Vol.8 No.1 January 2017
The voice of The Mathews Maritime The Broadside Foundation Museum Located at 482 Main Street, Mathews, VA Mail to PO Box 1201, Mathews, VA 23109 804-725- 4444 on the web at www.mathewsmaritime.com
The Year in Review… President Jack largely because of their knowledge of boats that Caldwell was almost genetic, and their work ethic, they 2016 was an exciting year for Mathews quickly rose to become officers who assumed re- Maritime Foundation. The celebration of “The sponsibility not only for the ships, but all on Mathews Men” with author Bill Geroux at board. That seven brothers were in the Merchant Mathews High School auditorium was followed Marines, and 6 were captains, was unusual and by the WWII Exhibit at MMF museum. This ex- their lives are well described in the book. hibit is still ongoing, in case you missed it. The The "traditional, old fashioned, patriotic, subject of this year’s 18 month calendar (July small town assembly" included many groups and 2016-December 2017) is “Remembering World individuals from Mathews: Supervisor Jack War II”. It can be purchased from our Museum, White was the host; The American Legion pre- our on line store at www.mathewsmaritime.com sented colors, followed by the Pledge of Alle- or from the Mathews Visitors Center. Once giance; The National Anthem was sung by again, our speaker meetings were informative William Earl Sadler who hails from a sea going and well attended. 2016 was another good year family; the invocation by the Reverend Parrish; for boat donations and artifact donations and and a video of Merchant Marines in WWII. loans. Our flagship “Peggy of New Point” also Memorial poems written by local people that had an exciting year representing MMF at vari- were first recited at the time of the war, when 21 ous venues around the Bay. mariners, 11 sailors and 11 soldiers from Math- ews were lost, were read by Lisa Callis and Jean “Mathews Men”Debut a Rousing Suc- Hodges McFarlane. A section of the program cess… by Nancy Lindgren called "quotable quotes" took place when several A "Mathews County WELCOME for Bill family members of WWII Armed Services went Geroux, author of THE MATHEWS MEN: Seven on stage as a recording of "Heave Ho, My Lads", Brothers and the War Against Hitler's U-Boats" the Merchant Marine song, was played. Short was held May 22 in the Mathews High School quotes from Presidents Roosevelt and Truman, auditorium, as a way to thank him for seeing the Winston Churchill, and officers of various story and writing a compelling book about the branches were read after each participant intro- many Merchant Mariners of Mathews County duced themselves and stated who in their family who were in WWII. While the main story re- had served. All the quotes referred to the large volves around the seven Hodges brothers, Ger- contributions made by the merchant vessels, oux weaves facts about the war, ships, U-boats, even before the U.S. entered the war, as they and the men who represented Mathews at the transported the goods and men between all ports time. Generations of boys, often as young as 16 in the world, always in harm's way. would leave the county for well paying jobs and, William Geroux presented a power point and words that described many of the situations Keeping the Past in the Present Preserving it for the Future Vol.8 No.1 January 2017 that men from Mathews were facing during Our building is bulging, which serves to WWII. His uncovering of facts and personal sto- show how important the maritime history of ries told to him by veterans of the war, family Mathews is, and the need for it to be preserved members, archives and years of research were and shown to our citizens and visitors to the skillfully crafted to make the book very readable, county. whether a person is particularly interested in We will keep this exhibit up until the next the Merchant Marines, WWII or Mathews. The one is prepared, and we welcome you to stop by documentation is extensive, and the contents on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-2, late April serve as a way to better understand what those to early November (weather dependent due to who were directly engaged were encountering. high cost for heat!), and by appointment A lovely quilt depicting typical aspects of (804-725-4444). Mathews was made by volunteers of the Bay Volunteers for the many functions of Quilters Guild of Mathews in "recognition of the Mathews Maritime Foundation and Museum are significant contributions made by the Merchant always needed and welcomed, for whatever Mariners of Mathews County in WWII" to bene- amount of time you can offer! fit the Mathews Maritime Foundation and Mu- seum. It was raffled off to one lucky winner, who Calendar Honors Mathews