Insert on Compressor this Dealer unit ever Info fail Here)Warranty on the original, who reported dissatisfaction. registered homeowner, a new unit will be provided for Mathews County Planning * To receive the Lifetime Unit Replacement Limited Warranty (goodLifetime for as Unitlong asReplacement you *10-Year Limited Warranty* Warranty on All Parts and Zoning Director Thomas own your home), online registration mustfree for as long as you own your home. Select Amana® brand Heat Pumps come with a Jenkins shared maps he cre- Crowtherbe completed withinHeating 60 days of installation. Online registrationLifetime is not Unitrequired Replacement in Limited Warranty*. 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Jenkins said he there were people in close proximity to each other, some of whom had service and some of whom had reported that the capital costs of connecting were prohibitively expensive. “It could be a matter of how far you are from the main line,” he said. “Getting the last mile out to the long roads is the issue.” Rowe said the survey shows a high rate of dissatisfaction among respondents, with just 31 percent satisfied with their service, 45 percent in need of new or improved service, and 19 percent who had at- tempted to obtain service but hadn’t been able to. The survey also provides evidence that lack of broad- band is impacting people’s decisions to live in Mathews, said Rowe, with some people saying they can’t move to Mathews full-time because the service isn’t available and some saying they had moved out of the county because for that reason. Rowe said that the board of supervisors had made a com- mitment last June to bring reli- able, accessible broadband to the county, and that such ser- vice requires at least 25 mega- bits per second of download speed and three megabits per second of upload speed. “We need to cover every inch of our county,” she said. “There are lots of Midwestern states that are covered border to border. We should be able to cover Mathews County.” According to the Fed Com- munications Commission, Mathews has over 90 percent coverage with broadband, said Rowe, but that’s based on a model that requires a provider to serve just one person per census block. She said Mathews has three cen- sus blocks. In contrast to the FCC, Rowe said that data from Microsoft shows that Mathews has just 19 percent of people connect- ing at 25 mbps. The affordability broadband is a problem in Mathews, as well, said Rowe, with the cost of connection fees the main problem. “Most of us cannot pay the $2,000 to $15,000 quoted to

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Members of Boy Scout Troop 113, along with Roger Dick of the Abingdon Ruritans and Randy Drake of Gloucester Parks, PHOTO BY LINDA TJOSSEM Recreation and Tourism load an old mattress on a truck during Saturday’s cleanup of Maryus Landing. Parishioners and friends gathered at the parish house of Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, for a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Masks and beads were popular accessories for the festive -themed event. A silent auction took Volunteers roll up sleeves place to raise funds for activities and causes supported by Abingdon Church. Above, Peggy Bowditch, Patty Rosenberg and Maria Hammack, from left, were among those donning Mardi Gras masks and beads. to clean Maryus Landing

Gloucester Clean Commu- Supervisor Randy Drake, and peake Bay license plate sales. nity led a group of volunteers Clean Community Coordina- If you and your group would on a cleanup of Maryus Land- tor Elisabeth Wilkins. Some like to clean up an area of ing at the end of Maryus Road yard debris remains on site Gloucester, the Clean Com- on Saturday. and plans are for Abingdon munity office can supply you The site has been the lo- Ruritan Club members to with bags, grabbers, buckets cation of illegal dumping of come back for it with large and safety vests. construction debris and yard equipment. waste in recent years. Mem- The site will soon be host to Contact Clean Community bers of Boy Scout Troop 113 a landscape mural sign high- at cleancommunity@glouces- and the Abingdon Ruritan lighting Guinea pride, request- terva.info or 804-693-5370. Club filled a dump truck with ed by the Guinea Heritage The website has information concrete chunks and other Association and designed by about recycling and trash large debris, and also picked local artist Lori Greene. The disposal for Gloucester resi- up 20 bags of trash. sign was purchased using a dents: www.gloucesterva. Also pitching in were Park grant award funded via Chesa- info/204/Clean-Community.

‘Looks like heaven’ Chris Sigmon of Hayes said he woke up to snow covering the ground and trees “looking like a winter wonderland. My son looked out our back patio door and said, ‘Wow, it looks like heaven.’” Here’s a photo Sigmon submitted of Union Baptist Church dusted from the recent snow. DAR chapter hosts Washington, D.C. field trip

The Augustine Warner Daughters of the American and dinner in Fredericksburg. Chapter, National Society Revolution, will hold a bus trip to the DAR Library/Head- Everyone interested is in- quarters in Washington D.C. vited to join. The fee is $58. on Thursday, April 23 for a For more information, or to Please tour and, time permitting, re- reserve a spot on the bus, search opportunity, lunch at email AugustineWarnerChap- the Department of the Interior [email protected]. Recycle Members and leaders of Boy Scout Troop 113 taking part in Saturday’s cleanup included, front row from left, Andrew Spauld- The ing, Eli Storrs, Justus Minor; back row, Ian Walters, Andy Hart, Jackson Anderson, Hillary Johnson, Trey Reisser, Mason How- ard, Shane Anderson, Aiden Hagdorn and Melanie Storrs. Newspaper. Save The GLOUCESTERMATHEWS Environment. Pottery Seconds Sale! See us on Slightly flawed but highly functional stoneware pottery at incredibly discounted prices from potters Elizabeth Krome Wednesdays 5:30-8:30 p.m. Marshall Turner The Wild Horse Country Cafe and Malt Shoppe 4938 Geo. Wash. Mem. Highway, White Marsh • 804-210-1884 Martha Hayes March 4 Something Different Saturday, February 29 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 11 Toby and Larry Outside at the Edgehill House (Woman's Club) March 18 Edison & Company 6805 Main St., Gloucester, VA March 25 Jerry Fitzgerald For information call 804-725-6821 QUALITY

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Y M C K 6A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Opinion THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Super Tuesday READERS WRITE| y Wednesday morning, Americans may wake up Bill much more than to find there’s a clear frontrunner in the race to Bdefeat President in November. ‘childish whining’ Or, we may wake up that morning just as confused Editor, Gazette-Journal: and uncertain as ever. Only time will tell. Regarding Andrew Mag- gard’s letter to the editor (“If Fourteen states including Virginia and one U.S. ter- you can’t stand the heat,” ritory will hold nominating contests on Tuesday, to Feb. 20 Readers Write), award a total of 1,357 delegates. While that alone the writer implies that HB isn’t enough to secure the Democratic nomination, 1627 being proposed in the it does represent about 34 percent of all the dele- General Assembly involves simple criticism of elected gates up for grabs. officials that “smacks of So, who should you vote for on Tuesday? That’s a childish whining”; however, tough one. At present, there are eight viable candi- it is far more important than dates on the ballot in Virginia. We suggest you start that. with those. Unless you’re looking to make some HB 1627 prohibits threats kind of a statement, voting for Michael Bennet, Cory of death or bodily harm to individuals such as school Booker, Julian Castro, Deval Patrick, Marianne Wil- employees, caregivers, liamson or Andrew Yang will be as effective as writ- family members, doctors ing in Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck. in emergency rooms, the Next, do you homework. If you’ve been watch- governor and his family. It ing the debates, great. If not, take a few minutes to also covers threats to bomb or damage buildings, places check out each candidate’s website. Gauge their of assembly, or means of experience. See how they stand on the issues that transportation, as well as matter to you. Then use your best judgment. harassment by computer. If you’re firmly in President Trump’s camp in 2020, It is obvious that threats and lying partly in the ditch U.S. Constitution limited to already accepted a plea bar- you’ll probably want to sit Tuesday out to keep such as these are not mere and clogging the ditches, citizens of the U.S. Allowing gain: guilty, no jail time, plus criticism, but possible pre- and the highway people foreign nationals to cast a endless fees. On the other turnout low as possible for the Democratic Party ludes to real actions. This don’t clean the leaves out ballot effectively abrogates hand, I had already rejected primary. But in Virginia, where people don’t register proposed law is nothing to of the ditches. When it rains our sovereignty. both of the plea offers. by party, you have every right to cast your ballot ignore and more than neces- it floods all over the roads, What can we do about it? As it turns out, Wilmot is next week. sary in this day of electronic and leaves, broken branches Contact our representatives, the county attorney, re- Some will be tempted to vote for the weaker can- threats, real or not. Threats and trash are coming out of obviously. Also, we can peti- stricted to representing the to harm or kill can cause the ditches onto the high- tion our board of supervi- board of supervisors, the didate, someone they believe couldn’t possibly win tremendous emotional way. sors to: 1.) direct local law school board and a number in the general election. But, be warned, there were trauma and disrupt one’s life On a side road near my enforcement to cooperate of other county agencies, plenty of Democrats who thought Trump was un- in many ways. There have house, a little creek runs up fully and closely with federal and matters pursuant to the electable in 2016. been too many reports of to it. They cut the bushes authorities in the removal Gloucester County Ordi- And we all know how that turned out. young people committing and it is washing away and of illegals; 2.) require that nance. He’s not the Com- suicide as the result of un- soon there won’t be a road the school board ensure the monwealth’s Attorney and remittent threats like those any more. A cemetery fur- status of new students. Chil- he may not represent the mentioned. ther down is in danger. dren here illegally may not commonwealth at will. POETIC REFLECTIONS| It is always best to know The byroads need more at- have had the inoculations The judge allowed him to the facts of an issue before tention than they receive. that we require to keep our leave to find the Common- rendering an opinion. The Fannie Ware own children safe. Again, wealth’s Attorney to try my Joel Emerson grows his hair and beard all year and takes bill can be found by search- Cardinal, Va. federal authorities should case. it all off at his home, to support St. Baldrick’s cancer curing ing Virginia HB 1627 to get EDITOR’S NOTE: Fannie be notified when an illegal is All six of my criminal fundraisers to benefit children. He asks interested people to the actual wording of the Diggs Ware won a $10 prize identified; 3.) create a local charges were dismissed. contact him about his 2020 event, to be held on March 21 at bill. in 1949, as a 10th grader at ordinance with civil fines But, what about Mr. Bowser, 2 p.m. at his home, 4737 Piney Swamp Road, Hayes; call him I personally support this Thomas Hunter High School, for those who knowingly just out of jail again, sum- at 804-815-4094. bill. for first place in an essay employ illegal aliens. This moned to court for the Katie Thompson contest sponsored by the would considerably reduce purpose of putting him back Hayes, Va. Mathews Clean Up Commit- the incentive for those peo- in jail? That case is nolle Together We Stand, Divided We Fall tee. She wrote: “Before we can ple to locate here, and 4.) prosequi. BY JOEL EMERSON, HAYES, VA. clean up roadside dumping make use of the president’s It is unfortunate that a in Mathews County, we have executive order that allows county of otherwise good Our survival depends upon each other, that’s the herd’s to be clean and tidy in our state or local governments people would sit around and protection, homes. We as a group have to opt out of immigrant allow its departments to be But somewhere along the way we’ve become disjointed, to set aside a clean up week resettlement programs, thus consistently used to wear society’s great infection. and have various places in preventing an added burden down Mr. Bowser into giving Mr. Graham Bell’s grand invention, designed to bring us the county to clean, and if one placed on our tax base. up his land. The most recent together, and all would take an active The petitions that led 136 arrests and criminal charges Causes us to ignore each other, our bond it only severs. part in cleaning and keeping municipalities in the com- are undoubtedly intended down trash, we would have a monwealth to create 2nd to scare away Mr. Bowser’s Suspicion rises from the accuser, he whispers in our ear, clean and sanitary county.” Amendment sanctuaries friends so that he would And pride and insecurity breed contempt and gives us prove this is an effective be alone in his misery and fear. Concerns over illegal tool to curb the Tyrant in die prematurely (the man is Satan knows when he divides us, his battle’s all but won, Richmond. over 70); making it easier for When we look out for number one, all of us are done. Fannie Diggs Ware in 1948. aliens Capt. Mark A. Truscott, USMM others to take his land. For Editor, Gazette-Journal: Onemo, Va. the second time, all of Mr. The devil’s a crouching lion, his prey the slow and weak, I share Mr. Burlingame’s Bowser’s horses were confis- Without the herd’s protection havoc he will wreak. concerns about the gover- A troubling courtroom cated while he sat in jail. A little child gets cancer and the devil smiles with glee, Still interested in nor attempting to make our It’s , It puts doubt in many minds, “why would let this be?” commonwealth a “sanctuary experience folks. How come it still feels roadsides state” (“Northam turning Editor, Gazette-Journal: like 1940 when it comes But we must join together the herd it must protect, Editor, Gazette-Journal: Virginia into sanctuary It’s not every day that an to disenfranchising black Not to pray or join the fight against Satan is child neglect. In 1948 when I wrote this state,” Feb. 20 Readers old woman gets thrown into people of their land? If a roaring lion pounced on your child right in front of essay the state of Virginia Write). Not only are the eco- the slammer over allega- J.C. Jones you, made changes from my es- nomic and moral issues of tions about somebody else’s Gloucester, Va. Could you count on friends and family to do what we say on how to keep Virginia concern to me, but also the horses. So, I had a little faith EDITOR’S NOTE: Accord- need to? green. They planted trees matter of national security, as I sat in the courtroom, ing to the Code of Virginia, where necessary, cleaned and the potential for voter shaking in my boots, but the county attorney may Can your sister and your brothers count on you to fight, out ditches yearly, and kept fraud. expecting my mouthpiece to prosecute violations of the Apathy’s the real killer, our caring prayers our strength papers and trash off the If these illegal aliens are save the day. Uniform Statewide Build- and might. road. The churches and able to pass the loosened County Attorney Ted ing Code, the Statewide Fire So, get down on your knees and open up your purse, other groups had volunteers ID requirements, the will of Wilmot stood as straight Prevention Code and all other And together we can beat cancer’s awful curse. that went out to pick up the citizens can be thwarted as an arrow and jettisoned ordinances as may be agreed trash. for a political party, and charges in customary style. upon with the attorney for the Open up your hearts to children who are in need, Today, the ditches need yes, I mean Mr. Northam’s The previous defendant was Commonwealth. All for one, one for all, anything less is greed. attention. Trees are broken Democrats. Voting is by the similarly charged. He had Think that you’re not greedy, well give yourself a test, Do you give as did, or is it something less? KALE ON BOOKS| BY WILFORD KALE Letters To The Editor Letters to the Gazette-Journal on any subject of pub- Titanic—Ship of dreams lic interest are always welcome. The newspaper, however, cannot consider for publication a letter which does not carry The RMS Titanic became Other books in my li- are stories of Thomas volved and slow-moving, but the writer’s signature and address. Letters should also not the focus in 1955 of a major brary include, “And the Andrews, the ship’s archi- is well worth the reader’s exceed 200 words. Writers will please include a telephone best-selling book by lawyer- Band Played On...,” about tect/designer, who made time and effort because his number where they can be reached during the day. The right turned-author and popular the musicians, who report- the fateful voyage and went stories are so well told. His is reserved to edit letters. historian Walter Lord. In edly played on the deck just down with his ship and analysis notes that various The Gazette-Journal will not accept letters to Readers the seventh grade we were minutes before the sinking, Isidor Straus, co-owner of accounts of the disaster dif- Write which comment on articles published in other peri- asked to read a new book “Last Dinner on the Titanic,” Macy’s department store, fer, especially as survivors odicals. Also, space limitations often prevent publication of and report to class about and “True Love Stories— and his wife Ida, who decid- related them many years thank-you letters. it. My choice was Lord’s “A The true stories of 13 honey- ed to stay with her husband afterwards. In all, Russell Night to Remember” about moon couples who sailed on and died on the ship. successfully finds the truth the sinking of the great the Titanic.” Other sketches include among some of the tall tales ocean liner after it hit an ice- Because there is so much John B. Thayer, an American and myths. berg in April 1912. maritime interest in Tidewa- railroad executive, who died FYI: College of William and Through the years my in- ter Virginia, a new book by that night, and his son, John Mary alumnus, U.S. District terest in the Titanic grew, British author and historian III, who survived by jump- Judge Rebecca Beach Smith GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS and currently there are more Gareth Russell should com- ing into the icy water and of Norfolk, is the maritime than 50 volumes in my li- mand attention. “The Ship clinging to an overturned jurist who presides over all brary about the ship and of Dreams: The Sinking of lifeboat; the irrepressible the Titanic salvage cases. its tragic ending. Among the the Titanic and the End of American socialite “the un- She is currently considering Gazette-Journal volumes is a sequel by Lord the Edwardian Era” (Atria sinkable Molly Brown,” who a request from a company called “The Night Lives On: Books, 448 pgs., $30) care- took charge of the lifeboat to extract from inside the Elsa Cooke Verbyla | Publisher The Untold Stories and Se- fully examines the golden she was on; and Noël Leslie, rapidly decaying vessel the Charles E. Koenig | Editor crets Behind the Sinking of age of aristocracy on both Countess of Rothes, wife of Marconi wireless telegraph the Unsinkable Ship—Titan- shores as they combine in the 19th Earl of Rothes, who machine that transmitted ic.” Lord was cited for his ex- the epic struggle of the sea- during and after the sink- the Titanic’s distress signals. Published by tensive research of the then going survival. ing spent much of her time Tidewater Newspapers Inc. available material in his two This is a very readable ac- caring for third class pas- Have a comment or sugges- Gloucester, VA 23061 books. I met Lord in 1985 count of some Titanic pas- sengers, not aristocrats like tion for Kale? Contact him at and he signed a copy of “A sengers involved in the di- herself. [email protected]. Night to Remember” for me. saster. Among the vignettes Russell’s narrative is in-

