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Free November 20, 2020 Accomack Airport Hangar Survives Budget Battle By Connie Morrison Its future was in question after Gov. Ralph Northam asked for funding to be struck from the budget amend- ments for a new $2 million hangar at the Accomack County Airport, but to- day the governor signed the biennial budget amendments with the airport funding intact. Del. Rob Bloxom introduced the funding request during the General Assembly special session. “This long-fought battle was won with the help of Sen. (Lynwood) Lew- is who helped me persuade the Senate conferees that this was a worthwhile project,” Bloxom said of the proposed funding for the hangar in the Oct. 30 Thanksgiving Gathering In Eastern Shore Post. “This should help Piper Killmon, in red dress and floral mask at bottom, gathers with fellow second-graders before a Thanksgiving attract customers from Salisbury to mini-play at Broadwater Academy Thursday. Clockwise from Killmon, the students and their masks are Massey Melfa to be close to Wallops Island Reedy, camo mask; Carter Ames, blue and white stripe; Wyatt Johnson, light and dark blue; Henry Lattimore, navy when testing or housing aircrafts or blue and black; Ryder Hurley, panda bear; Logan Sturgis, gray; and Molly Stiles, peach. Photo by Jim Ritch. drones.” Gov. Ralph Northam saw things differently, sending portions of the Another COVID-19 Casualty: proposed budget amendment pack- age back to the General Assembly, Annual Chincoteague Christmas Parade Canceled with some amendments of his own. By Carol Vaughn town that need to be looked at,” said Emergency Management Coordi- Among them were striking the han- The Chincoteague Town Council Mayor J. Arthur Leonard. nator Bryan Rush said Virginia’s sev- gar and a Nimmo Parkway project held an emergency meeting Monday af- “The governor sent down new things en-day average for the coronavirus test in Virginia Beach, adding $1 million ternoon to discuss the town’s response and everybody’s got to react to those positivity rate is increasing and now for an independent investigation into to Gov. Ralph Northam’s recent exec- new things,” Leonard said. stands at 7.3% — a 1.2% jump in one the culture at the Virginia Military utive orders increasing restrictions on Northam’s orders restrict public, week. Institute, and seven language-only gatherings due to increasing cases of outdoor gatherings to 25, versus the Accomack County has had 17 new amendments. COVID-19 in Virginia. 250 previously allowed. cases, one hospitalization, and two Writing in a Nov. 5 press release that All council members except Mat- “In my view, that’s going to shut deaths from COVID-19 and Chincote- the airport hangar and the parkway thew Reed attended. down tree lightings, parades,” Leonard ague has had two more cases in the project “do not warrant special treat- “We’ve got things coming up in the said. (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 2) 2 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020 cision to cancel this year’s Chincote- ty because of the spike in COVID-19 I think do it. People need stuff, too. I ~Parade~ ague Old-Fashioned Christmas Pa- cases. think people go half stir-crazy when… (Continued From Front Page) rade, scheduled for Saturday, Decem- Councilwoman Denise Bowden said everything is taken away,” said Coun- ber 5th. With the new state guidelines the council should support whatev- cilman Gene Wayne Taylor. past week, he said. limiting all public and private in-per- er decision the chamber of commerce “… It’s been so long now, you know “In my opinion, this is still a steady son gatherings to 25 individuals and makes about the parade. what I mean? People have just about state, but it’s state,” Rush with the safety of our participants, es- “We’re not being more restrictive… had it, so what I’m saying is, give them said. sential workers, volunteers, and staff than what the governor has put out, something,” he said. Rush said religious ceremonies as our highest priority, this is the best but to me it just seems like it’s pretty Still, Councilman Bill McComb said, are not affected by the order, but the public safety decision. cut and dry what we have to do,” she “It is also a time to consider public safe- 25-person limit does apply to things “Even a drive-thru parade would said. ty, too. You can’t say without a doubt like wedding receptions and funeral have its risks. “As much as we all want these you can do this successfully without wakes. “We know this is another disappoint- things that we’re normally accus- congregation.” The only change for restaurants is ment, but we are already working on tomed to, I think right now we’ve got He said having the parade also en- a ban on serving alcohol after 10 p.m., some other special happenings because to make these sacrifices, and Lord courages participants to congregate as he said. this is still a Season of Thankfulness willing, if nothing else takes us out they put floats together. Rush said a decision was to be made and we still have so much to be thankful and we survive this COVID stuff, we Police Chief Robbie Fisher said the by the chamber of commerce about for. Stay tuned for more details at www. can get back to normal operations, police department tag football tour- whether to proceed with the Christ- chincoteaguechamber.com hopefully by the spring or mid-sum- nament on Saturday, Nov. 28, will go mas parade; have a reverse drive-by Additionally, the downtown mer- mer anyway,” Bowden said, calling on, with players and officials screened, parade where entries with 25 or fewer chants association has canceled the for “small sacrifices right now” to social distancing enforced, and other people are stationary and spaced out tree lighting ceremony, Rush said. ensure the safety of the community safety measures in place. The tourna- and the public drives by them; or can- The downtown Christmas tree will and visitors. ment is a fundraiser for a new town cel the event. be lit for the holidays, but without a “If they want to have the parade, park. The Chincoteague Island Chamber ceremony. of Commerce Tuesday announced the Additionally, a Chincoteague Cul- House accepted the governor’s amend- parade is canceled. tural Alliance representative said ~Hangar~ ment to remove the airport hangar “After much consideration, the Wednesday the Holly Day Market on (Continued From Front Page) from the General Assembly’s budget Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Nov. 28, has been canceled amendment package. Board of Directors has made the de- due to concerns about health and safe- ment,” he said the two projects should But the Senate held the line. “The go through the established transporta- Senate didn’t accept (the governor’s) tion project review processes to “allow amendment so the funding is still in Ocean East REALTY for full transparency by weighing dif- the budget,” Bloxom said. 6373 Maddox Blvd., ferent transportation projects against “We’re in a good place” Lewis told a Chincoteague Island, VA each other” instead of permitting the Post reporter Nov. 12. “It’s not over yet.” www.ChincoteagueOceanEast.com 1-866-406-3354 • 757-336-2222 projects “to ‘jump the line.’” Acknowledging the governor held Linda Budd Vicky Thornton Donna Jones Lewis appeared to find Northam’s line-item veto power, he added, “I argument specious. While acknowl- would like to think that given the edging there is merit to public review close vote in the House and the sig- processes, Lewis said, “We do stuff like nificant vote defeating his action in that all the time. We pick meritorious the Senate that he would rethink his projects, and we fund them.” position on that,” Lewis said. MLS #51892 MLS #52466 “The House accepted his taking out The funding was still in the bud- Sunset Bay (REDUCED!) Thornton St. of the budget my amendment over my get amendment bill he signed into law Beyond is part of a luxury waterfront community If you’re looking for that perfect vacation home or intend to make this beautiful island your objections,” said Bloxom, meaning the Nov. 18. with 3 bedrooms, Master bath with Jacuzzi, living permanent home then look no further, Cozy room, kitchen w/open area for dining, swimming Islander Cottage on a quiet side street brings pool, fitness room, large boat slip and dock. 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Foster received 150 votes. 150 votes. Accomack County final results for Council: Louella H. Fox, Samuel H. The Cheriton mayor and a town There were five candidates on the the Nov. 3 election include several Bloxom Jr., Christopher R. Kreisl, council member will be switching roles. ballot for the six-person Eastville town winners of town offices determined James T. Bagwell II (write-in), Mary E. Mayor Larry LeMond did not run for council, and two write-in candidates. by write-in vote. Jimenez (write-in), Peter G. Bourbeau re-election but won a seat on the town The winners are Mary Beth Briggs, The official results came after the II (write-in) council. Town council member Jacque- 109 votes; John Crockett, 103 votes; electoral board met. Melfa line “Jackie” Davis defeated her op- Barbara Thomas, 96 votes; Eleanor In Bloxom, Thomas W. Beasley will Mayor: Charles R. Wilbur ponent, Warren “Ski” Wisneski, in the Gordon, 95 votes, and write-in candi- be mayor after receiving the most Council: James R. Wilson, Brian B. Lang- mayoral race. date Glenn Purvis, 22 votes. write-in votes. ley, Daniel F. Macca (write-in), Gregory J. Davis got 171 votes, or 65%; Wisnes- For the sixth town council seat, Council members in several towns Spady (write-in), David A. Peffer (write- ki got 85 votes, or 32%. there was a tie between David Philpot also were determined by write-in vote. in), Raymond W. Lewis Jr. (write-in) The six seats on the Cheriton town III and write-in candidate Douglas Co- The state board of elections certi- Onley council will be filled by the six candi- burn Jr., with 16 votes each. The win- fied election results Wednesday, af- Mayor: Matt Hart dates with the most votes, out of seven ner will be determined by a draw. ter delaying certification earlier in Council: Claudia C. Harmon, Billye D. total candidates. Northampton citizens voted in fa- the week to give additional time to Custis, Woody W. Zember, William R. The Cheriton town council will con- vor of a constitutional amendment on the Richmond voter registrar’s of- “Bill” Ferguson, Brian A. Corbin, Rose sist of B.B. “Barry” Downing, 176 votes; redistricting, 4,275 to 2,028. They al- fice, which has had a COVID-19 out- M. Pierson Robert “Bo” Lewis Sr., 174 votes; Nor- so voted for a constitutional amend- break, according to the Richmond Painter ma Spencer, 159 votes; Larry LeMond, ment to provide tax relief on personal Times-Dispatch. The final tallies in Mayor: Connie W. Campbell 136 votes; Matthew Yancy, 135 votes; vehicles of disabled veterans, 5,631 Accomack County for the presiden- Council: James N. Sturgis, Eric T. Har- and Gregory Hardesty, 133 votes. The to 894. tial, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Repre- ris, Kim R. Savage, Stephen J. Hearne, seventh candidate, Scott Berger, with Northampton citizens said “yes” sentatives, and winners of town rac- Thomas L. Willett, Barry C. Frey. 98 votes, did not make the cut. to a 1% sales tax rate increase to pay es, are as follows: Parksley Special Election for Nassawadox Mayor Patricia “Patty” for repairs and new construction at President Council Member: Henry T. Nichol- Stith will continue in her elected po- Northampton High School, 4,658 to Donald J. Trump: 9,172 son Jr. sition; she ran unopposed and got 193 1,886. Joseph R. Biden: 7,578 Constitutional Amendments votes. Northampton voter registrar Ter- Jo Jorgensen: 188 Question #1: yes -10,666 no - 5,239 Only four candidates were on the ry Flynn reported on Wednesday that U.S. Senate Question #2: yes -14,653 no - 1,787 ballot for the six-person Nassawadox he was not aware of any lawsuit in the Daniel M. Gade: 8,863 town council. The two remaining seats county alleging voter fraud. Mark R. Warner: 7,939 Northampton Results will be filled by write-in candidates. He confirmed that an American U.S. House of Representatives By Stefanie Jackson The winners are John Hallett Sr., 128 conservative activist group, Judicial Scott W. Taylor: 8,793 Northampton certified its results of votes; Claude Jones, 123 votes; Eliza- Watch, claimed Northampton has Elaine G. Luria: 7,707 the Nov. 3 election, in which 72% of the beth “Liz” Freund, 115 votes; Andrea more registered voters than adults liv- David B. Foster: 342 county’s registered voters participated. Fox, 113 votes; Kimberly Fitzpatrick, ing in the county. Accomac Only about 24% of all Northamp- four write-in votes; and Lisa Lindberg, Flynn said the claim was based on Mayor: Patricia T. Smith ton voters cast their ballots in person two write-in votes. U.S. Census data that undercounted Council: Thomas E. Hines, Joyce M. on Election Day; the rest were absen- There was a similar situation in Northampton County by 60%. Lewis, Christopher W. Newman, Steve tee ballots sent by mail or cast early R. Troyer, Patricia E. Hubbard, Dale B. in person. A majority of Northampton voters, Former Broadwater Head of School Remembered 55%, picked the Democratic candidate Staff Report in that capacity for four years. Need an ad? for president, former Vice President Broadwater Academy announced During his tenure as head of school, Joe Biden. He received 3,667 votes. the death of former faculty member he oversaw a capital project that up- In addition to The Republican incumbent, President and head of school, Joseph Spagnolo. graded the school facilities with new , received 2,955 votes, or “His contributions to our school com- HVAC systems, a new roof, and up- appearing in 10,000 44%. Jo Jorgensen received 100 votes. munity are lasting, particularly in the graded parking facilities. In addition, weekly print copies, Northampton voters chose Demo- strength of our science curriculum, and he was instrumental in enrollment in- cratic incumbent Mark Warner over his tireless dedication positively enriched creases for the school through a schol- your ad will reach thou- Republican Daniel Gade for the U.S. the lives of our students,” the school said arship program through the Hampton Senate. Warner received 3,889 votes, in a press release. “Our sincere condolenc- Roads Community Foundation. sands of online readers or 58%; Gade received 2,795 votes, or es are with Joe’s family, friends, former Services will be private. In lieu of every week. 42%. colleagues, and students at this time.” flowers the family suggests donations The Democratic incumbent for the Spagnolo served as an oceanogra- be made in Joe Spagnolo’s name to Call Troy or Sam today at U.S. House of Representatives, Elaine phy teacher at Broadwater Academy the Virginia Institute of Marine Sci- Luria, likewise was successful over for more than 10 years and was later ence Foundation. Go to www.vims.edu/ 757-789-7678! her Republican challenger, Scott Tay- appointed as head of school and served giving/waystogive November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 5 Accomack School Division Changes COVID-19 Plan in Face of Changing Guidelines By Stefanie Jackson The plan also has adopted the Vir- should not exceed two minutes. However, same amount of work as a regular teach- Accomack County Public Schools ginia Department of Health Algorithm students also get breaks from wearing face er, and many of them do not have bache- amended its COVID-19 mitigation plan for Evaluating a Child with COVID-19 masks for 15 minutes while eating break- lor’s degrees, Chandler pointed out. Tuesday night due to COVID-19 policy Symptoms or Exposure for use by fast or lunch and while they are outdoors For this reason she proposed a tem- changes at the federal and state levels. school health staff. and spaced at least 10 feet apart. porary policy change that would not Tonya Martin, coordinator of school It’s presented as a flowchart listing A parent of a student who cannot give substitutes long-term status until health services, said the CDC has a series of yes-or-no questions about wear a face mask for medical or oth- their 11th school day in the same class changed its definition of “close contact” COVID-19 signs and symptoms, lead- er reasons may apply for an exception. — after the average, two-week quaran- to being within six feet of another person ing the user down one of multiple Clara Chandler, director of human tine period has ended. for at least 15 minutes within a 24-hour paths toward a recommended course resources, discussed how staffing is Chandler noted that some teachers period, even while wearing a mask. of action such as sending the child to impacted by teachers frequently being in quarantine are working from home, The new, stricter definition of close school, keeping the child home, seek- sent home to quarantine for two weeks providing virtual instruction, and sub- contact means more Accomack school ing medical care and/or COVID-19 after exposure to COVID-19. stitutes are only needed to monitor the staff and students will be sent home to testing, and putting the child in isola- One consequence is that Accomack students in the classroom. quarantine for 10 to 14 days after poten- tion or quarantine for a certain period. now employs many long-term substi- She recommended also paying these tial exposure to COVID-19 in school. The algorithm can be viewed at tute teachers, since a substitute teach- substitutes by the regular daily rate. The Accomack schools COVID-19 mit- https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/ ing position becomes a long-term posi- Her third recommendation was to igation plan also was changed to align uploads/sites/182/2020/08/Evaluat- tion on the sixth consecutive day that allow substitutes to work in more than with new statewide restrictions put in ing-Symptoms-in-a-Child.pdf the teacher covers the same class. one Accomack school. place by Gov. Ralph Northam when he Other new language in the plan The long-term position pays more, be- A motion was made to accept the amended several COVID-19-related ex- specifies the five key strategies for mit- cause a long-term substitute normally temporary policy changes, which passed ecutive orders on Nov. 13. igating the impact of COVID-19: wear- does the same job as the regular teach- unanimously. For example, executive order 63 was ing face coverings, social distancing, er, preparing and presenting new les- In another matter, Superintendent amended to lower the minimum age of hand washing, cleaning and disinfect- sons and conducting assessments rather Chris Holland announced that an order children required to wear face masks ing, and respiratory etiquette (such as than simply monitoring the classroom. of 1,900 Chromebook laptops had ar- in most indoor, public spaces, from age coughing or sneezing into a tissue). But substitutes covering for teach- rived and nearly 1,200 were delivered to 10 to five. The plan now specifies that mask breaks ers in quarantine aren’t really doing the schools on Monday.