Men Who was in attendance. Debbie Dawson, president of Served in WWII… the group, and Pete Hall of MMF/M, displayed The current 18 month calendar (July the quilt and Debbie drew the winning ticket 2016-December 2017), "Remembering WWII" is stub. our way to thank all from Mathews who served, The program concluded with the Gwynn's and includes the first female, Gloria Diggs, who Island Baptist Church Choir singing the Mer- was a new graduate nurse at the time, and who chant Marine Hymn, under direction of John Lee rose to the rank of Colonel, U.S. Army during Callis, including a verse provided by the Chap- her career. But, at age 94, she isn't the oldest lain at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, fol- honored by us. Hirbry Payton who is now 98, lowed by the recognition of those in Mathews was in the Navy during the war, and was then in who served in all the Armed Forces during the the Merchant Marines for many years. war. Benny Fitchett, a veteran of the war and a The calendar began as only those who career at sea, had volunteered to sing several pa- went to sea, but how often do people in their 90's triotic songs but, unfortunately, was unable to become "calendar pin-ups", so we were happy to attend. broaden the contents to include other branches. ALL participants are thanked again for Additionally, several others are still with us: their contribution to the program. Travers Thompson (whose Dad was the first Merchant Mariner from Mathews to lose his life); WWII Exhibit at Museum… by Nancy Benny Fitchett; and Gilbert Hall (whose son Lindgren Kerry serves on the Board of Directors of MMF/ In keeping with WWII, the museum's cur- M). rent exhibit honors all who served in the war, We're grateful to all who provided photos whether from Mathews or not. So many have and information to help make our calendar a shared photos, memorabilia, and wonderful sto- "collector's item". Horace "Brother" Hodges, son ries that the walls, display cabinets, and exhibit of one of the seven brothers, and himself a veter- "boards" are full. There are German and Russian an of the Merchant Marines in WWII, recently uniforms, caps from allies and enemies, medals, died. He was invaluable during the preparation models, and other artifacts loaned or donated to of the program, calendar, and exhibit. He will be us by people near and far, all of whom we thank sorely missed. for making the exhibit the largest yet! Keeping the Past in the Present Preserving it for the Future Vol.8 No.1 January 2017 Lectures of 2016… Director/Curator Dennis Jesse's mother, Hilda Fourteen (true given Crawford name), was the last child born to Henrietta Our third Thursday of the month Speak- "Henny" and Jesse Thomas Hodges, and the only er’s Meetings have been well attended by those one born in a hospital. His father, William "Bil- interested in the maritime topics presented by ly" Lee Thornton, was a Merchant Mariner in very able and interesting speakers. Some of the the engine department, unlike most of the topics discussed this past year were WWII sub- Hodges men who worked on deck. Jesse Carroll marine warfare off the coast of Virginia, identifi- was sent to Mathews to live with his grandmoth- cation of maritime artifacts brought in by mem- er from 1941 through 1956 and has wonderful bers, British ships scuttled in the York River in memories of his experiences during that time. 1781, and sailing to Cuba. His recollections of how difficult his grandmoth- At our February meeting, “Torpedo Junc- er's life was on the family homestead, and the tion" was the topic presented by Mr. Ed Moore responsibilities he had to help her in daily situa- in which he described the WW II submarine war- tions described how many families in Mathews fare off the coast of Virginia. Ed Moore is a re- functioned at that time. tired newspaper sports editor and sports colum- Our June meeting topic was “British ships nist. Mr. Moore has won 91 journalism awards scuttled in the York River in 1781”. Mike Steen, in his career, and three times was named one of Director of Education at the Watermen’s Muse- the top five sports columnists in the United um in Yorktown, presented information about States. Mr. Moore is a journalism graduate of the ships thought to be buried in the York River Auburn University, a member of Phi Alpha bottom, from Cornwallis’ fleet through other eras Theta national history honor society, and a such as the Civil War. member of Who’s Who among American teach- At the November 17th meeting Ed Tillett ers. He earned a Certificate in Military Strategy presented exploring the new travel guidelines to and Policy through the Old Dominion University Cuba and led an interactive discussion of the re- Masters of History program. Mr. Moore has