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THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020 VOL. LXXXIII, no. 18 NEW SERIES (USPS 220-560) GLOUCESTER, VA. 23061 | MATHEWS, VA. 23109 two sections 28 pages 75 CENTS Mathews adopts $28.71M budget

Kay Cole James Jenny Crittenden BY SHERRY HAMILTON Rather than the originally- projected local revenues of The Mathews County Board $19.07 million, the operating of Supervisors on Tuesday budget as adopted now re- Two women adopted a $28.71 million flects anticipated local rev- FY2021 budget as presented enues of $18.91 million. The with local ties by County Administrator remainder of the $28.71 mil- Mindy Conner. The vote was lion budget comes from state 4-1, with supervisor Paul and federal funds. help to chart Hudgins dissenting. The reductions in the op- In a pair of meetings, one erating budget came from a work session at 1 p.m. and expected decreases in per- course ahead the other a regular meeting sonal property tax ($25,000), As the nation and Virginia at 6 o’clock, the board dis- boat tax ($5,000), machinery begin the challenging pro- cussed details of the budget. and tools tax ($5,000), lodg- cess of figuring out how best Conner presented board ing tax ($5,000), local sales to get back to work once it’s members with an operat- tax ($100,000) and business safe to do so in the wake of ing budget in which she had licenses ($20,000). COVID-19, two women with reduced local revenues by To offset this reduction local ties are part of the ef- SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL $160,000 from the original in revenues, Conner re- fort to chart that course. Firefighters from throughout the region lined both sides of Gloucester’s Main Street on Sunday morning to pay tribute to budget amount because of an- duced the schools budget Kay Cole James former Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Chief Andy James, who died on April 23. ticipated economic impacts Kay Coles James, found- of the COVID-19 disaster. SEE MATHEWS BUDGET, PAGE 7A er and board chair of The Gloucester Institute and president of The Heritage Foundation, has been placed at the helm of a group ‘Firefighter’s Last Call’ Gloucester board makes charged with providing the federal government recom- mendations for getting the made for Andy James budget adjustments U.S. back to work. As chair of the National BY SHERRY HAMILTON ers decided to send off their Sheriff’s Office and Engine BY TYLER BASS fees for unpaid property and Coronavirus Recovery Com- beloved former chief in style, 10, the department’s first- real estate tax until Aug. 15. mission, James has held Fire trucks, rescue vehicles with ladder trucks from six due truck (the department’s The Gloucester Board of The payments would still two meetings thus far, with and ambulances from all over different companies form- primary response vehicle, Supervisors held two more be due on June 30, but the a third scheduled for May the region lined Gloucester’s ing arches over the roadway the one that’s called first if budget work sessions during taxpayer would be allowed 5. According to the commis- Main Street on Sunday as and the lights from dozens of needed). the past week ahead of its an extra 45 days to pay sion’s first report, issued Gloucester Volunteer Fire emergency vehicles flashing The “Firefighter’s Last Call” electronic budget adoption without additional late fees. on April 20, the task force and Rescue Squad said good- a solemn farewell. was made over GVFRS ra- meeting, which will be held This change was suggested will be determining “how to bye to one of its own—Chief Around 65 vehicles repre- dios by Gloucester County at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Funding by County Treasurer Tara weigh the competing factors Andy James, who died on senting 15 different depart- dispatch as people stood si- for the schools and the dead- Thomas. associated with crisis mitiga- Thursday, April 23, at his ments were angled along lently paying their respects line for tax payments were The other major decision tion” and “how to determine Ware River home. Main Street, leaving a single until the procession had left two of the topics discussed was on how the schools the best way to transition to Unable to pay their respects lane open as the hearse and Main Street to make its way during the meetings. would be funded in FY21. recovery and restoring nor- during a regular funeral ser- family vehicles proceeded to Ware Neck, where James For FY2020, the board de- mal lives.” vice because of the current slowly down Main Street, es- cided to delay charging late SEE GLOUCESTER BOARD, PAGE 7A “The challenge at hand is a pandemic situation, firefight- corted by Gloucester County SEE ANDY JAMES, PAGE 5A public health crisis with un- precedented implications,” according to the report. “At this point in the progression People delaying emergency care in age of coronavirus of COVID-19, good public health policy is good policy: BY MELANY SLAUGHTER of contracting the coronavi- the onset of symptoms.” Americans’ normal lives will rus. “Not only is it easier and rebound when the American Hospitals and urgent care “We are seeing this nation- less expensive to treat ill- people are healthy and confi- facilities across the country wide that people are waiting nesses early on, but doing so have seen a significant and at home sick and in pain, also reduces medical compli- SEE CHARTING THE COURSE, PAGE 5A troubling decrease in non- many with bad injuries and cations which jeopardize the coronavirus related patients many without their chronic patient’s overall health,” said since March. medications because they Ayers. “Nationally, according to are fearful of coming in,” said Foregoing medical care Let us know data from the Urgent Care Naumann. “Many conditions during the pandemic is also Association, urgent care vol- can become life-threatening expected to have adverse ef- umes are down over 50 per- or life-altering rapidly. fects after the virus is over. how you’re cent,” said Alan Ayers, Chief “Some examples of this “Industry experts estimate Executive Officer of Velocity would include abdominal that up to 20 percent of Ur- Urgent Care. “We’ve seen a pain which could be indica- gent Care centers may not re- similar downward decline tive of a surgical condition open after the current crisis,” doing with hospital ERs. Many PCP such as an appendicitis,” she he said. “Velocity Urgent Care When Gloucester and offices are closed and while said. “Urinary symptoms can has temporarily reduced its Mathews joined the rest of many have migrated to tele- become toxic rapidly and hours in Gloucester to Mon- the nation in the COVID-19 medicine, consumer adop- lead to sepsis. Seasonal aller- day-Friday only.” shutdown, the Gazette-Jour- tion of telemedicine remains gy symptoms left untreated “The biggest challenge in nal started to wonder how low as it’s extremely limited can lead to bronchitis and this time is helping the pub- people were coping with in its capabilities.” put folks with respiratory lic to understand that Urgent the sudden changes in their Gloucester’s Velocity Ur- compromise such as COPD in Care sites are an extremely lives. gent Care has proved to be dire situations. safe place to obtain medical We have been asking our no exception. It began to “Furthermore, they can care,” said Naumann. “The readers to help us document see a steady decline in pa- cause symptoms that mimic medical community has been the good things and the un- tient turnout beginning in the COVID-19 virus and lead fighting the spread of infec- usual things that have hap- late March and early April, to increased anxiety. Mus- tion for decades. We are in pened along the way. If you according to Colleen Nau- cular-skeletal injuries left fact the most trained to do wish to contribute to any of mann, Nurse Practitioner at untreated can lead to vascu- so and this includes wearing MELANY SLAUGHTER / GAZETTE-JOURNAL these efforts, please send Gloucester’s Velocity Urgent lar compromise. These con- PPE with all patients and also Lanell Williams, Director of Critical Care, at left, and Dr. Melvin D. Schursky, Chief your material, photos and Care. She said she believes ditions can and should be providing them with protec- Medical Officer of Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, are shown dressed in the gear this is due to the stay-at- treated safely and effectively they wear while handling COVID-19 patients. Williams wears a P100 respirator and SEE HOW ARE YOU DOING?, PAGE 5A home order and people’s fear in our Urgent Care settings at SEE EMERGENCY CARE, PAGE 5A face shield and Schursky wears an N95 mask and goggles.

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Y M C K 2A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Gloucester Gleanings THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2020 Dragon Run bridge work due to start Friday Beginning Friday, the Vir- structurally deficient bridges pect intermittent single-lane ginia Department of Trans- in Virginia, according to a re- closures on Route 17 south- portation is expected to lease from VDOT. bound at the bridge over start work to rehabilitate the The project will install a Dragon Run, directed by Route 17 southbound bridge slightly wider bridge deck signs and flaggers. As con- over Dragon Run located at and new steel beams under struction progresses, a per- the Middlesex/Gloucester the existing structure. It will manent 24-hour single-lane county line. also improve the bridge ap- closure on Route 17 south- The $4.1 million project is proach on Route 17 south- bound will be required in funded by the State of Good bound. the work zone. The project Repair program, which seeks At the start of the 15-month is expected to be completed to improve the condition of project, drivers should ex- in August 2021, VDOT said.

Keep making a difference Gloucester County employees recently called upon their sewing skills to make and distribute more than 300 cloth masks to be used by others during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, employees Debra Falkenberg and Cindy Thomas with the Community in preventing the spread of coronavirus. Engagement and Public Information department; Denise Carter with Parks Recreation and Tourism, and Jackie Jeffries with Virginia Cooperative Extension, from left, display some of the masks they made. County employees embark on mask project Several Gloucester County nity Engagement Coordina- have been participating in staff members have been us- tor at Petsworth Elementary the mask project have found ing their skills to make and School, took on organizing the it rewarding to help others in distribute more than 300 project. She said by the end of the situation. “For myself, I cloth masks to be used by the first two days, 13 people enjoyed seeing all the beauti- others during the COVID-19 had responded from all de- ful and many different fabrics, pandemic. partments who were more as well as the creative ways The masks are used by than willing to assist with the the masks were assembled,” county employees who have project and willing to donate Thomas said. regular contact with the pub- their own supplies. County Administrator Brent lic or are in office buildings Thomas got busy distrib- Fedors said that “in light of with other personnel and uting instructions and links the extreme shortages of PPE are also being distributed to on how to make the masks in the marketplace, and with a volunteers and clients of the in accordance to Centers for strong desire to support con- Wash your hands... Cover your nose and Gloucester United Emergency Disease Control recommenda- tinuity of services to our citi- often mouth with a tissue Shelter Team (GUEST) pro- tions. zenry to the best of our abil- gram. Masks have also been She said the first request ity, I endorsed this project. when you sneeze and given to workers in the courts came with needing 64 masks, “While certainly not part of Avoid touching throw it away after system, Social Services, and which was filled in less than our typical day-to-day duties your eyes, nose one use school cafeteria workers and three days. Once the masks in service to the taxpayer, we If you are sick, bus drivers assisting in dis- were completed, they were are grateful for the willingness and mouth call Riverside tributing free meals. individually washed, ironed of our employees to put their Nurse at The idea came about when and placed in zippered bags talents to work to help keep 1-800-675-6368 Krista Gustafson, of Virginia and delivered to department those serving our community Clean and disinfect to ask about your Practice social surfaces and distancing of six feet Cooperative Extension, in- supervisors.wt. fary_wt. fary windows.qxd 4/29/2020healthy, 9:13 AM and Page ready 1 to serve symptoms formed staff that as a part Thomas said that those who again tomorrow,” he added. objects...often or more of her tele-work assignment, Jackie Jefferies was sewing masks for volunteers deliver- I’ve lost my partner, friend, lifelong inspiration, confidant, ing meals for Bay Aging. Jef- feries, having taught the sew- teacher, fire chief, trusted companion and “Buddy” of ing class at 4-H for 25 years, 45 years. used materials she had on Andy James was everybody’s buddy. If he didn’t know hand or donated for this proj- ect. As the COVID-19 situation you or didn’t remember your name, you were still his continued to develop, it be- “Buddy.” We’re here for you. came apparent that the need for PPE (personal protective Junior had a spell of hard luck in the last few years and riversideonline.com/covid-19 equipment) for county staff really couldn’t get a break but he never lost his resolve and community partners was continuing to grow. to help and contribute all he was able to his family, As we all work together, Riverside Health System would like At the same time, county ad- County of Gloucester, Singleton Methodist Church and to say thank you to our community members for all your ministration had asked all de- Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue. partments to ensure that staff donations and support. were 100 percent productive “Big R”, “Jeffro”, “Haley Rat”, “Rooster”, Grandkids, during the times county of- Brownie, Ted, AJ loved you with all of his heart. I was thank you fice buildings are closed, and And to our team members on the front line. with some innovation and co- always informed by him of all your accomplishments We honor and appreciate you. operation, it turned out that and activities during your busy lives. many employees were skilled on the sewing machine, and We all will miss you, Andy Jr. were already making masks Your memory will live on with the lives you touched. Manage your health online. for family and friends in their spare time. Walk without pain... J. Fary Sign up for Riverside MyChart at riversideonline.com/mychart Cindy Thomas, Commu-