Y M C K THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020 GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 7A Dining at Tom & Joe’s Restaurant in downtown Altoona BY BOB RUEGSEGGER

Tom and Joe’s Restaurant has been an Altoona, Pennsyl- vania, landmark for 85 years. Thomas Batrus opened the now popular eatery in 1933 in an old house across the street–13th Avenue–from its present location. Altoona’s city hall was upstairs. In 1950, the Batrus broth- ers, Tom and Joe, moved their business across 13th Avenue into a very small old diner that seated only 20 people. In 1956, they “got rid” of the diner car and built a brand- new restaurant that sat about JENNIFER FLECK PHOTO 90 people. They updated the Tom and Joe’s Restaurant on the corner of 13th Avenue and 12th Street has been restrooms and added another offering specialty omelets, meatloaf dinner, and their “Breakfast Mess” at the dining room in 2012. same location since 1950. “My grandfather started it in ’33. It’s been in the fam- there’s a Wurlitzer jukebox week makes Rosenberry feel ily ever since,” said George that still plays. as if her grandfather is “still Batrus. “My dad–George– With the remodeling, ex- around.” worked here. I officially took pansion, and lighting of the Joe Santarsieri, 71, grew up over in 2008.” restaurant completed, Batrus in the Irish-Italian neighbor- George Batrus enjoys the BRENDA RUEGSEGGER PHOTO will be enjoying the regenera- hood on 6th Avenue, seven people and the fast pace of A counter with stools opposite a row of booths separated by a checkboard-pattern floor welcome visitors just inside the tion and continued growth of blocks from the restaurant. the restaurant business. He’s entrance. his family’s legacy. Santarsieri remembers Tom of Italian-Lebanese descent. When Batrus arrived on the and Joe’s–TJ’s as he and his He was educated at Princeton scene in 2008, his entire crew friends called it–during the where he earned a degree in ago. His uncle is still living lunch. You’ll do dinners and upholstered chairs. included George, his wife and middle-60s. He remembers electrical engineering. Batrus but moved out of the area. His nights.” The original countertop a dishwasher. Over the years, the jukebox selectors on the worked for the Department Aunt Jeanie and Aunt Mary Batrus’s parents were not from the 50s attests to 60 they’ve added service staff. tables and the good times. His of Defense at Fort Meade, also worked at the restaurant. thrilled that he returned to years of natural wear from the Breakfast at Tom and favorite cuisine as a teenager Maryland, for 4-5 years before “My cousin’s daughter run the family business. They elbows and forearms of the Joe’s–omelets, pancakes, included the cheeseburger, returning to run his grandfa- works here when she’s here thought he was absolutely generations of customers who eggs–draws plenty of hungry gravy fries, and a drink–all, for ther’s restaurant in Altoona. from school so we have some crazy. When he came back to have dined at Tom and Joe’s customers. Friendly service, around a dollar. When he was growing up, he fourth generation in the build- Altoona, his father was expe- over the past seven decades. good food, and sensible pric- came to work at his family’s ing now,” Batrus observed. riencing some health issues. “We revamped our menus. We es create an environment that “I loved the atmosphere, restaurant on weekends. “It’s He has an older brother who Business has been on the up- put new beverage and ice ma- makes diners feel as if they the good food, and sitting at a lot of fun. I enjoy it,” said Ba- still works for the Department swing since George Batrus re- chines in,” he said. “I just felt are experiencing a delicious a table with my friends,” said trus. of Defense in . He turned to the restaurant. that this year was kind of the part of Altoona’s history. Santarsieri. “TJ’s was a place Over the generations, Tom teases his older sibling with In 2018, Batrus decided to year to do a lot of updates.” Kimberly Rosenberry, where we could be ourselves, and Joe’s has been largely a an employment offer that he put a lot of money back into The upstairs dining room George’s cousin, has been laugh or cry, whatever we family affair. George’s mother hopes his brother can’t re- the business. In the new din- has been remodeled but the working at the restaurant needed to do within reason.” still works at the restaurant fuse. ing room, the tables and original table tops from the for more than 15 years. She At Tom and Joe’s diner-style as well as two of his cous- “When you retire, why don’t chairs were replaced with ‘50s have been kept in ser- likes working as a waitress restaurant, the important ins. His father and Uncle Jim you move back here and we’ll new ones that suggested a re- vice, with the original juke- in the restaurant that her things, the atmosphere, food, worked at the business. His be open 24 hours a day,” says turn to the 50s–with laminat- box selectors on each table. grandfather created. Being in and friendly service, never father passed away ten years Batrus. “I’ll do breakfast and ed tops and chrome and vinyl Next to the gumball machine, the restaurant seven days a seem to change. COMPLAINTS: Mathews supervisors bombarded with criticisms at Tuesday’s meeting (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) Christians’ FEMA document, into closed session. His mo- everything with board mem- building code; —Heard from Mike Walls pairs to the HVAC system con- saying that a newspaper ar- tion died for lack of a second, bers “and put the urban leg- —Tabled decisions on re- of Hudgins that the Number trols. He read from emails he ticle had claimed that the however, and Erard explained ends to rest.” visions to the board’s Code 4 aid to navigation in Hole in had obtained through an FOIA county had never received to him that in order to go into Regarding the funds she had of Ethics for 30 days and de- the Wall is in the wrong place request that he said showed payment for the project. (The closed session he had to iden- been paid beyond a monthly cided to abide by its original and should be moved before only minor repairs were article in the Gazette-Journal tify the purpose of the closed amount, Erard said she had decision in January to table summer boaters are out on needed, that there had been did state this, but a correction meeting and provide the ref- been paid $7,000 for services revisions to the Rules of Pro- the water; a long-planned upgrade to the was later made at Conner’s erence in the Code of Virginia related to the county’s re- cedure for 60 days. The deci- —At the request of Hudgins, system, and that Welch had request to the effect that no that allows for such a meet- count after the November sion came after a work ses- heard a presentation from determined that emergency money was received based on ing. election. She also said she sion on the documents held grant writer Gene Reams repairs would be cheaper the documents that were un- Hudgins did not provide would welcome documents earlier in the day. about his experience writing than replacing the system. He der investigation by the state the information, but said he from the Eubanks. —Approved a request by grants and obtaining $454,000 said Welch didn’t follow best police.) thought “the citizens deserve Hudgins called for a full Josephine Thorpe of the May in grant funding for various practices and that the board Walls also complained some resolve.” investigation of matters by Faire Committee that the public safety organizations, needed to be more diligent in about the $20,605 he said was Dubois told him he did not the full board, saying “every- county ask the Virginia De- as well as a suggestion from overseeing such matters. spent on pump-outs at the have the floor, and the meet- thing’s ongoing, nothing’s get- partment of Transportation to Reams that he be used as a Sonny Fauver of Port Hay- Hole in the Wall restaurant ing continued. ting resolved,” and he called approve road closures for the centralized grant administra- wood said that only two on Gwynn’s Island since last Clarification of issues for the county administrator May 2 festival and authorized tor for the county; scheduled budget meetings July, and questioned funds Erard clarified several is- to be put on paid administra- Conner to sign the closure —Approved the scheduling had public comment periods the county has paid to Sands sues that were brought up tive leave. agreement; of a two-day facilitated strate- scheduled—the first, which Anderson, the law firm that during public comment peri- Rowe responded, telling —Approved signing a three- gic planning session for board was held before budget infor- formerly provided legal ser- od. Regarding the acceptance Hudgins, “You need to do year lease agreement with the members and staff; mation was available, and the vices to the county, and to of a company check as surety research on these matters. U.S. Coast Guard for the re- —Heard from Dubois that last one, when the budget will current County Attorney An- on a bid bond, she said that You’ve been on the board less maining fixed aids to naviga- she had been appointed vice be done “and it’s too late.” drea Erard. Jenkins had made a mistake, than two months, and you tion in Milford Haven to cover chair of the Virginia Associa- “The supervisors don’t He further charged that the that based on what she had think you know it all.” the period during which the tion of Counties’ Health and write the checks, it’s us, the board’s current chair and vice uncovered when she looked Rowe said further that peo- agency is conducting a legal Human Resources Commit- taxpayers,” he said, “but our chair, Amy Dubois and Mike into it, it was an honest mis- ple had made mistakes, but review on the transfer of own- tee; and, voices are largely silent.” Rowe, respectively, had ille- take, and that she had written they weren’t willful and they ership of the aids to Mathews —Filled vacancies on a num- He asked supervisors to add gally ousted former supervi- a memo to address the issue had been addressed. County; ber of boards and commis- public comment periods to sor G.C. Morrow from his po- in June. Evard said that there “We’re trying to do our best sions. each of the remaining budget sition as chairman and should is a 12-month statute of limi- to protect the citizens,” Rowe workshop sessions, and he step down. tations on willful violations of said. said he had been assured in- Finally, Walls touched on the bid process, and that the Mason pointed out that SUPER TUESDAY dividually by four supervisors the Tin Can Alley lawsuit, issue under discussion was “while we’re in a turmoil, there that it could be done. calling it a frivolous suit that three years old. She said she are still some good points to (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) heading to the polls, voters Michael Christian of Morse could have been solved easily. had made it clear to the coun- the work we’re doing.” She for either the Republican or can check their status online Point Road, whose house has Debbie Gibson, co-owner ty administrator what kinds of specifically mentioned broad- Democratic candidate. at https://vote.elections.vir- been elevated under a FEMA of The Islander on Gwynn’s surety could be accepted go- band efforts and collaborative Polls will be open from ginia.gov/VoterInformation. Flood Mitigation Assistance Island, said that she and the ing forward. efforts among organizations 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday About 40 percent of Ameri- Grant managed by the county, other owners had been “il- Erard explained further that in the county. across Virginia. In Mathews, cans will have the opportu- said his house is still not fin- legally issued a violation” in a bid bond provides assur- But she said there’s “still an the polling places are nity to vote during Tuesday’s ished because there are no 2013 and that the county still ance that the person will fol- air of distrust” and that “citi- Thomas Hunter Middle Super Tuesday primary, with toilets or running water. He re- has a flood ordinance with no low through on the project. In zens are frustrated and want School (Westville District), California and being iterated a complaint he made appeals process. She said the contrast, she said, the request answers.” She said the board Mathews High School (Pi- the biggest prizes. Other Su- in October, when he charged county has told her she could that Jones had made for an needs to see how to move ankatank District) and Lee- per Tuesday participants will that the state, which oversees appeal for a variance, “but alternate form of surety was forward efficiently and effec- Jackson Elementary (Chesa- include , , FEMA grants, had received you need to make it easier for for a construction contract, tively, by working together peake District). Colorado, Maine, Massachu- a record of final inspection citizens, not deter them.” which was a different thing. collaboratively and “agreeing In Gloucester, residents setts, , North Caro- with his and his wife’s names “We’ve all met and worked “It wasn’t a question of to disagree.” She said board will cast their vote at the lina, , , signed on it, although they together,” she said. whether one person was al- members had agreed to trust following locations: Bridge- Utah and , as well as had not signed the notarized Supervisors’ comments lowed to get away with it and and respect one another, that Point Church (Harcum and U.S. citi- document. “Somebody has During supervisors’ com- another wasn’t,” she said. they shouldn’t demean one Precinct), Petsworth El- zens living abroad. committed fraud,” he said. ment period, Paul Hudgins Dubois said enough hadn’t another, and that bridges ementary (Salem Precinct), The Republican Party of Vir- A state police investigation attempted to bring up a mat- been done to stress that the needed to be built. Grace Covenant Presbyte- ginia will officially select its into the matter, requested ter concerning what he sug- matter had been resolved, “Some practices are making rian Church (Courthouse candidate for president at its by County Attorney Andrea gested was the unauthorized and supervisor Melissa Ma- the road rough,” Mason said, Precinct), Botetourt El- 2020 Quadrennial Convention Erard, is ongoing. opening of mail the county son said that, as a new mem- and she pointed out that the ementary (Botetourt Pre- on May 1-2 at Liberty Univer- Dave Jones of Mathews received that was addressed ber of the board, she needs supervisors were elected to cinct), Bethel Elementary sity in Lynchburg. brought up a matter that came to him, but he was called clear responses to questions run the county, so they’re at (White Marsh Precinct), For more information, resi- before the board last year, in out of order by chair Amy that arise because she needs the head, and “all others are Gloucester High School dents can check with the reg- which Mathews Planning and Dubois, who said the board information in order to rem- hired positions” who should (Roanes Precinct), Abing- istrar’s offices in Gloucester Zoning Director Thomas Jen- had agreed to keep to top- edy a situation. She demand- be held to performance don Elementary (Hayes (804-693-3659) or Mathews kins admitted to mistakenly ics that were on the agenda. ed the documentation and all standards. Any information Precinct), Gloucester Point (804-725-3200). accepting a company check in When Hudgins attempted to background information on shared by staff members with Baptist (Sarah’s Creek Pre- lieu of a bid bond on a FEMA continue his comments, Du- the matter. the press should be shared cinct), Abingdon Ruritan project. Jones argued that his bois called for a brief recess, “In order for me to function with board members first, she Club (Achilles Precinct) and Super Tuesday watch party company was treated differ- during which fellow supervi- clearly, I need to have every said. T.C. Walker Education Cen- at Gloucester Brewing Co. ently when he requested that sor approached detail, every piece of paper- “We need to make certain ter (Walker Precinct). the county accept an alterna- Hudgins and spoke to him qui- work regarding what hap- our steps are ordered so we Schools in both coun- The Gloucester Democrats tive form of surety from his etly as Dubois consulted with pened,” Mason said. “These can maintain for generations ties—the location of many will host a Super Tuesday business, which also bid on attorney Erard. are people who elected me, to come,” said Mason. of the voting places in watch party from 6:30 to 9 p.m. several of the projects. When Dubois gaveled the who are coming forward and In other matters, the board: Gloucester and Mathews— Tuesday at the Gloucester “I will no longer put up with meeting back to order and at- holding me responsible … It’s —Appointed Kevin Zoll to will be holding teacher Brewing Company, 6778 Main this,” he said. “I do believe tempted to continue with the causing contention, and lack the position of building of- work days on Tuesday. Street. Gloucester Dems will resignations are in order.” next agenda item, Hudgins of communication can cause ficial beginning on March 1, Voters will need to bring provide pizza and barbecue; Mike Walls of Hudgins interrupted her and made a breakdown.” allowing six months for him along a photo ID in order attendees may purchase bev- brought up the matter of the a motion to go immediately Erard said she would share to familiarize himself with the to cast their ballots. Before erages on their own.