lationship that the U.S. has with Cuba and its been a docent at the Mariner’s Museum in New- people. port News. Ed is an award winning film and video For our March meeting we held An Arti- producer, author and journalist. His initial trav- fact Get-Together Meeting at which members els to Cuba resulted in a film documentary pro- bought in some of their maritime artifacts for duced with the University of Richmond’s Dr. discussion or identification. A membership in- Mike Davison that examines the relationships ter-active meeting, a wide variety of items were between American and Cuban music over the described by their owners from Navy careers, lo- past century. cal maritime items, to beach finds. Ed Tillett is Editor-in-Chief of Waterway April brought Jesse Carroll Thornton as Guide Media, a 70-year old publishing company guest speaker. That evening served as an intro- now headquartered in Middlesex County. Wa- duction to the Hodges family and the coming terway Guide publishes travel and cruising events planned around author William Geroux' guides for boaters for 7 regions: The Bahamas, book, "The Mathews Men: Seven Brothers and Cuba, Southern U.S., Atlantic Intracoastal Wa- the War Against Hitler's U-Boats", and the terway, Chesapeake Bay, Northern U.S. and Mathews County Welcome planned for him on Great Lakes including the Mississippi River. His May 22. Mr. Thornton described what life was extensive travels to Cuba over the past 17 years like in Mathews during the 1940's and 50's and culminated in a book titled, “Cuba Bound, The how much influence the Merchant Marines had North Coast: Ports of Entry and Anchorage,” in Mathews. which was released in February 2016. The sec- ond edition is in production and set for release in
Keeping the Past in the Present Preserving it for the Future Vol.8 No.1 January 2017 February 2017. Ed lives in Middlesex County After an especially pleasant voyage down with his wife Anne. the Bay to her Gwynns Island home, our flag- ship/ambassador was due for some R&R. She Peggy’s Chesapeake Bay Marathon… received a fresh coat of paint on her decks and by George Pongonis some fine-tuning of her running gear. Then it Can you imagine running a marathon af- was away for Urbanna and the Education Day ter passing your ninetieth birthday? How about activities held annually prior to the Oyster Fes- the events that our ninety one year old flagship, tival. This was PEGGY’s third year of participa- the PEGGY of NEW POINT participated in dur- tion with school children from Middlesex County, ing the previous year? After her annual haul-out and beyond. We always have enthusiastic re- at Keith Ruse’s Deltaville Boatyard, she was fit- sponses from the students to our “chores of ted with her summer awning and headed for pound net-fisherman” activity. Over the follow- Cape Charles to join her peers. This occasion ing weekend, numerous visitors to this end-of- marked the kick-off of the 12th Annual Chesa- season classic took time to inquire about the peake Buy Boat Tour. Captain Kerry Hall along missions and the goals of the Mathews Maritime with Bob Gammisch, his faithful bayman-in- Foundation. To learn more about the PEGGY of training, piloted Mathews County’s Maritime NEW POINT, and what kind of marathon this Ambassador from one waterfront festival to an- venerable old girl will be up to as 2017 unfolds, other through the first two weeks of August. be sure to check our MMF web page or visit with After three days of meeting crowds in us on Facebook. Cape Charles that numbered in the thousands, PEGGY headed up the Bay with the rest of the Buy Boat fleet to Tangier Island for a casual re- ception. This event was truly a highlight for many of the Island’s residents who personally recall several of these work boats from the past. Then, we were off to the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland. This museum main- tains and operates their iconic, nine-log, sailing bugeye Wm. B. Tennison. This vessel was built in 1899 and is in such fine condition that the U.S. Coast Guard certifies her to carry 40 pas- sengers for hire. The museum folks hosted a fine Peggy dockside at CBMM, St Michaels. reception to honor the crews of these traveling deck boats. Would you enjoy an opportunity to partic- Next, the Buy Boat Tour traveled from ipate in activities such as these? PEGGY is in Solomons to St. Michaels, Maryland. Here, a need of more volunteers to help with her mis- three-day celebration unfolded. Crowds in ex- sion. Please know that you are very welcome to cess of ten thousand were witness to quite a fes- join the crew. We are planning now for 2017 and tival. The docking contest was the main crowd would like to include you in the fun. Contact pleaser. Watermen from all corners