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THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 VOL. LXXXIII, no. 20 NEW SERIES (USPS 220-560) GLOUCESTER, VA. 23061 | MATHEWS, VA. 23109 two sections 30 pages 75 CENTS Phase I of easing restrictions begins Friday in Virginia New guidelines for dealing Under Northam’s “For- ited to 50 percent occupancy, with the coronavirus pan- ward Virginia” plan to while restaurants and bever- demic were rolled out by gradually ease public re- age establishments will be Gov. Ralph Northam during strictions while contain- able to offer outdoor dining a Friday press briefing. The ing the spread of COVID- at 50 percent occupancy. governor said he is shifting 19, businesses throughout Personal grooming ser- from a “Stay at Home” policy Virginia will be able to open vices may begin to operate to a “Safer at Home” policy, this Friday, except in certain once again on Friday, with as outlined in Executive Or- Northern Virginia localities. der Sixty-One. Retail businesses will be lim- SEE EASING RESTRICTIONS, PAGE 8A James: Everybody’s not in same boat BY SHERRY HAMILTON ery Commission. are barely staying alive with James said that one of the a life jacket.” SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Kay Coles James, found- interesting things about the Those different circum- Mathews County Schools’ Cafeteria Manager Nelda Gibbs, center, prepares meals for children who aren’t in school because of er and board chair of The pandemic is that the impact stances can affect how peo- the COVID-19 pandemic. Assisting her are Jackie Bristow, left, and Rhonda Pugh. Gloucester Institute and it’s having on communities is ple are feeling the effect of president of The Heritage broad, so people have to stop the virus, she said. A person Foundation, spoke with the thinking that everyone is in in a small locality that has Gazette-Journal recently the same boat. seen minimal impact can eas- about the COVID-19 policies “We’re not,” she said. ily believe the pandemic isn’t Cafeteria crew up to the challenge she is working on in her new “We’re all in the same storm, so bad, or might even be a BY SHERRY HAMILTON position as chairman of the but some are in yachts, some like it was bigger than me. I pre-packaged, individually- National Coronavirus Recov- are in rowboats, and some SEE KAY COLE JAMES, PAGE 16A Feeding students who aren’t worked through 9-11, Isabel, wrapped turkey and cheese in school has been a challenge and lots of storms, but none croissants, chips, fresh apple for Mathews County Public compared to COVID-19. None slices, animal crackers and Schools, but division Cafete- have been bigger than this.” fruit snacks. ria Manager Nelda Gibbs and Like all good teams, Gibbs Two days a week, students COVID-19 cases rise slightly her team are proving to be up and her people figured out receive a hot sandwich for to the job. how to proceed, and on a lunch, and the other items Using a combination of site recent Thursday morning, change, as well, with different in Gloucester, Mathews pick-up for students who can the operation was running sandwich meats and perhaps make it to school and home like clockwork. While staff in fresh vegetables and ranch BY SHERRY HAMILTON The Three Rivers Health counties saw a jump in cas- delivery for those who can’t, the kitchen at Mathews High dressing. Breakfast could in- District, which covers the es over the past week, with Gibbs and a gang of employ- School were preparing a hot clude a bacon, egg and cheese The number of COVID-19 Middle Peninsula and North- Richmond going from 30 last ees and volunteers are pro- lunch for senior citizens re- or sausage biscuit. Milk is a cases in Gloucester rose ern Neck, saw an increase of week to 42 this week, with six viding 275 students with two ceiving Meals on Wheels— part of every meal. slightly over an eight-day 96 new cases, from 254 last patients hospitalized, while meals a day Monday through which the school system Every Friday, in addition to period from last Tuesday, at Tuesday to 350 this Wednes- Essex went from 18 cases last Thursday, while 375 students provides on a contract basis the two meals provided the 26, to this Wednesday, at 28. day. Fifty-seven of the new week to 29 cases this week, receive them on Fridays. The for Bay Aging—Gibbs and rest of the week, the team Mathews saw the addition of cases occurred in Richmond with three patients hospital- operation is flowing smoothly other cafeteria workers were packs an extra bag of food for one case, bringing the coun- County, largely accounted ized. these days, but Gibbs said in the cafeteria filling individ- the weekend, said Gibbs. This ty’s total from four to five. for by an increase in cases Middlesex County added that wasn’t always the case. ual bags with a breakfast of might include an individual Seven Gloucester residents at Haynesville Correctional three cases over the week, “The first three weeks I had mini pancakes, syrup, a box pack of microwaveable maca- and one Mathews resident Center. Seven of those cases from seven last Tuesday to never been so overwhelmed of cereal fruit and milk. For have been hospitalized with resulted in hospitalization. in my life,” said Gibbs. “I felt lunch, bags were packed with SEE MATHEWS CAFETERIA, PAGE 8A the illness. Both Richmond and Essex SEE COVID CASES, PAGE 13A When yellow fever ravaged Norfolk and Portsmouth, Mathews was escape hatch

BY ELSA VERBYLA ery; people dropping dead on the street; desperate mea- Long ago but not far away, sures taken unsuccessfully two Virginia cities—Norfolk to stop the spread; the loss and Portsmouth—suffered of his wife and four children through an epidemic of yel- to the disease, and of much low fever. more. In the summer of 1855, be- He told how many other fore the source of transmis- communities had shut their sion was known, city people doors to Norfolk residents, had few choices to escape fearing introduction of the infection other than to leave. fever to their own towns: “al- One of the escape places most every mail has brought was Mathews County, accord- us the information that one ing to the Rev. George D. Arm- place after another … has strong, a Presbyterian clergy- shut us out. The counties on man in Norfolk. He was author the Eastern Shore of Virginia of the 1856 work, “The Sum- and Matthews (sic) county, to KIM ROBINS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL mer of Pestilence. A History of which a boat runs tri-weekly Ravages of the Yellow Fever in from our city, are an excep- Norfolk, Virginia, A.D. 1855.” tion to the general rule,” Teacher of Year parade Armstrong chronicled the Armstrong wrote. “They, in- A surprise drive-by parade honoring Gloucester County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Brian Teucke was held last Wednesday at Page Middle School. Teucke daily advance of the fever stead of adopting quarantine from poor waterfront sections regulations, shutting us out, was also the Page Teacher of the Year and the school division’s Middle School Teacher of the Year. Above at left, Teucke and his wife, Ashley, posed with a sign that into affluent neighborhoods; was handed to Teucke during the parade and a tree that was given to him. In photo at right, joining the couple, at left, for the parade were Page principal Patricia his own suffering and recov- SEE YELLOW FEVER, PAGE 13A McMahon and Page teacher Rusty West.

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Free Wi-Fi available in parking lots of Gloucester schools Gloucester County Public Schools has joined the list of those offering free Wi-Fi based internet services in the county. Each school (Petsworth Elementary, Bethel Elemen- tary, Peasley Middle, Bote- tourt Elementary, Page Mid- dle, Gloucester High School, Abingdon Elementary and Achilles Elementary), along with the T.C. Walker Educa- tion Center, have enabled public Wi-Fi access from their parking lots. The wireless network is GCPSPublic and the pass- word is covid2019. This ac- KIM ROBINS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL cess is filtered the same as internet for students (stu- dent content filtering en- Change for Change abled). 7-Eleven employees, clockwise from bottom left, Sonja Berg, Cheryl Slater and A long list of businesses, Charles Able presented Bread for Life Food Pantry Executive Director Monique Saying thanks county offices and others Raposa, at right, with 660 pounds of food and a monetary donation of $1,460 are offering free Wi-Fi ser- late last month. Berg said the money came from a three-week Change for Change Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Inc., Epsilon Eta Chapter recently provided snack baskets as a thank-you to the workers in Riv- vices during the current campaign at eight area 7-Eleven franchises owned by Amr Hassan, including three erside Walter Reed Hospital’s dietary, custodial, security and maintenance departments. Presenting the donations at the pandemic. For more infor- Gloucester stores. Raposa said the pantry received over 4,000 pounds of local food Gloucester hospital were, seated from left, chapter members Sharon Washington and Marion Randall and president Mari- mation, including a com- donations in April, which was more than usual. She said finding meat for the lyn Morris. Receiving the gift were, standing from left, Steven Hogue, EVS; Paul Thacker, Maintenance; Richard Spriggs, plete list of locations, visit www.gloucesterva.info and pantry is a difficulty at this time. The pantry will conduct its next drive-through Facility Services; Raymond Burr, Nutritional Services, and Kevin Smith, Protection. search “Free Wi-Fi.” community distribution on May 25 in the Newington Baptist Church parking lot. Supervisors unanimously approve three code amendments

BY TYLER BASS allowed for Gloucester County materials primarily by hand sumption. quantities not to exceed proper shading and non-heat- residents to call in during the or with individually operated Manufacturing heavy was 15,000 barrels of beer, or conductive materials, while The Gloucester County meeting to leave comments machine tools, primarily with- defined as industrial use that 36,000 gallons of distilled spir- requirements for cold weath- Board of Supervisors unani- by voicemail. No voicemails in enclosed structures, result- produces moderate to high its, wine, cider, or mead annu- er requires a windbreak for its mously approved code were left during the hearings. ing in finished products or levels of external effects. ally.” If the establishment ex- entrance and for bedding to amendments relating to ordi- The public hearing on commodities.” These effects include smoke, ceeds those quantities it will be made with heat retentive nances on small-scale manu- small-scale manufacturing Manufacturing food and soot, noise and odor. This be deemed a food and bever- materials. facturing, animal welfare and regarded amendments made beverage production and/or type of manufacturing can in- age manufacturer. Regulations of tethered ani- a real estate tax exemption for to help attract businesses to processing was defined as an volve outdoor operations or The code amendment on mals now specifies that ani- spouses of those who died in the Gloucester Court House “establishment in which food storage. animal welfare and control mals are to be given 10 feet or the line of duty following May area. Several definitions were and/or beverages are pro- Micro beverage production was drafted to be in accord three times their body length 5 public hearings on the mat- added to the county code. cessed or otherwise prepared establishments were defined with changes to state law. The in tether length, whichever is ter. Manufacturing craft was de- for eventual consumption.” as being placed where alco- wording for shelter require- longer. Leashes cannot cause The three hearings were fined as the “production, con- These establishments may holic beverages are “brewed, ments for hot weather now conducted electronically and struction, or arrangements of offer samples for on-site con- fermented, or distilled in states the requirement for SEE PUBLIC HEARINGS, PAGE 5A

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Abingdon Fire and Rescue Gloucester County CERT Middlesex County Volunteer Taco Bell - Gloucester Nona Lance Charlie and Linda Triolet Abingdon Ruritan Club Team Fire and Rescue Thomas Hunter Elementary Mike Lewis Brian Weldin Anna’s Pizza – Gloucester Gloucester County Sheriff’s Miller’s Services School - Special Education Mr. and Mrs. Gregory In-Kind Donations as of AT&T Department New Mt. Zion Baptist Church Department for Mathews Marble May 6, 2020 Botetourt Elementary School Gloucester County Volunteer Newington Baptist Church County Donnie and Shelbie Chesapeake Bank Fire and Rescue Newport News Elks Union Baptist Church Mayer Chimney Corner Grace Bible Church Lodge 315 UTZ Quality Foods, LLC Patricia Michura We are still accepting donations and appreciate Lawnmower Inc. Home Depot Petsworth Baptist Church Wild Horse Café Scott Nelson all of the support being Elite Plumbing Contractors Juan’s Mexican Café Providence Baptist Church White Marsh Baptist Church Katie Nickerson given. For more LLC, Mike Harris Kelsick Specialty Market Ruby Tuesday of Gloucester Virginia State Police Debra Parks information or to Epling’s Pest Control, Ken KFC – Gloucester Shore Bites Daniel and Alexandria Kelly Richards donate please visit: and Kathy Epling Liberty Live Church Scoots BBQ & Olivia’s, Gary Beilinson Lee and Stacy Roberts www.riversideonline.com/ ESa Architects Lowe’s Home Improvement and Karen Ward Deborah Canady Ray Scholz HowCanIHelp Food Lion Gloucester Mathews County Fire and Scotty Signs Roland “Dusty” Dowdy Chaplain John Seltzer Girl Scout Troop 180 Rescue Smith’s Florist Yannick Evenas Girl Scout Troop 1018 Mathews County Sheriff’s Spain Commercial, Steve Della Garrett Girl Scout Troop 1055 Department Spain Barbara King Girl Scout Troop 1280 Middlesex County Sheriff’s Strata Solar Lisa Kirby Walter Reed Hospital Leader, Brandi Bean Department Sweet Tooth Café Bernadette LaCasse riversideonline.com