Y M C K 8A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL The arts THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Benjamin Sheen Oxford organist to perform at ‘Create with Kacey’ Arts on Main will have a free one-day workshop, “Create with Kacey,” for chil- CHRISTINE BRITTON / CHP dren ages 10-11 on Saturday, March 7, at the Gloucester Main Street gallery. The The Court House Players will present the musical “Peter Pan Jr.,” featuring the story and songs from the Tony Award win- Arts at Abingdon hours are 9:30-11 a.m. Carneal is widely known for her whimsical, color-filled ning Broadway musical, on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, at the Moose Lodge in Gloucester. The all-youth cast Organist Benjamin Sheen of paintings depicting a fantastical world that appeals to both adults and children includes the pirate crew, from left, Rachel Cline, Gabrielle Cortes, Haily Craig, Gabrielle Lewis, Jennifer Parlett, Megan Oxford, England, will perform alike. In her professional work, she uses only oil on canvas. As she paints in her Parlett, Sebastian Fountain, Trinity Brown, Cora Congrove, and Lauren King on the floor. a concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, creek-front studio off the Mobjack Bay, she listens to Tony Bennett, and she said March 6, at Abingdon Episco- her favorite question came from a 7–year–old girl who asked, “Do you dance pal Church, Route 17, White Marsh. This is part of the Arts while you paint?” Carneal will help participants unlock their imagination so that All-youth cast presents ‘Peter Pan, Jr.’ at Abingdon Concert Series. it may dance on the canvas. Space is limited. For more information, visit www. Admission is free, with a gloucesterarts.org. Call 804-824-9464 to register. Above is one of Carneal’s The Court House Players whom perform in this pro- Songs include “I’m Flying,” free-will offering accepted. whimsical paintings. will present the musical “Pe- duction. “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Sheen is the newly ap- ter Pan, Jr.” on Saturday and Peter, portrayed by Mary Grow Up,” and “Never Never pointed sub-organist at Christ Sunday, March 7 and 8, at Van Fossen, and his mischie- Land.” The show is directed Church Cathedral in Oxford. the Gloucester Moose Lodge vous fairy sidekick, Tinker- by Melissa Polonsky and pro- Hailed as “brilliant” by the Family Center, 6565 Moose bell, visit the nursery of the duced by Christine Britton, New York Times, he is the Lane off George Washing- Darling children late one with musical direction by 2013 winner of the Pierre S. ton Memorial Highway, night, where he becomes Heather King and sound en- du Pont First Prize in the in- Gloucester. Show times are friends with Wendy, played gineering by David Britton. augural Longwood Gardens at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday by Avery Watkins; John, Tickets are $10 for adults Organ Competition. He also and 3 p.m. on Sunday. played by Catherine King; and $5 for children and stu- received Second Prize and the Based on J.M. Barrie’s clas- and Michael, played by Jo- dents with ID. They are avail- Jon Laukvik prize at the St. sic tale and featuring the siah Minor. With a sprinkle of able in advance in Gloucester Alban’s International Organ score made famous by the pixie dust, the children be- at Office Supply, Golden Cre- Competition 2013. television broadcast of Mary gin a magical journey across ations and Franktronics in After seven years in New Martin’s 1950s performance the stars that none of them Gloucester and at Flowers York City as associate organ- in the title role, “Peter Pan” is will ever forget. The travel- From the Heart and Mathews ist at St. Thomas Church in one of the most beloved and ers come face to face with Pharmacy in Mathews. They , Sheen accept- frequently performed fam- a ticking crocodile, a fierce can also be purchased online ed the post at Christ Church These works are among the pieces to be featured in this year’s Gloucester Art ily musicals of all time. The Indian tribe, a band of bun- at www.courthouseplayers. Cathedral beginning January Tony Award-winning musical gling pirates and, of course, org and at the door. 2020. Student Show has been adapted for a cast the villainous Captain Hook, For more information, call Sheen began his musical ca- of young performers, 65 of portrayed by Carter Roane. 804-815-0826. reer with a six-year stint as a chorister at St. Paul’s Cathe- Gloucester Art Student Show dral in London, under the di- rection of John Scott. During that time he gained a music scholarship to Eton College. opens Sunday He holds degrees from the The Gloucester County at the library. The winners University of Oxford and the Art Student Show, spon- of the awards will be an- Juilliard School and is also a sored by the Phoenix Art nounced and light refresh- prize-winning Fellow of the Group, opens this Sunday ments will be served. Royal College of Organists and during normal hours at the From the art presented the 2011 recipient of the Silver Gloucester County Public in this show, the Phoenix Medal from the Worshipful Library. It will be on display Art Group will select art Company of Musicians. through March 14. to illustrate its 2021 calen- Open to art students in dar. These limited edition public, private and home- calendars are sold to raise schooled systems, the show money for scholarship sup- Rappatomac offers a “People’s Choice port for a qualified senior Award” to the young artist from Gloucester County who who receives the most votes wishes to continue art stud- Writers to meet from the public attending ies at the college level. Performing at Flat Iron Crossroads this weekend will be the Tidewinders, in photo at left, and Clayton (C-Willis) Williams. the show. The prize includes The 2020 calendar a check for $25, a ribbon and is still available and twice in March a certificate. can be purchased at The Rappatomac Writers The “Most Promising the Gloucester Montes- Flat Iron Crossroads has busy weekend Critique Group will meet at Young Artist” award will be sori School and the Corner noon next Thursday, March given by local artist Renate Cottage Frame Shop. Flat Iron Crossroads has a genres. The show runs to 9:30 album of the year at the 5, at Ms. Phyllis Kitchen Fish, Bumgarner. The winner will For more information, con- busy weekend ahead, with p.m. Tickets are $10. Garifuna Music Award Cer- Chicken & Chops, Kilmarnock. receive a ribbon and a cer- tact The Phoenix Art Group, bands lined up to perform On Saturday, Clayton (C- emony in New York City. The group will also meet at tificate. a 501(c)(3) non-profit cor- Friday and Saturday at the Wills) Williams, the “new Tickets are $10. noon on Thursday, March 19, A reception will be held at poration, at P.O. Box 1937, new music venue just off Ware voice of Garifuna music,” will Tickets for both shows at Java Jacks, Tappahannock. 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March Gloucester, Va. 23061, 804- Neck Road in Gloucester. perform from 7:30–9:30 p.m. may be purchased online The organization supports 15, in the community room 693-6654 or [email protected]. The Tidewinders of Garifuna music blends Afri- at www.flatironcrossroads. and encouragers writers Mathews will start the week- can polyrhythms with Carib- com. through attentive listening end off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday Indian based language to pro- and gentle critique, accord- with their blend of traditional duce a unique and exciting ing to Janet Fast of the group. North Star Market bluegrass standards mixed World Music. Williams, who Meetings may include stories 13852 John Clayton Mem. Hyw., North with original compositions hails from Belize, was named Place Your about real life experiences, and familiar songs from many the best new artist and won historical novels, mysteries, 804-725-7777 ONE-STOP SPOT FOR YOUR FISHING NEEDS Ad Here! poetry, and a variety of other topics. There is no charge to Call join.” For more information, FISHING BAIT AND TACKLE 804-693-3101 contact Fast at chestyle2@ WE'LL BE READY WHEN YOU ARE!! Arts at Abingdon hughes.net AND DON’T FORGET OUR Presents from the U.K. AWESOME DELI AND Ben Sheen, Organist THE COURT HOUSE PLAYERS FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN production of Non-Ethanol Gas • Bait • Ice • Beer • Soda Propane Exchange Gift Cards • Wine & Premium Cigars

Lyrics by Music by CAROLYN LEIGH MORRIS (MOOSE) CHARLAP Additional Lyrics by Additional Music by BETTY COMDEN and ADOLPH GREEN JULE STYNE Originally directed, choreographed and adapted by JEROME ROBBINS Saturday, March 7 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. Gloucester Moose Lodge Family Center Sub-Organist at Christ Church 6565 Moose Drive, Gloucester “The Arts Live Here” Tickets: $10/adults; $5/children and students Tickets available at the door and at these outlets: Art Classes/Workshops for Adults & Children Cathedral in Oxford, UK. Gloucester: Office Supply, Golden Creations, Franktronics Mathews: Mathews Pharmacy, Flowers From the Heart Monthly Art Exhibitions Tickets also available via PayPal at www.courthouseplayers.org/OnStage.html. Movies on Main Film Screenings Friday, March 6, 2020 • 7:00 PM For more information, call 804-815-0826 or visit courthouseplayers.org. Music on Main Concert Series Admission free First Friday Celebrations with Music, Food & Wine Abingdon Episcopal Church Join us in celebrating the arts...follow us on 4645 George Washington Mem. Hwy., Gloucester, VA

804-693-3035 www.abingdonchurch.org PETER PAN JR. For more info & to sign up for classes,please visit our website is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 6580 B Main Street • www.gloucesterarts.org • 804.824.9464 Alisa Bohon, Artistic Director www.MTIShows.com

Y M C K THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Obituaries GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 9A

