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June 18, 2021 Patricia White Retires After 33 Years in Registrar’s Office By Carol Vaughn trar when Ann Loukx retired in 2013, Accomack County Voter Registrar after being hired in 1988 as a part- Patricia White is retiring June 30 af- time assistant registrar and becoming ter working in the voter registration deputy registrar in 1991. office 33 years. Practices in the office have changed The registrar is the only constitu- a lot since White started work in Feb- tional officer in Virginia localities who ruary 1988. is appointed, not elected. At that time, a person had to register This is to ensure fair and open gov- to vote by appearing in person in front ernment, since the person overseeing of the registrar or assistant registrar. voting and elections should not be an The office had just two employees elected official. who worked there, the registrar and Instead, the registrar is appointed the assistant registrar. every four years by the local electoral There also were field registrars in board, whose members themselves are various locations throughout the county. appointed by the circuit court judge A person could go to the field registrar’s from nominations submitted by the house and register — “again, all of the two main political parties. registrations were done in person, along The general registrar, White’s for- with the fact that you had to raise your mal title, is responsible for supervis- right hand and swear to the oath that ing registration of voters, maintaining was read to you by the registrar, then voter registration records, supervising sign your application,” White said. registrar’s office employees, and coor- “Now most folks register online or dinating elections, including training at the DMV and we never see them,” and supervising poll workers. she said. The general registrar typically is the Of course, there were no computers public face of the local electoral process. used when White started work; applica- White was appointed general regis- (Continued on Page 4)

CORRECTION In last week’s front-page article regarding approval of Northampton’s up- dated comprehensive plan (“Supervisors Approve Northampton Comp Plan Update,” June 11), we reported, “The term ‘Working waterfront development area’ was not addressed. The new comprehensive plan states Northampton may consider creating working waterfront development areas, as permitted by Minotaur Launches on First Attempt Virginia Code. ... “ We were wrong. The Minotaur rocket, made up of four solid-fuel stages and carrying At the June 8 meeting, the Northampton Board of Supervisors struck the a classified cargo, rises from the launch pad at Wallops Tuesday. For working waterfront development area strategy from the plan. more launch photos, see pages 36 and 37. Photo by Jim Ritch. We regret the error. 2 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021 Officers Recognized With Meritorious Service Award for Jan. 2020 Boater Rescue

Story and Photo by Carol Vaughn The officers at their own great per- Marine Patrol Officer Trevor Wes- sonal risk went out to try to save the sells and Conservation Police Officer boaters. Anthony Pennino were awarded the Winds were around 20 to 25 miles meritorious service award, the second per hour and the air temperature was highest award given by the Virginia around 35 degrees during the rescue. Wildlife Resources Conservation Police. “Facing dangerous environmen- The awards were given in a ceremo- tal conditions, the three officers coor- ny Friday, June 11, in Onley. Conser- dinated their response and launched vation Police Sgt. Steve Garvis previ- their patrol boats in an attempt to save ously accepted an award for actions the boaters,” according to the award taken during the same incident. description. The awards were given in recogni- “They actually canceled a waterfowl tion of the men’s actions on Jan. 19, patrol that night because the condi- 2020, when they responded to a call re- tions were deteriorating so bad,” Gar- porting a capsized boat with three peo- vis said during the ceremony. ple in the water. “When the call came in that a boat Three men from Virginia Beach had had overturned on Nandua Creek and to be rescued after their boat capsized three people were in the water, Ma- From left, Conservation Police Manager Maj. Milton Robinson, Accomack during a duck hunting trip in Acco- rine Police Officer Trevor Wessells dis- County Sheriff Todd Wessells, Marine Patrol Officer Trevor Wessells, Con- mack County. The three launched from patched himself from his house, and a servation Police officer Anthony Pennino, and Virginia Marine Police Col. Hacks Neck in a 16-foot boat before bad lot of things came together that night Matt Rogers pose after Trevor Wessells and Pennino were awarded mer- weather caused the boat to capsize. and it was successful,” Garvis said. itorious service medals by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland The Department of Game and In- All three hunters were rescued suc- Fisheries. The awards recognized the men’s heroic actions in helping to land Fisheries received a distress call cessfully and were taken to Riverside rescue three boaters whose vessel capsized in dangerous conditions Jan. around 5:45 p.m. that day, according to Shore Memorial Hospital for treatment 19, 2020. Conservation Police Sgt. Steve Garvis was awarded a meritorious a press release. for hypothermia. service medal earlier in connection with the same incident. FREE ADMISSION Sterrett Gardens DAYLILIES 12324 Island Neck Rd., Painter, VA 20+ Craft Open: June 18-19, June 25-26 & Other Vendors and July 1-4, July 9-10 Sponsored by from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Accomack 1,500 varieties • 757-442-4606 • Order Online! www.sterrettgardens.com JUNE BUG “BIZ”-aar BAZAAR & CAR SHOW SATURDAY, JUNE 26th Four Corner Plaza • Onley, VA

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By Carol Vaughn Despite having no pain, he recog- Charles Baines, 49, of Painter, nized it as a sign of a stroke, in part seems like the last person one would because two friends, James Abbott and expect to suffer a stroke — and yet he Maegan Parks Smith, both of whom did, in January. work in the medical field, had taught A stroke can happen to anyone at him the signs, one of which is one side any time. of the face sagging. Baines, a champion kickboxer Baines said what is advised in such who also is an officer in the Acco- a situation is to call 911. Still, his in- mack County Sheriff’s Office, in Oc- stinct was to drive from his home in tober 2019 brought home a bronze Painter to Exmore, where he knew medal from the WAKO World Senior friends were who could drive him to Kickboxing Championship, held in the hospital. Sarajevo. He was named a member “Survival mode kicked in,” he said. of the World Association of Kickbox- He couldn’t speak, but he knew ing Organizations’ Team USA the where he was. previous year. Deputies, state police, and Exmore Baines, the oldest member of the police saw to it he got to the hospital team, was one of 30 Team USA mem- “in good time so they were able to ad- bers competing at the championships minister the medicine,” he said. — and was one of four to win a medal. It is critical to get medical at- Baines started practicing mar- tention within the window where tial arts at age 3. He has been named clot-busting medication can be used American kickboxing champion in to help restore blood flow to the af- Charles Baines, a world-class athlete and law enforcement officer, used three different weight classes. fected area of the brain. discipline and faith to recover from a stroke. Photo courtesy of River- He was eating healthfully, includ- Baines ended up being taken by side Health System. ing following a vegan diet during train- medical helicopter to Riverside hos- ing, he was working out, and he has a pital in Newport News, where he re- “Mentally, you have to be in a spot. The third day, he could not move his strong mental and spiritual discipline. mained a week. … There are two balls over top of your arm or his hand. And yet, he was not immune to stroke. Lying in bed in the hospital, Baines head — one is positive and one is neg- “I talked to my body. I said, ‘You are “I knew I was having a stroke,” said to himself, “Okay, what are you ative. Whichever ball you release, on team Baines.’ … It’s like I’m train- Baines said in a recent phone interview. going to do now, Baines?” it comes down that hill and picks up ing for the World Games again,” he Jan. 23 was the day it happened — “I said, ‘We’ve got to do like David.’ snow and makes the ball bigger,” said. he had tested positive for COVID-19 I started encouraging myself,” he said. Baines said. He pushed and pushed himself. It and was off work during the required He told himself he was going to have That energy affects physical heal- took an hour and 40 minutes, but even- quarantine period. a speedy recovery and that “this is not ing, he said. tually he was able to move his arm a “Two weeks later, on my day off, the end of my story.” At first, Baines stayed mostly to little bit. there it was — I had a stroke,” he said. Baines relied on his faith and men- himself, concentrating on healing and “I was totally exhausted,” he said. Baines was getting ready to shave. tal discipline to stay positive as he using scripture to encourage himself. Baines said “part of recovery is hav- “I looked in the mirror and I saw my began the hard work to recover from “My thought was, how are we going ing the right network,” that small cir- face slide down,” he said. the stroke. to work for good,” he said. cle of relatives and friends, who en-

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He firm Boyden. into orbit significant numbers of com- ity of carrying an 8 metric ton pay- said there are locations, already cited in Retired USAF Maj. Gen. Edward munications satellites, including just load to orbit — describing the rock- NASA environmental plans, to add two Bolton Jr. headed up the search one company that is looking to put into et as “tailored for mega-constellation or three more launch pads at Wallops. committee. orbit constellations of 60-plus satellites. deployment, interplanetary missions, “It’s dollars. We do have space, we “This is the fourth executive search “When you look at the other commu- and human spaceflight,” according to do have an incredible workforce, and that I have led, and it was the most ex- nications capability that is exploding a press release. we work very hard to be responsive,” tensive and exhaustive,” Bolton said, in low-Earth orbit and medium-Earth Rocket Lab officials said Neutron Nash said, adding Mercer “has excel- adding, “I am confident that the board orbit, somebody is going to get those launches also will take place from lent, excellent opportunities and an has selected the best possible candidate systems up. I want MARS and Virgin- Wallops. The first launch is expected outstanding level of support from the to take the helm of Virginia Space and ia Space to be the place of choice for in 2024, according to the release. state that goes back 25 years.” lead this business as we work to be- those satellite producers,” Mercer said. Electron launches are expected to be- During his years as CEO, Nash led Vir- come an increasingly competitive space Nash noted the spaceport is the lo- gin later this year with an anticipated ginia Space to major accomplishments, launch provider over the next decade.” cation from which Northrup Grum- launch rate, eventually, of one a month. including the successful completion and Virginia Commercial Space Flight man’s Antares rockets are launched on In the future, six to eight launches then rebuild of Pad-0A, from which the Authority board chairman Jeff Bing- commercial missions carrying cargo to per year are targeted for the Neutron Antares rocket launches; major upgrades ham said, “I am deeply grateful to Gov. the International Space Station. rocket, according to Nash. to Pad-0B, where the Minotaur rocket is Northam and Secretary (of Transpor- Additionally, Minotaur rockets on “So between the Northrup Grumman launched; completion of a 3,000-foot-long tation Shannon) Valentine for their U.S. Department of Defense missions launches and the Rocket Lab launches unmanned aerial systems airfield and strong support for the Virginia Com- are launched from the spaceport. we could be easily doing 20 or 25 launch- vertical takeoff and landing pad; comple- mercial Space Flight Authority. I could “We are certainly open to any and es a year within a couple of years. That tion of a new payload processing facility; not be more pleased with the result of all launches and I know that will con- is a significant cadence,” Nash said, add- completion of Launch Complex 2, which the exhaustive search effort guided by tinue,” Nash said. ing, “And in the meantime, we probably is the U.S. launch site for Rocket Lab’s Ed Bolton that led us to Ted Mercer, Rocket Lab previously selected have four or five other rocket companies Electron rocket; and construction of an and his agreement to take the reins MARS as its U.S. launch site, with looking to come here, as well as very ac- integration and control facility for Rocket of executive leadership for Virgin- plans to start launching payloads in- tive participation by the Navy at our un- Lab at Wallops Research Park. ia Space. We have an exciting future cluding small satellites up to 660 manned airfield that will pick up —­ has A search committee of five members ahead for Virginia Space and Ted is pounds using its Electron rocket. all the potential to pick up.” of the Virginia Space Board of Direc- supremely qualified to help us realize In March, the company announced Nash said a strong partnership with tors oversaw the search for the new the full potential of that future.”

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Submitted Article At age 63, Carpenter began writing West, Fla. Carpenter’s father was dis- Chincoteague resident James Waine books about Chincoteague genealogy. charged from the Navy in October Carpenter Sr., 85, recently published After he finished his third book, sev- 1945 and the family returned to their his fourth book about Chincoteague. eral friends suggested he write a book beloved home on Chincoteague. “The Best of Times: A Life on Chin- about himself, since he spent most of Carpenter was in the fourth grade coteague Island” is about Carpenter’s his life on Chincoteague. at that time and as a young boy, he life so far. Carpenter thought that since he now worked on the water wading clams Carpenter was born on the south had four very young great-grandchil- every summer for five years with his end of Chincoteague, called the Ridge, dren, they someday would be interested father and his uncle in the bays just and has lived most of his life on the is- in their great-grandfather’s life story. south of the island. land that he loves. Carpenter was born Oct. 7, 1935, in Carpenter graduated from Chin- Carpenter’s first book, now in its the middle of the Great Depression. coteague High School in 1955. third printing, was published in 2007. When he was a young child, his The day after graduation, he mar- Carpenter is a retired Coast family had to leave the island in order ried his high school sweetheart, Mar- Guardsman who returned to Chin- for his father to find work. The fam- lene Collins. coteague, his hometown, in 1975 to ily first moved to Atlantic Highlands, Carpenter knew he would be draft- became a partner with his brother N.J., where his father got a job driving ed, so he joined the Coast Guard one in the family oyster business, which a truck for a seafood company. week after he got married. closed in 1986. The family then relocated to Staten Carpenter did receive his draft no- Carpenter then decided to apply for Island, N.Y., where his father started tice for the Army while he was in Coast a job at NASA Wallops Flight Facility his own business. Guard boot camp. During his mili- and was hired as a contractor to man- In March 1944, just when things tary career, he was stationed at vari- age parts for NASA’s Orbital Tracking were looking good for the family, his ous units from the south, in Key West, Station. He worked for NASA 14 years father was drafted into the U.S. Na- north to New London, Conn. James Waine Carpenter Sr. as supervisor of the parts department vy and transferred with the family to After retiring from his second ca- Submitted photo. before retiring in 1998. Boca Chica Naval Air Station, in Key reer, Carpenter joined the local Ki- wanis Club, serving one term as pres- searching ideas for his next book. ident, and was also manager of Chin- His book will be for sale on Chincote- coteaague’s food pantry. ague at H&H Pharmacy, 6300 Maddox Carpenter continues to live on Chin- Blvd.; Sundial Books, 4065 Main St.; Wachapreague Volunteer coteague with Marlene and enjoys re- and The Brant, 6472 Maddox Blvd. Fireman’s Carnival FOOD CONCESSIONS Clam Fritters, Hamburgers NIGHT! Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Hand Cut Fries, Soda, Water, Full Ice Cream Menu SATURDAY, June 19th 4 - 8 pm Colonial Square 13C at the Carnival Grounds Belle Haven (757)442-3277 June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 11

Fundraising Begins for STEM Centers in Accomack County School System Submitted Article raised enough to implement one of a dozen states for students to learn of each partner and school. Local attorney John P. Custis and the STEM centers, and are on their in an environment that inspires a “We are excited about the possi- Robert Smith, of Monument Sothe- way to meeting the goal for the rest. new generation of innovators. bilities and we have seen first hand by’s International Realty, announced Additional projects are possible, de- Each Ripken STEM Center comes what the work of the Ripken Founda- recently that they have embarked on pending on the funds raised. fully equipped with the latest tech- tion can mean to kids everywhere,” a fundraising effort to bring STEM Over the last 20 years, the Ripken nology, the Ripken Foundation said Custis. “Our project is off to a (science, technology, engineering, Foundation has provided healthy STEM Center Curriculum Guide- terrific start and interest in getting and math) Centers and educational sports and educational programs, book for mentors and teachers, and us over the finish line is high. I am curriculum to benefit the students of resources, training, and support to customizable tookits that include proud to be personally contributing the Accomack County School System. community-based youth organiza- hundreds of hands-on activities for to such a necessary and worthwhile Custis and Smith have partnered tions and schools across the coun- kids. cause and hope others in and around with the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation try that directly impact the lives of The community enhancement our community will join me.” (CRSF), a national nonprofit organi- underserved kids. Over the last four projects focus on fitness renovations For more information, or to do- zation impacting over 1 million kids years, the foundation saw a need and and/or nutritional health, and con- nate to the effort please visit the across the country each year. The delivered 71 STEM centers in ele- sist of various elements depending project website at http://www.acco- foundation is celebrating its 20th an- mentary and middle schools. They on the size, scope, and specific needs mackstem.com/ niversary in 2021. also worked with corporate partners The local fundraising goal is at and their employees to complete least $150,000 to open new STEM over 50 community enhancement centers for Kegotank Elementary projects. School and Arcadia Middle School, When it comes to the fields of sci- Read the Eastern Shore Post FREE Every Friday or as well as a community enhance- ence, technology, engineering, and online Thursday night at ment project to engage volunteers math, CRSF has created a program and community members at Arcadia that makes STEM activities and www.easternshorepost.com High School. learning easy to implement including Custis and Smith have already turnkey STEM centers in more than

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Mason $241,000, thanks to the Virginia Over- “This was originally touted as an at the end of the year rather than be- said the meals tax would be the faster way time Wage Act, which was passed by act that would bring the common- ing paid out and are not payable upon to see revenue returned to the county. the General Assembly in its last spe- wealth conformity or into closer align- separation from the county. Conflicting interpretations of the cial session and goes into effect July 1. ment with the (U.S.) Department of Firefighters’ overtime pay is already law led the county to request an opin- Under the act, employers must pay Labor’s Fair Labor Standards Act, budgeted for the coming year. 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Comp time above the 120-hour have to be filled with a new revenue es. “Once the benefit is given, it’s going approximately $241,000 for the up- threshold is paid Dec. 31 each year. source, perhaps one of those discussed to be hard for the General Assembly to coming budget … that is not current- If a nonexempt employee leaves the during your 2022 budget delibera- take it back,” he said. “We would be wise ly included in the budget,” Accomack county, any unused comp time is paid tions,” Mason told the board. ... to understand this is probably going County’s Chief Human Resources Offi- in the final paycheck. Overtime hours “Little did we all think during the to stay as it is. ... Once employees start cer Kathy Carmody told the Accomack require a supervisor’s approval and FY22 budget work sessions that we getting extra money in their paychecks Board of Supervisors. the authorization of department heads may be forced to implement a new tax as opposed to more hours ... I can’t see a “I think you should be looking at a or constitutional officers. just to implement the Virginia Over- bunch of politicians changing that.”

