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Northern Accomack Little League’s softball team for 8- to 10-year-olds Central Accomack Little League Majors, managed by Jamie Lyn Wert heads to the state tournament July 8 in Woodstock, Va., after clinching the and coached by Greg Ford and Liz Watson, head to the state tourna- District 8 title. Team members pictured are, from left, Marley Kinard, Vi- ment July 8 in Coeburn, Va. The Majors are represented on the field oletray Davis, Cheyenne Britton, Pippa Kinard, Caroline Hamilton, Faith by Madison Annis, Taylor Benedict, Caroline Caison, Neiley Guinan, Stadler, Rylee Giddings, Jenna Daisey, Kinsley Palmer, Daisy Wells, Brin- Sterling Stonestreet, Carly Clayton, Emmalene Trower, Payton Tay- lee Kauthen, and Julia Duston. Also pictured are (back, from left) coach lor, Kacey Ford, Ella Powell, Tatum Watson, Miranda Smith, and Cas- Jon Britton, manager Phil Kauthen, and coach Jonathan Hamilton. Not sidy Hickman. pictured: coach Mike Walker. Submitted photo. By Matthew Yoder bookend victories against Green Run, A trio of local Little League teams as well as a 5-2 defeat of Shore sand- Northampton Crash Leaves One earned their way into state competi- wiched between. They next move on tions with recent successful District to the state tournament in Woodstock, 8 Tournament victories. Va. Games start next Friday, July 9. Dead, One Hospitalized The Shore will be represented in The Central Accomack Little Staff Report the vehicle crossed the double solid both the minor and major league di- League All-Stars bested Ocean View A single vehicle accident in Cheri- lines into the eastbound lanes, ran off visions, with North Accomack win- Little League to take home the Dis- ton Wednesday morning left one per- the roadway, and struck a utility pole. ning the minors division, and Cen- trict 8 crown, and are headed to Coe- son dead and another hospitalized, ac- The passenger, the driver’s moth- tral Accomack defeating its competi- burn, Va., July 8 with further goals cording to a Virginia State Police press er, Michelle Deval Young, 52, of Banks tion in the majors. in mind. The junior girls start play release. Road, Cape Charles, died upon impact. The Central Accomack Little the same day in Bristol. The Eastern Shore 911 center re- Antoinette Young was medevaced to League junior team (photo unavail- In the meantime, all teams have ceived a call at approximately 8:20 Norfolk Sentara Hospital. able) was the only one in the district taken up fundraisers to help offset a.m. reporting the accident on North Neither vehicle occupant was wear- and automatically qualified for the the cost of travel. For information Bayside Road in Cheriton, east of ing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. state tournament. about donations or how to help with Route 13. The investigation of the accident is North Accomack Little League fundraisers, interested individuals Antoinette Young, 29, was driving ongoing. went undefeated in play at Plaza Lit- are directed to both leagues’ Face- a 2010 Nissan Rogue, traveling west- Notification was made to family tle League in Virginia Beach, with book pages. bound on North Bayside Road when members. 2 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021 New Virginia Law Prohibits Outdoor Balloon Release

By Carol Vaughn vegetation on remote beaches, which A law prohibiting the release of impacts nesting migratory shore- balloons outdoors in Virginia took birds and sea turtles, said Kathy effect July 1, marking a victory for O’Hara, a marine researcher who environmentalists who long advo- has studied how balloons and rib- cated for the measure. bons accumulate on coastal beaches. The law, sponsored by Del. Nancy “Balloon-related litter is often Guy (D-Virginia Beach) “prohibits the #1 most common type of debris the intentional releasing, discard- found during our surveys,” she said. ing, or causing to be released any “It is also important to note that balloon outdoors.” sky lanterns are not a good alterna- Violators face a civil penalty of tive and are also illegal in Virginia,” $25 per balloon released. If a minor said Christina Trapani, a marine under age 16 releases a balloon at debris researcher and www.Prevent- the direction of an adult, the adult BalloonLitter.org partner, who sup- is liable. ported revising the 1991 law. Fines will go into the Game Pro- “If people celebrate with balloons, tection Fund. they need to know that the law now A previous version of the law, dat- prohibits releasing those balloons,” ing to 1991, allowed release of up to Trapani said. 49 balloons within a one-hour peri- A marine debris monitoring proj- od, according to a press release from ect conducted between 2014 and Clean Virginia Waterways of Long- 2018, funded by NOAA through Balloons rest on a barrier island beach. Photo courtesy of The Nature wood University. the Virginia Coastal Zone Manage- Conservancy. Bills to prohibit balloon releases ment Program, included two East- or to reduce the allowable number to ern Shore sites and two other loca- one balloon were introduced in the tions — Fishermans Island National sateague in Virginia, volunteers loon-related litter items were re- General Assembly in 2015 and 2020 Wildlife Refuge, Assateague Island found 904 balloons in three hours. corded over the course of 46 surveys. but failed to pass. National Seashore, Back Bay Na- On Fisherman Island, 212 pieces The 96-page report can be Balloons and related items litter- tional Wildlife Refuge, and Grand- of balloon-related litter were found viewed at https://www.deq.virgin- ing area beaches and waterways are view Nature Preserve in Hampton. in 1/2 mile in a November 2020 ia.gov/home/showpublisheddocu- harmful to wildlife like sea turtles Researchers gathered data count. ment/8353/637540016083100000 and birds, who may die when they through monthly surveys to serve as Over a five-year period, Virginia The protocol O’Hara and Trapani ingest them or get entangled, ac- a baseline against which to evaluate International Coastal Cleanup vol- developed to track balloon and oth- cording to scientists. effectiveness of Virginia’s Marine unteers reported 4,916 pieces of bal- er litter is now being used by oth- “Latex balloons, foil balloons, Debris Management Plan, created loon litter — 63.5% were found on er states, including New York, New plastic ribbons, and other balloon in 2014. ocean beaches. Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland as attachments are among the deadli- Virginia was the first East Coast More remote beaches had signifi- part of a regional campaign to de- est types of ocean trash,” said Katie state to have such a plan. cantly more balloon litter compared crease balloon releases, according to Register, executive director of Clean Balloons were the second most to public beaches, according to the the report. Virginia Waterways and author of common item found, behind bottle 2021 report. In a survey, 49% of balloon re- the 2021 report, “Deadly Litter: Bal- caps. The amount of balloons and rib- leases in Virginia were related to fu- loons & Plastic Ribbons on Virgin- The Coastal Zone Management bons recorded by O’Hara and Tra- nerals or memorials, with the next ia’s Coastal Beaches,” in the release. Program also partnered with Long- pani in research conducted between largest percentage, 12% each, done Balloons were among the top types wood University’s Clean Virginia 2013 and 2017 varied among the re- for weddings or to raise awareness of litter found on Virginia beaches in Waterways on a project specifically mote coastal beaches they surveyed or funds for a cause, according to a monitoring project, according to focused on balloon litter, also funded — including Cedar, Hog, and Smith “Balloon Litter on Virginia’s Remote the report. through NOAA. Islands, Fisherman Island NWR, Beaches.” To sea turtles, balloons look a A 2014-2018 study by the Virginia and False Cape State Park — rang- Advocates are promoting alterna- lot like jellyfish, one of turtles’ ma- Aquarium and CVW found balloons ing from 25 items per mile on Ce- tives to balloon releases to celebrate jor food sources. Balloons have been were the most frequently recorded dar Island to more than 272 items events. found in the stomachs of turtles type of litter at Chincoteague Na- per mile on Fisherman Island NWR, “Thanks to CZM funding from found dead as well as turtles rescued tional Wildlife Refuge and were the according to “Balloon Litter on Vir- NOAA to study this issue and cre- by the Virginia Aquarium Stranding third most frequently recorded litter ginia’s Remote Beaches,” a 2018 re- ate a campaign to change behavior Team. type on Fisherman Island National port from CVW to the Virginia CZM around using balloons, organiza- Balloon litter often ends up be- Wildlife Refuge. Program. tions across Virginia, the Mid-Atlan- tween the high tide line and dune In a 2014 beach cleanup at As- During the study, 11,441 bal- (Continued on Page 5) July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 3

L&F 4 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021 Grant Will Help Add 789 Acres of Conservation Land in Accomack By Carol Vaughn to or near existing public conserva- gion, according to a project summary. bor to protect mature maritime for- A $400,000 grant awarded to the tion lands, including Doe Creek Wild- The Delmarva Peninsula, includ- ests adjoining the nature preserve and Virginia Department of Wildlife Re- life Management Area near Onancock, ing Virginia’s Eastern Shore, sup- the largest natural lake known on the sources will help purchase 789 acres of and other properties being acquired by ports between seven and 10 mil- Eastern Shore. woodland in Accomack County for mi- DWR or near lands held in conserva- lion birds annually during the fall The area supports one of the largest gratory bird habitat, fishing, hiking, tion easements. migration. concentrations of land birds on the At- hunting, and public access. DWR will acquire the property, Additionally, the acquisitions will lantic coast each fall, according to the The Virginia Department of Con- which includes 692 acres of wetlands expand opportunities for the public for announcement. servation and Recreation in June an- and which has been managed as in- wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, hik- The projects are among 22 around nounced $4.8 million in grant awards dustrial timberland for more than ing, and other outdoor recreation, ac- Virginia that received funding in this from the Virginia Land Conservation three decades, from Lewis Lumber. cording to DWR. round of awards. Foundation, which will help conserve The property “is one of the best op- There are more than 2 million peo- “The Virginia Land Conserva- more than 6,100 acres throughout portunities to continue development ple located within a 60-mile radius of tion Foundation grants program uses Virginia. of a chain of conservation lands in the properties. our groundbreaking ConserveVirgin- The 19-member VLCF board ap- Accomack and Northampton coun- DWR properties are open year ia smart map to help ensure we spend proved the awards at its June 10 ties” that support goals of conserv- around for public access unless safe- our limited resources wisely on lands meeting. ing priority coastal habitats, includ- ty or resource needs dictate otherwise, with the greatest conservation value,” It was the second award made this ing for at-risk species, according to according to the application. Gov. Ralph Northam said in a press year for the Eastern Shore Forest Con- the grant application. DWR will collaborate with the East- release. servation Initiative. DWR in February The overall initiative includes ac- ern Shore Tourism Commission and “I am excited to see the variety of was awarded $421,875. quiring, conserving, and improving the Virginia Tourism Corporation to projects that will be made possible Another grant of $292,287 was more than 8,600 acres of forest in Ac- promote the properties for public ac- through this round of grants as we awarded for the initiative in 2019. comack and Northampton counties, at cess and compatible recreation, ac- work to preserve these spaces for fu- The 789 acres include 10 parcels, a total cost of nearly $11 million. cording to the application, which said ture generations,” he said. including upland pine or mixed hard- Improving forest quality on the the project is anticipated to be com- ConserveVirginia is based on “smart woods forest and forested wetlands. property could double food resources pleted within two years. map” technology including drawing in- Many of the properties are adjacent available to migratory birds in the re- Other funding includes several formation from 21 different mapped DWR funding sources, NFWF Acres for inputs. America, NCWC Conservation Grant, “Today’s announcement shows National Coastal Wetlands Conserva- once again why the Virginia Land tion Grant, NAWCA, TNC, DU, and Conservation Foundation is Virgin- The Wildlife Foundation of Virginia. ia’s most important land conserva- Addtionally, the VLCF board in June tion program,” said Secretary of Nat- approved two awards in Northampton ural Resources Matthew J. Strickler, County: $255,549 to the Department adding, “This geographically diverse of Conservation and Recreation-Nat- array of funded projects meets high ural Heritage Division for acquisition standards for protection of water of a 4.5-acre addition to the natural quality and other natural resourc- area preserve at Pickett’s Harbor and es and enhances equity by providing $142,298 to DCR for a conservation new public access to Virginia’s great easement on 44 acres at Pickett’s Har- outdoors.”

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Research by CVW and the Virgin- ia CZM Program found a significant ~ Balloon Law ~ correlation between balloons and pow- er outages, with up to 20% of outages (Continued From Page 2) caused by released balloons, according to the release. tic, and around the world are sign- “The Nature Conservancy’s Vol- ing on as partners on our website to genau Virginia Coast Reserve owns spread the word about ways to cel- and manages many of Virginia’s bar- ebrate, or memorialize loved ones, rier islands and we see firsthand how without harming wildlife,” said Lau- prevalent balloon litter is even at ra McKay, Virginia CZM Program these remote sites. With every tide, Manager. new balloons are deposited, littering Alternatives include planting the shoreline and threatening not on- a native tree or garden or blowing ly wildlife in the water but also along bubbles, she said. the beaches,” said Alex Wilke, coast- The website www.JoyfulSendoff. al scientist for the conservancy. “The org, designed by the Virginia Coast- Nature Conservancy in Virginia sup- al Zone Management Program and ported House Bill 2159 banning the in- Clean Virginia Waterways, and tentional release of non-biodegradable www.PreventBalloonLitter.org have balloons outdoors during this year’s information about alternatives to General Assembly and is pleased that balloon releases for celebrations and it has been signed into law. We appre- Diaper Drive a Success memorial events. ciate Del. Nancy Guy for sponsoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Beta Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter, held a diaper In addition to helping wildlife, the bill and the many people and con- drive June 26 to benefit the Pregnancy Support and Resource Center in the revised law likely will mitigate servation partners whose work moved Onley. The sorority thanks the community for its donations. impacts caused when balloons become this important policy to help com- Pictured above are (starting second from left) sorority members Betty entangled in power lines, according to bat the global issue of marine debris Sims, Kim Johnson, Sallie Williams, Subrina Parker, and Ivory Turner. the release. forward.” They are accompanied by Anna (far left) and Sage (far right), daughters of sorority members. Find the Marybeth Fasano, DMD Cosmetic & Family Dentistry (757) 412-2235 perfect gift!

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You chose a home hadcomment a spouse that who said served, the youperiod from drivers, speed, alcohol, parking, etc., Jo Ann Bawiec approved of the Councilman Steve Bennett, who 2020 to 2021 was a “record-setting” and/or the homeowners who rent to higher TOT taxes because short- did thatnot fitattend your budgetthe Town and helpedCouncil mayyear be for eligible vacation for senior rentals, living meaning them.” term rentals change the quality of meetingthe kids but pay submitted for college. written Now comis - benefits:the town is already receiving more Ellen Moore believed that the pro- life for full-time residents, many of ments,the timesaid tothe start tax preparing rate increases for TOT taxes, ★★★so raising tax rates is posed “flat tax” was a fair solution whom are retired. wereyour “not future primarily by choosing due toa seniorCOVID unnecessary.Veterans Aid & Attendance because guests, not homeowners, “It seems that for five months but livingdue tocommunity. previous Butmany how years much of “Please don’t vote to discourage would be paying the fees. out of the year, the keys of our town deficit spending without correspond- Veteranvacation ...... $1,936/mo rentals by singling* them Stuart Smith wrote that the 16% are turned over to the tourists” and will it cost? ing tax increases.” Survivingout for specialSpouse ...... $1,295/motaxes,” the *couple real estate tax rate increase is “mas- “quiet evenings on the porch seem The town’s real estate tax rate Couplewrote...... $2,296/mo* sive,” especially considering that unlikely,” she wrote. changed from about 27 cents per Jennifer Jackson and Rachel Ley- property values also have increased. Some short-term rental homes $100 of assessed value to about 31 co,*Depending who own on the a levelduplex of care in needed. the histor- Cape Charles has a “spending could be considered “mini hotels,” cents per $100 of assessed value, an ic district, wrote,★★★ “We have seen the problem,” and by the town manag- accommodating 16 guests or more at increase of approximately four cents amazing growth in the town and al- er’s own admission, expenditures one time. “Recently, one rental prop- or 16%. so This witnessed benefit the combined drain on with resourc - have been about 2% higher than rev- erty had five extended cab trucks The meals tax increased half a sociales created security by payments the town’s and popular- enue for many years, Smith wrote. with three boats pulled in for their percentage point, from 5% to 5.5%. savingsity as oftena vacation covers thedestination cost of and Revenue from all sources in- stay,” Bawiec said. 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Charles would need to increase its relief), making the budget more heard that evening and previously A short-term rental, unlike a ho- TOT tax from 3.7% to 6.14%. The “transparent.” at a public hearing. tel or bed-and-breakfast, does not average TOT tax in Virginia is 5%, According to an audit conducted He rejected a claim that Cape have a manager on the property Hozey said. in 2020, expenses were cut 23% be- Charles is supported largely by TOT during a guest stay, so if a problem His tax rate proposals were based tween FY 2020 and FY 2021, Hozey taxes. Taxes on real property account arises, it’s the police department, on data from 2019, not 2020, he said. for more than 42% of the town’s rev- public works, or town manager who added. The Town Council approved the enue, but TOT taxes account for less responds, Hozey added. Hozey noted that the suggestion FY 2022 budget with the new tax than 7% of revenue. Furthermore, short-term rentals to cut spending before increasing rates, which will take effect Jan. 1, Hozey noted that a higher flat tax are not required to supply parking taxes was “very reasonable,” but in 2022.

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By Carol Vaughn temporarily block off parking spots Quick thinking on the part of lo- close to the nesting killdeer. cal birders and Riverside Shore Me- Picardi immediately contacted morial Hospital staff helped protect hospital staff, telling them the kill- a killdeer who has built her nest in deer ran the risk of being hit and the hospital parking lot. killed as she would try to lead peo- Deb Torguson was scheduled for a ple away from the nest, according to test at RSMH the afternoon of June an email he sent Torguson. 25. When she pulled into a parking “Yes, we have a killdeer sitting spot close to the grassy median, she on a nest of three eggs ... just in immediately noticed the small bird front of the hospital canopy,” RSMH “panicking and squawking at me,” spokesperson Sally Schreiber said in she said, adding, “I hadn’t noticed the an email. She said the mother bird nest right away as I was in awe of how is well-camouflaged in the dappled beautiful she looked, and I grabbed sunlight. my iPhone to take a few photos.” Picardi contacted the hospital When Torguson exited her vehicle, around 4 p.m. and by the time he the bird’s cries grew louder “and then drove to Riverside to check on the I realized why, as the nest was right situation, arriving just before 6 p.m., there next to the curb,” she said. he saw two yellow cones had been Realizing the nest could be in placed in the parking spaces close to harm’s way, “especially the way the nest. people drive over curbs,” Torguson He found the killdeer “nesting se- contacted Eastern Shore Bird Club renely on her eggs,” he wrote. President Tony Picardi, asking if the People can help the species pros- Traffic cones were placed to block parking spaces to protect a nest- club could request the hospital to per by letting the mother bird nest ing killdeer in the Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital parking lot in peace and staying away from the Friday, June 25. Photo by Tony Picardi. Inset: A close-up of the nesting area. well-camouflaged killdeer seen nesting in a median near the curb. Killdeer are shorebirds with long Photo by Deb Torguson. wings and tail. Their habitat typi- cally is on open ground with low or loudly, bob, and run away to try to declines in Canada and the Amer- no vegetation, including golf courses, distract predators from their nests. ican West, according to the North driveways, parking lots, and grav- They also perform broken-wing dis- American Breeding Bird Survey. A el-covered roofs, as well as pastures, plays to distract predators. 2012 study estimated there were 7058 Maddox Blvd., fields, sandbars, and mudflats, ac- A killdeer’s clutch numbers four to around 2 million breeding killdeer cording to the Cornell Lab of Orni- six eggs on average, with an average in North America, an increase over Chincoteague Island, VA thology. They make shallow nests on incubation period of 25 days, accord- numbers reported in 2006. the ground. ing to the website www.nestwatch.org The average lifespan of a kill- The Refuge Inn on Chincoteague Island Killdeer get their name from the Killdeer populations in North deer is three to five years, but some is looking for housekeepers, sound of their noisy call. America declined by about 47% be- have been recorded living as long as breakfast attendants and Adult killdeer are known to call tween 1966 and 2014, with greater 10 years. weekend maintenance help. We are a third-generation family business, opened by Donald and Martha Leonard in 1973, and nestled between loblolly pines, just across the Assateague EVENTS & OUTREACH MANAGER & PUBLIC NOTICE Channel from the wildlife refuge. The Refuge Inn was founded on Martha’s southern hospitality and RENTAL REP POSITIONS Northampton County’s Birdsnest, Don’s love of the Chincoteague ponies. AVAILABLE! Bayview, Wardtown, Hare Valley, Many of the inn’s staff have worked there for Cheapside and Eastville Waste decades, sharing Don’s and Martha’s passion for $ treating guests like family. Apply Now! 15/hour Collection Centers will be closed on In addition to competitive pay, employees Sunday, July 4, 2021, can expect a COVID stipend of $2/hour, Full Job Description and Application Instructions annual staff trips, bonuses, vacation time, gas in observance of Independence Day. reimbursement, and a great work environment. on Facebook and Our Website Please plan your solid waste Apply in person at the front desk. www.TheChincoteagueCenter.com 757-336-0614 disposal accordingly. July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 9

