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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 VOL. LXXXIII, no. 37 NEW SERIES (USPS 220-560) GLOUCESTER, VA. 23061 | MATHEWS, VA. 23109 two sections 26 pages 75 CENTS Fate of Mathews monument to be placed on 2021 ballot BY CHARLIE KOENIG the Mathews County Board of ment would be moved to (if Supervisors decided it will pe- it is moved), the associated The fate of the Confederate tition the circuit court to have costs, whether there should monument in Mathews will be the matter placed on the No- be a plaque or marker to con- placed in the hands of county vember 2021 ballot. textualize the current monu- voters. Details of exactly what vot- ment—have yet to be worked By a 5-0 vote Wednesday ers will be asked to consid- night at Mathews High School, er—such as where the monu- SEE CONFEDERATE MONUMENT, PAGE 12A

An architectural rendering presenting an aerial view of what the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue’s new Station 1 on Main Street is expected to look like after it is completed. Plans for Station 1 move ahead BY SHERRY HAMILTON plans, when completed by the front of the equipment bays Northern Virginia fi rm Hughes that will allow the ladder A new fi rehouse on Group Architects, will have truck to be parked in front Gloucester Main Street may some differences, but that the of the fi rehouse and not im- still be several years in the size and scope should remain pinge on Main Street, even making, but the plans are fairly consistent. with the bay doors closed, shaping up, and demolition “The plans are close, but said Clements. He said that of existing structures to make not exact yet,” said Horsley. when the ladder truck is way for the new building is on At approximately 217 feet parked in front of the cur- the horizon. wide, the front of the building rent Station 1, it either has Gloucester Volunteer Fire will be located around 50 to 60 to be partly in the bay or and Rescue Squad Chief J.D. feet back from Main Street, or partly in the street. Clements and Treasurer approximately half the depth The total width of the new KIM ROBINS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Lewis Horsley spoke with the of two of the buildings slated structure, driveways, and Botetourt Elementary School  rst grade teacher Michele Brake took the time to greet each of her new pupils Tuesday morn- Gazette-Journal recently and for demolition, the former parking areas is expected ing and ask what their favorite color is. Sixteen of her 18  rst graders logged in with Brake via Zoom. shared conceptual drawings Calvin Hotel and Tri-County to be somewhat greater for the new Station 1. They Furniture Store. This will give emphasized that the actual room for a concrete apron in SEE GLOUCESTER FIRE, PAGE 5A Virtual classes start in Gloucester BY KIM ROBINS School classroom. hand to talk, keep your cam- Brake gives the children a era on, pay attention to your At a little before 9 a.m. short tour of the CANVAS plat- teacher and be respectful of Tuesday, fi rst grade teacher form along with some of its others.” Michele Brake was beginning offerings and provides some As the end of the session to let children into her fi rst tips for online learning, “Sit in nears, Brake takes the time to meeting with them, via Zoom, a chair, not in a bed, and away in her Botetourt Elementary from your toys. Raise your SEE FIRST DAY, PAGE 7A Gloucester to bring students back beginning this month BY KIM ROBINS schools this month and have ter Clemons and assistant them all back, in a hybrid superintendent Chuck Wag- An unusual sight The Gloucester School fashion, by the Nov. 12 start ner, would begin on Sept. Jim and Cat Camillucci spotted this Board approved a plan Tues- of the second quarter. 21. Children in the regional white squirrel on Botetourt Avenue, day that would begin to bring The plan, as outlined by students back to county division superintendent Wal- SEE BACK IN THE CLASSROOM, PAGE 7A about a block o Gloucester’s Main Street, on Saturday. Virus numbers inch up in Gloucester BY SHERRY HAMILTON

COVID-19 cases continued to rise in Gloucester over the past week, with 211 cases, or an additional fi ve during the seven-day peri- SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL od, reported on Wednesday morning. This was a lower Lighthouse renovation rate of increase than last TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Mathews County Planning and Zoning Director Thomas Jenkins, right, made a week’s 17 new cases, and there were no new hospital- labor compliance visit Friday to talk with the crew working on New Point Com- izations or deaths reported Honoring T.C. Walker fort Lighthouse. Shown with him are Pete Marquez with the environmental for the county, continuing Work on the mural celebrating the life and legacy of Gloucester attorney, educator and civil rights leader T.C. Walker contin- abatement company Envirocon, left, and Project Superintendent David May- a trend that has lasted for hew with First Class Contracting. For more on the lighthouse renovation, see ued throughout the week. Artist Michael Rosato, above, makes steady progress on Main Street’s newest artwork on Tuesday story on page 10A. SEE COVID 19, PAGE 5A afternoon. The mural has been underway for over a week now, originally commissioned by the Cook Foundation in 2019.

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Y M C K 2A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Gloucester Gleanings THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 Fairfield Foundation preserves land around W.R. Birthplace Gloucester PRT receives $10,000 The Fairfield Foundation re- cently acquired three parcels totaling seven acres adjacent WanderLove grant the Walter Reed Birthplace in Gloucester Parks, Recre- Belroi, to protect this historic ation and Tourism has re- WanderLove Recovery Grants landscape in perpetuity. ceived $10,000 from the Vir- gives localities the ability to The largely wooded parcels, ginia Tourism Corporation market their destination as located to the north and west Destination Marketing Orga- safe and welcoming when of the small house where Wal- nizations’ WanderLove Recov- visitors are ready to resume ter Reed was born in 1851, ery Grant Program. travel.” will be managed with the goal This new grant program has of preserving the natural and been made available across rural qualities of the land, ac- the commonwealth to help cording to Fairfield Founda- those that have been heavily tion co-director Thane Har- impacted by the novel coro- pole. navirus pandemic to fund re- The Fairfield Foundation is covery marketing initiatives. a longtime supporter of pres- A total of $866,504 in market- F IN-HOUSE JEWELER F ervation efforts at the birth- ing grant funds was awarded place, having acquired anoth- to 90 Destination Marketing F 59 YEARS SERVING YOU F er adjacent one-acre parcel in Organizations as part of the F CUSTOM DESIGN F 2015. program. F FREE ESTIMATES F “The Fairfield Foundation Gloucester will use its Wan- is happy to assist with pro- derLove grant funds to pro- F WATCH REPAIRF tecting the landscape sur- mote attractions of history GOLD F DIAMONDS F GIFTS rounding the birthplace” said and outdoor recreation, cre- Harpole. “The building is an ate a LOVEworks sign, and Edgehill Town Center important example of early Fairfield Foundation board members Tom Karow and Lori Jackson Black, Evan Van Leeuwen (Senior Vice President of showcase why Gloucester is Gloucester, VA 23061 19th-century architecture, SONABANK), Dr. David Brown (Fairfield Co-Director), Rick Fulk (Senior Vice President, SONABANK) and Thane Harpole (Fair- the place “For History, For 804-693-3434 and the associated archaeo- field Co-Director) celebrate SONABANK’s contribution to the effort to preserve the area around the Walter Reed Birthplace. Beauty, For Fun,” a release logical resources have many stated. stories to tell about the Belroi “Gloucester Parks, Rec- community.” servation easement with Vir- to our community.” tant stop on Gloucester’s reation and Tourism is so Gloucester-Mathews The effort to protect this ginia’s Department of Historic The Fairfield Foundation will historic Route 614 cor- pleased to have been award- GAZETTE-JOURNAL land goes back to the early Resources,” Harpole said. continue to work closely with ridor, and the Gloucester ed this grant from VTC,” P.O. Box 2060 2000s, when Catesby Jones, “This will achieve the original the board of the Gloucester Preservation Foundation is Gloucester PRT director Kat- Gloucester, VA John and Marsha Gillis and goals and ensure that the land Preservation Foundation, thrilled to partner with the ey Legg said. “The tourism 23061 Donald P. Roane sought remains undeveloped.” which owns and operates the Fairfield Foundation to en- industry plays a vital role in to prevent several houses SONABANK worked with the birthplace, to ensure that the sure that this resource can Gloucester’s economy, and A consolidation in 1937 from being built close to the initial group on a mortgage for house and grounds will con- continue to educate visitors it’s important for visitors to of the Gloucester Gazette Gloucester birthplace proper- the property and has made a tinue to host visitors, scout- for generations to come” know that Gloucester County (1919) and the Mathews Journal (1904). ty. They spent the intervening donation of $7,500 to help the ing groups and others. said GPF chairman Dr. Da- is open. Travel and tourism Published every Thursday years working to reduce the Fairfield Foundation with re- The goal is to keep most of vid A. Brown. look different now, and the at Gloucester, Virginia by debt with the eventual goal of ducing the remaining debt. “It the property in forest to en- WanderLove campaign en- Tidewater Newspapers, preserving it in perpetuity. is an honor to assist with the sure an adequate visual buf- For more information courages visitors to take a Inc. Periodicals postage “The Fairfield Foundation is preservation of this important fer from surrounding homes, about Fairfield’s plans for road less traveled, enjoy the paid at Gloucester, Virginia. proud to assume the respon- Gloucester site,” SONABANK while allowing for various the property, or to sched- scenic route, and get out and Postmaster: Please send sibility for these parcels, pay- Senior VP Rick Fulk said. “And activities to take place on the ule a visit to the birthplace, explore. We are excited for change of addresses to: ing off the remaining debt, and SONABANK is proud to invest property. contact fairfield@fairfield- this opportunity to design a Gazette-Journal, P.O. Box placing the land under a con- in the things that matter most “The birthplace is an impor- foundation.org. LOVEworks that is uniquely 2060, Gloucester, VA 23061. Subscriptions: $24 per Gloucester and showcase all year, $44 for two years, in this county has to offer.” Gloucester and Mathews Amateur radio event Saturday at Reed Birthplace “Virginia tourism is a criti- Counties; $30 per year, $56 Members of the Middle Pen- public is invited to attend church in Gloucester. He grad- Carlos Finlay, chief health cal sector of our economy and for two years elsewhere. insula Amateur Radio Club will while observing COVID-19 uated from medical school at officer of Cuba, 1902-1909, has been heavily impacted by Please allow two weeks be operating from 10 a.m. to restrictions and learn about the University of Virginia at with discovery of the yellow the coronavirus pandemic,” for new subscriptions or 4 p.m. Saturday, which is the amateur radio. The birthplace age 17 and is still the young- fever vector, the mosquito. said Gov. Ralph Northam. change of address to begin. day before the 169th birthday will also be open to the public est medical graduate of UVA. In 1901, Reed advocated for “Getting travelers back on the Telephone 804-693-3101 or of Major Walter Reed, M.D., at for tours on Saturday. After an extensive career in the aggressive mosquito- road and spending money in 804-725-2191. his Gloucester birthplace at Reed was born on Sept. medicine, he was sent to Cuba eradication procedures that our cities and towns is one of Member of the Virginia Press Association. All rights 4021 Hickory Fork Road. 13, 1851 to the Pharaba to determine the cause and likely saved countless lives the fastest ways to inject dol- reserved but contents may The Walter Reed Birthplace White Reed and the Rev. Le- prevention of yellow fever in a few years later during the lars back into our economy be reproduced by permis- is listed on the National Reg- muel Reed who was a cir- 1900 following the Spanish- construction of the Panama and our communities. Virginia sion of the publisher. ister of Historic Places. The cuit pastor to the Methodist American War. He credited Dr. Canal. Tourism Corporation’s DMO

