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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 VOL. LXXXIII, no. 31 NEW SERIES (USPS 220-560) GLOUCESTER, VA. 23061 | MATHEWS, VA. 23109 three sections 72 pages 75 CENTS Gloucester to begin school year virtually BY KIM ROBINS The school division will voted 4-3 to hold its meetings begin offering online instruc- electronically through Au- The Gloucester County tion for all students begin- gust. School Board voted 5-2 Tues- ning Sept. 8. The board said it This would include its Aug. day night to conduct the fi rst may start to phase in school 6 retreat from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. nine weeks of the 2020-2021 openings for some students and its regular monthly meet- school year virtually. Board when there is a decrease in ing on Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m. vice chairman Elisa Nelson the COVID-19 transmission Board chairman Robin Rice and member Darren Post rate. and members Troy Andersen both objected. In other business, the board and Post objected. 2nd COVID-19 fatality listed in Gloucester; death was in May

BY SHERRY HAMILTON that occur at the state lev- cases in Gloucester and el, and that a review of the 12 cases in Mathews as of A second COVID-19 death Gloucester resident’s vital Wednesday morning. These was listed for Gloucester records and death certifi - numbers were an increase of PHOTO BY AMY SMITH County on Wednesday morn- cate had determined that the 26 new cases for Gloucester ing, but that is not when the novel coronavirus was a con- and three for Mathews. Uncovering history person, a male in his 60s, tributing factor in his death. The number of people hos- died. According to Lisa Lauri- She said she had no further pitalized for the illness local- The archaeologists at the Fair eld Foundation have spent years uncovering the history of Mathews County, with a dig at a er, Population Health Manag- information she could share ly remained stable this week, location in Port Haywood, completed in 2019. Work at the Hall site revealed a number of signi cant 17th and 18th century er for the Three Rivers Health on the man. with just one new hospitaliza- artifacts providing a glimpse into what life was like in the colonial era. The foundation’s Gloucester Court House o ce, located District, the man’s death oc- The number of coronavi- tion in Gloucester, for a total in a restored Texaco service station, represents a more recent era of the region’s history. Amy Smith recently took this striking curred in May. rus cases in Gloucester and of 12, and two hospitaliza- photo of the building (along with her 2019 2SS Camaro convertible pulled up to the gas pumps). For more on the Mathews Laurier said that there is Mathews continued to trend County dig, see story on page 10A. an ongoing review of deaths upward this week, with 138 SEE COVID 19, PAGE 12A State clamping down on Hampton Roads Requests made to remove BY SHERRY HAMILTON the rate of positive cases re- go into effect at midnight mains low. tonight, include prohibiting The state is clamping down During a press briefi ng the on-site sale, consumption on Hampton Roads communi- Tuesday, Gov. Ralph Northam and possession of alcohol af- monument in Mathews ties after a continued increase said that the increase is large- ter 10 p.m. in any restaurant, in the number of COVID- ly due to increased socializa- dining establishment, food BY ELSA VERBYLA were required. 19 cases, intensive care unit tion among young people, court, brewery, microbrew- Board members and staff hospitalizations, and emer- including for birthdays, ery, winery or tasting room. The Mathews County Board were spaced apart at tables gency room visits there over backyard barbecues, and On top of that, he ordered of Supervisors received sev- on the stage. the past several weeks. other celebrations, and he that all such establishments eral requests Tuesday night The online comments were This crackdown does announced that a number of close by midnight, and that to take down the Confederate also new to the board meeting not include Gloucester or measures would be taken to indoor dining in them be lim- monument that has stood on format, allowing people to ex- Mathews counties, where address the problem. Mathews Court Green since press their opinions without numbers have increased but The new measures, which SEE HAMPTON ROADS, PAGE 7A 1912. risking exposure in a crowd. Online requests read to the County administrator Mindy board said the monument is Conner said every comment divisive and a bitter reminder received by Tuesday’s cutoff Ware to the county’s African-Ameri- at noon was read; more came can population of the days of in after the deadline, she said, slavery and Jim Crow. and will be read at the next Academy No action was taken or pro- board meeting. posed at the meeting. Confederate monument In other business, the board Julia Forrest of Mathews to resume approved three zoning appli- said the monument “is a re- cations. minder to the African Ameri- The board held its fi rst in- can population and other in-person person meeting since the CO- citizens of the enslavement, VID-19 pandemic began sweep- cruel oppression, exclusion/ ing the nation in March. To al- segregation, Jim Crow laws, classes low for social distancing in a and the wicked treatment of BY KIM ROBINS crowd, the meeting was held our ancestors by those who in the Mathews High School used Black people to enrich ELSA VERBYLA / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Ware Academy is prepar- auditorium, with seats taped themselves … The monu- The Confederate monument has stood ing to start the new school off to force people to spread ments and indeed the Con- in Mathews since 1912. The Mathews year with in-person classes out, and packets of sanitizing federate fl ags that stand as Board of Supervisors received requests on Aug. 10. cloths at each microphone so banners over this county are “We have a COVID mitiga- disinfection could take place on Tuesday night to remove it. No ac- tion plan in place. We will between speakers. Masks SEE MATHEWS SUPERVISORS, PAGE 5A tion was taken. take the children’s tempera- tures before they get out of the car in the morning and again at lunch. We have sneeze guards for tables Mathews School Board meets tonight and plenty of hand sanitiz- The Mathews County School Board will hold a special meeting at 6 o’clock tonight in the er,” said Dawn Fleet, head Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High School. of school for the private Thursday’s meeting will include a public announcement of school reopening plans for the fall Gloucester academy which semester. Earlier this month, Schools Superintendent Nancy Welch sketched out preliminary serves students from three plans for the fall opening, which included a hybrid model for the fi rst few weeks with the pos- years of age through eighth sibility of going to entirely online instruction for middle and high school students after that. grade. PHOTO BY LINDA TJOSSEM During the July 21 meeting, she indicated that all is contingent upon the spread of the coro- “We will be requiring navirus in the county, the region and state. masks in public areas, such Tonight’s meeting will also include discussion of procedural considerations in setting up a as hallways. Right now Harvest time school name advisory committee. Also at the July 21 meeting, a request had been made to they are optional in the The ordinary cycle of life still goes on, in spite of the pandemic, including tend- consider changing the name of Lee-Jackson Elementary. School board chairman John Priest classroom,” said Fleet. She ing to the crops in the  eld. Here, round bales of hay in a  eld near Ark on Mon- indicated at that time that the matter will be brought to a conclusion no later than Jan. 1, 2021. day present a familiar and picturesque scene in the light of the setting sun. The agenda for tonight’s meeting includes no opportunities for public comment. SEE WARE ACADEMY, PAGE 12A

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Y M C K 2A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Gloucester Gleanings THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 CLASSIFIED Bay Aging expands services in Gloucester, thanks to county EXTRA “We really appreciate the to provide free, twice weekly leadership role Gloucester hot meals delivered by volun- VEHICLE FOR SALE County has taken to support teers to the homes of county 2000 Cadillac Escalade 5.7L, AWD, tow Bay Aging,” the organization’s residents who are 60+ and package $3,500, 204,183K miles. Excellent operating condition inside and out. president and CEO Kathy are self-isolating during the 804-725-6562 Vesley said, speaking about pandemic. “Helping Neigh- the partnership between the bors is purchasing hot dinner For special placement or late ads, try county and Bay Aging have meals lovingly prepared by lo- CLASSIFIED EXTRA. 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County’s support, eligible Shirley Wesley is a Helping Neighbors GOLD F DIAMONDS F GIFTS caregivers who are struggling meals recipient, a program providing Edgehill Town Center “COVID-19 has proven to to find or afford in-home care twice-weekly hot meals from area res- Gloucester, VA 23061 be a formidable public health for their loved ones during taurants to seniors who are self-isolat- 804-693-3434 and economic crisis and these the COVID-19 pandemic may services will be a lifeline to now be able to receive finan- ing during the pandemic. many of our most vulnerable cial assistance for home care residents,” Vesley said. services. Qualified individu- Bay Transit buses are all equipped with The rent and mortgage re- als must be 60 years of age or plastic shields to protect drivers and lief program is available to older with frailties or disabili- passengers during the boarding and eligible residents who are ties and at risk of institutional facing eviction or foreclosure placement. Interested partici- alighting process. for non-payment due to a pants age 60+ should call Bay loss of income related to CO- Aging at 800-493-0238 to learn Specialty Care Services VID-19. To qualify, applicants more about Bay Aging’s home must be able to demonstrate care services and financial as- at Sanders Retirement Village a reduction of income by at sistance opportunities. least 25 percent directly due BayTransit.org for route and to COVID-19, have a lease or Bay Transit schedule information or call mortgage statement in their For many, Bay Aging’s pub- the Bay Transit Ride Line at name, and have been current lic transportation service, 877-869-6046 for more infor- on their payments through Bay Transit, is vital for getting mation. March. The program requires to work, doctors’ appoint- “We pledge to you that cus- We are Here landlord cooperation, home- ments, the grocery stores, tomer service and safety are owners to first seek forbear- pharmacies and more. 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The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors will hold two public hearings—on a pro- posed one-year postponement of the county reassessment, and a tax exemption request from Gloucester Youth Baseball—when the board meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the T.C. Walker Education Center. Both public hearings were requested during the board’s July meeting. County Assessor Dan Thomas requested that board consider postponing the county’s Assisted Living Long-term Care property reassessment, which is currently scheduled for 2022. He said that pushing the First-class amenities, with the 24/7 dedicated care with an assessment to 2023 will allow his department to record adequate data on the real estate support you need on-site Riverside physician market in Gloucester. Thomas cited several factors that would cause inaccurate results or strain on the staff. The outbreak of COVID-19 has had an impact on the housing market and may influence sales negatively, which would be reflected in the assessment. Thomas also listed that lack of staffing is a hurdle they would face with the 2022 date. Gloucester Youth Baseball treasurer James House presented the request for a tax ex- emption. He said that the baseball fields don’t have any large sources of income aside from field advertisements, and that gaining a tax exemption would help them afford need- For more information call us ed field improvements. He cited the need for field lights as a costly improvement they are at 804-693-2000 or visit looking to add. The meeting may be viewed on the county’s website at gloucesterva.info/640/Meeting- SandersLiving.com Portal as well as Cox Channel 48.

