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A squirrel enjoys corn at Carter and Nancy Richardson’s house at North, having helped himself from adjacent Ceci Brown of Gloucester sent this pho- Beverly Kearney of Gloucester sends Elm Grove Farm. to of Hedychium (butterfly) ginger lily. the photo of this rose, still lovely. James Longworth and Robin Singleton Singleton-Longworth Believe it or not... Robert “Popeye” Carter of Gloucester, announces the lowers are still blooming, and nature remains beautiful, and (we are thank- engagement of his daughter, ful) readers continue to send us scenes spotted by their discerning eyes. Robin Singleton to James FPlease send your seasonal photos to [email protected]. Longworth, son of Darryl A Japanese maple in its full autumn foliage at the home of John Lee Callis, and Bonnie Longworth of Gloucester. Robin is also the Grimstead. daughter of the late Mary Kay Carter. Robin graduated from Liber- ty University and is employed by Middlesex County Public Schools. James graduated from Rap- pahannock Community Col- lege and Thomas Nelson Com- munity College. He works for Rappahannock Community College and Gloucester Coun- ty Public Schools. A wedding is planned for April 3, 2021 in Gloucester.
Debbie Townsend-Pittman of Hardy wildflowers growing in a ‘Jean May’ camellia at the home of A poinsettia at Connie Spence’s home Thanksgiving cactus blooms for Martha Gloucester photographed this rare Mathews ditch, sent by Reed Lawson. Katherine and Ray Mazzocco. anticipates the season. Thompson Hudgins of Gloucester. late-blooming yellow hibiscus in her Avoid Brown yard on November 10. Friday: How to properly dispose of greasy kitchen scraps We don’t want to spoil your holiday dinner, but do you know what happens when you put leftover cooking oil and greasy food scraps down the kitchen drain or dispos- This Hibiscus has bloomed all summer An insect blends in with a marigold at al? Lewis Hubbard sends a photo of Ca- It isn’t pretty, according providing a continuous spot of color in Woodville Park in Gloucester; photo Purple hyacinth and Virginia creeper photographed by Louise Witherspoon of Port the yard of Kay and Sam Uhler of Hayes. taken by Bonnie Veaner of Hayes. mellia sasanqua Irihi-no-umi or Sea to Mike Martin, chief of pre- Haywood. at Sunset on Veterans Day. treatment and pollution pre- vention with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. “When grease goes down GARDENING CORNER| the drain in a liquid form, it will cool and adhere to the FROM THE GLOUCESTER MASTER GARDENERS Fall makes persimmons delectable sides of the pipes. This re- duces the pipe’s diameter BY BETTY WRENN DAY and restricts the flow of wa- Cherrybark oak ter,” said Martin. “This can BY SUSAN CAMP suggestions. The persimmon is native to China where it prevent other household Lisa mentioned cherrybark has been cultivated for centuries; more than waste from moving through Friends often ask me where oaks and live oaks. I know 2,000 cultivars exist today. The plant was not the pipe, causing sewage I get ideas for gardening col- a little about live oaks, but introduced to California until the mid-1800s. backups in your home or a umns. Some topics arise from cherrybark oak was a name I Today California, Florida and southeastern sanitary sewer overflow in random articles I read on the had not heard. Lisa noted that Texas produce persimmons for the commer- the street.” internet, and the subjects of cherrybark is a fast-growing cial market with prospects of increasing the No one wants to deal with many columns relate to suc- shoreline tree that grows tall fruit’s popularity in this country. However, that situation on a family cesses and failures we have and straight. for now China produces two-thirds of the holiday, not even plumbers. experienced in our years of Cherrybark oak (Quercus world’s persimmon crop. Martin said the local plumb- gardening. The best topics pagoda) was formerly classi- The persimmon, sometimes called the ing community refers to the come from suggestions by fied as a variety of southern “Apple of Japan,” is widely used in East day after Thanksgiving as friends and colleagues, who oak (Quercus falcata), and you Asian countries in all sorts of dishes. Brown Friday—one of the either have a specific ques- may see it listed as Q. falcata Two varieties of persimmons, opposite busiest times for sewage tion, or have knowledge or subsp. pagodifolia in some ends of flavor extremes, are grown in the backups. expertise in an area. sources. It gets its common United States. One is sweet and tender while So what do you do? Martin Last week, I received an name from the resemblance the other is firm and tannic, bitter when recommends taking a few email from Lisa Deaton, Area of the mature bark to that of harvested but creamy and sweet when ripe. minutes to dispose of fats, Forester for the Virginia De- the black cherry (Prunus se- That’s the type Krista Gustafson recently oils and grease (FOG) prop- partment of Forestry. When rotina). The gray bark of the revisited on the family pumpkin farm at erly: I hear from Lisa, I know I am North once known as Belmont Berry Farm. —For standing grease, going to read some interesting SEE OAK, PAGE 2B It’s also the type this writer remembers as pour it while it’s hot into an a child when visiting her grandfather’s farm Persimmons: Wait until they are ripe! empty can, let it harden in Waverley and biting into a persimmon that the freezer and then toss the had just dropped from the tree. Your mouth can in the trash. turns inside out. mons in a brown paper bag with an apple or —For grease leftover from Krista said she always knew they had per- banana. Loosely fold the bag closed and the foods such as bacon, allow it simmons but had not noticed them recently. fruit will ripen in one or two days. Persim- to cool in the pan, then use Then she went on a search, found them and mons are ripe when they are soft and their a paper towel to swipe and took the pictures with this story. sweet jelly-like flesh almost bursts from the toss it in the trash. She recalls, “When I was a kid my brother skin. —For dishes, scrape any and I played a mean joke on my sister and Persimmons also make an excellent dried leftovers into the trash or had her eat an unripe persimmon straight fruit. Either peel or dry whole or slice compost bin before washing. from the tree. They are super bitter un- (peeled or unpeeled) and dry. When they —To dispose of leftover tur- ripe. It’s a taste you don’t forget. I am sure are peeled and dried whole, they loose their key frying oil, contact your Tambi remembers it well.” Being interested astringency and develop a sweet date-like locality for proper disposal. in cooking persimmons. Krista remembers consistency. Each has their own FOG con- having persimmon brownies over 40 years Note: Facts on persimmons were taken trol division, and HRSD will ago at Neil and Beverly Holmbergs’ house. from: “Persimmons,” “History of Persim- provide assistance to these Astringent persimmons, which appear to mons,” “Persimmon Folklore” and “Persim- localities on request. be the ones found locally, can be stored in mon History.” Restaurant owners should the refrigerator for at least a month or fro- adhere to the same guide- PHOTO BY LISA DEATON zen for 6 to 8 months. To ripen them, since lines, Martin said. A cherrybark oak. they do not ripen on the tree, place persim- SEE PERSIMMONS, PAGE 2B
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OAK PERSIMMONS: Don’t eat them until they’re ripe
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2B young oak is smooth, soon de- sugar thoroughly with ½ c. 1 tsp. baking powder a 9x13-inch baking dish with pulp in several additions, mix- veloping narrow, scaly ridges PERSIMMON NUT BREAD water and pour over pudding. ½ tsp. salt cooking spray. In a bowl, whisk ing well after each addition. that darken with age and be- 6 Tbs. butter Bake 10 minutes more. 1 tsp. cinnamon together the our, baking soda, Stir in melted butter. Scrape the come rough. 1 c. sugar 1 c. sugar baking powder, salt, cinnamon, batter into the prepared bak- Cherrybark oak is native 2 eggs PERSIMMON COOKIES 1 c. brown sugar white sugar, and brown sugar ing dish. Bake in the preheated to the southeastern United 1 tsp. baking soda 2 ripe persimmons, peeled 3 eggs, beaten until thoroughly combined. In oven until a toothpick inserted States. It is found in coastal 1 c. persimmon pulp and puréed 2 c. milk a large bowl, beat the eggs and into the pudding comes out regions from New Jersey to 2 c. our 1 c. white sugar 2½ c. persimmon pulp milk together until smooth, clean, about 1 hour. Allow to eastern Texas, except for Flor- 1 tsp. baking powder ½ c. butter 6 Tbs. butter, melted and add the our mixture, al- cool before serving. ida and parts of Georgia, and ½ tsp. salt 1 egg Preheat oven to 300°F. Spray ternating with the persimmon in the Mississippi Valley up to ½ tsp. cinnamon 2 c. all-purpose our southern Illinois. ½ tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. baking soda The tree is the fastest grow- ¼ tsp. cloves 1 Tbs. ground cinnamon ing of the red oak family and 2 tsp. grated orange rind ½ tsp. ground cloves reaches a height of 100 to 130 1 c. chopped dates ½ tsp. ground nutmeg feet at maturity. Mature trunk 1 c. chopped nuts ½ tsp. salt diameter is 3 to 5 feet. Cherry- Cream butter and sugar. 1 c. chopped walnuts bark oak is among the largest Add eggs one at a time, beat- Preheat oven to 375°F. “There are only four kinds of people in the world. of the red oaks in the south- ing well after each. Dissolve Lightly grease or line a baking Those who have been caregivers. Those who are east. A cherrybark oak can soda in persimmon pulp and sheet with parchment paper. live for 300 years. add to creamed ingredients. Combine the our, baking currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, Its massive size means that Combine dry ingredients and soda, cinnamon, cloves, nut- cherrybark oak needs plenty stir into creamed mixture. Add meg and salt. Cream butter and those who will need a caregiver.” of room to grow and spread orange rind, dates, and nuts with sugar. Beat in the egg its branches. The tree grows and mix well. Bake in loaf pan and persimmon. Add the our –FORMER FIRST LADY ROSALYNN CARTER best in full sun in loamy, well- at 350°F. for about 75 minutes mixture and mix until com- drained, acidic bottomland or until broom straw comes bined. Stir in nuts. Drop by soil along streams and rivers. out clean. Cool and slice. teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, It is intolerant of shade and onto prepared baking sheet. competition from other trees. PERSIMMON PEAR GREEN SALAD Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. It must grow alone or main- 1 persimmon, very thinly tain the dominant position in sliced (I don’t peel) EASY PERSIMMON CAKE a stand of trees. It is fi re-resis- 1 ripe Bosc pear, thinly 1 box Duncan Hines cake tant. sliced mix butter recipe The tall, straight trunk ¼ c. green onions, thinly ½ tsp. cinnamon branches into a broad, round- sliced ½ c. pecans ed crown, making cherrybark 8 c. salad greens, including 1 c. persimmon pulp oak an excellent shade tree. arugula, fresh spinach Mix cake mix according to The glossy, dark green leaves and romaine lettuce directions on box. Add cinna- grow in clusters from the ½ c. walnuts or pecans in mon, pecans and persimmon. branch tips. Leaves are 5 to 8 small pieces, toasted Bake at 350°F. for 45 minutes. inches long. Each leaf is divid- Dressing ed into 5 to 11 pointed lobes. 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard PERSIMMON JAM The leaf shape resembles a Juice of half a lemon 3 c. persimmon pulp (one many-tiered pagoda. 