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CIRCULATION 15,000 10,000 Free April 3, 2020 GOVERNOR PUTS VIRGINIANS UNDER STAY-AT-HOME ORDER Gov. Ralph Northam says virus and Northampton has one. peated, calling those who congregated violating the governor’s executive order. Virginians still may go out to buy at Virginia beaches “very, very selfish.” “The Northampton County Sheriff’s revelers packing beaches last groceries or other essentials, to go to Northampton County Sheriff David Office will continue to address any viola- weekend led him to move from work, to seek medical attention, or to Doughty confirmed five people have been tions and would encourage our citizens a suggestion to an order exercise, but Virginia’s beaches are now charged in Northampton over the past two to maintain social distancing and only closed except for exercising and fishing. weekends with Class 1 misdemeanors for (Continued on Page 9) By Carol Vaughn Golf courses also may remain open, Gov. Ralph Northam issued a stay- but clubhouses are closed and groups at-home order for Virginians Monday, of more than 10 are not allowed. ACCOMACK PLANS FOR SCHOOL YEAR COMPLETION as the commonwealth continues to see Private campgrounds also are now normal pay schedule, after the school a surge in COVID-19 cases. closed for short-term stays, according School board announces plan for board Tuesday approved a pay plan “Our message today is very clear to the order. completing academic year and in light of the recent statewide order — that is, to stay home,” he said at a The announcement came after compensating employees during closing schools for the rest of the school briefing in Richmond. large groups were seen congregating year during the COVID-19 pandemic. “To date, this has been a sugges- at beaches over the weekend. “Some the COVID-19 pandemic The school board also approved an aca- tion to Virginians. Today, it’s an order,” of our beaches and recreational areas demic plan for the remainder of the year. Northam said. were literally packed,” Northam said. By Carol Vaughn All full-time 10-month and 12-month As of Thursday, Accomack County “It is clear more people need to hear Accomack County Public School em- contracted employees will continue to has 10 positive tests for the COVID-19 this basic message — stay home,” he re- ployees will continue to be paid on their (Continued on Page 6) Small Hands Make Mighty Messages Three young people, Archer Johnson, 10, Rooke Johnson, 8, and Knox Tyler, 2, all pictured in the inset photo, above, right, and their mother, Court- ney Hammer, wrote messages of hope and encouragement on Onancock sidewalks and in front of businesses. Large photos by Carol Vaughn; inset photo by Courtney Hammer. 2 • EASTERN SHORE POST • APRIL 3, 2020 Northampton Board Urges Compliance With Gov. Northam’s Orders Northampton County board • Electronic retailers that sell or service cell phones, computers, urges residents to stay at home tablets, and other communica- and visitors to stay away tions technology; • Automotive parts, accessories, By Carol Vaughn and tire retailers as well as The Northampton County Board automotive repair facilities; of Supervisors urged residents to fol- • Home improvement, hard- low Gov. Ralph Northam’s executive ware, building material, and order 53, which closed all restau- building supply retailers; rants, farmers markets, breweries, • Lawn and garden equipment distilleries, wineries, and other din- retailers; ing establishments, except for take- • Beer, wine, and liquor stores; out and delivery, and imposed other • Retail functions of gas stations restrictions. and convenience stores; The Northampton board issued a • Retail located within health- press release Monday, reiterating the care facilities; governor’s order and urging visitors • Banks and other financial in- and those whose primary residence stitutions with retail functions; is not on the Eastern Shore to stay • Pet and feed stores; away for now. • Printing and office supply “Everyone, please stay home. We stores; encourage all visitors to reschedule • Laundromats and dry cleaners. visits to the Eastern Shore. Every- The complete executive order can one must do their part to flatten the be viewed at: https://www.governor. curve,” the release said, asking read- virginia.gov/media/governorvirgini- ers to “be considerate of small towns agov/executive-actions/EO-53-Tem- and counties on Virginia’s Eastern porary-Restrictions-Due-To-Nov- Shore that do not have the medical el-Coronavirus-(COVID-19).pdf staff or capacity for visitors during Any business that is not included this pandemic.” in the 13 essential categories must As of Thursday, Northampton adhere to the 10 patron limit and so- County had one confirmed COVID-19 cial distancing guidelines, or must case and Accomack County had 10. close if it cannot adhere to them. Violations of the executive order Additionally, all public and private are a criminal offense and subject gatherings of 10 or more people are to prosecution, the Northampton re- prohibited. lease reminded readers. “Northampton County will be Thirteen types of businesses con- closely following the state guide- sidered essential, such as grocery lines and we encourage you to do the stores and pharmacies, among oth- same,” the release said. ers, are allowed to remain open un- “We know that everyone loves der the order. Northampton County, Cape Essential retail businesses, ac- Charles, Exmore, Nassawadox, cording to the order, are: Eastville, and Cheriton and the • Grocery stores, pharmacies, Eastern Shore this time of year; facebook.com/ and other retailers that sell however, we would like to urge food and beverage products or our friends from out of the area to pharmacy products, including please remain home to help keep dollar stores, and department our small community safe and do stores with grocery or pharma- their part in preventing the spread cy operations; of the virus. Isolation is key. Thank • Medical, laboratory, and vision you and stay healthy,” the board’s supply retailers; release concluded. ESRHCoronaInfoESPostAd.indd 2 4/1/20 3:56 PM APRIL 3, 2020 • EASTERN SHORE POST • 3 BAY CREEK: LIKE NEW 3BR/2BA Condo with 1800 sq ft of living. Open floor plan w/LR/ DR combo, French doors to covered balcony. Amazing eat-in kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances. 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Rob Dawson’s account echoes that of Bloxom join local fishers Katie Woody Zember, who owns a crab picking (left) and Jim Dawson (second Wash your hands... from right) to show support for often Cover your nose and company in Onley. Restaurants were af- mouth with a tissue fected by, first, the order of no more than fishermen. Submitted photo. when you sneeze 10 people together, and later, when they but the Shore’s large aquaculture in- and throw it away were made to go to takeout only. dustry as well. Avoid touching after one use The Jessup Market outside Balti- One Eastern Shore aqua farm “just your eyes, nose more, which serves the Washington, shut right down,” he said. “The only and mouth D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and thing rolling right along is chicken. other markets, is a key location for People aren’t eating out now.” selling crabs. “The restaurants aren’t The 2017 agriculture census, the lat- Clean and disinfect Practice social ordering, so they aren’t even sending est available, disclosed Northampton and surfaces and distancing of six feet their trucks out,” said Zember. Accomack counties ranked first and sec- objects or more As of March 24 none of Dawson’s black ond in the state in mollusk aquaculture, sea bass pots were in the water.