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Frittering Away the Day Raising Firehouse Funds in Cheriton Members of the Cheriton Volunteer Fire Department grilled oyster fritters Saturday to raise funds for operations. About a dozen members and volunteers prepared the meals. 1. Volunteer Del Long, of Cape Charles, works in the shadow of a firetruck, preparing fritters. 2. Wendy Carpenter, of Cheriton, trea- surer of the fire department and coordinator of the fundraiser, smiles at the surrounding desserts. 3. Officers and a volunteer stand in support of fundrais- er workers. From left are Tommy Moore, chief, of Eastville, daughter Kaelynn Moore, 13, Ed Stockton, deputy chief, of Seaview, and Clifton “Bud” Graves, assistant chief engineer, of Eastville. 4. Volunteer Bob Snyder, of Nassawadox, tends a griddle full of fritters. 5. Jessie Lemoyne, left, of Cape Charles, and her son, Frank, enjoy an outing before buying their meals. 6. Ski Wisneski and Christie Mills, of Cheriton, wait for a meal. 7. Kaiden Stokes, 9, son of Cassie and William Stokes, of Melfa, lifts a pile of side dishes to carry out to a long line of customers. Photos by Jim Ritch. November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 7 Northam Announces New COVID-19 Containment Measures By Carol Vaughn of alcohol is prohibited after 10 With COVID-19 cases on the rise p.m. in any restaurant, dining es- again, Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday, tablishment, food court, brewery, START YOUR Nov. 13, announced new measures to microbrewery, distillery, winery, or slow the virus’ spread. tasting room. All restaurants, din- “COVID-19 is surging across the ing establishments, food courts, TRADITION BY country, and while cases are not ris- breweries, microbreweries, distill- ing in Virginia as rapidly as in some eries, wineries, and tasting rooms other states, I do not intend to wait must close by midnight. Virginia JOINING OURS. until they are. We are acting now to law does not distinguish between prevent this health crisis from get- restaurants and bars; however, ting worse,” said Northam in a press under current restrictions, indi- release. viduals that choose to consume “Everyone is tired of this pandem- alcohol prior to 10 p.m. must be ic and restrictions on our lives. I’m served as in a restaurant and re- tired, and I know you are tired too,” main seated at tables 6 feet apart. he continued. “But as we saw earlier The full text of amended Executive this year, these mitigation measures Order Sixty-Three and Order of Pub- work. I am confident that we can come lic Health Emergency Five and sixth together as one Commonwealth to amended Executive Order Sixty-Sev- get this virus under control and save en and Order of Public Health Emer- lives.” gency Seven will be made available The following measures took effect at https://www.governor.virginia.gov/ at midnight on Sunday, Nov. 15: executive-actions/ • Reduction in public and private Northam in a press conference gatherings: All public and private Wednesday reiterated the restric- in-person gatherings must be limit- tions and discouraged Virginians from ed to 25 individuals, down from the holding social gatherings, even of the current cap of 250 people. This in- 25-person nature allowed in the exec- cludes outdoor and indoor settings. utive order, especially indoors. • Expansion of mask mandate: All “Do it outside if you can,” he said of Virginians aged 5 and over are re- holiday and other gatherings. quired to wear face coverings in “Please think about your holi- indoor public spaces. This expands day plans and the risk. … This year, the current mask mandate, which staying home is an act of love, too,” has been in place in Virginia since Northam said. May 29 and requires all individu- Northam said news of two prom- als aged 10 and over to wear face ising vaccines is “good news,” adding coverings in indoor public settings. that the state has been planning for • Strengthening of enforcement vaccine distribution for months “and In emergencies, the Eastern Shore depends on the within essential retail business- we will be ready.” es: All essential retail business- Virginia remains near the bot- commitment and bravery of its citizens to take es, including grocery stores and tom of states in the nation in terms pharmacies, must adhere to state- of COVID-19 case rates, standing at care of their own. We need volunteers like you to wide guidelines for physical dis- fourth from the bottom currently, ac- tancing, wearing face coverings, cording to date reported by the New join Community Fire Company. Respond to the call. and enhanced cleaning. While cer- York Times. tain essential retail businesses Still, Virginia reported 2,071 new FIGHT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY. have been required to adhere to cases and 25 more deaths Tuesday, af- these regulations as a best prac- ter 29 deaths Monday. tice, violations will now be en- The state now has passed a 7% test forceable through the Virginia De- positivity rate, with the most rapid vi- VOLUNTEER NOW partment of Health as a class 1 rus spread in southwest Virginia. ExmoreFire.com misdemeanor. “I do not intend to wait for things • On-site alcohol curfew: The on-site to get worse before taking action,” sale, consumption, and possession Northam said. 8 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020 November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 9

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Information Deemed Reliable but Not Guaranteed Licensed in VA 10 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020 Partnership Improves Internet Access for Underserved Students By Stefanie Jackson installing them in school buses, which • Royal Tartan Road, near Bethel cable is installed, and the routers will A little creative thinking and a lot of are parked in communities with the Church Road, Mappsville (coming become the property of the authority. cooperation among Accomack’s school most need for internet connectivity. soon) Fiber optic cable can be buried un- district, county officials, and the local The routers are powered by the bat- • A.S. West Road, near Craddock- derground or hung above ground like broadband authority allowed them to teries in the school bus engines. The ville (coming soon) power lines. There may be a delay in the get internet connectivity for under- batteries are recharged by solar pan- Most of the communities served are installation of the cables in some Acco- served children learning from home els installed on the roofs of the buses. mobile home parks or small neighbor- mack communities, like Rolling Acres, during the COVID-19 pandemic. If the batteries were not recharged, hoods of single-family homes. where there are no telephone poles Beth Onley, finance director for Ac- they could power the routers for on- The communities were chosen after and the cables must be buried, which is comack County Public Schools, said the ly three days before needing to be re- Accomack County Public Schools con- more time-consuming and costly. county wanted to use CARES (Corona- placed, Onley said. ducted a survey over the summer and The most difficult part of the proj- virus Aid, Relief, and Economic Secu- A WiFi signal can be picked up within Accomack County employees created ect has been finding the right places to rity) Act funding to provide free Wi-Fi a 400-foot radius of a hotspot, so families a map of all the addresses of students park the buses and getting permission hotspots in highly concentrated areas may not be able to connect to the inter- whose parents answered “no” when from property owners to use the spac- of homes without internet access, where net inside their homes, but it’s accessible. asked if they had internet at home. es, Onley said. families of Accomack students live. The hotspots are now in six Acco- The survey did not differentiate be- But the families who use the Wi- The goal was for the Eastern Shore mack communities, with two addition- tween homes that could not get inter- Fi are appreciative, and once a bus is of Virginia Broadband Authority to al communities to receive service soon: net access or families who could not af- parked, “the communities are protec- install the fiber optic cable and other • Seaside, near White’s Neck Road, ford internet. tive of it,” she said. equipment and provide high-speed in- Parksley The first Accomack communities to Accomack County, the school dis- ternet service. • Rolling Acres, near Dennis Drive, receive the hotspots had the highest con- trict, and the broadband authority ESVBA would have been unable to Bloxom centration of homes with no internet. started “a great partnership” with the build the infrastructure before the Dec. • Johnson Court, north of Nelsonia The WiFi hotspots work with Verizon WiFi project, which was truly a “coop- 31 deadline to spend the CARES Act • Clover Hill, near McComas Drive internet, but the longterm goal is for erative effort,” Onley said. money, but a temporary solution was and John Cane Road, Greenbush the Eastern Shore of Virginia Broad- The result is helping underserved found, which uses Verizon internet. • Chestnut Village, near Myrtle band Authority to provide a high-speed, children by providing internet access The Accomack school district pur- Ave., Melfa permanent solution, Onley said. and improving the quality of their ed- chased 10 high-performance routers at • Pettit Street, near Beartown Road, ESVBA will provide broadband at ucation during a global pandemic, and a cost of about $13,000 and has been Mappsville the WiFi hotspots once the fiber optic that’s “pretty cool.”

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To the citizens of Accomack County, The Accomac County Salvation Army Service Unit regrets to inform you that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be hosting our annual Red Kettle Campaign. However, there are still many people to assist with limited funds. We are asking the ­community­ to­ please­ help­ us­ by­ continuing­ to­ provide­ financial­ support. In lieu of the Red Kettle Campaign, we are accepting ­donations­via­ check­ or­ money­ ­order­ if­ you­ find­ it­ in­ your­ heart,­ and all money raised in Accomack County will stay in Accomack County. Please send donations to P.O. Box 342, onley, VA 23418. It will be much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely yours, Leah Trader, President Kanesha Hall, Secretary November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 11 Governor Announces $20M Spectrum Shore Broadband Investment By Stefanie Jackson internet for $17.99, Spectrum’s way of the state level. vestment in broadband is an invest- Gov. Ralph Northam returned to helping to bridge the digital divide. The latest budget Northam has pro- ment in the economy. his hometown of Onancock on Nov. 12 (Download speeds of 25 Mbps or posed includes $52 million for broad- “Virginia is the number one state for the announcement of a $20 million higher are considered broadband – a band to be spent over the next two in this great country of ours in which investment for broadband internet standard set by the Federal Communi- years. Virginia also will use $30 million to do business. … as long as we can on the Eastern Shore by Spectrum, a cations Commission.) of its Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco- keep working together and keep doing Charter Communications company. That digital divide has become more nomic Security funding for broadband. things like expanding broadband, then Spectrum will provide services to apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Northam said about 108,000 more we’ll stay number one,” he said. more than 17,500 homes and businesses “In order to access healthcare online, families have gotten access to broadband He likened the rural digital divide in Accomack and Northampton County. start a business, complete school assign- since he took office, but about 500,000 to the 20th-century struggle to connect The first phase of the Spectrum broad- ments at home and communicate with Virginia families still go without, and America to the electrical grid. band expansion is complete, with service friends, an internet connection is vital to many of them are on the Eastern Shore. Thomas Edison started his Illuminat- available to more than 7,000 customers. families of today,” said Del. Rob Bloxom. “Expanding broadband into rural ing Company in 1882, but it took 43 years Another 11,000 customers are expected “I applaud Spectrum for their com- communities across Virginia is one of until half of the country had electricity. to get connected in March 2021. mitment to bringing broadband to the the most important things we can do to “When we talk about investing in Spectrum offers broadband internet Eastern Shore of Virginia,” he said. assist in expanding our economy and infrastructure now, it’s not just about with speeds starting at 100 Mbps for Before COVID-19, nearly 100% of doc- creating equity for all Virginians,” said roads and bridges, and tunnels and residential customers, who can opt to tor visits were done in person, but now State Sen. Lewis. rail, and ports. It includes the internet upgrade their service to 400 Mbps or 1 75% of doctors’ interactions with patients “It’s crucial for broadband providers as well,” agreed Rep. Elaine Luria. gigabit with no data caps, modem fees, are through telehealth, Northam added. like Spectrum to play a role in bridging Spectrum’s new customers in Onan- or contracts. “When families don’t have access to the digital divide so that everyone has cock and elsewhere on the Eastern Shore Small and medium-sized business- broadband … it becomes an equity is- access to the information and tools they will join 30 million others in 41 states. es can get service with speeds of 600 sue,” he said. need to succeed in today’s environment. In addition to high-speed internet, Mbps to 1 gigabit. Investment in broadband has been During these unprecedented times, Spectrum offers TV, mobile, and voice Low-income families and senior cit- a priority of the governor since he these investments have become even services. To see if service is available at izens who qualify for the Spectrum In- took office, when only “about $4 mil- more paramount,” he said. a particular home or business, search for ternet Assist program can get 30 Mbps lion a year” was being spent on it at Northam also emphasized that in- its street address at www.spectrum.com

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DHCD in its finding noted “more The tax could bring in at least The board approved parking fees at Other owners exempt from the fees than 10% of serviceable units for the $422,000 to the county, Mason said, county boat ramps after a public hear- may obtain an annual permit at no proposed project area were identified adding the amount could be double. He ing at which no one spoke. charge by applying to the treasurer. as receiving service by DNG.” noted northern Accomack County, near Accomack County taxpayers are ex- Cellphone Tower Rezoning Approved Still, Mason said members of commu- the Maryland state line, is a destina- empt from the fees. The board approved conditional re- nities in the areas proposed for the proj- tion for cigarette sales. Two ramps, Queen’s Sound and zoning from agricultural to general ects “overwhelmingly supported the ap- “We are in a unique location for Kegotank Landing, were removed from business of around 14 acres between plication” made by the counties, includ- this,” Mason said. the list of facilities where fees will be Keller and Pungoteague to allow for a ing petitions representing “just about The board will discuss the tax charged because of land ownership at Verizon cellular tower. every resident” of the communities. during its budget deliberations for those facilities. The project still must be approved “If this continues, it will be very dif- next year’s budget. Violation of the parking fee require- by the Board of Zoning Appeals for a ficult for us to get a grant from this The measure would require addi- ment will be a class 4 misdeameanor special use permit. program,” Crockett said, making the tional resources in the commissioner of with a fee of $75 per violation. Supervisor Internet Updates motion to send a letter to elected offi- revenue office, which would be charged Robert Crockett noted court costs of $75 The board voted to send a letter to the cials and the DHCD. with administration and enforcement would also be charged, making the total Department of Community Housing and The counties in the application re- of the tax, Mason said. expense to violators $150 per violation. Development, Del. Rob Bloxom, Sen. Lyn- quested $460,820 from DHCD for a County to Hire Firm to Collect A daily permit will cost $7 per vehi- wood Lewis, and Gov. Ralph Northam ob- regional broadband project including Delinquent Taxes cle and/or boat trailer and an annual jecting to a determination that a chal- two projects in subdivisions in Acco- The board voted to contract with permit, for a 12-month period starting lenge made by DNG, a wireless internet mack County and six in Northampton Taxing Authority Consulting Services July 1, will cost $40. provider, to Accomack and Northampton County. to help collect delinquent property tax- For people with a Virginia saltwater counties’ grant application is valid. The areas in Accomack County in- es. The firm is paid through a 20% fee recreational fishing license, reduced In August, the two counties part- clude Deer Point, which would serve that can be added onto the tax bills, so fees will be charged: $5 for a daily per- nered to submit a regional application around 49 residences, and Red Bank collection is at no cost to the county. mit and $30 for an annual permit. for state funds for broadband expan- Road, which would serve around 30 The treasurer’s office also will continue The permits may be purchased on- sion in several communities. residences. COUNTRYSIDE AUCTION Hopeton, VA Selling from the Leland Estate & Others Saturday, Nov. 21 @ 10 a.m.· Rain Date: Sunday, Nov. 22 @ Noon Directions: Located approximately 60 miles south of Salisbury, MD, and 60 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Turn west off Rt. 13 onto Rt. 676 (Dennis Drive) just north of Parksley and follow signs to auction. 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Collins-Leonard; two fos- ed Methodist Conference as executive called The Exercise Coach in Bannock- Mrs. Leonia Francis Dillard ter children, Loretta Muntz and Deshon director of pensions and benefits, the burn, Ill., where he made an impact on Baines, of Dover, Del., known to fam- Blue, who Leonia raised as if they were General Board of Pensions in Evan- so many people. For the last 20 years, ily and friends as “Lee,” beloved wife, her children; seven grandchildren, Kel- ston, Ill., and most he enjoyed exploring and living a pro- mother, grandmother, great-grand- lee Wilson, Jade Milner, Terence Wilson recently with the gram called HeartMath, an approach mother, and aunt, passed away at her (Jessica), Mykisha Collins-Atisele (Fi- Northern Illinois to life that enabled him to indulge a home in Dover on Oct. 1, 2020. She del), Shaka Akeem Garret Collins, Tyree Conference of the passion for helping others, especially in was 90. Leonard, and Tahira Leonard; three spe- United Method- dealing with stress and anxiety. Woody A native of Exmore, after living dur- cial nephews, Robert Baines (Margaret), ist Church as di- was a wonderful listener, deeply car- ing her earlier adult years in Virginia Dr. Tyrone R. Baines (Shereatha), and rector of human ing and compassionate, and always an and New York, George Floyd; seven great-grandchildren; resources. inspiring example for others. He lived Leonia moved to and a host of other family and friends. Woody was life fully, as an adventure, always seek- Felton, Del., in A viewing and Homegoing Service born in Virginia Mr. Bedell ing to learn and with a variety of inter- 1974. Upon her were held on Oct. 10, 2020, at First Pil- and lived there ests and pursuits ranging from playing marriage in the grim Baptist Church in Camden, Del. until he moved the family to the Chi- in bands to keeping an online journal early 1980s, a The burial took place later that day cago area in 1999. In his early years, for friends as he made his way through wife to the late at Ebenezer AME Church Cemetery, he graduated from St. Christopher’s the years of cancer successes and set- Hilton Baines, she Capeville. School in Richmond, and Hampden- backs. Woody was one, to quote Henry moved to Dover to Louis Wood Bedell Jr. Sydney College, where he majored in James, “on whom nothing was lost.” reside with him Mrs. Baines religion and philosophy. He had a love He is survived by his wife, Joyce until his pass- Mr. Louis Wood “Woody” Bedell of teaching and taught history and re- Fulk Bedell; his children, Louis Wood ing in 2003. She and her late husband Jr., 70, finished his 8 ½ year journey ligion in a private middle school for “Tres” Bedell III, Michael Alan Bedell, served as foster parents for more than with cancer on Nov. 1, 2020. He nev- years before going into the business and David Johnston Bedell and wife, 26 years, caring for over 50 children. er considered his cancer a battle but world. Laura Guilstine Bedell; and his grand- During her Delaware years, she was a instead an experience from which to Being an athlete, Woody competed daughter, Chaley Lena Pai Bedell, and member of Victory Chapel, Union Mis- learn and share with others. in the Hawaii Ironman Competition three-month-old grandson, Brooks Timothy Bedell, who was blessed to have that time with his Papa. Woody was already giving Brooks drumming lessons. He also leaves behind three loving brothers and their wives, Regi- nald (Jenny), Dickson (Lee), and Alan (Lisa). 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ACCOMAC Go-Glass.com A visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 757.787.1900 20, 2020, from 2 to 7 p.m., at Burnett- November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 15 Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave- tributions to her local church families nursing patients on the various floors, the caregiving and companionship nue, Libertyville, IL. A private funeral and other volunteer organizations. in the intensive care unit, and lastly that Rosa Griffin and Missy Jenkins service will be held for the family on Each year she would return to her in the postoperative recovery room. gave both Dickye and Tommy over the Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at the United roots in Chincoteague Island during In her almost five decades of caring past year. Methodist Church in Libertyville, with Pony Penning and could be spotted for patients, she had the privilege of A graveside memorial service will a link provided on the church and fu- at the carnival reminiscing for hours learning from and working with many be conducted Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, neral home website for virtual viewing with other Chincoteaguers about the dedicated and talented doctors, nurses, at 10:30 a.m, at Belle Haven Cemetery, that afternoon. good ol‘ days. and other healthcare professionals. Lee Street, Belle Haven, VA 23306, Memorial donations would be ap- Her wishes were to be donated to Throughout her career, she was fondly with Pastor Joe McKnight officiating. preciated to the United Methodist the State Anatomy Board to support known as the nurse in the community In lieu of flowers, please consider Church. For information, call 847- medical research and impact lives. Fu- who gave ongoing courses of allergy making contributions in Dickye’s 362-3009, or share a memory at ture plans will be made for a celebra- shots and took blood pressure readings memory to Broadwater Academy, At- www.burnettdane.com tion of her life on Chincoteague Island for both friends and neighbors. tention: Development, P.O. Box 546, once her cremains are received. In lieu Dickye is survived by Thomas A. Exmore, VA 23350, or to the Painter Jane Brittingham Graves of flowers, she would love for donations Hickman, her husband of 58 years; a Volunteer Fire Company, Attention: Mrs. Jane Brittingham Graves, to be sent to Chincoteague Volunteer son, Thomas A. Hickman Jr., and his Mrs. Patricia Sturgis, Treasurer, P.O. 72, of Salisbury, Md., passed Nov. Fire Company. wife, Alice I. Hickman, of Richmond, Box 275, Painter, VA 23420. 15, 2020, due to medical complica- and a son, Philip T. Hickman, and his Online condolences may be sent to the tions. Jane was born on March 17, Dickye Phillips Hickman wife, Susanna B. Hickman, of Wil- family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com 1948, a daughter to the late Mabel Mrs. Dickye Phillips Hickman, liamsburg. She adored her beloved Arrangements were made by Powell. 84, passed away Nov. 13, 2020, in Wil- grandchildren, Helen N. Hickman, P. Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore. Jane and Bobby Graves married in liamsburg. She was a lifelong resident Hunter Hickman, Thomas A. Hickman 1983, residing in Salisbury. Together of the Eastern Shore of Virginia until III, and E. Campbell Hickman, and ATTENTION: All Church News they raised four children, Eric Olson she moved to Williamsburg last year to they brought her great joy and much for Nov. 27 edition must be re- (Laura Olson), be closer to her two sons. Born in Nas- happiness. Dickye is also survived by Jessica Taylor sawadox, Dickye was the daughter of one sister, Virginia B. Phillips, of Belle ceived by noon on Monday, Nov. 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Judge Lewis found Mul- hard drives, said Assistant Common- lens guilty of felony drug possession and wealth’s Attorney William Fox. He sentenced him to 12 months in jail with By Nancy Drury Duncan said the Onley Walmart received an all but 10 days suspended. Court Postings email notification about her having committed a similar crime in the Po- Jody Munns, 58, of Crewe, Va., was comoke City, Md., store. She has been sentenced to six months, all suspend- commonwealth. in jail since she was arrested Feb. 4, ed but time served, for possession of Accomack County On Dec. 17, 2019, Smith went in- 2019, said Fox. According to the terms methamphetamine, six months, all Circuit Court to Walmart’s electronics department, of the agreement, Smith agreed to suspended, for possession of a schedule opened a headphone display case, and plead guilty to the charge and pay IV drug, and 30 days, all suspended, Kendrah Tae Smith, 43, of Fayette- took two pairs of headphones, two $1,901 in restitution. Her sentence is for possession of marijuana. She was ville, N.C., pleaded guilty to felony pairs of earbuds, and two iPods. She three years with all suspended but for ordered to be on good behavior and un- shoplifting in an agreement with the went to another section of the elec- time served. supervised probation for five years.