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Y M C K THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 Mathews Mirror GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 3A HRSD Mathews pump station online

BY SHERRY HAMILTON

The new HRSD sewage pump station on Main Street in Mathews went online last month, serving 180 residen- tial connections and 120 business connections. Leila Rice, director of com- munications for the Hamp- ton Roads Sanitation District, said that some of the residen- tial connections serve more than one residence, and that the district has ensured that the new station can ac- commodate future project- ed flows from every parcel within the sanitary district, based on the current zoning. SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL In addition, she said, there is some room for expansion if The new HRSD sewage pump station on Main Street in Mathews went online The Mathews Rotary Club’s annual community service project this year was construction of a fence to protect Bayside in Ba- the county were to decide to last month. von from vandals. The property is owned by the Mathews Land Conservancy and is a popular stop on the Tour de Chesapeake. expand the sanitary district. Among those working on the project were, from left, Andy Eubank, Ron Lambert, Jack White, Brian Russell, Karl Braun, Dick According to the project are assessed annually by the reached the end of its use- Hellier, Stan Allen and Chuck Dawson. plan provided by Rice, the HRSD Commission, and that ful life. Preplanning for its new station contains an up- the commission chose not to replacement began in Janu- graded computer system increase rates for the current ary 2016, and construction that allows for remotely gath- fiscal year, which began on on the new station began ering and analyzing data and July 1. last year. Mathews Rotary completes providing operational con- The new station replaces a While the old station will trol in real time. vacuum pump station located be demolished, said Rice, Asked whether the new off Buckley Hall Road on prop- the property it is on will station would increase rates erty adjacent to Hands Across still be encumbered by vac- project at Bayside for customers, Rice said that Mathews. Rice said that sta- uum lines and a force main. regional wastewater rates tion was built in 1969 and had BY SHERRY HAMILTON told Hill that vandals were de- “This was truly a club proj- stroying the grounds around ect,” said Hill. He said that The Mathews Rotary Club the gazebo, which overlooks Jack White donated the vin- selects a community service New Point Lighthouse and tage lumber and cut nails re- project to perform each sum- the confluence of the Mob- cycled from the dismantling 3 applications on Mathews mer, with the organization’s jack and Chesapeake bays, of his pre-Civil War home so motto, “Service Above Self,” and that a fence was needed. that the new fencing matched as its driving force. This sum- He requested a vehicle gate the reclaimed cypress al- mer has been no different, in that could be opened for ready at Bayside. Wetlands Board agenda spite of sweltering tempera- maintenance and a pedes- Club members who “con- tures. trian gate to allow access to tributed mightily” to con- BY TYLER BASS project is along Stutts Creek. area replanted with native Club member Tim Hill said cyclists and hikers. struction of the project were Jonathan Moody has re- marsh grasses. A “fleximat” that Chuck Dawson of the The club decided to take on Andy Eubank, Ron Lambert, The Mathews Wetlands quested the construction berm will be installed at the Mathews Land Conservancy the task as its community ser- Jack White, Brian Russell, Karl Board will meet at 7 p.m. of 499 feet of riprap sill and back edge of the wetlands’ contacted the club about a vice project for this year. Dur- Braun, Dick Hellier, Stan Allen next Wednesday, Aug. 5, in 450 feet of riprap revetment. jurisdiction with sand fill project at Bayside, located ing two half-Saturdays, and and Chuck Dawson. Also, Tim the historic courthouse. Moody also requested the and more plantings. at the end of Route 14 in Ba- after much sweat and cold- Hill, Paul Vanden Bout, Frank Public hearings will be held construction of a 48-foot- All project applications von. The Mathews Land Con- water refreshment on 95 de- Thomas, Dennis Baker, Bill on three applications. long boat ramp. This project are to be submitted for re- servancy owns the property, gree days, the club complet- Sterns, Danny Webster and Morris Bay Properties and will be along the East River. view to the Mathews County and it’s a popular stop for ed the project and provided Haskins Ramos. Ray and Merrily Messina Neil D’Amato has request- Wetlands Board at its office bicyclists during the annual the conservancy with a more are requesting to construct ed to save an existing living in the County Administra- Tour de Chesapeake. Dawson secure retreat for all to enjoy. a total of three breakwaters shoreline along a portion tion Building. The building landward of mean low wa- of the Chesapeake Bay. The is open Monday through ter. Two of the breakwaters project will call for oyster Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 will be 47 feet by 16 feet and bags to be installed behind p.m. Applications may also the third will be 95 feet by existing reefs with sand be submitted online at we- Blood drive 16 feet. The project will also backfill over the bags and for bapps.mrc.virginia.gov/pub- A blood drive held July 21 at the Pi- have 418 cubic yards of sand greases to be plants. Phrag- lic/habitat/index.php. backfill and plantings. This mites will be killed and the ankatank Ruritan Club building in Hudgins resulted in the collection of 76 units, nine shy of the drive’s goal of 85, according to Red Cross volunteer Nan Beware of unsolicited packages of seeds Cross. A total of 81 potential donors took part. Ten were deferred and four The Virginia Department were unable to complete their dona- of Agriculture and Consumer Services is asking Virginians tions. Nine donors completed double to report to the agency if they red donations. First-time donors at the received unsolicited packages drive were David Rollins, Harry Cole- containing seeds that appear stock, Raymond Felton, Terry Wilson. to have originated from China. Robert Jefferies and Dee Russell made The types of seeds in the their first donation in Mathews. Gallon packages are unknown at pins were awarded to Ji Choi (one gal- this time and may be invasive plant species, said Michael lon), David Chrest (four gallons), Arlene Wallace of VDACS. The pack- Allen (five gallons), Alan Kinker (12 ages were sent by mail and gallons), Gib Pulley (13 gallons) and may have Chinese writing on Jim Drummond (17 gallons). Here, Red them. Cross phlebotomist Wanda Walker pos- WATERCOLOR The state agency asked resi- VDACS PHOTOS es with donor Robert Jefferies and Alda A packet of unsolicited seeds that appears to have originated in China. LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS dents not to plant these seeds, Barnett, a volunteer from Mathews but instead to report them to Chapel. 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Y M C K THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 Mathews Mirror GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 3A HRSD Mathews pump station online

BY SHERRY HAMILTON

The new HRSD sewage pump station on Main Street in Mathews went online last month, serving 180 residen- tial connections and 120 business connections. Leila Rice, director of com- munications for the Hamp- ton Roads Sanitation District, said that some of the residen- tial connections serve more than one residence, and that the district has ensured that the new station can ac- commodate future project- ed flows from every parcel within the sanitary district, based on the current zoning. SHERRY HAMILTON / GAZETTE-JOURNAL In addition, she said, there is some room for expansion if The new HRSD sewage pump station on Main Street in Mathews went online The Mathews Rotary Club’s annual community service project this year was construction of a fence to protect Bayside in Ba- the county were to decide to last month. von from vandals. The property is owned by the Mathews Land Conservancy and is a popular stop on the Tour de Chesapeake. expand the sanitary district. Among those working on the project were, from left, Andy Eubank, Ron Lambert, Jack White, Brian Russell, Karl Braun, Dick According to the project are assessed annually by the reached the end of its use- Hellier, Stan Allen and Chuck Dawson. plan provided by Rice, the HRSD Commission, and that ful life. Preplanning for its new station contains an up- the commission chose not to replacement began in Janu- graded computer system increase rates for the current ary 2016, and construction that allows for remotely gath- fiscal year, which began on on the new station began ering and analyzing data and July 1. last year. Mathews Rotary completes providing operational con- The new station replaces a While the old station will trol in real time. vacuum pump station located be demolished, said Rice, Asked whether the new off Buckley Hall Road on prop- the property it is on will station would increase rates erty adjacent to Hands Across still be encumbered by vac- project at Bayside for customers, Rice said that Mathews. Rice said that sta- uum lines and a force main. regional wastewater rates tion was built in 1969 and had BY SHERRY HAMILTON told Hill that vandals were de- “This was truly a club proj- stroying the grounds around ect,” said Hill. He said that The Mathews Rotary Club the gazebo, which overlooks Jack White donated the vin- selects a community service New Point Lighthouse and tage lumber and cut nails re- project to perform each sum- the confluence of the Mob- cycled from the dismantling 3 applications on Mathews mer, with the organization’s jack and Chesapeake bays, of his pre-Civil War home so motto, “Service Above Self,” and that a fence was needed. that the new fencing matched as its driving force. This sum- He requested a vehicle gate the reclaimed cypress al- mer has been no different, in that could be opened for ready at Bayside. Wetlands Board agenda spite of sweltering tempera- maintenance and a pedes- Club members who “con- tures. trian gate to allow access to tributed mightily” to con- BY TYLER BASS project is along Stutts Creek. replanted with native marsh Club member Tim Hill said cyclists and hikers. struction of the project were Jonathan Moody has re- grasses. A “fleximat” berm that Chuck Dawson of the The club decided to take on Andy Eubank, Ron Lambert, The Mathews Wetlands quested the construction will be installed at the back Mathews Land Conservancy the task as its community ser- Jack White, Brian Russell, Karl Board will meet at 7 p.m. of 499 feet of riprap sill and edge of the wetlands’ juris- contacted the club about a vice project for this year. Dur- Braun, Dick Hellier, Stan Allen next Wednesday, Aug. 5, in 450 feet of riprap revetment. diction with sand fill and project at Bayside, located ing two half-Saturdays, and and Chuck Dawson. Also, Tim the historic courthouse. Moody also requested the more plantings. at the end of Route 14 in Ba- after much sweat and cold- Hill, Paul Vanden Bout, Frank Public hearings will be held construction of a 48-foot- All project applications von. The Mathews Land Con- water refreshment on 95 de- Thomas, Dennis Baker, Bill on three applications. long boat ramp. This project are to be submitted for re- servancy owns the property, gree days, the club complet- Sterns, Danny Webster and Morris Bay Properties and will be along the East River. view to the Mathews County and it’s a popular stop for ed the project and provided Haskins Ramos. Ray and Merrily Messina Neil D’Amato has request- Wetlands Board at its office bicyclists during the annual the conservancy with a more are requesting to construct ed to save an existing living in the County Administra- Tour de Chesapeake. Dawson secure retreat for all to enjoy. a total of three breakwaters shoreline along a portion tion Building. The building landward of mean low wa- of the Chesapeake Bay. The is open Monday through ter. Two of the breakwaters project will call for oyster Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 will be 47 feet by 16 feet and bags to be installed behind p.m. Applications may also the third will be 95 feet by existing reefs with sand be submitted online at we- Blood drive 16 feet. The project will also backfill over the bags and bapps.mrc.virginia.gov/pub- A blood drive held July 21 at the Pi- have 418 cubic yards of sand for greases to be plants. lic/habitat/index.php. backfill and plantings. This Phragmites will be killed and ankatank Ruritan Club building in Hudgins resulted in the collection of 76 units, nine shy of the drive’s goal of 85, according to Red Cross volunteer Nan Beware of unsolicited packages of seeds Cross. A total of 81 potential donors took part. Ten were deferred and four The Virginia Department were unable to complete their dona- of Agriculture and Consumer Services is asking Virginians tions. Nine donors completed double to report to the agency if they red donations. First-time donors at the received unsolicited packages drive were David Rollins, Harry Cole- containing seeds that appear stock, Raymond Felton, Terry Wilson. to have originated from China. Robert Jefferies and Dee Russell made The types of seeds in the their first donation in Mathews. Gallon packages are unknown at pins were awarded to Ji Choi (one gal- this time and may be invasive plant species, said Michael lon), David Chrest (four gallons), Arlene Wallace of VDACS. The pack- Allen (five gallons), Alan Kinker (12 ages were sent by mail and gallons), Gib Pulley (13 gallons) and may have Chinese writing on Jim Drummond (17 gallons). Here, Red them. Cross phlebotomist Wanda Walker pos- WATERCOLOR The state agency asked resi- VDACS PHOTO es with donor Robert Jefferies and Alda A packet of unsolicited seeds that appears to have originated in China. LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS dents not to plant these seeds, Barnett, a volunteer from Mathews but instead to report them to Chapel. The next Mathews blood drive the state Office of Plant Indus- or destroy native plants and cost to control and mitigate starting weekly in August try Services through the Re- insects and severely damage those infestations.” will be held Sept. 15. For more informa- [email protected]. crops. Taking steps to prevent People who report receiv- tion, visit www.redcrossblood.org. gov email. their introduction is the most ing the seeds are instructed According to VDACS, inva- effective method of reduc- either to send them to the sive species “wreak havoc ing both the risk of invasive agency, or if already plant- • Small Safe Class Sizes, or on the environment, displace species infestations and the ed, to destroy the plants, Place Your with artist Jan Finn-Duffy double-bag them, and put • Private Lessons them in the trash. Ad Here! Does your tub/shower need a makeover? 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Y M C K 4A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Point Panorama THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 Third person arrested in connection with Gloucester Point murder

