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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 VOL. LXXXIII, no. 46 NEW SERIES (USPS 220-560) GLOUCESTER, VA. 23061 | MATHEWS, VA. 23109 two sections 28 pages 75 CENTS COVID-19 Supervisor’s comments numbers called into question BY TYLER BASS week in reference to a ques- rise, yet at tion that was asked from one Comments that Gloucester of our board members in ref- supervisor Mike Winebarger erence to African American made during the Oct. 20 joint history,” said Smith. “They slower rate meeting of the Gloucester heard that it was going to BY SHERRY HAMILTON County Board of Supervisors be taught at Gloucester High and School Board were called School and that it was going In the midst of a nationwide into question last Wednesday, to be a requirement for gradu- surge of the coronavirus pan- during the supervisors’ Nov. ation. I found that to be very demic, the number of cases in 4 meeting. offensive to me as the only Af- Virginia is also accelerating, Fellow board member Kevin rican American board mem- but at a slower rate, accord- Smith and several concerned ber sitting here.” ing to Dr. Richard Williams, Gloucester residents voiced Smith was then interrupted director of the Three Rivers their opinions regarding a by Bazzani, who attempted to Health District. question that Winebarger prevent disparagement of any The U.S. as a whole recorded had asked Gloucester County of the board members on the a seven-day moving average School Superintendent Dr. stage, but Smith continued of over 119,000 cases—an all- Walter Clemons. despite the chair’s wishes. time high, said Dr. Williams in “Dr. Clemons, I’m glad “It was not something that I a press release, and the num- SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL you’re here,” said Winebarger thought was a proper thing to ber of people hospitalized Keith Faulkner of Mathews found out  rst-hand that the COVID-19 virus is real, can be debilitating, and is nothing to on Oct 20. “I’ve gotten multi- do at that time,” said Smith. with the virus has doubled na- mess around with. ple phone calls from parents “It was wrong, it should never tionally since mid-September. saying that they’ve heard, have been done.” As of Monday, the seven- and I want you to either tell Bazzani brought up the day moving average of cases me yes or no or maybe so, fact that Gov. Ralph Northam in Virginia was up to 1,437, that Gloucester is going to signed legislation in July that but the positivity rate, at 6.1 ‘It’s a big deal’ start requiring a class in Black would require schools to percent, remained below the History in order to graduate? teach African American histo- state’s previously-announced That they are going to start ry as a separate class. “And a target range of under 10 per- COVID-19 survivor recounts battle with virus teaching history based on member of the board cannot cent. 1619 rather than 1609. Tell me question the Governor’s mo- Statewide, according to the BY SHERRY HAMILTON ness in downtown Mathews preparing to get hay up for it isn’t so.” tives behind that,” he asked. Virginia Department of Health last Thursday. “By three or his horses, when he started Clemons responded to “That question could have website, 196,506 people had ust off a three-week four o’clock, my body’s wore to feel chilled. Winebarger at that meeting been asked by anyone.” been diagnosed with COV- battle with COVID- right down. By 8 o’clock, I’m “I got in the truck and by explaining that there is an Smith continued to voice ID-19 as of Wednesday morn- in the recliner, ready to go to cranked the heat wide elective course on Black His- his disapproval by stating, “I ing, with 10,670 cases occur- J19, Keith Faulkner of bed. You just feel so weak.” open,” he said. “I was froze tory that is being implement- am saying this: it was offen- ring since last Wednesday. A Mathews wants people Faulkner said he fi rst start- to death.” ed in other Virginia school sive and downright racist to total of 13,273 people have to know that the virus is ed experiencing symptoms When he got home, his wife divisions. He also said that me.” been hospitalized with the vi- real, can be debilitating, on Sunday, Oct. 4, subse- Mary Anne, a retired nurse, it would be in every division “This discussion is over rus, 476 during the past week, and is nothing to mess quent to a gathering of fam- told him he had a fever. next year as an elective. sir,” said Bazzani, “it was not and 3,741 people have died, ily and friends, but that he “I could not get warm,” At the Nov. 4 meeting, Smith [racist], it was just a question 64 between last Wednesday around with. could have contracted the said Faulkner. “I thought it let his opinions be known af- that was asked.” and this Wednesday. “The doctor said it’ll be virus from any number of might’ve been the fl u, and ter being given the fl oor by “I believe the county, the The Three Rivers District, two or three months before people, since “I’m in peo- I’d feel better by Tuesday or board chair Phillip Bazzani. school system and everybody I get myself back in shape,” ple’s homes all the time.” He “I’ve been getting a lot of SEE COVID 19 UPDATE, PAGE 5A said Faulkner at his busi- was out driving his tractor, SEE FIGHTING THE VIRUS, PAGE 5A phone calls this week and last SEE GLOUCESTER BOARD, PAGE 10A Choices for school name narrowed to two BY CHARLIE KOENIG

Watermen Elementary and Bay Haven Elementary. Those are the two names currently under consideration for Mathews County’s elemen- tary school, which had been called Lee-Jackson Elemen- tary prior to Aug. 18, when the Mathews County School Board voted by a 4-0-1 margin SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL to remove that name. TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Pagie Cosby, seated, celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, Nov. 7, along with her daughters Florene Cosby White, Following that action, a Brynn, 9, and Kara Fridinger, 5, of Gloucester, are fundraising for Wreaths Across left, and Dorothy C. Cooke. Over 100 family members and friends gathered in the parking lot of Bethel Baptist Church at School Name Advisory Com- America to have Christmas wreaths placed on the graves of veterans at York- mittee consisting of school Sassafras for the celebration. board member Desmond town National Cemetery on Dec. 19. Each wreath costs $15. Smith, superintendent of schools Nancy Welch, county supervisor Melissa Mason Celebrating a century of birthdays and Leslie Willis, Rebecca Raising money for Brown, Charlene Winter, Katie BY SHERRY HAMILTON masked, socially-distanced Salaam, shared facts about Howlett, William Earl Sadler, ceremony in the parking lot what the world was like in Amy Hudgins, Brenton Payne Wreaths Across America Pagie Florene Dedmon of Bethel Baptist Church at 1920, the year Cosby was and Bethanie Rose was em- Cosby of Gloucester, beloved Sassafras. born. It was the end of a two- paneled to consider a new BY TYLER BASS placed on the graves of vet- church mother at Zion Hill During the brief ceremony, year bout with a Spanish fl u name. erans. Baptist Church of Gloucester, which was led by Cosby’s pandemic in the country, Also, a community survey Sisters Brynn and Kara Brynn, age 9, and Kara, 5, turned 100 on Saturday, and grandsons Deacon Nathaniel said Dwane, and lots of busi- was conducted, both online Fridinger of Gloucester, are are fundraising with their was honored by over 100 R. Cooke Jr. and Elder James nesses were closed, while and through paper submis- raising money for Wreaths American Heritage Girls of family members, neighbors, E. White Jr., two other grand- Across America in order and friends in an outdoor, sons, Raynard and Dwane SEE 100TH BIRTHDAY, PAGE 16A SEE SCHOOL NAME, PAGE 5A to have Christmas wreaths SEE WREATHS, PAGE 16A

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Y M C K 2A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Gloucester Gleanings THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020

GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL New museum display celebrates Gloucester’s veterans We can print almost anything! BY TYLER BASS diers were given that moniker Letterheads Envelopes by Native Americans during Business Cards In celebration of Veterans westward expansion of the Flyers Day, the Gloucester Museum U.S. in the 1800s. Resumes •Newsletters Brochures • Posters of History has on display One piece depicts the story Programs • Invitations a new exhibit that honors of Alma Fitchett, a woman Competitive Pricing the military veterans of who was a telephone opera- Call Gloucester County. tor at the Naval Mine Depot. 804-693-3101 Museum curator Robert Kel- On display is a photo of her Ask for Charlie Drummond ly said the display is to shed alongside a brief telling of her light on some Gloucester story. The text was written natives who fought for this and donated by museum vol- country and helped it get to unteer Ginger Rowe, Fitchett’s where it is today. daughter. The piece depicts The pieces for the exhibit Fitchett’s bravery during an are all a part of the collection explosion at the depot, when that had been in storage for she risked her life to stick F IN-HOUSE JEWELER F some time, said Kelly. He gave to her post and sound the F 59 YEARS SERVING YOU F much of the credit to museum alarms. F CUSTOM DESIGN F volunteer Danny Fary for de- The museum also has the veloping the exhibit. The two story of the life and death of F FREE ESTIMATES F of them and other volunteers William C. Brown displayed F WATCH REPAIRF set up the exhibit in a manner for visitors to read. Brown GOLD F DIAMONDS F GIFTS they hope tells the stories of fought in World War I and the brave individuals who died overseas, succumbing Edgehill Town Center served. to pneumonia. Kelly said that Gloucester, VA 23061 On display are two uni- it is believed that Brown died 804-693-3434 forms from World War II that because of complications belonged to Braxton Deal from the Spanish flu, which and Sgt. William Lloyd Jones. reached pandemic propor- Gloucester-Mathews Deal served in the Marines tions in 1918. Kelly said it is TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL and was the brother-in-law topical to see how a pandem- Army Sgt. William Lloyd Brown served in the 92nd Infan- GAZETTE-JOURNAL of former museum curator ic was handled 100 years ago try during World War II. The all-Black regiment, known as TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL P.O. Box 2060 Betty Jean Deal. Jones served compared to today. The dis- the “Buffalo Soldiers,” saw heavy combat in Italy, according Charles Braxton Deal served in the Marine Corps during Gloucester, VA in the Army and was an Afri- play has copies of letters and to Gloucester museum curator Robert Kelly. His uniform, World War II. His uniform was taken out of storage to be dis- 23061 can American soldier in the photos depicting Brown’s life, above, is one of the artifacts on display. played for Veterans Day at the Gloucester Museum of History. 92nd Infantry, the members of and his death during the war. A consolidation in 1937 of the Gloucester Gazette which were known as the Buf- Other artifacts from WWI on (1919) and the Mathews falo Soldiers. The Buffalo Sol- display include a helmet, gas Journal (1904). mask and some of Brown’s be- Published every Thursday longings. at Gloucester, Virginia by “I’m a big believer in recog- Tidewater Newspapers, nizing those in our commu- Inc. Periodicals postage nity who served,” said Kelly, paid at Gloucester, Virginia. whose grandfather served in Postmaster: Please send WWII and was at Normandy. change of addresses to: Gazette-Journal, P.O. Box He said that the stories of 2060, Gloucester, VA 23061. these men and women need to Subscriptions: $24 per be remembered. A lot of those year, $44 for two years, in who enlisted were very young Gloucester and Mathews when they went overseas, he Counties; $30 per year, $56 said, and many didn’t return. for two years elsewhere. For those wanting to see the Please allow two weeks exhibit, go to the Gloucester for new subscriptions or Museum of History at 6539 change of address to begin. Main Street. The museum is Telephone 804-693-3101 or 804-725-2191. open Monday through Sat- Member of the Virginia urday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Alma Fitchett worked at the Naval Mine Depot during World War II. She was there Press Association. All rights closed Sundays and holidays. reserved but contents may Kelly said that visitors may when an explosion in the depot caused the deaths of six men. Expecting more be reproduced by permis- see the exhibit, until it is tak- explosions, she bravely sounded the alarms and called responders to the scene. sion of the publisher. en down in December. This display at the museum describes her experiences.

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Y M C K THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Mathews Mirror GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 3A Broadband in Mathews topic of upcoming community meeting Broadband in Mathews and and Project Manager and GIS bit connections, will be on the region will be discussed Specialist Tyler Beekhoo will hand to demonstrate how during a program sponsored explain the strategies that their technologies would by the Mathews Broadband Mathews and other rural impact the Middle Penin- Advisory Board beginning at counties can implement to sula, said the release. 7 p.m. next Thursday, Nov. 19, provide broadband access to A question-and-answer in the auditorium at Mathews unserved and underserved session will follow. High School. residents, said the release. Masks and social distanc- The public is encouraged Among the topics they will ing are required for those to attend either in person or discuss are the benefits of who attend in person. To remotely to learn about the broadband, obstacles to con- view the presentation on- board’s plans to ensure that nectivity, various technolo- line, access the Mathews broadband becomes available gies used to provide internet, County Facebook Live page. throughout Mathews. and leveraging broadband in- For more information, “From Luxury to Necessity: frastructure to create “smart” contact BTS at info@ Bridging the Digital Divide” digital communities. broadband-telecom.com or will be presented by Broad- Representatives from AT&T 757-505-0126 or Mathews band Telecom Services, the FirstNet and Segra, companies Broadband Advisory Board consulting firm working with that provide first responder Chair Judy Rowe at judy- Mathews, said a press release. networks, cloud-based solu- [email protected] or BTS President Jeff Beekhoo tions, and middle-mile giga- 804-725-5127.

Mathews Land Conservancy president Tim Hudgins, right, and volunteer Rick Machen participated in MLC’s CleanUp Day at Hooper asks convictions be set aside Williams Wharf over the summer. BY SHERRY HAMILTON tions for child pornography In asking the court to set and coercion and enticement aside the jury’s verdict, Williams Wharf facilities William W. “Billy” Hooper be set aside. Hooper reiterates the ar- of Mathews has filed a mo- Hooper was found guilty guments made during his tion in U.S. District Court, of the charges by a jury in trial—that the seizure of Eastern District of Virginia, September. His sentencing is his two telephones was a still being used during pandemic asking that his recent convic- scheduled for Feb. 9, 2021. violation of his rights, and that evidence regarding Events traditionally held at directors in 2020, including collaborations and relation- prior acts was wrongly ad- Williams Wharf such as the Dr. Steven Hospodar, Craig ships with environmental and mitted during the trial. Tour de Chesapeake, Party De Remer, Jim Wesson, Boo educational organizations, as Farmers and Fishermen’s Building Hooper is also request- at the Wharf, and the Rotary Schwartz and La Casse her- well as with federal, state, and ing that the court strike Club Oyster Roast were can- self. local governments, said the one count of coercion and celed this year because of the “These new members will release. They are also work- enticement both because, pandemic, but that doesn’t enhance the skills and experi- ing with residents to continue he argued in the written mean the waterfront facilities ence base as the board moves the conservancy’s mission 24 Court St., Mathews VA motion, convicting him of haven’t been used. the organization forward to and work on restoration and November 14, 2020 • 9am-4pm both counts would violate According to a press re- the next chapter of the con- education. the multiple punishment lease from Bernadette La servancy and its commitment Volunteer opportunities Come and celebrate our local businesses! act of the double jeopardy Casse, board member of the to the preservation, acces- abound at the Mathews Land clause of the Fifth Amend- Mathews Land Conservancy, sibility, and public benefit of Conservancy, said the release. The Vintage Pearl ment of the Constitution which owns the wharf, us- county waterways,” said the For more information, visit Just Teasin’ and because the evidence age has instead “taken a new release. www.mathewslandconservan- Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal of guilt was circumstantial twist.” The board is exploring new cy.org or call 804-725-9685. and insufficient. Local clubs and organiza- Kellar’s Tutoring Service The motion was filed on tions, from yoga groups to Melanie L. Miles, CPA Nov. 2. As of Nov. 10, the homemakers to quilters and court had not filed a re- more, she said, “have discov- M A T H E W S Additional Office Space Available sponse. ered the open spaces and cov- Sidewalk Sale of Vintage Christmas Items ered pavilion at the landing as F A R M E R S M A R K E T a perfect spot for hosting out- Make it, Bake it or Grow it! door, socially distanced meet- ings.” Over the summer, the Vir- Thanksgiving Market ginia Tidewater Trailrunners Sat., Nov. 21st | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. hosted a series of micro-tri- athlons at the site, the Wil- Historic Courthouse Green | Court Street liams Wharf Open Water Swim Club held swim sessions in the East River, and the Tidewater