1 tsp. mirin (rice wine Japanese persimmon Cherrybark oak is monoe- vinegar) yields ¾ to 1 c. pulp) cious. Yellow-green male cat- ¼ c. oil (I use olive oil and 2 c. sugar kins and small, green female vegetable oil) 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice fl owers are borne on the same Pinch salt and pepper ½ tsp. grated lemon zest tree. Acorns appear after 1 tsp. dried tarragon leaves Combine persimmon pulp about 25 years. The orange- ¼ tsp. sugar and sugar in heavy medium- brown acorns are ½ inch long, Blue cheese crumbles, sized non-corrosive saucepan. with ⁄ of their length covered optional Cook over low heat, stirring by a scaly cap. They mature in Whisk dressing ingredients constantly until thickened and 2 years. in a small bowl and chill be- opaque, about 15 minutes; do Cherrybark oak acorns fore drizzling on the salad. If not boil. Remove from heat. provide food for many spe- you slice the persimmon thin- Stir in lemon juice and zest. cies, including the gray squir- ly, you don’t need to peel it; Pour into sterilized canning rel, blue jay, and wild turkey. same with the pear. I like Bosc jars and seal. Other heavy feeders include pears because of their crunch redheaded and red-bellied and rmness. You can vary the PERSIMMON TEA HERE TO woodpeckers, white-breasted portions of this tossed salad to ¾ c. sugar nuthatches, raccoons, white- feed your crowd. ½ lb. fresh ginger, cut into tailed deer, and black bears. ½-inch slices The cherrybark oak also PERSIMMON DESSERT 12 oz. dried persimmons SUPPORT YOU supports numerous varieties 1 c. persimmon pulp ¼ lb. pine nuts of moths and butterfl ies, in- 1 c. milk In a large saucepan, com- cluding Imperial Moth larvae 2 eggs bine 10 c. water, sugar, and and several species of Hair- ½ c. butter ginger and bring to a boil. so you can care for them. streaks and Duskywings. Vari- 1 tsp. cinnamon Simmer for about 5 minutes, ous species of beetles, bugs, 1 tsp. nutmeg remove from heat, and add Caregiver programs and and other insects feed on ½ tsp. cloves the persimmons. Let sit for at cherrybark oak. 1 tsp. baking powder least 2 hours to steep. Strain support available online 24/7. The reddish-brown wood 1 c. our into a decanter. Cover and re- is heavy, strong, and coarse- 2½ c. sugar, divided frigerate up to 3 days ahead. grained. It is used extensively Mix pulp, milk, eggs, but- Serve chilled in cups of choice. Learn more at riversideonline.com/caregiver or call for interior fi nishing, veneer, ter, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, Garnish with pine nuts. Riverside Senior Care Navigation 1-888-597-0828 cabinetry, and general con- baking powder and our; then struction. add 1½ c. sugar. Mix thor- PERSIMMON PUDDING Cherrybark oak is subject oughly and pour into a well- Cooking spray to oak wilt and several fungal oiled loaf pan. Bake at 375°F. 4 c. all-purpose our diseases. Leaf blister and His- for 20 minutes. Mix remaining 1 tsp. baking soda pidus canker both infect cher- rybark oak, and heart rot oc- curs in trees planted in poor sites. 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Y M C K THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Church News GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 3B Services Abingdon/LightHouse join forces in offering announced drive-thru free Thanksgiving dinner
Abingdon Episcopal by local Church will continue its tradition of offering a free Thanksgiving Dinner to the churches community, although it will Special services and other ac- look different as a result of tivities in churches this week in- the COVID-19 pandemic. clude the following: This year, Abingdon and LightHouse Church have APOSTLES LUTHERAN joined forces to offer the free While physical worship ser- meals to-go in a drive-thru vices at Apostles Lutheran service. Guests can pick up Church, Gloucester, are sus- a traditional Thanksgiving pended, the Christ the King meal between 11 a.m. and worship service will be held via 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day Zoom at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. An in the LightHouse Church invitation to join the Zoom ser- parking lot at 4299 George vice will be sent to the congre- Washington Memorial High- gation via email and can also way, Hayes. be accessed on the church’s Last year, Abingdon pro- website at apostles-elca.org. vided about 275 meals. “To The book study will be held af- our knowledge, we are the ter the service at 1 p.m. only community dinner in the county on Thanksgiving BELLAMY UNITED METHODIST Day and plan to serve more Bellamy United Method- than twice the amount of ist Church, Gloucester, will of- meals we have in the past,” fer in-person worship on at 10 according to a release from a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. Abingdon Church. Plans are There is limited seating; contact in place to serve as many as the church office if you desire 600 meals, the church an- to attend or you may register nounced. by completing Health Screen- No reservation or ap- ing form at www.evc.vaumc. pointment is necessary. If org/open/worshipregistra- anyone wishes to volun- tion/Page1.cfm. Masks will be teer to lend a helping hand, required. The service will be visit the following link: posted to the church’s YouTube www.signupgenius.com/ and Facebook pages in the af- go/20f084fa4ad28a3f58- ternoon and will continue to be community1. There are vol- available each Sunday. unteer opportunities for a We are monitoring the lat- number of operations con- est guidelines from the Com- nected with the meal prepa- monwealth and the Virginia ration and distribution, as FILE PHOTO Annual Conference regarding well as the chance to pro- In 2010, those attending Abingdon Episcopal Church’s 16th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner were greeted by the smiling faces of these Pilgrims—Jennifer safe practices. If a change in vide a cash donation. and Jessica Herman, from left—who served beverages to the guests. A decade later, due to COVID-19, the church will be holding its dinner as a drive-thru event, as our ability to worship in person Abingdon has joined forces with LightHouse Church to distribute to-go meals from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at LightHouse. occurs, it will be posted on its website, Facebook pages, and the office answering machine message, a release said.
BETHANY UNITED METHODIST The sermon title of Pastor Mike Derflinger of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Jesus’s Thanks- giving.” Masks are required.
BETHEL BAPTIST Bethel Baptist Church, Join Us For Worship Gloucester, continues to hold worship services online or via conference call. The sermon UNION BAPTIST CHURCH WARE EPISCOPAL CHURCH title of the Rev. James Harris, at ADVENTISTS 9254 Guinea Rd., Hayes, VA 23072 The Rev. Scott Parnell, Rector ROMAN CATHOLIC GLOUCESTER SEVENTH DAY Located next to Achilles Elementary School 7825 John Clayton Memorial Hwy CHURCH OF FRANCIS DE SALES noon Sunday will be “Trusting ADVENTISTS V{âÜv{ fÑÉàÄ|z{à Church Office: 804-642-2332 PO Box 616, Gloucester VA 23061 Rt. 647, Lover’s Lane, Mathews Court House God in the Midst of the Storm.” SATURDAYS at 7314 Main Street, Gloucester, Rev. Jared Berry, Pastor 804.693.3821 | www.warechurch.org Father Gerry Kaggwa VA 23061 Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.; Worship E-mail: [email protected] Office hours: by appointment at this time. Spring Schedule: Sunday Mass 11 a.m. The service can be accessed by 11 a.m. 757-814-5285 www.unionbaptistchurch.net Sunday Worship: Service of Holy Communion Weekday Mass: 9 a.m. Tues. & Fri. logging onto https://global.go- Services: SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; at 10:30 a.m. under the Pavilion behind the Holy Day Mass: 5:30 p.m. 11 a.m. Church Service; WEDNESDAY: 6:30pm, Parish House. Masks required; bring your ______tomeeting.com/join/929136757 ANGLICAN Adult Bible Study and Prayer; UBC Kids Crew own chair. CHURCH OF ST. THERESE or call 1-312-757-3121 and us- ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH (k-5th grade), OUTWARD Youth (6th-12th grade) 6262 Main Street • Gloucester, VA 23061 Ancient Worship - Timeless Faith MON & THUR; Food Ministry, 9-10:30 a.m. FULL GOSPEL 804-693-5939 • Father Gregory Kandt ing Access Code: 929-136-757#. Fr David Masterson, Vicar SATURDAY; Kickball, 10-11:30 a.m. (k-5th grade) Weekend Masses: Services: SUNDAY FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH ______CORNERSTONE 5 PM Saturday, 8 & 10:30 AM Sunday; Sunday school will start at 10 10:00 AM - Holy Communion “Faith Feels Like Family” WHITE MARSH BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH Holy Day Mass: 12:00 and 7:00 pm; Holy Unction is offered the first Sunday of Faith Baptist Church meets at 17448 2243 Buckley Hall Rd. Cobbs Creek, VA 23035 Faith Formation: K-8 at 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. a.m. using the same access in- John Clayton Memorial Hwy., Math- Rev. Kevin Thompson, Pastor each month. Coffee hour in the historic Glebe 5123 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Chris Morgan, Pastor. 725-9145 9-12 at 6:00 to 8:00 formation and Bible study is House follows the service each Sunday. ews, VA 23109. We are affiliated with Services: SUNDAY 10am Morning Worship the Southern Baptist Conservatives of White Marsh, VA 23183 • 804-693-2863 held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. 6124 Abingdon Glebe Lane Website: www.whitemarshbaptistchurch.com Ablaze Youth doors open on Sunday at 9:30 Virginia and thrive amidst conservative THE CHURCH OF The church will have a Gloucester, VA 23061 / 804-824-9552 Services: SUNDAY, Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; no wednesday services for youth (off Hwy. 17, behind Ken Houtz Chevrolet) values in a contemporary setting. Worship & Praise 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Church WEDNESDAY Healing Center 10-11am. JESUS CHRIST Thanksgiving drive-thru from [email protected] Spirit-led worship services include in- & Nursery provided); 7pm. Midweek Service; RESONATE Youth 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. They stjamesgloucester.com______spiring music and powerful, relevant, AWANA (Sept-May) 6:00 pm; WEDNESDAY Service 7pm; Nursery & Children’s Ministry OF LATTER-DAY biblically-based preaching. You are in- Adult Bible Study 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY provided for all services. Website: gocfc.com ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN MISSION vited to become part of the life-enhanc- ______will collect non-perishable Ancient Faith - Common Prayer SAINTS food items that will be donated Father Jason Hess, Rector ing experience that has become known ZION POPLARS BAPTIST CHURCH LUTHERAN GLOUCESTER WARD Service: SUNDAY, 10:00 AM - Live Stream Only as the Faith family. Rev. Vincent Haley, Associate Minister APOSTLES LUTHERAN CHURCH 6846 Short Lane, Gloucester to those in need during the *Live Streaming at ______693-4821 • 7000 T.C. Walker Road, Gloucester The Reverend Jeniffer N. Tillman, Pastor Sunday Service: 10:00 am Thanksgiving sesaon. www.fb.com/MathewsAnglican Sunday School 10 am; Worship 11 am; Main Street at Fox Mill Run Estates Visitors Welcome GLOUCESTER POINT BAPTIST Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm. 15661 John Clayton Mem. Hwy Mathews, VA 23109 Pastor Ray P. “Bud” Goude, Jr. Gloucester, 693-9098 www.comeuntochrist.org / 804-384-3765 804-413-1718 7741 Terrapin Cove Rd., Glou. Pt. www.apostles-elca.org BETHEL UNITED METHODIST www.MathewsAnglican.org 804-642-2555 • www.gloptbaptist.org CHURCH Sunday Service: 9:30 AM via Zoom UNITED Bethel United Method- Services: SUNDAY, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; See website for details ASSEMBLY Worship, 11 a.m.; C.A.R.E. ministry at 2 p.m. OF CHRIST We are Apostles LOVE BOLDLY! Join us! METHODIST ist Church, Onemo, will hold WEDNESDAYS: Youth Dinner and Worship 5:30 GLOUCESTER CHURCH