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Stewards of the planet Earth Day is a big annual celebration at the home of Steve and Mary Pope of Mathews. This year, to mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, they asked their grandchildren, as part of their “at-home art class” to make Earth Day signs. Showing them here, from left, are Harper, Sam and Oona Tomcany. The Mathews Rotary Club board held its first virtual meeting last Thursday. Mathews Rotary Club holds its first online meeting County supervisors, school tion’s 2020-2021 budget; how distance due to COVID-19.” boards and other governmen- the Mathews Rotary can sup- Using the video platform tal bodies aren’t the only ones port the community while in allowed the board to see the confronted with unique chal- the current lockdown situa- materials being discussed lenges of getting together to tion; creative ways of keeping and review the requests re- handle business in the midst in touch with club member- ceived from the community, of this current pandemic. ship; a review of community he said. The Mathews County Ro- programs the club has been tary Club board held its first asked to support, and the Ro- “The feedback from the virtual meeting on the Zoom tary’s potential next event, board has been very posi- platform last Thursday. Braun said. tive about using Zoom for On the call were president “We are excited to get back our virtual meeting,” Braun Bill Stearns, president elect to meeting in person, but un- said. “It makes a difference Karl Braun treasurer Jack til then we will continue to in seeing everyone’s face White, sergeant at arms Brian meet virtually and expanding and their expressions in our Russell, secretary Lori Black, our service to the community discussions. It offers some- Bert and Nan Cross, Marti Bowen, Janice Phillips, Christy Brown, Danna Ingram, Glenna Hudgins and Wayne Brown were Tim Hill of the Community during these times,” he said. thing that a standard con- volunteers for the April 21 blood drive. Action Committee, Dee Rus- “Right now, we are exploring ference call cannot do when sell of the PR committee and how Rotary members can ex- it is voice only. We liked it member at large Jay Black. pand our support of the com- so much we are in fact we The group discussed a num- munity by addressing some are considering holding a Mathews blood drive exceeds goal ber of topics, but the key top- of the needs that have devel- virtual happy hour social ics were the civic organiza- oped as we keep our social on Zoom of our club.” The April 21 American Red Five others reached dona- The next Mathews drive Cross blood drive at the Pi- tion milestones, with Sharon will be held on Tuesday, July ankatank Ruritan Club build- Dequaine Jane Lockaby, Mi- 21, with appointments being ing in Hudgins exceeded its chael Valency and Nicholas made at redcrossblood.org. goal, with 69 units collected, Yarkey giving a total of one according to volunteer Nan gallon each, while Melanie Mobjack Cross. Procopio reached the four- The drive’s goal was 62 gallon mark. Pins were not Motors Eddie’s Auto Service units. A total of 69 potential awarded at the drive, but will Used Car Sales donors attended; seven were be awarded in the near fu- deferred, one could not com- ture. Salem United Methodist & Repairs & plete the donation, but eight Church sponsored the drive. Cars range from provided double-red dona- “So many thanks to our $2,500-$6,000 tions. sponsor and to our volun- Saluda Auto Parts First-time donors taking part teer workers and donors for Financing Available included Linden Barrick, Ta- helping to rebuild the blood Brakes • Shocks mara Dykes, Gregg Faulkner, supply,” said Cross after this • Exhaust Tammy Henry, David Holle- first Mathews blood drive fol- want you to know we are ran, Frances Hudgins, Edwin lowing the governor’s stay-at- Bearings • Tune-ups Hudgins, Hope Lowe and The- home orders in response to 804-505-0072 here for you during this resa Williams. the pandemic. Rt. 14, Mathews

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Y M C K 4A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Point Panorama THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2020 GUEST providing shelter for 19 through voucher program