Y M C K THURSDAY MAY 14, 2020 Mathews Mirror GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 3A Mathews Registrar offers window service MCVIC BY SHERRY HAMILTON said, which requires three focuses on trips if a person is voting— Mathews County Voter Reg- one to take out the applica- istrar Carla Faulkner is gear- tion, a second to take out the ‘information’ ing up for a strange election ballot, and a third trip to no- cycle—voting in the time of tify the voter that the ballot COVID—by making sure that was successfully counted. part of she and everyone involved in Faulkner said that she and voting during the upcoming Beasley are splitting work- dual party primary on June days, so only one of them is mission 23 can follow recommended in the office most of the time. BY SHERRY HAMILTON guidelines for social distanc- Therefore, it’s best to avoid ing and enhanced cleanliness. dropping by at lunch time, The coronavirus pandemic From the voter registration when they not only have their has brought a halt to tour- process to absentee voting to meal but also run errands ism in Mathews, leading the the actual day of the election, such as going to the post of- Mathews County Visitor and Faulkner has tried to think of fice. If the number of absen- Information Center to focus everything possible to keep tee voters increases, she said, primarily on the “information” voters safe. A window in the both of them will be on hand. part of its mission—providing registrar’s office that opens Faulkner said the voter may information to Mathews resi- onto the grassy space on also visit www.elections.vir- dents. the back side of the county’s ginia.gov and fill out an appli- Director Emily Allen said administration building on cation online to vote absen- MCVIC closed its retail space Brickbat Road has been des- tee by mail. The ballot will be on March 17, but wanted to ignated as the place where in the mail by the next day. continue to be as useful as potential voters may transact June primary possible to the people in the business ahead of the elec- Some people have been SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL county. tion. confused about the upcom- Carla Faulkner is prepared to serve voters through this window in the Mathews County Registrar’s Office, located in the “No visitors are coming in, Faulkner said people are ing election, said Faulkner, county office building and accessed from Brickbat Road. so 100 percent of our energy welcome to walk up to the because there are actually is going toward being helpful window and ring the bell three elections on the hori- to residents,” she said. that’s provided to summon zon. The first is the May regu- In addition to lists of local either her or Assistant Reg- larly scheduled local election, in the Senate race. The win- absentee ballot be mailed to poll workers, so others will restaurants that remain open istrar Robyn Beasley. They’ll in which towns and cities will ner will run against incum- the voter is Tuesday, June have to wait outside in line. and local events that have be handed a clipboard with vote for local officials such bent Sen. Mark Warner, who 16, and the last day to vote in If the restrictions are relaxed been canceled, the center’s necessary paperwork, wheth- as mayor and school board is unopposed for his party’s person absentee is Saturday, by then and more people website has links to various er a new voter registration members. The second is a nomination. Candidates in June 20, when the Mathews are allowed inside, she said, governmental and quasi- application or an absentee June 4 election, during which that election are Daniel M. office will be open from 8 election officials will follow governmental websites that voter application, along with certain towns will vote for Gade, Thomas A. Speciale II a.m. to 4 p.m. the new guidelines. contain information on ev- a take-home pen. After the ap- those same local officials. and Alissa A. Baldwin. Election Day safety There will be enough vot- erything from the CARES Act plication is filled out, they’ll Neither election will be held The Democratic Party bal- Faulkner said a number of ing booths to both allow to Google’s Ad Credits pro- receive their ballot and may in Gloucester or Mathews. lot will contain candidates measures will be in place on voters to flow at a steady gram to recommendations on vote on the spot. The third is the June pri- who seek to be their party’s Election Day to protect vot- pace and to give officials cleaning and disinfecting. If it’s raining, Faulkner said mary election, when voters nominee in the U.S. House of ers. Each poll book station time to sanitize each booth The website provides ideas she or Beasley will provide statewide will decide on par- Representatives race. The will have a sneeze guard with after use, said Faulkner. Vot- on how to support local busi- curbside service. All the vot- ty candidates for the U.S. Sen- winner will run against in- an opening at the bottom for ers may take home the pens nesses and provides a list of er has to do is call the office ate and House of Representa- cumbent Rep. Rob Wittman, checking voter ID and hand- they use that day. local businesses that have re- number, 804-725-3200, and let tives. The June election is the who likewise is unopposed ing out ballots, she said. But Faulkner cautioned mained active in one way or them know what they need, only one in which Mathews in his party. The candidates Each election official will that “everything is up in the another throughout the crisis, then wait in the car for the residents will vote, and they are Qasim Rashid and Lavan- have a PPE kit containing a air and you can’t plan at this from providing online shop- paperwork. must vote in either the Re- gelene A. Williams. mask, gloves, hand sanitizer, point.” She said she hopes ping opportunities to remain- Faulkner said the Mathews publican or Democratic elec- The deadline to register and disinfectant wipes. people will be patient as ing open for up to 10 custom- office is one of only a few reg- tion. to vote for the primary or to Under the governor’s cur- election officials work under ers at a time. istrar offices that can offer a The Republican ballot will update an existing registra- rent order, only 10 people the new guidelines. There are volunteer oppor- walk-up window. Everyone contain candidates who seek tion is Tuesday, May 26. The will be allowed in the build- tunities provided for those else has to do curbside, she to be their party’s nominee deadline to request that an ing at a time, including the who are tired of waiting for the crisis to end and a list of resources for those who are in need of help. GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS Allen said that the travel in- GAZETTE-JOURNAL Genealogy course canceled dustry is forecasting an influx We can print almost The Lancaster Virginia of visitors to small towns with anything! Historical Society’s “Gene- beaches when states begin to Letterheads Envelopes alogy 101 for Beginners” open up, and the visitor’s cen- Business Cards course scheduled for June ter wants to help businesses Flyers Resumes •Newsletters 17 and 24 has been can- prepare for any surge that oc- Brochures • Posters celed due to the coronavi- curs. Programs • Invitations rus situation. In addition, MCVIC wants Competitive Pricing Call For more information, prospective visitors to know 804-693-3101 visit www.lancastervahis- that now is not the time for Ask for Charlie tory.org. a visit, but there will come Drummond a time when the county will be ready to welcome them, albeit in a properly socially- distanced fashion. “Mathews will be a lovely place for remote, secluded travel after we all get through this difficult time together,” says the website. “We’ll be waiting for you.”

Mobjack Motors SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Used Car Sales Making the best of it & Repairs Ashleigh Hidalgo of Redart took time out from her new job of being a homeschool mom/teacher to take a walk on Haven Cars range from Beach on Friday and gather sea glass for an aunt who lives in Chesterfield. She said her oldest son, a Mathews High School $2,500-$6,000 senior, takes care of his own schoolwork, and her youngest isn’t in school yet. But her younger son, a Thomas Hunter Financing Available Middle School student, presents more of a challenge. With no internet at home, she has to drive him to hot spots to com- Brakes • Shocks plete his work. “You definitely need your breaks,” she said. While the situation has been challenging, said Hidalgo, “having • Exhaust the kids home has been a blessing.” The hardest part for them is not being able to see their friends, she said, “but it’s the Bearings • Tune-ups best for everybody, so we make the best of it.” 804-505-0072 Rt. 14, Mathews In Celebration BE HERE · BE HEARD of Emergency Medical Services Week May 17-23, 2020

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Food collection drives Two community food collections were held recently in lower Gloucester County—in front of Buck’s Store Museum at Bena and at Gloucester Point Baptist Church. They were coordinated by Gloucester County Emergency Management for distribu- PHOTO BY LINDA TJOSSEM tion to those in need in the county. Multiple boxes were collected at each location; between the two, donations filled a truck and an SUV, including the back seats. In top photo, Guinea Heritage Association secretary Sharon Zuber, at left, and Like glass GHA vice president Leslie Belvin stand with Saturday morning’s collection. Below, CERT members Rick Ferris and Jim and Edie Bradbury, from left, are shown with Gloucester Point Baptist Church Deacon Chair Keith Belvin (back right) and GPBC The workboat “Lolly Ann” leaves a wake as she makes her way on the still waters of lower Gloucester County around sunset on May 3. Glass is in the background; the Pastor Bud Goude (middle right). The church will continue to collect food from 9 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays throughout F IN-HOUSE JEWELER F May. calm water conditions give an indication of how the water-based community may have gotten its name. F 59 YEARS SERVING YOU F F CUSTOM DESIGN F F FREE ESTIMATES F We Print F WATCH REPAIRF GOLD F DIAMONDS F GIFTS Thank You Notes Edgehill Town Center Call Charlie Drummond Gloucester, VA 23061 Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal 804-693-3101 804-693-3434

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TUESDAY will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in NEXT THURSDAY the Mathews High School me- SUPERVISORS: The Gloucester dia center. SOCIAL SERVICES: T h e County Board of Supervisors Gloucester County Social Ser- will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday via WEDNESDAY vices Board will meet at 7:30 a.m. electronic means. Information next Thursday, May 21, via elec- on public participation as well SOCIAL SERVICES: The Mathews tronic means. Any resident who as a link to the meeting portal County Board of Social Services would like to participate is asked to view the meeting can be will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, to call 804-693-2671 at the des- found at www.gloucesterva. May 20. The meeting will be ignated start time. info/1195/Virtual-Meeting-In- held via conference call due to TELECOMMUNICATIONS: The structions-COVID-19-Re. COVID-19. The call-in number Gloucester County Telecommu- is 605-475-4120 with a code of nications Committee will meet SCHOOL BOARD: T h e 6836140. at 5 p.m. next Thursday, May 21, Mathews County School Board via electronic means. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Board approves code amendments

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2A) A definition of torturing taxation exemptions for sur- Gleaning Baptist Church’s food pantry truck. The Gloucester church is holding its “Operation Fill the Truck” food drive injury or pain to animals, animals was added to county viving spouses of certain per- throughout the month. and must weigh under one- code. It states that tortur- sons killed in the line of duty. tenth the animal’s weight. ing is an action that “willfully The changes pertained to the inflicts inhumane injury or requirements of eligibility pain not connected with bona that have been altered due to Gleaning Baptist holds ‘Operation Fill the Velocity helping fide scientific or medical ex- recent legislation. The restric- perimentation on any animal, tion that required spouses to businesses with or cruelly or unnecessar- continue to occupy the same ily beats, maims, mutilates or property was removed. Now Truck’ food drive throughout May employee testing kills any animal.” the exemption applies to the Gleaning Baptist Church, each week. Another change made was spouse regardless of place pf Gloucester, is holding “Op- The Rev. Stevens Burrell caring for our neighbors and Velocity Urgent Care at the request of the Dunston residence. eration Fill the Truck,” a food of Gleaning Baptist said that showing love by helping one is working with area em- Hall Homeowners Associa- The next meeting of the drive throughout May. “this [current situation] has another.” ployers, offering testing tion. They asked that the sub- Gloucester Board of Super- Because of the COVID-19 been challenging, but God has for the COVID-19 virus division be added to the list of visors will be held at 7 p.m. pandemic, the church’s Good made a way.” Non-perishable items can be or antibodies at any of restricted areas for dogs run- Tuesday via electronic means. Samaritan Ministry has been “There are many out of donated to Gleaning Baptist Velocity Urgent Care’s 14 ning at large. The ordinance Included on the agenda is the offering a drive-thru food work, out of school, out of Church at 7749 Dutton Road locations which can be adds Dunston Hall to the list public hearing to consider pick-up at the church every money and most of all, out of on Wednesdays. Donations directly billed to the em- of the county’s leash-law ar- a proposal not to penalize Wednesday from noon-2 p.m. hope,” said Gleaning Church’s can also be made through ployer. eas. taxpayers who pay their real They have been providing secretary Selina Gist. “We the church’s website at www. 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Y M C K 6A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Opinion THURSDAY MAY 14, 2020 Proceed with caution irginia begins to reopen its businesses on Fri- day, in a very limited way, in a manner that Vwill satisfy very few. Enter at your own risk. You are on your own. Regardless of the maskless, screaming, honking protestors, it’s not yet safe to mingle freely with our fellow citizens. COVID-19 cases are still in- creasing daily in Virginia, by the hundreds. Deaths continue. The phased reopening is only a signal that now the medical community is better prepared for a surge in cases, compared to where it stood two months ago. There’s still no silver-bullet cure and no vaccine. There’s no quick, generally available test. The best way to avoid infection from this virus is to keep yourself and your loved ones from other people as much as possible. You are really on your own, for now. We have to rely on science rather than wishful thinking to get us out of this scourge. Don’t be fooled by the politicians. They want to get the economy rolling again. So do we, but not at the cost that an unfiltered reopening would cause. The nation and all of its states and localities face a bleak economic future with real pain resulting from layoffs, business closures, and budget short- falls. The phased reopening is one measure of inch- ing back into the real world. If we go too fast, the READERS WRITE| door will be slammed shut again. Cases will surge, deaths will surge, and the economic blackout will return. For the good of yourself and everyone around What we know about A tale of three customers School board is tone deaf A worthy example you, proceed with caution. Editor, Gazette-Journal: Editor, Gazette-Journal: COVID-19 Today I took my masked- to community’s situation I missed the “Firefighter’s Editor, Gazette-Journal: and-gloved 88-year-old Editor, Gazette-Journal: Last Call” for Andy James. There are many things that mother to her bank’s outdoor Thousands of Gloucester Didn’t know about it until it we do not yet know about the ATM so she could deposit workers haven’t earned any was over. Reading about it in COVID-19 virus. But there are her COVID-19 stimulus money for the last eight the Gazette-Journal put me things that we do know: check. While one masked weeks and are currently un- at ease. So grateful to live in 1. It is very contagious. man respectfully waited his employed—with many busi- Gloucester where deserving 2. It can be fatal. turn from about 10 feet away, nesses closed or about to be individuals are recognized 3. It is worldwide. another man—unmasked— closed forever. My business and appreciated. PROCEED 4. People can be infected, barged up next to her to drop has earned $200 dollars in 10 Andy earned the respect of have no symptoms and yet something into the adjacent weeks. Soon we’re all going not just the firefighters, but WITH infect others. night deposit box. to be faced with tax bills that the entire community. Among 5. There is, at present, no When I asked him to get six we can’t pay and many of us his many accomplishments, CAUTION vaccine and treatment is feet away from my mother, he will lose our businesses and he succeeded in putting the mainly supportive. made a rude, sarcastic reply. homes. Gloucester Board of Super- Therefore, it is imperative It was clear he did not believe I agree on using the visors back on track when that everyone be tested. Ev- in the importance of social $600,000 in CARES Act money fed-up citizens of the Ware eryone! And more than once. distancing. I would ask ev- for obtaining online classes, District first elected him to Those shown to be infected eryone to please respect the expanding homeschooling the board in November 2011. must take precautions, be social distancing and virus materials, adding days to In all my interactions with “tracked” and quarantined prevention recommendations next year’s calendar, summer Supervisor Andy, he was if necessary to prevent the even if you don’t believe in school … all things that help personable, sensible and kept spread to others. them for yourself. the student’s loss of educa- his word. Andy set a worthy This testing must continue Respect the lives of other tion this year. example for all of us. until a vaccine is available people and help prevent the I disagree using the CARES Willard S. Grant POETIC REFLECTIONS| and the country adequately spread of the virus! Act to fund overtime pay for Ware Neck, Va. protected. This is a duty not Julie Shields people complaining about of the individual states, but of Hayes, Va. being asked to work in jobs the federal government, and they are already being paid The Few it must begin without delay. for. Seems like a scam to use He has served the Arthur H. Jennette, M.D. A humble civic gesture CARES Act money for over- BY T.A. LEACH, THE GLEBE, MATHEWS, VA. An Embassy to guard, Cardinal, Va. Editor, Gazette-Journal: time pay. community well dressed in blue, belt drawn COVID19 IS a plague, with I challenge the board mem- Editor, Gazette-Journal: Seventeen you were, tight, no known remedy … yet. bers to justify their vote to My name is William Turner barely, when you left your Straight, tall, courage Police appreciated daily We still have little test- pay overtime in this eco- and I am currently incarcer- home, strong, bold, aware, clear in ing, and since I can carry nomic crisis—“it’s not what ated at Haynesville Correc- To wander the wide world, sight. Editor, Gazette-Journal: the virus without showing CARES Act money for.” CARES tional Center. I am writing in bereft, on your own, Although May 13th is Police symptoms of infection, I may Act money is needed for busi- hopes that you will recognize The family you left, sorely Your blood spilled in snow Appreciation Day, we appreci- be a carrier. Therefore, a face nesses not overtime pay. one of my family members in lost, needing more, on a cold German night, ate them every day. covering is one minor, but im- The Gloucester school your next edition. The family you sought to Direct to intruders you When they go to a poten- portant, thing I can do when board needs to voluntarily He has been in the embrace was the Corps. brought the brave fight, tially dangerous situation around others. I am also en- reduce its budget by millions, Gloucester public school Defended your nation, kept their lives are on the line. heartened by so many of my as other districts are doing. system since 1980, a total of They trained you and fed fear from the door, Now they could be exposed community practicing these Asking for pay raises, level 40 years. He has served his you, then made you feel Your pained breath a gasp, to a potentially deadly small but important gestures funding from last year, and community well in the capac- whole, yet true to the Corps. disease. They might have to to deter the virus. overtime pay is ridiculous in ity of a teacher and a coach They showed you a way, make decisions in an instant The problem is that with these circumstances—and at Peasley Middle School. His gave you hope, a new role, But, fate brought you on to that could result in a national this virus, unlike the common it appears that the school name is Henry Holmes, better The virtue of men from a a long life, lived fair, incident where they could be cold, many people need hos- board is tone deaf to our known as Coach Holmes. He past long ago, A man taught a vision, a facing prison time, months of pitalization, even the healthi- community’s situation. has taught families in the Tradition, integrity, the decency rare, legal maneuvering and have est among us. And although Drastic actions are needed Gloucester community from honor you’d know. Morality, undiluted, and costly lawyers bills before it appears to be true, statisti- to cut budgets now and plot a mothers and fathers and none stand between, they are finally found to be cally the young and healthy course to ensure our children their kids. San Diego and Quantico, My model, my hero, my innocent. will not likely die from the are educated—because they Now the time has come for the beginning of mission, fearless Marine. The first time I heard of virus. Unlike the common did not receive a good educa- Coach Holmes to retire. He Then on to Berlin, West “Police Brutality” was on the cold, many can become ill tion this year. probably would have stayed Berlin, a transition, streets of Chicago decades enough to require oxygen As managers, the school longer if not for COVID-19. It ago when I was given a copy and sometimes ventilators board needs to begin “level- has been a long and produc- of the then communist paper, to recover. This is what we ing with their employees” tive ride. I am so proud of The Daily Worker. The article need to work for—keeping and inform them they will not Coach Holmes and the resi- Letters To The Editor laid out the plan to demor- our health care system from escape unscathed and will dents of Gloucester should Letters to the Gazette-Journal on any subject of public in- alize our law enforcement being overwhelmed. This is suffer wage loss and pain— be as well. terest are always welcome. The newspaper, however, can- officers with false accusa- not easy and nothing is 100 just like the rest of us. School We all can say goodbye to a not consider for publication a letter which does not carry tions ultimately resulting in a percent going to stop the employees need to be told: good teacher and even a bet- the writer’s signature and address. Letters should also not national police force. virus right now. —Pay raises will be unlikely ter person. exceed 200 words. Writers will please include a telephone Now the hue and cry as the But I do hope the humble for the next 18 months; William Turner (cousin) number where they can be reached during the day. The right solution to officers just doing civic gesture of wearing a —Class sizes will probably Haynesville CC is reserved to edit letters. their job, has become federal simple mask or nose/mouth increase; Haynesville, Va. The Gazette-Journal will not accept letters to Readers oversight. covering and six feet distanc- —The hiring freeze prob- Write which comment on articles published in other peri- Civil unrest serves the ing when around people, ably will continue for at least MVRS rocks odicals. Also, space limitations often prevent publication of same purpose. When rioting sends a message to my local 18 months; Editor, Gazette-Journal: thank-you letters. becomes more than local health care workers that I —No overtime pay will be The Mathews Volunteer officers can manage, a fed- value their work and pray allowed (should be); Rescue Squad rocks. Lolita eral militia is the proposed they do not become over- —Teachers may have to held me in her virtual arms solution which is why com- whelmed, as we have seen in work up to 200 teaching days and kept me calm until the munists foment rioting and other places. next year to catch children troops arrived. Doug and unruly demonstrations. Steve Greaves up from this year; John (in alphabetical order: One main reason that Gloucester, Va. —No new construction equally awesome) swept in, America has remained a free should be undertaken for the and with great care, respect GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS nation is because we have next 18 months, and and competence, took my the unique concept of local Unending love, gratitude —There probably will be loved one under their wings. law enforcement. Federal Editor, Gazette-Journal: some furloughs. They were amazing. control is the hallmark of a Horror, blessings and love Let’s start being realistic. I implore your readers to Gazette-Journal dictatorship and monarchy. are the stuff of our lives. Our We are in this together! support them. Times are dif- We are the land of the free family stands strong because Dave Weller ficult, but these are our local Elsa Cooke Verbyla | Publisher because of the brave. When of the infinite compassion Gloucester, Va. heroes. Charles E. Koenig | Editor we are no longer the land of and generosity of friends, My gratitude is immeasur- the brave, we will no longer neighbors and total strang- able, and I wish I could add be the land of the free. ers. Though changed forever, way more zeros to the check Published by Let your law enforcement we give our unending love I am sending them. Tidewater Newspapers Inc. officers know that you appre- and gratitude to all of you. Deborah Jann Gloucester, VA 23061 ciate them. The Vogel Family Cobbs Creek, Va. Sue Long Mary Ann Vogel North, Va. Mathews, Va. SEE READERS WRITE, PAGE 7A

