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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 VOL. LXXXIII, no. 7 NEW SERIES (USPS 220-560) GLOUCESTER, VA. 23061 | MATHEWS, VA. 23109 two sections 32 pages 75 CENTS Former church youth leader sentenced to 15 years BY SHERRY HAMILTON upon his release, will be pro- hibited from going within 100 Former church youth leader feet of any school or day care Kenneth Scott Marshall, 37, of center, playground, gymnasi- Marsh Hawk Road in Mathews um, athletic field, school bus, was sentenced to serve 15 or school-related activity. He years in prison by Judge Jef- is also prohibited from having frey W. Shaw during a hear- contact with the victim. He re- ing on Wednesday morning in quested an appeal. Mathews Circuit Court. Shaw Marshall was convicted by also imposed an additional a Williamsburg jury last Sep- three-year sentence under tember of one felony count of guidelines allowing for ad- forceful sodomy of a 15-year- ditional time in felony cases. old boy with an intellectual Those three years were sus- disability. The jury recom- pended. mended that he serve 15 Marshall was also ordered years in prison for the crime. to undergo psycho-sexual treatment while in prison and, SEE SCOTT MARSHALL, PAGE 17A Gloucester boards take look at supplementary use regulations BY MELANY SLAUGHTER and outdoor firing ranges CHARLIE KOENIG / GAZETTE-JOURNAL to outdoor uses pertaining In a joint meeting Tuesday to commercial and private Devils v Dukes night, Gloucester supervisors camping, hunting and fishing and planners took a look at a clubs and animal uses. Gloucester and Mathews fans packed the MHS gymnasium Monday night to witness a hoop showdown between the visiting Dukes and the host Blue Devils. proposed zoning ordinance Carol Rizzio, the county’s se- Mathews prevailed in the varsity contest, 74-56, while Gloucester won the JV contest, 65-35. In the photo at left, MHS player Justin Ashberry (#5) tries to get past rewrite for supplementary nior comprehensive planner, Gloucester’s Bailey Hudgins (#34), while, at right, Mathews player Christian Williams (#32) and Gloucester’s Destin Forrest (#23) struggle for control of the ball. For use regulations which cover more on the game, see story on page 13A. everything from indoor SEE JOINT MEETING, PAGE 16A Borden steps down after 27 years 4 p.m. burn

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Benjamin Borden Jr. has served on Gloucester Coun- effect Saturday ty’s Historical Committee Virginia’s 4 p.m. burn law since 1992. He was appointed goes into effect on Saturday. by supervisor W.E. “Noody” This law prohibits burning Belvin that year, and has before 4 p.m. each day be- stayed on as a dedicated and tween Feb. 15 and April 30 valued member of the com- if the fire is in, or within 300 mittee. feet of, woodland, brush or However, after 27 years, fields containing dry grass or Borden has decided to step other flammable materials. down as an official member of “The 4 p.m. burn law is one the Historical Committee. On of the most effective tools Feb. 4, Borden was thanked we have in the prevention of for his years of service, with wildfires,” said John Miller, county supervisors present- director of fire and emergen- ing him a resolution of thanks, cy response at the Virginia commending him for his near- Department of Forestry. ly three decades of service. “In late winter and ear- Borden, doesn’t consider TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL ly spring, downed trees, himself a big history buff. Benjamin Borden Jr., left, is presented with a resolution to commend his 27 years branches and leaves become He knows a lot because he’s of dedicated service to the Gloucester County Historical Committee by Phillip Ba- ‘forest fuel’ that increases seen a lot, and has done his zzani, chairman of the county board of supervisors. the danger of a forest fire,” he best to be a good steward of added. “By adhering to the that knowledge. According to law and not burning before Borden, when he was first ap- ple to work with.” The work, Borden has many fond 4 p.m., people are less likely pointed to the committee, he and the people, made saying memories from the last 27 to start a fire that threatens “found it to be very interest- “yes” to staying on easy, and them, their property and the ing and had a lot of super peo- the years just began to fly by. SEE BEN BORDEN, PAGE 17A SEE 4 P.M. BURN LAW, PAGE 17A

Mathews board begins budget process KIM ROBINS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Offices close

BY SHERRY HAMILTON spent, pointing out that over decrease because of the $9 Monday for holiday $15 million of the budget million value of new construc- A sticky situation All post offices, courts, Mathews supervisors comes from local revenues, tion that could occur based The Peasley Middle School PTA conducted a recent fundraiser in which county offices, libraries, learned the basics of the bud- while $2.8 million comes from on building permits that were students paid to vote for whom they would tape to a wall—principal Katie schools, and DMV customer get last week during a budget the state, with $790,000 in the issued last year. Litton, assistant principal Rita Garcia or school resource officer Bill Skay. The service centers in Gloucester work session with county fund balance. Out of the current operat- campaign raised just over $1,200 with over half of the funds directed at Skay, and Mathews will be closed staff. She explained to board ing budget, $8.5 million goes who was duly taped to the gym wall Friday by PTA volunteers and students Monday in celebration of During the Feb. 4 meeting, members that revenues are to school funding, said Con- George Washington’s birth- County Administrator Mindy not expected to increase sig- ner, while $4.2 million goes to during a pep rally. Above, Gloucester Sheriff Darrell Warren contributed some day. Conner outlined where the nificantly before the next reas- governmental departments crime scene tape and Skay’s mother, Cathy Blackmon, provided a gentle rub All waste facilities and ABC operating budget moneys sessment, which is three years when her son’s nose had an itch. The six-foot, seven-inch Skay stayed stuck stores in the two counties will come from and how they are away, but neither should they SEE MATHEWS SUPERVISORS, PAGE 16A to the wall when his foot stool was removed. be open normal hours.

INSIDE THIS WEEK TO REACH US: Phone: 804-693-3101 Gloucester 2A Arts 8A Variety 5B 100th win Mathews 3A Schools 11A-12A Days Past 7B Mathews High School wrestler Isaiah Bivins scored his 100th career win Fax: 804-693-7844 Gloucester Point. 4A Sports 13A-15A Business 8B-9B last week in a match against Franklin. See story on page 14A. Next Door Neighbors 5A Community News 1B Public Record 10B On the web Editorial 6A Church News 3B-6B Classifieds 11B-14B www.gazettejournal.net

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Flotilla award Brunswick Stew Sale Black History U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 66, Mathews, nd Saturday, Feb. 22 1-4 P.M. Month event has received the 2019 Division 6 award as the Top Performing Flotilla—Marine Central United Methodist Church Underway Patrol Operations. Division 6 Church Street at Mathews Courthouse Saturday at has flotillas throughout the Peninsula

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The Mathews Memorial Li- Procopio. Sponsored by Central United Methodist Men brary will hold an open house Tickets available in advance by calling 725-8673 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur- day in recognition of February as Black History Month, cel- ebrating the freedom, culture and heritage of all Americans, Valentine's Weekly Specials a release stated. The event will feature sev- eral exhibits, including stories & More and photographs of churches and early Rosenwald-designed ª schools located in the county. ª exclusively at There will be something for all ages to enjoy, with games, crafts and refreshments. This event offers an oppor- tunity to share information about our history, with spe- Southwind Cafe` cial emphasis on the heritage th th shared by members of the February 12 -15 • 4 p.m. - Close Mathews community. For more information, call the library at 804-725-5747 or APPETIZERS visit www.mathewslibrary. Baked Oysters org. ª ª Check Facebook Check Facebook Shrimp Cocktail for all of for all of Artichoke and Spinach Dip our Valentine our Valentine Appetizers Planners Appetizers ENTREES and Entress to discuss and Entress Cioppino (Seafood Bouillabaisse) USDA Prime Ribeye Steak 2020 goals A new mascot The Mathews Planning A friendly seal came to Williams Wharf Landing in Mathews early last week to Ragin’ Cajun Seafood Pasta Commission will review its visit the Mobjack Rowing Association winter-training youth. The team was in 2019 Annual Report and the process of post-winter and pre-spring season cleanup of their home base Lobster Thermador Twin 4 oz. Tails discuss its goals for 2020 and equipment spaces when the new recruit swam up and stayed for two days. Black Angus Filet Mignon at its monthly meeting at 7 Coach Tim Ulsaker, who has worked with rowing at Williams Wharf for over 30 p.m. Tuesday at the historic years, said a seal visit at the Wharf is very rare. and more... courthouse. Other items on the agenda include a request ALL-DAY ALL-WEEK 3 COURSE SURF AND TURF FOR 2 to rezone a roughly 7-acre B&G Club officer to address MCRC parcel on Godfrey Bay Road with a bottle of Cupcake Sparkling Red in Hallieford from Rural The Mathews County Re- branch. Appetizer: Soup or Salad and Homemade Bread to Residential-2 that was sources Council will meet Council chair Rhoda-Jo presented at the January at 9:15 a.m. next Thursday, Stress said the purpose of Main Course: 6 oz. Lobster Tail, Grilled Jumbo Scallops, meeting. The planners will Feb. 20, at Mathews Memo- MCRC is to provide informa- Crab-Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp, 2-4 oz. Filet Mignons also review the list of county- rial Library. tion and education regard- owned properties which is Michele Benson, Chief ing the services available Dessert: Chocolate Covered Strawberries anticipated to take several Development Officer from for residents of Mathews $ meetings. the administrative offices County. (Tea & Sodas are also included) 64.9 of the Boys & Girls Club of For more information, call the Peninsula, will speak on 804-210-9169. 44 Church Street, Mathews • 804-725-2766 operations of the Mathews Supplemental invoices sent to some county taxpayers Personal property supple- mental invoices have been mailed to Mathews residents that were not billed for per- sonal property items includ- ed in the regular billing cycle for the tax years of 2017- 2019, according to a release from Treasurer Wendy Stew- art and Commissioner of the Revenue Les Hall. Personal property is pro- rated and assessed from the date of purchase until the date of disposition/sale of the property, the release stated. The Commissioner of the Revenue’s office sent sup- plemental information to Stewart’s office in a timely fashion; however, there was a software problem that ul- timately required an outside contractor to resolve, ac- cording to the release. The supplements for 2017, 2018 and 2019 were finally able to be printed in January. If you have received the invoices and have questions concerning the assessments of the personal property, contact the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office at 804-725-7168. If you have questions concerning pay- ments or setting up payment arrangements, contact the Treasurer’s office at 804-725- 2341.

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TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Volunteers are being sought for a cleanup day for Maryus Landing, which has been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22, starting at 1 p.m. Cleanup planned for Maryus Landing BY TYLER BASS Maryus Landing is located ral, which is being paid for via will provide gloves, bags, deep in Guinea, and has fallen a grant, has the endorsement safety vests and grabbers The Gloucester County into rough shape. The small of the Guinea Heritage Asso- for trash collecting. Vol- Clean Community Commit- public landing is full of trash ciation. unteers are encouraged tee is asking for volunteers to ranging from old tires to bro- to bring shovels, or other help clean up Maryus Land- ken chairs. The committee is asking for tools that could be useful. ing. The Clean Community Com- volunteers who are prepared Boots or closed toed shoes The Gloucester County mittee hopes to clean up the to do some heavy lifting. are highly recommended. Clean Community Committee area in preparation for install- They expect that there will be Those wanting to volun- will be having a cleanup day ing a mural, designed by local chunks of concrete and other teer can sign up at glouces- at Maryus Landing on Satur- artist Lori Green of Magical large debris that will need to terva.info/1147/Maryus- day, Feb. 22. starting at 1 p.m. Wish Photography. The mu- be removed. The committee Landing-Cleanup-2-22-2020. Traffic light at Brays Point Road installed Broadband talk Virginia Department of was installed along the south- able to turn left onto Route 17 ment at this intersection for Gloucester Assistant County Administrator Carol Steele addressed the Abingdon Transportation crews in- bound lane, said the release. southbound. An average of Route 17 northbound and Ruritan Club’s membership meeting Monday night, speaking about the neces- stalled traffic signal equip- The previous pole was re- 27,216 vehicles travel through southbound traffic. sity for broadband coverage in the county. Broadband is essential to helping ment on Route 17 at the in- moved in December after it the Route 17 and Brays Point Gloucester County’s economic vitality, she said, including attracting people to live tersection with Brays Point was struck and damaged by Road intersection each day, The traffic signal for Route and do business within the county. Currently, Cox Communications is the only pro- Road on Sunday and Monday an armored vehicle. the release stated. 17 northbound and south- vider of broadband services, but is only available to about 15 percent of the coun- evenings. With installation complete, Crews also installed new bound now displays four ar- A new traffic signal pole Brays Point Road traffic is now flashing yellow arrow equip- rows: a green arrow to make ty’s population, Steele said. The board of supervisors has committed to eventually protected left turns, fol- having coverage available to 90-95 percent of residents, which includes a fund of lowed by a steady yellow $500,000 and several grant applications for assistance from the state. arrow above it, then a red arrow to tell drivers to stop. A flashing yellow ar- row will then appear, giv- QUALITY ing drivers permission to turn left after first yield- EXPERIENCE ing to oncoming traffic. VDOT has created a DEPENDABILITY