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Mr. Bowen was prede- former spouse, Lakeisa Bailey-Brown; Church, departed this life Thursday, Louis Wesley Bowen ceased by his son, James Bowen, and and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, June 3, 2021, at Sentara Leigh Hospi- Mr. Louis Wesley Bowen, 78, brother, Jackie Bowen. other relatives, and special friends. tal in Virginia Beach. a resident of Exmore, passed away A graveside service with military Arrangements were by the Cooper Born in Nassawadox, Mary was Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his resi- honors was conducted Monday, June & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac. the daughter of the late Lynwood dence. A native of Willis Wharf, he was 14, 2021, at Belle Haven Cemetery Washington and the late Marie the son of the late John Wesley Bowen with the Rev. Jonathan Carpenter of- John Stanley Elliott Jr. Goodwine Davis. She worked in vari- and the late Sadie Phillips Bowen. He ficiating. In lieu of flowers, donations Mr. John Stanley Elliott Jr., ous industries over the years. Her was a retired staff sargeant with the may be made to Doughty Funeral 77, husband of the late Valerie Carol last endeavor U.S. Army and a member of the Ex- Home, P.O. Box 633, Exmore, VA 23350 Elliott and a resident of Birdsnest, was with Whar- more Moose Lodge 683. to help with funeral expenses. crossed the channel peacefully, Satur- ton Cleaning He is survived Online condolences may be sent to the day, June 12, 2021, at his residence. A Service at Wal- by five children, family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com native of Townsend, he was the son of lops Island, until David Bowen, of Arrangements were made by the late Helen Kellam Elliott. A U.S. her health began Delaware, Angela Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore. Army veteran, John received a Purple to fail. Bowen, of Dela- Heart and a Silver Star for his gal- Private funeral ware, Steve Bow- Trevor L. Brown lantry in action services were held en, of Princess Mr. Trevor L. Brown, 46, of Parks- in the Republic of Saturday, June Ms. Handy Anne, Md., Penny ley, departed this life Wednesday, June Vietnam. 12, 2021, at the Campbell, of Flor- 2, 2021, at Riverside Shore Memorial He is survived chapel of Cooper & Humbles Funeral ida, and Bryan Hospital in Onancock. by six children, Co., Accomac, with the Rev. Gary Mill- Mr. Bowen Dale Jones, of Born in Nassawadox, Trevor was John S. Elliott er officiating. the son of Carolyn Brown and the late III and his wife, She leaves to cherish her memory: Charles Johnson. He was affectionate- Tricia, of Exmore, five daughters, Kathy Davis, Eliza- Memorial Service For ly known as “Big Trev” by his family Christopher El- beth Strand, Towyna Davis, Makesha and friends. After high school, Trevor liott and his Payton, and Cassie Shockley; seven James Russell Chapman obtained an au- wife, Claudette, Mr. Elliott grandchildren; four great-grandchil- tomotive service of Salisbury, Md., Elizabeth Char- dren; sisters, Jewell Burgess and June 26, 2021 technology cer- nock and her husband, Raymond, of Diane Washington; brothers, Tonie Former longtime resident, Mr. tificate from the Tangier Island, Derrick Elliott, of Washington, Devon Washington, and James Russell Chapman, passed Eastern Shore Eastville, Chelsea Warner and her Pastor Calvin Washington; sister-in- away Dec. 15, 2020, in Pennsylvania. Community Col- husband, Trelle, of Accomac, and law, Sylvestalette Farrare Davis; and Jim’s life and times on the Eastern lege in Melfa. Heather Guagenti and her boyfriend, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, Shore of Virginia will be celebrated Trevor was em- Matt, of Exmore; eight grandchildren, other relatives, and special friends. by his fellow American Legion mem- ployed as a fleet Chris, Hunter, Ben, Heather, Antho- Arrangements were by the Cooper bers Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Post maintenance Mr. Brown ny, John, Anakin, and Kaysen; one & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac. 56. Jim had many passions in life, mechanic with great-grandson, Benjamin; one great- besides his beloved family, and The Lankford Sysco until his health began granddaughter, Nataliah; and his lov- Frederick L. Milstead American Legion was at the top of to fail. ing dog, who was his best friend and Mr. Frederick Lewis Milstead, that list. Private graveside services were held companion, Jackson. In addition to his 83, husband of the late Elsie Lou- Jim held every significant position Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Whar- mother, John was predeceased by a ise Clark Milstead and a resident within this veteran’s organization to ton Cemetery, Parksley, with the Rev. son, Bryan Keith Elliott, and brother, of Townsend, passed away Tuesday, include Post Commander, Post Adju- Fred Crawley officiating. Robert Elliott. June 8, 2021, at his residence. A na- tant, District Commander, Depart- Big Trev leaves to cherish his mem- The family wishes to thank River- tive of Harrisonburg, Va., he was the ment Vice Commander, Department ories: his mother, Carolyn Brown; side Shore Hospice for all its help and son of the late Raymond Milstead Judge Advocate, and finally Depart- daughters, Na”Dijah Brown, Tamiya caring and a special thank you to John’s and the late Virginia Diehl Milstead. ment Commander for The State of Brown, and Tanaiah Brown; one grand- home health aide, Cheryl Powell. He was a retired Virginia. Memorial services were conducted carpenter. Post 56 welcomes his family, graveside, Thursday, June 17, 2021, at He is survived friends, and former co-workers to Cape Charles Cemetery, with the Rev. by two children, join us at this event which will start Jeff Conrow officiating. In lieu of flow- Candice S. Ar- promptly at 2 p.m. Refreshments Send your mileposts and ers, memorial contributions may be nold and her will be served at the conclusion. For made to Riverside Shore Hospice, P.O. husband, Bill, of additional information, please con- community events to Box 616, Onley, VA 23418. Virginia Beach; tact Post 56 at 757-331-2123. Online condolences may be sent to the and Jeffery K. [email protected] family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Franklin and his Mr. Milstead Arrangements were made by wife, Vivian, of Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore. Hampton; a sister, Nancy Bolton, of June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 15

Harrisonburg; two brothers, Lloyd Yranie Saint Surin Ernest Franklin Taylor “Family Feud.” Milstead and his wife, Sue, and Boyd Mrs. Yranie Saint Surin, 51, of Mr. Ernest “Buddy” Franklin Buddy is survived by his wife, Anna Milstead and his wife, Sandy, both of Plainsboro, N.J., formerly of the Shore, Taylor, 90, husband of Anna Ruth Ruth; a son, Rocky Taylor, of Chin- Harrisonburg. He was predeceased departed this life Saturday, May 15, 2021, Taylor, of Temperanceville, passed coteague; three grandchildren, Shan- by a son, Randall Keith Franklin. at her daughter’s home in Trenton, N.J. away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Shore non Taylor, April T. Parish, and Karen A graveside service was conduct- Born in Haiti, Yranie was the daugh- Health and Rehabilitation Center in Taylor; and four great-grandchildren. ed Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Cape ter of Choicely Charles and Gabriel Parksley. Other than his parents, he was pre- Charles Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Saint Surin. On Dec. 23, 1989, Yranie Born April 20, 1931, in Messongo, he ceded in death by a son, Franklin Jay Charles Peterson officiating. In lieu married Jean Raymond Ulysse. was the son of the late Ernest “Dink” Taylor, and a sister, Beatrice T. Ball. of flowers, memorials may be made Private funeral services were held Taylor and the late Mamie Marshall A funeral service was held Sunday, to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box Saturday, June Taylor. Buddy June 13, from Thornton Funeral Home 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. 12, 2021, at the worked as a fore- in Parksley with the Rev. Hodae Kim Online condolences may be sent to the chapel of Coo- man at John W. and Pastor Mary Jiminez officiating. family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com per & Humbles Taylor Packing Interment followed in the Groton’s Arrangements were made by Funeral Co., Ac- Company in Hall- Cemetery in Hallwood. Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home in comac, with Pas- wood for over 40 Should friends desire, memorial Cape Charles. tor Waldo Charles years. He was a contributions may be made to Down- officiating. member of Hall’s ings United Methodist Church in Oak Michael T. Reidel She leaves Chapel Church Hall, 7291 Lankford Highway, Oak Mr. Michael T. Reidel, 56, en- to cherish her and later Down- Hall, VA 23416. Mrs. Surin Mr. Taylor tered into rest Wednesday, Oct. 14, memory: her hus- ings United Arrangements are by the Thornton 2020, in his home. band, Jean Raymond Ulysse; children, Methodist Church. He enjoyed watch- Funeral Home in Parksley. He was the husband of Robin L. Stephanie Ulysse, Sabina Ulysse, Ste- ing wrestling, “Everybody Loves Ray- To sign the guest book online, visit (Royer) Reidel for 24 years. veson Ulysse, Danysson Ulysse, Daina mond,” “The Big Bang Theory,” and www.thorntonfuneralhome.net Michael was born Jan. 23, 1964, in Ulysse, and Schadrac Ulysse; grand- York, Pa., the son of Ruth D. (Kiss- son, David Olani; and a host of other inger) Reidel and the late J. Frederic relatives and friends. Send Obituaries to Reidel. Arrangements were by the Cooper [email protected] Michael also & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac. leaves to cherish his memories: his daughters, Tay- lor Lynn Reidel and Leah Mi- chelle Reidel; and grandson, Ash- ton King (Reidel) Wilson. Mr. Reidel 7058 Maddox Blvd., Ten in a Row Retro Country He was a Chincoteague Island, VA graduate of York County School of Technology and was employed as The Refuge Inn on Chincoteague Island a superintendent/crane operator housekeepers with Eastern Caisson Corp. is looking for , 99 3 He was a member of The Moose breakfast attendants and International Lodge #227, Hanover, weekend maintenance help. Pa., and the Sons of The American We are a third-generation family business, opened Legion PA SQDN #0543. by Donald and Martha Leonard in 1973, and nestled He enjoyed his family and friends, between loblolly pines, just across the Assateague cooking, motorcycling, and every- Channel from the wildlife refuge. The Refuge Inn thing outdoors. was founded on Martha’s southern hospitality and He was preceded in death by his Don’s love of the Chincoteague ponies. father, J. Frederic Reidel; his broth- Many of the inn’s staff have worked there for er, Clark F. Reidel; his grandpar- decades, sharing Don’s and Martha’s passion for ents, Grandma and Grandpa B.B. treating guests like family. Reidel (John), Virginia Reidel-Geu- In addition to competitive pay, employees WOWThatsCountry.com btner, Louise Hudson, and John B. can expect a COVID stipend of $2/hour, Kissinger Sr. annual staff trips, bonuses, vacation time, gas An open house will be held Satur- reimbursement, and a great work environment. day, June 19, at his mother’s home in Apply in person at the front desk. Red Bank. 16 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021

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Don’t Graduate To The Basement By Dr. Jim Shaeffer wrestle with COVID-19 and the new reali- ter high school do better financially in the ents of five children ESCC President ties of today. As a parent myself, I under- long run. According to a new report from and eight grand- To all of the families of the high school stand the concerns you have in the uncer- The Boston Foundation and MassINC, children. We shared graduating class of 2021: Congratulations tainty of the new environments that are in high school graduates from 2010 to 2018 the same concerns to you and your child for this accomplish- front of us. The wonderful news is that op- who attended community college were you are experienc- ment! Graduating from high school is a portunities close to home may be just the 6-18 percentage points more likely to be ing when we worked huge step leading to your child’s future. beginning you and your child are looking employed than their peers who ended with our children Like most of your Eastern Shore neigh- for that provides the perfect launch for their education at high school graduation. in deciding the next bors and friends, I enjoyed looking at the their next stage of learning and life. In addition, those going on to community steps in their educa- bright and energetic faces of the gradu- Your Eastern Shore Community Col- college earn nearly $2,000 more per year. tional journey. You Dr. Jim Shaeffer ates. And as you watched your student re- lege offers career pathways that lead di- Your Eastern Shore Community College want them to make ceive his or her diploma, you may have had rectly to high-wage jobs in healthcare, provides the distinct advantage of flexible good, affordable decisions; decisions that will mixed emotions. Memories of their jour- manufacturing, information technology, scheduling, high-quality programs, afford- lead to good jobs and fulfilling careers. Your ney, pride, and probably relief that they and trades. ESCC also offers excellent ability, financial support, and we are in your Eastern Shore Community College is here to had made it — and perhaps some anxiety programs from short-term certificates backyard, YOUR Eastern Shore Community help. We can help with seeking financial aid, as you wonder what is next for your child. to guaranteed transfer degree programs — part of your community because we are enrolling in classes, and outlining an educa- As I was growing up and completing my to four-year universities and colleges at your community. tional path to your child’s dream. high school, I’m sure that one of my parents’ one-third the cost of most four-year insti- This coming year, Your Eastern Shore Thank you for considering ESCC. This great concerns is that I would graduate from tutions. Your Eastern Shore Community Community College is celebrating 50 years part of their journey is just a phone call high school to their basement. We can un- College offers excellence in higher educa- of service to the Eastern Shore. We are away at 757-789-1720, or email us at stu- derstand how this can happen. Freshly out tion and affordability, all close to home. here to kick-start the careers of our East- [email protected]. Visit our website of high school, many of us weren’t sure what Why community college? In addition to ern Shore high school graduates. As my at www.es.vccs.edu for details on financial we wanted to do with our lives. having access to high-quality programs at dad would say to me, the best way to pur- aid, scholarships, registration and more. We These decisions are even more compli- affordable prices, studies have shown stu- sue a great career begins with education. hope your student becomes a YES! at YOUR cated given the challenges we faced as we dents who go on to community college af- My wife, Peggy, and I are the proud par- Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa. 18 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021

To Terry Miles White II 8170 Sea Breeze Drive, Chincoteague 2 parcels, Evans Lot and Lot 231-Ho- For $49,000 Property Transactions tel, 24316 Cooke St., Parksley •From Cathy M. and Curtis E. Kann For $55,000 To Robert W. Lord and Constance L. •From Catherine and David J. Krause Green Accomack County Lankford Highway, Mappsville To Carolyn C. and Jeffrey T. Adler, Trails End Lot 74 Unit 3 Sheet 7, •From Beach Transformations LLC For $875,000 trustees Horntown To Rosemary Paparo •From Rantz & Whealton Enterprises 4 Market St., Onancock For $23,400 Lot 6, Johnson Heights, Johnson Inc., by Daniel Elva Whealton, trustee For $575,000 •From Stacey L. Hausler, personal ad- Street, Onancock To Pamela McKyer •From Joann M. and Ryan M. Jefferson ministrator, estate of Vivian Dale Ewell For $42,000 Lot 20, Mobile Home Park, 6100 To Erica Alexis and Steven James To Raymond M. Weaver •From Stonewall Capital LLC Rantz St., Oak Hall Benzkofer 8119 Leo Lane, Chincoteague To EHH LLC For $35,000 25609 Main St., Onley For $80,000 27.657 acres, 2 parcels, clam plant, •From Fidel Ramirez For $119,000 •From Robert John Dahlia •From Ernest F. Smith III, Maryann To Karen E. and Andrew B. Lockwood Custis, and Linda O. Weatherly Captains Cove Lot 64 Section 8, To Linda O. and Leroy Weatherly Greenbackville 16145 Beckett Lane, Belle Haven For $219,000 For $20,000 •From Claudette Myers, Wanda Sharone White Bailey •From Faith and Calvin L. Sturgis Jr. Y. Newell, Andre V. Wharton, and To Bridgett Kay and Joseph Paul O’Hara Charles R. Wharton SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 31380 Nandua Drive, Painter To Jose Mario Morales and Marilyn For $550,000 Elizabeth Velasquez-Arreaga Her legacy continues. In memory of Sharone White Bailey, the 11th •From Judith S. and Arthur F. Gould Lot 6, subdivision of property of Davis Annual Educational Scholarships were presented on June 2, 2021. To Daniel C. Rabun and Sonal Shah Acres, near Nelsonia 7134 Pine Drive, Chincoteague For $13,500 Michael Giddens, a 2019 graduate of Northampton High School, successfully For $369,000 •From John Ronald Edwards competed with ten applicants and received the $2000 Community Award. He will •From Robert E. Kambarn To Ali S. Celik attend VA TECH as a sophomore majoring in architecture. (photo not available) To Andrew Robert Palmer 20105 Dogwood Drive, commercial

Cedrick Cooper, Jr., Jakeria Johnson, Airey Finney, member of Macedonia member of Macedonia member of Macedonia AME Church and a 2021 AME Church will AME Church will attend graduate of Nandua High attend NSU as a junior ESCC as a sophomore School, received a $2,000 majoring in Nursing, majoring in liberal arts, award and will attend ODU received a $1,000 award. received a $1,000 award. majoring in accounting.