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Wilsonia Dogwoods Machipongo +/-2.52 Acrs Wilsonia Pines Machipongo +/- 1.69 Acrs but it will likely be Virtual Virginia, an There may not be many students Exmore 2 Br/2 Ba $122,200 MLS 54047 $175,000 MLS 53769 $175,000 MLS 53708 online learning program approved by learning virtually next school year, but Schuyler Hurbut 757-710-9576 Diana Belote 757-709-4972 Diana Belote 757-709-4972 the Virginia Department of Education. technology will remain a key feature in [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Virtual Virginia teachers can live Northampton students’ education. anywhere in the U.S., and virtual Every student in grades 3-12 will #53618 $492,000 3 Br/ 2 Ba Machipongo Waterfront!! class schedules do not necessarily fall be issued a mobile device, and third to within normal school hours. For these sixth grade classrooms will have com- Featured Agent!! reasons school board member Char- puter carts so elementary students will lena Jones suggested at least consid- not need to transport devices between ering a local alternative to Virtual school and home. Virginia. Students in grades pre-K to 2 will get Lawrence agreed that he was “not Onetab devices to be kept at school, pre- a fan” of how using Virtual Virginia loaded with math and literacy activities. limits opportunities for teachers and Teachers will learn how to design school staff to interact with students and implement blended learning les- and manage learning. sons; students will learn about digital George Schoolfield However, he noted that Virtual Vir- citizenship and online safety. 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By Carol Vaughn “Use of residential property for com- “are actually next to each other.” tinue the use. Two applications for special use per- mercial purpose seems strange, partic- Bob Spoth, another nearby proper- Jeff Vernimb, of 14 King St., during mits to operate homestays, or short- ularly in a historic district,” they wrote. ty owner, also called for a moratorium, a hearing about the application, en- term rentals, in Onancock drew crit- Another nearby property owner, saying the town “needs to develop an couraged a moratorium on homestays. icism during public hearings at Mon- Kathy Boyd, spoke opposing the ap- urban planning scheme.” “There’s lot of people looking to day’s town council meeting. plication. She recommended the town “It’s an investment property at that make investments and I think this The properties for which permits impose a moratorium on homestays, point and that’s a commercial use,” said could get a little tricky,” he said. were sought are 9 Market St. and 6 “so that the planning board and the King Street resident John Simpkins. He said he heard a prospective own- King St.. council could consider what’s going on Mixing properties owned by full- er of another property on King Street The Onancock Town Council after with homestays. Clearly, it’s an issue time residents with investment prop- is contemplating using the property as the hearings and discussion voted 3-1 that other municipalities and towns erties creates a more volatile real es- a homestay. to approve both permits, with council have had.” tate market, he said. “We love the town. Unfortunate- member Joy Marino voting against the Boyd said she and her husband are Lisa Cuba, the owner of 9 Market St., ly, we can’t live here full time right motions and council member Thelma concerned about the density — hav- said she submitted the application ac- now; it’s not feasible, but we certain- Gillespie abstaining. ing two homestays “right in our little cording to the town’s requirements and ly plan on spending as much time Additionally, council members neighborhood.” will be living 10 minutes away. here as possible. We’d love my boys agreed a moratorium will be placed on “We are not opposed to homestays “We will manage it. ... We hope it actu- to be exposed to the community here. future applications until the planning but we think that they should be con- ally supports the town by allowing people I would like to be part of the commu- commission reviews the homestay sidered,” she said, calling for the town to visit town and explore the town and nity,” said Karl Smith, of Richmond, issue. to “consider it in a broader plan.” get comfortable in the town,” she said. the applicant. Mayor Fletcher Fosque read a letter Sarah Nock, another nearby proper- Council member Maphis Oswald Smith said he and his wife hope to from adjacent property owners Sharon ty owner, also called for a moratorium said she understands the concerns but retire to Onancock eventually. and John Snead opposing using 9 Mar- and for the planning commission to ad- said the two applications meet current “I love the town for what it is. I don’t ket St. as a homestay, citing concerns dress homestays in a broader context, requirements. want it to become a bustling tourist about noise at night and adverse effect noting the two properties, although She agreed the planning commis- hub and be degraded in the ways that on property values. the addresses are on different streets, sion should consider the broader issue. people are concerned about,” he said. “There is a lot of investment going on “This is a really, really large issue,” right now … to bring tourists and tour- said resident Janet Fosque, adding ism to town. If you are going to spend she would not speak against either of all that time, effort, and money, where the applicants. Still, she said officials are they going to go?” Oswald said, not- should consider options for putting pa- ing homestays are a good option for rameters on permits. people traveling with pets or children. “I think your main obligation isn’t Onancock, with no beach, is not like- to two people in this room tonight. It’s ly to attract rowdy visitors, she said. to the people who elected you who live The residence at 6 King St. has here in this town,” she said. been used as a homestay since before Council members discussed the fact the town required a special use per- that the town code does not address mit, according to Town Manager Matt applications for permits for homestays Spuck. The person who wants to buy submitted by prospective owners. the house applied for a permit to con- Spuck said he “would absolutely en-

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Real Estate/Personal Water Sales $230,000.00 special use permits for homestays out of Oswald said Onancock is known for Property Taxes $211,000.00 Capital Fund Interest 100.00 750 residences, Spuck said. its friendliness. Food Tax 13,000.00 Sewage 33,000.00 “I think that having the planning “I understand the fears….Don’t be Solid Waste 73,000.00 Water Tower Lease 500.00 commission being thoughtful enough afraid to embrace something that I Business License 6,000.00 TOTAL $263,600.00 and forward-thinking enough to think has a place in this town,” she said, Sales Tax 60,000.00 take on this conversation now, when noting the current ordinance includes Utility Tax 25,000.00 Water/Sewage Dept. Expenditures we only have nine, is perfectly ap- the provision that the permit will be re- Police Assistance 22,000.00 Payroll $70,000.00 propriate and I don’t think it chang- voked if complaints are lodged. Payroll Taxes 4,500.00 es the character of our community,” “There are safety nets in place,” she Zoning Permits 200.00 Fines 3,500.00 Blue Cross 15,000.00 he said. said. VRS 3,500.00 Spuck recommended approval of the Council member Ray Burger said a Franchise Fees (U Haul) 1,500.00 two applications, which if approved study should be done before a morato- Fire Fund 10,000.00 Electric 12,500.00 would bring the total approved per- rium is imposed. Interest 200.00 Office 3,500.00 mits for homestays to 11. Town Elections Will Be in November Communications Tax 20,000.00 Tank Insurance 1,200.00 He said he has no pending applica- A change to Onancock’s town code Litter Prevention 1,000.00 Quality Control 8,000.00 tions for homestays. moved elections for council members DMV 70,000.00 Sewage Reserve 2,340.00 Mayor Fletcher Fosque said he and mayor to the first Tuesday in No- TOTAL $516,400.00 Water Works Assistance Fund 1,400.00 favors a moratorium and said com- vember, after the General Assembly Repair & Maintenance 18,000.00 ments of neighbors should be con- passed legislation moving local elec- General Fund Expenditures Sewage Testing 48,000.00 sidered when deciding whether to tions in Virginia from May to Novem- Sewage Loan Payment 63,000.00 approve the two permits. He not- ber. Because of the change, current Payroll $217,000.00 ed the council turned down a sim- council members and the mayor will Payroll Taxes 15,000.00 ilar application for an Ames Street serve an additional six months this Blue Cross 45,000.00 Sub Total $250,940.00 property because two neighbors term. VRS 20,000.00 Capital Fund 12,660.00 complained. Onancock Main Street, a volun- Mayor & Council 15,000.00 ______“There’s some people that don’t teer-driven, nonprofit organization, Accounting 8,000.00 TOTAL $263,600.00 want to live next to an Airbnb. That’s now has a website, https://www.expe- Legal 8,000.00 Proposed Tax Levy their right,” he said. rienceonancock.org/ Office/DMV 15,000.00 Council member Bob Bloxom noted In a presentation to the Onancock Personal Property/Machinery Insurance 30,000.00 the current ordinance requiring a spe- Town Council, OMS Board of Directors & Tools $1.30 Per/HD cial use permit has been in effect for President Janet Fosque called it “the Vehicle Operation & Repair 40,000.00 Real Estate .33 Per/HD Electricity & Heat 33,000.00 two years. most comprehensive tourism site that Food Tax 4% Bloxom endorsed approving the two Onancock has ever had.” Buildings & Grounds 21,000.00 permits but having the planning com- The new town brand also is complete Fire Department 10,000.00 Proposed Water Rates mission look at the broader issue. and OMS will host a launch event for Police & Public Safety 10,000.00 Per month: 0-2000 gallons $10.00 “I don’t believe we have an issue at the brand Friday, July 9. Advertising 8,000.00 3,000 to 5,000 is $12.00 per thou.; this point. We’ve had Airbnbs or VR- Litter Prevention 1,000.00 6,000 to 10,000gal. is $13.00 per thou.; 11,000 to 15,000 is $14.00 per thou. BOs in this town for many years before Capit Exp-Police Car 10,200.00 and over 15,000 gal. is $15.00 per thou. we had an ordinance. We’ve had the Capit Exp-Building & Grounds 10,200.00 ordinance on the books for two years. Events $0.00 Proposed Sewage Rates We certainly didn’t have a whole lot of TOTAL $516,400.00 Commercial connections - $95.50 per month input from the public when we were Residential connections- $66.00 per month discussing that ordinance and, to the best of my knowledge, we’ve had ze- 48 MARKET ST. • ONANCOCK, VA Residential Trash $14.65 per mo. ro complaints over the course of many MOVIE INFO AND ONLINE TICKETING www.RoselandOnancock.com years,” he said. The proposed 2021-22 Budget will be considered at a Public Hearing Bloxom said people who rent (757) 787-2209 CC•AD•AL in the Social Hall at Parksley Fire House on Dunne Ave Parksley VA at homestays in Onancock “are actually FRIDAY-SATURDAY the type of people we want to attract to JULY 2-3 7 pm 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021 and voted on at the regular meeting, the town” — typically older people who TUE-WED JULY 6-7 7 pm Monday, July 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. spend money in the town’s art galler- “F9 - THE FAST SAGA” Interested persons are invited to attend. ies and restaurants. Rated PG-13 Action/Adventure 12 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021 USDA Makes Grants and Loans for 4 Eastern Shore Projects Staff Report teed Loans programs offer direct loans, works department. • Mount Rogers Community Ser- Four Eastern Shore locations are loan guarantees, and grants to devel- Other Virginia awards include: vices, Inc. in Wytheville will re- among 15 in Virginia to receive a por- op or improve essential public facili- • Town of Colonial Beach will receive ceive a loan of $3 million to pur- tion of $4,869,900 in federal grants ties in rural communities. The funding a grant of $67,400 and a loan of chase a building and manage ren- and loans from the U.S. Department will be awarded through a grant-loan $382,200 to purchase a public works ovations to provide appropriate of Agriculture for infrastructure combination. jet truck equipped with a hydro-ex- space for employees and services. improvements. Eastern Shore awards are: cavation package, high capacity • Town of Gate City will receive The funding was awarded through • Town of Onancock will receive vacuum system, tandem axles, and a grant of $26,200 and loan of the Community Facilities Direct Loan a grant of $33,000 and loan of high pressure jetting system. $48,800 to purchase two used pa- & Grant Program, the Community Fa- $62,000 to purchase two patrol ve- • Health Equipment Loan Program trol vehicles. cilities Guaranteed Loan Program, the hicles for the town. (H.E.L.P.) in Churchville will re- • City of Norton will receive a grant Community Facilities Disaster Grants, • Eastern Shore Public Library in ceive a grant of $25,000 and a loan of $50,000 and loan of $55,000 to and the Economic Impact Initiative Nassawadox will receive a grant of $155,000 to purchase a building purchase two new patrol vehicles. Grants Program, all administered by of $24,000 to purchase a security and medical equipment to serve • Town of Lawrenceville will receive USDA Rural Development. and fire alarm, and additional of- residents of Augusta County. a grant of $200,000 and a loan of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner and Sen. fice equipment. • Town of Tazewell will receive a $225,800 to purchase a 3,000-gal- Tim Kaine announced the awards Fri- • Town of Cape Charles will receive grant of $50,000 to purchase two lon tanker fire truck. day, June 25. a grant of $29,000 and a loan of new patrol vehicles. • Town of Brodnax will receive a “We are glad to see these federal dol- $55,800 to purchase remote read • Stickleyville Volunteer Fire Depart- grant of $66,000 and a loan of lars go toward much needed equipment water meters and a new four-wheel ment in Duffield will receive a grant of $22,000 to purchase three sewer and infrastructure updates across the drive pickup truck for the public $11,200 to purchase a used fire truck. pumps and a pump station. Commonwealth,” said the senators in a utilities department. • Drakes Branch Volunteer Fire De- The Town of Bowling Green will re- joint press release. “These vital invest- • Town of Eastville will receive two partment will receive a grant of ceive an Economic Impact Initiative ments will help ensure our cities and grants – one of $6,000 and another $19,500 to purchase a utility terrain grant of $21,300 to purchase a utility towns have the tools and resources they of $50,000 – and a loan of $104,200 vehicle (UTV), trailer, and equipment. terrain vehicle (UTV), trailer and equip- need to continue to build back better.” to purchase a patrol vehicle, a pick- • County of Dickenson will receive a ment for the town’s fire department, and Community Facilities Direct Loans, up truck, a dump trailer, and a gen- grant of $50,000 to purchase two a grant of $30,500 to purchase a public Grants, Disaster Grants, and Guaran- erator to update the town’s public patrol vehicles. works truck.

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Memory tributes may be shared with the A Celebration of Life service will Allen was a crab potter, shedder, and family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com Cynthia Bernart be conducted Saturday, July 3, 2021, crab dredger, but his favorite job was Arrangements are by the Williams A memorial service for Mrs. at 11 a.m., at Vaucluse Shores Club- oyster dredging which he continued Funeral Homes, Onancock and Parksley. ­Cynthia Bernart (1932-2020) will house, 11226 Church Neck Road, to do until just four years ago. At the be held Saturday, July 10, at 3 p.m., Machipongo, with Pastor Rob Kelly of- beginning of each crabbing season, Al- Gilbert F. Johnson Sr. at Hungars Episcopal Church, 10107 ficiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials len would say to his first crab pot, just Mr. Gilbert Francis Johnson Sr., Bayside Road, Machipongo. The Rev. may be made to Northampton County before dropping it in the water, “Go 85, husband of the late June Ann John- Janet Wheelock will officiate. Family Parks and Recreation, 7247 Young St., down ranger, bring up a stranger.” In son and a resident of Harborton, passed will receive friends afterward in the Machipongo, VA 23405. 2011, he received the Waterman Hall away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his resi- church parish house. Online condolences may be sent to the of Fame Award and was one of the first dence. A native of South Amboy, N.J., he Arrangements are by Holland Fu- family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com to participate in Crisfield’s Hard Crab was the son of the late Milford Langdon neral Home of Nassawadox. Arrangements were made by Derby Boat Racing and Docking con- and the late Marie Johnson Langdon. He Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore. test. There was nothing Allen wouldn’t was a retired landscaper, an avid hunter, Chuck Cardoza do for his family, friends, and commu- and a motorcycle enthusiast. Mr. Carlos Brinkley Cardoza, Allen Ray Crockett nity, as he often volunteered to lend a He is survived better known as Chuck, 47, a resident Mr. Allen Ray Crockett, beloved hand to those in need. Whether he was by five children, of Nassawadox, passed away Monday, husband of Jeanette Bowden Crockett, just spending time with his grandkids Cindy Weiden- June 21, 2021, at his residence. A na- passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at as “Pop Mooney” or transporting the bush and her hus- tive of Norfolk, he was the son of Linda TidalHeath Peninsula Regional Medi- sick off the island for treatment, every- band, Michael, Meehan, of Machipongo, and Carlos cal Center in Salisbury, Md. Allen was one knew they could count on Allen. As of Toms River, Robert Cardoza and his wife, Debbie, the son of the late Merrill Ray Crockett a member of Swain Memorial United N.J., Deborah of Virginia Beach. Chuck was a welder and the late Ruth Hall Parks Crockett. Methodist Church he was proud of his Killeen and her by trade, an avid music lover, enjoyed He was born Dec. 26, 1936, on Tangier role as a Christian and servant of the husband, Dan, of playing guitar, Island, where he remained a pillar of Lord, whose legacy of selflessness and Aberdeen, N.J., Mr. Johnson spending time on the community devotion to help others will be forever Gilbert Johnson the water, and throughout his 84 remembered. Jr., of Toms River, Rose Bird and her coaching children years. In addition to his loving wife of 64 husband, Jeff, of Cape Coral, Fla., and at Northamp- Allen’s life- years, he is survived by their children, Shawn Johnson and his wife, Mara, ton Parks and long career as a Mark Crockett and his wife, Joyce, of Keyport, N.J.; seven grandchildren; Recreation. waterman began of Tangier, Edward Crockett and his three great-grandchildren; and his In addition to when he was just wife, Joelle, of Crisfield, and Claudine first wife, Rose Panzera, and her hus- his loving mother a boy standing Eskridge and her husband, Tommy, band, Joseph, of Cliffwood Beach, N.J. and father, he is on a crate as he of Tangier; sister, Mary Sue Williams, Funeral services were conducted Mr. Cardoza survived by his worked alongside Mr. Crockett and brother, Dennis Crockett, both Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Dough- two daughters, Anniston and Kerrigan, his father. Over of Round Hill, Va.; sister-in-law, Jean ty Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. of Wachapreague; his sister and best the years he would travel to Crisfield, Crockett, of Tangier; grandchildren, Charles Peterson officiating. Family friend, Autumn Cardoza, of Birdsnest; Md., to sell his Dad’s crabs, where the Jenny Parks, Drew Crockett, Carrie joined friends one hour prior to the two uncles, Kent Campbell, of Fairview, buyer always greeted him by saying, Brown, Thomas Reed Eskridge, Josie service at the funeral home. In lieu of N.C., and Charles Campbell, of Eastville; “Look out! Here comes Merrill’s boy.” Crockett, Jordon Ray Eskridge, Ben- flowers, memorials may be made to Al- loving aunt and prayer warrior, Debra Throughout his career, he owned three jamin Eskridge, and Will Eskridge; zheimer’s Association of Southeastern Horstman, of Virginia Beach; two nieces, boats, The Wellington K., The Jean- great-grandchildren, Collin Parks, Virginia, 6350 Center Drive, Suite 102, Alexus Cardoza and Karlie Brady; two nette C., and finally, The Claudine Madison Brown, Lola Parks, Makenzie Norfolk, VA 23502. Brown, Caroline Brown, Isla Eskridge, Online condolences may be sent to the and James Crockett; and several nieces family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Fully George Alward and nephews. Other than his parents, Arrangements were made by Owner Licensed & Insured he was predeceased by his namesake, Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore. Allen Ray Crockett Jr.; brother, Ralph “Dewey” Crockett; and infant sister, Sue Etta Crockett. Funeral services will be held at Swain Memorial United Methodist All Makes Send your mileposts and & Models Church Friday, July 2, 2021, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Charles W. Parks III, El- community events to Family Owned & Operated with 30 Years of Experience der Duane Crockett, and William Es- kridge officiating. Interment will fol- [email protected] P.O. Box 334, Atlantic, VA 23303 • 4410 Deep Hole Rd., Chincoteague, VA 23336 low in the Crockett Cemetery. 757-824-3122 • 757-336-3792 • [email protected] Flowers will be accepted, or memori- www.alwardheatingandair.com al contributions may be made to Swain July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 15