Y M C K THURSDAY MAY 14, 2020 GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 7A

READERS’ SPECIAL|

Portraying Mary Todd Lincoln: America’s first, First Lady

BY BOB RUEGSEGGER She felt it would take them In early Lincoln portraits, Buss. “She and her stepmoth- out of the national spotlight, Mona Buss sees Lincoln as a er did not get along.” As a young girl growing up where “we want to be.” man of determination. As Lin- Before she and Lincoln in Lexington, Kentucky, Mary At one time Mary Todd coln aged, she still sees that were married, he called off Ann Todd dreamed of living in was, according to Mona Buss, determination still reflected the engagement, though they the Executive Mansion—the quoted as saying that she in his photographs. She also married in November 1842. White House. would marry the man that sees the weariness that the During their marriage they She was vivacious, well- would become the President Civil War brought to his life, lost Eddie Baker [in 1850], educated, and ambitious. She of the United States. Prior Mary’s life, and the lives of their second child. They lost set her sights on marrying to becoming involved with his family members. Willie in the White House the man who would become Abraham Lincoln, she dated “He would go to the Depart- when he was 12. She saw her president. Stephen A. Douglas, a Demo- ment of War to listen to the husband assassinated. Their Her dream came true when, crat. Lincoln was a Whig, staff. That would take a lot son Tad died at age 18. after being sworn in by Chief until a new Republican party out of him and it took a lot “She just had a lot of fears. Justice Roger Taney, Presi- was developed. out of his family,” said Buss. She was afraid of storms. dent Lincoln was escorted to “They obviously loved each “He was very consumed by She was afraid of dogs,” said the White House on March 4, other and were very support- the Civil War. He was so sad- Buss. “Mary was also a spiri- 1861. ive of each other,” said Buss. dened by what it was going to tualist,” said Buss. “She was At the invitational inaugural “She had a political impact. take to win and end the war. not the only one.” ball, dressed in blue silk and She visited the hospitals, He wanted America to be People wanted to connect bejeweled with diamonds, wrote letters for the soldiers, united again,” she said. “And with dead family members. pearls, and gold, Mary Lincoln and was very supportive of the other thing was the whole A lot of people had seances. dazzled the crowd. On that the anti-slavery movement,” slavery thing.” Husbands, brothers, and evening she was living her she said. “I think she was a Mona and George Buss are sons were being lost with the dream. Mary Lincoln had be- woman far beyond her time from the North, west of Chi- Confederates and the North. come the First Lady, and she because she had 13 years of cago. Freeport, Illinois. That’s “People were trying to reach was savoring the experience. education.” Lincoln country. for some hope, and I think Mary Lincoln had no inkling Mary Ann Todd came from “The Lincolns were, in ad- that’s what she wanted to do of the suffering and heartache a very wealthy Kentucky fam- dition to being southerners, too,” offered Buss. “People that the next five years would ily from the “thriving metrop- considered to be from the did not accept all that back bring to her and her family. olis” of Lexington—the Ath- West. Illinois was the West then as they would now.” George and Mona Buss are ens of the West. Her father back then,” said Buss. “When Robert Lincoln became con- historical interpreters who was Robert Smith Todd, and they came to the Executive cerned that his mother might portray President Lincoln and her mother was Eliza Parker Mansion, many people felt be mixing medications—per- Mrs. Lincoln. George Buss has Todd. Her home was a taste- that they were westerners haps with alcohol—and may over 30 years of experience fully appointed mansion full and couldn’t handle this,” she have resumed harmful spend- portraying Lincoln. Mona of family heirlooms. She be- said. “They weren’t from the ing habits. She suffered from Buss, his spouse, has relative- longed to a family with seven South. They weren’t part of BOB RUEGSEGGER PHOTO depression. ly recently assumed to role of children. the eastern establishment.” Living historian George Buss has over 30 years of portraying the Great Emancipa- “One of his biggest con- Mary Lincoln. “The thing that I admire Mary Lincoln was dispar- tor. Mona Buss, his spouse, has assumed the role of Mary Lincoln to support her cerns was finances. She was “The reason that I wanted most about President Lincoln aged in the North and con- husband’s interpretation, and tell the story of the first First Lady. overspending money,” said to portray Mary Lincoln is is his compassion and his po- demned in the South as a trai- Buss. “I think he was con- that she had a vast influence litical savvy, his intelligence, tor. Many in her family fought cerned about his interests on Lincoln’s political career,” and his kindness to people,” for the Confederacy. Two of too, spending his money. She said Mona Buss. “And, I think, said Buss. “He was very com- her half-brothers, Samuel “That was a big stress. Lin- there to support him,” said did have some issues. I don’t her story is not told that of- passionate with people.” and Alexander, were killed in coln didn’t like that because Buss. “They both had that know that they were treated ten.” Her husband’s portrayal of Confederate service. Emilie, a the boys in the war didn’t goal of being in the national correctly.” Mary Lincoln evidently sub- President Lincoln over the half-sibling, married Ben Har- have the right shoes and spotlight,” she said. “She en- Apparently, Mary Lincoln scribed to the notion that “be- last three decades has obvi- din Helm who fought with the clothing,” said Buss. “He was joyed being front and cen- had weaknesses for jewelry hind every successful man, ously been a huge factor in Confederacy as a general of- quite concerned about her ter, but she basically wanted and gloves. She was commit- there is a strong woman.” her decision to portray Lin- ficer. He was killed at Chicka- spending on the Executive to be by her husband’s side ted to Bellevue Place, a sani- Without Mary Todd Lincoln, coln’s lady. mauga. Mansion.” and support him as the Presi- torium in Batavia, Illinois. there might never have been Mary Lincoln enjoyed be- “Lincoln invited Emilie to Mary Lincoln viewed the dent.” During her institutionaliza- a President Abraham Lincoln. ing the center of attention in the White House (in 1863) Executive Mansion as a politi- When the topic of Mary Lin- tion at Bellevue, Mrs. Lincoln Mary Lincoln was very sup- Lexington, Springfield, and and Lincoln and Mary were cal stage, not just for Amer- coln’s mental stability comes was among the most privi- portive of her husband’s po- Washington. She relished the criticized terribly for having ica but for the French and up, Mona Buss is empathetic leged of inmates. litical career. She’d visit the limelight. She loved being the a southerner come to the Ex- the English as well. The Fed- and compassionate. “She “Mary and her husband legislatures when in Spring- First Lady. For Mona Buss, ecutive Mansion,” said Buss. eral government wasn’t sure might have had some mental lived through the Civil War. field and in Washington. She her transition to First Lady Mary Lincoln had to prove whether France or England issues,” said Buss. They worked very hard to would take notes, come back, has taken time. she was capable of being a would side with the South re- Buss emphasized that Mary get through that period in and discuss the political at- “You have to adjust to it. I First Lady. Actually, she was garding their support. Todd Lincoln had a lot to cope their lives,” said Buss. “At the mosphere with Lincoln. think that the more you study the first presidential spouse “She just felt like she need- with. She lost her mother at time of Appomattox, Lincoln After he had served one her character the more you referred to as the First Lady. ed to put the people’s house an early age. After her moth- was so relieved. He and Mary term in Congress, she recom- feel comfortable with it,” she When she arrived at the Ex- in order, and she did,” said er’s death, her father married felt they could get their lives mended that he not take the explained. “I had to learn to ecutive Mansion, it was in Buss. Elizabeth Humphreys. The back together,” she said. “He appointment as governor of grow into the role. I do like shambles. Congress would al- “She wanted people to re- couple had a huge new family wanted to go back to Spring- the Oregon Territory that was it, but it’s a learning curve. I low $20,000 every year for re- member that her husband of nine children. field and plant potatoes.” offered to him by the Secre- think she’s a wonderful per- decoration, but Mary Lincoln was the President of the Unit- “The loss of her father’s tary of the Interior in 1849. son to represent.” exceeded the appropriation. ed States and that she was attention was huge,” noted

THE BOOKWORM| BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

‘Author In Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote’