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Y M C K THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 Mathews Mirror GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 3A Wetlands board approves 7 shoreline projects BY TYLER BASS Roger and Judith Ander- son requested to construct a The Mathews County 5-foot by 2-foot riprap marsh Wetlands Zoning Board ap- toe spur that would extend proved seven projects after 15 feet off an existing riprap holding public hearings on spur with 185 cubic yards each, during its September of sand backfill. The project meeting last Wednesday in located on Stutts Creek was the historic courthouse. approved 3-1, with Richard Five of the projects won Marsh being the lone nay unanimous approval, with vote. the other two passing by 3-1 Jeanice Sadler request- margins. ed to construct a 228-foot Robert Firestone request- riprap revetment located ed permission to construct a landward to manage the 30-foot breakwater with 114- proposed topography. The SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL foot vinyl groin and 625 cu- project along the Piankatank Mathews County offices are undergoing many changes. Among them are the relocation of the building official’s office from the small building that fronts on Court bic yards of beach nourish- River shoreline was unani- Street to the large administration building that fronts Brickbat Road. Shown from left in photo at left are Mathews Building Official Kevin Zoll and Permit Technician Sue ment. The project along the mously approved. Haywood in their new office. In photo at right, a concrete sidewalk has already been poured to provide access to doors that will replace two windows in space formerly Chesapeake Bay shoreline Dawn Yager and William was approved unanimously. Alexander requested to con- occupied by the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office, but that will soon house the Mathews Voter Registrar’s offices. Dale and Martha Wyatt re- struct three 75-foot by 15- quested to reconstruct an foot, and one 40-foot by 15- existing 160 feet of riprap foot backwaters. They also revetment and to apply filter requested two 50-foot by 15- Mathews County offices get major overhaul cloth to the entire structure. foot stone spurs along a por- They also sought permission tion of the Piankatank River. BY SHERRY HAMILTON be used by the office of Plan- full use of. In spite of having an “old brain” is being up- to construct approximately The request was unanimous- ning and Zoning, and a corner to give up part of the building, graded with new, intelligent 415 feet of marsh sill over fil- ly approved. Mathews County Building room that was once the Clerk Bowen cheerfully gave a tour software with remote access. ter cloth. The project along Amy and Trent Williams re- Official Kevin Zoll has been of Court’s office will now be of his redesigned office space, It will provide more control the Horn Harbor shoreline quested to construct 60-feet busy since he was hired in a small meeting room. The which is more compact, with in the buildings, he said, and was approved unanimously. of riprap revetment over fil- March. Not long after his ap- wide hallway of the building a smaller conference room an artificial intelligence com- Michael and Leticia Reno ter cloth along an eroding pointment to the position, the provides adequate space for and closets built into the wall ponent will allow the units to requested to realign, recon- bank of Tabbs Creek. The coronavirus pandemic shut seating for county residents that used to open into a larger self-adjust in the future after struct, and extend three of project was approved 3-1, everything down, but when waiting for assistance. conference room and storage temperatures have first been four existing 20-foot stone Dan Desmond being the lone county offices re-opened, Zoll An ADA ramp will be added space. adjusted by human hands. groins to 65 feet, on the no vote. was faced with the need to to the back of the administra- The registrar’s office will Chesapeake Bay shoreline. The Mathews Wetlands bring county buildings into tion building, said Zoll, and now be located in the end of Treasurer’s office and The project also includes Zoning Board meets on the compliance with COVID-19 two ADA-compliant parking the building closest to the commissioner of the revenue the upgrading of existing re- first Wednesday of every guidelines. spaces will be designated on parking lot. A temporary door Finally, Zoll said that the vetment with filter cloth on month in the historic court- The county’s administra- Court Street. has replaced one of two win- main entry door to the trea- the landward side to reduce house. For information on tion building has been in need The redesign of the build- dows on the court green side surer and commissioner of erosion with 375 cubic yards the Wetlands Zoning Board, of attention for years, and ing was begun years ago, said of the building, but both win- the revenue offices, which of fill sand to be placed on go to www.mathewscounty- Zoll said that two of the main Zoll, and Mathews architect dows will soon be replaced by was heavy and difficult to the back of the side of the va.gov/195/Planning-Zoning- things that need to be ac- Frances Hudgins used those doors. The doors will be “in” open, has been replaced with cloth. This request was ap- Wetlands. complished are installing new guidelines to provide new and “out” in order to accom- a new ADA-compliant door. proved unanimously. heating and air conditioning drawings for revamping the modate traffic flow for voters For Zoll, all of this major units to provide adequate downstairs area. A wall or two wishing to register to vote or work coming so soon in his fresh air intake that’s not pos- will have to be moved, said vote. A window in the side of employment has been both sible with the existing wall- Zoll, and funding for those the building will provide walk- challenging and rewarding. He Smith appointed to Bay Aging board mounted units, and bringing renovations, as well as paint- up voting for residents who said that county employees the building into compliance ing, new carpet, and repairs, don’t wish to enter the build- worked cooperatively with Sieglende “Lynda” Smith of ron Vanzile for 15 years’ ser- with the Americans with Dis- will come out of the building ing. Concrete walkways have him to come up with accom- Mathews was appointed by vice with the sheriff’s office; abilities Act. This requires official’s budget. CARES Act already been installed to the modations designed to pro- the Mathews County Board Sharon South for 10 years’ moving all administration of- funding is being used for the doors and window. vide adequate social distanc- of Supervisors to a five-year service (post retirement) fices downstairs in the build- HVAC upgrade and ADA-com- ing and safety for both staff term representing the coun- with the Commonwealth At- ing, he said, and using the pliant restrooms, said Zoll, as Sheriff’s office and and the public. ty on the Bay Aging Board of torney’s office; James Crox- upstairs for storage purposes well as a new software system court building “Everyone’s been great,” Directors. ton for five years’ service only. that enables residents to ap- Long-awaited maintenance said Zoll. “No one said, ‘I don’t Smith’s appointment was (post retirement) with the To provide adequate space ply for zoning permits online, work is being performed to wanna move.’ We’re doing a approved unanimously at sheriff’s office and Robyn for administration, the vot- including drawings and pay- floors, walls and carpeting at lot of good work to get it done the county board’s Sept. 3 Beasley for five years’ ser- er registrar’s office is being ment, so they don’t have to the sheriff’s office and court really fast, and everyone is meeting. vice with the Mathews Reg- moved to Liberty Square and visit his office if they’re con- building, said Zoll. In addi- helping … It will all be some- In other action, the super- istrar’s office. will share the building that cerned about exposure to the tion, the 15-year-old HVAC thing that Mathews citizens visors recognized five coun- The recognized employ- currently houses the Com- virus. system, which has “very good will be proud of and that will ty employees for reaching ees were not present at the monwealth’s Attorney’s of- Zoll said that maintenance units with a good design” but serve them better.” milestones in their careers. board meeting; they will be fice, said Zoll. The space be- technician Glenn Scatchard is Receiving certificates were presented their certificates ing vacated by the registrar “doing amazing work” on the Christy Jarvis for 25 years’ by their supervisors, board will be reconfigured for use repairs and upgrades. service with the Mathews chairman Amy Dubois said. by the county administrator “In the end, you’ll be sur- County Sheriff’s Office; By- and deputy clerk, the deputy prised at how little county county administrator, and ac- money we’re spending,” said counting personnel. Zoll. “We’ll be more efficient Animal Control has moved … I want this whole project MCVIC to hold county into the building that previ- done before the end of the ously housed the building of- year because the COVID mon- ficial, said Zoll, and the space ey has to be spent by then. cleanup Sept. 19 the office previously occupied When finished, it will have a will be turned into restrooms modern, efficient look. It will The Mathews County Visi- and return by noon with and a mechanical room. be unrecognizable.” tor and Information Center their supplies from their The building official’s office will join Gloucester and the designated routes. The visi- has already moved into space Registrar’s office rest of the Hampton Roads tor center will supply bags, that most recently has been The Mathews Voter Regis- region in hosting a cleanup vests and nets. used for storage, but that trar’s office will be in one end throughout Mathews County Find out more informa- long ago was the office for the of the building that Common- during the Great America tion at https://visitmathews. deputy clerks of Circuit Court. wealth’s Attorney Tom Bowen Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon com/cleanup or contact the The former records room will and his staff previously had on Saturday, Sept. 19. visitor center at Mathews- Participants can pick up [email protected] or their supplies on MCVIC’s call 804-725-4229 to sign up porch at the Sibley’s General and learn more information. Store between 8 and 9 a.m. SEARS CONTRACTING CORP. F Gray Crushed Stone FScreened Top Soil F Fill Dirt FSand FRoad Material FBrown Washed Gravel FCrushed Concrete FRecycled Asphalt ALL MATERIAL WEIGHED ON CERTIFIED SCALES A design made by Mathews Architect 804- Frances Hudgins shows upcoming 694-0444 changes to the county’s administra- Rt. 17, 2 miles north of Ark tion building. Mathews supervisors to move meetings to MHS

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FILE PHOTO A Guinea-themed T-shirt was a popular item at the 2010 Guinea Jubilee. Shown holding the shirt is Charles Rush of White Marsh. Admiring the shirt are, from left, Ron Lewis, Carl Murphy and Mimi Lindsay.