Oyster Gardeners Association hosted one of its information meetings there, even erecting permanent educational sig- nage about the importance of waterway health. Despite cancellation of the regular Mobjack Rowing As- sociation regattas, MRA has www.mathewsmainstreet.org been able to maintain a lim- Sponsored by Mathews Main Street Committee ited 2020 crew schedule with modifications to the training regimen, said the release. MLC has been community service-minded during the pandemic, said the release, Fresh/Local Seafood and Classic Seafood Meals providing free Wi-Fi access at the landing and pavilion in partnership with Keith Mor- November Business Hours: Wed-Thurs 10am-4pm, gan of Middle Peninsula Gate- way Communications. Offered Fridays 10am-6pm, and Saturdays 10am-3pm from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, the network is called MPGCFREE, Find us atF M&M Building Supply, Mathews Court House and is open to all. New board members The conservancy has con- Follow on Facebook @ TheSeafoodShackMathews tinued to grow and expand, said La Casse, bringing new members onto the board of SOUTHWIND PIZZA 44 Church Street, Mathews • 804-725-2766 “Committed to Serving our Community” Open for Full Service Indoor/Outdoor Seating Side Room available for Catering • Meetings Luncheons and more! Sunday Brunch is Back! Gloucester-Mathews Sunday 9:30-3 GAZETTE- Monday & Tuesday Closed JOURNAL Wednesday & Thursday 11:30-8 www.gazettejournal.net Friday 11:30-9 • Saturday 11-9 Go to Facebook or www.southwindpizza.com to view the menu (804)-693-3101

Y M C K 4A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Point Panorama THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation was informed last week that it will receive a $5,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Gloucester educator and Woodville board member James Newton, shown above, has done the lion’s share of the work. The builder has been volunteering his labor and expertise, installing new wall board on the walls and ceiling and repairing the floors at Woodville School. Built according to the best architectural designs at the time, Rosenwald schools like Woodville had large windows to maximize sunlight, good sanitation and good ventilation. Woodville School receives $5,000 National Trust grant The Woodville Rosenwald building materials to the ef- at the historic site despite School Foundation has been fort. Work is still underway the challenges of COVID-19. awarded a $5,000 grant from the National Trust for Histor- ic Preservation to assist with ongoing renovation work at Toy donation the Woodville School in Or- This year, instead of having a Children’s Christmas Party due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Abingdon Ruritan Club is donat- dinary. ing toys to local organizations, who will, in turn, give them to area children in need. Last week, the club made a donation The organization received B&SOnly Refuse Company Refuse that pays taxes in Gloucester Inc. Co. to the Gloucester Boys and Girls Club. Shown here are, from left, Abingdon Ruritan Club Social Development Committee word last week that it had co-chair Lynn Onesty, Gloucester Boys and Girls Club director Gary Rippel, and ARC member Mike Ekdahl. won the grant from the COMMERCIAL* RESIDENTIAL Henry A. Jordan, M.D. Pres- ervation Excellence Fund to $ support its landscaping and 22 a month architectural planning for Blood drive later this month in Bena 1923 school. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the “The National Trust is very Mention this ad Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena. COVID-19 antibody tests are performed on all donations, supportive of this worth- $ and the results made available to donors. For more information or to make an appoint- while preservation initiative Pay for the year and receive 20 off ment, visit www.RedCross.org. and we hope that this finan- cial commitment will assist your organization in raising *WE COVER ALL YOUR TRASH NEEDS* any additional funds needed for this effort,” Chief Pres- www.bsrefuse.com ervation Officer Katherine 2961 George Washington Mem. Hwy., Hayes, VA 23072 Malone-France wrote in a Nov. 4 email to foundation 804-642-5005 president Dr. Wesley Wilson. Accept all forms of payment: Credit cards, check, cash, money order. Chicago philanthropist Ju- We also offer recurring (autodraft) as well as online bill pay. lius Rosenwald’s generosity meant that more than 5,000 schools were built across the South to expand educa- tional opportunities for Af- Affordable Self Storage rican American students, a release from the Woodville Rosenwald School stated. “The Woodville School is a national story as well as a lo- cal one, and the foundation SPECIAL is dedicated to the building’s preservation as a community asset,” stated the release. Earlier this year, the Trea- BUY ONE MONTH GET ONE MONTH kle Foundation provided a $1,000 grant toward the on- going restoration project, and Lowe’s has donated

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Y M C K THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS GLOUCESTERMATHEWS GAZETTEJOURNAL 5A Jamestown, Yorktown museums New book chronicles Lees of White Stone The Lancaster Virginia His- aphroditus Lawson who pat- Lee family in 1676 when Law- General Motors product en- hold ‘Fall Into History’ torical Society recently an- ented the 1,000 acres in 1650. son’s niece, Elizabeth Med- gineering executive with ad- Jamestown Settlement and exploration in the 17th cen- nounced the release of a new “People crossing the Rappa- estard, married Charles Lee, ditional passions for history, the American Revolution tury and the ideas behind book, “The Lees of White hannock River into Lancaster son of Richard Lee of Cobbs genealogy, art, sailing and an- Museum at Yorktown are the Declaration of Indepen- Stone, Lancaster County, County today can see what Hall. “For the next two centu- tique car collecting. offering special admission dence and development of Virginia, 1650-1900,” by Lois was Epaphroditus Lawson’s ries,” said Williams, “most of On Saturday, the Lancaster through Nov. 20 during “Fall the U.S. Constitution more Crane Williams with Tom Kin- land stretching about three- the property was owned and Historical Society will hold a Into History.” This program than a century later. ney. quarters of a mile both up- divided by three succeeding free Museum and Gift Shop is a new way for families to Admission is $13 per fam- The book traces the history river and downriver from the Lee generations, all named Open House from noon to 3 explore 17th- and 18th-cen- ily member and offers unlim- of a property on James Wharf Norris Bridge,” Williams said. Thomas. Williams, a board p.m., including a book sign- tury Virginia history with ited admission through Nov. Road southwest of the Lan- “Running a mile inland, the member and research vol- ing by Williams from noon to a blend of in-person edu- 20 to both Jamestown Set- caster County town of White property touched on Cart- unteer for LVHS, has written 2 p.m. Books can also be pur- cational programs, virtual tlement and the American Stone, historically known as ers Creek and Currell Cove. It several articles, books, and chased at the LVHS museum learning activities and ac- Revolution Museum at Yor- the Thomas Lee Estate and came to be bisected by Ferry exhibit text panels about lo- on other days by advance cess to a guided tour with a ktown. Children under age 4 now occupied by the Unitar- Road, which led from the area cal history in Lancaster and notice, online at www.mkt. museum educator. are free. Tickets can be pur- ian Universalist Fellowship of that is now White Stone to a other places she has lived. com/maryball, or by calling Programs are designed to chased online through the the Rappahannock. Primary ferry landing on the Rappah- Kinney, who compiled map- 804-462-7280. The cost is $20 meet Virginia Standards of eStore or in person at either landowners included the Lee, annock River that was in use ping data and created the for the public or $18 for LVHS Learning, focusing on Vir- m useum. For more informa- Lawson and Sanders families. since at least 1702.” property diagrams for “The members, plus applicable ginia history, science and tion, visit historyisfun.org. The book begins with Ep- The property went into the Lees of White Stone,” is a sales tax and postage. FIGHTING THE VIRUS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A ed COVID-19, as well, he said, SCHOOL NAME: Choices narrowed to two options Wednesday. But it got worse but while his mother-in-law each day.” was “kind of sick,” the rest of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A Faulkner said he couldn’t the family “made out fi ne.” His sions, with 294 responses eat or drink and he had a son-in-law and granddaughter, received. The top name persistent, severe headache, who were with everyone else, choice, according to the along with stomach cramps, didn’t have the virus at all. survey, was Mathews El- vomiting, and dry heaving. One thing about the virus, ementary, with 182 people “After about a week, I got said Faulkner, is that “each supporting that choice. tested, and I was positive,” day you don’t get better.” In- Only eight suggested a he said. “I went to the emer- stead, the illness just lingers, name with a Bay theme gency room. All you could do causing ongoing fatigue. He (Mobjack Bay, Bayside, Bay- was put one foot in front of said he still can’t walk across view, etc.). A glance of the the other. I had no life at all. Main Street to Food Lion with- 238 responses that came I just wanted to lay down and out stopping along the way to from county residents re- sleep.” catch his breath, and the 30 to veals that none had sug- At the hospital, Faulkner 45 minutes it takes him to feed gested Watermen Elemen- was given IV fl uids and ibu- his six horses and 15 hunting tary. profen and was sent home. dogs leaves him exhausted. Earlier this month, a sec- “They said I should get bet- On top of it all, he still can’t ond survey was sent out to ter,” he said. But he didn’t. taste or smell anything. school employees as well as Over the next couple of “I hadn’t had a beer in four students and families, ask- days, Faulkner continued to weeks, so I popped the top ing input on the two names run a fever, and the fatigue on Sunday, took one swig, under consideration. persisted, so he went back to and poured the rest down the The committee met on the ER. This time, they did a drain,” said Faulkner. “I still Oct. 22 to begin the process. SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL chest x-ray, and he had pneu- have no taste … It’s hard to According to the note that opportunity to recommend a monia in both lungs, with an understand why it hangs on in accompanied this second new school name that honors The temporary “Welcome to Tiger Territory” sign replaced the stone Lee-Jackson oxygen saturation of just 86 your body.” survey, “points made during the rich heritage of our water- Elementary School marker after the school board voted in August to remove that or 87. Strangely, he said he the discussion included the front community.” name. At present, there are two nalists under consideration for a new moni- never felt particularly short of Faulkner said he had been high school in our commu- Results from this survey ker—Watermen Elementary and Bay Haven Elementary. breath, but “my x-ray looked one of the naysayers when nity recognizes our coun- will be considered at the next almost like a spider web in the pandemic fi rst began. ty’s name ‘Mathews’ while School Name Advisory Com- your lungs.” “I was a rebel,” he said. “I the middle school honors mittee meeting, which will be A round of antibiotics made told my wife I ain’t wearing a local individual, ‘Thomas held today. The school board the difference, said Faulkner, no mask. I thought it ain’t no Hunter’ as well as an educa- is expected to give the school C Jim’s and he’s now on the road to big deal. Nothing but the fl u. It tor J. Murray Brooks. The its new name at the Dec. 15 C recovery. Fortunately, he ain’t gonna hurt you.” committee discussed the meeting. J CABINET CREATIONS didn’t require oxygen or other Now Faulkner admits he was GLOUCESTERMATHEWS life-saving measures, but he wrong. Lying in bed with the lost 12 pounds, as well as his virus, he thought for the fi rst SALE sense of taste and smell. time about his own mortality GRANITESALE COUNTER TOPS Faulkner said he wasn’t the and wondered what his family only person in his family to get would do if he didn’t survive. GRANITESTARTING COUNTERTOPSPRICE $48.00 SQ. FT. sick from the coronavirus. His “It is a big deal,” he said. “I FREEST SINKARTING WITH PRICE TOPS $4 428.00 SQ. SQ FT.. FT. min. wife and daughter, six-month- feel sorry for anybody that See us on old grandson, mother-in-law, gets it. It can take you away FREE SINK WITHALSO AVAILABLE TOPS 42 SQ. FT. min. and father-in-law all contract- from here.” QUARTZ AND CORIAN PRODUCTS WhiteALSO Stone, AVAILABLE VA QUARTZ AND CORIAN PRODUCTS [email protected] 804.435.2061 COVID19 UPDATE Facebook White Stone Call 804.435.2061 [email protected] CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A a total of 21,863 people have in contrast, is in decline, been treated for the virus in said Williams, with a positiv- hospitals and released. ity rate ranging from 0.32 in Hospitals statewide had Richmond County to 6.36 in 3,174 beds available, with an Westmoreland County, for an additional 3,695 surge beds average of 3.5 percent distric- if needed. With 2,938 ventila- twide. Since last Wednesday, tors on-hand in hospitals, 806, 80 new cases have been add- or 27 percent, were in use on ed in the district, for a total of Wednesday morning. Inten- Conquer 2,387 since March. A total of sive care units statewide were 145 people have been hospi- at 81 percent occupancy on talized, four of them since last Wednesday morning, but 884 Wednesday, and there have surge beds brought that rate Holiday been 41 deaths, one in the down to 53 percent. past week. Testing Local numbers Town Center Physicians, Wednesday morning’s VDH 10980 Buckley Hall Road, report showed that 368 cas- Mathews, will hold a free Stress es have been reported for drive-thru COVID-19 testing Gloucester County since the and fl u vaccine service from 9 pandemic began, with 10 of to 11 a.m. Tuesday. The test- those cases recorded since ing and fl u shots are open to the previous Wednesday. anyone 12 years of age and Eighteen Gloucester residents up. No appointment is needed have been hospitalized at and participants not have to some point since the fi rst case be patients of Southeastern was reported in March, with Virginia Health System to at- Find Your one person hospitalized dur- tend. ing the past week, and three The Three Rivers Health Dis- people have died. trict is offering free COVID-19 Ideal In Mathews, six cases were testing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. added during the past week, Monday at the Gloucester Li- for a total of 143 since the brary, one of several testing Fit pandemic began. One addi- clinics scheduled across the tional person was hospital- region. This event is by ap- ized during the past week, for pointment only. a total of 12 countywide, and “We specifi cally invite all Mathews is the only county in poll workers to attend one the district that has recorded of our testing events, espe- Our recliners are built for comfort and style no deaths from the virus. cially if they are concerned Middlesex County saw one that they might have been ex- additional case added dur- posed to someone with COV- CUSTOM INTERIORS ing the past week, for a total ID-19 disease,” Williams wrote Our Services Include: of 149, while hospitalizations in his weekly update. and deaths in the county re- To make an appointment for Home Decorating Consultation mained the same, at nine and testing, call 804-815-4191 Mon- Furniture for Any Decor Bedding 11, respectively. day through Friday between Floor Coverings Home Accessories According to the Virginia the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hospital and Healthcare As- The health district is offering Window Treatments Pool and Patio sociation, 1,265 people with 150-250 tests per event, there COVID-19 diagnoses were is no charge for the testing, in Virginia hospitals as of and all ev ents are open to the 42 N. 