David Paul Kelly Dave is survived by his daughter, other hobbies. An evening well spent Angela Marshall, of Cape Charles; Mr. David Paul Kelly, 67, of Onan- Crystal Miller Potts, and her husband, for him was dining with the love of his grandchildren, Hollie Marshall, Erica cock, passed away Wednesday, June 30, Jonathan, and their children, Brandon life at home and listening to country Arizmendi, Renae Parkhurst, Alyssa 2021, at Shore Health and Rehabilita- and Cassidy; son, Daniel Paul “Danny” music. Delbert and Lula were mar- Marshall, Trinity Marshall, and A.J. tion Center in Parksley. Born Sept. 16, Miller, and his children, Revell and ried for a happy 32 years. “Mollie B. Price; brothers, Albert Francis Riggin 1953, in Boston Spa, N.Y., he was the Kellyn, and their mother, Heather; Polka Party” was one of his favorite and Edward Riggin; 11 great-grand- son of the late Marvin Norman Kelly sister, Linda Mears, and her husband, programs, along with the “Grand Ole children; his dog, Coco; and many and the late Mary Lou Robinson Kelly. Barry; brothers, Michael P. Kelly and Opry” and many others. nieces and nephews. Following high school, Dave proudly his wife, Debbie, and Philip L. Kelly Other than his wife, he is survived Riggin began his lifelong career served his country in the U.S. Army. As and his wife, Terri; and several nieces by a son, Benny Reed, of Bloxom; a on the seas as a deckhand on a scal- a self-employed and nephews. In addition to his par- daughter, Maureen Cody, of Snow lop boat and became captain at the landscaper, he ents, he was predeceased by his sister, Hill; a stepdaughter, Lena Wood, of age of 18. He worked hard, and at was fortunate Mary Ellen Kelly. Sanford; a stepson, Charles Wood, of the age of 22 became captain of his enough to work Funeral services will be conducted Pocomoke City; a stepdaughter, Mary own boat. After almost 25 years on doing what he from the chapel of the Williams-Onan- Ann Chelton, of Melfa; a sister, Mary the ocean, he became a commercial loved and did so cock Funeral Home Saturday, July 3, Snead, of Bloxom; eight grandchil- waterman in Oyster, until the age of for decades. Dave 2021, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Rob Kelly dren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 76. In all those years of working on was passion- officiating. Interment will follow in the one great-great-grandchild. Delbert the water, to hear him tell the story, ate about sports, Onancock Cemetery. The family will leaves behind a very devoted little he was the greatest waterman ever. pretty much in greet friends at the funeral home one friend in his stepgrandson, Travis But everyone who knew him, knew Mr. Kelly any capacity. He hour prior to the service. Williams. Travis and Delbert were the the truth. Riggin loved the salt wa- always rooted for the Orioles, Vikings, In lieu of flowers, please consider best of buddies and always enjoyed ter, his wife, and his family deeply. and Raiders; enjoyed a good afternoon bringing a canned food to the service, spending time together – watching He will be missed and forever loved. spent fresh water bass fishing; and which will be donated to the Foodbank them together was truly a gift. A memorial service was conduct- was the self-proclaimed commissioner of the Eastern Shore in honor of Dave’s A graveside service was held Sun- ed Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Lower of “Can Ball,” a sport he invented and love for the game of “Can Ball.” day, June 27, at 2 p.m., from the Down- Northampton Baptist Church, with would play for hours on end with his Memory tributes may be shared with the ing’s Cemetery in Oak Hall, with Pas- the Rev. Jeff Conrow officiating. Flow- children, their friends, and anyone else family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com tor Mary Jiminez officiating. ers will be accepted or memorials may who wanted to join the fun. Arrangements are by the Williams- Should friends desire, memorial be made to SPCA Eastern Shore Inc., Onancock Funeral Home. contributions may be made to the P.O. Box 164, Onley, VA 23418. American Legion Post 93, 2017 Bypass Online condolences may be sent to the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s Delbert Lee Reed Road, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com ONLY AAA Approved Auto Mr. Delbert Lee Reed, 83, hus- Arrangements are by the Thornton Arrangements were made by band of Lula May Reed, of Sanford, Funeral Home in Parksley. Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home in Repair Service Center very peacefully in his sleep went home Cape Charles. 10% Member Discount All to be with the Lord June 23, 2021, at Vincent Eugene Riggin Services Including Inspections, his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Vincent Eugene Riggin, 80, Yvonne J. Sample Born April 6, 1938, on Chincoteague known by all as Riggin and called Pop- Mrs. Yvonne J. Sample, 79, of Oil Changes and Tires Island, he was the son of the late Gro- Pop by his grandchildren, began his Painter, was called home to be with • VA STATE INSPECTION STATION ver Reed and the late Betsy Carpenter journey to his heavenly home with his the Lord Wednesday, June 16, 2021, •• $19.99 OIL CHANGES Reed. dear wife, Bettie June (Brady) Riggin, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in He was pre- on June 14, 2021. Salisbury, Md. •• ENGINE REPAIR & ceded in death by Riggin will be received in heaven Born in Wardtown, Yvonne was DIAGNOSTICS three brothers, by his parents, Thomas R. Riggin and the daughter of the late Robert Bur- John Reed, of Po- Laura Mae Riggin; a son, Troy Rig- ton Jr. and the late Hilda James. She •• AIR CONDITIONING comoke City, Md., gin; brothers, Ju- was employed at Perdue Farms in SERVICE Ronnie Reed, of nior Riggin and the packing de- • PREVENTATIVE Onancock, and Robert Wayne partment for 29 • Robert Reed, of Riggin; and sis- years. Yvonne MAINTENANCE Snow Hill, Md. ter, Mary Etta was married to Delbert served Howard. Riggin James E. Sample •• SUSPENSION & WHEEL Mr. Reed as a duty sol- leaves behind on Sr. (deceased). ALIGNMENT dier in the U.S. Army and was later earth sons, Zach- Private funer- • OPEN SATURDAYS granted an honorable discharge. He ary Marshall al services were worked as a truck driver in his later Cardwell (Da- Mr. Riggin held Saturday, years and was very proudly an active vid Cardwell), June 26, 2021, at Mrs. Sample member of the American Legion for of Plant City, Fla., Samuel Wayne Ebenezer Baptist Service & Towing over 45 years. Delbert was a jack-of- Marshall (Tammy Collier), of Cape Church Cemetery, Wardtown, with all-trade and enjoyed woodworking, Charles, and Shaun Eric Riggin, of Bishop E. Michael Miller officiating. 757-824-3333 • New Church, VA fishing, hunting, boating, and many Gloucester, Va.; a daughter, Barbara (Continued on Page 16) 16 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021

Mamie Tatum Sumners and family, of Belle Haven, Jessica passed down to those closest to her. So- Obituaries Gladding and her family, of Chincote- phisticated yet simple and truly multi- (Continued From Page 15) Mrs. Mamie “Ruth” Tatum Sum- ague, and Abel Bell, of Quinby, filled dimensional, Ruth would have her hair ners was born Jan. 2, 1926, in Giles her life with richness and brought her set, with a beautiful evening dress on, She leaves to cherish her memo- County, Tenn. She passed away peace- 11 great-grandchildren, whom she and pause on her way out the door to ry: four children, Nathaniel James, fully in the arms of her loved ones on greatly cherished. She was preceded in swat the squirrels away from the bird Tina Brown, Katrina Sample, and Feb. 27, 2020, at the age of 94. A long- death by her parents, Leslie and Ruby feeder with a broom. She was just that James E. Sample II; adopted daugh- time resident of Eastville, Ruth came Tatum; her brother, Eugene Tatum; kind of lady; one who interacted with ter, Denise Leary Stith; six grand- to the Eastern Shore with her late hus- sister, Geneva T. Fox; and her husband textbook etiquette but who was always children; four sisters, Alice Hol- band, David O. Sumners Sr., and their of 52 years, David. a farm girl at heart. She adored work- lis, Joyce Thesty, Roberta Burton two sons in 1954. Ruth first met David after he re- ing in her garden alongside her hus- Brown, and Patricia Brown; five She is survived turned from the war in 1945. Prior to band, David, and never shied away from brothers, Levin Chandler, Roy Lee by her sister, his return, she had seen his picture at a hard-day’s work. She would delight James, William T. James, Willie Betty Lou Vasili- her cousin’s house and said, “You must in hosting regular dinners and no one James, and Larry Burton; two sis- adis, of Gaines- introduce me to that man.” Upon his ever left her house hungry. Ruth was a ters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and ville, Fla.; her two return, they were introduced, instantly long-time member of many social clubs a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, sons, David O. fell in love, were married in 1946, and such as The Eastern Star, The Eastern other relatives, and friends. Sumners Jr. and the rest was history. Shore homemakers club, and the sew- Arrangements were by the Cooper his wife, Patricia, They moved to the Eastern Shore ing club. She spent years working as the & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac. of Eastville, and and eventually settled in Eastville, Northampton County magistrate and Bob Sumners and where they built a small plumbing and also kept the books for the family busi- Mrs. Sumners his wife, Ann, of electrical business and spent the re- ness, D.O. Sumners and Son Plumbing Kitty Hawk, N.C.; and numerous oth- mainder of their days. and Electric. She enjoyed playing domi- er family members and dear friends. Those who knew her appreciated her noes, picking fresh-caught Chesapeake Send Obituaries to Her grandchildren, Scott Sumners immense wisdom of Old World skills Bay crab meat, cultivating and arrang- [email protected] and family, of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Dr. such as canning and preserving, grow- ing flowers, baking, and almost never Cara Sumners and family, of Manteo, ing at least a part of what she ate in her missed a Yankees game; but she most N.C., Benjamin Sumners and family, own backyard, sewing, and never letting enjoyed spending time with her many of Morehead City, N.C., Tatum Ford anything go to waste; a philosophy she friends and family members. Her doors were always open and you knew you esh Fr were never more than a knock away from an ice-cold glass of sweet tea and a won- n seaFood ster Shor derfully warm conversation with Ruth. Ea e COVID-19 Her friends enriched her life greatly and her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Vaccinations Cape Center nieces, and nephews, local and afar, 26507 Lankford Hwy. • Cape Charles, VA cherished their time with her. As long as R . she was able, she never missed a Sun- u c Are Available to OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK r In day gracing a pew at Eastville Baptist al , 7 am - 8 pm H m Church, which is just down the street ealth Syste 12 – 17 year olds! email: [email protected] 757-331-1541 from her Willow Oak Road residence. As We can now vaccinate 12 through 17-year-olds! trustee emeritus, she was especially de- Week of July 3 - 9, 2021 lighted in seeing the children active in The Pfizer vaccine is now authorized for the church and considered many of its use in all adolescents age 12 and older. SATURDAY members to be as close as family. To get your child vaccinated, call any Rural Health center to Fresh Drumfish Platter $17.99 A headstrong woman, she never let a add your child’s name to the vaccination list. Details on SUNDAY challenge go unmet, and even when her how the vaccinations will be given will be announced ASAP. Fried Flounder Platter $19.99 body started to eventually recognize MONDAY that it had been serving her for nearly a The COVID–19 vaccine is available for Shore Homemade Meatloaf $10.99 century, she still pushed on in true Ruth residents at no out-of-pocket cost. You TUESDAY fashion; joyfully making memories with must have an appointment. You do not have to be a Hot Turkey Sandwich $10.99 those around her, right up until she was called to be with The Lord. Rural Health patient to get vaccinated at our centers. WEDNESDAY Smoked Chicken w/ BBQ Sauce $9.99 A graveside service will be held Sat- Atlantic 757-824-5676 urday, July 3, 2021, at 11 a.m., at Cape Chincoteague Island THURSDAY Charles Cemetery with Jay Wilson of- Chicken Parmesan $9.99 757-336-3682 ficiating. In lieu of flowers, donations Eastville 757-331-1086 FRIDAY may be made in Ruth’s memory to the Onley 757-787-7374 Fresh Rockfish Platter $19.99 Eastville Baptist Church Youth Fund, P.O. Box 283, Eastville, VA 23347. July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 17

Annual Report Says Bay Health Improved Slightly in 2020 By Stefanie Jackson of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health The Chesapeake Bay’s health score of the Chesapeake Bay remain unknown.) HERE returned to a grade of C in 2020, after The Chesapeake Bay’s scores for it had dropped to a C- in 2019, accord- chlorophyll and phosphorous worsened. ing to a June 22 press release from the Like nitrogen, phosphorus is essential to University of Maryland Center for En- aquatic life, but too much leads to over- FOR YOU vironmental Science (UMCES). growth of algae – known as algae blooms UMCES also graded the health of the – and depletion of dissolved oxygen. LINWOOD T. JOYNER II, M.D. Chesapeake Bay watershed, which re- However, predictions about Chesa- ceived a B- for the second year in a row. peake Bay “dead zones” created by al- Virginia Secretary of Natural Resourc- gae blooms – where oxygen is scarce es Matthew Strickler, who also chairs the and plants and animals often can’t sur- Welcoming Chesapeake Executive Council princi- vive – are positive. pals’ staff committee, said, “The UMCES The annual Chesapeake Bay dead new patients report card illustrates continued prog- zone forecast is prepared by research- ress but also makes clear that bold lead- ers from UMCES, the Chesapeake Bay ership and significant investment are Program, the University of Michigan, RIVERSIDE EASTERN SHORE needed to achieve the partnership’s com- and the U.S. Geological Survey. FAMILY MEDICINE mitment to a restored Chesapeake Bay.” UMCES stated in a June 23 press 10085 William F. Bernart Circle He called on Congress to dedicate $1 release that researchers predicted the Nassawadox, Virginia billion for the Chesapeake Bay so “fu- Chesapeake Bay’s dead zone will be ture generations will benefit from clean 14% lower than average this year, com- water and abundant living resources.” pared to the previous 35 years. Dr. Joyner enjoys Even though individual indicators of The term “dead zone” refers to the the opportunity to care the Chesapeake Bay’s health provided Chesapeake Bay’s hypoxic volume – an for his patients across “mixed results” in 2020, the bay’s condi- area with low oxygen. generations as a family tion is improving overall, the release said. The Virginia Institute of Marine Sci- medicine physician. Additionally, seven of 15 Chesa- ence reported in 2020 that the Chesa- peake Bay regions showed significantly peake Bay dead zone is smaller than improving health trends. 80% of those monitored since 1985. Take care of your “Our close collaboration with part- The Chesapeake Bay’s anoxic volume health and schedule your ners at the federal, state, and local lev- – an area with no oxygen – is predicted appointment today. els will continue to improve the long- to be 18% lower than average this year. term vitality of the Chesapeake Bay,” A smaller dead zone was predicted said Maryland U.S. Rep. John Sar- “because the river flows that carry nu- 757-442-6600 banes, co-chair of the Chesapeake Bay trients to the Bay were slightly lower riversideonline.com/joyner Watershed Task Force. than normal,” said Jeremy Testa, an The Chesapeake Bay’s health scores associate professor at UMCES. worsened in some areas but improved “But the amount of nutrients carried in others. to the Bay by a given amount of flow has Eastern Shore Family Medicine There were slight decreases in scores lessened over time due to effective nutrient for water clarity, aquatic grass, and the management in the watershed,” he added. benthic community — creatures like Chesapeake Bay Program partners, in- clams and crabs that live at the bottom cluding Delaware, Maryland, New York, of the bay. Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, The Chesapeake Bay’s scores for dis- Washington, D.C., academic institutions, solved oxygen and total nitrogen im- local governments, federal agencies, and proved. Oxygen dissolved in the water nongovernmental organizations, “are is needed to support aquatic life; nitro- making a difference in gradually reduc- gen is also needed, but excess nitrogen ing the amount of nutrient and sediment in the water causes algae to grow too pollutants that are entering the Bay,” the quickly for the ecosystem to handle. June 23 release stated. (There was less nitrogen in the atmo- For more information on the Ches- sphere in 2020 due to reduced travel during apeake Bay health report card, visit the COVID-19 pandemic, but the impacts www.chesapeakebay.ecoreportcard.org 18 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021 Parcel near Eastville Station To Eastern Shore Storage LLC For $40,000 Lot in Belle Haven •From Paul Schellhammer, trustee For $165,000 Property Transactions To Nicholas, Jennifer, Mary, and Pe- •From Corrina and Benjamin H. ter Patrikis Morgan Lot 2, Bay Creek, Cape Charles To Stephen M. Sprague Northampton County Parcel, .64 acre, Hungar’s Beach, Old For $32,500 18237 Cashville Road, Onancock •From Inspired Spaces Design LLC Town Neck, near Eastville •From John Hoffman Jr. For $258,000 To Loretta Peters and Clive McIlrath For $350,000 To Wilsonia Necks LLC •From Krystle Rose Archuleta Parcel 2, Peach Street, Cape Charles •From Wayne Bell Jr., trustee Lot 5, Wilsonia Shores To Lisa M. and Jacob B. Edwards For $807,000 To The Karen B. Duer-Potts Living For $12,000 23183 Cedar Lane, Accomac •From Oliver Bennett Trust •From Patsy Turner and Charles For $250,000 To Craig and Patricia Beitzel Lot 108, Marina Village East, Cape Ward Jr. •From Deborah Miller Lalor, trustee Lot 1, Heron Pointe, Cape Charles Charles To Luke Carpenter To Lisa Marie Cuba For $90,000 For $78,000 2/3 interest in four lots, Exmore Tract B and portion of Lot C, 16439 •From Long Point LLC •From Samantha Jette For $100,000 Preston Lane, Onancock To Stewart Witherow To Douglas and Mary Fast •From Sandra Prokopchak For $1,060,000 Lot 3, Virginia Lane, Occohannock Neck Lot 26, near Cape Charles To Ralph Lasher •From Anthony C. Ramdass For $80,000 For $635,000 Part of Lot 1, Block K, Exmore To Murassaint Joseph and Marie •From Bobby and Shirley Berry •From Frank and Andrea Giardina For $156,000 Myrlenefils-Aime To Taylor Newman and Logan Small To Andrew and Jacqueline Sears •From Alfred and Elizabeth Leckel, Lot 235 and half of Lot 234, 24282 Parcel, .75 acre, Eastville Lot F, Cape Charles trustees Chadbourne St., Parksley For $290,000 For $125,000 To David and Abbey Allen For $159,000 •From Harbor Sunset LLC •From Elizabeth and Paul Mack Jr. Lot 117, Vaucluse Shores •From Karlus E. Bowling and Diana To Deadrise Holdings LLC To Amanda and Mark Schauss For $23,900 Hutchins, sole managers as trustees Lot 595, Cape Charles Lot D, Cape Charles •From Gary and Julie Wagner in liquidation for Chincoteague LLC, For $375,000 For $472,000 To Kandy Pena and Chincoteague LLC •From Lawrence and Millie Ann •From Ellen Jordan and Marjorie 20459 Lankford Hwy., 1.5 acres, near To Shaleen D. Anderson Fenimore Sheffield Cheriton 2 parcels, 3218 Main St., Chincoteague To Adam and Linda Ritt To Hannah Foley For $279,000 For $575,000 •From General Builders LLC •From Cathy Ann Manning To Ruth Thompson To Dawn M. and Thomas J. Platt