Carroll Reese Bishop, 53, of Melfa, Jonas Noel Rodriquez, 47, of Parks- INVITATION FOR BIDS convicted in 2018 of possession of a ley, was sentenced to three years with stun gun by a convicted felon, had his all time suspended, two years of super- Town of Parksley Downtown Revitalization charge reduced to possession of a con- vised probation, and to be on good be- cealed weapon, a misdemeanor. havior for five years for distribution of The Town of Parksley, Virginia, hereafter referred to as the Town “He has not been in much trouble morphine. “He had past drug issues but or the Owner, is inviting competitive sealed bids, in accordance since his original felony,” said Com- is clean now,” said Assistant Common- with the Virginia Public Procurement Act, Sec. 2.2-4302.1, for the monwealth’s Attorney Spencer Mor- wealth’s Attorney Fox. “He thought he gan. He mistakenly believed he could was doing a favor for a friend,” said de- construction of the Downtown Revitalization. These improvements own a stun gun, said defense attor- fense attorney Tucker Watson. Judge include downtown revitalization to the Four Seasons and Harvest ney Carl Bundick. He said his client Lewis congratulated Rodriquez on his suffered from several serious medical continuing sobriety. “You learned a Alleyways, and the Band Shell and Entertainment Area. conditions. Judge W. Revell Lewis III valuable lesson,” he said. The contract price will be a firm-fixed lump-sum price. found Bishop guilty of carrying a con- One original and two (2) complete copies of the bid must be cealed weapon and sentenced him to Vasean Maurice Armstrong, 37, six months with all that time suspend- of Oak Hall, was sentenced to three submitted in a sealed envelope/package marked “Town of Parksley ed. He ordered him to be on good be- months with all suspended but time Downtown Revitalization Bid” and be received in the Town Office, havior for three years and ordered the served for leaving the scene of an ac- weapon to be destroyed. cident, fined $500 for driving without 18444 Dunne Avenue, Parksley, VA 23421, no later than Thursday, a license, and sentenced to six months, December 10, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Charles Mullens Jr., 58, of Wallops Is- all suspended but time served, for at- A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be conducted on land, in court a year ago for possession tempting to flee from law enforcement of cocaine, did not successfully complete officers. He was ordered to be on good Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., through Zoom. URL Contact: the first offender program, said Assis- behavior for five years. “What start- Amy Saunders, Hill Studio at Email: [email protected] tant Commonwealth’s Attorney Mi- ed as a conversation escalated quick- chael Baker. Mullens has not paid court ly and got out of hand,” said defense The Town shall provide the mechanism for the evaluation of all costs or completed community service, attorney Garrett Dunham. “He has information received. The Town reserves the right to make the final he told the court. Defense attorney Carl been in jail almost continuously since determination of responsible offerors and to waive the informalities Bundick said his client has been in the his (December 2019) arrest,” said Com- hospital seven times and has serious monwealth’s Attorney Morgan. and/or irregularities and to accept or reject any or all bids. All partners on this project will adhere to guidelines Visit our website for complete listings: COVID-emergency related guidelines issued by CDC and Virginia www.beachbayrealty.com 6202 Maddox Blvd., Governor’s orders. Individuals with disabilities, who require Chincoteague, VA 23336 [email protected] assistance or special arrangement in order to participate in bidding, Angie Abell Jennifer Huether Duane Gladding 757-336-3600 Broker Realtor Realtor should contact the Town Office at 757-665-4618. We require that Two Story Farmhouse in Onley you provide at least 48 hours notice so that reasonable efforts may be This two bedroom and two full bath home is conveniently located close to shopping, dining and healthcare. All new appliances, roof and deep well. Upgraded septic system. made to provide the proper arrangements. You may be requested to $179,000 specify the nature of any accommodations or assistance which may Private Farm on 33 Acres be required for your participation. Well-maintained home with pond. Features a large front porch, fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, spacious kitchen and more. Includes 4 chicken houses Technical questions regarding the bid and technical specifications may with many possibilities. be referred to David Hill, (540) 342-5263, or [email protected]. $399,000 November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 19

Bonus Puzzle Page 20 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020 The Show Will Go On: North Street Playhouse Turns to Digital Platform To Continue Eastern Shore Holiday Entertainment Tradition By Carol Vaughn kaela Holmes, who The Christmas production at the was in “Rent”; and North Street Playhouse in Onancock Timiki Salinas, is a holiday tradition for many East- who was in “Young ern Shore residents. Frankenstein.” And the show will go on, despite North Street the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Playhouse artis- Street Playhouse Christmas Spec- tic director Terry tacular will be presented to audienc- Bliss “emailed me es online via www.showtix4u.com back in Septem- See details at the end of this article ber because Mu- to order tickets and for performance sic Theatre Inter- dates and times. national had re- Now in its 34th year, the play- leased a statement house is popular with theatergoers that they were of all ages. It typically has three dif- opening up some ferent series offering 12 to 15 pro- show licensing to ductions a season. Its offerings in- digital platforms,” clude plays, musical theater, and a Stiegelbauer said. summer camp for youth. Bliss asked her In 2016, the playhouse expanded if she would help its scope to hire professional actors the playhouse pro- for a summer musical production, duce a holiday “Rent,” and also invited local actors show with some of North Street Playhouse’s Christmas Spectacular will be presented online Thursday and young interns to work in the the other profes- through Sunday, Dec. 10-12, and Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 17-19, at 8 p.m., each production. The interns shadowed sional actors who evening. Tickets are on sale now at www.northstreetplayhouse.org/nsp-digital Screen- and were understudies for the pro- have been involved shot of a North Street Playhouse video. fessional actors, resulting in a valu- in past North able learning experience. Street Playhouse productions. Brooks, who lives in Manteo, The experiment was successful, “After looking at the list and re- N.C., was director/choreographer resulting in similarly cast produc- ally thinking about the pros and for the North Street productions tions of “Young Frankenstein” in cons to this weird theatre/film me- “Rent” and “Young Frankenstein,” 2017, “Kiss Me, Kate” in 2018, and dium, I decided to reach out to Peej, and was choreographer for “Kiss “Dames at Sea” in 2019. Cat, Lee, and Dwight and get a feel Me, Kate.” He also played the roles This year, North Street’s holiday for their thoughts on this as well,” of Angel in “Rent” and Paul in “Kiss show, like many events in 2020, will Stiegelbauer said. Me, Kate.” look a little bit different. After holding a virtual meeting, Mele, of New York City, will be Unable to offer live performances the group decided to do a variety/ remembered as playing Igor in the because of the COVID-19 pandem- cabaret-style holiday show. North Street Playhouse produc- ic, the playhouse earlier this year “Terry and the NSP were enthusi- tion of “Young Frankenstein” a few launched NSP Digital to deliver per- astically on board and we were all so years ago. formances to its audience via the grateful to be provided work because Yudain, also of New York City, has internet. COVID has decimated our industry,” appeared in “Young Frankenstein,” The “Spectacular” is a holiday va- she said. “Rent,” and “Dames at Sea” at the riety show, directed by Mary Stiegel- They did rehearsals via Zoom, playhouse. bauer and featuring as hosts some “which are just strange dealing Trice, who is from Michigan and familiar names to North Street the- with internet delay connections and lives in Raleigh, N.C., wrote the atergoers: Peej Mele, Cat Yudain, flipped images. This becomes super lyrics for an original song, “What’s Jimmie Lee Brooks III, and Dwight challenging when I am choreograph- This,” featured in the holiday show L. Trice Jr. ing and their feeds are coming in and the trailer. The music was mixed The show also includes four spe- about two beats behind,” Stiegelbau- by Derek Graham of Life By Design cial guests from past summer musi- er said. cal productions at North Street Play- Additionally, each actor has to make Right: Derek Graham mixes music house: Jimmy Wencel, who was in their movements opposite to what tracks in North Carolina for the “Spamalot”; Caitlin McKechney, who they see everyone on their screen do- North Street Playhouse Christmas performed in “Kiss Me, Kate”; Mi- ing, because of flipped images. Spectacular. Submitted photo. November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 21

From left: Actor Peej Mele, Dwight L. Trice Jr., and Jimmie Lee Brooks III film their parts for the North Street Playhouse Christmas Spectacular from their respective homes in New York City, Raleigh, N.C., and Manteo, N.C.

Media and Production LLC. cess,” Stiegelbauer said. Trice dances in Stiegelbauer’s Performances of the Christ- company, draMAStic Dance Works. mas Spectacular will be on www. He performed in draMAStic’s pro- showtix4u.com Thursday through ductions of “Dracula” and “Foot Work Sunday, Dec. 10-12, and Thursday & Footlights.” through Sunday, Dec. 17-19, all This is Trice’s first North Street shows at 8 p.m. Playhouse production. Tickets are on sale at www.north- Getting the show ready for prime- streetplayhouse.org/tickets for $15 time “involved a lot of Zoom calls, for a single ticket or $25 for a group phone calls, texting, picture diagram ticket. texts for story boarding, and then Buy tickets online at https:// trusting the actors to film every- www.showtix4u.com/event-de- thing on their own and send it to me tails/42972 or go to http://north- — and then I put the puzzle pieces streetplayhouse.org/nsp-digital together,” Stiegelbauer said. and click on the Buy Tickets link The holiday show is being filmed or call North Street Playhouse at by the actors in their homes, then 757-787-2050. sent to Stiegelbauer for editing. A teaser trailer for the show can Without a stage crew, the actors be viewed on The North Street Play- themselves are responsible for ev- house Facebook page, www.facebook. erything from costumes and makeup com/watch/?v=1593922974113588 to hairstyling and props, as well as Part of a rehearsal, conducted via for recording their parts — all from Zoom, can be seen at https://www. their apartments. facebook.com/Northstreetplayhouse/ Actor Cat Yudain films her part for the North Street Playhouse Christ- “It’s been a bizarre but fun pro- videos/369835314464469 mas Spectacular from her home in New York City. 22 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020

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As the remainder of the inshore warm water species begin to show signs that they have started their annual migration out of the bays and inlets for warmer waters to the east and south, anglers will be biding their time between fishing for diminishing populations and waiting for the much-anticipated arrival of schools of larger striped bass/rockfish. Re- cent reports indicate that the bulk of the larger oce- anic striper population is still centered off the coast of New Jersey, where they are gorging themselves on schools of menhaden. A similar scenario applies to the Chesapeake Bay population of larger fish, which Clay Rozic landed this 25-inch puppy drum in Tom Warwich landed this 4-pound gray trig- still remains in the upper Maryland portion of the the Assateague Island surf. Photo courtesy of gerfish off the lower shore. Photo courtesy of bay. It is going to take a drop in water temperature Captain Steve’s Bait and Tackle. Bailey’s Bait & Tackle. or a significant cold front to jumpstart their migra- tion south. Until then, anglers will have to remain Star Rod, and Tsunami combos. content, fishing for the smaller schoolie-sized strip- Wachapreague – A few flounder, puppy ers until the bigger fish arrive. drum, red hake, and speckled trout remain Upper Shore – Captain Matt Abell, at Sea Hawk available inside the inlet, but angling ac- Sports Center, reports that rockfish action remains tivity is light. The wrecks continue to hold pretty good in the northern Virginia-southern Mary- tautog, black sea bass, and triggerfish. land portion of the Chesapeake Bay. The bulk of the Lower Shore – Jeb Brady, at Bailey’s larger fish still remain well north of the state line. Bait & Tackle Shop, said the speckled Most of the feeding bird activity over the schools of trout and puppy drum action declined over fish is still occurring from Kedges Strait north, with the last week, some of which was probably most of the southern rockfish action occurring in the due to the recent windy conditions. Al- shallows. A few speckled trout continue to linger in though the numbers were lower, the class the shallows of Pocomoke Sound. Tautog action has of fish caught seemed to be a little larg- picked up in in the upper bay, with fish being caught er than in recent weeks. Brady said that around deep water structure. Abell said that he had there has been a recent increase in the received some reports of large trout caught on the number of school-sized striped bass, with seaside, but the anglers were secretive of the exact most of the fish failing to meet the 20-inch fishing location. minimum bayside length. Sheepshead and Chincoteague – Jimmy Vasiliou, at Captain some smaller tautog are still being caught Steve’s Bait and Tackle, reported that puppy drum around structure. Everyone is waiting for action in the surf improved over the weekend, with the larger striped bass to show up. beach anglers also hooking into some large kingfish This will be the last installment of the Andy Maguire caught and released this rockfish from the (whiting) as well as some school-sized striped bass. fishing report for the season and what an beach on Assateague Island. Photo courtesy of Captain Stripers were also being caught around structure, unusual year it has been. We started off Steve’s Bait and Tackle. such as bridge pilings, along the Assateague and Chin- the season with a discussion of how to safely fish all, 2020 has been a productive year for most fisher- coteague causeways. Vasiliou said that the trout num- while practicing social distancing as well as a de- ies along the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Let’s hope bers have been on the decline. The offshore wrecks are scription of what local tackle shops were doing in the winter striped bass season follows suit. Have a holding tautog and black sea bass, with some smaller their attempts to protect their customers and em- safe and wonderful Thanksgiving celebration and a togs also being caught over structure inside Chincote- ployees from a brand-new virus that hardly anybody joyous holiday season. With a little luck, we will see ague Bay. The shop will host its annual surf fishing ever heard of before. Many of those protective mea- you again in the early spring. contest on Nov. 20, 21, and 22. The entry fee is $25 and sures are still in place. Let’s hope that we get off to a Bill Hall was the first Eastern Shore resident each paid participant will receive a Captain Steve’s more normal start in the early spring of 2021. to achieve Virginia Salt Water Master Angler embroidered hat with his or her entry. A portion of the It has been my privilege to once again be the Status. He has been named Virginia Saltwater proceeds, as well as all donations, will go to the Briana spokesperson for the local tackle shops, fishing Angler of the Year and Virginia Saltwater Re- Merritt Memorial Town Park Project. Prizes given to guides, and charter captains, providing accurate and lease Angler of the Year and is a Virginia Press the largest legal fish weighed include Penn, St Croix, up-to-date angling information for our readers. Over- Association award-winning sports columnist. 24 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020

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Last Week’s Answers 26 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020 Osprey-Eyed Reader Contest: Do You Know the Pizza Man? Last Week’s Contest: More Cake! • You can start sending your en- Last week, we hid five identical tries now. Entries MUST have your By finding all five cakes last week, cakes on pages 8, 21, 23, 27, and 40. first and last names and your town. Greg Coates, of Eastville, gets even From among the osprey-eyed read- Include a photograph if you choose to MORE cake. He won his choice of ers who found all those cakes, Greg submit one and tell us a little some- a Smith Island cake from Becca’s Coates, of Eastville, was randomly se- thing about the picture. Smith Island Cakes. Representing lected to win his choice of cakes from • Entries will be accepted until Coates as winner is his daughter, Becca’s Smith Island Cakes. noon on Monday, Nov. 23. Entries ar-

Winner Rylee, with the winning smile This Week’s Contest: riving after noon on Monday the 23rd while giving squeezes and cuddles Find the Pizza Man! will not be entered in the contest. Last Week’s to their beagle Chewy. This week, in honor of our sponsor, • Anyone submitting a photograph Panzotti’s, we have hidden a strange, must have taken the picture or have little, mustachioed pizza man five permission to use it. ·° times. Of the osprey-eyed readers who • Multiple entries, corrected entries, ­This Week’s find all five pizza men, one reader will and entries with explanations will not be randomly chosen to receive a $25 be counted. ­Osprey-Eyed gift certificate to Panzotti’s Pizza & The winner and as many run- Waffles in Onley. See sponsor box on ners-up as possible will get their Reader Wins this page. photographs in the paper. If you The rules: don’t want to use your own picture, • Find the five pizza men and tell us you can submit a photo of your child $25 Gift Certificate to where you found them (page number and or a pet — or a doomed turkey, wa- location on the page). Send this informa- ter that’s murky, or an in-law who’s Panzotti’s Pizza & Waffles tion to [email protected]. quirky. Just no feet. · 25226 Lankford Highway, Onley Runners-Up · 757-787-7688 · Open 7 Days a Week Victoria Taylor, of Parksley, has given · 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. for Eat-In, Take-Out and Delivery. spoiled-rotten Zeus an assignment: runner-up duty. Taylor said Zeus “loves naps, walks, and his mommom!”