BY CRAIG FEHRMAN tions.” memoirs. JFK tried to hide social era. That makes this a Morrison Flagler was worried his dream, Florida was on its C.2020, AVID READER PRESS; $30.00; And there, says Fehrman, his use of co-authors and book about books, basically, about his wife, Mary. way to being a playground for 443 PAGES is where a split comes: most ghost writers, Ronald Rea- and it’s perfect if you need to She had been ailing for some the wealthy. High-end hotels, President-authors have gen- gan wrote a “campaign book” take a new bookmark out for time, and her doctor ordered luxury accommodations, and When it comes to voting for erally fallen into one of two nearly two decades before a spin. Flagler to take Mary from New fine resorts were built, fol- a President, you know what camps. They’ve either writ- running for President, LBJ’s Ultimately, you’ll have two York to Florida for sunshine lowed closely by men intent you like. ten books that will help them biographers struggled to main candidates to vote for and fresh air. A few days after on taking advantage of it all. You like a person who’s get elected, or they write even get his memoirs, and in November, both of them their departure, they reached Carl Fisher, developer in Mi- decisive but flexible. Some- “legacy” books after their George W. Bush hammered authors. In the end, you’ll St. Augustine but were disap- ami Beach; Addison Mizner in one who sees the big pic- presidency is over. out details of his biography have to choose just one. For pointed in the accommoda- Palm Beach and Boca Raton; ture and beyond, who spots For instance, James Mon- on Air Force One. now, though, immerse your- tions there, which were “noisy George Merrick in Coral Ga- problems and has plans to roe wrote, post-Presidency, Tired of politics-as-usual self in the book world past and ramshackle.” bles; and D.P. Davis in the Gulf tackle them. You want some- in order to squeeze more coming out of Washington? and present, because you Indeed, Florida itself was area, all had visions of vast one who thinks and acts with money for himself from Con- Good. Then you’ll love “Au- know what you like, and “Au- little more than that then. new housing developments character and strength. As gress. John Quincy Adams thor in Chief.” thor in Chief” is it. Travelers heading south and their ideas caught fire as in “Author in Chief” by Craig (our seventh President) had You’ll love reading it be- might find an occasional - vil the cost of land stratospheri- Fehrman, you want a leader... wanted to be a poet, rather cause it’s really not so much ‘Bubble in the Sun: The Florida lage here or there, very few cally rose, sometimes multi- and a reader. than a president, but an ap- about politics at all; in- Boom of the 1920s and How It roads, a couple of coconut plying in the same day. Newly- There was no other way pointment to the Nether- stead, author Craig Fehrman Brought on The Great Depression’ plantations, and lots of jungle. landed Floridians, happy with to say it: Thomas Jefferson lands changed that. And penned a bit of biography BY CHRISTOPHER KNOWLTON It wasn’t much different when then-newly-available home loved books. Andrew Jackson hid nothing about the writers who’ve C.2020, SIMON & SCHUSTER; $30.00; 411 PAGES Flagler returned to Florida a mortgages, snapped up emp- As a child in a prosperous in his pre-Presidency biogra- lived in the White House widower in 1882 but by then, ty lots, built new homes, and household, he always had phy because he understood and why those men chose Newton made it a law: fol- he was determined to take ad- filled them by using revolving books nearby; as an older how persuasive literature to publish their books when low through with an action vantage of what was basically credit. statesman, he amassed a could be to a reader. they did, but we also learn a and something “equal and op- “frontier.” He was a railroad And then the bottom library of that he kept on Like Jefferson, Lincoln lot about the readers there, posite” will happen. If A, then man, partner to John Rock- dropped out… shelving made by one of his tried to hide his authorship. and their contemporaries B, that’s how things are, the efeller, and he had a hand in For readers who enjoy Jazz slaves. Later, when writing Ulysses Grant approved the both politically and not. caution being that you might Standard Oil. To say that Fla- Age tales or unique Ameri- a book of his own, he toiled last changes to his “Personal Even more enjoyable, you’ll not like it. As in the new book gler was wealthy was an un- cana, this book is one for the and fussed at its manuscript Memoirs” two days before read about early American “Bubble in the Sun” by Chris- derstatement; to say that he’d beach or wherever you like for years, says Fehrman, but he died. Teddy Roosevelt publishing and reading hab- topher Knowlton, it may, in be deterred from bringing the to read. Find “Bubble in the Jefferson denied doing so be- finished his first book at just its, as well as other famous fact, become the worst thing railroad over the ocean to Key Sun.” Do that, like this. cause admitting it “collided twenty years old. FDR died authors of the day and how of all. West was a lie. with his presidential ambi- before he could write his they fit into each President’s It was early 1878, and Henry By the time Flagler achieved READERS WRITE|

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6A) A coming attraction Banks are creating trillions tion. the markets. Norman, Oklahoma, was a saying: “What made him ex- in currency out of thin air. The Federal Reserve is This is a method to buy natural leader. He was born tra special was his smile, one Editor, Gazette-Journal: While there is no ready printing at least $4 trillion to time and not a solution to June 11, 1933 to Donald and that always lit up everyone I have been reading of job solution for the dilemma of keep the credit and markets the dilemma. Again, the Pauline Reed Herring. He was around him,” she said. He losses during the past six excessive debt coupled with flowing and buying stocks as outcome is clear. Hyperinfla- a career officer in the U.S. Air passed away on April 21 of weeks of 30 million. Several extraordinary currency cre- well as making direct loans tion is on its way. Prepare Force, reaching the rank of coronavirus. He was 86, and sources estimate the losses ation, the outcome is starkly to businesses with money accordingly. lieutenant colonel, and flew the brother of Sen. Elizabeth at 50 million. If this lockdown clear. No longer will we that the government does Andrew Maggard combat missions in Vietnam Warren. She said of him yes- continues, the coronavirus experience inflation in the not have. Yes, the stock mar- Port Haywood, Va. before retiring from the mili- terday: “I’ll miss you dearly, cure will have created more prices of goods and services ket is holding up, but this tary in 1973 and starting an my brother.” casualties than the pan- that we have come to expect. is simply a reaction to the One of many great losses auto detailing business. Elaine R. White demic. The usual rate of inflation is influx of vast quantities of Editor, Gazette-Journal: His younger sister remi- Saluda, Va. Currently, the Central about to revert to hyperinfla- printed dollars flowing into Dr. Don Reed Herring of nisced about him yesterday

Y M C K 8A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL The arts THURSDAY MAY 14, 2020 Artist opens studio on Church Street in Mathews

BY SHERRY HAMILTON

Artist Jan Finn-Duffy has been a painter for 20 years and has taught watercolor classes for 10 years, and now she’s opened a studio gallery on Church Street in Mathews. Finn-Duffy said she plans to teach small classes with a maximum of six to eight students of all skill levels in the first-floor storefront next door to 5 Star Oriental Medi- cine. She said she teaches watercolor techniques to provide a foundation, then encourages her students to William Geroux’s second book focuses work on projects that inter- on the Merchant Marine in World War est them. is “At your own pace. In your own II. So did his first, “The Mathews Men”. “Watercolor is not as unforgiving place.” Her website is www.water- as people think it is,” said Finn-Duffy. colorteacher.com. “If you have a passion for it, I can Finn-Duffy has a bachelor’s degree teach you. Watercolor is something in history with minors in political ‘Ghost Ships’ you have to do to progress.” science and business. After graduat- Classes are particularly good for ing from college, she worked on Cap- now available people who find they can’t bring itol Hill until she had children, then themselves to paint at home alone she became a stay-at-home mom. but enjoy painting with others, she She started teaching herself to paint in paperback said. when her children were small, took William Geroux’s book Many of Finn-Duffy’s students a couple of workshops, and never “The Ghost Ships of Arch- haven’t picked up a paintbrush looked back. Her work has been in angel” published in 2019 by since high school, she said, but al- “Splash: The Best of Watercolor Se- Viking is now available in pa- most all of them are able to master ries,” an international competitive perback. the medium well enough to be hap- book, and she has shown in a Na- The Ghost Ships is the sto- py with their work. She said her old- tional Watercolor Society show. SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL ry of the World War II Allied est student was 93, and she’ll accept Artist Jan Finn-Duffy is offering both online instruction and in-person watercolor classes at her new convoy PQ-17 which was bro- teenagers in her classes. A West Virginia native, Finn-Duffy studio on Church Street in Mathews. Shown at left are two of her pieces; at right, she is painting her ken up to fend for itself in en- In addition to studio classes, Finn- considers Virginia her home. She daughter’s cat as a gift. emy waters near Murmansk, Duffy offers online watercolor les- previously lived in Fredericksburg, Russia. sons. She said she currently has 10 where she taught at LibertyTown, Geroux is also author of video lessons completed, but plans an artists’ studio, but she and her to the county. He passed away in To make an appointment for a “The Mathews Men,” the to add many more. The classes family have spent weekends at their September, and now, she said, “I’m class after coronavirus restrictions story of Mathews County’s range in price from $13 to $20. The Mathews home since 1999. When her ready to begin painting and give les- are lifted, email jkfinnduffy@gmail. merchant mariners in World business venture’s catchphrase late husband retired, they moved sons again.” com. War II. MATHEWS CAFETERIA: Challenging times for the crew feeding county’s children (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) child in Mathews, whether nated by local organizations should make a request. meals are provided entirely mended precautions to limit roni and cheese or ravioli. The a student in the school sys- and kept in the nurse’s closet The program is very costly, free of charge. The number of the chance of the spread of bag will also include a fruit, tem or not, and the children’s at Mathews High School for said Gibbs. While food served children served on a regular, COVID-19. They wear masks apple juice, and perhaps pop families don’t have to qualify students in need who don’t in the cafeteria is purchased in-school day is 650 to 700, and gloves, practice social tarts or some other food that for free or reduced meals. So receive the snack packs, and in large containers at bid pric- said Gibbs, but between the distancing, and clean every can be easily prepared. This is when delivery drivers arrived those items are delivered, too, es, the food that’s sent home amount the children pay and surface multiple times a day. the continuation of the Snack at homes and found “two or as needed. must be individually prepack- federal reimbursement, the “The kitchen is probably Pack program that is provided three children under five,” “When this hit, high school aged. Not only that, but those budget was easier to manage. cleaner than ever,” she said. year-round by local churches. they took note, and those chil- students had no access to types of food can be hard to She said she’s not sure how Still, if an employee feels Gibbs said that when dren were included the next anything,” she said. “With the find, so she might have to much federal funding schools uncomfortable or doesn’t feel schools first closed due to the time, as well. help of the guidance office buy a more expensive brand. will receive for the home they can work, it’s okay. By coronavirus pandemic, she “When we started to include and teachers, we have includ- Some days, she said, she has meals program. the same token, if they travel and her team were prepar- all children, the numbers got ed high school kids also in the to go to Sam’s Club or Food “Right now, we’re feeding or go out of town, they have ing 67 meals for Lee-Jackson high,” said Gibbs. delivery.” Lion to fill in what’s missing. kids,” she said. “We’ve got to stay home for two weeks. Elementary School students In addition to food, Gibbs Gibbs said that she can’t In addition, when children the logistics worked out, and Gibbs and Diane Bing are the and 55 for those at Thomas said the team is now accessing provide meals for children buy food in the cafeteria, they I don’t lie awake in bed any- only ones working every day, Hunter Middle School. But the shelf-stable foods, toiletries without a parent’s permis- pay a portion of the cost, more.” but, she said, “I wouldn’t be meals are intended for any and other items that are do- sion, so any family in need while the home-delivered Gibbs said that she and her anywhere else. I love what I staff are taking all the recom- do.” EASING RESTRICTIONS: Phase I of Governor Northam’s plan begins Friday

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Y M C K THURSDAY MAY 14, 2020 Obituaries GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 9A