Lot 44, Nottingham Estates, near 3289 Ridge Road, Chincoteague Capeville For $439,900 For $325,000 •From Lynette T. and John A. LeCa- •From Kings Creek Landing LLC to Jr. To William and Krista Manning To Jing Sun Lot 99, King’s Creek Landing, Phase 20526 Monroe St., Onley III, near Cape Charles For $170,000 For $40,000 •From Henry P. Custis Jr., special •From Titus Morton commissioner WATERFRONT Main St. CHINCOTEAGUE BAYSIDE ROAD FRANKTOWN, VA To Madison Bay LLC To Kevin Sheffield and Loree This charming waterfront cottage is so appealing! 4BR 2BA Victorian farmhouse, surrounded by shade 2 parcels at Cape Charles Rowland-Sheffield Extra room "den" could easily be home office, sew- trees with a great view of the town hall from the ing room, kids activity roomlots of possibilities. huge screened porch! Short drive to Bay Creek, For $450,000 12 Wildcat Lane, Chincoteague Screened porch for awesome sunsets over the bay… Cape Charles and Virginia Beach. Boat ramps galore Front row seat for pony penning, too! Off street in this area as well... Slower pace of life, gorgeous •From William Dougherty For $205,000 parking as well…. AN AMAZING BUY! JUST $439,000 scenery and low taxes! MAKE AN OFFER! $169,900 To Timothy and Shelley Hunt •From Lucky Slap LLC Parcel B, 3.02 acres, Church Neck To Fairway Drive Holdings LLC For $460,000 Lot 17 Block C, The Greens, Melfa •From Gary Hermann, sole successor For $120,000 trustee •From Master of All Reigns LLC To William Hogan and Lori Adams To Harrison-Byrd Investments LLC Parcel 2, Wilsonia Neck Lot 11 and portion of Lot 12, Seaside For $189,500 Road, near Grangeville •From William and Donna Good For $6,500 To Monroe Good •From Luis Firmino and Beatriz Lot 4, near Belle Haven Restrepo DEEP FERN CT, OYSTER BAY II CHINCOTEAGUE Original owner expertly cared for this home. Granite countertops For $43,000 To Mae-Lynn Lazenby in the cooks kitchen… Flooring is bamboo and carpeting in bed- rooms. First floor bedroom with en suite. Plenty of room for eve- 2368 Bay East Drive, Chincoteague ryone, separate dining room, living room with gas fireplace, Accomack County For $84,000 screened porch & wraparound deck. 2 car garage, too! $399,900 •From CCS Mini Storage, by David •From CCG Note LLC Shaw, partner To J&A Builders LLC July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 19 Captains Cove Lot 332 Section 2, Lot 10 Bay Haven, Pungoteague missioner, on behalf of Efrain Juarez •From Julie A. and William M. Burgess Greenbackville For $190,000 Guadarrama and Maribel Juarez To Catharine M. and Todd C. For $11,000 •From Kathleen and Howard G. Otin- To Ilmer R. Escalante Perez Benedict •From Valerie H. and Albert R. Jud- sky Jr. Lot near Accomac 7193 Pine Drive, Chincoteague son Jr. To Rebecca J. Salay and Lauren A. Salay For $2,100 For $730,000 To Kelly and Aaron J. Stace 5341 Cedar Drive, Chincoteague •From Gemcraft Homes Inc. •From Nelson Ayala Rivera Lot 25 Barnes Circle, Parksley For $330,000 To Daniel Craig Hopkins Jr. To Irene M. and Charles D. Mitzel For $30,000 •From Jennier Lynn Lamonda and Captains Cove Lot 1623 Section 3, Captains Cove Lot 1807 Section 3, •From Joseph Raymond Rossetti Jacqueline Wood Cobb Greenbackville Greenbackville To JRR Holdings LLC To Christopher J. Hawkins and For $261,494 For $2,000 Captains Cove Lot 15 Section 9, Heather L. Marshall •From Kathleen DiGiacomo, succes- •From Robert W. Rogers Jr. Greenbackville 23106 Cedar Creek Road, Onancock sor trustee To Tara S. and Mark S. Berkheiser For $1 For $120,000 To Samuel H. Clayman and Lily C. Sutch 31548 Sunset Drive, Painter •From James E. Frisco Sr. and Lisa •From CSM LLC 4.5 acres, 33113 Craddocke Landing, For $108,000 M. Thomas-Frisco To Betty Jane Carr Craddockville •From Tina L. and Edward J. Muir Jr. To Gerardette Marie and Kenneth 24163 Annis St., Parksley For $298,000 To Albert J. Baffone Jr. and Jane A. James Mattson Sr. For $74,000 •From Mark A. Mentzer Smith Trails End Lots 506 and 507 Unit 2 •From Eileen Marie and Timothy Jo- To Kathleen and Kenneth Alan Trails End Lot 24 Unit 2 Sheet 9, Sheet 2; Lot 42 Unit 3 Sheet 3; and seph Scott Stransky Horntown Lot 1 Unit 3 Sheet 4, Horntown To Pungoteague LLC 18168 Robbins Lane, near Onancock For $25,500 For $75,000 15300 Pungoteague Road, Pungoteague For $312,000 •From Kathy L. and Jack J. Hawkins •From Leo A. Shelko For $252,500 •From CCG Land LLC To Steven Francis Kratz To Captains Cove Golf & Yacht Club Inc. •From Marjorie L. McCaleb, trustee To Michael J. Pulaski and Rene J. Captains Cove Lot 967 Section 1, Captains Cove Section 2 Lot 377, To Ellen McCaleb, trustee Paradis Greenbackville Greenbackville 1.476 acres, 10184 Sunset Point Road, Captains Cove Lot 1458 Section 3, For $395,000 For $0 Belle Haven Greenbackville •From Barbara J. and Edward M. •From Homer L. Hodgdon, deceased, For $50,000 For $15,000 Stankiewicz and Joan M. Hodgdon •From Anna W. Cutter •From Consuella L. and Edward L. To Mudworks Pottery LLC To Captains Cove Golf & Yacht Club Inc. To Lynn and Stephen P. Wood Gilreath Trails End Lot 153 Unit 3 Sheet 5, Captains Cove Section 13 Lot 215, Trails End Lot 111 Unit 2 Sheet 2, To Anthony Todd Horntown Greenbackville Horntown 4 acres, Lot 7, Payne St., near New For $91,000 For $0 For $54,000 Church •From Patrick Michael Lopez •From Eva Cucchiaro by Danna Cuc- •From Bonnie L. Crockett For $20,000 To Patrick A. Black chiaro, attorney in fact To Frances and Stephen Noll •From Jason C. Lennox, trustee Lot 6, 7.472 acres, 26951 Redwood To Rudy Ramirez Fuentes Trails End Lot 662 Unit 1 Sheet 1, To Michael J. Pulaski and Rene J. Road, Onancock 25301 Main St., Onley Horntown Paradis For $253,000 For $80,000 For $11,500 Captains Cove Lot 1459 Section 3, •From T. R. Button •From Dorothy Tynes and Lawrence •From Teresa H. and James H. Hastings Greenbackville To Elizabeth E. and Stephen B. Joseph Richard Riley To Leigh Ann and Jeffrey L. King For $315,000 10 Powellton Ave., Wachapreague To Julia A. Kay and Julie L. Riley 6416 Annamessex Lane, Chincoteague •From John A. Jones and Ginger M. For $35,000 30279 Just N Tyme Lane, For $228,000 Power •From Heather F. and Dennis E. Dise Pungoteague •From James W. Elliott, special commis- To Robin and Lonnie Eugene Carpenter To Alyssa D. and Isaiah J. McCready For $135,600 sioner, on behalf of Elizabeth B. Ames Lots 22 and 22A., Hopeland Way, Lot in Canton, Tangier •From Jean M. and William R. To Jamica Wise Modest Town For $1,900 Ledane 27257 Redwood Road, Melfa For $341,250 •From Barbara B. and Peter E. To Miranda H. and Shawn W. Love For $6,800 •From David Tankard Tomlinson 8063 Lunn Estates, Chincoteague •From James W. Elliott, special com- To Kim Davies To Susan and Michael Green For $30,000 missioner, on behalf of Derrick and 75 acres, Island Field Land, near Captains Cove Lot 1223 Section 1, •From Leighann and Jeffrey King Chanida Mack Bloxom Greenbackville To Gregory Steven Bojko and Stavros To Kimberly J. and John Anderson For $200,000 For $60,000 Katsetos Upright III •From John A. Nicholson and Brian •From Tyler Holland 5010 Main St., Chincoteague Trails End Lot 375 Unit 1, Horntown A. Nicholson To Kyle James Raftery For $106,000 For $8,200 To Eliabeth O. LaParra and Edelfo M. 24438 Nancock Gardens Road, •From Peter M. Holick •From James W. Elliott, special com- LaParra Gonzales Onancock To Byron G. Hermosilla Meneses and missioner, on behalf of Shawn B. and 15421 Metompkin Road, Bloxom For $190,000 Tania L. Roblero Mary S. Scarborough For $42,900 •From Captains Cove Land Develop- 24 acres in Justisville To Reasonable Affordable Properties •From Peggy A. and Maurice A. ment LLC For $40,000 LLC Ritter To Gemcraft Homes CC LLC •From Morgan and Kevin P. Ryan Byrd Lot, Savageville To Holly M. and Kim H. Barner Captains Cove Lot 509 Section 1, To Gayle Lynch and William B. Chan- For $1,300 Trails End Lot 357 Unit 1, Horntown Greenbackville dler III, trustees •From James W. Elliott, special com- For $46,000 For $20,000 20 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021 Randy A. Torres, 30, of Green- of a motor vehicle/burglary backville, will serve six months in in an incident Dec. 27, 2020; jail and then go to the Community robbery/use of a firearm/mali- Corrections Alternative program. He cious maiming in an incident Court Postings By Nancy Drury Duncan was arrested and charged with bur- Dec. 13, 2020. glary, petty larceny, and possession • Robert William Palmer, 34, of Judge W. Revell Lewis sentenced of heroin in two separate incidents. Pungoteague, abduction in an Accomack County Davis to six months and suspended In September 2019, he broke into incident Jan. 21. Circuit Court all but time served. He is required the home of a Greenbackville wom- • Mahesh Alvin Sharp, 32, of to be on good behavior for two years an and stole her purse. He had do- Painter, unlawful wounding Quenga Bietester Davis, 40, of and pay restitution of $211.65. ne yardwork for her a day earlier. In in an incident Dec. 22, 2020. Painter, entered into a plea agree- December 2020, Torres was a pas- • Yardley Terome Townsend, ment with the commonwealth. Bail was denied for Antone Bev- senger in a car involved in a traf- 47, of Palm Bay, Fla., at- His felony shoplifting charge was erly, 25, of Philadelphia. He was fic stop. The officer noticed him at- tempted indecent liberties of a amended to a misdemeanor in ex- charged with felony eluding, reckless tempting to put something in the child under 18 between March change for his guilty plea. driving, and no operator’s license glove compartment. When he asked 1, 2019, and April 30, 2019. Davis went into Roses department after leading police on a lengthy, if there were any illegal drugs in the • Chester Ray West, 60, of store and took various items from high-speed pursuit at speeds of up car, Torres told him there might be Burke, Va., five counts of fail- the store without paying for them. to 135 mph, said Assistant Common- a bag of heroin. ing to register as a Tier III sex The value of the items is $211.65, wealth’s Attorney Michael Baker. “He has had a longstanding prob- offender. said Assistant Commonwealth’s At- Beverly was on probation for a lem with addiction,” said defense • Crystal Marie Apgar, 41, of torney William Fox. He said Davis robbery conviction in Philadelphia attorney Tucker Watson. He will Pocomoke City, Md., embez- took deodorant, socks, underwear, when this offense occurred, Baker spend six months in jail and then zlement from Dixieland be- and an air conditioner. told the court. Judge Lewis denied attend the state department of cor- tween Oct. 31, 2020, and Nov. Defense attorney Garrett Dun- bail for Beverly, saying, “There is rections CCAP, a community correc- 14, 2020. ham said his client is homeless and concern you will not appear for trial tions alternative program designed • Robert Elmer Johnson III, 37, lives at the Lighthouse Ministries and, in addition, you are a danger to for offenders convicted of nonvio- of Parksley, felony shoplifting shelter. He said Davis has numerous yourself and to the public.” lent crimes. Torres will participate at Walmart in Onley in an in- health problems, including diabetes, in drug treatment programs. The cident July 20, 2020. and requires oxygen. Pierce Scanlan, 39, of Exmore, program lasts between 22 and 48 • Antalf M. Nottingham, 42, of was sentenced to two years with one weeks. Nassawadox, eluding law en- year suspended for carrying a con- forcement/possession with in- cealed weapon by a convicted felon. Jerome Lamont Corbin, 36, of At- tent to distribute cocaine in Scanlan said he went to the scene lantic, charged with robbery and an incident Dec. 16, 2020. Grandma’s Attic of a motor vehicle accident to check assault and battery, entered into a • Scott Francis Ward, 56, of on the person involved and forgot plea agreement with the common- Assawoman, making a false he was carrying the machete, which wealth. The robbery charge was dis- statement on firearm trans- Thrift Store was concealed inside his pants. missed in exchange for a guilty plea action records in an incident “You have quite a record,” said to assault and battery. Sept. 21, 2020. Judge Lewis. “This is just one more The incident was part of a domes- The following straight indict- Great selection of thing.” tic dispute involving his wife, from ments (indictments without a grand In addition to serving the year whom he is separated, and a cell jury) were made: Summer Items! in jail, Scanlan is required to be on phone. He was sentenced to 60 days, • Geronimo Lopez Roblero, 41, New Rugs supervised probation for two years with all suspended, for the assault of Greenbush, leaving the and to be on good behavior for five and battery. scene of an accident/failure Nautical Items years. to maintain lane/operating Accomack County an uninsured vehicle in an Household Items Damon Treyvonne Justice, 33, of incident Feb. 23. New Church, was sentenced to a to- Indictments • Barbara Annette Powell, age and so much more! tal of five years and eight months A grand jury meeting in Accomack not available, of Accomac, ob- in prison for several burglaries, a County in June indicted: taining controlled substance grand larceny, and petty larceny. • David Joseph Fisher, 25, of New by fraud between April 23, Great Prices He is currently serving 12-year and Church, burglary/malicious 2020, and April 29, 2020. 13-year sentences in Maryland and wounding in an incident Feb. 28. • Rhondai Shamek Carrasco, COME CHECK US OUT will be returned there to complete • Raphael Lamont Bailey, 29, 31, of Melfa, rape, victim un- serving the time. The Virginia sen- of Painter, unauthorized use der 13 years of age. Open Friday, Saturday, tence will run concurrently with the Sunday & Monday time he is to serve for crimes com- mitted there. He is to be on two Route 13 Accomac years of supervised probation when Read the Eastern Shore Post FREE Every Friday released. July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 21 Donor Works Through WHRO Presented by Citizens for Central Park To Get Technology Into Local Schools and the Town of Cape Charles FREE CONCERTS! at Central Park in Cape Charles, VA Bring Lawn Chairs or Blankets • Shows start at 7 pm www.HFA-FESTIVAL.com

From left: Elmer Seward, WHRO vice president of education services; Bert Schmidt, WHRO president and chief executive officer; Eric Fox, WHRO board member; and Chris Holland, Accomack schools superin- tendent, stand near the entrance of Nandua High School with new tech- nology equipment purchased with funding from an anonymous donor. Photo by Stefanie Jackson. JULY 3 JULY 10 JULY 17 J and the Band Bobby Blackhat Band Celeste Kellogg By Stefanie Jackson board of directors, said, “This gift is (Party Band) (Blues) (Country) The Accomack and Northamp- a state-of-the-art audio-visual item, ton school divisions each will receive which will allow the students to inter- $25,000 for the purchase of technology act with the screen in a much superior JULY 24 Latin Jazz Conspiracy (Jazz) to be used by students and teachers in way to the systems they have now. The Gentlemen and Their Lady (Show Band) the classroom, through the cooperation “It’s particularly important, wheth- JULY 31 of an anonymous donor and local pub- er you have a student body that is ei- AUG 7 The Jangling Reinharts (Rock) lic broadcasting station WHRO. ther very well-off or very poor-off (eco- AUG 14 Hoppie Vaughan (R & B) Accomack schools Superintendent nomically), that everybody gets equal Chris Holland and WHRO representa- treatment and equal opportunity, AUG 21 Good Shot Judy (Swing) tives met at Nandua High School June 30 equal exposure, to high tech,” he said. AUG 28 Navy (Pops) for the delivery of equipment purchased Fox explained that the anonymous with the first half of the donated funds. donor is a client of WHRO with a char- SEPT 4 The English Channel (Brit Invasion) The Accomack school division pur- itable trust and “big believers in educa- chased five SMART boards – electronic tion” who wanted to help the small-bud- whiteboards with digital touchscreen get public schools of the Eastern Shore. displays – along with five projectors As a nonprofit, WHRO was able to Thank You to our Sponsors! and five speakers that are compatible assist the anonymous donor by accept- with the SMART boards. ing the funds and ordering and deliv- GOLD The Northampton school division’s ering the technology equipment cho- first purchase consisted of two View- sen by each school division. Sonic boards – similar to SMART It was an opportunity for WHRO to boards but with additional features de- give back to two of the school divisions signed for educational settings – and that own the PBS station. two trolleys to transport the ViewSon- “WHRO is owned by 21 school di- ic boards between classrooms. visions,” said WHRO President and SILVER BRONZE The new technology is an upgrade Chief Executive Officer Bert Schmidt. from the SMART boards currently in “We’re the only station in the coun- use, and it will be a “big factor in get- try owned by a collaboration of school ting our test scores up and the learning divisions, including Northampton and process” for elementary, middle, and Accomack. So whatever we can do to presented supported high school students, Holland said. help out our school divisions, that’s … by: by: Eric Fox, a member of the WHRO our purpose.” 22 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021

BONUS PUZZLE PAGE July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 23 Random Facts About … Dogs That Were Even More Remarkable Than Yours By David Martin At this time in Japan, stray dogs were fighters arrived, they were able to reach begun with a simple tit-for-tat: a few We didn’t have to look in our inter- treated especially harshly and Hachi, the second floor where they found baby individual wolves were more curious net tubes to remember some wonder- considered a stray at the train station, Viviana incredibly still alive — because than fearful of humans and the humans ful dogs that have improved our life at was taunted by children, chased away by her dog, Polo, instead of running out of basically said, okay, since you’re hang- various times — Lady and Duke, Tan- storekeepers, had water thrown on him. the house, which he could have at any ing around, you can have a few scraps queray and Jamaica. But as remark- Still, he made the daily trip to the train point, ran instead for the baby and cov- from our meals and, in exchange, warn able as these dogs were, let’s face it: station waiting for his professor to come ered little Viviana with his body, shield- us if you hear anything out there in the they weren’t legendary. home, day after humiliating day. Until ing the child from the worst of the fire. night. Over the millennia, the relation- Not like Greyfriars Bobby, a Skye a newspaper wrote a story about an old Polo didn’t survive but little Viviana ly- ship became all the closer. terrier who accompanied a night dog waiting patiently seven years for ing beneath him did. American Indians had another expla- watchman, John Gray, on his rounds in his dead owner. With fame came Hachi’s How did this devotion deal get worked nation. The Great Creator, seeing how dif- 1850 Edinburgh, Scotland. Gray died redemption. Shop owners brought him out between dogs and humans? Scien- ferent Man was from all other Animals, of tuberculosis in 1858 and was buried food. Children delighted in petting him. tists say it was a reciprocal arrange- decided Man would have to be separated in Greyfriars Kirkyard. Faithful Bob- More importantly for the street dogs of ment that developed between early and began creating a great schism. At by laid upon that grave and refused to Japan, people’s attitude toward them humans and members of the gray wolf the last available moment, Dog jumped leave, regardless of the weather, except began to change. They were treated with family, a relationship that reaches back across and cast his lot with Man. for a once-a-day trip to the coffeehouse kindness and many were adopted. more than 20,000 years and might have Good boy. That’s a good girl. where he used to go with John Gray Barry, the Saint Bernard, was born in and where he was still fed a meal. But 1800 and is credited with saving more after that meal, it was straight back than 40 lives in the treacherous snow- to the grave for Greyfriars Bobby — a bound passage overseen by the St. Ber- vigil he maintained for 14 years, earn- nard monastery in Switzerland. Barry’s ing him fame and a bronze statue. most famous rescue was that of a young Less famous than Greyfriars Bobby boy trapped in an avalanche. The dog dug but just as devoted was Hachi of Japan, the boy out, somehow got the child on his companion to Ueno Hidesaburo, an agri- back, and carried him to the monastery. culture professor at the Imperial Univer- The monks used all sorts of large dogs sity of Tokyo in the 1920s. At that time in their rescue work and the breed they in Japan, dogs generally were not kept developed eventually became known as inside and spoiled, but Hachi was be- Saint Bernards. In modern rescue work, loved by the professor and his wife. Each the large size of the Saint Bernard is dis- day, the dog accompanied the professor qualifying, but they still serve disaster to the train station and, each evening, victims by visiting them in the hospital Hachi was at the station to greet Ueno and displaying the breed’s endless pa- when he got off the train. Hachi was tience for being petted. there the day the professor didn’t return. Modern examples of brave dogs ap- Ueno had a stroke and died while giving pear in news reports almost weekly. In a lecture at the university. The dog went 2016, a woman in Baltimore went out to home without the professor but, the next her car and turned around to see that her day, Hachi returned to the train station house was on fire, which was triple hor- at the appointed time and waited for the rifying because the woman’s 8-month- professor to disembark, which of course old baby was upstairs. The woman des- he never did. This went on day after perately tried to get back into the house day. Month after month. Year after year. but the fire was too intense. When fire- Captain Timothy Hill House C. LEE HAULING 5122 Main Street Come Visit Top Soil, Fill, Sand, Island’s Oldest Home Gravel, Lot Clearing • Open to the Public Friday 1pm-3pm and Demolition. • Visit us online at: 757-710-3032 captaintimothyhillhouse.com Listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register & National Hopeton, VA Register of Historic Places 24 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021 Osprey-Eye Contest: Snap, CRACKle, Pop! Can You Find Them? Last Week’s Contest: Can You Spell Chicken? This week’s Other Last week, 31 readers found the Runners-Up nine letters of Bojangles on pages 28 Osprey-Eyed (B), 21 (O), 41 (J), 25 (A), 20 (N in the Kim Rice, Bloxom first picture), 35 (G and L), 29 (E), and Reader wins Marion Basford, Alum Bank, Pa. 31 (S). From the readers who found Richard Marshall, Atlantic all the clues Debbie Thornton, of Hall- $25 gift certificate to Eastern Shore Pets! Patricia M. Voss, Bloxom wood, was randomly selected to win a Eastern Shore Pets Sarah Ross, Chincoteague Super Tailgate dinner from Bojangles. Katelyn Smith, Onancock This Week’s Contest: · Owner: Bonnie Wallace Janet Leigh Cooper, Onley Hotter Than a Clue! · Four Corner Plaza, Teresa Rudiger, Melfa In this week’s newspaper, we Barbara Whealton, Chincoteague have placed seven firecrackers. 25244 Lankford John Bell, Onley They might be larger, smaller, Highway, Onley Frances and Terry Ewell, Guilford upside-down, or turned sideways DeCoLa Johnson, Accomac but they will all be this particu- · All Your Pet’s Needs Pamela Jones, Hallwood lar firecracker that we’re accepting · 757-787-1462 Betty George, Jamesville as the official clue. Now you can go Theresa Lattimore, Bloxom, and looking for the other six. From those · Open Monday-Friday, Diane Smith, Onancock contestants who identify all seven 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mary Carey, Cape Charles firecrackers by page number and lo- Beth McHenry, Parksley cation on the page, one lucky reader Saturday - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Teri Collins, Bloxom will be randomly selected to win a $25 Closed Sunday Leilani Smith, Hallwood gift certificate to Eastern Shore Pets Doug Wehner, Belle Haven in Onley. Marion Robinson, Chincoteague The rules: Carol Wehner, Belle Haven • To become a contestant, find the Last Week’s Runners-Up Delane Brown, Philadelphia seven firecrackers and tell us where you Left: Fat, juicy, delicious chick- Laura McDonough, Chincoteague found each one (page number and loca- en … but Sara M. Fetterman, of Bloxom, insisted, “Ain’t no Bo- tion on the page). Send this information jangles gonna have my chick- to [email protected]. ens!” Spoilsport. Last Week’s Winner • You can start sending your entries now. Entries MUST have your first Right: Jessica Thornes, of Blox- and last names and your town. om, sent in this picture of her son Levi with the professional mon- • Entries will be accepted until ster truck driver Dennis Ander- noon on Monday, July 5. Entries arriv- son. Levi was “so excited!” ing after noon on the 5th will not be entered in the contest. Left: Toya Brown, of Cheapsi- • Do not submit multiple entries. de, had a surprise visit from • Include a photograph if you choose her daughter, Airman 1st Class to submit one and tell us a little some- Brown, after completing basic thing about the picture. training and tech school in Texas. • Anyone submitting a photograph must have taken the picture or have Right: This vegetable-version Garden of Eden was put in by permission to use it. David Hendershot, of Bloxom. The winner and as many run- “I enjoy growing vegetables ners-up as possible will get their pho- each summer.” Debbie Thornton, of Hallwood, tographs in the paper. If you don’t found the Bojangles letters in want to use your own picture, you can Left: Arline Curtis, of Green- last week’s edition and was ran- submit a photo of your child or a pet backville, sent this picture of domly selected to win the Super — or a pre-exploded firecracker, your her daughter’s dog Chewbacca “Chewie” enjoying a hotdog at Tailgate dinner from Bojangles. cousin who’s a chiropractor, or even a baseball game. She sent in a smiling egg and your other cousin who is a wise-crack- wrote, “I am so EGG-CITED to er. Just no feet. Right: This bald eagle visited win some chicken! I hope you get the yard of Peggy Columbus, of my YOLK!” We do, Ms. Thornton, Visit our Facebook Melfa, and Columbus was for- tunate enough to capture the but in the future please leave the Page and “Like” Us! visit on film. outrageous punning to us. July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 25