BY KIM ROBINS the second degree) and attempted robbery and was A third person was arrested held without bond. last week in connection with A second suspect, a the May murder of a 20-year- 16-year-old of Hampton, was old White Stone man in a arrested on May 17 after Gloucester Point parking lot. turning himself in to the Gloucester deputies res- Hampton Police Department. ponded to the reports of He was charged with first- gunshots at Colonial Point degree murder during the Apartments in the 7700 commission of a robbery, use block of Colonial Point Lane of a firearm in commission of at about 1 a.m. on May 15. a felony, attempted robbery There they found Hezekiah and conspiracy to commit Fauntleroy, 20, of White Stone robbery. unconscious in the parking Another suspect in the lot and responding medics case, Destin Dominique determined he was deceased. Moore, 24, of Hampton, was On July 22, Jennifer Anne charged with first-degree Zuckerman, 18, of Hampton murder (as a principal in was arrested and charged the second degree), use of with, on or about May 15, a firearm in commission of a willfully, deliberately and felony (as a principal in the with premeditation killing and second degree), attempted murdering Fauntleroy in the robbery and conspiracy first degree (as a principal in to commit robbery. Moore the second degree). remained at large until he was Zuckerman was also apprehended in Allegheny, charged with the use of a Pennsylvania, on June 8 and Barbecue bragging rights firearm in commission of is awaiting extradition to a felony (as a principal in Virginia. Scoot’s BBQ, winner of Virginia Living Magazine’s BBQ Bracket Battle Championship in 2019, recently received another honor, when Del. Keith Hodges (R-Urbanna), at right, came to the Gloucester Point restaurant to surprise owner Gary Ward with a copy of Virginia General Assembly House Joint Resolution No. 243. Passed dur- ing its 2020 session, the resolution commends Scoot’s for its win, topping a list of more than 250 barbecue restaurants across the commonwealth to claim the title. Suspects charged Abingdon Ruritan Club awards scholarships

The Abingdon Ruritan Club in Maryus church recently announced its schol- arship recipients, with three Gloucester High School grad- uates receiving money to con- vandalism tinue their educations. The club awarded its four- BY KIM ROBINS erty, damaging property and year $4,000 renewal academic four counts of contributing to scholarship to Farren Winter. The Gloucester Sheriff’s Of- the delinquency of a minor. She will be attending Shenan- fice has charged three adults Also, Wade Zachary Powell doah University to major in and four juveniles in connec- Webb, 18, of North River Road Music Therapy. tion with vandalism that oc- in Cardinal was charged with, The technical/vocational curred last month at a closed on or about June 16, stealing two-year $2,000 renewal church in Maryus. church painting of the Last scholarship was awarded to The GSO said deputies re- Supper valued at $500 or Macey Berg. She will attend sponded to the vacant Church more and belonging to Mary- Rappahannock Community Farren Winter Macey Berg Kathryn Neikirk of God in the 2500 block of us Church of God. Webb was College to become an Ultra- Maryus Road on June 16 for a additionally charged with the sound Technician. trespassing in progress. Once misdemeanors of trespassing A one-year non-renewable College to major in psychol- prior-year recipients attend- The total Abingdon Ruri- on scene, deputies discov- on posted property, and dam- scholarship for $700 was ogy. ing various schools will be re- tan Club scholarship funds ered that several individuals aging property. awarded to Kathryn Neikirk. In addition to these three ceiving their annual renewal awarded for the 2020-21 ac- had gone inside the closed An 18-year-old of Maple She will be attending Vassar new scholarship awards, five disbursement of $1,000 each. ademic year was $7,700. church, damaged property Street in Hayes was charged within and took a painting be- with the misdemeanors of longing to the church. trespassing on posted proper- VIMS to hold webinar on climate change tonight Virtual Career Fair Arrest warrants were issued ty and damaging property and July 23 for three adults in was released on a summons. VIMS will host its July After Hours lecture from 7-8 tonight on climate change and sea level today for military connection with the incident. On July 23, petitions were rise via Zoom. A Hampton Roads Virtual Shawna Marie Gwinn, 20, of filed against three juveniles, Dr. Carl Hershner will take his audience through the driving factors of climate change and Career Fair for all members Spring Branch Road in North one from Hudgins, one from potential outcomes for the future, especially in the Chesapeake Bay region. Hershner will of the military, past and was charged with, on or about North and one from Mathews, also discuss what roles the pandemic could play in worldwide climate change. present, and their spouses June 16, stealing church paint- charging each with grand lar- Registration is required for access to this online webinar. Visit events.wm.edu/event/view/ and dependents, will be ing of the Last Supper valued ceny, trespassing on posted vims/117948 to register. held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to- at $500 or more and belonging property and damaging prop- day. It is held by RecruitMili- to Maryus Church of God. erty. A fourth juvenile from tary. Gwinn was also charged Hayes was charged with tres- To register, visit https:// with the misdemeanors of passing on posted property recruitmilitary.careereco. trespassing on posted prop- and damaging property. com/Fair/EventDetails. ¤ ¤ Food From The ¤ Foundation is asking for donations to help our Communities in Need. The pantry food drive was canceled due to COVID-19.

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Y M C K THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 5A Mathews NAACP asks for immediate action on name change; exploring legal options In a letter emailed to the the name change at its July school board to change the Mathews County School 21 meeting. During that meet- name before the start of the Board on Wednesday, ing, school board chair John current school year. Mathews NAACP president Priest indicated that the mat- “We are hopeful that the Raymond Willis has asked the ter would be brought to a Mathews County School board to take immediate ac- conclusion no later than Jan. Board will do the right thing tion to rename Lee-Jackson 1, 2021. The school board will and act now to remove from Elementary. hold a special meeting to- our community this vestige In the letter, he also in- night, where procedural con- of the war to preserve slav- dicates that the chapter is siderations of a name change ery,” Willis said. “The NAACP working with the Lawyers’ committee is one of the agen- took legal action to change Committee for Civil Rights & da items (see related story). the names of Lee-Davis High Urban Affairs and the law firm “Maintaining the Lee-Jack- School and Stonewall Jack- of Covington & Burling to ex- son name creates a hostile son Middle School in Han- plore possible legal action, and unwelcoming education over County. Recently those should that become neces- environment for Black chil- names were changed by the ELSA VERBYLA / GAZETTE-JOURNAL sary. dren and their families,” Wil- county. There is no reason The Mathews County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday night at Mathews High School for the first in-person meeting The school board heard lis wrote in his letter to the Mathews County cannot do since February. Spaced out and wearing masks as part of COVID-19 social distancing precautions, from left, are supervisors comments for and against school board, calling on the the same.” Paul Hudgins, Jackie Ingram, Amy Dubois, Michael Rowe and Melissa Mason. County administrator Mindy Conner is in the background. New tax software being installed MATHEWS SUPERVISORS: First in-person meeting in Gloucester offices