Since the inception of this scholarship, approximately $46,000 has been awarded to graduates of public high schools on the Eastern Shore.

Currently pastored by Rev. Jazmine Brooks, the scholarship established under Macedonia AME Church has blessed students with the opportunity to attend college. The commmittee is grateful for the numerous supporters during the COVID-19 pandemic time frame when fundraising activities were prohibitive.

Thank you for supporting the youth of our community and for your tax deductible donations which may be mailed to: Macedonia AME Church, P.O. Box 132, Accomac,VA 23301. Attn: Scholarship Fund. June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 19 building and rental property, Melfa To Ottoniel Ermitano Morales Roblero For $205,000 •From Ronald C. Wilkens For $176,000 and Guadalupe Medina Gaspar •From Kimberly D. Marowski and To Lori M. Taylor •From Julius Bailery 66 Kerr St., Onancock James R. Bergey Jr., trustees Lot 4 Wharton Place, Mappsville To Norma Perez and Hermeregildo For $80,000 To Benjamin Hayden Mabalot For $39,900 Jimenez Arizmendi •From Tonya L. and Timothy S. Thornton 20189 Crockett St., Quinby •From Otis W. Evans and Otis W. Ev- Portion of Edmonds land designated To Wendy and Adam Basinger For $4,000 ans Jr. as lot 11, Alexine St., Painter 6238 Church St., Chincoteague •From Ellen R. and Robert S. Bobick To Miguel Ruiz Lopez and Paul Ruiz Ruiz For $8,500 For $365,000 To Carrie A. and Edward P. Rittberg 13519 Lankford Highway, Mappsvillle •From Patricia Johnston Harris and •From Donna M. and Jeffrey D. Lot 4 Schooner Bay, Onancock For $75,000 Sandra Leigh Harris Seibert For $52,000 •From Donna S. McAvene and Dawn To Gale and Richard Ocensasek To Christina and Perry Comeaux •From Sandra L. and Kerry J. Raffety McAvene Weston Lot 39 Baldpate Lane, Onancock Lot 6E Piney Island, 5310 Oak Drive, To Hepburn and Sons LLC To Mejynne Nicolas For $45,000 Chincoteague 9046 Atlantic Road, Atlantic 23433 Front St., Accomac •From Richard J. Vesely For $274,000 For $200,000 For $75,000 To Cheryl and Timothy A. Gregory •From Barbara E. and David H. Captains Cove Lot 2555 Section 5, Wiedenheft Greenbackville To Wanderlust Hospitality Group LLC RESOLUTION For $1,500 6228 Church St., Channel Bass Inn, •From Kenneth D. Lewis and Robert Chincoteague BE IT RESOLVED by the Northampton County Board of Supervisors, this B. Lewis For $725,000 8th day of June, 2021, that the regular work session meeting of the Board, To Starr and John Robinson •From Richard W. Lewis scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, 2021, commencing at 5:00 p.m., in the Captains Cove Lot 179 Section 9, To Perdue Agribusiness Grain LLC Board Chambers of the County Administration Building, 16404 Courthouse Greenbackville Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and Road, Eastville, Virginia, be cancelled. For $118,000 17, Parksley •From Joanna and Billy Joe Colonna Sr. For $356,937 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that, following the above noted adjustment, the To Randy Lee Green •From Kimberly D. Marowski and date, time and place of the regular work session meeting of the Northampton 19480 Main St., Melfa James R. Bergey Jr., trustees County Board of Supervisors shall revert to the 4th Tuesday of each month, For $189,900 To Benjamin Hayden Mabalot commencing at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the County, 16404 •From Citibank N. A., trustee 20200 Crockett St., Quinby Courthouse Road, Eastville, Virginia.

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ing the gun and identified him as the attorneys were read by Northampton shooter. “I called him ‘Kake,’” said County Clerk of Court Traci Johnson Johnson. He told the court he recog- who was seated in the witness box Court Postings By Nancy Drury Duncan nized Rogers by his dreadlocks and reading the witnesses’ words from the “his mouth structure.” transcript. A few weeks earlier, Johnson had The reading took three full days to drug charges. testified in a drug case against Akeem complete. This time, the jury began its Jury Recommends Aided by Cynthia Harmon, Strand Rogers, a brother of Roquan Rogers. “I deliberations at 5:15 p.m. and returned 12-Year Sentence contacted a number of people in an at- had seen him before, a lot of times,” he at 6:30 p.m. The jury recommended a tempt to find someone who would kill said. sentence of one year for conspiracy to for Roquan Rogers Nathaniel Johnson, a confidential in- After the foreperson read the ver- obstruct justice, six years for conspir- An Accomack County jury recom- formant of the Eastern Shore Drug dicts at Rogers’ 2018 trial, the jury re- acy to commit capital murder for hire, mended a sentence of 12 years for Task Force, who was set to testify turned to the jury room to deliberate a and five years for conspiracy to commit Roquan Rogers in a redo of the sen- against Strand at his December trial recommendation for a sentence. After capital murder by a prisoner. tencing phase of an August 2019 trial for drug distribution, said Common- hours of deliberation, they returned In 2019, Evron Strand Sr., 46, of that ended in a mistrial. At that trial, wealth’s Attorney Spencer Morgan. with a recommendation of a total of 17 Nelsonia, was sentenced to 50 years in a jury convicted Rogers, now 23, of Ex- On the night of Oct. 31, 2017, John- years for the three charges. After hear- prison. Cynthia Harmon, 55, of Park- more, of conspiracy to commit capital son and Dezerae Smith were leaving ing the recommended sentence, de- sley, who admitted she set up confer- murder for hire, conspiracy to commit a party at a home on Linhaven Circle fense attorney Curtis T. Brown polled ence calls between Strand, who used capital murder by a prisoner, and con- near Painter. They testified they heard each juror individually. One man said the jail telephone to call her, and the spiracy to obstruct justice. something rustling in the bushes as he did not agree with the sentence, prospective killers, was sentenced to The original jury was deadlocked they walked to their car. Shots were which must be reached unanimous- four years in prison. Rogers is set to be on nine other charges including that fired. Johnson was shot in the back ly. Upon hearing this, Judge W. Rev- sentenced on August 19. of attempted first-degree murder. and in the buttocks. Smith was shot in ell Lewis III said, “The court declares The charges resulted from Roger’s in- the foot. Johnson was flown to a Nor- a mistrial on the sentencing phase.” Accomack County volvement in a murder-for-hire plot folk hospital. Judge Lewis said another jury would Circuit Court masterminded by Evron Strand Sr., a Both testified for the common- be selected to conduct the sentencing man who was in jail awaiting trial on wealth, saying they saw Rogers fir- phase of the trial. Jason Ray Childrey, 36, of Onan- “The evidence they hear must be the cock, pleaded guilty to felony assault same as presented at trial,” he said. He and battery of a law enforcement offi- directed that a transcript of the trial be cer in a plea agreement with the com- read to the jury and all exhibits shown monwealth. He also pleaded guilty to to that jury as they were to the original DUI and two misdemeanor assaults on jury. A second jury was empaneled last police officers. Tuesday and the transcript of the trial According to the terms of the was read to it. The transcript exclud- agreement, the felony charge will be ed the portions of the proceedings not dismissed in two years if Childrey heard by the jurors. Commonwealth’s has been on good behavior during Attorney Morgan read his questions that time. to the witnesses and defense attorney “He has made positive steps in the DELIVERY Curtis Brown read his. The respons- right direction,” said defense attorney es of witnesses to questioning by both Andre Wiggins. He said his client was using drugs that day but ingested an- DRIVERS other drug combination by mistake. Drivers will earn $8 hourly “He meant to take something else,” Need an ad? Wiggins told the court. He said Chil- wage as well make $3 drey has no memory of what he did delivery charge plus tips Besides appearing in 12,000 that day. “It was a wake-up call that he had a problem,” he said. He said for each delivery taken weekly print copies, Childrey had apologized to the officers for his behavior and was “embarrassed • Flexible Hours Available • your ad will reach and horrified” when he saw the video thousands of online readers of the incident. 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Change of Command Ceremony Eastern Shore Family Medicine Submitted Article officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter Chief Petty Officer Adam Sea- Kankakee, homeported in Mem- son relieved Senior Chief Petty phis, Tenn. Officer Michael Hall as the Of- Aids to Navigation Team Chin- ficer in Charge of Coast Guard coteague inspects and maintains Aids to Navigation Team Chin- all fixed and floating aids to nav- coteague during a change of com- igation along the Delmarva Penin- mand ceremony the morning of sula that encompasses three sepa- June 3. rate Coast Guard sectors. Capt. Samson Stevens, com- Change of command ceremonies mander of Coast Guard Sector Vir- are time-honored traditions deep- ginia, presided over the ceremony. ly rooted in Coast Guard and Naval Season is reporting to Aids to history signifying the total trans- Navigation Team Chincoteague af- fer of responsibility, authority, and ter serving as the executive petty command of a military unit. 22 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021 Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021 Honorees Submitted Article and Photos and ethical standards,” according to The Chincoteague Chamber of Com- his nomination ballot. Rush prepares, merce hosted its annual awards lun- informs, and guides the town and its cheon at the Chincoteague Center residents through hurricanes, nor’eas- June 10 to recognize and honor out- ters, floods, and now, pandemics, by standing people in the community for establishing policies and procedures their service, dedication, and contribu- for approval of the mayor and Town tions to the island. Council to keep citizens and visitors Outgoing board members were safe during these catastrophic events. thanked, new board members recog- The Chincoteague Chamber of Com- nized, and high school seniors award- merce 2021 John White Shields Citi- Bryan Rush is presented the 2021 Leon- Fran and Bill Lytle receive the 2021 ed for special achievements. The high- zens of the Year Award was presented ard “Buddy” Burton Business Person John White Shields Citizens of the light of the event is always the recogni- to Bill and Fran Lytle, founders of the of the Year award by Dustin Mears, Year award from Dustin Mears, cham- chamber of commerce president. tion of the Citizen and Business Person nonprofit Manna Café, which serves ber of commerce president. of the Year as chosen by a committee hot meals and fellowship to everyone in appointed by the Chincoteague Cham- the community. The Lytles have served ber of Commerce Board of Directors. tens of thousands of free hot lunches The Chincoteague Chamber of Com- every Monday since January 2, 2017. merce 2021 Leonard “Buddy” Burton When COVID-19 suspended gatherings Business Person of the Year Award in 2020, the group quickly transitioned was presented to Bryan Rush, director to home deliveries for those in need. of Emergency Services and Emergen- The Lytles also instituted a mobile food cy Management Coordinator for the pantry and began assisting the Food- Town of Chincoteague. bank of Southeastern Virginia-Eastern Rush has served the town for more Shore to provide food to more than 100 than 30 years in various capacities, households in upper Accomack Coun- exhibiting the “highest level of moral ty and distribute approximately 125 USDA food boxes to eligible seniors on Emma Faith shows her certificate for Evan Mason receives the 2021 ­Nicki L. Chincoteague Island each month. In winning the Entrepreneurial Essay West Memorial Scholarship, present- Contest. ed by Nicki West’s granddaughter, 2020, Manna Café distributed food to Jessi West. 8,300 individuals with leadership from utive Director Evelyn Shotwell. New the Lytles. These efforts significantly board members Kate Moot and Rebecca es on the island and find out why in- “contribute to the welfare of our island Hudson were introduced as they each dividuals choose to become entrepre- community,” the nomination stated. begin a three-year term on the board. neurs over the more traditional route Ernest Dale Holston was recognized Emma Faith was also recognized of becoming employees. A question was for 15 years of service to the chamber for winning the Entrepreneurial Es- posed to Chincoteague High School se- board and Benjy Holloway was rec- say Contest. The Chincoteague Cham- niors and FBLA members: What tools ognized for six years of service, three ber of Commerce Strategic Action Plan for success would be necessary for you years as president. “These individuals adopted in 2018 defined a short-term to operate a prosperous business on Auto Glass have provided invaluable guidance and goal under business development to Chincoteague Island? Emma’s insight- leadership over the years and will cer- explore how to assist young adults in ful essay can be found on the Entrepre- FAST! tainly be missed” said Chamber Exec- opening and operating new business- neurs page of the chamber’s website. We will work with your The 2021 Nicki L. West Memori- insurance company! al Scholarship was presented to Evan And, we can give you Jaxon’s & Mason by Nicki West’s granddaugh- a lifetime warranty C. LEE HAULING ter, Jessi West. Evan will enter the for just $ Jaxon’s Hardware U.S. Coast Guard Academy where he 25! 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Northampton County Public Schools Superintendent Charles “Eddie” Lawrence Recognized

May is the month in which the Virginia School Board Association recognizes the importance of school superintendents. This year the VSBA is choosing to recognize each superintendent. This last year was challenging for schools and the Northampton County School Board would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Lawrence for his leadership during this crisis.

