THURSDAY MAY 21, 2020 Community News GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 1B May flowers e believe our read- ers have some of Wthe most beautiful flowers on the planet, and are happy they con- tinue to send their pho- tos to us. We hope to see more next week: please send them to editor@ gazettejournal.net. Iris sent in by Bill Fulton of Paynes Iris from the spring gardens of Ruth Strawberry-scented native sweet shrub Landing Road, Gloucester. Blair of Gloucester. in the yard of Mary Bourne of Bena

Rainbow Roses at Cherry Point, Gwynn’s Island, submitted by Sonya Dixon.

Barbra Schaffer of Gloucester County A poppy descended from those the Buddy and Ann Hogge of Wicomico noticed that one of her Foxglove plants late Dorothy Parker spread around submitted a picture of the wisteria that was much larger than the others. Schaf- Gloucester County years ago has is now in bloom at their home. fer said a normal foxglove has a slim bloomed at the home of Nancy and Bill Iris with an attitude by Susan Dei of stem and flowers growing on primarily Layng at North, just in time for Memo- Hayes. one side. This foxglove has a thick stem rial Day. and flowers growing on all sides.

Roses grown by Lisa Carmine in Clay- Janet Clark of Hallieford said she had to bank. bring this amaryllis inside as its weight bent it to the ground. Azaleas from Elizabeth Ripley, left, and Reed Lawson, both of Mathews. Tommy Owens started this amaryllis bed at his home in Susan years ago from one bulb; there are 11 now. He passed away at the end of 2019 and his wife Margaret has its beauty as a daily reminder of him.

Vanessa West sent a photo of two This amaryllis is at the home of Carolyn Walt Evaniak at Gloucester Point sent Peonies at the home of Phyllis Robins of The garden of Peggy Robins of Hayes are in full bloom . shades of pink roses on the same bush. Hogge of Moon. this photo of an Itos peony. Gloucester.

Omelets are eggs served at their greatest ENGAGEMENT| make several. For a sweet om- BY BETTY WRENN DAY eggs in their natural form many additional ingredients in Ancient Times,” “Time Line elet, substitute a pinch of sugar such as fried, poached, hard- that a pan will hold, and then of Eggs” and “Modern Day for the salt and pepper. May is the month that hon- boiled, pickled or shirred, flipped over. Egg Production.” In a small bowl, beat togeth- ors “the incredible edible with a sprinkle of salt and Eggs are a natural source of Here are recipes for omelets er eggs, water, salt and pepper, egg.” It’s National Egg Month. pepper or cooked in the mul- high quality protein plus oth- through the ages, offered by if desired, until blended. Heat While there is evidence of titude of other methods. The er nutrients, all for 70 calories the Egg Council, tak- margarine or olive oil in a 7-10 native fowl in the Americas bakery world couldn’t exist per large egg, en from old cookbooks, add- inch omelet pan over medium- prior to Columbus’s arrival, without eggs. When it comes to making ing one recipe from toda high heat, just enough to sizzle it’s believed that on his sec- This week, let’s discover your omelet, should you use a drop of water. Pour in egg ond trip he brought the first just one of the most popular brown or white eggs? There BASIC OMELET AND VARIATIONS mixture, which should set im- chickens related to those forms—omelet. It has a his- is no difference between the VIRGINIA EGG COUNCIL mediately at edges. With an in- now in egg production. tory of its own and originated two except shell color. Brown verted pancake turner, carefully Today, each of the roughly in ancient Persia. chickens that lay brown eggs 2 eggs 2 Tbs. water push cooked portion at edges 300 million laying birds in this The name omelet is of are usually larger and require toward center so uncooked country produces from 250 to French origin. From a 1611 more food to make an egg, Salt and pepper Optional: margarine or olive portions can reach hot pan 300 eggs a year. In total that’s “Dictionary of the French and which is why brown eggs may surface, tilting pan and moving about 75 billion eggs a year English Tongues: Haumelette, cost more than white eggs. oil for cooking Multiply the recipe by as cooked portions as necessary which is only about 10 per- an Omelet or Pancake of Note: Information on eggs (dig a hole and fill it). When top cent of the world supply. Eggs.” Today, it’s a scrambled was taken from “History of many servings as you need and The culinary world uses egg dish combined with as the Egg,” “History of the Egg use ½ cup of the egg mixture SEE OMELETS, PAGE 2B for each omelet, if you plan to Hannah Marie Ewell GARDENING CORNER| Eric Wade Johnson FROM THE GLOUCESTER MASTER GARDENERS Ewell-Johnson The dreaded rose rosette disease Mr. and Mrs. Kenny L. Ewell BY SUSAN CAMP deadhead them, pamper used as a “living fence” to to be highly susceptible to of Dutton announce the en- them, and brag about them. contain livestock, and plant- RRD, and the mites, which gagement of their daughter, It is now mid-May, and the We are devastated if one of ed along highway medians to are carried on wind currents, Hannah Marie Ewell, to Eric lush beds of daffodils and our beloved roses falls prey reduce glare from oncoming soon infected roses in home Wade Johnson, son of Mr. other spring-blooming bulbs to insects or disease. cars. Multiflora rose spread gardens and nurseries. Viral and Mrs. Larry C. Johnson of have faded into memory. We One disease strikes terror across North America and be- spread also can occur from Hayes. are waiting for the foliage to in the hearts of rose growers: came an aggressive, invasive grafting onto rootstock, with Hannah graduated from turn yellow and die back, so rose rosette disease (RRD), weed that is difficult to eradi- humans as the vector. Rappahannock Community we can clean up our gardens. also called rose rosette virus cate. Virtually all roses have College and is employed Judging from Facebook (RRV). The interesting his- Rose rosette disease was proved to be susceptible to by Bon Secours Richmond photos from friends and the tory of rose rosette disease first identified in multiflora RRD, including “Knockout” Health System. flower photos submitted to begins with the introduction roses in Wyoming, Califor- and “Drift” roses, hybrids Eric graduated from Ad- the Gazette-Journal by Mid- of the fast-growing multiflora nia, and Manitoba, Canada, developed for their profuse vance Technology Institute dle Peninsula citizens over rose from eastern Asia in in 1941. As multiflora rose blooming, hardiness, and dis- and is employed by Newport the past two weeks, rose sea- 1866 to use as rootstock to continued to spread, so did ease resistance. RRD often News Shipbuilding as a X73 son has arrived, and it looks produce other roses. In the the disease, a virus carried spreads among rose shrubs foreman. like a splendid one. We Ameri- 1930s, multiflora rose was by the microscopic eriophyid planted closely together in A wedding is planned for cans love our roses. We prune planted along banks and rail- mite, Phyllocoptes fructiphi- SUSAN CAMP PHOTO October 10, 2020 at Deltaville them, feed and water them, road lines to prevent erosion; lus. Multiflora roses proved SEE ROSE DISEASE, PAGE 2B A healthy New Dawn rose. Maritime Museum.