PHOTO BY LINDA TJOSSEM GHA looking for Guinea Playground fun Dwayne North and his daughter, Maya, from Gloucester, enjoy some daddy/daughter time at Woodville Park on Labor Day Jubilee photos/stories Monday. The two took advantage of beautiful weather on the unofficial end of summer. Without a Guinea Jubilee visit guineaheritage.org and be limited to five pints. All this year, the Guinea Heri- respond on the Contact Us orders must be submitted tage Association is trying page, email info@guineaher- in advance. to help fill the void of its ab- itage.org or mail it to Guinea Order forms can be found sence. Throughout Septem- Heritage Association, P.O. and submitted at guineaher- ber, the GHA will be posting Box 441, Bena Va. 23018. itage.org. Order forms may pictures and short stories also be dropped off at the from past jubilees on its BBQ fundraiser Buck’s Store Museum and Facebook page. Also, the GHA will be sell- Lyn’s Country Store, both ing pulled pork barbecue, in Bena. Pre-orders must be The GHA is asking the with pickup scheduled on submitted by Friday, Sept. community to participate Saturday, Sept. 26 at Buck’s 19. All profits will be used by sending in their own pho- Store Museum. BBQ will be for the continued restora- tos and stories. To submit sold by the pint/pound, for tion of the Buck’s Store Mu- photos and short stories, $10 a pint. Each person will seum. Colonial Williamsburg completes $41.7M expansion project The museums at Colonial is now holding a special event (with modifications to Williamsburg recently com- through the end of the month. comply with state guide- pleted a $41.7 million expan- Taste of Busch Gardens is lines along with a new Paw sion project, including addi- now underway and runs Pledge program), joining tional exhibition spaces and through Sept. 27, offering op- Kingsmill Resort, Williams- a new entrance. New exhibi- portunities to sample 15 spe- burg Lodge and others of- tion highlights include, “Early cialty foods and 30+ wines, fering families a safe and American Faces,” “The Art of beers and specialty bever- fun outing. Edward Hicks” and “American ages, experience villages Ok- For Halloween, there Folk Pottery: Art and Tradi- toberfest, Rhinefeld, England, are plenty of fun things TOM CHILLEMI / SOUTHSIDE SENTINEL tion.” Ireland, Scotland, France and for families of all ages, Colonial Williamsburg also New France, and enjoy select including Family Frights Research vessel recently announced a new coasters, rides and the fa- at Jamestown Settlement community archaeology proj- mous Clydesdales. For more from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 23 NOAA ship Thomas Jefferson, a 208-foot hydrographic survey vessel, was spotted in the waters off Gloucester Point recently. ect underway in the Historic information, and to reserve and 24. The evening ticket- Homeported in Norfolk, the Thomas Jefferson maps the ocean to aid maritime commerce, improve coastal resilience, and Area that will explore the site tickets, visit buschgardens. ed event allows families to understand the marine environment. Officers, crews, and scientists aboard the ship log the data that NOAA cartographers of America’s oldest church com. explore the outdoor areas use to create and update the nation’s nautical charts. founded by enslaved and free The recently renovated of Jamestown Settlement Blacks. Great Wolf Lodge in Wil- in a one-way, socially-dis- Taste of Busch Gardens liamsburg reopened on Sept. tanced direction. Children While the general park re- 3 with all waterpark pools will be given pre-packaged mains closed, Busch Gardens and attractions operational candy from the various Folk Festival outdoor interpretive areas while enjoying staff in cos- at Watermen’s tumes, lighted crescents, bonfires, storytelling and B&SOnly Refuse Company Refuse that pays taxes in Gloucester Inc. Co. creatively-themed areas. Museum Haunted Williamsburg COMMERCIAL* RESIDENTIAL returns to Colonial Wil- Sept. 26-27 liamsburg through Nov. Fall activities at the Water- $ 24, with authentic 18th- men’s Museum, Yorktown, 22 a month century colonial ghost sto- will include a Folk Festival on ries to creepy modern-day Saturday and Sunday, Sept. Mention this ad encounters, costumed sto- 26 and 27, starting at 10 a.m. rytellers, candlelit walking on Saturday and noon on Pay for the year and receive $20 off ghost tours, explorations Sunday. 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Y M C K THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 GLOUCESTERMATHEWS GAZETTEJOURNAL 5A Virginia voters to decide on bipartisan redistricting proposal BY CHARLIE KOENIG absentee ballots are sent out populations that are equal to fi ve retired circuit court judg- 1, 2021, whichever is later. A to those who requested them. each other. es. Four of the retired judges Exempt property veteran who claims this tax While nearly everyone is In addition to the two pro- The proposed amendment are selected by party leaders Amendment 2 would add to exemption would not get back familiar with the presiden- posed amendments to the Vir- would shift responsibility of in the Senate and the House the list of property that is not any taxes paid on his motor tial candidates topping this ginia Constitution, Gloucester drawing these election dis- from a list compiled by the subject to state or local taxa- vehicle prior to Jan. 1, 2021. year’s ballot, and many are County voters will have a tricts to a 16-member bipar- Chief Justice of the Supreme tion one motor vehicle owned Under this amendment, a also aware of the races for third ballot question to con- tisan commission, half being Court of Virginia. These four and used primarily by or for motor vehicle that is owned U.S. Senate and House of Rep- sider, whether to institute a members of the General As- judges pick the fi fth judge a veteran of the United States by the spouse of a veteran resentatives, voters may not local sales tax not to exceed sembly and half being Vir- from the same list. This selec- armed forces or the Virginia of the United States armed aware of the two referendums 1 percent to fund renovations ginia citizens. This commis- tion committee then chooses National Guard who has a 100 forces or the Virginia National that will be placed before vot- to Gloucester County Public sion would draw the election citizen commissioners from percent service-connected, Guard with a 100 percent ser- ers in November. Schools. districts and then submit the lists created by party leaders permanent, and total disabil- vice-connected, permanent, Amendment 1 would re- The question placed before maps to the General Assembly in the Senate and the House. ity. The amendment says that and total disability could also place the current method of Gloucester voters, is “should for approval. If the commis- Members and employees of motor vehicle means an auto- be free from taxation. drawing up election districts, Gloucester County be autho- sioners are unable to agree on Congress or the General As- mobile or pickup truck. taking the process out of the rized to levy a general retail proposals for maps by a cer- sembly cannot be citizen The motor vehicle would be The General Assembly is al- hands of the General Assem- sales tax at a rate not to ex- tain date, or if the General As- commissioners. Each party exempt from taxation begin- lowed to pass a law that plac- bly and handing over that ceed 1 percent, provided the sembly does not approve the leader in each house gives ning on the date the veteran es conditions or restrictions responsibility to a bipartisan revenue from the sales tax submitted maps by a certain the selection committee a gets the motor vehicle or Jan. on this exemption. commission. shall be used solely for capital date, the commission is allot- list of at least 16 candidates, Amendment 2 would make projects for the construction ted additional time to draw and the committee picks two a car or pickup truck owned and renovation of schools in new districts, but if maps are from each list for a total of by a veteran with 100 percent Gloucester County and that not then submitted or ap- eight citizen commissioners. disability free from state and the sales tax shall expire by proved, the Supreme Court of For a plan to be submitted CC Jim’sJim’s local taxation. 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With that in could take up to fi ve years. volunteer who was going to that purpose. mind, said Clements, the The permit process, site handle the mailing was in- SPECIAL Six drive-thru bays will building committee instruct- work, engineering drawings, jured, causing further delay. provide adequate space for ed the architects to design getting fi nancials in order, The squad then decided to fi re and rescue vehicles, and the building along the same and constructing the build- abandon the fund drive for there will be plenty of dedi- lines as the existing fi re sta- ing all take time, he said, but this year, he said, “but we ap- cated parking on the end of tion. the process is steadily mov- preciate any support people BUY ONE MONTH GET ONE MONTH the building that will be clos- The Richmond fi rm S.D. ing forward. can give us.” est to an adjacent dental prac- Cox was slated to begin de- “We want to build a build- To make a donation, mail tice for volunteers responding molition on the hotel and ing to serve the entire com- a check to GVFRS, P.O. 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A main entry and lobby, a demolition crew by chance Fund drive For more information Shacklefords • Cobbs Creek day room for fi re and rescue fi nds any further signs of as- Clements said that two about Gloucester Volunteer personnel to gather while on bestos, they are required to unfortunate sets of circum- Fire and Rescue Squad, visit Mathews • Hayes Locations duty, and sleeping quarters stop the work they’re doing stances kept Gloucester www.gvfrs.org or the compa- to accommodate up to a doz- and wait for abatement to be Volunteer Fire and Rescue ny’s Facebook page. Call 757-723-6551 for information en personnel overnight will completed. Squad from holding its an- round out the main building. “That’s the way we do busi- A separate building, to ness,” he said. “We’ve got to be located behind the main be honest—above reproach.” building and attached by a Horsley said the building breezeway, will provide space is being designed to meet for training and meetings. 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he decision on whether to leave the Mathews Confederate monument where it is will be de- Bothered by the Tcided by county voters next year, and that time Confederate symbols gives all county residents a chance to reflect on Editor, Gazette-Journal: the matter and for passions, we hope, to cool. I love Mathews County. I am a property owner on Gwynn’s The monument hasn’t gone anywhere for more Island; I gladly pay taxes ev- than a century and, in spite of the enflamed pas- ery year to Mathews County. sions of the past few months, its removal (if that’s I have been coming to the what the people eventually decide) likewise island every year for 60-plus doesn’t have to happen immediately. years and have always been bothered by the Confederate Some residents have gone their whole lives un- symbols I see. aware that the presence of the monument has Honor the Confederacy in caused even the slightest offense. Others have our history books, librar- looked upon it as an oppressive symbol of the ies and museums, but don’t past many years before recent events have placed display the Confederate flag a spotlight on it. and Confederate statues in our County Square. The time gives us all an opportunity to consider It is an offensive racist sym- our neighbors’ thoughts and feelings. Mathews bol. Thankfully, we do not has always been a caring community. Residents buy and sell people as slaves have been quick to come to the aid of one another any more. We are all Ameri- in times of trouble, regardless of race. cans of a variety of colors and ought to proudly display Let’s all approach this issue with open hearts our American flags as citizens and minds. And, in what we hope is the less hyper- of one great country. partisan climate of the 2021 election, we can reach I was so pleased to read was ultimately rejected by his of military and civilians killed might have been if Congress a decision that, while we all may not like, we can at in my Gazette-Journal that superiors. The South adopted on both sides in World War II lived up these standards? least live with. And then we can go back to being Mathews County’s elemen- a policy to use slaves, but the is estimated to be between “… the tribute that is due tary school has removed the war ended before they ever 60 million and 85 million. to the talents, the rectitude, neighbors and friends. “Lee-Jackson” name. served. Pro-lifers try to save the and the patriotism which I hope that the Confederate Times change and many lives of unborn children by adorn the characters select- statue will also be removed people forget about history convincing pregnant women ed to devise and adopt them. from the Court House Square and citizens’ minds change. to have the child and either In these honorable qualifi- Never forget and replaced with a beautiful Younger people probably keep or put the child up cations I behold the surest sculpture, like a blue heron don’t know, but during the for adoption. We also try to pledges that as on one side n entire generation has been born, grown up, with plantings of flowers to Vietnam War, many were inform the public, especially no local prejudices or attach- and finished high school in the 19 years since symbolize the beauty of this volunteers and many were pregnant women, about al- ments, no separate views nor America’s innocent comfort zone was rocked Bay County! drafted. Many didn’t return ternatives to abortion, such party animosities ...” A Rev. Beth Pirkle Braxton home. I had a brother-in-law as Care Net crisis pregnancy Note the qualifications of on Sept. 11, 2001. Gwynn’s Island, Va. and a classmate killed over centers, who provide help to the first Congress: talent, Airplanes flown into landmarks, and one into the there. Today we see a vet pregnant women, and Safe rectitude (honorable, mor- ground when passengers fought back, brought the Referendum a fair decision that made it home wearing Haven, which accepts new- ally correct behavior), and death toll to 2,977. Never forget that somber figure memorabilia of that era and born babies and puts them patriotism. And their pledges: Editor, Gazette-Journal: we thank him for his service. up for adoption. no local prejudices or attach- from the first battle of the war on terror. I was encouraged by the Sadly, older people remember On 12 September, please ments, no separate views nor Thousands of Americans have died since then in Mathews Board of Supervi- that initially, when the vets pray for the end of this party animosities will misdi- Afghanistan and Iraq in struggles that have mostly sors meeting last Wednesday came home they were called abomination in the U.S. and rect their deliberations. Stan- receded from public consciousness, although we night and think commenda- terrible names and American the rest of the world. dards have changed over 231 still have plenty of troops there. tions are in order for the flags were burned; some were Robert Boudreaux years. Imagine the time that The 9-11 toll surpassed the final Pearl Harbor fig- board’s conducting of an even spit on. Today’s Vietnam Gloucester, Va. could be saved if Congress efficient and orderly meeting. monument means a lot to the put aside partisan politics ure of 2,400 Americans and we all swore then nev- Also, a vote of confidence for veterans and their ancestors. and investigations to concen- er to forget the images of the Twin Towers collaps- Mathews law enforcement The sad thing about today, trate on the bills in front of ing; the desperate searches through the rubble; and Sheriff Barrick’s prepa- the Confederate flag is used Honoring them. They could finish han- the fires, the funerals, the speeches, the feelings ration and handling of what by some for their own agenda Constitution Week dling the people’s business of loss and of unity and resolve. could have been an ugly and such as white supremacy or in the time allotted without volatile situation. And lastly, the KKK. Around Mathews Editor, Gazette-Journal: need for continuing resolu- Nineteen years later our world has been rocked to the citizens of Mathews … and Gloucester, the flag is in- The Cricket Hill Chapter of tions, government shutdowns in many other ways, including this year by the all- a heartfelt appreciation for tended to honor the soldiers the Daughters of the Ameri- and booting issues down the encompassing and dazing COVID-19 pandemic, the time and commitment it and that they will not be can Revolution supports our road for the next Congress to now accounting for more than 180,000 American took for you to express your forgotten. The monument re- U.S. Constitution each year deal with. deaths. It’s easy for earlier atrocities to fade away. concerns and feelings, either minds me of the old soldiers by requesting the Board of Rick Ferris written or in person and on that had the honor of stand- Supervisors recognize Consti- Gloucester, Va. But there are many reasons never to forget 9-11: both sides of the question ing in front of it knowing it tution Week Sept. 17-23. sneak attack, innocent lives lost, a nation unpre- at hand. The silent majority was finally honoring fallen The tradition of celebrat- pared, innocent, vulnerable. Never, never forget. finally found their voices and or passed on Mathews men ing the Constitution was Dress it up any way you quite eloquently as well. and women. The same as old started many years ago by I feel that a referendum is soldiers visiting the Vietnam the Daughters of the Ameri- like, it’s murder WORTH REPEATING| a fair decision and will allow wall. can Revolution. In 1955, the Editor, Gazette-Journal: time for de-escalation, pro- Thomas Hunter honors DAR petitioned Congress to An article in the Washing- cessing all the factors, and black people who were slaves set aside Sept. 17-23 annu- ton Post on Aug. 8, 2020, coming to a rational decision of the past. George Lane gave ally to be dedicated for the stated: “Trooper charged in Excerpts from the address of President George W. Bush that is driven by the will of money to build the school observance of Constitution traffic stop shooting.” to the nation, September 11, 2001 the citizenry and majority with the stipulation that it Week. The resolution was What rock was he under? vote. In this time of violence be named after his family’s later adopted by the U.S. What cave so deep that he Today, our fellow citizens, for freedom and opportunity and wanton destruction of former slave and long-term Congress and signed into hadn’t noticed almost three our way of life, our very in the world. And no one will property and attempted employee. I wish there were Public Law #915 on Aug. 2, months of civil unrest, dem- freedom came under attack keep that light from shining. erasing of American history, monuments or plaques that 1956, by President Dwight D. onstrations and rioting and in a series of deliberate and Today, our nation saw evil Mathews stands apart in honored other great Mathews Eisenhower. looting in our largest cities? deadly terrorist acts. The -- the very worst of human her ability to deal with and black men and women such As a member of the chapter Where was his commanding victims were in airplanes or nature -- and we responded resolve a most sensitive and as Miss Beatrice Bobo (civil I attended a naturalization officer, what was he thinking in their offices: secretaries, with the best of America. emotional issue. rights leader) and Clarence ceremony in Richmond a not to warn the trooper about business men and women, With the daring of our rescue Marilyn Iglesias Minters (who served on the few years ago. I really have sentiments regarding white military and federal work- workers, with the caring for Gloucester, Va. Volunteer Rescue Squad)— a deeper understanding of police killing black men? ers, moms and dads, friends strangers and neighbors who and many more that they not what it means to become a Out to lunch? That’s what and neighbors. Thousands of came to give blood and help Keep monument there be forgotten in history. citizen of our country. I hope ran through my mind as I lives were suddenly ended in any way they could. Danny M. Soles you take the time to encour- read the scenario offered by by evil, despicable acts of ...Tonight, I ask for your Editor, Gazette-Journal: North, Va. age your family to learn the the Georgia State Trooper terror. The pictures of air- prayers for all those who The Confederate monument Preamble to the Constitution who fatally shot a black planes flying into buildings, grieve, for the children whose should stay even if it is on as we did in school. man on Aug. 7 following a fires burning, huge -- huge worlds have been shattered, county-owned land. Citizens Denying our history Every DAR meeting begins rural traffic stop. He said he structures collapsing have for all whose sense of safety should be reminded that the Editor, Gazette-Journal: with reciting the Pledge of stopped the man’s car for filled us with disbelief, ter- and security has been threat- old soldiers that were still This is a copy of a comment Allegiance to the Flag of the a broken taillight! Even a rible sadness, and a quiet, ened. And I pray they will be living stood on that very spot I sent to the Mathews County United States of America and hide-bound conservative like unyielding anger. These acts comforted by a Power great- when the monument was Board of Supervisors: the Preamble to the Consti- myself chokes on his coffee of mass murder were intend- er than any of us, spoken unveiled. Younger citizens The Confederate monument tution. It’s a great day for a when he reads such utter ed to frighten our nation into through the ages in Psalm 23: should be reminded that honors the ordinary soldiers history lesson to include: nonsense. chaos and retreat. But they Even though I walk through slavery had ended after this who served in the army of “We the People of the Unit- Somehow the trooper gets have failed. Our country is the valley of the shadow of terrible war, but the struggle the Confederacy. ed States, in Order to form a the 60-year-old black man to strong. death, I fear no evil for you for civil rights continues The Confederate Conscrip- more perfect Union, establish flee, and then has a good- A great people has been are with me. on until present day. They tion Acts of 1862-1864 made Justice, insure domestic Tran- old-boy car chase ending moved to defend a great na- This is a day when all should not forget slavery any white male 18-35 years quility, provide for the com- with a victim’s car in the tion. Terrorist attacks can Americans from every walk existed in Bible days; the old liable to serve three years mon defence, promote the ditch. I could imagine the cop shake the foundations of our of life unite in our resolve for pyramids were probably built of military service with the general Welfare, and secure walking from his car to the biggest buildings, but they justice and peace. America on the backs of slaves, blacks exception that anyone who the Blessings of Liberty to victim’s. He pulls his weapon cannot touch the founda- has stood down enemies be- having blacks as slaves, owned 20 or more slaves was ourselves and our Posterity, and “Bang” gives him a bullet tion of America. These acts fore, and we will do so this blacks selling to whites, exempt. do ordain and establish this to his face! Dress it up any shatter steel, but they can- time. None of us will ever Indians selling Indians to the So, the ordinary Confeder- Constitution for the United way you like—it’s murder. not dent the steel of Ameri- forget this day, yet we go for- colonists, whites using blacks ate soldier was most likely a States of America.” The Washington Post story can resolve. America was ward to defend freedom and as slaves—right up to the draftee who owned no slaves. Veterans, we thank you for about the incident did one targeted for attack because all that is good and just in Civil War. These are the men who your service. If you have a thing in my mind. Convinced we’re the brightest beacon our world. Some of the comments in fought valiantly and suffered Revolutionary War ancestor, that I had finally joined the the Readers Write section enormous losses who are consider joining the DAR. dark side, I admitted that of last week’s paper were honored by the monument. Colanne Bunting, Regent Black Lives Matter wasn’t just disappointing. We should Many were our ancestors. To Cricket Hill Chapter DAR a rioting looter’s excuse for remember that the boys and dishonor them by holding Cobbs Creek, Va. burning down police cars and men that volunteered or were them responsible for slavery buildings. Really, we have a GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS drafted did so to protect and the insurrection is deny- If we only followed problem in our nation. There their homeland. What else ing our history. are in fact too many guns on could they do when Lincoln James McKinnon Washington’s example our streets and highways for sent 75,000 men to invade Cobbs Creek, Va. any kind of sanity to prevail. Gazette-Journal the South? In 1862, males Editor, Gazette-Journal: What I realized is we need between the ages of 18-35 George Washington, our to disarm. Not the citizens. Elsa Cooke Verbyla | Publisher were obliged to serve for Remember aborted babies first president, took his oath We need to disarm the police! three years unless legally Editor, Gazette-Journal: of office April 29, 1789, in The sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, Charles E. Koenig | Editor exempt. Due to the lack of Since 2013, the second New York City on the balcony police officers in every town, men in 1865, the recruitment Saturday in September has of the Senate Chamber at Fed- city and village, and jurisdic- Published by of slaves was authorized. been designated as a Day of eral Hall on Wall Street. tion whether county or state, Tidewater Newspapers Inc. Robert E. Lee wanted to use Remembrance of 61 million The following quote is from in the United States. Gloucester, VA 23061 slaves; but only if they were (as of this year) aborted ba- that first inaugural address. Don’t give me any sob lines able to gain their freedom— bies in the United States. For How different might the but this caused ill will and comparison, the total number events of the past few years SEE READERS WRITE, PAGE 7A