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Call 757-789-7678 to subscribe! 24 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021 Osprey-Eye Contest: Knife To Meet You, Now Let’s Have A Ball! Last Week’s Contest: Knives and Forks Win Dinner! Last Week’s Winner Last week we hid sets of knives and forks on pages 28, 32, 33 (second car- toon panel), 37, 38 (lower left picture), By finding all eight sets of knives and forks — which, let’s 41, 47, and 49 (Matthews Market ad). face it, were diabolically difficult to find — Amy Eckard, Only one person found all eight sets: of Temperanceville, won the contest with no rivals. We Amy Eckard, of Temperanceville, so didn’t have to use a random number generator to pick from she won by default. among contestants. Well done, Amy! She sent us this pic- This Week’s Contest: ture of Jaggy and Manny who eat, Amy assures us, without Beach Ball Bonanza! using a fork and knife. This week we have hidden beach balls in the paper. For those of you too-clever-by-half readers who will find beach balls in ads or in fami- This week’s Other ly reunion photographs, a warning: we are count- Osprey-Eyed Runners-Up ing only these beach balls: Last week we had 35 total en- And we’re not saying how Reader wins tries seeking eight sets of knives many are hidden. Count $25 Gift Certificate from C.D. Marsh Jewelers and forks. Twenty-four people got the one on this page and go from here. close, finding six sets, and six peo- If only one reader finds them all, that “Home of the Chesapeake ple got tantalizingly close, fall- reader is the winner. Otherwise, from Bay Bracelet” ing just one short of the winning among readers who find all or most of number eight. the beach balls, one lucky osprey-eyed Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. reader will be randomly selected to Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Six Who Found Seven win a $25 gift certificate to C.D. Marsh Closed Sunday & Monday Marion Basford, Alum Bank, Pa. Jewelers in Onancock. See sponsor box 45 Market St., Onancock Richard Marshall, Atlantic on this page. [email protected] DeCola Johnson, Accomac The rules: 757-787-3333 Mary Carey, Cape Charles • To become a contestant, find as Delane Brown, Philadelphia many beach balls as you can and tell Last Week’s Runners-Up Sarah Ross, Chincoteague us where you found them (page num- Left: Shore resident Cindi Bowen en- ber and location on the page). Send tered the contest for a visitor, Bren- Those Who Found Six this information to david@eastern- leigh Adams, of Allwood, Va. Bowen Jessica Thornes, Bloxom shorepost.com. used Osprey Eye to entertain the Theresa Lattimore, Bloxom, and • You can start sending your entries house over the weekend. Diane Smith, Onancock now. Entries MUST have your first Right: Jessica Thornes, of Bloxom, Rob Moore, Cape Charles and last names and your town. uses photography to relieve stress. Kimberly Rice, Bloxom • Entries will be accepted until She took this painterly picture at Laurie Paschall, Cape Charles noon on Monday, June 21. Entries ar- Anns Cove in Bloxom. Jeanette Bell, Onley riving after noon on the 21st will not Left: Suzy loves playing with sticks. Tony and Virginia Manzione, be entered in the contest. Suzy’s Jeanette Bell, of Onley, had a Exmore • Do not submit multiple entries. birthday — we’re not saying which one Katelyn Smith, Onancock • Include a photograph if you choose — this past June 11. Janet Cooper, Onley to submit one and tell us a little some- Beth McHenry, Parksley thing about the picture. Right: How cool and retro is this? Beth Anne Beatty, Exmore • Anyone submitting a photograph McHenry, of Parksley, showing off a Dawn Taylor, Parksley Beatles poster with autographs. (For you must have taken the picture or have Sara M. Fetterman, Bloxom youngsters: they were a singing group.) permission to use it. Laura McDonough, Chincoteague The winner and as many run- Left: In case you visit Silver Beach Bonnie Porter, Bloxom ners-up as possible will get their and see a mermaid, Anne Beatty, of Ex- Cindylou Nelson, photographs in the paper. If you don’t more, claims this particular one is her Myrtle Beach, S.C. want to use your own picture, you can daughter, Mayson. Anabel Beatty, Silver Beach submit a photo of your child or a pet Carolyn Weatherly, Painter — or a beach blanket, an especially Right: Laura McDonough, of Chincote- Wayne Miller, Hampton, Va. fetching anklet, or even your cousin ague, sent in this older photograph of David Weatherly, Exmore who is insufferably sycophantic. Just her grandsons, Ethan, left, and Xander Thomas Hollis Jr., Painter no feet. DiFulvioy. Ethan will turn 12 on July 17. Charlene Upshur, Eastville June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 25 Random Facts About … the Time a Person Trained to Kill, Didn’t (Part II) By David Martin well-known through these performances the one, Brown asked him the question ceived acceptance: the 379th Bomb After 2nd Lt. Charles Brown landed that Boeing invited him to the 50th anni- that had been on his mind for 50 years: Group made him an honorary member. his B-17 Flying Fortress in England versary of the B-17 Flying Fortress. Sti- What were you pointing at? Stigler told And from another group, Stigler received following a bombing mission on Bre- gler went, hoping to learn if the bomber him: SWEDEN! If Brown had turned to genuine love: In a reunion with just three men, Germany, shortly before Christ- he had escorted had ever made it back to nearby neutral Sweden, he could have surviving members of the Quiet Ones, mas 1943, people gathering around England. Stigler told his story to those he landed and sat out the war. Brown told 25 of their children and grandchildren the bomber couldn’t believe their eyes. met but no one could help him connect to Stigler if he had known that, he would crowded close to the elderly Stigler to Nearly every foot of the massive air- the phantom bomber he had helped. be speaking Swedish to that day. touch, to place a hand on, the man who craft had bullet, bomb, and flak holes The same quest was weighing on When they finally met, Stigler took had made their very existence possible. in it with large sections of the plane’s Charles Brown, 50 years after being Brown by the shoulders and said simply, Both men died in 2008 within outer skin completely gone. Parts of spared for reasons he never knew. “I love you, Charlie.” months of each other, Stigler at 92 and the wings, stabilizers, and other sec- Brown had retired to Florida but stayed All was not roses and lollipops, how- Brown at 87. tions supposedly vital to keeping an active in military circles, including the ever, When news of the original incident Many accounts of the Brown-Sti- airplane aloft were either completely 379th Bomb Group Association. Some- and the Brown-Stigler reunion came out, gler encounter exist. For a book-length or partially shot away. Veteran airmen one suggested he put a letter in a Ger- Stigler received hate mail from Germany version that includes their lives before there at that small airfield had seen man newsletter that went to German for being a traitor for not shooting down and after the war with coverage of ae- bombers in worse shape but those were airmen from the Second World War. an enemy. From his adopted Canada, Sti- rial combat and the Second World War bombers that had crashed into wrecks Brown did and got an answer from Sti- gler received hate mail for being a Nazi, itself, see “A Higher Call” by Adam Ma- on the ground. No one had ever seen gler. But Brown wanted to make sure although he had never joined the party. kos with Larry Alexander, published an airplane like this that had flown that some random German airman But from his former enemies, he re- December 2012. in on its own power and landed with didn’t try to take credit for being the pi- nine of its 10 crew, known as the Quiet lot that spared the life of Brown’s crew, Ones, still alive. so Brown had not put all the details of Brown reported to his superior offi- the incident in the letter. cer and debriefed on the incredible trip In a phone call to Stigler, Brown ques- home. The officer was so impressed that tioned him about the incident and Sti- he told Brown it was likely he and his gler knew everything, down to the salute entire crew would be awarded Bronze just before leaving, which Brown had Stars. And then Brown told the officer never mentioned. Convinced Stigler was the craziest part of all, about the Ger- man pilot who flew alongside the B-17 Eastern Shore of Virginia’s but never fired a shot. He escorted the ONLY AAA Approved Auto bomber over the deadly coastal fortifi- cations, kept pointing at something, and Repair Service Center then saluted Brown, and departed. 10% Member Discount All The officer reported the incident to Services Including Inspections, his higher-ups. Everything changed. Not only would there be no medals for Oil Changes and Tires the crew members, but they were or- • VA STATE INSPECTION STATION dered to never speak of this mission. • $19.99 OIL CHANGES The brass didn’t want word of this get- • ting out and then American crews hesi- •• ENGINE REPAIR & tating to fire on enemies that they were DIAGNOSTICS thinking might be friendly. The 8th Air Force classified the incident top secret. •• AIR CONDITIONING Franz Stigler was the Messerschmitt SERVICE pilot who declined to shoot down the Qui- PREVENTATIVE et Ones and, instead, escorted them safe- •• ly part of the way back to England. This MAINTENANCE treasonous act toward his own country •• SUSPENSION & WHEEL was never discovered and Stigler went on to pilot jet fighters that Germany intro- ALIGNMENT duced in the closing days of World War II. • OPEN SATURDAYS After the war, Stigler eventually moved to Canada and settled into a middle-class life. He flew in air shows and was happy to play the enemy, flying German repli- Service & Towing cas for the American good guys to chase and “shoot down.” He became sufficiently 757-824-3333 • New Church, VA 26 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021

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measure in excess of 50 inches. In addition, it is prohibited to gaff a cobia, so a large landing net is a must. A VMRC permit is also required to keep a cobia. They are free and available through the VMRC website. The 2021 Virginia Cobia Season of- Oceans East – Eastern Shore is our ficially opened on Tuesday, June 15, newest contributing member of the although cobia have been available weekly fishing report. for catch-and-release for a couple of Upper Shore – Allan Ring, at the weeks. The season is scheduled to Sea Hawk Sports Center, said speck- run through Sept. 15. The minimum led trout and rockfish on the bayside size limit is 40 inches (total length). are being caught by both casting ar- The possession limit is one fish per tificials and by bait fishing with peel- person, but no more than two fish ers and softcrabs. Proven artificals in- per boat, of which only one fish can clude topwaters, Rap-10s, Mirrolures, and jigheads with paddletails. He said the shop is stocked with bunker and chum for the cobia fishery. Ring added that the seaside flounder fishing has been good for anglers using minnows, Bill Lewis caught and released this cobia near the Chesapeake Bay silversides, and Berkley Gulp Swim- Bridge-Tunnel. Photo courtesy of Bailey’s Bait & Tackle. ming Mullet baits. The perch and catfish bite has been good for anglers Wachapreague – Amanda Man- Dez Louie, at Oceans East – East- soaking bloodworm and peeler baits zella, at the Wachapreague Inn, ern Shore, reported chumming for in the Manokin River, Nanticoke Riv- said the local flounder fishing out cobia with bunker has been effec- er, and Wicomico River. of Wachapreague and Folly Creek is tive for bottom fishing, while sight Chincoteague – Donna Rae still going strong. She said the off- casters are using live eels, buck- Roeske, at Captain Bob’s Marina, re- shore pelagic fishery has started, as tails, and topwater poppers. He said ported the fishing continues to im- catches of bluefin and yellowfin tuna that the red drum bite has been hot prove with reports of flounder, spot, have been made. around the bridge-tunnel and the kingfish (whiting), and croaker catch- Debbie Shrieves, at Trident Tackle, islands. Peeler crabs and hard crabs es coming from the south side of the said yellowfin tuna weighing up to 80 have been the preferred drum baits. Queen Sound Bridge into the Chin- pounds have been taken by vessels The inshore wrecks and reefs are coteague Channel. Limits of flounder fishing in the Washington Canyon. producing nice-sized sheepshead have been caught in front of the mari- Lower Shore – Jeb Brady, at and a mixed class of spadefish. Fid- na at buoy 17, north to Chincoteague Bailey’s Bait & Tackle, welcomed dlers, peelers, and hard crabs have Bay. Other productive spots have in- the opening of cobia season and said been effective on sheepshead, while cluded along the Curtis Merritt Har- catches are coming from the Chesa- the spadefish are hitting sea clams bor bulkhead, Assateague Channel, peake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and north and chowder clam baits. Louie and in Chincoteague Inlet. A two- to above Cherrystone. He said that added that some anglers are using hook bottom rig with a pink bucktail bottom fishermen were having suc- Conch Candy Chum with success. baited with silversides, minnows, and/ cess using bunker, while sight fish- The local piers have seen catches of or Berkley Swimming Mullets in pink, ermen have been casting live eels. croaker, sand mullet (whiting), and chartreuse, or white has been one of Red drum catches are still coming gray trout. Nighttime pier anglers the most productive tackle setups. from the barrier island breakers and have caught ribbonfish under the The run of black drum and stripers the bridge-tunnel islands. Flounder lights using silversides and Gotcha in the surf has subsided, with catches fishing was described as sporadic, plugs. now consisting of panfish, sharks, and due to periods of dirty water con- Bill Hall was the first Eastern rays. Larger sharks are being taken in ditions. The Ditch has been one of Shore resident to achieve Virginia the area around Turner’s Lump. The the most consistent flounder catch- Salt Water Master Angler Status. marina’s Kids Kingfish Tournament ing locations. Offshore wrecks have He has been named Virginia Salt- Robert Engle Jr. landed this runs July 2 to 11, for youth, ages 5 to produced nice-sized triggerfish. water Angler of the Year and Vir- 80-pound yellowfin tuna in the 15. A $250 top prize, free T-shirts, and Spadefishing has improved with the ginia Saltwater Release Angler of Washington Canyon on Monday a cookout will all be part of the festivi- warmer water temperatures. King- the Year and is a Virginia Press aboard the Teaser Cool. Photo ties. Contact Captain Bob’s Marina fish (whiting) and small croakers Association award-winning sports courtesy of Trident Tackle. for more information. are being caught from the piers. columnist. 28 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021

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Eastern Shore Sports Yellow Jacket Girls Advance to Regional Soccer Semifinals er as she completed a hat trick in SOCCER less than 15 minutes. The junior scored the first goal of the game at 6/15/21 the 36:07 mark and scored the third goal unassisted at the 25:53 mark. Northampton 17 She was the game’s MVP as she went on to score an absurd eight to- Essex 2 tal goals. Essex’s Heaven Walker scored Story and Photos by Brennan Waldorf the only goal for Trojans in the first The Northampton Yellow Jackets’ half after a dazzling display of agili- girls soccer team hosted Essex High ty led her to take a clean shot on the school June 15 in Eastville. Jackets’ keeper Makaila Harloff. The Jackets were given the three The Jackets 17-2 lead in the sec- seed in the Division I, Region A Tour- ond half ended the game early with nament after going 7-2 in the regu- 20 minutes remaining due to the lar season. They beat the sixth-seed- VHSL mercy rule. Northampton was ed Trojans decisively 17-2 in the led by Rocio Cruz with eight goals. first round. Olivia Peart, Edith Palacio, and Cas- Northampton gets set for the regional kickoff against the Essex Trojans. The Trojans had not won a game sidy Chapman each had two goals. entering Monday’s bout and quick- Daniela Gonzalez, Johana Huaczo- The victory over the Trojans ad- nals where they could possibly play the ly fell behind as the faster and more zon Monila, and Jacqueline Santos vanced Northampton to the regional No. 1 seed, West Point High School. agile Jackets attacked relentlessly Maldonnado each finished with a goal semifinals where the Jackets will play The Pointers have already beaten in the first half. apiece. Olivia Peart and Ryan Jones the No. 2-seeded Northumblerand Northampton twice but a loss to them Northampton’s Rocio Cruz had led in assists with three a piece while High School. A win over the Indians in the finals would still advance the a career day in the regional open- Vashti Holmes assisted on two. would advance the Jackets to the fi- Jackets to the state tournament.

Junior Rocio Cruz makes her way past an Essex defender to score her Speedster Vashti Holmes advances the ball into Essex territory during the third goal of the game. Cruz finished with eight total goals. first half. She had several shots on goal and finished the game with two assists. June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 31

Fresh Off Two Tournament Wins, Nandua Baseball Heads to Regional Finals

with a bloop single for the Warriors’ sixth run. BASEBALL The Warriors’ offense kept pouring it on throughout the game, with the 6/14/21 big shot coming in the bottom of the fourth off the bat of Ross, a deep home Nandua 10 run to left field. The Warriors sent the Raiders packing early by way of the Amelia County 0 10-run rule in the fifth inning. Nandua’s semifinal contest against Randolph Henry was a closer affair, 6/15/21 but the Warriors employed the same tools, mixed with some great defensive positioning in the outfield, to outlast Nandua 6 the Statesmen. Ripken Robbins started on the Randolph Henry 2 mound for Nandua, and the Warriors found themselves in the unlikely posi- Story and Photos by Matthew Yoder tion of trailing after giving up a first-in- A pair of decisive victories on their ning run. The team settled and posted home field Monday and Tuesday placed two runs in the bottom of the inning to the Nandua Warriors on the precipice assert their will. Parks again led off the of a Virginia High School League re- game with a hit, and was brought home gional championship. on a long, driving double to left center- The Warriors welcomed the Raid- field by Everett Savage. Marshall also ers from Amelia County High School, added an RBI double in the first. Tyler Greene was focused in relief for the Warriors against the and proceeded to give them a dose of Robbins gave up a couple of deep fly Statesmen. what teams on the Shore experienced balls in the second inning and walked all spring. Solid pitching and a deep Jayden Gee, prompting a change on lineup at the plate spelled doom for the mound. Greene responded in relief the Raiders. with a settled performance, fighting off Cade Williams got the start for the a pair of innings in the second and third Warriors. Following a shaky first in- in which the Statesmen threatened ning in which the Raiders stranded with base runners. Greene was assisted two runners, Williams began to mow by a couple of great plays in the outfield Amelia County’s batters with great by Savage in tracking down fly balls. regularity. Williams fanned two bat- Meanwhile, Brenden Francis- ters in each of the first, second, and co held the Warriors in check on the third innings, and struck out the side mound for the Statesmen. The War- in the fourth. Of the 15 outs the Raid- riors, however, began to break away ers incurred, 13 came by way of the in the bottom of the fifth, scoring three strikeout, with only a force ground out runs, highlighted by a successful sui- in the first inning, and a diving grab by cide squeeze off the bat of Adamos on third basemen, Dylan Marshall, in the which Savage scored. Randolph Hen- third inning. ry scored a second run in the top of At the plate, the Warriors scored the sixth, with Hunter Rapole bring- three runs in each of the first two in- ing home Brandin Henson, who led off nings. Luke Parks led off the game with a double. with a first pitch swinging double Greene never seemed to lose his fo- to deep right field, and was brought cus, though, and struck out Dalton home by a sacrifice fly from Tyler Lockridge to end the inning. Greene Greene. Marshall added an RBI single finished the game in the top of the in the first, and Dylan Ross brought seventh with an acrobatic stop on a home Brandon Adamos for the third ground out, ushering the Warriors on run on a ground out. Adamos added to the championship game against Po- an RBI of his own in the second inning quoson Thursday, June 17, at 5 p.m. Dylan Ross rounds third after hitting a homer against Amelia County. 32 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021 Arcadia Softball Ends Season With Win Followed by Loss at Regional Tournament