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Y M C K 6A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Opinion THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Heal our nation READERS WRITE| hile President Trump has refused to con- Insensitive comments cede the election and many of his adherents vow to fight on, President-elect Joe Biden is Editor, Gazette-Journal: W I would like to share details extending olive branches in all directions. as a follow-up to comments While recounts will take place in many states that occurred near the where the edge for Biden was razor-thin, it seems conclusion of the joint meet- unlikely that the apparent results can be reversed. ing between the Gloucester While legal eagles look into allegations of fraud, is County Board of Supervisors and the Gloucester School it likely that enough can be found to change the Board held on Oct. 20. result? We suspect not. Specifically, Mr. Winebarger While pundits are saying America is divided stated to our Superintendent, more deeply than ever, just look around at the re- Dr. Clemons, that he (Mr. ality. The fact is that the great majorities of Ameri- Winebarger) had received multiple phone calls from cans do live in peace with their neighbors, want to parents and he wanted Dr. live in peace with their neighbors, and while they Clemons to tell him yes, no may be variously elated or crushed by the elec- or maybe so, saying that tion returns, they are ready to move on. they (the parents) heard that America has a lot of issues that transcend the Gloucester is going to start requiring a class in Black His- red and blue, most immediately the coronavirus tory in order to graduate and pandemic which is surging as winter approaches. that GCPS is going to start Two items of good news arrived this week. Biden teaching history based on is putting together a task force to start work now 1619 rather than 1609. on stomping out the coronavirus pandemic, by Mr. Winebarger then had the audacity to say to Dr. standardizing testing and fixing the supply chain. Clemons and, I quote, “Tell And Pfizer electrified the nation on Monday by me it ain’t so.” This was sub- munity and my colleagues. court orders, and they con- University) taking classes. stating that the COVID-19 vaccine it is developing sequently followed by com- I learned a tough lesson. tinue to count votes without Among the classes was politi- is more than 90 percent effective. ments from Mr. Bazzani who Thank you for your support. the observers. cal science. This was the year, If we put these developments together, we might stated that there is a differ- Jackie Ingram, member We are no better than a 1963, that President Kennedy glimpse a light at the end of the tunnel, faint now ence in teaching history from Mathews County Board of Supervisors third-world banana repub- was assassinated. At this time 1609 as opposed to 1619. North, Va. lic. Everybody was worried and even in later years, I was but slowly growing closer. Mr. Bazzani also inquired about outside influence in the not particularly a dedicated In the meantime, the politicos posture, the if teaching history from election, so we had internal Democrat. pundits opine, and the pragmatic get ready for a 1619 would be a part of the A well-run Election Day influence in the election. Still As the unholy, dishonest, change in government. course and stated that he Editor, Gazette-Journal: no investigation into voting ego-seeking man named We agree fully with Biden in his statement that “I had read “The 1619 Project,” I was extremely proud fraud. Now we don’t have Trump came on the scene, I and indicated that it has a to see our conduct during legal elections. quickly joined the Mathews pledge to be a president who does not see red or different flavor to our Ameri- the presidential and state But one thing, they finally County Democratic Commit- blue states, but United States … This is the time to can history. The 1619 Project elections on November 3rd, got rid of Trump, with every- tee and went to work. I knew heal America. Let this grim era of demonization in referenced by Mr. Bazzani is and particularly here in thing in the playbook used his history of bankruptcies America begin to end, here and now.” an ongoing publication cre- Gloucester County. My voting against him. I have no more in the late ’70s and early ’80s. We need to heal from the pandemic, and we need ated by the New York Times precinct is Achilles and while trust in this government. At this same time, we were Magazine that is considered there were a lot of people Everybody should read struggling to build a local to heal politically. A huge job lies ahead. We are groundbreaking, provocative voting, it was extremely this—it’s not about President business through hard times. among the majority of Americans wishing the new and even somewhat contro- orderly and the lines and or- Trump, but our government. Bankruptcy was never an administration success during a difficult time. versial. ganization of the ropes could Our founding fathers are option for us, though sug- We must grab those olive branches, and pass However, it is important not have been better. Some turning over in their graves. gested by an attorney. Hard them on. for you to know that Virginia states with resources much Bobby Dobson work and community involve- Governor Ralph Northam’s larger than Virginia could Cobbs Creek, Va. ment was. Trump was never a 2019 (August) Executive Or- learn a lot from our common- successful businessman. The der 39 established a diverse wealth. hoax ends. statewide commission on With us it was not who won Awaken now So, you know what I’ve been African American History but how it was won, and it Editor, Gazette-Journal: doing the past 4/5 years, not Giving thanks? education. This Executive Or- was the will of our qualified Right now, we and our fel- sleeping well and still won- der also directed the Virginia voters coupled with the or- low patriots need a modern- dering how this man ever got Department of Education ganization of the volunteers day Paul Revere to awaken elected. Now, with lots of ups Please tell us to assemble a diverse team impeccably executed. the countrymen to go out and and downs, it seems sanity, of educators and historians David L. Peebles meet socialism, communism honesty and sleep may be on to develop a new African Ordinary, Va. and government control. the way back. Voters turned hankful can be defined as being grateful, American History course, to Let us go out and fight bad out in great numbers, and pleased and appreciative of the good things of be made available to high government. we elected a smart, decent, life. school students throughout The fall of a great republic Peter Machen empathetic man—Joe Biden T the Commonwealth, begin- Foster, Va. and a smart young woman, Thankful can be something small in the scale of ning this year. Editor, Gazette-Journal: Kamala Harris—leaders our life: a good grade, or a perfect gift. It can be some- Dr. Clemons shared at the I have been saying for years youth can look up to. thing huge: successful treatment for a serious dis- meeting that there currently that this country is going the Once again we can come ease, a loving spouse, a supportive community. are 16 Virginia school divi- way of the Roman Empire. Keeping promises together with family, friends People easily identify the bad things of life, ev- sions (Gloucester not being This country was great at one Editor, Gazette-Journal: and neighbors while wearing erything from annoyances to serious hindrances one of them) piloting the time, but no more. The cor- I am thankful this holiday our masks, social distancing, course in this current school ruption runs rampant, morals season that I have a president hand washing, so we can all to life-threatening conditions. Some people, on the year, and that the course will are no more, people of faith who makes promises and be safe. Happy New Year and other hand, are blessed to find the silver lining in be made available as an elec- are belittled. keeps them. I am encour- Happy Days. the dark clouds that surround them. tive course to all 132 school The president has incurred aged that he warned us there Libby Crawford What makes you thankful? As Thanksgiving divisions throughout the everything the opposition would be an uphill battle fol- Mathews, Va. nears, it is appropriate to focus on the good things Commonwealth in the 2021- does in a banana republic. I lowing the elections, and he 2022 school year. never thought I would live to told the truth. of life, and the Gazette-Journal invites you to tell While it should not need see this happen in our great He will keep his word and Working tirelessly during us about them. pointing out to our elected republic. expose the fraud. After it is Our annual collection of readers’ thoughts on Board of Supervisors mem- This nation was built on established who really won the pandemic the question, “What makes you thankful,” will be bers how inappropriate the Christian/Judeo laws, but the elections, we can accept Editor, Gazette-Journal: published on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, just two racially insensitive comments laws are not enforced any- and be thankful for the true Do you know what your weeks away. and questions of Dr. Clemons more; people are not held winner. I am hopeful Donald Department of Social Ser- were, it was without a doubt accountable for their actions. Trump will continue in the vices has done during the Submit your letters of thanks to us by noon on an embarrassing and ill- They are getting more ag- office of president for four COVID-19 pandemic? Have Monday, Nov. 23 either to our offices—6625 Main chosen decision made by Mr. gressive in breaking the law; more years. you investigated the services Street in Gloucester or 28 Court Street in Mathews; Winebarger and Mr. Bazzani. law enforcement within the I want to encourage other provided by your Social Ser- by mail, P.O. Box 2060, Gloucester, Va. 23061; by However, I want to commend government has produced patriots to resist the tempta- vices Department? fax, 804-693-7844; or by email, editor@gazettejour- Dr. Clemons for the poise and false documents; testified to tion to give up and to keep The Department of Social professionalism be displayed lies; changed documents, and their focus on our leader Services, under the direction nal.net. Please be sure to include your name, ad- in the midst of such question- then raised their right hand who says he can still win the of Tiffany Gordon, has pro- dress and a daytime phone number. ing, which is a true testament and swear to tell the truth. election. For real election vided meals, gas cards, food We hope to hear from you. For more information, to his leadership and char- And, who was this against? news, go to dailywire.com stability and lodging to count- call 804-693-3101. acter. The President of the United and oann.com. For real fun less families in the Mathews Finally, I would like to States. history on the whole election community. The people who remind the citizens that there And when this didn’t work, process, go to constitution- work in the Mathews Depart- will be elections next year they impeach on trumped-up coach.com. ment of Social Services have for at least two seats on the charges. Then there is the Donna Machen worked tirelessly during the Gloucester County Board of evidence that Biden’s son Foster, Va. COVID-19 pandemic to ensure Letters To The Editor Supervisors to include both participated in pay for play that citizens of Mathews Letters to the Gazette-Journal on any subject of public in- the York District and the for his father’s influence to County have food, electric- terest are always welcome. The newspaper, however, can- Petsworth District. Let us several nations. There is vid- It’s not over ity, transportation and other not consider for publication a letter which does not carry strive to elect individuals to eo evidence with his father services for the community. the writer’s signature and address. Letters should also not the Board of Supervisors that making a statement to drop Editor, Gazette-Journal: The Social Services work- exceed 200 words. Writers will please include a telephone will not take a consistently the investigation against his Thank you, C. Selph, for the ers have visited homes, number where they can be reached during the day. The right condescending tone or atti- son or they wouldn’t get the paid advertisement in the using COVID-19 protocols, is reserved to edit letters. tude with our fellow citizens, aid that was given to them. Oct. 22 Gazette-Journal, “Ven- to provide assistance to the but behave as professionals And then one of his business ezuelan Socialism in Three Mathews community. I can- The Gazette-Journal will not accept letters to Readers that represent the entirety of partners speaks out, and still Easy Steps.” not tell you how proud I am Write which comment on articles published in other peri- this great county. no investigation. It (the election) is not over. of the workers for their hard odicals. Also, space limitations often prevent publication of Michelle Stone This is a lawless country. “Take back control. Deal with work and their selfless care thank-you letters. Gloucester, Va. Where is the news media? honor and integrity.” for the members of Mathews Don’t they do journalistic Elena Siddall County. An error in judgment investigations anymore? Port Haywood, Va. While others have quaran- They’re in bed with them. tined themselves and avoided Editor, Gazette-Journal: The news media in this coun- others, the Mathews Depart- To my constituents, I made try has lost all credibility; Sanity, honesty and sleep ment of Social Services work- GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS an error in judgment by walk- the existing news media will ers have focused on making ing out of the Board of Super- never be trusted again. on the horizon sure that the families of visors meeting on Oct. 27, Now, for the election, mail- Editor, Gazette-Journal: Mathews County have food, 2020. My reason for walking in voting was doomed from I admit I am a sleepless transportation, and medi- Gazette-Journal out was because of a change the beginning, tampering political junkie. Looking back cal care. Please take time to in the rules and regulations with voting has gone on for as a 20-year, five-member thank the members of the Elsa Cooke Verbyla | Publisher to hold virtual meetings that I years in certain areas (joke military family, we were Mathews Social Services staff was not aware of. I was of the for years in Chicago, “Vote living in Fargo, N.D. My late and let them know that they Charles E. Koenig | Editor impression the meeting I was early and often”). So, we husband was assigned as an are appreciated. attending was illegal. had the cheating going on, Army advisor to the Minne- Kevin C. Hogge Published by I created an appearance now they got bold and threw sota National Guard. He was Chairman, Tidewater Newspapers Inc. that reflects poorly on me out the people who observe traveling, training and doing Mathews Social Services Board Gloucester, VA 23061 and the government I serve. I what’s going on, so there lots of community work. Mathews, Va. apologize to my constituents, would be no cheating. Local I was enrolled in Minnesota the Mathews County com- governments don’t listen to State College (now Minnesota SEE READERS WRITE, PAGE 7A