OF CHRIST BETHANY UNITED Bible study groups, “Respon- OF GOD p.m., Children and adult Bible Studies 6:30 p.m.; 2432 Hayes Road, Hayes • 642-6050 NON- METHODIST CHURCH sive Love,” at 10:05 a.m. Sun- LIGHTHOUSE ______7:30 choir practice; FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. Seniors’ SERVICES: Sunday, Bible Class, 10 a.m., 1860 Hayes Rd., Old Rt. 17, Glou. Pt., VA, Reverend Kenneth F. Cramer Worship 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DENOMINATIONAL Rev. Mike Derflinger, Pastor, 642-2110 day. Worship service will begin 4299 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. GWYNN’S ISLAND Mid-week Bible Study, 7 p.m. GRACE BIBLE CHURCH www.bethanyumc-gp.org at 10:50. Everyone is asked to Hayes, VA 23072 BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor R. Ashley Gibson Services: SUNDAY, Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; 804-642-2752 • 804-642-4018 Fax Dr. Ed Jordan, Pastor • 725-2384 CHURCH 804-693-3533 ______Worship, 8:30 & 11 a.m.; Nursery provided wear a face covering and to www.LightHouseVA.Life Services: SUNDAY 9:45 Sunday School; 9577 George Washington Memorial Hwy, social distance; a short health Services: SUNDAY, Prayer at 9 a.m.; 11 a.m. Worship (Nursery provided); 6:30 OF GOD Box 105, Ark, VA 23003 BEULAH UNITED Worship Service 10 a.m.; WEDNESDAY, p.m. Bible Study; WEDNESDAY; 9:45 AM Sunday School classes for all ages METHODIST CHURCH form needs to be filled out. 7 p.m. Family Ministries Choir practice at 7:30 p.m. LIVING WATERS CHURCH 11:00 AM Sunday Worship Service New Point, VA “Serving the Lord by Serving Others” “A Church of New Beginnings” 6:00 PM Sunday evening Bible Study Rev. Dede Parrish, Pastor • 725-2775 The United Methodist ______Pastor David Hinsen 6:30 PM Wednesday evening prayer service Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. Women of the church are col- BAPTIST HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN 2061 Windsor Rd., Dutton, VA 23050 ______BEECH GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH Worship Services: 10:30 am Sunday & 7 pm Wed. KINGDOM COVENANT CENTRAL UNITED lecting winter hats, gloves and Richard Croxton, Pastor BIKER CHURCH Increasing Faith • Imparting Hope MINISTRIES Modeling Love METHODIST CHURCH mittens to take to Mathews So- SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10 a.m. DAV Bldg. Chapter 58 Kingdom Covenant Ministries 121 Church Street, Mathews, VA SUNDAY WORSHIP, 11 a.m. Apostle Steve A. Forrest Sr. cial Services for the community. 4073 Cedar Bush Rd. Hayes, VA 6265 Professional Dr. Rev. John Choi, 725-3332 ______CONGREGATIONAL 804-815-4735 or 804-221-2670 Services: SUNDAY, 10 a.m., Sunday School; They are also doing a reverse BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH Gloucester, Va. 23061 Thursdays 7pm bible study 8:30 a.m. Early Worship and Fellowship Time; Advent Calendar for Social Ser- Rev. Tom Cohick Sunday Mornings: CHURCHES worship service Sundays 10:30 ______11 a.m. Worship Service with nursery provided. Services: SUNDAY, Sunday School 10 a.m.; 827 Ridge Road, Cobbs Creek, Va. 23035 Fellowship 9:00a.m., SEVERN CHURCH [email protected] LOCUST GROVE UNITED vices of non-perishable items Worship Service 11 a.m. Rev. Bill West, Pastor, 693-3937 ______Service 9:30-10:30a.m. METHODIST CHURCH to bring by Dec. 13; a list is Since 1884, Off Hwy. 17 at White Marsh to NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHURCH OF THE LIVING WORD See our Facebook page Naxera, Robins Neck Pastor Booker Brown available. 8144 Tidemill Road, Hayes, 642-9612 ______Prophetess Cheryl Forrest, Pastor 804-725-3504 / cell: 804-513-9258 SUNDAY, Sunday School 10 a.m., 387 Church St, (THMS) Mathews The church is collecting shoe- Building A Victorious Church That Lives The MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH Worship 11:00 a.m. Rt. 3, Dutton Word Through The Power Of Jesus Christ P.O. Box 21, Cobb’s Creek VA 23035 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.; boxes that can be delivered to Foster, Va. 23056 • 804-725-5416 WEDNESDAY, Bible Study 7 p.m., 804-362-2220 - newhopecc88.com Bishop Gregory and Pastor Eunice Woodard Rev. Everett Hughes • 804-725-3032 Choir Practice, 7:45 p.m. ______Nursery provided, Children’s Church, elevator church by Sunday. This year Services: SUNDAY, 10:00 a.m. Worship; 11 [email protected] a.m. Children’s Church; WEDNESDAY, TABERNACLE OF FAITH MATHEWS CHAPEL UNITED Services: SUNDAY, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 7028 Woodsville Road, Hayes they will be delivered to chil- 7 p.m. Prayer/Bible Study (Adults and Youth) 11 a.m. Preaching. EPISCOPAL METHODIST CHURCH dren in Mathews. FRIDAY, 6 p.m. Intercessory Prayer. ______ABINGDON EPISCOPAL CHURCH 804-684-9373 Rt. 198; P.O. Box 125, Cobbs Creek, VA THE CHURCH OF LOVEwww.churchoftheliv- MATHEWS BAPTIST CHURCH The Reverend Sven L. vanBaars, Rector SUNDAY SERVICE: 11 am; Kingdom Prepa- www.mathewschapelumc.org ingword.net______Hudgins, VA , 804-725-3707 5645 George Washington Memorial Highway ration Teaching classes are held at 10 a.m.; Brett Isernhagen CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST Rev. Brian E. Kramer, Pastor PO Box 82 Intercessory prayer is 6-7 p.m. every Wednes- 804-725-9275 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH Services: SUNDAY, In-person Worship, 9 AM White Marsh, VA 23183 day. Bible study is 7 to 8 pm every Thursday Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Worship - 11 am The sermon title of the Rev. Rev. Werlie Hendrix, Pastor Contemporary; 11 AM Traditional. The contem- 804-693-3035 at the church. Children’s Church; Nursery Provided John Choi, pastor of Central 17448 John Clayton Memorial Hwy. porary service is also available on the Mathews www.abingdonchurch.org ______824-4347 Baptist YouTube Channel and an audio copy 7:45 am Holy Eucharist: Rite II PRESBYTERIAN OLIVE BRANCH United Methodist Church, Services: SUNDAY, Sunday School for all ages of the traditional service upon request. Sunday 11:00 am Holy Eucharist: Rite II Live streamed GRACE COVENANT 12403 Harcum Road, Gloucester, VA 23061 Mathews, at 9:15 a.m. Sunday at 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School and family meals have been suspended from Facebook and YouTube PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Phone : 804.693.3754 Family Night, Bible Study for all ages 6 p.m. until further notice. For more information, call All are Welcome! 6470 Main St., Gloucester, VA ______Sunday Worship 9:30 am will be “The Sheep and the “Faith Feels Like Family” the church office. ______Dr. Douglas Nagel, Pastor Goats.” Face coverings and so- Affiliated with the Southern Baptist www.mathewsbaptistchurch.com KINGSTON EPISCOPAL PARISH 693-2071, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. SALEM UMC Conservatives of Virginia ______Mathews, Virginia, 804-725-2175 E-mail: [email protected] 11408 Salem Church Rd, Glouc., VA 23061 cial distancing are required. The www.faithbaptistfamily.com SPRING HILL BAPTIST CHURCH The Very Rev. Gary J. Barker, Rector To see activities go to website: Between Turks Ferry Rd and Hunny Pot Ln service will also be offered on Rev. Ross Davis, Pastor E-mail: [email protected] gracecovenant.us (804) 693-3754 • umc.org Cobbs Creek, Va. Kingston Parish Preschool 804-725-3211 Schedule: Sunday School, 9:15 am; ______Sunday Worship 11:00 am the church’s YouTube channel, 725-3500 Worship Services: 8 am: HE Rite I at Christ Worship, 10:30am Services: SUNDAY, 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 Church, 320 Williams Wharf Road; ______SINGLETON UNITED which can be accessed through a.m. Morning Worship. THURSDAY, 6:30 p.m. 9:15 am: Sunday School; GROVES MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH the church’s homepage at Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, 7:30 p.m. 10:30 am: HE Rite II at Kingston Chapel, 370 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 5869 Ware Neck Rd., Schley, VA Choir Practice. Main Street; Nursery Available 9117 Glass Road, P. O. Box 1263, Hayes VA Rev. Calvin Griffin • 804-693-3811 www.centralumcmathews.org. All are welcome! Ph: 804-642-9698 Worship service 11 a.m.; Congregational Rev. Barry Phillips, Co-Pastor Sunday School at 9:45 in the church annex. Rev. Michael Condrey, Co-Pastor “We are workers together with God!” CHURCH OF THE LIVING WORD Sunday School 9 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. www.singletonumc.0rg The sermon title of Lead Pas- www.grovesmemchu http://singletonumcblog.wordpress.com tor Melvin Epps of Church of the Living Word, Hayes, at the Please call or e-mail Regina South to be part of this directory: 804-693-3101 or [email protected] SEE CHURCH SERVICES, PAGE 4B
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These local businesses encourage you to attend the church of your choice. CHURCH SERVICES| CARPETS • VINYLS • WALLPAPER GLOUCESTER-SOUTHSIDE Your One-Stop Decorating Store INSURANCE AGENCY, A TOWNE INSURANCE COMPANY Serving the Middle Peninsula Since 1927 Moughons Inc. (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3B) 6571 Main Street, Gloucester 804-693-3434 Main St., Mathews 10 a.m. Sunday service will Vincent Pryor for Sunday’s ser- 804-693-3502 Edgehill Town Center Debby Lockwood be “Relaxing with Purpose.” vice will be “Thanking God.” Alvin (Jay) McGlohn Gloucester 804-725-2600 804-693-2372 Gloucester The Gospel of Matthew will Service begins at 1 p.m. via HURD’S be the topic for the 6 p.m. conference call. The call num- HERBERT CLEMENTS Wednesday Bible study via ber is 978-990-5000; access Zoom. code 932721. & SONS, INC. Plumbing - Heating & A/C 804-776-9241 Generac & Kohler Generator Sales and Service EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST NEW POINT FRIENDS Find us on Facebook! 6558 Belroi Road, Glou. Emmanuel United Methodist The sermon title of the Rev. Marine supplies, 804-693-3617 757-768-7147 24-Hour Emergency Service Church, Bohannon, continues Thomas Bunting, pastor of New generators & appliances H.F. (Frankie) Clements, Pres. J.D. Clements, V.P. to hold a non-perishable food Point Friends Church, at its 11 17342 General Puller Hwy, Deltaville, VA 8157 Sheffield Dr., Gloucester www.asburyelectric.com drive for Thanksgiving dinners a.m. Sunday service will be Hope In-Home Care for those in the community “Count Our Blessings.” Bobby’s Companion & Personal Care who need a little extra sup- AUTO SERVICE Aide Services port. A bin is on the front porch NEWINGTON BAPTIST Quality care in the comfort of your home CENTER Serving in eight counties since 2007! of the church and there is also The sermon title of Pastor 2513 George Washington Memorial Hwy. Bobby Polk / OWNER Call for a FREE nursing assessment one inside the sanctuary. Gift Mike Gray of Newington Bap- 6553 Main Street, Gloucester Hayes, VA 23072 cards to local grocery stores are tist Church, Gloucester, at 10:30 804.210.1417 www.lulubirds.com 2862 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. • Hayes, VA 804-824-9232 also in great need to purchase a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary Keyvan Behnam, Chef/Owner 804-642-4950 www.bobbysautoservicectr.com 6762 Main St., Gloucester, VA 804-642-3882 perishable items. This will be will be “Unprecedented: Return Serving Gloucester for 42 years the last Sunday to donate for of Christ.” Masks and social dis- Call F.A. Cottee Thanksgiving. tancing will be required. Chil- KEN HOUTZ Amory Funeral Home Inc. Sand & Gravel, Inc. Pastor Jennifer Mercer asks dren, ages four through fifth CHEVROLET - BUICK INC. 75 Years of AgreemDedicated Service t to ssen ponsor the that everyone read Psalm 65 grade, have the option of go- Fill Sand - Fill Dirt Rt. 17 S., 6404 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Beach Sand for this pre-Thanksgiving ser- ing to KidsWorship, a special 757-898-5722 Gloucester, VA Gloucester •Top Soil - Screened Locally owned since 1979 vice at 11 a.m. Sunday. All at- time of worship, learning, fun, • Recycled Asphalt oReligius ureFeat tending must wear face cover- and snack during part of the 804-693-2100 804-693-2300 amoryfuneralhome.com ings and social distancing is adult worship service. Watch VA DLR 804-725-8751 410 Grafton Dr., Yorktown, VA observed. A short health form and chat with others on New- Faulkner Funeral Homes areYou one o the selec businessreaat thes ta s ooppu urt cr veroweekly a tr he needs to be filled out prior to ington’s Facebook page as the Gloucester RV the service or at the door. Sunday service is streamed live & Cremation Services huc the chchdnarches rchu page re.utafe hcEaThhyadrsuT the rwill nu New & Preowned Campers at 10:30. “Celebrate Every Life” t nwiollfohe vertdag for yemisvert uoent s:s:esnsiubr FIRST BAPTIST, ORDINARY Shoeboxes for Opera- Parts & Service Repair The virtual Facebook sermon tion Christmas Child may be Call Today 804-642-3331! Foster-Faulkner Chapel - Mathews, VA -804-725-2141 title of Pastor Ward Warren of dropped off at Newington from Bristow-Faulkner Chapel - Saluda, VA - 804-758-2315 4579 George Wash. Mem. Hwy. First Baptist Church, Ordinary, 1-6 p.m. today-Sunday. Hayes, VA 23072 Marks-Bristow Chapel - Tappahannock, VA - 804-443-2210 Sunday will be “Facing your The Clothes Closet will be Difficulties With God.” Sundays open to the public from 10 Specializing in all Gas, Wood and Pellet 35 years locally family virtual Sunday school begins at a.m.