McDonald were the lone contribu- SOFTBALL tors to the stats sheet, with a pair of singles. Sydney Jester, who has been a veritable workhorse pitching 6/14/21 for the Firebirds this season, took the loss, allowing 10 hits and nine Arcadia 3 runs, though only four earned, in five innings of work. King William 2 The loss came on the heels of a seven-inning effort the previous night in King William, a 3-2 pitch- 6/15/21 er’s duel in which Jester successful- ly shut down the higher-seeded Cav- Randolph Henry 10 aliers. In going the distance, Jest- er allowed only four hits and one earned run, while striking out two. Arcadia 0 Haley McDaniel had two hits, one of which being a double, stole a base, By Matthew Yoder and scored a run. Likewise, Bella Wil- Arcadia’s impressive 2021 season liams had two hits for the Firebirds. ended Tuesday night on the road in Hannah Parks had a hit and drove in the semifinals of the Virginia High two runs, and Skylar Stapleton pro- School League’s regional softball vided a hit and an RBI in the win. tournament. The 2021 District Champion Fire- The Firebirds managed only two birds will return a core group of hits against the No. 1-seeded Ran- their roster in 2022, with the hopes dolph Henry Statesmen in a 0-10 loss. of repeating against what should be Brianna Montross and Savannah a competitive season on the Shore. Arcadia Boys Soccer Team Wins First Game of Soccer Playoffs surged ahead in the final 40 min- utes to defeat the higher-seeded Nottoway Cougars on Nottaway’s SOCCER home pitch in the first round of the regional playoffs. 6/14/21 The Firebirds built an early lead with first half goals by Frank- lin Juarez and Llimer Perez, and Arcadia 5 strengthened their advantage with three goals following halftime. Juarez and Perez again found the Nottaway 0 back of the net, and a goal by Kel- vin Perez rounded out the scoring. Jenrry Vasquez was a wall to the By Matthew Yoder Cougars, earning a shutout in net After a tough first half, the Ar- for the Firebirds, and for his efforts cadia Firebirds boys soccer team was rewarded man of the match. June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 33 Northampton Falls to Mathews 3-6-1. Mathews’ roster was SOCCER young but anchored by stand- out goalie Jackson Putt whose 6/16/21 presence in the goal was ago- Matthews 3 nizing for the Jackets. Northampton had sever- Northampton 0 al shots on goal in the first half but were unable to get Story and Photo by anything in the net due to Brennan Waldorf Putt. Putt’s large stature The Northampton Yel- made it difficult to score as low Jackets hosted the his lengthy arms and legs Mathews Blue Devils June gobbled up shots from the 16 in Eastville. The Jack- pursuing Jackets. ets were given the four seed The Jackets fell to the in the Division I Region A Blue Devils 3-0 ending Tournament after going 4-6 their playoff push for the in the regular season. 2021 season. Mathews will Northampton was shut advance to play the num- out by the fifth-seeded Blue ber one seed Rappahan- Devils who entered the game nock High School in the with a comparable record of Regional semifinals. Left: Senior Jose Gomez scans the field looking for the best spot to put the ball in play during the first half of the Northampton regional loss June 16.

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The Arcadia Firebirds season ended Monday night following an 0-18 loss on the road to the No. 1-seeded Poquoson Bull Islanders. The Firebirds made great strides in the abbreviated 2021 season, winning four games and making the regional playoffs. Submitted photo.

Jackets Advance to State Track and Field Tourney

By Brennan Waldorf that will be held at the James Madi- 4x100 Relay The Northampton track and field son Track and Field Complex. 2 Northampton Girls 1.00.43. Advertise in the teams traveled to West Point High On June 18, Lucy Lusk, Sayvon School in West Point, Va., June 8 to Richardson, Quincy Washington, Pole Vault compete in the Division I Region A and James Applegate will all trav- 1 Lucy Lusk 4’4” Championships. el to Harrisonburg, Va., to compete Sports Section! The girls team finished eighth against the top performers across Boys overall in the tournament, which the state. was won by Lancaster. Northampton’s top performers 300 Meter Hurdles Call Troy or Max at The boys team finished seventh Girls 3 Quincy Washington 49.04 overall in their division, which was won by Mathews High School. 200-Meter Dash Triple Jump The Jackets had two champions 2 Lucy Lusk 29.11 4 Quincy Washington 39’ 8.25” 757-789-7678 in the pole vault in James Applegate and Lucy Lusk and advanced four 400-Meter Dash Pole Vault athletes to the state tournament 2 Lucy Lusk 1:03 1 James Applegate 7’6” June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 35

Nandua Girls Soccer Season Concludes With 2-4 Loss to King William

SOCCER 6/16/21 King William 4 Nandua 2

Story and Photos by Matthew Yoder Under relentless pressure from a determined King William team, Nandua’s season ended at home Monday night in the first round of the playoffs. The Warriors built a 2-0 lead with opportunistic goals, and kept the Cav- aliers frustrated and flat at times with solid goal keeping, but the speed of King William’s strikers proved too much for Nandua as the game wore on. King William’s Emily Waters played inspired for her Grayson Cooper throws in for Nandua in her final King William’s Emily Waters and team the entire game. game. Riley Frazier were quick to the ball all afternoon, and finally broke the sent a crossing pass to Frazier for an out for a clean look to tie the game Frazier and Waters scored another plane in the second half as Waters open look. Minutes later, Waters ran and signal a momentum shift. Both goal apiece to double up the Warriors. Safe Boating Tips From Eastern Shore Yacht &Country U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-02 Club To Hold Sailing Camp Submitted Article as the one in Islamorada in the Florida To continue last week’s discussion Keys, that provide access to all these Kris Hebert plans on making the games and races that will teach skills of Sea Scouts, a second focus of the or- endeavors and host many adventures sailing camps at the Eastern Shore as well as bring fun to the week. ganization is to have fun while learn- such as cruising to the Bahamas. Yacht & Country Club this summer Half-day sailing camps will be held ing safe seamanship. A meeting has been scheduled for fun while teaching basic and advanced June 21 to 25 and July 12 to 16, from 1 Sea Scouts can find themselves in- the five interested youth and their skills in sailing. Half-day and full-day p.m. to 4 p.m. (can be added to Junior volved in pretty much any marine or parents who have reached out, to form camps start Monday, June 21, and Sports Camp), and July 26 to 30, from aquatic endeavor. It is up to the indi- our local unit or ship. We will meet continue through the end of July. 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $200 for vidual units, or ships, to select which June 23, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Crad- Hebert attended Florida State members and $250 for nonmembers. endeavor they care to pursue. Sea dockville United Methodist Church, University and was a skipper on the Full-day sailing camps will be held scouting can involve operating all vari- to accept applications and discuss the women’s team when it placed ninth July 19 to 23 and Aug. 2 to 6, from 9 ations of motorized watercraft, such as founding details. To join or for more and 10th nationally. She remained a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $375 for mem- motor cruisers, bay boats, ski boats, information email at Phillips_west@ in the Tallahassee, Fla., area and bers (social level and up) and $450 for personal watercraft, etc. Sail boats in- msn.com. helped to revitalize the sailing edu- associate members and nonmembers. clude everything from a sailing yacht Local Aids Notices cation program at the Apalachee Bay Register online at www.esycc.com/ to a sunfish and everything in between. Goose Creek Junction: Light show- Yacht Club. summercamps or obtain forms at the Sea Scouts could also find themselves ing improper characteristics and is oc- A U.S. certified sailing instruc- ESY&CC office or pro shop. handling lines on the U.S. Coast Guard cupied by an osprey nest. tor, she taught sailing to youth and There are also a Eco-Warrior Camp, barque Eagle. Paddle craft, such as ca- Wachapreague Channel: Daybeacon adults in Florida before relocating to sports camps, golf school, hydro-drone noes, kayaks, white water rafts, and 13 is missing one dayboard. the Eastern Shore where her parents camps, and paddle boarding camps paddle boards are also included. Sea Norfolk International Terminal have a summer home. This will be this summer at the club. Scouts can also pursue scuba certifi- South Channel: Buoy 2S is offstation. her third year as an instructor at the For more information on any of cation. There are Sea Bases affiliated Lynnhaven River Eastern Branch: ­ESY&CC camps. these camps, call the office at 787- with the Boy Scouts of America, such Daybeacon 5 is missing. Hebert says her camps will involve 1525 or email [email protected]. 36 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021 Space Fans Bullish on June 15 Minotaur Rocket Launch Photos by Jim Ritch

Minutes before the launch, spectators filled one dock and spilled onto an older one with watch-your-step gaps.

Occupying the best viewing location at the tip of the Pierce Taylor Road dock are, from left, Tony Corona; Tyler Lacy; Riley Mora, 11; Benjamin Mo- ra, 8; Kamiko Mannie; and Caitlyn Mora. The friends, all from Chandler, Ariz., came to support Northrop Grumman engineers working the launch.

Tony Ferrelli, of Norfolk, left, trains his camera and long lens on the Storm clouds drift to sea behind the sign describing the Old NASA Fer- rocket. Behind him rise old ferry docking towers. ry Dock at the end of Pierce Taylor Road, near Mappsville. June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 37

Above: Parents Allison, left, and Chris Provan, right, of Leesburg, Va., in- terrupt a weeklong visit to Cape Charles to bring their children to watch the Minotaur launch. The chil- dren, from left, are Davis, 6; Brett, 3; and Elliott, 10.

Left: Vickie Wolf, left, and Tom Runaldue, part-time residents of Saxis, relax before the launch, which was delayed by more than two hours due to weather.

Above: The Minotaur rocket, made up of four, solid-fuel stages and carrying a classified cargo, rises from the launch pad at Wallops Tuesday. Perched atop a pier at left is Jake Hredzak, of Chandler, who describes himself as “best friend of the guy who designed the rocket.”

Left: Brittany McKinlay, of Pocomoke City, Md., right, came to Wallops on her day off to watch the launch. In the past, the range project manager has worked launches. With her is her father, Jeff McKinlay, of Pittsburgh, Pa. 38 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021 Historic Courthouse Green Raises Green With Sculpture Raffle Northampton Historic Preservation Society held Court Green Day June 13. The event raised funds for the restoration of the 1907 jail and included the raffle of a metal sculpture of historic Pear Valley, docent-led discussions of the courthouse green’s historic buildings, plein air painting by local artists, garden art and plants by Myrtle Grove Greenhouses, and a NHPS Recycled Treasures Sale Table. Photos by Jim Ritch

Left: Mike Ash, president of the Northampton Histor- ic Preservation Society, left, discusses the condition of the soon-to-be-restored jail with Betsy Mapp, of Jamesville, vice chair of the Northamp- ton Board of Supervisors, center, and Cathy Potts, of Capeville, right.

Left: Volunteers for the Northampton Historic Pres- ervation Society welcome vis- itors to a public viewing of the county’s 1907 jail Saturday. From left are Ann Snyder, of Franktown; Joyce Kappeler, of Cape Charles; Mary Anne Rice, of Eastville; and Jenni- Above: Artist Buck Doughty with the metal mod- fer Ash, of Eastville. el of Pear Valley he created for a raffle by the Northampton Historic Preservation Society. Rick Gregor, of Norfolk, was the winning name drawn.