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) is for people who fought and Both applications were Gloucester’s Treasurer and major credit cards will now be The Treasurer and Com- testaments to what those who families who suffered,” he approved with conditions Commissioner of the Revenue accepted at the Treasurer’s missioner of the Revenue supported the Confederacy said, “Black people and white that spell out some rules on offices are in the process of Office window as well as on- also remind citizens that the thought of Black people.” people, everybody suffered operation. implementing new tax and re- line for taxes, utilities and per- Gloucester Board of Supervi- Meg Roberts of Diggs sup- at that time. Virginia had the In other business, the ceipting software, the culmi- mit payments. The new credit sors extended the time to pay ported removal of the monu- right to secede, we legally se- board: nation of a multi-year effort, card and e-check systems 2020 first installment taxes ment, and said “in the year ceded, and Abraham Lincoln —Named Carolyn Taylor according to a release from should be available within a until Aug. 14 without addition- 2020, Mathews County offi- invaded a foreign country and of Hudgins to fill the unex- Gloucester County. few weeks. al fees or interest. cially provides a prominent we fought to repel foreign in- pired term of Reed Lawson As the transition is being venue to literally look up to vaders.” on the library’s Board of made over the next couple We Do We Do those who fought to keep our Callis also stated the coun- Trustees; weeks, customers may experi- fellow humans in bondage … ty needs to clarify who owns —Named Brian E. Russell ence some delays in the pro- Color Copies Laminating Is Mathews County willing to the land at one corner of the of Hudgins to fill the unex- cessing of their tax payments Call Charlie Drummond Call Charlie Drummond continue officially endorsing court green where the monu- pired term of Fulton Wood as well as longer wait times as Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal this monument and its full his- ment sits, stating that it was Jr. on the Mathews County office staff work through the 804-693-3101 804-693-3101 tory? If nothing changes, the purchased by the United Planning Commission; Paul transition. Both offices may monument will continue com- Daughters of the Confederacy Hudgins dissented, while also experience some down- municating the most obvious and is therefore private prop- Amy Dubois, Jackie Ingram, time of the system, but any lesson.” erty, not public. Melissa Mason and Michael downtime is expected to be CC Jim’sJim’s Lori Dusenberry of Port The supervisors received all Rowe cast “aye” votes in the minimal. CJ Haywood asked supervisors the public comments without 4-1 approval; CABINETCABINET CREATIONS CREATIONS not to rush to endorse any making any of their own. —Named Kathryn Tatter- “Please be assured that in- resolution “to never remove Zoning matters son as a parent representa- ternal processing delays (if SALESALE or move the Confederate Three zoning matters re- tive to the county’s Commu- experienced) will not result in monument that stands in the ceived unanimous approval. nity Policy and Management the assessment of late fees or WhyGRANITE haveSALE toSALE qualify COUNTER for the cost TOPS based courthouse,” stating she had Aviation: A requested Team, and penalties,” the release stated. GRANITEGRANITE savingsSTARTING available COUNTERTOPS COUNTERTOPSPRICE at the $48.00big box SQ.stores? FT. heard that such a resolution amendment to the zoning or- —Heard from Planner Jen- Along with the new soft- We offerST ARTINGinstant 55% PRICE off manufacturer$48.00 SQ. FT. retail, might be offered Tuesday dinance, which had received kins that 2021 revenue from ware, the Treasurer’s Office is FREEST SINKARTING WITH PRICE TOPS $4 428.00 SQ. SQ FT.. FT. min. night. No such resolution was a 6-0 recommendation against the meals tax is lagging 61 implementing updated credit FREEplus anSINK additional WITH TOPS 10% off42 SanyQ. F purchaseT. min. put forth. approval last week from the percent from this period a card and e-check interfaces FREE SINKof Waypoint WITHALSO AVAILABLE TOPS Cabinetry. 42 SQ. FT. min. Richard Churray of Port county planning commission, year ago, due to restrictions with lower fees of transact- ALSOQUARTZ AVAILABLE AND QUARTZ CORIAN AND CORIAN PRODUCTS PRODUCTS Haywood, in written com- instead received 5-0 approval imposed by the state dur- ing business associated with ALSOLocal AVAILABLE professional QUARTZ AND CORIANservice PRODUCTS ments, suggesting moving the from the supervisors. ing the COVID-19 pandemic. these services. The fee for us- WhiteWhite Stone, Stone VA [email protected] Delivery,Call Professional 804.435.2061 installation804.435.2061 monument to the Fort Non- The amendment would al- He said the county’s capital ing a credit card to pay state- [email protected] Stone & DesigningCall available. 804.435.2061 sense Historical Park. low private aviation facilities improvement plan has been ments will decrease from 3 [email protected] Charles Forrest of Mathews, as a conditional use in the R-2 adjusted accordingly, as the percent to 2.5 percent. The Come visit our showroom! who teaches at Mathews High zoning district. meals tax is designated for fee for using e-checks will be White Stone, VA School, recalled the limita- Planning and zoning direc- improvements. eliminated entirely. Also, all [email protected] 804.435.2061 tions suggested to him, as an tor Thomas Jenkins said in African American, as he grew this case a property owner on up. “I remember being told Gwynn’s Island is interested that I couldn’t do or be certain in building a private heliport, things (that) I like so many and a parade of witnesses of our Black natives had to said this would be an invalu- The Northern Neck’s Exclusive go make a living somewhere able addition to the county’s else” where they found more infrastructure, especially in Bassett Furniture Dealer opportunity and tolerance. allowing medical evacuations. “No one loses anything when Among the speakers was we respect our fellow man,” Debbie Buchanan of Gwynn, he wrote. “It is hard for me who suffered a stroke several to believe that in 2020 we are years ago, who said air evacu- having the same issues as we ation might have limited some had when I grew up. The stat- damage from the incident. Her ues must be removed as a ges- son, Chris Buchanan, a medic, ture of goodwill and love for was among the first to help all the citizens of Mathews.” her, and said conditions that Leslie and Wilnet Willis of day would not allow a medical Hudgins wrote, “We believe flight unless it had been to a that the Confederate monu- helipad equipped with lights ment should be removed and other safety equipment. 25% off from the outside entrance of Jenkins noted that even the courthouse building. The with approving the amend- in stock monument is a hurtful re- ment, each proposed facility minder of a time when African must also receive separate upholstery samples Americans were enslaved. We zoning permission as a condi- know that slavery was abol- tional use. ished in 1865. African Ameri- Two conditional use permits cans are no longer slaves and were granted unanimously: do not want to be reminded one to allow John Vigliotta to continuously of that era.” construct an oyster packaging On a related matter, a pro- facility of no more than 10,000 posed name change of Lee- square feet at the site of an ex- Jackson Elementary School isting oyster hatchery at 150 now before the Mathews Enterprise Lane in Foster. The County School Board, Terry parcel is located in White’s L. Brown of Port Haywood ex- Neck in the county’s Mobjack pressed her support for that section. The second CUP ap- change. proved was for Kelly O’Toole One in-person speaker, to establish an event venue Capt. David Callis of Gwynn, at The Shores of Cedar Point, spoke for preservation of the located on the North River on monument. “That monument Cedar Point Lane. Lancaster museum open by appointment only The Lancaster Virginia Historical Society Museum, Library and Gift Shop, which has been closed to the public since March 23 due to COVID-19 restrictions, has reopened, the society announced. The museum is located at 8346 Mary Ball Road in Lancas- ter Court House, seven miles northwest of Kilmarnock. “With a few modifications and limitations, we are very glad CUSTOM INTERIORS to be able to welcome visitors again,” said executive director Our Services Include: Karen Hart. “Most importantly, everyone will need to make Home Decorating Consultation advance arrangements to visit and will be required to wear Furniture for Any Decor Bedding a face covering over their nose and mouth. We will offer dis- posable masks for a small donation, or people can purchase Floor Coverings Home Accessories a cloth mask or clear plastic face shield for $5 in our shop.” Window Treatments Pool and Patio As further precautions against the coronavirus, LVHS will limit admission to one person, couple or family at a time; en- force social distancing; increase cleaning of high-touch sur- 42 N. Main St., Kilmarnock, VA faces; minimize interaction between staff and visitors; and 804-435-1329 • 800-543-8894 request that visitors self-assess their health before entering the site. www.wfbooth.com