of the Bay George Pongonis(article author) at 757 898 4364. compete in what might best be described as a Looking Forward in 2017… “work boat rodeo”. Many exciting and new things are happen- To get a sense of how enjoyable this festival was ing this year. We are in the process of forming a for the public, visit this website: Sea Scout “ship” in Mathews. We are looking https://www.flickr.com/photos/cbmmphotos/sets/ forward to the arrival of the historical boat 72157672221113226 “Freya”, built on Gwynn’s Island by Gilbert Keeping the Past in the Present Preserving it for the Future Vol.8 No.1 January 2017 Klingel. We are also supporting the documen- Why should we be the sponsors? We live tary film “Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” which is in an area that has a history and physical assets being produced by film Director/Producer Dave superior to almost any other place that I can Miller for Public Television. We are planning think of. Our Foundation has a mixture of excellent speaker meetings and new exhibits for sailors, watermen and powerboat operators and the museum and Peggy of New Point will contin- a depth of experience that is unsurpassed. We ue her trips and activities around the Bay as have world-class rowers and the young people in ambassador for Mathews County. this County are constantly exposed to things We encourage you to take this opportunity maritime. We own the physical assets to make to become involved in many of these activities. this program work in the 54 foot Chesapeake Docents are needed for the museum, more adult Bay deck boat “Peggy of New Point” and the 34’ volunteers would be welcome to help with the sloop “Freya”, and experienced sailors and wa- Sea Scout program and other activities. termen as teachers and mentors. What can the scouts expect? We would an- Sea Scouts Come to Mathews… by Direc- ticipate that the scouts would learn the basics of tor Page Herbert seamanship and all of the things associated with As the Mathews Maritime Foundation is that such as boat handling, rules of the road, and in the process of forming a Sea Scout unit some navigation. More importantly they learn to work questions are rightly going to come from the as a crew in operating a vessel, maintaining that membership, which could require some clarifica- vessel and interacting with each other. They tion. I will try to anticipate some of this learn leadership and to develop their specialty. Some will enjoy sailing while others will want to work with engines and still others will like histo- ry and will gravitate toward the museum. We would hope that they would represent Mathews County at various events around the Bay. What would we get out of this? We would get to see young people realize their potential and go on to productive lives. We would also get the opportunity to interact with amazing young Who are the Sea Scouts? The Sea Scouts people that we might not otherwise be able to do. are a part of the Boy Scouts of America and serve boys and girls between the ages of thirteen Klingel’s “Freya” Coming Home… by and eighteen. The local scout council provides Director John Bonner training for the adult leaders and a defined pro- The Freya is a work in progress, we have gram for the scouts, which can be followed in raised funds to do the immediate repairs to get part or as a whole. The national scout council her afloat and powered with the mast under re- provides interaction with other similar units pair. All these efforts are to get her seaworthy across the country and even own and operate a for the trip from St. Augustine, Fl. to Gwynn’s sea base in Florida. They provide instructional Island in the spring. When she arrives here, ad- materials and monitor progress. In addition they ditional work will be required to repair dry rot provide liability insurance that covers the scouts, damage to the cabin sides and cockpit coamings. leaders and even parents and others when work- The goal is to bring her up to the task of ing with the scouts. This insurance is an umbrel- becoming a facility for the Sea Scouts and to par- la type coverage, which takes effect after any in- ticipate in local maritime events. The Board is surance that the individual may carry. now working on approving a Freya Committee to define the use and responsibilities of the boat. Keeping the Past in the Present Preserving it for the Future Vol.8 No.1 January 2017 Membership participation in this project is need- Gilbert Klingel. He also wrote Inagua (1940),a ed to maintain the boat and, as instructors, pro- true story about his adventures on a lonely is- vide the Sea Scouts with the skills to sail her. land in the Bahamas after being shipwrecked. She is an Al Mason designed boat built in Both of these books