BY TYLER BASS from the virus by providing plies. For ideas, go to their shelter where they can self- Amazon Wishlist which can The Gloucester United isolate, limit their exposure to be found on their website, Emergency Shelter Team is the public, and have better ac- guestshelter.com. currently housing 19 home- cess to daily hygiene. Askew reflects on this less persons through its motel According to Askew, each time of uncertainty as a voucher program. week GUEST has a limited chance to provide more for The shelter has been stay- number of motel vouchers. the homeless than normal. ing busy past the winter Only homeless individuals in Typically, the shelter closes season by partnering with the Northern Neck or Middle at the end of March. Those several state and local orga- Peninsula can qualify for the who counted on the shelter nizations to help provide the voucher program. Those at a must find new places to go. means to house the homeless higher risk of catching and ex- “Many times, these efforts in the area. The shelter opens periencing severe symptoms are unsuccessful and our each winter to provide shelter from COVID-19 are given pri- guests are out on the street, for the homeless population ority. turning to tents, sheds, run in the area. Now, the biggest challenge down houses, or cars for The extended session has for GUEST is funding. “We shelter.” said Askew. come with its fair share of are a small nonprofit with a The extension of the shel- changes. On Tuesdays and small budget.” said Askew. ter season has brought Thursdays from 10 a.m. to “GUEST would like to help the stability and comfort to 2 p.m. the shelter provides homeless throughout the cur- the homeless of the area, grab-n-go lunches and hy- rent stay-at-home order. We Askew said. She pointed out giene items. Guests are not need approximately $50,000 that since GUEST is serving permitted inside the build- to ensure the homeless are the homeless through motel ing and staff members are sheltered through June 10.” vouchers, the best way to required to wear masks and The COVID-19 Fund provides help is to make a financial gloves as they prepare and GUEST with $25,000 and they donation. serve the food. GUEST is tak- do receive local grant funding “Our goal is to raise ing the steps to reduce physi- as well. $10,000 by May 1 to support cal contact at this time. “We have received gener- our COVID-19 Response According to GUEST execu- ous donations from our Ama- Fund and ensure assistance PHOTOS BY LINDA TJOSSEM tive director Kristie Askew, zon Wishlist of nonperishable through June 10. when the the shelter is working with the snacks and microwavable stay-at-home order is ex- Northern Neck Middle Penin- meals.” said Askew, and that pected to be lifted,” said A heron in flight sula Housing Coalition and donations needed right now Askew. Currently, GUEST A beautiful heron was spotted fishing the shore at low tide on Tuesday morning in the Guinea marshes. When the photogra- Bay Aging to identify home- are nonperishable foods. has raised $3,315; $1,500 pher went to retrieve her camera, it gracefully flew away. less individuals and families. As these people in the mo- from online donations and GUEST also is working with tels only have a small fridge, $1,800 through the mail. the Virginia Department of coffee maker and microwave, Financial donations can be Housing Community Devel- Askew encourages that those made directly on the orga- opment through the Virginia looking to help make sure nization’s website, www. Homeless Solutions Program. what they give what can be guestshelter.com. YMCAs to hold food drive Tuesday GUEST has been receiv- prepared with minimal sup- In partnership with the Vir- bat food shortages due to the human contact. Staff collect- ing funds from Gov. Ralph ginia Peninsula Foodbank, COVID-19 pandemic by having ing non-perishable items will Northam’s funding initia- YMCAs in Gloucester and food drives in both counties be provided PPE (personal tive for the homeless during Mathews are helping to com- from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday. protective equipment) such COVID-19. The money is dis- The YMCA is asking mem- as masks and gloves. tributed through the DHCD bers and the community to All items will be distributed to VHSP providers, such as donate non-perishable food to help those in need, said GUEST. According to Askew, Dominion items such as canned tuna, Adam Klutts, CEO and Presi- through DHCD, GUEST com- chicken and ham; canned dent of the YMCA of the Vir- municates statistics to FEMA vegetables and fruits; pea- ginia Peninsulas. Goods col- on the number of people be- grant to nut butter and jelly; maca- lected in Mathews will remain ing served in the hopes of roni and cheese, hearty in Mathews, added Buzz Lam- receiving additional funding. meaty soups; 100 percent bert, director of the Mathews “We also coordinate with an- support GMCC juice; pasta meals; family- Family YMCA. other local nonprofit, Helping size boxed rice; instant The Virginia Peninsula Food- the Homeless, to ensure the potatoes; cereal, and nutri- bank has increased distribu- homeless have access to food telemedicine tional bars. tion through mass drive-thru regularly.” said Askew. Those wishing to donate style distributions so that The GUEST Resource Cen- initiative items will need to drive up those impacted by COVID-19 ter staff and volunteers are to the front of the YMCA, have the resources they need fixing the grab-n-go lunches. Dominion Energy Chari- where volunteers will be to get through this pandemic. “We are blessed to have faith- table Foundation, a Commu- stationed, according to a Nearly 68 percent of all par- ful volunteers that have made nity Health Partner of the news release. Drivers will ticipants in these large-scale some hot meals, in addition Gloucester Mathews Care not need to roll down their food distributions are new, to sandwiches,” Askew said. Clinic, has provided a $2,600 windows. They simply first-time food assistance re- “Our guests can have a hot grant to the clinic through its will be asked to pop their cipients, said the release. meal to go, as well as a bag of COVID-19 relief funding ef- trunks open, and a YMCA goodies prepared by our staff fort. The funds will be used staff member will take the For more information, visit to get through a few days.” to help offset the costs of non-perishable items from ymcavp.org/peninsula-food- The COVID-19 fund for mo- Furry scavenger telemedicine for the GMCC, the trunk with no human-to- drive. tel vouchers is available to in- a new endeavor for the clinic dividuals and families who are Chris and David Evans of Gloucester Point spend a lot of their time at home during this pandemic. homeless, she said. The fund observing nature from their sitting room window. Chris spotted this squirrel “This funding enables us to helps protect the homeless scavenge for material, likely for a nest. “I love spring,” she said. care for our patients using telemedicine, helping them avoid unnecessary visits to the ER,” said GMCC execu- tive director Arlene Armen- tor. “This mode of care re- Congratulate duces exposure for our staff and patients, and is an effec- tive way to provide mental 757-240-2664 Main Phone Number your favorite health care, especially since 757-273-8265 Main Fax Number anxiety and depression are 2924 Geo. Washington Mem. 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(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) and get to the hospital as to wear the PAPR, a special tive devices when they enter soon as you can,” said Kavit. hood that covers the whole our building. After experiencing a sig- head and allows filtering of air “We are patient advocates,” nificant decline in emergency through a machine. she said. “This is at the heart room visits in March and Even though Riverside has a of every decision we make. April along with the rest of no-visitor policy at this time, We care for and protect the the health system, Riverside staff is still making sure that public.” Walter Reed Hospital has seen patients and families still Riverside an increase in emergency feel connected. According to Riverside Health System has room visits over the last week Lanell Williams, Director of also seen a similar downward according to Dr. Melvin D. Critical Care at Walter Reed, trend in patients. According Schursky, Chief Medical Offi- they are using iPads to Face- to Bill Downey, Chief Execu- cer/RWRH. Time the families of patients. tive Officer of RHS, over the Though Walter Reed never “The patients want that family last several weeks Riverside experienced a true surge in support,” said Schursky. has seen its surgical volumes COVID-19 patients, its staff is The latest information on drop about 60 percent, ad- still taking precautions. For all COVID-19 and maintaining missions drop about 20 per- other non-COVID-19 patients, wellness during the pandemic cent, office and ambulatory all staff wears a surgical mask, can be found on the Riverside visits decrease by half and gloves and eye protection. COVID-19 YouTube channel, KIM ROBINS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL even emergency visits have For COVID-19 patients they the Riverside Facebook page Smoke rises from this Zanoni house on Tuesday morning as firefighters stand on the roof to battle the blaze. dropped about 45 percent. have to wear either a P100 and Riverside Health System’s As part of a series of videos respirator or an N95 mask and website at riversideonline. on the Riverside COVID-19 either goggles or a face shield. com/covid_19/index.cfm. YouTube Channel, Dr. Gary Another option they have is Kavit, Medical Director Emer- Fire damages Zanoni house gency Services at Riverside BY KIM ROBINS but a final determination made an interior attack to Regional Medical Center, de- HOW ARE YOU DOING? had not been made as of knock the fire down and were tails the importance of visiting A Tuesday morning fire at Wednesday morning. on scene until about 2:30 the emergency department (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) lation of the Gloucester Daf- a home on Inlet Lane in the About 75 percent of the p.m. He said 20 personnel when needed, especially for information, to editor@ fodil Festival. The photos of Zanoni area of Gloucester interior of the home was responded, including five those who are experiencing gazettejournal.net. beautiful flowers, long past caused about $100,000 worth damaged, he said, including from Abingdon Volunteer Fire stroke or heart attack symp- Prom attire? the daffodil stage, kept com- of damage to the structure, the kitchen and living areas, and Rescue who provided toms. Among of the casualties ing and we are so happy to according to Gloucester with about 50 percent of the mutual aid. “So, during this time of wide- of the pandemic were the have them. Please continue. Volunteer Fire and Rescue damage due to fire. He said A rescue unit and six fire spread pandemic, stroke and senior proms in Gloucester How did you get here? Assistant Chief Jon Williams. there was also smoke and trucks, including two tankers, heart attacks have not taken and Mathews. While it’s We have received quite a Williams said the home was water damage. responded to the blaze, a vacation,” said Kavit. “We’re a very small item in the few replies to our question not occupied at the time and Williams said the GVFR Williams said, noting that one still seeing strokes. We’re still grand scheme of things, posed two weeks ago, and there were no injuries. He received the fire call at 11:29 engine and one tanker from seeing heart attacks. And it’s still a big disappoint- will present a compilation said it appeared the fire may a.m. and that firefighters Abingdon were included in we have a separate area to ment for those who were soon. This is a universal have had an electrical cause arrived quickly. He said they that total. keep our COVID patients, so planning to attend. And for question, not brought on by a patient who’s experiencing many, a chance to get all the pandemic, but now that stroke symptoms or heart at- dressed up is a big part of we have a chance to stay tack symptoms should feel at the prom fun. home and visit across six CHARTING THE COURSE ease at coming to the emer- So, if you’ve got your feet of grass, it’s a good time gency department.” prom dress or tux sitting in to get to know our neighbors (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) and promoting conservative staff will be used to devel- Kavit also said that “it’s crit- the closet, take it out, dust better. dent in the public health re- public policies.” op guidelines that will be ically important that the pub- it off, put it on and send us How are you coping? sponse.” Jenny Crittenden used throughout the state lic understand that we have a photo. We’d love to see it. A few weeks ago we present- The report says further that Jenny Crittenden, executive to help businesses reopen. the ability to reverse strokes. Recipes ed some readers’ strategies decisions being considered director of the Gloucester “These are Virginians We have the ability to reverse We asked a few weeks ago for helping children fill their by policymakers “will signifi- Main Street Preservation who are thinking every day heart attacks. But it’s all time- and have a few answers: days, and to fill their own free cantly impact the scope of Trust, was appointed last about how to protect the sensitive. So, you cannot what have you experiment- time, while away from the this crisis and the duration of week by Gov. Ralph Northam health of their staff and the take the time to wait to see ed with in the kitchen dur- usual rush of work or school. social restrictions, economic to Virginia’s statewide COVID- communities in which they if your symptoms are going ing the shut-at-home days? The question is still relevant. hardship, recovery, and the 19 Business Task Force. operate,” Northam said. to get better. If you want the We will be publishing all How are you coping with this potential permanent effects.” Crittenden is among two “They understand that our therapies that we are able to of your answers in a few unusual time? James’s background in dozen people the governor public health and business provide, you have to come in weeks. Show your face public policy and leader- has tapped from across the interests are aligned … before damage is irreversible. Floral beauty Finally, we asked for pho- ship is extensive. She served state to represent a variety Their input will continue “The recommendation is as We started running your tos to document the protec- as the director of the Office of business interests. A press to be critical as we plan a soon as you think you have a photographs of daffodils tion you are wearing against of Personnel Management release from the governor’s safe, consistent, successful serious problem like a stroke in March as a very minor infection. The Age of Masks under President George W. office said that the busi- path forward.” or heart attack is to call 911 compensation for cancel- will not always be with us. Bush and also served in the nesses include “restaurants, It would be great to do this administrations of President breweries, wineries, small again! Be brave … show your George H.W. Bush and Vir- and large retailers, fitness covered face. ginia Governor George Al- centers, hair salons, barber ANDY JAMES Again, if you want to take len. She has served on many shops, spas and estheti- (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) he said, people neverthe- close to each other. part in these efforts to doc- boards and is a member of cians, museums, hospitality was interred at Singleton less showed up. Cautioned James “had a knack for ument the pandemic, just the National Association of groups, campgrounds, and United Methodist Church. to make sure they practiced bringing people together,” send your news to us at Corporate Directors. entertainment venues.” Current GVFRS Chief J.D. social distancing, people still said Clements. “He did that [email protected]. The commission’s report, Brick and mortar retail is Clements said the depart- may have gotten a little too in death as well as in life.” We hope to hear from you. “Saving Lives and Liveli- the area that Crittenden was ment had felt it needed hoods: Recommendations asked to represent on the to have some kind of cer- for Recovery,” is available task force. She said her per- emony to mark the pass- in full at http://thf_media. spective comes from “work- ing of someone who had s3.amazonaws.com/2020/ ing with small business retail been such an influential, NCRCreport_phase1and2_ for the last 14 years” in her respected, and well-loved recs%5B1%5D.pdf. capacity as executive direc- member for nearly three The Gloucester Institute tor of the Main Street Preser- decades. continues the work and vation Trust. “Andy was truly a people memory of Dr. Robert Russa The task force is working person,” he said. 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Y M C K 6A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Opinion THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2020 Opening soon? READERS WRITE| ometimes it seems that we have lived sever- We are in a crisis now al lifetimes since this coronavirus pandemic came to our shores and shut everyone in- Editor, Gazette-Journal: S For the past several weeks doors. In fact, it’s only been eight weeks since the I have carefully watched the Gazette-Journal printed its first story on March 5 electronic meetings of the on the local impact. board of supervisors, dis- Every issue since that time has been filled with cussed with several current news of preparations, concerns and fears. We have and former supervisors, tried to keep up with news of local businesses, neighbors and friends regard- ing the 2020 levies on taxpay- schools, churches and other institutions figuring ers in June and December out a way forward while trying to stay safe and and the FY 2021 budget. sound. The BOS has struggled After Virginia’s schools were closed in mid-March to find means to ease the for two weeks, and soon after for the remainder of financial burdens on taxpayer residents who have been the school year, we all settled in for the long haul. devastated by business shut- Every other public building closed and all events downs ordered by the state, were canceled as the virus spread. job losses, illness and other The question on every mind eventually evolved difficulties caused by the into this: how long? When will it be safe to open pandemic. While attempts have been made to reduce our shuttered stores and institutions? A restless- the budget for next fiscal ness is growing in the land. year, nothing has been done A groundswell of pressure is building. We sense it to ease the burden of impend- in politicians’ statements, and in the eyes, emails ing real estate and personal and statements of our families and friends. We property taxes. want to exercise our traditional American free and This year, federal and state tax payment deadlines easy ways again, to mingle with our neighbors, to have been extended. Unfor- community having accurate WITH social distancing/work- Their faith was quite differ- come and go as we please. tunately, the BOS seems to information, I want to make ing at home/closing schools, ent than that of Alicia Marsh. Obviously our business community wants to get have overlooked the impact Gloucester residents aware stadiums, theaters, restau- As for those who don’t know opening, out of the red, and to prosper. of making these payments at that in a letter addressed to rants, hair salons, etc. What where they are going when We understand this. virtually the same time the Chief Clements dated Feb. 13, increase would there have life is over, I hope her words county is demanding pay- 2020, the Department of His- been without these strategies sink deep in your heart and But we also want to reopen safely, and we can ment of real and personal toric Resources (DHR) shared in place? give you hope. read the caution in everyone’s eyes. Even during property taxes. The imposi- that the three buildings are Humans are social. It is how God’s door is open to all. cold season, no one wants to stand next to a per- tion of the personal prop- indeed historically significant we have evolved, working to- Jesus said, “I am the Way, the son who is coughing. Now a cough nearby makes erty tax falls especially hard as contributing buildings to gether, helping each other for Truth, the Life,” John 14:6. We us deeply uneasy. on small business owners the Downtown Gloucester the good of all. Answering a all know Jesus doesn’t lie. On whose businesses have been Historic District. The his- question regarding the begin- our deathbed, may we all be As the nation and Virginia approach the peak of ordered closed. toric district is listed on the ning of human civilization, an- like a sailor coming into their COVID-19 infections, we have to realize that high To put a human face on this Virginia Landmarks Register thropologist Margaret Mead home port after a long voy- point was reached during and in spite of social I want to illustrate the pre- and the National Register of did not respond “coinage, or age away from home, friends restrictions; that it would have been much worse dicament of the Courthouse Historic Places. tools or weaponry.” She said and family, anticipating great without restrictions; that removing those barriers Restaurant. Owners Doug and The loss of these three the first sign of human civi- joy, peace and love up close Kim Hibbs have given much buildings will significantly lization was a healed human and personal, instead of at a too soon might result in a second surge more di- to this county and sought alter the historic character femur (thigh bone). distance. sastrous than the first. nothing in return, providing of this section of Main Street. When an animal breaks a Thank you, Alicia, for your What would make us feel much, much safer is a free Thanksgiving and Christ- In our letter, we encouraged large bone in the wild, it loses living testimony and to the vaccine, but that is still months away at best. Next mas dinners and holding Chief Clements and the mobility, and becomes prey. Gazette-Journal for printing best would be an effective treatment. community fundraisers. The GVFRS to consider alterna- Finding an ancient human such a masterpiece of hope So it would make sense to have firm guidelines restaurant was not set up for tives for this property that femur that had been broken for us all. curbside delivery and could would not involve the demoli- and then allowed time to heal Joel Emerson adopted and in practice before the nation opens not utilize this option. There- tion of three historic build- meant someone had cared for Hayes, Va. completely for business again. fore, not only was income cut ings. We understand the need that injured human, fed them, Governors are reopening their states in varied off but their means of paying for an efficient and modern and brought them water. degrees and with different levels of caution. What real and personal property facility for their operations, Social distancing is how will it take to be open and to be safe? taxes have been expended which are critical to the com- we are caring for our fellow Fear not simply to live. They are not munity. However, with careful humans. We are giving them More testing: It seems that at last more testing alone. planning, there are ways to space. We are wearing masks. Editor, Gazette-Journal: is available, although the hoped-for drive-thru Based on past delinquency incorporate new develop- We are washing our hands. In Amid all the fears of dying test sites have not materialized, and certainly the rates in Gloucester over the ment with historic preserva- doing these small things we of the coronavirus, my hus- President’s optimistic assertion of early March last five years, I believe the tion so that a community’s are not sharing a virus that band and thousands of oth- that “Anybody that wants a test can get a test” is delinquency rates may ap- character and identity is we may be infected with but ers like him have died quietly proach 40 percent this year preserved rather than under- are asymptomatic. We are in the past weeks of multiple not yet reality. as people simply struggle to mined. giving our first responders issues that humans succumb We hope widespread testing will soon be avail- exist. This may not impress The Town of Gloucester space and time to care for to daily with little mention of able. If businesses could conduct tests of all em- the County Administra- has a reputation for having those most affected. We are fearing what took them away. ployees; if anyone with a cough could get tested; tor whose six-figure salary a strong preservation ethic. caring for our community. We What are the statistics of if even temperature checks were widely available, continues to shield him from As a Virginia Main Street are putting the needs of oth- how many in the world are difficulties but it has a real Community, there are local ers above our wants. dying every day of end-stage we would feel more comfortable mingling in pub- impact on a county whose resources in place to help Community was the back- renal disease, or diabetes or lic again. per capita income is in the re- balance the needs of rehabili- bone of the war effort in COPD or congestive heart More masks: Some stores now require employ- gion of $33,000 annually. The tation of historic resources WWII. People on the home failure, or stroke, or cancer, ees and/or customers to wear masks. A general re- County Administrator has with economic development. front rationed food, clothing, or the complications of these quirement for masking would also add to people’s stated that he believes busi- There are an impressive paper, and heating oil, as well and so many others that it comfort level. ness will be back to normal number of local organiza- as gasoline and tires for their would take pages to mention? by November. If you believe tions that have as their core vehicles. They planted vic- Incurable diseases in many But most important: fewer cases. Gov. Northam this I bet you believe in the mission the recognition and tory gardens for themselves cases, and yet “just statistics” said Virginia will follow CDC guidelines, and begin tooth fairy. promotion of local history and their communities. … and the world goes on to open up only when cases have dropped for 14 The County Administrator and historical figures. Everything went toward the without fear, and without as days in a row. With the consequence of more test- has suggested that real estate It is the DHR’s hope that the effort of winning the war. much as a misstep. ing, however, come more cases. We are still some and personal property tax GVFRS will take this legacy We are in a similar battle It has been said that there payment dates be extended and these local resources now, where people are will- are 366 “Fear Not’s” in the Bi- time from that milestone. until Aug. 15. If citizens do into account as they plan for ingly rationing their socializa- ble—one for every day of the Protect yourself and protect others. That re- not have the money in June is the future of their organiza- tions, postponing elective year including Leap Year. Fear mains the best tool we have, until a vaccine and/ it likely they will have it two tion within the community. surgeries, salon time, time weakens the immune system or treatment can be developed. This coronavirus months later? Former super- Julie V. Langan, Director with friends at lunch in a res- and makes us more vulnera- is a tough enemy. We still need more and better visor John Meyer presented Department of Historic Resources taurant, family celebrations, ble to illness, and even death! a proposal at the board’s Richmond, Va. and memorial gatherings. We need not be foolish and tools to fight it. budget hearing last week If we want to win this war, take chances that may cause that would have provided The loss of a leader then we need to continue us to contract this horrible a tax holiday for personal Editor, Gazette-Journal: these efforts. contagion; but, at the same property tax payments in I wrote this around 15 years If we want to lose this war, time, we do not need to live June. Meyer demonstrated ago when Andy James retired then push to re-open the in fear of it either! the monies currently in the as fire chief and I believe it is economy and begin counting Our Christ, Jesus, is alive, Letters To The Editor county treasury designated relevant now. the numbers of dead humans and God is the God of the as “unassigned fund balance” I had the privilege to be a rising higher, and our com- living. Jesus is the sacrifi- Letters to the Gazette-Journal on any subject of public in- would be more than adequate member of the Gloucester munities growing smaller. cial lamb that shed His life’s terest are always welcome. The newspaper, however, can- to cover this holiday. Volunteer Fire Department Economies do not exist in blood on the cross at Calvary not consider for publication a letter which does not carry Meyer’s plan is a start; how- for a short time in the 1980s. the wild. They only exist in so that, if we put our trust in the writer’s signature and address. Letters should also not ever, for real relief the real es- Andy was definitely a leader civilizations where humans Him, we can have an abun- exceed 200 words. Writers will please include a telephone tate tax must also be placed and his enthusiasm and work together. If you do not dant life. He is the same one number where they can be reached during the day. The right on holiday. The County Ad- positive attitude spilled over have cooperation, you will that has instructed us to is reserved to edit letters. ministrator objected, stating to the remaining members not have an economy. “Fear Not!” If we are fearing— this would be irresponsible of the force. Teamwork was Sarajane Troxel we are not trusting! Let’s all The Gazette-Journal will not accept letters to Readers because the county “might” always apparent. Gloucester, Va. get back to trusting Him and Write which comment on articles published in other peri- not have sufficient funds in We take all our volunteers living again! Victory in Jesus! odicals. Also, space limitations often prevent publication of November and this would be of fire and rescue for granted Glenda Bond thank-you letters. a crisis. and are lucky to have such a Gloucester, Va. We are in a crisis now and dedicated group of people in the people who need help Gloucester County. Thanks, A masterpiece of hope need it now. If we do not pro- Andy, for all your many con- Editor, Gazette-Journal: vide this help now there may tributions and the examples What an absolutely beauti- Thank You! be nothing to provide for in you set. ful story about Alicia Marsh Editor, Gazette-Journal: November. Buddy Rilee (“A heart for helping people: The residents and staff of Lawrence G. Cohen Gloucester, Va. Gloucester’s first COVID-19 Riverside Convalescent Cen- Gloucester, Va. fatality remembered,” page ter want to thank the people GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS 1A, April 23 issue). of Mathews and surrounding In what seems like tragedy communities for your prayers Buildings are significant Stay the course and although it has certainly and support during these dif- Editor, Gazette-Journal: Editor, Gazette-Journal: given pain to her fam- ficult times. Gazette-Journal I saw recently your article, Reopening the country too ily and friends, this woman The memories of your love published on April 16, titled soon will have the same ef- has expressed great joy in and caring will forever be in Elsa Cooke Verbyla | Publisher “GVFRS hopes community fect of stopping a prescribed what most of us would call our thoughts. Stay safe and will support its new build- antibiotic when you started “impending doom” in going thank you again. Charles E. Koenig | Editor ing proposal.” In the article, feeling better. home. A preacher once asked Richard Miles Chief Clements states that Before the COVID-19 pan- to see the hands of everyone Activities Published by the three buildings proposed demic is past, we will all ei- who wants to go to heaven. Riverside Convalescent Center Tidewater Newspapers Inc. for demolition didn’t appear ther have antibodies or been Hands went up unanimously. Mathews, Va. Gloucester, VA 23061 to be architecturally signifi- vaccinated, or have died from He then said “Raise your cant. it. Over 50,000 Americans hand if you want to go today.” In the interest of the have already lost this battle, Nobody raised a hand. SEE READERS WRITE, PAGE 7A