-noon Saturday. Appliance Sales and Installations owned and operated 9 o’clock. Wednesdays virtual Bible study is 6:30 p.m. The call OLIVE BRANCH UNITED METHODIST Call us for: Great customer reviews and No.1 Dryer vent cleanings • Chimney caps contractor on Home Advisor in number is 1-605-313-5111 Olive Branch United Meth- Relining • Masonry repairs • Inspections for pin #122000. odist Church, Gloucester, will real estate sales or insurance claims 804-693-2859 hold an in-person service at • Gas logs • Water proofing, roof repairs GLEANING BAPTIST 9:30 a.m. Sunday. A virtual op- www.oldetownsweep.com Gleaning Baptist Church, tion will also be available every Gloucester, will not have its Sunday on Facebook page. Good Samaritan Food Ministry A benefit campaign for the on Wednesday, Nov. 25. It will American Alzheimer’s Associa- resume the following Wednes- tion in memory of Charles Bris- day, Dec. 2 from noon-2 p.m. tow is being held. Donations There will be no Park and can be dropped off at Dutton Praise service on Sunday, Grocery, Woods Cross Roads. FIRST THINGS FIRST Nov. 29. Facebook Wednesday Bible study, “A Continued Journey Cha GLOUCESTER POINT BAPTIST Through Psalms,” will be at Gloucester Point Baptist 10:30 a.m. “Lost the keys again…they’ll never turn up in this 4884 Church will hold its in-person The church will be decorated mess…we need some organization around here…no time Sunday worship service at 11 for Christmas at 9 a.m. Satur- This acknowledgment reques that youts stay on pagthe page leastat fewa YoYomonths. u bewill billed right now, maybe later!” a.m. Face coverings will be re- day, Nov. 28. monthly establishedanwith ccounaestablished t. atIf timeany youou iwy sh changeto stthe of yyouof r ouof afterad fewa quired. The sermon title of Pas- o we all have a tendency to put the important things tor Bud Goude will be “A Prayer REVGAYLE.ORG INC. months, please l uset know.know Again, appwe yoreciate ur pport.suur of Thanksgiving.” The sermon title of the Rev. o? Can we reassess our priorities and put rst Ronald Gayle at the 5 a.m. Sun- D GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN day service on revgayle.com things rst? In Matthew 6:33, God makes this promise… The devotion title of Warren will be “What Thanksgiving “But seek rst His kingdom and His righteousness, and ill ToB: urH ds Inc.ur Deal at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Ought to Mean.” Previous ser- Phone: 804-776-9241 tPrin service in Grace Covenant Pres- mons can be seen and heard all these things will be given to you as well.” Maybe we byterian Church, Gloucester, online every day and every acknowledge our need for weekly worship, but we feel 17342 Gener Pulle Hral yw Fax: n/a nSpo iphorss will be “Am I a Publican or a night. Pharisee?” weary or just “too busy”. Let’s put God rst! Spend time avilleltD Vavill 23043Ae $9.25 weekerp SALEM UNITED with Him and He will take care of the rest. Email: [email protected] GROVES MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN METHODIST, GLOUCESTER Photo Credit: bigstockphoto/alexphoto The sermon title of the Rev. The sermon title of the Rev. Barry Phillips of Groves Memo- Ann Tang of Salem United Daily Bible Reading Website: n/a rial Presbyterian Church, Glass, Methodist Church, Gloucester, at 10 a.m. Sunday will be “Be at 11 a.m. Sunday will be “All Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Thankful.” This will be his last Saints Day.” Children’s Church 121 122 124 125 126 127 128 Sunday at the church. He and is back and will be offered dur- Ayou ze : : pma SEUALNERTNIROF YLNO his grandson, Tray, will sing a ing the worship service. The Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society z Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org duet. service is currently a hybrid of ©2020 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.comidengS : maeaiv il D:tea 0/270/60 191 ______kOtrA in-person and drive-in. Drive- GWYNN’S ISLAND BAPTIST in participants need to tune A_tcc ______Gwynn’s Island Baptist their radio to FM 88.7 during tarS t DaSt e: A AS P ______tratS Church will hold a drive-in ser- the service. A virtual option is unningR TFN! ______9.3 vice at 10 a.m. Sunday around also available on the Facebook Heating & Cooling Services the gazebo across from the page. ______IA church. Parking will begin at Drive-thru Thanksgiving food Water Treatment & Plumbing Services 804-725-9147 9:30. The sermon topic of Dr. Ed pantry will be open from 9-11 Serving Gloucester & the ______reV 804-693-7294 Paul W. Pruitt • 757-707-0266 • www.pruittauto.com Jordan, pastor, will be “Living a.m. Saturday. surrounding areas! 3905 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy., Hayes ______SV Gratitude.” Special music will be Facebook Wednesday Bible www.WaterProInc.com cooksheatandcool.com across from Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church provided by Autumn Jenkins study, “A Continued Journey ______IWCK and Frances Atherton. Bundles Through Psalms,” will be at of this year’s Advent book will 10:30 a.m. AUTO MAX ______SRO be distributed to worshippers The church will be decorated SSaall’’ss OF GLOUCESTER for distribution as they leave for Christmas on Saturday, Nov. icilian izza HOME OF EXTRA the service. 28. icilian izza “ORDINARY” WARRANTY Providing Affordable Care! SS PP Personal Care and 2520 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy., Rt. 17 804-642-2980 3968 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy., Ordinary, Va. 23131 Companionship KINGSTON EPISCOPAL PARISH SINGLETON UNITED METHODIST www.mikestireandauto.com 804-695-0660 Kingston Episcopal Parish, Singleton United Methodist 804.210.1333 804-642-6470 Full Service Automotive & Light Truck Repair www.automaxofgloucester.com www.home-careassociates.com Mathews, will gather for an Church, Ware Neck, has in-per- outdoor Holy Eucharist Rite II son with face mask and social BALLARD & SERIO CPAs Give Us A Try Before You Buy! • JEWELRY Christ the King Sunday service distancing and Zoom worship 1)*--*14 • GIFTS “Let the peace of Our Lord be at 9 a.m. on the grounds of service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The with you always” &/&3(: */$ • APPAREL Kingston Parish. Services will sermon title of Pastor Calvin i'VFMJOH:FTUFSEBZ 5PEBZBOE5PNPSSPXw 804-694-3100 be held on its Facebook page Griffin will be “Prayer.” The ser- 804-693-4711 as well as on YouTube.com, vice can also be viewed on You- •GMC available after 6 p.m. Saturday. Tube anytime. Email Calvin. 6388 Fleming Rilee Lane Hayes Mathews O L D S M OBI LE PO NTIA C Find us on Gloucester, VA 23016 804-642-2166 804-725-9020 Route 17,GloucesterHWY 17, 804-693-2828 N O R TH BO X 876 1-800-693-2828 6630 Main St., Gloucester, VA To receive an email copy of the [email protected] for the Zoom GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA 23061 bulletin, call the church office invite. State Farm® 693-2828 or 1-800-693-2828 at 804-725-2175. To join Zoom Monday Bible study, “The Providing Insurance and Financial Services Coffee Hour on Sundays at Wonder of Christmas,” will be- Quinn Motors, Inc. Tom Wilke Insurance MATHEWS PHARMACY 11:30 a.m., call the office for the gin at 9:30 a.m. in person and Rt. 17 Gloucester Agency Inc. Lynette Glockner, R.Ph. • Owner ID number and pass code. Dis- on the Zoom platform. www.quinnmotors.com Tom Wilke, Agent cussions of scriptures for each Bus. 804-642-6495 • Fax 804-642-3907 804-725-2556 S804-695-2999 Sunday will be available the SPRING HILL BAPTIST • www.tomwilke.com Abingdon Office Park, Rt. 17, Hayes 10858 Buckley Hall Rd., Mathews 6721 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy., Glou. preceding Saturday on Face- Spring Hill Baptist Church, ® 804-693-2408 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there book, offered by Wabingston. Cobbs Creek, will continue with M-Th 3-7 Fri.-Sun. 12-7 the second of the two-part Andrews Funeral YORKVIEW MATHEWS BAPTIST message, “The Comfort of Our Home, Inc. Mathews Baptist Church, Lord’s Return,” at 11 a.m. Sun- NICK’S 7192 Main St., Gloucester, VA APARTMENTS Hudgins, offers in-person ser- day. The passage, I Thessalo- PAGHETTI TEAK OUSE vices: contemporary at 9 a.m. nians 4:13-18, tells us that with 2406 Jacqueline Drive S & S H (also online) and traditional a shout, a voice, and the trum- 804-693-2366 Hayes, Va 23072 804-642-2330 at 11 a .m. (also on CD on re- pet of God, believers will be MONUMENTS 804-642-5173 Rt. 17, Gloucester Point quest). The sermon title of Pas- snatched into the Savior’s pres- Rt. 33 804-785-6300 tor Brian Kramer will be “One ence. Millions of people will Grateful Leper.” vanish instantly, and no doubt GLOUCESTER PHARMACY Walter Reed Plaza HODGES & BRYANT, INC. there will be chaos and great •Auto RepairGROVER'S •Complete Car Service Heating, Electric, Plumbing and Whirlpool 7453 Hargett Road - Box 9 •State Inspection •Custom Exhaust NEW MOUNT ZION BAPTIST concern left behind. The world Appliances, Air Conditioning The Food Bank Ministry will wonder at what has hap- Gloucester, VA 23061 •4-Wheel Alignment Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1971 GROVER BERGDOLL Gloucester, Va. of New Mount Zion Baptist pened, a release said. 6643 Main Street Gloucester, VA 23061 804-694-5815 MathSews, Va. Church, Gloucester, will be 804-693-3494 804-695-0216 fax Bus. 804-725-7129 Nite 804-366-3314 804-693-2102 open from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, drive-thru style. For questions and to advertise on this page contact Meta 1-434-293-4709 or [email protected] The sermon title of Pastor SEE CHURCH SERVICES, PAGE 5B
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PHOTO BY LINDA TJOSSEM Panther Packs On Sunday, several parishioners from Abingdon Episcopal Church assembled Panther Packs for 34 students at Abingdon Elementary School. Panther Packs are filled with non-perishable food items that the children take home for the weekend. Food for four weeks was packed on Sunday. Providing Panther Packs is part of the Outreach Mission of Abingdon Church. Shown here are, from left, Ty Byrne, Becky Meeker, Kathleen Gillerlain, Michelle Pollock and David Meeker. Assisting but not pictured were Terri Byrne, Thom Byrne, Leslie Bohon-Atkinson, Rob Atkinson, Lynn Lewis and Nancy Choquette.