They grow big watermelons in Pocomoke City, Md. Pictured in front of one are Gabriel and Christian, sons of runner-up Amanda Mariner.

Sarah Morgan, of Oyster, sent in this photo of A regular osprey-eyed player, Patricia Willey, of her granddaughter getting ready for Christmas Quinby, is a runner-up who is welcoming the fall by learning how to play “Jingle Bells.” season with this holiday wreath.

Jimmy Nickerson, of Parksley, is proud to be a Who is this osprey-eyed reader behind the cat runner-up but even prouder of his great-grand- mask? None other than Brittney Parks, of Po- daughter Brelynn Jennifer Collison, 5 years old, comoke City — whose birthday is today! and in kindergarten.

Runners-Up Not Pictured: Brittany Pettit, Parksley Pamel Jones, Hallwood Angie Ainsworth Kimberly Rice, Bloxom Annette Brown, Cape Charles James Lamberth, Cape Charles Rob Moore, Cape Charles Cathy K. Nedab, Wachapreague Allison Burton, Eastville Kaye N. Gaskins, Wachapreague Cotina Strand, Melfa Tracy Fate, Wachapreague Debbie Thornton, Hallwood Anabel Beatty, Silver Beach Joestte Jones, Hallwood Janice Gladysiewicz, Greenbackville Teresa Rudiger, Melfa November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 27 EASTERN SHORE SPORTS Vikings Finish Second in Metro Conference

Sophomore Will Petka is a football player Mahika Patel is a five-time All-Metro Confer- Sophomore Carson Savage is also a football turned cross-country runner because of the ence runner and this year’s Lady Viking MVP. player turned cross-country runner due to pandemic. He earned all-metro status with a COVID-19. In his first metro race, he finished sixth place finish. seventh overall.

Story and Photos by Brennan Waldorf Sivils (StoneBridge) 18:37. 3. Jimmy Buyrn (Stone- The Broadwater Vikings cross-country teams par- Bridge) 18:45. 4. Gabe Nunziata (StoneBridge) ticipated in and hosted the 2020 Metro Conference 19:25. 5. Ture Gustafson (Broadwater) 19:48. 6. Will tournament Nov. 14 in Exmore. Broadwater’s teams Petka (Broadwater) 21:11. 7. Carson Savage (Broad- have been competing in a shortened season where water) 21:16. 8. Braden Carlsen (Broadwater) 21:30. they’ve found “unexpected success,” said coach Eric 9. Patrick Mann (Gateway Christian) 21:36. 10. Jack Hack. They’ve finished in first or second of every meet Postlewaite (Gateway Christian) 21:49. 11. Erik they’ve entered and finished the season as runner-up Hostetter (Denbigh Baptist) 22:05. 12. Jackson How- in both divisions with several runners making the ell (Atlantic Shores) 22:09. 13. Kolby Evans (Broad- All-Metro Conference team. water) 22:11. 14. Ryan Lawson (Broadwater) 22:13. The boys meet began before the girls with ideal 15. Ethan Epstein (Hampton Christian) 22:41. weather conditions that saw runners break season Girls Individual Results personal records. Tate Frost, of StoneBridge, was the 1. Hope Frost (StoneBridge) 18:53. 2. Lucy Nun- fastest runner of the day, finishing the course with a Freshman Emma Philpot gives her all as she ziata (StoneBridge) 21:53. 3. Piper Dayton (Den- time of 17:36 that put him in first place in the boys tries to overtake StoneBridge’s Isabel Odewald bigh) 23:05. 4. Mahika Patel 12 (Broadwater) 23:52. division. StoneBridge boys took the top four spots in the final 100 meters. 5. Isabel Odewald (StoneBridge) 24:17. 6. Emma finishing with 10 points, edging the Vikings top pack Patel, who coach Hack has received inquiries about Philpot (Broadwater) 24:19. 7. Hannah Comp- who landed four runners in the top ten, with 26 points. running in college, with a time of 23:52 and fourth ton (Hampton) 25:15. 8. Talia Dyke (StoneBridge) Broadwater’s top runners all landed on the all-metro place finish. Emma Philpot finished in sixth place 25:42. 9. Meredith Hill (Broadwater) 25:50. 10. team with Ture Gustafson leading the way, cracking nearly overcoming StoneBridge’s Isabel Odewald in Mya Newsome (Denbigh) 26:14. 11. Lindsey Smith the top five with a time of 19:48. Football crossovers the final 100 meters. Meredith Hill was the last run- (Broadwater) 26:37. 12. Eliana Davies (Gateway) Will Petka finished in sixth place with a time of 21:16, ner in the top ten, finishing in ninth place with a 27:37. 13. Natalie Odewald (StoneBridge) 28:02. 14. Carson Savage finished in seventh with a time of time of 25:50 as an eighth-grader. Delaney Petka (Broadwater) 28:12. 15. Amiya Po- 21:16, and Braden Carlsen finished eighth, rounding “Both teams ran really, really well. It’s been a lite (Hampton) 28:22. out the top ten for the Vikings with a time of 21:30. good season with a lot of pleasant surprises,” said JV Girls Results The girls division was won by StoneBridge with coach Hack. The Vikings runners left it all on the 1. Eve Frost (StoneBridge) 20:23. 2. Josie Nunzia- 14 points and was led by first-place senior Hope course and will have a bright future, with the chance ta (StoneBridge) 20:23. 3. Rylee Coates (Broadwater) Frost with a time of 18:43. The Lady Vikings finished of returning all but two runners next season. 27:29. 4. Addysen Schaper (Gateway) 31:36. 5 Vir- runner-up with 25 points, landing three runners on Boys Individual Results ginia Custis (Broadwater) 32:10. 6 Alexis Sorensen the all-metro team. They were led by senior Mahika 1. Tate Frost 10 (StoneBridge) 17:36.20. 2. Trent (Denbigh) 32:32. 28 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020 Eastern Shore Street Hockey League Summaries

Mark Stapleton makes a sprawling save for the Bruins. Preston Shover sends a shot to the net in his five-goal game. Story and Photos by Matthew Yoder passion, as the teams start to find their and a half minutes into the second got on the board early, but TR Hoyt On a day that started out feeling strengths, hit their stride, and make period, with Dustin Aigner assisting responded for the Bruins, leveling the very much like spring, only to end up adjustments to their competition. George Smith’s effort. From there, the game headed into the second. Donnie with decidedly brisk fall conditions, Game 1: Blues vs. Ducks action was much more balanced, with Williams moved the Bruins into the the action at Stapleton Rink this past The Ducks eeked out a 1-0 win, re- Wheeler ultimately making some solid lead in the second with a goal, only Sunday was just as unpredictable as lying on solid goaltending from Justin saves to preserve the win. to be matched by Derek Hail a min- the weather. The third week of Eastern Wheeler and really smart backline Game 2: Red Wings vs. ute later. Hail notched another goal Shore Senior Hockey League play was play from their defenders. Jacen Horne Team Harambe in the period to move the Knights into marked by both tremendous individual provided a real yeoman’s effort in goal With limited daylight and punctu- the lead, and that lead was almost efforts, as well as subtle, great play that for the Blues, as the Ducks posted a al starting times, the teams promptly lengthened, if not for Williams assist- does not necessarily fill stats sheets. barrage of scoring chances in the first took to the rink, with Harambe finding ing his goaltender, Mark Stapleton, Sunday’s games had a robust level of period. The deciding goal came two itself short a goalie. Within two min- with a brilliant save on a two-on-one utes, the Wings’ Brandon Stapleton shorthanded scoring chance from the and Ethan Ayer found the back of the Knights. That play proved pivotal, as empty net, putting Harambe in a quick in the third, Stapleton provided stel- hole. Harambe did not panic, solidified lar goaltending, and Williams pounced their goaltending situation, and began an open look to score on the five hole to stem the tide with a true onslaught to tie the game. Williams’ goal helped PRESENTS of offensive prowess. A pair of goals, the push the teams to a shootout, where second from Preston Shover, quickly the Bruins ultimately came away vic- the First Annual reset the match. Harambe then fought torious, winning the shootout, 1-0. The off a great penalty kill on a two-man Bruins’ Hoyt was the lone player to disadvantage, but the Wings scored in find the back of the net in the shootout. the final 20 seconds of the first to re- Game 4: Harambe vs. Ducks gain the lead. The second period was As stellar as its offense was in the all Harambe. An early goal from Guy first game, Harambe ran into a wall Shover tied the game, and from there named Wheeler in the second effort of scores registered with great regularity. the day. All day the Ducks employed Preston Shover found Johnny Irvin’s patient defense and timely goals to Bring toy donations to stuff our truck backhand for a power play goal, then win their pair of matches. Smith again Shover found net again for Harambe. scored for the Ducks on a rebound, and Support the Accomack County Sheriff’s holiday toy drive Late in the period Josh Taylor’s hard a shorthanded goal from Matthew Sul- work battling on the boards resulted livan in the third helped solidify the Join us in a score at the point from Shover, for 2-0 win. another of his five goals in the game. Game 5: Knights vs. Blues Daren the DARE Lion & Reader the Reindeer Stapleton registered a pair of goals in A three-man effort on the offensive the third for the Wings to secure a hat side from Hail, Joseph Cornwell, and trick of his own, but the damage had Taylor Parks helped the Knights to a Onley Four Corner Plaza been done in the second, as Harambe 5-2 victory, taking away a little of the cruised to a 9-5 win. sting of their loss in the shootout pre- Game 3: Bruins vs. Knights viously in the day. Horne was again Saturday November 21 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The third game of the day was even- strong in goal for the Blues, who just ly matched, and intense. The Knights (Continued on Page 31) November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 29 Wayne Core Memorial Race is ‘Wheelie’ Meaningful

Kids division (left to right), Jayden West, David Chew show excitement Adult division (left to right), Jesse West, Rebecca Hudson, and Bo with their controller cars and trophies. Photo by Matthew Yoder. Webb proudly show off their trophies. Photo by Matthew Yoder.

Results from the Wayne Core Memorial Race at Dunne Avenue Speedway, Parksley, on Nov. 11.

Kids Division: Adults Division Seniors Division · First Place: · First Place: · First Place: Jayden West Jesse West Ricky Ross · Runner-up: · Runner-up: · Runner-up: David Chew Bo Webb Mike Mason · Third Place: · Third Place: Rebecca Hudson Arron Warren

Adult division (left to right), Arron Warren, Ricky Ross, and Mike Wednesday night. The race was held in memory of Eddie and Ma- Mason knew they had their wins in the bag. rie Core. 30 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020 Seniors and Company Finish Volleyball Season Victorious

Sammi Yeung (left) and Hannah Davis pose for a picture before their The Lady Vikings break one last time for the 2020 season. last regular season game inside the Hall Center. Story and Photos by Brennan Waldorf Gateway Christian. The Vikings defeated in swimming and believes the season suffering a concussion in a game prior to The Broadwater Vikings completed the Crusaders in four sets (25-20, 25-13, “has made what’s been going on (with the senior game. their shortened 2020 volleyball season 17-25, 25-11) on senior night. Before the COVID-19) feel more normal.” Yeung The Vikings defeated the Crusaders last Friday, Nov. 13, in Exmore against game started, seniors Hannah Davis and hopes to work toward a degree in on the Crusaders’ home court in Virgin- Sammi Yeung were honored with a cere- business or economics with a pre-med ia Beach earlier this season. The Cru- mony that allowed their parents into the track at either Louisiana State Uni- sades still didn’t present much of a chal- gym for the first time this season. versity, New York University, or the lenge for the young squad even without REMINDER Broadwater has been playing a mod- University of Virginia next year. Rew and Nordwall. The Vikings started ified season in which only 12 players Before taking the court to face the slowly but as communication improved NORTHAMPTON from each team, coaches, and essential Crusaders, both seniors admitted it their play also increased, pushing them personal are allowed into the gymna- would have been a disappointment had over their foe and ending their regular COUNTY sium. The Vikings and the other teams the season been completely lost and season with a 7-5 record and tie for third have been streaming games live online were thankful for the chance to com- place in the Metro Conference. TAX YEAR 2020 for fans and spectators but on senior pete. The Vikings took the court Friday The Vikings were led by sophomore night an exception was made where without head coach Rew and without ju- Molly Brown, who replaced Nordwall COUNTY TAXES family members of the departing se- nior hitter Emily Nordwall. Because of a in the starting lineup. Brown had six niors were allowed in attendance. traveling conflict, coach Rew will be ab- aces and six kills. Suzanna Long re- ARE DUE Davis played middle hitter this year sent for postseason play as the Vikings corded seven aces, five kills, and one and has been playing volleyball for six play in the Metro Conference tourna- block. Chloe Hall added five aces and MUST BE RECEIVED OR years. She also plays basketball and soft- ment. Nordwall will also be sidelined for six kills while Hannah Davis recorded POSTMARKED ON OR ball for the Vikings. When asked what the rest of the Vikings playing time after three kills and one ace. BEFORE DECEMBER 7, 2020* she thought about the season, Davis said, OR “It’s different because parents weren’t allowed to watch but it’s still been fun.” 10% Penalty and After graduation, Davis plans to attend 10% Interest per Annum college, and she’s narrowed her choices MUST BE ADDED down to Christopher Newport Universi- Sports ty or Johnson & Wales University. She CYNTHIA S. BRADFORD, plans to pursue a degree in event man- COUNTY TREASURER agement or marketing. COUNTY OF Yeung has been playing volleyball can be emailed to NORTHAMPTON, VIRGINIA for seven years, primarily as outside hitter but she says she plays wherever *as December 5th falls on head coach Benji Rew puts her. Out- [email protected] a Saturday this year. side of volleyball, the senior competes November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 31