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(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6A) YMCA continues to make a difference in our community Editor, Gazette-Journal: On behalf of the board of the Mathews YMCA, I want to first thank our many mem- bers who have stuck with us during this difficult time when our building has had to be closed. Even though you may not be able to show up at our facility to work out or take classes, you recognize the Y’s value to our commu- nity and most of you have continued as a sustaining member. Several of you have even increased your support. Second, I commend our ter- rific staff who have pivoted to Gloucester County’s Emergency Management department coordinated a food distribution effort Saturday at the First United Baptist Church, White Marsh. Among those taking part were Rep. Rob Wittman adapt our Y to the COVID-19 (R-Montross), in center of photo at left; and Brett Major, Gloucester’s Emergency Management Coordinator, photo at right. crisis. I am pleased to report that thanks to our affiliation with the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas and the generos- ity of the Mathews Commu- Gloucester coordinates meal distribution effort nity Foundation, we are able Gloucester County Emer- COVID-19 pandemic, the Pen- the turkeys; how to distrib- According to Wenner, each ing on coordinating another to maintain all our staff, even gency Management depart- insula Food Bank gave Emer- ute them; what to give with organization gave emergency meal distribution event and part-timers, at full salary and ment coordinated a major gency Management more the turkeys and how to serve management a number of added that more organiza- wages. Not only does this food distribution effort on than 200 frozen turkeys to the community in the best those who had a need. Rep. tions have stepped up want- help them directly, it means Saturday, working with lo- distribute to the communi- possible way while maintain- Rob Wittman (R-Montross) ing to offer their assistance. they all will be available to cal faith-based organizations ty. Jane Wenner, Gloucester ing safety and social distanc- also attended Saturday’s dis- “This is our community— come back to work when the and community partners. County’s assistant emergen- ing. tribution and partnered with neighbors helping neigh- time comes for the YMCA to Fifty-five turkeys and 80 cy management coordinator, “We reached out and the a group delivering items to a bors,” Wenner said. “One can reopen. pounds of chicken were pre- said the department coordi- community reached back housing development of se- make a difference, even one In the meantime, our staff is pared by local restaurants. nated daily brainstorming in a big way,” Wenner said. nior citizens. turkey.” hard at work. We have part- The food was distributed sessions with representa- Restaurants, businesses and Included with the food For more information nered with the Middlesex Y from the First United Baptist tives from churches, faith- civic organizations provided items was a booklet of about the meals distribution to offer child care for health Church, White Marsh. The based organizations and civ- storage and cooking of the COVID-19 information and a project, contact Gloucester’s care workers, first respond- event served over 220 house- ic organizations with which turkeys, while businesses booklet of words of encour- Emergency Management de- ers, grocery and restaurant holds with over 440 bags of the department had already and churches offered to col- agement to help during the partment at 804-693-1390 or workers, postal workers, and groceries and nearly 3,000 established relationships. lect nonperishable items pandemic. [email protected]. other essential staff on the nonperishable items. These sessions included to distribute alongside the Finally, Wenner said the frontline in the fight against In the beginnings of the how to cook, carve and bag meat. department is already work- the pandemic. Child care is available Monday through Friday at the Y in Hartfield from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a nominal cost. Scholarships GLOUCESTER BOARD: To consider budget adoption on Tuesday are available to ensure all families needing our child (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) as possible, given the situ- However, if not permitted, the ing unemployment are getting pen to extra funds gained by care service are able to afford The board decided on two ation COVID-19 has put the board would need to have a it at a boosted rate, in some the possible bump in sales the care. If interested, please possible options. The first county in. His original sug- default budget to approve in- cases making more now than tax, which Fedors answered, call 804-316-9191. would be to simply level gestion was to level fund the stead, which was decided to they were at their jobs. stating those funds would be To help you maintain your fund the schools at the schools with the reduction, be to level fund the schools at It was decided by a 4-3 mar- appropriated to the project good health at home, some FY20 amount, which was and increase their funding the amount of FY20. gin that the default plan would they’re assigned to; in this of your favorite Y instructors $26,930,277, without further later in the year only if the Chairman Phillip Bazzani be to level fund the schools to case, it was the schools. can be found at MathewsYM- cuts. The other, if possible, economy were to recover. stated that the fog of the fu- the amount from FY20. Smith, Crews said that he felt for CA on Facebook offering would be to level fund the That suggestion’s legal- ture hadn’t gone anywhere, Chris Hutson, Hedrick, and the small business owners virtual workouts throughout schools by the amount of ity was questioned by County and that he believes the Orth were for, with Bazzani, who were forced to close their the day. This is a wonderful FY20, but wait until later Administrator Brent Fedors, economy will take longer to Chriscoe, and Michael Wine- businesses. He said he want- opportunity to try out some- in the year to appropriate who pointed out that approv- recover than Fedors projects. barger were against. ed more answers on how the thing new. For additional $484,000 of the $26,930,277 ing a budget but appropri- Bazzani said that the nation Bazzani stated that he has board would continue to cut wellness resources, check to adjust to the current av- ating differently would cre- could be looking at a depres- had people approach him the budget down. In his sec- us out at ymcavp.org Our erage daily membership, or ate an unbalanced budget, sion and wants to be protec- asking how the schools are ond comment he again said membership and wellness ADM. which Virginia does not allow. tive of county taxpayers. handling their funds while the that he felt the budget was staff also are calling our older Board member Ashley Gloucester County Attorney Chriscoe agreed that the bud- schools are shut down, and still too large for the county members to see how they are Chriscoe suggested that Ted Wilmot, however, stated get was still too large to carry that he was unable to provide to handle with the number of doing and offering any help the level funding should be that if the board were to level on with, which is why he sug- answers. He said that he felt local businesses shut down. that is needed. adjusted by the ADM of the fund the schools, the amount gested adjusting the funding that asking for financial trans- David Weller said that he We will conduct a food schools. ADM calculates the of time it takes to appropriate to the schools. parency was fair. felt the online meeting format drive from 1-5 on Tuesday, enrollment in the schools, those funds could be up to There were several citizen was effective, and that the May 5. Please plan to drop off which has seen a reduction. the board. Wilmot stated that Board members Robert comments made during the board should consider adding food donations at our front ADM is also what state fund- he would need to do more Orth, Kevin Smith and Mike two meetings. A pair of com- the format to normal meet- door. All food donated will ing for schools is based on. research on the matter to be Hedrick felt differently about ments came each from How- ings and public hearings. Law- be distributed to families in The resultant contraction sure this was possible. the economy’s rebound, say- ard Mowry and Wayne Crews. rence Cohen stated that the Mathews. that Chriscoe proposed in The consensus of the board ing that they expect a faster In Mowry’s first comment, he real estate and personal prop- Please stay well, stay home, school funding was around was that if legal, it would bounce back than the others said that the budget process erty tax would not increase, wash your hands, savor this $484,000. choose Wilmot’s suggestions thought. Orth made the points should take more time as the but some would still have to time with your immediate Chriscoe’s suggested re- of delaying Chriscoe’s re- that the larger businesses in future economy continues to pay more. He suggested that family, and love your neigh- duction was a way to be as duced amount to be appropri- the area are still thriving, and be uncertain. In his second, the rates remain where they bor. We will be back together economically responsible ated later in the fiscal year. that people who are receiv- he asked what would hap- are. as soon as we safely can. Sheila Crowley, Chair Mathews Family Y Advisory Board Mathews, Va. MATHEWS BUDGET: Board adopts $28.71M budget by 4-1 margin

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) tax revenues. The state has the county with those loans. ly bring in that much money ferred a decision on the by $204,104 and deferred not made any changes to the Mason emphasized that the from lunch sales. He also request until Welch could a compensation plan for payment of real estate taxes, county is in a fluid situation questioned including salary provide a breakdown of the county employees until she said, so she anticipates and that budget as adopted is costs in the special request, costs. They will have a special Thank you, Jan. 1, when it will be re- those revenues to remain not the budget that will be ap- since they’re included in the meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday to Gazette-Journal evaluated. There will also stable. propriated. operating budget. reconsider this matter. be a $35,000 reduction in Conner also pointed out that “We’re in a changeable situ- The board ultimately de- Editor, Gazette-Journal: the amount the county pro- the budget she presented had ation,” she said. “We don’t Here I sit at home for the vides Social Services, said not been based on an increase know what funding will come 44th day. Having left the Conner. She recommended in revenues. Rather, the coun- from state or federal … Peo- house only a handful of that the county add to the ty made the final payment on ple are worried about the times, I mostly then waited rainy day contingency fund, a capital debt last year, free- budget, but it’s like a house- We Print Almost in the car. Is the quarantine bringing it up to $118,346, ing up $500,000 in the budget hold budget—you have to • Letterheads getting to me? The answer is and that the county fund an that allowed for some flexibil- start somewhere, then make Everything! an unequivocal yes. additional deputy request- ity with expenditures. adjustments according to in- • Envelopes I have enjoyed the books I ed by the sheriff’s office. Supervisors Jackie Ingram come … It’s a workable, living, Let us print • Business Cards YOUR read and some of the hours of The board’s approval of and Hudgins both expressed breathing document that will business card! Netflix I have watched. Even the budget included these the desire to help businesses change.” • Resumes my hair is ready to escape as changes. that are experiencing losses Schools request • Newsletters I look like a way overgrown Conner said she also ex- because of state-mandated Mathews County Public Chia Pet. The one real high- pects that some capital closures and stay-at-home or- Schools Superintendent Nan- • Brochures light in my week is the arrival projects will have to be de- ders due to the COVID-19 pan- cy Welch presented the board of the Gazette-Journal. ferred, since they’re funded demic. Ingram asked if restau- with a request for $168,000 • POSTERS I have always enjoyed this by the meals tax, which is rants could be freed from the in additional funds to cover • Programs paper having subscribed not part of the operating requirement to pay the meals cafeteria expenses. She said years before we moved to budget. tax. that the schools are required • Invitations Mathews. Now however I all Hudgins said he voted Supervisor Melissa Mason to continue feeding students • Flyers but devour it, reading almost against the budget because questioned how help could be even though they’re not in every single article. From the he didn’t think it was finan- provided to businesses with- school, and there is no rev- • Several Hundred publisher all the way down cially responsible. out a line item in the budget enue coming in from students Type Styles the chain, all the employees “We don’t know enough for that purpose. She said that or SNAP benefits to offset the • Laminating of the paper have diligently about the economic im- sales taxes can’t be reduced costs. She said the schools come to work, done their pacts,” he said. “Revenue because they’re not governed are currently feeding 200 stu- • Competitive Pricing jobs in an excellent manner sources will go down be- by the county, and the meals dents breakfast and lunch and turned out an extraordi- cause so many businesses tax was voted on by residents Monday through Friday. The nary paper week after week are impacted. We owe the and “can’t be removed.” funds would cover food costs Web Press Printing Available after week. For all of this, I citizens the responsibility Supervisor Mike Rowe and some salary costs, she GLOUCESTERMATHEWS thank you. Any sanity I have to not just spend without pointed out further that the said. left is due in large part to the thought.” U.S. Small Business Adminis- Rowe questioned the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette- But Conner pointed out tration is providing forgivable amount, saying it worked Journal. that, unlike localities that loans to help businesses, and out to around $2,500 a day, (804) 693-3101 Nina W. Guy rely heavily on sales tax rev- that Chesapeake Bank had which would “feed a lot of Put-In Creek enues, Mathews County re- reported to him that it had al- people,” and suggesting that Ask for Charlie Drummond Mathews, Va. lies primarily on real estate ready helped 75 businesses in the schools wouldn’t normal-