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ST. MATTHEW UNITED METHODIST Facebook Live and Zoom. the weather is questionable. St. Matthew United Method- ist Church, Peary, will have an UNION BAPTIST WESTVILLE BAPTIST in-church worship service at The sermon title of Pastor The sermon title of the Rev. 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Everyone is Jared Berry of Union Baptist Bob Huff of Westville Baptist asked to wear a face covering Church, Achilles, at 11 a.m. Church, Mathews, at the 11 and to social distance; a short Sunday will be “From Death a.m. Sunday service will be health form needs to be filled to Life.” “Where is Your Treasure?” out. Wednesday Bible study, “Ex- UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FEL- odus,” will begin at 3 p.m. THE FIRST UNITED BAPTIST LOWSHIP OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK The sermon title of Pastor E. 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If we get the big didn’t have to be a genius think at Trick 1. click. just need more information; picture, then the small pic- Today’s need to process we need time and objectivity ture has a context for us to mounds of information quickly to think deeply about that in- better understand, and not CROSSWORD changes our ability to imagine, formation. be crippled by fear. to think analytically, to think One of the biggest contexts I choose to live with God, more deeply, and to be able to in which life events should and trust the bigger picture take principles from one part be interpreted is the nature instead of the small one. of life and apply them in new and activities of the Creator In the end, God will not be areas of life. We are consumed who loves us, who brought defeated by anything, so with facts and data; we pursue us into existence, who sent we can embrace a hopeful click-bait, load up on informa- Jesus to die on our behalf future as we walk with God tion snacks, but we often don’t to heal our alienated lives. through the midst of our dif- understand the big picture of Too often we neglect God’s ficulties and fears, and come what the information means. perspective or workings. In out into a future full of hope When you Google some- Acts 13:17 (The Message) and new possibilities. thing, you get pages and pages we read: “God took a special What is your focus today? of lists of articles related to interest in our ancestors, Fear or Faith? Man or God? your subject. Those clicked on pulled our people who were Who is your savior? Crea- the most (or which paid more beaten down in Egyptian ex- tures or the Creator? to be at the top of search list) ile to their feet, and led them When life has you over- are at the top, and are usually out of there in grand style.” stressed, de-stress with God. quick, simple explanations of If we read the history, this Live life in the context of the the topic. was a very long, difficult God who loves us so much But few people actually read experience for the people He died for us, remembering the first article to the end. of Israel, full of discourag- that death didn’t defeat Him. Why? Because we have been ing incidents. But seen from He rose from the dead, and conditioned to want simple the eyes of God, that diffi- rules forever and ever! and fast, not thoughtful and cult time became the womb Award-winning colum- complex. Also because there from which He created a new nist Dr. Ed Jordan is pastor are new links to click on every people, and led them out to of Gwynn’s Island Baptist line or two somehow related change the course of the Church. He can be reached at to the topic. People who click world. God was interested in [email protected]. on a link rarely return to the the big picture. original article. They go from link to link gathering more and more disjointed information, rather than reading to follow one person’s thoughts to a conclusion. E-mail As a result we get informa- tion that has been pre-edited, Church News & Obituaries to pre-digested and often pre- biased. It’s easier to just take this information for truth, so [email protected] we don’t have to think criti- cally or thoughtfully analyze or call 693-3101 what we take in. Often the con- clusions are not something www.gazettejournal.net we figured out; they are what someone tells us is valid. To
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110 YEARS AGO 80 YEARS AGO of Supervisors Tuesday night Thursday, Nov. 17, 1910 Thursday, Nov. 21, 1940 has extended the deadline for from the Mathews Journal from the Gazette-Journal the payment of real estate and At a meeting of the Coun- Misses Anne Hudgins, Mary personal property tax from ty School Board, held at Jo Morgan and Mary Woodard Dec. 5 to Dec. 29. Mathews C.H. on Nov. 15, Richardson, were hostesses Tax bills are ordinarily sent it was decided to allow all at a surprise shower on Fri- out from the treasurer’s of- teachers who desire to attend day evening, Nov. 15, at the fice in the early fall and a the annual teachers’ confer- home of Mr. and Mrs. How- penalty is imposed on all real ence which meets in Rich- ard Sadler, in honor of Miss estate and personal property mond on Nov. 22nd to 28th, to Helen Bing, whose marriage taxes not paid by Dec. 5 in do so without having to make to Charles Billups took place Gloucester County. This year, up the time lost. This, with on Saturday, Nov. 16, however, problems with the the understanding however, The evening was spent in county’s computer system that they attend each day, playing games after which caused a delay in the mailing the sessions of the confer- the bride-to-be was showered of the statements according FILE PHOTOS ence. Otherwise they will be with many lovely and useful to County Treasurer Bertram required to make up lost time. gifts. T. Smith. The board further decided to The guests were then ush- Gloucester Point Supervi- Veterans Day 2010 send one member of East Dis- ered into the dining room to sor Bruce Long moved the Ceremonies in Gloucester and Mathews for Veterans Day in 2010 brought together all generations. At American Legion trict Board as a delegate to the table which was beautiful- ordinance be amended and Post 83 in Mathews, members receiving continuous membership awards included, seated, Ralph Hudgins, kneeling, Terry the Conference. ly decorated, the center-piece adopted with an extension of King, and standing from left, Billy Deloatch, Horace Hodges, Herbert Dehnert, George Diggs, Arnold Ripley, Billy Tatterson, being a huge wedding cake. the deadline to Jan. 2, 1981. Jack Cranford, Elton Duhon, Wally Scheid, Tom Furey, Roger Gamble, Edison Vail, Frank Crittenden, Bill Booker. Also pic- 100 YEARS AGO The motion was defeated by tured are post adjutant Morey Alexander (in back, between Duhon and Scheid) and post commander Al Smith (in back, Thursday, Nov. 18, 1920 70 YEARS AGO a three to two margin with from the Gloucester Gazette Thursday, Nov. 16, 1950 supervisors Everett Rich, between Crittenden and Booker). Below, the Gloucester Veterans Day service included a color guard from NJROTC cadets Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Brown, of from the Gazette-Journal Petsworth, George Sterling, from Gloucester High School, PO Sara Hood and PO2 Brandon Evans. Urbanna, spent last Sunday at A small but significant ad- Abingdon and Felton Graham, Pampa. dition to the plantings along Ware, voting against it, while Mrs. Mary Sears and little Mathews’ Memorial Highway Long and Supervisor Chair- grandson have returned home was made Friday morning, man W.E. Belvin cast their after spending some time with Nov. 10, when six members votes in the affirmative. her son near Ark. of Wilson Tate’s High School Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jarvis classes in Agriculture at the 30 YEARS AGO and three children and Miss Mathews High School planted Thursday, Nov. 22, 1990 Lucy Foust, of Mathews, were daffodil bulbs. The bulbs, a from the Gazette-Journal guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. bushel and a half, contrib- Video Services Inc. and the William Lyell, near Pampa. uted by R.L. Mickelborough, Merchants Association of Mr. Boyd Lyell, of the U.S. were naturalized near the Washington Square Shopping Army, is expected home in a North Branch Bridge. The Center, Grafton, will be offer- few days. boys were: John R. Pierce, Al- ing free “Video Holiday Greet- Mr. and Mrs. Willie South, den Miles, H.B. Stewart, Wade ing” tapes to families of armed of Pampa, spent last Sunday Hudgins, Ralph Haywood and forces personnel involved in with Mr. and Mrs. George Bobby Respess. Operation Desert Shield. South, near Glenns. This planting, though not This service will be offered from the Mathews Journal a large-scale operation, was three times in the coming Court convened here Mon- ably directed by Wilson F. weeks. day with a small crowd in Tate and marks the first ac- attendance, Judge Jones pre- tive participation by Mathews 20 YEARS AGO siding. Owing to unexpected school boys in the Memorial Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000 developments the important Highway project. from the Gazette-Journal matters on the docket were A robbery occurred at Hyco greatly reduced and a com- 60 YEARS AGO Market last Wednesday night, paratively small amount of Thursday, Nov. 17, 1960 but no arrest has been made, business will be completed. from the Gazette-Journal nor is one likely. The robbery The Gloucester Business- occurred in full view of em- men’s Association has an- ployee Nancy Darnell and one 90 YEARS AGO nounced plans for their an- other witness; the perpetra- Thursday, Nov. 20, 1930 nual Christmas promotion tor’s whereabouts are known; from the Gloucester Gazette day to be held on Saturday, and the wily thief has been Many local hunters who Dec. 10. back to the store since. But took advantage of the first Santa and the Snow Queen Darnell said no action is be- day of the hunting season last will arrive to participate in ing taken because the thief is WEBSITE Saturday came home disap- the parade at 3 p.m. starting a regular at the store and the pointed, reporting birds very at Robins Marine on Route 17 witness claims she saw noth- scarce and turkeys scarcer. to the Court Circle. ing. Among the luckier ones, how- Parading with Santa will be The item stolen: A Gazette- ever, were Willie Hudgins and floats, bands, etc. All mer- Journal newspaper. The thief, Day Winn, who shot two tur- chants, civic organizations a medium-sized black and keys each, and George Lawson and others interested in en- brown chow mix with long and Julian Corbell, who got tering a float in the parade hair and big, soulful eyes. SPOTLIGHTLiteracy Volunteers Newington Courthouse Gloucester Rotary Club of Gloucester one apiece. Wallace Robinson are requested to notify Albert Darnell said it was hot in www.gloucesterrotary.club Pre-School and Bob Farinholt have been Robinson, parade chairman. the store Wednesday night so www.literacyvolunteersofgloucester.org www.newingtoncourthousepreschool.com cleaning up on wild ducks. she propped the door open Chesapeake Bay Writers They were reported to have 50 YEARS AGO to try to catch a little breeze. Land of Goshen Courthouse brought 25 home Monday. Thursday, Nov. 19, 1970 The chow, a regular visitor Auction House www.chesapeakebaywriters.org Family Medicine W.D. Tucker bagged two from the Gazette-Journal who lives nearby and drops in Hampton RoadsAuctioneer.com www.courthousefamilymedicine.com large turkeys Tuesday. Work on the $1.3 million when thunder, lightning, and Tomlinson Exterminating In this connection Game school building program at rain make it unpleasant out- First Baptist Church www.tomlinsonexterminating.com FiberTec Insulation Warden E.P. Rhodes asks us Mathews High School is pro- side, walked in and stopped www.fibertecinsulation.com to remind duck hunters that, gressing slightly ahead of near the paper stand. “He fbcordinary.org