DORIS E. BALL REV. DR. RAY P. GOUDE SR. VERA K. MALONEY A funeral for Doris E. Ball of Gloucester, will be held at Rev. Dr. Ray P. Goude Sr., age Vera K. Maloney, 99, of Su- 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at New Mount Zion Baptist 90, passed away in Gloucester san, born in London, England, Church, Woods Cross Roads. She died Feb. 23, 2020. County on Feb. 21, 2020. on June 21, 1920, passed away Viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at J.K. He was a retired Baptist min- on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, sur- Redmond Funeral Home, Shacklefords. Interment will be in ister who also served as an In- rounded by family. the church cemetery. tentional Interim Minister at She is survived by her churches throughout South daughters, Maureen (Don) Carolina, North Carolina, and Connolly and Dawn (Bob) Virginia. Ray was a graduate Dalton; grandchildren, Al- BETSY JUANITA BELVIN of Coker College, Hartsville, lison, Ella, Alex, Stephen Betsy Juanita Belvin, 74, South Carolina, and South- and Meredith; nine great- of Hayes, completed her life eastern Baptist Theological grandchildren, and one journey on Feb. 22, 2020. Seminary, Wake Forest, North great-great-grandchild. She She was surrounded by her Carolina. He earned a Doctor is also survived by sister- family as God called her of Theology from Slidell Bap- in-law, Stella Miller of Leigh- home. tist Seminary, Slidell, Louisi- on-Sea, England, and many She was predeceased ana. Prior to entering the min- other loving relatives. by her father, Raymond istry, he owned and operated She and her husband (Shakey) West Sr.; mother, Goude Furniture Company in Cheraw, South Carolina. (Cyril) were married in August 1940 and together they en- Christine (TatTine) West; Ray is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pearl Stewart Goude; dured the trials of WWII and then were able to celebrate 74 her granddaughter, Candice one son, the Rev. Ray P. Goude Jr. and his wife Donna; one years of marriage before Cyril passed away in August 2014. Nicole Morgan. daughter, Fran Trainum and her husband Ron; five grandchil- She was always a career-minded woman and after working She is survived by loving dren, Kimberly (Glenn), Ryan (Karin), Matt (Lindsey), Josh in retail for many years, due to her love of fashion and style, husband of 31 years, Carlton (Sydney), Mollie, and one great-grandson, Logan. she opened her own successful dress boutique in London, Belvin; daughter, Stephanie A funeral service conducted by the Rev. Ray P. Goude Jr., the called Vera Kaye. Hall-Carr (Paul); her sister, Rev. Ryan Goude and Mollie Trainum will be held at 11 a.m. on She was always “in fashion” and never went without her Clara Harris (Randy); broth- Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Gloucester Point Baptist Church, fol- makeup, nail polish and her hair styled, which she contin- ers, Raymond (Ray) West Jr. lowed by burial in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. The ued well into her 90s. and Michael (Mike) West; her grandchildren, Brandon Rusk family will receive friends prior to the service from 10-10:45. When Vera and Cyril retired in 1985, they moved to the USA, (Danielle) and Nichollas Rusk; her great-grandchildren, Kai- In memory of our loved one, contributions may be made to where both their daughters and family were living. They moved tlyn and Matthew Rusk; her nephew, Brian Farris (Stacy); the Gloucester Point Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box to and stayed there for several years—she loved the nieces, Michelle Kuzar (Chad) and Laura West; mother-in- 305, Gloucester Point, Va. 23062. Services under the direction warm weather! Then, due to family relocations, they moved to law, Anne Dunston (Pete); host of numerous family members of Hogg Funeral Home. Northern Virginia and then came to Mathews in 2007, where that she cherished and loved, and her beloved pet, Midget. they enjoyed the small-town lifestyle and were often seen She was retired from Pomoco Auto Group after 17 years of walking hand in hand in Mathews while out and about. service. She loved spending time with family and friends and After the passing of her husband, she moved to New Mex- always enjoyed talking about the old days. Most important FRED RALPH HOFFMAN ico to live with her daughter Dawn (Bob), enjoying her new she was a devoted wife to Carlton. Fred Ralph Hoffman of surroundings, socializing at the Woman’s Club. She loved A service of remembrance was held on Wednesday, Feb. Hayes, took his final flight into the warm weather and “True to Fashion” at 95 years of age, 26, 2020, at 5 p.m. at Severn Church, 9066 Robins Neck Road, the arms of his Savior on Feb. began modeling for a local women’s store. As her health Naxera, conducted by Pastor Bill West. Family received 10, 2020. started to decline, Vera, along with her daughter and son-in- friends following the service at the family home; directions He was born to Vanetta and law, moved back to Virginia to be closer to family. were provided. All were welcome. Fred Hoffman in Califon, New There will be a Celebration of her Life on March 22, 2020 Arrangements made by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. Jersey, on April 26, 1935. at the Mathews Yacht Club from 3-6 p.m. where she will be Fred served four years in remembered by family and friends. Pastor Thomas Bunting the Air Force, some of that will give the benediction. time spent in England where At this time, we would also like to thank the staff of the Riv- MABEL OWENS BROWN DRIVER he started to follow his pas- erside Convalescent Center in Mathews for the loving care Mabel Owens Brown Driv- sion of flying by taking lessons they gave her during the last months of her life and for all er, 78, of Quinton, passed in a neighboring town. Fred the cups of tea they had to prepare for her! away on Sunday, Feb. 23, then returned to Virginia and Vera was well loved and will be truly missed by all of her 2020. went to work at the Yorktown family and friends, but now, as one of her great- grandchil- She was born in Rich- Oil Refinery. He continued to dren wrote, “knowing Nanny, when she saw Granddad again, mond, and grew up in work on a flying career by ob- she made appointments for her hair and nails and then they Gloucester County. She was taining advanced ratings and went waltzing into the clouds!” the daughter of the late Clar- even started a flying club, with his friend Bo, at Patrick Henry ence and Catherine Hughes and managed the West Point Airport in Virginia. Brown. She was retired from Fred was hired by Piedmont Airlines in 1966. He started as the Air National Guard as a first officer on a DC-3 and retired in 1994 as Captain onthe procurement specialist. 757/767 with USAir, after their merger with Piedmont. He She was a longtime mem- would often say, “I can’t believe I’m getting paid for this!” After ber of the Gloucester Ge- retirement, he flew for the North Carolina Forest Service and nealogy Group, and had a the Civil Air Patrol at Patrick Henry. lifelong interest in all things When not flying you could find Fred working on classic and that made her a lifelong stu- antique cars, his second passion, and enjoyed belonging to the dent and a collector of any- Colonial Virginia Model A Ford Club for 30 plus years. MICHAEL FRANKLIN SEARS thing that caught her eye. She also had a great love of her Fred was a proud 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason and, also, a Michael Franklin Sears, family and anything that they could do as a family, including Noble Shriner; as a Shriner he and his friend, Bobby, had flown 63, of Midlothian, formerly going to wine festivals, crab festivals and oyster festivals, children with cancer and their families to St. Jude’s Hospital, of Gloucester, passed away going on cruises and being on the water, including crabbing. at no cost to the families. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. She is survived by her husband, David H. Driver; daugh- Left to cherish his memories and retell his many stories Michael was a U.S. Army ter, Terri Catherine Mosey; adopted daughter, Bonnie Jean are his sons, Rodney and Dean Hoffman of Florida, Andrew , and had worked Sechrist; sister, Betty B. Chapman (Orren); nieces and neph- (Allison) Hoffman of Rhoadesville; daughter, Kristen (Scott) as a manager in the auto- ews, and loving cousins throughout the United States. Griffith, and two grandchildren, Capri and Katarina Bryant of motive industry for many A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, Williamsburg. years. He enjoyed remodel- at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Bucktrout Funeral ing projects. Memorial donations may be made to either the Gloucester Home in Williamsburg, Saturday, Feb. 29, at 1 p.m. Model As Michael was preceded in Friends of the Library or to your favorite charity. Andrews are more than welcome!! death by his parents, Boyd Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated at: Wil- and Doris Sears. liamsburg Aviation Scholarship Program, 102 Marclay Road, Survivors include his lov- Williamsburg, Va. 23185, attn: Charley. ing wife, Barbara A. Sears; DAVID ELBERT EZZELL SR. daughter, Celeste Roberts; David Elbert Ezzell Sr. of son, Sergei M. Sears (Katie); Gloucester, age 82, died at grandsons, Joshua Roberts his home on Feb. 9, 2020. and Tanner Sears; sisters, Marcia Clements and Karen Hum- David was born in North phrey; brother, Kevin Sears and their families, and numerous Carolina, and his family cousins and extended family. moved to Virginia when he SHERWOOD C. ‘SMOKY’ JACKSON JR. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. was a boy; he remained a Sherwood C. “Smoky” Jack- 26 at The Chapel South Campus, 3505 Old Hundred Road, S. Peninsula resident until son Jr., age 62, of Gloucester Midlothian, Va. 23112. moving to Gloucester in died Feb. 18, 2020 at VCU In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Operation 2019. Medical Center in Richmond Child via Samaritan’s Purse at samaritanspurse.org. Mr. Ezzell spent his entire surrounded by his family. Online guest book is available at affinityfuneralservice.com. career in fire protection. He Smoky graduated class of was compelled to be a fire- 1976 from Churchland High fighter who set the bar and School, Portsmouth, and VMI became a leader in the fire class of 1980 with his Civil service early in his career, Engineering degree. He was and was motivated by older employed as a land surveyor and more experienced firefighters with whom he worked. prior to his retirement. He en- His passion to serve others was inherited by his children. joyed biking, the beach, water His career began with the Newport News Fire Department sports and most of all his fam- in 1957, becoming the first AHA CPR Instructor, the first Vir- ily. ALTHA M. THOMPSON ginia State certified First Aid, as well as EMT Instructor. In Sherwood Chesson Jack- Altha M. Thompson, 97, of Blakes, died peacefully in her 1972, he became the first Fire Marshal for the Newport News son, his father, preceded him home on Feb. 21, 2020 after a brief illness. Shipbuilding Fire Department, retiring in 2007. in death. She was a retired teacher in the Mathews County Public Mr. Ezzell attended Newport News High School and the Left to cherish his memory School System and was a lifelong member of Ebenezer Bap- University of Maryland; he was a member of First United is the love of his life, Sharon of Gloucester; stepson, Dustin tist Church, Cobbs Creek. Methodist Church, Newport News. Gaskins (Amber), and grandsons, Evan and Kohl Gaskins of She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Stanley; Parents, David M. Ezzell Jr. and Neva J. Ezzell; siblings, Al- Gloucester; mother Patricia J. Rigler of San Jose, California; daughter, Faye Lorraine; son, Gary Wayne, and son, William len Ezzell and Emma M. David, preceded him in death. brothers, Johnny Jackson (Phyllis) of Jefferson City, , Donnie. He is survived by his wife, Deborah A. Ezzell; son, David E. and Walter Jackson (Nancy) of Danville; sister, Laura Beth She is survived by her son, Erwin Carmichael (Dayle); Ezzell Jr. and wife Janet Ruth Ezzell; two daughters, Heather DeHority (Kerry) of San Jose, California, as well as numerous son, Morris Edwin (friend Linda); two grandsons; one grand- Ezzell Culley and husband James, Amber Ezzell Frye and nieces and nephews. daughter; eight great- grandchildren; one great-great-grand- husband Aaron, and four grandchildren. The family received friends at Hogg Funeral Home in daughter; two sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, A Celebration of Life service conducted by Pastor Eliza- Gloucester, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, from 10-10:45 a.m. A ser- cousins and friends. beth Lutz will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at vice of remembrance was held in the chapel at 11 o’clock fol- The family will receive friends on Friday, Feb. 28 from 6-8 First United Methodist Church, 10246 Warwick Blvd., New- lowed by inurnment at Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 3601 Buckley Hall Road, port News. Inurnment will be private. In memory of our loved one, contributions may be made to Cobbs Creek. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, In memory of our loved one, contributions may be made to Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, P.O. Box 385, Gloucester, Feb. 29 at the church with the Rev. Eric D. Robinson officiating. First United Methodist Church, 10246 Warwick Blvd., New- Va. 23061. Friends are encouraged to visit www.hoggfh.com to port News, Va. 23601 or Alzheimer’s Association, #20 Kroger share memories and condolences. Services under the direc- Center, Suite 233, Norfolk, Va. 23502 or a charity of choice. tion of Hogg Funeral Home. (OBITUARIES CONTINUED ON PAGE 10A) Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. 804-642-4645

DOROTHY ANN ‘DOT’ FIELDS Dorothy Ann “Dot” Fields, 79, of Gloucester, was called WILLIAM ELLIOTT MOORMAN JR. home on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. William Elliott Moorman Jr., 90, retired real estate broker and Burress Tree & Stump She is survived by daughters, Denise Jackson and Arinita VMI graduate, died Feb. 21, 2020 in Gloucester County. Ser- Service, Inc. Holmes; brother; sister; grandchildren; great- grandchildren vices for Mr. Moorman and his sister, Madelaine M. Riley, who Landscaping • Bushhogging and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. died Feb. 11, 2020, are planned in May 2020. Next Time You See A Tree, Think of Me Services will be held at noon on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, A full obituary will follow. Services under the direction of Licensed and Insured Hogg Funeral Home. in Newington Baptist Church, 6169 Main Street, Gloucester, Box 81 Since 1975 Va. 23061. Wicomico, VA 23184 DEAN BURRESS Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. Gloucester, VA Owner