Above left: Retired professor David Scott, left, lectures on the history of Eastville. Above right: Visitors depart Northampton County’s 1907 jail. The front windows open on small, private cells; a group of four more cells filled a rear room. The doorway in the wall at the right, which was cut later so the building could be used as a garage, weakened the structure over time. A large part of the renovations will be to remove the roof, re- pair an underlying concrete slab, and replace the roof. The total cost of the renovations is estimated at upward of $150,000. June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 39 Northampton County Public Schools Odyssey of the Mind State Results ILE Four teams from Northampton Coun- ty Public Schools, including elementary M school to high school students, recently Marriages competed in the VOICES Virginia State Tournament for Odyssey of the Mind. This Births tournament brought teams from all across · Awards · the state to compete virtually in one of the six problems teams may choose from. P The primary team, including kinder- S garten through second grade students from Kiptopeke Elementary and coached O T by Emma Tilman, completed the problem, Northampton OM students practice over Zoom. Submitted photo. S “Animals Are People Too!” Primary teams are noncompetitive and are used as a be- pated in the problem, “Superhero Socks: A used in a creative way. ginner level for students entering into OM. Cliffhanger Beginning.” The teams had to The Division I team placed ninth; Students Named In this problem, teams create and present create an original performance that starts the Division II team placed sixth; and a humorous performance about a magical with a cliffhanger “ending” and shows a the Division III placed fourth. Division pair of glasses when looked through, make superhero character in a perilous situa- II moved on to compete in the Virtual to Dean’s List people look like animals. tion caused by an adversary character. The World Finals, which brings teams from Maya Irons, of Onley, was named to The three other teams, Division I (third superhero gains a power by putting on su- all across the world to compete in OM. the George Fox University dean’s list and fourth grades) from Kiptopeke El- perhero socks and escapes. Teams also The Division III team from Northamp- for the spring semester. She is major- ementary, coached by Daljit Kaur; Divi- had to create an extreme weather setting, ton High School moved on to compete in ing in English. sion II (fifth and sixth grades) from Kip- a humorous character, and a sound effect the In-Person World Finals in Orlando, Samantha Coulbourne, of Wacha- topeke Elementary, coached by Mel Stein; that occurs when the superhero character Fla., June 11 and 12. This was the first preague, was named to the James and Division III from Northampton High activates the super socks. To add style of time any team from Northampton Coun- Madison University dean’s list for the School, coached by Brad Ford, all partici- the performance, rubber bands were to be ty participated in the World Finals. spring semester. She is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Sierra Bass, of Atlantic, was named Town of Belle Haven, Virginia to the James Madison University JMU Graduates Proposed Budget for 2021-2022 dean’s list for the spring semester. She James Madison University held is majoring in media arts and design. commencement exercises in May. EXPENSES INCOME Ashley Betts, of Chincoteague Is- Elizabeth Shelley, of Onancock, Advertising 900 Real Estate taxes 33,000 land, was named to the James Madison graduated cum laude with a degree Bank charges 125 Zoning permits 105 University dean’s list for the spring se- in communication sciences and Election 1,100 Consumption tax 1,100 mester. She is majoring in nursing. disorders. She was also named to Kaitlynn Parkes, of Parksley, was the president’s list for the spring Fire grants given 15,000 Interest 100 named to the James Madison Univer- semester. Insurance 1,600 Fire grants received 15,000 sity dean’s list for the spring semester. Alexandra Kean, of Atlantic, grad- Office supplies & expenses 1,450 Litter grant received 1,032 She is majoring in nursing. uated with a degree in anthropology. Town clerk 7,000 Mortgage 6,360 Madison Greer, of Melfa, was named She was also named to the presi- to the James Madison University dent’s list for the spring semester. Town attorney 2,000 Accomack County sales tax 42,000 dean’s list for the spring semester. She Dylan Mason, of Chincoteague Mayor 1,200 Vehicle registration 6,000 is majoring in psychology. Island, graduated with a degree in Council members 2,450 Town business licenses 270 Rachel Anderson, of Chincoteague justice studies. Trash collection 42,000 Island, was named to the James Madi- Andrey Chun Sarmiento, of Hall- Electric 10,500 son University dean’s list for the spring wood, graduated with a degree in semester. She is majoring in studio art. international affairs. Janitorial/lawn cleanup 2,000 Telephone 1,200 Sheriff Patrol 3,750 Unappropriated expense 12,692 Spring William & Mary Graduates Total Expenses $104,967 Total Income $104,967 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-2506, the Town of Belle Haven will hold a public hearing on June 21 at 7 p.m., at the Eastern Shore’s Own Arts Center, 15293 King John Buchholz, of Cape Charles, John Schreiber, of Onancock, grad- Street, Belle Haven, Virginia, on the proposed budget, a synopsis of which is presented above. graduated from William & Mary with uated from William & Mary with a Citizens of the Town of Belle Haven have the right to attend the hearing and state their views a Bachelor of Arts degree. Bachelor of Arts degree. thereon. A copy of the proposed budget is on file at the Town Office. 40 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021 Community Notes Boyd, [email protected], 757-656-3460, of Emergency Management and other you-can-eat seafood feast with live Miles/Bishop or Janice Langley at jellie823@gmail. supporting partners, has announced music, Saturday, June 26, from noon com, 757-710-0330. For more informa- the upcoming mobile vaccination clin- to 5 p.m., at 31559 Boston Road, Bos- Fundraiser tion about the vaccinations, contact ics Sunday, June 20, 1:30 to 5 p.m., at ton. The cost is $40 and includes crabs, The Friends and Family of Curt Jane G. Cabarrus at janecabarrus@aol. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 9504 Oc- shrimp, fish, chicken, ribs, clams, corn, Miles and David Bishop will host an com, 804-513-0532. cohannock Neck Road, Exmore. The and hush puppies. For more informa- upcoming fundraiser Friday, June 18, mobile clinic will offer free Johnson & tion, call 757-442-2739 or go to the to raise funds to offset medical expens- Chincoteague Live Johnson COVID-19 vaccines for those website at www.shilohbaptistva.org es. The event will be held at the Saxis 18 and older. For more information, go Fire Hall, 8337 Free School Lane, Sax- Music and Market to https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/covid- June Bug Outdoor is, at 5 p.m. until the food is gone. The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance 19-vaccine/ The menu includes soft crab plat- presents Music on the Porch Saturday, Bazaar/Car Show ters ($15), pork barbecue platters June 19, at 6:30 p.m., at the Commu- Library Programs The Kiwanis Club of Accomack will ($10), and clam fritter platters ($10). nity Center for the Arts, 6309 Church The Chincoteague Island Library hold its first “June Bug” outdoor ba- All platters are served with coleslaw St., Chincoteague, with Zander Jett, a Summer Reading Challenge, “Lub- zaar and car show Saturday, June 26, and baked beans. Desserts and bever- young singer, songwriter, and keyboard- bock’s Learners,” is in full swing. Sign- from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Four Cor- ages will be on sale on-site. There will ist. Next up is Beach Bandits, a band ups continue through July 8 at the li- ner Plaza, Onley. also be raffles and 50/50 drawings. playing a wide variety of music from brary or online. All readers who turn To pre-order, contact Sherrye Lewis old to new country, blues, and classic in their reading logs on or before Aug. Orchestra of the at 757-894-0813 or Valerie Justice at rock. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for 14 will receive a library bag filled with 757-894-5751. age 12 and under. Beer, wine, and soft back-to-school supplies. The wrap-up Eastern Shore drinks will be available for sale. party will be Aug. 19, at 10 a.m., at the The Orchestra of the Eastern Shore Juneteenth The Chincoteague Island Farmers libray. will perform A Concert of Healing Sat- and Artisans Market will open Satur- The first of the summer series be- urday, June 26, at 4 p.m., under the di- Celebration day, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at gins Monday, June 21, at 1:30 p.m. The rection of Paul Kim. This outdoor con- All Eastern Shore residents and 6309 Church St., Chincoteague, and Salisbury Zoo2You will visit the Island cert will be held at the Eastern Shore’s visitors to the area are invited to cele- will offer fresh local seafood, produce, Theater with this popular program for Own Art’s Center, 15293 King St., brate the historic Juneteenth National and other edibles, plus a wide array children of all ages. Belle Haven. The rain date is July 3. Freedom Day on Saturday, June 19, at of arts and crafts. The market contin- The performance will include: Edward Exmore Town Park. ues every Wednesday and Saturday Al-Anon Mtg. Elgar – Serenade for Strings; Ralph There will be a socially distanced through September, plus Saturdays Al-Anon and Alateen groups will Williams – Rhosymedre; Niels Gade – Unity Parade, kicking off at noon in October. Each Market features live meet Tuesday, June 22, at 9 a.m., Aquarelles; Yukiko Nishimura – Luna; from Fresh Market Plaza, located on music. This Saturday, enjoy Jeff Mad- at Refuge Inn, 7058 Maddox Blvd., Franz Schubert – Rondo in A Major Lankford Highway in Exmore, creat- son, a guitarist and vocalist who plays Chincoteague Island. with Chrisotpher Ferrara solo violin. ing a Juneteenth that goes beyond the classic country and rock. On Wednes- All orchestra concerts are free limitations of physical boundaries, as day, June 22, Reagan Kent will share Shakespeare in with donations welcomed. Bring a freedom should know no limits. The his love of country and rock music. chair and friends. parade route is through Main Street the Park to Exmore Town Park, where the VDH Mobile Arts Enter will present William Boys & Girls Northampton County Health Depart- Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer’s ment will provide a COVID-19 vacci- Vaccination Unit Night Dream” Friday, June 25, and Summer Camp nation for anyone who wants one. The Virginia Department of Saturday, June 26, at 8 p.m., at Cape The Boys & Girls Summer Program For more information about the pa- Health’s local health district, in coor- Charles Central Park. Both perfor- will be held from June 21 to Aug. 20, rade and celebration, contact Gerald dination with the Virginia Department mances are free. from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Pungote- The performance is a hybrid mix ague Elementary School in Bobtown. of Arts Enter’s Broken Mirror Youth The summer program includes Cooperative Retires Capital Credits This Month Players, Northampton Players, and sports, education, art, field trips, and Eligible A&N Electric Cooperative members should notice their capital credit retirement on this theater alumni from Northstreet Play- outside activities. Breakfast and lunch month’s billing statement. house in Onancock. are included each day. The cooperative’s board of directors voted recently to retire capital credits to its members early Bring blankets, lawn chairs, food The fees include a $20 annual mem- to assist when it is needed most during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. and libations, and then sit back and bership in the Boys & Girls Club, a The cooperative typically returns capital credits to its members in August, but the board of di- enjoy one of Shakespeare’s most en- one-time summer registration fee of rectors has again elected to expedite credits, to help members dealing with the current state of dearing works. $25, and a summer session fee of $50 emergency. A total of $1.75 million in capital credits will be returned to eligible cooperative members. per week per child. Capital credits will be shown as a credit on an active member’s June bill statement. Checks are Feast on The Shore For more information or to obtain mailed to inactive accounts. The credit amount will vary from member to member based on how Shiloh Baptist Church will hold a registration form, call club director much electricity they used in the particular years retired. “Feast on The Shore,” an outdoor all- Kathy Custis at 757-709-9695. June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 41 Eastern Shore Trading POST Classified Ads, Real Estate Ads, Auctions, and Legal Notices Announcements

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Andrew Trey Justis Message of Thanks August 17, 1990 - June 18, 1998 I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to each of you for the prayers, acts of love, calls, text messages, and gifts ex- tended to me during my time of illness. I am deeply thankful for the care the doctors gave, the professionalism the nurses extend- ed, and the time put in by the in home and outpatient rehabilitation teams, however, I am convinced that the support of family, friends, colleagues, co-workers, and members were essential to my recovery. My illness brought to reality Jeremiah 32:17 “There is nothing too hard for God.” Good health is a treasure greater than gold, and because of God’s undying grace and mer- cy I am being restored to health day by day. Thanks again for your continual prayers, ex- pressions of love, and your support through- It’s been so long but still feels like yesterday out my journey to restored health. I pray that God would richly reward and bless each of when you left us. you while restoring to you 100% of all that you We have not forgotten you a single day! gave. We love & miss you so very much & will see you Reverend Kelvin F. Jones, M. Div. Help Wanted again one Beautiful Day!! Pastor, First Baptist Church Capeville EXPERIENCED MILLWRIGHTS- ROLLBACK DRIVER PIPE FITTERS/WELDERS NEEDED Always, MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Contact Roy Bowser of * MIG - TIG - STICK Bowser & Sons Salvage * FT - PT and Weekends 757-894-5859. Your Loving Family * Exp’d only. * Valid Driver’s License and Transportation. Day shift and night shift positions. DOUGLAS REPAIRS, HOOK @ HARVEY IS INC., SNOW HILL, MD. HIRING ALL RESTAU- Call 410-632-1346 or RANT POSITIONS 443-783-4125. Up Scale Restaurant at Happy Birthday, Mom! LOOKING FOR CON- the Cape Charles Yacht CRETE FINISHERS Center is hiring Exp. preferred but will Culinary Staff & Dishwash- train. Call 789-7654 and ers Please call 757-331- leave message. 2275 to set up an inter- ASSISTANT GROWER view. Full-time, year round po- www.hookatharvey.com sition for wholesale orna- mental nursery. Duties PART-TIME LABORER include, but not limited to – The ESVBA has a job irrigation, applying pes- opening. Apply through the Gibby ticides and herbicides. website at www.esvba.com Experience preferred, but MANAGER OF CON- This precious animal is available for willing to train the right STRUCTION – The ESVBA individual. Weekend work has a job opening. Apply adoption at the SPCA in Onley. Stop by required on a rotating through the website at schedule. Pay based on www.esvba.com experience. Send resume WAREHOUSE & FACIL- today to give a pet a forever home! to [email protected] ITY ASSOCIATE – The office #757-787-4096. ESVBA has a job opening. 787-7385 Apply through the website FUJIFILM at www.esvba.com June 17th WAKO CHEMICALS LOADER OPERATOR USA & DRIVER NEEDED w/ With much love from your Accepting applications two-years experience. See for LAL Laboratory Karen Gray at T&W Block, Place your help wanted ad in the Eastern Technicians - starting in 21075 Washington Street, husband, four daughters, Shore Post and find help faster! Call Angie June (M-F). Onley, VA. today for free pricing at 757.789.7678 –– Email resume to she'll help you out. jennifer.slovinski@fujifilm. and one and only grandbaby! com June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 43

Accomack County Social Services- Local (765-01) The Town of Parksley is hiring office staff to begin train- Help Wanted Benefit Program Specialist I/II (Accomack) ing immediately. Applicants should possess adequate Position # L0081 computer knowledge, typing and critical thinking skills. Hiring Range - $32,415 Drug testing required. Applications should be emailed to (May be higher depending on qualifications and [email protected] or delivered to the Town Office. Maintenance Worker budgetary considerations.) The Northampton County Department of Public Works is accepting applications for the full-time position of Mainte- For detailed job information and to apply, visit nance Worker I. The primary duty of this position will be to http://www.dss.virginia.gov. Accepts only online applications; The Beacon Group New York City clean and maintain the county-owned harbors, boat ramps job close date 06/25/2021. and associated facilities. The position will also be respon- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Direct Support Professionals sible for assisting with lawn mowing, litter control and oth- Flexible Hours and Good Pay er minor maintenance/repair work throughout other county Assignments in all five burroughs of New York City facilities, as needed. A valid Virginia Driver’s license is required. Accomack County Social Services- Local (765-01) and Long Island Family Services Specialist I/II (Accomack) Call 516-632-1115 for more information. Please refer to Northampton County’s website for a com- Position # L0010 plete job description, requirements and application form at Hiring Range - $36,993 https://co.northampton.va.us/government/jobs_opportuni- (May be higher depending on qualifications and ties/job_openings. Please submit completed county appli- budgetary considerations.) cation form with cover letter to Human Resources, P.O. Box Packing House Equipment Technician – Duties 66, Eastville, VA 23347 or in person to 16404 Courthouse For detailed job information and to apply, visit include operation and maintenance of Veryx Optical Road. Open until filled. Northampton County is an EOE. http://www.dss.virginia.gov. Accepts only online applications; Sorter; assisting with other equipment; farm mainte- job close date 07/01/2021. nance. Desired skills include problem solving, com- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER munication skills, retention of learned concepts, and proficiency with basic computer user interface. Wage based on experience. Call 757-678-5097. Northampton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting employ- ment applications for: Accomack County Social Services- Local (765-01) Fiscal Assistant III (Accomack) Certified Law Enforcement Officer Position # L0040 Help Wanted: General Farm Laborer reliable, self- Job will require shift work, nights, weekends and some holidays. Hiring Range - $28,480 starter, must be able to work unsupervised. Experience Qualifications: over the age of 21 and have obtained high (May be higher depending on qualifications and with operation of a variety of farming equipment is school diploma or GED. budgetary considerations.) preferred. Duties include: Operate and maintain equip- ment; assist with planting, irrigation and harvesting Applications may be obtained from the Northampton Coun- For detailed job information and to apply, visit of crops; perform general farm labor & maintenance. ty Sheriff’s Office located at 5211 The Hornes, Eastville, Va. http://www.dss.virginia.gov. Accepts only online applications; $475 per week. To apply call 757-678-5097. 23347 or the county’s website https://www.co.northampton. job close date 07/01/2021. va.us/government/jobs_opportunities/job_openings EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Deadline for applications: June 30, 2021. Northampton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION: Rest Area Custodian POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #2021-1-3011 The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District will be Jail Medic accepting applications for a Rest Area Custodian in the This position will be working in the Eastern Shore Regional Shops & Services Division from June 3, 2021 until po- Jail and the job will require shift work, days, nights, week- OPEN INTERVIEWS sition is filled. This position is responsible for cleaning ends, holidays and required to be on call at times. of the District’s Rest Area/Tourism Building. Primary • Personal Care Aides/Certified Nursing schedule is forty-hour work week and includes all week- Qualifications: over the age of 21 and have obtained high Assistants/Registered Medication Aides - Please ends and Holidays. This is a full-time position with a school diploma or GED. Applicant must possess at a mini- bring a copy of your certificate, driver’s license salary range of $24,395.00 to $39,124.00 and includes a mum the following: LPN or higher certifications. complete benefits package. Applicant must have a valid Applications may be obtained in person from the Eastern and Social Security Card Virginia Driver’s License. Applications may be obtained Shore Regional Jail, 5245 The Hornes, Eastville, Virginia from the District’s personnel office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 23347, or online at https://www.co.northampton.va.us/gov- • Part-time and a Full-time Cook p.m., Monday through Friday, by telephone (757) 331- ernment/jobs_opportunities/job_openings Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore 2960, or online at www.cbbt.com/employment.html. Deadline for applications: June 30, 2021. Tuesday afternoons 1-3 p.m. weekly CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE AND TUNNEL DIS- TRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Northampton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the following positions: Full-Time Correctional Officer and Full-Time Certified Law Enforcement Officer. Appli- The Great Machipongo Clam Shack Correctional Officer cations may be obtained from the Accomack County Sheriff’s Job will require shift work, nights, weekends and some holidays. Great cooks, Back-of-the-house staff: come join our fun Office or online at www.accomackcountysheriffsoffice.org. team. Cooks/prep cooks. Our Clam Shackers are posi- Qualifications: over the age of 21 and have obtained high Applications must be returned to this office by Monday, July tive, motivated, and love working in our family atmo- school diploma or GED. Certifications must be obtained 5, 2021, at 4:00 pm. Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is an sphere. Top pay. Apply in person. within one year of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications may be obtained from the Sheriff’s Office, 5211 The Hornes, Eastville, Va. 23347 or the Eastern Shore Re- gional Jail Office located at 5245 The Hornes, Eastville, Va. 23347, or online at https://www.co.northampton.va.us/gov- CALL ANGIE FOR YOUR CLASSIFIED AND LEGAL ADS ernment/jobs_opportunities/job_openings Deadline for applications: June 30, 2021. 789-7678 Northampton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 44 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021