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ROSE DISEASE OMELETS: Eggs served in their highest form each in half. one teaspoon of baking powder (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B) Filling: 1/3 c. cherry pie filling, and a little salt; add the whites, is thickened and no visible heaping tablespoon sour cream beaten to a stiff froth, last; cook (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B) liquid egg remains, draw an Topping: 1 Tbs. powdered in a little butter. hedges or drifts. Virus-carry- imaginary line down the cen- sugar, 1-2 Tbs. fruit brandy (apri- ing mites will migrate from ter and fill to the left (if right cot or peach is good) FRIED OMELET plant to plant. handed) or fill to the right (if RRD manifests through a left handed). Fill as desired. MICROWAVE MEXICAN OMELET THE HOME COOK BOOK (1877) wide variety of symptoms, With pancake turner, fold Three eggs, two gills* milk, not all of which will occur on omelet in half (or roll). Invert VIRGINIA EGG COUNCIL two tablespoons flour, every plant. Common symp- onto plate with a quick flip 2 eggs a little salt and pepper, toms include rapidly elongat- of the wrist or slide from pan 2 Tbs. water fried on hot griddle. ing shoots; thick, succulent onto plate. Filling ingredients 1 tsp. butter *A gill is half a cup. stems; and small, distorted should be about 1/3 to ½ cup Shredded Mexican cheese leaves and deformed flowers. for each omelet. blend PAUL’S OMELET “Witches’ brooms,” which are Fines Herbes Omelet: Use Chunky salsa Beat 4 eggs until blended and clusters of new shoots, often fresh or dried herbs to your Beat eggs and water in small BETTY WRENN DAY / GAZETTE-JOURNAL add approximately 2 Tbs. very appear. The shoots may be taste: Dill, pepper, thyme, bowl until blended. Microwave Loaded, flipped, and served: Paul fine diced onion and season to deep red in color and “blind,” basil, granulated garlic, rose- butter in 9” glass pie plate on Verbyla of Mathews enjoys his spe- taste. Pour into a frying pan hold- mary, and salt and black pep- meaning they will not produce high about 30 seconds. Tilt plate cialty. ing melted butter. Place on top 2 flowers. According to VCE per. to coat bottom evenly. Pour egg slices of cheese of choice. Cook Beef Stroganoff Omelet: mixture into hot pie plate. Cov- powerful, it may take a bit lon- Publication 450-620 “Rose Ro- place half of the cheese on one on medium heat until the bot- sette Disease,” the abundant Sauté mushrooms in butter er tightly with microwave safe ger. tom of omelet is cooked; then or olive oil, drain; small pieces plastic wrap, leaving a small half of the omelet. Fold omelet growth of soft, pliable prickles in half with turner; sprinkle with flip half of omelet over onto the (thorns) is diagnostic for the of cooked beef; sour cream; vent. Microwave on high 1¾ SPLENDID OMELET other half and cook until center sprinkle of granulated garlic min. to 3 minutes*. Do not stir. remaining cheese. Microwave disease. on high 10 seconds, or until is done. and black pepper—either When top is thickened and no THE HOME COOK BOOK (1877) Unfortunately, there is no cheese melts. Serve with salsa. cure for RRD. Roses infect- fold together ahead, or layer visible liquid egg remains, sea- Six eggs, white and yolks each on cooked egg. son with salt and pepper, and Makes 1 omelet in 2½ minutes. beaten separately; half pint ed with RRD can live up to *If your microwave is less 5 years, but if you discover Chili Omelet: Chili, sharp milk, six teaspoons corn starch, symptoms, the best course Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, of action is to dig up the en- tortilla chips. tire plant, including all of the Fruit Omelet: In a bowl, roots, and burn it or bag it combine sliced strawberries, and get rid of it with your reg- sliced bananas, and drained While you care for others, we care for you. ular trash. Be sure to clean up mandarin oranges. Add a bit all leaves and other plant de- of sugar and ¼ tsp. each but- bris. Do not compost infected ter and nut flavoring, almond plants. Remove any roses that flavoring, and/or banana fla- are close to the infected plant voring. Fill omelet with the and disinfect all tools. mixture, fold; top with sliced The good news is that RRD almonds and powdered sug- “I’m so thankful to GMCC is species-specific; it only in- ar. fects roses, so you can plant Flaming Dessert Omelets: for helping me to stay other species in the spot for- 2 eggs, 2 Tbs. water, 2 Tbs. healthy, so I can care for all merly occupied by the rose. flour, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp. va- Do not plant another rose in nilla extract, ½ tsp. almond of my patients and family.” extract. that spot until you can be sure — Heather K., CNA all roots have been removed. Whisk eggs. Add remain- If you suspect that one or ing ingredients; blending more of your roses is display- until smooth. Refrigerate for ing symptoms of rose rosette at least one hour before serv- Join hundreds of hard-working disease, or you would like to ing. Heat non-stick skillet, UNINSURED Gloucester and coat with margarine. Add ½ be better armed against the Mathews Counties residents, like possibility of infection, go c. egg mixture. Cook, drawing to roserosette.org, a website cooked egg to center of pan Heather, in calling us their medical and allowing uncooked por- partnership between numer- home for their healthcare needs. ous university extension tion to spread to outer edges. programs, including Virginia While omelet is still moist on Tech, State, top, fill with pie filling and Visit gmcareclinic.com/patients sour cream. Fold omelet. Top University of Maryland, Uni- or call 804.210.1368 to learn how. versity of Delaware, and Clem- with powdered sugar; douse son University. with brandy and ignite with a long match. Makes 2 whole omelets or four if you split

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Y M C K THURSDAY MAY 21, 2020 Church News GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 3B Services announced Emergencies Seen Promptly by local

churches SERVICES OFFERED Special services and other ac- We are committed to providing excellent service tivities in churches this week, to each and every patient! include the following:

APOSTLES LUTHERAN Physical worship services PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY at Apostles Lutheran Church, Gloucester, continue to be sus- Comprehensive Exams & Cleanings pended until at least June 10. A virtual worship service is avail- able on the website, apostles- GENERAL DENTISTRY elca.org, under “Apostles Wor- ship at Home.” The Rev. Kelly Fillings, Root Canals, Dentures & Partials Bayer Derrick, Assistant to the Bishop of the Virginia Synod, will be guest preacher this Sun- IMPLANTS day. A virtual worship service for the Festival of the Ascension Mini Implants & Standard Implants of our Lord will be available on the website on Thursday, May 21. ORTHODONTICS ® BETHANY UNITED METHODIST Invisalign The sermon title of Pastor Dr. Aaron Marks Mike Derflinger of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester Point, on Sunday ORAL SURGERY will be “The Roots of Peace.” For Extractions (including Wisdom Teeth), Bone Grafts more information visit www. ACCEPTING bethanyumc-gp.org or find the church on Facebook. The ser- NEW PATIENTS! vices are also available on the FAMILY DENTISTRY church’s YouTube channel. 44 Cricket Hill Road Care for Children & Adults BETHEL BAPTIST Hudgins, VA 23076 Bethel Baptist Church, (Across from the YMCA) Gloucester, announces several EMERGENCY SERVICES online services during the CO- VID-19 pandemic. Sunday wor- www.SmilesOfMathews.com Same Day Emergency Treatment ship services begin at noon. It can be accessed by a computer, tablet or smartphone by log- (804) 206-8504 ging into https://global.goto- meeting.com/join/155160813. The service can also be dialed in by calling 1-866-899-4679, access code 155160813#. This is a toll free number. Sunday school services can also be ac- cessed by using 1-877-568- 4106, access code 142951789. Bethel is also holding a weekly Wednesday Prayer Ho- tline at noon. The prayer meet- ing can be access by logging into https://global.gotomeet- Join Us For Worship ing.com/join/506801213. GWYNN’S ISLAND NEW LIFE MINISTRY CENTER KINGDOM COVENANT CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST ADVENTISTS BAPTIST CHURCH 3450 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy., Hayes VA 23072 MINISTRIES THE CHURCH OF The sermon title of the Rev. GLOUCESTER SEVENTH DAY Dr. Ed Jordan, Pastor • 725-2384 804-642-5440 827 Ridge Road Sunday Worship, 10:45 a.m.; JESUS CHRIST John Choi, pastor of Central ADVENTISTS Services: SUNDAY 9:45 Sunday School; Cobbs Creek Va 23035 SATURDAYS at 7314 Main Street, Gloucester, 11 a.m. Worship (Nursery provided); 6:30 Wednesday Family Night, 6:45 p.m. Apostle Steve A. Forrest Sr. OF LATTER-DAY United Methodist Church, VA 23061 Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.; Worship p.m. Bible Study; WEDNESDAY; Thursdays 7pm bible study Mathews, for the 9:15 a.m. Sun- 11 a.m. 757-814-5285 Choir practice at 7:30 p.m. CONGREGATIONAL worship service Sundays 10:30 SAINTS “Serving the Lord by Serving Others” 804-362-2220 - newhopecc88.com GLOUCESTER WARD day online service will be “Quar- ______CHURCHES ______ANGLICAN NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6846 Short Lane, Gloucester antined for Carrying Hope.” ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN SEVERN CHURCH Sunday Service: 10:00 am Rev. Bill West, Pastor, 693-3937 Prophetess Cheryl Forrest, Pastor Visitors Welcome Ancient Worship - Timeless Faith 387 Church St, (THMS) Mathews It will be broadcast on the Fr David Masterson, Vicar BIKER CHURCH Since 1884, Off Hwy. 17 at White Marsh to www.comeuntochrist.org / 804-384-3765 Naxera, Robins Neck P.O. Box 21, Cobb’s Creek VA 23035 church’s YouTube channel, Services: SUNDAY DAV Bldg. Chapter 58 804-362-2220 - newhopecc88.com which can be found at the 10:00 AM - Holy Communion 6265 Professional Dr. SUNDAY, Sunday School 10 a.m., ______UNITED Holy Unction is offered the first Sunday of Gloucester, Va. 23061 Worship 11:00 a.m. TABERNACLE OF FAITH church’s website, www.cen- each month. Coffee hour in the historic Glebe WEDNESDAY, Bible Study 7 p.m., 7028 Woodsville Road, Hayes METHODIST tralumcmathews.org. House follows the service each Sunday. Sunday Mornings: Choir Practive, 7:45 p.m. 804-684-9373 BETHANY UNITED 6124 Abingdon Glebe Lane Fellowship 9:00a.m., SUNDAY SERVICE: 11 am; Kingdom Prepa- Gloucester, VA 23061 / 804-824-9552 METHODIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL ration Teaching classes are held at 10 a.m.; 1860 Hayes Rd., Old Rt. 17, Glou. Pt., VA, (off Hwy. 17, behind Ken Houtz Chevrolet) Service 9:30-10:30a.m. ABINGDON EPISCOPAL CHURCH Intercessory prayer is 6-7 p.m. every Wednes- GLOUCESTER POINT BAPTIST [email protected] Rev. Mike Derflinger, Pastor, 642-2110 www.HtHBChurch.com The Reverend Sven L. vanBaars, Rector day. Bible study is 7 to 8 pm every Thursday www.bethanyumc-gp.org Gloucester Point Baptist stjamesgloucester.com ______at the church. ______MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH 4645 George Washington Memorial Highway ______Services: SUNDAY, Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; P.O. Box 82, White Marsh, VA Church will hold its Sunday on- ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN MISSION Foster, Va. 23056 • 804-725-5416 TRANSFORMING LIFE CHURCH ______Worship, 8:30 & 11 a.m.; Nursery provided Ancient Faith - Common Prayer 804-693-3035 Pastor Mike Freeman line service at gloptbaptist.org. Rev. Everett Hughes • 804-725-3032 www.abingdonchurch.org BEULAH UNITED The Rev Fr Jason Hess, Rector [email protected] 7558 John Clayton Memorial Hwy The sermon title of Pastor Bud Services: 9:15 A.M. Nursery for Infants & Toddlers Gloucester VA METHODIST CHURCH Services: SUNDAY, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 8 A.M. Rite 1 service; 9:30 A.M. Sunday School Goude will be “The ‘Ss’ of Satan.” SUNDAY, 10:00 AM - Holy Communion 11 a.m. Preaching. Sundays at 10:00 am New Point, VA TUESDAY, 6:30 PM - Evening Prayer / Study ______and Adult Forum;10:30 A.M. Rite II. www.visitTLC.church Rev. Dede Parrish, Pastor • 725-2775 A weekly devotional will be 15661 John Clayton Memorial Hwy MATHEWS BAPTIST CHURCH ______All are welcome! ______Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. posted each Thursday on the Mathews, VA 23109, 804-413-1718 Hudgins, Va., 725-3707 PRESBYTERIAN CENTRAL UNITED www.MathewsAnglican.org Pastor Rev. Brian E. Kramer KINGSTON EPISCOPAL PARISH Mathews, Virginia, 804-725-2175 GRACE COVENANT METHODIST CHURCH website. Services: SUNDAY, 9 a.m. Contemporary; PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages; The Very Rev. Gary J. Barker, Rector 121 Church Street, Mathews, VA ASSEMBLY E-mail: [email protected] 6470 Main St., Gloucester, VA Rev. John Choi, 725-3332 11 a.m. Traditional. Family meals are held Dr. Douglas Nagel, Pastor GRACE COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN Wednesdays at 6 p.m., followed by children/ Kingston Parish Preschool 804-725-3211 Services: SUNDAY, 10 a.m., Sunday School; OF GOD Worship Services: 8 am: HE Rite I at Christ 693-2071, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. 8:30 a.m. Early Worship and Fellowship Time; The sermon title of Dr. Doug youth activities and adult Bible studies at 6:30 E-mail: [email protected] LIGHTHOUSE p.m. For more information call the church Church, 320 Williams Wharf Road; 11 a.m. Worship Service with nursery provided. Nagel of Grace Covenant Pres- Reverend Kenneth F. Cramer 9:15 am: Sunday School; To see activities go to website: ______office at 725-3707. gracecovenant.us LOCUST GROVE UNITED 4299 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. www.mathewsbaptistchurch.com 10:30 am: HE Rite II at Kingston Chapel, 370 byterian Church, Gloucester, at Hayes, VA 23072 ______Main Street; Nursery Available Schedule: Sunday School, 9:15 am; METHODIST CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Sunday will be “Four 804-642-2752 • 804-642-4018 Fax SPRING HILL BAPTIST CHURCH ______All are welcome! ______Worship, 10:30am Pastor Booker Brown Sides of Forgiveness: Seeking www.LightHouseVA.Life Dr. C. E. McDaniel, Pastor WARE EPISCOPAL CHURCH GROVES MEMORIAL 804-725-3504 / cell: 804-513-9258 Services: SUNDAY, Prayer at 9 a.m.; Cobbs Creek, Va. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rt. 3, Dutton Forgiveness from Others: ‘Give Worship Service 10 a.m.; WEDNESDAY, 725-3500 - 725-3834 The Rev. Dr. Kathleen Price, Interim Rector Sunday School: 9:45 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.; 7825 John Clayton Memorial Highway 9117 Glass Road, P. O. Box 1263, Hayes VA as Good as You Get.’” The service 7 p.m. Family Ministries Services: SUNDAY, 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 Ph: 804-642-9698 ______Nursery provided, Children’s Church, elevator a.m. Morning Worship. THURSDAY, 6:30 p.m. P.O. Box 616, Gloucester, VA 804-693-3821 • www.warechurch.org Rev. Barry Phillips, Co-Pastor MATHEWS CHAPEL UNITED will be livestreamed. BAPTIST Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Michael Condrey, Co-Pastor Choir Practice. Office Hours: Mon-Thur 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH BEECH GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH ______Sunday Service Schedule Sunday School 9 a.m. / Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. www.grovesmemchu Rt. 198; P.O. Box 125, Cobbs Creek, VA GWYNN’S ISLAND BAPTIST Richard Croxton, Preaching Interim UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 8:30 a.m. Worship www.mathewschapelumc.org SUNDAY SCHOOL, 10 a.m. 9254 Guinea Rd., Hayes, VA 23072 The Holy Eucharist (Chapel) Brett Isernhagen Gwynn’s Island Baptist will SUNDAY WORSHIP, 11 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Worship: ROMAN CATHOLIC 4073 Cedar Bush Rd. Hayes, VA Located next to Achilles Elementary School 804-725-9275 host a drive-in worship service ______Church Office: 642-2332 The Holy Eucharist (Church) CHURCH OF FRANCIS DE SALES Sunday School - 9:45 a.m.; Worship - 11 am Rev. Jared Berry, Pastor Midweek Service Rt. 647, Lover’s Lane, Mathews Court House Children’s Church; Nursery Provided at 10:30 a.m. Sunday around BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH Father Gerry Kaggwa ______Rev. Tom Cohick E-mail: [email protected] Wednesday 12 p.m. (Chapel) the gazebo across from the www.unionbaptistchurch.net Choir Practice Spring Schedule: Sunday Mass 11 a.m. OLIVE BRANCH Services: SUNDAY, Sunday School 10 a.m.; Weekday Mass: 9 a.m. Tues. & Fri. 12403 Harcum Road, Gloucester, VA 23061 church. Parking will begin at Worship Service 11 a.m. Services: SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. ______& 6 p.m. Worship; WEDNESDAY: 6:30pm, Adult ______Holy Day Mass: 5:30 p.m. Phone : 804.693.3754 10:15. The sermon topic of Dr. CHURCH OF THE LIVING WORD Bible Study and Prayer; OUTWARD Youth for FULL GOSPEL ______Sunday Worship 9:30 am 8144 Tidemill Road, Hayes, 642-9612 youth; UBC Kids Crew & choir for children.. CHURCH OF ST. THERESE Ed Jordan, pastor, will be “You ______CORNERSTONE 6262 Main Street • Gloucester, VA 23061 SALEM UMC Building A Victorious Church That Lives The 11408 Salem Church Rd, Glouc., VA 23061 are Never Alone!” Special music Word Through The Power Of Jesus Christ WHITE MARSH BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 804-693-5939 • Father Gregory Kandt Rev. Kevin Thompson, Pastor 2243 Buckley Hall Rd. Cobbs Creek, VA 23035 Weekend Masses: Between Turks Ferry Rd and Hunny Pot Ln Bishop Gregory and (804) 693-3754 • umc.org will be provided. Pastor Eunice Woodard 5123 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Chris Morgan, Pastor. 725-9145 5 PM Saturday, 8 & 10:30 AM Sunday; Services: SUNDAY, 10:00 a.m. Worship; 11 White Marsh, VA 23183 • 804-693-2863 Services: SUNDAY 10am Morning Worship Holy Day Mass: 12:00 and 7:00 pm; ______Sunday Worship 11:00 am a.m. Children’s Church; WEDNESDAY, Website: www.whitemarshbaptistchurch.com RESONATE JV Sunday 10am Faith Formation: K-8 at 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. SINGLETON UNITED KINGSTON EPISCOPAL PARISH 7 p.m. Prayer/Bible Study (Adults and Youth) Services: SUNDAY, Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; WEDNESDAY Healing Center 10-11am. 9-12 at 6:00 to 8:00 Kingston Episcopal Parish, FRIDAY, 6 p.m. Intercessory Prayer. Worship & Praise 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Church 7pm. Midweek Service; RESONATE Youth METHODIST CHURCH THE CHURCH OF LOVE & Nursery provided); Service 7pm; Nursery & Children’s Ministry 5869 Ware Neck Rd., Schley, VA Mathews, will hold online ser- www.churchofthelivingword.net AWANA (Sept-May) 6:00 pm; WEDNESDAY provided for all services. Website: gocfc.com Rev. Calvin Griffin • 804-693-3811 vices on its Facebook page as ______Adult Bible Study 6:00p.m. WEDNESDAY Worship service 11 a.m.; Congregational FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH ______V{âÜv{ fÑÉàÄ|z{à Sunday School at 9:45 in the church annex. well as on YouTube.com avail- Rev. Werlie Hendrix, Pastor ZION POPLARS BAPTIST CHURCH LUTHERAN “We are workers together with God!” able after 8 a.m. on Sundays. 17448 John Clayton Memorial Hwy. Rev. Dr. Elton Pryor APOSTLES LUTHERAN CHURCH www.singletonumc.0rg 824-4347 693-4821 • 7000 T.C. Walker Road, Gloucester The Rev. Jeniffer N. Tillman, Pastor http://singletonumcblog.wordpress.com To receive an email copy of the Sunday School 10 am; Worship 11 am; Main Street at Fox Mill Run Estates, Gloucester ______Services: SUNDAY, Sunday School for all ages SUSANNA WESLEY UNITED Sunday bulletin, call the church at 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm. 804-693-9098 • www.apostles-elca.org Family Night, Bible Study for all ages 6 p.m. Sunday Service: 9:30 AM - Prayground available METHODIST CHURCH office at 804-725-2175. “Faith Feels Like Family” CHURCH in sanctuary for young children during worship. 3900 George Washington Memorial Highway An Armchair Pilgrimage Class Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Faith formation for children and youth every Ordinary, Va 23131 • 642-7551 Conservatives of Virginia OF CHRIST other Sunday after worship Pastor Jan Commander of the holy sites in Great Brit- ______www.faithbaptistfamily.com We at Apostles LOVE BOLDLY! Join us! Worship Service 8:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Sunday ain is taking place by email GLOUCESTER CHURCH OF CHRIST School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is GLOUCESTER POINT BAPTIST 2432 Hayes Road, Hayes • 642-6050 NON- provided for both worship services and Facebook. To join the class, Pastor Ray P. “Bud” Goude, Jr. SERVICES: Sunday, Bible Class, 10 a.m., Wor- CHURCH OF ST. 7741 Terrapin Cove Rd., Glou. Pt. ship 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY, Mid- DENOMINATIONAL contact the Rev. Gary Barker at 804-642-2555 • www.gloptbaptist.org week Bible Study, 7 p.m. THERESE GRACE BIBLE CHURCH Est. 1939 [email protected]. Masks Services: SUNDAY, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Pastor R. Ashley Gibson are available for anyone in need Worship, 11 a.m.; C.A.R.E. ministry at 2 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD 804-693-3533 St. Therese Roman Catholic Church is WEDNESDAYS: Youth Dinner and Worship 5:30 LIVING WATERS CHURCH 9577 George Washington Memorial Hwy, a center for Christian study, learning, by calling the office. p.m., Children and adult Bible Studies 6:30 p.m.; Box 105, Ark, VA 23003 “A Church of New Beginnings” service, and Faith formation—liturgical 7:30 choir practice; FRIDAY: 9:30 a.m. Seniors’ Pastor David Hinsen 9:45 AM Sunday School classes for all ages 2061 Windsor Rd., Dutton, VA 23050 11:00 AM Sunday Worship Service and devotional prayer—faith sharing LIGHTHOUSE Worship Services: 10:30 am Sunday & 7 pm Wed. 6:00 PM Sunday evening Bible Study and fellowship. LightHouse, Ordinary, will Increasing Faith • Imparting Hope 6:30 PM Wednesday evening prayer service have an outdoor drive-in Me- Modeling Love SEE CHURCH SERVICES, PAGE 4B Please call or e-mail Regina South to be part of this directory: 804-693-3101 or [email protected]