Y M C K 10A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Coming Events THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 THURSDAY SUNDAY esses. Gloucester Library, Main Street Center. Presented by Jay Laros KING’S DAUGHTERS: The Ches- BREAKFAST: American Legion, WEDNESDAY of the Middle Peninsula Classic 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 apeake Bay Circle of The King’s Mathews Post 83, will have its Cruisers., the program will cover Daughters and Sons will meet monthly World Famous Break- HOMEMAKERS: The Central Vil- everything you always wanted to at noon today in the Fellowship fast from 8–11 a.m. Sunday at the lage Homemakers will meet at know about classic cars, a release March 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Hall of New Point Friends Church. post home, 73 Hookemfair Road, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, stated. For more information call VIMS: An After Hours Lecture Hudgins. The cost is $9. in the Fellowship Hall of Cen- 804-693-2998. on plastics in the ocean will be tral United Methodist Church, FLOW ART: Gloucester Arts on 29 30 31 held at 7 o’clock tonight at the MONDAY Mathews. Main will hold an Intro to Flow Virginia Institute of Marine Sci- DRAWING: From 6-8 p.m. on Art class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ence, Gloucester Point. NAACP: The Gloucester chapter Wednesday, March 4, Gloucester next Thursday, March 5, at 2020 of the NAACP will meet at 7 p.m. Arts on Main will hold a draw- Gloucester Arts on Main. Partici- SATURDAY Monday at First Baptist Church, ing class with Terri Doyle. The pants will learn to create beauti- Ordinary. The public is invited focus is on line drawings, com- ful flow artworks, on canvas, with PUBLIC CALENDAR| POTTERY WORKSHOP: to attend. position, shading, balance and fluid acrylics. Gloucester Arts on Main will perspective to help you sharpen HISTORIC DISTRICT: Preserva- host a children’s pottery work- TUESDAY your skills. tion Mathews will present a pro- shop from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. gram on establishing a historic MONDAY WEDNESDAY Saturday. KING’S DAUGHTERS: The North NEXT THURSDAY district on Gwynn’s Island at 7 FELT CLASS: Gloucester Arts on River Circle of the King’s Daugh- p.m. next Thursday, March 5, at SUPERVISORS: The Gloucester RESOURCE COUNCIL: The Main will have two felt work- ters and Sons will meet at 10 a.m. CURIOSITY CORNER: A Curios- the Gwynn’s Island Civic Center County Board of Supervisors will Gloucester Resource Council will shops on Saturday—from 12:30 Tuesday at the home of Layne ity Corner program on classic on Old Ferry Road. The speaker have a budget presentation at meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednes- to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Brown in Naxera. Jeannie Miller cars will be held from 6-8 p.m. will be Dr. David Brown of the 7 p.m. Monday in the colonial day, March 4, in the Gloucester and Cherie Dean will be co-host- next Thursday, March 5, at the Fairfield Foundation. courthouse. Library Community Room, Main BROADBAND: The Mathews Street Center. County Broadband Committee WETLANDS: The Mathews will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, County Wetlands Board will meet March 2, at the Mathews Volun- at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March Gloucester Ed Foundation run to be held March 7 teer Rescue Squad Building on 4, in the historic courthouse on Cricket Hill Road. Court Street. The Gloucester County Public Schools Educa- TUESDAY NEXT THURSDAY tional Foundation, along with Chesapeake Bank and COMMUNITY POLICY AND PLANNERS: The Gloucester Chesapeake Wealth Man- MANAGEMENT: The Gloucester County Planning Commission agement, will hold their an- Community Policy and Manage- will meet at 7 p.m. next Thursday, nual 3K and 8K Run/Walk ment Team will meet at 12:30 March 5, in the colonial court- on Saturday, March 7, at p.m. Tuesday in the Gloucester house. Gloucester High School. Social Services office. UTILITIES: The Gloucester Race day registration will SUPERVISORS: The Gloucester County Utility Advisory Com- be held from 8:15 to 9:15 Board of Supervisors will hold mittee will meet at 7 p.m. next a.m. onsite and the event its regular monthly meeting at Thursday, March 5, in the first begins at 9:30 a.m. Until 7 p.m. Tuesday in the colonial floor conference room of Build- March 4, participants can courthouse. ing One, 6467 Main Street. sign up online at runsignup. com and follow the links to OBITUARIES| the race signup page. “Our event offers some- (OBITUARIES CONTINUED FR0M PAGE 9A) thing for everyone, includ- ing generous prizes for DELMAR LEE ‘CHARLES’ WORLEY runners and walkers,” said Delmar Lee “Charles” Wor- Sharon Stone, event co- ley, 89, of Gloucester, died of chair. “Our family-centered natural causes at Riverside activities include a bounce Regional Medical Center on house, selfie booth, pop- Feb. 21, 2020. corn machine (thanks He was born April 20, 1930 to Freedom Rentals of Gloucester Educational Foundation’s Gloria Williams, Chesapeake Bank’s Emma Barker, Gloucester Educational Foundation’s in Savannah, Tennessee. Gloucester) and refresh- Sharon Stone, Chesapeake Bank’s Melissa Crawford and Gloucester Educational Foundation’s Mike Jenkins, from left, hold Charles was known to all ments, as well as other give- signs promoting the Gloucester Educational Foundation’s 3K & 8K Run/Walk, which will be held on Saturday, March 7, at as a loving kind husband, aways and booths hosted Gloucester High School. caring father, avid garden- by our generous sponsors.” er who loved flowers and The top five overall male/ vegetable gardening, loyal female 3K finishers and the male 8K finishers will receive school board and educational are also another 26 business- friend and a guitar player of top three overall male/fe- medals, with cash awards go- foundation member. es and individuals that are the finest caliber. He proud- ing to the top overall finish- This is the foundation’s only recognized as gold or silver ly served his country with ers in the 8K. The top three fundraiser, and proceeds sup- sponsors. three years in the U.S. Air 8K finishers in each age port GCPS teachers through More information and sign- Force and 32 years in Weap- Info session category will also receive mini-grants and help to rec- ups are available at the GCPS ons Quality Engineering at awards. ognize and award outstanding Educational Foundation Web- the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown. In addition, prizes will go teachers through the Teacher site or by contacting Carol He was preceded in death by his parents, Hon. Tone A. on G.I. Historic to the youngest and oldest of the Year program Dehoux at 804-693-1425 or Worley and Virgie Mason Deshaizer Worley; brothers, Brown male/female 8K finishers, as Chesapeake Bank and Ches- [email protected]. The Worley, Granville “Bo” Deshazier, Teddy Worley; sisters, well as a middle-of-the-pack apeake Wealth Management first 200 people to register are Grace Deshaizer, Pearl Fowler, Louise Doris Keller; grand- District award. Those special prizes are the name sponsors for guaranteed T-shirts, and oth- son, Sgt. Mason Lewis, and his loving wife of 64 years, Fran- Preservation Mathews, have been provided by an the event. Platinum sponsors ers as available. Anyone may ces Marie Haywood Worley. Inc., will present a pro- anonymous donor in memo- are Cigna, Moseley Architects also make a tax-deductible He is survived by son, William A. Worley and wife Stacie gram on the status of the ry of Ann Burruss, a former and The Corr Family. There donation. Graham Worley of Dutton; daughters, Lisa D. Worley Lewis Gwynn’s Island Historic and husband Jeffrey R. Lewis of Woods Cross Roads, Kathy District at the March meet- Worley Willson and husband, Martin D. Willson of Poquoson ing of the Gwynn’s Island and Wanda Worley Isham Walls and husband George D. Walls Civic League. of Yorktown; sisters, Annie Web and Betty Worley Under- The meeting will be held wood of Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, and two great- great-grandchildren. March 5, the civic league A celebration of his life conducted by Will Worley was held at building, 1996 Old Ferry Southwind Cafe 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Road. ` Point. Interment followed in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cem- Dr. David Brown of the etery. The family received friends Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, from Fairfield Foundation and 6-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends may share members of Preservation condolences and memories at www.hoggfh.com SUPER SUNDAY Mathews will be on hand Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. to answer any questions about the process of estab- lishing a Historic District PIZZA AND GROWLER CARD OF THANKS| on Gwynn’s Island. The HOWARD--The family of the late Elijah Howard Sr. would like to meeting is open to the pub- lic. thank each and everyone for the kind acts, prayer and phone calls Call Tom Karow of Pres- during his passing. May God continue to bless each of you. ervation Mathews (804- SPECIALS 694-7216) or Jan Bassett of Wife, Mary Howard and family the Gwynn’s Island Civic League (804-725-7860) for PIZZAS IN MEMORIAM| more information. Take-out Only. Mention this ad and receive the special! MESSER--In loving memory of Neal Messer who went home to be $ with the Lord two years ago, March 2. 2 Large Specialty...... 30 $ You will be forever missed and loved by your wife, Maxine. 2 Large Cheese...... 20 $ ROSEWELL MEMORIAL GARDEN 1 Large Specialty and House Salad...... 20 AND $ WINDSOR GARDENS 2 Small Specialty...... 15 CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM $ To All Lot Owners In loving memory of 2 Small Cheese...... 10 In our effort to maintain the dignity of Rosewell Memorial Johnnie James Smith $ Garden and Windsor Gardens Cemetery & Mausoleum, Oct. 23, 1954~Feb. 26, 2013 1 Small Specialty and Side Salad...... 10 during the grasscutting season of April 1 until October 31 It has been 7 years now since you’ve $ please note the following: been gone but at times it seems like ...... yesterday. 2 Gluten-free 10” Pizzas 23 All Christmas decorations and Standing Sprays Ninya & Kaleigh have grown so and must be removed no later than March 1, 2020. you have another member to the Artificial flowers for special occasions, i.e., , Memorial family named Langston. $ Day, etc., will be allowed to remain for a period of 5 days, I continue prayers for Michael, Erica, Bring in Your Southwind Growler and Fill Up for 10 after which they will be removed. One artificial piece per Darren and the rest of the family. $ lot. Artificial flowers placed on a stand/easel are not I have started a new chapter in my All other Growlers 15 allowed during the grass cutting season except in life because I know that’s what you Babyland. Any floral offerings (live or artificial) shall be would have wanted. While supplies last. Open 9:30 a.m. -3 p.m. removed after their natural beauty has faded. Glass You will never be forgotten and I’m blessed the times we shared. Also available par baked pizzas and take home and finish. containers placed in the cemetery will be removed. Thank Thank you for your love and respect. you for your assistance in complying with the above. Ivory, wife of 25 years. 44 Church Street, Mathews • 804-725-2766

Y M C K THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Schools GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 11A

PHOTO BY EDITH TURNER ‘I Have A Dream’ Members of the Virginia Repertory Theater put on a production of “I Have A Dream” at Lee-Jackson Elementary School on Feb. 18, telling third, fourth and fifth graders the story of the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event was sponsored by Concerts by the Bay, supported by the Mathews Community Foundation and facilitated through the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Here Dr. King (portrayed by David J. Wilkerson III) addresses the crowd. Other characters pictured include, from left, Ralph Abernathy (played by Myles Wright), Bull Conner (played by Benjamin Atkinson), George Wallace (played by Neal Gallini-Burdick) and Coretta Scott King (played by Charity Means). In May, another theatrical performance will be presented to Gloucester County students with support from the Gloucester Community Foundation.

Pay it forward Brownie Troop 1195 held a cookie booth sale at Gloucester’s Walmart on Feb. 16 and the members were joined by GCSO Officer Shannon Kerr with a lesson in paying it forward. She bought a box of cookies and told the girls to give it to some- one who needed to have their day brightened and they did just that. Pictured from left are Mackenzie Dudkake, Sutton Earwood and Kylie Marshall. Standing behind them is Officer Kerr. Atlantic Broadband offers $40,000 in Virginia scholarships Atlantic Broadband has an- The scholarship program year program at a Virginia in- nounced that applications are is a statewide education ini- stitution of higher learning for now being accepted for the tiative of the Virginia cable the 2020-2021 academic year. 2020 Virginia’s Future Leaders industry and the Donald A. Interested applicants Scholarship Program. This Perry Foundation. The one- should visit vcta.com for an year $40,000 will be awarded time award is open to Vir- application and rules. All en- to Virginia students attending ginia residents attending an tries must be postmarked by Virginia colleges. undergraduate two- or four- March 30.

Ware Academy eighth graders delivered 3,000 pounds of goods to the Bread for Life food pantry in December. Shown with HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH H H H their collection are, from left, Ware Head of School Dawn Fleet, Christopher Scott, Andrew White, Nate Carter, William Mattox, - H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Drew Carter, Grace Sinko-VanLiew, Kim Croxton, Clara Wood, Jacob Poulin and Tracy Pausic. Ware students working on H H H community service - H projects H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Ware Academy students would make a significant dif- students ages two to 11. Ware have been busy with some ference for area families. students either wrote to chil- HCourt-Ordered Public Sale of community service projects Ware’s SCA advisor Tracy dren as a class or individually. this winter, giving them op- Pausic coordinated a special The letters welcomed the stu- Middlesex County Tax Delinquent Real EstateH portunities to build character. care package project for the dents back for the reopening “Developing a child’s char- sailors on the USS Abraham of the school year in February. acter continues to be an im- Lincoln. Included in the box In February, Ware students Thursday, March 12, 2019 portant part of a Ware Acad- were over 100 cards made by made Valentine’s Day cards emy education,” said Head of Ware students thanking the and included them in care @ 1:00 P.M. School Dawn Fleet. sailors for their service, along packages to soldiers in Af- In February, Ware’s eighth with non-perishable snacks to ghanistan. Many Ware parents MIDDLESEX COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE BOARD ROOM grade students delivered brighten the sailors’ holiday. have served or are serving in 3,000 pounds of good to the Lori Goings, Ware’s kinder- the Armed Forces. The stu- 865 GENERAL PULLER HWY., SALUDA, VIRGINIA 23149 Bread for Life food pantry as garten teacher, spearheaded dents showed their patrio- *51 Properties! 49 Vacant Lots & 2 Improved Parcels* part of a school-wide com- a school-wide letter writing tism and their respect for the munity service project. This campaign for children in St. sacrifices that these individu- *39 Parcels in Fairfield Trace Subdivision* year’s donation was the big- Noah School, which teaches als are making for our coun- *Parcels Ranging in Size from <1 to 16+/- Acres!* gest in history for the school, four villages in a remote sec- try’s freedom. and a Bread for Life volunteer tion of Uganda. said that Ware’s contributions The school houses over 250 RCC to hold course on Rappahannock Community will offer a course on “Intro- RCC’s Kilmarnock Center. Parcel 3 Parcel 22 College’s Rappahannock In- duction to Feng Shui” from 1-3 “After I became a Feng Shui stitute for Lifelong Learning p.m. on Friday, March 27 at practitioner in 2000 and an or- ganizer coach in 2014, I began speaking about how environ- ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ment affects performance, BRIDGES HEAD START – how to use Feng Shui to clear clutter,” said instructor Deb- A PRESCHOOL PROGRAM OF THE bie Bowie. “When you get un- PARENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT, stuck, you have the opportu- nity to get clear about what’s WEST POINT, VA really important and you can Parcel 50 begin to take positive action Parcel 47 in your life.” *Make Plans to Attend NOW! * Buy Property at YOUR Price!* Providing FREE comprehensive preschool services for Advanced registration, with income eligible 3- and 4-year-old children and their a tuition payment of $20 is For Full Details & Terms, Visit Our Website: families in the counties of: required. RW-C residents re- ceive a 50 percent discount. * 540/899-1776 Town of West Point, King William, Charles City, VCB Golden Advantage mem- ForSaleAtAuction.Biz Gloucester, King & Queen, Mathews, bers receive a 15 percent dis- *Questions, Please Call Ken Sebastian, AuctionCoordinator @ 540/841-2085* count. For more information Middlesex and New Kent. on “Introduction to Feng Shui” Special Commissioner: Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC or to register, call Michele In- For more information contact: P.O. Box 31800, Henrico, VA 22394 derrieden at 804-333-6824 or 804-545-2500 www.taxva.com VAAF#651 Monique Taliaferro: 804- 843-2289 or email minderrieden@rappah- annock.edu. You can also reg- HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Email: [email protected] ister at www.rappahannock. edu/rill.