JUDY DIEHL BRADY DANIEL MCALLISTER DIX MARTHA DAYTON GRISWOLD Judy Diehl Brady, 68, of Daniel McAllister Dix, age (1959-2020) Jamaica, passed away on 46, of Gloucester Point, died Martha Dayton Griswold Monday, May 4, 2020. May 9, 2020 as the result of an departed this earthly life She was always known for automobile accident. on May 6, 2020 at her home her great smile and sweet Daniel was a 1991 graduate in Hallieford, after a long disposition. Judy’s pass- of Gloucester High School struggle with cancer. ing was a blessing, for she and a Washington Redskin Daughter of the late Doro- fought Alzheimer’s for sev- football fan. thy Smith Dayton of Kinston, en years. She was a retired He is survived by his par- North Carolina, and John W. correctional officer with the ents, Samuel and Gayle McAl- Dayton of Hallieford, Martha Middle Peninsula Regional lister Dix; brother, Christo- was born in Nairobi, Kenya, Security Center in Saluda, pher; niece, Samantha, a host in 1959, and was raised over- and was predeceased by of uncles, aunts, cousins, as seas in a Foreign Service fam- her father, Richard Diehl. well as numerous friends. ily. She earned a B.A. in Phi- Judy is survived by her Due to the COVID-19 pan- losophy and B.S. in Nursing husband, Richard Bryant; demic, a graveside service from VCU and lived in numer- son, Shawn (Melissa); moth- will be held in West End Cem- ous places before settling in er, Ruby Diehl; sisters, De- etery, Wytheville, Virginia. Hallieford with her family in nise Funk (Dusty), Jody Diehl; brothers, Rick Diehl (Fran), The family received friends Wednesday, May 13, 2020, from 4-6 2003. Ronnie Diehl (Sharon); grandchildren, Alex and Amber; step- p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home and due to the pandemic, guidance Beloved by family and friends, Martha imparted to all her val- son, Chris (Kim); step-grandchildren, Emma and Ella, and was addressed. ues of self-sacrifice and kindness to others. Her children were numerous nieces and nephews. In memory of our loved one, contributions may be made to her highest priority, and she held diverse jobs, most recently Arrangements by Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow- Shop with a Cop, 7502 Justice Drive, Gloucester, Va. 23061. as EMT volunteer with the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad Faulkner Chapel, Saluda. and as a hospice nurse. A voracious reader and lover of world music, Martha delighted in intellectual exploration and in shar- CLEVELAND REAVES CAMERON JR. MILDRED ‘MIMI’ FORD ing with others life’s simple pleasures: the beach, trees, flowers, Cleveland Reaves Cam- Mildred “Mimi” Ford, age 98, clouds, birdsongs, or a good book. eron Jr., 75, of Gloucester, and a resident of Moon, Vir- Martha is survived by her children, Caroline Ruth Griswold passed away on Monday, ginia, departed this earth on and William Ross Griswold; stepmother, Julie Hood Dayton; May 11, 2020, at his home. Monday, May 4, 2020. brother, Win Dayton; stepbrother, Michael Butler Hood and He was the son of the late She was born in 1922 in his wife Denise Caldwell Hood, and niece, Alida Hart Dayton. Cleveland and Louise Thrift Clay Center, Ohio. She lived Memorial gifts in Martha’s name may be made to the Cameron Sr., and served his in Ohio, Indiana, Santa Bar- Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad Mathews, P.O. Box 1130 country in the U.S. Army. bara, California, Tallahassee, Mathews, Va. 23109. He retired from Lockwood Florida, and Alexandria, Vir- “Not all who wander are lost.” – Tolkien. Brothers as an operator ginia, before moving to Moon engineer in 2011 with over in 2007. 40 years of service driving She was preceded in death those big, yellow Lockwood by her husband of 58 years, ELI JOSEPH HIRSCHBERG Eli Joseph Hirschberg, trucks. Hank Ford; her parents, Ste- 29, of Gloucester, Virginia, He is survived by his phen and Mary Buvala, and passed away on Tuesday, wife, Kathleen Eastwood two sisters, Ann Zaiko and May 5, 2020. He was born on Cameron; children, Connie Delphine Vass. Dec. 1, 1990 in the northern O’Neill (Sean), Robyn Pellei She is survived by her daughter, Dee Bane of Moon; a grand- state of New Hampshire, and (David), and Scott Cameron; brother, Morris “Mitty” Cam- son, Greg Bane (Lindsey) of Hampton, Virginia; a great-grand- was a true southern man eron (Alice), and 13 grandchildren, Kieran and Maire O’Neill daughter, Lillian Grace Bane; her brother, William Buvala of who remained a loyal New (Liam, deceased); David, Eryn, Cameron, Emilee, Alyson, Ida, Gary, Indiana, and many nieces, and nephews. England Patriots fan. He was Robert, Peter, and Nicholas Pellei (Alexander, deceased). Mimi had her own business as a hairdresser for 25 years. the most loving and amazing Cleveland courageously battled cancer for a year, gifting She participated in many civic organization activities. She was father his son Jaxson could his family and friends with extra months of precious memo- a Girl Scout troop leader for many years and she was an avid ever have. He was a loyal, ries to treasure. antiques collector. She was also a master of fiber arts includ- trustworthy, compassionate Cleveland was well known for always smiling, being a ing sewing, crocheting, knitting. She also did cross-stitch, petit son, brother and friend. friend to everyone, his love for traveling and trying all local point, quilting, and made homemade candy gifts. He completed most of foods. He worked hard all his life, was married for 51 years, She will join her husband at Arlington National Cemetery his education through shared the best of times with good friends, and was loved during a private service. Gloucester County; how- greatly by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was al- The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff of the River- ever, he graduated and re- ways there for anyone that needed him—our very own side Convalescent Center, Mathews, for their outstanding care ceived his diploma from Mathews High School. As a teenager Hero (specializing in traveling great distances anytime day and service. Gifts in her memory may be sent to the Riverside he worked as a waiter in his parent’s restaurants, Richard- or night for broken down car rescues and locked cars). He Convalescent Center Auxiliary, c/o Mrs. Mary Marshall, P.O. son’s Family Restaurant and Chef Todd’s. Later he went on traveled the world, visiting each of the states of the USA, 27 Box 494, Mathews, Va. 23109 or to Hands Across Mathews, to work for Curtis Contracting, Inc., for several years, ad- countries and almost all the continents (missing Antarctica P.O. Box 1303, Mathews, Va. 23109. Faulkner Funeral Homes, vancing to the position of foreman. and Australia). He lived a full life, never complained about Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia, assisted the family. Eli was an avid hunter, expert fisherman and a warrior anything, made the smallest moments special, shared true spirit who loved the drama series “Vikings,” stories based Christianity through his silent actions and showed others on medieval times and he was always intrigued by dragons. how to do the same. WILLIAM WYATT FRANKLIN Ever a mud bog and tractor pull fan, he enjoyed listening to Due to coronavirus, a private graveside service will be William Wyatt Franklin, country music and lived life to the motto of “Live Free or held Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Petsworth Baptist Church in age 79, passed away peace- Die,” the official motto of the state of New Hampshire. Gloucester. Per Cleveland’s request, a bagpiper will be play- fully surrounded by family He was predeceased by his grandparents, Lillian K. Hirsch- ing at the graveside from 11-11:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome on May 4, 2020 at the home berg, Martin H. Hirschberg and Antoine A. Guertin Jr. He is to drive through or park in the church parking lot and by the of his daughter in Las Vegas, survived by his son, Jaxson Thomas Hirschberg; his younger cemetery to listen to the bagpipes. Nevada. sister, Hannah N. Hirschberg; his older brother, Jefferey T. Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory, Gloucester, is in He is survived by his wife of Hirschberg; sister-in-law, Lauren McKenzie Hirschberg; neph- charge of arrangements. 50 years, Joice Oliver Franklin; ews, Brennan S. McKenzie and Jacob C. Hirschberg; older sis- sons, Mitchell Hilliard (Susan) ter, Nicole Hirschberg Barnes and her husband Zachery R. of Gloucester, Virginia, James Barnes; his mother, Suzanne Guertin Hirschberg and father, Hilliard (Wendy) of Gloucester, Todd J. Hirschberg; grandmother, Louise F. Guertin; several and Harry Hilliard (Dawn) of aunts, uncles and cousins on both sides of the family. KATHRYN ANN D’AMATO Frederick, Maryland; daugh- A Celebration of Life (drive in/parking lot service) will be Kathryn Ann D’Amato, ter, Joice Marie Higa (Kevin) held on Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m. at Cornerstone Fellow- 86, peacefully passed away of Las Vegas; siblings, Charles ship Church, Cobbs Creek, Virginia. on Sunday, May 10, 2020, Franklin (Deanna) of Sun City, Because he loved his son Jaxson more than anything else in Gloucester. Kathryn was Arizona, Nancy Lewis (Austin) in the world, in lieu of flowers please make donations in his born in Ludlow, Massachu- of Stokesdale, North Carolina, memory to the Eli Hirschberg Memorial Fund for Jaxson, setts, on Aug. 10, 1933. Nelson Franklin (Tamara) of Anchorage, Alaska, and Richard P.O. Box 1078, Mathews, Va. 23109. Kathryn, or Kitty, as she Franklin (Margaret) of Canyon Country, California; his loving Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, was known by family and grandchildren, and many close friends. Virginia, is assisting the family with arrangements. friends, was a wonderful He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary wife, mother, grandmother Ellen (Petty) Franklin of McGrew, Nebraska, and his brother, and dear friend to many in James (Venetta) Franklin, of Gering, Nebraska. the Mathews and Newport Born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, on November 23, 1940, Wil- News communities. Her liam grew up in McGrew, and Anchorage, Alaska. He gradu- ated from McGrew High School, earned a Bachelor of Science JUDY WADNIZAK HOPKINS sweet personality and infec- Judy Wadnizak Hopkins, tious laugh were known to in Civil Engineering from New Mexico State University, and attended Iowa State University for graduate studies. He later age 56, of Topping, Virginia, many and she will be dearly passed away on Sunday, missed. She was actively in- joined the Navy and served two tours in Vietnam with the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) which includes the Construction Bat- May 10, 2020. volved over the years in Our She was born in Lynwood, Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Newport News, and talions (Seabees), Contracting Officers, and Base Engineers for all U.S. Navy facilities worldwide. In between tours, he met California, on Dec. 6, 1963, the Newcomer’s Club of Mathews. She was a faithful member and was raised in Arapahoe of the Catholic Church of Francis de Sales, Mathews. his wife, Joice, in Virginia, and they were married at Fort De- Russy Chapel in Hawaii during leave from his second tour in County, Colorado. She at- Kitty was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. James and tended college in San Diego Yvonne Carr; her brother, Jim, and her daughter, Kathleen. Vietnam. During his time with the Navy, William participated in numerous campaigns and was awarded the Republic of Viet- County and graduated from She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Neil; her sons UCSM with a bachelor’s de- and spouses, Victor and Karen, Brian and Pam, and her six nam Campaign Medal; Joint Services Commendation Medal; Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal; Meritori- gree in accounting. grandchildren, Anna, Brandon, Daniel, Joe, Nick, and Zachary. Judy loved both snow- There will be a private service with her immediate family. ous Unit Commendation; Public Works, Communications and Transportation Service Medal; and Navy Commendation Med- and waterskiing and was Friends and family will be notified at a later date as to when active in AA where she held we will be able to celebrate and honor our beloved Kitty. al. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, worked in Saudi Arabia and various positions, lastly as In lieu of flowers, donations in Kitty’s honor may be made DCM of Middle Peninsula. to the Gloucester Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 1881, Kuwait, and traveled extensively around the world. Upon retirement, William moved to Las Vegas, where he and She is survived by her husband, Michael C. Hopkins; her Gloucester, Va. 23061. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster- mother and father, Frank and Martha Wadnizak; sister, Lori Gi- Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, assisted the family. his wife enjoyed many more years of love and laughter. Wil- liam never met a stranger that didn’t soon become a friend rard (Leslie); nephews, Leslie and Nick Girard; aunt, Judy Hart- because he genuinely cared about everyone. He was a mas- man Naumann, and also lots of wonderful cousins and friends. ter at gardening and storytelling and taught his children and Memorial service to be held at a later date. Donations grandchildren to value history, education and family. He will may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or charity of your PATRICK WAYNE DESPER be remembered for his generous, caring spirit, his uncompro- choice. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Patrick Wayne Desper, 48, mising gentleness, and his sense of humor. Mathews, Virginia, is assisting the family. of Gloucester, passed away A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 18, on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at 2020, at Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery and due to the his home. pandemic, guidance will be addressed entering the cemetery. He was employed at In memory of our loved one, contributions may be made to Walmart in Newport News in PSC Partners Seeking a Cure, 6900 E. Belleview Avenue, Suite the security department 202, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-1627. He was preceded in death Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. by his father, Thomas W. 804-642-4645 Desper, and is survived by his wife, Erica Jenkins Des- per; daughter, Alexis Hope Desper; stepsons, Sebastian THOMAS D. HARPER Sain and Dalton Greene; The family of Thomas D. Harper will hold a private memorial Burress Tree & Stump stepdaughter, Olivia Greene; service at noon Saturday, May 16, in Howard Funeral Home Chapel, Ark. He died on May 3, 2020. Service, Inc. mother, Patricia Ann Agnor Landscaping • Bushhogging Desper; sister, Tammie Sue Survivors include his wife, Judith F. Harper; father, George T. Harper; daughter, Nicole Kelly; stepdaughters, Jada S. Jenkins Next Time You See A Tree, Think of Me Webb (Brent), and grand- Licensed and Insured child, Eli Sain. and Kelsey A. Jenkins; brother, William E. Harper; sisters, Cyn- Box 81 Since 1975 Funeral services will be private. Andrews Funeral Home & thia Simpson, Jacqueline Jones, Klea Harper, Barbara Harper, and Marilyn Johnson, and two grandchildren. Wicomico, VA 23184 DEAN BURRESS Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Gloucester, VA Owner

Y M C K 10A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL THURSDAY MAY 14, 2020

OBITUARIES| CHANDLER HOWARD MANUEL ROBERT KEITH STUBBLEFIELD SR. Gloucester Point man dies Chandler Howard Manuel, Robert Keith Stubblefield Sr., “Sweet Boy,” 24, of Rock- age 62, of Hayes, passed in well, North Carolina, died his home on Friday, May 8, in single-vehicle accident May 4, 2020. He was born 2020. A Gloucester Point man died Saturday night in a in Iredell County on Oct. 2, He was the son of the late single-vehicle accident on Tidemill Road. 1995 to Clint and Amy Man- Robert Lee and Mildred Rob- Virginia State Police was notified of the accident uel. ins Stubblefield, and was at about 11 p.m., according VSP Sgt. Michelle Anaya. In addition to his par- preceded in death by sis- Anaya said the driver, identified as Daniel McAllister ents, survivors include his ters, Gloria Stubblefield and Dix, was traveling west on Tidemill Road east of Route siblings, Miranda (Fred), Peggy Jenkins. Robert was 17 in a 2016 Chevrolet Trax when he ran off the road Coleman, Conner (Hope), an extremely talented indi- and struck a utility pole. Cymon and Merritt; niece, vidual, and was the owner Dix was not wearing his safety belt, Anaya said, and Amelia; nephew, Emmett; of Stubblefield’s Well Drilling died upon impact. She said speed was a contributing his grandparents, Bart and Company. factor in the crash and it is unknown if alcohol was Carolyn Peacher, Bruce and He is survived by his wife also a factor. Carol Manuel and the late of 35 years, Shelly; two sons, Anaya said the utility pole that was struck was owned Jacqy and Arlene Ramsey, Robert “Keith” Stubblefield by Dominion Power, which dispatched personnel to the and aunts and uncles, Emilee (Michael) Haskins, Jackie (Jai- Jr. (Stacy), Josh Stubble- scene to restore power to the area. She said Virginia me) Sherer, Bridget (Chris) Sibley, Ben (Kim) Manuel and 18 field (Helen); sister, Rebecca Hibbard; three grandchildren, Department of Transportation personnel assisted with fun-loving cousins. Ashtyn, Logan, Kenna; as well as a host of nieces, nephews lane closures and rerouting traffic. A celebration service was held at the family farm at 3 p.m. and extended family. Anaya said Dix, 46, resided in the 1700 block of on Tuesday, May 12. He will be greatly missed. Anyone who knew him would Chiskiake Street in Gloucester Point. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to laugh, as his final words were, “Shelly… I need $1,000 right This was the second highway fatality in Gloucester Clenville-Cashiers Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 919, Cashiers, N.C. now!” in 2020. 28171 in honor of Eldon Jamison and Chandler Manuel who Due to the current pandemic, a celebration of his life will both crossed over into eternity doing what they loved. Now be held later this year. their beautiful spirits are flying high with our Lord Jesus Christ. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you for “There is such a beauty in not knowing what is next. Em- the love and care he received from Riverside Cancer Insti- brace the journey and forget about the outcome; it’s worth tute of Gloucester. it.” -Chandler Manuel (2015) Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. Body of missing Gloucester man recovered GAYNELLE BROWN MCNICHOLS BY KIM ROBINS On May 1, 2020, Gaynelle Brown McNichols died The body of a Gloucester man who went missing near peacefully in her home at his Adner home on April 27 was recovered last Thursday, Achilles. DOROTHY MARIE TYLER according to the Gloucester Sheriff’s Office. For many years, she was Dorothy Marie Tyler, 71, of The GSO said canine teams from the Virginia Department an interpreter in Colonial Hayes, passed away on Mon- of Emergency Management, along with GSO investigators, Williamsburg, retiring in day, May 4, 2020. She was discovered a deceased male in the Woods Mill Swamp on 2009. She did extensive born in Gloucester County, Thursday, not far from where the man disappeared. work in researching the and was the daughter of the Investigators could not positively identify the deceased history of and developing late Roscoe Gray and the late as the missing man on Thursday, the GSO said, but a state programs for the Gaol and Marjorie Burrell Paige. medical examiner’s office was able to positively identify him Colonial Capital. Outside of She was a graduate of Thom- Friday as 67-year-old Thomas Matthews. work, she enjoyed reading as Calhoun Walker School The cause and manner of Matthews’s death is pending the and spending time with her and Rappahannock Commu- final autopsy report from the medical examiner’s office, the family and dog (Max) and nity College. She retired from GSO said. However, the GSO said nothing had been noted as cat (Fiona). the Gloucester County School suspicious by investigators or the medical examiner’s office. Gaynelle is survived by System in 2011 after 23 years Gloucester Sheriff Darrell Warren offered his thanks to her sisters, Betty Setter- of dedicated service. In 1993, VDEM’s Eastern District Search and Rescue teams and to holm and Joanne Brown; her son, Wade; her grandchil- she received the Iota Phi the many members of the community who had helped in a dren, Alton, Grace, and Madeline; her nieces, Ericka Fox Lambda Sorority’s Apple-for- variety of ways to locate Matthews. and Betty Lou Sammons; her grand-niece and -nephew, the-Teacher Award. Dorothy Kandice Wauhop and Joseph Fox, and her great-grand- loved to spend time with fam- nephews, Micah, Lucas, and Jesse Wauhop. ily and friends and she touched so many with her smile and Memorial contributions can be made to the Gloucester- laughter. Mathews Humane Society, P.O. Box 385, Gloucester, Va. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 23061 or Bread for Life Food Pantry, 6262 Main Street, siblings, Etta Davis, Lillie Chafen, Ida Stokes, Warren Paige, Click on Gloucester, Va. 23061. and William Jefferson. A Celebration of Life will be held at a time and location She is survived by her daughters, Cartrina Jones and Kara Ty- Research Your Family Tree to be determined. ler; brothers, Rickey Paige and Norman Coles; grandchildren, Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home. Khyre Jones and Tyre Jones; her dearest friend, Jacqueline www.gazettejournal.net Hodges, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 15, 2020, from 1-5 p.m. The database lists obituaries which at the funeral home. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the grave- side service will be private. appeared in the Gazette-Journal and Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory, Gloucester, is in charge earlier local newspapers from 1905 of arrangements. to the present. Copies or transcriptions of these obituaries JUDITH ANN MILLER are available for $5.00 Judith Ann Miller, age 81, of Hayes, died May 5, 2020 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Gloucester-Mathews She was a native of Michigan, daughter of the HELEN RHODES MANESS WORKMAN GAZETTE-JOURNAL late Leonard Kitley and Barbara Wilkins Kitley. MAY 1, 2020 Husband Harold E. Miller Helen Rhodes Maness 804-693-3101 preceded her in death. Workman, 92, of Roanoke, She is survived by a Virginia, passed away daughter, Pam Sukhai peacefully on Friday, May 1, (Robin); three sons, Ste- 2020. She was preceded in ven Rhoades (Thanya), death by her parents, Rob- IN MEMORIAM| Scott Rhoades (Angela), ert Leonidas Rhodes and James Rhoades (Judy), Fay Wiatt Rhodes; brother, and four grandchildren. Robert Leonidas Rhodes Jr.; Due to the COVID-19 four sisters, Maude R. Cox, pandemic, a private grave- Clementine R. Bowman, side service will be held in Ionia, Michigan. Marguerite Rhodes, and Fay In memory of our loved one, contributions may be made to Rhodes; also, her husbands, the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glenn Albert M. Maness and Thom- Allen, Va. 23060. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral as N. Workman. Helen is Home, Gloucester. survived by her loving and adoring family, sister, Jackie R. Rowland; and children, Diane M. Herchenrider (Robert), Bert Maness (Julie), and Jamie M. Lockard (Ellis Belcher). Also surviving are six In memory of grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, Maggie and Dan Gold and daughter, Sadie; Robert and Jenny Herch- In memory of Stillman C. HERMAN PATRICK SMITH JR. enrider and daughters, Abby and Hannah; Josh and Olivia Herman Patrick Smith Howard Jones Maness and daughter, Helaina; Matthew and Kate Maness Kellum Jr. Jr., 64, of Hayes, went to First year anniversary and daughter, Aria; Katie and Anthony Gravina and son, 5/17/1943~5/14/2009 be with his Lord and Sav- Pierce; and Abbie Lockard. She was born in Hampton, Vir - without you! ior on May 8, 2020. He was There is always a face ginia, on her father’s dairy farm and moved to Gloucester, You are dearly missed born on Dec. 15, 1955 in before us. A voice we Virginia, as a young girl, and enjoyed a wonderful child- Portsmouth, Virginia. and loved. hood with her siblings on the farm. Helen left the country would love to hear. A Herman graduated from Your children and family life for nursing school at Johnston-Willis in Richmond, Denbigh High School, class smile we will always Virginia, and began a five-decade nursing career that took of 1973. After serving in the remember of our her to Maryland, back to Virginia, and then to South Caro- United States Air Force he lina. Everywhere she worked, Helen was celebrated for brother, we loved so went on to become a certi- her compassion, patience, and love of caring for others. dear. Deep in our fied mechanic. His passion Nursing was her mission field. Her faith was of utmost im- was working on cars and hearts lies a picture portance to her and a great highlight of her life was a trip he had a lifetime love for more precious than to the Holy Land. She was a member of Cave Spring Unit- music. Friends and family ed Methodist Church for many years and loved her Sun- silver or gold. It’s a will remember him for his day school class and United Methodist Women’s (UMW) picture of our brother huge laugh and loving gen- group. Helen had many interests over her lifetime includ- erosity. whose memory will ing painting, sewing, crafting, and puzzling and she had He was preceded in never grow old. a voracious appetite for reading. She read the Bible 20 death by his father, Her- times! She enjoyed all of God’s creation, especially cats, In memory of my mother Sisters & Brothers man Patrick Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 birds, flowers and the ocean. years, Trudy Mills Smith; mother, Barbara T. Smith; sister, Martha Smith The family would like to thank the staff at South Roa- Nena Kirk (Larry); nephews, Patrick Karow (Stephanie), Mom, noke Nursing Home and express their appreciation for Justin Karow, and many extended family members. This is the day to offer thanks their attentive care. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings A memorial service will be held at a later date. for blessings, great and small to may be made to the Friendship Class, UMW or the Back- Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior honor in a special way the Lord pack Mission Program at Cave Spring United Methodist Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, in who gives them all. This is the Church. memory of Herman Patrick Smith Jr. day for sending thoughts and A private graveside service was held for the family on Services are under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. happy wishes, too, that many Monday, May 4, 2020, and a memorial celebration will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at special blessings will be yours www.oakeys.com. the whole year through. Happy Mother’s Day and also Grandmothers Rosia & Hallie Love, www.gazettejournal.net • www.gazettejournal.net • www.gazettejournal.net Daughter Alice