Y M C K 6A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL Opinion THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 What else can READERS WRITE| happen? Symbols of hate Editor, Gazette-Journal: are we even ask, as 2020 prepares to enter its The Mathews Chapter eighth month, what else could happen to un- of the NAACP stands with our sister, Kamilah Turner, Dbalance our national equilibrium? in calling for the renaming We must ask; because offshore, a steady string of Lee-Jackson Elementary of tropical disturbances is popping up in the At- School. All across Virginia, lantic Ocean, already advanced deeply into the al- the remnants of glorifying the phabet before the heart of the hurricane season is Confederacy are disappear- ing. Mathews County must reached. join in this march toward What else could happen, of course, is a hurricane progress and reconciliation. strike. It’s never likely, but it’s always possible at To those who insist that this time of the year. Gloucester and Mathews have racism does not exist in suffered too many direct hits over the decades to Mathews County, I must tell you that you are wrong. dismiss the threat lightly. People of color and other Because it seems we are on our own no matter minorities face racism in big what disturbance rocks our boat this year, we rec- and small ways every time we ommend that everyone prepare ahead of time for step outside our doors, every a storm. The Virginia Department of Emergency time we turn on our TVs, and Management states “It can take several days or log on to the internet. The dominant American culture weeks for government services and assistance to is based on white supremacy, reach you and your family depending on the se- and Mathews is no exception verity of the disaster and your geographic loca- to this truth. tion. An emergency kit is vital to sustaining your For the residents of family after a disaster.” Mathews who have no desire to honor two Confederate In other words, look after yourself. generals, having their name slavery to meet the objec- resent the beliefs and values They fought for the institu- The department recommends these basic ingre- on our elementary school tives of the past, the real of the majority of Mathews tion that supported and dients of a home disaster kit: is a daily message that our issue becomes—should we residents, we are in deep continued to benefit from —At least a three-day supply of water and non- opinions do not matter. name buildings and statues trouble. slavery. Nothing else you say perishable food; infant formula and diapers; pet The Confederate flags on public land and public Robert E. Lee and Stonewall of these men matter. We are at two of the entrances to schools to honor individu- Jackson waged war against judged by our choices, we are food and supplies; Mathews remind us that we als who fought against the the United States of America judged by our actions, and —Also, medications for at least one week, copies are not welcome here. The American ideals so clearly in order to maintain and both men dedicated them- of prescriptions, backup supply of medical equip- Confederate statue and flags expressed in our Constitution expand the enslavement of selves to their choices with ment and batteries, first aid kit and antibiotic oint- at the entrance to the his- and taught in our schools— the descendants of people their actions. They fought ment; toric courthouse give many “one Nation, under God, with kidnapped from their homes for secession, they fought for people, especially those who liberty and justice for all”? in Africa for the financial gain slavery. They took up arms —Flashlight, batteries, multipurpose tool, extra are African American, pause I suggest that we should of White landowners, plant- against the United States. clothing, sturdy shoes, blankets or sleeping bags; about entering those county not. We cannot pick and ers, and bankers. There are They were secessionists, they —Emergency cash funds to sustain your family buildings. The presence of choose our own version of many lessons to learn from were traitors. That is how for several days. armed men around the statue history and claim to sup- studying these men, but we they should be remembered. In case evacuation is ordered, plan for funds at night is seen by many as a port American ideals. Pri- must not continue to honor I needed to make my to cover food, lodging, and pet shelter; and keep blatant threat. vate land and public places them. thoughts known. I hope the We are at a pivotal mo- dedicated to history and School Board chairman school board makes the right extra soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, antiseptic ment in our country and our education would be better John Priest wants to name a decision, I hope they realize wipes and cleansers on hand. state. The NAACP urges all places to learn about these committee to study the mat- that if a school should be Virginia’s tax-free weekend starts at 12:10 a.m. people of good conscience in men and their cause. Our ter. The members of school named after figures of history Friday, Aug. 7 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. Mathews, regardless of race, choices will require good board, elected by the voters it should be named after Many of these items can be purchased tax-free politics or creed, to join with faith efforts from all involved of Mathews, have the sole Americans who were loyal to your neighbors in ridding our in the months ahead. We are authority and responsibil- the union and did the nation during that period. county of these symbols of facing our own demons about ity to change the name of proud, not figures of Confed- There’s much more you can do to prepare. Visit hate. justice for all, while creating our elementary school, and erate treachery. I demand data.gov/disasters or the Virginia Department of Raymond Willis the history our children will they should do so now. They that the school board takes Emergency Management. President, Mathews Chapter NAACP inherit. must not elude their duty by a stand and not bow down Keep an eye on the tropics, and remember the North, Va. Chris Bridge defaulting to some commit- to the racist pressures and Moon, Va. tee accountable to no one. bigoted demands of various best policy is to assume we are all on our own. And for heaven’s sake people, elements of Mathews County Especially during this awful year. Facing our own demons wear your masks! and change the name of the Sheila Crowley school and show that you Editor, Gazette-Journal: Making all students feel Port Haywood, Va. are willing to take a step into The Mathews County welcome the future and make it your POETIC REFLECTIONS| School Board met last week present. to discuss two major issues: Editor, Gazette-Journal: Lee-Jackson must be The choice is yours, make renaming Lee-Jackson School, As a retired public school the correct one. and reopening our schools educator and elementary renamed Jeri L. Evans during the COVID-19 pandem- school principal, I feel com- Editor, Gazette-Journal: Former Mathews County resident To the Unmasked Miscreant in the Grocery Store ic. I hope I speak for many in pelled to add my voice to the I never attended Lee- Gloucester, Va. BY GABBY GAIL GRIFFIN expressing my appreciation many Mathews County citi- Jackson. By the time my HAYES, VA. for the courage of those who zens who have voiced their family arrived I had missed serve on the school board concerns regarding the name Lee-Jackson. I would spend A school name that You stood in the middle of the aisle during this difficult time. of our one-and-only elemen- my remaining school years in Waving arms, exhorting your friend, and spewing bile. Regarding reopening tary school, Lee-Jackson Mathews schools. That’s for divisive should be I hear—“the day my country tells me I have to wear a schools, there are no good Elementary School. background; I have no inter- mask is when I no longer stay.” choices. By considering the The arguments concern- est in sharing my thoughts on replaced safety of children and teach- ing history, and the often- the school system as things Editor, Gazette-Journal: To that I say: ers first, you will have done pervasive views regarding change, people changed, and Lee-Jackson School in Okay! (I hear cheers in the background). your best, and this has to be change in Mathews County, it matters not to the point of Mathews needs a new name. Could you possibly leave today? the priority for the school do not seem to account for this letter. If I had ever questioned that, board now. how the daily, often casual I no longer live in Mathews last week’s Mathews School You continue on Regarding the renaming of repetition of a school’s name but I still have family. They Board meeting would have (not that anyone is asking; Lee-Jackson School, I believe repeats the most violent run a store called The Island convinced me. I just want the tabasco). the issue is not whether parts of our history. Re- Stop. I feel the need to make Oversized Confederate flags Confederate flags and leaders peating the school’s name, clear that they do not agree greeted me at the entrance “It’s a hoax,” you say. “No worse than a bad cold or a case are part of our heritage and Lee-Jackson, with friends, with my stance on this issue. to the high school parking of the flu. history. Of course they are. family and neighbors risks I point this out to show that lot, and in this county, those And—(dramatic pause for the coup de grace) But our history also in- becoming meaningless; their I still have a connection to flags are used for intimida- It only kills people over eighty-two.” cludes violent policies used ubiquity negating the horrors Mathews County though I no tion. Inside the overcrowded, against Native Americans to that Black people and other longer reside there. I have under-masked meeting, Again I say— take their land and destroy people of color have experi- no desire to move back as name-change opponents ut- Could you maybe leave today? their tribes. It includes the enced in this county/country. the environment and popu- tered cherry-picked historical practice of slavery, which It’s time to honor those lar way of thinking there do factoids to draw a warped You are kind of creepy. You make people with grandmas provided the economic infra- who made a positive differ- not make me feel safe given picture of an imagined kinder, weepy. structure for Southern states’ ence in our community rather my life situation. However, gentler past, and even as- And I know you only parrot your favorite news channel, prosperity. than honoring those who per- my comfort or opinions of serted that Kamilah Bambi Filled with blondes on their reporting panel. It includes violence against petuated white supremacy. Mathews County are not the Turner, the Black woman who Who like Miss E. Dickinson tell all the truth but tell it women who marched in While renaming Lee-Jackson point. presented a name-change slant. support of the right to vote. is not a replacement for The point is that Lee-Jack- petition signed by residents And give implicit permission to your unrepentant rant. It includes putting Japanese- justice, it can be a part of it. son must be renamed. It’s not of both races, was herself American citizens in deten- It will make ALL students feel a vendetta. Nor is it some- racist. A school name that Your uncomfortable friend edges his cart to the checkout tion camps during World War welcome as they enter their thing I say out of spite or out contentious and divisive is line; II. It includes violence against school. of petty trivial needling of inappropriate and should be I scurry to where the condiments shine black citizens who sought to Molly Broderson people because I don’t gel replaced. (like saving stars). have their children attend North, Va. with their views. Molly Hoffman “white” schools. I take issue honoring the Gwynn, Va. But YOU somehow slither into both our spaces and This is all part of our his- Confederacy when there smugly believe all is fine. tory. It was acceptable in its is nothing about it which Could you really just leave this time? time. But our opinions and ‘Mathews Unfiltered’ should be honored; and SEE READERS WRITE, PAGE 7A laws have changed to reflect Editor, Gazette-Journal: make no mistake, statues, an understanding that these The July 21, 2020 meeting and naming institutions and things were wrong. of the Mathews School Board structures after figures of the Letters To The Editor The issue is not whether should be dubbed “Mathews Confederacy is exactly that. Letters to the Gazette-Jour- Confederate generals and sol- Unfiltered.” It should’ve been done away nal on any subject of public in- diers were kind slave owners First, despite being a public with in the late 20th century terest are always welcome. or brave in battle. meeting, no one enforced the never mind the 21st. This The newspaper, however, can- not consider for publication a GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS But the fact is, through requirement that attendees isn’t teaching history. This is letter which does not carry the force of arms, the Confedera- wear face coverings or main- commemorating secession- writer’s signature and address. cy sought to sever the unity tain six feet of social distanc- ists and traitors. Letters should also not exceed of our nation, and the legacy ing. Not even the deputy You can point out neither 200 words. Writers will please Gazette-Journal of the American Revolu- sheriff present bothered to sanctioned or endorsed include a telephone number tion and our Constitution. It wear a mask. slavery. You can point out where they can be reached Elsa Cooke Verbyla | Publisher sought to preserve the right, Second, the public com- their brilliance on the battle- during the day. The right is re- as stated in its own Constitu- ment period concerning field, you can talk about their served to edit letters. Charles E. Koenig | Editor tion [Article IV Section 3(3)], changing the name of our respectability, none of that The Gazette-Journal will for white people to own black elementary school generated changes the facts of their ac- not accept letters to Readers Published by slaves. raw, unvarnished, unfiltered tions. They speak loudly and Write which comment on ar- Tidewater Newspapers Inc. The issue is not heritage racism, such that I have live through history. ticles published in other peri- odicals. Also, space limitations Gloucester, VA 23061 for the few. As we become never witnessed in my long They took part in seces- often prevent publication of aware of how much this life. If the people who spoke sion. They took part in taking thank-you letters. country used violence and against the name change rep- arms up against the Union.