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Roads History lectures are seum, and the introduction of Nancy E. Sheppard, Hamp- free to museum members and a second series called “Hamp- ton Roads author and histo- included in the $1 admission. ton Roads History” will pro- rian, will make two appear- Both lectures take place on vide another perspective as ances as a guest speaker in select Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. it examines the nation’s his- the Hampton Roads History Attendees are encouraged to tory and its direct ties to the series. Book signings will fol- register online in advance or Hampton Roads region. low her presentations. On upon check-in at Visitors Ser- Renowned historian and April 18, she will take guests vices, as seating is limited. author John V. Quarstein, will on a tour of the Jamestown In addition to these series, lead both series with occa- Exposition and Other “Lost” Quarstein hosts Civil War Dis- sional guest speakers also ap- Attractions and then return cussions on select Fridays at pearing. Quarstein, Director later in the fall to present the 12:30 p.m. in The Mariners’ Emeritus of the USS Monitor harrowing journey of Airship Park Cafe. Lunch is available Center at The Mariners’ Muse- ROMA: A Forgotten Tragedy for purchase. um, will present four lectures on Sept. 26. Sheppard has To view a complete sched- in the Hampton Roads His- dedicated her career to re- ule for any of these lectures, Polar Par 3 tory series this year, starting searching, writing, and lectur- visit MarinersMuseum.org/ on Feb. 29 with a program on ing on various topics related Lectures. Information about The Indian Creek Yacht and County Club hosted a Polar Par 3 Golf Tournament at the Kilmarnock course. As it turned out Henry E. “Eddie” Huntington, to her native Tidewater as Civil War Discussions can be it wasn’t very polar at all with temperatures in the mid-60s, but golfers did have to play with gusts of 30 to 40 mph. 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Y M C K 6A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Opinion THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2020 READERS WRITE| Vindication…and Rename road for Irene the aftermath? Morgan Editor, Gazette-Journal: or President Trump, it was vindication, pure In a recent ceremony at and simple. He tweeted about it as “our coun- Hayes, a new, historic marker try’s VICTORY on the Impeachment Hoax.” was unveiled. It commemo- F rates the personal courage of Trump’s Democratic Party foes, he said, “have a 27-year-old black woman, done everything possible to destroy us, and by Irene Morgan, who, in 1944, so doing, very badly hurt our nation. They know boarded a Greyhound bus what they are doing is wrong, but they put them- at Hayes Store bound for selves far ahead of our great country.” Senate Ma- Baltimore. She had recently suffered a miscarriage and jority Leader Mitch McConnell called the entire had left her children with her thing a “colossal political mistake” on the part of mother in Gloucester while Democrats. she returned to her home in Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi claimed that Baltimore to see her doctor. Senate Republicans had “normalized lawlessness” As has been reflected in the by their action, and Senate Democratic leader Gazette-Journal’s coverage of the event, she was command- Chuck Schumer said there will always be “a giant ed to give up her seat on the asterisk” in the history books associated with the bus to a white person when process and the vote. “He was acquitted without the bus reached Saluda, and facts. He was acquitted without a fair trial. And it when she refused, she was means his acquittal is virtually valueless.” arrested and charged with violating a Virginia statute, Last Wednesday’s denouement came as a sur- then in effect, that mandated prise to almost no one, with the possible exception segregation on interstate bus- of Sen. Mitt Romney’s breaking ranks with his fel- es. She was represented by The design of Page Middle A sincere thank you low Republicans to vote in favor of one of the two the NAACP and her case was School is another as was the Editor, Gazette-Journal: for sure now, and that is articles of impeachment. The rest of the Republi- argued before the Supreme reconfiguration and modifica- A sincere thank you goes Trump’s positive numbers Court of the United States by tions contained in the initial out to the deputy (deputies?) will continue to climb higher cans voted to acquit, while all Senate Democrats Thurgood Marshall, then the proposals to renovate or and trusties who cleared as we near the election in voted to convict. With Republicans in control of NAACP’s general counsel; he build a new GHS. Collectivism trash from the 1-2 mile sec- November of 2020. the chamber and a two-thirds majority needed to would later be appointed to is a hallmark trait of Com- tion of Cedar Bush Road di- Who will the Democrats remove Trump from office, the result was pretty the Court himself by Presi- munism, which will result rectly off Hickory Fork Road run? Bernie, Mayor Pete, much a foregone conclusion. dent Lyndon Johnson. in no one being allowed to last week. Warren—these three far-left In 1946, the Court upheld achieve more than another, I can’t imagine how long Democrats earned at least What effect the aftermath of the impeachment tri- her challenge by a split vote individualism being erased, the clearance will last, but, 71 percent of the combined al will have on the 2020 election is far less certain. of 7-1, declaring the Virginia rights being infringed and for at least a short time, vote in Iowa. What a night- Will it rally others to the president’s side who may law unconstitutional. more negative effects that are residents can drive through mare. Money is on Bernie to believe he was unfairly treated, as he has claimed, Irene Morgan’s solitary act contrary to the very fabric of that area, or invite visitors to win the nomination, but the and that he was a target of a partisan witch hunt? of courage was truly remark- the USA. drive through, without feeling Democrat Party will throw Or will it cause voters to question whether the call able, especially for 1944, I challenge GCPS and the embarrassed or outraged by the kitchen sink at Bernie to when World War II was still School Board to have the the litter. knock him out. to Ukraine’s president Zelensky was indeed “per- raging in Europe and the film aired for several days on There are a few residents, Joe Biden will not be the fect” and wonder whether the president used his Pacific. But history bypassed one of the PBS channels and many of whom are older nominee in 2020. He does not office and the allocation of U.S. tax dollars to dig her when, 11 years later, make it available on GCPS retirees, who do manage to even know which state he is up dirt on a political opponent? Or will it have no 47-year-old Rosa Parks simi- website. Then let the com- keep plugging away at the in on most days. That leaves effect either way? larly refused to give up her munity decide which path to problem and probably would Mike Bloomberg in 2020, or seat on a municipal bus to a take. The only other option be more vigilant and proac- perhaps, Hillary … again. The answers to these questions will take time. white person and a 26-year- the public has is to pay a fee tive if the traffic situation in Some Democrats are hoping Two hundred and sixty three days, to be precise. old Baptist minister named and sign disclosures prevent- that stretch of road was less for John Kerry or Michelle Martin Luther King Jr. used ing the film being shown to hazardous to pedestrians Obama to jump in at a bro- her refusal to trigger the start people outside their house- without a road block setup. kered convention. Despera- of the Montgomery (Ala- hold, unless they pay more, I know Cedar Bush is not tion time has set in upon the bama) Bus Boycott of 1955. then there are restrictions on the only span of Gloucester Democrat strategists. Panic is Gloucester’s byways are group viewings as well. But roadways that presents this ubiquitous! proudly dotted with histori- you must ask yourself, why problem. Certainly, many citi- One thing is for sure, if Who will step up? cal markers of all kinds, and all the secrecy over some- zens would be interested in President Trump doubles across the street from the thing so important? Why are possible solutions if any exist the Black vote in 2020, from recent issue of the Gazette-Journal included one commemorating Irene our elected representatives short of the periodic county- 8 to 16 percent, the Demo- a front-page story on the need for more vol- Morgan is another commemo- allowing this to happen with wide Clean Up Gloucester crat Party cannot win in the unteers to keep Mathews Market Days a part rating a revolutionary battle, zero pushback and zero Saturdays. Electoral College. Senator A called the Battle of the Hook. public discussion? Silence is Nevertheless, I am thankful Tim Scott of South Carolina of the county’s calendar. That appeal brought Near that spot, on Oct. 3, consent. for the momentary reprieve has written some great things positive results. 1781, American and French As Chuck Thompson wrote from the ugliness of litter on on this topic. Some serious The paper also included a story about a long- forces defeated British ef- in 2016, “Collectivists always Cedar Bush Road made pos- polling now suggests that time member of the Abingdon Woman’s Club, a forts to establish an escape hide what they don’t want sible by the Sheriff’s Depart- Trump may top 20 percent synopsis of what the club has done for the coun- route that British General you to find out until it’s too ment. with Black voters nationally. ty, and a bit of a lament that its membership is Lord Charles Cornwallis had late and you can’t fight it any- Roxanna Neikirk Andersen Imagine Trump expanding the hoped would allow him to more. Then they can say you Hayes, Va. Republican Party to include way down from its high point. avoid the defeat at Yorktown had the opportunity, when 20 percent of Black America? It had another article about a quilting guild that that came 16 days later. The chances are high you didn’t, The new America We could see the real implo- is looking for members. The members of these road beside that spot has so therefore silence gives sion of the modern Democrat guilds do more than talk about their quilts: they been named Hook Road. consent. This is not about Editor, Gazette-Journal: Party! make quilts for charity purposes and they stage To me, it only seems fitting the children, it’s about the I’d like to pass along some All of the signs point to a that, in the wake of the recent takeover of our freedoms.” comments that I heard 300+ electoral victory for community events. recognition of Irene Morgan’s Remember, your silence gives recently from Bill Maher and President Trump in 2020. Just three organizations, all in search of mem- equally historic achieve- consent. thought they were worth I suspect the House may bers, and all of them typical of most groups to- ment, old Route 17, now Kenny Hogge Sr. sharing, a little food for topple in favor of the Repub- day. Three out of dozens in our communities named Hayes Road, should Gloucester Point, Va. thought: licans as well. The Senate that rely on the work of volunteers to provide be renamed Irene Morgan When a country slides into seems poised to remain 52+ the extras that make life here worth living. Three Memorial Road. Her historic Authoritarianism you don’t in favor of the Republicans. Supreme Court precedent, get a text alert. The buses With a Trump victory in out of dozens that need more members in order Morgan v. Virginia, set the Abhorrent and will still be running, things 2020, imagine how many to keep their good work going. stage for Dr. King’s success look the same on the surface, things will get done to keep For instance, most of these groups raise money before the Court more than a unacceptable cops are still patrolling, you the economy going, the mili- constantly just so they can give it back to the decade later, and for that we Editor, Gazette-Journal: can still get your hair done, tary ready, roads, schools, community in the form of scholarships and assis- should all be justly proud. Confucius was a Chinese and still watch your favorite and airports rebuilt, and Thomas M. Boyd philosopher many years show on TV. Americans of all backgrounds tance to the needy. Many of them raise funds to Washington, D.C. and Gloucester, Va. ago who said a “picture is Americans are always wor- at work! Remember, a rising preserve history and natural beauty and protect worth 1,000 words.” What the ried that when we lose our tide lifts all boats. the helpless. Few if any of them are just there for Speaker of the House, Nancy freedom things will look like Lastly, Nancy Pelosi’s social purposes. Their members may have fun Your silence gives consent Pelosi, did while the Presi- the movie Red Dawn with sophomoric behavior at together, but they are also working toward some dent was making his State tanks in the street. That’s the State of the Union last Editor, Gazette-Journal: of the Union Address was not how a Republic ends. Tuesday will run a million cause to benefit everyone. Mr. Bazzani’s eloquent appalling, undignified and We keep the names on the times on national TV between In this disconnected age, the public has plenty letter about the removal of disgraceful. institutions, we just change now and November 2020. to say on social media about what’s wrong with valedictorian and salutato- While pretending she was what’s inside. We still have I will relish it each time it society, what our communities need, and what rian from GCPS (“Dumbing reading the speech, she trials; we just don’t have runs. Independent voters and their shortcomings are. This is not constructive. down our schools,” Feb. 6 showed her true colors. Her witnesses. You still subpoena Trump Republicans will flood Readers Write) offered some facial expression was one of people; they just don’t show the polls and vote in record What would be constructive is for people of good arguments against do- disdain for our President by up. You still have the EPA; numbers this November. every age, from students in local schools to our ing so, but failed to address her scowling and fidgeting. but it works for the coal D.P. Teagle venerated senior citizens, to step forward, join the motivation behind this Imagine if this President companies now. Russia has a Gloucester, Va. some group of common interest, roll up their and other ongoing changes in was a Democrat and the pretend parliament, so does sleeves, and get to work for the common good of our local schools. Silence is House Speaker was a Re- China and North Korea. The real war on women these lovely communities in our commonwealth. consent. publican and did this. He At first if you disagree with On Nov. 28, 2016, I attended or she would be chastised, the guy at the top, you lose Editor, Gazette-Journal: To support the causes that we have in common, an open house at GHS which censured, or asked to resign your job, then you lose your A federal judge found not to divide. included viewing the film ti- immediately. Sadly, the major- life. Any of this sound famil- Virginia’s law requiring physi- Who will step up? tled “Most Likely to Succeed.” ity of the Congressional body iar? That can’t happen here? cians perform abortions un- The school system appeared hears no evil or sees no evil. Why not? constitutional before the trial to be prepared for 350 or so They march to the same tune Shirley Chirch began! In a rare action, he people (Chick-fil-A catered), as their majority leader and Gloucester, Va. set aside his own decision in but only 60 to 65 showed up. will continue dirty tricks and Having it on Monday evening use the fake news media to SEE READERS WRITE, PAGE 7A between 5:15 and 8 p.m. with undermine this President. What’s next for the GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS very little advertisement Sadly, Nancy Pelosi will dysfunctional Dems? beforehand may explain the continue to mock and smack- Letters To The Editor poor turnout, but that block down President Trump Editor, Gazette-Journal: Letters to the Gazette-Journal on in the transformation process while she continues to pray Now that the impeachment any subject of public interest are al- ways welcome. The newspaper, how- Gazette-Journal was checked in the ongoing for him. Nancy, you are no debacle by Nancy Pelosi, ever, cannot consider for publication a plan to convert our public Mother Theresa and stop Adam Schiff, and Jerry Nadler letter which does not carry the writer’s signature and address. Letters should Elsa Cooke Verbyla | Publisher schools’ education platform pretending that you are. has crashed and burned, also not exceed 200 words. Writers will Charles E. Koenig | Editor into what was portrayed in Tearing up the President’s what’s next for the dysfunc- please include a telephone number the film. Silence is consent. speech before the nation and tional Democrat Party? Im- where they can be reached during the day. The right is reserved to edit letters. The removal of valedic- the world was abhorrent and peachment Part II? Another Published by torian and salutatorian is unacceptable by any or all Iowa mess for Tom Perez, The Gazette-Journal will not ac- cept letters to Readers Write which Tidewater Newspapers Inc. another part of implementing standards. et al? Obstruction of more comment on articles published in other Gloucester, VA 23061 the “Collectivist” education Christine Georges economic and foreign policy periodicals. Also, space limitations of- ten prevent publication of thank-you platform depicted in the film. Gloucester Point, Va. success? letters. We all know one for thing