away to keep the game at 1-0. Madeline Cornwell Bill Lewis and ~ Hockey ~ had a brilliant goal to level the game, then Brandon (Continued From Page 28) Stapleton bettered his father with a goal to help the ­Pepper Meet the suffered this day from a lack of scoring chances. By Wings retake the lead. The pendulum swung back the third period, the Blues did manage to make the after Matt Yetter shoveled in a goal for the Bruins. “100 Miles for game more interesting with a pair of goals from Shortly thereafter, Gabriel Nock made a beautiful James Haley, but the Knights three-man attack was pass to Ayer, paralyzing Stapleton in goal, and giv- ultimately too much to overcome. ing the Wings their third lead of the period. Corn- Hope” Challenge Game 6: Bruins vs. Red Wings well assisted Hoyt for a score to place the teams just The final game was arguably the most hard- where they had started the period, even at 3. Both fought effort of the day, which says a lot in a day teams fought off penalties in the second period. Guy that featured a shootout. By the end of the day, the Parks made some great saves for the Wings, and a winds had picked up to gale levels, the sun was breakaway from the speedy Ayer put the Wings in sheltered by clouds, and the intensity of action was control, 4-3, headed into the third. Stapleton was palpable. The first period was a true seesaw affair. tremendous in goal for the Bruins in the final peri- Ayer opened the game with a goal for the Wings off a od, one that was frenetic, but ultimately scoreless, loose ball just outside the paint. The Bruins’ Staple- and as the sun began to set, the Wings secured a ton then made a sprawling save on an Ayer break- competitive 4-3 victory. SPORTS SHORTS Flag Football Tournament at 8 a.m., at 12293 Walkers Ridge Road, Exmore. There will be a seven-on-seven elimination All of the proceeds will be donated to the Tony style flag football tournament Saturday, Nov. 28, Washington Jr. Scholarship. Kids’ Puzzles Submitted Article and Photo American Legion Post 56 member Bill Lewis and his blue heeler Pepper have walked 463.04 miles since Aug. 11 in support of The American Legion Veterans and Children Foundation. In August, The American Legion National Com- mander announced the “100 Miles for Hope” chal- lenge, a fundraiser with the goal of getting 5,000 participants to walk, run, cycle, or ride a motorcycle 100 miles by Veterans Day. For a registration fee of $30, participants get a T-shirt, a sign to display, and a certificate of completion at the end. Roughly half of the registration fee goes directly to American Legion Veterans and Children Foundation. Bill and Pepper accepted the challenge on Aug. 10 and started walking every day, recording each and ev- ery mile completed. But they didn’t stop there. Bill recruited sponsors. As of Veterans Day, they secured $500 to be donated to the V&CF. Those who want to help can contact Post 56. The American Legion Veterans and Children Foun- dation covers the costs of American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance grants for military and veteran families with children at home who are facing severe hardships, as well as funding to train American Le- gion service officers, who provide free representation to veterans applying for government benefits. 32 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020 Virginia’s First Lady Wants to Help Ready the ‘Littlest Learners’ for the Greatest Futures By Martha Wessells Steger doors at the Special to the Eastern Shore Post beginning of Virginia’s first lady Pamelathe pandem- Northam echoed the sentiments of ic. Thanks to many visitors returning to the East- more than ern Shore when she said in a recent $70 million interview, “Once you cross the Ches- in grants apeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, your wor- and other ries just drop away into that salt air.” relief, ma- She and her husband, Gov. Ralph ny have re- Northam, a Shore native, take every opened or opportunity to be active — boating, are starting walking, running, biking, and fishing, to, though a hobby of the governor. thousands They also enjoy showing off the of children Pamela Northam Shore at every opportunity. The latest across Virginia remain on waitlists for First lady Pamela Northam plays with the newest family member, Pearl, occasion for that arose with the first full child care. Pamela Northam made the a Labrador puppy. Photo courtesy of the Office of Gov. Ralph Northam. staff retreat, in October, for members announcement during a virtual meet- of the executive mansion staff and the ing of the Children’s Cabinet, an ad- local departments of social services, his 76th district was redrawn). “I met governor’s Cabinet at Kiptopeke State visory body to the governor, which she and nonprofits. with the first lady and was pleased this Park. On family visits, they’re often ac- heads. “The goal on those trips,” she ex- was a passion for her,” he said. “Repub- companied by their Labrador retriev- The Children’s Cabinet focuses on plained, “was to have conversations licans had this on our radar for some er — Murphy of Chincoteague — given three major areas of school readiness: where we heard what early educators, time. We’re positioned to move ahead to them by the governor’s brother, who unifying the state’s early childhood ed- parents, and local leaders needed from in getting the best bang for our buck in practices law on the Shore, and father, ucation programs, creating a uniform the state. This shaped the work we the delivery of early education in the who lives near Onancock. Now, there’s rating system for early childhood ed- have done at the state level.” commonwealth.” also Virginia Pearl, the new Northam ucation programs, and setting a long- A major focus has been working to Concern for Rural Areas Labrador puppy. term vision for the programs, with ensure Virginia’s kindergartners are The circumstances of children liv- Not everything is as carefree for the clear deadlines to ensure progress. ready for school and that the state’s ing in rural parts of the state – often first lady as a trip to the Shore. Life “We’re also focused,” she said, “on the children have access to fresh and on very limited incomes – have been of for her and the governor — like so ma- training and compensation of early ed- healthy food, something that nearly special concern to her. Like her East- ny people in the state — became very ucators. Teachers are key to improving half a million Virginia children cur- ern Shore husband, she grew up in a different when they tested positive for school readiness.” rently do not have. In addition to head- rural area – in Texas – and met Ralph COVID-19 Sept. 24. They experienced Funding announced in April – ing the Children’s Cabinet, she helped Northam when he was a resident in a mild-to-moderate case of COVID-19 amounting to “less than an extra dol- to bring about the state’s first chief pediatric neurology. After studying and worked from home while in quar- lar-per-hour for child care providers,” school readiness officer, whose divi- at Baylor University and the Univer- antine for two weeks. she explained, “continues the incentive sion works with other state agencies sity of Texas, she specialized in pedi- Increased Funding for Child Care grant program for child care providers serving young children from birth to 5 atric occupational therapy, where her One of their objectives in child care through the end of this year. It helps years in the early childhood care and work included rehabilitation hospi- for the commonwealth came to fruition us show appreciation to private provid- education system. tals, teaching hospitals, and special ed- Oct. 21 with their joint announcement ers by moving them to pay parity with In developing her school-readi- ucation. She’s traveled on Richmond of $65.8 million in new funding — sup- those who are publicly funded so they ness initiative, Northam gained ear- school buses with volunteer teachers, ported by federal Coronavirus Aid, Re- don’t have to get an extra job.” ly support from leaders of the Virgin- administrators, and cafeteria workers lief, and Economic Security (CARES Early Childhood Education ia Chamber of Commerce, the Virgin- to deliver food to children out of school Act) dollars — to increase access to child Initiative ia Business Council, and the Virgin- because of the pandemic. care and support child care providers The first lady’s chosen initiative ia Early Childhood Foundation. As a The reasons for her initiative are amid the ongoing pandemic. This brings since her husband became governor partner in a political power couple, she not only personal – “We all want to the total amount of CARES Act funding Jan. 13, 2018, has been to improve the also made a point to meet with Repub- love and care for our children,” she Governor Northam has dedicated to ear- access to — and the quality of — ear- licans as well as Democrats during the said — but imperative for the future of ly learning and child care programs in ly childhood education throughout the 2018 General Assembly to discuss her the commonwealth. “Early childhood 2020 to $138 million. This funding has state. After moving into the executive focus and solicit ideas from legislators. education is the best investment we helped about 2,000 of Virginia’s child mansion, she said she “spent a year re- “It’s better to have a lot of voices at the can make in our future workforce,” she care providers to remain open during searching early childhood education- table, but in the end, we need to speak explained. “Today’s kindergarten stu- the pandemic. The first lady is in touch al systems and sought out experts on with one voice,” she said. dents will be putting the final bolts in with legislators about restoring some of the subject.” She traveled more than One of those voices on the other side the ships being planned now at New- the funding put on hold by the econom- 6,000 miles visiting what are referred of the legislative table was that of Vir- port News Shipbuilding. We’re growing ic downturn associated with COVID-19. to as “early childhood care and educa- ginia House of Delegates Republican the workforce of the future.” Nearly 45% – approximately 2,600 tion providers” — elementary schools, member Chris Jones, of Suffolk (who Northam gives inspirational cred- – of child care programs closed their child care centers, family day-homes, lost re-election in November 2019 after it for her early-childhood initiative to November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 33 ­immediate past first lady Dorothy cident occurred at the same period as McAuliffe, who mounted a campaign the governor was apologizing for a pho- to feed thousands of hungry Virginia tograph of him in blackface in a college children daily. Northam has also been yearbook. The first couple acknowl- quick to give a nod to “lo- “Today’s kindergarten students will edged a lack cal communities for lead- be putting the final bolts in the ships of sensitivity. ing the way” to innovative being planned now at Newport News “No mat- approaches for improving Shipbuilding. We’re growing the work- ter how much early childhood education empathy force of the future.” in communities stretch- — first lady Pamela Northam we have, we ing from Danville to the can’t have Eastern Shore. the experiences that other people have As someone who has been active for had,” the first lady said in an interview years in Hampton Roads environmen- for this article. “We all need each oth- tal organizations, she has also worked er to help us understand the complete to incorporate more environmental edu- experience.” cation into the broad field of education. The former slave quarters and origi- Jay Ford, the Chesapeake Bay Founda- nal kitchen overlooking the gardens — tion’s Virginia policy grassroots advis- including a kitchen garden on the slope er based in Belle Haven, said, “For the behind the formal garden — are import- first time in almost a decade, funding ant parts of “the complete experience” for environmental education in Virgin- at the mansion. Northam and mansion Here for You ia has doubled, and a lot of that is due staff have involved an inner-city garden to Pam’s quiet work behind the scenes. group, Tricycle Gardens, in planting and There are kids on the Shore who can composting native Virginia plants in the throw a rock in any direction and have pollinator gardens. “We, of course, do ev- When and Where it Matters Most it land in a creek but have never been erything naturally; no herbicides or pes- out on the water. We want to see that ticides,” she said. Video visits available for all your health care needs. change with the additional funding.” The spaces inside the slave quarters Looking Back, Moving Forward are being pared down to educational use Despite the challenge of moving from to tell — online as well as in person — the private life of a doctor’s family into the fuller story of the lives of enslaved a public life that’s always in the spot- peoples and first ladies. The preserva- light, Northam has welcomed all of the tion of the historic kitchen is part of the Visit riversideonline.com/mychart to get started. surprises and opportunities – epito- curriculum for educators. mized by living in the 1813 residence, The mansion’s interior has had two the oldest governor’s mansion in the recent additions -— a painting Ethan country still used for its original pur- Brown did of his Pamunkey ancestor, pose. “We’re trying to tell a fuller story Chief Walter Bradby, which hangs in the of this 207-year-old mansion,” Northam ballroom; and a print of “Head of a Young said. “Its history has had quite a trajec- Woman Veiled, 2019,” delivered to the tory: a civil war, two world wars, pan- mansion by artist Kehinde Wiley to hang demics [including the 1918-1920 Span- there until it moves to a permanent gal- ish flu]. Along the way a lot of different lery next year at the Virginia Museum of people have cared for this home.” Fine Arts, which had purchased it. The stories range from those of for- Inside and outside, the Virginia ex- mer first ladies to those of enslaved peo- ecutive mansion’s story becomes more ple. She praised the assistant director robust. “We can’t move forward unless of the mansion, Kendall Battle, who is we know where we’ve been,” the first African American, for assisting with lady said. this effort and helping to plan a recent She and her husband “will definite- dinner for descendants of enslaved peo- ly be back in the 757-area-code again ple who worked at the mansion. in the future,” she said in response to The first lady came under fire a year a question about the end of the gover- ago for handing out raw cotton — grow- nor’s term in January 2022 and a re- ing behind the formal Charles Gillette turn to private life in Norfolk. “In the garden at the mansion — to a group of meantime, we’re still very focused on Black Richmond students on a tour and our littlest learners.” asking them if they could imagine what The Northams have two grown chil- it must have been like to pick the plant dren: Wes, a neurosurgery resident, and with its scratchy, coarse fibers. The in- Aubrey, a web developer. 34 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020 Random Facts About … Famous (and Not So Famous) Last Words By David Martin chamber where he was about to be ex- It’s what he told his handler every night. killed by Confederate sharpshooters im- When we opened one of our internet ecuted in 1966, convicted murderer And one night, it was the last thing he mediately after telling his staff, “They tubes for cleaning last week, all kinds of James French shouted these last words ever said. couldn’t hit an elephant at this distance!” last words — famous and not so famous to members of the press: “How’s this for Johnny Ace, a singer from the 1950s, Dominique Bouhours, a French gram- — came spilling out. your headline — French Fries!” He was was fooling around with a gun backstage marian who died in 1702 but whose pro- In some cases, last words sound too being electrocuted. At another execution, at one of his concerts when a friend told nouncements on language are still con- good to be true so maybe the words were this one in front of a Utah firing squad, him to be careful. Ace held the gun to his sidered standards in France today, died edited to make the speaker come off bet- James Rodgers was asked if he had any head and said,” It’s okay! Gun’s not load- with words any member of the grammar ter. Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most last request and his response was, “Bring ed… see?” His last words. police would appreciate, “I am about to accomplished artists of the ages, sup- me a bulletproof vest.” In the category of oops-last-word, Civil — or I am going to — die: either expres- posedly went out on a note of modesty, Edward Abbey, an American writer War Union general John Sedgwick was sion is correct.” “I have offended God and mankind be- who died in 1989, also went out on a cause my work did not reach the quality joke, saying, “I hid a million dollars un- it should have.” der the — ” Hope-is-the-thing-with-feathers poet Michael Jackson’s last words were a EARLY DEADLINE Emily Dickinson died in 1886 of what series of pleas: “More milk! More milk, was known then as Bright’s disease but please!” You might think this is apt for NEXT WEEK!!! is today called kidney disease or nephri- the kind of man-child Jackson was, ask- All advertising, announcements, and tis, and among the last words she ever ing for milk as some kind of throwback offered the world were these: “I must go to his childhood. But then you find out ­s­ubmitted content must be TURNED IN in, the fog is rising.” Civil War Confed- that “milk” was his name for propofol, the no ­later than Monday, Nov. 23, by NOON erate general Stonewall Jackson’s last powerful anesthetic that’s normally used words were also poetic: “Let us cross in hospitals and that Jackson overdosed for the Nov. 27 edition! over the river and rest under the shade on in 2009, killing him. of the trees.” “You be good. See you tomorrow. I love On other occasions, last words are you.” These sweet last words belong to uttered in front of multiple witnesses Alex, an African grey parrot who was so there’s no faking it. From the death used in research at Brandeis University.

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Community Notes ILE Free Dinner Thursday morial), or call 757-302-2140. The 2nd Annual Restoration Minis- Honorees will receive an acknowl- MMarriages tries Thanksgiving dinner will be Thurs- edgement of the gift. day, Nov. 26, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Proceeds from the auxiliary’s annual Births Exmore Town Park. This is a free take- event support technology advances, pa- · Awards out-style dinner. For more information, tient care, and staff education at RSMH. P · call Ellen McCaleb at 603-978-9686. USCG Auxilary Mtg. S Free Dinner Thursday The USCG Auxilary meeting will be Friends for a Better Parksley will Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Ex- O have a free Thanksgiving dinner more Vol. Fire Dept. community room. S T Thursday, Nov. 26, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Parksley Firehouse social hall. Run For The Animals This is for take-outs only. The 9th Annual Run for the Ani- mals is set for Sunday, Nov. 29, at Turkey Shoot 9:30 a.m., at the Historic Onancock The 35th Annual Saxis Vol. Fire and School. Participants can choose be- Rescue Turkey Shoot will be Saturday, Nov. tween the half marathon, 10K, or 5K, 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saxis Road. and run or walk. Bring a canine com- Handy-Ashby There is a barrel limit of 30 inches panion. For more information on reg- and 12 gauge only. In addition, there istering, volunteering, fundraising, Earns Doctorate will be rounds designated for kids – or sponsoring, call 999-4999 or go to .410 gauge. Patrons will be shooting www.RunForThe Animals.com Online for turkeys, hams, and 50/50 rounds. registration closes Sunday, Nov. 22. Degree from There will be special rounds assigned for handcarved decoys by local carvers. Benefit Auction Regent University Pulled pork barbecue sandwiches, The ESVA Historical Society will hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and hold a holiday auction Saturday, Nov. Chakira Handy-Ashby, daughter of other refreshments will be on sale on site. 21, at 9 a.m., on WESR 103.3FM. Ann W. Handy, of Parksley, and the New Soroptimist Social distancing and masks are late Edward J. Handy Jr., and the encouraged. For questions, contact Free Groceries granddaughter of the late Dorothy Lee Miles at 757-894-4743. New Mount Zion Baptist Church will Pettit-Handy, earned her Ed.D. in Club Member donate boxes of groceries for Thanksgiving adult education from Regent Univer- The Soroptimist Club of Accomack Donations Wanted on Saturday, Nov. 21, beginning at 9 a.m., sity in Virginia Beach. Handy-Ash- County welcomed new member Linda The ESVA Zeta Phi Beta Soror- in the church parking lot at 17450 Coal by’s dissertation titled, “A Product Young, at right. She is pictured with ity is accepting donations for the local Kiln Road, Painter. This event is free and of the Environment: The Effects of Soroptimist Director Lois Evans. domestic violence center on Saturday, open to the public. For additional informa- Environmental and Social Factors on Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front tion, call 757-618-5087 or 757-442-3894. Recidivism as it Compares to Recip- of Roses in Onley. Personal hygiene rocal Determinism,” focused on the Happy Thanksgiving from all products, detergent, toilet tissue, and Fall Food Sale problematic issue of offender reen- of us at the more are appreciated. Onley United Methodist Church is try into society and the influences of holding a Fall Food Sale Saturday, Nov. environmental and social behaviors Eastern Shore Festival of Lights 21, 8 a.m. to noon. Sales will be by pre- that contribute to the reoffending. Post Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital’s order. Frozen casseroles, homemade Handy-Ashby graduated from Arca- 37th Annual Festival of Lights will be a soups and salads, and a wide variety dia High School and earned her Mas- virtual celebration this year. The tradition of baked goods will be available. Call ter of Education in Leadership from All ads are due by of gathering at the hospital has been rein- 757-787-3699 or email lynnsjim@veri- Salisbury University and her Bachelor Monday, Nov. 23, at noon, for vented, just for 2020, as a Facebook event. zon.net for a list of available items and of Science degree from Old Dominion the Friday, Nov. 27, edition. Lights can be purchased in any quan- to schedule a pick-up time. University. She is the founder of Pro- tity for $7 each, and there are opportu- fectus Academy LLC, which provides Send classified and legal ads nities to purchase larger ads as well. To ACPS Fall Vacation adult literacy instruction, GED prepa- to All Accomack County Public Schools will participate, go to www.riversideonline. ration classes, and tutoring services [email protected] com/shore/auxiliary/upload/form.pdf or be closed for all students and staff starting for all ages. find the link pinned to the top of Riv- on Monday, Nov. 23, and ending Friday, She is the proud mother of three erside Shore Memorial’s Facebook page Nov. 27. A regular schedule will resume on HBCU graduates and grandmother of Monday, Nov. 30. (www.facebook.com/riversideshoreme- one. 36 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020 Eastern Shore Trading POST Classified Ads, Real Estate Ads, Auctions, and Legal Notices Announcements

The Eastern Shore Area Agency Deborah T. Wessells on Aging/Community Action Celebrates Her Agency is in need of Volunteers Birthday in Heaven to assist with the Volunteer Income Tax November 25th Assistance Program (VITA). Learn to prepare taxes and make a difference in your community at the same time. How can you make a I will hold you difference? Simple. Volunteer to help your commu- in my heart nity by preparing taxes free of charge with the Vol- until I can hold unteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). you in Heaven You will receive training to provide free tax help for low-to-moderate income families who need assis- tance preparing their tax returns. As a volunteer, you will join the thousands of others who each year prepare millions of tax returns at thousands of tax sites nationwide.