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Teacher Appreciation Week Staffers from the Parent Child Development Corporation in West Point celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week at the T.C. Walk- WOULD LIKE TO GIVE OUR er Education Center last Thursday where Head Start teachers and staff members could drive by to pick up some gifts. Passing out the gifts were, above from left, human resource manager Aixa Aklan, education manager Heidi Condrey, and family NIE SPONSORS services manager Susann Brown. PCDC Executive Director Verlane Mack, at right, also attended and offered the honorees flowers from her personal garden. A BIG THANK YOU Cricket Hill Chapter, NSDAR Gaylen Davis George DeMarco Gloucester Rotary Club Joyce’s Pack and Ship Kingston Episcopal Parish Libby Crawford Mathews Lions Club Willard & Letitia Grant Mathews Chapter Continental Societies Shirley Tomlin Lillian Cox James W. Drummond Mary Helliesen Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library Norman & Nancy Coggeshall Steve Christo TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Coastal Bioanalysts Inc. Ice cream social Ronald Saunders Thomas Hunter Middle School held a curbside ice cream social for its teachers last Thursday during Teacher Appreciation Sandy Warhol Week. Principal Laurel Byrd, Assistant Principal LeAnne Shields, and Financial Clerk Tiffanie Wheeler donned masks and Susan Leuci gloves to serve the teachers who stopped by in between doing lesson plans. Preston Higgins Paul and Rachel Vanden Bout School board to meet briefly Tuesday Tongie Davis A quorum of the Mathews center, according to a release ment period due to COVID-19 Kathy Schanze County School Board will from the school board office. restrictions. The agenda for Edward and Jenifer James meet briefly to address es- The format will be the same the meeting will be available sential school board busi- as the school board’s April 21 for viewing online at https:// James Baughman ness at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the meeting. go.boarddocs.com/vsba/mc- Mathews High School media There will be no public com- sva/Board.nsf/Public. Laurie Pochodowicz Amy & Paul Dubois Bill & Sandra Brewer If you have a special message, advertise in the School Mary Wade Smith Ronald & Katrina Brown GAZETTE- JOURNAL nurse P.E.O. Sisterhood-Chapter BT appointed Dennis and Brenda Baker Charlie Finley at Achilles Sheila Norris “ME$ SSAGES” Prices start at 10.00. For more information, call Robert Ray The Gloucester School 804-693-3101 or 804-725-2191. Board appointed Samantha Kingston Episcopal Parish We reserve the right to refuse any material. Williams of Gloucester as the school nurse at Achilles El- Portia Dischinger ementary during its April 30 Francis Blanock Jr. work session. The appoint- ment is effective for the 2020- Josie Thorpe 2021 school year. In re-assignments for the Jacqueline Partin 2020-2021 school year, Bethel Elementary counselor Eliza- Wes & Nell Jones beth Murphy will move to Bo- East Coast Boat Lifts tetourt Elementary and Abing- don Elementary art teacher Mary Altemus Meghan Davis will teach art at Bethel. Barbara Bass The board approved retire- ment for Gloucester High Margaret Teagle School special education John R. Filichko teacher Helen Anyadike, Peas- ley Middle School health and Margaret Roller physical education teacher Henry Holmes and support Ronald Saunders Congratulations, Graduates services employee Stephen ! Parker, all effective July 1. Re- Herbert Wyatt Sabrina, Marshall & Robyn Barrack tirement was also approved Sidney Dixon Sabrina 5/8/2020 Radford University Carilion for support services employ- ee Michele Durst, effective Hayes & Joyce Williams Bachelor of Science in Nursing Sept. 1. In addition, a resignation Marshall 5/8/2020 ODU with honors was accepted from school Bachelor of Arts Major in English, Minor in Psychology division speech pathologist INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR? Nancy Allred, effective at the end of the school year. WE’D LOVE YOUR SUPPORT. Robyn 12/20/2019 Mars Hill University The board approved the PLEASE CALL US AT Bachelor of Science in Biology personnel actions by a 6-1 vote, with board member SO PROUD OF YOU! Troy Andersen voting against 804-693-3101 it.

Y M C K 12A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL THURSDAY MAY 14, 2020 Teachers innovate to continue VARIETY reaching students

BY AIDAN COLLIER Leslie Hudgins of Thomas have to ensure that other Hunter Middle School in family members stay off the The statewide stay-at- Mathews said that she had computer and then deal with home order has been dif- poor internet connection her- spotty internet when one of ficult for workers who self, so she and her husband them has a meeting on the have had to innovate in purchased an unlimited data Zoom platform. order to continue working plan for their phones so that Hudgins said that in from a home setting, with they could “hotspot” their Mathews teachers are work- teachers facing special computers to be able to work. ing hard to ensure that all stu- challenges being physi- Carrie Landry, a third grade dents can continue to work cally separated from their teacher at Botetourt Elemen- and learn in their ideal way by students. tary and a finalist for Glouces- offering online activities, ac- Other obstacles stand ter’s teacher of the year, has tivities sent home in a packet, in a teacher’s path in ad- had connectivity issues, as or a combination of both. dition to not being able to well. “Some days it works and Landry pointed out that a see students face-to-face. others I have to keep moving positive of the at-home set- Poor internet connectiv- around to find a good signal,” ting is that teachers have ity plagues many educa- she said. “A few times it’s been an even better opportunity tors in Gloucester and so bad my seventh grader and to communicate with their Mathews, and working I have had to go to the Bote- students one-on-one. When with their own children or tourt parking lot to work.” asked if elementary students other people in the house When asked about working were easier or harder to get can make their schedules with children in the house, in touch with because of their more difficult. Even mak- Landry said that her chil- reliance on parents to access ing sure students stay en- dren—a seventh grader and the internet, she said that she gaged in the classes and ninth grader—are able to do believes it’s easier and that updates to begin with was their work independently. it’s a good time to communi- bound to be a hassle. However, she said that they cate with parents as well. RCC announces recipients of 2020 Chancellor’s Award Rappahannock Com- ed leadership to RCC for 16 munity College has an- years, first as a member and nounced that Dr. Robert then chair of the RCC board and Mrs. Beverly Gates of and then as a member of the King George County are RCC Educational Foundation the 2020 recipients of the Board, a post he currently Chancellor’s Award for holds. Dr. and Mrs. Gates en- Leadership in Philanthro- dowed the Gates-Rex Scholar- py. This award, sponsored ship at RCC in 2007. by the Virginia Founda- tion for Community Col- Dr. Gates had a 40-year ca- lege Education, honors reer as an engineer and tech- leading philanthropists nical director at the Naval from each of the state’s 23 Surface Warfare Center in the community colleges. Indian Head (Maryland) and Dr. Gates has provid- Dahlgren divisions. Dr. Robert V. and Beverly Gates BRIDGE BITES Maximum damage by Brian Gunnell SCHOOL BRIEFS| ♠ J96 ♦J, won in Dummy. At this Ace on the first round of ♥ Q876 point the defense’s strategy trumps. And also on the ♦ A4 is to lead Diamonds at every second round! Now Sydney D. Cook of Gloucester, was one of two Bridgewater College students to recently ♣ Q643 opportunity, hoping that Declarer is done for. If he receive a Raymond N. Andes Award for Spanish. Cook, a senior Spanish major with a minor ♠ AT32 ♠ 875 repeated ruffs by Declarer leads a third trump then East North ♥ A432 in business administration, studied abroad in Cuba for the 2019 May term, and in Murcia, ♥ 5 (or Dummy) will eventually will finally take her Ace, after ♦ JT962 West East ♦ KQ83 Spain, during the 2019 fall semester. She also completed an internship with Skyline Literacy ♣ 75 set up a trump trick for East. which repeated Diamond ♣ JT9 Declarer in Harrisonburg in which she helped teach English as a second language classes for people ♠ KQ4 At Trick 2, Declarer tackles leads will set up a trump trick in the community. Cook is a member of Alpha Mu Gamma national foreign language honor ♥ KJT9 trumps, and let’s suppose for East … and if Declarer society, Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership society, and Alpha Phi Omega national ♦ 75 that East grabs her Ace abandons trumps then service fraternity. She is the daughter of Gary and Gina Cook of Gloucester. ♣ AK82 immediately, cashes a East’s small trump will score Both Vulnerable Diamond and continues the a Club ruff. Down one! Kara Durren of Gloucester was among the Eastern Mennonite University students rec- South West North East suit. Dummy ruffs that and Nice defense by East, who ognized during the school’s online Athletic Awards show for the 2019-2020 season. Durren 1NT Pass 2♣ Pass plays a second round of will remember to say “Great was presented with an Academic Achievement Award which went to each EMU team’s 2♥ Pass 3♥ Pass trumps, getting the news of opening lead, Partner!” The junior or senior with the highest grade point average. Durren played volleyball for EMU’s 4♥ All Pass the 4-1 break. Now Declarer auction told West that women’s team. must delay drawing trumps Declarer was probably in a The defense will score the while he knocks out the ♠A. 4-4 fit and had a bad trump ♠A, ♥A and a Diamond trick When West is in he persists split in his future. So, West for sure, but the rest of the with Diamonds, again ruffed concluded that a forcing Gloucester board approves hand looks solid for in Dummy. Now Declarer is defense might be the best Declarer. The only hope for home free, he simply cross- way to put Declarer’s trump the defense is that the 4-1 es to hand with a Club, holding under pressure. ‘Under the Stars’ permit trump split will prove awk- draws trumps and is left with Accordingly, he led his long BY MELANY SLAUGHTER case and 71 comments for the window.” ward for Declar er. How can nothing but black suit win- Diamond suit, the only way conditional use permit. Caren McDonald said that East inflict maximum dam- ners. Making 10 tricks. to set the contract. The Gloucester Board Supporters of the rezoning there will be no detrimen- age and set 4♥? East can do better than that. of Supervisors approved and conditional use permit tal effects to the wildlife and West’s opening lead is the She must hold off with the a rezoning request from commented that it would in- there will be no fireworks al- Under the Stars Lavender crease tourism and it would lowed on the farm. Farm rezoning, a condi- create a positive economic Planners voted by a 6-0-1 CROSSWORD tional use permit for an opportunity as well as pro- margin with one member ab- event venue at the same vide a unique venue for wed- sent to recommend approval location and the In-Part dings and other events. of the rezoning. Supervisors Parcel Amendment fol- “The location of the farm voted by a 6-0-1 margin with lowing a joint public hear- would be a beautiful and one voter absent to approve ing with the Gloucester unique addition to our coun- the rezoning case. Planning Commission ty, attracting tourism,” said Planners voted to recom- last Thursday night. The Susanne Mayer of Salem mend approval for the Con- meeting was held elec- Wood Road. “I can see Under ditional Use Permit for the tronically. the Stars Farm having a favor- Under the Stars Event Venue Applicants Billy and Car- able economic impact reach by a 5-1-1 margin. Supervisors en McDonald requested beyond the farm itself, the approved the permit by a 4-2- that Under the Stars Lav- ripple effect reaching many 1 margin. ender Farm be rezoned other small businesses and The two boards also held a from SC-1, Suburban thus increase tax revenue for public hearing addressing the Countryside, to RC-1, Ru- Gloucester County. As a small loophole in the In-Part Parcels ral Countryside in order business owner in our county, Ordinance. According to staff to “permit the continu- I am in favor of the changed documents, the ordinance ance of the existing, non- zoning for Under the Stars “allows property owners conforming agricultural Farm.” to legally subdivide in-part uses on the property and Other residents found is- parcels through the Subdivi- allow related agritourism sues with the rezoning and sion Ordinance, even if the by right,” according to conditional use permit. parcels created cannot meet staff documents. Those against these changes certain requirements of the The 127.51-acre proper- claimed that it would cause ordinance such as minimum ty is located along Dutton noise problems, an increase lot size, frontage, etc. Once di- and Harcum roads. The in traffic and traffic accidents, vided, the lots created are (or property is surrounded by litter and have an adverse im- will be) treated the same as wooded and residential pact to the environment and existing nonconforming lots land, the Dutton Road and surrounding wildlife. of record with regard to allow- Harcum Road intersection “I am extremely concerned able uses and setbacks.” and Harper’s Creek. regarding the additional traf- By a 6-0-1 vote, planners rec- The McDonalds also fic and safety concerns this ommended approval, with su- requested a conditional could create,” said Jeff Giles. pervisors voting by the same use permit for the Under “Traffic on [Route] 198 is margin in favor. the Stars event venue. Ac- heavy at times and rolls at Other business cording to the applicants’ least at the posted 55 miles The boards held a moment of presentation, the condi- per hour. There is no exit or silence ito honor former super- tional use permit would turn lane and the additional visor and long-time Gloucester allow for the hosting of traffic would pose a safety fire chief Andy James’s service birthday parties, anniver- concern. The property is di- to the county at the beginning saries, life celebrations, rectly by mine, bought and of the meeting. weddings and corporate moved here for the peace and There was no new business events. quiet and the seclusion that on the agenda for the May The planners and board the property offered, not to meeting and currently no ap- received 69 public com- be listening to parties going plications going before the ments for the rezoning on until midnight outside my planning commission in June.