under a new ruling of the schedule, it was reported looked at the newspaper then top dog State Game Commission, no at the regular meeting of looked at me like he was ask- First Morning Star pet grooming MOODY'S EVENT CENTER waterfowl can be killed east of the Mathews County school ing ‘who put this here?’” said Baptist Church www.moodyseventcenters.com the Blue Ridge Mountains on board on Thursday afternoon. Darnell. “Then he took the www.firstmorningstarbena.net Wednesdays and Thursdays. In other matters, the board last Gazette-Journal, walked Rappahannock from the Mathews Journal agreed to allow the Education- out and went off across the 138 Tattoo www.topdogva.com Stewart’s Tile and Attention is called by Motor al Television network in Rich- road. Restoration & Repair Inc. www.138tattoo.com www.seamlessguttersmathews.com Carpet Center, LLC Vehicle Inspector Bob South mond to place a relay tower “I called the owner and told www.stewartstileandcc.com to the law which requires on the Cobbs Creek School her a shoplifter just came in lights on all vehicles on the property. William A. Keith, but I didn’t report it,” said Absolute Painting R.C. Mandolins Gloucester-Mathews highways from sunset to sun- superintendent of schools, Darnell. “I said the witness www.absolutepaintingva.com Gazette-Journal rise. This law, in its applica- stated that the relay station refused to testify and the only www.gazettejournal.net tion to buggies and wagons, will result in perfect televi- description I could give was Mathewswww.rcinstruments.com Landscaping Salem United has not been very generally sion reception in all county long hair, a collar, and four www.mathewslandscapes.com observed in the county. The schools and will be placed on legs.” Methodist Church WALKE BROTHERS requirement will be rigidly en- the property at no charge to www.salemumcmathews.org ROOFING, INC. forced hereafter and persons the school system. 10 YEARS AGO WILLIAMS & walkebrothersroofing.com driving such vehicles without The superintendent report- Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 Westville Christian SKILLING, P.C. lights after dark will be sub- ed that ETV programs are from the Gazette-Journal Church www.williamsandskilling.com Serena Hedge at ject to arrest. currently being received at all The Lady Devils are headed www.westvilledisciples.com Tangled Up Salon This action is being taken, it schools, with the exception back to VCU’s Siegel Center in Air Force www.gloucesterhairsalon.com is stated, as a measure of pro- of Mathews High. The cost is Richmond. St. James Anglican tection both to the drivers of $2.25 per pupil, with $1.25 of The Mathews High School Church Services Society www.stjamesgloucester.com www.airforceservicessociety.org Mathews County Land horse-drawn vehicles and to this amount reimbursed by varsity volleyball team earned Conservancy the operators of automobiles, state funds. a repeat trip to Richmond to Groves Memorial Mathews Historical www.mathewslandconservacy.org. as a buggy or wagon without compete in the state Final Presbyterian Church lights after dark is a menace 40 YEARS AGO Four tournament, following www.grovesmemchurchva.org Museum Mathews County to traffic and many serious ac- Thursday, Nov. 20, 1980 wins over Northumberland www.mathewsvamuseum.org Chamber of Commerce cidents have resulted there- from the Gazette-Journal and William Campbell. THE FUNNY FARM www.mathewschamber.net from. An ordinance adopted by With last Thursday’s win www.thefunnyfarmllc.com the Gloucester County Board over the Indians, the Devils Herbert Clements Antique Outfitters recaptured the Region A title; 2 B’s Quilt Shop & Sons, Inc. www.antiqueoutfittersva.com Tuesday’s victory over the www.2bsquiltshop.com www.herbertclements.com Generals in the state quarter- final match secured a spot for The Court House Players Piankatank Ruritan Club Gwynn’s Island Museum www.courthouseplayers.org Mathews Insurance Agency, Inc. Mathews in the Group A, Divi- www.piankatankruritanclub.com www.gwynnsislandmuseum.org sion I Final Four. Helping Hearts In-Home Care Mathews won its fourth The Tuneful Teachers Discovery Underground www.helpingheartsin-homecare.com consecutive Region A title last www.tunefulteachers.com “It’s a bad policy not to Thursday, beating Northum- Locating, LLC berland three sets to none. www.discoveryundergroundlocatingllc.com Corner Cupboard have a good one.” Curry and Curry www.weknzpatio.com Mathews came out strong, www.curryandcurry.world Areion Equestrian easily taking the first set, 25- [email protected] www.areionequestrian.com 10. The Indians fought hard The Gloucester Woman’s Club Bayside Youth Ballet in the remaining two sets, but www.theedgehillhouse.org Box 7 Mathews, Va. Phone: 725-2113 Mathews still won them with www.baysideyouthballet.com authority by 25-18 and 25-19.
Y M C K THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Pets GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 7B Thanksgiving and pets: Holiday Dos and Don’ts
BY CAITLIN DONNELLY gratitude, joy and safety for gas and bloating. visitors, plan ahead to keep ing is a family tradition for them. Make sure they have GMHS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST you and your pets. Make sure all turkey car- your pets safe and make the everyone to enjoy, including future Thanksgiving dinners Keep the feast on the table, casses and bones are placed experience less stressful for your pets. You can feed them by ensuring they are safe Thanksgiving may look dif- not under it! Turkey can cause in a covered, secured trash everyone. If your pet is shy or raw carrots, raw broccoli, and healthy this year! Happy ferent to a lot of us this year, a life-threatening condition in bag and placed into a closed excitable around new people uncooked pumpkin, or make Thanksgiving from the GMHS but one thing remains the pets known as pancreatitis as trash container outdoors or doesn’t like crowds, have or buy a treat that is just for family! same—the need to keep our fatty foods are harder for ani- away from Fido. If you believe another room or crate ready pets safe. This special holi- mals to digest. Keep onions, your pet has eaten something with their favorite toys or day that can bring family and raisins and grapes away as it shouldn’t have, call your snacks. This can help reduce Top Dog friends together can also car- they are poisonous to our dear veterinarian or local veteri- the stress on your pet and ry great hazard for our furry pets. No desserts for your nary emergency clinic imme- protect your guests from any Pet Grooming loved ones. GMHS is happy to pooch either as chocolate can diately. You can also call the possible injury. Where Your Pets Feel At Home share some tips to make this be deadly. Yeast dough can ASPCA Poison Control Hot- Watch the exits while peo- Thanksgiving one filled with cause issues including painful line at 888-426-4435. Signs of ple are entering or exiting 804-366-6429 pet distress include sudden your home to ensure your 6549 Main Street, (Village Trade Center) changes in behavior, depres- four-legged family members Gloucester Court House, VA 23061 Peninsula Pet Cremations offers sion, pain, vomiting or diar- do not sneak out and become www.topdogva.com sensitive pet loss services. rhea. lost. Make sure your pet has High Quality, Caring & Tracey Royals Food is not the only type of proper tags on their collar Compassionate Grooming For 40 Years Certified Master Groomer item that must be kept away with up-to-date contact infor- � from your pets during the mation to provide a quick re- holiday season. You must be turn home. If your pet is not Peninsu(a careful of decorative plants already microchipped, talk to Happy Thanksgiving Pet Cremations such as amaryllis, Baby’s your veterinarian at their next Breath, ferns, hydrangeas and appointment about the ben- from others. Candles can be attrac- efits of this simple procedure. tive to pets, and if eaten pine If they are microchipped, be Animal Care cones, needles and other dé- sure the microchip has your cor can cause intestinal block- current address and phone of Gloucester age or perforate a pet’s intes- number. tine. The safest way is to keep This year we give thanks for Dr. Edith Verloop • Dr. Weston Betts pets away from all plants and you, our friends. You are the Dr. Danielle Verderame • Dr. Christina Long table decorations. heroes our homeless dogs 4614 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy., Hayes • 804-642-5740 If you are hosting overnight and cats need. Thanksgiv- www.animalcareofgloucester.com.
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Y M C K 8B GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Pets THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Humane society seeks donations Where Your Pets for Angel Fund on GivingTuesday Are Pampered 804-693-2311 www.sandycreekpetresort.org The Gloucester-Mathews diseases, or those requiring “In addition to a second [email protected] Humane Society is seeking expensive treatments for ail- chance at a life well lived, the to raise $10,000 for its An- ments above and beyond ba- gifts offer the neediest pets in gel Fund on GivingTuesday, sic preventative care. the communities served by which is on Dec. 1 this year. “In the past year, GMHS in- GMHS a chance to lead lives 2016 The shelter’s Angel Fund vested more than $25,000 pro- filled with the dignity, love and GROOMING provides non-routine, life-sav- viding extraordinary veteri- respect they deserve,” said ing veterinary care for home- nary care for homeless pets,” Martinez. “We are as grateful BOARDING & IN-HOME PET CARE less pets, including those in said GMHS CEO April Mar- to our supporters for their need of surgery, those suf- tinez. “These pets survived friendship as we are their sup- PICK-UP AND DELIVERY fering from rare, treatable because of donors’ generous port of our Angel Fund. They muscular or neurological gifts to our Angel Fund. are truly angels on Earth for WE COLLECT FOOD FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER AT OUR PET RESORT pets in need.” Those who wish to support GHMS on GivingTuesday can donate to the fundraiser on its Gloucester-Mathews Hu- mane Society Facebook page. Online giving is also avail- able at gmhumanesociety. org/donate.html or by mail at P.O. Box 385, Gloucester, Va. 23061.
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Y M C K THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Business GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 9B Bill Hudgins GMC collecting Angel Tree donations Bill Hudgins GMC is ask- have sustained traumatic also needed. ing for the public’s help in events in their lives,” a solici- If selected, monetary dona- making the holidays a little tation letter states. “For many tions can be made by a check, brighter for local children in of the children in foster care, payable to Gloucester County foster care. they have never experienced Department of Social Servic- opening presents on Christ- es, noting “foster care” in the The Gloucester car/truck mas morning or having suf- memo section, with receipts dealership is once again serv- ficient clothing to keep them available upon request. The ing as a drop-off location for warm in the winter months.” deadline to drop off an item the Angel Tree program, col- Those who wish to help can for the Angel Tree program is lecting gifts and money for pick up an angel from the An- Dec. 7. foster children through the gel Tree and purchase all or Social Services departments a selected number of items The Christmas party has of Gloucester, Mathews, Mid- listed on the card. Monetary been canceled this year due dlesex, King and Queen and contributions, gift cards to to the coronavirus pandemic, King William counties. department stores, as well but gifts will be distributed “Unfortunately, these youth as gift wrap and gift bags are before the holidays.
SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Business open house Visitors were steady at the Farmers and Fishermen’s building on Saturday during an open house to introduce the com- munity to several new businesses, including The Vintage Pearl consignment and home décor shop, Just Teasin’ hair salon, Melanie Miles CPA MTX, and Kellar’s Tutoring Services, as well as to an old one—the Gazette-Journal. In the photo above, Joanne Julian of Gloucester checks out a large wooden Christmas wreath at The Vintage Pearl. Below, Gazette-Journal employee Kim Andrews, center in mask, gets a visit from family members, from left, Jenny Arnder, Nancy Abdill, Linda Schmidt and Bonnie Campbell, all of Gloucester, and Carly Brown and Thea Rose Brown of Mathews. See us on New herbalists Facebook After completing 42 hours of study, Follow us on these individuals became herbalists in a graduation held on Nov. 7 at C.A. & facebook J. Farm in Bohannon, where they were taught. Farm owner Jean Howard said the students completed the work in spite of the challenges of COVID-19, and no one dropped out. Standing from left are the new herbalists, Rebecca Corcoran, Pam Alexander, Karen Mc- Dowell, Norman Grimm, Vickie Grimm, Angela Howell, Miriam Maloney and Raven Brooklyn Hart. Kneeling in front are instructors Judy Green and Jean Howard. Not shown are students Cirrus Gundlach, Alexandria Rast and Joyce Barbour Light. Local agencies receive tourism grant funds Gloucester Parks, Recre- partners and is designed to ation and Tourism, and the help local and regional tour- Virginia Campground As- ism programs leverage lim- sociation, based in Hayes, ited local marketing dollars BUSINESSBUSINESS GUIDEGUIDE were two of the 161 programs through a local in-kind match AUTOMOTIVE GENERAL PRINTING across the commonwealth to of the state grant funds. CONTRACTOR receive Virginia Tourism Cor- This funding cycle, local Grover’s poration Recovery Market- partners will provide more Gloucester-Mathews ing Leverage Program grants, than $5.6 million in-kind value Auto Repair announced Monday by Gov. to match the VTC grants, and Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Ralph Northam. the RMLP will ultimately im- 804-725-7129 Gazette-Journal Each received $10,000 pact 483 statewide tourism We print: through the program; entities. night Gloucester PR&T received its “In Virginia, the travel and 804-366-3314 3Letterheads 3Envelopes grant for “Visit Gloucester: tourism industries are the 153 Main Street 3Business Cards For History, For Beauty, For backbone of our communities Mathews Fun!” while the Virginia Camp- and our economy, and they 3Brochures 3Posters ground Association’s grant have been among those hard- Mark Belvin 3Programs 3Flyers was for its 2021 Digital Direc- est hit by the pandemic,” said Stiltner 1528 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy., Glou. 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LAND TRANSFERS tle Home LLC, 2.431 acres, Piankatank, for Jan. 13 at 9:30 a.m. The defendant and $96 costs, 60 days’ jail, operator’s li- block of Route 17 for not displaying breath or blood; A traffic stop Saturday $60,333. was found not guilty of a third misde- cense suspended 30 days; jail sentence a front license plate resulted in a for weaving in the 5000 block of Route GLOUCESTER Ryan C. Haywood to Tina Disilvestri, meanor charge, stalking, and that case suspended. Also, failure to appear, $121 passenger being taken into custody for 17 resulted in the 29-year-old female et al, Parcel A, 3.001 acres, Piankatank, was dismissed. costs and five days’ jail. an unrelated warrant. After the 28-year- driver of Robins Neck Road being The following deeds were $195,300. Shaikeem Lamar Smith, 9693 John old female passenger of North was arrested for DUI. recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Colin Holliday, et al, to Nicholas Clayton Memorial Highway, Gloucester, taken into custody, she was additionally Trespassing: Deputies responded Gloucester Circuit Court during J. Felton, et al, 2.10 acres, portion of DISTRICT COURT DWI, $250 fine and $346 costs, 90 days’ charged with possession of a Schedule to a trespassing in progress on Nov. 11 Green Mansion Farm on Green Man- jail, operator’s license suspended one I/II controlled substance and possession at Village Green Apartments on Village the period Oct. 29-Nov. 4: GLOUCESTER Peter O. Carey, et al, to Alexander sion Creek, and 20.23 acres, Westville, year; imposition of 90-day jail sentence of a weapon while in possession of a Green Lane. A man who management Wise Oppenhimer, et al, 12.05 acres, $825,000. suspended upon successful comple- controlled substance, both felonies, as had banned was back on the property The following cases were tion of ASAP. well as the misdemeanors of carrying a and deputies located the 26-year-old Abingdon, $990,000. heard in Gloucester General William Roy Havens to Jonathan Antwan Cornelius Ward, 5552 T.C. concealed weapon and possession of man of Gloucester and took him into Menachem Hirtenstein, 1.3584 acres, District Court on Nov. 4-5: Walker Road, Gloucester, reckless driv- controlled paraphernalia. custody for trespassing. Gloucester Point, $163,000. CIRCUIT COURT Clark Reyerson Daniel, Hartfield, ob- ing, $250 fine and $96 costs, six months’ A female was taken into custody struct justice, $250 fine and $241 costs, jail; jail sentence suspended. Saturday for an unrelated warrant in FIRE REPORT Scott E. Springer, et al, to Julia V. GLOUCESTER Springer, Lot 18, York Woods, Section 1, 12 months’ jail; nine months of jail sen- Joyce Annette West, 3379 Woodside the area of Route 17 and Fields Landing GLOUCESTER Gloucester Point, gift. tence suspended. Also, brandish ma- Drive, Hayes, DWI, $250 fine and $226 Road. After the 31-year-old female of The following cases were chete, 12 months’ jail; nine months costs, 90 days’ jail, operator’s license Harrell Lane was taken into custody Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Res- Johnnie Ray Welch, et al, to Gary R. cue responded to 83 calls during the Osbourne Sr., et al, Lot 19, New Pines of heard recently in Gloucester of jail sentence suspended. Appeals suspended one year; imposition of 90- she was additionally charged with Circuit Court: noted. day jail sentence suspended upon suc- possession of a Schedule I/II controlled period Nov. 9-15, as follows: 71 medi- Timberneck, $239,000. cal, eight motor vehicle accidents, two Hank N. King to Johnny R. Yohman Jessica R. Husband, 39, 1500 La- Nathaniel William Haydon, 4730 cessful completion of ASAP. substance. fayette Road, Gloucester Point, felony Hickory Fork Road, Gloucester, Driv- Christopher Sean Howard, 9 Cardi- The following incidents were fires/other, one fire/alarm, and one Jr., et al, Lot 19, Fox Mill Run, Ware, structure fire. $315,000. charge of possess firearm after being ing While Intoxicated (second offense), nal Road, Cardinal, elude police, $250 also reported by the GSO: Sheri Lynn Yeats to Tusnee McDan- convicted of a non-violent felony was $500 fine and $351 costs, 180 days’ jail, fine and $96 costs, six months’ jail; five months of jail sentence suspended. Assault: A 45-year-old female MATHEWS iel, et al, Lots 65, 66, 67, 68, 90A, Bote- nolle prossed and removed from the operator’s license suspended three of Sheffield Drive was taken into tourt Heights, Ware, $270,000. court docket. years; 160 days of jail sentence sus- Also, drive after license revoked/sus- Nov. 11, 12:30 p.m., fire alarm acti- pended, $100 fine and $45 costs, 90 custody under the PRIDE program for Custom Builders Express, LLC, to Alexander Ahmed Kattan, 37, 9243 pended upon successful completion of domestic violence intervention after vation, 200 block of Hookemfair Road, Nicholas Hunter Brandt, et al, 2.05 Rowes Point Road, Hayes, was sen- ASAP. Also, fail to stop at scene of acci- days’ jail; 80 days of jail sentence sus- Cobbs Creek, one engine. pended. she allegedly assaulted her boyfriend at acres, Lot 5, Section 4, Petsworth, tenced to three years in the state peni- dent, $35 costs and 12 months’ jail; 11 their home on Nov. 11. Nov. 16, 6:55 a.m., fire alarm activa- $280,750. tentiary, with two years suspended, for months, five days of jail sentence sus- Jaliyah Nicole Mitchell, Fredericks- tion, Elementary School, 300 block of burg, speeding (95/60), $500 fine and Alcohol: Deputies responded to the Justin G.K. Puakea, et al, to Lloyd the felony conviction of assault law en- pended. 7-Eleven in the 7000 block of Route 17 Church Street, Mathews, one engine. R. Decker, et al, 1.2 acres, Parcel 299A, forcement officer. The defendant was Ben Roland McMurtray, 3347 $111 costs, 10 days’ jail; jail sentence suspended. last Thursday for a welfare check on a York, $450,000. also sentenced to 30 days’ jail for the Guinea Circle Road, Hayes, destruction male heard mumbling in the restroom. Justin L. Sproston, et al, to William misdemeanor conviction of indecent of property, $216 costs and six months’ The 35-year-old man of Cedar Drive Correction F. Knoll Jr., Parcel 146, Holly Beach, Sec- exposure. jail; jail sentence suspended. Also, vio- SHERIFF’S REPORT was located on scene and taken into The Mathews Circuit Court report tion A, Petsworth, $195,000. Timothy Allen Olin, 24, 4608 late protective order, $190 costs and GLOUCESTER custody for public intoxication; A included on the Public Record page Laura E. Regan, et al, to Rich- Fletcher Road, Gloucester, pleaded four days’ jail. single-vehicle accident Friday on Paige of the Oct. 15 Gazette-Journal con- ard Tadler, et al, 21.94 acres, Par- guilty and was found guilty of the fel- Cody Jacob Shields, 9272 Sylvia The following felony crimes Road resulted in the 43-year-old female tained an incorrect name. The person cel 1, 38.0837 acres, Parcel 2, York, ony charge of destruction of property Lane, Hayes, obstruct justice, $250 fine were recently reported by the driver being arrested for driving under was identified as James Daniel Hudgins $2,400,000. and the misdemeanor charge of hit and and $96 costs, 180 days’ jail; jail sen- the influence and issued a summons when it should have said Joseph Dan- run. The defendant was sentenced to tence suspended. Also, drive after li- Gloucester Sheriff’s Office: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, to A traffic stop on Nov. 10 in the 5000 for refusing to provide a sample of iel Hudgins. Daniel Ray Beavers, Lot 11, Section 4, five years in the state penitentiary, with cense revoked/suspended, $100 fine Holly Springs, Ware, $176,000. four years, two months suspended on Suzanne Marie Sopko, trustee, to the felony conviction and 12 months’ Russell L. Murphy, et al, 3.34 acres, Par- jail, all suspended, on the misdemeanor cel A, Ware, $470,000. conviction. The defendant was ordered Audrey R. Tucker to Jerrold W. Hut- to pay $2,850 in restitution and have no contact, direct or indirect, with the Dominion Energy warns of expected surge in scams ton, Lot 30, Lot 31, Red Bank Hill, Petsworth, $187,500. victim. As the holiday season ap- sound friendly and sympa- proper identification, an ap- texts and emails. Richard L. Reece, et al, to Daniel F. Ashley Nicole Davis, 27, Hampton, Mattson, 1.7 acres, Abingdon, $294,900. was sentenced to five years in the state proaches, Dominion Energy thetic to gain your trust. The pointment or a reported Connect with the company Keith B. Luotonen to Amanda Renee penitentiary for the felony conviction of is helping its customers pre- most important thing to re- emergency. Additionally, em- Access many payment op- Ridings, Lot 5, Section 5, Holly Springs, malicious wounding and two years on pare for an expected increase member is Dominion Energy ployees do not ask for pay- tions conveniently 24/7 by Ware, $205,000. the felony conviction of child abuse. in scam activity. Throughout will never demand payment ment in person. signing into the Dominion Clearview Homes VA, LLC, to Eric Kimberly Marie Buchman, 32, Jenkins, et al, 0.48 acre, Abingdon, Gloucester, pleaded guilty to a felony Utility Scam Awareness Week information over the phone. Outsmart a scammer Energy app or online ac- $309,000. charge of possession of a Schedule I/II (Nov. 16-20), the company is If you suspect you’re the tar- Hang up. If a customer is