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(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6A) about the heroic blue line, or grace and tireless enthusi- defenders of innocent people. asm, Anne kept us connected Police can still do all those and informed; but more im- Helping the community in a time of need things but without a gun on portantly, she presided over BY THE GLOUCESTER RESOURCE COUNCIL their hip. It’s worked in Eng- significant historic events for land since 1829, on the prin- our club. Over 100 organizations ciple of “policing by consent” We all thank you, Anne; within the Gloucester rather than by force. and we welcome you, Julie! Instead of every cop on the And we all look forward to an Resource Council have beat carrying lethal force, we enjoyable and safe new club been working diligent- need at most to allow only year! ly amid the COVID-19 the next level up the chain Durfee Betts, 1st VP pandemic to address of command to carry heat. If Lynne Bohon Manning, 2nd VP issues impacting the there is an emergency which Garden Club of Gloucester requires a firearm, the cop Gloucester, Va. Gloucester community on the scene calls for armed and to preserve a sense backup. of normalcy. One of Up until today, I have A truly remarkable man these examples came in always accepted and sup- Editor, Gazette-Journal: the aftermath of Tropi- ported the old police-favored Most of us are familiar arguments. But now, we’ve with a man named Alexander cal Storm Isaias ravag- passed my point of accepting, Graham Bell. And many are ing a portion of the com- “I was in fear for my life or familiar with some of his munity, leaving some others” as a legitimate reason inventions. However, less is residents without power for letting law enforcement known about an inventor who and with substantial personnel kill our citizenry. was born around the same damage to their homes It is too much to ask for time as Mr. Bell who was also judgment, knowledge of laws, an inventor. His name was and properties. emergency response skills, Emile Berliner. The GRC decided to race car-like driving, people Mr. Berliner was born on meet the day after the skills, and a host of other May 20, 1851 in Hanover, storm, even as organi- demands which we expect. Germany. He, similarly, liked zations had much work Add to that the responsibil- to experiment with “sound.” ity of making life-or-death In 1870, he emigrated to the on their hands to assess Helping the Homeless volunteers Charles Shiflette of Urbanna, Cindy Holt of Saluda, Carolyn Chamberlain of Urbanna, decisions for perfect. For U.S. and settled in Washing- damage and reopen. Doug Roundy Sr. of Gloucester and Pastor Wendy Roundy of Gloucester, from left, distributed meals and snack bags for the police or the policed, the ton, D.C., where he worked as “The GRC was seen as a residents, volunteers and workers who were helping with recovery efforts from the impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias. carnage in our communities a store clerk. staple to analyze needs needs to stop! In 1876, he experimented facing the community Bill Husztek with some of Mr. Bell’s Gloucester, Va. inventions. Mr. Bell had just and support in what- invented his crude form of ever way possible,” said tor, to bring the Helping organizations working Aside from the storm a telephone. To Mr. Berliner, Hunter LeClair, chair of the Homeless food bus together to serve our response, the GRC con- Hoping to bloom in 2021 it still had many flaws and the GRC. to the tornado-impact- community,” Roundy tinues to share updates Editor, Gazette-Journal: weaknesses. He perfected As a result of the meet- ed area on Taliaferro said. “The good that on COVID-testing events, As the days grow cooler, all them. Mr. Berliner is also of us at the Garden Club of known for inventing the first ing, two GRC organiza- Road on two different came out of this tragic programs to assist peo- Gloucester look forward to microphone and the first tions, the Salvation Army days. The bus provided event is that no loss of ple who are self-isolat- re-starting our year of gather- record player. It was hand- and Helping the Home- meals and snacks to ap- life occurred, and every- ing, and opportunities ings, meetings, preservation, cranked, but nevertheless, less, connected with proximately 200 people, one pitched in showing for low-income families fellowship and planning for the world had never seen any Gloucester’s Community including residents, vol- love and action to their to acquire PPE. Historic Garden Week 2021. of these types of inventions Emergency Response We welcome our new before. unteers and Dominion neighbors.” For more information President, Julie Stone, and By 1900, Mr. Berliner Team (CERT) to come Energy workers who According to Roundy, about the GRC, visit its look forward to working with opened the first record- onsite to support the were helping to clean none of this would have Facebook page at www. her to continue our mission ing factories in England, households impacted. up and repair damage happened if not for the facebook.com/Glouces- and to our contributions to France and Germany. And his Wendy Roundy, director in the aftermath of both GRC’s Zoom meeting. terResourceCouncil or Gloucester and to our home brother also built one of the of Helping the Homeless, the storm and the tor- “That was the origina- call Gloucester’s Com- base, the Garden Club of first record-pressing facilities Virginia. in Hamburg, Germany. It soon coordinated with Jane nado that later spawned tor of the help being co- munity Engagement and We also want to extend a became known as … RCA Vic- Wenner, Gloucester’s from Isaias. ordinated—and I’m so Public Information office warm and heartfelt thank you tor Records. Assistant Emergency “What a blessing to thankful to be a part,” at 804-693-5730. to our outgoing President, Mr. Berliner was a lesser- Management Coordina- see so many connected she added. Anne Marshall, who tirelessly known inventor who also led a new slate of officers and gave so much value to soci- committee chairs; and pre- ety. He passed away on Aug. pared our club for the future. 3, 1929 in Washington, D.C. BACK IN THE CLASSROOM: School board approves plan for gradual return Anne presided over some He will always be repeti- historic “firsts.” In 2018, our tively remembered, deeply (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) Board member Randy Burak ber who attended the meet- opportunity to be back in club celebrated our 90th an- respected, and monumentally special education program pointed out that the Sept. 21 ing remotely. Board member school, on the hybrid sched- niversary in Gloucester! And missed. Mr. Berliner, too, was and self-contained classes date is about two weeks away Brenda Mack was absent from ule, by the Nov. 12 start of the 2019-20 brought the 100th an- indeed a truly remarkable at all levels would return from the Sept. 7 Labor Day hol- the meeting. second quarter. niversary of the Garden Club man. to their schools along with iday, and there were significant The board also voted 5-1 Three Rivers Health District of Virginia. And 2020, sadly, Elaine D. White preschoolers in the VPI and COVID-19 case increases up to to allow school officials to Director Dr. Richard Williams brought the pandemic which Saluda, Va. IPOP programs and all kin- two weeks after the Memorial proceed with the remainder also addressed the board cut our year short. With dergartners. Day and July 4 holidays. of the plan, which was not as briefly. He said there have The children would attend The school officials said specific as the Sept. 21 date. been COVID-19 cases in four schools on a hybrid sched- they were aware of that and Under the adopted outline, public and one private school POETIC REFLECTIONS| ule that would include two re-emphasized that the health the next step would bring in the district, resulting in days per week of in-school and safety of students, staff back students in grades six about 30 adults currently in instruction and three days and their families was always and 12, likely between early quarantine. He said the adult of remote instruction week- the top concern, and that and mid-October. cases were due to community Head to toe in Love ly. The entire plan is contin- they would be conferring with First and second graders spread and not an in-school JOEL EMERSON, HAYES, VA. gent on the rate of COVID-19 health officials as they imple- would return to their schools outbreak. But old Jonah went the infections in the community ment the plan. in mid-October and students “I think it’s a reasonable Now Joseph was his other way and God gave him at the time each step of the The board voted 5-1 to en- in grades seven through 11 plan,” Williams said of the daddy’s fave, but a boastful a 3-day sentence. plan is implemented. Par- dorse this first step of bring- would return in mid to late return to school outline pre- little dreamer, In a prison of a big old fish, ents would also have the ing children back to school, October. Children in grades sented by the Gloucester offi- His brothers were the jeal- he must have thought it was option of having their chil- with board member Anita three through five would re- cials, adding, “We will be right ous type and underhanded his grave, dren continue to learn en- Parker voting against it. Par- turn in early November and there with you every step of schemers. But God had plans for Jo- tirely remotely. ker was the only board mem- all children would have the the way.” They threw young Joe in a nah and Jonah he did save. pit, they sold him as a slave, But God had plans for Jo- He’s got plans for you all seph and Joseph he did save. too, the gates of hell will not FIRST DAY: Gloucester students begin 2020-2021 year virtually prevail, Moses was a basket-case, The Holy Spirit is a mighty (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) children her staff did not Principal Katie Litton said 92 on day one. floating down the Nile, Wind, in faith we hoist our address each child individ- make contact with while Beth- percent of her students par- All of the administrators A little teensy kosher meat- sails. ually to learn their names el Elementary Principal Eileen ticipated in day one activi- emphasized the importance ball, for a hungry crocodile, Ain’t no man or woman, or and to ask what their favor- Kersmarki said about 90 per- ties while Page Middle School of patience as teachers, par- But faith in place did float critter low or high above ite color is. She reported cent of her students checked Principal Patricia McMahon ents and students deal with that boat upon that watery Gonna change God’s plan having 16 of her 18 pupils in Tuesday morning and the said 556 of her students connectivity and other online grave, for you, He gotcha head to check in, which she thought school heard from about one- checked in and she had 61 no learning issues. “In a sense, all But God had plans for Mo- toe in Love. was good for the first day. half of those who were unable shows. She said overall her of us are first year teachers,” ses and Moses He did save. “We’re really light this to do so. teachers were impressed with said Gloucester High School Do you see your troubles, week. There will be nothing Peasley Middle School how much their kids got done principal Craig Reed. He’s got plans for you all as God’s golden goose? live on Wednesday, just ac- too, the gates of hell will not Do you cuss them like a tivities, and we’re just mak- prevail, sailor, try to cut them loose? ing sure that they know how The Holy Spirit is a mighty Sometimes He takes the to navigate CANVAS,” said Public hearings on code Wind, in faith we hoist our worst of times to give us the Brake. “Parents have been sails. very best, very good, very interested. Ain’t no man or woman, or We gotta do what we gotta I’m very impressed that amendments next month critter low or high above do and trust God with the parents really want the stu- Gonna change God’s plan rest. dents to have a good year.” BY MELANY SLAUGHTER After staff’s presentation on the code.” for you, He gotcha head to “Overall, I think we had the new platting requirements Wilmot said he believes that toe in Love. I have seen my share of a relatively positive first The Gloucester Planning and checklist, there was dis- the checklist should not be troubles on my sleepless bed, day of school,” Gloucester Commission met last Thurs- cussion on the necessity of included in the code. “I think Sir Jonah was a preacher, Wondering why God let ’em Public Schools Assistant Su- day night to review the including the checklist in the the checklist is a great idea if God said go preach repen- be, I scratched the hair off perintendent Chuck Wagner platting requirements code actual code amendment. it’s an administrative tool.” He tance, this bald head. told the Gloucester School amendment draft ordinance County Attorney Edwin added, “but not as a binding But when I get them all Board Tuesday. before agreeing to hold pub- “Ted” Wilmot recommended part of the ordinance.” behind me, I see they fit me lic hearings on both the that planners not include the Kenneth Richardson, vice like a glove, Tuesday marked the first family transfers and platting checklist in the code due to chair of the commission, ’Cause God had plans for day of the 2020-2021 school requirements code amend- problems that could arise agreed with Wilmot. “To me, Letters To The Editor this old boy and He saved me year and it was all conduct- ments next month. from including it. “There are every checklist is designed Letters to the Gazette-Journal on with His Love. ed online for GPS students. The commission received some drawbacks,” he said. to benefit the public and not any subject of public interest are al- School principals reported one public comment at the “One is there’s a danger that to become law,” said Richard- ways welcome. The newspaper, how- ever, cannot consider for publication a He’s got plans for you all hearing from about 90 per- meeting from Bill Lawrence you will omit something from son. letter which does not carry the writer’s too, the gates of hell will not cent or more of their stu- of Gloucester’s York Dis- the checklist that’s in the The planners ultimately signature and address. Letters should also not exceed 200 words. Writers will prevail, dents and school division trict, who sent in his com- code. decided to bring the code please include a telephone number The Holy Spirit is a mighty technology director Scott ment in favor of the family “Another danger is that amendment as is to public where they can be reached during the Wind, in faith we hoist our Mecca said there were transfer code amendment. you’ll put something in the hearing before making a de- day. The right is reserved to edit letters. sails. “nominal” day-one prob- “I would like to support checklist that’s not in the cision on the future of the The Gazette-Journal will not ac- Ain’t no man or woman, or lems with login, course pub- the proposed family trans- code,” he said. “A third and checklist. The public hearings cept letters to Readers Write which comment on articles published in other critter low or high above lishing and content errors. fer modification which in- perhaps the most glaring po- for the family transfer code periodicals. Also, space limitations of- Gonna change God’s plan Achilles Elementary prin- cludes nieces and nephews tential problem is a potential amendment and the platting ten prevent publication of thank-you letters. for you, He gotcha head to cipal Katina Keener said and I would encourage you inconsistency with what’s in requirements code amend- toe in Love. there were only about 20 to do so too.” the checklist versus what’s in ment will be held in October.