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(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6A) The old Pocomoke River Bridge is anchored in the early 20th century

Jefferson hornets’ nest BY BOB RUEGSEGGER River Bridge on U.S. Route 13 Editor, Gazette-Journal: carries through traffic across Well, I did expect to see a Part of the appeal for me of the scenic river and up Mary- response from Mr. Maggard traveling north on the Eastern land’s Eastern Shore. A wood- (“He begs to differ,” Oct. Shore via U.S. Highway Route en boardwalk with docking 29 Readers Write). I would 13 has been that it is a path facilities lines the Pocomoke have been disappointed if less traveled than U.S. Inter- River east and west of the old he did not respond. Screed? state 64 or 95. crossing on Market Street. Have read every one of his I’ve been traveling north The Old Pocomoke River past letters, several times, along the familiar route for Bridge is still aesthetically ap- to be sure I understood nearly seven decades, first via pealing and faithfully contin- them in fairness to him. the Princess Anne-Kiptopeke ues to carry traffic on Mary- I even agreed once. He Beach Ferry and later via the land Route 647 across the and I just live on different Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tun- river through the center of planets. nel. town. The bridge was built in I said nothing derogatory After 100 miles on U.S. 13 1920. It was built in response on Mr. Jefferson. The sole in Virginia, reaching the Vir- to a need for wider bridges “food for thought” was that ginia-Maryland line, an early- when trucks began replac- his magnificent rhetoric morning stop at the Maryland ing steamboats as vehicles of on freedom and liberty did Visitor Center in Worchester commercial transport. not match the lifestyle at County provides welcome re- The old bridge is 275 feet Monticello. Nothing more, lief from life in the fast lane. in length. It consists of con- nothing less. The visitor center is usually crete girders that range from As to David Barton, the first stop on my north- 36 feet in length to 13 feet in BOB RUEGSEGGER PHOTOS recent manuscripts found ward treks. length. The bascule span is The Old Pocomoke River Bridge, below, was built in 1920 by the McLean Contracting Company of Baltimore. A concrete and have obliterated his My second stop–for the last 65 feet long. The bridge struc- plank walkway provides pedestrians with a safe way to cross the old bridge on foot. opinions. Why do you three of decades–has often ture is supported by seven think Charlottesville, UVA been Pocomoke City, Mary- concrete piers. Fenders built and Monticello docents land. Thirty years ago, as far in the water help protect the have backed off regarding as I could see, there wasn’t spans from possible impact slavery? much going on in the small with vessels passing through What I did not expect Maryland riverside town. the channel. The roadway is from Mr. Williams (“A man The name Pocomoke came 24 feet wide. A concrete and of accomplishments,” Oct. from an Indian word that wood sidewalk on the north 29 Readers Write) was such meant “black water.” The dark side of the bridge permits a venomous attack on me swampy waters of the Poco- safe pedestrian traffic across personally, rather than my moke River flow for 66 miles the span. message. I said nothing from the Delaware border Originally the venerable old derogatory about Mr. Jeffer- through southeastern Mary- bridge was constructed by son as president and states- land to the Pocomoke Bay the McLean Contracting Com- man; he was outstanding in and eventually into the Chesa- pany of Baltimore, Maryland. both! I said nothing deroga- peake Bay. In August 1988, a 50-foot tory about Mr. Jefferson’s Over the decades Poco- section of the two-lane bridge intellect; he was brilliant! moke City has added some at- tumbled into the river. At the Again, the only point I made tractions—the Delmarva Dis- time, the bridge served 1,200 der’s house with mini-piles across the river for Eastern located at the draw span is was between his rhetoric covery Center, Chesapeake to 1,500 vehicles per day. No and grout filled bag collars Shore motorists. two stories above street level. on freedom and liberty and Bay Farms, and the Sturgis one was hurt in the bridge col- and filling cavities in the sub- As it exists today, the old It is square with abbreviated life at Monticello. One-Room Schoolhouse. lapse. Approach spans from structure concrete secured link still continues to embrace corners. The roof of the ten- I was disappointed to The primary attraction in each side of the river were re- a solid footing for the aged the spirit and the ambiance of der’s house is topped with a hear he was in favor of Pocomoke City has always placed and the original draw- span. the era in which it was initially distinctive ball-shaped finial. slavery. To me, slavery been the Old Pocomoke River bridge was preserved and J.E. Greiner Company de- built. Pylons at each corner An evening stroll via the throughout world history Bridge that spans the scenic continued in service. signed the repair plan and topped with large ball-shaped bridge’s concrete and plank was always unacceptable. Pocomoke River in the heart The foundation of the cross- Empire Construction Compa- finials suggest a classic an- walkway with the soft-glow of Besides, showing my admi- of town. Originally the old ing was evaluated. It was de- ny carried out the project. cient gateway. The globe- global lighting reflected in the ration for Jefferson, my wife double leaf trunnion bascule termined that additional sup- While the old bridge was like roadway lighting across back waters can be—simply and I have toured Monticel- movable bridge was the prin- port was needed to stabilize out of service, the four-lane the span contributes to the magical. lo, toured Jefferson Winery, cipal route into the city. the structure. Underpinning bridge on U.S. Route 13 con- bridge’s nighttime appeal. toured Charlottesville, Now, a newer Pocomoke two bascule piers and the ten- tinued to provide access The bridgetender’s house toured UVA, and toured the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. Yes, I’ve even toured Mount Rush- POETIC REFLECTIONS| more, and stayed at the Hotel Jefferson in Rich- mond more than a dozen weekends. Charles V. Woerner Game changer Virginia Beach, Va. BY JOEL EMERSON, HAYES, VA. you are living. The wealthiest souls among faith we find its proof. Consider this wisdom from Enter sweet Zoe to battle- all people are those who give It will light your path on one who knows, hear me, field earth, The health and wealth to others. your journey of this life, Zoe, please. I thank God I’m still alive We’ve seen better days for you’re born with is God’s gift Keep your eyes on Jesus Make the world a better Editor, Gazette-Journal: moms to give birth. to you, Make the world a better who gives us peace within place by the life that God has In October 2017, I had A picture of grace and in- But your gift to God and to place by the life that God has the strife. given, the West Nile virus (1 of nocent beauty, this world is what we become given, As you’ve received, give 1,000 in the U.S. that year) But like all of us, you’ve and what we do. As you’ve received, give Zoe, don’t forget it takes God’s grace, every day that which also developed into been called to duty. Zoe, please don’t let this God’s grace, every day that but one to change the world, you are living. encephalitis (1 of 10 in the world bring your spirit down, you are living. With God in charge you can U.S.). I spent one week in To fight for truth and do God says the overcomer, The health and wealth do it, but though a tiny girl. The health and wealth a small Maryland hospital what is good, for them, He has a crown. you’re born with is God’s gift What a difference one life you’re born with is God’s gift before being transferred One day we all look to our to you, can make when prayer is to you, to the George Washing- past and ask, did we do what Do not stoop to its lure, But your gift to God and to employed, But your gift to God and to ton University hospital we could? what’s temporal and shiny, this world is what we become When the grace of God this world is what we become in Washington, D.C. In Make the world a better For time will tarnish all of and what we do. descends, by all His grace and what we do. two weeks they cured the place by the life that God has earth and eons are but tiny. enjoyed. viruses and I went to rehab given, Worldly wisdom tells one God’s word stands alone in for seven weeks. I came in a As you’ve received, give thing, but God says quite the barren field of truth, Yes, we all can find that wheelchair two days before God’s grace, every day that another, Test it, try it, trust it, in power down upon our knees, Christmas. After moving to Virginia in July 2018, I joined the THE BOOKWORM| Riverside Wellness Center in Gloucester and can now BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER walk reasonably well. The encephalitis erased my memory of my times in the hospitals (actually, that’s ‘The Domestic Revolution: How the Introduction of Coal into Victorian Homes Changed Everything’ a blessing). My wife and daughter said at times they BY RUTH GOODMAN; C.2020, LIVERIGHT; day disappear. Town coun- and what they ate, the way thought I wouldn’t sur- $27.95; 330 PAGES cils appointed caretakers to they cleaned, and the way vive or would end up as a manage and conserve wood- their decorated their homes. vegetable for the rest of my Can you wear two pairs of lands and hedges, but those It changed England’s very life. The only lasting effects stockings at the same time? efforts didn’t solve any cold- idea of comfort... are a weak left leg and poor That’s a question you may weather problems. They To get full enjoyment out of balance. ask this winter when the wind were well aware of coal’s “The Domestic Revolution,” I consider myself the howls and the snow flies. properties; coal was used by it helps to know that author answer to a lot of prayers How can you be sure you’ll the Romans in ancient times Ruth Goodman is a historian and possibly one of God’s ever feel your toes again? and in nearby communities, who time-travels—not in a miracles. Your mom used to tell you to it was a “fuel of choice.” Even “Twilight Zone” sense, but in Do you know how to tell “put on a sweater” when you the Welsh were pleased with that she regularly lives as one if your work for the Lord is were cold but that’s not help- the heat that coal gave off, would in any given historical finished? If you’re still alive, ing your feet. Or, as in “The but for Londoners, using it era. Here, she straddles sev- it isn’t. As long as you’re Domestic Revolution” by meant a learning curve and a eral periods, including life in alive, He has something Ruth Goodman, do you need need for new equipment and the twentieth century, and for you to do. When your a nice, warm fire? alterations to older British she brings science aboard, work is finished, He’ll take Long before history was homes. too. you home. I believe I’m still recorded, many of our an- Burning coal, says Good- It’s the latter, along with alive because He still has cestors kept warm with fires man, allowed houses to be a lengthy look at wood, its work for me to do. made of dried grass or dung outfitted with a single fur- forestry and management, Robert Boudreaux but probably, mostly, wood. nace that heated the whole differences, uses, and ways Gloucester, Va. Wood, in fact, was the main house, rather than a fireplace it can be burned, that makes heating-and-cooking fuel in or hearth that heated one the book sometimes feel Queen Elizabeth the First’s room. With central heating, ponderously slow. Yes, it’s day, though other organic the size of the average home relevant information but not materials were burned in grew larger. As the price of enough so, leaving readers a pinch when wood was coal went down, the price of feeling as though they’re in Readers who love unique For more on life in England, scarce. But a mere half-cen- wood rose and the latter be- a college-level seminar and peeks at the past, and little- look for “Mad & Bad: Real tury later, however, as Eliza- came a status symbol in finer the professor has digressed known tales (especially of Heroines of the Regency” by beth lay dying, England had London homes. yet again. Fortunately, Good- British history) should look Bea Koch. Filled with mini- strongly embraced coal. Getting coal to the city re- man’s wonderful, eyes-wide- for this book and say, yes, biographies of wild women The change started as it quired improvement to roads open sense of exploration please. “The Domestic Revo- who refused to conform. began to dawn on sixteenth- and ports. Coal changed and takes over, and the gee-whiz lution” is coal you’ll welcome Imagine the scandal! Gasp, century Londoners that created industries, altered of it is appealing enough to in your stocking. and enjoy. wood sources might some- the way Londoners cooked make you stay. ***

Y M C K 8A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL The arts THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Art for the cover of the 2021 Gloucester County Art Scholarship Calendar was created by Elaine Owens, age 9. The piece is titled “Colorful Sunset.” Student art calendars

PHOTO BY SARAYA CHENEY Valerie Johnson of Flying Cow Creations shows a felted fiber work of art as an now available example of Artful Giving. The 2021 Gloucester Coun- will be notified by mail so ty Art Scholarship Calendars they can claim their posters. sponsored by the Phoenix The calendars may also be Art Group are ready, and purchased in the UPS Store. Entries sought for copies will be sent to the As part of the art group’s young artists whose artwork efforts to support young art- illustrates the cover and the ists in Gloucester County, individual months. scholarship support is pro- The art for this year’s vided to a qualified senior Artful Giving exhibit calendar comes from the from Gloucester County to Phoenix Art Group’s annual continue studying art at the Artists are invited to sub- All items must be created Gloucester County Art Stu- college level. Funds for this mit their work for consid- by the artist; no vintage dent Show, which was held support are generated from eration in the annual Art- items or repurposed goods in March at the Gloucester the sale of calendars and di- ful Giving exhibition that will be accepted. County Library. rect donations. will run the month of De- There will be an opening According to a press re- “These calendars make cember at Arts on Main in for the exhibition at the gal- lease, a show is unlikely great gifts during the holiday Gloucester. lery’s First Friday event on This advent calednar will be auctioned off to benefit the Bay School Community for next March, since the season for the young artists The theme of Artful Giving Dec. 4. Arts Center in an online auction being held today through Sunday. library, where the show is to share with their friends is centered on holiday giv- There is no fee to exhibit, held annually, couldn’t con- and families,” said Phoenix ing for those looking for gifts and sales are made on a firm that it would be open by Art Group founder Dick Wel- that are affordable, unique commission basis. then because of the pandem- ton. and handcrafted, said a For more information vis- Online auction benefits ic. If this changes, said the To purchase additional press release. it www.gloucesterarts.org or release, art teachers will be calendars, send a check for Works of art in all media call 804-824-9464. Artists notified so art students can $15 each, made out to the are accepted, including jew- should submit samples by submit their art. Phoenix Art Group, P.O. Box elry, ceramics, fiber, basket- email to assistantdirector@ This year, the UPS Store 1037, Gloucester, Va. 23061. ry, metal, wood and more. gloucesterarts.org. Bay School on Fox Centre Parkway in Include the name and ad- An online auction is being ies of Mathews gift card bas- Gloucester is printing post- dress where they are to be held today through Sunday ket at a price of five for $20, ers of all the artwork fea- sent, and the requested cal- by the Bay School Commu- and the limited edition print tured in the calendar, up to endars will be mailed. nity Arts Center in Mathews. of Martha Anne King’s paint- 24x36 inches, at a 25 per- For more information, Artwork for the auction has ing “Hanging with the Buoys.” cent discount off the regular write to the above address, been donated by local artists, The auction can be found price, said the release. Art- email [email protected], or with some coming from pri- directly at www.charityauc- ists whose work wasn’t cho- call 804-693-6654. vate collections. A featured tion.bid/bayschoolfundrais- sen to illustrate the months item of the auction is a hand- ing. crafted Advent Calendar, Other fundraisers complete with 25 handmade Other fundraising efforts ornaments and a felt Christ- include a “Succulents and mas tree on which to pin More” plant sale, with donat- them. ed plants and pots made by Another item available is a the Clay by the Bay Ceramics weekend at a North River cot- Guild, and the annual Empty tage. The auction site also of- Bowls Fundraiser to support fers an opportunity to “raise Hands Across Mathews, fea- a paddle” and make a dona- turing “really empty bowls” tion to support Bay School this year. Bowls will be avail- community programs. able for sale online Nov. 25, Other items that may be and at the Bay School start- found on the auction site are ing Nov. 27, with no in-person raffle tickets for the Myster- soup event. Rock family Several families participated recently in a rock painting class at the Bay School Arts on Main to hold session with live model Community Arts Center in Mathews. The rocks were painted to represent fam- Artists in any medium are invited to an Open Studio ses- sion with a live model at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, at Arts ily members and were then glued into a frame for display. The program was on Main in Gloucester. The session is being offered both in- funded by the Mathews Community Foundation. Shown above, from left, are person and via Zoom. Olivia, Audrey and Heather Hudson. Below is their finished project. The model will be posing for three 20-minute sessions. Par- ticipants should arrive or be in the Zoom waiting room at 9:30 a.m. to set up and be ready for the model. The cost is $8 Cork pumpkins per artist, the fee is to cover the time of the model. Reserva- Janet Dehoux and Marsha Morgan made pumpkins out of wine corks, paint and tions are required and will only be taken over the phone. embellishments during a recent class at the Bay School Community Arts Center Visit gloucesterarts.org for more information or call the gal- in Mathews. lery at 804-824-9464.

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Y M C K THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Obituaries GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 9A