Theater Manager – Mar-Va Theater Performing Help Wanted (Cont’d) Art Center, Pocomoke City, Md. Sports Reporter Looking for manager to work with board of directors of nonprofit theater. Book movies, live shows, events, Join our TEAM! coordinate volunteers, marketing, social media, sup- Eastern Shore Post is seeking a part-time plies, and other duties. For a full job description, go sports reporter. Looking for someone pas- to marvatheater.com Resumes are due June 18. For Community Corrections Grant Case Worker questions, email [email protected] F/T w/benefits | Starting Salary: $25,364 - $31,712 sionate about sports and bringing sports (based on experience) stories to life with superb writing and photog- Accomack County is currently recruiting for a full-time raphy. The Eastern Shore Post is expand- position to assist with case management for the EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPERS – Must have own Accomack/Northampton Community Corrections local ing its social media presence and the sports transportation. Every weekend until Labor Day Week- probation program grant. The purpose of local probation reporter will play a big part in improving our end in Cape Charles area. Starting pay: $15/hr. (pos- services is to provide the judicial system with sentencing sibly more depending on experience). Must be able to alternatives for adults convicted of certain misdemeanors reach. Comfort and fluency on social media pass a background check and drug screening. Text or felonies that are not acts of violence for whom the platforms is a must. 757-710-1803 for appt. court imposed a sentence of twelve months or less and who may require less than institutional incarceration. Salary negotiable DOQ for an experienced The program ensures court mandated adult participants comply with the terms of their court orders. This position reporter with track record and strong port- provides direct client contact and case work through folio. InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat community service; home incarceration with or without electronic monitoring; electronic monitoring; and substance Professional, and Word Press experience abuse screening, assessment, testing and treatment. preferred, but willing to train the right person. Airport Manager for Regional Airport Successful candidate will be self-motivated, with a F/T with benefits | Starting Salary: $51,463-$64,343 balanced approach to the offender population utilizing Some evenings and weekends required. (based on experience) facets of both social work and law enforcement. Minimum qualifications: Associate degree in criminal Send resume, cover letter, and portfolio to Accomack County is currently recruiting for a full-time justice, social work or related field, one (1) or two (2) experienced Airport Manager. The position is responsible years experience in similar position; Microsoft Suite [email protected]. for interacting with citizens, professionals and other proficiency, or an equivalent combination of education, regulatory agencies; The Airport Manager is responsible training, and experience. Preferred Qualifications: for day-to-day administration, staff, operations, safety, Criminal Justice or probation experience, bilingual maintenance, public relations, reporting, security, snow capabilities, and case management experience; removal, emergency/disaster preparedness, and other Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check, The Eastern Shore Community Services Board is duties. The Airport Manager is responsible for ensuring DMV records check and drug screening are required seeking candidates for the following positions: compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration prior to employment. Part-time Driver (FAA) and Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) Developmental Disabilities Aide ($11.25/ regulations. The Airport Manager is the primary airport First consideration will be given to applications contact for the FAA, DOAV and reports to the Deputy received prior to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, hour- $2.50/hour-weekend differential) County Administrator for Public Works and Facilities. 2021. Additional details may be found online: https:// Peer Recovery Specialist www.co.accomack.va.us/residents/job-opportunities Clinician Minimum qualifications include: Associate’s degree in business administration or related field or training The County of Accomack is committed to an inclusive Coordinator of Mental Health/Substance provided by an accredited community college or and diverse workforce. Abuse Outpatient Services university airport management program or professional Coordinator of Substance Abuse Outpatient certification, supplemented by one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in airport operations. Experience with grants, Services both writing and administering; prior supervisory Licensed Practical Nurse experience; or an equivalent combination of education, Medical Assistant training, and experience. Microsoft Office proficiency. Preferred qualifications: (AAE) certification or equivalent. Scale Operator Psychsocial Counselor (QMHP) Familiarity with budget development; Special Requirements: Part time position | Hourly Rate: $11.22 Building, Grounds & Vehicles Maintenance Possession of a valid driver’s license and must maintain Assistant for the duration of employment. Certified Member (CM) Accomack County is currently recruiting for the - American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). part-time position of Scale Operator in the Department Office Services Specialist Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) certification with of Public Works for the Landfill and South Transfer For more information or to apply, the AAAE or ability to obtain certification within two (2) station locations. please visit the ESCSB’s website at years of hire date. Ability to fulfill federal requirements www.escsb.org of a drug free workplace. Satisfactory completion of a The position is responsible for operating the scales and background check, DMV records check and annually collecting the appropriate fees from customers. Applicants “We passionately believe in the potential of all.” thereafter and drug screening prior to employment. must be able to work weekends and holidays as well Innovative, Inclusive, Caring, Professional Application instructions can be found on the County’s as filling in during the absence of the primary scale website: https://www.co.accomack.va.us/residents/job- operators. Minimum Qualifications are: A high school opportunities Electronic applications are preferred. diploma or GED; satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screening prior to employment. Reliable First consideration will be given to applications transportation a must. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual received prior to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. capabilities and previous experience working with cash. A job description and application instructions Accomack County is committed to an inclusive and can be obtained from the County’s website: diverse workforce. https://www.co.accomack.va.us/residents/job-opportunities.

First consideration will be given to applications received prior to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Locally Owned, Accomack County is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. Locally Operated June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 45

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New 4 Bed- cruiser. 757-331-0315. 9.9 Yamaha, 4-stroke. Deere with 84 hours. Zero- wall, mount/support, & roof FOR RENT - Section 8 ap- room, 2 Bath also available. SKIDOO TRAILER - Sails good, sleeps 4. Galley turn, 54-inch cut, $4,000. bracket. $750. 757-387- proved. Call 757-710-8894. WE BUY LAND!!! Call Needs work. $100. Call & toilet. Trailer & new Call 757-894-0669 or 757- 0462 (leave message). READY TO MOVE INTO!!! Clayton Homes for more 717-578-0378. winch. Draws 2’11”. PRICE 665-5040 DISPLAY CASES - Three 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Partially information. 302-846-9100. 1983 Pro-Time 20-ft. REDUCED: $5,000 OBO. 1953 ANNIVERSARY JU- display cases are 6 ft.; two Furnished. Call for more de- Cuddy Cabin, 2006 150 Call Don at 757-656-8986. BILEE 600 FORD TRAC- are 3 ft.; one corner. Will tails 302-846-9100. Rentals - Apts. HP Yamaha V-WAX, 2009 TOR - $3,500. 442-7507. sell seperately or together. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR float-on trailer, and many Call for pricing. Pick up FOR USED HOMES AND extras, exc. cond. $15,000 Feed & Seed only. 757-442-5873. TRADE-INS!!! Call for We Can Be The OBO 518-369-9458 FOR SALE: NordicTrack evaluations 302-846-9100. SUZUKI OUTBOARD HORSE HAY for sale ($6 ski machine and exerciser. Change You Need! ENGINE - 115 h.p., like per bale) and STRAW ($4 21-speed Magna Bicycle. Pets Call For Our Specials! new, less than 30 hrs. run- per bale). Call 757-824- Please call for information: Exmore Village ning time. $7,500! Call 3930 or call 757-894-1339 410-957-2771. GERMAN SHORT- 757-787-8680. (cell). STAGE EQUIPMENT HAIRED POINTER Male. I & II Apts ’87 26-FT. SHAMROCK FOR SALE - Stage lights/ 4 months. Liver head & 12374 Rue Court – With anchor puller, never Looking to Rent cords, CD burner equipment, white body. Field champion Exmore, VA 23350 sired. Awesome retrieving been used, lots of extra equip- SEMI-RETIRED prev. microphones, old trunk. Call (757)442-9471 ment. Call 757-891-2426. ’84 21-FT. KEN for pricing: 757-709-5327. & pointing ability. $1,000. CRAFT - Pilot house, homeowner looking to rent Call Mike at 757-235-0601. TDD 711 cottage or home Belle Hav- 150-YEAR-OLD BOER fresh water cooled, WAR ENFIELD RIFLE This institution is an equal en south in partial exchange opportunity provider. V8 inboard, pocket for rent for cleaning, senior Exc. condition. $1,000 OBO. Real Estate 410-245-0152. drive w/galvanized care, or prop. mgmt. 757- MELFA - 1/2 acre on Phil- 694-5660 lv. msg. CHOP SAW for sale. 10” trailer. $10,500. Delta Compound Miter lips Drive. About 1 mile 757-665-6564. Saw Model 36-220 Type III off Hwy. 13. Asking $6,000 ONANCOCK Misc. - For Sale with dust bag. $100 or best OBO. Call 757-620-6474. HOUSE FOR SALE BY SQUARE FORMULA 233 ANTIQUE MAPLE offer. Call 908-303-3622. BOAT WHEELS - 4-blade, SONY WEGA 55-INCH OWNER - Nancock Gar- APARTMENTS THUNDERBIRD - 1 pair, 19” x 23-1½” shaft. HARDWOOD KITCHEN dens Road, Onancock, on 23-ft. 5-7 350 V8 (less than TABLE w/leaf & 4 chairs, LCD REAR PROJEC- JUST REDUCED $300. Call TION TELEVISION - RE- 4/10 acre. $130,000. Call for Accepting 1 & 2 BR apt. 50 hrs.) New stern drive (less 757-999-3437 & leave msg. REDUCED: $95 $150. Lo- details. 757-710-0607. applications than 10 hrs.) Great open deck, cated on Chincoteague. DUCED: $275. $375. Call 3 POMPANETTE DECK 757-709-0813. Rent starts $529 for 1BR Cuddy Cabin, Loadrite trailer w/ CHAIRS with fight- 804-218-1090. & $567 for 2BR. A MAN’S DIAMOND LARK ENCLOSED pwr. winch, well kept, exc. cond. ing gimbals. $300. Call TRAILER 5’x8’ - Like new, •Central air/heat •wall- 443-477-2407. RING Will discuss price. to-wall carpet •ref. & Reduced: $4,500. 757-442-2718. built-in shelf, used 1 time. FREE 26-FT. RANGER 665-4424. $1,700. stove •private entrance 757-710-7146. SAILBOAT in cradle w/ ENTERTAINMENT •community & laundry sails, rigging, cushions. CENTER - Includes 42” rooms • security cameras. Needs to be moved & re- flat tv (Pioneer 5.1 sur- Located off Pennewell St., round sound), receiver, Sony We are pledged to the letter in Historic Onancock, VA. paired. 757-331-0315. and spirit of Virginia’s and 2014 60 HP MERCURY compact disk player, Bose speakers. All sold as 1 unit: HUD’s equal opportunity Virginia’s Eastern OUTBOARD MOTOR Shore is a fisherman’s Contact Property $800 OBO. 757-693-2154. housing policies. Virginia’s Manager at - Low hours; needs a low- fair housing law makes paradise with Chesapeake er unit. Asking $1,000. SOLARIS 442 - 15-minute (757) 787-7213 tanning bed w/face tanner. it illegal to advertise any Bay and Atlantic Ocean 757-894-9168. within minutes. Perfect Mon-Fri We can deliver. $2,000. Call preference, limitation or dis- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ’00 MAXUM 2800 SCR crimination based on race, for retirement/vacation twin 4.3L V6 engines. 724-544-9590. LIKE NEW: 2 INDIAN color, religion, national dream home in the natural Exc. cond. w/recent (2014) social distancing of coastal TDD 1-800-828-1140 27-ft. McGregor Sail- HEAD PENNIES - $6 a origin, sex, elderliness, [email protected] maintenance record. Many familial status or handicap. country. Waterside Village boat - With sails, tiller, extras. $16K OBO. Call set. Call 757-442-4252. Onancock Square Apts. WHIRLPOOL PROPANE 1 acre +-, high land, not in retractable skag, depth 540-287-5047. flood plain, near marina, w/ 160 Jacob Street WATER HEATER TANK This newspaper will not Onancock, VA 23417 recorder for shallow 34’ DELTAVILLE DEAD- knowingly accept adver- locked storage for RV/lg. RISE $28,500 OBO - Exc. cond., REDUCED: $195 water, trailer w/electric $275. Located on Chincote- tising for real estate that vehicles. Golf practice Charter Fishing Boat. 2012 range, picnic areas and This institution is an Equal mast, wench. Exc. cond. ague. 804-218-1090. violates the fair hous- Opportunity Re-Power Cat 3208T (757) ing law. Our readers are barrier island beach Reduced: $2,100. 678-3718. [email protected] common area. Starting at Provider & hereby informed that all Employer 757-710-7146 www.ltbaycharters.com dwellings advertised in this $18,000. Many free boat ANTIQUE 1956 MERCU- Beach newspaper are available on ramps within minutes. CHARTER BOAT RY outboard, electric start an equal opportunity basis. Waterfront lots starting at $15,000 OBO - 34’ Delta- w/0 hours, 8-pt. over haul! Balls for For more information about $99,900. 757-678-7631 ville Dead-Rise $15,000 $1,995 or buy a 1950s 16-ft. Virginia’s Fair Housing Kirkwoodontheshore.com obo - Charter Fishing Boat. (or so) run-about and keep Law or to file a fair housing Only $30 Sells 2012 Re-Power Cat 3208T sailing! Jim: 757-789-5141. Osprey complaint, call the Virginia ONLEY - 15 +/- acres. Ma- (757) 678-3718. ’90 22-FT. SEAPRO CUD- Fair Housing Office at (804) ture woods. Great home site your Boat ’01 18’ TROPHY - Very DY CABIN - Rebuilt OMC Contest 367-8530. Toll-free call or hunting. Possible finance. good cond. + extras. Can 225. 160-gal. fuel tank, (888) 551-3247. For TDD $75,000. Call 710-0070. or Car! be seen at K & E Marine, 22-ft. aluminum trailer users, please call VAUCLUSE SHORES - across from Perdue plant. w/brakes (Grady White the Virginia Relay For sale: Lot 106. 3/4 acre. Call Angie at $11K. 757-678-3622. clone). $10,300 REDUCED: by dialing 7-1-1. Lot is lined with trees. $6,000. Pat-757-442-4635. $24,700. Call 757-710-8387. 757-789-7678 46 • Eastern Shore Post • June 18, 2021