Y M C K THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2020 GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 7A READERS WRITE| Presidents’ Day is extra special in Virginia (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6A) favor of a trial (Falls Church from complications in an BY BOB RUEGSEGGER County on March 29, 1790. v. Oliver). VHD inspectors de- abortion! Tyler’s successes as presi- scribed the awful conditions No wonder Virginia Any holiday is just cause dent were in the field of for- in abortion “clinics”; one was Planned Parenthood set for celebration, but some eign policy; most notably, the moved to tears over how aside $3 million to elect holidays just seem more first American trade mission important it was that centers Northam (Washington Post) meaningful than others. In to China was initiated during meet basic health standards to make the inspections go Virginia, for example, Presi- the Tyler years. Tyler desired because her daughter and away. Indeed, SB733 and dents’ Day is of special sig- history to credit him with granddaughter had had abor- HB980 have removed inspec- nificance. some grand accomplishment, tions. Shocked inspectors tions, physician requirement, It’s no mere coincidence so he looked west to the in- used words like “filthy” to a 24-hour waiting period and and no idle boast that Virginia dependent Republic of Texas. describe facilities as well as: the ultrasound, or “informed has been called “The Mother Tyler viewed the annexa- —Malfunctioning toilets consent”! of Presidents.” The Common- tion of Texas as an oppor- where a nurse put down a Amazingly, Judge Hudson wealth of Virginia rightfully tunity to expand American plunger and immediately (May 2019) used the follow- deserves that honor, for eight trade and consolidate most went to begin a procedure ing from Roe v Wade to up- U.S. Presidents have been of the world’s cotton produc- without washing her hands! hold these safeguards: maxi- born within her borders. tion within the borders of the —Unmarked syringes laid mum safety for the patient; As a matter of fact, four of United States. Most of all, on dirty desks and contami- the state’s interest extends the first five presidents were PHOTO BY BOB RUEGSEGGER he sought to salvage the his- nated from one surface to at least to the performing Virginians and had great in- This monument on Richmond’s Capitol Square features 21-foot bronze statue torical reputation of his de- another. physician, staff, facilities and fluence over this nation in its of Washington on horseback. Although the corner stone was laid in 1850, the teriorating administration by —A randomly pulled availability of aftercare; and formative years. monument was not completed until 1869. adding more territory to the record showed a patient was adequate provisions for com- The Virginia State Capitol country. rushed to the ER because her plications or emergencies. in Richmond pays tribute to During the debate over the cervix had been lacerated. It sounds like the “war on Virginia’s historic past and to son immediately recognized ary for presidents to take the annexation of Texas, Presi- The facility did not even women” is being waged by the sons of Virginia who have the potential of Louisiana. oath of office outdoors. dent Tyler displayed great pa- have sutures on the premises Democrats in Richmond. so honorably contributed to While historians have called After his inauguration, tience and political skill. Con- to help stop the bleeding. A Galen Lemmon the commonwealth and the that investment the Louisi- Monroe spent three months gress finally approved Tyler’s physician testified a woman Glasgow, Va. nation, especially those who ana Purchase of 1803, real traveling the country in an ef- treaty with Texas in 1845, and could bleed out in 10 minutes have served in the capacity estate brokers have referred fort to strengthen the spirit of an ecstatic Tyler signed it of President. to the purchase of Louisiana nationalism. Monroe’s tour just before his term expired. Among Virginia’s most as the “steal of the 19th cen- turned into a “triumphal pro- The twelfth president, We don’t want to know the truth treasured works of art is a tury.” cession.” Crowds gathered Zachary Taylor, was born in Editor, Gazette-Journal: not to swear. Read Matthew. resplendent life-sized statue With this single acquisition, when he passed through the Orange County on Novem- When I was born October Now when are all men of George Washington which Jefferson doubled the size cities and towns of the nation ber 24, 1784. Taylor’s father 21, 1951, nobody was telling going to be like King Jesus stands in the Rotunda of the of the United States, opened on horseback, in a carriage, served with Washington dur- the truth. Our government Christ who was arrested, Virginia State Capitol. This large tracts of land for settle- or on foot. America’s affec- ing the American Revolution. was arresting, judging and judged and killed? priceless marble sculpture, ment, and assured free navi- tion for Monroe was so over- Taylor was catapulted from killing black men, women and Look at the white man and executed from life by French gation on the Mississippi. It whelming that his term in of- obscurity to prominence children with our tax money. the black man. Both have artist Jean Antoine Houdon, was an incredible bargain. fice (at least his first) became during the Seminole Wars Rosa Parks got arrested arrested, judged and killed pays homage to Washington James Madison, the fourth known as “The Era of Good (1837-38) which won him and judged for not giving up men, women and children, as America’s principal Revo- President, was the foremost Feeling.” Americans felt good a promotion to brigadier her seat to a white man. for what? When are all men lutionary War hero and the architect of the U.S. Constitu- about being Americans. general and earned him the Now when did God said he going to know it’s wrong to nation’s first President. tion. He was born on March Although Monroe did a sobriquet “Old Rough and made a white man or a black kill a man? God’s son knows Washington was born in 16, 1751 in Port Conway. creditable job domestically, Ready.” man? Jesus Christ was born it is wrong. Why do we not Westmoreland County on Madison was convinced he is most remembered for Ordered to Texas by Presi- the king of the Jews. He died know? Because we do not February 22, 1732. that the Articles of Confed- his foreign policy successes, dent Polk, Taylor’s skillful to save all souls that was want to know the truth. His leadership during the eration were too feeble to among them the purchase of deployment of light artillery born in sin and I know we all Ronald L. Paige American Revolution as the preserve the new nation in Florida and the Monroe Doc- resulted in several unexpect- were born in sin. He told man Gloucester, Va. Commander in Chief helped the face of domestic prob- trine. ed victories over Mexican secure independence for the lems and foreign threats. It In his annual message to troops. His enormous popu- colonies and set the stage was Madison, at the Consti- Congress, President Monroe larity as a Mexican War hero READERS’ SPECIALS| for a new nation. Although tutional Convention in Phila- delineated three cardinal earned him the nomination of Washington did not desire to delphia, who advocated an points that became a fun- the Whig Party over Senator become the first chief execu- independent federal court damental doctrine of U.S. Henry Clay of Kentucky. tive, he decided to accept the system, a strong chief execu- foreign policy. Essentially, As President, he supported office because others con- tive, and a bicameral legisla- Monroe’s message was that the Wilmot Proviso (1846) A Valentine’s secret vinced him that it was his ture that became the orga- the U.S. had never and would which prohibited slavery in duty. For the sake of the fledg- nizational paradigm for the never interfere in the wars of the territory acquired in the BY KITTY M. MOORE was not only sweet but he ling republic, Washington re- new republic. European nations. In return, Mexican Cession. made her feel like Cinderella. luctantly agreed to serve as While president, Madison European countries were not Taylor served as President Valentine’s Day feels like Her prince of yesterday had President. led the nation during the War to consider “the American from March 5, 1849 until July a holiday because every- a fancy uptown address and Washington’s inauguration of 1812 and watched from continents” as territories for 9, 1850. After contracting one smiles just a bit more. our child of yesterday lived took place on April 30, 1789 in the southern bank of the Po- future colonization. Any at- cholera, Taylor died quickly Happy children are giggling next to the factories down on New York City at Federal Hall tomac River while Washing- tempt by the countries of and rather unexpectedly. while making paper hearts the river. One day her prince on Broad and Wall Streets. ton burned. After the British Europe to extend their influ- Thomas Woodrow Wilson, and cards in school for their tearfully told her that he had Congress received the Pres- withdrawal from Washing- ence in the Western Hemi- the twenty-eighth President, parents or maybe for a secret just found out that his family ident-elect at the entrance ton was verified, President sphere would be considered was born in Staunton on De- crush. It lifts our hearts to see was moving that very day and and conducted him to the Madison and First Lady Dolly “dangerous to our peace and cember 28, 1856. Wilson, a our moms and friends and going somewhere far away. balcony where the Chief Jus- Payne Madison returned to safety.” Presbyterian minister’s son, little kids and our teachers Both crying, they kissed for tice of New York State, Robert find the White House in ruins. Although Monroe articu- pushed for progressive do- happy. the very first time and hugged Livingston, administered the Although the White House, lated these cardinal points mestic reform and succeeded Valentine’s Day is simply a so hard it hurt. They prom- oath of office. Washington the Capitol, and other gov- of U.S. policy in December of in promoting an impressive day that makes us feel loved. ised they would never forget ad-libbed the words “so help ernment buildings did not 1823, the principles were not quantity of domestic legisla- Happiness fills us with memo- each other. They truly loved me God” and kissed the Bi- survive the war, both Madi- actually called the Monroe tion. ries that warm our hearts. I’m each other even though they ble. Chief Justice Livingston son and the young nation did. Doctrine until 1853. Wilson was most remem- sure many of us have mixed were just 11 years young. then turned to the assembled The fifth President, James William Henry Harrison, bered for his moral leader- feelings about giving flowers They made a pact and prom- masses and shouted, “Long Monroe, served with distinc- the ninth president, was born ship during World War I. He or paper hearts on Feb. 14. I ised to always remember each live George Washington, Pres- tion as a “brave, active, and at Berkeley Plantation in asked Congress for a declara- believe children are not the other on Valentine’s Day. ident of the United States!” sensible” officer in Washing- Charles City County on Feb- tion of war against Germany only ones who laugh when Yesterday’s child still blush- The third President, Thom- ton’s army. ruary 9, 1773. in order to keep the world they see a homemade valen- es when thinking of her se- as Jefferson, was born at Monroe was born in West- Harrison served as chief “safe for democracy.” tine just for them. Valentines cret Prince. Everyone still Shadwell in what is now Al- moreland County on April 28, executive and commander- With his Fourteen Points, is a day we put aside for pure wonders why she keeps his bemarle County on April 13, 1758. in-chief for only one month Wilson sought a peace agree- sweet love. name a secret. Could it be 1743. Monroe was keenly aware before he died of pneumonia. ment grounded upon high Love blooms filling us with their sweet memories are still Jefferson was another Vir- that there were people who Giving up the study of med- moral principles and guaran- memories of puppy love for remembered? We wonder if ginian who contributed to the believed that Virginians had icine, Harrison joined the teed by an association of na- silly little girls and sweet it could have been real love cause of American indepen- too much influence in the army. Young Harrison learned tions. While all major Europe- boys who dare to dream. Do forever or remain just memo- dence and the early develop- federal government, and he the business of soldiering by an powers became members you remember making paper ries of young love filled with ment of the republic. Jeffer- wished to make the whole fighting Indians on the fron- of the League of Nations, the hearts for your secret puppy happy giggles? son’s offerings, unlike those country feel a part of the na- tier. United States did not. Wilson love who really wasn’t brave I wonder as you read this of Washington, were limited tional government. Monroe Eventually, he became was awarded the Nobel Peace enough to say “Hi? Did you young innocent love story if to the political field rather decided to designate John known as “Ol’ Tip,”an allu- Prize for his efforts in pro- dare or were you too shy to you too remember your first than the battlefield. Quincy Adams, a northerner, sion to an armed confronta- moting a just peace. give your first crush a home- crush. Really, how could you As the primary author of as his secretary of state. tion at Tippecanoe Creek Certainly, all of Virginia’s made Valentine Day card? Ok, forget? Sometimes love never the Declaration of Indepen- This appointment so an- with Indians led by Tecumseh eight Presidents did not serve ok, it’s fun when you know it’s has a chance but I think sweet dence and the Governor of gered Henry Clay, a southern- and Shawnee Prophet. the nation with an equal de- your very own secret. memories are never forgot- Virginia, Jefferson was, of er who desired that appoint- As a presidential aspirant, gree of distinction. While Even Yesterday’s Child of ten. Oh yes, I know many of course, among the most sig- ment, that Clay (Speaker of Harrison’s supporters por- the earliest presidents had long ago had a crush for a shy us have memories that still nificant political figures of the the House of Representatives trayed him as a “log cabin the most impact, the others but very sweet boy who took hurt but hope lives on in our American Revolution. at the time) refused to permit candidate” even though he served the nation with dis- all summer till he even dared hearts forever. I bet when the As President, Jefferson sent Monroe to take the oath of had been born on a huge Vir- tinction before, if not while, hold her hand. To this day our road of life gets lonely or even Robert Livingston and James office indoors at the Capitol. ginia plantation. acting as chief executive. happy child of Yesterday’s painful our hearts can still Monroe to negotiate with Fortunately, the weather on John Tyler, the tenth Presi- For 400 years as a colony still smiles when she thinks smile with memories of your France for a tract of land on the day of the ceremony was dent, took office after Har- and as a nation, Virginia and about her bashful prince. He early Valentine Days. the lower Mississippi River. pleasant, and the event was rison died on April 6, 1841. her citizens have led the way. When the French offered to such a resounding success Tyler was born on Greenway POETIC REFLECTIONS| sell the entire territory, Jeffer- that it has become custom- Plantation in Charles City THE BOOKWORM| Love BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER BY T.A. LEACH, THE GLEBE, MATHEWS, VA. sede Nature’s law, The nature of death is that “You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington” Death rides a horse, a everything ends, mighty white steed, Death’s path of destruction BY ALEXIS COE Take, for example, Wash- seized his chance and “wast- early pages. Look again, Whose hooves strike the towards him now bends. C.2020, VIKING; $27.00; 261 PAGES ington’s teeth: they weren’t ed neither time nor opportu- though, and you’ll find a thunder, height hands of wooden because wood de- nity, immediately setting his newer, updated George here eighteen, The mighty white horse on Absolutely, yes, you’ll vote grades when wet. The reality sights on Lawrence’s now – one that’s seen through As Death with impunity whose scarred back Death this year. Taking part in the was that some of his chomp- vacant position in the Virgin- modern eyes. scourges the land, rides, process is a right you’re ers came from ivory and oth- ia militia.” At war’s end, he’d For one, Coe examines The horse gallops forward Is driven by Nature on its proud to have, so you never ers came from the mouths of become “America’s first real Washington-as-slave-owner on Death’s tight command. mounting tide, miss an election but no mat- slaves he inherited from his celebrity,” but reluctantly more than most. That that The tide is the Truth, the ter how many you partici- father when George was just so; the war had aged him, he information lacks heroism The judgement of Death is name of Death’s steed, pate in, says Alexis Coe, “You eleven years old. was exhausted and ready to should come as no surprise, that he reigns supreme, The implement used for Never Forget Your First.” Young Washington was retire. Martha, his wife, was in fact, it’s pretty outrageous That he and the great beast Death’s end to succeed. Sometime after she be- also willed a sizable farm ready to have him home. but there’s a good twist to he rides are one team, gan writing this book, Coe then, but he wanted to be But then came the request the story of how slavery In hubris he screams with The fated cessation was noticed one thing: all the a soldier instead. History to attend a meeting in Phila- ended at Mount Vernon. delight, filled with pride, caught in Love’s noose, biographies about George shows that he got his wish delphia, and a near-unani- This book is a no-brainer To spur the white horse, ’Tis Love that now glides Washington were “authored but it wasn’t without issues: mous vote for a new Ameri- for a historian but any- bruised with scars, on their on the healed back of Truth, by men.” Everything most at 14, he hoped to join the can president… one who fell asleep in high ride. Love can’t be polluted or of us know about our first British Royal Navy, but his At first look, “You Never school classes will also like pillaged by strife, President came from a man’s mother wouldn’t allow it. Forget Your First” doesn’t it for its fresh take on the But Death has a fatal and For Love is the infinite perspective and much of it, Later, when his elder half- seem to add a whole lot to subject. deep-seated flaw, substance of life. she says, was outright fib, brother died of smallpox the other volumes author His power cannot super- half-truth, or not-quite-told. in Bermuda, Washington Alexis Coe mentions in her