SHERRY BENTLEY KATHERINE ‘KITTY’ MOORE SMITH Sherry Bentley, 64, of Gloucester, died at Riverside Walter April 7, 1931–Nov. 6, 2020 Reed Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Heaven gained another angel on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Kit- Wind energy workforce training Services are under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home, ty was blessed to be one of 13 children raised in a Christian Gloucester Point. home. Large family gatherings with lots of food and laughter to be offered in Virginia were regular occurrences. The “Moore Sisters” and extended family were especially close and always cared for one another Virginia’s first offshore “Building a strong wind MELVIN EUGENE (BUBBY) BROWN during sickness or just to be together to play games and relive and onshore wind workforce energy workforce will give Melvin Eugene (Bubby) stories from their childhood. Every gathering was sure to in- training collaborative, the the commonwealth a sig- Brown, age 85, was blessed clude laughter and a practical joke or two—especially by the Mid-Atlantic Wind Training nificant competitive advan- to be surrounded by his fam- twins, Kitty and Lizzie. It was Kitty’s outgoing and caring per- Alliance, plans to start offer- tage in attracting onshore ily as he passed away peace- sonality that enabled her to meet and marry the love of her ing instructional programs and offshore wind projects,” fully in his home on Nov. 6, life, Gene. They were only together a short time but made the early next year. said Northam. “There is cur- 2020. He was preceded in most of their time traveling or just working on electrical jobs The program, which will rently massive potential for death by his lovely wife, together. make available industry- offshore wind up and down Mary, with whom he shared Kitty was preceded in death by her parents, Rosser and Ruth required certifications criti- the East Coast, and we look nearly 60 years of wonder- Moore; husband, Gene Smith; siblings, Vivian, Alex, Shirley, cal to the operation and forward to working with our ful marriage in Glass, Va. He Helen, Jessie, Audrey, Russell, Marie, Elsie, and Marion, and long-term maintenance of partners across Virginia and is survived by daughters, her son, Anthony Carter. She is survived by her twin sister, wind energy projects, was in neighboring states to grow Genia B. Allen and husband Lizzie; baby sister, Frances (Herbert); sister-in-law, Ruby Jean; announced on Oct. 16 by this industry and reap the Rick of Gloucester, Selina son, Al (Mary); daughter, Nina, and granddaughter, Nikki, as Gov. Ralph Northam as he tremendous economic ben- Lehman and husband Mark well as many nieces, nephews, and the many friends she loved addressed the 2020 Offshore efits for our communities, es- of Tampa, Florida; grand- like family. WINDPOWER Virtual Sum- pecially those that have been son, Charlie Allen and wife The family is especially grateful for the entire staff and resi- mit, hosted by the American historically disadvantaged.” Caroline; granddaughter, dents of Gloucester House for caring for her, laughing with her, Wind Energy Association. Programs will range from Corey Rebekah Kellum and and loving her. Thank you for being a part of our extended The New College Institute, specific certifications to a husband Mark; sister, Deborah Hall and husband Jeff, and family. which will serve as the host year-long wind turbine tech- sister-in-law, Annie Robbins and husband Cliff. He was proud Funeral arrangements by Andrews Funeral Home were held institution, is joining forces nician program that bundles of his career as a tugboat captain for the Chesapeake Cor- graveside at Bellamy United Methodist Church on Tuesday, with Centura College and several industry-recognized poration; however, he was excited to retire at the young age Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. for family members only due to COVID con- the Mid-Atlantic Maritime certifications and prepares of 62 which allowed him to spend more time with his loved cerns. Masks and social distancing were required. In lieu of Academy to create the alli- students to serve as certi- ones. He was a loyal friend, a talented mechanic, and a gifted flowers, donations may be made to the Gloucester Volunteer ance. This partnership will fied installation technicians, gardener, but Bubby will be most remembered for always Fire and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, Va. 23061. bring courses certified by inspectors and maintenance opening his arms, his heart, and his home to everyone his the Global Wind Organiza- technicians. beloved daughters and grandchildren brought through his tion and National Center for Training facilities will be door. As an avid sports fan, he also enjoyed cheering on his ANDREW ALLEN WASNEY Construction, Education, located in Hampton Roads favorite baseball team, the New York Yankees, especially Andrew Allen Wasney, 61, of and Research wind techni- and Martinsville. For more while attending their spring training games in Tampa. And Gloucester, passed away on cian training to onshore and information on the Mid- he never gave up on his Washington Redskins. The family Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. He was offshore wind projects to Atlantic Wind Training Alli- would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Peter Zullo, born in Saginaw, Michigan. He Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic ance, visit vaoffshorewind. Encompass Healthcare, Riverside Hospice, and Kimberly served in the U.S. Air Force for region, a release stated. org/workforce. Gardiner for their dedication and support. Services will be over 22 years obtaining the private. In memory of our loved one, contributions may be rank of MSGT. Following his made to Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, P.O. Box 385, retirement in 2006, he worked Gloucester, Va. 23061. in the Gloucester Walmart as Bottles, cans littered in Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. a sale’s associate in the sport- ing goods department. He was preceded in death Virginia at high rates ELIZABETH HARRIS by his father, Stanley Wasney, Plastic bottles, glass bottles and aluminum cans are ap- A Celebration of Life ser- and sister, Melinda Wasney, proximately two and half times more frequently littered in vice for Elizabeth Harris, 82, and is survived by his wife, Virginia, a state without a bottle bill, than in states that of Richmond, formerly of Dawn Lynn Wasney; sons, Tim have bottle bills, according to a new report by Clean Vir- Gloucester, will be held at Wasney and Benjamin Was- ginia Waterways of Longwood University. 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at ney; mother, Beverly Kinch “We compared litter data from states with bottle bills to March Funeral Home, Rich- Wasney; brother, Kevin Wasney; granddaughter, Karmin; moth- states without bottle bills,” said Katie Register, executive mond. She died Nov. 5, 2020. er of his granddaughter, Laura Carle; many nieces and neph- director of Clean VA Waterways and author of the report. She was preceded in ews and his Walmart family in sporting goods. Bottle bills require that customers pay a deposit when death by her husband, Rich- The family received friends and family at the funeral home they purchase a beverage, then return the empty bottle ard L. Harris Jr.; parents, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, from 1-2:30 p.m., with a memorial or can to redeem the deposits at the point of purchase or James and Bertha Carter, service starting at 2:30. Memorial donations may be made to redemption center. and brother, Harold Carter. Relay for Life. “In Virginia, bottles and cans accounted for nearly 22 Survivors include a Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory, Gloucester, was in percent of all litter recorded by volunteers in 2019,” Regis- daughter, Kimberly Jones; charge of arrangements. ter said. “But in states with container deposit bills, bottles brother, James Carter, and and cans accounted for less than 9 percent, on average, of two grandchildren. the total debris recorded.” A walk-thru visitation will The report, “Littered Bottles and Cans: Higher in Virginia be held from 11 a.m.-4:30 Than in States with Bottle Bills,” states that plastic bottles p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at March Funeral Home. Interment will Virginia earmarks $7M accounted for 11.5 percent of all the litter recorded in 2019 be in Roselawn Memory Gardens, Glen Allen. by volunteers who participated in the annual International in CARES Act money Coastal Cleanup in Virginia which is organized by CVW. ELSSIE NEGRIN HARRISON Elssie Negrin Harrison, aged 83 and a 48-year resident of REVERSE MORTGAGES Annapolis, Maryland, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at for food banks Sanders Assisted Living community in Gloucester, Va. -62+ age requirement Mrs. Harrison was born Sept. 19, 1937 in Havana, Cuba. -tax free income Daughter of Ernesto Luis Negrin and Maria Angela Negrin, Virginia has earmarked modities at the end of the $7 million in federal CARES year. Food banks can also -low fixed rates she attended Averett College in Danville, Va. (then a woman’s Ask me about jumbo reverse mortgages college), and first met her future husband, George Thorn- Act funding to support the use the money to purchase -purchase programs state’s food banks, Gov. shelf-stable commodities for higher valued homes. ton Harrison Jr., who was then attending university nearby -free consultation in Charlottesville. She became a naturalized citizen of the Ralph Northam announced and address storage, refrig- United States in 1960 and while they were married in a civil Monday. eration, and transportation Call Steven Bland ceremony on Dec. 29, 1959, they always celebrated their an- “The ongoing COVID-19 issues. NMLS ID#215909 niversary on April 9, 1960 when they were married in the pandemic has highlighted “Our seven member food 804-815-9089 the already serious problem banks have gone the extra Catholic church in her hometown of Havana. www.ALCOVAGloucester.com She is survived by her sister, Teresa Negrin Peri of Annan- of food insecurity in Virginia mile this year to ensure ev- dale, Va.; brother, Ernesto Felipe Negrin; four sons, George T. and across the country,” said ery Virginian has access to Harrison of Gloucester, Edward B. Harrison of St Louis, Mo., Northam. “This funding will the food they need to thrive,” John L. Harrison of Greenville, S.C., David S. Harrison of Min- help Virginia food banks and said Eddie Oliver, Executive other food assistance pro- Director of the Federation of neapolis, Minn., and four grandchildren. I will take care of She will be interred at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in grams meet the increased Virginia Food Banks. “Our ef- your loan...personally 6506 Main Street Annapolis, with her husband and parents. A memorial ser- demand for their services forts to create a food system Gloucester, VA 23061 vice celebrating her life will be held at a future date. and ensure every Virginian that works for all has been ALCOVA Mortgage, LLC | Company NMLS ID#40508 | (www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org) has continued access to nu- made all the more urgent by tritious food during these the COVID-19 pandemic, and ASK ABOUT REFINANCING YOUR CURRENT REVERSE MORTGAGE! challenging times.” we are so grateful to have the RUBY LEE LYNCH Prior to the pandemic, ap- Commonwealth as a commit- Ruby Lee Lynch, age 59, proximately 850,000 Virgin- ted partner in that mission.” of Hayes, died at her home ians, including 250,000 chil- In July, Virginia commit- on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. dren, did not know where ted an initial $1.4 million in COMMERCIAL She was an associate of their next meal would come CARES Act funding to help Walmart for 13 years. Ruby from. Feeding America es- launch a new statewide initia- enjoyed nature, had a pas- timates that up to 275,000 tive with Sentara Healthcare, REAL ESTATE AUCTION sion for animals, and loved more Virginians may experi- Truist, and the Federation of and Store Inventory (Owner Retiring) her family. Son, Michael B. ence food insecurity in 2020 Virginia Food Banks called On site: 223 Main Street, Smithfield, Virginia 23430 Moyer, and father, Dawson because of the COVID-19 the “We Care” COVID-19 Vir- E. West, preceded her in pandemic. ginia Emergency Food Sup- death. Survivors include This allocation of CARES port Plan, providing approxi- SATURDAY, November 14 at 10 am her daughter, Robin Moyer Act funding will help the mately 100,000 food boxes to Real Estate STILL AVAILABLE (Daniel); mother, Romania Federation of Virginia Food Virginia families. Located in Historic District of Smithfield, 5000 sf Building w/ 2 Banks purchase fresh food Northam asked the Gen- Parking Parcels, operated as “Laura and Lucy’s Antique Shop” and B. Hartman; two sisters, formerly “Antique Emporium”. 13+ ft Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Carolyn Murphy (Allen), and dairy products, filling an eral Assembly to approve an Upper Level w/Office, Safe. Half Basement w/Workshop area, Sharon K. Parrish (Steve); expected gap caused by the additional $650,000 in Tem- Shelving, Storage, Appliances. Building has Updated Electric, Gas canine companion, Casper; end of the federal Farmers to porary Assistance for Needy Heat, Roof top A/C Heat Pump, Sprinkler Infrastructure. Loading area as well as a host of nieces, Families Food Box program Families (TANF) funding to at back of Building. nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A 1 p.m. graveside ser- and a severe drop in com- support food bank services. FINAL Inventory to be AUCTIONED on Nov 14th Fine Furniture, vice conducted by the Rev. Art Wolz, was held Tuesday, Nov. Antiques, Chests, Dining Room Table, Occasional Tables, Accent Chairs, Hitchcock Chairs, Waterfall Blanket Chest, English Curio 10, 2020, at Rosewell Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends Cabinet, Antique Wicker Baby Carriage, Hall Trees, Original Art, Fine, assembled at the cemetery. Decorative Art, Wildlife, Terry Redlin LE Framed Prints, LE Duck Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. Stamp Prints, Original European Art, Bronzes, Victorian Beverage Sets, Carnival Sets, Porcelains, Cut Glass, Royal Doulton, LLadro, Old Crocks, Pottery, Stoneware, Wood Buckets, Shipping Crates, Quilts, Vintage Linens, Vintage Kitchen Items, Vintage Brass, Copper Pitchers, Tea Sets, Candleholders, Soapstone Figurines, Black OSCAR PERRY PICKRAL JR. Lacquer Tables, 4-Panel Screens, Oriental Porcelains, Oriental Rugs, Oscar Perry Pickral Jr., 58, of Gloucester, died at his home Carnival Glass, Crystal Vases, Bowls, Baccarat Stemware, Vintage on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Brooches, Knives, Military Patches, Counter Showcases, Mahogany Display Cabinet, 5 Full-View Glass Services are under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home, Showcases, Bronze Bookends, 100s Collectibles, 100s Books, Gloucester Point. Stained Glass Lamps and Hanging Lamps, Stained Glass Shade with Bronze Statue, Crystal Chandeliers, … The Store is STILL FULL! MUST SEE Video of this property and inventory at www.virginiapublicauction.com CARD OF THANKS| See Websites www.expressauction.com or www.auctionzip.com (id 4843) For Photos and more details. 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Y M C K 10A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Coming Events THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020 For listings, call 804-693-3101 or email [email protected] PUBLIC CALENDAR| COMMUNITY GROUPS|