PERFORMANCE IN- We Can Be The Are you a Unicorn or a Unicant?? CREASE POWER PRO- VAUCLUSE Change You Need! GRAMMER - Instant horse- COMMUNITY YARD Call For Our Specials! Do the right thing and get your driveway power, improved economy, easy SALE - 11226 Church Accomack Manor fixed today. Be a unicorn. installation, lifetime warranty. Neck Rd., Machipongo. 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 & 8.1, ’99-’06 GM Sat., June 19, 8a-1p. Apartments Tree & Stump Removal, Stone, trucks. Pd. $400 for it and only Multiple households 26463 Metompkin Road asking $200. 709-4234. throuhout the association. French Drains, Top Soil, Fill Stop at pool house sign for Parksley, VA 23421 Dirt, Excavation, & Backhoe Work map. 757-665-5848 Vehicles – Motorcycles TDD 711 Call Site Work Specialist & ATVs & Scooters This institution is an equal opportunity employer. John C. Miller at 757-665-4026 2007 BERGMAN 650 EX- ECUTIVE - New tires, 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY - brakes, & battery. Power Blockwide PARKS PAVING 4-dr., 4-cyl., auto., A/C, full mirrors & windshield. Auto Rentals - pwr., cruise, tilt, CD, back- trans. Cruise Con. $2,850 Yard Sale “We make driveways look like highways” up camera, exc. cond., Toy- OBO. 757-894-8561. Commercial Residential & Commercial ota warranty. $14,900. Call 2010 ULTRA CLASSIC June 18, 19, 20 443-235-0304. FULL DRESSER - $8,500. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Licensed & Insured 757-787-2190. FRESHLY REMODELED ’14 HONDA ACCORD LX Jefferson Street, OFFICE SUITE with new Only Serving the Eastern Shore of Virginia - 4-door, 4-cyl., auto., A/C, 2003 HONDA SILVER- carpet and paint. 2 private full pwr., backup camera, WING SCOOTER 600cc Exmore offices with a reception Paving & Seal Coating exc. cond., 1 owner, warranty, - Tour pack, adj. back rest, area. Water, septic, snow $10,500. 757-351-5611. garage kept, tall windshield, Huge Inventory removal and lawncare in- 757-710-9600 like new, current maint., 43K cluded. $700/mo. + sec. dep. mi., $3,000. 757-710-4835. Everything Must Go Contact 757-442-7340 for Rain Dates: June 25, 26, 27 more information. TONY’S TREE SERVICE Rentals - COMPLETE TREE REMOVAL 14319 DEER PATH Houses HALLWOOD, VA 23359 CAPEVILLE - 3BR, 1BA, DISCOVERY SALE single-family dwelling. LR, (757) 990-1131 ’14 Fifth-Wheel Sundance Three story yellow Residential • Commercial Din. Room w/pantry. $975/ 277RL For Sale building, 3327 Main St. mo. Sec. Dep & 1st mo. rent. FREE Estimates • Stump Grinding at Willis Wharf Rd. Ref., Background & Credit Stump Removal • Lot Clearing • Excavation 2 pull outs; exc. cond.; 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Exmore - Saturday Licensed and Insured check REQUIRED. Pets $17,000 – includes 1,138 miles. Garage kept. June 19, 2021- 8am- 3pm must be pre-approved. Pet Anderson Hitch. Showroom condition. Includes Bargains galore – cash and Dep. $500/per. 757-678-3152 DIVORCE uncontested two helmets and riding jacket. carry, so bring a truck! NUEVA Casa–3 Recama- $395 + $86 costs. WILLS RSHAL 757-442-2143 $5,500 firm. Washer, 3 Upholstered ras, 2 Banos Solo $500 $225. Hablo espanol. Hilton A L’S Call 757-710-8146. window frames, 21” x Oliver, Attorney. 757-490- M Deposito – Llame para los ’64 COBRA w/high end 102” upholstered valance requisitos: 302-846-9100. 0126. hilton@hiltonoliver- attorneyva.com suspension. Many perfor- window treatment, large NEW 3BR, 2BA $500 DE- mance parts. Scary fast. ’04 Harley Fat Boy Ape- wrought iron/caramel POSIT CALL FOR DE- SIMPSON TREE & hangers, Triple Exhaust, BOBCAT SERVICE - Must be seen & driven to be insert commercial chan- TAILS: 302-846-9100. appreciated. $60,000 OBO. 6,773 mi. $9,500. Call 757- Tree trimming, removal 709-9112 or 709-4963. delier, fruitwood and cane Services and stump grinding. 757-693-2154. dining table with 6 chairs, Call 757-710-8477. ’99 35TH ANNIVERSARY Yard/Estate ivory bamboo style dining JOHNSON POWER FREE ESTIMATES. TREE SERVICE GT MUSTANG - Profes- room set with matching sionally installed engine WASHING SERVICE We accept credit cards. (757) 442-7540 glass curio & side board, Prices as low as $100. Pro- 9/15/11, 36-mo. warranty Sales on engine still good. $7,500. Italian provincial marble tect your investment and YARD SALE 16223 Coun- beautify your community Pine, Oak, Walnut, Good cond. 757-377-8261. top side board, white ’00 MUSTANG – 150K mi. try Club Road, Melfa. Sat- wicker bathroom space by working with your lo- Cherry and more for Vehicles – Cars, RVs, urday, June 19, 8 a.m.-? cal power washer ... Me ... sale. Rough cut or planed New tires, brakes clutch & saver, loveseat, sofa, windshield-wiper motor. Garden tools, tools, and JOHNSON. Call Now 757- available or we saw your Trucks, SUVs, Parts something for everyone. 2 entertainment centers, 708-3889 logs. Portable Sawmill. $4,300 Firm. Call 710-7571 side tables, coffee table, ANTIQUE SHOW CAR 23205 LILLISTON AVE., 757-331-4848 ACCOMAC, VA 23301 hundreds of pieces of FOR SALE - 1984 Model clothing, both women’s 944 Porsche. In great condi- MOVING SALE Need to tion. Low mileage, only 80K lighten the load. A little size 10-14 and child’s, (all + miles. All original except bit of everything. No seasons clothing, jackets stereo system. If interested, clothes. June 19, 7:00 AM- and shoes), kids games, Mulch call 665-6565. 12:00 PM kitchen accessories, 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA dishes, glasses, blankets, for Sale – 4-door, 4-cyl., auto., full collectables, desk, roll top ’14 Travel Trailer For Sale power, cruise control, CD, YARD/ESTATE SALE desk, walker, crutches, 757-442-7540 26’ Premier Bullet Ultra Lite, A/C, Nissan warranty, exc. 13972 Shields Bridge Rd. CDs , books, pet 2 pull outs with awning, cond., 32K mi., $11,900. Belle Haven, VA supplies, lamps, stuffed 443-235-0304. sleeps 6, complete camp- June 18 & 19, 8am-2pm toys, shoeshine stand, oak 2008 DODGE GRAND Rain or Shine ing package, bike rack, antique double bed, hitch, loaded with extras. CARAVAN $15,000 OBO Follow the Red Balloons Advertise your service in Like new, see in Va. Beach, WHEEL CHAIR VAN. PIC- Furniture, glassware, 2 triple dressers, bookcase, the ES Post. Call Angie at can deliver! $26,000 Call TURES/CARFAX AVAIL- collectables, jewelry, & rugs, oils, pictures, full 757.789.7678. 757-286-6463. ABLE. Call (757) 710-5285 much more! size bicycle, 2 children’s or email [email protected] bicycles, scooter. June 18, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 47 Legal Ads and Auctions

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 6 of the Accomack County Wetlands Zoning Ordinance, you are hereby notified of a Public Hear- The Northampton County Planning Commission will meet RATE SCHEDULE Effective July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 on Tuesday July 6th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Cham- ing that will be held in the Accomack County Administration • bers located at 16404 Courthouse Road in Eastville, Virgin- Building Board Chambers, Room #104, 23292 Courthouse 1. WASTEWATER TREATMENT CHARGE – All customers except those in the Small Communities Avenue, Accomac, Virginia at 10AM, Thursday, June 24, Consumption based accounts with water meters per 100 cubic feet* $6.39 ia. The purpose is to conduct regular business and review Minimum charge per day $0.30 the following applications to forward recommendations to 2021, on the wetlands applications of: Flat rate accounts (single family residential) per day $1.74 the Board of Supervisors. Old Dominion Electric Cooperative - VMRC# 2021-0993 2. WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND COLLECTION CHARGES – Small Communities This application is for the following described project: Community Per 1,000 gallons Flat Rate Per day Zoning Text Amendment 2021-02 Double Frontage Lots Accomack $14.28 $1.90 The Board of Supervisors’ have put forth an application to The portion of the project, which is in the Wetlands King William 14.54 1.94 Board’s jurisdiction, is the proposed replacement of a Middlesex/Urbanna 14.28 1.90 amend Section 154.2.142 of the Northampton County Zon- Surry 14.28 1.90 ing Code titled Front Setback/Yard Regulation. This amend- transmission line structure, located in Wallops Island, West Point 14.28 1.90 VA 23337, tax map#(s) 28-A-75. All other communities except ment includes adding the following underlined language to Mathews and Lawnes Point 14.28 1.90 item D of the section: Chesapeake Bay Foundation – VMRC# 2021-1080 Metered customers minimum charge per day $0.30 This application is for the following described project: Unmetered customers in communities listed above Flat Rate as listed (D) Double frontage lots. In cases where a subdivision lot The portion of the project, which is in the Wetlands Mathews residential customers – billed a flat rate based on an Equivalent Residential water Usage was approved and legally in existence as of October 21, Board’s jurisdiction, is the proposed extension of the (ERU) of 12,000 gallons per quarter. 2009, and that lot extends through a block from one street Mathews commercial, government and professional customers - billed based on ERU schedule of existing revetment 46 feet from the west and 42 feet fractions or multiples by customer category. to another street and where a front setback/yard is required from the East with a 20 feet gap in the middle, located ERU Usage Rate from such streets, front setbacks/yards shall be provided Community Per 1,000 gallons (133.33 gallons per day) on Tangier Island, VA 23440, tax map#(s) 62-A-1. Mathews $14.28 $1.90 along each street frontage. After October 21, 2009, no such double frontage lots shall be created, except if created by Captains Cove Golf & Yacht Club– VMRC# 2021-1104 Lawnes Point subdivision of Isle of Wight County metered customers - billed Isle of Wight Public Utilities published Sewer Rate in addition to the Wastewater Treatment Rate listed in the a boundary line adjustment to create a conforming or less This application is for the following described project: aforementioned section 1. non-conforming lot. The portion of the project, which is in the Wetlands 3. TOWN WHOLESALE TREATMENT RATE – Incorporated towns with population less than 2,000 Board’s jurisdiction, is the proposed construction of a Consumption per 1,000 gallons $3.55 If a recommendation is received from the Planning Com- wall (bulkhead) and to raise the elevation of the exist- 4. HIGH STRENGTH OR UNUSUAL WASTE SURCHARGE mission, the Board of Supervisors shall also conduct pub- ing roadway, located in Greenbackville, VA 23356, tax Per mg/L per Per 100 lic hearings on the above Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 at 6:00 Type In Excess of 100 Cubic Feet* pounds map#(s) 5A3-1-F. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 297 mg/L $0.000176 $ 2.83 p.m. in the Board Chambers located at 16404 Courthouse Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 282 mg/L 0.000584 9.34 Road, Eastville VA 23347. The application will be on file and All interested parties will be afforded the opportunity to be Total Phosphorus (TP) 7 mg/L 0.010050 160.99 open to public inspection in the office of the Clerk of the Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) 57 mg/L 0.002660 42.61 heard or to present written statements. Applications are on Other Unusual wastes may be assigned a special rate. Board of Supervisors and in the Office of Planning, Permit- file and may be examined in the Office of the Environmental ting, and Enforcement located at 16404 Courthouse Road, Programs in Accomac, Virginia. Handicapped assistance is 5. HAULED WASTEWATER (Indirect discharge/tank truck waste) Eastville, VA. Type Per gallon available. Please call (757) 787-5728. Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) $0.2737 Other approved hauled wastes $0.1717 Anyone wishing to comment on the above items is invited 6. VOLUME BASED FACILITY CHARGE to attend the meetings and make their comments known. Water Meter Size Facility Charge Water Meter Size Facility Charge Written comments can be submitted to the Office of Plan- 5/8-Inch $2,055 6-Inch $400,625 3/4-Inch $4,210 8-Inch $780,840 ning, Permitting, and Enforcement, P.O. Box 538, Eastville, 1-Inch $7,410 10-Inch $1,310,665 VA 23347. 1 1/2-Inch $16,645 12-Inch $2,001,460 2-Inch $31,465 14-Inch $2,863,155 Public Notice 3-Inch $80,405 16-Inch $3,904,635 Handicapped assistance available: Please telephone 4-Inch $156,530 The Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Chincoteague (757) 678-0440 at least 48 hours in advance. 7. SERVICE FEES will hold a public hearing on Monday June 28, 2021, at 7:00 Access Card Replacement $25 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 6150 Community Account Documentation Fee $10 per account per 12-month period Advance Service Fee Based on previous 12-month billing Drive to receive public comments and views on the follow- Damaged Lock Fee $100 ing zoning matter: Damaged Meter/Antenna Fee $250 plus cost of meter and/or antenna Delinquency Service Trip Fee $15 Inaccessible Meter Fee $50 Appeal V210524-1 A request from Robert Hyler 4040 Birch Late Payment Fee 1.5% per month Town Lane Parcel 30A4-A-39, for a variance from Article Meter (Deduction) Fee $2.00 per meter per month Meter Reading Fee $75 IV, section 4.3.8 (1) of the zoning ordinance of the Town of Meter Removal Fee Based on the charge imposed by water supplier ATTORNEYS: Chincoteague. The applicant wishes to construct an addi- Returned Payment Fee $25 Service Restoration Fee $100 Legal ads are now searchable on the tion to the existing home on said parcel. The new addition would be placed 6’ 5” from the side property line Current *100 Cubic Feet = approximately 748 gallons statewide database!! zoning requires a minimum 10’ side yard setback. The prop- Additional information is available at: www.hrsd.com/finance or by calling 757.460.2261 Call Angie H. Crutchley to get your erty is zoned C-1. legal ad in the Post: 757-789-7678. Mark Bowden Zoning Administrator

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Sandra Balmoria, M.D., Co-Chair, I can honestly tell you that, except the writer’s name. While families are most influen- Better Birth Outcomes Work Group for a miracle that happened a couple tial on a child’s knowledge of hu- Eastern Shore Healthy Communities of months ago, I could not have paid Appreciate ACPS man sexuality, families vary in their these extortion payments. Employees ability to have the discussion. More Taxes Paid, But Just That wolf that has been knocking at than a third of teens are sexually ac- Dear Editor: my door for the past few months, well, Dear Editor: tive and many understand very lit- I want to inform everyone that my she got pregnant and had nine pups on Some people feel the need to shame tle about human sexuality. Early taxes for 2020 are paid, and, believe my back porch. I sold them last week themselves by posting heedless ac- in their formative years, teens need you me, they are lucky to get it! so I had a few extra bucks this month counts about our public school system to understand how to protect them- Because of my shattered financial and paid my taxes. for the entire county to read. There- selves from sexually transmitted dis- condition due to federal laws, state John Mann, Onley fore, I deem it necessary to make eases (STDs), date rape, and preg- laws, county laws, city laws, corporate something crystal clear: trading five nancy. Also, too many young children laws, liquor laws, mother-in-laws, fa- Responding to Article eight-hour days, for four 10-hour days are sexual abuse victims, often with- ther-in-laws, and all the other political and Column is NOT working less, not to mention in their own home. Teaching bound- out-laws, ADEQ, OSHA, DOT, DPS, they have held these hours for years — aries and having adults in their dai- FBI, CIA, and other assorted alphabet Dear Editor: where have you been? ly lives who teach these boundaries agencies (no offense), I am compelled I’ve written before and felt com- Everyone tends to suffer to some gives these vulnerable children the to pay a county tax, state tax, income pelled to do so again. Two items stood extent during a pandemic; people support they need. tax, fuel tax, light tax, liquor tax, to- out to me while reading. get sick, permanently disabled, and Babies born to teen mothers are at bacco tax, sales tax, tire tax, food tax, (1) Real Estate Taxes. While I’m even some die. Anyone involved in greater risk for low birth weight, pre- tax on that tax, and federal and local happy to see the actual tax burden on the school system throughout the mature birth, anemia (low iron lev- excise tax. county residents did not rise, it also U.S. has suffered. Do not depreciate els), and are more likely to die before They tax my toilet paper, then tax did not fall. Since when is it acceptable the worth of our Accomack County age 1. They are less prepared to en- my sewage tax. to change the rate to ensure the coun- Public Schools employees. You make ter kindergarten, rely more heavily I am required to get a business li- ty’s coffers remain full rather than yourself sound petty, jealous, and on publicly funded health care, more cense, car license, hunting license, pass the break onto the residents? simply unworthy of a civil response. likely to be incarcerated during ado- fishing license, concealed carry li- (2) “Random Facts About… the time I hope the superintendent gives the lescence, and more likely to drop out cense, automobile license, a motorcy- a Killer Didn’t Pull the Trigger.” While hardworking employees a sixth day of high school. cle license, not to mention a marriage the header grabbed attention, it was a off on the 4th of July as they all de- Being a teen mom is a risk factor for license and four dog licenses. poor choice of words and reveals lack serve it. depression, poor health, obesity, and For my own safety and peace of of respect and indifference in the press James Conley, Hallwood poverty. Just half of teen mothers get mind, I am required to carry life insur- to the difficult job all soldiers must en- their high school diploma before age ance, property insurance, liability in- dure. Soldiers do kill but are not kill- Make Family Life 22. But many of our adult mothers still surance, disability insurance, accident ers and calling a soldier a killer is Education Available struggle to achieve healthy pregnan- insurance, unemployment insurance, wrong no matter what the context or cies – many suffer complications due to fire and theft insurance, hospitaliza- situation whether it is one of “ours” or to All Students preventable problems like diabetes and tion insurance, Social Security insur- one of “theirs.” Dear Editor: hypertension, which can be life threat- ance, title insurance, and insurance to Some may remember when our sol- Eastern Shore Healthy Communi- ening to mothers and babies. Education protect my Smith & Wesson and Colt diers returned from Vietnam to peo- ties and Eastern Shore Rural Health is a fundamental ingredient to decreas- insurance. ple calling them the same thing. In believe that all Eastern Shore res- ing risk. My life is so governed between this case a soldier chose to show mer- idents can experience well-being As we move into the 2021-2022 ac- laws, taxes, and insurance, that it’s no cy and respect to fellow soldiers on the if we create a supportive environ- ademic year, please make Family Life easy matter for me to figure out who I battlefield. ment. We ask our public schools to Education available to all students. should pay first. I’m inspected, expect- Paul Fuller, Cape Charles

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