are still in print. Another steel by Gilbert Klingel at his boat yard on book: Boat Building with Steel (1973) is a techni- Gwynn’s Island in 1953. She is sloop rigged and cal book which gives step by step instructions on has carried in the past a variety of sails includ- how to build a boat of steel. ing a spinnaker. Her engine is a 20hp Beta Ma- Gilbert Klingel was a pioneer in the con- rine diesel that should be able to push her 30ft struction of steel hulled sailboats and yachts. As LOA along at hull speed easily. The intent of the a metallurgist during WWII, he learned how to builder results in a simple design that focuses on use these skills in boatbuilding with steel rather the sailing of the boat: you will not find wine than wood. This led to a long career in boat- racks here. Therefore, we will put greater focus building at his Gwynn’s Island Boat Yard located on the traditional skills that have been passed just off the Bay on Milford Haven. Here he built on to us. When brought up to snuff she will be steel hulled boats ranging in size from 30’ to 75’ able to accommodate six passengers in the in length. All of these were built single-handed- cabin. She will be a great addition to the mar- ly! This is why we have entitled our PBS docu- itime history of Mathews County and may well mentary “Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel” in case help produce the next generation of Mathews you may have wondered about that. Men. It all started with a boat that came back For more information about the Freya, the to Gwynn’s Island on pilgrimage ten years ago. man who built her and the Gwynn’s Island boat It was April 1st 2007 when the Freya landed at shop where she was built go to www.gilbertklin- the dock of the Gwynn’s Island Boat Yard. Cap- gel.com tain Mark Jackson and his crew wanted to see where the boat had been built in the early 1950’s. They came also to see the Gwynn’s Is- land Museum exhibit about the man who built this boat. The crew on the Freya that day were from Vinalhaven Island, a remote island off the coast of Maine. These were students from the Vo-Tech class at Vinalhaven High School who had helped restore the Freya, a 30’ A. Mason design sloop. This was a unique project called VIVA SAIL (Vinalhaven Island Viking Adventure). The stu- Freya in slings at St.Augustine, Fl. Photo-Dave Machen dents had taken turns as crew members as the Freya sailed down the coast from Maine to Flor- “Gilbert Klingel: Man of Steel”… by Di- ida and back. rector Marcy Benouameur At the time, here in Mathews it was In case you haven’t heard through the thought how neat it would be to teach high grapevine, there is currently a film being pro- school students how to restore old boats and then duced in Mathews County. It is a new film fo- have the opportunity to learn to sail on them. cused on the Chesapeake Bay and about some- Fast forward to spring 2017. The Freya one who spent most of his life on and around the has now been donated to the Mathews Maritime Bay. It is about the man who actually wrote the Foundation and upon her return to Gwynn’s Is- classic book on this topic. The Bay, published in land in the spring will once again be used as an 1951 was written by award-winning author educational vessel. This time there will be a new
Keeping the Past in the Present Preserving it for the Future Vol.8 No.1 January 2017 Sea Scout troop which will have the opportunity close up. They are located at our Gwynn’s Island to learn boating and sailing skills on a boat that Boat Shop and at our Museum at 482 Main will be docked at the Mathews Maritime Foun- Street, Mathews. dation Boat Shop on Gwynn’s Island. It was this Freya story that eventually de- More Exposure for MMF... veloped into the making of a documentary film To keep abreast of our activities and spon- about local boatbuilder Gilbert Klingel. His own sored events follow us on Facebook and our blog. story is pretty awesome and incredible. He was You can follow both of these, receiving certainly known by the people around him at the posts to your email or phone if you like, and get time but nowadays not too many younger folks in the latest info as soon as it is posted. Check out Mathews have heard of him. How strange that these features through the links on our home he is known internationally but not so much here page, www.mathewsmaritime.com, or directly at https://www.facebook.com/mathewsmartime for- at home. This film should bring attention to Facebook, and for Peggy’s blog go to http://peg- someone Mathews can be proud of for contribut- gyofnewpoint.blogspot.com/. Like our page, sign ing so much in several different fields. Upon a up to receive posts, share with your friends, and closer look it was discovered that he was much get social with us! more than a boatbuilder. And don't forget, you can always order t- He was a pioneer in undersea research as shirts, books, calendars, Peggy prints, DVDs, well as a naturalist, explorer, author, inventor, and other items found in our Museum Gift Shop undersea diver, and an avid sailor. For more in- using our online store. We use a secure PayPal formation about Gilbert Klingel, the Freya, and connection for checkout. how you can help promote the film, go to the websites www.gilbertklingel.com and www.