Y M C K 8A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL The arts THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 Williamsburg photographer Virtual program on how Virginia’s enslaved cooks invented American cuisine Bay School’s artist of the month The Middle Peninsula Afri- legacy of enslaved plantation worked in the sweltering and can-American Genealogical cooks, Deetz draws upon ar- often fetid conditions of plan- Photographer Sue Maida and Historical Society will chaeological evidence, cook- tation house kitchens. of Williamsburg is the Bay meet at 11 a.m. Saturday via books, plantation records, Deetz is the Director of Pro- School Community Arts Cen- a virtual platform. and folklore to present a gramming, Education, and ter’s artist of the month. An Dr. Kelley Fanto Deetz will nuanced study that goes Visitor Engagement at West- exhibit of nine photographs discuss her book, “Bound to from colonial times through moreland County’s Stratford in her Sea Glass collection is the Fire: How Virginia’s En- emancipation and beyond. Hall. She holds a BA in Afri- on display at the school’s Art slaved Cooks Helped Invent She reveals how men and cana Studies and History from Speaks Gallery on Main Street American Cuisine.” women were literally “bound The College of William and in Mathews. In relating the history and to the fire” as they lived and Mary and an MA and Ph.D. in Maida came up with the African Diaspora Studies from idea to photograph sea glass the University of California at after hurricane Dorian hit the Berkeley. Bahamas in September 2019. For an invitation to the The storm decimated the Ab- virtual meeting, call 804-758- aco Islands and surrounding 5163. areas, including the home of a friend who sold her collection of Bahamian sea glass jewelry and donated the proceeds to If you have a special message, advertise in the a relief foundation. Maida thought it might be interesting to see what the GAZETTE- JOURNAL lens may capture from the pale glass pieces in her own collection of sea glass from a beach in Hampton, and to donate a portion of the pro- ceeds from her own sales to a “MESSAGES” similar foundation, the Great Prices start at $10.00. Guana Cay Foundation, Aba- co, Bahamas. For more information, Shooting in the abstract, Maida said she never knows call what will show up until it ap- pears through the lens, and 804-693-3101 or that it is always a thrill for her to see what takes shape. 804-725-2191. The images of sea glass, along We reserve the right to with corn husks and onion refuse any material. skins, speak to her of the mys- Photographs from the Sea Glass collection by Sue Maida, the Bay School Com- tery and beauty of the natural Happy Birthday munity Arts Center’s artist of the month, are currently on display at the gallery on elements in the world. Dr. Kelly Fanto Deetz and her book, “Bound tp the Fire: How Virginia’s Double Nickels Main Street in Mathews. The exhibit may be seen at Holly Leigh Strickland the gallery or online at www. Enslaved Cooks Helped Invent American Cuisine. bayschool-arts.com. Sept. 10, 2020 “Love you to the moon and back” Much love, Your Sis Bay School to provide Saturday Kimberly Ann shopping opportunities

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WILLIAM ARNOLD BROUGHMAN RAYMOND ALVIN HAYES SR. JOSEPHINE KERNS ROBINS William “Bill” Arnold Raymond Alvin Hayes Sr., 71, of White Stone, passed away Josephine Kerns Robins, Broughman, 75, of Atlan- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. He is survived by his two sons, Ray- 100, passed away on Sept. ta, Georgia, passed away mond Alvin Hayes Jr. and Deshaw Montrell Curtis; daughter, 6, 2020. Born May 10, 1920, peacefully Sunday, Aug. 30, Aretha Hayes Christian; four brothers, Roger, Cleo (Sharon), she was a lifelong resident 2020, at his home, surround- Thomas (Rose), and Ronald (Mary); three sisters, Marjorie of Gloucester. ed by family and friends. Hayes, Sylvia Scott (James), and Deborah Taylor (Walter), and Josie retired from the Vir- He was born June 3, 1945 a host of relatives. ginia Department of Social in Warrenton, Va., the son A viewing was held Saturday, Sept. 5 from 2-4 p.m. at the fu- Services in 1980. She was of the late Rev. Louis and neral home. A graveside service was held Sunday at 1 p.m. in a life member of Singleton Frances Broughman. He was Emmaus Baptist Church Cemetery, North. United Methodist Church. known as “Bill” to most and Arrangements entrusted to Forrest Brothers Funeral Home, Josie was preceded in “Poppy” to those whom he Hudgins. death by her parents, Mar- adored the most. He lived tin and Josephine (Peachie) on Gwynn’s Island, Vir- Kerns, and her husband, ginia, and graduated from Jefferson L. Robins Jr. She Mathews High School. In is survived by her brothers, 1967, he graduated from Martin H. Kerns, and Robert N.C. State with a degree in V. Kerns, and several nieces chemical engineering. He obtained his law degree in 1976, and nephews. and practiced law for 44 years. He was an enlisted Marine A graveside service will be conducted at Singleton UMC and proudly fought in Vietnam. He had a love for learning, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, at 1 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 reading, history, ACC basketball and college football (any MARY JOSEPHINE DAVIS MARNIX pandemic, the use of face masks and social distancing for team but UGA!), the Atlanta Braves, deep-sea fishing, blue- Mary Josephine Davis Mar- attendees is requested. grass music and, most importantly, his grandchildren. nix, affectionately known by The family would like to express their sincere appreciation He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gayle Lower; chil- her family as “Grandmother,” and gratitude to the staff at Commonwealth Senior Living dren, Michael and Lindsay Holland of Woodstock, Jeremy passed away on the morning (Gloucester House), and Riverside Hospice for their loving Broughman of Atlanta, and Ashley and Seth Slocumb of Ma- of Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at care and support. con; grandchildren, Chase and Chance Broughman, Emily the age of 93. Memorials may be made to Singleton United Methodist and Dixon Holland, Burke and Annie Slocumb; brother, Gary She was preceded in death Church or Gloucester or Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Res- Louis Broughman of Greenacres, Fla. He was preceded in by her parents, Jubal Early cue Squads. death by his granddaughter, Hattie Ruth Slocumb. Davis and Mary Josephine Arrangements by Andrews Funeral Home and Crematory, A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, West Davis; her sister, Dor- Gloucester. at 10 a.m. in the courtyard at Briarlake Baptist Church, 3715 othy Davis Grenfell, and LaVista Road, Decatur, Ga. 30033. Conducting the service brothers, John West Davis, will be Pastor Tommy Ferrell. Robert Winfree Davis, and The family would like to express our thanks for the won- Raymond Edward Davis. derful help and care given by Emory Winship Cancer Insti- She is survived by her tute and Bridgeway Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations brother, James Early Davis of JANIS ATHOLENE HART WHITENACK can be made to Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarrior- Gloucester; daughters, Mary Janis Atholene Hart Whit- project.org). Jo Pulliam and Christy Lynn enack of Hayes, age 87, died Van Varick (Warren); grandchildren, Jennifer Elaine Fitzgerald suddenly in her home on (Matt), Jonathan Matthew Pulliam (Elizabeth), Warren Chris- Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. She topher Van Varick, Adam Marnix Van Varick, and Jacob Winfree was born on March 19, 1933 Pulliam (Lauren); great-grandchildren, John Curtis Pulliam, in Rhodell, West Virginia, to Katherine Elizabeth Pulliam, Calvin McConnell Fitzgerald, and the late Luther McKinley and Abby Davis Fitzgerald, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mary Jane Reedy Hart. She Mary was born in the community of Axton, Virginia (Henry was stationed with her Air JAMES PATRICK DORGAN County), on June 20, 1927. Her family moved to Point Pleasant Force husband worldwide, James Patrick Dorgan, 72, of Gloucester, died at his home on the shores of the York River in Cappahosic when she was before building their home in on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. nine years old. She graduated from Botetourt High School and Hayes in 1974. Janis retired Arrangements are incomplete. Services under the direc- was an active member of the Botetourt Belles for many years. from Civil Service following tion of Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester. After a year of nurse’s training at Johnston-Willis Hospital 20 years of dedication, where in Richmond, Mary returned to Cappahosic to begin her new she began as a mail clerk and life as a young wife and mother. While her children were small, advanced to performing se- she served as a volunteer at Botetourt Elementary School and curity clearances for the mili- Bellamy Methodist Church. She was also a Brownie leader. tary and civilians. Reading The Marnix family moved to Newport News in 1963 and novels by David Baldacci, the Mary worked at BASF in James City County as a Senior Labo- Gloucester-Mathews Gazette- ratory Technician until her retirement. Journal, Glo-Quips, watching local and national news, and JOYCE MARIE FREEMAN Mary had been an avid crafter since childhood and mas- the Hallmark Channel were a few of her favorite things. She Joyce Marie Freeman entered into eternal rest on Sunday, tered many skills including crocheting, knitting, sewing, and said it wasn’t so much the stories but the scenery, especially Sept. 6, 2020, at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport chair caning. After retirement, she became a member of the the winter scenes she loved. News, Virginia. She was born July 23, 1948 at North, Virginia, Denbigh Crafters. These volunteers crochet lap robes and af- In addition to her parents, husband of 62 years Garmon to the late Mary H. and Thomas Lee Sr. ghans for disabled American veterans, hats for the homeless, Whitenack; son, James Luther Whitenack; sister, Beulah During her early years, she attended Thomas Hunter hats and mittens for children in Appalachia, hats for cancer Peery, and a brother, Earl Hart, preceded her in death. She is School until she moved to Baltimore, Maryland, during her patients, and shawls and afghans for residents in area nursing survived by her daughter, Teresa Gagnon; grandson, Frank teen years and graduated from Eastern High School. During homes and hospitals. Oberle; grandchildren, Analisa Gagnon, Emilee Gagnon, Bret- the 1980s, Joyce moved back to the North community. She She also volunteered for many years as a docent at the Wa- ney Oberle; great-grandchildren, Hayden Gagnon, Connor worked for several home care agencies and provided loving termen’s Museum in Yorktown and enjoyed meeting people Oberle, and welcoming a new granddaughter in December health care assistance to numerous seniors for many years. from all over the world and telling them about growing up on 2020; sisters, Joy, Elaine (Jerry), Connie (Frank); brothers, She enjoyed cooking and entertaining and was known for the York River including the importance of the York, not only Jim (Nora), Aubrey (Janet), Carl (Shelma), Randall (Barbara) her delicious cakes and corn puddings. in local commerce, but also in the joys of everyday life. and Roger (Lahoma). She accepted the Lord as her personal savior at an early Mary’s family was able to keep her at home until her pass- The family will receive friends Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, age and joined Emmaus Baptist Church. God blessed Joyce ing, allowing her to enjoy many visits from those who loved from 6-7:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home. Due to the COVID-19 with a beautiful voice that she used to sing praises in nu- her. Everyone in the family, from the youngest to the oldest, pandemic, masks are required, and social distancing is man- merous choirs and gospel groups, including the Virginia Soul all had a part to play in her final days to make sure that she datory. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Fri- Stirrers of Baltimore, Maryland, the Spiritualaires, and the was as happy and as comfortable as possible. From something day, Sept. 11, 2020, at Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. Emmaus Church choir and praise team. She was a devout as simple as sitting by her bedside for a chat all the way to the In memory of our loved one, contributions may be made to Christian and served as a deacon, usher, women’s ministry complex demands of caregiving in the most tender and loving Abingdon Fire & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 9, Bena, Va. 23018. color team captain, and church clerk for several years. She way, they were able to take care of the needs their beloved Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. also chaired the committee for Emmaus’s 150th year cele- Grandmother until the end of her life. bration. Mary will be remembered by those who knew her as a strong She is survived by her husband, Bill Freeman; her devoted and independent woman who believed in hard work, perse- son, Minister Desmond Smith; a daughter, Maria Cooke; two verance, the importance of family, and the responsibility of brothers, Reverend Melvin C. Lee (Coralea) and Wilbur Mac- helping others. She was the proud and loving matriarch of her IN MEMORIAM| Arthur Lee (Mary); a sister-in-law, Shirley Lee, and a host of f a m i l y a n d a g o o d f r i e n d t o m a n y . S h e w i l l b e g r e a t l y m i s s e d . nieces, nephews, and cousins. Joyce was preceded in death The family would like to express its sincere gratitude to the by her parents, Mary H. Lee and Thomas Lee Sr., and broth- team from Heartland Hospice who provided exceptional care er, Thomas Lee Jr. for Mary and her family during the final days with a special A viewing will be held Friday, Sept. 11 from 4-6 p.m. at the thanks to Traci and Andrea. The love, respect, and profes- funeral home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 sional care provided by the Hospice Team is very much ap- a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Thomas Hunter Middle School, preciated. Mathews, Virginia. Burial will be held at the Emmaus Baptist Funeral services will be private. Andrews Funeral Home & Church Cemetery, North. All COVID-19 restrictions will be Crematory is in charge of arrangements. enforced. Arrangements entrusted to Forrest Brothers Funeral Home, Hudgins. In Memory of Ronnie J. Mason Sept. 11, 2014 Knowing MYRA FITCHETT MITCHEM I knew it had to be you at a time like this. Myra Fitchett Mitchem passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, Thanks for your most recent visit, showing in Riverside Regional Medical Center. She was born in Cobbs that you care enough and are still there for Beautiful, Personalized Creek, Virginia, in Mathews County on May 29, 1929. She grad- me with all that I have been through lately. uated from Mathews High School and was a longtime member You are my guardian angel. Stationery of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Still missing you. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Linwood Love, R. Mitchem; infant daughter, Myra Lynn; her parents, Curtis Burnetta & your family and Louise Fitchett; brother, Donald L. Fitchett, and her moth- er-in-law and father-in-law, Hazel and Charlie Mitchem. Myra leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Debbie Pick- ant to give someone the perfect, one-of-a-kind \Ç _Éä|Çz `xÅÉÜç Éy UxÜà{t `tx U|ÄÄâÑá W wick (David); three granddaughters, Stephanie Lowe (Matt), August 27, 1930 ~ March 5, 2006 gift? Personal stationery is the way to go. Choose Sara Weatherill (Michael) and Elyse Allemang (Jason); five from notepads, notecards, envelopes and more. great-grandchildren, Kylie, Maddi, Harper, David Michael, Eva, “Granny B” and several nieces and nephews. Call us and let's start creating! A graveside service will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at 2 p.m. at H. C. Smither Cemetery. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Roy Foster. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations AN ote From Melanie may be made to Spring Hill Baptist Church or to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hampton, Virginia. Please be advised that current state-mandated guidelines will apply to all, including The best woman that Granny B, social distancing and appropriate face covering. We sincerely ever lived: As your birthday approaches, appreciate your understanding. We miss you now, we missed I can’t help but wonder where Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, you then, we didn’t have to you would wanna go and what Virginia, is assisting the family. worry because we know you you would wanna do. You were will always win. always on the go around this Tina Marie Good or bad, thick and thin, time because everybody wanted cbe thru it all what’s to worry to show you how much they about you because you already loved you. You were the true won. Thanks for every day, definition of love and I’m grate- because we miss you. ful for everything you taught me. So this birthday I’m going Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal JOYCE MARIE ONESTY You’ll never be forgotten. Call or email: 804-693-3101 Missing you, to ride out just for you. Joyce Marie Onesty, 79, of Hayes, died on Sept. 3, 2020 at Riv- With love, Ana Ferreira / [email protected] Love, erside Regional Medical Center. A full obituary will follow. Michael B. Oneshoe Charlie Drummond / [email protected] Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home, Hayes. Submitted by family