Y M C K 8A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL The arts THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2020 Bay School launches ‘Color Our County’ project The Bay School in Mathews downloading the worksheets sharing positive messages Gallery, the Sculpture and has launched an effort to “Col- from the Bay School website. and drawings throughout Garden Art show will run un- or Our County” with positive Both children and adults town along the sidewalks. If til May 26, featuring sculp- thoughts and pictures by par- are encouraged to participate businesses are open, partici- ture that can go inside or ticipating in the nationwide with the sidewalk drawings, pants are asked to be courte- outdoors. It also includes a “Chalk your Walk” movement. but they’re asked to keep in ous and ask before doodling. variety of garden-inspired art Communities and neighbor- mind while decorating and “Help connect other lo- such as ceramic bird feeders, hoods all across the country viewing to continue to social cal businesses with colorful glass art, vases, garden wall are using art to create hope distance by staying at least messages chalked along side- art, pottery, fiber art and pho- and inspire positive thoughts six feet away from other par- walks,” said the release. “Let tography. Participating artists during this challenging time, ticipants and admirers. people in our county know are both local and regional. said a press release. “Think of an image or that our county will come out The art can be viewed from Participants are invited thought that makes you hap- of this situation stronger than Bay School’s front windows to drop by the Bay School py and share it with chalk,” ever.” and online. on Main Street and pick up said the release. “Artfully in- May 5 has been designated The featured April Artist of an Art-to-Go packet that in- spire others and bring hope as GivingTuesdayNow, an in- the Month is Mathews art- cludes sidewalk chalk and a and positivity to our county.” ternational day of charitable ist Joan Podd. Her collage take-home art project with Participants are invited to giving and gratitude. artwork will be on exhibit activities for the whole family. photograph their artwork and “This would be a great time through the end of April. Supplies are limited, so there post it on social media with to draw a message of thanks All available artwork can be will be 30 chalk art kits avail- #bayschoolarttogo! on the sidewalk in front of a viewed and purchased at able for pick up outside the To help begin the com- business that has remained www.bayschool-arts.com. classroom entrance on Friday. munity project, participants open to serve the community The Bay School is also offer- Everyone can still partici- are invited to decorate the during the COVID-19 crisis,” ing curbside pick-up as well The Bay School has launched its “Color Our County” initiative, encouraging young- pate, however, by purchasing sidewalks in front of the Bay said the release. as home delivery in Mathews sters to create sidewalk chalk art, offering supplies for the effort. their own sidewalk chalk and School and to continue by In the school’s Art Speaks and Gloucester. Gloucester High School seniors pursue final months in solitude BY AIDAN COLLIER AND KIMBERLY SWEENEY this time different schools Mia,” said, “As of now ‘Mam- said that she misses having are handling online work in a ma Mia’ is canceled.” When events to look forward to, The spread of COVID-19 similar fashion. When asked asked if any kind of resched- reminiscing on a musical gig shut down schools and re- about his Governor’s School uling was a possibility, she of hers, independent of the stricted everyone to their work compared to his high shared that with the uncer- GHS Chorus, which was can- houses, heavily altering stu- school, senior and likely vale- tainty of the situation there is celed. dent life in Gloucester. Stu- dictorian Justin Burgess said, no official way to reschedule. Underclassmen have been dents are adjusting from going “They have a similar protocol She said that she’s still hang- affected, as well. to school every day to staying as the high school has had in ing on to a thread of hope that Rebekah Schrader, a fresh- at home, alone. Without the regards to having online class- “the show must go on.” man, has been coping with structure of physically going es, so doing work for both is “The show was already the quarantine fairly well. to school, the new challenge about the same.” coming together incredibly “My mom’s kind of annoyed for students is managing time When asked if he was wor- well,” she said. “It definitely because the stores don’t have and remembering to stay up ried that he may no longer hurts knowing how amazing anything, but other than that to date on assignments. be able to make a valedicto- the performance was going to we’re good.” While spending The shutdown has been es- rian speech at graduation, be.” most of her time indoors and pecially hard on Gloucester Burgess said, “I am confident Other canceled chorus online, she has still been able High School seniors. Now in that I won’t be able to make a events include the district as- to keep up with her school- the fourth week of quaran- speech at graduation, but in sessment, the Music in Our work through the internet. tine, many of them are finally all honesty I’m not worried; Schools Month concert, the However, when asked on how grasping the reality that their we got way bigger fish to fry performance in New York City it was to work from home, final moments of high school than me making a speech.” at the Cathedral of St. John she said that it feels “boring. I have been stolen. They have While graduation isn’t of- the Divine, and the spring hate it, and it might affect my grown to miss the routine of ficially canceled, there are concert. grades, because I might get going to school every day and many events that have been Students in the band were behind and not do it.” seeing their friends, and even canceled. Many sports were likely just as disappointed as Caleb O’Malley, also a fresh- the rare few students who canceled along with the chorus students who lost the man, said, “We’re not really don’t miss their routine regret school year, including the musical, when their group trip worried about anything.” He not getting the “senior experi- high school’s spring track and to DisneyWorld was canceled. has spent most of his free ence.” field season. Ainsley Miller, a A band student said that in ad- time staying isolated with his Among the seniors inter- member of the track and field dition to that trip, the spring pets, and watching Netflix. viewed recently by the Ga- team, said, “I am very disap- band concert and the awards O’Malley is also struggling zette-Journal, many said that pointed in ending my track banquet were both canceled. to stay on top of his virtual the workload was not mas- career early, like I’m sure all The last full-sized concert schooling. He said he recent- sively large or overwhelming, other seniors are. There were that the band members got ly had forgotten to check for Gloucester High School thespian Farren Winter misses school, especially her par- but the process of keeping up quite a few seniors and they to do was all the way back new assignments and found ticipation in the spring musical, “Mamma Mia,” which was canceled because of with it and finding discipline all were pretty bummed about in December, and many who himself behind. by themselves had become it all.” will not be playing in college For junior Eden Smith, quar- the COVID-19 crisis. Yet she finds solace playing her guitar while having to stay difficult. One student shared In addition to sports, many will not get the opportunity antine has been on the harsh- at home. that she had trouble finding musical performances of both to perform again. The band er end of things. “It’s been a motivation when there’s noth- band and choir have been student shared that while the little rough for us because ing to look forward to in the canceled. Farren Winter, a banquet will be held online it I’m immune-deficient, and my near future. main cast member of the high will not be the same. This was dad’s a diabetic, so we’ve had It also seems that during school production of “Mamma an especially important year to maintain self-isolation for because it was the first class the most of the break. So, we of high schoolers to spend all haven’t gone out except for Beach Boys tribute show canceled four years with the current groceries, so it’s been a little “Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute” concert scheduled for band director. hard on us.” Sunday at Mathews High School as part of the Concerts Beyond the big cancella- Smith spends most of her by the Bay series has been canceled due to the COVID-19 tions, many students are re- time playing video games and pandemic. The concert has not been rescheduled, said the ally starting to miss the little doing schoolwork. “I actually release, but Concerts by the Bay will evaluate all available things. Senior Andrew Cas- had to quit my job, I couldn’t options after the threat has passed, a release stated. tenada, said, “Fast food domi- work from home, and my mom nates my day dreams.” Winter is out of a job, she’s a school nurse so she has no work, and my dad’s retired.” Aside from the negative, the switch to online school has actually been good for Smith. North Star Market “Schoolwork doesn’t bother 13852 John Clayton Mem. Hyw., North me because I take two com- puter classes, so everything 804-725-7777 ONE-STOP SPOT FOR YOUR FISHING NEEDS is already online accessible. 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Y M C K THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2020 Obituaries GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 9A