To Accomack County Residents: We are following COVID-19 Health and Safety Have you heard? There is a Virginia COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program! This program is for people who do not qualify for the Guidelines. traditional programs (Fuel, Crisis and Cooling). Applications are accepted through November 20, 2020, but are NOT accepted at If you would like more information about becoming a Love, your husband: Tyrone, son: T.W., Accomack DSS. Please visit dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea or call Volunteer to Assist with the Volunteer Income Tax As- daughters: ­Tyrontha, Renae, grandkids: 1-833-829-2767. Income guidelines: sistance Program (VITA), please call Marsha Bunting Boogie, La’Meere, Jordan, Carmel, Desi, • A household’s monthly gross income must be less than the maximum allowed for the number of people in the home: at 757-442-9652 Ext. 21, by November 20, 2020. Derrick, Brandon & Germauri Household Size Maximum Income 1 $2,720 2 3,558 3 4,395 4 5,232 5 6,069 6 6,907 Each Additional Member Add $156 On Sept. 8, 2020, we began opening to the public, by appointment only. The Accomack Co. DSS will continue to operate under normal business hours (8:30 – 5:00). Accomack County residents may con- tinue to apply for assistance on line, or by phone. Any individual needing Medicaid, TANF, SNAP(also known as food stamps), or Child Care Subsidy should apply at CommonHelp TO THE (www.virginia.commonhelp.org). You may also call 1-855-635-4370, to apply by phone. For Medicaid only, you may call 1-855-242-8282. TOWN OF ONLEY For child and adult abuse calls, continue to call our main number I would like to thank the residents of the Town 757-787-1530, during business hours. After hours you may call the Sheriff’s department, or the State Hotline: (800) 552-7096 of Onley for supporting me in the recent Town Call or email your worker or call the main number: 757-787-1530, if you Council election. have any questions. Please continue to use the blue drop box in front of the building if you need I will try to do my best in representing the resi- to drop off any paperwork. Include your case name and number (if possible). dents of Onley and what is in the best interest If you have an appointment, you are asked to call the main office when you arrive at the building (757-787-1530). We will ask screening ques- of the Town. Craig and Mom, tions, even in emergency cases, before a face to face will be granted. If you have any questions or if I can help you Thank you, and continue to stay safe. Please take care of Granddog ~The staff at Accomack County Department of Social Services. help in any way, please contact me. PLEASE NOTE: AICC and Members Helping Members are currently taking Thanks again for your support. for me. applications, for help with power and other bills. We have placed applications at our front door to be completed and placed in our drop box, anytime. Or you may call our main number (787-1530), to have an application mailed to you. Brian Corbin Love and miss you all. November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 37 Announcements (Cont’d) Environmental Planner I or II F/T position with benefits Starting Salary: $40,090 - $47,050 (based on experience) Accomack County is currently recruiting for a full-time Part-Time & Full-Time Packing House Jobs: Environmental Planner. This position reports to the Cherrystone Aqua-Farms Environmental Programs Director. The position provides - Packing house worker duties include working with clam/ technical advice that involves the review of plans, issuance oyster supervisors on all aspects of receiving clams/oysters of permits, the inspection of sites, and other tasks to harvested for sale. assure compliance with County ordinances relating - Help in grading and packaging of product for shipment to to erosion and sediment control, storm water runoff, customers. wetlands, the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance, - Assist the clam house supervisors in monitoring the quality and other state and federal laws and regulations. of product and that packaging are of the highest standard possible. Minimum qualifications are: Associates degree with - Job may require duties such as manual lifting (40-50lbs), major coursework in drafting, surveying, civil engineering packing, and sorting. or closely related field; supplemented by one (1) to three - Be of good character, good work ethic, and a self-starter. (3) years previous experience and/or training reading and - Must be able to follow all guidelines set forth by the company. interpreting engineering drawings and writing technical - Hourly wage commensurate with experience. letters and reports; proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; - Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly wage. Average 40-50 Possession of a valid driver’s license; or an equivalent hours per week. combination of education, training, and experience which Please contact Will Leland @ 757-710-9555 for more information. provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for Happy 80th Birthday to the most this job. Preferred qualifications would include designation Descripción de empleo de la casa de empaque a of Combined Administrator Certification in both Storm tiempo parcial: Cherrystone Aqua-Farms wonderful wife, mother, grandmother Water Management and Erosion/Sediment Control or - Las tareas de los trabajadores de la empacadora incluyen ability to obtain designation within the first year of trabajar con supervisores de almejas / ostras en todos los and great-grandmother! We love you employment. aspectos de la recepción de almejas / ostras cosechadas para la venta. so much! Satisfactory completion of a background check, DMV - Ayuda en la clasificación y empaque del producto para su records check and drug screening prior to employment. envío a los clientes. A job description and application instructions can - Asistir a los supervisores de la casa de almejas en el moni- Mick, Vikki, David, Jennifer, Len, Eric, Lisa, be obtained from the County’s website: https://www. toreo de la calidad del producto y que los empaques sean co.accomack.va.us/residents/job-opportunities Electronic del más alto nivel posible. Kristine, Ritch, Jessica, Rick, Joe, Jenn, applications are preferred but paper versions will be - El trabajo puede requerir tareas tales como levantar man- Ashleigh, Tyler, Katie, Rebekka, Jon, Lexi, accepted, if complete. First consideration will be given ualmente (40-50 lb), empacar y clasificar. to applications received prior to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, - Ser de buen carácter, buena ética de trabajo y emprendedor. Ricky and Olivia December 8, 2020. - Debe poder seguir todas las pautas establecidas por la empresa. Accomack County is committed to an inclusive and - Salario por hora proporcional a la experiencia. diverse workforce. - Horas extras pagadas a 1,5 veces el salario por hora. Pro- medio 40-50 horas por semana. Help Wanted Póngase en contacto con Will Leland @ 757-710-9555 para NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS obtener más información. POSITION: Marketing & Membership Director VACANCIES – IMMEDIATE OPENINGS 2020-2021 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 40 hours weekly •Administrative Assistant & Compliance Specialist for the Office CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt of Special Programs HOURLY RATE: $16 per hour plus benefits EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY •Administrative Assistant-Special Programs Compliance and Re- POSITION: Maintenance Worker cords Management Assistant POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #2020-­1-3031 SCOPE: The Marketing & Membership Director reports •Art Teacher-Elementary directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for all •Behavioral Support Aide The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District will be ac- aspects of the marketing and membership for the ESVA •Bus Monitor cepting applications for Maintenance Worker in the Main- Chamber. Responsible for the marketing of the Chamber, •Bus Drivers (paid CDL training will be provided) tenance Division starting November 6, 2020 to November its events, and its membership. Responsible for the recruit- •Cafeteria Workers 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Applicant must be knowledgeable in ment of new Chamber members and the retention of ex- •Custodians building, grounds, roadway, and bridge maintenance. Expe- isting members, thereby increasing membership, financial •Family & Consumer Science Teacher rience in safe operation of medium and heavy-duty main- support and presence in the community. Key focus on creat- •Guidance Counselor-Secondary tenance equipment is a plus. Applicant must have a valid ing business resiliency strategies and supporting economic •Hybrid Position: Custodian/Bus Driver Virginia Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). development for the Eastern Shore of Virginia through the •Math & Reading Tutors This is a full-time position with a salary range of $30,474.00 aforementioned responsibilities. •Part-Time Secondary School Secretary to $48,873.00 and includes a complete benefits package. •School Psychologist Applications may be obtained from the District’s For more details, visit www.esvachamber.org and click on •Secondary Mathematics Teacher personnel office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday “Resources” and then “Job Postings” or email inquiries to •Special Education Teacher through Friday, by telephone (757) 331-2960, or online [email protected]. To submit your re- •Substitutes-Teachers, Custodians, Cafeteria Workers, Nurses, etc. at www.cbbt.com/employment.html. sume, please email [email protected]. •Technology Lab Assistant EOE •Xtreme Reading Teacher

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity is seek- For job descriptions, qualifications, salaries, and to apply go to ing applicants for a part-time Assistant Executive Direc- www.ncpsk12.com Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications tor. Duties include office management, correspondence, for the following positions: Full-Time Correctional Officer and other clerical duties. Good computer, organization- Inquiries may be directed to: and Full-Time Dispatcher. Applications may be obtained al skills, and references are required. QuickBooks and Melinda Phillips - Director of Administrative Services from the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office or online at knowledge of Grant procedures experience a plus. Appli- (757) 678-5151 ext. 2013 or [email protected] accomackcountysheriffsoffice.org. Applications must be re- cations are due by December 4, 2020, for a starting date turned to this office by Monday, December 7 2020, at 4:00 Mid-January. Contact Nancy Gonzalez at 757 442-4687 or Northampton County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of pm. Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Oppor- [email protected]. race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. tunity Employer. 38 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020

The Eastern Shore Community Services Board is EASTERN SHORE RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. Help Wanted (Cont’d) seeking candidates for the following positions: is currently recruiting a Developmental Disabilities Aide ($11.25/ Clinical Therapist Certified VA Inspector Wanted hour- $2.50/hour-weekend differentral) for the Peer Recovery/Engagement Specialist Eastville Community Health Center Immediate Opening Clinician • Must Have VA Inspector Certification Part-time Peer Recovery Specialist Individual must meet the following requirements: Stop by to pick up an application Mon-Fri, Mental Health Facility Technician • Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, 8am-5pm, At Moore’s Towing & Repair Human Resources Coordinator or Doctor of Philosophy/Doctor of Psychology in Clinical 15442 Merry Cat Ln., Belle Haven, Va 23306 Psychology. 757-442-2734 For more information or to apply, please visit the ESCSB’s website at • Certificates and Licenses: Licensed in the State of www.escsb.org Virginia as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Li- Immediate opening for SERVICE MANAGER at Coastal Tire “We passionately believe in the potential of all.” censed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Licensed Clini- and Auto in Exmore. Salary based on knowledge and experi- Innovative, Inclusive, Caring, Professional ence. Call 757-710-2866 for an appointment. cal Psychologist (LCP). • Experience working in an integrated healthcare setting preferred. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN – Must have experience, tools, and transportation. Pays $15-25 an hour (depend- ing on experience). Apply in person at Bayside Tire or Individual must possess: call 757-787-4633. • Great communication and collaboration skills WIC BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELOR • Enjoys being part of an integrated care team POSITION #X3466 • Commitment and experience in working with the un- The Eastern Shore Health District has a wage position derserved population opening for a Public Health Outreach Worker / Breastfeeding Peer Counselor to support the Special • Excellent working knowledge of behavioral medicine Emergency Management Services Coordinator Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and evidence-based treatments for medical and mental F/T position with benefits and Children (WIC). The position promotes breastfeeding Starting Salary: $43,571 – $49,023 (based on experience) as the preferred infant feeding method. Requires prior health conditions. Accomack County is currently recruiting for a full-time experience breastfeeding an infant. For detailed job • Ability to work through brief patient contacts as well as information or to apply, visit http://jobs.virginia.gov/. Emergency Management Coordinator. This position to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of men- reports to the Public Safety Director. The position develops Virginia Department of Health (VDH) accepts only online and coordinates emergency plans and plan updates applications; apply by December 2, 2020. EEO. tal and behavioral conditions. for the County, including emergency operations plan, • Should be comfortable with the pace of primary care, natural and man-made disaster response plan, mass casualty incidents, mass evacuation, comprehensive working with an interdisciplinary team, and have strong sheltering plan, hazardous materials response and Fiscal Assistant III communication skills. industrial accident response plans; coordinates post- Northampton Social Services • Ability to design and implement clinical pathways and event damage assessments; and ensures all emergency Bilingual Preferred plans are in accordance with regulatory requirements. Position Number: L0020 protocols for treatment of selected chronic conditions. Hiring Range: $24,765.00 – depending upon qualifications Serves as liaison between County departments, local Location: Eastville, VA 23347 businesses and non-profit organizations during declared Application Deadline: November 27, 2020 at 4:30PM If you are a mission-driven person looking to make a emergencies to ensure public safety and welfare in the difference, apply by December 2, 2020. event of an emergency or disaster; maintains plans and Office Associate III procedures for obtaining and using such resources. Northampton Social Services Bilingual Preferred Apply using the following link: Minimum qualifications are: Associate’s degree in Position Number: L0027 emergency management or related field, supplemented Hiring Range: $21,761.00 – depending upon qualifications https://employees.esrh.org/Careers/ by one (1) to three (3) years of experience in emergency Location: Eastville, VA 23347 management, fire or building inspection; or an equivalent Application Deadline: November 27, 2020 at 4:30PM Eastern Shore Rural Health offers a competitive combination of education, training, and experience benefits package and our campuses are Tobacco-Free which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and For more information on these positions, please visit Workplaces. EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet abilities for this job. Possession of a valid driver’s https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Applications for these po- license; Preferred qualifications would include ability to sitions must be submitted electronically through this website use Microsoft Office suite and mobile devices; designation (https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov). Mailed, emailed, faxed or of certifications in Emergency Services Management, hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. including IEAM certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and Equal Opportunity Employer completion of NIMS Incident Command System courses, or, ability to obtain designations within the first eighteen months of employment. Satisfactory completion of a background check, DMV Part-Time Graphic Designer Needed We are currently hiring for the following positions: records check and drug screening prior to employment. A job description and application instructions can Must be experienced in Adobe software • Registered Medication Aides and CNAs be obtained from the County’s website: https://www. Please apply online at: co.accomack.va.us/residents/job-opportunities Electronic (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro) and applications are preferred but paper versions will be https://www.commonwealthsl.com/careers/ accepted, if complete. First consideration will be given available to work in the office two days or call 757-787-4343. to applications received prior to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, per week. Pay DOQ. Send resume with December 8, 2020. samples of graphic design work to Accomack County is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. [email protected] Locally Owned, Locally Operated November 20, 2020 • Eastern Shore Post • 39 SUZUKI OUTBOARD STAGE EQUIPMENT (Cont’d) ENGINE - 115 h.p., like Farm & Lawn FOR SALE - Stage lights/ Help Wanted new, less than 30 hrs. run- cords, CD burner equipment, ning time. $7,500! Call Equipment microphones, old trunk. Call Northampton County Parks & Recreation 757-710-4263. for pricing: 757-709-5327. 1997 EAGLE CENTER Circa 1851 historic post WHIRLPOOL PROPANE Assistant Director CONSOLE – Fiberglass, & beam structure for sale. WATER HEATER TANK Northampton County is accepting applications for a full-time FORMULA 233 ’04 Loadrite trailer, ’02 90 18’x18’ frame. Ideal for re- Exc. cond., $275. Located on Assistant Director in the Parks & Recreation Department. THUNDERBIRD - hp Yamaha w/150 hrs., VHF, building on your own lot. Chincoteague. 804-218-1090. Job Duties: Plan, develop, organize and direct under the 23-ft. 5-7 350 V8 (less than depth finder, all fishing $500 obo to a good home. direction of the Parks and Recreation Director. Responsi- 50 hrs.) New stern drive (less gear, 3 elec. winches, inter- Also, bricks and beams avail. Call Tom 301-646-1040 Locally Owned, ble for assisting in supervising staff, managing recreational than 10 hrs.) Great open deck, nal bilge pump & gas tank, activities and events, managing equipment and Parks fa- $4,000. 757-336-5256 or LAWN MOWER - John Cuddy Cabin, Loadrite trailer w/ 410-404-6066 (ask for Bob). Deere with 84 hours. Zero- Locally Operated cilities, and documenting and reporting on programs and pwr. winch, well kept, exc. cond. events to the Director. Makes sure that programs follow ’01 18’ TROPHY - Very turn, 54-inch cut, $4,000. organizational policies set in place by the Director. Reduced: $4,500. good cond. + extras. Can Call 757-894-0669 or 757- LIKE NEW: 2 INDIAN 757-710-7146. be seen at K & E Marine, 665-5040 HEAD PENNIES - $6 a Minimum Requirements: Requires Associate’s degree in across from Perdue plant. 1953 ANNIVERSARY JU- set. Call 757-442-4252. recreation administration, public administration, business BOAT, MOTOR, & $11K. 757-678-3622. BILEE 600 FORD TRAC- LARK ENCLOSED management, or a closely related field; Requires continu- TRAILER - 14-ft. Carolina 3 POMPANETTE DECK TOR - $3,500. 442-7507. TRAILER 5’x8’ - Like new, ous, close attention for accurate results and frequent expo- Skiff w/a deep hull, 25 HP CHAIRS with fight- NEW TRAILER - 6’ x built-in shelf, used 1 time. sure to unusual pressure; Requires five (5) years of related 4-stroke Yamaha motor, and ing gimbals. $300. Call 12’, back and side gates, 665-4424. $1,700. experience. aluminum trailer (all new 443-477-2407. $1,800. Call 757-894-0669 ELECTRIC ­SAUNA Super ’87 26-FT. SHAMROCK or 757-665-5040 Sport Model. Comes with ce- Salary Range: $28,954 to $46,818 wiring & lights). For loca- tion/info., call 665-6565. – With anchor puller, never dar room, bench, etc. Built-in Please see Northampton County’s website (https://www. 2001 HYDRO 21-FT. been used, lots of extra equip- Feed & Seed humidifier. Stainless steel co.northampton.va.us/government/jobs_opportunities/job_ ment. Call 757-891-2426. rock comp., thermostat. $500 SPORT Walk-around Cud- HORSE HAY for sale ($6 openings) for detailed job description and application form. dy. 150 HP Evinrude. Origi- 1983 Pro-Time 20-ft. OBO 410-957-2771. Submit with letters of references to Human Resources, P. Cuddy Cabin, 2006 150 per bale) and STRAW ($4 ANTIQUE MAPLE nal owner. $5,000 Firm. Call per bale). Call 757-824- O. Box 66, Eastville, VA 23347 by November 20, 2020. 757-302-0047 after 2 p.m. HP Yamaha V-WAX, 2009 HARDWOOD KITCHEN Northampton County is an EOE. float-on trailer, and many 3930 or call 757-894-1339 TABLE w/leaf & 4 chairs, 2014 60 HP MERCURY (cell). OUTBOARD MOTOR extras, exc. cond. $15,000 $150. Located on Chincote- - Low hours; needs a low- OBO 518-369-9458 ague. 804-218-1090. Full-Time Sales & eCommerce in Pocomoke City er unit. Asking $1,000. 2014 14-FT. E-TENDER Firewood DISPLAY CASES - Three ROWBOAT - Never used, display cases are 6 ft.; two HIRING IMMEDIATELY. Base + commission. Jewelry store 757-894-9168. PLENTY OF SEASONED CHARTER BOAT like new. $1,750. Call OAK AND CHERRY are 3 ft.; one corner. Will or banking experience preferred. Proficient in Word and 757-746-6136. sell seperately or together. Excel preferred. $15,000 OBO - 34’ Delta- FIREWOOD CUT 16”-18” ville Dead-Rise $15,000 ANTIQUE 1956 MERCU- - 757-678-2566. Call for pricing. Pick up Email resume with references to [email protected] obo - Charter Fishing Boat. RY outboard, electric start only. 757-442-5873. 2012 Re-Power Cat 3208T w/0 hours, 8-pt. over haul! Misc. - For Sale 30KW KOHLER GEN- (757) 678-3718. $1,995 or buy a 1950s 16-ft. ERATOR – 4-cyl. diesel, DENTAL OFFICE 2017 9.9 4-STROKE (or so) run-about and keep DOWNSIZING SALE - 3-phase or 1-phase. $3,500. Help Wanted Seeking a highly moti- HONDA OUTBOARD - sailing! Jim: 757-789-5141. Gas range stove, electric Exc. shape. 787-1469. vated team member for a 25-in. shaft, electric start, heaters, wall-mounted gas SONY WEGA 55-INCH CDL DRIVER NEEDED full time position. Contact w/two-years experience. new condition. $2,000. Call heaters, refrigerator, & so LCD REAR PROJEC- 757-331-1589 757-746-6136. much more! Can be seen in TION TELEVISION - RE- See Karen Gray at T&W capecharlesdentistry.com Block, 21075 Washington BOAT WHEELS - 4-blade, Hare Valley. Call for appt.: DUCED: $275. $375. Call Street, Onley, VA. 1 pair, 19” x 23-1½” shaft. 757-414-3461. 757-709-0813. LOOKING FOR MASONS JUST REDUCED $300. Call & CARPENTERS - Pay 757-999-3437 & leave msg. based on experience. Call Boats, Etc. JET SKI PACKAGE - 757-710-9376. 20-FT. AVALON PON- 1996 Yamaha Wave Blaster ’86 27.2-FT. O’DAY FLAGGER - Traffic Plan TOON BOAT - Loaded. 50 II - 760 twin carb, 8-ft., 9-in. is hiring FT Flaggers to HP Mercury w/15 hours. long AND 2001 Kawasaki SAILBOAT – Birthdays! set up & control traffic Like new. $12,000 OBO. 900 STS - needs work, 10- 9.9 Yamaha, 4-stroke. around construction sites. 757-693-2154. ft., 1-in. long, with trailer. Sails good, sleeps 4. Galley Must be able to pass a drug $1,550 OBO. 757-894-8561. & toilet. Trailer & new Announcements! test and have a driver’s winch. Draws 2’11”. PRICE license. We offer competi- REDUCED: $5,000 OBO. tive pay, scheduled raises, Call Don at 757-656-8986. Thank Yous! and benefits. Apply online www.trafficplan.com HELPER/HANDYMAN 34’ DELTAVILLE DEAD- Celebrations! OR WOMAN Any experi- RISE $28,500 OBO - ence helpful, but not re- Charter Fishing Boat. 2012 Re-Power Cat 3208T (757) quired. Dependable and will- 27-ft. McGregor Sail- Memorials... ing to work required. pete@ ’84 21-FT. KEN 678-3718. [email protected] - With sails, tiller, www.ltbaycharters.com duckguide.com 757-894-8148 boat CRAFT - Pilot house, retractable skag, depth ’90 22-FT. SEAPRO CUD- MILLWRIGHTS- fresh water cooled, Call Angie for pricing at PIPE FITTERS/WELDERS recorder for shallow DY CABIN - Rebuilt OMC V8 inboard, pocket 225. 160-gal. fuel tank, MAINTENANCE MECHANIC water, trailer w/electric * MIG - TIG - STICK drive w/galvanized 22-ft. aluminum trailer 757.789.7678. mast, wench. Exc. cond. w/brakes (Grady White * FT - PT and Weekends trailer. $10,500. Reduced: $2,100. clone). $10,300 REDUCED: * Exp’d only. * Valid 757-665-6564. Driver’s License and 757-710-7146 $6,000. Pat-757-442-4635. Transportation. Day shift ’00 MAXUM 2800 SCR twin 4.3L V6 engines. and night shift positions. 1992 GRADY WHITE FREE 26-FT. RANGER DOUGLAS REPAIRS, SAILBOAT in cradle w/ Exc. cond. w/recent (2014) 190 TOURNAMENT - maintenance record. Many INC., SNOW HILL, MD. 175 HP Johnson. $6,000. sails, rigging, cushions. Call 410-632-1346 or Needs to be moved & re- extras. $16K OBO. Call Call 724-601-3695. See in 540-287-5047. 443-783-4125. Chincoteague. paired. 757-331-0315. 40 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020