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M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews Building on Church Street. TUESDAY Resources Council Zoom Meet- TUESDAY High School. ing will begin with sign-in at 9 members are welcome to attend. PLANNERS: The Mathews NEXT THURSDAY BLOOD DRIVE: The Red Cross a.m. next Thursday, Sept. 17. The BROADBAND: The Mathews County Planning Commission will have a blood drive from 2-7 meeting will start at 9:19 a.m. If County Broadband Advisory will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in SOCIAL SERVICES: The p.m. Tuesday at the Piankatank you are not a regular participant NEXT FRIDAY Board will meet at 9 a.m. Tues- the historic courthouse on Court Gloucester Social Services Ruritan Club, Hudgins. Appoint- in MCRC and would like to attend day via Zoom. To view or partici- Street. Board will meet at 7:30 a.m. ment are requested and can be the meeting which is open to the DAR: Cricket Hill Chapter, Daugh- pate in the meeting, contact Rob SUPERVISORS: The Gloucester next Thursday, Sept. 17, in made at redcrossblood.org or by public, send your email address ters of the American Revolution, Quartel in advance at rquartel@ County Board of Supervisors will Gloucester Library, Main Street calling 804-725-2485. Donated to [email protected] to will meet at 2 p.m. next Friday, ntelx.com. hold a work session at 7 p.m. Center. blood will be tested for COVID-19 be included in the Zoom meet- Sept. 18, at the Mathews Wom- HISTORICAL COMMITTEE: The Tuesday in the T.C. Walker Edu- TELECOMMUNICATIONS: The antibodies, and donors will be ing. For more information, call an’s Club on New Point Comfort Gloucester Historical Commit- cation Center cafeteria. Gloucester County Telecom- notified. Wear a mask. Distancing 804-210-9169. Highway. The meeting will in- tee will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday munications Committee will will be observed, temperatures clude installation of officers and at Gloucester Library, Main Street WEDNESDAY meet at 5 p.m. next Thursday, will be checked, and sanitizer will REPUBLICANS: The Gloucester a memorial service to honor re- Center. Sept. 17, on the third-floor be available. All blood types are County Republican Committee cently deceased members. For SCHOOL BOARD: The Mathews SOCIAL SERVICES: The Mathews conference room in County needed. will meet at 7:15 p.m. next Thurs- more information, call Colanne County School Board will meet County Social Services Board will Building 2. day, Sept. 18, at Grace Covenant Bunting at 804-725-3407 or Eliz- at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Harry meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, NEXT THURSDAY Presbyterian Church, 6470 Main abeth Roane at 804-695-7612. Sept. 16, in the Human Services Street, Gloucester. Doors open at For information about the DAR, MCRC: The Mathews County 6:45 p.m. New and prospective visit the chapter website at www. ‘Corvettes for Hungry’ car show to benefit food banks The Abingdon Ruritan People coming out to Club will hold “Corvettes the event are encouraged for the Hungry”—a drive to to either make monetary support local food banks— donations or to bring non- from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at perishable food to give to the club grounds in Bena. the cause. Checks should Members of the Colonial be made out to “ARC.” Food Corvette Club from Wil- and other donations will go liamsburg and the Glouces- to Gloucester County Emer- ter-Mathews Corvette Club gency Management to be will have some of their distributed as needed to lo- ’vettes—both old and cal food banks. new—on display.

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SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Renovations to New Point Comfort Lighthouse are underway, with workmen on site last week testing the paint for lead to determine which chemicals to use for paint removal. Mathews County Planning and Zoning Director Thomas Jenkins paid a site visit to the lighthouse on Friday to interview workers for labor compliance. Facebook Renovation work underway at New Point Light

BY SHERRY HAMILTON ing will be the best technique He said she had given First for removing the paint. With Class Contracting permission A crew was at New Point the technique, he explained, to use the property as a tem- Comfort Lighthouse on Friday small pellets of dry ice, frozen porary mobilization site for testing patches of the paint to 107 degrees below zero, the project. It was a lifesaver, for lead to determine which will be shot at the painted he said, because the next clos- chemicals will work best surface, creating a thermal est place to stage was in Horn for paint removal. Mathews reaction that releases the ad- Harbor, which would have County Planning and Zoning hesion between the paint and made for much longer trips Director Thomas Jenkins paid the surface of the sandstone. from the mobilization site to a visit to the site to interview Because dry ice is carbon di- the lighthouse. workers for labor compliance, oxide, the pellets will vapor- Mayhew said he’s enjoying and the Gazette-Journal rode ize afterward, he said, leav- working on the lighthouse. Interested in learning more about the along. ing no residue that needs to On the boat ride back to the Project superintendent Da- be cleaned up and disposed Davis Creek public landing, he ancient Catholic faith? vid Mayhew with First Class of except for the paint itself. pointed out dolphins playing Contracting said that, while The reaction is so quick, said in the river. The Catholic Church of St. Therese not all of the paint that re- Mayhew, that the sub-surface “Where else can you work mains on the structure con- is not affected. in this kind of environment, to Main Street, Gloucester, tains lead, his company is “It makes it safe for sensi- see this kind of scenery?” he treating it all as if it did con- tive surfaces,” he said. said. “Can’t many people tell welcomes you! tain the toxic substance. On the boat ride back to the you they work on an island, “We err on the side of cau- Davis Creek public landing, let alone a lighthouse built in tion,” he said. Mayhew pointed out property 1804.” ARE YOU: Mayhew said the team had belonging to Svaha Woodward determined that dry ice blast- of Philadelphia and Mathews. •Baptized outside the Catholic Church? •Unbaptized? •Baptized in the Catholic Church but never NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING received the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Mathews County Proposed Budget Amendment for FY 20/21 Whatever your state of faith, family history, etc.,

Pursuant to Sections 15.2-2507 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Mathews County Board of there is a place for you at the Table of Plenty! Supervisors will hold a public hearing on proposed budget amendment exceeding one percent of the total expenditures in the currently adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2020 – 2021 at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, in the Harry M. Ward Auditorium, 9889 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews, Virginia. Join us The public may attend the public hearing and state their views on the proposed budget amendments subject to reasonable time limits and procedures established by the Board of Supervisors. Written comments are accepted September 26th, 3 pm by mail prior to the meeting or online at http://mathewscountyva.gov/219/Submit-Public-Comment-to-the- Board-of-Su, no later than 12:00 NOON on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Copies of the proposed budget for an informational gathering. amendments are available for review in the County Administrator's Office, Room 202, County Administration Building, 50 Brickbat Road, Mathews, Virginia; and on the County website at www.mathewscountyva.gov Bring your curiosity – we are happy to field all questions concerning the CARES FUND - 119 Adopted Amended Difference Revenues Roman Catholic Faith. Federal CARES Relief Fund Act - County 0.00 1,508,405.85 $1,508,405.85 Federal CARES Relief Fund Act - Registrar 0.00 47,947.00 $47,947.00 Please contact Kerry Fallon or Total Amended Revenues: $1,556,352.85 Father Gregory in the parish Expenditures office to sign up, ask CARES Act Grant Expenditures 0.00 1,556,352.85 $1,556,352.85 questions, etcetera. Total Amended Expenditures: $1,556,352.85 804-693-5939 or difference $0.00 [email protected]