THURSDAY tee will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday Street. WEDNESDAY sources Council will meet via New Point Friends Church. at Gloucester Library, Main Street Zoom at 9:15 a.m. next Thurs- WETLANDS: The Gloucester Center. NEXT THURSDAY CIVIC LEAGUE: The West Mathews day, Nov. 19. Michael Novell, vice NEXT FRIDAY County Wetlands Board will meet SCHOOL BOARD: The Mathews Community League will meet at president of Bay Aging, is slated at 7 o’clock tonight in the colonial County School Board will meet SOCIAL SERVICES: The 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at to provide information about the DAR: Cricket Hill Chapter, Daugh- courthouse. at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Harry Gloucester Social Services the league building in Bohannon. services available for Mathews ters of the American Revolution, M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews Board will meet at 7:30 a.m. The agenda includes discussing residents. The meeting is open will meet at 9:50 a.m. next Friday, TUESDAY High School. next Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Fall Festival results and showing a to the residents who may join by Nov. 20, in the parking lot of Cor- T.C. Walker Education Center. video titled “Grandaddy,” donated calling 804-210-9169 by Tuesday nerstone Church at Cobbs Creek, SUPERVISORS: The Mathews WEDNESDAY TELECOMMUNICATIONS: by Ralph Anderton. Members are to obtain login information. to carpool to Historic Christ County Board of Supervisors The Gloucester Telecommu- asked to wear masks and to bring Church in Weems for a guided will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in SOCIAL SERVICES: The Mathews nications Committee will a dish to share. KING’S DAUGHTERS & SONS: tour. For more information, call the Harry M. Ward Auditorium County Social Services Board of meet at 5 p.m. next Thurs- The Chesapeake Bay Circle of Colanne Bunting, 804-725-3407 at Mathews High School. Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. on day, Nov. 19, in the third floor NEXT THURSDAY The King’s Daughters and Sons or Elizabeth Roane, 804-695- HISTORICAL COMMITTEE: The Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Hu- conference room of County will meet at 2 p.m. next Thursday, 7612. For information about the Gloucester Historical Commit- man Services building on Church Building 2. MCRC: The Mathews County Re- Nov. 19, in the Fellowship Hall of chapter, visit crickethill.vadar.org. CA&J Farm to take part in GLOUCESTER BOARD: Comments spark controversy ‘Largest Drum Circle in the (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) course does not promote the Public hearings After a discussion, the should have a public apology project, which originated in Following the eventful start board reached a consensus for this,” said Smith. essays in the New York Times. of the meeting, the board to remove the holding period The conversation did not Instead, the course’s purpose held two public hearings on for family transfers from the World’ Saturday end there, because the pub- is to teach the impact of slav- matters forwarded from the amendment. Members Ba- CA&J Farm at Bohannon my nominee, will perform. lic comment period of the ery and how it has influenced Gloucester County Planning zzani and Winebarger were vo- will take part Saturday in a The drum circle will in- meeting was dominated by and shaped teaching of Amer- Commission. The first was to cally against a holding period global push for peace and clude refreshments, chil- Gloucester residents who ican history. amend the subdivision ord- for family transfers because unity, titled “The Largest dren’s drum making, games, echoed the statements made “I shared examples from nance on family transfers. of how restrictive they can be Drum Circle in the World.” a chance to paint a labyrinth by Smith. the current state history Director of Planning, Zoning to families. They decided that In addition to taking place brick, walking the farm’s After the first speaker, Baz- curriculum frame work with and Environmental Programs the amendment would be pre- on the farm, the event will Labyrinth and Woodland zani restated that the subject recommended changes from Anne Ducey-Ortiz said that sented to them again with the also be livestreamed on Peace Path, and shopping. of the class Winebarger ques- the Commission of African the goal was to change the changes. Zoom and Facebook, said A donation of $10 will be tioned came about because American History Education ordinance to resemble what it The second public hearing owner Jean Howard. asked for anyone age 12 or of a law enacted by the gov- that help demonstrate how looked like before 2006. was also for an amendment The drum circle will be older, Howard said. For more ernor. He said the law would implicit or explicit bias of a Major changes suggested to the subdivision ordinance held live on the farm from information, call 804-815- require African American his- cultural majority can become for the ordinance would de- in regards to platting require- 1-4 p.m. and will take place 2839 or visit www.cajfarm. tory as a class that would be normalized in ways that un- crease the holding period ments. The commission creat- outdoors to keep partici- com. taught with information from intentionally distort reality,” for subdivided parcels from ed a new list of requirements pants safe, Howard said. The the 1619 Project. He said the Wagner said. seven years to two years and for platting that includes event will also include drum- 1619 Project had received The last in-person com- remove the holding period items such as the type of sub- mers from all over the world Please criticism from many histori- ments came from Clemons for the parent property all to- division, tax map, magisterial online from 4-8 p.m., accom- ans for being inaccurate and himself, whose wife and son gether. The proposed changes district, date, legend, north modating participants in all expressed concern with the were in attendance. would also allow family trans- arrow, number of sheets, and time zones, she said. possibility of Virginia schools “When you’re in a school fers in major subdivisions if the parcel is located in a A flyer promoting the teaching inaccurate infor- system and you’re the super- without a known median lot major subdivision. The board global drum circle said it Recycle mation. He said this did not intendent, sometimes con- size and allow corporate enti- voted all in favor to adopt the involves “small acts by mil- The discredit the importance of versations get contentious ties to be eligible to transfer new ordinance. lions of people” that can teaching African American with some of the members to family members. A deed The board’s next meeting transform the world. Newspaper. history, but his comments did of the board of supervisors,” would also no longer be re- will be held on Dec. 1 in the The farm will also plant a Save The not stop the public from voic- said Clemons. “We can agree quired for review, and spous- T.C. Walker Education Center Peace Pole on Saturday dur- ing its displeasure. to disagree and then we keep es, nieces and nephews would auditorium, beginning at 7 ing the event, and recording Environment. Winebarger took a moment moving.” be added as eligible family p.m. artist Ashton Green, a Gram- to address the public after the Clemons said that the cen- members. second comment against him ter issue wasn’t about the was made. “When I brought asking of any questions, but this up at the meeting, I had that questions of that manner a constituent come up to me need to be handled in a better and asked me this,” he said. way. He said that if multiple “All I did was bring it up as it people are calling the board was asked to me, and that’s with school-related ques- what I do when people come tions, then the board should Show Off Your Christmas Fur-Babies up to me and ask me ques- direct those questions to him. tions. I’ve sent Dr. Clemons “I think an appropriate re- another reply and I think he sponse would have been, and I have almost worked it ‘Well, maybe I don’t have all in the Gazette-Journal out. We’re not there yet, but that information that is need- we’re talking. If I said anything ed; let me direct you to the out of line, I did not intend for superintendent or his team,’” it to be racial, because I am said Clemons, “That’s the re- not racial.” spect that I would think as a Despite his statements, sev- leader would be communicat- eral more people approached ed. And that’s what I always the podium, questioning the give back.” motives behind Winebarger’s As an African American question. One speaker was As- leader in Gloucester, Clemons sistant Superintendent Chuck said that “no matter how you Wagner, who gave some clari- frame that [question], it gives fication on the order that the a connotation of ‘less than’. governor made in 2019 that I’m not saying there was an in- created a commission to de- tent or thought, but that’s the velop course work for an Afri- connotation, and you can’t can American history course. take that connotation away.” Wagner also addressed the Clemons said that he and 1619 Project and said the the board of supervisors would move forward, and that he would make an effort Gazette-Journal Santa Paws Christmas Photos We Do with Winebarger specifically. He said that he hoped the re- Ask for Regina South 804-693-3101 • P.O. 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Y M C K THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Schools GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 11A Honor roll announced Mathews High Sophomores—Savannah Hartlove Juniors—Tatianna Braxton, Brandon Mathews High School re- and Ethan Hudgins. Gandee, Jordan Hunley, Kathleen Mo- cently released its honor Freshmen—Alexandra Bass, Zoe ran, Torrance Roberts, Savannah Smith rolls for the first quarter of Camp, Mary Hospodar, Emilee Jarvis, and Cameron Stearns. Aries Jump, Madeline Miller, Annalise Sophomores—Olivia Ashbaugh, the 2020-2021 school year. Morse and Sarah Moughon. Sarah Ashbaugh, William Jackson, Students named to the Hon- Faith Lewis, Chelsea Lowe, Massimo or Roll of Excellence (all As) The following students were Mastromano, Natalie McDevitt, Anna- were: named to the A/B honor roll belle Morgan, Nicholas Revell, Fenella Seniors—Grace Bandurco, Lauren Vandermolen and Tara White. for the quarter: Freshmen—Morgan Crittenden, Hudgins, Alejandra McCurry, Brittany Seniors—Kylie Berry, Melody De Ottarson, Victoria Palaimo, Jackson Putt Timothy Dehoux, Andrew Greve, Adelle Guzman, Sophie Gibson, Haley Har- Hudgins, Lillian Jarosz, Claire Kramer, and Kelsey Ryan. ris, Abigail Hudgins, Taylor Hudgins, Juniors—Kelly Britt, Carson Brown, Brandon McKee, Catherine Moore, Brian Robinson, Melissa Sochor, Stacie Chloe Schaible, Saniya Smith, Aiden Grayson Camp, Desiree Dixon, Jenna Thomas, Lanzia Whalen, Jennifer Young Hudgins and Joice Small. Sowers, William Stroud, Lainie Wilson and Lillian Young. and Taylor Wood. RCC offers free tuition to eligible residents affected by COVID-19 Rappahannock Commu- $1,500 for tuition and fees for RCC REV webpage, complete nity College is offering free a FastForward workforce pro- the quick form and they will tuition and training for resi- gram, up to $1,500 for tuition be assisted by a College navi- dents whose employment and fees for part-time enroll- gator,” said RCC president ‘Sock Box’ status has been affected by ment in an eligible certificate Dr. Shannon L. Kennedy. “In- COVID-19. Residents must act or degree program or up to dividuals who resigned from Brownie Troop 1195 is conducting a service project. They have placed a “Sock Box” at The Silver Box in Gloucester to collect by Dec. 14 of this year to take $3,000 for tuition and fees full-time employment to care socks for veterans in the VA hospital for Christmas. The girls—Kylie Marshall, Aubrie Robbins, Keilani Thompson, Macken- advantage of this opportunity for full-time enrollment in an for sick relatives or stay home zie Didlake and Sutton Earwood, from left—are shown with Past Department Commander Dan Miller of DAV Chapter 58 which is funded through the eligible certificate or degree with school-age children are and Valinda L. Loudin of The Silver Box. state’s new Re-Employing Vir- program. not eligible for these REV ginians Initiative. Individuals wishing to par- training vouchers; however, The REV Initiative, recently ticipate in the program will be they may be eligible for finan- announced by Gov. Ralph asked to certify in writing that cial assistance through other Northam, is leveraging $27 they received unemployment programs. We want residents million in CARES Act funding benefits on or after Aug. 1 of facing that situation to also to provide training vouchers this year or that their employ- reach out to us.” ó for students pursuing high- ment was adversely impacted If you qualify, or if you are Ware Academy to hold A demand fields which at RCC by COVID-19. For instance, unsure if you qualify, you can jolly include health care, informa- the individual is currently not visit www.rappahannock.edu/ way to remember tion technology, manufactur- working outside the home or REV or call Kelly Clifton at your friends ing, public safety, and skilled is working in a low-wage, part- 804-758-6794 to connect with virtual fundraiser this Christmas trades. time job. a navigator who can walk you is to send them G A Z E T T E - The vouchers will pay up to “I urge residents to visit the through the process. Ware Academy will host a made by Nuttall Country JOURNAL gift sub- virtual fundraising auction, Store and is holding a raffle scriptions. They are Ware’s Wish, at 8 p.m. on for half-price tuition for the easy to order - and the pleasure lasts for as long Friday, Nov. 20. Ware will en- 2021-2022 school year. The as you care to give. Each ter anyone registered for the winner will be announced gift will be announced in your event in a drawing for door the night of the auction. For name by a beautiful white card Regional collaborative effort prizes that will be given out free registration or more in- sent by us to the gift recipient. every 15 minutes. formation, visit event.gives/ The school is also selling ware. offers help with child care costs virtual watch party baskets They'll Enjoy The CASSAC, a regional col- Peninsula and Smart Begin- lease. With that in mind, eight GAZETTE-JOURNAL laborative effort to support nings of the Virginia Penin- jurisdictions in the Greater every week in 2021. Peninsula parents, is offering sula. It was formed to address Peninsula region contrib- grant-vouchers to pay child the needs of families with uted portions of their CARES care providers for up to 140 working parents struggling funds to support CASSAC: percent of base tuition for to balance the responsibili- Gloucester, Mathews, York school-age children who are ties of their own jobs with the and James City counties, and enrolled in virtual learning. care and supervision for their the cities of Newport News, Walter Reed Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center Up to eight weeks of tuition school-age children who are Poquoson, Hampton and Wil- are available for qualified learning from home. For many liamsburg. participants. The regional ef- families, the need for child As a result, more than fort includes Gloucester and care is an unanticipated and 500 slots for school-age chil- Mathews. unaffordable expense, said dren opened throughout the The funds can be used to the release. Greater Peninsula region in Get the highest pay for personal protective Data from a Hampton Roads just the first week of the col- equipment and other allow- Community Survey con- laborative, said the release. able expenses related to ex- ducted by EVMS Minus 9 to CASSAC anticipates that more panding capacity for school- 5 and Smart Beginnings Vir- children can be served as ad- quality care age children who need care ginia Peninsula shows that 40 ditional slots are made avail- and supervision as a result of percent of full-time working able in the coming weeks. the pandemic, said a press re- parents surveyed needed a Parents can call 757-229- at the premier Rehabilitation Center lease. school-based child care or a 2222 to get more information CASSAC (Care and Supervi- child care center that could about how to sign up children sion for School Age Children) offer a full day of child care for CASSAC slots, with tuition on the Middle Peninsula. is a regional effort led by the support while schools are op- paid for up to eight weeks. United Way of the Virginia erating virtually, said the re- Some restrictions apply. Walter Reed serves residents who need Skilled Care and Physical, Speech & Occupational Therapy. VHS proudly provides these services in a high quality, in-house rehab facility with all-private Dominion supports B&G Clubs’ All rooms, by a staff of your local friends and neighbors, so you are always In The Care Of People You Know. About STEM initiative Walter Reed also offers a 23-bed Memory Care Unit, and for injuries or health conditions that mean returning home is no longer an Dominion Energy and its The club gives children a ter on a daily basis,” said Hal charitable foundation has safe place with state-of-the- Smith, president and CEO of option, they also provide the best in long-term convalescent care. provided $10,000 to support art resources to go to school the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Boys and Girls Clubs of virtually and get needed sup- the Virginia Peninsula. “Our the Virginia Peninsula to ex- port. kids are fortunate to have WALTER REED pand its All About STEM ini- “This investment in our Dominion recognize the need CONVALESCENT & REHABILITATION CENTER tiative to promote science, youth allows us to continue for additional investments in technology, engineering and to provide hands-on activi- STEM and in the futures of math among traditionally un- ties connects our members to this generation.” derserved groups. science themes they encoun- VHS Walter Reed Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center 7602 Meredith Drive, Gloucester, VA 23061 High school students invited to www.vahs.com/walter-reed/ enter cybersecurity contest CyberStart America, a free explore topics such as code on Nov. 15. They may con- online cybersecurity competi- breaking, programming, net- tinue playing, and invite their tion for Virginia high school- working and digital forensics. friends to join them through aged students, opens Sunday. All Virginia students in Feb. 28, 2021. Winning students can earn grades 9-12 are invited to par- The National Cyber Scholar- prizes, scholarships, and rec- ticipate. Experience or knowl- ship Foundation anticipates ognition for their schools. edge in information technol- awarding $2 million in schol- The CyberStart America ogy or cybersecurity is not arships to 600 high-scoring program is a series of online necessary to compete. students across the nation challenges that allow stu- High school students may who participate in the com- dents to act as cyber protec- register for the program and petition, a release said. Com- tion agents, to solve cyber- may begin playing the Cy- plete details may be found at security-related puzzles and berStart Game at midnight https://bit.ly/CyberStartUSA.

Correction The print edition of the Nov. 5 Gazette-Journal incorrectly stated that Gloucester Public School students in fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth grades and high school freshmen, sopho- To learn more, mores and juniors were scheduled to return to school last Thursday. The first halves of those grade levels are slated to return to school today and will attend Friday. contact Adminstrator Bryant Hudgins at 804–693–6503 www.vahs.com

Y M C K 12A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Shoebox-sized virtual Christmas Parade to be held Dec. 5

The COVID-19 pandemic their group, organization, Floats must be dropped off asked to decorate accord- has required people to come family, school, etc. These at the PR&T office, located ingly. up with creative solutions will be filmed in front of a at 6382 Main Street by Tues- “The year 2020 has chal- to keep traditions alive, and backdrop and will include day, Dec. 1 at noon. All floats lenged us to come up with the 2020 Gloucester Holiday commentary from an em- should depict this year’s innovative ways to bring and Christmas Parade is no cee, just like the real thing, theme, “Hometown Holiday,” our community the much- different. according to a Gloucester and prizes will be awarded loved traditions we all have This year’s annual event, County release. for the most creative inter- to come to look forward to, “Hometown Holiday,” will be The parade will be broad- pretation. especially during the holi- held virtually to ensure the cast on Gloucester Parks, Floats should be approxi- day season,” said Gloucester safety of the public—using Recreation and Tourism’s mately 9”L x 4”H x 4”W (rec- PR&T director Katey Legg. shoebox-sized floats—and Facebook page, (www.face- tangle tissue box) to 12”L x “Even though we are unable will be broadcast on Satur- book.com/GloPRT) and the 9”H a 9”W (women’s size 11 to celebrate this tradition day, Dec. 5, beginning at 3 website (www.gloucesterva. or men’s size 9 shoebox). in-person this year, we hope p.m. info/pr). The bottom of the float must you will consider celebrating Although the event will To enter, visit the PR&T be flat so it can be pulled. with us virtually.” not be held in-person, public website and click on the Working wheels are okay but For more information, call participation is encouraged. “Hometown Holiday” graph- not required. The parade will the PR&T office at 804-693- Participants are invited to ic. An entry form must be travel left to right across the 2355 or e-mail prt@glouces- decorate their mini floats for filled out for each float. screen, so participants are terva.info. Join Gloucester County’s shoebox parade. Planners vote to recommend two proposed solar farms

BY MELANY SLAUGHTER Strata Solar Development, Countryside (SC-1) and the and create jobs. Route 14. The property is 23.3 2021 Planning chair and vice LLC, requested a CUP to company is looking to develop The second applicant, acres and the applicant would chair positions. Chris Poulson The Gloucester Planning construct Winterberry Solar, 150 acres of it for the project. Cow Creek Solar, LLC, also like to develop about nine was nominated to be the next Commission unanimously LLC, a 20-megawatt utility- In its presentation, Strata requested a CUP to establish acres of the land. It is also chair and Gray was nominated voted last Thursday night to scale solar energy facility, Solar mentioned that the a utility-scale solar energy zoned SC-1. to be the next vice chair. A recommend approval of two on Nursery Lane off Route new solar farm would be a facility. The company wants vote and final nominations for conditional use permits for 17, south of Gloucester “win-win” for both itself and to build its proposed one- Nominations these positions will take place proposed utility-scale solar Court House. The 290-acre the county because it would megawatt solar farm south of Chairman James Gray at next month’s meeting. energy facilities in the county. property is zoned Suburban create revenue for Gloucester Foster Road (Route 691) off received nominations for the

The Members of the Mathews Rotary Club wish to acknowledge our Presenting Sponsor, Chesapeake Bank. Thanks to Rachel Dye, Mathews branch manager of Chesapeake Bank, and her entire staff for their efforts. Also, thanks to the Richardson family for allowing us to use their land for our American flag display. Most importantly, we also want to acknowledge all of our sponsors for their support in honoring us to pay tribute to their Heroes. Listed below, you will see Premier, Partner and Supporter Sponsor Levels as well as each individual Sponsors. Thank you all for supporting the Mathews Rotary Club for making this event so meaningful and one that unites our community.