Y M C K 8A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL The arts THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Inspired by nature Art instructor Katherine Maloney taught a group of students how to make lidded boxes and vessels that incorporate design elements inspired by animals and nature during a recent class at the Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews. Participants were, from left, Maloney, Sue Henshaw, Jennifer Dyson, Julia Dorsey, Robert Oppecker, Pam Doss, Wendy Marshall, Kelsey Desmond and Stacy Posner. W&M to Mathews photographer present ‘Gem of the Ocean’ is Artist of Month Phil Dunn is the February “Gem of the Ocean,” a play Artist of the Month at the Bay by August Wilson, will be School’s Art Speaks Gallery. presented the last weekend Although Chicago born and in February by the College of raised, Dunn considers him- William and Mary. self a southern artist. After a Performances will be at 7:30 three-decade career as chair p.m. Thursday–Saturday, Feb. and Scudder Professor of Art 27–29, and at 2 p.m. on Sun- at the University of South day, March 1 at Kimball The- Carolina in Columbia, Dunn atre, 428 Duke of Gloucester and his wife Joan moved to Street, Williamsburg. Mathews, where he resumed Set in 1904 Pittsburgh, the creating fine art and commer- show takes viewers on a jour- cial photographic images. ney through the past. It is the Dunn’s landscapes and penultimate work in Wilson’s digital photomontages have 10-play American Century been exhibited in numerous Cycle. Among the other works group and one-person shows, Cole and MaryAnn at Flat Iron in the series were “Radio Golf” and he has completed major and “Fences,” both of which commissions for such enti- Flat Iron Crossroads, Gloucester, will host the musical duo Cole and MaryAnn at won Pulitzer Prizes. ties as the University of South Phil Dunn is the February Artist of the Month at the Arts Speak Gallery at the 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21. Tickets are $10, available at flatironcrossroads.com. A Tickets are $15 for adults, Carolina, the USC Technology release said Cole Stevens and MaryAnn Toboz combine singing with slide guitar $12 for military and college Incubator, Starwood Hotels & Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews. He is shown with his award- and harmonica “to produce a powerful old skool blues sound.” employees, and $7 for stu- Resorts and Wingate Inns. winning piece “Bring it,” on display in the gallery’s “Best in Show” exhibit. dents and children. They may Primarily a landscape pho- be ordered by stopping by tographer, much of Dunn’s constructing photomontag- on creating formal and infor- the box office, calling 757-221- fine art photography involves es that challenge the viewer mal portraits of K9 compan- 2674, or visiting https://www. using the landscape as a mo- to deconstruct the image ions. wm.edu/as/tsd/. tif (a repeated element) in to find the “nugget of real- Dunn’s Artist of the Month Queen Esther! ity” that forms the basis for exhibit will be up through Join Us!...on this fun filled the artwork. Dunn also con- Feb. 26. In addition to his Spring Fling to PA Dutch Country! tinues to create traditional work in the Artist of the landscapes and is frequently Month exhibit he also has May 26-28, 2020 commissioned to create im- several pieces in both the CCS to present ‘Real ages for corporate collec- “Best in Show” and All Crea- •Lodging & Buffet at Eden Resort and Suites • Stockyard Inn Restaurant Dinner •Amish Farmlands Tour • Strasburg Railroad • Sight and Sound Theatre Matinee tions, hotels and resorts. tures exhibits. One of his •PA Dutch Feast at Hometown Kitchen •Turkey Hill Ice Cream Experience Commercially, Dunn pieces, “Bring it,” won the spends time photographing Judge’s Award of Merit at the $ 580 double occupancy per person World, Rappahannock’ dogs. His Pooch Pix focuses “Best in Show” reception. $150 deposit nonrefundable Call for itinerary. Christchurch School in Mid- call 804.758.2306 ext. 277 or e- dlesex will present its annual mail ccsevents@christchurch- musical extravaganza this school.org. Reservations can North Star Market Adventure Travel weekend. also be secured online at P.O. Box 2155, 453C Main St. Kilmarnock, VA 22482 This year’s production, writ- www.christchurchschool.org/ 13852 John Clayton Mem. Hyw., North 804-436-9200 1-877-436-9200 ten by students, is a musical winter-production. 804-725-7777 revue based on the 1990s Local students involved ONE-STOP SPOT FOR YOUR FISHING NEEDS MTV “Real World” series. with the production are “Real World, Rappahannock” Gannon Troutman (son of will feature a selection of ’90s Dan and Robin Troutman of FISHING BAIT AND TACKLE music, including songs by Bil- Gloucester), Technical Crew, WE'LL BE READY WHEN YOU ARE!! ly Joel, Celine Dion, Pearl Jam, House Crew; Allison Hughes Call for Entries the Backstreet Boys, Whitney (daughter of Bronwyn Hughes AND DON’T FORGET OUR Deadline: March 1, 2020 Houston, Red Hot Chili Pep- and Kat Sharp of Port Hay- AWESOME DELI AND pers, Santana, and “Seasons wood), Lead Writer, Technical of Love” from the musical Crew; and Brandan Bowers FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN “Rent.” (son of John and Sunny Bow- Performances are sched- ers of Yorktown), Company Non-Ethanol Gas • Bait • Ice • Beer • Soda uled for 7 p.m. Friday and Sat- Singer, Real World cast mem- Propane Exchange urday on the school’s campus ber Cody Wylde. Gift Cards • Wine & Premium Cigars in the David and Wendy Charl- ton Fine and Performing Arts Art Center at Marston Hall. Students have developed every aspect of the produc- tion from the writing the script and choreography to set design and decoration; to Speaks costuming and props; to light, sound, and effects; to house Eighth Annual Juried Exhibition management and hospitality. April 25-May 26 CCS Visual and Performing Explore the Art of Virginia Arts Chair Mark Parsons is General and Artistic Director, UPCOMING CLASSES Opening Reception & Awards Eric Smith is Creative Direc- 4:00 pm, April 25 tor, Mike Carey is Technical Director, and Michael McNeill •Tall Market Basket 2/29 (Grace Church) is Instrumen- •Beginning Knitting starts 3/3 tal Director. •Intro to Pencil Drawing starts 3/4 The public is invited. Gener- •Watercolor Portrait Workshop starts 3/5 Presented by: al admission at the door is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 9-18, •Weave a Pine Needle Basket starts 3/5 the Bay School Community Arts Center and $2.50 for children ages 8 •Sea Glass Jewelry 3/7 279 Main Street, Mathews, VA 23109 and under. For more informa- •Techniques with Art Clay Silver Overlay Paste on Ceramics starts 3/7 804.725.1278 tion or to make reservations, •Triangle Loom starts 3/7 For more information and prospectus: bayschool-arts.com/artspeaks Our full catalog, class descriptions, and registration are available online! 279 Main Street, Mathews • 804-725-1278 • www.bayschool-arts.com www.gazettejournal.net • www.gazettejournal.net • www.gazettejournal.net • www.gazettejournal.net • www.gazettejournal.net

Y M C K THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2020 Obituaries GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 9A

JOSEPH A. BLY GINA ANN GREEN MARY JANE PEPE Joseph A. Bly, age 77, Gina Ann Green, 52, of Mary Jane (Witt-Wood) of Mathews, passed away Gloucester, died on Feb. 9, Pepe, 88, died Tuesday, Feb. peacefully at home sur- 2020 following a valiant 25- 4, 2020 in Riverside Conva- rounded by family and close year battle with cancer. lescent Home-Mathews. friends on Wednesday, Feb. Gina will be remembered as She was born in Roanoke. 5, 2020 after fighting five a very strong-willed person She was preceded in death long years of cancer. and her strength was felt by by her parents, Tom and Joseph was born in Troy, everyone she touched. Edith Witt; her husband, New York on Sept. 14, 1942. She was preceded in death Verlon C. Wood (Curly); two He was a member of Bethel by parents, Robert W. and daughters, Donna L. Young United Methodist Church Grace S. Satterfield, and is sur- and Delores A. Martin, and a and was a graduate of Ber- vived by husband, Kenneth sister, Peggy Witt. lin Central High School. He L. Green; son, William Lee Survivors include her served and retired from the Moore Jr. (Melody); daughter, daughter, Debera G. Hall; U.S. Navy and also from Al- Mary Elizabeth Green (Taylor son, Robert Wood; four bany International Felt Com- Moon); grandchildren, Caleb sisters, Gloria Witt, Betty pany in Albany, New York. and Lillian Moore; brothers, Brienza, Margaret Avery and Joseph was preceded in Robert W. Satterfield II and Gil- Dottie Openchain; grand- death by his parents, Ai and Bernice, and his sister, Susan. bert C. Satterfield, and a host of extended family and friends. children and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathleen M. Bly; his A funeral service was held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, There will be a private memorial in the summer for friends three children, Jeff, Rick (Lisa), and Caroline (Steven); his 2020 in the chapel of Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point, and family. two brothers, Edward and Robert; several grandchildren, officiated by the Rev. Bill West. Burial followed in Rosewell Me- In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local ani- great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. morial Garden Cemetery. Services under the direction of Hogg mal shelter. He dearly loved living in Mathews County for the past Funeral Home. Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory, Gloucester, is in eight years. charge. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at Bethel United Methodist Church, Onemo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joseph’s mem- ory to the Riverside Peninsula Cancer Center, 7544 Medical JOHN ARTHUR HARRIS Drive, Gloucester, Va. 23061. John Arthur Harris, a native Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, of Gloucester County, passed is assisting the family. away at the age of 77 on Feb. 3, 2020 in South Carolina. PEGGY SUE BROWN SHACKELFORD John Arthur retired from Peggy Sue Brown Shackel- Civil Service and he was ford, 62, of Hayes, died un- one of Gloucester County’s expectantly Feb. 10, 2020. best softball pitchers, men’s She was preceded in death league. by her parents, Edward and Wife, Ellen; son, John Mi- Virginia Brown; three broth- BERNARD DARRELL BOLEN chael Harris, and a daughter, ers, Jimmy, Edward Jr. and A memorial service for Bernard Darrell “Joe” Bolen, 68, of Lisa Ann Harris preceded him Phillip. Gloucester, was held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 in Hogg Fu- in death. Peggy was an avid TV neral Home, Gloucester Point. He died Feb. 5, 2020. He is survived by his son, watcher, loved to shop at He was a native of West Virginia, graduated from Hampton Gary Harris (Melinda); daugh- Wal-Mart and was devoted High School Class of 1969, moved to Gloucester County in ter-in-law, Beverly Hoggard- to her family, especially her 1984, and retired after 50 years from the Newport News Ship- Harris; grandchildren, Shane grandchildren. yard as a Senior Designer. Hoggard, Chelsey Harris, Jen- She is survived by hus- He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia, and nifer Harris, Joshua Childers; step-grandchildren, Michelle band, Richard Shackelford; parents, Carl and Ruby Bolen. Weldon, Miranda Holloway; great-grandchildren, Kiersten Hol- two daughters, Melissa Ow- Survivors include his wife, Linda Bolen; children, Rickey loway, Oakleigh Rae Hoggard, Kolby Holloway; brothers, Mar- ens (Drew), Angela Shackel- Bolen, Melissa Hershey, Ray Belvin, Chris Belvin, Laurie vin Harris and Harvey Harris (Faye). ford (Chris); sister, Brenda Forsthye; brothers, David Bolen and Franklin Bolen; three The family will receive friends on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 Webb, and five grandchildren, Cameron, Caleb, Chloe, Lacy grandchildren, as well as a host of additional grandchildren, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home. John was loved by all and Christopher. great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. and will be dearly missed. Inurnment will be private. A funeral service officiated by the Rev. Bill West will be held The service was conducted by the Rev. Joel Calhoun and Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 in the chapel of Hogg Fu- the Rev. Brenda Calhoun. neral Home, Gloucester Point. Burial will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. The family received friends on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 from 6-7:30 p.m. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home.