Y M C K 12A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Signups underway for YMCA camp

The Mathews Family YMCA ing into Summer, Full Steam censing capacity at the Mid- is holding signups now for its Ahead, Blast from the Past, dlesex Family YMCA to host Summer Day Camp. Campers and Patriotic Parade. There more campers than ever, said are encouraged to use the are also camps titled Natural the release, uniting Mathews summer program as a play- Wonders, 5 Days of Kindness, and Middlesex counties. ground to make new friends, Out of this World, Lights- Participants will receive explore, and discover, said a Camera-Action, and Reading breakfast and lunch daily. press release. Builds Character. For details, visit www.penin- Camps will offer arts and Finally, children may par- sulaymca.org. crafts, STEM-based activi- ticipate in Under the Big Top, “Together we are looking ties, physical exercise, swim- Summer Safari, and Gearing forward to our continued ming fun, and structured/ up for School. There will be partnerships throughout the spontaneous play. Children field trips to Richmond Zoo, counties to help provide the will also be able to partici- Belle Island State Park, Vir- best camp experience for pate in weekly field trips. ginia Living Museum, Beth- our youth in Mathews and Camp will run from June page, and Great Wolf Lodge, Middlesex,” said the press 8 to Aug. 28, with weekly among others. release. themes that include Splash- The Y is increasing its li-

Newspapers In Education is a program that delivers the Gazette-Journals each week into local classrooms. GLOUCESTERMATHEWS MHS Forensics The Mathews High School Forensics Team took home several medals from the Feb. 11 VHSL Regional Meet at West Point High School. Henry Barnett and Cora Rowe took first place in Serious Dramatic Duo Interpretation. Milagro Ortiz was first in Storytelling. Sandra Baer earned second place in Prose Interpretation. All four advance to the VHSL Super Regionals at the Galileo Magnet High School in Danville. Posing with their medals are, from left, Baer, Barnett, Ortiz and Rowe. WOULD LIKE TO GIVE OUR NIE SPONSORS A BIG THANK YOU Cricket Hill Chapter, NSDAR Gaylen Davis Honor rolls announced George DeMarco Rubbicco, Sophia Saum, Susan Saun- ler Boulay, Bella Brazzell, Ashleigh ders, Ashley Smith, Isabel Spaulding, Carter, Mordechai Clark, Madelyn Gloucester Rotary Club Peasley Nicole Thompson, Ethan Valenty, Madi- Daniels, Alexis Dishman, Emerson son Walters, Zoe Warren, Keagan Wat- Dutton, Avery Herrin, Hannah Hors- son and Leah Wise. ley, Garland Jenkins, Natalie John- Joyce’s Pack and Ship Middle Seventh graders—Gavyn Alt- son, Charlotte Kirby, Paige Krepps, man, Christopher Ayers, Trey Barber- John Lombardo, Donald Marcella, Kingston Episcopal Parish ree, Armani Billups, Gavin Blanks, Lanna Christian Martin, Ryan McCullough, Bolton, Trevor Burke, Isabella Cortez, Kiera Millet, Tryston Mitchell, Olivia Libby Crawford School Ryker Delatorre, Nicholas Dempsey, Naquin, Cameron Palas, Kayla Pasi- Makenna England, Colin Fisher, Alexis panki, Jordan Pyles, William Ramos Mathews Lions Club Peasley Middle School re- Foster, Ray Green III, Nicholas Guzzardo, III, Mason Renew, Hadley Ruzicka, cently released its honor Jessi Hall, Henry Hardaway IV, Owen Grayson Shield, Haylee Smart, An- Willard & Letitia Grant rolls for the second quar- Haynes, Addison Herndon, John Holt, drew Spaulding, David Strickland Katelyn Hudgins, Kiara Jackson, Noah II, Brynna Tayman, Peyton West and ter of the 2019-2020 school Johns, Tristan Kittrell, Skylar Klaiss, Cooper White. Mathews Chapter Continental Societies year. The following students Hayden Knudsen, Brayden Koutalidis, received all As during the Martin Lance, Emma Lynch, Noel Mar- The following students Shirley Tomlin marking period: ble, Grace Mares, Alison Mayer, Nadia were named to the A/B Eighth graders—Jillian Anderson, Oberlin, Bridgett Opie, Breanna Parks, Lillian Cox Aiden Pincince, Mackenzi Reece, Madi- honor roll for the semester: Suzanna Breeden, Miloh Bruder, Kay- Eighth graders—Mathea Ander- lie Burris, Katelyn Carr, Dylan DeYoung, son Roady, Michael Roberts Jr., Soaren James W. Drummond Roberts-Whitfield, Prestina Robinson, sen, Mya Baker, Dylan Brown, Ken- Mason Duke, William Esplin, Macken- neth Cope, Emma Dobson, Joseph zie Fertig, Callie Fox, Trevor Fryer, Nat- Trevor Scribbins, Keith Shelton, Caden Stokes, Archer Stonesmith, Bonnie Sul- Donoflio, Charles Duncan, Daniel Mary Helliesen alie Gillott, Caitlin Greene, Trenton Ford, Janelle Fuelling, Isabella Gil- Halterman, Ethan Hancock, Ailin Har- ligan, Joel Taylor, Kennadi Tucker, Taylor Willner and Bailey Wilson. lyard, Jacob Goins, Aura Griggs, Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library pole, Sarah Hart, Ahsaki Ingram, Aidan Alyssa Hall, Makayla Hernandez, Zoe Jenkins, Lauren King, Heather Kirk- Sixth graders—Landen Abelar, Jo- siah Autry, Abigail Bailey, Brian Baum- Hypes, Ciara Lewis, Brooke Lindsay, Norman & Nancy Coggeshall horn, Shayla Knight, Evangeline Kyte, Dean Little III, Abigale Littlefield, Kin- Carl Matteson, Kamryn McDonough, gardner, Paxton Beasley, Nicholas Bell, Alyanna Bishop, Katherine Blake, Mar- sey McCann, Mary-Jane Morgart, Camryn Micket, Claire Minnich, Ramal Nevaeh Najar, Kiley Parker, Grace Steve Christo Mitchell, Olivia Nelson, Olivia Robbins, shall Bowden, Sean Briggs, Peyton Burke, Dyllan Carpenter, David Casey, Schwabline, Gabriella Sexton, Jor- Conner Robins, Kaitlyn Saffell, Caleb dan Smith, Natalee Smith, Serenidy Coastal Bioanalysts Inc. Smith, Charles Somervell III, Sierra Spei- Jayden Clark, Julia Conrad, Madeline Craven, Elizabeth Dawkins, Karl Dean, Smith, Darrellyn Thomas, Isabella ght, Sarah Thibault, Juliana Trist, Na- Vlachos, Austen Wendt, Hannah Wil- Ronald Saunders than Tyler, Avery Watkins, Mason Welsh Haylee Deswert, Corey Donnelly, Teresa Espiritu, Kenneth Field, Delaney Flem- liams, Rylie Williams, Kahmaya Wil- and Kohlby Wilson. son and Nicholas Wrenn. Seventh graders—Mackenzie Al- ing, Linwood Harris IV, Gabriel Harris, Sandy Warhol Natalie Harris, Tyler Hawkey, Lillian Ho- Seventh graders—William Baker, corn, Maddison Arnett, Samantha Carl- Deziray Bellinger, Zane Berezansky, ton, Ava Cenova, Dawson Coates, Eliza gan, Nadia Holloway, Kasey Hoyt, Van Susan Leuci Hutchins, Adyson Jeffrey, Haley Johns, Emma Bishop, Makena Bontrager, Ty- Felder, Jackson Felder, Lucian Gorrell, ler Brown, Colter Callis, Miah Chap- Kaylee Hall, Austin Halterman, Savanna William Johnson, Samuel Layman, Ste- Preston Higgins ven Lehman, River Lux, Sierra McGill, Ja- man, Marleigh Chappell, Mckayla Harris, Leslie Jenkins, Kaylee Jones, Ab- Clark, Kayla Foster, Gabriel Francisco, igail Junker, Madilyn Kadel, Caroline cob Menges, Carlee Miller, Nylah Neal, Madeline Nelson, Jenaye Oberlin, Ana Jacob Garrett, Benjamin Greer, Ty- Paul and Rachel Vanden Bout Klink, Lauren Landry, Kendall Lands, Ca- ler Harris, Kaelyn Hodgeson, Charles leb Lawson, Jaxon McDonald, Colby Puente Rosario, Rebekah Rasmussen, Rylie Riggin, Carson Riordan, Lilly Ro- Howell, Xavier Johnson, Maya Jones, Tongie Davis Morris, Lilly Riffe, Jeffrey Shackelford, Callie Laubacker, Riley Leake, Rhomie Sydney Southall, Justin Skyes, Gavyn man, Ava Rubbicco, Savannah Shahan, Siani Sheppard, Hayden Simmons, Ma- Lovett, Andrea Maldonado-Her- Kathy Schanze Talbot, Katherine Thibault, Jonathan nandez, Reese Miller, Zaqary Mont- Thomas, Kiera Tidwell, Madyson Torrey, rissa Starnes, Peyton Sutton, Chloe Syl- vester, Mallory Trammell-Till, Latonya gomery, Hailey Pena-Hawk, Camren Ian Walters, Tristan Washington, Chloe Perkins, Mason Phillips, Joshua Pin- Edward and Jenifer James West and Paige Willis. Walker, Taylor Watson, Harlon White, Ar- bor Woodley and Kindred Worrell. der, Zoey Reyes, Sariah Rolle, Ava Sixth graders—Noelle Anderson, Roscoe, Caleb Rowan, Jade Scott, James Baughman Stephan Arnold II, Charles Arnone, Max Zoe Scott, Jean Sebatumitsi, Skylar Bell, Reagan Branch, Lane Briggs, Han- Sperry, Emma Swain, Mary VanFos- Laurie Pochodowicz nah Broadwell, Lauren Capone, Shy- sen, Courtney Ware, Hailey Ware, Ar- anne Carlton, Mordechai Clark, Carly mani Washington, Zowey Weekly Amy & Paul Dubois Conway, Ayden Duke, Jacob English, and Alyssa Westerman. Madelyn Fox, Bernard Gillott V, Jason Page Middle Sixth graders—Brandon Akers, Hancock, Chandler Howlett, Avalynn Lilliana Alexander-Hensley, Rylan Bill & Sandra Brewer Hutton, Rylie Jeffrey, Garland Jenkins, Altrath, Brayden Barrack, Mckay- Hailee Johnston, Robert Klaus, Emma lah Beale, Kyri Bechard, Brad Bell- Mary Wade Smith Layton, Jon Lombardo, Joy McKee, School inger, Casey Billings, Jaden Bishop, Bruce Miller, William Minnich, Paulo Makayla Bonniville, James Booker, Ronald & Katrina Brown Ochoa Zepeda, Kaitlynn Otteni, Jere- Page Middle School recent- Braden Brazzell, Jacob Brown, Lo- miah Perkins, Christopher Shao, Joyce gan Busquets, Jaycob Calkins, Ken- P.E.O. Sisterhood-Chapter BT Shores, Emma Smith, Alana Stein- ly released its honor rolls for dall Carucci, Riley Clark, Jaylen Dale, bacher, Hannah Symonds, Mackenzie the second quarter of the Arheney Ellison, Abraham Escolero Dennis and Brenda Baker Varhola, Keira Ward, Emma Watts and 2019-2020 school year. 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FAMILY OF NURSES: Catherine Jenkins inspires others to follow in her shoes (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) tal in the Intensive Care Unit Jenkins. Their oldest daugh- which is a prerequisite for ter, Penny Frame, attended applying to CRNA school at Portsmouth General Hospital Old Dominion University. She and continued her education is applying for her doctorate at Tidewater Community Col- of nursing practice for nurse lege, graduating with her as- anesthesia in October. Wolf, a sociate’s degree in 1987. She BSN and an RN, loves her job. got a job right away at Norfolk Kendall Wolf’s sister, Taylor General Hospital where she Hannah, also went to school worked on the medical sur- for nursing. She graduated gical renal floor for several from Longwood in 2014 with years. After that, she took a her Bachelor of Science in position in the postpartum nursing. She worked one year unit and the women’s health in Henrico Doctors’ Hospital division and has been there on an adult medical surgical ever since. In 33 years at Nor- unit. She has been at Chil- folk General, she has men- dren’s Hospital of The King’s tored many new nurses over Daughters in the Neonatal the years. Intensive Care Unit for five Catherine Wolf, Frame’s sis- years. Hannah is a RNC/NIC ter, also chose the nursing and is also on the pediatric path. She graduated from Sen- intensive care team at CHKD. tara Norfolk General Hospital “I love what I do and I hope in 1991 and decided to pursue to just keep learning and bet- a career in cardiology and tering myself, possibly fur- cardiovascular sciences. She thering my education in the became a travel nurse in the future,” Hannah said. cardiac cath(eter) lab assist- Frame’s daughter, Brittany ing with procedures. She is Nupert, graduated with her also an interventional cardio- Bachelor of Science in nursing thoracic nurse with a subspe- from Old Dominion University Snow angel cialty in interventional vascu- in 2014. She is currently en- Steven Rowe, who turns 6 today, seemed to approve of the snow and unex- lar procedures, interventional rolled in a Master of Nursing pected day out of school on Friday, making a snow angel at his home at Blakes. radiology, interventional vas- Education program. Nupert cular radiology and a subspe- is a nurse clinician and works cialty in electrophysiology in the special care nursery at and electrocardiology. Norfolk General Hospital in She is currently working at the women’s health division. the University of North Caro- “I am so very, very proud lina Chapel Hill, Medical Cen- of my profession and my abil- GLOUCESTER BUDGET ter. Wolf has certifications ity to care for my patients,” in basic life support and ad- Catherine Jenkins said. “I’m (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) million. vanced cardiac life support. extremely proud of my grand- on the 31st or higher steps. The overall school divi- Her assignments are usually children, children and hus- A step increase (1.6 percent) sion budget for the cur- 13 weeks long. band who have pursued this plus 4 percent is recommend- rent fiscal year totals Wolf’s daughter, Kendall extremely honorable profes- ed for all other employees at a $74,947,392, which includes Wolf, chose to attend Virginia sion.” cost of $317,286. $61.8 million in operating Commonwealth University Every five years, Jenkins The school division also fac- funds, $2,688,473 for the for a year and a half and then and her nursing class have a es a Virginia Retirement Sys- federally funded food ser- transferred to Sentara College reunion to have fun and remi- tem rate increase of $320,484 vice program, $3.5 million of Health and Sciences. She nisce. This year is their 55th and an anticipated increase of in debt service, and $6.9 graduated with a bachelor’s reunion and they will be cel- $1,754,616 in health insurance million in capital costs. degree in nursing in 2016. She ebrating at Sandbridge for five Catherine Wolf works in a nursing specialty, pursuing a career in cardiology and costs, representing an 18.8 Clemons’s total recom- is currently working at the days in May. percent hike. mended budget for FY21 is Sentara Cardiac Health Hospi- cardiovascular sciences. Clemons also recommended $113,460,488, representing a $71,102 to add two days back $38.5 million increase over to the instructional year, mov- the current year. It includes ing the year from 176 days $69,592,294 in operating HOOPER: Judge grants bail in Mathews sex abuse case to 178, and expanding the funds, $2,792,461 for food (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) against the defendant and the his physical condition, and Shaw. Full-Service School program services, $37,583,581 in cap- denied bail for the defendant evidence in the text messag- the nature and seriousness of A preliminary hearing in to Gloucester High School at ital improvement costs, and last week. es. In addition, he considered any danger to the community. Hooper’s case will be held at 1 $22,000. $3,492,152 million in debt After hearing arguments Hooper’s ties and connec- “I’m not sure he would be p.m. on Monday, March 30 in Several new positions service. from Commonwealth’s At- tions to the community, the able to repeat what he is al- Gloucester Juvenile and Do- are proposed at a cost of In the joint meeting Tues- torney Tom Bowen as well resources available to him, leged to have done,” said mestic Relations Court. $1,231,100, additional categor- day, county administrator as from Hooper’s defense ical requests total $1,213,850 Brent Fedors said the Gen- attorneys, Conrad Bareford and $451,800 is recommended eral Assembly’s passage of Mathews and John Rock- Walter Reed Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center for facilities maintenance, re- of SB 224 “looks very posi- echarlie of Richmond, Shaw pair and replacements. tive” and could allow the said he found that the de- Clemons said the total for county to have about $3 fense had overcome the pre- the increased expenditures is million more annually. Over sumption against bail that is $7,760,054 but said that is mit- 20 years, he said it could associated with the charges igated by an extra $109,275 cover the GHS renovations against Hooper. Those charg- Get the highest in state funding in the gover- and the transportation facil- es include child pornography, nor’s proposed state budget, ity as well as all other major forcible sodomy, and human $360,000 in health insurance school projects. trafficking, among others. prescription rebates and SB 224 would authorize quality care $250,000 in attrition and line county supervisors to con- Shaw set a $100,000 secure item savings. That leaves the duct a referendum on an bond for Hooper, as well as a total local increase at about added up to one percent in 24-hour-per-day, seven-day-a- at the premier Rehabilitation Center $7 million. sales tax to support school week curfew. Hooper will be Clemons’s budget also in- construction projects. Fe- allowed to leave home only for cludes a significant increase dors said the current sales appointments with his doctor on the Middle Peninsula. in capital improvements costs tax on the Middle Peninsula or lawyer or the court, and he due largely to the planned is 5.3 percent and an added must surrender his passport. Walter Reed serves residents who need Skilled Care and Physical, renovations at GHS and a new 0.7 percent would bring it In addition, he must submit to bus garage to be built on part in line with the 6 percent GPS monitoring and have no Speech & Occupational Therapy. VHS proudly provides these of the new Page Middle School sales tax throughout most contact with the alleged vic- services in a high quality, in-house rehab facility with all-private campus. of Hampton Roads. tim or her family. Finally, he The capital improvement This method of funding must not partake of alcohol or rooms, by a staff of your local friends and neighbors, so you are plan costs in the current is pending the General As- unprescribed drugs and not always In The Care Of People You Know. school budget is $6,913,411 sembly’s passage of SB 224 be in possession of a firearm. but Clemons expects it to rise and the results of the refer- The bulk of the arguments Walter Reed also offers a 23-bed Memory Care Unit, and for injuries to $37,583,581 in FY21. That endum, which would likely made by attorneys on both or health conditions that mean returning home is no longer an figure would cover about 75 be held in November. Fe- sides of the case were much percent of the cost of the two dors said this would spread the same as the arguments option, they also provide the best in long-term convalescent care. major projects. the tax increase to more made last week during a pre- Currently, the GHS renova- residents, as opposed to a liminary hearing that was tions are proposed to cost real estate tax increase that continued to next month. WALTER REED $41.8 million and the new bus would only affect property However, Bowen’s arguments CONVALESCENT & REHABILITATION CENTER facility is estimated at $5.5 owners. were much more graphic this time, as he read a transcript of messages found on the al- leged victim’s cell phone that VHS Walter Reed Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center she had allegedly received 7602 Meredith Drive, Gloucester, VA 23061 from Hooper. Those messages outlined specific sex acts in www.vahs.com/walter-reed/ detail, along with the amounts the alleged victim would be paid for photos in which she was performing those acts with the person sending the messages. Bareford argued, however, that there was no evidence ty- ing those messages to Hooper other than the alleged vic- tim’s statement to investiga- tors. He said the Common- wealth’s Attorney’s office had in fact failed to turn over any evidence to him that provided any such proof. Bowen told Shaw, as he stat- ed last week before Judge Will, that encryption software on the electronic devices seized from Hooper’s home and boat was making it difficult for the federal crime lab to extract evidence from those devices. To learn more, However, he said, that did not affect the evidence found on contact Adminstrator the phone. Bryant Hudgins at In handing down his deci- sion, Shaw said he had taken 804–693–6503 www.vahs.com into account the allegations