Presenting Sponsor - Chesapeake Bank Mathews Land Conservancy Paul Vanden Bout - Justice Ruth Bader Gingsburg; Henry Crawford – US Army and US Air Force; Joshua (Tim Hudgins) L. Wayne Hudgins, Stanley Rhines, Ko- Dick Phillips Crawford – US Army; Chelsea Hudson – US Coast rean War Veteran; (Bernadette La Casse) Frank Dana Brown - Leroy S. Foster, Private, US Army, Guard; Christopher Hudson – US Coast Guard; Ragosta, US Army, WWII; (Craig DeRemer) Volun- WWII (POW) Dennis Dawn – US Army; Justin Mullinax – US Coast teers for COVID-19 Vaccine Trials; (Boo Schwartz) Mike & Linda Connelly - John F. Tuck, Private, US Guard; Patrick Molloy – US Navy; Jonathon Brooks – James W. "Uncle Jimmy" Smith; Mathews Rotary Club Army WWII, James R. Connelly, Lt., US Army, Vietnam US Navy; Thank you to all those that are serving our Members, Service Projects John McCormack - Chief Tom McCormack E. O. N. J. community; Thank you to all those that have served Jack White Dennis Rhett Riddle Jr. - Dennis Rhett Riddle Sr. Dennis our community Diane Bing; Nelda H. Gibbs, John T. White II, USN, Rhett Riddle Sr. Premier Sponsor - Fred & Cheryl Fielding WWII; William V. H. White, USMC, Korea and Viet- Sudy & George McKnight - Captain George F. Brandon W. Kardos, J. Spencer Fielding, Robert nam; SGT Charles S. Richardson, USMC, KIA Belleau McKnight, US Navy Retired Goodell, Tracy McCarthy, Dolores Nelson, Richard H. Wood Captain Dunbar Lawson Sr., US Navy Retired Nelson, James Chase Fielding, Jane Fielding Steven Hospodar Frank Thomas - Joseph Thompson Partners Sponsors Col. Edward J. Hospodar, US Army, Korea, Vietnam; Beth Richards - Oscar Nadal, Sergeant, US Marine Dr. Lennon’s Office Nurses, Technicians, PAs, NPs, Physicians, Administra- Corps Amy Ashberry, Nelda Gibbs, Patrick Billups, Lynne tion at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital Allan Robbins - Navid Attayan Davenport, Joe Davenport, Daniel Hudgins Sponsors Mark & Linden Barrick - Vaccine Research and Devel- Dehnert, Clarke & Co., PC, Christine Dehnert-Fernald Art Miller opment Teams William Fernald - Paramedic / Firefighter, Nurses of Dan Spurch, US Marine Corps Michael Joyce - Sgt. John J. Joyce, US Army, WWI Mathews, Mathews Rescue Squad, Mathews Fire De- Morey Alexander Jim Warren - Amber N. Warren, AIC, US Air Force partment, Our Teachers, Herbert Dehnert - WWII Vet Martin P. Alexander Jr., E. Romaine Alexander, Army Eric C. Warren Sr., US Air Force Suzanne Melin Nurse Corps, John B. Van Over, USAF Ron Payne & Wendy Woods - All First Responders Harry & Charles, Sarah & Pete Crockett, Robert & William Stearns Joan Keith - Dicran Hadjy Kabakjian, Raymond Tater Farmer, Jim Sanders, Jen, Jack & Lily Fielding, William E. Stearns Jr. Kabakjian Zachery Hudgins, Hudgins Post Office; Mathews Me- Barbara Van Over Brenda Ripley - Arnold C. Ripley, US Navy WWII morial Library Staff; Chimney Corner Lawnmower; Dr. CWO Ronald B. Eaton, USN, John B. Van Over, USAF Veteran, Raymond P. Blake, E4, US Army, Vietnam Zullo & Staff Elsa Verbyla Joanne Gregg - Clifton G. Rose, WWII Supporters Sponsors In memory of John Warren Cooke and Anne Rawn Kelsey Desmond - General F. Michael Rogers, US Air Dennis & Brenda Baker Cooke from Elsa Force, WWII, Korea, Vietnam Joyce Rebecca Isbel-my sister-exemplary health care Mark Truscott Dan Desmond - Lt Richard F. Desmond, US Army, professional; Ronald Paige Isbel-my brother-Vietnam William H. Truscott, Major, US Marine Corps; Korea veteran; JoAnn Peaco Mulvany- exemplary teacher; George P. Truscott, 2nd Officer, US Navy Lois & Alan Biddison - Ruth March ant Garrison Molly Lingon-exemplary teacher; Amanda Taylor-ex- Pat Dickey Hunt Thompson - William Henry Hunt, Sec. of the US emplary civic leader; Bette Dillehay-exemplary li- David Dickey, Lori Dusenberry Navy 1881, Grandfather brarian; Nelda Gibbs-exemplary civic leader Jerry Williams George Levis - Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Kranz & Sieg Families Scott Williams, US Navy – USS Carl Vinson Philip Putnam- USAF, Sgt Erwin E. Putnam, Korea, Henry Sherman Kranz, USN; William Sherman Kranz, Gloria Williams Laid to rest 2016 at Arlington National Cemetery USN; William Tyler Kranz, USN, Lt Commander; Tammy Bryant, Daughter & Best Friend Robin Hellier - Col. Richard G. Hellier William F. Story, USN; Michael C. Rohde, US Army Lewis Hubbard Richard Hellier - William Hellier Jr., Brother, Oct Cpl, Vietnam; William Tyler Kranz, USN, Lt Com- MaryAnn LaFriniere, Ike Hubbard 1938 – Mar 1993 mander; Reed Lawson John & Becky Brown All the ordinary law-abiding Karl & Lynn Braun Dunbar Lawson Jr., Captain, US Navy; E. Pridgen Americans who do their various jobs every day so that Don L Bosscawen; Edwin S. Braun; MVRS & MVFD. Barnes we can get through this difficult time. Mathews County Sheriff’s Office; All of our Teachers Lawson Chenoweth Craig DeRemer - Volunteers in the COVID-19 Vaccine Josie Thorpe Miller Chenoweth (father) Trials Rev. Doug Geddes; William Alfred “Roney” Leitner, W.J. Chenoweth (grandfather) Denny Shaw - Andrew Shaw, USN, Phil Shaw, USN US Navy, WWII Vet J. Eubank Laura Mills- Gene Goin, My Father, My Hero, and Ron & Debbie Lambert Robert W. Bowers Jr., US Navy; Andrew Jackson Retired Virginia State Trooper Lindy Hatch/MVRS/MVFD; Men’s Class at Kingston “Jack” Eubank Sr. , US Army Richard Goldstein - Paul Vanden Bout Parish; Jesus Christ; Joseph W. Lambert, Bill & Rosa Milby - Katie E. Ritchey, RN Kathy Yent - Lt Cmdr Donald Yent, DDS, US Navy, Vietnam J.W. Kendrick/ All Veterans Skip King - Harold C. King Sue Garrett - Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church, Pastor Raymond Willis Martha Story - William F. Story, Captain, US Navy and Members; Country Cuts, Robin Dehoux Eva S. Willis, Mother; Vernon M. Green, Father-in- Mike Lang - Gunnery Sergeant Paul Lang, US Marine Alivia Garrett - Theresa Pace, RN & Mom Law; Larry D. Willis, Sergeant, US Army; Ellen C. Corps, Retired Norah Rowland - Robert M. Latimer Scott, Sister; Beatrice L. Bobo, Teacher Jane Mohr - Henry Mohr, DODDS Overseas Teachers Henry Clark - L.H. “Bucky” Burruss, Lt. Col., US Army Tim & Susan Hill Tamara Rollins - Buz Rollins (Retired) All Emergency Medical Technicians; All Firefighters, Brian Russell - Tom Bernsdorf, US Army William G. Leary Jr. - William G. Leary Sr. All Police, Thornton M. Hill Sr Kim Leyba - Shannon Leyba, Daughter Mairi Furniss - Shannon Turner, RN Anonymous - Al Carpenter Stan Allen Jr. - Standish K. Allen Coastwise Designs Anonymous - Essential Workers of Food Lion Alexander Wilson- 2Lt C. J. Ingraham, WWII naviga- (Robin Farr) John V. Neill Jr., USMC; (Dan Ortiz) Anony mous - All Firefighters tor & ranking officer, POW camp Lt. Robert Sparrow’s B-24 Crew, 8th Army Air Corps Chuck Dawson - Arthur G. Beiter, Col. James T. Dawson

Y M C K THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2020 GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 13A Planners extend helipad public hearing to December BY MELANY SLAUGHTER land at the Gwynn’s Island Civic Center, Hole in the Wall The Mathews Planning or a church if it were a true Commission met in the emergency. Mathews High School Letters of opposition to the Auditorium Tuesday night helipad were also read aloud to hold a public hearing on during the public hearing. a conditional use permit to “Old Farm Road is a private construct a proposed aviation road and is the only way to get facility (helipad) on Gwynn’s in and out of the road for the Island. twelve families that live there,” Following discussion, the wrote Lynda Rice in a letter commission decided to leave to Thomas Jenkins, Director the public hearing open for of Planning and Zoning. “The another month before coming helipad is 150 feet from the up with a recommendation. dirt road that is used by these The applicant, William families to walk, jog and bike Shewmake, on behalf of Mark on a regular basis. I feel the T. Motley Trust, requested a dust and debris kicked up by CUP to build a 20’x20’ helipad the helicopter will be very with an associated 20’x65’ dangerous.” garage on the 3.49-acre Ronald Gunn wrote a letter property. The property is in of support for the helipad, but the Residential-2 (R-2) zoning not without concerns. district and is accessed by “I am writing in support of Old Farm Road which is a the Motley helipad, provided 15-foot-wide private right-of- that it can be located and way. operated in a way that Fifteen homes currently minimizes the impact to occupy Old Farm Road. To nearby residents,” wrote the north of the property is Gunn. “Having a designated the densely developed area helipad with proper lighting around Cherry Point and for emergency use will Kibble Creek and to the east benefit the Gwynn’s Island is mostly wooded land. community, however this ‘Flags for the Fallen’ “The applicant is seeking benefit must be weighed On Tuesday, Boy Scouts from Pack 133, Troop 133, and Girl Scouts from Troop 1055 came together at Windsor Gardens Cemetery in Dutton to honor veterans by plac- to construct a helipad with against the impact to the ing flags at their headstones, honoring for their service in observance of Veterans Day. Counting Scouts, leaders and parents, there were 23 in attendance. Here, Cub associated garage that will be residences in close proximity Scout Anakin Norman stands back and salutes the flag he has placed as his buddy Caleb Nave watches in a moment of silence. “Flags for the Fallen” was organized by limited to 30 non-emergency to the helipad.” landings a month, with Other issues that were Girls Scout leader Jennie Hawkins in conjunction with Windsor Gardens Cemetery. limited hours of operation,” presented to the planners wrote Shewmake in his included noise, safety and CUP application. “It will be concerns over decreased equipped to accommodate the property value if the helipad use by first responders and were to be built. other emergency personnel at The planning commission County still in running for broadband grant night, and will be well setback voted to leave the public from adjacent properties.” hearing open for its December BY SHERRY HAMILTON owned by Mobjack Nurser- hotspots and 25 antennae, the end of December to com- Planners had several meeting with one opposition. ies on Providence Road at along with a year’s subscrip- ply with the requirements of questions and comments for Another public hearing The Mathews Broadband Cardinal (12), the Piankatank tion to unlimited 4G service, the CARES Act. Shewmake at the meeting. was held Tuesday night Advisory Board got a bit Ruritan Club on Route 198 at for the loaner program. Li- The BAB will have a special They asked about size of so planners could receive of good news at its Tues- Hudgins (two), and St. Mat- brary patrons would be able program to share information aircraft, gross weight limit input on potential uses for day meeting. The county is thew Church on Potato Neck to check out the hotspots just about broadband with the of the helipad, existence of 897 South Bay Haven Drive, among the top five finalists Road, Port Haywood (five). as they do books and other li- public at 7 p.m. on Thursday, ground controls and who is which is a county-owned for a $15,000 grant to help The other project for which brary materials for up to 21 Nov. 19, in the Mathews High going to be flying. County property. Mathews Maritime pay for a Smart Pole with funding is being requested days at a time. School auditorium. For more supervisor Paul Hudgins Foundation has proposed Wi-Fi access and a sea-level is $15,697 for a hotspot loan Beekhoo said that “time is information, call Judy Rowe also said that there needs to using the property as a park. sensor in a flood-prone part program for Mathews Me- of the essence” for the Smart at 804-725-5127. be communication between The property is two acres in of the county. morial Library. The funds, if Pole project, since the poles the property owner and size and is in the Residential-1 Tyler Beekhoo of Broad- awarded, would purchase 25 would have to be installed by first responders in case two (R-1) zoning district. band Telecom Services, the aircraft are planning to land at Many residents voiced company providing consult- the same time. approval of the proposed ing services in the county’s Several residents of park because it would provide quest for 100 percent cov- Gwynn’s Island also voiced water access and a place to go erage, said the winner is their concerns at Tuesday kayaking on Gwynn’s Island. expected to be announced night’s public hearing. Those opposed to the initial on Friday. Should Mathews Robert McBride said that park plan were concerned be the recipient, county su- the Gwynn’s Island bridge about who would be pervisor Melissa Mason will would have to be stuck open responsible for maintaining accept the award on behalf for the helipad to be useful the park and the privacy of of Mathews. for first responders. He also neighboring properties. Beekhoo said his com- WEBSITE argued that an aircraft could pany has also prepared ap- plications for grant funding from a $30 million pot of CARES Act funds designat- Pier Masters, Inc. ed by Gov. Ralph Northam Piers, Bulkheads, Jetties/Groins, Boatlifts, for broadband in Virginia. Floating Docks, Riprap, Living Shorelines, One of the requests is for SPOTLIGHTLiteracy Volunteers Newington Courthouse Gloucester Rotary Club Repairs/Additions & Permitting Services. $24,643 apiece for each of of Gloucester eight solar-powered Wi-Fi Pre-School Pier Accessories also available. www.literacyvolunteersofgloucester.org www.gloucesterrotary.club Smart Poles to be located www.newingtoncourthousepreschool.com at various sites around Chesapeake Bay Writers P.O. Box 412 Steve Ryan, owner Land of Goshen the county. They would be www.chesapeakebaywriters.org Courthouse 210 Turpin Lane 804-815-5563 equipped with 4G hotspots, Auction House Family Medicine Port Haywood, VA 23138 Free Estimates and the grant funds, if pro- Hampton RoadsAuctioneer.com www.courthousefamilymedicine.com vided, would cover the cost Tomlinson Exterminating Website: www.piermastersonline.com of 4G access for two years. First Baptist Church www.tomlinsonexterminating.com FiberTec Insulation Residents would be able www.fibertecinsulation.com to use the Wi-Fi onsite at fbcordinary.org each pole while parked in top dog First Morning Star OODY S VENT ENTER the parking lot. In addition, pet grooming M ' E C surrounding houses within Baptist Church www.moodyseventcenters.com a 1,000-foot radius would www.firstmorningstarbena.net have access to the service. 138 Tattoo www.topdogva.comRappahannock Stewart’s Tile and Should the grant be Restoration & Repair Inc. awarded, the sites where www.138tattoo.com www.seamlessguttersmathews.com Carpet Center, LLC the poles would be located www.stewartstileandcc.com (and the number of house- holds that would be served) Absolute Painting R.C. Mandolins Gloucester-Mathews are Antioch Baptist Church www.absolutepaintingva.com Gazette-Journal on Antioch Road at Susan www.gazettejournal.net Mathewswww.rcinstruments.com Landscaping (16), Bethel United Meth- Salem United odist Church on Garden Methodist Church www.mathewslandscapes.com WALKE BROTHERS Creek Road in Mathews www.salemumcmathews.org (five), West Mathews Civic ROOFING, INC. WILLIAMS & walkebrothersroofing.com League on East River Road Westville Christian at Bohannon (11), Mathews SKILLING, P.C. Church www.williamsandskilling.com Serena Hedge at Park and Ride lots on Route www.westvilledisciples.com 14 at North (seven) and Tangled Up Salon Route 198 at Cobbs Creek St. James Anglican Air Force www.gloucesterhairsalon.com (six), a private property Church Services Society www.stjamesgloucester.com www.airforceservicessociety.org Mathews County Land Conservancy Correction Groves Memorial Mathews Historical www.mathewslandconservacy.org. Photos of the descen- Presbyterian Church dants of lightkeepers in www.grovesmemchurchva.org Museum Mathews County the Oct. 29 edition of the www.mathewsvamuseum.org Chamber of Commerce Gazette-Journal stated that THE FUNNY FARM www.mathewschamber.net Charles Franklin Sadler www.thefunnyfarmllc.com Herbert Clements SEARS and Andrew B. Sadler were Antique Outfitters lightkeepers at New Point 2 B’s Quilt Shop & Sons, Inc. www.antiqueoutfittersva.com CONTRACTING CORP. Comfort Lighthouse. That www.2bsquiltshop.com www.herbertclements.com is incorrect. They were The Court House Players F Gray Crushed Stone residents of Mathews but Piankatank Ruritan Club Gwynn’s Island Museum www.courthouseplayers.org FScreened Top Soil F Fill Dirt FSand served at other lighthous- www.piankatankruritanclub.com www.gwynnsislandmuseum.org es, primarily Stingray Point Helping Hearts In-Home Care FRoad Material FBrown Washed Gravel and Windmill Point. In ad- The Tuneful Teachers Discovery Underground www.helpingheartsin-homecare.com dition, the ceremony held www.tunefulteachers.com Locating, LLC FCrushed Concrete FRecycled Asphalt on Oct. 3 was sponsored www.discoveryundergroundlocatingllc.com Corner Cupboard ALL MATERIAL WEIGHED ON CERTIFIED SCALES by the Chesapeake Chap- Curry and Curry www.weknzpatio.com ter of the United States www.curryandcurry.world Areion Equestrian 804- Lighthouse Society, not the www.areionequestrian.com 694-0444 U.S. Lighthouse Keepers’ The Gloucester Woman’s Club Bayside Youth Ballet www.theedgehillhouse.org Rt. 17, 2 miles north of Ark Association. www.baysideyouthballet.com