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 Schools GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 11A WHRO continues to broadcast on-air student instruction The Virginia Department lish and mathematics for stu- to Know” instruction for chil- of Education and the state’s dents in kindergarten through dren in fourth through sev- public television stations seventh grade. Lessons will enth grade will air from noon will present a second sea- incorporate concepts from to 1 p.m. The lessons are led son of “VA TV Classroom” other subjects, including sci- by Virginia teachers. beginning later this month. ence and history. VA TV Classroom programs VDOE and WHRO Public WHRO will broadcast VA TV are also available for school Media, with support from Classroom Monday through divisions to air on their local $200,000 in CARES Act fund- Friday from Monday, Sept. 14 access or local school chan- ing, collaborated to pro- through Friday, Oct. 23. “Learn nel. To request the programs, duce content for the second to Grow” instruction for chil- contact Heather Mazzoni at season of on-air school. dren in kindergarten through [email protected]. The new broadcasts will third grade will air from 11 provide instruction in Eng- a.m. to noon and “Continue Girl Scouts offer free virtual ‘Animal Dance Party’ webinars Parents can find out an hour with their team dis- While girls will be able to en- about Girl Scouts with their covering what Girl Scouts can joy the music and learn about daughters by attending one offer. animals, caregivers can get to Steven Rowe receives support from Olivia McComas of the Mathews Family YMCA during his virtual school class time. of the virtual “Animal Dance The free dance parties begin know some of GSCCC’s team Parties” offered this fall. Sept. 15, run through mid-De- as they share ways Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of the Colonial cember and will happen three can supercharge a girl’s life. Coast will be starting a new times a week on the Zoom For more information, con- YMCA, Boys & Girls Club collaborate virtual series, Animal Dance platform. Families are encour- tact [email protected] or Parties, where girls and aged to choose a session that call 757-547-4405. to help Mathews students their caregivers will spend works for their schedule. To help students adjust Bathrooms, ceilings and ment during COVID-19 has to the new normal of online even recreational fields onsite been a relentless goal of each learning, the Mathews Fam- had to be refurbished. Fund- member of the youth devel- ily YMCA and the Boys and ing had to be secured through opment team at the YMCA,” Girls Club of Mathews, with donors and other sources. said Olivia McComas, Youth support from the county and The need for facility refur- Development Director at the county personnel, are coming bishment involved conversa- Mathews Y. “To meet every up with solutions for families tions with Mathews County child’s health and learning and children. Administrator Mindy Connor, needs, our rooms have been To face the issue head-on, and Mathews County Building thoroughly sanitized and the YMCA developed an edu- Official Kevin Zoll. In a short cleaned. Appropriate social cational support youth devel- period, all the critical pieces distancing will be closely opment program that facili- came together, according to a monitored, and all our stu- tates a child’s virtual learning YMCA release. dents will receive support on while being safely monitored “The Mathews Family YMCA their virtual devices as they and supervised by the YMCA is now well-positioned to pro- participate in their sched- youth development team. But, vide state-licensed student uled, structured classes.” before the program could be support in a clean, safe, and Registration is now open for implemented, there was an- healthy manner,” Lambert the YMCA’s Student Support other challenge: Where would said. “We are grateful for the Center at the Boys and Girls it be held? collaboration with the Boys Club in Mathews. Further- Conversations between and Girls Club of Mathews as more, mentoring opportuni- Mathews Family YMCA direc- we share a common mission ties are available for commu- tor Buzz Lambert and Angel to support the holistic devel- nity volunteers interested in Nelson and Hal Smith, CEO opment of our youth.” supporting the educational of the Boys and Girls Club, Before and after school, success of students at the resulted in a solution: Using YMCA youth development YMCA. existing Boys and Girls Club team members help chil- For information on the Stu- space to house the program. dren with homework, engage dent Support program, or to There was much to be done in crafts, and participate in volunteer, call McComas at to the existing facility to se- healthy activities. And dur- 804-725-1488 or to register, cure state licensing program ing the virtual school in-class visit https://ymcavp.org/our- certification, and create the time for each student, those programs/child-development/ clean, safe and healthy space same leaders help children youth-and-child-care/kinder- needed to meet emergency with technology and support garten-5th-grade-student-sup- standards and provide the en- their learning opportunities. port. vironment necessary for stu- “Providing an encouraging, dents to be successful. welcoming and safe environ- Walk to End Alzheimer’s VLM to hold Native to go on, with changes The Alzheimer’s Asso- personal reasons people are by Alzheimer’s. Plant Sale this month ciation annual Walk to End walking for the Alzheimer’s The association said more Alzheimer’s will take place Association. than five million Americans The Virginia Living Muse- attracting a variety of native on Oct. 3. The Middle Pen- A release said that a small have Alzheimer’s disease and um is celebrating 33 years wildlife. insula-Northern Neck walk group of Alzheimer’s Associa- more than 16 million family of its Native Plant Sale, of- The museum’s conservation usually attracts more than tion staff and volunteers will members and friends care for fering 134 beautiful and garden will host the onsite 350 participants, according create the Promise Garden in people with Alzheimer’s and unusual native perennials, sale open to the public from 9 to the Alzheimer’s Associa- a “view only” format on Walk other dementias. vines, shrubs and trees for a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on two con- tion. Day on the lawn at Split Enz To register and receive the sale. secutive weekends—Sept. 19- The walk is designed to Salon on Gloucester’s Main latest updates on this year’s The annual fall sale will 20, and Sept. 26-27. A preview raise awareness and funds Street. The walk is designed Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit Storyteller take place onsite in the sale for VLM members will be to fight the disabling dis- to honor all persons impacted alz.org/walk. Virginia Living Museum held on Thursday, Sept. 17. ease of Alzheimer’s and re- Savannah Gross, above, a first grader at Conservation Garden and Online sales at thevlm.org lated dementia disorders. Achilles Elementary School, took sec- online at thevlm.org this will be held Sept. 21-24. Pick- But this year, due to CO- Pier Masters, Inc. ond place among kindergarteners for month. up for all online orders will VID-19 concerns, instead of All plants are propagated take place on Sept. 26 and 27 hosting a large gathering, Piers, Bulkheads, Jetties/Groins, Boatlifts, her story, “The Princess,” entered last Floating Docks, Riprap, Living Shorelines, spring in WHRO’s Young Storytellers at the Virginia Living Mu- between 1 and 5 p.m. the association encourages seum and many are not The Virginia Living Museum participants to walk as indi- Repairs/Additions & Permitting Services. Contest. Stories were judged on origi- available in the commer- is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 viduals or in small groups Pier Accessories also available. nality, creative expression, storytelling cial nursery trade. Plants p.m. and is located at 524 J. using sidewalks, tracks and and integration of illustrations and available include options Clyde Morris Boulevard, New- trails in the area. P.O. Box 412 Steve Ryan, owner winners were announced last month. for many garden sites and port News. For more informa- On Walk Day, an open- 210 Turpin Lane 804-815-5563 Donna Phillips, Savannah’s kindergar- styles, from wet ponds to tion, visit thevlm.org or call ing ceremony will be de- Port Haywood, VA 23138 Free Estimates ten teacher, had her students enter the dry rock gardens, and for 757-595-1900. livered to participants’ smartphones, tablets and contest. Website: www.piermastersonline.com computers. The ceremony will include local speakers and a presentation of Prom- trailer world parts and repair_Layout 1 4/2/2019ise Flowers 2:48 PM toPage honor 1 the Trailer Repair • Mercury Motor Sales, and Parts Repairs, Service • We Service Most Brands Trailer World • Electronics Sales & Installation • Boat Trailer Sales & Repairs 804-642-6461 • Boat, Motor & Trailer Parts • Boats • Utility 5331 Buckley Hall Rd, Cobbs Creek 23035 • Enclosed • Dump 804-695-4770

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CONFEDERATE MONUMENT: On 2021 ballot CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A out. During board discussion, Mathews County Attorney Andrea Erard said that super- visors have plenty of time to prepare the language for next year’s ballot and suggested holding a work session at some point to come up with the details. The decision followed an at-times contentious public hearing with impassioned pleas by residents, both for and against removing the monument. Supporters of keeping the CHARLIE KOENIG / GAZETTE-JOURNAL monument in place view it as a war memorial and tribute to the county’s dead soldiers Seasonal visitors and sailors, often the only A  ock of Canada geese stopped over at this eld in Moon last Thursday morning, a common sight in the area this time such marker for men whose CHARLIE KOENIG / GAZETTE-JOURNAL unmarked graves can be of year. The geese  y south from Canada in the fall to overwinter throughout the continental U.S. In the spring or early A Mathews County deputy escorts Andrew Maggard of Port Haywood out of the summer, they’ll  y back to Canada in order to breed and bear goslings. found in Gettysburg, Peters- meeting after Maggard did not respond to the chairman’s requests. It turned out burg and other battlefi elds. Those in favor of its removal to be a misunderstanding; since Maggard was not able to hear her, he was allowed see it as a painful reminder to return to nish his comments. of slavery and Jim Crow dis- Yard sale purchases fi nd their crimination and its place- ment in front of the historic more Confederate fl ags at light-hearted reference to his courthouse a message that the base. That’s got to be ejection earlier in the meet- the county’s Black residents the fi rst thing.” Secondly, she ing. “Ladies and gentlemen, I way back to their original home are considered second-class said, would be the erection thank you for your time and BY BRIDGET SIBLEY sold and funds be distributed I recognized the name but citizens. of “a plaque and a response I apologize for creating any evenly! gave that look like I couldn’t For over an hour and a half, to the war … to give perspec- little bit of excitement that One year ago this week Anyway with the world place him. He said, “I bought the two sides wrangled over tive and response to the me- you may have beheld.” Mom passed away, exactly standing still I imagined Dad- your mom and dad’s home the issue, as the board al- morial.” Early in the public com- eight months after my dad. dy laughing saying that I’m and all this stuff was in my ternated between in-person Later in public comment, ment period, Chuck Smith of We began the daunting task still not to get rid of his stuff! garage?” speakers and Erard read- fellow school board member Virginia Beach attempted to of cleaning up Mom and When the world started I laughed and was so ex- ing from written comments Jeanice Sadler voiced her speak, but was shouted down Dad’s home for sale. They getting back to our new nor- cited to fi nally meet him and submitted prior to the meet- support for Hodges’s pro- and Dubois pointed out that owned almost 13 acres and a mal I placed an ad in this pa- eventually his family. As he ing. Speakers received boos, posal. Sadler then discussed the hearing was primarily for three-story, three-car garage per saying “tool sale, had to bought back Daddy’s stuff, to cheers and catcalls from the the roots of the Civil War, county residents and land- home. Did I say almost all of clean out Daddy’s garage.” go back to the home it came audience, in spite of efforts by which she views as primar- owners. She asked if he could this property was full of Dad- That was just last week. We from, I laughed remembering chairman Amy Dubois to keep ily economic. “The Civil War wait if there was time at the dy’s “potential” and Mom’s had a great turnout. Person- Daddy saying he didn’t want order. was basically over tariffs,” end, and he stepped down. shoes and crafts? ally, I hate a yard sale, but his stuff going anywhere During the 90 minutes the she said. “Slavery was a by- As the hearing was coming We spent eight solid months friends and family came and when he was gone. board had set aside for public product. to an end, he approached the working to get this property helped and it was overall an After the yard sale we were comment, Erard read from 21 “I think it’s only fair that microphone a second time ready for sale. As we neared enjoyable experience. What going to visit our local DAV to submitted comments, while a monument of some type, a and several members of the the end, all that was left was happened next made my day. make a donation of what was 24 individuals addressed the plaque, be put up having to crowd continued to boo and to clear the garage and have A gentleman had come left, but I reached out to Sam board in person, speaking do with the end of slavery,” there was a shout that if he a yard sale of Daddy’s tools by and was picking this and to see if he was interested in from the two microphones set Sadler concluded. were allowed to speak, Joey and man things. In March that and picked up a tool anything else before I made up at the end of the aisles in A number of speakers and Taylor should have also been when we were ready to do and asked if it worked. We the donation. He said, “If you the school’s Harry M. Ward letter writers opposing the given the right. that, COVID hit, the world plugged it in and it struggled don’t mind, you can bring the Auditorium. removal of the monument Taylor, a Gloucester resi- stood still, and so did our at best. My electrical friend trailer here and I will make While in-person comments questioned the timing of this dent and commander of the yard sale. We moved every- began taking a look at it for room in the garage, we can skewed more toward keeping proposal. Lane-Armistead SCV, had thing for the garage sale to this gentleman and I said, unload it here and I will look the monument where it is, a “Neighbors have lived, not been permitted to speak my home in Gloucester and “You know, Daddy probably and donate anything I don’t larger percentage of written worked and played side by at the Aug. 18 school board waited patiently until we had a Ramsey Rig on it. Jack use, if that’s okay.” comments favored removing side for decades in Mathews meeting concerning the fate could go ahead as planned. Ramsey had to modify every- So, Monday we made the the Confederate statue from County, both black and white. of the Lee-Jackson Elemen- My daddy told me before he thing he had!” trek back to Mom and Dad’s, its current place in front of Don’t start this ‘woke’ move- tary School name; the school passed that he had spent 72 The gentleman that had only to unload Daddy’s stuff the historic courthouse. ment; not here, not now,” board had restricted com- years collecting his potential picked up this tool looked right back into the garage Several of the comments, Candy Sanford of Cobbs ments at that meeting only to and when he died he didn’t at me and said “Did you say it came from. Well, Daddy, both from in-person speak- Creek wrote. “This monu- county residents and school want it going anywhere. Jack Ramsey?” “Yes,” I re- your stuff didn’t go anywhere ers and from those sent in, ment has been in place since employees. I laugh at that now because plied, “he’s my daddy and and I’m pretty dang sure you made mention of an Oct. 29, early 1900s. If it wasn’t offen- Smith, a Black man and he shouldn’t have written a this is his stuff.” would have really liked Sam! 2019 candidate forum at the sive 50 years ago, 30 years Republican candidate for will that stated everything be He said, “My name’s Sam.” Gwynn’s Island Civic League, ago, 10 years ago or even fi ve Virginia Attorney General, where all of the candidates years ago, then why now? Po- was fi nally given a chance to running for offi ce (includ- litical reasons perhaps?” speak and as it became clear ing current supervisors Paul Michael Carter of Hudgins, he was speaking in favor Hudgins, Jackie Ingram, Mike a Black man and lifelong resi- of keeping the monument Rowe and Melissa Mason) in- dent of Mathews, replied to where it is, the catcalls and dicated they were not in favor the argument put forth by boos turned into cheers and of removing historic monu- Sanford and others that the applause. ments at that time. monument only became of- Other in-person speak- David Anthony of Gwynn, fensive in the present politi- ers at the hearing included in his written comments, cal climate. “That statue has Tom Robinson, Sharon Frye, said that “every candidate been offensive to me my en- Bobby Dobson, Wendy Har- pledged not to take the monu- tire life,” he said. The statue ris, David Jones, Melanie ment down [at the forum]. in front of the courthouse, he Procopio, Brent Payne, Mark That includes those who won said, is a reminder to him, his Truscott, Ronald Fitchett, the election and who sit on friends and family that “they Brianna Carter, Randall Dob- the current Board of Supervi- aren’t truly free.” son, Cindy Fitchett, Charles sors. I recall Mr. Hudgins, Mrs. Carter attempted to de- Gerald “Jerry” Sadler, Val- Ingram, Ms. Mason and Mr. bunk the theory that the erie Bass, Keith Ellenberger, Rowe made that pledge. Will Civil War had been fought Albert Clark, Ray Mulvaney those board members men- over something other than and Robert Farmer. tioned stand by their pledge the continuation of slavery. Comments were read from made that night?” If it was states’ rights, what Mary Broderson, Kurt and “I believe that my response was the right other than the Linda Kurzmiller, Ray Stub- [that night] was ‘no, I would right to hold men and women beline, Ula Ilnytzky, Sheila not initiate the removal of the in the bonds of slavery? If it Crowley, Charles Crook, statue,’” Mason said following was economic reasons, what Mary Sampson, Dia Lawless, the conclusion of public com- economic reason other than Charles Haywood, Peggy ment. However, “if the statue the preservation of an econo- Newsome, Yvette Gaither, is there, that also is a time of my based on slave labor? Nancy Pitts, Christine John- healing to erect other statues “We can’t heal until we tell son, Dorothy Long, Paul Gib- HERE FOR YOU that show the inclusiveness the whole truth,” he said. son, A. Conrad Bareford III, and diversity of the county.” In probably the most dra- David W. Callis, Mary Perdue Paraphrasing from the mu- matic moment of the night, and the Mathews Branch when and where you need us! sical “Hamilton,” Mason said Andrew Maggard of Port NAACP/Raymond Willis Sr. that “history has its eyes on Haywood attempted to All of the written com- Medical offices, urgent care, hospitals, us” at this pivotal moment. speak and was temporarily ments, along with a video of Mathews will face other mo- escorted from the meeting the night’s proceeding can emergency departments…WE are here. ments that will try this county by Mathews County Sheriff’s be found on the Meeting Por- “that may be far worse than Offi ce deputies. Maggard did tal of the Mathews County Video visits, messaging with your this,” she said, and the com- not provide his name and ad- website (www.mathewscoun- doctor, prescription refills, test results munity must be able to come dress as Dubois requested, tyva.gov). together to make decisions and spoke in a loud voice and more with Riverside MyChart… not good for one side or the facing the crowd. When wherever YOU are. other side, “but what is best Maggard did not respond to for this county.” several requests from the Your health and safety are ALWAYS our During the public comment chairman, she eventually in- period, Linda Hodges, a mem- structed deputies to remove priority. ber of the Mathews County him. School Board, suggested a Later, when Dubois was Take care of your health and schedule compromise along the same made aware that Maggard your appointments today. lines that Mason alluded to. had been unable to hear her “What I see is we’re going requests, she apologized for down a path of win/lose,” she the misunderstanding and said. She suggested instead instructed deputies to seek that “each side needs to give him out to return to the mi- up something.” She said the crophone. issue with the monument dif- They did so and Maggard fers from that of the name of was allowed to fi nish his riversideonline.com/schedule Lee-Jackson Elementary; the comments. “I would be dev- 1-800-675-6368 monument is a war memorial astated to see a continuation CHARLIE KOENIG / GAZETTE-JOURNAL to Mathews County dead, of what I am witnessing in Linda Hodges o ered up a possible while the school’s name was this country. Destruction of compromise to the issue of the Con- to glorify Confederate gener- history. Destruction of past federate monument in Mathews Court als. presidents’ statues … What House during last week’s meeting of A part of the compromise, else is there going to be?” the Mathews Board of Supervisors. Hodges said, would be “no He concluded by making a