MARY VIRGINIA BELL JAMES ALLEN FOSTER FRANCIS LINTON HALL Mary Virginia Bell, 64, of JULY 5, 1927-APRIL 27, 2020 Francis Linton Hall of Ur - Mathews, died Tuesday, “Trust in the Lord with all banna, born July 1, 1920, April 14, 2020. thine heart; and lean not unto departed this life on April She was a native of Phila- thine own understanding. In all 25, 2020. delphia, Pennsylvania, and thy ways acknowledge Him, and Mr. Hall was born in a Mathews resident since He shall direct thy paths.” Gloucester County, the 1999. Proverbs 3:5-6 son of Hansford A. Hall and Survivors include her chil- James Allen Foster, a na- Margie R. Shepard Hall. He dren, Chandra Lawhorne of tive of Mathews, transi- graduated Achilles High Amherst County; Rachel Bell tioned from Earth to Glory School and attended the of Black Mountain, North on Monday, April 27, 2020, Apprentice School at the Carolina; Sven Bell Crystal at the Riverside Convales- Newport News Shipbuild- of Rutherford County, North cent Center in Mathews. ing and Dry Dock Compa- Carolina; and Joshua Bell of James was born on July ny prior to enlisting in the York County; 12 grandchil- 5, 1927 to the late Phillip U.S. Navy during World dren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Donna Grabinski of Foster Sr. and Rosie W. Fos- War II. After basic training Hampton, Pam Coulby of Mathews, and brother, Ken Jordan ter of Cardinal. At an early in Maryland, he served of Deltaville. age, he accepted Christ and on the USS Marvin H. Mc- Service will be private. joined Zion Baptist Church Intyre, a supply ship, in the Pacific. After the war, he had in Cardinal. However, his greatest accomplishment was a successful 12-year career in life insurance sales work - PAMELA BRANHAM rededicating his life to Christ and serving his earthly as- ing for Union Life Insurance Company. He then worked Pamela Branham of signment as part of the Deacon Ministry of Zion Baptist briefly in the bottled gas business until 1960 when he had Hayes, went down fighting Church. His life’s focus was serving the Lord and being a the opportunity to purchase the Texaco petroleum prod- on April 23, 2020 in the com- role model for his children, family, and countless others. ucts distributorship in Urbanna. He operated F.L. Hall Pe- fort of her home, but now When speaking to you, he always reminded you that “you troleum Products, Inc., until he retired in 1980. she is Heaven bound. should not put anybody down unless you are willing to be Mr. Hall served on the Gloucester Board of Supervisors Her parents, Randy and there to pick them up!” and was an active member of Providence Baptist Church Hazel Oliver, preceded her James, known affectionately as “Jim” or “Granddaddy during his adult life in Gloucester. Once in Urbanna, in death. Jim,” or “Pop-Pop,” was educated at Thomas Hunter Mr. Hall was a charter member of the Middlesex Lions She is survived by her School in Mathews before serving his country in the Club and served as President of the Urbanna Chamber husband, Joseph Branham, Philippines after World War II in 1945. After an honor - of Commerce. He was a very active member of Urbanna and her sister, Deborah able discharge, he returned home and pursued a brief Baptist Church for 60 years serving in numerous capaci - Cutchin. career as a fisherman. In 1952, James began his career ties including: Sunday School teacher, Director of Sunday Pamela loved the Lord with the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown and retired School, a Deacon, a Deacon Emeritus, and a member of and was a member of Beech on Jan. 3, 1987. After retirement, he spent most of his the choir. Mr. Hall loved his church and worked tireless- Grove Baptist Church. She time serving God’s people, maintaining his physical fit - ly on its behalf. He believed in kindness and that was a was a TobyMac lover, and ness, and enjoying family. Other interests included play - guiding force in his life. also enjoyed being outside to ing the guitar, building small projects, gardening, and During his retirement he served in the jail ministry for watch birds; however, fishing riding motorcycles. over 20 years with Gideons International. He loved play- as many hours and days as possible was her true passion. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Ruff, ing golf, particularly with his brothers, Ellis and Wood- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all services will be private. Polly Torres, the Rev. Sarah McShaw, Robert Foster, row, working in his garden, and being on the river at the In memory of our loved one, contributions may be made Linda Mitchell and Sarah Lee; and a grandson, Steven family cottage in Deltaville where the family enjoyed 40 to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society P.O. Box 385, Hobley. years of holiday and family celebrations. He also enjoyed Gloucester, Va. 23061. Left to cherish his memory and legacy are his lov- traveling extensively with his wife, best friend and busi - Please visit our website www.hoggfh.com to sign the fam- ing wife of 47 years, Clemmie B. Foster; children, Cyn - ness partner, Ada Marie Shackelford Hall. After meeting ily guest book. Services by Hogg Funeral Home. thia Hobley, Janice Burgess, James Foster, Sean Foster in high school at Achilles, they were married for almost (Tracy), Alexis Foster (Onyette), and Shanell Wilkins; 12 74 years until her death in November 2017. His favorite grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Phillip titles were “Daddy” and “Granddaddy.” He loved his fam- JANIE POWELL CARVER Foster Jr., the Rev. John Foster (Pearl), William Foster ily—that was the centerpiece of his life. Mrs. Janie Powell Carv- (Monika), Frank Foster (Sonya); sisters, Anna Lee Mon- He is survived by his four children: two daughters, er, 85, passed peacefully terio and Barbara Foster; devoted nephew, Roy Carey Frances Marie Robins (Edwin) of Deltaville, Laura Virgin- on April 25, 2020 with her (Maria); adopted daughter, Prophetess Lolita Morgan ia Shreaves (Bub) of West Point; two sons, Landron Craig daughter and son-in-law by (Roger); brother-in-law, Sterling Johnson, and a host of Hall (Patty) and Lewis Overton Hall (Cerise) of Urbanna; her side. She was a resident nieces, nephews, and friends. He was greatly loved by his eight grandchildren: John of the Gloucester House, The family will receive friends during a viewing on Sat- Matthew Robins, Lauren Marie Hall Pollicino, Windsor Gloucester, where she was urday, May 2, 2020, from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. A Holland Hall Johnson, William Francis Robins, Landron cared for by the most pro- private graveside service will take place on Sunday, May Craig Hall Jr., Hunter Francis Shreaves, Meghan Marie fessional and loving staff. 3, 2020, at 2 p.m., in Poplar Wood Cemetery. Hall, Maggie Mae Hall Lapinski: 13 great-grandchildren: She was the widow of Final arrangements have been entrusted to Forrest a brother, James Ellis Hall, and a sister, Jean H. Brown. MSgt. Victor M. Carver af- Brothers Funeral Home, Hudgins. The family wishes to thank the Sanders staff at Heron ter 55 years of marriage and Cove II in Gloucester who provided such a caring family had lost her oldest daughter, atmosphere for the last 17 months of his life. Sandra McClellan, to pan- DOREEN JEAN GLUCK The family regrets that we cannot come together to cel- creatic cancer June 2016. Doreen Jean Gluck, 68, of ebrate his life at this time. A private funeral service will She is survived by daugh- Gloucester, unexpectedly left be held now but a celebration of life will be held at a later ter and son-in-law, Con- this earth Sunday, April 26, date. nie and Bobby Hoefer of 2020. Memorial donations may be made to the Deacons’ Be - Gwynn; son-in-law, Perry McClellan of San Antonio, Texas; Doreen was born in Glen nevolent Fund at Urbanna Baptist Church, P.O. Box 416, granddaughter, Nicole Hughes and husband Chris of Ches- Cove, New York, where she Urbanna, Va. 23175 or to Gideons International. terfield; grandson, Robert M. Hoefer of Christiansburg; graduated from Glen Cove Arrangements by Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow- grandson, Brian McClellan of San Antonio; four beautiful High School and met the love Faulkner Chapel, Saluda. great-grandsons, Christopher Scott Jr., Brody Luke, Bentley of her life, “Chip.” Their pride Harper, and Coleman Alexander Hughes. She leaves behind and joy were their daughters, six beautiful and loving sisters; one brother-in-law, and a Gina and Charlene. While liv- host of nieces and nephews. ing in New York, she was a She was a talented seamstress and devoted military wife Certified Nursing Assistant CARROLL DAVID ‘DAVE’ HUDGINS for 23 years to her husband, Vic. She loved to garden, boat, specializing in Geriatrics. Carroll David “Dave” Hudgins, a native of Mathews, died at and travel in their motor home. Most of all, Janie loved her After unexpectedly losing his home in Gloucester on Thursday, April 23, 2020. family. Janie was the most loving, caring person you could her soulmate, she moved to He was an employee of Hogg Funeral Home and was pre- ever meet. She adored cooking for and entertaining anyone Virginia to be close to her ceded in death by his father, Gerald Hudgins. and everyone who crossed her path. parents. Doreen dedicated Services will be private. A celebration of Janie’s life will be held at a later date. a good portion of her life to the services of others. She con- Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mathews Vol- tinued this empathetic pursuit in Virginia, earning a Practical unteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 723, Mathews, Va. 23109. Nursing License. She worked in many nursing homes and as- sisted living facilities where she adored all of her residents. Doreen was devoted to her family. Her grandbabies were the light of her life and there was nothing else she wanted to do more than be with them. JACQUELINE LOUISE ROYAL HUDGINS TAIWAN LYINEL FORREST SR. On April 21, 2020, God Taiwan Lyinel Forrest Sr., 44, of Mathews, passed away un- She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles “Chip” Gluck; her parents, Louis and Peggy Ciavarelli, and her called home, Jacqueline expectedly on Thursday, April 23, 2020. “Jackie” Louise Royal He was a member of the Mathews High School graduating older brother, Robert L. Ciavarelli. She is survived by her daughters, Gina Love (Rob) and Char- Hudgins of Mathews. Jack- class of 1995. He was the Assistant Store Manager of Food ie was the second born to Lion Grocery Store in Kilmarnock. lene Bing (Steve); her brother, Louis Ciavarelli (Rita), and her grandchildren Jacob Love and Victoria, Ellis, and Bennett Bing. the late Jacob and Pauline He was preceded in death by his father, Lyinel T. Forrest Brown Royal of Newport Jr.; his maternal grandparents, Wormley and Ophelia Diggs A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers an account has been set up at Chesapeake News. of Cardinal, and his paternal grandparents, Lyinel and Mon- Jackie was devoted in her true Forrest of Mathews. Bank; please send donations to The Grandchildren of Doreen Gluck Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1078, Mathews, Va. 23109. service to the Lord. She was He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 17 a lifelong member of First years, Michelle L. Forrest; his loving children, LaToya Mon- Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, is assisting the family with arrangements. Baptist Church Morrison in roe, Taiwan Forrest Jr., Jamir Forrest and Serenity Forrest; Newport News; while also his mother, Mrs. Catherine Forrest of Cobbs Creek; brother, worshipping at Emmaus Byron Ward; sisters, Michelle D. Maxwell and Shavon S. For- Baptist Church in Mathews. rest; one granddaughter, Zoi Monroe, and a host of aunts, She was known for church uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. involvement, especially her A viewing will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020, from 5-7 p.m. at JAMES THOMAS HOLMES James Thomas Holmes, 73, service as “team mom” for the funeral home. A private graveside service will be held at 2 of Urbanna, was called to his “The Word” youth drill team. p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Poplar Wood Cemetery, Cardinal. heavenly home on Saturday, Jackie was a proud graduate of Ferguson High School, Arrangements entrusted to Forrest Brothers Funeral April 25, 2020. Class of 1970. She had an accomplished career in customer Home, Hudgins. He was a Vietnam veteran service, most notably becoming the first black female Divi- who served in the United sion Manager at Roses in Hampton. States Army as an MP. Be- In April 1977, Jackie married Howard L. “Butch” Hudgins. fore and after his service, he Their 43-year union produced four daughters, Eugenia Pres- worked numerous jobs relat- ton, Natasha Hudgins, Lyndell Geter (Dwayne), and Montrell REVERSE MORTGAGES ed to construction, as a heavy Hudgins. Jackie’s husband, daughters and many others re- equipment operator and a main to cherish her memory. -62+ age requirement driver. He could operate and A viewing was held Sunday, April 26 at the funeral home -tax free income perform maintenance on just from 4-7 p.m. A private graveside service was held Monday, April 27 at Windsor Gardens Cemetery. A public memorial -low fixed rates about anything from two to 18 wheels. 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OBITUARIES CONTINUED FROM, PAGE 9A HARRY ROBERT SINDLE Harry Robert Sindle passed ANDREW JAMES JR. as dawn broke on Wilson Creek Lifelong Gloucester resi- off the Ware River in Gloucester, dent Andrew James Jr., 77, April 24, 2020. It was the day passed away peacefully on before his 67th wedding an- April 23, 2020 at his home niversary to his wife Janet. He on the Ware River surround- was surrounded by his family ed by his loving family. in his last 12 hours, and passed Andy was born on Dec. with his wife and daughter by 6, 1942 to the late Andrew his side. He was 90 years old. James Sr. and Josephine Born Oct. 14, 1929 in Little Brown James. He is sur- Falls, New Jersey, to Harold vived by his soulmate and Lyman Sindle and Ruth Post wife of 52 years, Roberta; Sindle, he began to sail at the son, Jeff and his wife Jennifer; daughter, Haley and her hus- age of 10, learning alongside band Chris; son Josh; sister, Brownie Bartley and her hus- his dad on the Jersey Shore. band Ted, and five grandchildren whom he adored, Emili, In the 1950s and ’60s he was Ashlen, Charlie, Ella, and Brady. a nationally known sailor, winning major titles in the Lightning, Andy was a member of the Gloucester High School Class of Thistle, Comet, Flying Dutchman, and others. In the Flying Dutch- 1961. He was voted “Best All Around” and enjoyed monthly man Class, he was the United States gold-medal winner in the Pan dinners with his classmates throughout his adult life. Andy American Games (1959) and was on the 1960 U.S. Olympic Sailing furthered his education at Randolph-Macon and Louisburg Team in Rome. colleges. He was the President of J.C. Brown Oil Company In 1963, wanting to move his growing family to a country set- for over 40 years. ting, he left a small sailboat manufacturing company he co- Andy devoted his life to serving his community. He was owned (Siddons and Sindle) in Toms River, New Jersey, to come Chief of the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad for to Gloucester to work as a sales rep for local sailing legend and 28 years. He will always be remembered as “Chief One” and designer of the Mobjack, Roger Moorman. The family originally a role model for many younger firefighters and EMTs. He was lived on Ware Point in Gloucester. The company moved to the a lifelong member of Singleton United Methodist Church and old skating rink on Route 17 in White Marsh, was purchased by was active in the United Methodist Men’s Club, where he Browning Arms, and named Newport Boats. He was made man- could often be found planning the next fish fry. Andy served ager of that company and for a while helped manage both the in the Coast Guard Reserve, and coached and officiated at Gloucester and California plants. Throughout the ups and downs Gloucester Youth Baseball for many years. He was a board and company name changes in the sailing business, he contin- member of SunTrust Bank for over 20 years, and was recent- ued to design and manufacture small sailboats, culminating with ly named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Gloucester Rotary Club. managing Gloucester Yachts in a plant he built in Ware Neck Andy was proud to represent the Ware district on the Board (Gloucester) until it was sold in 1986. Some of the designs he is of Supervisors for eight years. He loved Gloucester County known for are the Newport models named Holiday, Blue Crab, and believed that it was “the land of the life worth living.” Flipper, Skipjack, Kite, N17, and Surprise. He also designed the Andy’s love of the outdoors was evident as he enjoyed a Lockley/Newport (later named Gloucester) 19, 20, 23, 27. Other lifetime of fishing, hunting, and clamming. He operated Big boats that he produced included the fiberglass version of the Daddy Charters out of Mathews and Rudee Inlet, and was Hampton One Design, Albacore, Lightning, and the Chrysler (lat- a past member of the Top Knot Hunt Club. He also enjoyed er named Gloucester) Buccaneer and Mutineer. He was Virginia’s golf and weekly Tuesday breakfast with his buddies. first Laser sailboat dealer. Andy’s greatest joys were the love of his life, Roberta, and Harry was an alumnus of Rutgers University (Mechanical En- his family. He loved big family meals, being “Big Daddy” gineering) and a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He to his grandchildren, and was a fixture at Gloucester High served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was one of School football, baseball, and field hockey games. Andy was the founding members of the Ware River Yacht Club and served Helping Neighbors a mentor to many and a friend to all. a couple of terms as Commodore. For many years he was a guest The family would like to thank Dr. Ronald Haggerty and his racing expert for Steve Colgate’s Offshore sailing schools in Flor- Steve and Michele Hutton were among many volunteers who delivered hun- staff for their care and compassion. ida and Puerto Rico. He also worked as a representative of New dreds of hot meals to seniors throughout the Middle Peninsula on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made York Life. They are shown picking up from The Galley restaurant in Deltaville. The Galley to Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue (P.O. Box 1417, Harry was predeceased by his parents, and son, Richard. He is is one of 17 area restaurants partnering with Bay Aging in support of the Help- Gloucester, Va. 23061), Singleton United Methodist Church survived by his sister, Gwen Mirrielees (Tampa, Florida); his wife, ing Neighbors initiative. Helping Neighbors supports seniors, and those with (P.O. Box 27 Schley, Va. 23154), or to your local food bank. Janet; three children, Brad, Robert (Nancy), Susan; 10 grandchil- Graveside services were private. Due to the COVID 19 vi- underlying health conditions, to stay in their homes and be safe throughout dren, and four great-grandchildren. the coronavirus outbreak. Volunteers are delivering hot meals in the Middle rus pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date. For the last nine years, he was bedridden with Parkinson’s. His Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of ar- wishes to remain in their home on Wilson Creek were honored by Peninsula on Mondays and Wednesdays and throughout the Northern Neck on rangements. his family and made possible by his wife as main caregiver. It is Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information about Helping Neighbors visit impossible to list everyone the family would like to thank, but we Bay Aging’s website at www.bayaging.org. feel a special thank you needs to be given to Dr. Peter Zullo, Joan Hooper (deceased), and Cindy Laughinghouse. A memorial will be held sometime after COVID-19 at the Ware River Yacht Club. Today, surely, he is spending “Another Day in IN MEMORIAM| CAROLYN ‘TOMMIE’ ROWE Paradise.” Carolyn “Tommie” Rowe, The family requests that any gifts in memoriam be made to the age 90, of Hayes, died on Gloucester Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, Friday, April 24, 2020, at Riv- Va. 23061 or the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, P.O. Box erside Walter Reed Hospital. 385, Gloucester, Va. 23061. Tommie retired from Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. Home Health as a Regis- tered Nurse, and she was a faithful member of Union ROLAND A. STOKES Baptist Church, Achilles, as Roland A. Stokes was born well as the York River Circle on May 30, 1934 in Hayes of The King’s Daughters. and died on April 24, 2020 in She was preceded in Hayes. In Memory of death by her husband, M. He is survived by his lov- Ira Hansford Hall In loving memory of Mike Rowe; parents, Luther ing wife of 61 years, Audrey Ruth Bonniville Thomas and Maude Owens A. Stokes. Roland and Au- May 2, 1940~April 30, 2015 May 15, 1940~April 30, 2019 Thomas. drey had four children: Eric Each day I look to heaven She is survived by her Stokes (preceded him in Each day I call your name Beloved wife & mother daughter, Lisa Rowe (J.R. death), Dovie (Dave) Davis, Each day just feels so different If tears could build a stairway Teter); son, Michael T. Rowe; grandson, Jordan Rowe (Kris- Ronald Stokes, Tracy (Char- It hasn’t been the same and memories a lane, I would ti); a great-grandson, Britton Rowe, and sister, Iva Belvin. Each day I always question lie) Green. Also surviving walk right up to Heaven and In memory of our loved one, contributions may be made to I often wonder why are his grandchildren, Erica bring you home again. Union Baptist Church, 9254 Guinea Road, Hayes, Va. 23072. Farris, Chris (Paul) Johnson, you had to go away from me, Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private. and Raven (Orlando) Morris; my angel in the sky. You are always in our hearts. Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home. great-grandsons, Cameron I keep you in my memory We love and miss you so very Johnson, Dallas Johnson, Since we have been apart much, but never forgotten. Christian Pitts and Zaiden I always have a part of you Jackie, Tommy, Cindy, Annette Morris. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. locked safely in my heart & Family Due to COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be an- Happy Birthday with Love, nounced at a later date. Ann, Rita, Mike, Kathy, Joann, Jerry, JESSIE COLUMBUS WEST JR. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. Kim, Kevin, Michael, Caroline, Ryan, Jessie Columbus West Jr., Delany, Jeff, Matthew & Sammy age 65, of Port Haywood, died at Riverside Regional Medical Center on April 23, 2020. Jessie grew up in Bena, Stay Up-to-Date on Local News and was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie C. West Sr. and Alvia “Chody” News updated throughout the week West. He retired from the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department. Fishing, hunt- Subscribe to our Online Issue! ing, visiting Graves Moun- tain along with riding in his Jeep were a few of his favor- ite things to do. He is survived by his wife, Betsy F. West; son, Shane West; daughter, Mindy McCann (Luke); sister, Angela Foster (Richard). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In memory of our loved one, contributions may be made to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 723, Mathews, Va. 23109. Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home. LIMITED TIME OFFER $9 ONE YEAR ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION WILLIE F. SHIFLETTE JR. 50% off regular price of $18 Willie F. Shiflette Jr. of Hayes, age 71, died at his home on Monday, April 27, 2020. Willie was a commercial waterman and a Dallas Cowboys football fanatic. Go To He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bessie; daugh- ters, Megan Shiflette, and Cynthia West. Survivors include his wife, Margery; one son, Willie J. www.gazettejournal.net Shiflette; sister, Violet Brown; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 804-693-3101