attention of any nearby sharks. On the Chesapeake Bay side, Ring said the co- bia fishing was pretty good with fish being caught from Cape Charles to Onancock. Anglers fishing with cut bunker and chumming will also catch their share With the recent arrival of pompano of sharks and rays. In the shallows in the surf, almost all of the typical of Tangier Sound, rockfish and speck- summertime species have arrived. The led trout are being caught on peeler Jamie Bright lands a cobia in the first tarpon have been seen, but no suc- crab baits as well as by casting hard lower bay. Photo courtesy of Bai- cessful releases have been reported. baits such as Mirrolures and Rap-10s ley’s Bait & Tackle. Upper Shore – Alan Ring, at and on soft baits fished on jig heads. Sea Hawk Sports Center, described The best fishing has been around sub- seabass coming from the inshore the flounder fishing around the sea- merged stump fields and over grass wrecks. In Chincoteague Bay, all the side inlets as good, specifically citing beds. Spanish mackerel numbers are summertime species have arrived in- Ken Askew, left, posing with his friend, Metompkin Inlet and Wachapreague on the increase, with small Clark cluding kingfish (whiting), sea bass, Stan, boats this 8-pound, 8-ounce Inlet as productive locations. Live min- spoons pulled behind in-line sinkers or croakers, and flounder. Keeper-sized flounder in the lower bay. Photo cour- nows or silversides with Berkley Gulp small planers producing fish. Ring said flounder have been pulled from the tesy of Ocean’s East – Eastern Shore. Swimming Mullets have been the top black perch are still being caught on Robert Reed Town Park, according to flounder-producing bait combinations. cut bait and Beetlespins in the deeper Vasiliou. Spanish mackerel are just have come from the fourth island Ring added that sharks are available holes around creek mouths. outside the surf line and the shop has of the bridge-tunnel. Small croaker, in most of the seaside bays for those Chincoteague – Donna Rae plenty of Clark spoons in stock. kingfish (whiting), and an occasional anglers who enjoy a tug of war. A large Roeske, at Captain Bob’s Marina, said Wachapreague – Captain Lind- flounder have been caught on the low- hook baited with a big piece of bunker that most of the recent keeper-sized say Paul had a two-man charter over er bay piers. (menhaden) or mackerel will get the flounder have been caught on the is- the weekend that easily landed their Dez Louie, at Oceans East – East- land’s west side. She cited Queen limit – the crew caught a total of 41 ern Shore, said the cobia population Sound, Chincoteague Channel, and flounder. Paul said that the flounder has started moving up into the bay, Chincoteague Bay as productive loca- have shown up on the wrecks during with fish being caught around the tions. She said that there was plenty of the last week, but the action inside the concrete ships and off Cape Charles. action in Assateague Channel but few inlet has been too good to leave. Paul’s He said that bottom-fishing with bun- legal-sized fish. Top baits remain large largest flounder during the weekend ker remains effective. Sight casters live minnows, silversides, and Gulp measured 24 inches. Black sea bass are also seeing plenty of fish. He con- Swimming Mullet. There are lots of are also being taken over the wrecks. firmed that the spadefishing has been small panfish, aka bait stealers, for an- Farther offshore, vessels are boating red hot around the third and fourth glers to deal with such as small croak- yellowfin tuna, while a few white mar- islands. He recommended Conch Can- ers, whiting, pompano, and undersized lin have been released in the Norfolk dy spadefish chum to lure the fish up black sea bass. The subway cars on Canyon. the water column into the baits. Louie Blackfish Banks are producing a larg- Amanda Manzella, at Wachapre- said the flounder fishing remains good, er class of black sea bass, triggerfish, ague Inn, reported yellowfin tuna are with strips of squid fished on a buck- and keeper-sized flounder. Surf fisher- hitting offshore, while lots of flounder tail being effective. He added, doormat men are catching the typical summer limits are being landed inside the in- flounder up to 8 pounds were brought run of croaker, whiting, pompano, and let. She added that the croaker fishing in last week. Spanish mackerel can be an assortment of sharks and rays. Far- is great. seen breaking the surface while feed- ther offshore, catches of dolphin (mahi) Lower Shore – Jeb Brady, at Bai- ing on baitfish schools. Anglers cast- and tuna have been made by chunking ley’s Bait & Tackle, said the cobia fish- ing Gotcha plugs to the feeding fish or with butterfish and trolling ballyhoo ing has become more consistent with high speed trolling with Clark spoons baits. The Little Finger and the Park- the recent stabilized weather pattern. will put some of the tasty “macks” into ing Lot have both produced tuna and The morning cobia bite, using cut bun- the cooler, he added. dolphin catches. ker and chumming as well as sight Bill Hall was the first Eastern The Captain Bob’s Kids Kingfish casting with eels and bucktails, has Shore resident to achieve Virginia Tournament runs from July 2 through been particularly productive. Brady Salt Water Master Angler Status. July 11. The entry fee is $25, which in- said the flounder fishing around the He has been named Virginia Salt- cludes a free tournament T-shirt and a Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and water Angler of the Year and Vir- Lane Farlow holds a 48-inch red shot at winning the $250 first prize. in the Ditch remains steady with ginia Saltwater Release Angler of drum he caught while fishing out Jimmy Vasiliou, at Captain Steve’s fish in the 21- to 24-inch range being the Year and is a Virginia Press of Harborton. He released the fish. Bait and Tackle, reported catches of caught on minnow and Gulp combina- Association award-winning sports Photo courtesy of Trident Tackle. triggerfish, spadefish, flounder, and tions. Spadefish catches on clam baits columnist. 26 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021

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Eastern Shore Sports The Road to Glory: Warriors Win Is Its First State Title Since 2003 Story and Photos by Brennan Waldorf When head coach Paul Nolz was asked on May 3 what his team expec- tations were for the year, he responded “to be competitive.” By June 28, the bench boss was coming down from the euphoria of hav- ing won a state championship in front of his hometown community. “Pretty humbling experience. It’s so hard to win something like that. So proud of the boys and how they came together in a COVID year and kept their focus to compete as one, not as an individu- al,” said Nolz. On June 23, the Nandua Warriors won the Division II Boys Soccer State Championship after defeating Gra- ham High School 6-1 in Onley. It’s the first time Nandua has had a team in any sport play in a state champion- ship game since Nolz guided a Nandua squad to a championship win by pen- alty kicks over Clarke County in 2003. “Grateful for the community — it was so overwhelming,” said Nolz of the crowd that attended to witness Nan- dua complete the perfect season going 13-0 with the biggest victory occurring After the stands flooded the field, Nandua’s soccer team triumphantly raises the VHSL Championship trophy. on their home field. It was the first time in over a decade the big game ni among the spectators in the crowd. Shore team to win a state champion- izing attacks backed by Leo Bonilla, wasn’t played at a neutral site and the Nolz knows there’s a difference be- ship since that Nandua team in 2003, Bryan Tinoco, and Kevin Rueda, who first time since the 1995 state football tween a competitive team and a cham- breaking an almost 20-year drought. deliver pinpoint aces and maintain field game that Nandua hosted a champi- pionship team, as the coach quoted This year, the Nandua team ex- positions. Everything goes through the onship game when Northampton High some characteristics of championship celled in all phases with few weak middle and is backed by the defense, School lost to Powell Valley 12-6. teams from an article he read, “talent, spots on the team. The defense, mid- which is anchored by Sebastian Bonila, The 2021 championship game was al- chemistry, timing, and lucky.” He has field, and strikers were almost sym- Clarvens Derizard, Cameron Mears, so the first time Graham High School’s coached in three state championships metrical in talent and skill. It’s rare and Jerry Velasquez with the net be- soccer program had made it to the state and has been fortunate enough to win that a team plays together and is as ing kept by goalkeeper Noah Montal- title game. The G-Men are one of the two, admitting at some point in the complete as this year’s Nandua squad. vo. Being elite at all four levels is not better programs in their region with season, with his championship teams, “We were fortunate to match whatever something that happens often and was four regional appearances since 2016, those championship characteristics competition we faced or at least stay a last demonstrated by Nandua in 2003. winning the title in 2019 reaching the were displayed at times. step ahead of them,” said Nolz. “Both teams had great character and state final four the same season. Nolz’s first championship was spe- This year’s team was stacked with experience,” said Nolz when comparing “Every year the goal is to try and cial because his son was the player scoring power, led by Odin Bolster, Ho- the 2021 and 2003 teams. be competitive, be the best we can be. who took the winning shot when the slerson Joseph, and Jefferey Joseph. Despite seeing just a sample size of Very seldom do we talk about cham- game went to penalty kicks against But without the prolific touch of their competition, the Warriors were locked pionships. Be the best person you can Clarke County. That 2003 win was midfielders, the trio wouldn’t have been in mentally for the championship be,” said Nolz who has coached a pleth- Nandua’s last team championship, and as successful. “All the attack is facilitat- game. “No question marks on their ora of talent at Nandua, and there was what makes this year’s championship ed through the midfield,” said assistant faces before the game,” said Nolz. He an abundance of Nandua soccer alum- even more remarkable is it’s the first coach Miguel Diaz on Nandua’s terror- and Diaz knew the team was where it Off the Shelf: News From Eastern Shore Public Library

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Senior Jeffrey Joseph takes one of Nandua’s numerous shots during Nandua’s midfielder Leo Bonilla stays in front of Graham’s Brayden the first quarter. Surface. The junior’s touch has been spectacular all season long.

“Son (Hoslerson Joseph) has been an offensive force all season,” said After the whistle, Jerardy Velasquez, Will Harvey, and Sebastian Bonil- assistant coach Miguel Diaz before the game. Here the standout strik- la walk off the field as the 2021 State Champions. er moves the ball up field before taking a shot. needed to be mentally after the game Graham High was coming off back- experience. They scored three goals af- minds but so were all the people who against Clarke County. The players’ to-back big games with a 4-2 penalty ter Graham’s initial strike and proved guided and supported them. As they mental toughness was displayed when kick win over Gate City in the regional to be superior on the season’s biggest waited for the final 40 minutes in front Graham’s Benjamin Morgan caught finals and a 3-2 overtime victory over stage with a 3-1 lead by the half. of what had to be a sold-out crowd, the Nandua squad by surprise, scor- Glenvar in the state semifinals. Gra- Nandua had the momentum and they chanted “Let’s do it for the Shore” ing the first goal early in the first half. ham High’s spirits were high, but after there was blood in the water after and counted their huddle down on “They didn’t flinch when the first goal traveling almost 500 miles, the team the first half, with the Warriors cir- “one, two, three, Shore!” before taking was scored,” said Nolz of the team’s met an unsurpassable force: the War- cling what they worked all season to the field and defeating Graham 6-1 for toughness. riors’ unparalleled talent, skill, and get. Victory was undoubtedly on their 2021 Division II Soccer Championship. 30 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021 Deverick Henderson’s Basketball Camp Enters Second Year

Attendees and coaches at Deverick Henderson’s basketball camp gather for a photo. Story and Photos by Matthew Yoder A testament to the enduring dedication of both kids and counselors, Deverick Hen- derson’s summer basketball camp kicked off its second year this past Sunday on the grounds of Arcadia High School. More than 40 children started their sum- mer vacation learning all facets of the game from a growing number of focused instruc- tors. The spirit forged last year in the face of the pandemic persists, as evidenced by many of the same people being present and active, punctuated by a strong group of out- going, respectful kids. Camp attendees had the opportunity Kevin Cropper Jr. sinks a free throw with his fel- Deverick Henderson and Charles Baines assess to put their skills on display, competing low camp attendees looking on. the form of free-throw shooters. in free-throw and three-point challeng- es to win gift cards. Sunday’s event also had the feel of a backyard reunion, with more parents seated in the shade watch- ing their children’s’ progress and all par- ticipants treated to a professionally ca- tered barbecue made whole with a proper blessing of the feast. As was the case last year, the camp and meal are made possible by the gener- ous donations of parents, or anyone look- ing to contribute to a great cause. Inter- ested contributors can reach Henderson through his Cash App, $Allkidsmatter2, Jordan Cropper squares up a shot as Charles Deverick Henderson’s camp supports kids of all to donate Baines watches with a critical eye. ages. July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 31 Shore Track and Field Athletes Shine at State Tournament

Members of Nandua’s track teams pause for a group photo at the state tournament held June 19 in Harrisonburg, Va. Not pictured: Madison Johnson. Photo by Courtney Harned.

Northampton’s track and field team saw success in the VHSL Class I State Track and Field Tournament held June 18 in Harrisonburg, Va. Pictured, from left, are Courtney Smaw, Lucy Lusk, Sayvon Richards- son, Quincy Washington, and JT Applegate. Photo by Jean Flynn.

By Matthew Yoder 27th overall. Athletes from schools across the Boys 100 Meter Eastern Shore participated in the Vir- 15. Sayvon Richardson, 12.07 gina High School League Track and Boys 300 Meter Hurdles Field State Championships held June 12. Quincy Washington, 47.01 Above left: Emma Jackson cele- 18 and 19 in Harrisonburg, Va. Boys Pole Vault brates her win in the 100 meters 5. James Applegate, 9’ 2021 VHSL Class 1 with coach Suzanne Saulsbury. Boys Triple Jump State Championship Photo by Pat Yurcho. Above right: 5. Quincy Washington, 39’11” June 18 Emma Jackson shows her medals Chincoteague High from an impressive postseason. The Chincoteague girls team finished Members of Arcadia’s track teams 2021 VHSL Class 2 Photo by Matthew Yoder. 17th overall. State Championship pose together at the state tourna- Girls 100 Meters June 19 Girls 100 Meters ment. Photo by Courtney Harned. 1. Emma Jackson, Chincoteague, 13.2 Nandua High School Boys 4. Amizyah Harmon, 13.42 Girls Discus The Nandua boys team tied for 22nd Girls 100-Meter Hurdles 12. Aniyah Miles, 23’10” 4. Emma Jackson, 106’4” place. 3. Amber Myers, 17.02 Arcadia High School Boys Girls Long Jump Boys 800 Meters Girls 300-Meter Hurdles Arcadia’s boys team placed 21st overall. 10. Emma Jackson, 14’9” 11. Carlo Balmoria, 2:15.90 5. Taylor Thornes, Nandua, 54.11 Boys 100 Meters Northampton High Girls Boys 1600 Meters Girls 400 Meters 11. Markell Williams, 11.45 The Northampton girls team finished 6. Carlo Balmoria, 5:00.78 14. Madison Johnson, 1:10.50 Boys 110-Meter Hurdles 19th overall. Boys 4x800 Relay 15. Lacy Gouldin, 1:11.88 8. Renaldo Tull Jr., 17.87 Girls 200 Meter 8. Nandua (Carlo Balmoria, David Girls 1600 Meters Boys 4x100 Relay 9. Lucy Lusk, 29.12 Gastelum, Ethan Harrower, Brayden 14. Layla Jones, 7:01.58 6. Arcadia (Terrance Reid, Markell Girls 400 Meter Shotwell), 9:30.53 Girls Discus Williams, Kevin Cropper Jr., Renaldo 3. Lucy Lusk, 1:03.69 Boys 4x100 Relay 16. Madison Johnson, 70’1” Tull Jr.), 46.78 Girls Pole Vault 4. Nandua (Kennis Bailey, Ethan El- Arcadia High School Girls Boys Triple Jump 6. Lucy Lusk, 6’6” liot, Jordan Jones, Gerald Pitt), 46.42 Girls 100 Meters 11. Kevin Cropper Jr., 37’10” Northampton High Boys Nandua High School Girls 12. Kayla Wharton, 13.79 Boys High Jump The Northampton boys team finished The Nandua girls team tied for 18th place. Girls Triple Jump 3. Kevin Cropper Jr., 6’ Editor’s note: The results from the state track and field tournament are being reprinted because Northampton High School was inadvertently omitted from last week’s article. We apologize to the athletes who were missed and congratulate all on their accomplishments. 32 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021

Eastern Shore Golf & Country Club Sports Camp in Full Swing

The Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club held a sports camp last week with 43 youth from ages 4 to 12 receiving instruction in tennis and golf and enjoying a free swim. Mike Varricchio provided tennis instruction while Jay Williams showed the youth the basics in golf. Another sports camp is set for July 12 to 16. For more information, go to www.esycc.com/summercamps or call the office at 757-787-1525. Photo by Bill Sterling.

Eastern Shore Public Library Announces Summer Hours Submitted Article from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. mum standards for public libraries cal history research by appointment. Eastern Shore Public Library in The library in Nassawadox will and meet the appointed times for the The Summer Reading Program is un- Accomac and the Northampton Free be open Tuesdays and Fridays, from library’s summer food program at both derway. ESPL offers free download- Library in Nassawadox will have re- 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Thursdays, libraries. able eBooks and audiobooks for any vised hours July 1 to August 13. from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Northamp- All four public libraries on the cardholder. The Accomac library will be open ton Free Library is temporarily closed Eastern Shore of Virginia are open For more information about library Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Satur- for readers to check out books and hours and services, call ESPL at 757- and Fridays, from 10 a.m. until 5 days due to staffing challenges. The use the computers. Curbside pickup 787-3400 during hours of operation. p.m. It will be open Tuesdays, from revised schedule enables ESPL to ful- is available upon request. The East- Many library services are listed at 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Saturdays, fill the state requirements for mini- ern Shore Room is available for lo- www.espl.org July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 33 Health Matters Summer Sun Skin Care Tips

Courtesy of Riverside Health Services Kerbin, is that there are relatively trated doses of UV light. Despite all the efforts to educate r. Laura Kerbin, a medical simple things most people can do to The most common types of skin people about the dangers of overex- oncologist at the Riverside decrease their risk. At the top of the cancer include basal cell carcinoma posure to the sun, cases remain on Shore Cancer Center, refers list? Sunscreen. and squamous cell carcinoma, fol- the rise. to herself as the “after-the- Using an SPF sunscreen of at least lowed by melanoma and other skin “With the summer season in full Dfact” doctor when it comes to skin 30 and reapplying if you’ve been in cancers. When identified early, almost swing, now is the time to stay vigi- cancer. In other words, the damage is the water or out of the sun for a while all skin cancers can be cured with lant about safety in the sun,” says already done when patients get to her. helps ensure its effectiveness. People treatment. Kerbin. That’s just one reason she is passion- shouldn’t neglect lesser-thought-of Knowing what to look for is as easy ate about educating people about the areas like ears, head (especially bald as A,B,C,D,E, according to Kerbin: harmful effects of UV rays. Managing heads), and feet. A – Asymmetry: One half is unlike risk and practicing prevention are the “We see a lot of skin cancer on the the other half. Len J. Bundick best forms of defense against skin ears because people forget to protect B – Borders: Irregular or poorly de- Chiropractor, P.C. cancer – the most common cancer in them with sunscreen,” adds Kerbin. fined border. •Participating Provider for the U.S. In addition to sunscreen, wearing C – Color: Varied from one area Anthem, BC/BS, Perdue “Obviously, sun exposure and sun- hats, covering up exposed skin, and to another (shades of tan or brown, •Certified Drug Screening burns are one of the biggest risk fac- sitting in shaded areas will help lim- black, red, white, or blue). Collection Site tors when we talk about skin cancer,” it direct sun exposure. So grabbing D – Diameter: Diameter greater says Kerbin. those floppy hats and beach umbrel- than 6mm. Therapeutic Massage by Terry Bundick Other risk factors can include a las are a must for those beach days. E – Evolution: Changing in size, VA Licensed Massage Therapist family history of skin cancer, having It is also best to avoid the time of day color or shape. #0019003401 fair skin and light eyes, lots of freck- when UV rays are higher, typically be- If an area of skin is constantly itch- Relaxation, Reflexology, Ear Candling les, or certain types of moles. And age tween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. ing, breaking open, or has trouble 25549 East Main Street, Onley itself is a risk factor. People should avoid tanning beds healing, it is time to have it evaluated The good news, according to and sun lamps, which provide concen- by a physician. 757-787-1086