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The Gloucester Outlaws Youth Cheer League held the grand opening for its new Gloucester Outlaws Hideout Cheer and Tumbling Gym on Sunday. Those taking part in the grand opening included, from left, 10U assistant coach Chrissy Slusher, 10U head coach Ashley Schwartz, Outlaws’ athletic director John Asbell, secretary Krista Chase, vice president Shawn Case and 14U head coach Menzie Overton. Not pictured is 14U assistant coach Alexis Pelfrey. New tumbling, cheer gym unveiled for Gloucester Outlaws Last Sunday, the Gloucester The new facility will be able The Gloucester Outlaws cheerleading. The group will Southern Plumbing, K and D heavily on donations. Outlaws Youth Cheer League to house future practices for Cheer coaching staff offers all offer tumbling classes and Concrete Services, and Fer- For more information about hosted its grand opening for its Competition Cheer League skill level training, beginners registrations for sideline and/ guson were among those pro- the group’s cheer program the new Gloucester Outlaws and all future tumbling class- to advanced, for ages three to or competitive travel cheer. viding contributions toward or tumbling classes or to Hideout Cheer and Tumbling es. The Hideout is part of the 18 years old. Its mission is to Chesapeake Remodeling the build of the Hideout. donate, contact the group at Gym which is located at 7546 Gloucester Outlaws Youth build self-confidence, self-dis- LLC, Asbury Electric, The Fire The Gloucester Outlaws Gloucesteryouthoutlaws@ John Clayton Memorial High- Football and Cheer League cipline, teambuilding and ev- and Water Company, Custom Youth Cheer League is a non- gmail.com. way in Gloucester. located in Gloucester. erlasting friendship through Coatings Painting Company, profit organization and relies ‘Cudas blank Kickers, 3-0 MRA’s Turkey Trot will be held Fish still biting at The Baystars U19 Barra- third goal for the ’Cudas. Beaverdam cudas blanked the Richmond Goalkeeper Riley Jaquysh did The Mobjack Rowing Asso- ended at Williams Wharf, Mathews or anywhere across The fish continue to bite at Kickers Black 2003 team, 3-0, an outstanding job keeping ciation’s annual Turkey Trot with a school bus returning the globe. Virtual partici- Gloucester’s Beaverdam Res- in youth soccer action on the Kickers scoreless. will be held on Thanksgiving participants to their vehicles. pants are encouraged to take ervoir, according to Park Rang- Oct. 31 in Richmond. Bobby Additional Barracudas’ morning (Thursday, Nov. 26), Those coming to Williams a selfie and tag it #mobjack- er Elizabeth Keefer. Cox got the team on the shots on goal came from Sam with some adjustments made Wharf are encouraged to turkeytrot2020 on Instagram Keefer said a fisherman scoreboard with a shot that Cook, Xander Howe, Trevor because of the COVID-19 pan- bring a few canned goods or or post it on the MRA Face- caught a citation-length black hit the crossbar, bounced on Johnston, Elijah Miller and demic. non-perishables that will be book page. crappie on Saturday that was the ground and bounced in Bay Wiggins. With a 5-1-1 “There will be two COVID- collected for Hands Across ​Most importantly, in place 15.5 inches long, and a five the goal. record, the ’Cudas take on friendly options this year to Mathews. Monetary dona- of a non-perishable food pound, 15 ounce largemouth In the second half, a the Chesterfield Elite Blue II have fun and support Hands tions will also be accepted donation, mail a monetary bass that was 21¾ inches. She misaimed header by a on Saturday to avenge their Across Mathews,” according at that time. Those coming donation to: Hands Across said catfish and perch have Kickers defender resulted in only loss of the season. to a release from the MRA. out are asked to wear their Mathews, P.O. Box 1303, also been caught recently. an own-goal to make it 2-0 The first option is to come masks and follow social dis- Mathews, Va. 23109 with The park is back to rent- and Brice Major scored the to Williams Wharf and either tancing guidelines. “MRA Turkey Trot” in the ing watercraft and selling bait run, bike or walk, with the Option 2 is being part of a memo line. and concessions. During No- trot beginning at 8:30 a.m. In Virtual Turkey Trot. Any time For more information, visit vember, the park is open daily years past, the event started during Thanksgiving Day, www.mobjackrowing.org or from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more HITD RAW at Mathews High School and run, walk or bike 3.5 miles in the MRA Facebook page. information, call the Ranger ER ING Station at 804-693-2107. DE Speckled trout catches earn saltwater citations HASKINS Citation-size speckled trout 9 update, the first since Sep- in the bay; William A. Hors- caught at Chesapeake Bay Bayside Super Service Center, Inc.TM are showing up in local weigh tember, in the vasaltwater- ley of Gloucester, 10-2 and Bridge-Tunnel; Brady Garcia Over 30 Years in Business stations, according to a Nov. journal.net. The journal re- 12-4 sheepshead caught of Hayes, 18-lb. blueline tile- ports on citations issued by in the bay; Mark Mellon of fish caught in Norfolk Can- Have us fix your deer damaged vehicle, and sign up for a chance to the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Gloucester, 10-13 sheeps- yon; T. Lee Rollins of Hayes, $ Tournament. head caught in Mobjack Bay; 50” red drum, and Timothy WIN 250 Speckled trout citations is- Will Sterling of Gloucester, L. Rollins of Hayes, 47” red BODY SHOP SERVICE PARTS STATE INSPECTION LOCAL TIDES sued in recent weeks to local 3-2 pompano caught in Mob- drum caught in Chesapeake Insurance Claims Free Estimates Mobjack Bay, East River Entrance anglers include the following: jack Bay. 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MLB in 2020: A season like no other BY JIM HOLT 28 players when play began those in the sports media baseballs in a game was in surge. cago White Sox were accused in late July. have advocated in favor of part the result of a tragic Ruth hit 54 round-trippers of throwing the 1919 World The 2020 Major League When postponed games keeping some of the adjust- event in 1920. On Aug. 16, Ray in 1920 which was more than Series, resulting in the heav- Baseball season was like no necessitated playing double- ments as a permanent part of Chapman, shortstop of the any other team in the Ameri- ily underdog Cincinnati Reds other. Changes and adjust- headers, each game was the game. Cleveland Indians, suffered a can League. Ruth’s home winning baseball’s highest ac- ments abounded due to the limited to seven innings. To Likewise, 1920 was a year fractured skull from a pitch runs accounted for slightly colade. COVID-19 pandemic. prevent extraordinarily long of far-reaching developments thrown by New York Yankees less than 15 percent of the Despite being declared not The normal 162-game sched- games in the interest of play- and revisions in the national hurler Carl Mays. Chapman 369 four-baggers slugged in guilty in a Chicago court, Lan- ule was restricted to a slate er safety, a player was placed pastime. However, unlike died the following day. the AL. dis banished the eight players of 60 games, followed by a on second base at the start of 2020, when adjustments to Chapman became base- The second major change of permanently from baseball slightly expanded postseason an extra-inning game. the game may evaporate by ball’s first and only on-field 1920 was the creation of the for colluding with gamblers. format. Minor league baseball The annual All-Star game the first pitch of the 2021 sea- fatality. Commissioner’s Office, led by Included among the banned was canceled altogether. was canceled as well as the son, 1920 witnessed lasting Mays went into seclusion Kenesaw Mountain Landis, a was perhaps the greatest nat- The designated hitter, for- MLB “Field of Dreams” game developments which have and did not accompany the former United States federal ural hitter of all time, “Shoe- merly used only by the Ameri- scheduled in the Dyersville, continued into the 21st cen- Yankees’ road trip to Cleve- district judge. less Joe” Jackson. can League since 1973 (Ron Iowa, farm site of the 1989 tury. land 10 days later. Mays By creating this office, team According to baseball leg- Blomberg of the New York film, “Field of Dreams.” In his book, “Baseball: The showed his remorse by stat- owners gave Landis full and end, a young fan supposedly Yankees was the first major Social distancing and wear- Golden Age,” author Harold ing, “I would give anything if I extensive power “to act in tugged at Jackson’s arm as he leaguer to play a game as a ing masks by the players was Seymour declared, “1920 saw could to undo what has hap- the game’s best interest.” He left the courthouse and shout- DH), was now also employed encouraged as well as not the introduction of a livelier pened.” used this power for the next ed the famous phrase, “Say it by the National League. giving “high fives” and other ball, the elimination of freak The livelier baseball re- quarter century. ain’t so, Joe.” Jackson later Rosters were expanded to celebratory contact during a pitches, particularly the spit- sulted in a boom in home- Landis was appointed the denied this ever happened. game. ball, and greater number of run production. The arrival czar of baseball in November, Even though fan apprehen- Some of the above changes new baseballs used in each of Babe Ruth to the Yankees 1920, after the revelation of sion accompanied the Black were designed as temporary game.” from the Boston Red Sox in the “Black Sox” scandal. Sox scandal, plus this sea- WEATHER measures. Many players and The increased use of new 1920 reflects this long-ball Eight members of the Chi- son’s upheaval of the game, baseball has always made ad- These readings were compiled at the Buchanan Weather Station at justments when change was Gwynn. needed. DATE MAX MIN Prec. Wind Breaking the color barrier 10/27 64 56 .01 8nnw by Jackie Robinson, the in- 10/28 75 61 0 18s troduction of night baseball, 10/29 78 59 .42 28ssw using batting helmets, team 10/30 61 51 .56 30n 10/31 56 47 0 19n expansion as the country’s 11/1 65 48 .58 28wnw population grew, all have re- 11/2 54 38 0 39n sulted in a game which will 11/3 61 39 0 18nw transform itself when needed. 11/4 65 41 0 10ssw Gloucester 11/5 68 48 0 11sw 11/6 69 54 .01 9nne 11/7 72 52 .01 6e Ruritans 11/8 71 51 .01 8n ó 11/9 69 50 0 8nne Gloucester Ruritan Club president A jolly Lou Serio presented Carol Rizzio, Se- way to Summary nior Comprehensive Planner with remember your friends Heavy rain is in today’s Gloucester Planning and Zoning, with this Christmas forecast from the National a club mug for her presentation at the is to send them Weather Service on Wake- G A Z E T T E - club’s October meeting at Olivia’s in the JOURNAL gift sub- field, with a high around Village, Gloucester. Rizzio spoke about scriptions. They are 70 degrees. Rain and coming solar, commercial, residential easy to order - and the showers continue Friday, pleasure lasts for as long and transportation projects. She also as you care to give. Each high of 67; Saturday, sun- gift will be announced in your ny and 58; Sunday, mostly addressed zoning ordinance updates name by a beautiful white card sunny and 66. and special exceptions and stated that sent by us to the gift recipient. Meanwhile, as of her department’s overall goal is to craft Wednesday morning, the easier-to-understand and less restric- long-lived Hurricane Eta tive requirements. prepares to cross Florida They'll Enjoy The into the Atlantic Ocean; GAZETTE-JOURNAL Theta in the ocean heads every week in 2021. east; and another system in the tropic threatens to become a named storm.

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WREATHS: Gloucester girls on a mission

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A emony on Dec. 19. started this year, the girls Virginia Troop 138. The two At present, the girls are were featured on WAVY TV- started fundraising for WAA about 500 wreaths shy of their 10 to promote the wreaths. with their older brothers, goal, partly because of set- An anonymous viewer saw and now are continuing the backs due to COVID-19. Brynn the video and donated $1,000. tradition of honoring veter- said last year they went door- Other sales have also come ans themselves. to-door to sell wreaths, but from the exposure WAVY gave Funds the girls raise will this year they’ve had to get them, but they are still short. go directly toward the pur- more creative. Lee said it means a great chase of wreaths that will be Troop 138 members have deal to the Fridinger family placed on the headstones spoken at different churches, to raise money for this cause. of veterans at Yorktown Na- but they’ve relied mostly on Her husband is an Air Force tional Cemetery. Brynn said social media to advertise. Lee veteran who served for 20 that she doesn’t want any- said that they’ve also passed years. She said that they’re one left out, so their goal is out fl iers with QR codes for glad they found a place to live to have a wreath on every people to scan that take them that respects veterans and grave. to the purchasing website. honors their sacrifi ces like The girls’ mother, Lee The pandemic also delayed the people of Gloucester do. SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Fridinger, said that York- the start of their fundraising To purchase a wreath, go Those attending the 100th birthday celebration of Pagie Florene Dedmon Cosby of Gloucester on Saturday released 100 bal- town National Cemetery by several weeks. In a normal to tinyurl.com/BKAHGWAA. has roughly 1,600 plots, year, they can begin as early Each wreath is $15 and will be loons in her honor while singing “Happy Birthday.” which means the AHG has as late August, said Lee. De- placed on the graves on Dec. a lot of work to do to get spite the setbacks and adjust- 19 at noon. Lee said that the a wreath on every grave. ments, the sales have been ce remony is open to the pub- 100TH BIRTHDAY: Gloucester woman celebrates milestone Each $15 wreath they sell promising. lic, and all are welcome to at- will get placed during a cer- Lee said that when they tend. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A did, and you did it according some numbers, saying that people were “walking around to scripture.” a person who has lived to be wearing masks a lot.” On the Cosby’s older daughter, 100 will have taken 730 mil- upside, gas was only 33 cents Florene White, spoke of the lion breaths, their heart will Three public hearings on Tuesday’s a gallon. “fl ood of happy memories the have beaten 3.5 billion times, Raynard said the favorite passing years have brought” and they will have spoken 5.8 songs that year were “Darda- and said her mother had “giv- million words and dreamed a nella” and “Whispering,” and en the greatest gifts a child million dreams. agenda of Mathews board some of the popular movies can receive—love, laughter “Congratulations, and God BY SHERRY HAMILTON night decided to table a rec- cial work session at 1 p.m. were the silent fi lms “Dr. Je- and kindness.” bless,” he said. ommendation on this matter on Monday, Nov. 30 on a kyll and Mr. Hyde” and “Last Finally, Dr. David Alpert The ceremony ended with The Mathews County Board until December. Compensation and Classifi - of the Mohicans.” spoke of Cosby’s continued a birthday prayer by Cosby’s of Supervisors will hold three In addition to regular de- cation Study conducted last Those movies only cost 15 health, saying that, as her pastor, The Rev. Eugene Co- public hearings during the partment reports, other an- year by Virginia Tech. It was cents to watch, said Dwane, physician, “I’m always sur- mithier, and the release of 100 November meeting, to be ticipated agenda items in- slated for presentation to the and it was an election year, prised at how little work you blue balloons as the crowd held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the clude: board at budget time, but with “an upset in the White give me to do.” He provided sang “Happy Birthday.” auditorium at Mathews High —Lewie Lawrence, Execu- was delayed because of the House.” The word “robot” School. tive Director of the Middle COVID-19 crisis. The meeting was coined, he said, “and to- Two of the public hearings Peninsula Planning District will be held at the Mathews day we have robotic vacuum are continued from the Oc- Commission, discussing the High School auditorium. cleaners.” tober meeting. They are on All Hazards Mitigation Plan Actresses who were at the a proposed increase in the contract and Hole in the Wall top of the fi lm industry in- transient occupancy tax from dredging; cluded Theda Bara, Mary 2 percent to 5 percent to gen- —Sheriff Mark Barrick, re- Pickford, and Olivia Thomas, erate tourism revenues, and garding a request for CARES said Raynard, and the Band- on a proposed increase in Act funding for the Middle Aid was invented by a John- fees charged in criminal or Peninsula Regional Jail; son & Johnson employee who traffi c cases from $10 to $20 —Linda Hodges, newly ap- said he did it for his wife, who to increase funding for court- pointed Executive Director of kept getting small cuts on her house security. the Middle Peninsula-North- hands while working in the A third public hearing will ern Neck Community Servic- kitchen. be on an application on be- es Board, and After the refl ections on the half of the Mark T. Motley —Continued discussions past, Deacon Robert Berry SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Trust for a conditional use of the county’s Rules of Pro- of Zion Hill Baptist Church Well-wishers kept an appropriate distance from centenarian Pagie Cosby of permit to allow a helipad cedure and Flood Plain Ordi- spoke, saying that church Gloucester during her birthday celebration on Saturday, but their admiration, love on the Motley property on nance. members look up to Cosby and enthusiasm were evident as they took pictures of Cosby, seated center, and her Gwynn’s Island. The plan- Special work session because of “the life you led daughters, Florene Cosby White, left, and Dorothy C. Cooke. ning commission on Tuesday The board will hold a spe- and the wonderful job you

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