Y M C K THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2020 Schools GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 11A Gloucester School Board meets today Blake, Hudgins awarded

BY KIM ROBINS The meeting will include call will be placed in a queue a citizen’s comment period and answered in the order it is Westville scholarships The Gloucester County when comments will be al- received once the public com- School Board will hold an lowed regarding specific agen- ment period begins. Mathews High School se- ance counselor in high Miss Mary was a musician electronic work session be- da items. When you are next in line niors Kamryn Blake and Lydia school. who played the organ at West- ginning at 5:30 p.m. today. The The open meeting will be to comment, an operator will Hudgins are the recipients of When she died in 1996, ville Christian Church until meeting will be broadcast live followed by a closed meeting answer your call and transfer this year’s Westville Christian the Christian Women’s Fel- health problems limited her on Cox channel 48 and can in which the board will dis- it into the meeting where you Church scholarships. The Dis- lowship started this edu- activities, a release stated. also be viewed online at www. cuss personnel items and con- may make your comments. ciples of Christ, the congre- cational scholarship in her After her death in 1998, a gloucesterva.info/GCTV. sult with legal counsel regard- State your name and magiste- gation of the Mathews Court memory. Each year, money Green Family Memorial Fund The agenda includes con- ing the Grimm vs. Gloucester rial district and you will have House church, made the an- is raised during Advent was set up at the church from sideration of emergency pay County School Board civil up to three minutes to speak. nouncement on Friday. season by donations from the estate of William F. Miles, a for non-exempt employees, case. To prevent audio feedback Blake received the Miss members of the congrega- cousin of Mary Virginia Green. discussion of the fiscal year During the citizen’s com- on the line, please have your Nellie Mae Callis Educational tion in honor or memory of The scholarship money is tak- 2020 budget, follow-up discus- ment period, comments can television or computer muted Scholarship in the amount their loved one along with en each year from the Green sion on the FY2021 budget, be made via a dial-in tele- while you are commenting. of $750. This scholarship is placing a crocheted angel Family Memorial Fund. and discussion of the FY2021 phone line. Beginning at 5:30 Hang up when you are fin- awarded in memory of an on the Chrismon tree. The “Since so very few music school calendar survey. p.m., dial 804-693-5842. Your ished. especially active member amount of donations given majors applied for this schol- of Westville, who served as determines the amount of arship, we were prevented trustee, deaconess, teacher the scholarship. from awarding the money and pianist for Sunday school. Hudgins has been award- available,” the release stated. Callis was also active in ed the Miss Mary Virginia “Finally, it was decided to ex- public education for 46 years Green Educational Scholar- tend the benefit of financial ‘Adopt a Senior’ Facebook pages beginning in 1921. She was a ship in the amount of $500. help to students of all educa- teacher and principal in el- This started out as a musi- tional areas.” created for MHS and GHS seniors ementary school and a guid- cal scholarship because BY MELANY SLAUGHTER the seniors know that they pages, people in the commu- have not been forgotten amid nity are encouraged to pick To make seniors feel spe- the pandemic. a senior and send him or her cial as their final year of high Mathews and Gloucester something, like a bag of good- school was cut short due to high schools have their own ies or a card of encourage- the coronavirus outbreak, respective “Adopt a Senior” ment. Lane promises swift action people are stepping up to let Facebook pages. For both Response in both coun- ties has been amazing, with seniors getting “adopted” on granting school waivers almost as soon as they post on the site, if not before. The BY KIM ROBINS gency first aid, cardiopul- In addition to the waivers, Gloucester High School page monary resuscitation and Lane said students will not has some 850 members, while Virginia’s Superintendent the use of an automated be required to make up SOL the Mathews page stood at of Public Instruction James external defibrillator. The tests in the fall, including for 488 members as of Tuesday. Lane promised swift action second requires students to diagnostic purposes, that The Adopt a Mathews High Friday on granting waivers as complete a virtual course. they were unable to take this Class of 2020 Senior Facebook authorized by budget amend- Lane will also waive ac- spring due to school closures. page was created by parents ments approved by the Gen- creditation for each public Students who need to take Casey Shaw, Lani Ashberry eral Assembly during its April school for the 2020-2021 end-of-course SOL tests to and Jessica Schlosshan. “The 22 reconvened session. school year. Local school earn diploma credits will be Newspapers In Education is a program that purpose is to let our senior The waivers will relieve stu- boards are also relieved of able to do so once school re- class know that we are proud dents, teachers and schools the requirements to admin- opens if they did not earn a delivers the Gazette-Journals each week into of them and their accomplish- of requirements that are im- ister Standards of Learning locally verified credit through local classrooms. ments,” said Shaw. MHS se- possible to meet with the end-of-course and end-of- the flexibility previously pro- GLOUCESTERMATHEWS niors can be adopted more closure of state schools as a grade assessments, as well vided. than once. public health measure due to as alternative assessments “I believe the primary focus The Adopt a Gloucester the coronavirus epidemic. for students with significant of schools, whenever we can High School Senior page was Two of the waivers will al- cognitive disabilities, for return to school, should be on created by Maya Olivis. Every low students in the class of the 2019-2020 school year. the wellness of students and single senior who was added 2020 to graduate on time de- School divisions are ad- reestablishing school commu- WOULD LIKE TO GIVE OUR to that page has already been spite being unable to meet ditionally relieved from nities and cultures, and not on NIE SPONSORS adopted. Olivis said that if two diploma requirements the Virginia Kindergarten preparing students for state anyone knows a senior that is found in state law. Readiness Program spring tests immediately upon their A BIG THANK YOU not on the list to add them so One requires students to testing requirements for the return to school,” Lane said. Cricket Hill Chapter, NSDAR as many GHS seniors as pos- complete training in emer- 2019-2020 school year. Gaylen Davis sible can be reached and the George DeMarco community can “show them Gloucester Rotary Club some love.” Joyce’s Pack and Ship Kingston Episcopal Parish Libby Crawford Mathews Lions Club Willard & Letitia Grant Teacher- Mathews Chapter Continental Societies Run with Us Shirley Tomlin Lillian Cox led James W. 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Y M C K 12A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Sports THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2020 Mathews to be setting for virtual rowing experience