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Colonial Square 13C Belle Haven (757)442-3277 34 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021 IL Shorebots Overcome Struggles to Achieve Success E In spite of a highly unusual 2021 nounced during the May 4 online cer- season, the Northampton High School emony. The Shorebots received glowing MMarriages Shorebots Robotics Team persevered remarks for their design ingenuity from and excelled. The team won the presti- the commentator. Births gious For Inspiration and Recognition The team recently held an outdoor of Science and Technology (FIRST) Ro- picnic to celebrate their win. The follow- · Awards · botics Engineering Design Award in ing members were recognized for their P their international competition group. achievements: The award was recently announced by Leadership and Presentation Award: S the FIRST Chesapeake Regional Dis- Tyler Zodun O trict. This is the 16th season that the Design Award: Dillon Buryn S T Shorebots (Team 1908) have partici- Most Improved Technician (and for pated in FIRST. Internet Persistence): Dev Patel This year, with all in-person group Rookie of the Year Award: Abby Zodun Devansky Joins activities and competitions canceled, This season was the first with Mike the organizers and teams were faced Zodun as the head coach, following Rod- with new challenges to continue the ney Walker’s retirement at the end of the Sigma Alpha lessons of resilience, flexibility, team- 2020 season. Coach Zodun was assisted work, and problem-solving that are The 2021 Shorebots team includes by longtime mentor Elvin Hess and ac- Lambda hallmarks of FIRST’s philosophy. To from top, left to right, Dillon Buyrn, tive mentors Brook Thomas, Matt Gold- Sigma Alpha Lambda announced adapt the program to a physically dis- co-captain, Tyler Zodun, co-captain, stine, Stephanie Zodun, and Grandy Alice Devansky, of Saxis, has recent- tanced, virtual world, participating Weylin Malik, Dev Patel, Gavin Buyrn. ly become recognized as a member teams were offered several options to Ricci, Jugraj Singh, Alanna Thom- Team 1908 is the longest running of Sigma Alpha Lambda, a national compete as “Game Changers!” as-Hartshorn, and Abby Zodun. robotics program on the Eastern Shore leadership and honors organization, The Shorebots team members chose Reegan McGee was not pictured. and has been consistently sponsored by at Old Dominion University. the Game Design Challenge option to NASA and supported by NHS. NASA create a hypothetical game scenario. and collaborating via Zoom, Google, Engineer Amy Davis has been integral They had to design a game that robots and other methods that were challeng- to the team’s development. could play, as opposed to the usual goal ing to those used to the in-person de- FIRST program organizers hope of building a robot that could play the sign/build approach. the 2022 season will be a return to game designed by FIRST. Members of the team made their the more traditional in-person format Their game features the apropos game presentation via Zoom to a panel of the robotics competition. The global EASTERN SHORE theme of vaccine delivery, titled “De- of judges on March 27. Team 1908 was enthusiasm for the program has never livery Deadline.” Team member Dil- randomly assigned to the Helium Group been higher, uplifted by sponsorship lon Buyrn utilized a graphic design that included 30 teams from across the from Star Wars and Disney. The Shore- program to develop visuals and sche- U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Winners from bots will be recruiting new team mem- C Club matics to model the game concept. The the Chesapeake District that won in bers in the fall to join them for another Saturday, July 17 team achieved all this while meeting various groups and categories were an- exciting year. from 2 pm - 6 pm Wachapreague Marlin Show Academy for Lifetime Learning Scholarship Winners Wachapreague, VA The Academy for Lifetime Learning Ethan Elliott, a graduate of Nandua All three students received the Betty announced $1,000 scholarships have High School, will attend the University of Ross Academy for Lifetime Learning $10 for Club Members $15 for Non-Members been awarded to three high school se- Virginia and plans to study physical ther- STEMM scholarships in honor of Betty • Free Dash Plaques for 1st 30 Entries niors graduat- apy. He is the son Ross, founder of ing from Eastern of Andre and Julie the organization. • Trophies for Top 21 Vehicles Shore schools this Elliott, of Painter. They are awarded • Judges Award Best Overall in Show spring. Emma Faith, a to students who Mahika Pa- graduate of Chin- intend to study tel, a graduate of coteague High in the fields of Broadwater Acad- School, will attend science, technol- emy, will attend Christopher New- ogy, engineering, the University port University mathematics, and of Virginia and and plans to major medicine, includ- Mahika Patel Ethan Elliott Emma Faith plans to enter the in computer sci- ing health scienc- pre-med program. She is the daughter ence. She is the daughter of Robert and es. Scholarships are also available for of Parimal and Neha Patel, of Exmore. Jennifer Faith, of Horntown. students wishing to study theater arts. July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 35 Onancock Main Street Adds New Board Members DAR Good Citizen Awards Onancock Main Street (OMS) an- After visiting Onancock for more Association. He currently sits on The Eastern Shore of Virginia Chapter, nounced the addition of Bob Spoth and than 20 years, he and his wife, Mary the boards of Oystershell Consumer National Society Daughters of the Ameri- Jeff Vernimb to the OMS board. Jo, are renovating a home that in- Health and the Onancock Business can Revolution recently awarded the 2021 Robert S. Spoth has worked for cludes ownership and maintenance and Civic Association. Good Citizen Awards to Abraham “Abe” nearly 40 years for global insurance of a historic cemetery dating to pre- Vernimb and his wife, Dottie, have de Jesus Mateos-Enriquez, Arcadia High brokerage houses. He owns and op- Revolutionary War times. After mov- owned property on the Eastern Shore School, son of Jesus Mateos and Rosa Ma- erates a small specialty insurance ing to Onancock, Spoth feels even of Virginia and now, Onancock, for ria Enriquez, of Bloxom; and Lyric Samp- agency focused on ecosystem resto- more positively about the town and over 20 years. He co-chaired a recent son, Nandua High School, daughter of ration obligations for construction wants to help with its next evolution. Onancock St. Patrick’s Parade (can- Janelle and Jibreel Dawkins, of Melfa. Both projects. He has served on several Jeff Vernimb is a management celled because of COVID-19). He is recipients are highly active at their schools boards, mainly consultant with more than 30 years passionate about Onancock and its at- and in their communities. The essay top- focused on kids’ of experience tributes and about OMS as the orga- ic for this year was “Our American Heri- athletics or in the consum- nization to reinvigorate the town. tage and Our Responsibility for Preserving church-related er health care Vernimb and Spoth join six other It,” and the focus question was “How do the activities, and products indus- board members for OMS, which is part combined actions of so many good citizens currently sits on try. He has an of the Virginia Main Street Program. keep our nation moving forward?” the boards of the extensive back- OMS is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit Abe and Lyric received a certificate, Onancock Busi- ground in stra- organization that works to develop and a book, and a monetary award. The ness and Civic tegic planning, sustain Onancock’s historic downtown DAR Good Citizens Award is intended Association and Bob Spoth brand building, as a vital economic, cultural, recre- to encourage and reward the qualities the National En- marketing, and ational, and residential center for the of good citizenship. This award recog- Jeff Vernimb vironmental Banking Association, sales. Vernimb community. OMS works in partnership nizes and rewards individuals who pos- as well as the finance committee of has served on multiple business with community and business stake- sess the qualities of dependability, ser- St. Peter’s Church in Onley. He co- boards, as well as philanthropic en- holders and the Town of Onancock to vice, leadership, and patriotism in their chaired a recent Onancock St. Pat- deavors, including St. Hubert’s Ani- ensure the downtown not only grows homes, schools, and communities. rick’s Parade (canceled because of mal Welfare Center (Madison, N.J.) but thrives. Read more about OMS at To learn more about the work of to- COVID-19). and the Consumer Health Products www.ExperienceOnancock.com day’s DAR, visit www.dar.org

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The use of a computer in today’s society offers seniors additional independence as well as entertainment, socialization and employment opportunities. ESAAA/CAA is following COVID-19 Guidelines and is an Equal Opportunity Provider. 36 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021 Community Notes will be awarded for Best Decorated in off Saturday, July 3, featuring J and platform via Zoom Wednesday, July Do-Dah Parade and various categories at end of the parade. The Band, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Central 7, at 6 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner and beverag- Park in Cape Charles. Food vendors All members interested in attend- Ice Cream Social es to enjoy with friends on the lawn. will be on-site for the concert. Bring ing the meeting should contact Ex- The 13th Annual 4th of July Do-Dah Grills will be provided. Bring blanket, lawn chairs or blankets. ecutive Chair Lisa LaMontagne at Parade will be Sunday, July 4, at 5:30 chairs, and citronella candles. Visit the HFA Summer Festival 703-623-0690 for a code to access the p.m., beginning at the King Street park- The Annual Ice Cream Social & Patri- website at www.hfa-festival.com or the virtual meeting. ing lot, behind the town hall, in Onan- otic Concert will be held Saturday, July Citizens for Central Park Facebook cock. The rain date is July 5. The theme 3, at 5 p.m., at Historic Onancock School, page for for more information. Jordan-Anders is “The Roaring 20s Go Fourth!” 6 College Ave. Come and enjoy the Ac- Decorate yourself, pet, bike, scooter, comack Community Band. Ice cream Carnival Pizza and Solo Recital wagon, lawnmower, or any other mode will be served at 6:30 p.m. Pianist Lee Jordan-Anders will of transportation in red, white, and blue. Pony Fries give a solo recital Saturday, July 10, Bring an instrument, if you choose. Fourth of July The Chincoteague Vol. Fire Co. will from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Historic The Parade King and Queen will be hold a Carnival Pizza and Pony Fries Cokesbury Church in Onancock. crowned and lead the parade to the picnic Fireworks and drive-thru Friday, July 2, starting at Her program includes the Ital- space on the corner of Ames Street and 4 p.m., at 5052 Deep Hole Rd., Chin- ian Concerto by J.S. Bach, Fantasy Crescent Street, in Mt. Prospect. Prizes Celebration coteague. The cost is $10 for pizza in C minor by W. A. Mozart, two The Town of Cape Charles will hold and $5 for fries. piano pieces by Johannes Brahms, its 4th of July Celebration Sunday, and “Estampes,” a collection of three July 4, with a parade beginning at 10 Book Giveaway pieces by Claude Debussy. The pro- a.m., from Bay Avenue to Mason Ave- The Eastern Shore Public Library col- gram is free and open to the public, CaptureRx nue. Throughout the day, there will be lection is being updated. Books not mov- but donations to the church will be Data Breach at music, vendors, craft demonstrations, ing to the Regional Library in Parksley welcome. and more. Fireworks will begin after will be given away Saturday, July 3, 9 to TidalHealth dark on Bay Avenue. The rain date for 11 a.m., in the parking lot in front of the Digital Book Club fireworks only will be Monday, July 5. main library, 23610 Front St., Accomac. Local book lovers can join thou- Recently, CaptureRx, a Tidal- Cash donations are welcome. For more sands of readers around the world Free Concert information, call 757-787-3400. in reading a debut mystery/thriller Health partner, notified Tidal- The Citizens For Central Park and eBook during the Big Library Read, Health of a data breach at their the Town of Cape Charles will present Computer Science the world’s largest digital book club. The Harbor For The Arts Summer Fes- Through July 12, patrons of the East- organization that involved Tid- tival. This year’s concert schedule kicks Day Camp ern Shore Public Library (ESPL) can alHealth patients. TidalHealth Computer Science Day Camp will borrow for free and read copies of be July 12 to 15, 1 to 5 p.m., at East- this summer’s selection, S.F. Kosa’s will be notifying all TidalHealth ern Shore Community College. The “The Quiet Girl,” with no waitlists or patients if they were impacted cost is $10. Camp is for youth ages holds. 9 to 13. Campers will learn the ba- The Quiet Girl can be read on all by the CaptureRx breach. sics of coding, computational and major computers and devices through As part of their ongoing com- FOR ADS PLACED IN BOTH creative thinking skills, circuits and free Libby or www.libbyapp.com The mitment to patients, they have electricity, how to use Scratch, about title will automatically expire at the drones and how to fly them, and end of the lending period, and there required CaptureRx to notify much more. are no late fees. them of the steps they are tak- For more information, contact Mar- ESPL readers can solve the mystery cus Riley, 4-H youth development agent by visiting https://espl.org/how-do-i/ ing to ensure they are properly for Accomack County, at 757-787-1361 audiobooks-and-ebooks/ to download safeguarding TidalHealth pa- & ext. 16, or Erin Morgan, 4-H youth the Libby app on their desktop or mo- tient information in the future. development agent for Northampton bile device. There will be an online dis- Eastern Shore Real Estate County, at 757-678-7946 ext.15. To reg- cussion board and a live author inter- Anyone with concerns may ister. go to v2.4honline.com view July 7 (registration required) at call a dedicated assistance INGS Accomack www.biglibraryread.com line, toll free, at 855-537-2119. Al-Anon Mtg. The line is available Monday Contact Amy Higgins Democratic Meeting Al-Anon and Alateen groups will through Friday, from 9 a.m. to at 757.709.1761 or The Accomack County Democratic meet Tuesday, July 6, at 9 a.m., at [email protected] Committee’s monthly general mem- Refuge Inn, 7058 Maddox Blvd., 6:30 p.m. bership meeting will be a virtual Chincoteague Island. July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 37 Eastern Shore Trading POST Classified Ads, Real Estate Ads, Auctions, and Legal Notices Announcements

Public Service Announcement ESAAA/CAA Project Head Start Northampton Social Services www.esvaheadstart.org Reopening to the Public Effective, July 6, Northampton County Department of Social Services will reopen to the public by ap- School Year 2021 - 2022 pointment only. To schedule an appointment, call ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS (757) 678-5153. Emphasis on School Readiness Appointments are not necessary to apply for benefits. Qualified Teachers & Teachers’ Visit www.commonhelp.virginia.gov or effective July Assistants with CDAs and Degrees 1, 2021; call the new and improved one stop num- ber to apply for all benefits. Call 1-833-522-5582. COVID-19 Precautions are followed Computers in Every Classroom Dr. Claudia Johnson-Upshur This new telephone number will help route Virginians Children with Severe Disabilities Are Welcome to the appropriate call center based on your specific Transportation Parent Education 6/15/1940-6/28/2011 questions or needs and will include options to reach Family Activities and Training the DSS Enterprise call center, Cover Virginia call Medical and Dental Services Dr. Claudia was born in a small mining town in Northern center, and Medicaid Member Helpline. Hours of operation 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Minnesota, the eldest of three siblings. From a young age, she took on a lot of responsibility and was always on the Even though Northampton Social Services is reopen- go. She married and had two beautiful girls in her teens. ing by appointment only, they will continue to be avail- No Fee She attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth, and able Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. graduated summa cum laude – not bad for a high school dropout! The family then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, To make a Child Protective Service/ or Adult Pro- where Claudia and her husband attended graduate school. tective Service complaint during normal business Claudia graduated from the University of Utah with her hours, call the agency at (757) 678-5153. To file a Ph.D. in psychology and then moved to Salem, Va., to be- complaint after hours, call the Sheriffs Department gin her career as a clinical psychologist. After marrying Capt. Giles Upshur, she ended up settling in Franktown. at (757) 678-0458 or call the 24-Hour CPS hotline Claudia greatly enjoyed those years on the Eastern Shore, at 1-800-552-7096. where she had many good friends and was active in the community. She loved her family; decorating her home; gardening; traveling; and accessorizing! However, her life’s most important purpose was to help others and she To God Be The Glory was able to do so in her practice as a Jungian analyst and June marked one year since I was discharged from the psychologist. hospital and returned to my home – able to walk with a Claudia touched many lives. Her hope was for people to walker and attached to oxygen – but look at what God find their innermost self. We would like to believe she is can do. From ventilator to breathing on my own, what a traveling around the world trying to help mankind in any journey it has been. I am a testimony to his Grace and way she can. Mercy and would like to take this time to say THANK I can’t believe it has been a decade since you left us. We YOU to the wonderful medical team at Riverside Shore deeply love and miss you! Memorial Hospital, especially Dr. McDaniel and all Love, the ICU nurses for the excellent care. I don’t want to Your daughters, Julie & Jean; your grandchildren, leave anyone out at Riverside, because truly you were Claudia “Sky” (who has your temperament), Coen, & ALL amazing and you all know who you are. My sister, Kasyn; your sister, Peggy; all your nieces & neph- Penny, thank you for being my guardian angel through ews; and all of your friends it all. Thanks to all who sent cards, called, dropped care packages on my steps, and checked on me daily. Richard, you were in the right place at the right time and knew when to get me to the hospital in time, thank you. Lastly, to the prayer warriors that filled Heaven on my be- HAD A FELONY? STILL ON PROBATION OR PAROLE? YOU CAN NOW REQUEST TO REGISTER TO VOTE half, may God continue to bless each of you for standing in intercession for me. God answered all of your prayers. By virtue of an executive order, the right to vote for all individuals who had completed the terms of their incarcera- Thank You and God Bless, tion for ANY and ALL felony convictions, can be restored. Janice Langley If you or someone you know wants to register to vote, please call Bob Toner at 757-787-2753 or email [email protected]. COVID-19 Survivor 38 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021

Announcements (Cont’d) Help Wanted

“Happy Birthday Dad” EASTERN SHORE RESOURCE CONSERVATION Conrad Irving William Jarvis AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL July 4, 1925 – August 19, 2019 ACCOMACK PARKS & RECREATION JOB ANNOUNCEMENT PRESENTS PROJECTS DIRECTOR Eastern Shore of Virginia Resource Conservation and Development (ES RC&DC) Council seeks a part-time (16-20 hours/week) Projects Director to assist with July 6, 2021 – July 22, 2021 the application, coordination, and administration of Who’s eligible - Youth ages 6 to 13 agricultural, environmental, and community based • All activities must include members of the family or friends grants. Strong technical writing skills and working • knowledge of agriculture, natural resource conserva- Parents are encouraged to assist youth with all activities tion /restoration and grants administration is desired. • Activities must be completed each week Must be able to work with all Social Media platforms, Reporting dates are July 12th, July 19th and July 26th web design & set up, word processing and Google non- • Describe the activity be sure to include picture/s and who participated in the activity. profit services. Job description is available.

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• Prizes will be awarded each week. Youth who submit their completed activity names Send resume to ES RC&DC Chair: Edwin R. Long, P.O. will be entered into the weekly drawing. Be sure to include name, age, contact Box 309, Belle Haven, VA 23306 PH: (757) 442-9126. number and what school you attend. Email: [email protected] Leave messages on an- o Youth must submit their activity by the dates listed to be eligible for the swering machine. Resume must be received by 7/30/2021 weekly drawing. with a list of current references. (not postmarked). EOE. Our Greatest Hero ATTENTION: SUBMITTED ACTIVITIES TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: This world has many heroes, some you’d know by name. E-MAIL: [email protected] They give their best at what they do, so they E-MAIL: [email protected] MAIL: Accomack Parks & Recreation deserve their fame, Attention: Barbara Boggs, Special Events Coordinator But among all of the heroes this world has ever had, PO Box 134 Accomac, Virginia 23301 There is not one admired more than the man we ACTIVITIES: called DAD. WEEK ONE - JULY 6TH - JULY 10TH Perhaps not like the others, he didn’t look for praise, *COMPLETE A FUN OUTSIDE ACTIVITY THAT INCLUDES FAMILY OR FRIENDS WEEK TWO: JULY 11TH - JULY 17TH He was heroic and caring in his own special ways, *COMPLETE AN ARTS & CRAFTS PROJECT (you may create your own art and craft project) Perhaps he was not as famous as the others that WEEK THREE: JULY 18TH – JULY 24TH *COMPLETE AN ACTIVITY MAKING A HEALTHY OPEN INTERVIEWS you see; But he was everything SNACK OR MAKING A HEALTHY SANDWICH OR MEAL. • Personal Care Aides/Certified Nursing and so much more that heroes ought to be. QUESTIONS: CALL 757-787-3900, 757-710-1947 OR 757-710-9301 He kept his word, it was good as gold, on this you Assistants/Registered Medication Aides - Please could depend. bring a copy of your certificate, driver’s license He was honest and loyal too. He was a true friend, and Social Security Card When we hear about a hero and the great things Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore they have done, It reminds us of our DAD, he was the greatest one. Birthdays! Tuesday afternoons 1-3 p.m. weekly We miss You, Dad. Lovingly, your daughters, Susan, Shirley, Announcements! Cookie, Yvonne, Odetta, and Grandchildren Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications Thank Yous! for the following positions: Full-Time Correctional Officer and Full-Time Certified Law Enforcement Officer. Appli- cations may be obtained from the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office or online at www.accomackcountysheriffsoffice.org. Celebrations! Applications must be returned to this office by Monday, July 5, 2021, at 4:00 pm. Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is an Memorials... Equal Opportunity Employer.

Happy 4th of July Call Angie for pricing at EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPERS – Must have own transportation. Every weekend until Labor Day Week- from all of us at the end in Cape Charles area. Starting pay: $15/hr. (pos- 757.789.7678. sibly more depending on experience). Must be able to Eastern Shore Post. pass a background check and drug screening. Text The office will be 757-710-1803 for appt. closed Monday, July 5.