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These local businesses encourage you to attend the church of your choice. CARPETS • VINYLS • WALLPAPER GLOUCESTER- Your One-Stop Decorating Store INSURANCE AGENCY, A TOWNE INSURANCE COMPANY Serving the Since 1927 Moughons Inc. 6571 Main Street, Gloucester 804-693-3434 Main St., Mathews 804-693-3502 Edgehill Town Center Debby Lockwood Alvin (Jay) McGlohn Gloucester 804-725-2600 804-693-2372 Gloucester

These local businesses HERBERT CLEMENTS encourage you & SONS, INC. to attend the church of Plumbing - Heating & A/C Generac & Kohler Generator Sales and Service your choice. 6558 Belroi Road, Glou. 804-693-3617 757-768-7147 H.F. (Frankie) Clements, Pres. J.D. Clements, V.P. 24-Hour Emergency Service 8157 Sheffield Dr., Gloucester www.asburyelectric.com The Rev. Thomas Bunting of New Point Friends Church, Susan, welcomes everyone Hope In-Home Care to its church services that have restarted. Companion & Personal Care Bobby’s Aide Services AUTO SERVICE Quality care in the comfort of your home CENTER Serving in eight counties since 2007! 2513 George Washington Memorial Hwy. Bobby Polk / OWNER Call for a FREE nursing assessment 6553 Main Street, Gloucester Hayes, VA 23072 Some churches reopen 804.210.1417 www.lulubirds.com 2862 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. • Hayes, VA 804-824-9232 Keyvan Behnam, Chef/Owner 804-642-4950 www.bobbysautoservicectr.com 6762 Main St., Gloucester, VA 804-642-3882 Serving Gloucester for 42 years KEN HOUTZ Call F.A. Cottee Amory Funeral Home Inc. for in-person services CHEVROLET - BUICK INC. Sand & Gravel, Inc. Fill Sand - Fill Dirt 75 Years of AgreemDedicated Service t to ssen ponsor the BY MELANY SLAUGHTER Rt. 17 S., 6404 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy. Beach Sand dio CD of the traditional ser- 757-898-5722 Gloucester, VA Gloucester •Top Soil - Screened Locally owned since 1979 Churches in Virginia began vice by contacting the church • Recycled Asphalt oReligius ureFeat to reopen Sunday as part of office. 804-693-2100 804-693-2300 amoryfuneralhome.com Phase 1 of the governor’s re- New Point Friends Church VA DLR 804-725-8751 410 Grafton Dr., Yorktown, VA opening plan. A number of has opened, its pastor the areYou one o the selec businessreaat thes ta s ooppu urt cr veroweekly a tr he local churches opened their Rev. Thomas Bunting said. Faulkner Funeral Homes doors for in-person services “We have learned invaluable These local businesses & Cremation Services huc the chchdnarches rchu page re.utafe hcEaThhyadrsuT the rwill nu encourage you this week and many are mak- lessons on the reality of life “Celebrate Every Life” t nwiollfohe vertdag for yemisvert uoent s:s:esnsiubr ing plans to reopen in the through this coronavirus. to attend the church of weeks to come. Through these hard times we your choice. Foster-Faulkner Chapel - Mathews, VA -804-725-2141 must have an anchor of faith Bristow-Faulkner Chapel - Saluda, VA - 804-758-2315 In Mathews in Jesus. We are accustomed Marks-Bristow Chapel - Tappahannock, VA - 804-443-2210 According to a release, to being in church on Sundays Mathews Baptist Church, for the highlight of the week, Hudgins, reopened its doors to worship the most impor- HODGES & BRYANT, •Auto RepairGROVER'S •Complete Car Service These local businesses Sunday for both its 9 a.m. tant person in the universe— INC. encourage you contemporary worship ser- our Lord and Savior Jesus •State Inspection •Custom Exhaust Heating & Cooling Services •4-Wheel Alignment Heating, Electric, Plumbing and to attend the church of vice held in the multipurpose Christ. In Him, is our peace, Whirlpool Appliances, Air Conditioning building and its 11 a.m. tradi- calmness, love, joy and assur- GROVER BERGDOLL 804-725-9147 your choice. tional worship service held ance that all is well. He will Mathews, Va. Gloucester, Va. Serving Gloucester & the in the sanctuary with specific see us through. You are wel- Bus. 804-725-7129 surrounding areas! guidelines in place. come to come and worship Nite 804-366-3314 804-693-2102 cooksheatandcool.com The church allowed fam- with us and share His grace. ily members to sit together We may be small in number, but all others were seated six but we are big in caring and feet apart. Ushers were avail- sharing in Jesus’s name.” COME ONE, able to help with seating. Face masks were encouraged, but In Gloucester not mandatory. Petsworth Baptist Church, According to the release, a Gloucester, opened its doors COME ALL Cha thorough cleaning and disin- Sunday for its 8:30 a.m. and ong ago there was big excitement when the fecting of worship areas, bath- 11 a.m. morning worship ser- 4884 rooms and doors was con- vices with precautionary mea- circus came to town! Acrobats, jugglers, ducted prior to and following sures in place. Doors were L services. Hand sanitizer was propped open prior to and af- clowns! Magic happened underThis the ackno bigwledgment top. In thereques that youts stay on pagthe page leastat fewa YoYomonths. u bewill billed available at the entrance. ter the services, and no print- center ring the juggler had many balls in the air. Though children were wel- ed materials were distributed. monthly establishedanwith ccounaestablished t. atIf timeany youou iwy sh changeto stthe of yyouof r ouof afterad fewa come at both services, child Several hand sanitizer sta- His moves appeared so eortless,months, please but requiredl uset know.know Again, appwe yoreciate ur pport.suur care was not provided. Sun- tions were made available and day school is not scheduled offering plates were placed in- hours of preparation of mind, body and spirit. to resume at this time. side the worship center at the Some people appear to glide easily through life, Mathews Baptist will video- entrance and exit. The church ill ToB: urH ds Inc.ur tape in-person services and was able to seat up to 200 peo- juggling many activities with ease. With practice, Phone: 804-776-9241 tPrin post them to its Facebook ple in its worship center per you can join them. Prepare for each day with prayer page and YouTube channel for the 50 percent capacity rule. 17342 Gener Pulle Hral yw Fax: n/a nSpo iphorss those who are not comfort- Petsworth Baptist also re- and the knowledge of God’s will for your life. Be able or able to attend. Those sumed its Wednesday activi- avilleltD Vavill 23043Ae $9.25 weekerp without internet access can further strengthened each week with worship and Email: [email protected] receive a free copy of an au- SEE SOME CHURCHES REOPEN, PAGE 5B ©bigstockphoto.com/hjalmeida Credit: Photo fellowship in God’s house. Come one, come all! Daily Bible Reading Website: n/a CHURCH SERVICES| 2 Cor. 2 Cor. 2 Cor. 2 Cor. Acts Psalm 2 Cor. 2:5-17 3:1-18 4:1-15 4:16-5:10 1:1-26 47 5:11-21 Ayou ze : : pma SEUALNERTNIROF YLNO (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3B) Scriptures Selected by the American Bible Society z Daily Devotional at DailyBible.AmericanBible.org ©2020 Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P.O. Box 8187, Charlottesville, VA 22906, www.kwnews.comidengS : maeaiv il D:tea 0/270/60 191 ______kOtrA morial Day service at 10 a.m. NEW POINT FRIENDS only Sunday to honor all of The sermon title of Pas- A_tcc ______the military service men and tor Thomas Bunting of New YORKVIEW tarS t DaSt e: A AS P ______tratS women both active and retired. Point Friends Church at 11 a.m. unningR TFN! If it rains, there will be services Sunday will be “Our Glorious APARTMENTS ______9.3 inside at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The Freedom.” 2406 Jacqueline Drive ______IA 8 o’clock service is for at-risk Water Treatment & Plumbing Services Hayes, Va 23072 individuals with face masks re- NEWINGTON BAPTIST 804-695-2999 ______reV quired, and at the 10 o’clock Newington Baptist Church, 804-693-7294 804-642-5173 6721 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy., Glou. service face masks are recom- Gloucester, is still collecting www.WaterProInc.com M-Th 3-7 Fri.