BY CHARLIE KOENIG to Williams Wharf Landing where they will row and film Pretty soon, a whole lot on the water. more people will be enjoying The machine is similar in the scenic beauty of Mathews concept to the popular Pele- County as they launch their ton cycle, where those exer- crew shells and row on the cising take part in an immer- East River. sive, interactive experience But don’t worry about large that allows them to join in crowds—especially during with athletes riding (or, in this this time of social distanc- case, rowing) on an actual ing—since those rowers won’t course, working out facing a actually be here. Instead, they video monitor. will be taking part in a virtual And, like Peleton, those who Mathews County row from the own the machine and sub- safety of their own homes. scribe to its monthly service Today, several world-class get to take their exercise on athletes along with a sup- the road to a number of lo- porting technical crew will be cales throughout the U.S. and Dukes on the move leaving from Miami to spend a around the world. few days in Mathews filming Hydrow employs 10 athletes to the college level for Hydrow—a state-of-the-art who have traveled all across Last week, the Gazette-Journal listed the names of Gloucester High School seniors rowing machine billed as the the globe to film workout seg- IMAGE COURTESY OF HYDROW who plan to continue their athletic careers at the college level. Here are a few more “Live Outdoor Reality Rower.” ments for its customers. But, The Hydrow crew has rent- for the most part, they split James Dietz, one of the Hydrow athletes who will be coming to Mathews today, of their photos. Top from left, GHS senior Carson Brooks plans to play soccer and ed the entire Callis House Inn their time between Miami and is shown here as most Hydrow customers see him on their video monitors. major in business economics at Mary Baldwin University; Desiree Walker plays to on Main Street through the Boston, spending about six play volleyball and study biomedicine at North Carolina Wesleyan College; bot- weekend and beyond and will months a year in each place. tom from left, Farren Winter plans to play field hockey and study music therapy make the short trip each day While many of those snow- at Shenandoah University and Makala White plans to run cross country and study birds have already flown back education at Virginia Wesleyan University. to Boston, a skeletal crew will be driving up the East Coast LOCAL TIDES today, and setting up shop in Mobjack Bay, East River Entrance Mathews. HIGH LOW So, why Mathews? Thursday 2:40 a.m. 9:17 a.m. So, how did Hydrow learn 4/30 3:16 p.m. 9:24 p.m. about Mathews as a possible Friday 3:45 a.m. 10:18 a.m. setting for its workout videos? 5/1 4:21 p.m. 10:33 p.m. Saturday 4:51 a.m. 11:17 a.m. The answer is Matt Muffel- 5/2 5:26 p.m. 11:41 p.m. man. Sunday 5:56 a.m. A 1999 Mathews High 5/3 6:27 p.m. 12:14 p.m. School graduate, Muffelman Monday 6:56 a.m. 12:46 a.m. 5/4 7:25 p.m. 1:08 p.m. was a standout member of the Tuesday 7:52 a.m. 1:45 a.m. MHS crew, a passion he’s con- 5/5 8:19 p.m. 2:00 p.m. tinued over the last 20+ years. Wednesday 8:46 a.m. 2:41 a.m. A world-class rower, the sport 9:11 p.m. 2:50 p.m. 5/6 is now also his profession. He FILE PHOTO Tide adjustments at other points: works as Atlantic Sales Man- ager for Hudson Boat Works, The William and Catharine Owens Waters Edge Center, a planned regional row- York River, Tue Marsh Light—Subtract one of the world’s top makers ing center at Williams Wharf on the East River, will likely be the backdrop of 5 minutes. of racing shells. some of the video shot this week by the crew from Hydrow. Not much progress York River, Yorktown—Add 5 minutes. Muffelman was talking with York River, Allmondsville—Add 1 hour, has been made on the project since this photo was taken in 2016. 5 minutes. Hydrow CEO and founder York River, Entrance to Perrin River— Bruce Smith and the topic of Add 1 minute. where to film on the way back Brown’s Bay—Subtract 7 minutes. from Miami came up. “You S.W. Branch Severn River—Add 4 minutes. guys should look at Mathews, background, he said. latable and fun and help to Ware River—Subtract 4 minutes. Virginia,” he told Smith, ac- When they’re finished, make time pass a little quick- North River—Subtract 4 minutes. cording to Nick Karwoski, they hope to have 10-15 er. Also, there’s an on-screen New Point Comfort—Subtract 1 minute. Experience Operations Lead workout episodes filmed leaderboard, where you can Piankatank River, Cherry Point—Add 1 hour. for the company and logistics and ready for the streaming compete in a little “friendly Piankatank River, Dixie—Add 1 hour, coordinator for this trip. service. Hydrow also holds competition” with other 33 minutes. Karwoski is one of those live rowing events for its Hydrow users, Karowski Urbanna—Add 2 hours, 50 minutes. Greene’s freshman coming up from Miami to try customers, although Kar- said. out his rowing skills on the woski wasn’t sure they’d be While the product is de- THE SUN THIS WEEK Sunrise Sunset East River. He said that the able to stream a live event signed primarily as an ex- Williams Wharf location is a from Mathews. With only a ercise tool, promoting the 4/30 6:12 a.m. 7:54 p.m. season at NSU cut 5/1 6:11 a.m. 7:55 p.m. “perfect setup” with a dock skeletal crew taking part, sport of crew is also a goal of 5/2 6:09 a.m. 7:56 p.m. meant for rowing, a wharf, riv- the logistics may be a bit dif- Hydrow. Several of the ath- 5/3 6:08 a.m. 7:56 p.m. er and open water settings, a ficult to arrange. But “we’re letes participating in these 5/4 6:07 a.m. 7:57 p.m. nearby lighthouse, and all the not ruling it out,” he added. shoots have been members 5/5 6:06 a.m. 7:58 p.m. short by virus 5/6 6:05 a.m. 7:59 p.m. breathtaking scenery. Rowing provides “a very of the U.S. National team THE MOON THIS WEEK Mathews is “off the beaten full body workout,” Karowski and two of the women are Moonrise Moonset path a little bit … but beau- said, working everything currently in training for the Kirsten Greene, a 2019 innings on a cold, rainy day. 4/30 12:09 p.m. 2:04 a.m. tiful nonetheless,” Karwoski from the calf muscles to the 2020 (now, due to COVID-19, Gloucester High School She game up two earned runs 5/1 1:16 p.m. 2:49 a.m. said. “It’s such a unique spot.” upper body, about 86 per- 2021) Olympics in Tokyo. graduate, had her freshman while striking out four batters. 5/2 2:26 p.m. 3:28 a.m. 5/3 3:37 p.m. 4:04 a.m. The Hydrow crew will spend cent of a person’s muscles Smith, the company’s found- softball season at Norfolk With the shortened season, 5/4 4:49 p.m. 4:38 a.m. Saturday scouting the loca- getting cardio and strength er, coached the U.S. Light- State University cut short by the NCAA has awarded all 5/5 6:02 p.m. 5:12 a.m. tion with filming planned for training. weight Eight to a Bronze COVID-19. spring sport athletes the 5/6 7:15 p.m. 5:46 a.m. Sunday and Monday. Tuesday The video and internet medal at the World Rowing Greene had seven appear- opportunity to repeat this MAY MOON PHASES has been set aside as a back- connectivity provides a Championships and he is a ances on the mound on the season, in essence, to use this up day in case they run into psychological boost to par- former executive director season, all in relief, which year as a red-shirt year. Full moon 5/7 Last quarter 5/14 any unforeseen difficulties. ticipants, as they keep pace of Community Rowing, an tied for the team lead in “It was certainly a learning New moon 5/22 But they plan to be out there with the athlete (rowing at award-winning rowing facil- relief appearances. Her best experience playing Division First quarter 5/29 on the river, “whatever the three different paces to ac- ity in Boston. appearance came against I softball,” Greene said of elements throw at us,” Kar- commodate varying ability “If we can bring more peo- Radford University as the woski said. The filming was levels). “You feel you’re a ple to the sport … that’s def- right-hander pitched 4.1 SEE GREENE AT NSU, PAGE 13A planned for both a weekend part of it,” he said. initely a highlight of my job,” day and a weekday to provide The athletes in the videos Karowski said. different water activity in the make the exercise more re-

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Y M C K THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2020 GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 13A Martin wins collegiate golf honor at HSC

BY KIM ROBINS

Hunter Martin, a 2018 Gloucester High School grad- uate and now a sophomore at Hampden-Sydney College, Kirsten Greene was named to the Division III Second Team All American Golf Team. Martin was ranked 18th in GREENE AT NSU the nation and sixth in re- gional rankings with a 71.69 (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12A) scoring average through six tournaments and 16 rounds. FILE PHOTO her freshman season. “I was He twice had low rounds of This photograph from the 1930s shows children crabbing from a dock on Mathews County waters. A chicken neck was very disappointed the season 67 to go along with shooting Hunter Martin probably involved. The crabber on the left holds a dip net. ended early; however, I had a a 138 through 36 holes and a great time with a great group 210 through 54 holes. He had of teammates.” three rounds in the 60s to go country in first round scor- GHS head softball coach Red along with eight rounds of ing with a 71 average and A chicken neck, a string and a net are Lindsay said he and assistant par or better. fifth in par four scoring with coach Jason Burns are proud Martin earned one top five an average of 4.06. He was of Greene. “I really enjoyed finish, two top 10 tourna- additionally tied for seventh keeping up with Kirsten on ment finishes and three top in par three scoring with 3.06 all you need to go crabbing the computer when she was 20 finishes. As a freshman, and eighth in birdies with 58. competing. No doubt she he won his initial collegiate At GHS, Martin played for BY ELSA VERBYLA one bushel of hard crabs pots with terrapin excluder is looking forward to next tournament. coach Toby Calloway and and two dozen peeler crabs ($36) or without ($45) with season,” said Lindsay. Martin was also the num- twice led the Peninsula Dis- A chicken neck tied to a in any day, for personal use, restrictions. ber one ranked golfer in the trict/PenSouth Conference string and a crab net in hand whether by dip net, hand line A cast net license at $10 in scoring and participated are all it takes to do a bit of (e.g., “chicken necking” the can also be covered by a rec- in the state 5A Tournament crabbing from your dock. It’s VMRC calls this activity), or reational saltwater fishing li- WEATHER Summary during his junior and senior been that way for genera- up to two commercial-style cense. seasons. tions. crab pots. VMRC sells licenses These readings were compiled at the Buchanan Weather Station at A warm and sunny week- Asked about his sopho- But did you know that the Also, the use of one tank or through licensing agents, Gwynn. end with highs in the 70s more college season, Martin Virginia Marine Resources float up to 4x8 feet for shed- state Department of Game DATE MAX MIN Prec. Wind is forecast by the National deflected the spotlight from Commission has regulations ding crabs for personal use is and Island Fisheries agents, 4/21 72 46 0 32wnw Weather Service, Wakefield. himself and said, “As a team, for recreational crabbing in allowed. mail-in purchase (call 757- 4/22 63 43 0 24nne Very heavy rain today into we had a great season and it state waters? Licenses are required, how- 247-2265). However, crab 4/23 69 46 .14 18w Friday may bring flooded was so enjoyable to practice This year’s rules, posted ever, for recreational uses of pound and trap licenses 4/24 76 53 .10 24wnw 4/25 62 50 .26 16nw roads, NWS said Wednes- and compete with such great April 10, include guidelines commercial gear that include must be purchased through 4/26 71 52 .86 18w day. teammates.” for home crabbers. one crab trap or pound ($6); VMRC offices. For more infor- 4/27 57 42 .15 30n No license is needed for crab trotline up to 300 feet mation, visit the mrc.virginia. the activity of taking up to ($10); or 3-5 recreational crab gov website.

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BayPort offers free COVID-19 cases increase slightly locally financial literacy app BY SHERRY HAMILTON Northern Neck, there has bled since last week, from 10 probable. These numbers are been a significant increase in to 22. up from 1,581 and three, re- BayPort Credit Union has score, to insurance and in- The number of COVID-19 the number of cases, led by an The total number of cases spectively, last week. launched an exclusive part- vesting. Users start each cases in Gloucester and outbreak at Haynesville Cor- throughout the Three Rivers There have been 513 deaths nership with mobile finan- module by learning five con- Mathews counties increased rectional Center in Richmond Health District is now 218, up from confirmed cases of the cial literacy app provider cepts before taking a five- slightly this past week, with County. from 102 last week. Of those virus in Virginia, with an ad- Zogo. question quiz. Users earn Gloucester adding two more There, 109 inmates and five cases, 16 are hospitalized. ditional nine probable cases, BayPort is using the app points by completing each cases, for a total of 23, and employees have tested posi- There has also been a second up from 324 and three, respec- to help bring accessible and module. Accumulate enough Mathews adding one, for a to- tive for COVID-19 thus far, death in the district, of a pa- tively, last week. engaging financial education points, and users win a $5, tal of four. pushing the total number of tient in King William County. to Hampton Roads members $10, and $15 gift card to the cases in Richmond County Across the state as of According to the website of all ages, a release stated. store of their choice. Five Gloucester residents up from 53 last week to 143 Wednesday morning, 14,328 of the Virginia Hospital and During a time when much of Prior to the COVID-19 pan- and one Mathews resident this week. Of those infected, people had been confirmed Healthcare Association, the routine life has halted due demic, BayPort was con- are currently hospitalized five are hospitalized, includ- as having COVID-19, up from number of patients across the to the pandemic, and fami- ducting free financial educa- with the disease, according to ing one from the correctional 9,630 last week, with an ad- state who were hospitalized lies are spending more time tion events across Hampton Wednesday morning figures facility. A press release from ditional 633 people diagnosed as of Wednesday morning was at home, Zogo is interactive Roads on a variety of topics on the Virginia Department of the office of Governor Ralph as “probable.” The number 1,566, with 2,042 patients hav- learning the whole family addressing members’ finan- Health coronavirus webpage. Northam stated that testing of hospitalizations of people ing been discharged. Of those can do together. cial concerns. In addition, In the greater Three Rivers had increased at Haynesville. with confirmed cases was patients, 387 were hospital- “At BayPort, we believe the credit union recently in- Health District, which cov- In addition, cases in West- 2,252 on Wednesday, with ized in the ICU and 222 were you’re never too young or troduced Credit Score. The ers the Middle Peninsula and moreland County have dou- an additional seven listed as on ventilators. too old to learn,” said Bay- free service allows mem- Port President/CEO Jim bers to monitor their credit Mears. “We’re committed score, access their full credit to educating our members report, take advantage of on financial wellness and credit monitoring alerts, and Elementary school teachers appointed in Gloucester stability. And through our receive tips to improve their partnership with Zogo, we credit score. The Zogo app is The Gloucester County The board accepted res- Jaime Abbondanzo, effective proved retirement for Abing- can continue to educate our available at no cost to mem- School Board appointed Ash- ignations from GHS special at the end of the school year. don Elementary second members, which is what this bers of BayPort Credit Union ley Walton of Urbanna and education teacher Ramey A resignation was also ac- grade teacher Nannette Nich- is all about.” at both the Apple App Store Emily Wright of Yorktown to Childress, effective June 30; cepted from Page Middle ols and Petsworth Elementa- The interactive app uses and Google Play Store. To elementary school teaching senior naval science instruc- School teacher assistant ry special education teacher 300+ bite-sized learning learn more, visit www.bay- positions for the 2020-2021 tor Justin Whitt, effective Danielle Holzhauser, effective Steven Sikes-Nova, both ef- modules on a variety of dif- portcu.org/learn/zogo. school year during its April June 30; and Achilles Elemen- at the end of the school year. fective July 1. ferent financial topics, rang- BayPort FCU has a branch 14 electronic meeting. tary library media specialist In addition, the board ap- ing from budgeting to credit on Route 17 at Hayes.

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Y M C K THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2020 GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 15A Public’s help sought in finding missing Gloucester man BY KIM ROBINS

The Gloucester Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in lo- cating Thomas Matthews, 67, who went missing Mon- day morning from his Adner area home. GSO Capt. John Schick said Matthews was experi- encing some levels of anxiety and depression when he went missing. He said the GSO was very concerned for Matthews’s health and safety as 48 hours had passed since he was last seen. Matthews is described as about six feet tall with a slim build. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a grey/ olive green hooded jacket, dark-colored work boots and a blue ball cap. Schick said the GSO worked exhaustively Monday and Tuesday with other public safety agencies search- ing the heavily wooded Adner area surrounding Mat- thews’s home where he was last observed. He said teams systematically searched more than 500 square acres, or nearly a one-mile radius, of forest around the home. Agencies assisting in the search included a Hamp- ton Police K-9 Unit, a Virginia Marine Police Aviation Unit, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, a York Fire and Life Safety Drone Unit and the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service. Schick said anyone who has seen Matthews or may have information on his whereabouts is asked to call the GSO at 804-693-3890 or 911. He also said callers may remain anonymous, if they desire, and have infor- GSC PHOTOS mation that might help locate Matthews. The public’s help is being sought to help locate Thomas Matthews, 67, who went missing from his Adner area home on Monday morning.

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