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Shipping Manager needed for produce packing house HOTEL CAPE Help Wanted (Cont’d) located in Cheriton, VA. Oversees packaging & ship- CHARLES NOW HIR- ping of product; supervises forklift drivers; maintains HOOK @ HARVEY IS ING HOUSEKEEPERS inventory of product, packaging, & supplies; creates HIRING ALL RESTAU- The Hotel Cape Charles load plans; adheres to food safety policies; assists Plant RANT POSITIONS is adding energetic team Manager with quality control. Must be competent with Up Scale Restaurant at players to our housekeep- Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook; proficient in simple the Cape Charles Yacht ing team. WE OFFER math skills and problem solving; have the ability to oper- Center is hiring A COMPETATIVE PAY. ate forklift & experience loading 53’ trailers. Must be de- Culinary Staff & Dishwash- Must be able to multitask pendable, professional & willing to travel to FL season- ers Please call 757-331- and work at a fast pace. ally (Mar-May / Nov-Dec). $14-$16 per hour depending 2275 to set up an inter- No phone calls, apply in on experience; health benefits; paid vacation; per diem, view. person. transportation & lodging paid during travel; paid vaca- www.hookatharvey.com El Hotel Cape Charles tion; annual seasonal bonus. Call 757-678-5097 to apply. está agregando jugadores de equipo enérgicos a nuestro equipo de limp- Only $30 Sells ieza. OFRECEMOS UN The Town of Parksley is hiring an employee for the Public PAGO COMPETITIVO. Works Dept. Please bring applications to the Town Office or your Boat Debe ser capaz de realizar email it to [email protected]. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs., múltiples tareas y traba- Fun Fine Fusion possess a valid driver’s license, and pass a drug test. or Car! jar a un ritmo rápido. No Maurice is currently hiring for All Positions in our busy Call Angie at hay llamadas telefónicas, Fine Dining Restaurant. Both Full Time and Part Time 757-789-7678 aplicar en persona. Positions are available and our preference is for Year Round Employees although we have a few Seasonal positions available as well. Packing House Equipment Technician – Duties include operation and maintenance of Veryx Optical Dish Station/Garde Manger Sorter; assisting with other equipment; farm mainte- The Great Machipongo Clam Shack Most shifts are 4-10 and duties include keeping all cooking nance. Desired skills include problem solving, com- Great cooks, Back-of-the-house staff: come join our fun instruments, flatware and silverware clean and sanitized. munication skills, retention of learned concepts, and team. Cooks/prep cooks. Our Clam Shackers are posi- Other duties include preparing Salads and Desserts. This proficiency with basic computer user interface. Wage tive, motivated, and love working in our family atmo- position has opportunities for growth as a Sushi Apprentice based on experience. Call 757-678-5097. sphere. Top pay. Apply in person. or Line Cook for the right Candidate. Earning Capabilities of $12+ per hour. Line Cook NORTHAMPTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Experienced Class A CDL Driver needed for haul- VACANCIES 2021-2022 Day and Night Shifts Needed. Candidate must be able to Broil, ing produce from field to packing house. .60 per mile Sautee, Fry and Cook in the Oven. Presentation and Detail are / $16.00 per hour. Weekly pay + expense reimburse- •Art Teacher-Elementary very important as is an ability to concentrate on portion sizes ment. Seasonal Bonus. Current CDL & Medical Card. •Assistant Principal and food costs. Earning Capabilities of $14+ per hour. Clean driving record. Daily Per Diem paid during sea- •Behavioral Support Aid Sushi Apprentice sonal travel to FL. Excellent equipment. Competitive •Bookkeeper-Elementary School pay. Medical plan available. Call 757-678-5097. Day and Night Shifts Needed. Applicant should possess •Bus Monitor •Bus Drivers (paid CDL training will be provided) adequate knife skills and have an artistic flair as well as a great •Cafeteria Worker palate for creating signature sauces. This is an opportunity to •Car Driver work with and learn from our Master Sushi Chef. Capabilities of The Eastern Shore Community Services Board is •Custodian $12+ per hour within your first 3 months of employment. seeking candidates for the following positions: •Guidance Counselor-Elementary Head Waiter •History Teacher Part-time Driver •Hybrid-Custodian/Bus Driver Day and Night Shifts necessary. We are currently looking for Developmental Disabilities Aide ($11.25/ •Instructional Assistant candidates over the age of 21 so that they may pour their own hour- $2.50/hour-weekend differential) •Reading Specialist Drinks and Wine. Prior Knowledge of Fine Dining and Gourmet •School Psychologist Food is preferred but will Train a highly motivated Candidate. Peer Recovery Specialist •Special Education Teacher Tip Earning capabilities of $1000+ per week year round. Clinician •Substitutes-Teachers, Custodians, Cafeteria Workers, Nurses, etc. Coordinator of Mental Health/Substance •Technology Lab Assistant •Tutors-Math & Reading Text 773-330-7678 (no calls please) or Abuse Outpatient Services email [email protected] Coordinator of Substance Abuse Outpatient For job descriptions, qualifications, salaries, and to apply go to Services www.ncpsk12.com Licensed Practical Nurse Inquiries may be directed to: Medical Assistant Melinda Phillips - Director of Administrative Services Office Services Specialist (757) 678-5151 ext. 2101 or [email protected] Senior Fiscal Services Specialist Northampton County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of Participant in the Substance Use Disorder race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. PART- AND FULL-TIME OFFICE POSITIONS Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Immediate opening for someone with excellent Repayment Program (LRP) that will pay up to communication skills and a pleasant personality. $250,000 to awardees in exchange for 6 years of General office skills and MS Office experience a must. full-time employment that involves direct treatment or REAL ESTATE TITLE EXPERIENCE HIGHLY VALUED! recovery support of patients with or in recovery from Having a Yard Sale? Many opportunities for advancement! a substance use disorder DO NOT VISIT EITHER OFFICE. Call Angie at 757-789-7678 Please forward cover letter and resume to: For more information or to apply, or email A&N Title and Settlement Co. please visit the ESCSB’s website at ATTN: HR Director www.escsb.org [email protected] P.O. Box 668 “We passionately believe in the potential of all.” Exmore, VA 23350 Innovative, Inclusive, Caring, Professional 40 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021 WAREHOUSE & FACIL- ANTIQUE 1956 MERCU- SOLARIS 442 - 15-minute Help Wanted ITY ASSOCIATE – The RY outboard, electric start tanning bed w/face tanner. Real Estate ESVBA has a job opening. w/0 hours, 8-pt. over haul! We can deliver. $2,000. Call TEMPORARY GRAIN Apply through the website $1,995 or buy a 1950s 16-ft. 724-544-9590. OLD HOUSE ENTHU- OPERATOR Perdue Agri- at www.esvba.com (or so) run-about and keep DISPLAY CASES - Three SIASTS! 1800’s Eastern Business has opportunities LOADER OPERATOR sailing! Jim: 757-789-5141. display cases are 6 ft.; two Shore style house on 5/8 for three (3) Temporary & DRIVER NEEDED w/ ’90 22-FT. SEAPRO CUD- are 3 ft.; one corner. Will acre with 3 bedrooms, wide Grain Operators at our two-years experience. See DY CABIN - Rebuilt OMC sell seperately or together. plank pine floors, mortise facility in Exmore, VA. Re- Karen Gray at T&W Block, 225. 160-gal. fuel tank, Call for pricing. Pick up and tenon construction, and sponsible for performing a 21075 Washington Street, 27-ft. McGregor Sail- 22-ft. aluminum trailer only. 757-442-5873. original glass in windows. 5 variety of duties support- Onley, VA. boat - With sails, tiller, w/brakes (Grady White FOR SALE: NordicTrack miles from boat ramp on ing grain operations. One retractable skag, depth clone). $10,300 REDUCED: ski machine and exerciser. the Chesapeake Bay. Ready will float between Exmore Boats, Etc. recorder for shallow $6,000. Pat-757-442-4635. 21-speed Magna Bicycle. to renovate to your yester- and Parksley, VA. #40761 water, trailer w/electric Please call for information: year imagination. $75,000 www.perduecareers.com FOR SALE OR TRADE - Farm & Lawn 410-957-2771. (757) 710-6240 DAY SUPPORT COOR- ’92 38-ft. Beneteau 390 sail- mast, wench. Exc. cond. STAGE EQUIPMENT DINATOR Full Time, boat w/main, furling, genoa, Reduced: $2,100. Equipment FOR SALE - Stage lights/ Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm, at spinnaker, Bimini & dodger, 757-710-7146 cords, CD burner equipment, No Limits Eastern Shore Volvo diesel, A/C. $27,000 or 60-INCH CUT ZERO- microphones, old trunk. Call Brain Injury Services in trade of comparable value: TURN - 1 year old, exc. for pricing: 757-709-5327. Tasley. $33,280/year plus smaller sailboat or cabin cond., extra blades, $3,800. CHOP SAW for sale. 10” monthly FT subsidy. Please cruiser. 757-331-0315. 757-710-9907. Delta Compound Miter see website for details and SKIDOO TRAILER - LAWN MOWER - John Saw Model 36-220 Type III application. https://nolim- Needs work. $100. Call Deere with 84 hours. Zero- with dust bag. $100 or best itseasternshore.com/em- 717-578-0378. turn, 54-inch cut, $4,000. offer. Call 908-303-3622. ployment/ Call 757-894-0669 or 757- SONY WEGA 55-INCH Virginia’s Eastern HANDYMAN OR WOM- 665-5040 LCD REAR PROJEC- Shore is a fisherman’s AN Varied duties, no ex- FORMULA 233 1953 ANNIVERSARY JU- TION TELEVISION - RE- paradise with Chesapeake perience required but any BILEE 600 FORD TRAC- DUCED: $275. $375. Call Bay and Atlantic Ocean THUNDERBIRD - within minutes. Perfect is helpful. 757-894-8148 or 23-ft. 5-7 350 V8 (less than TOR - $3,500. 442-7507. 757-709-0813. 321-292-0875 LARK ENCLOSED for retirement/vacation 50 hrs.) New stern drive (less dream home in the natural RESTAURANT HELP than 10 hrs.) Great open deck, Feed & Seed TRAILER 5’x8’ - Like new, Prime dining establish- built-in shelf, used 1 time. social distancing of coastal Cuddy Cabin, Loadrite trailer w/ HORSE HAY for sale ($6 country. Waterside Village ment, located in the heart per bale) and STRAW ($4 665-4424. $1,700. of Chincoteague, is seek- ’86 27.2-FT. O’DAY pwr. winch, well kept, exc. cond. 1 acre +-, high land, not in SAILBOAT – per bale). Call 757-824- flood plain, near marina, w/ ing motivated individu- Reduced: $4,500. 3930 or call 757-894-1339 als that enjoy working in 9.9 Yamaha, 4-stroke. We are pledged to the letter locked storage for RV/lg. Sails good, sleeps 4. Galley 757-710-7146. (cell). and spirit of Virginia’s and vehicles. Golf practice a fast paced environment. HUD’s equal opportunity Now hiring for servers, & toilet. Trailer & new range, picnic areas and winch. Draws 2’11”. PRICE CHARTER BOAT Misc. - For Sale housing policies. Virginia’s fair barrier island beach hosts, bussers, line cooks, $15,000 OBO - 34’ Delta- housing law makes it illegal to prep cooks and dishwash- REDUCED: $5,000 OBO. advertise any preference, limi- common area. Starting at Call Don at 757-656-8986. ville Dead-Rise $15,000 ANTIQUE MAPLE $18,000. Many free boat ers. Full Time, Part Time obo - Charter Fishing Boat. HARDWOOD KITCHEN tation or discrimination based and Seasonal positions on race, color, religion, national ramps within minutes. 2012 Re-Power Cat 3208T TABLE w/leaf & 4 chairs, Waterfront lots starting at available. Apply in per- (757) 678-3718. REDUCED: $95 $150. Lo- origin, sex, elderliness, familial son at Bill’s Prime, 4040 status or handicap. $99,900. 757-678-7631 ’01 18’ TROPHY - Very cated on Chincoteague. Kirkwoodontheshore.com Main St., Chincoteague good cond. + extras. Can 804-218-1090. This newspaper will not know- www.billsprime.com be seen at K & E Marine, A MAN’S DIAMOND ingly accept advertising for KITCHEN AND RES- across from Perdue plant. RING Will discuss price. real estate that violates the MELFA - 1/2 acre on Phil- TAURANT HELP Seek- $11K. 757-678-3622. 757-442-2718. fair housing law. Our readers lips Drive. About 1 mile ing dependable cooks, BOAT WHEELS - 4-blade, 150-YEAR-OLD BOER are hereby informed that all off Hwy. 13. Asking $6,000 kitchen help, and front 1 pair, 19” x 23-1½” shaft. WAR ENFIELD RIFLE dwellings advertised in this OBO. Call 757-620-6474. end servers for kitchen JUST REDUCED $300. Call Exc. condition. $1,000 OBO. newspaper are available on ONLEY - 15 +/- acres. Ma- and restaurant. $13 - $18 an equal opportunity basis. ture woods. Great home site ’84 21-FT. KEN 757-999-3437 & leave msg. 410-245-0152. For more information about an hour + weekly cash bo- or hunting. Possible finance. CRAFT - Pilot house, FREE 26-FT. RANGER ENTERTAINMENT Virginia’s Fair Housing Law or nuses. Apply in person at SAILBOAT in cradle w/ CENTER - Includes 42” to file a fair housing complaint, $75,000. Call 710-0070. Cape Charles Brewing or fresh water cooled, sails, rigging, cushions. flat tv (Pioneer 5.1 sur- call the Virginia Fair Housing HOUSE FOR SALE BY text (812) 878-7238. V8 inboard, pocket Needs to be moved & re- round sound), receiver, Sony Office at (804) 367-8530. Toll- OWNER - Nancock Gar- MILLWRIGHTS- drive w/galvanized paired. 757-331-0315. compact disk player, Bose free call (888) 551-3247. For dens Road, Onancock, on PIPE FITTERS/WELDERS ’00 MAXUM 2800 SCR speakers. All sold as 1 unit: TDD users, please 4/10 acre. $130,000. Call for MAINTENANCE MECHANIC trailer. $10,500. call the Virginia Relay details. 757-710-0607. twin 4.3L V6 engines. $800 OBO. 757-693-2154. by dialing 7-1-1. * MIG - TIG - STICK 757-665-6564. Exc. cond. w/recent (2014) LIKE NEW: 2 INDIAN VAUCLUSE SHORES - * FT - PT and Weekends maintenance record. Many HEAD PENNIES - $6 a For sale: Lot 106. 3/4 acre. * Exp’d only. * Valid 3 POMPANETTE DECK extras. $16K OBO. Call set. Call 757-442-4252. Mobile Homes Lot is lined with trees. Driver’s License and CHAIRS with fight- 540-287-5047. WHIRLPOOL PROPANE $24,700. Call 757-710-8387. Transportation. Day shift ing gimbals. $300. Call 34’ DELTAVILLE DEAD- WATER HEATER TANK 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH- READY TO MOVE INTO!!! and night shift positions. 443-477-2407. RISE $28,500 OBO - Exc. cond., REDUCED: $195 ROOM $1,000 Down. Call New: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, DOUGLAS REPAIRS, 1983 Pro-Time 20-ft. Charter Fishing Boat. 2012 $275. Located on Chincote- Oakwood Homes for more with Porch and Garage. 3 to INC., SNOW HILL, MD. Cuddy Cabin, 2006 150 Re-Power Cat 3208T (757) ague. 804-218-1090. details. 302-846-9739 choose from. Call for details Call 410-632-1346 or HP Yamaha V-WAX, 2009 678-3718. [email protected] FRANCISCAN APPLE 2BR MOBILE HOMES IN 302-846-9100. New 4 Bed- 443-783-4125. float-on trailer, and many www.ltbaycharters.com - 81 PIECE Dinnerware: NORTHERN ACC. CTY. room, 2 Bath also available. PART-TIME LABORER extras, exc. cond. $15,000 Plates, bowls, salvers, plat- FOR RENT - Section 8 ap- WE BUY LAND!!! Call – The ESVBA has a job OBO 518-369-9458 ters, cups, tea service, S&P, proved. Call 757-710-8894. Clayton Homes for more opening. Apply through the SUZUKI OUTBOARD butter $350/OBO. Call READY TO MOVE INTO!!! information. 302-846-9100. website at www.esvba.com ENGINE - 115 h.p., like 757-336-6792 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Partially MANAGER OF CON- new, less than 30 hrs. run- SELKIRK STAINLESS Furnished. Call for more de- STRUCTION – The ESVBA ning time. $7,500! Call STEEL CHIMNEY SYS- tails 302-846-9100. 757-787-8680. has a job opening. Apply TEM - 5-4’ pipe 7” ID 8” OD. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR Locally Owned, through the website at ’87 26-FT. SHAMROCK Also includes: feed through FOR USED HOMES AND www.esvba.com – With anchor puller, never wall, mount/support, & roof TRADE-INS!!! Call for Locally Operated been used, lots of extra equip- bracket. $750. 757-387- evaluations 302-846-9100. ment. Call 757-891-2426. ES Post 789-7678 0462 (leave message). July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 41

2007 BERGMAN 650 EX- Rentals - Apts. Are you a Unicorn or a Unicant?? ECUTIVE - New tires, brakes, & battery. Power Do the right thing and get your driveway mirrors & windshield. Auto PINE STREET fixed today. Be a unicorn. trans. Cruise Con. $2,850 OBO. 757-894-8561. APARTMENTS Tree & Stump Removal, Stone, 2003 HONDA SILVER- 6 Carter Street French Drains, Top Soil, Fill WING SCOOTER 600cc Onancock, VA 23417 ’14 Travel Trailer For Sale - Tour pack, adj. back rest, (757) 787-4753 Dirt, Excavation, & Backhoe Work 26’ Premier Bullet Ultra Lite, garage kept, tall windshield, 2 pull outs with awning, Applications are being Call Site Work Specialist like new, current maint., 43K sleeps 6, complete camp- mi., $3,000. 757-710-4835. taken for one- & two- ing package, bike rack, bedroom apartments and John C. Miller at 757-665-4026 ’04 Harley Fat Boy Ape- hitch, loaded with extras. hangers, Triple Exhaust, will be added to our Like new, see in Va. Beach, current waiting list. 6,773 mi. $9,500. Call 757- can deliver! $26,000 Call 709-9112 or 709-4963. Pine Street Apartments 757-286-6463. is a subsidized apartment PARKS PAVING complex in Onancock, Mulch PERFORMANCE IN- Yard/Estate Virginia. To receive an “We make driveways look like highways” CREASE POWER PRO- application, either call or for Sale GRAMMER - Instant horse- Sales report to the office. Residential & Commercial Licensed & Insured power, improved economy, easy BIG YARD SALE CAPE- TDD #711 757-442-7540 installation, lifetime warranty. VILLE FLEA MARKET. Equal Housing Only Serving the Eastern Shore of Virginia 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 & 8.1, ’99-’06 GM Saturday, July 3 (rain date: Opportunity trucks. Pd. $400 for it and only July 4), 8am-5pm, 21675 Paving & Seal Coating asking $200. 709-4234. Lankford Hwy. (next to 757-710-9600 Vehicles – Cars, RVs, Stingray’s Restaurant). Vehicles – Motorcycles Just cleaned out 2 homes: We Can Be The Trucks, SUVs, Parts plenty of new space. FREE Change You Need! & ATVs & Scooters space for anyone wanting to Call For Our Specials! TONY’S TREE SERVICE 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY - sell. Clean out your garage COMPLETE TREE REMOVAL 2010 ULTRA CLASSIC Exmore Village 4-dr., 4-cyl., auto., A/C, full FULL DRESSER - $8,500. & make some $$$ for sum- 14319 DEER PATH pwr., cruise, tilt, CD, back- 757-787-2190. mer. Call 678-7197 or 693- I & II Apts up camera, exc. cond., Toy- 0125 to reserve space. So- 12374 Rue Court HALLWOOD, VA 23359 ota warranty. $14,900. Call cial distancing and masks. 443-235-0304. YARD SALE - July 2, 3, 4 – Exmore, VA 23350 (757) 990-1131 ’14 HONDA ACCORD LX 9a-4p. 10926 Atlantic Road, (757)442-9471 Residential • Commercial - 4-door, 4-cyl., auto., A/C, Atlantic, VA. Fishing gear, TDD 711 FREE Estimates • Stump Grinding full pwr., backup camera, tackle boxes & lures, boat This institution is an equal Stump Removal • Lot Clearing • Excavation exc. cond., 1 owner, warranty, anchors, glassware, Carni- Licensed and Insured opportunity provider. $10,500. 757-351-5611. val, etc. Knife collection, BB ’64 COBRA w/high end guns, oyster cans, wood box- suspension. Many perfor- es, enamelware, & other an- SHA mance parts. Scary fast. tiques, & misc. too numerous Rentals - AR LL’ Must be seen & driven to be to list. 301-712-5427. We Can Be The M S appreciated. $60,000 OBO. 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Change You Need! Houses 757-693-2154. 1,138 miles. Garage kept. Call For Our Specials! CAPEVILLE - 3BR, 1BA, ’99 35TH ANNIVERSARY Showroom condition. Includes two helmets and riding jacket. Place your rental in the Accomack Manor single-family dwelling. LR, GT MUSTANG - Profes- ES Post. Call Angie at sionally installed engine $5,500 firm. Din. Room w/pantry. $975/ 757.789.7678. Apartments mo. Sec. Dep & 1st mo. rent. 9/15/11, 36-mo. warranty Call 757-710-8146. 26463 Metompkin Road Ref., Background & Credit on engine still good. $7,500. Parksley, VA 23421 check REQUIRED. Pets Good cond. 757-377-8261. 757-665-5848 must be pre-approved. Pet TREE SERVICE ’00 MUSTANG – 150K mi. Dep. $500/per. 757-678-3152 (757) 442-7540 New tires, brakes clutch & TDD 711 windshield-wiper motor. This institution is an equal NUEVA Casa–3 Recama- ras, 2 Banos Solo $500 DIVORCE uncontested $4,300 Firm. Call 710-7571 opportunity employer. Legal Deposito – Llame para los $395 + $86 costs. WILLS ANTIQUE SHOW CAR requisitos: 302-846-9100. $225. Hablo espanol. Hilton FOR SALE - 1984 Model NEW 3BR, 2BA $500 DE- Oliver, Attorney. 757-490- 944 Porsche. In great condi- POSIT CALL FOR DE- 0126. hilton@hiltonoliver- tion. Low mileage, only 80K TAILS: 302-846-9100. attorneyva.com + miles. All original except Advertising Rentals - stereo system. If interested, Services call 665-6565. 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA Commercial SIMPSON TREE & – 4-door, 4-cyl., auto., full FRESHLY REMODELED BOBCAT SERVICE - power, cruise control, CD, The Town of Chincoteague will conduct a Pub- OFFICE SUITE with new Tree trimming, removal A/C, Nissan warranty, exc. lic Hearing on July 15th at 5pm in the Council carpet and paint. 2 private and stump grinding. cond., 32K mi., $11,900. offices with a reception Call 757-710-8477. 443-235-0304. Chambers located at 6150 Community Dr. to area. Water, septic, snow FREE ESTIMATES. 2008 DODGE GRAND removal and lawncare in- We accept credit cards. CARAVAN $15,000 OBO consider uses for funds allocated by the Ameri- cluded. $700/mo. + sec. dep. WHEEL CHAIR VAN. PIC- can Rescue Plan Act. All parties interested in Contact 757-442-7340 for TURES/CARFAX AVAIL- more information. Pine, Oak, Walnut, ABLE. Call (757) 710-5285 sharing their ideas for the use of these funds Cherry and more for or email [email protected] sale. Rough cut or planed are encouraged to attend. For additional in- available or we saw your logs. Portable Sawmill. Advertise your service in formation, please visit the Town’s website at 757-331-4848 the ES Post. Call Angie at 757.789.7678. www.chincoteague-va.gov. 42 • Eastern Shore Post • July 2, 2021