Y M C K THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 Sports GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 13A Spot Virtual History Marathon to be held next month The Fairfield Foundation hike, swim or be active in own schedules, pace, activi- tournament is sponsoring a Virtual His- another way and log their ties and locations. The fee tory Marathon during Octo- activity. They will virtually to take part is $25, and some ber, with funds raised used “race” through Gloucester prizes are being planned. to benefit GHS for development of outdoor and “visit” 11 historic sites For more information, con- educational programs at while completing 26.2 miles tact senior staff archaeolo- Fairfield Archaeology Park in over the course of 31 days, a gist Anna Rhodes at anna@ scholarships 2021. notice said. fairfieldfoundation.org or by Anglers are sought for a Participants can run, walk, Participants will set their calling 804-337-4290. spot fishing tournament to benefit the Amos G. West Scholarship Fund for stu- dents at Gloucester High Student-Athlete Spotlight School. The third annual tourna- Former Mathews High School standout athlete Stuart Anderson was recognized I told her, ment will take place on Satur- last week by Norfolk State University in its Student-Athlete Spotlight, spon- day, Sept. 19, with a donation sored by the Virginia Lottery. Anderson, a redshirt junior, is much more than of $150 per boat. A release a star on the gridiron. A political science major with a 3.35 GPA, Anderson is said each paid boat receives vice president of the NSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and a member four tickets for prize draw- “Never Again!” ings, with additional tickets of the Athletics Director’s Honor Roll for the last five semesters. He is an Army $5 each. ROTC member at Norfolk State, and has organized and participated as a volun- The boats can leave from teer at the Boys & Girls Club, Adopt-a-Street Program and National Read Across any location and must weigh America Day. As a member of the Spartans, Anderson is a standout special team in at the sponsoring Lock- player and defensive back. COVID-19 has taught us a lot of what was happening in the outside wood’s Carpets in Gloucester by 5 p.m. that day. things. . . Over the last six months, I world, she would not be alone. Prizes for the total weight have been managing life like the rest As our state began the process of of the six largest fish are of the country - working from home, $1,000 for first place and Brown named graduate reopening, I told her, “Never again!” $500 for second place. For wearing a mask to the grocery store, I couldn’t imagine going through this the largest single spot, three and praying that no one in our family worry and uncertainty should we prizes of $250 each will be assistant at EMU gets sick. However, the added stress of awarded: one to a man, one Gloucester native Jacob experience another wave of infections or to a woman, and one to a Brown was recently named worrying about Mom living alone put if bad weather hit. child age 12 and younger. a graduate assistant to East- me over the edge. All the little things We moved her to a lovely suite at For more information, call ern Mennonite University’s I used to do for her: picking up her Commonwealth Senior Living as soon as Jim Lockwood (804-824- Director of Athletics Com- medications, taking her groceries or out 4200), Shirley Hogge (757- munications James DeBoer. we could get the paperwork together. At to lunch, would now put her at risk. 509-0733) or Kristee Geor- Brown was a four-year Commonwealth, she enjoys an award- giou (804-824-4080). player for the EMU baseball Things became cumbersome to manage winning dining program, housekeeping, Checks to sign up may be team. Primarily a starting over the phone. I have lost sleep and mailed to Kristee West Geor- pitcher, he earned 30 starts activities, friends, and a 24-hour team worry day and night. giou, 3217 Severn Wharf in 39 appearances. He fin- who assists with her medication. I rest Road, Hayes, Va. 23072. Do- ished 3-5 with a 6.15 ERA in nations will be listed on the 2015 to help the Royals to • Did she have enough food and how easy knowing that no matter what comes scholarships, a notice said, their first ODAC tournament would she safely get her groceries? in the days ahead, she’ll be safe and and a flyer for the tourna- in 13 years. cared for every day. ment added, “We want every- He was also a writing in- • Was she able to manage her one to have fun. Amos sure tern for what was previous- medications and navigate new did when he fished and that ly known as the EMU Sports was often!” Information Department, Jacob Brown telemedicine appointments? If you worried about your Amos West died in 2018. A writing student-athlete fea- • What if she had a fall? Or got sick? parents during this crisis native of Gloucester, he was tures and season previews. a retired educator and avid Brown graduated from “Jake is a great addition to Would she tell me? and want more information fisherman. EMU in 2017 with a major in the Athletics Communica- • Should she move in with us? Do we Last year the tournament digital media and commu- tions office and I’m excited to about how to prepare for raised enough money to nication and is pursuing a work with him over the next have enough room? senior living, call us to provide seven $1,000 schol- master’s degree in organiza- two years. He did some writ- COVID-19 is teaching us all how arships to Gloucester High tional leadership. ing for me as a student at EMU receive our complimentary School seniors. As a graduate assistant, and has a natural gift for tell- precious life is and how difficult it is to Brown will assist in all as- ing stories. Together, we can be apart. In addition, it taught me that I guide, “Is it Safe to pects of the promotion of expand on finding new and cannot provide the support Mom needs EMU’s 19 varsity sports, unique ways to tell the stories Move Now?” including Fame Day opera- of our Royals student-athletes by myself. I need to know no matter Mathews angler tions, stat collection, writ- during this unique time,” said 804-505-4093 ing releases and overseeing DeBoer. reels in citation social media. Bryce Larson of Mathews has received a citation from Commonwealth the Virginia Saltwater Fishing SENIOR LIVING at GLOUCESTER HOUSE Tournament. His qualifying Lewis, Wood and Sennott fish was a 5-pound, 8-ounce Spanish mackerel caught in win PRLGA event Chesapeake Bay on Aug. 18 The Piankatank River La- a combined score of 125. Welcome Home while he was trolling. dies Golf Association held Marny Richardson, Betty a 3-2-1 Net Team Event Johnson and Lisa Lavery Independent Living Plus, Assisted Living & Memory Care on Sept. 3 at the Hartfield scored 132 to place second. 7657 Meredith Dr, Gloucester course. And Gloria Matthews, Kay LOCAL TIDES The team of Christi Lew- Lloyd and Sally Austin took Mobjack Bay, East River Entrance HIGH LOW is, Wendy Wood and Carol third place with a score of www.CommonwealthSL.com Thursday 2:47 a.m. 8:53 a.m. Sennott came in first with 133. 9/10 3:19 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Friday 7:47 a.m. 9:51 a.m. 9/11 4:21 p.m. 11:03 p.m. Saturday 4:51 a.m. 10:55 a.m. 9/12 5:25 p.m. Sunday 5:54 a.m. 12:02 a.m. 9/13 6:25 p.m. 11:57 p.m. Emergencies Seen Promptly Monday 6:52 a.m. 12:56 a.m. 9/14 7:20 p.m. 12:57 p.m. Tuesday 7:46 a.m. 1:45 a.m. 9/15 8:12 p.m. 1:53 p.m. Wednesday 8:36 a.m. 2:32 a.m. 9/16 9:01 p.m. 2:47 p.m. SERVICES OFFERED We are committed to providing excellent service Tide adjustments at other points: to each and every patient! York River, Tue Marsh Light—Subtract 5 minutes. York River, Yorktown—Add 5 minutes. York River, Allmondsville—Add 1 hour, PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY 5 minutes. York River, Entrance to Perrin River— Comprehensive Exams & Cleanings Add 1 minute. Brown’s Bay—Subtract 7 minutes. S.W. Branch Severn River—Add 4 minutes. GENERAL DENTISTRY Ware River—Subtract 4 minutes. North River—Subtract 4 minutes. Fillings, Root Canals, Dentures & Partials New Point Comfort—Subtract 1 minute. Piankatank River, Cherry Point—Add 1 hour. Piankatank River, Dixie—Add 1 hour, 33 minutes. IMPLANTS Urbanna—Add 2 hours, 50 minutes. 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Put-In Creek Duathlon Doug Paredes won the Put-In Creek Duathlon on Saturday, which involves a three-mile run from Put-In Creek Park to Wil- liams Wharf, and a 2.5-mile kayak race from the wharf back to the park. He was one of five participants, who included, from left in order of finish, Paredes, Tracey Tunstall, Elizabeth Whitaker, Amanda Hall and Dave White. The annual Labor Day race is sponsored by Virginia Tidewater Trailrunners. Wharf to Wharf Swim to be held Sept. 20 Mathews Land Conservan- swim will be approximately Times will be recorded for cy is hosting its 14th Annual one mile across the East all by the Virginia Tidewa- Wharf to Wharf Swim at 1 River from Williams Wharf ter Trailrunners. p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, at to historic Hicks Wharf and Conditions for the swim Williams Wharf Landing in back. are usually ideal with air Mathews. This open water Registration and check-in and water temperatures in begins at noon. Participants the 70s and minimal jelly- PHOTOS BY LINDA TJOSSEM are asked to have masks on fish. Swim caps will be pro- WEATHER hand for registration and vided for the participants the awards ceremony. All and must be worn during Pickleball These readings were compiled at the Buchanan Weather Station at ages and abilities are wel- the event. Rachel Abbott, Darcy O’Neil, Gary O’Neil and Sue Cross, top photo from left, gathered at the Gloucester High School tennis Gwynn. come and swim aids are per- Spectators and partici- mitted. Forms can be found pants can enjoy live music courts on Saturday to play pickleball, a sport that has been gaining in popularity. Along with photographer Linda Tjossem, DATE MAX MIN Prec. Wind the five took turns playing. “It was a joy to play with cooler temperatures and lower humidity,” Tjossem said. “My daughter 9/1 87 73 0 13nw online at mathewslandcon- at the Riverfront Pavilion 9/2 91 72 0 11nnw servancy.org/events. and food by Creekside Ca- [Rachel Abbott] had never played, and she now loves the game as I do.” 9/3 92 73 0 26nne Swimmers should raise at tering and the Central Vil- 9/4 91 73 .05 29nnw least $100 in tax-deductible lage Homemakers. Each 9/5 78 65 .01 16sw 9/6 81 61 0 17s sponsorship funds, which attendee is responsible for 9/7 80 60 0 11e will benefit the projects and being aware of their prox- facilities at Williams Wharf. imity to others and do their Summary Prizes will be awarded to part to maintain social dis- Show your vehicle a little TLC top fundraisers. tancing guidelines, a re- (NAPS) Your car doesn’t ing auto care. —Have the alignment Cloudy weather with Swimmers will start in lease stated. ask for much. It’s always —Schedule a tune-up an- checked annually. showers likely will con- waves: 1st Wave for Non- Sponsorships for swim- there for you, getting you nually to optimize your car’s —Inspect the windshield tinue through Sunday, the Assisted Swimmers (med- mers can be made online at where you need to go. A little performance. wipers and lights on the car. National Weather Service, als will be awarded), 2nd mathewslandconservancy. extra care in the form of an —Change the oil and filter Free guide Wakefield, said Wednes- Wave for Assisted Swim- org or by mail to P.O. Box oil change, tune-up and basic per the owner’s manual. For a free copy of the coun- day. Highs around 80. mers (swim aids). Depend- 306, Mathews, Va. 23109. service can be a great gift for —Check the tire pressure cil’s popular “Car Care Guide” ing on the number of regis- Contact Lynda Smith Greve the one who keeps you going. monthly, including the spare. or for more information, visit trants, waves will be added at [email protected] The Car Care Council rec- Your car’s tires affect its ride, www.carcare.org.. for proper safe distancing. for more information. ommends a little tender lov- handling, traction and safety.

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