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(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6A) The other half But the popular news nar- HAMPTON ROADS: Governor responds to spike Editor, Gazette-Journal: rative on COVID-19 “is doom Last week, a writer asked, is upon us!” We need to get (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) tor for the White House Coro- that vaccines are being de- Let’s stop honoring “What am I missing?” My inside our homes, like the ited to 50 percent capacity. navirus Task Force. He said veloped and things are turn- answer is, the other half of Passover Jews, and wear our In addition, Northam de- that he had requested federal ing around in nursing homes, slavery his analysis of current events. masks on our faces because creased the number of peo- assistance to increase testing where only 1 percent are test- Editor, Gazette-Journal: Without question, there are the COVID-19 Angel of Death ple allowed at both public capacity and reduce test turn- ing positive and 3,000 people I am Tidewater born, destructive elements, people is among us. We’d all be and private in-person gath- around times. He said that Dr. have recovered. In addition, raised, educated and, accord- who willingly defy the rule of wearing sterile suits like in erings to no more than 50, Birx had been complimentary he said, Virginia has avoided ing to my DAR mother, the law within the many protest “Dr. No” if they could make down from the Phase III cap about the work being done in the dramatic increases that descendant of a Confederate movements across the coun- enough. of 250 people. Virginia. have occurred in other parts soldier who died at the Battle try. But, the majority of these (4) All of the folks who The renewed limitations “I told her we see her and Dr. of the country, and cases of Seven Pines. Affixed to a protesters are there to peace- walk out of testing facilities, apply to the cities of Virgin- Fauci as the country’s medi- are stable in four out of five wall in our house in the 1960s fully demonstrate to elected doctors’ offices or hospitals ia Beach, Chesapeake, Nor- cal leaders,” said Northam. health regions in Virginia. In was a framed picture of an officials their belief in the fact diagnosed as cases with folk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, A press release from the Northern Virginia, once the angry armed Confederate of systemic racism. COVID-19 in their blood, 97 Hampton, Williamsburg, governor’s office said that the state’s primary hot spot, the looming above a caption that The racism I speak of to 98 percent are not going to Newport News, Poquoson, measures being put in place number of cases has dropped read something like “Forget? doesn’t have its origins get sick nor die! James City County, and are in line with Birx’s own by two-thirds, said Northam, Hell, no!” simply in the highly visible Check these numbers York County, where the recommendations to reduce “because people are doing Even after I came to realize confrontations with law from the CDC for the flu. Of percent of positive cases indoor dining, restrict social the right thing and following that the Civil War was fought enforcement, but rather in 35,520,883 people with symp- ranges from 9.9 percent to gatherings, and increase the the guidelines.” not to protect some idealized hundreds of years of second tomatic illness, 34,157 died. 18.6 percent. The Peninsula use of facial coverings. The same holds true notion of the southern way class and unequal treatment (5) The raw truth is that area had a positivity rate of In his introductory remarks, in northwest, southwest of life but for the purpose of of people of color or, in some like the flu virus, a relative just 3.4 percent one month Northam said that the 87,000 and central Virginia, said preserving slavery and the cases, those who stood up few of us are going to die ago, according to the gov- diagnosed cases and the 2,000 Northam, where the positivity economy based on it, I still for them. from COVID-19, or even the ernor’s Executive Order 68, deaths from COVID-19 cases rates for COVID-19 range from cleaved to the notion that Last Thursday evening, PBS surgery I had. But we know but that rate had increased in Virginia “represent real 5 percent to 7.1 percent. there must have been some- broadcast two programs on it’s going to happen, so we to 8.7 percent by Tuesday. people and real lives.” On a personal level, people thing noble, albeit misguided, the life of John Lewis. Both don’t, didn’t and won’t expect The rest of Virginia, said the “It’s been a hard summer and are helping and supporting motivating the leaders of the films should be a required that our personal number has governor, has an average a difficult year,” he said, from each other by doing such South. part of all middle school cur- come up. positive rate of just 6 per- the frustrations children feel things as donating to food But that was a long time ricula. The curve has flattened. cent. about not being able to play banks, said Northam, and ago, and as I grew up I began I also disagree with the But the same statistics apply, “The spread happens sports and see their friends, he spoke of a woman who to understand not just the writer’s view that our history they never changed. We need when too many people gath- to the people with loved ones has opened her home to five immorality at the heart of has been the greatest experi- to open up our economy, get er and are non-compliant— in nursing homes they can’t young children so they can the Confederate cause, but ment for the betterment of out and revitalize our econo- and selfish,” said Northam. visit, to employees worried have a place for distance how its perpetuation, espe- the common man. To me, my and our Nation. Open our “Alcohol changes the judg- about working when they’re learning. cially by officially honoring that means all of us. Unfortu- churches, open our schools, ment, and that’s when the not able to socially distance. “People sometimes feel southern leaders, continues nately, history shows that a open our government, open virus spreads. I will not hes- “I’m worried people are helpless,” he said. “But we to drive between Americans sizable section of our popula- our businesses and show itate to do what it takes to starting to lose hope,” said have the power to turn this the very same wedge that tion has not been included in the world that Virginia again keep Virginians safe.” Northam. “But there is a path around. “Wear a mask. Keep separated North and South that progress. leads the Nation. Northam spoke of a meet- out … Do not be afraid. Let not your distance. Wash your in 1861. I cannot find the rationale Bill Husztek ing he had earlier in the day yourself grow weary. We’re all hands. Stay at home. Avoid In Mathews County, let’s that says the country wants Gloucester, Va. with Dr. Deborah Birx, Coro- in this together.” crowds. Check on your friends start to stop honoring slavery to conform to a demented navirus Response Coordina- The good news, he said, is and neighbors.” in America by changing the few or study the abolishment name of Lee-Jackson. of both our history and insti- More complete picture Kent Willis tutions. It seems to me that Port Haywood, Va. the opposite is true. That the needed for COVID-19 Virginia moves ahead with second-round majority of us want to decon- Editor, Gazette-Journal: struct the radical few and use While I appreciate your our history to improve our presenting (July 23 edition) CARES Act distribution to localities Lee and Jackson were institutions with the goals of information on the effects Gov. Ralph Northam an- first round on June 1. health emergency, (2) were Virginia patriots social (racial, gender, ethnic, of the COVID-19 virus, the nounced Tuesday that the To receive the second allo- not accounted for in the bud- etc.), legal and economic information is incomplete. To state will distribute $664.6 cation, localities must submit get most recently approved Editor, Gazette-Journal: equality for all. gain a fuller understanding million in federal COVID-19 a new certification form and as of March 27 (the date of en- I am writing to express my I too am appalled and of the impact of the virus on relief funding to local gov- complete an online survey actment of the CARES Act) for opposition to the renaming disgusted with that portion citizens in Gloucester and ernments in its second and regarding the use of their CRF the state or government; and of Lee-Jackson Elementary of the population that wants surrounding counties, the final round of allocations. dollars. After these two docu- (3) were incurred during the School. Several historical to foment chaos and maintain data presented should in- These payments repre- ments are completed and period of March 1 and Dec. 30, mistakes were made on Tues- the white power environ- clude the number of patients sent the remaining 50 per- submitted, the Department 2020. day, July 21, which need to be ment. But I’m also confident who “beat it.” cent of local allocations of Accounts will initiate the Current federal rules pro- addressed in considering the that we can find those people In addition to the number and do not include $200.2 transfer of funds to the local hibit state and local govern- question. who will lead us in the effort of cases (112) and new cases million that Fairfax County treasurer. Localities can ex- ments from using the CRF to Despite Mr. Payne’s allega- to achieve social harmony (33) presented, you should received directly from the pect to receive the transfer replace lost revenues and tion, neither R.E. Lee nor T.J. and equality for all. include the number of recov- federal government. The from the State Comptroller address significant budget Jackson owned a single slave. Michael Beavers ered patients. Is the number federal Coronavirus Aid, Re- within five business days fol- shortfalls. State and local General Lee was never tried Port Haywood, Va. of total cases “active” or lief, and Economic Security lowing confirmation of receipt government officials have re- for treason. In fact, not one since recordkeeping began? Act (CARES Act) established of the completed documents. quested that this restriction Confederate soldier or office If available, a demographic the Coronavirus Relief Fund The CARES Act requires that be lifted in future stimulus holder was so tried. The U.S. The good news about breakout by sex, age group- to provide money to states CRF dollars only be used to packages, or that additional Supreme Court ruled that ings (i.e., young, adult and and eligible units of local cover costs that (1) are nec- federal funds are provided to the Confederacy had a right COVID can be missed senior) and ethnicity would government navigating the essary expenditures incurred address the loss of state and to secede. Further, Lee was Editor, Gazette-Journal: present a more complete COVID-19 pandemic. due to the COVID-19 public local revenue. offered the command of all Your July 23 headline story picture of the impact of this In this distribution, Union forces by Lincoln but by Sherry Hamilton, basi- illness and help us better fo- Gloucester County will refused and resigned because cally a good job of reporting, cus our efforts on those most receive $3,258,469, while he “could not raise his sword missed the good news in affected. Mathews will get $770,732, against his native Virginia.” favor of ill-defined bad news. Doug Stinchcum with distributions based on Thomas Jackson was, at the It opens with “COVID-19 Gloucester, Va. population. time of secession, an artillery cases continue to climb in Virginia received approxi- and mathematics instructor Gloucester—going from 79 to mately $3.1 billion as its at VMI. As such, he was an 112 confirmed cases, a 41 per- share of the $150 billion officer in the Virginia militia. cent increase following last Not the Democrats of old CRF. While the CARES Act Therefore, his service on be- week’s 50 percent jump from Editor, Gazette-Journal: does not require that states half of the Confederacy could 53 cases.” It made a great As the November election distribute funding to local not be treason. headliner. nears, we hear more and governments with popu- The claim that slavery was Imagine how your readers more about the views and lations less than 500,000, the proximate cause of the would have felt if instead values of our political par- Northam has directed these War Between the States is ut- you’d opened with, deaths ties and what they believe. federal dollars to cities and ter nonsense! Lincoln repeat- in Gloucester and Mathews That is very important to counties of all sizes. edly said that he had no in- were unchanged. The good the voters as we look at how “Virginia was one of the tention of abolishing slavery news—nobody else died! each plans to govern and the first states to provide such as a candidate and a newly You quoted Dr. Richard Wil- changes they want for this a large share of its federal elected president. Consider liams’s observation that the country. aid directly to local govern- this, the Confederacy was increase reflects “enhanced What we see from the ments,” said Northam. “We established in February of community transmissions.” Democratic Party are drastic are committed to making 1861. The Emancipation Proc- It was an interesting obser- changes to how they formerly sure localities of all sizes lamation, which only freed vation, but not much more; viewed the needs of this get the assistance they need the slaves in the Confederacy, because the good news was country and the changes they to respond to COVID-19 and wasn’t issued until January the vast majority of cases are currently advocating. keep Virginians safe dur- 1863. It was in fact an attempt are walking out of treatment What they are now advocat- ing these unprecedented by Lincoln, after two years of facilities with no further ing is being called Leftist by times.” disastrous defeats, to foment problem. the media, their members of State Secretary of Finance a slave revolt. Slaves in the What we do know factually Congress, and candidates for Aubrey Layne sent a memo- five slave states that stayed is (1) Total testing in Vir- elective office. I find this terri- randum to cities and coun- with the Union were not ginia for COVID-19 went up 17 bly misleading to the general ties in Virginia on May 12, August freed until Dec. 6, 1865 with percent to over 950,000 cases public. outlining the distribution of the ratification of the 13th this week (2) That anyone What they are currently the first round of allocations 6, 13, 20, 27 Amendment. who has COVID-19 antibod- advocating are predomi- to local governments, total- The Confederacy offered ies is by medical definition nantly socialist values and ing $644.6 million. Once the more opportunities for a case (3) Those who don’t some which might be called second and final round of people of color than the aren’t cases. In perspective communist. There is nothing payments are disbursed, Preschool to College! Union. Two examples: 1.) then, we can expect to have wrong with holding those the governor will have dis- P.G.T. Beauregard, known to more cases diagnosed. But views, but I consider it wrong tributed 100 percent of the Everything to plan and be ready his troops as “that little black being a case isn’t a death sen- to run as traditional Demo- local allocations Virginia Frenchman,” was of mixed tence, nor even means you’ll crats instead of what they received under the CARES for the school year. racial ancestry, and 2.) The be sick. truly are. Those who are Act, providing a total of $1.3 last general officer to sur- Last week, I faced elective closely tied to the Democrat- billion to localities. Homeschool & Tutors for your render was Brig. Gen. Stand surgery. I was COVID-19 test- ic Party may understand the “Local governments are Watie, C.S.A., who command- ed twice. Apparently I’m not drastic changes they want to responsible for spending educational needs. ed the 1st and 2nd Cherokee a case, but I got bled and two make and are campaigning the money they receive, Mounted Rifles. He was a full- days prior to surgery nose- on. Those who don’t follow and we need them to step Deadline Tuesday before. blooded Cherokee. The Union swabbed anyway. My surgery politics very closely may vote up and make sure that never allowed minorities to had a 2 percent fatality factor Democrat thinking they are these federal dollars are go- serve as officers. that is a very real statistic, getting the Democrats of old, ing to the right places,” said Lee and Jackson were not and I knew it. COVID-19 has a only to find out later they are Layne. “Localities must be slavers or traitors. They were 2-3 percent fatality for those in a new world. able to demonstrate to tax- Call the advertising Virginia patriots who fought hospitalized with serious Given the drastic changes payers that they are spend- staff at and, in the case of Jackson, symptoms. in the Democratic Party, I ing these funds wisely.” died for their native com- Now comes my interest- recommend they run under Similar to the first round, (804) 693-3101 monwealth. Removing their ing reported statistic. Since I a different banner so that the the second round of funding names from the school dis- apparently survived, at least voting public will know who will be allotted proportion- honors not only those brave so far, the doctors have put they are selecting. Traditional ally based on population. men, but everyone who has me in the win column! And members of the Democratic Consequently, the second fought in an unpopular war. not once did anyone but me Party could still run as Demo- round of allocations will be Capt. Mark A. Truscott, USMM bother to look up or discuss crats. equivalent to the amount Formerly, Sgt., USMC with me my chances of dying. Bill Wright each locality received in the Onemo, Va. After all it was elective. Gloucester, Va.