ROBERT ESTIL COMERFORD JR. A Celebration of Life service will be held for Robert (Bob) Estil Comerford Jr., 88, of Lynchburg, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. GLOUCESTERMATHEWS 22 at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, Blackstone. He died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. CARD OF THANKS| He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Jane Gray Comerford, formerly of Gloucester, and a sister, Laura Gregory-Special thanks Jean Chumney. to Rev. Harris, Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hensley Comerford; five First Baptist Church, Ordinary, VA, children, Candy Mowles of Chesapeake, Rob Comerford See us on of Amelia, Kathy Oristaglio of Crewe, Karen Starr of Latta, Walter Reed Hospital staff, family/friends South Carolina, and Larry Comerford of Lynchburg, and 13 grandchildren. for the gracious and loving acts of kindness in The family will receive friends after the service until 4:30 the loss of our beloved brother p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Facebook Herman DeHaven Gregory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant House, Smile Train or any charity of choice. We love you all. Willie, Ward & Cleo ESTATE SALE COMMONWEALTH ANTIQUES & APPRAISALS, INC. Est. 1973 IN MEMORIAM| Saturday & Sunday, February 15 & 16 EMMETT J. COX 9AM to 4PM Emmett J. Cox of Mathews, born Aug. 30, 1953, departed at the home of Colonel Mowton L.”Tony” Waring In Memory this life on Feb. 5, 2020. and the late Connie Waring, 31 Binnacle Drive, He leaves behind a special friend, Roberta (Bert) Keyser; Weems, Virginia Helen Brown two brothers, William Cox of Mathews and Larry Cox of Wil- Partial listing of items: Cherry tallcase clock c. 1800, Georgian liamsburg; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. secretary bookcase c. 1800, Jacobean chest-on-frame, Chippen- 1932 ~ 2016 The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at Em- dale slantfront desk c. 1800, child’s caned rocking chair, ant. maple It’s hard to believe it's been maus Baptist Church, North. Queen Anne highboy, pr. Georgian knife boxes c. 1800, Hepple- white-style sideboard, Duncan Phyfe-style mahogany extension four years already, seems table, Federal-style diminutive corner cupboard, Queen Anne tripod like just yesterday. table, mahogany bracket shelf, Empire 4-drawer worktable c. 1840, We love and miss you daily. ant. Sheraton mirror, pr. 19th century landscape paintings, fine Puckerup Buttercup! Kisses. 804-642-4645 prints, ant. brass & mahogany telescope, Courvoisier brandy can- Gene, Parker, non, large Colonial Williamsburg Dutch Delft urn, pr. tall Bristol Pat and Julie glass custard vases, Chippendale-style chest-on-chest w/ blind fretwork, Empire steeple clock, Sheraton-style library table, Stig Lindberg pottery, tole tray on stand, ant. mahjong set, 8 Chippen- In memory of Burress Tree & Stump dale-style ribbonback side chairs, pr. Chip-style twin beds, ma- George Ellis Dixon Laine Dunkle Service, Inc. hogany & leather field bar, ant. tea caddies, boxes & Canterbury c. Happy Birthday in Heaven! ¦ 1820, Hepplewhite demilune card table, pr. Henriot Quimper fig- ¦ Stephens Landscaping • Bushhogging urines & other Quimper pieces, oriental rugs including Tabriz, pr. February 13, 1953 Next Time You See A Tree, Think of Me Victorian side chairs c. 1850, collection of Staffordshire, Meissen, Love and miss you! 2/23/1939 ~ 2/14/2016 Licensed and Insured Herend, Royal Doulton china & other figurines, Vict. walnut daybed, Wife, Phyllis and family Box 81 Since 1975 pr Virginia Metalcrafters brass andirons, ant. carved ivory figurines, Loving Wife, Wicomico, VA 23184 DEAN BURRESS ant. arrowback high chair, pr. large porcelain oriental peacocks, Gloucester, VA Owner American Brilliant Period cut glass punch bowl on stand, two ship Mother, Grandma models, large coll. of German steins, exceptional library of fine books – many antique sets in leather bindings and Virginia & North- and Friend ern Neck-themes, large restored blue Staffordshire platter c. 1840, ESTATE TAG SALE fine engravings & artwork, vintage radios, baskets, ant. lamps & We love you! HOME RACHEL E. GIBSON fine vintage lamps, crystal stemware, 12 Spode’s Gobelin soup in memory of Robert Lee Brown_Layout 1 2/11/2020 8:18 AM Page 1 115 POSTLE COVE RD, COBBS CREEK, VA (MATHEWS CO) plate, Minton china service, silver tea & coffee sets, sterling hol- lowware, Baltimore coin sliver, ant. lustre pitcher, pr. French-style ONE DAY ONLY SAT, FEB 15 10AM-4PM fauteuils, ant. grained blanket chest c. 1850, cherry tea cart, Stieff SELLING CONTENTS OF HOME TO INCLUDE: ROUND OAK Scotty toy & many other Scotty collectibles, Vict. 3-drawer chest c. DINING TABLE AND 4 CHAIRS, VINTAGE HOOSIER CABINET, 1870, 3 Hitchcock chairs w/ hand-caned seats, set of Henry Link BOW FRONT OAK CHINA CABINET, 2 QUEEN SIZE IRON BEDS white wicker: sofa, 2 armchairs w/ ottomans, oval coffee table & W/MATTRESS AND BEDDING, SOFA, NEW LEATHER RE- end table, large painted red hutch, French-style painted console CLINER, VINTAGE ROCKERS, OVAL COFFEE TABLES, CORNER table, Sheraton-style card table, U.S. coins, yellow wrought iron CHINA CABINET, CURIO CABINETS, TV STANDS, SMALL VIZIO patio chairs, two Sheraton one-drawer stands, aluminum Jon boat, SMART TV, VINTAGE PYREX AND CORNING, NEW KITCHEN woodshop equipped with vintage power & hand tools, planes, POTS/PANS, CHINA, VINTAGE GLASSWARE, DEPRESSION clamps, workbenches, cast concrete poodle, concrete bench, and GLASS, CARNIVAL GLASS, LENOX, BIRD FIGURINE COLLEC- much more! Directions: From Kilmarnock, take Route 200/Irvington Road to TION, HUGE SNOW BABY COLLECTION, STERLING AND GOLD Route 222/Weems Road to left onto Route 646/Christ Church JEWELRY, PANDORA, QUILTS, DRESSERS, SMALL UPRIGHT Road. Take a right onto Gaskins Road. Take a left onto St. An- In Memory of In Memory of FREEZER, STAINED GLASS LAMP (TIFFANY STYLE), 2 SETS drew’s Lane to the end and bear left onto Binnacle Drive. Follow END TABLES, AND MANY OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS…GREAT signs to house at 31 Binnacle Drive. Robert Lee Brown Willie Ray Brown th nd STARTER HOME INVENTORY!! PRICED TO SELL Terms of sale: No prior sales, items sold in "as is" condition, an- Happy 90 Birthday Happy 72 Birthday nouncements on day of sale are binding, all sales final, cash or ap- to our Daddy on Feb. 14 to our Brother on Feb. 14 ROANES ANTIQUES OF MATHEWS WILL BE CONDUCTING SALE, proved check only. For further information, call Lisa or Henry Lane CHECKS AND CASH ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT. PIC- Hull at (804) 580-0514 or (804) 580-3301; email: We Love and miss you both very much, TURES ARE AVAILABLE AT ROANESANTIQUES.COM. FOR MORE [email protected] or visit www.com- Myrna, Robert, Herman, Velda, William, John, INFO CALL 804-815-9044 monwealthantiques.com Lawrence, Marcine. Audrey is with You!

Y M C K 10A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Coming Events THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2020

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1 TUESDAY SUPERVISORS: The Gloucester NEXT THURSDAY will meet at 5 p.m. next Thurs- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Board of Supervisors will meet day, Feb. 20 in the Building 2 HISTORICAL COMMITTEE: The at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the colonial SOCIAL SERVICES: The third floor conference room. Gloucester County Historical courthouse. Gloucester County Social Ser- SCHOOL BOARD: T h e 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Committee will meet at 2 p.m. PLANNERS: The Mathews vices will meet at 7:30 a.m. next Gloucester County School Board Tuesday at the Gloucester Li- County Planning Commission Thursday, Feb. 20 in the Social will hold a budget work session brary, Main Street Center. will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Services Conference Room at at 5:30 p.m. next Thursday, Feb. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SCHOOL BOARD: The Mathews the historic courthouse on Court 6641 Short Lane. 20 at the T.C. Walker Education County School Board will meet Street. TELECOMUNICATIONS: The Center. February at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Mathews Gloucester County Telecommu- 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 High School media center. nications Committee meeting

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THURSDAY SUNDAY TUESDAY REPUBLICANS: The Gloucester County Republican Committee TASK FORCE: Meetings for Sui- THE WELL-ARMED WOMAN: An VIMS DISCOVERY LAB: A free will meet at 7:15 p.m. next Thurs- cide Prevention and Opioid informational meeting of The Discovery Lab program will be day, Feb. 20 at Grace Covenant Misuse will be held this after- Well-Armed Woman will be held held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Presbyterian Church, 6470 Main noon at the Bay Aging Meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the the Virginia Institute of Marine Street, Gloucester. Doors open Room, 5959 Fiddlers Green Road, Gloucester Library, Main Street Science, Gloucester Point. The at 6:30 p.m. New and prospective Gloucester. Suicide Prevention Center. The Well-Armed Woman family-friendly programs are pro- members are welcome. will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. is a female-owned and operated vided each month by the Ches- Opioid Misuse will be from 3 to organization with over 11,000 apeake Bay National Estuarine NEXT FRIDAY 4 p.m. members. Its purpose is to equip Research Reserve at VIMS. Reser- and empower women to use vations to this event are required DAR: Cricket Hill Chapter, Daugh- SATURDAY firearms safely, a release stated. due to limited space; call 804- ters of the American Revolution, 684-7061 for more information. will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. ART CLASS: Rose Nygaard will MONDAY 21 at the home of Becky Mor- teach a series of acrylic classes NEXT THURSDAY gan. Dale Sayers will speak, por- at Gloucester Arts on Main, with NAACP: The Mathews Branch of traying Dolley Madison. For more BELLE EVE PHOTOGRAPHY the next class running from 1-4 the NAACP will meet at 6 p.m. RESOURCES COUNCIL: The information, call Carolyn Hogge, An illustration for the lavender farm on Harcum Road. p.m. Saturday. Monday at the Masonic Lodge Mathews County Resources 804-815-0762, or Becky Morgan, at Hudgins. Council will meet at 9:15 804-725-5227. Information about a.m. next Thursday, Feb. 20 at the chapter is available at www. Mathews Memorial Library on crickethill.vadar.org. Under the Stars Farm Main Street. to hold 1st Bloom ‘Do we learn from history?’ Classic car Lavender Festival CircleUp speaker asks program to be BY TYLER BASS dar open to the possibility of held at library other, smaller scale events BY MOLLY HOFFMAN The Gloucester Library, Under the Stars Farm is during the season, which CIRCLEUP MIDDLE PENINSULA Main Street Center, will host a gearing up for its 1st Bloom would bring more agritour- SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE-JOURNAL Curiosity Corner-Classic Cars Lavender Festival. The fes- ism to the area. program, presented by Jay tival will take place on the Planning for the event “Do we learn from history?” Laros of the Middle Peninsula weekend of May 9 at the has been going on for quite Dr. Olusoji Akomolafe raised Classic Cruisers, at 6 p.m. on farm at 11532 Harcum Road some time, and has only in- this question on Sunday af- Thursday, March 5. in Gloucester. creased. They’ve been for- ternoon at the Gloucester Li- The program, geared for The two-day festival will tunate to work closely with brary. That question would adults, will take a look at ev- be the first large event to a few representatives from be repeated throughout his erything you ever wanted to be held at the farm, but the Gloucester to help guide presentation for CircleUp know about classic cars, a re- owner hopes it is not the their festive planning. Peo- Middle Peninsula, titled “Jim lease said. Registration opens last. C.J. McDonald, owner ple such as Sherry Spring of Crow Laws and Their Continu- next Thursday, Feb. 20. For of Under the Stars Farm, Gloucester Economic Devel- ing Effect.” more information, or to regis- said she has been waiting opment, Director of Planning The moniker Jim Crow, Ako- ter, call 804-693-2998. for the festival with anticipa- and Zoning Anne Ducey-Or- molafe said, came from the tion ever since she first con- tiz and Mike Comb of NRCS culture of Nigeria and West ceived the idea over a year and USDA have also had a Africa, which featured stories ago. hand in making sure Under about a shape-shifting crow Suicide, opioid When asked, McDonald the Stars Farm is prepared named Jim. Jim Crow laws views the 1st Bloom Laven- for the big event. were the legal backbone of misuse meetings to der Festival as a, “celebra- McDonald is excited to “fi- racial discrimination in the tion of Spring” and “a new nally open to the public, and South from the late 19th cen- opportunity in agritourism give people the opportunity tury through the mid-20th be held today for Gloucester.” She said she to experience the first bloom century. Suicide prevention aware- envisions the festival as a and celebrate spring.” She Before the Civil War, ex- The Rev. Ward Warren, left, of Gloucester and Dr. Olusoji Akomolafe converse af- ness and opioid misuse aware- way that nearby urbanites knows how great Gloucester plained Akomolafe, Blacks ter Dr. Akomolafe’s presentation on Sunday afternoon at the Gloucester Library. ness task force meetings will can escape their city lives, is for local businesses, and were not considered human, be held today at the Bay Aging and adventure to more rural has been working with them, so they knew their place. This Meeting Room, 5959 Fiddlers ways of life. either for help with the plan- outlook ended when slavery Green Road, Gloucester. According to McDonald, in ning or to be vendors during was abolished. In 1865 and The suicide prevention other places in America, lav- the event. Under the Stars 1866, abolition, Black Codes people, the government must The discussion following meeting will be held from 2-3 ender farms often have festi- Farm is expecting a large limiting African Americans’ have power to right what is Akomolafe’s remarks fo- p.m., while the opioid meet- vals to promote the valuable turnout, and is still accept- freedoms, and the birth of the wrong. cused on why it is so hard ing will be held from 3-4. The crop and its uses. These ing vendors to help engage KKK coincided; organization- In our democracy, elec- to overcome Jim Crow. One meetings are being sponsored farms host tours and hold the crowds. sponsored violence replaced tions confers that authority. suggestion was a shortage by the Prevention, Health and large celebrations of the Visitors can expect to state-sponsored violence. “If somebody thinks, if some- of resources and a tendency Wellness Division of the Mid- seasons, with vendors and experience wine tastings, Akomolafe reminded the au- body is really convinced that to tribalism. Another was dle Peninsula-Northern Neck music. McDonald is planning games, shopping, and mu- dience that the 14th Amend- you are equal, that you have complacency; still another, Community Services Board, on having that same energy sic at the festival. On Sun- ment in 1868 guaranteed equal protection under the white fear of being treated in partnership with the Coali- here in Gloucester. day, May 10. there will be a citizenship and equal protec- law, why would they want to as they have treated others. tion for Healthy Virginia Com- What makes Under the Mother’s Day Jubilee Brunch tion under the law, the 15th prevent you from voting?,” In Akomolafe’s view, “It munities. Stars Farm’s festival differ- held on the grounds as well. amendment in 1870 guaran- Akomolafe asked. is the fear of the other, the Registration can be made ent from others, she said, is Under the Stars Farm is en- teed the vote, and the little “This is, by far, by any fear of the different … Jim online at www.chvc.online. that it’s not taking place dur- couraging people to pur- known Enforcement Acts of stretch of the imagination, the Crow was essentially about The meetings are also avail- ing the harvest season. Mc- chase tickets for the festival 1870-71 attempted to enforce greatest country on the face the fear of the other.” able via audio conferencing. Donald explained that hav- while early bird access is those amendments and cur- of the earth,” said Akomolafe. For details, visit www.chvc. ing the 1st Bloom Lavender still available. Tickets for the tail the violence. But he also acknowledged online. Festival would help encour- 1st Bloom Lavender Festival But as Akomolafe pointed that our democracy is an ex- age people to come back can be purchased online at out, “The law is only as good periment. “If we fail in this ex- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING throughout the year and the http://bit.ly/1stbloomlavend as how we interpret it.” In the periment called democracy,” GLOUCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS harvest season, which can erfestival2020, or by visiting case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the he said, “the whole world is in FY’21 OPERATING BUDGET last all the way into October. the event’s page on Under intent of the 14th Amendment trouble. Period.” A Public Hearing on the proposed FY’21 School Board Op Having the big event at first the Stars Farm’s Facebook was interpreted by the U.S. Bringing his talk forward to bloom, also leaves the calen- page. Supreme Court to secure only today, referring to the Sen- erating Budget will be held during the regular monthly School the legal equality of African ate’s vote to acquit President Board meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Americans, not social equal- Trump, Akomolafe said, “We the Thomas Calhoun Walker Education Center, 6099 T.C. ity. This distinction made seg- saw a travesty of justice last Walker Road, Gloucester, Virginia, for the express purpose of regation legal and ushered in week.” He insisted that this receiving citizens’ comments on the proposed FY’21 budget. the era of Jim Crow laws, the is not a partisan observation. spirit of which, asserted Ako- What runs a democracy, he By: Carol Dehoux, Clerk molafe, continues to this day. said, is rule of law. Akomolafe Gloucester County School Board The two tenets of our de- said the Democratic Party is Garden Room Tea and Ribbon Cutting! mocracy, said Akomolafe, are not what’s in danger. Instead, equality and freedom, and Jim “it’s the common good in Gloucester County Saturday, February 15, 2020, 11 am to 2 pm Crow sought to deny both. jeopardy.” The job of government, he ex- According to Akomolafe, Business License Join us on Saturday at 11 am for plained, is to see that the in- what we are seeing right now AND the ribbon cutting of our new Garden Room! terests of the people are cared is much like Jim Crow. “I sub- BUSINESS TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX Stay nice and warm inside our new greenhouse for, even when the interests of mit to you,” he said, “that we RETURNS while you enjoy blooming flowers, tea and two groups are in conflict. But have learned nothing from Due small bites in this great space. to address the interests of the history.” March 2, 2020 [IF A DUE DATE FALLS ON A WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY THE ACTUAL DUE DATE IS THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY]