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YELLOW FEVER: Mathews served as escape hatch for urban dwellers

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) 1855 carried a report on the have generously thrown their fever which had at that point doors wide open.” caused two deaths among 17 That vessel was probably cases in Norfolk. Portsmouth the small steamer Coffee, had its own toll, and “the which Armstrong referenced corporate authorities of New as “the only boat which en- York have declared both Nor- ters our harbor now” meet- folk and Portsmouth infected ing boats from Baltimore and place, and subjected all ves- Richmond in Hampton Roads. sels from those ports to quar- “By her our mails are carried antine.” and all our commerce done,” The dreary news built daily he said. “Yesterday she came into the fall. Armstrong left in with her whole deck piled Norfolk after his illness and with empty coffins; and cof- the terrible toll of death in his fins for the dead are one main family, returning in November. article of import now, more An observant man, he noted, needed, more sought after, “Since my return, on the sixth than any other article offered of this month, there have The steamer Benjamin Franklin arrived in Norfolk in June 1855 with yellow fever in our market.” been, so far as I can learn, but At the same time, that boat two deaths from yellow fever, aboard. An epidemic ensued. was establishing a route to and both of these in the case Mathews County. of persons who returned to William Williams, customs the city before the frost which inspector at Williams Wharf occurred toward the last of on the East River, mailed October. Among those who his records to authorities. have returned since that frost His grandson Milton Murray (and I suppose one-half of our wrote a history in 1933 that refugees at the least are now was quoted by a Gazette-Jour- at home again) no case of fe- nal article in 1949: “Among ver has occurred that I can the steamers that ran here on hear of.” The frost most likely regular trips, about the first finished off the mosquitoes by my grandfather’s record, that carried the fever. was the steamer Coffee, dated Another contemporary re- The steamer Coffee ran to Mathews County in 1855 and probably conveyed refu- July 1855 ... She ran here for porter, Navy doctor F. B. Ste- gees from Hampton Roads to the countryside. several years.” phenson, analyzed the epi- Thus the Coffee not only demic shortly after it ended. took coffins to Norfolk, it He said that an estimated probably also brought refu- 1,000 people in Portsmouth gees to Mathews County. and 2,000 in Norfolk died of At that time it was sus- the fever, although “exact sta- pected, and was later con- tistics are unattainable.” This firmed, that the yellow fever from a total population of arrived aboard the steamer 26,000 people. Ben Franklin which had come Residents speculated on the from the West Indies in June. cause, noting cases rose after Its hold was cleaned in viola- a northeast storm, and that tion of city orders and the other cities that took in sick fever found a foothold on people did not themselves de- Virginia shores (through the velop cases, implying that the pumped-out larvae of the car- contagion was not spread by rier mosquito Aedes aegypti, people. Walter Reed, born in Gloucester County at Belroi in 1851, conquered yellow fever The birthplace of Walter Reed. but no one knew that at the Not until 1901, after the in 1901. time). Spanish-American War of Contemporary records of 1898, did Dr. Walter Reed, the yellow fever epidemic, in native of Gloucester County, addition to the Rev. Mr. Arm- confirm a theory that the disease could be tamed and are available online. The Dai- Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va. in lence. A History of Ravages of strong’s, appear in surviving mosquito Aedes aegypti threaten our populations no ly Dispatch of Richmond can 1955” by F. B. Stephenson is ar- the Yellow Fever in Norfolk, copies of the Daily Dispatch caused the transmission and more. be read through “Chronicling chived at collections.nim.nih. Virginia, A.D. 1855” is also of Richmond. spread of yellow fever. With Note: Contemporary accounts America” at the Library of Con- gov. Dr. George Armstrong’s available online through the The Dispatch of Aug. 1, that knowledge, the deadly of the yellow fever epidemic gress website. “Yellow Fever at book, “The Summer of Pesti- Library of Congress.

Virginia’s community colleges launch COVID CASES: Numbers increase slightly in counties (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) Association, at present are availability of 4,546 beds, 10 this Wednesday, with one currently 1,526 people hos- with an additional 3,695 patient hospitalized. pitalized in Virginia with beds available under the distance learning platform Throughout the district, confirmed or probable cases governor’s authorization to 28 people have been hos- of COVID-19, while 3,554 pa- increase licensed capacity if The Virginia Community also connects current and chancellor Dr. Glenn DuBois. pitalized for COVID-19 as of tients have been discharged. necessary. College System announced prospective students with “There’s no national consen- Wednesday, with a total of Of those patients, 374 are in There are now 2,935 venti- last week the launching of advisors, known as College sus on when life will return five deaths, three in Rich- the ICU and 202 are on ven- lators in hospitals across the CollegeAnywhereVA.org, an Navigators, streamlining the to ‘normal,’ and a recent na- mond County and one each tilators. The state currently state, with 656 or them, or 22 online portal enabling Virgin- application and course en- tional study of high school in Gloucester and Northum- has total regular hospital bed percent, in use. ians to find online courses rollment process. seniors found that one in six berland. that best meet their needs. “Virginia’s students are fac- students who intended to Across Virginia, 25,431 In addition to connecting ing unprecedented circum- enroll full-time at a four-year people have tested positive students with high-quality stances that affect every as- institution are reconsidering for COVID-19, with an ad- and affordable remote- pect of their lives, including their plans. ditional 1,315 people con- learning courses, the site higher education,” said VCCS “Our goal with CollegeAny- sidered “probable” for the whereVA is to ensure that disease, for a total of 26,746 those students, and any pro- cases. That’s up from a total spective student in Virginia, of 20,256 cases last Tues- know they can find the right day. Virginia had a cumula- course or online program tive total of 3,520 people Can we offer you a lift? through their community hospitalized with the illness college.” as of Wednesday, 3,498 of CollegeAnywhereVA pro- which were confirmed and vides a transparent view into 22 probable. That’s up from the 10,000+ online courses the total of 2,773 COVID cas- offered throughout Virginia’s es in hospitals last Tuesday. 23 community colleges. De- The total number of Urbanna, Va. (804) 758-1099 or (800) 718-5737 pending on student goals, deaths across Virginia stood www.eastcoastboatlifts.com these courses could count at 927 on Wednesday morn- toward an associate’s de- ing, with 899 of those con- gree or certificate program firmed as having COVID-19 Boat Lift Features Boat Lift Types at the local community col- and 28 probable. That’s an • Aluminum or Galvanized • Aluminum Overhead Beam lege; count toward a degree increase of 214 total deaths Steel Construction • Galvanized Overhead Beam or certificate program at an- from the illness since last • Stainless Steel Cables • Low Profile other institution, or include Tuesday. • GFCI Protected Motors • Jet Ski Lifts valuable workforce training According to the Virginia • Enclosed Covers (rotation & standard) programs that prepare stu- Hospital and Healthcare • Standard & Custom Design • Boathouse dents for career credentials. • Optional Remote Controls • Boat Lift Replacement Parts (motors, switches, cable, beams, etc.) Virginia’s Community Col- leges have guaranteed trans- fer agreements with dozens of private and public insti- tutions across the common- wealth. Tuition and fees at Virginia’s community colleg- es are roughly one-third the comparable costs at four- year universities. “Our students, especially our high school seniors, • Mercury Motor Sales, have lost so many experi- Repairs, Service ences over the last couple months—no proms, no year- • We Service Most Brands book exchange, no gradua- We do MORE than Bodywork! • Electronics Sales & Installation tion ceremonies. We owe it to them to provide them the • Boat Trailer Sales & Repairs virtual door to their next ed- Expert Collision Repair • Four Wheel Alignment ucational step,” said Dubois. Front & Rear Alignment • CV Joint & Front End • Boat, Motor & Trailer Parts For prospective students interested in enrolling in an Repair • Tail Pipe & Muffler • Brakes online, remote learning pro- gram, visit CollegeAnywhe- Coolant Repair • Under Coating reVA.org. 5331 Buckley Hall Rd, Cobbs Creek 23035 Tires - All Brands • AND MORE! 804-695-4770 Main Street, Gloucester • 804-693-3350

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Nineteen athletes, five con- two physicians who have track), Chris Shepherd (’96, tributors and one coach have helped with the athletic pro- soccer), Katie Lakin Schultz been selected as members of gram—Drs. Hugh Bryan and (’99, basketball and crew), the Mathews High School Hall Sterling N. Ransone, also Mel- Jeremy Elliott (’99, baseball), of Fame Class of 2020—the vin “Pete” Fry, who is being James “Jimmy” Sopko (2000, school’s first HOF induction recognized as both a coach crew), Melissa Hudgins Diggs was held in 2019. and school administrator, and (’07, softball) and Rachel The inductees were to be former band directors Dino Close Gordon (’13, volleyball). recognized at a ceremony at Papas and David Shuber. Their names will join those the school this past Friday. By far, the biggest category of the 33 members of the “Because of the present situ- this year belongs to the ath- 2019 inaugural HOF class— ation, that program has been letes. H. Kenneth Brown Sr., Steve postponed until a later date,” Alumni recognized in- Lewis, Harry M. Ward, Allen said assistant Athletic Direc- clude—Gene Sutton (Class Moughon, Elma Moughon, tor Al DeWitt. of 1959, baseball), Phyllis Vic Camechis, John E. Brown, DeWitt added that the Callis Hudgins (’59, basket- Bruce Shumaker, David An- school hopes to hold an in- ball and softball), Don Close thony, Tom Holaday, Robert duction ceremony once the (’61, basketball), Charles Thomas, Norman Dinwiddie, restrictions over public gath- “Chuck” Sutton (’63, football Charles Minters, Stuart An- erings in response to the and track), Beverly Hudgins derson, Keith Atherton, Mark coronavirus have been lifted. (’63, basketball and softball), Royals, Malcolm Blacken, Joe That public presentation will Betsy Hudgins Ripley (’65, Silvus, Matt Muffelman, Wil- be held in the school’s Harry basketball and softball), Ed- liam James, Craig Todd, De- M. Ward Auditorium. wina Jackson Casey (’65, bas- nise Brooks Williams, Amanda GHS girls’ basketball coach Amy O’Neil, who is stepping down from the post, takes a selfie with some of her players. Those Inductees ketball and softball), Janice Morris Robinson, Allie Bridge pictured are, front row from left, Maria Lisi, Kylie Fisk, O’Neil, Zebe Rhodes, Cici Roye; back row, Lauren Hall, Marlo Jenkins, The coach on this year’s list Vogel (’82, track), Lynne For- Robins, Sharese Jarvis, Ash- is Matt Lawson (MHS Class of rest Martin (’84, basketball), ley Hudgins, Morgan Johnson, Kenna Keyes, Cali Vickers, Cody Brown and Erin Bell. 1990), who served as the Blue Robert “Bobby” Reidell (’86, James R. Lewis, Richard Per- Devils’ head football coach cross country and track), ry, John Lanford, Tom Dutton, from 1998 to 2003. Jason Smith (’87, track), Er- William B. Hudgins and C. Ben Contributors named to this ich Nitzsche (’92, wrestling), Lennon. year’s Hall of Fame class are Jerry Davis (’93, football and Gloucester girls’ basketball coach steps down