-Sun. 12-7 ______SV mended but not required. non-perishable food, as well ______IWCK A Family Watch Party will as diapers and wipes, for the be held from 6:30-7 p.m. next food distribution at 3 p.m. AUTO MAX These local businesses ______SRO Wednesday. The event will be May 30. Donations may be left SSaall’’ss OF GLOUCESTER encourage you livestreamed on LightHouse’s in the plastic bin by the back iicciilliiaann iizzzzaa HOME OF EXTRA to attend the church of Facebook page: www.face- door. SS PP “ORDINARY” WARRANTY your choice. book.com/lwcfb. The church is worshiping to- 2520 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy., Rt. 17 804-642-2980 3968 Geo. Wash. Mem. Hwy., Ordinary, Va. 23131 www.mikestireandauto.com 804-695-0660 SEE CHURCH SERVICES, PAGE 5B 804-642-6470 Full Service Automotive & Light Truck Repair www.automaxofgloucester.com BALLARD & SERIO CPAs Give Us A Try Before You Buy! • JEWELRY TODAY’S MEDITATION| 1)*--*14 • GIFTS “Let the peace of Our Lord be ©THE UPPER ROOM with you always” &/&3(: */$ • APPAREL i'VFMJOH:FTUFSEBZ 5PEBZBOE5PNPSSPXw 804-694-3100 804-693-4711    THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020 etly pray for others, and the           •GMC Read I Corinthians 12:14-26 custodians who keep church 6388 Fleming Rilee Lane Hayes Mathews O L D S M OBI LE PO NTIA C Find us on Gloucester, VA 23016 804-642-2166 804-725-9020 Route 17,GloucesterHWY 17, 804-693-2828 N O R TH BO X 876 1-800-693-2828 6630 Main St., Gloucester, VA If one member suffers, facilities clean and ready GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA 23061 all suffer together with it; for study and worship each State Farm® 693-2828 or 1-800-693-2828 if one member is honored, week. The list goes on. How Providing Insurance and Financial Services a l l r e j o i c e t o g e t h e r w i t h i t .often do we take the time to Quinn Motors, Inc. Tom Wilke Insurance MATHEWS PHARMACY -I Corinthians 12:26 (NRSV) acknowledge and encour- Agency Inc. Rt. 17 Gloucester Lynette Glockner, R.Ph. • Owner “A little Piece of Italy in Every Bite!” After having surgery on age others? Paul reminds us www.quinnmotors.com Tom Wilke, Agent one of my big toes, I required that when any member suf- Bus. 804-642-6495 • Fax 804-642-3907 804-725-2556 804-210-1877 a walker for support and fers, we all suffer; and when • www.tomwilke.com Abingdon Office Park, Rt. 17, Hayes 10858 Buckley Hall Rd., Mathews www.littleitalykitchen.com weeks of recovery. My entire any member is honored, we ® 804-693-2408 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there 6685 Fox Centre Parkway, Gloucester, VA daily life seemed to revolve rejoice together. 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(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4B) ties this week. These include Point will also resume at that resume in-person services its joint men’s and women’s time. on Sunday, May 31 with safe- study, the Youth Ministry LightHouse at Hayes also ty precautions in place. and its Women’s Morning reopened its doors for in- According to a release Bible Study. Petsworth is person services on Sunday from Grace Covenant, the scheduled to further “open with specific guidelines for church will not celebrate up” on Sunday, June 21. each service. communion or provide food Providence Baptist According to an update and beverages before or af- Church, Hayes, also resumed from Pastor Ken Cramer on ter services until it is safe to public worship services on the LightHouseVA YouTube do so, will not use bulletins Sunday. During Phase 1 of its Channel, there were three and will not take up the of- resumption, it will only hold service options available on fering using the plates. An one weekly gathering and Sunday. offering box will be available capacity will be restricted to The 8 o’clock service was at the entry to the sanctuary 50 percent of the sanctuary’s mask mandatory so those where envelopes and loose seating capacity. The ser- more at risk for contracting offerings may be placed. vices will be streamed into COVID-19 could feel more There will be hand sanitizer the Fellowship Hall, which comfortable attending ser- stations in the building and will be used as an overflow vice. Masks were recom- the church will be thorough- room. mended but not required for ly cleaned and disinfected. Hand sanitizer sta- the 10 o’clock service. The church asks that its tions were made available Those who were not com- members come early for the throughout the facility. There fortable congregating in-per- service since it will take ad- were no paper bulletins, con- son still had the church on- ditional time to seat every- nection cards or brochures line option which was made one. It also requests that distributed and there were available at 10 a.m. people bring and wear a giving boxes placed at the Six feet of social distancing mask while in the building. exits where congregants was required for both in-per- Masks will be provided for could drop their offerings. son services. Offerings can those who do not have one. The cleaning crew also thor- still be taken digitally or can The church also asks that oughly sanitized the facility. be dropped off in the back of people observe social dis- The church said it intends the sanctuary. There will be tancing guidelines and use to further modify its poli- no Kids Ministry for the re- hand sanitizer when enter- cies on Sunday, June 21, with mainder of the month. ing and leaving the building. plans to remove seating re- The church is planning on The churches ask that strictions for corporate wor- having an outdoor, drive-in those who are sick or who ship services and moderate service at 10 a.m. this Sun- have been exposed to CO- social distancing measures day in the church parking lot VID-19 to remain home. in place, with the Fellowship for Memorial Day weekend, More information on each Hall still serving as the over- weather permitting. church’s specific guidelines flow room. Sunday school Grace Covenant Presbyte- can be found on their web- classes, small groups, chil- rian Church, on Main Street sites and Facebook pages. dren’s ministry and Starting in Gloucester, is planning to CHURCH SERVICES| (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4B) gether via its Facebook page SPRING HILL BAPTIST lowship of the Rappahannock, at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. The ser- Spring Hill Baptist Church, White Stone, has canceled all mon title of Pastor Mike Gray Cobbs Creek, will continue its May Sunday services. will be “God and Fairness.” The study on the subject of faith, church plans to resume wor- “What Does Faith Look Like?” WESTVILLE BAPTIST ship in the sanctuary on June The subject for illustration will The sermon title of Pastor 7 at a new time, 10:30 a.m. be the “Walk of Enoch.” The Bob Huff of Westville Baptist Sunday School will not meet services will be on YouTube by Church, Mathews, at the 11 BRIDGE BITES When all else fails in the building but will con- searching for Spring Hill Bap- a.m. Sunday service will be by Brian Gunnell tinue meeting via Zoom or by tist Church Mathews. “The Word of Life.” There will West leads the ♣T and ton, will that help? No, the phone. be remembrances about “Me- ♠ J96 ♥ Q876 Declarer holds up her Ace. ♦Q will fall under the King, THE FIRST UNITED BAPTIST morial Day” during the service. ♦ A4 OLIVE BRANCH UNITED METHODIST The sermon title of Pastor E. Sunday school will restart at ♣ Q643 East continues the suit, and but West has the spots and Join us on Facebook every Randolph Graham of the First 9:45 a.m. June 7, and Wednes- ♠ AT32 ♠ 875 it looks safe for Declarer to will get two Diamond tricks, Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Ol- United Baptist Church, White day Bible study will be an- North ♥ A432 ♥ 5 win that one (surely West is giving Declarer no more than ive Branch United Methodist Marsh, for the 11:15 a.m. Sun- nounced later. ♦ JT962 West East ♦ KQ83 ♣ 75 Church, Gloucester, for an on- day service will be “Jesus: The The church continues to col- ♣ JT9 Declarer now out of Clubs). Can eight total tricks. line worship service. True Vine.” The service will be lect used clothes, shoes and ♠ KQ4 Declarer make nine tricks if When all else fails, Declarer “Drive Up” and streamed via small housewares in its mis- ♥ KJT9 East holds the ♦A? No, if must rely on a defensive SALEM UNITED METHODIST Facebook Live and Conference sion box in the parking lot. ♦ 75 Join us on Facebook every Call. ♣ AK82 East has that card then the error. Can you see a way to Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Sa- ZION POPLARS BAPTIST contract will be down on the put East to the test? Yes, lem United Methodist Church, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FEL- Zion Poplars Baptist Church, None Vulnerable run of the Clubs. So, if the re’s a neat little swindle in Gloucester, for an online wor- LOWSHIP OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK Gloucester, has canceled its South West North East Declarer is to make 3NT, the cards! After winning the ship service. Unitarian Universalist Fel- services for Sunday. 1♣ Pass 1♠ Dbl 2♣ she must assume that West ♣A, Declarer crosses to 2NT Pass 3NT All Pass has the ♦A. Next question. Dummy’s ♥K and leads a LIFELINES| Where is the ♦Q? If West low Diamond! If East is not BY DR. ED JORDAN Optimistic N-S bidding lands has the ♦A, then Declarer at the top of his game he will South in a seemingly hope- can safely assume that, in routinely play low, and less 3NT. But one good order for East to have his Declarer’s Ten will force the Going viral thing about such contracts is opening bid, he must hold all Ace. Later, the ♦Q falls It seems like ages since As a church, we were as- day God added 3,000 new be- that it’s so much fun when the missing Queens, under the King, and Declarer businesses were told to close tounded by the response to lievers to the church. they make! You will need to including the ♦Q. has four Diamond tricks and and people were told to stay this ministry. It was obvious In Acts 2:46-47 we read: “… put on your hornswoggling home. That mandate seemed that God was doing a new They ate their food with joy- Things are looking bleak, but nine altogether! like the end of the world to thing in our midst. The shut- ful and sincere hearts, prais- shoes for this one. perhaps East’s ♦Q is single- many churches. While the down was sad, but it also ing God and enjoying the fa- church exists beyond the opened up a new movement vor of all the people. Every group that gathers, the Chris- of God’s life. As people at- day the Lord added to their CROSSWORD tian identity involves being tended, sorrow was turning number those who were be- an active part of the larger to joy, darkness to light, and ing saved.” whole. Communication, car- death to life. Rather than our The leaders in Jerusalem ing, encouragement and love church declining, it began en- thought that Jesus and His … each involves meaningful larging. We were graciously movement had been crushed person to person interaction. allowed to use the land for and defeated since they had So, as the churches closed our services, several people Him crucified and frightened their doors, most of our made donations to help us the disciples into seclusion. hearts were crushed. Many with the sound systems, sta- But then Jesus came roaring churches