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Y M C K THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2020 Schools GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 11A

FBLA Spirit Day Nurse Aide class Future Business Leaders of America Week was observed Feb. 2-8 and Gloucester High FBLA members who helped to celebrate The Mathews High School Nurse Aide class of 2019-2020 started its clinical studies this week at the Riverside Mathews FBLA Spirit Day included, from left, Ayden Embrey, Logan Hall, Emma Williams, Hailey Brown, Christine Hicks, Jared Butler, Convalescent Center-Mathews. The students also handed out valentines. From left are Audrina Perry, Michaela Slaughter, Maggie Hodges and Andrew Teagle. Kamryn Blake, Caroline Bray, Sarah Fitzgerald, Jaysen Hall, Chesapeake West and Hannah Robins. Their nursing instructor is Nancy Hudgins Rowe, RN. 6th graders take virtual field trip to New GHS club spreads WWII museum random acts of kindness BY MELANY SLAUGHTER footage as well as key historic museum included “Where sites in Washington State and does the element Plutonium BY AIDAN COLLIER er, student leadership among Chesterfield, he describes it Nationwide, teachers are New Mexico by student re- get its name?” and “What is all members is encouraged. as a club that builds on itself now able to take their stu- porters through the live web- Trinitite?” A new afterschool pro- All ideas are suggested and as time progresses. dents on virtual field trips to cast. They learned about the The sixth graders said they gram, The Do Something Dif- voted on by the students. Previous projects of the museums and historical sites science that was developed to found the electronic field trip ferent Club, began this year Neblett describes it as a fun, Do Something Different Club across the country thanks to create the atomic bomb and interesting and they learned a at Gloucester High School. no-pressure club and original- at GHS this school year in- the National WWII Museum. the impact that the bomb had lot. Sixth grader Hoke Lester The goal of the club is to do ly got the idea while working clude: Giving school office Thomas Hunter Middle on World War II and Japanese was surprised by “how many random acts of kindness as at another school in Chester- employees sunflowers, giving School social studies teacher citizens. people died from the bomb.” well as support typically un- field County. He started and security officers donuts, and Leslie Hudgins discovered The 50-minute field trip Addison Morgan, another supported events. ran it there successfully for starting a canned food drive the museum’s electronic field gave students an opportu- sixth grade student, said that The club is run by GHS many years; however, this is in exchange for the school trips through Facebook. “It nity to ask questions to the the webcast “helped me learn econ and personal finance his first time hosting it at GHS. library dropping all overdue was the right price … free,” New Orleans Museum in real- a bit more about World War teacher Jon Neblett; howev- Through his experiences at book charges for students. Hudgins said. time. Though the THMS sixth II.” The tour, which was led by graders did not participate This field trip served as an the New Orleans Museum, fo- in asking questions this time introduction to World War II cused on the Manhattan Proj- around, they did try to answer for the sixth graders. They are Crisis heating assistance available ect. THMS sixth graders were the live poll questions. Some currently finishing up a unit shown artifacts and original of the questions asked of the on World War I. Virginians still have time when a household has no utility; purchase of primary to apply for crisis heating heat or is in imminent danger home heating fuel; payment assistance. Applications for of being without heat. A lack of primary heat utility bill; Crisis Assistance from the of heat, an imminent cut-off repair of heating equipment; Virginia Department of So- of primary heat utility and replacement of heating equip- Botetourt to host parent workshop cial Services’ Energy Assis- inoperable or unsafe heating ment; and/or provision of sup- tance Program are current- equipment are all examples of plemental heating equipment/ ly being accepted through what are classified as energy maintenance. Monday, March 16. emergencies. To qualify for Crisis Assis- on childhood anxiety Crisis Assistance is de- Families and individuals can tance, the maximum gross Childhood anxiety is the or they may fixate on such be accommodated with regis- signed to help households apply through CommonHelp, monthly income for a one- topic of a parent workshop things as weather, wars or get- tration by Feb. 21. To reserve overcome energy emergen- by calling the Enterprise Cus- person household cannot ex- on Tuesday, Feb. 25 in the ting lost. a space, contact Valerie Lewis cies that cannot be met by tomer Service Center at 1-855- ceed $1,354. For a household Botetourt Elementary School Children’s anxiety can af- at 804-693-0654 or vlewis@ other resources. An energy 635-4370, or through their of four, the maximum gross library. The evening begins fect behavior, health and aca- gc.k12.va.us. emergency is determined local departments of social monthly income is $2,790. with a pizza dinner at 6 p.m. demic performance, the re- services. Last year, over 16,000 house- followed by the workshop lease said. The workshop will Crisis Assistance varies and holds received assistance. from 6:15 to 7 p.m. explain the characteristics of ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS may include: payment of secu- For more, visit www.dss.vir- Some children have spe- children with anxiety and give BRIDGES HEAD START – rity deposit for primary heat ginia.gov/benefit/ea/index.cgi. cific worries while others parents tips on how to nur- may experience more general ture their child’s confidence. A PRESHCOOL PROGRAM OF THE feelings of anxiety, a release The workshop will be led by said. They may agonize about Abingdon Elementary coun- PARENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT, activities or situations that selors Elizabeth Gentry and WEST POINT, VA many children find enjoyable Amy Hoerger. Child care can Providing FREE comprehensive preschool services for income eligible 3- and 4-year-old children and their families in the counties of: Town of West Point, King William, Charles City, Gloucester, King & Queen, Mathews, Middlesex and New Kent. For more information contact: Monique Taliaferro: 804- 843-2289 or Email: [email protected]

Y M C K 12A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2020 Honor rolls announced Children

Barefoot, Avery Betz, Zachary De- First classes houx, Quinton Dixon, Hayden Mathews High Downs, Sarah Fitzgerald, Jaysen Hall, Hannah Hirschberg, Jack Perry, Sarah Renner, Michaela Slaughter, Logan offered School Strigle, Jeremiah Velez, Chesapeake West and Christian Williams. The Mathews High School Juniors—Kylie Berry, Mahaila guidance department recent- Burton, Sophie Gibson, John Green, at Hayes ly released its honor rolls Lauren Hudgins, Connie Johnson, for the second quarter of the Violet Krikales, Brittany Ottarson, Children First, a four-hour Jackson Putt, Kelsey Ryan, Melissa 2019-2020 school year, as well Sochor, Nasir Thomas, Stacie Thomas co-parenting education pro- as the honor rolls for the first and Lanazia Whalen. gram, is being offered several semester. Students named to Sophomores—Grayson Camp, times in the coming months at Hannah Canady, Makayla Church, the Honor Roll of Excellence Kandace Curko, Brandon Gandee, the Middle Peninsula-North- (all As) for the second quar- Richard Hogge, Henry Hospodar, ern Neck Community Services ter were: Charity Hudgins, Jenna Hudgins, Board’s Prevention, Health Nicole Shannon, left, and Casey Minter are the winners of Rappahannock Community College’s Fall 2019 RCC Student Seniors—Kamryn Blake, Kristen Jordan Hunley, Alli Mackey, Miles and Wellness Division office Frank, Lydia Hudgins, Kathryn Mew, Maggioncalda, Hadyn McMurtray, Research Paper Awards. Alexandra Mills, Max Sanderson, Mat- Kathleen Moran, Daniel Moughon, at 3786 George Washington thew Taylor, Jennifer Wells and Skyller Cameron Stearns, Joshua Wathen, Memorial Highway, Hayes. Worley. Emily West, Cole Wheeler and Kath- The class is designed to Juniors—Grace Bandurco, Ab- leen Winters. promote positive and healthy bie Hudgins, Aleya McCurry and Den- Freshmen—Sarah Ashbaugh, RCC research paper award winners nis Wood. Sophomores Kelly Britt Sandra Baer, Lillian Copeland, Za- communication for families and Joice Small. And freshman Ethan yle Darby, Savannah Hartlove, Aly experiencing the challenges Hudgins. Jackson, Ryan Kilpatrick, Faith Lewis, of transition through separa- Rappahannock Community first-prize award of $200. website at www.rappahan- Students making the Honor Massimo Mastromano, Natalie tion and/or divorce, a release McDevitt, Annabelle Morgan, Clay- College Library Coordinator Casey Minter of Aylett nock.edu/library/research- Roll of Excellence for the en- ton Owens, Anna Raub, Rianna Rich- stated. The program assists Dan Ream has announced the earned second prize for her paper-award as well as in tire semester were: mond, Cora Rowe, Aleksa Slavkovic, parents in understanding the winners of the college’s Fall paper, “Statistical Analysis of an online collection of the Seniors—Kamryn Blake, Beverly Justin Smith and Cole Thacker. importance of an active, in- Foster, Kristen Frank, Lydia Hudgins, 2019 RCC Student Research Sample Data: Comparing Men Virginia Community College Kathryn Mew, Alexandra Mills, Max volved, and positive relation- Paper Awards. First prize was and Women’s Blood Pressure.” System’s statewide student Sanderson, Matthew Taylor and Skyller ship with their children by awarded to Nicole Shannon of Casey’s award will be $100. writing at http://commons. Worley. minimizing parental conflict. North for “Ethical Consump- The research papers are vccs.edu/student_writing. Juniors—Grace Bandurco, Abbie The next class will be held Hudgins, Aleya McCurry, Dennis Wood, tion.” Nicole will receive a published on the RCC Library Jennifer Young and Lillian Young. Soph- Governor’s from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Thurs- omores—Kelly Britt, Carson Brown day, Feb. 20. Other sessions and Joice Small. And freshman Ethan will be held on March 19, April Hudgins. School 16, May 4 and June 8. SCHOOL BRIEFS| Students making the A/B Chesapeake Bay Gover- The cost is $50 per person. honor roll for the second nor’s School Director Dr. Payment must be received quarter were: Rachel Ball has announced seven days prior to the sched- Faith Marie Hogge, a junior Peoples and What Became Seniors—Brooke Barefoot, Avery the names of CBGS students uled class. Pre-registration by Betz, Hayden Downs, Jade Emanuel, theater major at Hollins of Them.” The Network for Beverly Foster, Hannah Hirschberg, named to the Director’s List phone is required. To register, University, has been named Undergraduate Research in Jack Perry, Michaela Slaughter, Jer- Honor Roll for the first se- call 804-642-5402. to the fall semester dean’s Virginia is a consortium of emiah Velez, Chesapeake West and mester. list. The recognition requires Virginia colleges and universi- Christian Williams. To be named to the list, Juniors—Kylie Berry, Mahaila Bur- a 3.5 average or higher on a ties dedicated to supporting ton, Austin Crocker, John Green, Lau- students must earn a 3.6 or 4.0 grading scale. A graduate undergraduate research and ren Hudgins, Connie Johnson, Violet higher grade point average Nobody Covers of Gloucester High School, creative activity throughout Krikales, Brittany Ottarson, Jackson for the term. Students from Gloucester and Mathews Hogge is the daughter of the state. Over 100 students Putt, Kelsey Ryan, Melissa Sochor, Nasir Gloucester and Mathews Thomas, Stacie Thomas, Lanazia Wha- Like We Do John and Melissa Hogge of from 21 universities and col- len, Jennifer Young and Lillian Young. high schools named to the Gloucester. leges presented papers. Sophomores—Carson Brown, Gray- list are as follows: son Camp, Hannah Canady, Makayla Seniors: Justin Burgess, Radford University student Church, Richard Hogge, Henry Hosp- Kristen Frank, Nathan odar, Jenna Hudgins, Jordan Hunley, Sydney Ripley, a graduate of Five local Western Gov- Miles Maggioncalda, Haydn McMur- Marsh, Patrick Stone, Mat- Gloucester High School, pre- ernors University students tray, Cameron Stearns, Joshua Wathen, thew Taylor and Jennifer sented a paper at the Virginia have completed their degrees Sydney Ripley Cole Wheeler, Dylan White and Kath- Wells. leen Winters. Conference on Undergraduate since October 2019. Jessica Freshmen—Sarah Ashbaugh, Lillian Juniors: Kylie Berry, Aus- Research and Creativity on Lee of Gloucester earned a Copeland, Savannah Hartlove, Aly Jack- tin Crocker, Clayton Garrett, Jan. 25 at Hampden-Sydney bachelor of arts degree in in- earned bachelor of science son, Faith Lewis, Massimo Mastromano, Ethan Hill, Abigail Hudgins, ‘’‘ College. Ripley’s research terdisciplinary studies (K-8) degrees in nursing. WGU Natalie McDevitt, Annabelle Morgan, Madelyn Junker, Alejandra Waverly Bunting Clayton Owens, Anna Raub and Rianna was titled “House-Bearers and and of Ark, utilizes competency-based Richmond. McCurry, Kathryn Parnell Subscribe Today Mounted Archers: Archaeo- Whitney Pratt of Gloucester, education, which measures and Kayla Schill. logical Findings Regarding Nikki Owens of Mathews, and learning rather time spent The following students Sophomores: Daniella As- 804-693-3101 the Lifestyles of the Scythian Jessica Burch of Saluda, all in class, a release stated. made the A/B honor roll for nicar, Carson Brown, Bren- www.gazettejournal.net the semester: na Hendrix, Joice Small and Seniors—Ellie Armistead, Brooke Dylan White. Info session next week in Mathews Walter Reed Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center on Medicaid expansion The Mathews County Spe- Gloucester-Mathews Care The Special Advisory Get the highest cial Education Advisory Clinic, and the Mathews Committee will meet follow- Committee will hold an in- County cafeteria manager ing the information session. formation session at 6:30 will present information on The public is invited to stay p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, in Medicaid expansion, the and attend the committee quality care the Thomas Hunter Middle free and reduced lunch pro- meeting. School library. gram, and other topics. Representatives from at the premier Rehabilitation Center Mathews Social Services, the on the Middle Peninsula. Walter Reed serves residents who need Skilled Care and Physical, If you have a Speech & Occupational Therapy. VHS proudly provides these services in a high quality, in-house rehab facility with all-private rooms, by a staff of your local friends and neighbors, so you are special message, always In The Care Of People You Know. Walter Reed also offers a 23-bed Memory Care Unit, and for injuries advertise in the or health conditions that mean returning home is no longer an GAZETTE-JOURNAL option, they also provide the best in long-term convalescent care. WALTER REED “MESSAGES” CONVALESCENT & REHABILITATION CENTER VHS Walter Reed Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center Prices start at $10.00. 7602 Meredith Drive, Gloucester, VA 23061 For more information, RCC offers course on www.vahs.com/walter-reed/ call 804-693-3101 the importance of bees Rappahannock Communi- pants will learn how bees or ty College’s Rappahannock interact and work within Institute for Lifelong Learn- their hive and how to create 804-725-2191. ing will host a course on habitats conducive to bees. “Honeybees: A Look Inside Advance registration, We reserve the right to and Outside the Hive” on with a tuition payment of refuse any material. three consecutive Wednes- $35 is required. For more in- days—March 25 and April formation on “Honeybees” 1 and 8—from 1-3 p.m. each and other RILL courses, or day at RCC’s Kilmarnock to register, call Michele In- Center. derrieden at 804-333-6824 Catherine Bennett, co- or email minderrieden@ founder of the Northern rappahannock.edu. You can Neck Beekeeper Club, will also register at www.rappa- lead the program. Partici- hannock.edu/rill.