VHSL cancels spring sports season BY MELANY SLAUGHTER versity on an athletic scholarship for track and field after attending Christopher New- Gloucester High School varsity girls’ bas- port University for one year to get her grades In a decision that will like- der of the academic year. nity to represent their school ketball coach Amy O’Neil is stepping down up. She ended up on academic probation that ly come as a surprise to no “This extremely difficult de- or wear their school jersey from coaching at the end of the 2019-2020 year and did not get her degree until 2011. one, the Virginia High School cision was made knowing the one final time after years of academic year. She earned her bachelor of science degree League’s Executive Commit- great disappointment our stu- hard work and dedication. O’Neil became the head coach of the varsi- in education from Liberty University in 2011 tee voted last Thursday by dent-athletes, academic ac- “Any options for the spring ty team in 2013 after the basketball program and her master’s in sports management ad- a 3-0-1 margin to cancel all tivity participants, coaches, sports season would require had seen numerous coaches in a short peri- ministration, also from Liberty, in 2013. Her spring sports and activities administrators, parents, and that COVID-19 no longer be od of time. She wanted to create a family en- dream was to become a physical educa- for the remainder of the 2019- their communities will expe- a threat and pose no health vironment for her players where everybody tion teacher and basketball coach. She was 2020 school year due to the rience. We share those same risks to our student-athletes loves and supports each other, much like the hired as a health/P.E. teacher at Page Middle ongoing threat of COVID-19. feelings as well,” said VHSL or to the public. Sadly, the one she experienced when she played bas- School in 2015. The decision comes more Executive Director Dr. John W. situation has not changed ketball for Tabb High School in Yorktown. O’Neil is stepping down so that she will be than six weeks after Gov. “Billy” Haun. “We especially and has made it impossible to She began to build the team by getting able to attend her daughter’s college basket- Ralph Northam announced grieve with those senior ath- have a spring season without them to do competitive drills and teaching ball games. “I need to be a mom in the stands that all Virginia schools would letes and activity participants putting people at risk,” said her players the fundamentals of the sport. to support my daughter,” she said. remain closed for the remain- who will not have an opportu- Haun. She and the coaching staff also tried to build Her daughter is a freshman at Randolph up the players’ confidence. This year, her College, Lynchburg, and O’Neil was only able team made the regional tournament for the to attend about half of her games this year. first time in 17 years. O’Neil said she would like to thank Kristy For O’Neil’s team, academics always come Hunter, Athletic and Activities Director at first and athletics second. O’Neil said that Gloucester High School, for giving her a part of the reason she is so tough is because chance at her dream job. She would also like 22 runners take part in of her own experiences. to thank her family, coaching staff, players In 1986 she graduated from Tabb High and managers past and present and also the By Appointment 5K School and was going to attend Clemson Uni- parents of her players.

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VMS monitoring LOCAL TIDES Mobjack Bay, East River Entrance HIGH LOW situation; no Thursday 3:23 a.m. 9:42 a.m. 5/14 3:49 p.m. 10:01 p.m. Friday 4:22 a.m. 10:35 a.m. racing without 5/15 4:48 p.m. 11:03 p.m. Saturday 5:18 a.m. 11:26 a.m. fans in the 5/16 5:43 p.m. Midnight Sunday 6:10 a.m. 5/17 6:32 p.m. 12:13 p.m. stands Monday 6:57 a.m. 12:52 a.m. 5/18 7:17 p.m. 12:56 p.m. Virginia Motor Speedway, Tuesday 7:41 a.m. 1:39 a.m. the Middlesex County dirt 5/19 7:58 p.m. 1:38 p.m. track, issued the following Wednesday 8:22 a.m. 2:23 a.m. statement on its website 5/20 8:37 p.m. 2:17 p.m. and social media accounts on Tuesday afternoon: Tide adjustments at other points: “Virginia Motor Speed- York River, Tue Marsh Light—Subtract way officials are constantly 5 minutes. monitoring the COVID-19 York River, Yorktown—Add 5 minutes. situation. Although we are York River, Allmondsville—Add 1 hour, happy to see the state en- 5 minutes. tering Phase 1 of reopen- York River, Entrance to Perrin River— ing, we still do not know Add 1 minute. Brown’s Bay—Subtract 7 minutes. when we will be able to S.W. Branch Severn River—Add 4 open for racing. As of now, GHS seniors on the move minutes. the guidelines set by the The Gazette-Journal has been featuring Gloucester High School seniors who plan to continue their athletic careers at the college level. Here are a few more of their Ware River—Subtract 4 minutes. state mandate that we stay photos. From left, Kyle Frush plans to play field hockey and study nursing at Eastern Mennonite University; Julian Hogge plans to play football and study psychology North River—Subtract 4 minutes. closed for racing at this New Point Comfort—Subtract 1 minute. at Bridgewater College; Makenna Keyes plans to play basketball and study psychology at Eastern Mennonite University, and Juwan Thornton plans to play baseball —Add 1 time. We hope the numbers Piankatank River, Cherry Point and study at Paul D. Camp Community College. hour. continue to improve in the Piankatank River, Dixie—Add 1 hour, first two phases. We want 33 minutes. to race as much as anyone, Urbanna—Add 2 hours, 50 minutes. but we will follow all guide- lines set forth by the state. THE SUN THIS WEEK Stay safe and healthy. Sunrise Sunset “Under no circumstances 5/14 5:58 a.m. 8:06 p.m. will we race without fans in 5/15 5:57 a.m. 8:07 p.m. the stands,” the statement 5/16 5:56 a.m. 8:08 p.m. 5/17 5:55 a.m. 8:08 p.m. concluded. Northern Neck 5/18 5:55 a.m. 8:09 p.m. VMS had originally been 5/19 5:54 a.m. 8:10 p.m. scheduled to kick off its ‘Sojourn’ 5/20 5:53 a.m. 8:11 p.m. 2020 season on April 4. THE MOON THIS WEEK For more information, visit Members of the Northern Neck Region Moonrise Moonset www.vamotorspeedway. of the Antique Automobile Club of 5/14 2:10 a.m. 12:37 p.m. com. America took part in a “Sojourn” on May 5/15 2:43 a.m. 1:36 p.m. 5/16 3:12 a.m. 2:33 p.m. 2. Gene and Shirley Langlinais invited 5/17 3:39 a.m. 3:29 p.m. fellow members to join them driving 5/18 4:05 a.m. 4:25 p.m. Want to Sell? 5/19 4:30 a.m. 5:21 p.m. roads throughout Northumberland, 5/20 4:57 a.m. 6:18 p.m. Richmond, and Lancaster counties. In all, 26 members took their vintage MAY MOON PHASES CLICK autos out for a spin through country roads. More information about the club Full moon 5/7 ON Last quarter 5/14 can be found online at www.nnkregio- New moon 5/22 US. naaca.org. First quarter 5/29 The Gloucester-Mathews GAZETTE-JOURNAL is online, so it’s easier than ever to stay informed. www.gazettejournal.net

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KAY COLE JAMES:’There’s no room for politics. Everybody wants to save lives’

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) “We have to allow each oth- practices in place to deal with The number is escalating ev- losers.” hoax, she said. er grace,” she said. it. ery day. That’s got to sink into James said that the commis- “But if you’re in an urban There’s much that’s not cur- “It’s the only way we’re go- our attitudes ... This is dead- sion is particularly concerned area, or a hot spot, or you’re a rently known about COVID-19, ing to be able to get the econ- ly.” about protecting religious nurse working 12- and 14-hour said Coles, and the guidance omy open again,” she said. James said she hopes that freedoms. She said the same shifts and watching people’s will change as new informa- “Even if you believe every- the work she and others are rules should apply to church- loved ones die nearby, you un- tion is revealed. thing the government says, if doing on the commission will es. In some parts of the na- derstand what it is,” she said. “People get frustrated,” she people walk in and don’t feel have a great deal of impact tion, she said, churches got While the more urban areas said, “but the more we learn, safe, you’re not going to get on small communities such creative and gathered for ser- are seeing the health impact, you have to be willing to adapt your customers back.” as Gloucester and Mathews. vices in their parking lots, but James said that the economic to that. It is a balancing act.” James said that opening She said that, unlike the presi- they were shut down in some impact is hitting everyone. That means when it’s time back up too soon and causing dent’s commission, which places. “If you’re in a small town to gear up for opening busi- a spike in cases and deaths consists primarily of big busi- “They were practicing all with a few cases, it can have nesses, certain things need to would require another shel- nesses, she made sure the Na- the right habits, but were tar- a devastating impact on you be in place, she said. If people tering-in-place order, “and tional Coronavirus Recovery geted,” she said. “We’re mak- and your livelihood,” she are social distancing, wash- that’s the last thing any of us Commission included people ing sure civil and religious lib- Kay Cole James said, “and from your perspec- ing their hands, and abiding want to see.” who represented small busi- erties stay intact.” tive, for no apparent reason.” by other recommendations, “That’s why it’s important nesses and small wage earn- One of the important things That’s why the commis- things will be okay. to come out with very good ers and gap earners. that the commission is do- some of the longest and most sion’s motto is “Protecting “But if people don’t follow health practices,” she said. Quite a few of the com- ing, said James, is identifying stringent shut-down periods, Lives and Livelihoods,” said the guidelines, we’ll see a James emphasized that mission’s recommendations which branch of government and that the restriction on James. spike in cases,” James said. COVID-19 is “one of the most are targeted specifically to and which department is re- performing elective surgeries The commission was estab- “We’re not going back to the contagious viruses ever.” small businesses, she said. sponsible for carrying out the “didn’t make any sense,” with lished by The Heritage Foun- way it was before. That means While people have likened it The commission questioned initiatives being developed. some things being classified dation, which is perhaps the things have got to be in place.” to the flu, she said, that’s not why a large box store such She said the White House had as elective surgeries when premier conservative think Asked about concerns that accurate. as Walmart could remain already adopted a majority of they weren’t. tank in the nation. According small towns opening up could “We have a vaccine for the open because a portion of it the recommendations. But, said James, “We need to the foundation’s website, result in people from urban flu, treatment protocols for sells essential products, but “We know that the thought- to extend grace to people, in- its mission is to “advance the areas or hotspots traveling to the flu,” she said. “Right now, a small dry goods store with ful people we’ve brought to- cluding governors if they get principles of free enterprise, those areas, James said that doctors don’t even have a some of the same items had gether are developing policies one or two things wrong, and limited government, indi- if a place like Mathews opens standard, prescribed way of to stay closed. The guidelines that will get our country back the president.” vidual freedom, traditional up and people from Virginia treating COVID. They do their need to be applied equitably, up and running safely,” she “There’s no room for poli- American values, and a strong Beach drive there, Mathews best … but it won’t be like the all across the board, she said, said. tics,” she said. “Everybody national defense.” needs to have good health flu until we have a vaccine. “with no picking winners or James said that Virginia had wants to save lives.” James said that the commis- sion believes that decisions are best made at the local level, and that its guideline is Gloucester County issues guidance on Stage Stores file to open up the economy “as quickly as it’s safe to possibly do.” flushing water pipes “For someone deciding for Chapter 11 what’s going on in Gloucester With Virginia getting ready to transi- down the county’s sanitary sewer system. Stage Stores, Inc., based in Chief Executive Officer of Stage, or Mathews, one size fits all tion into Phase 1 of Gov. Ralph Northam’s According to Dawson, public utilities staff Houston, Texas, announced May said in the release that “This is doesn’t work,” she said. While three-phase plan for easing restrictions members have been responding to an in- 10 that it has filed for Chapter a very difficult announcement decisions should be based on on businesses and other locations, Chris creased number of stoppages in the sew- 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bank- and it was a decision that we the CDC’s guidelines, she said, Dawson, Gloucester’s Director of Pub- er lines related to items other than toilet ruptcy Court for the Southern reached only after exhausting “We shouldn’t give orders or lic Utilities, is encouraging property and paper being flushed down the system. District of Texas. every possible alternative. Over mandates.” business owners to properly flush their Stage is the parent company the last several months, we had “A local business will want building’s water system prior to re-occu- “As toilet paper runs short, many citi- for a number of department been taking significant steps to to know what to do to keep pancy. zens may turn to alternatives such as store chains, including Gord- attempt to strengthen our finan- employees and customers ‘flushable wipes’ and sanitizing wipes,” mans, formerly Peebles, located cial position and find an inde- safe, and (the state or fed- When a building goes unused, Dawson Dawson said. “These poor substitutes at York River Crossing Center in pendent path forward. However, eral) government can say ‘I said, the water in the pipes may become can cause problems for sewers that could Gloucester. A release from Stage the increasingly challenging think these things need to be stagnant. Once pipes are flushed, the wa- include backups into homes and malfunc- said the company will solicit market environment was exacer- in place,’” said James. “Then ter should be replaced with fresh water tioning treatment equipment.” bids to sell the business, while bated by the COVID-19 pandem- the local government can say from the utility system. “Take the proper Dawson encourages residents on the also initiating “an orderly wind- ic, which required us to tempo- ‘I think we’re ready to open.’” precautions and keep everyone safe with public sewer system to not flush items down of operations.” rarily close all of our stores and Norfolk might not be ready fresh, high-quality water,” Dawson said. such as newspapers, paper towels, hy- A Peebles store opened at furlough the vast majority of our to open as early as Mathews Also, as some residents have had to deal giene products, diapers, wipes or other Hayes in 1990, and was rebrand- associates. Given these condi- or Gloucester, she said, and with toilet paper shortages during the trash into the system. ed and reopened as Gordmans in tions, we have been unable to “what’s going on in Iowa is dif- COVID-19 pandemic, the county’s Public For detailed information on the flushing March, just as the COVID-19 pan- obtain necessary financing and ferent than what’s going on in Utilities Department has seen an increase process, visit www.hrpdcva.gov/building- demic struck the country. have no choice but to take these New York and Los Angeles.” in problems related to items being flushed flushing. Michael Glazer, President and actions,” said Glazer. ARE YOU READY TO GET OUTSIDE ON A NEW KUBOTA?

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Y M C K THURSDAY MAY 14, 2020 GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 17A Birds of all shapes and colors fill the skies

All colors and sizes Birds of many feathers make their homes in our area, to the delight of humans watching them from afar. Above from left, a blue grosbeak and American goldfinch, taken by Susan Crockett of Gloucester; a tufted titmouse caught in the act of nest-building from the head of Sue Keys at Hallieford; and an indigo bunting snapped by Susan Crockett. Below from left, a bald eagle on Timberneck Creek, trying to catch a meal and finally snagging a minnow, taken by Larry Sherertz; next, a family of two young owls with their parent on an osprey platform, returning this year to the nest she established in 2019 and photographed by area forester Lisa Deaton; and at right, a cedar waxwing photographed by Tom Crockett at the entrance to Beaverdam Park in Gloucester while he and other members of the Middle Peninsula Bird Club took part in Cornell University’s Global Big Day Bird Count, counting 314 birds of 52 species.

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