count. Ethel M. Siebert, et al, to Debra K. controlled substance. The court did not providing its customers with get of a scam, hang up and unsure if a call is valid, even Call the number located Heywood, 0.902 acre, Ware, $215,000. enter a finding of guilt, but instead de- helpful tips and resources so you can always verify your if Dominion Energy’s number on the energy bill for ac- Stotesberry Construction, Inc., to ferred the proceeding and placed the Dean Ray Burress, 5 acres, York, $7,000. defendant on probation for one year. they can easily spot and pro- account information on the shows on the caller ID, they count questions. Company Cecil M. Booker Family Limited Part- The defendant was ordered to remain tect themselves against the Dominion Energy app.” should immediately hang up representatives will work nership to Robert Wezensky, et al, 24.66 drug and alcohol free, receive random most common utility scams. Here are some easy tips to and never provide personal with customers to determine drug testing and screening, and per- acres, Parcel 3, Petsworth, $75,500. “We want our customers to help customers spot a util- information. the best payment option for David Ulrich to Madelyn G. Johnson, form at least 100 hours of community 0.372 acre, Lot B, Ware, $178,000. service work. The defendant’s driver’s have the information and re- ity scam and the immediate Verify. Customers can their unique situation. Both Joselyn A. Katschman, et al, to John- license was suspended/restricted for sources they need to protect steps they can take to pro- verify their account status, short-term payment exten- nie Ray Welch, et al, 1.511 acres, Lot a period of six months. If, at the end of themselves against scams,” tect themselves. balances or due dates by sions and long-term payment 29, Pine Mill, Section 2, Petsworth, said one-year period, all of the court’s $275,000. conditions have been met, the charge said Corynne Arnett, Domin- Spot a scam signing into the Dominion plans are available. Robert G. Rohr, et al, to Kenneth L. shall be dismissed. Also, felony charge ion Energy’s senior vice pres- Dominion Energy will never Energy app, checking their Learn about Dominion En- Epling, et al, 12.645 acres, Parcel A, York, of possess gun while in possession of ident of regulatory affairs threaten immediate service online account, or by calling ergy’s additional contribu- $272,000. Schedule I/II controlled substance was and customer experience. disconnection if payment the number located on their tions to its energy assistance Sylvia M. Gray, trustee, et al, to amended to carry concealed weapon Daniel M. Rilee, 101.44 acres, Ware, (misdemeanor). The defendant pleaded “Utility scammers are very information is not provided energy bill. programs and support of $220,000. guilty and was found guilty of the sophisticated, and they use over the phone. Ignore. Customers should various community partners Wanda L. Walls, et al, to Trevor J. amended charge and sentenced to 12 a variety of tactics to take The company will never not respond to suspicious to help customers facing fi- Madonia, et al, Hayes Store Heights, months’ jail with 10 months suspended. advantage of you,” said Ar- ask for payment using mon- emails or text messages or nancial hardship. Gloucester Point, $265,900. The firearm was forfeited to the com- Scott A. Beiermann, et al, to Hang monwealth. nett. “Sometimes they will ey orders, prepaid debit or click on links or attachments For more scam prevention Le Nham, et al, Lot 73, Section 3, Sea- Troyd Anthony Boyd, 52, Lancaster, use scare tactics and a false gift cards. prompting energy bill pay- tips, visit dominionenergy. well’s Trace, York, $300,950. was sentenced to two years in the state sense of urgency to obtain Company employees will ment. com/our-stories/scammers- penitentiary, all suspended, for the fel- David W. Stroupe Jr., to Travis C. your personal information, never request to enter a Report. Tell local authori- and-personal-safety. Lipscomb, et al, 1.1096 acres, York, ony conviction of possess Schedule I/II $378,000. controlled substance. while other times they will customer’s home without ties about suspicious calls, Paul Daniel Benjamin to Scott Randall Vincent Frickey, 35, 8008 Charles Basta, 1.003 acres, Gloucester Cedar Drive, Gloucester, pleaded Point, $150,000. guilty and was found guilty of misde- David L. Hamilton Sr., to David L. meanor charge of violate protective or- Hamilton Sr., trustee, 1.455 acres, Tract der. The defendant was sentenced to Thanksgiving travel expected to be on the lighter side D, Petsworth, no consideration. six months’ jail, with five months sus- Kenneth R. Worland to Kenneth R. pended. Thanksgiving is expected anticipates at least a 10 per- COVID-19 positive case num- ing making a trip, the major- Worland, trustee, Lot 25, Ware, no con- Jeromy Lynn Hawk, 39, 3647 Autry sideration. Lane, Gloucester, was sentenced to a to be on the lighter side cent drop in travel—the larg- bers, renewed quarantine ity will go by car, which pro- Mary Margaret Morris to Fran- total of four years, 12 months’ incarcer- when it comes to the typical est one-year decrease since restrictions and the Centers vides the flexibility to modify cesco LaFata, et al, 0.42 acre, Parcel A, ation, with two years, 12 months sus- number of travelers on the the Great Recession in 2008. for Disease Control and Pre- holiday travel plans up until Gloucester Point, $225,000. pended, for the felony convictions of roads and at airports. Based on mid-October vention’s travel health no- the day of departure.” Custom Builders Express, LLC, to possess firearm after having been con- Amy Lewis, Lot D, York, $269,950. victed of a non-violent felony and pos- According to AAA Trav- forecast models, AAA would tices, AAA expects the actual For Americans who make Juanita M. Palmer to Juanita M. sess Schedule I/II controlled substance, el, effects of the COVID-19 have expected up to 50 mil- number of holiday travelers the personal decision to Palmer, et al, 1 acre, Abingdon, gift. as well as the misdemeanor convic- pandemic, including health lion Americans to travel for will be even lower. travel for the holiday, it is tion of carry concealed weapon. The weapon was forfeited to the common- concerns and high unem- Thanksgiving—a drop from “The wait-and-see travel important to know the risks wealth. ployment, are impacting 55 million in 2019. In Virginia, trend continues to impact involved and ways to keep MATHEWS Cody Scott Paul, 29, Topping, Americans’ decisions to trav- about 1.4 million people are final travel decisions, espe- yourself and others safe. pleaded guilty and was found guilty of el for Thanksgiving. projected to travel, a 7.9 per- cially for the Thanksgiving In addition to CDC guid- The following deeds were felony charge of possess Schedule I/ recorded recently in Mathews II controlled substance. The defendant With health and govern- cent decrease. holiday,” said Holly Dalby, ance, travelers should also Circuit Court: was sentenced to five years in the state ment officials stressing that However, as the holiday AAA Tidewater Virginia be aware of local and state penitentiary, with four years, 11 months staying home is the best way approaches and Americans spokesperson. “The decision travel restrictions, includ- Susan Chamberlin, trustee, to and 23 days suspended. Thomas Payton Chamberlin, et al, Lot Terriel Dewayne Malone, 56, 8168 to protect yourself and oth- monitor the public health to travel is a personal one. ing testing requirements and 46, Horn Harbor Subdivision, Chesa- Palmetto Road, Gloucester, felony ers from getting sick, AAA landscape, including rising For those who are consider- quarantine orders. peake, no consideration. charge of drive after habitual offender Rosen and Underdown CPA PLC, was amended to a misdemeanor. The successor trustee, to Susan E. Foster, 5 defendant pleaded guilty and was acres north of Riverview Road, Chesa- found guilty of the amended misde- Suicide prevention peake, $575,000. meanor charge and sentenced to 12 Dwayne A. Gary to George Evans months’ jail with 11 months, 20 days Hutchens appeals her child porn conviction Shriver, et al, 0.69 acre, Parcel B-2, Pi- suspended. training offered on A Gloucester woman who was convicted of production of child pornography under a ankatank, $498,000. Leon Maurice Paige Jr., 44, 5556 Mark P. Troupe, et al, to Gregory Gil- T.C. Walker Road, Gloucester, was sen- plea agreement reached in June has appealed her case to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the man, et al, Parcel 1: 3.5 acres; Parcel 2: tenced to two concurrent one-year Dec. 2 4th Circuit. 5.6 acres (exclusive of the graveyard or terms in the state penitentiary for the burying ground reserved for convey- The Prevention, Health Jennifer Mae Hutchens, 53, of Hayes, was sentenced in October to serve 276 months, felony convictions of fail to register as a and Wellness Division or 23 years, in prison for one count of production of child pornography. Additionally, her ance) and Parcel 3: 0.95 acre, Westville, sex offender (two counts). $737,500. of the Middle Peninsula- sentence called for 10 years of supervised release and a special assessment payment of Courtney Lamb, et al, to Courtney Northern Neck Community $100. No fine was imposed. Four additional counts of the same charge were dismissed. Lamb, et al, 9.67 acres, Westville, no consideration. MATHEWS Services Board will hold an Sentencing guidelines called for 27 to 30 years in prison on the charges. Ann Marie Lewis, in revocation of a The following cases were online QPR suicide preven- As of Monday, no arguments had been filed in the case. transfer on death deed, revokes all pre- tion training program from vious transfers of 3.74 acres, Parcel 4, Pi- heard recently in Mathews Cir- ankatank. cuit Court: 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Wednes- George William Smith, et al, to Raymon Alan Scott McCloud, 20, day, Dec. 2. Christina R. Marmarou, 1.15 acres, Re- 9066 Buckley Hall Road, Hudgins, QPR (Question, Persuade vised Parcel 1, Chesapeake, $227,500. pleaded guilty and found guilty of fel- and Refer) is a one-hour MATHEWS COUNTY 2020 TAX NOTICE Robert Tyler White, et al, to John ony charges of statutory burglary, Moffett Stuart Bowman, et al, 2.05 grand larceny and elude police. Sen- educational program de- acres, Irvinville, Village of Mathews, tencing is set for Jan. 27 at 9:30 a.m. signed to assist people in THE 2020 SECOND INSTALLMENT FOR MATHEWS COUNTY Westville, $285,000. Thomas Drew Melago, 44, 1053 recognizing the warning Joseph H. Dzikiewicz, et al, to Kim- Bookers Lane, North, was sentenced to signs of a suicide crisis and REAL ESTATE TAX & 2020 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX INVOICES berli R. Vida, et al, 0.5133 acre, Lots two five-year terms in the state peni- HAVE BEEN MAILED. 37 and 39, Block A, Section 2, Chesa- tentiary for the felony convictions of how to refer someone for peake Shores Subdivision, Chesapeake, distribute methamphetamine. The sen- professional help. $525,000. tences are to run concurrently. The de- For more information, or The due date for payment of these bills is DECEMBER 07, 2020, by law, Paul W. Krieger, et al, trustee, to fendant was ordered to pay $800 in to register, visit www.chvc. Freda Tarantole, 0.4315 acre, Pianka- restitution to the Tri-Rivers Drug Task payments made in the Treasurer’s Office or postmarked with the date of Monday, tank, $110,700. Force. online. December 07, 2020 or before will be accepted as timely. Accounts remaining unpaid David Gerald Morgan to Kenneth Samuel Milo St. John, 32, Water- Dale Marshall, et al, 7.5 acres, Chesa- view, pleaded not guilty and was found after December 07, 2020 will be subject to additional charges as provided by the Code of peake, $15,000. guilty of a felony charge of assault and Virginia. James Michael Wilson to Stanley Ed- batter a family or household mem- ward Bonniville Jr., 2.8187 acres, West- ber (third or subsequent offense), as ville, no consideration. well as misdemeanor charges of tres- Barbara Louise Felton, et al, to Cas- passing (two counts). Sentencing is set Please review your bills for completeness upon receipt. 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