Y M C K 14A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Sports THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Gloucester ends season with loss to Bethel BY MELANY SLAUGHTER we are defined by the blood, sweat, and tears it has taken The Gloucester High to put Gloucester girls’ bas- School varsity girls’ basket- ketball back on the map and ball team finished its season being a threat in the Penin- at the 5A Regional Tourna- sula District.” ment Saturday at Bethel Top scorers for Gloucester High School, falling to the included Lauren Hall with 14 host Bruins, 75-43. points and Maria Lisi with “We played an amazing 11 points. Other players first half, then came out contributing points includ- shell-shocked in the sec- ed Kenna Keyes and Cody ond,” head coach Amy O’Neil Brown with five points each, shared on fol- Kylie Fisk with four points lowing the loss. “We are not and Erin Bell and Cali Vick- defined by that second half, ers each scoring two points. Lady Devils fall

in opening round CHARLIE KOENIG / GAZETTE-JOURNAL CHARLIE KOENIG / GAZETTE-JOURNAL MHS junior Caleb Thomas (#10) was the top scorer in Monday night’s win over Only a freshman, Blue Devil Tae Legette is already having a big impact on this West Point, scoring 26 of the Devils’ 81 points. year’s varsity squad. Legette (#13) scored 12 points in Monday’s 81-69 regional of regionals quarterfinal win over West Point. BY HANNAH ROBINS “Last night, our season came to an unfortunate end,” The Mathews High School head coach C.K. Ambrose varsity girls’ basketball sea- wrote on the Lady Devils’ son came to an end Monday Facebook page on Tuesday. Blue Devils one win away night, as the Lady Devils lost “Words cannot explain how in the opening round of the proud I am of these girls. VHSL Region 1A tournament Last season, we ended our to the host Northampton season winning just three of from state tournament Yellow Jackets, 48-45. our last 14 games after we The MHS girls had an lost one of our players for BY CHARLIE KOENIG Mathews in the state tour- a three-pointer right before ers carried much of the 11-point lead at one point in the season to an injury. nament, regardless of the the buzzer, had narrowed the load—Cade McCulloch (20 the first half, but came out “This season,” he said, One more win, and they’re outcome of Saturday’s re- Devils’ halftime lead to 40-38. points) and Cairi Hines and a little flat in the third and “with pretty much the same in. gional championship game. If The two teams traded Aaron Simmons (18 points weren’t able to stop the Yel- group plus a few players Following Monday night’s Mathews emerges the Region leads in the third quarter, each). All of Hines’ points low Jackets’ main shooter. that moved up we were able 81-69 Region 1A quarterfi- A champion, the Devils would with Mathews up by one came off three-pointers. Mathews never stopped try- to turn that around a fin- nal win over West Point, the host the first round against point, 60-59, heading into ing and it was a back-and- ish with 11 wins. The hard Mathews High School boys’ the Region B runner-up on the final eight minutes of forth game all the way to the work and determination that basketball team is just one Friday, March 6. If Mathews play. Mathews pulled away WEATHER final buzzer. In spite of falling these girls put in this sea- win away from earning a berth is the runner-up, the Devils in the closing minutes, with These readings were compiled in the regional quarterfinals, son during practice and in in the VHSL state tournament. would travel to the Region B Christian Williams shooting at the Buchanan Weather Station at the Lady Devils played well the games was something The Blue Devils were sched- champs. from the foul line playing a Gwynn. all season, making it further special to see. The future uled to host the Lancaster West Point big role. The MHS senior hit DATE MAX MIN Prec. Wind in post-season play than is bright for this group and Red Devils on Wednesday, Monday’s regional quarter- 10-of-11 free throws in the 2/18 64 36 0 14s many expected. I can’t wait to see what it with a 6 p.m. tipoff. If they win final was a thriller, with the second half, ending the night 2/19 56 30 .13 34nw 2/20 43 31 .01 18n Joice Small was the top holds for them.” that game, the Blue Devils will visiting Pointers jumping out with 16 points. 2/21 36 23 .04 31n scorer for Mathews on Mon- The MHS girls earned advance to Saturday’s region- to an early lead. Mathews Caleb Thomas was the top 2/22 50 31 .10 16ssw day night with 15 points. Also several individual Tidewa- al championship. Mathews closed the gap somewhat by scorer for Mathews with 26 2/23 54 27 0 13wsw contributing to the point ter District honors. Abbie would either host that game the end of the first quarter, points, with fellow MHS ju- 2/24 57 34 .04 18wsw total were Stacie Thomas Hudgins was voted first team (if Northampton wins) or but still trailed, 20-15. The nior Nasir Thomas contribut- Summary (nine points), Abbie Hudgins All-District and was the run- travel to Colonial Beach if the Devils kept the momentum ing 16 points. Freshman Tae (eight points), Kayla Carr ner up for District MVP. Sta- top-seeded Drifters win their going and, about 30 seconds Legette was the other Devil to The National Weather (seven points), Connie John- cie Thomas and Joice Small regional semifinal game. into the second quarter knot- score in double digits with 12 Service, Wakefield, pre- son (three points) and Han- both made second team All- A win on Wednesday ted the score at 20-20, taking points. Landon Green (nine dicts sunshine for the nah Robins (two points). District. would also secure a place for the lead soon after. Mathews points) and Brandon Gandee weekend with high tem- had stretched its lead to as (two points) rounded out the peratures in the 40s. Win- much as 11 points, but the scoring for Mathews. ter’s still here. Pointers came back and, with For West Point, three play-

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PHOTO PROVIDED BY JOHN GLOCKNER Tanner Schaller of Mathews, center, proudly holds the bracket that shows him winning the VHSL Class 1 championship at 160 Representing Gloucester High School at this past weekend’s VHSL state wrestling tournament were, from left: assistant lbs. Sharing the medal stage are, from left, Matthew Riley of Grundy (fifth place), Dorian Delp of Rural Retreat (third place), coach James Cook, Josh Seaton, Austin Glockner, Ethan Baker, Josh Kuehn and head coach John Glockner. Schaller, Kaelin Kwiecinski of Riverheads (second place) and Adam Akers of George Wythe (fourth place). All 4 GHS wrestlers place MHS fifth in state