- Boat Build at GIBS … mathewsmaritime.com We had planned to set up for boat build- ing/repair classes at our boat shop on Gwynn’s Donor Boat Program... Island last spring but other projects sort of got in This program continues to be a good the way. We are now in a position to get this source of funding for our operations. 2016 was program up and running. We are looking to at- another good year for this program. Fifteen boats tract persons who have some experience in boat ranging in size from sixteen to twenty-five feet construction as well as someone wanting to learn were sold for a total of $ 26,245.00. The oldest the ins and outs of the process. If you have the boat sold was a 1960 Pintail Class one design interest and are willing to dedicate some time to sailboat. the program we can teach you the skills needed. Although Foundation treasurer Pete Hall All are welcome. takes care of the paperwork associated with the We have three boats in our Gwynn’s Is- acceptance and sale of the donated boats, Direc- land Boat Shop awaiting restoration. One is an tor Dave Machen is to be thanked for his efforts Old Town “Whitecap”, 13’ lapstrake sloop rigged above and beyond. He takes on the responsibility sail boat that needs new deck canvas and a coat to prepare many of these boats for presentation of paint all around. In addition she needs a new to prospective buyers. His expertise with engines mast and boom as well as a new centerboard, and all things mechanical has been a major fac- rudder and tiller. tor in our success in selling these boats. A second boat is a 8’ Seal Cove Skiff (some All donor boats for sale are listed on our call it a wheel barrow boat) that was built by web site
This boat is on loan to the Foundation. We MMF Officers/Directors… are to restore it and then it will become a part of To close out this issue of the Broadside our museum collection. The work needed on it I thought it would be nice to include the names is quite extensive as the stern and bottom need and contact information for the officers and di- to be replaced, some of the chine and ribs need rectors of the Foundation. replacement, and she needs new paint from stem I would also encourage you to contact any to stern. one or all of them to discuss any issues or sug- In addition to the work needed on the gestions you may have concerning the Founda- aforementioned boats we have left over from one tion and its activities. of our earlier family boat building weekends, two In addition, though the Museum is closed Mike O’Brien six-hour canoe kits available for until the first of May, you may gain access by purchase at $395 each. Purchaser can choose to calling any one of the directors. build the kit at our boat shop assisted by one of our volunteers or take it home to complete the President . Jack Caldwell build. If the latter, a construction manual will be 804-725-2481 furnished. We are in the process of gathering the ma- Vice-president - Marcy Benouameur terials to be used in the restoration and building 804-725-5668 of these boats and canoes. Once we have them assembled at the Boat Shop we’ll send out to our Treasurer - Pete Hall email list a schedule of work days. 804-693-9335 Initially we’ll set aside one day of the week to hold the classes. It will most likely be on Director - John Bonner a Saturday unless those participating decide to 757-373-5693 schedule it on another day that works better for the group. Director - Dennis Crawford 804-725-9088 An Apology to our Members… We have had several of our members call Director - Kerry Hall asking when their membership dues are due. We 804-725-4099 had been sending out renewal notices on a regu- lar basis but that process pretty much came to a Director - Page Herbert halt about a year ago. The cause of this lack is 804-725-3579 the unavailability of a computer savvy volunteer who could spend a couple of hours per month Director - Dave Machen performing this task. 804-725-0546 In this new year we promise to try and do a better hob of it. A search has begun to find a Director - Tom Robinson person to assume this task on a more consistent 804-725-3168s and regular basis. If perhaps you are interested in taking on this job please call Pete Hall at 804- 693-9335.