150-YEAR-OLD BOER WAR ENFIELD RIFLE Don’t be Crabby about your driveway: Call John C. Miller! TONY’S TREE SERVICE Exc. condition. $1,000 OBO. Tell Jimmy and Sook that if you mess with the crab COMPLETE TREE REMOVAL 410-245-0152. YOU GET THE CLAWS!! 14319 DEER PATH ENTERTAINMENT CENTER - Includes 42” Tree & Stump Removal, Stone, French HALLWOOD, VA 23359 flat tv (Pioneer 5.1 sur- Drains, Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Excavation, round sound), receiver, Sony (757) 990-1131 compact disk player, Bose & Backhoe Work Residential • Commercial speakers. All sold as 1 unit: Just Call Site Work Specialist FREE Estimates • Stump Grinding $800 OBO. 757-693-2154. John C. Miller at Stump Removal • Lot Clearing • Excavation 757-665-4026 Licensed and Insured We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s and FOR LEASE – Single Unit PARKS PAVING HUD’s equal opportunity Office Space. $375/mo. plus “We make driveways look like highways” housing policies. Virginia’s Electric. Call 757-442-7340 Residential & Commercial fair housing law makes for more details. Licensed & Insured it illegal to advertise any Rentals - preference, limitation or dis- Only Serving the Eastern Shore of Virginia crimination based on race, Houses Paving & Seal Coating color, religion, national NUEVA Casa–3 Recama- 757-710-9600 origin, sex, elderliness, ras, 2 Banos Solo $500 familial status or handicap. Deposito – Llame para los requisitos: 302-846-9100. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR Let Us Be An Essential This newspaper will not FOR USED HOMES AND NEW 3BR, 2BA $500 DE- Mulch TRADE-INS!!! Call for Part Of Your Quarantine! POSIT CALL FOR DE- knowingly accept adver- Call For Our Move In Specials! TAILS: 302-846-9100. tising for real estate that evaluations 302-846-9100. for Sale violates the fair hous- Accomack Manor Services Real Estate Apartments ing law. Our readers are DIVORCE uncontested 757-442-7540 hereby informed that all WE SPECIALIZE IN 26463 Metompkin Road $395 + $86 costs. WILLS 2013 Honda Pilot LAND/HOME PACKAGES Parksley, VA 23421 $195. Hablo espanol. Hilton dwellings advertised in this Call us at Oakwood Homes LX/4WD newspaper are available on 757-665-5848 Oliver, Attorney. 757-490- Excellent condition, for more details. 302-846-9739 0126. hilton@hiltonoliver- an equal opportunity basis. TDD 711 Blue, trailer towing pack- This institution is an equal attorneyva.com For more information about HOUSE FOR SALE age, door edge guards, opportunity employer. SIMPSON TREE & Virginia’s Fair Housing Fairview - 3BR, 1BA BOBCAT SERVICE - side steps,roof rails, Law or to file a fair housing fixer-upper. Adjacent land Tree trimming, removal $11,900. available for purchase complaint, call the Virginia and stump grinding. 757-665-1198 also. Call 757-513-0565. Let Us Be An Essential Call 757-710-8477. Fair Housing Office at (804) Part Of Your Quarantine! FREE ESTIMATES. ’14 HONDA ACCORD LX 367-8530. Toll-free call LAST ONE! Breeze 1 Call For Our Move In Specials! 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New: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, TREE SERVICE with Porch and Garage. 3 to Rentals - (757) 442-7540 or email [email protected] 2BR MOBILE HOME FOR Trucks, SUVs, Parts ’99 35TH ANNIVERSARY RENT IN BIRDSNEST choose from. Call for details 302-846-9100. New 4 Bed- Pine, Oak, Walnut, GT MUSTANG - Profes- - Quiet, peaceful neighbor- Commercial ’64 COBRA w/high end sus- sionally installed engine hood. Sec. 8 welcome. Call, room, 2 Bath also available. Cherry and more for pension. Many performance OFFICE SUITE with 4 sale. Rough cut or planed 9/15/11, 36-mo. warranty leave message @ 789-7654. parts. Scary fast. Must be on engine still good. $7,500. 3BR, 2BA HOMES $1,000 Rentals - Apts. offices, conference room, available or we saw your seen & driven to be appre- lobby, reception. $1,200/mo. logs. Portable Sawmill. Good cond. 757-377-8261. down. Call us at Oakwood ONANCOCK - 2BR/1BA ciated. $60,000 OBO. 757- PERFORMANCE IN- Homes for more details. Colonial Square Belle Ha- 693-2154. in town. 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2010 ULTRA CLASSIC Notice of Public Hearing FULL DRESSER - $8,500. Town of Onancock, VA 757-787-2190. Legal Town Council 2003 HONDA SILVER- November 30, 2020 WING SCOOTER 600cc The Town of Onancock will hold a public hearing virtual- - Tour pack, adj. back rest, ly on November 30, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at https://us02web. garage kept, tall windshield, Advertising zoom.us/j/83272468365? pwd=NGgySFVFQnJTR2xDK1 like new, current maint., 43K ZicnFJcE1Ydz09 to solicit public input on the proposed ’14 Travel Trailer For Sale mi., $3,000. 757-710-4835. 26’ Premier Bullet Ultra Lite, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applica- 2 pull outs with awning, tion submitted to the Virginia Department of Housing sleeps 6, complete camp- and Auctions and Community Development for COVID-19 Small Busi- ing package, bike rack, ness Recovery Assistance. Residents and business own- hitch, loaded with extras. ers in the Town of Onancock are encouraged to attend Like new, see in Va. Beach, TRUSTEE’S SALE OF virtually or via telephone. The COVID-19 Small Business can deliver! $26,000 Call 13287 SHELL BRIDGE ROAD, Recovery Assistance will include grants to Onancock 757-286-6463. PAINTER, VIRGINIA 23420 businesses to support safe business operations in a COUNTY OF ACCOMACK COVID-19 environment. In execution of a certain deed of trust dated 02/28/19, in the original principal amount of 92,631.00 recorded The CDBG grant application will be presented for com- in the County of Accomack, Virginia, as Instrument No. ment along with information on projected beneficiaries, 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 190000732, as amended by an instrument appointing including the number of low-and-moderate-income resi- 1,138 miles. Garage kept. the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, default having dents to benefit from the proposed project, and plans to Showroom condition. Includes occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured and minimize displacement. Citizens will be given the op- two helmets and riding jacket. at the request of the holder, the undersigned Substitute portunity to comment on Onancock’s past use of CDBG $5,500 firm. Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the front of funds. A fact sheet on the proposed project and the ap- Call 757-710-8146. the building housing the Circuit Court of the COUNTY plication will be available at the Town Hall offices lo- ’03 HR Navigator For Sale OF ACCOMACK, VA located at 23316 Courthouse Av- cated at 15 North Street, Onancock, VA 23417 and on Exc. cond., very clean, no enue, Accomack, Virginia, 23301 on December 22, 2020, the town’s website at www.Onancock.com. For addi- pets, no smokers, 45’, 2 s/o, at 4:00 PM, the property described in said deed of trust, tional information, contact Matt Spuck, Town Manager, Tag Axle, ALL Electric Motor Yard/Estate located at the above address, with improvements thereon [email protected] or 757-787-3363. Coach, split kitchen model, and more particularly described as follows: CONTAIN- PBDD, king bed, 129K mi., Sales ING 1/2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, DESIGNATED AS Comments or grievances can be submitted in writing to outstanding luxury motor LOT 6 IN SECTION III IN PLAT BOOK 18, PAGE 3 the Town of Onancock at the address provided above, MOVING SALE - 8449 REORDED IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OF THE CIR- coach, well maintained with Bobby’s Lane, Saxis, VA or to [email protected], or by telephone at back-up records, W/D com- CUIT COURT OF ACCOMACK COUNTY VIRGINIA 757-787-3363 until 4:00 p.m. on November 23, 2020. 23427. Fri., Sat., & Sun. TERMS OF SALE: Neither the Substitute Trustee nor bo, batteries 16 mo. old, Nov. 27, 28, 29. Fri. and Sat.: tires 16 mo. old, tire pres- the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust will If you plan to attend and have any special need require- 8am to 4pm. Sun.: 11am to deliver possession of the property to the successful bid- sure monitor, dash cam, 4pm. Everything Must GO. ments, please call the number listed above. new belts and hoses, new der. The purchaser at the sale will be required to pay Local artwork, furniture, all closing costs. Real estate taxes, water/sewer fees and window awnings, ready to Hummels, kitchen items, roll in luxury. $79,900. For other public charges will be prorated as of the date of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING collectibles, glassware sale. The risk of loss or damage to the property passes more information - Call and much more. Follow The Northampton County Board of Supervisors will hold 410-726-2152 to the purchaser immediately upon the conclusion of the Pink and White signs. Must Substitute Trustee’s sale. Terms: A bidder’s deposit of ten a public hearing commencing at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, wear MASK to enter sale. percent (10%)of the sale price or ten percent price (10%) December 8, 2020, in the Board Room of the County Ad- Park on Street, Driveway of the original principal balance of the subject deed of ministration Building, 16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, Vehicles – Motorcycles for Pick-up ONLY. trust, whichever is lower, in the form of cash or certified Virginia, to afford interested parties the opportunity to YARD SALE - Saturday, funds payable to the Substitute Trustee must be pres- be heard or present written comments regarding the fol- & ATVs & Scooters Nov. 21, 8am-?, 16223 Coun- ent at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price lowing ordinances: try Club Road, Melfa. Little ’04 Harley Fat Boy will be due within 20 days at the office of the Substitute bit of everything, books, fur- Trustee. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to sus- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING Apehangers, Triple Ex- niture, tools, clothes, & more NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 33, FI- haust, 6,773 mi. $9,500. pend bidding prior to completion of the sale. Time is of INDOOR YARD & BAKE the essence as to the closing date and the payment of NANCE AND TAXATION, SALES TAX, BY INSERT- Call 757-709-9112 or 709- SALE - Saturday, Nov. 21, ING SECTION 33.002, IMPOSITION OF ADDITONAL 4963. the purchase price. If payment of the balance does not 9am-noon, at Smith Cha- occur within twenty days of the sale date, the deposit will SALES TAX; USE OF REVENUES FOR CONSTRUC- 2007 BERGMAN 650 pel UMC, Quinby. Auction TION OR RENOVATION OF SCHOOLS EXECUTIVE - New tires, be forfeited. Seller shall not be responsible for any costs quality items. Face cover- incurred by the purchaser in connection with their pur- brakes, & battery. Power ing and social distancing AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING ADDITIONAL USE mirrors & windshield. Auto chase or settlement, including, without limitation, state req’d. and local recording fees, title insurance or research, or TAX FOR CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION OF trans. Cruise Con. $2,850 SCHOOLS OBO. 757-894-8561. any other costs of purchaser’s acquisition. Trustee shall have no duty to obtain possession for purchaser. All risks of casualty pass to successful bidder at conclusion of bid- The purpose of these amendments is to implement the ding. The property and the improvements thereon will be additional sales tax authorized by the November 3rd ref- sold “AS IS” and without representation or warranties of erendum. any kind. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, conditions, easements and restrictions, if any, superior to A copy of the proposed ordinances are available for pub- Only $30 Sells the mentioned deed of trust and lawfully affecting the lic review at the County Administrator’s Office, Eastville, property. Sale is subject to post-sale confirmation that Virginia, during normal business hours. the borrower did not file for protection under the U.S. your Boat Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale, as well as to post-sale Handicapped assistance available: Call 757/678-0440. confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination Charles Kolakowski of whether the borrower(s) entered into any repayment County Administrator or Car! agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, the sale shall be null and void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall Call Angie at be the return of the Purchaser’s deposit without interest. ATTORNEYS: Additional terms to be announced at the sale. For more information contact: Abby Moynihan, Esq., member of Legal ads are now searchable on the 757-789-7678 Surety Trustees, at 301-490-3361 or www.mwc-law.com. statewide database!! 42 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE Public Notice – Environmental Permit VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft COUNTY OF NORTHAMPTON permit from the Department of Environmental Quality for the THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF withdrawal of groundwater in Accomack, Virginia. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: November 20, 2020 to De- NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA cember 21, 2020 Plaintiff PERMIT NAME: Groundwater Withdrawal Permit issued by Plaintiff CIVIL CASE NO. CL20-379-00 DEQ, under the authority of the State Water Control Board CIVIL CASE NO. CL20-317 APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: vs. Pacific Tomato Growers, Ltd.; 503 10th Street West, vs. Palmetto, FL 34221; GW0072300 SYLVESTER F. ELMANDORF, if living, NAME AND LOCATION OF WATER WITHDRAWAL: The heirs and devisees of JOSHUA J. COSTON or if deceased, then the heirs Sunripe Camp; 16355 Sunripe Ln. Painter, VA 23420 DONNIE COLLINS and devisees of SYLVESTER F. ELMANDORF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Pacific Tomato Growers, Ltd. CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION Defendant has applied for a new groundwater withdrawal permit for a OB/GYN ASSOCIATES OF THE EASTERN SHORE water supply for an agricultural worker housing facility in Ac- Defendant comack County, Virginia. The permit would allow the appli- ORDER OF PUBLICATION cant to withdraw an average of 5,205 of gallons per day. The groundwater withdrawal will support sanitary and domestic ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the purposes for the facility’s resident workers. The proposed Plaintiff for delinquent taxes against certain real estate withdrawal will utilize the unconfined Columbia aquifer at a The object of this suit is to enforce the lien of the described as follows: depth between 0 feet to 120 feet below the land surface at Plaintiff for delinquent taxes against certain real estate the withdrawal site. DEQ has made a tentative decision to described as follows: All that parcel of land in Northampton County, issue the permit. Virginia, designated as Tax Map No. 15C-l-Bl2. AFFECTED AREA: The radial distance from the wells to All that parcel of land in Northampton County, where computer modeling predicts the aquifers may experi- Virginia, designated as Tax Map No. standing in the name of Sylvester F. Elmandorf, pursuant ence one foot of drawdown due to the withdrawal does not 00049-0A-BLK-00 0000134. to Section 58.1-3965 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. extend beyond the applicant’s property. And an affidavit having been filed that due diligence HOW TO COMMENT AND OR REQUEST A PUBLIC standing in the name of Joshua J. Coston, also known as has been used to ascertain whether Sylvester F. Elman- HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public Joshua J. Costen, pursuant to Section 58.1-3965 et seq. of dorf is living, or if deceased, to ascertain the names and hearing by e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments and re- the Code of Virginia. location of all of his heirs, devisees and successors in quests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the And an affidavit having been filed that due diligence title, but without effect; that there are or may be other comment period. Submittals must include the names, mail- has been used to ascertain the names and location of all persons having an interest in the real estate forming ing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/ of the heirs, devisees and successors in title of Joshua J. the subject matter of this suit, whose names and last requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/ Coston; that due diligence has been used to ascertain post office addresses are unknown, namely the unknown requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) the location of Donnie Collins, whose last known post heirs, devisees and successors in title of Sylvester F. The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, office address is 7150 Martin Siding Lane, Machipongo, Elmandorf. informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the VA 23405; that there are or may be other persons having It is ORDERED that this Order be published once a interest of the requester or of those represented by the an interest in the real estate forming the subject matter week for two successive weeks in the Eastern Shore Post requestor, including how and to what extent such interest of this suit, whose names and last post office addresses and that the parties named herein appear on or before would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) are unknown, namely the unknown heirs, devisees and Monday, December 7, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the Clerk’s Specific references, where possible, to terms and condi- successors in title of Joshua J. Coston. Office of the Circuit Court for the County of Northamp- tions of the permit with suggested revisions. DEQ may hold It is ORDERED that this Order be published once a ton, Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect a public hearing, including another comment period, if pub- week for two successive weeks in the Eastern Shore Post their interests in this suit. lic response is significant and there are substantial, disput- and that the parties named herein appear on or before ed issues relevant to the proposed permit. CONTACT FOR December 30, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., in the Clerk’s Office ENTER: This 5th day of November, 2020 PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND of the Circuit Court for the County of Northampton, Traci L. Johnson, Clerk ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Cassaundra Porter; Central Virginia, and do what may be necessary to protect their Office, P.O. Box 1105 Richmond, VA, 23218; Phone: (804) interests in this suit. I ask for this: 698-4142; E-mail: [email protected] JAMES W. ELLIOTT, p.q. ENTER: This 17th day of November, 2020 VSB 016017 Lauren M. Brown, Dep. Clerk Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1410 I ask for this: 7100 U.S. Route 17 CALL ANGIE FOR YOUR JAMES W. ELLIOTT, p.q. Yorktown, VA 23692 VSB 016017 (757)898-7000 Attorney at Law CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL P.O. Box 1410 7100 U.S. Route 17 ADS 789-7678 Yorktown, VA 23692 (757)898-7000