TOWN OF CAPE CHARLES PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF CAPE CHARLES Notice of Public Hearing – Zoning Text Amendment The Town of Parksley will hold a Public Hearing re- Notice of Public Hearing – Variance Request The Cape Charles Planning Commission will hold a joint garding the 2021-2022 budget on Monday, July 12, The Cape Charles Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing with the Cape Charles Town Council, pur- 2021, at 6 p.m., at Parksley Fire Co. public hearing on Tuesday, July 13 at 10:00 am in the suant to Cape Charles Zoning Ordinance Section 2.7.1, Cape Charles Civic Center, 500 Tazewell Avenue, to re- on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the Cape Charles ceive public comment on the following: Civic Center, 500 Tazewell Avenue, to receive comment A. An application from James Peters for a variance on zoning text amendments to Section 3.14 General Busi- NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ness/Light Industrial H-1 (GBI H-1) as follows: of 8 feet from the rear yard setback of 20 ft. pursu- THE ACCOMACK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ant to the Accawmacke Plantation Planned Unit De- 1) Allow assembly and/or storage of products as a by- WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, velopment (PUD), which is an appendix to the Cape right use under Sec. 3.14 B (14) JULY 21, 2021, AT 6:30 p.m., AT METOMPKIN EL- Charles Zoning Ordinance, Article 4.2(E) (2) for the 2) Allow buildings up to 75 ft in height with a required EMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETORIUM, 24501 PARK- addition of a 13’ x 18’ screened-in porch on the rear setback of 125 feet through a Conditional Use Permit SLEY ROAD, PARKSLEY, VIRGINIA, TO AFFORD of an existing house located at 6 American Court (Tax (Sec. 3.14 C (2)) INTERESTED PERSONS THE OPPORTUNITY TO Map # 90-5-19) in the PUD R-2 District. 3) Other minor changes BE HEARD OR TO PRESENT WRITTEN COMMENTS The applications are available for public review on our The Planning Commission will hold a meeting imme- CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: website at www.capecharles.org. Please contact Interim diately following the public hearing to consider the re- Town Planner/Zoning Administrator Katie Nunez at quest. The application is available for public review on A. Amendments to the Village Development Zoning 757-331-2036, or by email at [email protected] our website at www.capecharles.org. Please contact the District Regulations if you have any questions or require additional informa- Planning Department at 757-331-2036, or by email at The Accomack County Planning Commission proposes to tion. Anyone interested in attending and needing spe- [email protected] if you have any questions or amend the Accomack County Zoning Ordinance Village cial assistance please contact the Town at least 48 hours require additional information. Development Regulations; specifically to Section 106- before the hearing. 544(2), Section 106-544(4) to bring it into alignment with The Town Council will hold their meeting on July 22, VDOT regulations, and Sections 106-546, 547, and 548. 2021, at 6:30 p.m., at the Cape Charles Civic Center to consider the above zoning text amendments. B. REZ-000166-2021: VA Space – Tax Map # 56-2-4A VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF A hearing initiated by Virginia Commercial Space Flight ACCOMACK COUNTY Authority to conditionally rezone approximately 28 acres of land from Agricultural to Industrial. The property is IN RE: JO NOCK-LYDIA WYATT FUND located at 32355 Wallops Island Road, Temperanceville, ANN OBENSHAIN, TRUSTEE, TOWN OF CAPE CHARLES VA. The intended use of the property is for assembly, in- and Notice of Public Hearing – Rezoning Application tegration, and test purposes with buildings and develop- SHORE LIFE CARE, INC. formerly t/a The Cape Charles Planning Commission will hold a joint ment to support the same. SHORE LIFECARE AT PARKSLEY, public hearing with the Cape Charles Town Council on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the Cape Charles C. CUSE-000167-2021: VA Space – Tax Map # 56-2-4A Petitioners, Civic Center, 500 Tazewell Avenue, to receive comment A hearing initiated by Virginia Commercial Space Flight on a request made by South Port Investors, LLC to re- Authority to request a Conditional Use Permit pursu- v. zone 1201 Bayshore Road (Tax Map # 90-8-1A1) which ant to Accomack County Code Section 106-128(1) which Case No.: CL21-601 is approximately 11.79 acres from Harbor District (H) states manufacturing, production, fabrication, assembly, to General Business/Light Industrial H-1 (GBI H-1) for or other industrial, commercial, or public facility develop- SHORE HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC T/A a proposed use of manufacturing, assembly and storage ing or utilizing a site of more than ten (10) acres requires SHORE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, of products, pursuant to Cape Charles Zoning Ordinance a conditional use permit. Virginia Space is looking to EASTERN SHORE FOUNDATION, INC., Section 2.7.2. develop and utilize a site of 28 acres. The property is located at Tax Map # 56-2-4A at 32355 Wallops Island and The property is under contract for sale contingent upon Road, Temperanceville, VA. MARK R. HERRING, IN HIS CAPACITY AS THE this rezoning request to permit light industrial uses, pur- ATTORNEY GENERAL. suant to the Cape Charles Zoning Ordinance GBI H-1 D. CUSE-000168-2021: VA Space – Tax Map # 56-2-4A Respondents. District. A hearing initiated by Virginia Commercial Space Flight The Planning Commission will hold a meeting imme- Authority to request a Conditional Use Permit pursu- ORDER OF PUBLICATION diately following the public hearing to consider the re- ant to Accomack County Code Section 106-128(9) which The object of the above-styled suit is to approve the quest. The application is available for public review on states uses involving the storage, use, processing, pro- transfer of the Jo Nock-Lydia Wyatt Fund, a charitable our website at www.capecharles.org. Please contact the duction of hazardous chemicals including, but not lim- testamentary trust, from Shore Life Care, Inc. formerly Planning Department at 757-331-2036, or by email at ited to biofuels production, fuel storage for sale, chemical trading as Shore LifeCare at Parksley to the Eastern [email protected] if you have any questions or recycling, hydrocarbon processes, fertilizer and pesticide Shore Foundation for the benefit of the Eastern Shore require additional information. storage and manufacture, solvent storage, pulp and pa- Area Agency on Aging. The purpose of this notice is solely per mills, rocket fuel and oxidizer manufacture and stor- The Town Council will hold their meeting on July 22, to make the public aware of the nature of such proceed- age requires a conditional use permit. Virginia space is ings, the remedy being sought herein, and the opportu- 2021, at 6:30 p.m., at the Cape Charles Civic Center to looking to store hazardous chemicals on the property. The consider the above zoning text amendments. nity to share their views in regard thereto with the At- property is located at Tax Map # 56-2-4A at 32355 Wal- torney General. It is ORDERED that the public at large lops Island Road, Temperanceville, VA. share their views in regard to this proceeding with the Attorney General on or before the date that is thirty-five Public hearing related materials are available for review (35) days after entry of this Order of Publication. at the Accomack County Planning Department, 23296 It is further ORDERED that this Order of Publication Courthouse Avenue – Room 105 – Accomac, Virginia and be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in on the County’s website at http://www.boarddocs.com/va/ the EASTERN SHORE POST, a newspaper of general coa/Board.nsf/Public on the Friday prior to each meeting circulation in Accomack County, Virginia. On June 21, 2021, the Town of Cheriton was notified that date. Councilman Matthew Yancy resigned as a member of the Entered this 22nd day of June, 2021. Cheriton Town Council effective immediately. The town Handicapped Assistance available, call: (757) 787-5726 or Caretta S. Duncan, Dep. Clerk of the Court would like to wish him well and thank him for his years 824-5223. of service. WE ASK FOR THIS: Kristan B. Burch (VSB No. 42640) The Town council will begin considering a replacement in Clark J. Belote (VSB No. 87310) the coming weeks and would like to welcome letters of in- Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. terest from qualified residents who wish to be considered. 150 W. Main Street, Suite 1900 The qualified candidate will serve until the special elec- ATTORNEYS: Norfolk, VA 23510-1665 tion which is scheduled for November. Anyone interested Legal ads are now searchable on the (757) 624-3000 should submit a letter and qualifications to the Town Man- (888) 360-9092 (fax) ager at [email protected] by Monday, July12, 2021. statewide database!! Counsel for Petitioners July 2, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 43

INVITATION TO BID: Northampton County Public Schools is requesting sealed bids for L.P. Gas product and service for school cafeterias, science rooms and maintenance facilities. Sealed bids are 9 Auctions by A&M Auctions! also being requested for food, supplies, and dairy prod- View Website for Complete Ads, Terms, Directions, Online ucts. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 29, 2021, at which time all bids will be opened Bidding, Photographs & Additional Info. www.AMauctions.com and read aloud. For details and specifications, please contact Annette Kellam at (757) 678-5151, Ext. 2602. Online Only Auction – Exmore, VA! Absolute Complete Business Liquidation TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 25400 SAVAGEVILLE ROAD, ONANCOCK, VIRGINIA 23417 Selling all equipment, stock, and merchandise of COUNTY OF ACCOMACK In execution of a certain deed of trust dated 10/06/05, in the original principal amount of 97,000.00 recorded in the County of Accomack, Virginia, as Instrument No. Exmore Auto Sales, Exmore, VA 200506803, as amended by an instrument appointing the undersigned as Substitute Trustee, default having All items will be sold as is where is with no minimums and no reserve. occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured and th at the request of the holder, the undersigned Substitute Auction Held Online Only with Bidding ending Wed. July 7 , 2021 Starting at 5 PM! Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in the front of the building housing the Circuit Court of the COUNTY 3432 Main Street, Exmore, VA 23350 OF ACCOMACK, VA located at 23316 Courthouse Av- enue, Accomack, Virginia, 23301-0126 on July 13, 2021, 1990 Ford Roll Back Truck, Fork Lift, Qty of Snap-On Tools, at 11:00am, the property described in said deed of trust, Auto service Equipment, Tools, Boat, Firearms, Ammunition, Model located at the above address, with improvements thereon and more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT Airplane Motors & More! VAAR#2907003739 CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE, IN LEE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, MORE OR LESS, Auction Preview: Monday July 5th, 2021 from 5 PM-7 PM BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THAT DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 311, PAGE 155 OF ACCOMACK COUNTY, VA. TERMS OF SALE: Neither On-Line Only Auction – Ocean Pines, MD! the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust will deliver possession of the property Personal Property located at: 8 Mulberry Lane, Ocean Pines, MD, 21811! to the successful bidder. The purchaser at the sale will be required to pay all closing costs. Real estate taxes, water/ Auction Held Online Only w/Bidding ending Wed. July 14th, 2021 Starting at 5 PM! sewer fees and other public charges will be prorated as of the date of sale. The risk of loss or damage to the property Auction conducted online at www.AMauctions.com. passes to the purchaser immediately upon the conclusion of the Substitute Trustee’s sale. Terms: A bidder’s deposit Furniture, Tools, Curio Cabinets, Primitives, Dolls & More! of ten percent (10%) of the sale price or ten percent price Personal Property Preview: Monday July 12th, 2021 from 5 PM – 6 PM (10%) of the original principal balance of the subject deed ______of trust, whichever is lower, in the form of cash or cer- tified funds payable to the Substitute Trustee must be present at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase On-Line Only Auction – Seaford, DE! price will be due within 20 days at the office of the Substi- tute Trustee. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right Personal Property located at: 10722 Serenity Circle, Seaford, DE 19973 to suspend bidding prior to completion of the sale. Time is of the essence as to the closing date and the payment Auction Held Online Only w/Bidding ending Wed. July 21st, 2021 Starting at 5 PM! of the purchase price. If payment of the balance does not occur within twenty days of the sale date, the deposit will Auction conducted online at www.AMauctions.com. be forfeited. Seller shall not be responsible for any costs Antique & Modern Furniture, Artwork, Collectables & More! incurred by the purchaser in connection with their pur- th chase or settlement, including, without limitation, state Personal Property Preview: Monday July 19 , 2021 from 5 PM – 6 PM and local recording fees, title insurance or research, or ______any other costs of purchaser’s acquisition. Trustee shall (2) Upcoming Onsite Online Only Auctions to Include! August 11, 2021 - On-Line Only Auction – Horntown, VA! Personal Property located at: have no duty to obtain possession for purchaser. All risks 5015L gSailfin. S Drive,ele Horntown,ctio nVA! oAuctionf C Heldro Onlineck sOnly t w/Biddingo Inc endinglud Wed.e B Augustlue 11th, D 2021ec Startingora att e5 PM.d &Golf I Cart,nc Tools,ise Furniture,d. Lg . th of casualty pass to successful bidder at conclusion of bid- DecoysSe &l more!ec tAugustion 18 o,f 2021 Lo - On-Linenga Onlybe Auctionrge –r Ocean Ba Pines,sk eMD!t sPersonal & P Propertyotte locatedry, at:A 129nt Watertownique Road,& M Oceanod ePines,rn ding. The property and the improvements thereon will be MD! Auction Held Online Only w/Bidding ending Wed. August 18th, 2021 Starting at 5 PM! Furniture, Tools, Housewares, Vintage Toys & More! Furniture, Local Advertising & Much more! sold “AS IS” and without representation or warranties of (4) Upcoming Auctions at 8000 Esham Rd, Parsonsburg, MD: 28 July, 2021 - On-Line Only Auction Sale – Parsonsburg, MD! Bidding Ends any kind. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, WednesdayPersonal July 28th,Property 2021 Starting Preview: @ 5PM. Eastern Friday Shore Painted Dec. Baskets, 6th 5 Artwork, – 7 PM Selection & Mondayof Primitives, Antique Dec .and 9 thModern, 2019 Furniture, 5-7 PM conditions, easements and restrictions, if any, superior to ______Sterling Silver, Tools and more! 29 July, 2021______– Online Only Coin & Currency Auction at the A&M Facility. Approx. 100 Lots______to include Morgan and (1) Upcoming Onsite Online Only Auctions to Include: FALL 2019 Online Only Auction – 616 Hunting Park Drive, Salisbury, MD. Auction Held the mentioned deed of trust and lawfully affecting the OnlineSilver PeaceOnly w/Bidding Dollars, Silver ending: Dimes, At a Quartersdate to b e& schHalves,eduled Large in the Format Fall of Notes, 2019. Somerset To include & aWorcester selection Bankof Housewares, $3 Bill & much Glass, more! China, 22 Oct., Collectibles, 2021 - 16th property. Sale is subject to post-sale confirmation that Furniture & more! the borrower did not file for protection under the U.S. (1) Upcoming Auctions at 8000 Esham Rd, Parsonsburg, MD: Friday Feb. 7th, 2019; 14th Annual Firearm & Men’s Night Out Auction @ the A&M Bankruptcy Code prior to the sale, as well as to post-sale Facility. We have already consigned over 300 Quality Firearms for this Auction. confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limited to, determination View Website for Additional Information, Terms, Directions, Online Bidding & Pictures! of whether the borrower(s) entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to the sale. In any such event, the sale shall be null and void, Auctioneer - Dave Allen and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall be the return of the Purchaser’s deposit without interest. 410-835-0384 or 302-545-1903 Additional terms to be announced at the sale. 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The Way I See It by Dan Hillman Post Office Mail Superintendent James Lane and his employees have Recognize Indigenous Americans since talked about “accelerated pathways” for stu- Dear Editor: dents, but studiously avoided plain English words I recently read one of the Eastern Shore Post ar- like “track,” “course,” or “class.” ticles where you printed a story about the grave of As for educator testimonials, when Northern Vir- Accawmacke Indians who were once soldiers in the ginia is selling, I keep my hand on my wallet. army (“Restoring a Historic Cemetery Is a Mission of Read more than headlines and DOE’s pitch – exam- Recognition,” June 4). ine the source materials that drove the initiative and You called these people African American when parse the words of its promoters. After doing so, I con- they are not that. They are Accawmacke Indians. clude that the Pathway, through 10th grade, would put We would appreciate it if they were addressed cor- every student into a single class of fuzzy “essential con- rectly. The term African American didn’t come about cepts” regardless of the child’s interests or capabilities. until the 1990s. It would combine such disparate learners that teachers We are the indigenous Americans. would have to focus instruction on the bottom quartile, Keondrae Finney, Exmore who each year in their SOL scores demonstrate their need for differentiated instruction focused on core skills. Math Initiative Deserves This one-size-fits-all, cap-your-horizon approach will be Further Investigation our children’s math experience in 2025 without action. It will harm both math lovers and math strugglers. Dear Editor: Parents should contact their school boards and I urge Post readers to dig deeper on the Virginia DOE ([email protected]) to de- Math Pathways Initiative (06/25/21 issue). mand a practical, tracked mathematics curricu- The SOL passing rates presented are from a lum with advanced, intermediate, and foundational dumbed-down test. In 2018, the SOL was reworked, courses that match content to interest and ability. reducing the number of required correct answers Howard Turner Jr., Exmore and Glen Allen, Va. for third through eighth grade by an average of 2.8 across these grades, vs. an equally rigorous revised Brace for Tourist Season rules broken and the memories made. I am sure there test. Now “passing” the SOL requires only 51.3% Dear Editor: were evenings we were a little too loud and up a little too of test questions be answered correctly on average School is out and tourist season has officially be- late. Maybe our fireworks were illegal, we didn’t check. across these grades. For the Virginia Department gun in beach towns like my own. The streets are filled Could have been we took margaritas in a cooler to the of Education, mission accomplished: Math SOL pass with out-of-state license plates on cars parked the beach, tried on way too many outfits and purchased rates jumped five points, with increases in various wrong way on a one-way street. There are golf carts nothing. Could have been we took someone’s parking demographics ranging from two to 10 points, with- on the highway and deflated floating devices in near- spot or place in line. Could have been all of those things. out any bothersome additional learning. ly every trash bin lining the beach front. Soon, the Come September they will all be gone, but our local DOE rolled out the Virginia Math Pathways Ini- lines will be long at the local Food Lion; The Shan- businesses will have made enough to stay open through tiative in April 2021 as “equity work.” Its first stated ty, Brown Dog Ice Cream, Coastal Ice, Deadrise Pies, the winter and make some improvements. Kids from the goal is to “improv(e) equity in mathematics learning The Bakery on Mason, the distillery, the brewery, high school will have had summer jobs and learned a few opportunities” (words of VDOE officials in quotes). and the recently permitted food trucks. Our usually lessons along the way. Summer is filled with possibilities. The initiative as first published eliminated accel- quiet beach will be full of people, pop-up tents, dis- All this to say I am reminding myself to just be erated math courses before 11th grade, abolishing carded sand toys, music, laughter, and a few screams helpful, patient, and tolerant; to never wish away a opportunity in the name of equity. After media re- from tired and sunburned little ones. season, no matter what. ports, the website was edited to de-emphasize course While the next three months will be a bit challeng- Welcome, summer! elimination and deprioritize equity. State Education ing, I am reminded of my own summer vacations — the Jene Radcliffe-Shipman, Cape Charles

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Based on 5.99% for 84 months with $3000 down tax and tags additional. MSRP $23,955. Net cap cost of $21,441 Total monthly payments $7,740. Lease end purchase option is $15,092. Must take delivery from retailer stock by July 31, 2021. Other leases available on other trim levels. Special lease rates extended to well-qualified buyers. Subject to credit approval, Not all buyers may qualify. Payments may be higher in some states. Net cap cost & monthly payment excludes tax, license, title, registration, retailer fees, options, insurance & the like. .15 cents/mile over 10,000 miles/year and $300 disposition fee. Lessee pays personal property and ad valorem taxes (where applies) & insurance. See retailer for details. 1727 Market Street • Pocomoke, MD 21851 • 410-957-1414 • www.BuchananSubaru.com