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Y M C K THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2020 Sports GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 13A Devils post big wins over Carver, Gloucester

BY CHARLIE KOENIG players—Christian Williams ton, leading the Dukes with Hudgins (eight points), Gar- and Caleb Thomas—were the 19 points, followed by Xavier rett Croxton (four points) and The Mathews High School top scorers of the night. Wil- Washington (12 points), E.J. Jacob Woods (three points). varsity boys’ basketball team liams scored 14 points, includ- Worley (10 points), Bailey racked up a pair of big wins ing three three-pointers, while this past week, starting with Thomas ended the night with a 65-55 victory on the road 12 points. Coming right be- last Thursday against Carver hind was Landon Greene, who College and Career Academy also finished in double digits that secured the Blue Devils with 11 points. Rounding out the regular season Tidewater the scoring for Mathews were District title. Justin Ashberry (nine points), The second win came on Tae Lagette (seven points), Monday night in front of a ca- Brandon Gandee and Braden pacity crowd at MHS as the Hunley (four points each) and Devils defeated Gloucester in Nasir Thomas (two points). a non-conference game, 74- Gloucester 56. While not a crucial win Monday night’s game for the Devils in terms of its against the visiting Dukes place in the district and re- was a sellout, with every seat gion, the victory was a big in the gymnasium filled. And morale boost over the next- the Devils didn’t disappoint door neighbor Dukes, a much the fans who turned out as larger AAA team. they controlled the tempo of Playoffs begin the game from the opening With the wins, Mathews tipoff. Mathews took a 21-11 holds a 15-6 record as the lead at the end of the first A letter from the President arrived in Gloucester County last month. team heads into post-season quarter; although the Devils play. Mathews will host King struggled some in the second William on Friday in the dis- quarter they took a 37-28 lead trict semifinals, starting at 6 into halftime. Mathews pulled Gloucester 12U team gets p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. away in the closing minutes as Admission is $5 per person. the Dukes were forced to send Only regional, VHSL, VHSCA the Devils to the foul line. letter from Trump and VIAA passes will be hon- Caleb Thomas had the hot ored at the door. The winner hand for Mathews with 28 Members of the Gloucester of your hard work and dedi- will go on to Tuesday’s district points, including five three- Youth Baseball 12U Babe cation. championship game. Regional pointers. Williams and Greene Ruth All-Star Team, who won “Baseball promotes team- play begins Monday, Feb. 24. once again ended in double the 2019 Babe Ruth Leagues work and discipline. These Carver digits with 12 points each. of Virginia Inc. state tour- values will serve you well in Mathews led throughout Ashberry contributed seven CHARLIE KOENIG / GAZETTE-JOURNAL nament with a 3-0 record, your future endeavors, both last week’s matchup at the points, while Hunley ended received a congratulatory on and off the field. Chesterfield County school, the night with six. Lagette, JV hoops letter last month from Presi- “I hope you will continue taking a 30-18 lead into half- Gandee and Miles Maggion- dent Donald Trump. to set your standards high, time. The Devils withstood calda each had two points; Gloucester High School junior varsity player Justin Strazdins (#5) goes for a layup The signed letter, dated work hard to achieve your a last-quarter surge from the Maggioncalda’s came in a pair against Mathews High School player Dawson Adams (#22) in Monday night’s Jan. 17 on White House sta- goals, and inspire others to Panthers to win by a 10-point of fourth-quarter free throws. matchup in the Mathews High gymnasium. A packed house witnessed the visiting tionery, states: do the same. Best wishes to margin. The top scorer for JV Dukes crush the Devils, 65-35. “Congratulations on win- you and your coaches, your The Devils’ two 1,000-point Gloucester was Juwan Thorn- ning the Virginia State Cham- family, and your many fans!” pionship! I am proud to hear

Updated Park Partner Comedy Night Out to cards now available Updated Park Partners discount cards, which of- benefit GHS football fer discounts at more than a dozen area businesses, are The Dukes Touchdown ets are $20 if purchased now available at the Parks, Club will be holding its first before Saturday. After that Recreation and Tourism of- event of 2020 on Saturday, date, tickets increase to $25. fice, 6489 Main Street, Office Feb. 22, a Comedy Night Out Reserved tables for 10 are Building Two, third floor. fundraiser at the Abingdon available for $225. A cash bar The cost is $10, and the Ruritan Club, Bena. (beer and wine) will be avail- cards are good until Jan. 31, Four comedians will pro- able, as well as bar foods. 2022. Money raised will ben- vide the night’s entertain- Proceeds benefit the efit Gloucester Parks, Recre- ment—Coach Tom Holaday, Gloucester High School foot- ation and Tourism. For more Gloucester High School ball program. For more infor- information, call 804-693- alumni Cori Healy, Charlie mation, or to purchase tick- 2355. Wiener and James Lawson. ets, visit www.dukesfootball. Doors open at 7 p.m. and com. the show starts at 8. Tick- Registrations underway for spring soccer The Mathews Family YMCA is accepting registrations for its spring soccer program, CHARLIE KOENIG / GAZETTE-JOURNAL BENNY’S which will run from March 2 Auto Service & Repair to May 4. Ages 3–15 are ac- cepted into the program, and 1,000 point club AUTO SERVICES volunteer coaches and refer- Mathews High School basketball players, past and present, who achieved the 1,000-point career mark were recognized • Alignment • Tires • Oil Change • Brakes ees are also needed. during halftime of Monday night’s Gloucester-Mathews junior varsity game. Members of that exclusive club in attendance Anyone interested may call • Suspension • Tuneups • State Inspection at this week’s game included, front row from left: Lynne Forrest, Jenny Sorey, Beth Papas Fuchs; back row, Caleb Thomas, By Appointment and Walk-ins Welcome 804-725-1488. Christian Williams, Ricky Montaque, Deandre Foster and Cody Kelly. Now Located at 3641 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes MHS indoor track 804-824-9660 • Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. takes part in Suffolk Pier Masters, Inc. Piers, Bulkheads, Jetties/Groins, Boatlifts, Floating Docks, Riprap, Living Shorelines, Stars Invitational Repairs/Additions & Permitting Services. Pier Accessories also available. BY CAROLINE BRAY petitors performed well against athletes from much P.O. Box 412 Steve Ryan, owner The Mathews High School larger schools. 210 Turpin Lane 804-815-5563 indoor track and field team Melody Smith, Sarah Taylor, Port Haywood, VA 23138 Free Estimates traveled to the Boo Williams Caroline Bray and Zoe Good- Sportsplex in Hampton to win were on the girls 4x800 Website: www.piermastersonline.com compete in the Suffolk Stars meter relay team finishing Invitational on Jan. 31-Feb 1. with a time of 12:51. Sarah Seventy-eight teams took Taylor jumped 4’8” in the part and the Mathews com- high jump and 11’ 10½” in the long jump. Savannah Hartlove

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CHARLIE KOENIG / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Mathews High School wrestler Tanner Schaller (160 lbs.) went 2-0 last Wednesday, beating opponents from Franklin and York at the home tri-meet. Here, he is on his way to pinning his Franklin foe. In photo at right, MHS senior Isaiah Bivins (152 lbs.) picked up his 100th career victory last Wednesday in this win over a wrestler from Franklin. Bivins also defeated his York opponent in last week’s tri-meet. MHS wrestlers beat Franklin, fall to York; Bivins notches 100th win

The Mathews High School wrestling team to York, 43-27. Wrestlers going 2-0 on the night tler from Franklin marked his 100th career vic- Mathews wrestlers will travel to Riverheads held its final regular season meet last Wednes- were Aaron Miles (132 lbs.), Tyler Schaller tory as a Blue Devil wrestler. He was also one on Friday for this weekend’s 1A/B Super Re- day, competing against teams from Franklin (138 lbs.), Cody Deagle (145 lbs.), Isaiah Bivins of four MHS wrestlers recognized during the gional Tournament, looking to secure a place and York. (152 lbs.) and Tanner Schaller (160 lbs.). evening’s Senior Night program. Other seniors in the VHSL State Championships, which will The MHS wrestlers split the pair of contests, Feb. 5 was a big night for Bivins. Not only did recognized were Miles, Tanner Schaller (160 be held on Feb. 21-22 at the Salem Civic Cen- beating Franklin by a 44-30 margin and falling he pick up two wins, his victory over the wres- lbs.) and Quinton Dixon (182 lbs.). ter.

Gloucester falls to Bethel, Hampton

BY MELANY SLAUGHTER Lisi with 12 points and Zebe night and lost to the Crabbers, Rhodes with nine points. 87-20. The Gloucester High School Other scorers for Gloucester The Lady Dukes will be on girls’ varsity basketball team include Kenna Keyes with the road tomorrow night as lost to Bethel, 64-54, at home six points, Cici Roye with they face off against Denbigh. Friday night. Top scorers for five points and Cody Brown Their next home match will Gloucester include Lauren with two points. Gloucester be Tuesday against Warwick. Hall with 14 points, Maria traveled to Hampton Tuesday Spring soccer signups underway Signups are underway for is $47 per player and Feb. 23 is to the Riverside Dinner The- Gloucester Parks, Recreation the deadline to register. ater in Fredericksburg on April and Tourism spring soccer for GENTLE YOGA: A six-week 8 to see the musical “Bright youth ages 12-14. The teams session of Gentle Yoga be- Star” and a March 11 trip to meet twice a week for prac- gins Thursday, Feb. 27 at 5:30 the Commodore Theater in tice, with games on Saturday p.m. at Botetourt Elementary Portsmouth to see a movie or Sunday afternoons. The fee School. Participants should (to be determined). The dead- bring a mat, straps and blocks line to register for the “Bright (if you have them) as well as Star” trip is Feb. 26; March 4 water. The fee is $30 and the for the movie trip. For details, deadline to register is Feb. 20. call Gloucester PRT. SENIOR TRIPS: Gloucester For more information on PRT is sponsoring a pair of these and other activities Best Years Club trips—a trip call 804-693-2355, email prt@ gloucesterva.info or stop by the office at 6489 Main Street, WEATHER Suite 303. For online registra- tion, visit https://rec.glouces- CHARLIE KOENIG / GAZETTE-JOURNAL These readings were compiled at the Buchanan Weather Station at terva.info. Gwynn. National Signing Day DATE MAX MIN Prec. Wind 2/4 70 58 0 20w LOCAL TIDES Family, friends and coaches gathered in the Mathews High School library last Wednesday afternoon as MHS senior Nathan 2/5 63 41 .06 25nnw Mobjack Bay, East River Entrance Shaw signed a congratulatory letter committing to play football at Ferrum College in the fall. Pictured here with his par- 2/6 56 42 2.0 27wnw HIGH LOW ents James and Casey Shaw, Nathan has played varsity football for four years, serving on the offensive and defensive lines. 2/7 63 37 .57 45sw Thursday 6:01 a.m. 2/8 46 29 0 18w 2/13 12:08 p.m. 6:22 p.m. At Ferrum, he plans to pursue a degree in Human Health Performance with a minor in coaching. At last week’s National 2/9 46 30 0 14s Friday 12:40 a.m. 6:59 a.m. Signing Day event, groups of well-wishers took turns posing with the soon-to-be Ferrum Panther. 2/10 63 40 .10 25sw 2/14 1:02 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Saturday 1:39 a.m. 8:01 a.m. Summary 2/15 2:00 p.m. 8:11 p.m. Sunday 2:42 a.m. 9:06 a.m. 2/16 3:03 p.m. 9:13 p.m. The thermometer’s roll- Monday 3:48 a.m. 10:13 a.m. er coaster act will contin- 2/17 4:09 p.m. 10:16 p.m. ue, the National Weather Tuesday 4:55 a.m. 11:18 a.m. Service in Wakefield said 2/18 5:14 p.m. 11:19 p.m. Wednesday. Today, 70 and Wednesday 5:56 a.m. 6:13 p.m. 12:16 p.m. a chance of showers, Fri- 2/19