Y M C K 8A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL The arts THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 GHS history teacher completes 16th book

BY TYLER BASS of Eutaw Springs. During that secretary in the British Army terested in Virginia history battle Campbell was mortally and was sent to the colonies. when he moved from Maine Gloucester High School his- wounded; his son was there Upon returning to America, to Washington, D.C., where he tory teacher and author Mike for his death. Muhlenberg became a min- attended a Revolutionary War Cecere recently finished his Cecere came across Camp- ister like his father, said Ce- reenactment. He would later 16th book just months after bell’s story while conducting cere. His career path led him join the 7th regiment, eventu- the publication of his 15th research for his 15th book, in 1772 to Shenandoah, where ally becoming its leader. The book. A colonial era enthusi- which was about General Pe- he became a prominent figure Revolutionary War became ast, Cecere wrote both books ter Muhlenberg. Both books in what was then Dunmore his favorite topic to study, on prominent figures from the were written around the same County (now Shenandoah and he became engrossed in Revolutionary War. time and sent out before the County). colonialism. He said that he The March 2020 release is COVID-19 pandemic. When the Revolution- and his wife even built their titled “A Brave, Active, and In- His research revealed that ary War began, Cecere said house in Williamsburg in the trepid Soldier: Lieutenant Col- Muhlenberg was born in 1746 Muhlenberg was head of the colonial style. onel Richard Campbell of the in Pennsylvania, the son of county committee, which sent Cecere’s love for the Ameri- Virginia Continental Line.” It a Lutheran minister. He said him to Williamsburg for a con- can Revolution and Virginia is about a Virginian from what that after the family moved to vention. He was chosen to be has inspired his many books. was known as Dunmore Coun- Philadelphia, Muhlenberg’s fa- a leader in the war, and was Since 2004, he’s averaged ty in the Shenandoah region. ther worried his son was tak- given to nickname the “Fight- about a book a year, and he Cecere said that Campbell ing up with the wrong crowds ing Parson,” he said. hasn’t decided to stop yet. He started his military career in and sent him and his brothers Cecere said that when TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL said that he enjoys telling the the 8th Regiment, which was to a school in Germany, where Muhlenberg returned to Mike Cecere’s new books tell about General Peter Muhlenberg and Lt. Col. Richard stories of people not every- nicknamed the “German Unit” he apprenticed as a grocer. Dunmore County, he gave a Campbell of the Continental Army. one remembers, especially due to its high number of Ger- Muhlenberg found his way speech in his minister’s robes from the birth of our nation. mans. Campbell and the 8th out of Germany when a Brit- and said that “there is a time To learn more about the regiment took part in the Bat- ish regiment came to the of peace,” then ripped off the role in the war, said Cecere. General. Notable battles lives of Lt. Col. Campbell and tle of Charleston, said Cecere, town where he lived to recruit robes revealing his military He served with Campbell in Muhlenberg took part in in- General Muhlenberg, find Ce- and Campbell was made Com- German soldiers, said Cecere. uniform and said, “and a time Charleston and joined forces cluded Valley Forge and Mon- cere’s newest books on Ama- mander of the Virginia forces Muhlenberg saw his chance to for war.” led by George Washington, mouth. zon.com and at most major during the subsequent Battle get back home by becoming a Muhlenberg played a key who made him a Brigadier Cecere said he became in- bookstores. 88 entries in this year’s Art Speaks Exhibition The Bay School Commu- painting “Landscape 10”; Sec- Kathleen Noffsinger’s oil and nity Arts Center, Mathews, ond place, honoring Martha cold wax on cradled board opened its eighth annual Art Anne King—Maggie Gilman’s “Flamingo Party”; The Arts Speaks Juried Exhibition last digital photograph “Oaxaca on Main Award, sponsored Saturday, July 25. This year’s Meat Hall”; Third place, in by William and Roxanna An- show, a virtual exhibition due memory of Ellen Garfield—her derson and selected by Betsy to the coronavirus pandemic, oil painting “Time for Tea.” Henderson, executive direc- features 88 pieces of art repre- Three-Dimensional awards tor of the Gloucester gallery, senting 57 Virginia artists. went to: First place, the Chris went to Katherine Maloney’s Juror and Judge Nicole Mc- McCann Award, in memory stoneware piece “Symbiosis”; Cormick Santiago judged the of Wade Brooks—Elizabeth The Richmond Clayworks show online, awarding prizes Krome’s stoneware piece, Award for Ceramic Excellence totaling $5,000. She chose Mi- “Gold Boat”; Second place, went to Shirley Gromen’s por- chele Fletcher’s Fine Art Pho- honoring Jeanne Spain—Kath- celain piece “Laughing Gull tography piece “Foggy Morn- erine Maloney’s stoneware Vase.” ing” to receive Best in Show, piece “Urn”; Third place, in The Students’ Choice 2-D the Friends of Patty and Eric memory of Claire Jones—Sam Award, Celebrating Art in Rosenberg Award. Forrest’s oak with linseed Education, co-sponsored by Three awards each were piece “Sex Dragon.” Janine and David Burns and presented in two- and three- In addition to the Judge’s Mathews area art teachers, Michele Fletcher’s Fine Art Photography piece “Foggy Morning” won Best in Show in the Bay School Community Arts Center dimensional media. awards, the show featured was awarded to Bob Carlson Two-dimensional awards four awards of support. The for his acrylic piece, “Blue eighth annual Art Speaks Juried Exhibition. went to: First place, The Founder’s Award, in honor Dock 2,” and The Students’ Dorothy Gould Abare Award, of Kim Moore, selected by Choice, 3-D Award, In Honor honoring Linda Walker— Bay School Founder Wendy of Our Children, sponsored awarded to Russell Turnage “Kelp Dance.” The show can be viewed on Charlotte McAdams’ acrylic Wells-Finn, was awarded to by Mac and Gay Butler, was for his porcelain piece, called Five Awards of Merit were the Bay School website (www. selected by the Judge. The bayschool-arts.com) through artists and their pieces were: Aug. 25. Karen Kingsley, acrylic, Judge Nicole Santiago is the “Edna Earl”; Linda Marshall, featured “Artist of the Month” Arts on Main opens summer camp program oil on board, “A Friend”; for August. An exhibition of Barbara Henning-Loomis, her work will open in the Art Arts on Main in Gloucester a press release. The class- ing with fibers of all kinds, ations with paint. graphite and colored pen- Speaks Gallery on July 31 and has opened its summer es are held from 9:30 a.m. learning to sew a variety of Classes are $50 for a cil, “Unbound”; Russell Tur- will run through August. camp program this year, un- to noon each Wednesday, stitches that will be used to three-day session, and par- nage, porcelain, “Slow Swim”; For more information about der physical distancing, a Thursday and Friday. create stuffed emojis and ticipants may register for and Johnny Hayes, acrylic, these parallel shows, con- face-mask requirement and In session one, from July creatures. one session or all sessions. “Peaceful Valley.” tact the Bay School at 804- other safety protocols. 29-31, campers dive into the In session three, from Aug. Each session is limited to In addition to the virtual 725-1278 or bayschool-arts@ Each week campers from colorful world of paint, mix- 12-14, participants will cre- 10 campers. Campers must exhibition, all works will be gmail.com. ages 9 to 12 will explore a dif- ing colors and playing with ate three dimensional mas- wear face masks. featured in a video slideshow The Bay School’s Art Speaks ferent medium over a three- acrylics on canvas. terpieces with papier-mâ- For more information, call and a printed program, both Gallery has resumed normal day period through a variety Session two, from Aug. ché, learning to construct, 804-824-9464 or visit glouces- of which will be available in operating hours of 10 a.m. to of crafts and projects, said 5-7, involves campers work- cover and color their cre- terarts.org. the Art Speaks Gallery dur- 4 p.m. Monday through Sat- ing the show’s run. The vid- urday. Classes are currently eo and program will include being held on a limited ba- comments made by the judge sis with safety measures in Good Shot Judy to perform Saturday in Deltaville about the show and the win- place. ning pieces she selected. Good Shot Judy will pres- required for the show, said a ing bluegrass sound, said said the release. Tickets are ent a special performance press release. the release. $15 in advance or $20 at the at 6 p.m. Saturday as part Good Shot Judy delivers This year’s Groovin’ in the gate. Children 12 and under of the Groovin’ in the Park classic vocals with a Big Park concerts will be all- are free. North Star Market series at the Deltaville Mari- Band sound and recreates ticket events, with tickets For more information, visit 13852 John Clayton Mem. Hyw., North time Museum, 267 Jackson the nightclub entertainment sold not only for entry but www.deltavillemuseum.com. 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Y M C K THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 Obituaries GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 9A