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TRUSTEE’S SALE OF NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF ONLEY, VA 94.65 ACRES, 18461 RED HILL ROAD, THE ACCOMACK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) PAINTER, VIRGINIA APPEALS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON FOR LEGAL SERVICES In execution of a deed of trust from ANDREW B. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 AT 10 A.M. IN The Town Council of Onley, Virginia is seeking Request HUDYMA and YVETTE C. HUDYMA (the “Owners”) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS, for Proposals (RFP) from a qualified individual attorney or dated as of January 6, 2017, recorded in the Accomack ROOM 104, 23296 COURTHOUSE AVENUE, AC- firm interested in providing legal services as the Town At- County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office as Instrument No. COMAC, VIRGINIA TO AFFORD INTERESTED PER- torney. The Town Council intends to consider individuals 170000127 (the “Deed of Trust”), one or both of the under- SONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD OR TO or firms who possess the professional and administrative signed substitute trustees (collectively, the “Trustee”), at PRESENT WRITTEN COMMENTS CONCERNING capabilities to provide the scope of services detailed in the the request of the holder of the note secured by the Deed THE FOLLOWING: RFP on our website. The complete RFP including Submit- of Trust (the “Beneficiary”), will offer for sale at public tal Instructions can be found at www.townofonley.org. The auction, at the front door of the Accomack County Circuit A. SUSE-000037-2020: Cellco dba/Verizon – Tax Town of Onley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Court Building, located at 23316 Courthouse Avenue, Map # 110-9-B1 Accomac, Virginia, at 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, De- A public hearing initiated by Cellco dba/Verizon to re- cember 9, 2020, the Owners’ three (3) parcels of real quest a Special Use Permit pursuant to Accomack Coun- property and improvements (collectively, the “Property”) ty Code Section 106-403(1) to build a 169 foot telecom- briefly identified as: munications tower. The parcel is located at Tax Map # 44 Acres 110-9-B1 adjacent to 16055 Pungoteague Road, Painter, PUBLIC NOTICE Pungoteague District VA and is zoned General Business. The Northampton County Planning Commission will Tax Map No. 11100A000005200 meet on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the B. SUSE-000076-2020: Carol Gladden – Tax Map # Board Chambers located at 16404 Courthouse Road in 26.65 Acres 68-A-191B Eastville, Virginia. The purpose is to conduct regular Pungoteague District A public hearing initiated by Carol Gladden to request a business and review the following applications to for- Tax Map No. 111000300A00000 Special Use Permit pursuant to Accomack County Code ward recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Section 106-53(14) to place a travel trailer for habitation Minor SUP 2020-08: Roopali Hore is applying for a mi- Property of Elizabeth Savage on her property for up to two (2) years while her main nor special use permit to construct an accessory dwelling Tax Map No. 111000300B00000 residence is being built. The parcel is located at Tax Map on his property located on Church Neck Road. The prop- # 68-A-191B which is between 16470 &16550 Hopeton erty is zoned as A/RB (Agriculture/Rural Business) and is Together with all associated personal property Road, Parksley, VA and is zoned Agricultural. further described as Tax Map 29-A-45. rights, pursuant to Va. Code §8.9A-604(a)(2) Minor SUP 2020-09: Robert Leffel is applying for a mi- C. VAR-000078-2020: Jonathan Wroblewski – Tax nor special use permit to construct an accessory dwelling TERMS OF SALE: Cash. The Property will be of- Map # 104-2-1B on his property located on Sand Hill Drive. The property fered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be conveyed A public hearing initiated by Jonathan Wroblewski to is zoned as A/RB (Agriculture/Rural Business) and is fur- by special warranty deed subject to all encumbrances, request a variance of a 100 feet pursuant to Accomack ther described as Tax Map 104-A-3F. rights, reservations, covenants, conditions, easements, County Code Section 106-57 which states that the mini- restrictions and statutory liens, if any, having priority mum frontage for permitted uses shall be 150 feet at the SubdTA 2020-02: The Northampton County Board of over the Deed of Trust or over the associated personal setback line. The parcel is located at Tax Map # 104-2-1B Supervisors have applied to make amendments to the property lien interests - - provided, however, that the which is northeast from 24164 Bellevue Circle, Onley, VA Northampton County Subdivision Code based on several Beneficiary has subordinated to the Deed of Trust its pri- and is zoned Agricultural. Virginia State Code Sections. The Subdivision Code and or-recorded lien encumbering the Property (Instrument associated State Code references are as follows: No. 160003093). The Trustee and Beneficiary otherwise D. VAR-000079-2020: Creigh Harris – Tax Map # 1. NHCO Code §156.011 Vacation of Recorded Plat make no representation or warranty whatsoever as to the 104-2-1A amended according to VA Code §15.2-2278 existence, validity, survival or terms of any Property lease A public hearing initiated by Creigh Harris to request a 2. NHCO Code §156.022 Fees amended according to or occupancy arrangement and no credit shall be given variance of a 100 feet pursuant to Accomack County Code VA Code §15.2-2273 and reference added from VA Code against the purchase price for any security deposit(s). Section 106-57 which states that the minimum frontage §15.2-2241 Except for the special warranty contained in the deed, for permitted uses shall be 150 feet at the setback line. 3. NHCO Code §156.036 Subdivision Preapplication the Trustee and Beneficiary disclaim all warranties of any The parcel is located at Tax Map # 104-2-1A which is Procedure amended according to VA Code §15.2-2258 kind for the Property, including without limitation any northeast from 24164 Bellevue Circle, Onley, VA and is 4. NHCO Code §156.037 Procedures Applicable to all warranty relating to the zoning, physical or environmen- zoned Agricultural. Subdivision Proposals amended according to VA Code tal condition, fitness for a particular purpose and mer- §15.2-2258 chantability. The risk of loss or damage to the Property E. VAR-000080-2020: Shirlene Shrieves – Tax Map 5. NHCO Code §156.070 Information and Format for shall be borne by the successful bidder from and after the #’s 92-5-B6B & 92-5-B6C all Plats amended according to VA Code §15.2-2261, date and time of sale, and the purchaser shall assume all A public hearing initiated by Shirlene Shrieves to re- §15.2-2261.1, and §15.2-2266 obligations for continuation of utility services to the Prop- quest a variance of 125 feet for parcel # 92-5-B6B and 6. NHCO Code §156.071 Contents of Plat amended ac- erty. Securing possession and control of the Property shall a variance of 135 feet for parcel # 92-5-B6C pursuant to cording to subdivision 3 of 9VAC25-830-140 and VA be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder. Accomack County Code Section 106-57 which states that Code §15.2-2258 A bidder’s deposit in cash or by certified or cashier’s the minimum frontage for permitted uses shall be 150 7. NHCO Code §156.072 Vacation of Interests Granted check of at least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid feet at the setback line. The parcels are located at Tax to the Board of Supervisors as a Condition of Site Plan must be shown to the Trustee for such bid to be accepted, Map #’s 92-5-B6B and 92-5-B6C which are located be- Approval amendment originates from VA Code §15.2- subject to bidder prequalification. Immediately after hind 18289 Airport Drive, Melfa, VA and are zoned Ag- 2270 the sale, the successful bidder shall execute a contract ricultural. 8. NHCO Code §156.080 Dedication of Roads, ETC. of sale with the Trustee, a form of which is available for amended according to VA Code §15.2-2265 and §15.2- review upon request, and shall deliver to the Trustee This Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be 2267 the required deposit. Settlement in full shall be made held as a Hybrid – Electronic (Conference Call) If the Planning Commission makes recommendation on in cash at 223 E. City Hall Avenue, Suite 201, Norfolk, and In-Person Meeting due to the restrictions put the above and the application is not tabled, the Board of Virginia, within 30 days of sale, time being of the essence. in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Supervisors shall also conduct public hearings on Tuesday, Additional procedures, terms and conditions may be an- hearing related materials are available for review at December 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers. The nounced at the sale, and shall control. the Office of the County Zoning Administrator at 23296 applications will be on file and open to public inspection Courthouse Avenue – Room 105 – Accomac, Virginia or in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and PETER G. ZEMANIAN http://www.boarddocs.com/va/coa/Board.nsf/Public on in the Office of Planning, Permitting, and Enforcement lo- PAUL A. DRISCOLL the Friday prior to each meeting date. cated at 16404 Courthouse Road, Eastville, VA. Substitute Trustees Anyone wishing to comment on the above item is invited Handicapped Assistance available, call: (757) 787-5726 or to attend the meetings and make their comments known. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: 824-5223 Written comments can be submitted to the Office of Plan- Peter G. Zemanian ning, Permitting, and Enforcement//P.O. Box 538//East- 223 East City Hall Avenue, Suite 201 ville, VA 23347. Norfolk, Virginia 23510 (757) 622-0090 Handicapped assistance available: Please telephone [email protected] (757) 678-0440 at least 48 hours in advance. 44 • Eastern Shore Post • November 20, 2020

Request for Qualifications for General Consulting Invitation to Bid Engineering Services; Proposal No. M-21-002 County of Northampton The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District (Cont’d) REPLACEMENT OF SHINGLE ROOFING AT (CBBTD) has issued a request for qualifications for Gen- Legal Ads FORMER NORTHAMPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL eral Consulting Engineering Services to be received until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020. The District The County of Northampton, Virginia is accepting sealed is inviting proposals from individual Consulting Engi- Bids for the replacement of certain areas of asphalt shin- neering Firms or Corporations having a nationwide and gle roofing at the former Northampton Middle School lo- favorable reputation for skill and experience to serve Town of Exmore will file an application with the USDA, cated at 7247 Young Street, Machipongo, VA 23405. Bids as the District’s General Consulting Engineers. A non- Rural Development for financial assistance to make im- will be received at the office of the County Administrator, mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference will be held provements to the Town’s wastewater system. A Public 16404 Courthouse Road, PO Box 66, Eastville, VA 23347 on November 24, 2020, promptly at 10:00 a.m. by WebEx. Hearing for comments will be held at 7:00 p.m., on De- until 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Bids will be All information regarding this RFQ may be obtained on cember 7, 2020, at the Exmore Town Council Meeting publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter. our website at www.cbbt.com or by contacting Mr. Mi- Room, located at 3305 Main Street, Exmore, VA 23350, to chael T. Crist, P. E., Deputy Executive Director, Infra- discuss the proposed project and to provide the opportu- Contractors can obtain copies of the complete bid structure, at (757) 331-2960. nity for public comment. specifications from the Public Works Director’s office at PO Box 66, Eastville, VA 23347, (757) 678-0414, or [email protected]. FORECLOSURE SALE OF posit (non-refundable) in an amount equal to The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids the lesser of $5,000 or 10% of successful bid and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bidding. CANAL LOT WITH BULKHEAD in cash or certified funds at time of sale, with IN CAPTAIN’S COVE the closing to occur within thirty days of the All bidders are subject to and must comply with the pro- date of said sale. Written one-price bids will visions of Northampton County’s Equal Employment Op- December 4, 2020, 10:00 AM portunity Policy and applicable State and Federal anti- be accepted for any of the properties pursu- discrimination laws. To be held at the Community Building ant to the terms set forth in Va. Code § 55.1- in Captain’s Cove Subdivision, 1833. There is no warranty relating to right, 3370 Captain’s Corridor, Greenback- title, interest, or the like in this disposition. The Town of Exmore will hold a public hearing on De- ville, VA 23356. Property is being sold pursuant to Va. Code § 55.1-1833, and title will be conveyed pursuant cember 7, 2020, at 7 p.m., at 3305 Main Street, Exmore, VA 23350 to solicit public input on local community de- The following property will be to statute and subject to all liens or encum- velopment and housing needs in relation to Community brances as provided in said statute. All infor- Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a project auctioned: mation for review by appointment only. Not- in our community. withstanding the Minimum Bid announced at Information on the amount of funding available, the re- Section/Lot: 1-1228, Captain’s Cove quirements on benefit to low-and moderate-income per- Tax Map No. 005A10100122800 the time of sale, the Trustee reserves the right sons, eligible activities, and plans to minimize displace- Assessed Value: $47,800.00 to accept and/or reject all offers. Time is of the ment and provide displacement assistance as necessary essence. Other conditions may be announced will be available. Citizens will also be given the oppor- tunity to comment on the Town of Exmore past use of TERMS: The Minimum Bid will be announced at the sale. CDBG funds. All interested citizens are urged to attend. prior to the start of the auction on the date TRUSTEE: For additional information, contact Taylor Dukes-Public Utilities Director at 757-607-7188 or [email protected]. of sale. Announcements made at auction time Pender & Coward, P.C., Comments and grievances can be submitted in writing to take precedence over any print, electronic, 222 Central Park Ave., Town of Exmore at 3305 Main Street, Exmore, VA 23350, or verbal information, including but not lim- Virginia Beach, VA by mail at P. O. Box 647, Exmore, VA 23350 or by phone ited to the Minimum Bid. Successful bidder Phone: (757) 490-6261 at 757-442-2476 until January 15, 2021. will be required to deposit with Trustee a de- Email: [email protected] The Town of Exmore is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Time To Act on “Stars and Bars,” Northampton Coun- Post OfficeMail ty’s managers can certainly realize the Confederate Monument fulfillment of all that is right and fair in Eastville for our community. colleagues that they must hear more eryone. Therefore, I conclude it’s time I urge our Supervisors to give this Dear Editor: from our citizens, but lamented the com- for our Board of Supervisors to demon- daunting task high priority until ev- I am delighted the Northampton munity is largely uncomfortable pre- strate leadership and deliberately act. ery Northampton County citizen can County Board of Supervisors has tak- senting their opinions. The fact is there If the State of Mississippi’s lead- pridefully walk the Old Courthouse en up the question regarding the Old probably are as many solutions out there ership can navigate politically trou- Green free of its symbolic reminder of Courthouse Green Confederate Mon- as there are community alliances. bled waters and embrace a 21st centu- social injustice and inequity. ument. After conducting a public It was encouraging to hear Supervi- ry state flag absent the stigma of the Bill Payne, Cape Charles hearing Oct. 13, 2020, the Supervisors sor Dixon express, “I think we have an discussed the substance of the contro- opportunity to be different,” and then versy at their Nov. 10, 2020 regular add, “We can’t do nothing.” But still Letters to the Editor may be sent by fax, email ([email protected]), meeting. the discussion largely centered around The Board was collectively hesitant calls for further study and the need to or U.S. mail using the addresses in the Publisher’s Circle. All letters must be signed and in their assessment of the issue and “wait and see.” include a phone number or email address, and town of residence for verification. We frankly raised more unanswered ques- Some have urged the Board to con- tions than possible resolutions. Their vene a facilitated group of citizens who do not print unsigned letters. Keep letters to fewer than 350 words. The Eastern Shore reluctance to suggest one or more po- would propose a nonbinding resolu- Post retains the right to edit any letter. We reserve the right to reject letters that exceed tential remedies is understandable – tion. However, at the end of the day, it 350 words, are vulgar, or otherwise unfit for print. this is a “hot potato.” is unlikely our leaders will be present- Supervisor Bennett suggested to his ed with an answer that will please ev-

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