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Y M C K THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2020 GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 15A Two golfers score holes in one at Hartfield Procedural violation alleged in bids A pair of golfers scored BY SHERRY HAMILTON a certified check, cashier’s the treasurer, and had always holes in one recently at the check, or cash escrow in the held onto them, returning Piankatank River Golf Club. An allegation that the face amount required for the them to the contractors once On Jan. 28, Dave Cornell county failed to follow prop- bond.” The letter stated that a bid was awarded. He said a scored his second hole in er procedures in its award- the other contractors submit- bid bond check is only useful one in the past four months ing of bids for home eleva- ting bids had provided bid as a penalty when a bidder at the Hartfield course. He tion projects in 2016 and bonds. Jones charged further backs out on the bid, but that was playing with the “Gee- 2017 was apparently the that the checks were never all the bidders so far have zers” weekly Tuesday crew, subject of an exchange that deposited with the county honored their bids. along with Bill Small, Dave occurred at the Mathews treasurer, which he said is Mathews County Treasurer Brown and Wayne Schwartz. County Board of Supervi- required by the state’s Public Wendy Stewart confirmed He made the hole in one on sors’ Jan. 28 meeting. Procurement Act. that she had not received #14 at 86 yards with a pitch- During that meeting, Mathews County Planning, any of the moneys associ- ing wedge. His last hole in supervisor Paul Hudgins Zoning, and Wetlands Director ated with bid bonds, but said one came on Sept. 11, 2019 presented a packet of ma- Thomas Jenkins said during that she routinely received on the course’s par 3 fifth Dave Cornell terials to the other board an interview that it was cor- extensive paperwork for the hole. This was his sixth ca- Bob Scherrer members, along with the rect that he had mistakenly performance bonds from Jen- reer hole in one. comment that he was “em- accepted company checks kins. Less than two weeks later, Playing on Monday with Gary on the same #14 hole with a barrassed to be sitting on from Morse Enterprises for Each of the contracts that Bob Scherrer made his first Richardson and Al Langer, pitching wedge. the board with this group of several of the bids, but that it Jones included in his packet hole in one at the course. Scherrer got his hole in one people.” He did not explain was not done to favor one con- was awarded to the lowest to those present what the tractor over another. He said bidder on the project, said materials were. he likely would have also ac- Jenkins, and the type of sure- The Gazette-Journal has cepted company checks from ty the contractors provided VILLAGE LANES STANDINGS| since been provided a copy JB Property Development LLC was not a factor in the deci- of the paperwork, and it con- if that was what the Joneses sion. The closest bid to Morse tained a letter addressed had offered at the time. Enterprises’ bid on any of the WEDNESDAY MORNING FUN BUNCH: 1. #5 Team 5 to the county board, dated Jenkins explained that a projects that it won the con- 1. #9 DHD 2. #2 Team 2 June 12, 2019 and written by bid bond is a guarantee that tract for was $30,000 higher 2. #5 The Strikers 3. #3 Plentymore Cardinal Clippers Mathews contractor George a company will enter into a than Morse’s bid, he said. 3. #3 Goodfella’s WOMEN’S HIGH GAME SCRATCH: WEDNESDAY NIGHT FUN BUNCH: Grace Cash, 226 Jones of JB Property De- contract for the work if of- Jenkins said that JB Property 1. #10 Where’s WOMEN’S HIGH SERIES SCRATCH: open to new velopment LLC. There are fered the job. The state re- Development LLC and an- Mike Grace Cash, 597 also copies of bid tabula- quires surety in the amount other contractor, DK Walters 2. #12 Bowloni WOMEN’S HIGH GAME HANDICAP: tion sheets and checks for of 5 percent of the bid on a Builder Inc., had been award- 3. #11 Younins & Diane Bigbie, 283 members Oldie WOMEN’S HIGH SERIES HANDICAP: bid guarantees written to project that is over $100,000. ed contracts for some of the THURSDAY NIGHT MIXED: Candace Davenport, 710 The Cardinal Clippers the County of Mathews by This was the type of bond dis- elevation projects, as well. 1. #5 Brits Trouble MEN’S HIGH GAME SCRATCH: Women’s Golf Association Morse Enterprises Inc. cussed in the letter. He said County Administrator Min- makers Bob Starzec, 256 2. #10 Shehehehe MEN’S HIGH SERIES SCRATCH: is open to new members. In the letter, Jones charges the bid surety could be in the dy Conner said that Jenkins 3. #6 Toyota Fish Timmy Moore, 733 Interested women golfers that the county had accept- form of a certified check or had taken responsibility for House MEN’S HIGH GAME HANDICAP: of all skill levels are invited ed invalid surety in the form cashier’s check. the mistakes made, but that FRIDAY MEGA BUCKS: Bob Elliott, 293 to a welcoming meeting at of company checks from “My mistake was that I ac- the county had hired a con- 1. #8 Ilaninhell MEN’S HIGH SERIES HANDICAP: Bubba Timmy Moore, 805 9:30 a.m. on March 11 at the the winning bidder, Morse cepted a check that was nei- sultant for project adminis- 2. #5 Team 5 GIRLS’ HIGH GAME SCRATCH: Fairway Grill at the Newport Enterprises, for bids made ther a certified check nor a tration, including the bidding 3. #7 Team 7 Sage Dickie, 188 News Golf Course. on the FEMA housing eleva- cashier’s check,” he said. process, and that company GLOUCESTER YOUTH LEAGUE: GIRLS’ HIGH SERIES SCRATCH: The association plays tion projects. He said the In contrast to a bid bond, a should have flagged the busi- 1. #7 Time to Spare Sage Dickie, 505 2. #3 Misfitz GIRLS’ HIGH GAME HANDICAP: the Cardinal Course on company should have been performance bond is a bond ness checks. 3. #4 Team 4 Sage Dickie, 234 Wednesdays weekly through disqualified for improper for the exact dollar amount “We hire people we should GLOUCESTER PEEWEE YOUTH GIRLS’ HIGH SERIES HANDICAP: October. A half-price game will bid surety when the bids of the contract in order to be able to rely on to manage LEAGUE: Sage Dickie, 643 be offered to new members were presented. Jones and guarantee that the job is com- these contracts because they 1. #2 The Avengers BOYS’ HIGH GAME SCRATCH: 2. #3 Panthers Keanu Sheppard, 224 one time during April. For his brother, David Jones, pleted in conformance with require quite a bit of scruti- 3. #1 Orange Hur BOYS’ HIGH SERIES SCRATCH: more information, contact Pat co-owners of the company, the plans, specifications, and ny,” she said. “We do not have ricanes Keanu Sheppard, 572 Morrison at 757-869-7552 or also made bids on some of conditions of the contract. No the staff to provide the neces- SUPER STARS: BOYS’ HIGH GAME HANDICAP: [email protected]. the projects involved. allegations were made regard- sary oversight.” 1. #2 Team 2 Logan Mills, 267 2. #6 Team 6 BOYS’ HIGH SERIES HANDICAP: The Code of Virginia ing performance bonds. Conner said the matter had 3. #4 Team4 Logan Mills, 690 states that “in lieu of a bid, Jenkins said that he was un- been brought to the board’s TUESDAY MEN’S DOUBLES: payment, or performance aware of any requirement to attention and addressed bond, a bidder may furnish deposit bid bond funds with months ago. 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BEN BORDEN SCOTT MARSHALL: Sentenced to 15 years (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) resolution after all of these years. Some of Borden’s fa- years. He said that the plaque (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) sexual encounters before the erately high risk for recidi- minimum of 10 years to serve, vorite days, “would be the was something he would want Testimony during the trial age of 18 had been with men, vism. and that a poll of the jury had days spent at our museum his family to hand down, be- revealed that the victim, who while 50 percent of such en- “His denial that it hap- shown they didn’t want Mar- we manage.” Borden would cause of the significance it is now 17 years old, had been counters since the age of 18 pened makes it unlikely that shall to be paroled any earlier spend one day a month at holds for Borden. It shows a member of Marshall’s youth had been with men. he will avail himself of help,” than 10 years. the Gloucester Museum of just how valuable his, and the group at Cornerstone Church “It’s not unusual that he said Bowen. “Despite being “Marshall is a despicable History, and would speak Historical Committee’s work, in Cobbs Creek since the age would be attracted to young caught, he blames the victim specimen of a human being,” to the locals and travelers has been. of 10 or 11. boys,” said Bowen. and has no remorse for his ac- said Bowen, “and he deserves alike about Gloucester’s For Borden, these last 27 Marshall denied having had During his trial, Marshall tions or their impact.” no mercy. My only regret is history. He met people from years have been a tremen- sexual relations with the boy, also admitted to having been Bowen further character- that you can impose no harsh- across the country while at dous honor. He is honored, but a forensics expert testi- a heavy drug user, and his ized Marshall as “a predator, er sentence.” the museum. Borden recalls and thankful that he’s been fied that DNA matching Mar- pre-sentence report showed a pedophile. … a con artist” Speaking on his own be- meeting a novelist from Cal- able to be a part of the coun- shall’s had been found on the that he had used morphine who “selected victims he half, Marshall said, “I know ifornia, who was writing a ty’s growth through the years, victim’s genitals, and that the beginning at the age of 11, and thought would not tell, and if the truth, my accuser knows fictional tale of a man from and to see so much of Glouces- chance of anyone else being had over time added such they did so, would not be be- the truth, and God knows the Ware Neck. Borden never ter’s history be preserved by the perpetrator was one in 7.2 drugs as oxycodone, cocaine, lieved.” He said that Marshall truth.” knew who would walk into the committee. Though Bor- billion, or the entire popula- and heroin. Marshall said all had groomed his victim and “I will stand before God the museum, but he was den is stepping down. and will tion of the world. drug use had stopped at the had ingratiated himself with for what I’ve done,” he said. always ready to welcome no longer be a standing mem- age of 27. members of the church and “Through this whole process them. ber on the Historical Commit- In seeking the maximum Bowen said that Marshall with the victim’s family “be- I’ve said I’ve done a lot wrong Borden’s dedication has tee, he will be available as an sentence imposed by the jury, had further testified to having cause that’s what pedophiles in my past. But that is not led to his being recognized honorary member. This way Mathews Commonwealth’s youth members of the church do.” me today. I might be chained by Gloucester County’s he can still attend some meet- Attorney Tom Bowen outlined where he was a youth pastor, like a criminal, but God is not Board of Supervisors. Bor- ings, and stay in the know, Marshall’s past criminal be- Cornerstone Church at Cobbs Beyond that, Bowen said chained … I believe the truth den expressed how hon- while enjoying his well-earned havior, including assault and Creek, routinely spend the that Marshall had conned a will prevail someday.” ored he was to receive the retirement. battery, contributing to the night at his house without a church member, who called delinquency of a minor, at- parent or other adult present. the victim on social media tempted robbery, conspiracy “Are there other victims?” and accused him of lying, as 4 P.M. BURN LAW: Begins Saturday to commit robbery, and ob- Bowen asked. well as an assistant pastor, struction of justice. He also Bowen said that during Mar- who told the victim he must (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) a VDOF release stated. Even dry fuels that are so preva- brought up an incident of shall’s psycho-sexual evalua- change his story. He said that forests of Virginia.” if it is legal to burn, it might lent in the early spring. Add a attempted robbery that oc- tion he denied involvement in Marshall had tried to con The 4 p.m. time frame not be wise to do so. This is few days of dry, windy condi- curred in Hampton involving the crime, blamed the victim, everyone from Investigator is based on environmen- especially true if it has not tions and an escaped wildfire a conspiracy in which Mar- and accepted no responsibil- April Edwards to the jury, and tal factors; after 4 p.m., rained in several days, the can quickly turn into a raging shall’s aunt was struck with a ity for his actions. In addition, was “now attempting to con the winds are likely to be winds are high or if you don’t blaze.” hammer in an effort to obtain he questioned the validity this court.” calmer, the temperature have the tools and equip- For more information on her winning lottery ticket. of the DNA evidence against Defense attorney Jason Ad- decreases and the humid- ment to contain or control what you can do to protect Bowen discussed Marshall’s him, and presented himself kins argued that the jury had ity increases, all of which your fire. yourself and your property, own admissions to the court as the victim of false accusa- asked for a 15-year sentence contribute to safer burning “The leading cause of for- how to become “fire wise” that he had engaged in sex as tions. “with 10 to serve,” but Bowen conditions. est fires in Virginia is care- or to get a complete copy of a youth, including with men, Further, Bowen said the quickly dispatched that claim, Regardless of the time lessness,” Miller said. “An un- the Forest Fire Laws, contact and said that Marshall’s psy- evaluation painted Marshall pointing out that the verdict of day, it’s critical to exer- attended fire, a trailer chain your local VDOF office or vis- cho-sexual evaluation had re- as a manipulative person who form states that the jury want- cise sound judgment when dragging on the asphalt or a it to http://dof.virginia.gov/ vealed that 25 percent of his is self-centered and is at mod- ed a 15-year sentence with a burning at any time of year, single match can ignite the laws/index.htm#FireLaws

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