Keeping the Past in the Present Preserving it for the Future Vol.8 No.1 January 2017 Foundation Financial Position... The Foundation maintains a profile on Here is a summarized statement of the The Community Foundation Serving Richmond Foundations Activities for the fiscal year ending and Central Virginia web site. To view profile go 12/31/2016. It is presented here to give you a pic- to... ture of our financial position and well being. http://giverichmond.guidestar.org/NonprofitPro- The Foundation continues to support its file.aspx?OrgId=1047401 mission to preserve and protect Mathews Coun- ty’s rich maritime and cultural heritage through Contributions to MMF in 2016… research, conservation, documentation and edu- cation. Donations /Contributions of $1,000 - $ 4,999 Statement of Activities James Blossom Revenue Contributions $13,435. Linda Boan Boat Donor Program 26,245. Cricket Call Gwynn’s Island Boat Shop 6,370. Carol Carter Gift Shop 15,283. Edwin Green Membership Dues 930. Richard Hollerith, Jr. Program Income 1,508. James A. Keith, Sr. Total $63,771. Marvin Meredith Expenses Albert Merz Boat Donor Program 7,855. Insurance 6,277. David Montgomery Building Rental 10,800. Beverly Roan Building -Equip. & Repairs 813. David Rowland Utilities 2,573. Mildred Stillman Peggy Operations 3,299. Leo Viens Museum Operations 5,105. James Wohlgemuth COGS 10,112. Total $46,834. Donations/Contributions Change in Net Assets $16,937. of $ 500 - $ 999 David Adams Lee Entsminger Summarized Statement of Financial Position Michael Tingle As of December 31, 2016 Assets: DonationsContributions Cash & Equivalents $ 60,265. of $ 100 - $ 499 Peggy Endowment Fund 38,613. MV Peggy 85,000. William Bell Other Assets 9,688. Alva Bohannon Total $193,566. Kelly Bonds Liability & Equity Joan Burdette Accounts Payable $ 457. John Filichko Equity 193,109. The Guarnieri Family Total $193,566. Nancy Lindgren
Keeping the Past in the Present Preserving it for the Future Vol.8 No.1 January 2017 Donations/Contributions Edwin Jarvis of $ 100 - $ 499 (cont’d) William Johnson David Machen Joyce’s Pack & Ship Charlie Ogden Kristen Keller William Pyle Steve Lambert John Stewart Legacy Financial Group, LLC Patricia Stoner-Laver Maynard Lewis Mr.&Mrs. Robert Taylor James Lord Joseph Ward Love Repair Shop Robert H. Warren M&M Building Supply Raymond Waymack Mathews Insurance Agency, Inc. Donations/Contributions Sharon Means Under $ 100 David Moon Jeff Alexander Steve Muller Kemper Baker Michael B. Newbill John Bonner Charles Norris Ted Broderson Ocean Products Robin Brouillette Kendall Palmer, Jr. Jack Caldwell Robert Pendergast Kirk Chandler Perdue Construction Cattail’s Fine Gifts Charles Perschetz Chesapeake Bank Charles Powell Chimney Corner Lawnmowers Queens Creek Marina Coastal Design & Construction R&W Marine Construction Coastwise Design Signs & Screen Audry Ripley printing SBH Specialty Stone & Supply, Inc. Cole Supply Co. James S. Sease Compass Marine Gary Spahn Barbara Curtis Michael E. Stevens Clement R. Dickey, Jr. Sword’s Marine Service Carolyn Evans The Inn at Tabbs Creek Janice & Robert Freed Mary Timmins Sue Gillenwater Willis Ward Hair Creations K.D. Halverson Foundation/Corporation Donations Mr. & Mrs. Page Herbert and Matching Gifts Harold Hertzler Exxon/Mobil Foundation Horn Harbor Marina, Inc. Mathews Industrial Authority Elliott Hudgins Mathews Community Foundation C.W. Hudgins Boyd & Sandra Collier Fund Michael Hurst Donald Hurst Keeping the Past in the Present Preserving it for the Future