shifted to various ple groceries were collected back, as did His church. online endeavors, and while for the needy in our area, When we are discouraged, perhaps better than nothing, many people lent a hand to or overwhelmed by things it’s just not the same. Our expedite the services, and beyond our control, we church tried that too, posting folks invited others to drive sometimes forget that God weekly songs and sermons. to the Island to worship with specializes in turning down- Then we decided to try drive- us. It is a “God” thing. ers into uppers, shutdowns in services, following the Rather than the church dy- into openings, and apparent mandated rules. ing, it is more alive than ever! defeat into victory. We began on Easter with As a pastor, I am thrilled over Most of our lives have been two drive-in services. We met God’s faithfulness and amaz- decimated in so many ways at a perfect location across ing blessings. during this pandemic. We from our church building, in What was happening in this have been saturated with a park-like atmosphere cen- situation was similar to what fear, and can’t envision life tered on a gazebo surround- we see in the book of Acts getting back to normal. But, ed by lawn and shade trees. during the early days of the my friend, God can bring Cars were directed to park church. The disciples met life from death, growth from properly around the gazebo, behind closed doors, appre- decline, and hope from de- and roll down windows to hensive and uncertain about spair. God is alive and ac- hear the songs and sermon. their future, their safety, and tive. He can resurrect you, They sang along in their cars the new Gospel message. It your hopes, your business, if they wished to, and honked appeared that Jesus and His your mindset, your opti- loudly for “Amen!” church were crushed out of mism. Join God as He re- Our Easter services were a existence. opens what has been shut remarkable success. We con- But, on the day of Pente- down in your life. tinued with a drive-in Sunday cost, 50 days after Passover- Commit your life and fu- service each week, and each Easter, the Holy Spirit broke ture to Jesus, join your life to week the overall attendance, in to their gathering with the Jesus. He never loses in the both in the number of people sound and force of a mighty, end, and if you walk with Him and the number of vehicles, rushing wind. The disciples and live in Him, your life can grew. Each week enthusiasm who had been down and go viral, and that which was and joy grew, with people en- out, were now running into shutdown can be opened up joying the beauty of nature the streets, sharing the to a whole new level of joy and the company of other good news of Jesus’s death- and living. human beings, albeit still in defeating life with anyone Dr. Ed Jordan is pastor of their cars. Each week, more who would listen. Thousands Gwynn’s Island Baptist Church. He and more people come to be gathered at the Temple as can be reached at szent.edward@ a part of what God is doing. they spoke there, and that gmail.com

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FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO Four out of five Endangered route We received names for four out of five people in this photograph of the E.R. Bassett appliance store of Mathews circa Passengers board a Greyhound bus at Morgan’s Drug Store, a local stop, in September 1981. The transportation company had 1945. From left are Stanley Payne, Ray and Virginia Bassett, and Billy Titlow. Thanks to Cindy Black, Lucina Crittenden, Debi been running six daily routes to Gloucester County but shortly before this photo was made, had cut that number to two a day. Downs and Shirley Ward for their calls. The name of the man on the right, however, still eludes us. If anyone can help us The Gloucester Chamber of Commerce had asked the bus line to reconsider. with ID, please call 804-693-3101. GLIMPSES INTO THE PAST| A birthday party and a hay ride

110 YEARS AGO Creek High School on May 11 lanthropy embodied in this in the Botetourt graduating electrical wiring caused the Commerce and a planning Thursday, May 19, 1910 was largely attended and was undertaking and cannot fail to class and 29 in the Achilles fire. commission member, is chair- from the Mathews Journal very successful. The friends be appreciative. group. T.L. Smith of Gwynn, owner man; other members are Wil- Little Miss Earlyne and Mau- and patrons of the school from the Mathews Journal The Botetourt commence- of the plant, said damage to liam Ackenbom, Arleen Stone, rice Hughes entertained a few knowing the proceeds of the One of the outstanding ment exercises will be held the building and equipment Bobby Payne, William Nelson of her friends on Friday from day went toward paying for events of the year in the on the front lawn of the High was estimated at $40,000 by Haywood, Delmar Hooley, two to six p.m. Those being the new agricultural building county will be the laying of School and are scheduled for the insurance adjuster. He Tilden Davis, Patty McNe- present were: Misses Rosa- broke their own fine record the corner-stone of the new 8 p.m. Thursday, June 1. said he should be back in op- al, Chester and Joan Mack, lyn Borum, Melber Hudgins, of cooperation and gave with addition to Bethel, which will The Achilles baccalaure- eration within a month. James Newell Jr., Bill Byrn, Golden Hudgins, Messrs. Per- great liberality. Bounteous take place Wednesday, June ate sermon will be delivered Units from the four Mathews Barbara Bass, William Dunn, cy Borum, Lester Hughes, Leb meals were prepared and 25. An all-day program is be- by Rev. George M. Kissinger stations fought the blaze. Linda Love and Ted Costin. and Earl Hudgins. Games were served by the ladies at the pre- ing planned. Several promi- at Union Baptist Church at 20 YEARS AGO played, refreshments were war price of 50 cents, while nent speakers will be on the 8 p.m. Sunday, May 28, and 40 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 25, 2000 served, after which a hayride the men dished out ice cream program for morning, after- commencement exercises will Thursday, May 22, 1980 from the Gazette-Journal was given to the bay shore. in great quantities. A nice noon and night, in addition to be held at the high school au- from the Gazette-Journal Nearly 100 people attended The chaperones were: Mrs. sum was realized. Captain F.R. musical numbers. Dinner will ditorium Wednesday evening, A petition will be presented a Shrimp Fest on May 13, held Borum, Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Haynes generously contrib- be served on the grounds and May 31, at 8 o’clock. to Circuit Court of Gloucester at Williams Wharf to benefit George Hudgins. uted a $100 bill. This however refreshments will be served on June 26 seeking to in- the Mathews Maritime Foun- Miss Olive White and Indie was not unusual since he has throughout the day. Several 60 YEARS AGO corporate as the “Town of dation. Hughes, of East Mathews, and always been liberal in public former ministers of the charge Thursday, May 19, 1960 Gloucester” the courthouse Plenty of food, music, and Messrs. John Hughes and Ed- matters, especially so toward are expected to be present as from the Gazette-Journal sanitary district and its envi- reflections on the county’s win Curtis, of Hampton, spent the Cobbs Creek High School. well as many members of the Torrential rains and heavy rons. maritime heritage were Saturday and Sunday with Mr. church now living at distant winds that are reported to Benjamin F. Higgins, head of served up as the group raised and Mrs. Geo. W. Hudgins. 90 YEARS AGO points. Committees are begin- have reached near-gale pro- a citizens’ group which advo- operating funds and worked Mr. Frank C. Hudgins, of Thursday, May 22, 1930 ning work on the program a portions, accompanied by cates the move, said the pro- to gain more volunteers. Mathews, who was married from the Gloucester Gazette month ahead and elaborate thunder and lightning, caused posal has been under consid- John Dayton of Hallieford, to Miss Lena May Lambert, The Henrietta Vandergrift plans are being made for the some damage in the Glouces- eration about two months. won a quilted wall hanging do- of Jacksonville, Fla., on May Johnston Memorial Clinic for occasion. ter-Mathews area Tuesday The petition bearing signa- nated by Katy Lane of Peach 4, arrived here Wednesday Babies, sponsored by Mrs. night. tures of more than 100 resi- Point. Steve Benda of Virginia to spend a few days with his Blair Spencer as a memorial 80 YEARS AGO Lightning struck a barn on dents is being advertised for Beach, won a cross stitch of parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.D. to her mother, will be opened Thursday, May 23, 1940 the Howard Oliver farm near the requisite four weeks be- local lighthouses. Hudgins. in Gloucester County very from the Gazette-Journal Pinetta, totally destroying the fore presentation to the court The foundation announced soon. The Gloucester County building, although a tractor, for decision. that the Cora Beth, a dredge 100 YEARS AGO The purpose of the clinic is Red Cross is rallying to help several horses and a number To be incorporated, a town boat, has been donated by Wil- Thursday, May 20, 1920 to provide medical examina- in the emergency created by of dogs were saved. must have at least 1,000 resi- liam and Lisa Parlett. It joins from the Gloucester Gazette tion and free milk, and to edu- the heavy fighting in Europe. William L. Smith, manager of dents. Higgins said a census of a fledgling fleet anchored by Steamer service between cate mothers in the proper A production unit has been the Mathews, Gloucester, Mid- the sanitary district showed the vintage skipjack Clarence Norfolk and Gloucester and care of babies. It will be under formed with the following dlesex and King and Queen di- fewer than the required, so Crockett, still on the Eastern Mathews points may be re- the direction of Dr. Blair Spen- committee workers appoint- vision, Telephone boundaries of the proposed Shore but raised from the bot- sumed tomorrow (Friday) or cer, a recognized authority on ed by Mrs. Stanley Gray, gen- Company, said on Wednesday town are slightly outside of tom and awaiting restoration. next Monday at the latest. The children’s diseases and care, eral chairman; Mrs. Harriot morning that from 200 to 300 the district. Norfolk-Mobjack Bay Steam- and in