BY TYLER BASS wins and only three losses. more was able to rack up a Mathews wrestler Tanner second with 202 points, fol- Jacob Keesee of Northwood. He will hope to compete for total of 32 wins this season, Schaller won the state cham- lowed by Riverheads (174 In the semifinals, Bivins lost Gloucester High School’s gold once again next season, while taking 10 losses. Kuehn pionship title at the VHSL points), Grayson County (155 to Blaine Sage of Rural Re- wrestling team sent four and is expected to be a favor- had a very impressive sea- Class 1 tournament last week- points) and Mathews. Among treat by a pin. He then went young wrestlers to the VHSL ite in his weight class. son that ended with his fifth- end, while his brother Tyler local teams, Middlesex fin- on to win a 9-0 major decision Class 5 State Championships, Seaton competed in the place run at states. Wrestling (138 lbs.) placed second in his ished 12th (51 points), while over Honaker’s Dakota Casey with all four reaching the po- 160 lbs. weight class and was at 138 lbs., Kuehn ended his weight class. Lancaster placed 13th (44 in the consolation semifinals. dium. able to grapple his way to season with 32 wins and 11 The Schaller brothers points). Mathews improved In the third-place match, The four athletes that rep- third, falling only to the even- losses. helped lead the Blue Devil greatly on its 2019 perfor- James Dayton of Cumberland resented Gloucester were tual champion in the semifi- Despite winning any gold, wrestlers to a fifth-place mance, when the Devils end- pinned Bivins in 4:23. juniors Austin Glockner and nal round. Seaton, according the Dukes proved themselves overall finish with 110.5 team ed up in a tie for 26th place in Dixon (27-10) was the other Josh Kuehn and sophomores to head coach John Glockner, over the weekend as a highly points at the tournament, the state tournament. MHS wrestler to place fourth Josh Seaton and Ethan Bak- “wrestled what was one of competitive team. Next year held on Friday and Saturday Tanner Schaller (160 lbs.), in his weight class. Following er. The championship took the most exciting matches of they can expect more suc- at the Salem Civic Center. who posted an 18-1 season a bye, he lost a 5-2 decision place on Feb. 21-22 at Rock the tournament” during the cess to come their way, and Seven of the eight MHS record, went 3-0 in the state to Trent Fitzgerald of Parry Ridge High School. quarterfinals. It was quite another trip to states. wrestlers taking part placed in tournament. After a first- McCluer. Dixon then had to In the 152 lbs. weight class, the ending to his 38-4 sea- “Qualifying for the state their respective weight class- round bye, he scored a tech battle his way back in the Glockner ended his trip as son. Grabbing third place as championship is no longer es. Aside from the Schallers, fall victory over Hunter Hall- consolation rounds, pinning the state’s runner-up. In his a sophomore shows a lot of our goal, but our expecta- other Mathews wrestlers re- man of Covington, won an 8-4 Brock Martin of Northumber- final match, Glockner battled promise for next season. tion,” coach Glockner said. ceiving medals included Josh decision over Dorian Delp of land and winning decisions through three rounds of over- Baker snagged fourth place Perhaps next year Gloucester Rosadino (113 lbs., fourth Rural Retreat and scored a 5-0 over Joseph Lee Reinboldt of time, falling to the would-be in the 145 lbs. weight class in will have a few more Dukes place), Isaiah Bivins (152 lbs., victory in the championship Rappahannock County and champion. Glockner ends his his second trip to the state qualifying for the state cham- fourth place), Quinton Dixon bout over Kaelin Kwiecinski Trevor Martin of Riverheads. impressive season with 37 championship. The sopho- pionship. (182 lbs., fourth place), Aaron to take the gold medal. Dixon and Fitzgerald faced Miles (132 lbs., fifth place) Tyler Schaller (18-3 record) off once again in the third- and Carson Gaimari (126 lbs., had a similar path to the place match; this time around sixth place). Brady Wright championship round. After Fitzgerald squeaked by win- (170 lbs.) also competed, but a first-round bye, he pinned ning a 1-0 decision. did not place. Mason Via of Rural Retreat Aaron Miles (30-8) won his Gymnastics, Zumba classes offered in Gloucester “Everyone wrestled ex- and won a 9-3 decision over first bouts, pinning Christian Gloucester Parks, Rec- 5. Beginner and Interme- 7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and tremely well,” said MHS head Nick Craft of Parry McCluer. McGeorge of Grundy. He then reation and Tourism is of- diate classes are offered; Thursdays. The drop-in fee coach Josh Schaible. “Placing He lost to Grundy’s Chris lost a 7-2 decision to Daw- fering gymnastics classes check online registration for is $6 per class, Punch cards fifth as a team with only eight Stiltner by a pin in the first- son Allen of Grayson County. for ages 3-18 at Botetourt current availability (https:// are available for five classes wrestlers is very difficult.” place match. Miles suffered a medical for- and Abingdon elementary rec.gloucesterva.info). Be- ($25) or 10 classes ($50). Grundy won the state title Rosadino (26-12) pinned feit in the consolation semi- schools. ginning dates are the dead- For more information on for a second year in a row, Trevor Stevenson of North- finals and came back to pin Botetourt classes begin line to register. these and other activities, this time with 230.5 team wood in the opening round. McGeorge once again in the on Thursday, March 5, and ZUMBA: Zumba exercise call PRT at 804-693-2355 or points. Rural Retreat placed Advancing to the quarter- fifth-place match. Tuesday, March 10. Abing- classes are offered at Achil- email prt@gloucesterva. finals, the MHS wrestler Gaimari (26-13) had a busy don classes begin on March les Elementary from 6:15- was pinned by Blake Batta- tournament, posting a 3-3 glia of Rural Retreat. From record over two days. He U10 Hammerheads there, Rosadino went to the scored a 10-5 decision over consolation bracket, scor- Kayden Vanover of Grundy in ing pins over Dale Conde of the opening round. Gaimari post perfect season Holston and Keven Perez of then lost by a pin to Tanner Golfers invited to Fr. Boddie Memorial The Baystars FC U10 Northampton. In the consola- Jones of Grayson County in Hammerheads completed a tion semis, Rosadino won in the quarterfinals. In the con- Golfers are invited to take competition open to all. Steamboat Restaurant. perfect indoor soccer season the ultimate tie breaker over solation rounds, Gaimari won part in the annual Fr. John Team prizes will be awarded Registration begins at 11 at the Williamsburg Indoor Brock Parrish of Middlesex. the next two bouts, pinning Boddie Memorial Golf Clas- in each of three flights. Golf- a.m. with a shotgun start at Sports Complex on Feb. 15 This set up a rematch with Devin Deshields of Franklin sic, to be held on Friday, ers will also compete for in- noon. Proceeds are shared with a 7-0-0 record. The team Battaglia for third place. Once and posting an 8-2 decision May 8, at the Piankatank dividual prizes. equally between local chari- registered 43 goals for the again, Battaglia pinned the over Hayden Jackson of Pat- River Golf Club, Hartfield. The $80 per person entry ties and the church’s capital season while allowing only Mathews wrestler, this time rick Henry. He then lost in This event, hosted by fee covers use of the prac- fund. 15. The Hammerheads will to take third place. the consolation semifinals the Catholic Church of the tice range, golf cart rental, To register or for more in- move to a higher division and Bivins (30-7) went 2-2 in to Justin Martin of Rural Re- Visitation, Topping, is a greens fee, on-course bev- formation, call 571-215-2407. begin its outdoor season next the tournament. He received treat and Jax Allebaugh of four-player captain’s choice erages, and dinner in the month. an opening-round bye, then Riverheads in the fifth-place scoring a first-round pin over match. Park Partner cards Spring soccer Dominion bills expected to dip available Dominion Energy cus- ing performance of our Updated Park Partners BENNY’S starts at the Y tomers in Virginia can ex- generation fleet in Virginia, discount cards, which of- The Mathews Family YMCA pect a nearly $6 decrease particularly our combined fer discounts at more than a Auto Service & Repair spring soccer program, in their monthly residential cycle power stations which dozen area businesses, are AUTO SERVICES which will run from March 2 electric bills later this year provided excellent reli- now available at the Parks, • Alignment • Tires • Oil Change • Brakes to May 4. 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Registration opens Saturday for Cobia East Coast Championship LOCAL TIDES Mobjack Bay, East River Entrance HIGH LOW Registration opens Sunday 100 entries, payouts will in- awards ceremony following be held from 2-5 p.m. Sat- available for $25. Awards will Thursday 11:13 a.m. 5:09 a.m. for the third annual Cobia crease. the June 6 event. Contestants urday, June 6 at one of the be presented at 7. Sponsors 2/27 11:27 p.m. 5:21 p.m. East Coast Championship Proceeds from the con- can also register at Long Bay three locations; contestants are also being sought; if in- Friday 11:48 a.m. 5:47 a.m. fishing tournament, which test sponsored by Kyle Bell Pointe Marina in Virginia must be in line by 5 to be terested, contact Kyle Bell at 2/28 5:56 p.m. will be held on Saturday, Homes LLC will benefit the Beach and Salt Ponds Marina counted. 804-832-0229. Saturday 12:05 a.m. 6:28 a.m. 2/29 12:25 p.m. 6:34 p.m. June 6, the opening weekend Guerrilla Wrestling Associa- in Hampton. Tickets to the after party For more information, in- Sunday 12:47 a.m. 7:15 a.m. of the 2020 cobia season. tion. Boat registration and buck- (which begins at 4 p.m. on cluding a full list of rules, 3/1 1:09 p.m. 7:18 p.m. Billed as the largest one- Crown Pointe Marina in et pickup will be held from June 6), which includes mu- visit www.cobiaeastcoast- Monday 1:37 a.m. 8:10 a.m. day cobia tournament in Vir- Hayes is one of three loca- 6:30-8 p.m. on June 5, fol- sic, beverages and an all- championship.com. 3/2 2:00 p.m. 8:10 p.m. ginia, first place will receive tions where the onsite boat lowed by a captain’s meeting you-can-eat cookout will be Tuesday 2:45 a.m. 9:13 a.m. 3/3 3:02 p.m. 9:11 p.m. $5,000 with over $10,000 in registration will be held on at 8. One member from each Wednesday 3:41 a.m. 10:20 a.m. total cash payouts. If the Friday, June 5, as well as the registered boat must attend 3/4 4:09 p.m. 10:16 p.m. tournament receives over site for the after party and the meeting. Weigh-ins will Tide adjustments at other points:

York River, Tue Marsh Light—Subtract 5 minutes. York River, Yorktown—Add 5 minutes. York River, Allmondsville—Add 1 hour, 5 minutes. York River, Entrance to Perrin River— Add 1 minute. Brown’s Bay—Subtract 7 minutes. S.W. Branch Severn River—Add 4 minutes. Ware River—Subtract 4 minutes. North River—Subtract 4 minutes. New Point Comfort—Subtract 1 minute. Piankatank River, Cherry Point—Add 1 hour. Piankatank River, Dixie—Add 1 hour, 33 minutes. Urbanna—Add 2 hours, 50 minutes.

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Krispy Pops First quarter 3/2 Ages: 6-11 years Savannah Bass participated in a recent Bay School class on making and decorating Full moon 3/9 Last quarter 3/16 Members: $15 Krispy Pops, then assembling them into bouquets to take home. The instructor New moon 3/24 Non-Members: $20 was Maryann Boho. *Space is limited. Sign up at the front desk today! 7516 Hospital Drive, Gloucester, VA 23061

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New board members join Gloucester Preservation Foundation The Gloucester Preserva- for the Preservation of Vir- It was first listed on the tion Foundation recently an- ginia Antiquities, now known state and federal registers of nounced its new board of as Preservation Virginia. It historic places in 1973; the directors, with Dr. David A. was one of several proper- nominations were revised and Brown of the Fairfield Foun- ties maintained by the Joseph expanded in 2015. For more dation taking the leadership Bryan Branch of the APVA information on the GPF and role. before it was transferred to the Walter Reed Birthplace, “I am honored to assume the the Gloucester Preservation contact Dr. David Brown at The Gloucester Preservation Foundation recently announced its new board of directors, with Dr. David A. Brown taking the role of chairman of the board,” Foundation in 2013. [email protected]. leadership role. The foundation is tasked with taking care of the Walter Reed Birthplace, above. Brown said. “The great work of John and Marsha Gillis, Daniel Dick, Tara Thomas and many others has ensured the Walter Reed Birthplace survives to this day. It is our responsibil- ity to keep that legacy intact and make sure the birthplace remains a part of Gloucester’s historic landscape for the Into An next century and beyond.” Brown is joined on the board of directors by vice Leap chairman (and fellow Fair- field Foundation co-director) Thane Harpole, treasurer Thomas Karow and secretary Extra-Ordinary Bobbi Hatton. “The building and grounds are in great shape,” Harpole said. “We are looking forward to opening the building on April 18 for Garden Week and eal welcoming visitors to one of D ! Gloucester’s most iconic land- marks at other times during the year.” The foundation plans to continue preserving the build- ing and acreage surrounding the birthplace, and intends to revive several of the activi- 3 3 ties that prior boards made 196 279 264 2 possible through their hard per month per month work and community engage- ‘18 HYUNDAI ‘07 CHEVY ment. “We’d like to welcome ‘14 FORD ‘11 DODGE back the ham radio opera- ACCENT EXPEDITION AVALANCHE DAKOTA tors and continue the great GAS SAVER POWER 3RD-ROW SEATING, NAV., working relationship with STK# P5210A ONLY 58K MILES STK# 5238 LEATHER, STK# 5220B STK# 5226A Boy Scout Troop 111,” Hat- ton said. “It is crucial to main- $ $ tain and interpret this part $ $ of Gloucester’s history,” she 12,984 17,984 8,994 added, “especially as we see 16,997 growing interest in the coun- ty’s historic sites along Route 614.” The property is located at the intersection of Routes 614 (Hickory Fork Road) and 616 (Belroi Road) across from Belroi Market. Other historic and recreational sites closely 3 119 1 3 connected to the Route 614 per 269 month per month per 299 month corridor include the upcom- ing Machicomoco State Park, ‘18 TOYOTA ‘08 FORD F-150 ‘09 SMART CAR ‘19 JEEP Fairfield Archaeology Park, CAMRY LE SUPER CREW XLT 4 2 PASSION Rosewell Plantation, the COMPASS Gloucester Institute and the LANE ASSIST V8, TOW PACKAGE AT, GAS SAVER STK# 5239 STK# 5178 National Park Service’s prop- STK# 5205A STK# 5004B erty at Werowocomoco. The primary function of $ the Gloucester Preservation $ $ $ Foundation is the preserva- 17,984 6,977 3,997 19,986 tion and interpretation of the Walter Reed Birthplace. The c.1821 building was home to Dr. Walter Reed’s family when he was born in 1851. Dr. Walter Reed is an Army surgeon best remembered for proving that mosquitoes transmit yellow 2 2 2 3 fever. His father was Rev. Le- per 449 month per 233 month per 436 month per 498 month muel Reed, a Methodist minis- ter serving at nearby Bellamy ‘19 RAM CREW CAB ‘14 FORD ‘13 TOYOTA TUNDRA ‘19 CHEVY Methodist Church. Walter Reed attended the University 4X4 BIG HORN EXPLORER XLT CREW MAX LTD 4X4 CAMARO SS of Virginia Medical School and HEMI V8 3RD ROW SEATING 5.3L V8, SUNROOF, NAV V8, FULLY LOADED was its youngest graduate, re- STK# 5227 STK# 5123C STK# 5175 STK# 5222 ceiving his medical deree just before turning 18. Reed undertook further $ $ $ $ study at Bellevue Hospital 28,997 14,977 27,996 32,996 Medical College in New York City, receiving an additional medical degree. As a member of the Army Medical Corps, 90 DAYS and alongside his wife, Em- ily Lawrence, he traveled the DEFERRED western frontier for over 15 years. In 1898, when he was 3 3 3 PAYMENTS stationed in Cuba during the 399 per209 month 269 Spanish-American War, he per month per month WITH found the cause of typhoid ‘19 CHEVY ‘18 NISSAN ‘19 NISSAN fever which was decimating APPROVED Army camps across the is- SILVERADO LT SENTRA ALTIMA SR land. V8, ONLY 25K MILES LOADED UP! The birthplace was pur- BLUETOOTH, BACK-UP CAMERA CREDIT STK# 5237 STK# 5212 STK# 5219 chased by The Medical Soci- ety of Virginia in 1926 to pre- * SEE DEALER serve the house in Dr. Reed’s $ $ $ FOR DETAILS memory. It was restored by 25,974 13,976 17,988 them in 1927 and subsequent- ly acquired by the Association

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