charge of Dr. Charles Maxfield, purchasing agent; phones were still out of order 10 YEARS AGO boat Company was organized Robins Jr., of Richmond, who Mrs. R.E. Duval, director of with crews working steadily 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Mathews last week, and will be the assistant physi- knitting; Mrs. Edward Chism, to restore service as soon as Thursday, May 24, 1990 from the Gazette-Journal the purchase of the steamer cian at Camp Chesapeake this head of Junior Division; Miss possible. The Gloucester ex- from the Gazette-Journal An estimated 700 cyclists Ocracoke authorized. The summer. A board composed Elle Mott, head of packing and change cable was damaged by A tourism plan calling for took part in last weekend’s capital of the new company is of ladies interested in this shipping. Mrs. Gray will su- lightning burn, putting a num- better water access, two ma- Tour de Chesapeake event $60,000 and the steamer will work in Gloucester will assist perintend sewing and cutting, ber of phones out of order. jor annual events, sprucing up throughout Mathews. A Friday be in charge of Captain Caffee, Mrs. Ellis Stubblefield, regis- herself. Also affected less extensively the village and trying to get a night thunderstorm caused who was skipper of the old tered nurse, in charge. The first quota of goods is were the Mathews and Hayes state park may be too “grandi- some damage to registration Mobjack. Work of putting the Though the work will be to be shipped on June 15 and Store exchanges, Smith said. ose” for Mathews. canopies and to at least one vessel in shape for commis- done largely in the lower is: 5 men’s heavy sweaters; The Mathews County Plan- vehicle, but the even was well sion has been in progress un- part of the county, it will be 10 children’s heavy sweaters; 50 YEARS AGO ning Commission has recom- received nonetheless, officials der his direction for the past available to all residents of 5 women’s heavier weight Thursday, May 21, 1970 mended the board of supervi- said. week. Gloucester. The county will dresses; 10 girls’ heavier from the Gazette-Journal sors reduce the scope of the And the county’s tourism from the Mathews Journal be greatly indebted to Mrs. weight dress and 5 layettes. The Cricket Hill Ice Plant plan to being it more in line and merchants benefited as The Field Day held at Cobbs Spencer for the splendid phi- and equipment were serious- with available funds and to many guests descended on 70 YEARS AGO ly damaged by fire early Tues- ensure protection of natural Mathews. Lynda Smith Greve, Thursday, May 18, 1950 day morning. resources. one of the two local coordina- from the Gazette-Journal Firemen said the alarm was The plan was drafted by a tors, said that Saturday after- Forty-six seniors are sched- turned into the Mathews Vol- Mathews Tourism Commis- noon she kept seeing cyclists Pier Masters, Inc. uled for graduation from unteer Fire Department at sion authorized one year ago walking around the village, Piers, Bulkheads, Jetties/Groins, Boatlifts, Botetourt and Achilles High 12:40 a.m. by a passing motor- by the supervisors. many carrying bags for items Floating Docks, Riprap, Living Shorelines, Schools this year, it has been ist. 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TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Dining al fresco With the loosening of restrictions on restaurants as part of the first phase of Gov. Ralph Northam’s Forward Virginia plans, restaurant patrons were able to get back to normal (sort of) on Friday, with a number of restaurants in both counties expanding into outdoor dining, including Richardson’s in Mathews, at left, and Olivia’s in the Village in Gloucester, photo at right. Some restaurants that had no outside dining before COVID-19 created special outside spaces to fill demand. Other restaurants are planning to open their outside dining this week.

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LAND TRANSFERS withhold and conceal her from any per- O’Brien was also charged with the son, authority or institution lawfully en- misdemeanors of driving under the GLOUCESTER titled to her charge, May 4, 2020. Also, influence, damaging property and The following deeds were a charge of charge of, by force, intimi- possessing marijuana and was issued Gloucester Library offers curbside service dation or deception, and without legal a summons for refusing to allow a recorded in the Clerk’s Office of justification or excuse, seize, take, trans- sample of breath. Gloucester Circuit Court during port, detain or secrete a person from Adrian Demetrius Zachary, 34, of The Gloucester County Arkansas Farm Road in Gloucester the period April 30-May 5: any person with the intent to deprive Library began offering curb- Joel R. Fortune to Tyler M. Sanders, him of his personal liberty or to with- was arrested May 12 and charged 0.507 acre, Gloucester Point, $217,000. hold or conceal him from any person, with, on or about May 12, assaulting side service this week. James Edwards Harris, et al, to authority or institution lawfully entitled and battering a family or household The service, which be- Christina G. Toler, Lot 1, Lot 2, Block E, to his charge, May 4, 2020. member, third or subsequent offense. gan Wednesday, allows pa- Waterview, Gloucester Point, $229,900. The grand jury also returned Pansy D. Williams, 59, of Pampa Road in Gloucester was arrested May trons to pick up holds on Two Twenty Seven, Inc., to Snohil, direct indictments on the fol- LLC, 1.966 acres, Lot 2, Ware, gift. 17 and charged with, on or about May any books they may have Brent G. Walters, et al, to Amanda lowing misdemeanor charges: 3, while being a parent, guardian or placed. Also, patrons will Mangum, et al, Lot 4, Patriots Walk, Timothy Allen Olin, 24, Middle Pen- a person responsible for the care of a insula Regional Security Center, Saluda, child under 18 years of age, committing be able to return books that Phase 1, $290,000. they have finished at the 21st Mortgage Corporation to a charge of unlawfully drive a motor ve- a willful act or omission in the care of James Mitchell Ruble, Lot 111, Section hicle on a highway after his driver’s li- such child so gross and wanton as to book drop. Currently, the 2, Campfield, Ware, $250,000. cense, learner’s permit or privilege to show a reckless disregard for human service will only be avail- Alfred L. Young to Patricia B. South- drive a motor vehicle had been sus- life. able at Main Street Center all, 4.066 acres, Gloucester Point, pended or revoked, or after he had $275,000. been directed not to drive by any court, MATHEWS and not at the Point Branch Mervyn M. Copeland, et al, to Jer- by the commissioner, or after he had at this time. been forbidden to operate a motor ve- The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office emy M. Tietjens, et al, 5.026 acres, Ware, reported that two incidents involving “We are really excited to $359,000. hicle as prescribed by operation of a statute of the Commonwealth or a sub- theft, two involving domestic assault, begin serving the public John N. Speer, et al, to Samuel E. and one involving property damage oc- Nuckolls, et al, Lot 28, Patriots Walk, stantially similar ordinance of a county, in-person once again—al- city or town, third or subsequent of- curred during the past week. beit in an innovative, un- Phase 1, $312,900. On Tuesday, May 12, deputies ar- Edward S. Hodges, et al, to Dean fense occurring within a 10-year period, May 4, 2020. Also, a charge of unlaw- rested an 18-year-old Gloucester resi- conventional method,” said Carter Sr., et al, 1.75 acres, Parcel 1, 0.75 dent on a charge of property damage. Diane Rebertus, Glouces- acre, Parcel 2, Ware, $608,500. fully drive a vehicle on any highway recklessly or at a speed or in a manner The offense occurred on May 8 at the ter’s Director of Library Wesley R. Stanley Jr., et al, to Wesley Parks and Recreation lot in the 9700 R. Stanley Jr., et al, Lot 18, Queen Anne’s so as to endanger the life, limb or prop- Services. “We have missed erty of any person, May 4, 2020. block of Buckley Hall Road. A vehicle Forest, Ware, gift. drove through the grass in the center our patrons considerably Robert Henry Clarence, et al, to Nya area, causing approximately $200 in during these past couple of Johnson, et al, 4.760 acres, Parcel 1-B, SHERIFF’S REPORT damage. The suspect was released on months and we are excited Petsworth, $40,000. a summons. Shannon Ayers, et al, to Lora B. GLOUCESTER On Thursday, May 14, the clerk at to be able to see some fa- Ayers, 1.5 acres, Lot 7, Petsworth, The following incidents the 7-11 convenience store on Cricket miliar faces—and hopefully $167,749.66. Hill Road reported a shoplifter, advis- some new ones, too.” Kenneth E. Peterson, et al, to Brian were recently reported by the ing that a white female entered the Curbside service will be Patrick Palmer, et al, 0.7815 acre, Parcel Gloucester Sheriff’s Office: store, placed several “Beanie Babies” in B, Ware, $272,000. Assault: A 37-year-old Cox Lane her purse, and left the store without available Mondays through The Secretary of Housing and Ur- resident was arrested under the paying. Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 ban Development to Denise E. Taylor, PRIDE program for domestic violence Deputies responded to two inci- Lot 17, Lot 18, Eastview subdivision, p.m. and book drops will intervention after he allegedly dents of domestic assault on Friday, be open Mondays through $55,126. assaulted his wife at their home last May 15. One occurred in the 100 block John C. Covington, et al, to Jason Thursday. of Morgan’s Lane and concerned a situ- Fridays from 9 a.m. until 5 Smith, 0.553 acre, York, $103,790. Larceny: Virginia license plate ation between a father and son. Both p.m. Patrons will receive a UWS3736 was reported taken from a parties were interviewed and sepa- phone call when their holds MATHEWS vehicle parked at a residence in the rated. Social Services was notified and are ready for pickup. Li- 2000 block of Severn Wharf Road briefed on the situation. The following deeds were between May 1 and 15; Walmart The second occurred in the 800 brary cards will be needed recorded recently in Mathews loss prevention personnel reported block of Glebe Road. After investigat- for placing and picking up Circuit Court: observing a male allegedly conceal ing the incident, deputies obtained holds. Items can be placed an item and exit past all points of sale Joel L. Deaton to Travis Houser, et al, warrants for the suspect, a 23-year-old on hold by visiting www. 1.4627 acres, Westville, $206,000. on May 11. The 28-year-old Topping male resident of the home. He was ar- Carole A. Thomason to Timothy resident was located on scene and rested a short time later. gloucesterva.info/publicli- Adam Baker, et al, Parcel One: 2.34 acres released on a summons for shoplifting. Also on Friday, the owner of Mob- brary or by calling 804-693- and Parcel Two: 2.34 acres, Chesapeake, The item was valued at $7.88. jack Motors reported theft of a cata- 2998. Alcohol: Deputies responded last Larry Born, a patron of the Gloucester Library, picks up several books he has had on $267,000. lytic converter valued at approximately Library patrons are re- David R. Price, et al, trustees, to NV Thursday to the Gloucester Inn Motel $400 off a 2001 Land Rover parked at hold through the library’s curbside service. Real Estate Four LLC, Parcel One: Lot 1, in the 1000 block of Route 17 for a his business, which is located in the minded that fines will not 5.598 acres; Lot 1-A, 1.78 acres; Lot 1-B, disorderly female who broke a window 14000 block of John Clayton Memorial accrue on their accounts 0.584 acres; and Parcel Two: Lot A, 1.29 of a room. The 50-year-old woman Highway. The theft occurred during the of Species Lane was located in the while the library is closed ity. Monetary transactions ther notice. However, library acres, and Lot B, 1.43 acres, Westville, past two weeks. to the public. However, any for fine payments cannot be staff members are available $875,000. parking lot and taken into custody Anyone with information regard- John F. Speechley Jr. to Nicho- for public intoxication; A deputy saw ing these or other crimes in Mathews fees on a patron’s account handled at this time. to take any questions during las C. Deitz, 2.598 acres, Chesapeake, a man on the ground next to the is asked to call Crime Solvers at 804- prior to when the library All library facilities, includ- normal operating hours by $205,000. baseball field dugout while conducting 725-7001. All calls are anonymous and closed on March 16 remain ing in-house services, remain calling 804-693-2998. a patrol check at Abingdon Park on could result in a reward if information Powhatan Drive at about 4:30 p.m. on provided leads to an arrest, the recov- the patron’s responsibil- closed to the public until fur- CIRCUIT COURT May 12. A half-empty bottle of whiskey ery of stolen property, or the seizure of MATHEWS was located beside the 68-year-old illegal drugs. homeless man who was taken into A Mathews County grand custody for public intoxication and FIRE REPORT jury, meeting on Monday, consuming an alcoholic beverage in public. ABINGDON May 18, returned direct indict- Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Res- ments on the following felony The following felony cue responded to 53 calls during the charges: arrests were recently made period May 11-17, as follows: 38 medi- Timothy Allen Olin, 24, Middle Pen- in Gloucester, according to cal calls, seven public assist calls, five insula Regional Security Center, Saluda, motor vehicle accidents, two traffic a charge of, after having received a vis- warrants filed in Gloucester hazards, and one fire/other. ible or audible signal from a law-en- District Courts: forcement officer to bring his motor Tyler Mary Elizabeth Dawson, vehicle to a stop, did drive such mo- 26, of J Leonards Place in Gloucester GLOUCESTER tor vehicle in a willful and wanton dis- was arrested May 16 and charged Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Res- regard of such signal so as to interfere with three counts of, on or about cue responded to 218 calls during the with or endanger the operation of the May 16, possessing a controlled period April 13-May 10, as follows: 180 law-enforcement vehicle or endanger substance classified in Schedule I or medical calls, 16 motor vehicle acci- WEBSITE a person. The speed of Timothy Allen II. Dawson was also charged with the dents, eight fire/other, six fire alarms, Olin exceeded the maximum allowed misdemeanors of possessing controlled four brush fires, two landing zones, one by 20 miles per hour, May 4, 2020. Also, paraphernalia, possessing marijuana, structure fire, and one vehicle fire. a charge of commit an assault against driving under the influence and driving a person knowing or having reason to while her license was suspended or know that he was a law-enforcement revoked. officer engaged in the performance of Heather Paige Pearson, 24, of Belroi his public duties, May 4, 2020. Also, a Road in Gloucester was arrested on MATHEWS charge of, being a parent, guardian or May 16 and charged with two counts May 12, 5:28 p.m., brush fire, 300 Literacy Volunteers of, on or about May 15, possessing SPOTLIGHTNewington Courthouse Gloucester Rotary Club other person responsible for the care block of Hamburg Road, Port Haywood, of Gloucester of a child under 18 years of age, unlaw- a controlled substance classified in one brush truck and two engines; 7:16 www.gloucesterrotary.club Pre-School fully and feloniously, did commit a will- Schedule I or II. Pearson was also p.m., brush fire, 1300 block of North www.literacyvolunteersofgloucester.org www.newingtoncourthousepreschool.com ful act or omission in the care of such charged with misdemeanor marijuana River Road, Bohannon, two engines. child which was so gross, wanton and possession. May 14, 9:33 a.m., air/gas rupture, Writers culpable as to show a reckless disre- Brittany Joan O’Brien, 31, of West 100 block of Aldebaran Road, Mathews, Land of Goshen Courthouse gard for human life, May 4, 2020. Also, a Point was arrested May 13 and charged one engine; 7:38 p.m., motor vehicle ac- Auction House www.chesapeakebaywriters.org charge of, by force, intimidation or de- with, on or about May 13, assaulting cident, Church Street at Richardson’s Family Medicine ception, and without legal justification and battering Deputy Debaun, GCSO, Restaurant, Mathews, one truck. Hampton RoadsAuctioneer.com PAUL VERBYLA, CF, ACF www.courthousefamilymedicine.com or excuse, seize, take, transport, detain knowing or having reason to know that May 16, 11:48 a.m., mutual aid, Consulting Forester or secrete a person with the intent to such person was a law enforcement 15600 block of General Puller Highway, Mermaid’s Crossing deprive her of her personal liberty or to officer engaged in public duties. Deltaville, one engine and one tanker. First Baptist Church www.verbllc.com fbcordinary.org top dog First Morning Star pet grooming Tomlinsonmermaidscrossingmathews.com Exterminating Baptist Church www.tomlinsonexterminating.com www.firstmorningstarbena.net Hampton DMV office now open MOODY'S EVENT CENTER Westville Baptist www.topdogva.comRappahannock The Hampton office of the fication cards, original titles, Church Restoration & Repair Inc. www.moodyseventcenters.com Virginia Division of Motor Ve- original vehicle registrations, vNOW.com/apt. www.westvillebaptist.com www.seamlessguttersmathews.com hicles opened Monday, but disabled parking permits, and In addition to the Hampton Stewart’s Tile and only for specific services and vital records. site, offices are open in Vir- Newington Baptist R.C. Mandolins Carpet Center, LLC by appointment. If a transaction can be con- ginia Beach, Richmond, Ches- Church www.stewartstileandcc.com Located at 8109 Roanoke ducted by another method, terfield, Charlottesville, Fred- www.newingtonbc.org Avenue, the branch is one of such as online or by mail, cus- ericksburg, Harrisonburg, Mathewswww.rcinstruments.com Landscaping Gloucester-Mathews eight DMV offices across Vir- tomers should use that meth- Roanoke, Abingdon, Onan- Salem United www.mathewslandscapes.com Gazette-Journal ginia that is being allowed od, said the release. cock and South (the Methodist Church www.gazettejournal.net to open, with temporarily Operational adjustments last three are open 8 a.m. to www.salemumcmathews.org extended hours of 8 a.m. to have been made to ensure 5 p.m.). WILLIAMS & 6 p.m. Monday through Sat- customer safety and social Five additional DMV cus- Westville Christian SKILLING, P.C. WALKE BROTHERS urday as part of Gov. Ralph distancing by limiting the tomer service centers were Church www.williamsandskilling.com ROOFING, INC. Northam’s easing of restric- number of customers and em- scheduled to reopen to the www.westvilledisciples.com walkebrothersroofing.com tions put in place at the start ployees at each location, said public this coming Tuesday, Air Force Serena Hedge at of the pandemic. An addition- the release. In addition, ser- including a Newport News lo- St. James Anglican al three offices will be open vice windows will have parti- cation at 12730 Patrick Hen- Church Services Society Tangled Up Salon from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the tions between the customer ry Drive. That office will be www.stjamesgloucester.com www.airforceservicessociety.org www.gloucesterhairsalon.com same days, said a press re- and DMV employee, seating open Monday through Satur- Groves Memorial Mathews Historical lease. will be limited and spaced, day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Presbyterian Church Mathews County Land The only transactions that and customers will be asked Expiration dates extended www.grovesmemchurchva.org Museum Conservancy will be offered at the 11 loca- to stay in their vehicles until Under an executive order www.mathewslandconservacy.org. www.mathewsvamuseum.org tions are those that usually re- 10 minutes before their ap- issued by Northam, driver’s THE FUNNY FARM quire an in-person visit. They pointment. licenses and identification www.thefunnyfarmllc.com Mathews County include issuance of original To make an appointment at cards that were set to expire Herbert Clements Chamber of Commerce driver’s licenses and identi- one of the 11 offices, visit dm- from March 15 to May 1 have 2 B’s Quilt Shop & Sons, Inc. www.mathewschamber.net 90 days beyond the expira- www.2bsquiltshop.com www.herbertclements.com tion date to renew. Those Antique Outfitters We can relax now NOW IN THE FOSTER www.antiqueoutfittersva.com with an expiration date from Gwynn’s Island Museum that Starbrite is here! FAULKNER BUILDING Piankatank Ruritan Club 138 Main St., Mathews C.H. 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