RUSSELL BUXTON BROWN SR. LISA LYNN GANNON DAVENPORT MARTHA ANNE KING Russell Buxton Brown Sr., “Bux- Lisa Lynn Gannon Daven- Martha Anne King ie,” age 80, of Hayes, died at his port, age 57, of Gloucester (Smith), 73, of Hallieford, home on Friday, July 24, 2020. Point, passed away peacefully passed away, Saturday, July Buxie was a lifelong waterman, and on July 16, 2020, after a short 18, 2020, after a warrior’s was preceded in death by his par- illness. Lisa was a probation battle with cancer. She was ents, Mintree and Estelle Brown; officer for District 5 Proba- born in Kansas City, Mis- siblings, Alice Hicks, Joyce Jenkins, tion and Parole. She loved her souri, on Aug. 17, 1946 to Walton Brown, and Mary Seigler. work, had great concern for the late Bradford and June He is survived by his wife, Barbara her clients, and always hoped Smith. Martha Anne is sur- Jean Brown; three children, Rus- to positively impact their vived by her loving hus- sell B. Brown Jr. (Tracey), Robert lives. She was eager to learn band of 50 years, Terence Christopher Brown, Angela Marie and took every opportunity Michael King; two daugh- Smith (Michael); eight grandchil- to train and grow in her job. ters, Tracey (married to dren, and a brother, Mintree Brown Her Associate’s Degree was Eric Barrett) and Virginia (Rachel). The family received from Rappahannock Com- (married to Chris Leggett); friends Tuesday, July 28, 2020, from munity College and her B.S. four grandchildren, Ryan, 6-7:30 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home. from ODU. Lisa loved life, her Josh, Brennan and Eliza- A graveside service conducted by family, her church family, and beth June, and her brother, the Rev. Bill West was held at 10 her heavenly father. She was a member of the Church of Je- Hilton “Butch” Smith and sister-in-law, Judy. a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, sus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Gloucester Ward. One of Martha Anne grew up in Alexandria, graduating top of in Gloucester Point Cemetery. Lisa’s greatest joys was traveling, and she particularly enjoyed her class from Groveton High School in 1964. She attended Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. her recent trip to Italy and an earlier trip to Alaska. Lisa had Lynchburg College on a swim and dive scholarship, grad- a great sense of humor and enjoyed poking fun at her mom, uating with honors in 1968 as an English major. Following dad, and best friend, Mary. She was a very bright light in her graduation, she was offered a programming position with parents’ home, and her presence will be sorely missed. She IBM. Not only did she take the offer, she negotiated her own WALDEN DECATUR CARMINE JR. was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Wayne Gannon; salary, which was quite an accomplishment for a woman in Walden D. Carmine Jr., stepsister, Teresa Valfre; stepbrother, Jared Grow; companion- the late 1960s. 70 years of age, of Hayes, best friend, and love of her life, David Schlickelman. Lisa is Her position at IBM took her to New Jersey where through passed on Tuesday, July 21, survived by her mother, Gail Grow; stepfather, Richard Grow; her brother, Butch, she met her future husband, Terry. The 2020, at Riverside Regional brother, Vance Gannon; stepbrother, Calvin Grow and wife couple fell in love after their first date to the NYC Playboy Medical Center. Lynn; nieces, Niki Gannon Hartzell, Annie Linton, Laura Roque; Club. They married on November 28, 1969. Martha Anne’s Known to his friends as nephews, Scott, Matthew, Tyler, and Jacob Grow; two great- career took them back to the D.C. area in the early ’70s, Donny, he was born on nieces, Kaylee and Karlee, as well as her best friend who lives where she worked in the federal contracting field, ultimately March 28, 1950 to the late in Texas, Mary Brown. A Celebration of Life will be held at a retiring from Oracle in 2007. Walden and Katherine Car- later date. In memory of Lisa, contributions may be made to In 1974, Martha Anne requested maternity leave prior to mine of Gloucester, and the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite the arrival of her first daughter, Tracey. This was denied; was the oldest of seven 900, Arlington, Va. 22202. however, her beloved boss held her position open until the children. He was a mem- Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home. new mother was able to return to her job. Seeing this in- ber of Gloucester Point equity, Martha Anne worked to institute a maternity leave Baptist Church, graduated policy in the company. Three years later at the birth of her Gloucester High School in second daughter, Ginny, she was one of the many beneficia- 1968 and attended Virginia ries of this policy. Polytechnical Institute (Vir- In 1979, Martha Anne and Terry began their endeavor ginia Tech). as their girls’ biggest fans on the sideline of a soccer field, Donny started his career working for VEPCO in Richmond, in the bleachers of a field hockey tournament, enjoying a JIMMY LEE HOGGE school talent show, editing graduation speeches, or produc- Yorktown Power Station, and Surry Nuclear Power Station. Jimmy Lee Hogge, age 73, of Hayes, passed away on July 22, ing the world’s best elementary school haunted house (with He traveled all over the world, working in the field of Electri- 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was an avid the best witch costume ever), and volunteering countless cal Control Systems. He retired as Senior Electrical Controls golfer who loved hitting the links with all his golfing bud- hours with the PTA and other organizations. Martha Anne Engineer for Varec Incorporated of Atlanta, Georgia. dies (Mike, Ray, Herb, Pitt and others). Through the years, he and Terry helped spearhead the campaign in Fairfax County He enjoyed traveling, researching genealogy, history, played in various tournaments which he truly enjoyed. He also to establish affordable after school childcare, which result- working on computers and helping his family. He was a be- loved being on the water and fishing, his second passion. Jim- ed in the SACC program, benefitting thousands of Fairfax loved uncle and always enjoyed participating in the lives of my also loved raising a big garden, so he could share with fam- County families today. his nieces and nephews. He had a fond love for animals and ily and friends. He retired from NWS Yorktown after 39 years of Martha Anne’s enthusiasm for excellence and thirst for helping people in need. He helped his friends in addition to service as an ordnance supervisor. education propelled her into retirement when she and Terry his family. He was known for his deep conversation and the He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith and Steve came to the Rivah full-time. Terry’s diagnosis with Parkin- ability to research many topics. He was always handy giv- Hogge of Glass. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Angela son’s disease placed MAK into a new role: caregiver. Fulfill- ing advice and fixing things. He will be deeply missed by his (Angie) Hogge; two children, Jimmy Lee Jr. and Nancy Lynn; ing her oath to support each other in sickness and health, friends, family, and all that knew him. three siblings, Robert Hogge, Sylvia Marcum of Gloucester, MAK worked tirelessly with the VA to ensure Terry would re- He was preceded in death by his parents, Walden D. Car- and JoAnne Weimar of Florida. ceive his full entitlement, which would provide for his care mine Sr. and Katherine A. Carmine, and brother, Robert W. A special thank-you to Riverside Hospice (Susan and Joel). for the rest of his life. Carmine. In lieu of flowers, please donate to American Cancer Society, During these retirement years in Mathews, MAK discovered He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Jerry Carmine 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Va. 23060. A memorial ser- her true self, undergoing a metamorphosis into an accom- (Janice), Penny Reynolds, Betsy Berger (Robb), John Car- vice will be held at Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory on plished writer and visual artist. The women and men at the mine, and Steven Carmine; his nieces and nephews, Ashley Saturday, Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. McGhee (Nathan), Jillian Carmine, Lauren Finstad (Jordan), Chesapeake Bay Writer’s Guild, National League of American Kristen Berger, Matthew Carmine, and Samuel Carmine; and Pen Women, Bay School Community Arts Center, Rappahan- his great-niece and -nephew, Grace Finstad and William Mc- nock Art League, Kingston Parish, her cherished “Booked for Ghee. Lunch” Club, and “Soup Group” inspired Martha Anne to con- Interment will be in Rosewell Memorial Garden Cemetery. tinue her explorations in literature, art and life. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private for Her written works were published and heard at open mics. the safety of family and friends. Arrangements under the BRENDA JENKINS Her love of painting took her to Italy and other exotic locations. direction of Hogg Funeral Home. Brenda Jenkins, 71, of She exhibited her art work in galleries across Virginia, entered In Donny’s memory, contributions may be given to Gloucester, passed away and won art shows, and never stopped learning her craft. She Gloucester Point Baptist Church, P.O. Box 305, Gloucester peacefully July 21, 2020 at her leaves behind an extensive portfolio of “to be finished” pieces. Point, Va. 23062. residence. She loved life and MAK was overjoyed to become “Grandma” with the birth fought for it through a lifetime of her four grandchildren, each embodying strengths of of illnesses. Throughout her their beloved grandmother. life, she was a homemaker. Throughout MAK’s life, she used her power and intel- KENNETH LEE CUMBERLAND Brenda had a great love for ligence to make this world a better place. Her friends and Kenneth Lee Cumberland, cooking and crocheting blan- family describe MAK as an inspiration, joyful, spirited, 78, passed away on Thurs- kets. She made friends with strong, and intelligent. Her strength, determination, and day, July 23, 2020, at River- everyone and loved being love of life continued throughout her life, never wavering side Convalescent Center- with her family and friends. while she waged war against her cancer for two and a half Mathews. Kenneth was Brenda was always strong years. MAK’s “Nymph Army” of friends and relatives held preceded in death by his and had a great love for God her up when she could not. When treatments failed and no parents, William and Mar- and her faith. other options arose, save for Riverside Hospice, she chose garet Cumberland; brother, Brenda was born on March to surrender peacefully in her beloved River house, within William (Buzzy) Cumber- 12, 1949 in Fredericksburg to the gallery of her beautiful works, with her adoring daugh- land; sister, Gladys Cook, the late Mary Margaret (Hill) ters by her side. and brother-in-law, Virgie and Wilson Otis Atwell Sr. She is survived by her daughter, A private memorial service will be held at Christ Church English. Theresa, wife of Emit Stover of Gloucester; grandson, Paul Wat- Kingston Parish. He is survived by his wife, let (Jonna); great-grandsons, Iziah and Aiden, and many nieces A virtual memorial service will be posted at Faulkner Funer- Bonnie George; sister, Helen and nephews. Brenda was also surrounded by her caring and al Homes, https://www.faulknerfuneralhcs.com/obituaries. English; nephews, Jerry loving sisters-in-law, Carolyn and Betty, throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Cumberland (Messina), Wil- The family would like to thank Riverside Hospice for the care to the Bay School Community Arts Center (https://www. ly Cumberland (Liz), Louie they have shown, in particular, her nurse Suzanne and aide bayschool-arts.com/ 279 Main Street, Mathews, Va. 23109, Cook (Peggie) and Wayne Ethel. Brenda now has her red dress on, waiting in heaven. 804-725-1278. English (Linda); nieces, Susie Wasilewski (Joe), Elaine Chris- After battling a long life of illnesses, she is now no longer in Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, ley (Marvin), Starla Stoessee, and Terry Overton, and nu- pain for the first time. Mathews, is assisting the family. merous great-nieces and -nephews. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. at Andrews Funeral A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 29 at 1 Home, Inc., on Monday, July 27, with the Rev. Calvin Griffin p.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, conducting. JESSE FRANKLIN SCOTT SR. Mathews. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July Jesse Franklin Scott Sr. of 30 at 1 p.m. in Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Hwy., Saluda, gently closed his lov- Manassas, Virginia 20109. In lieu of flowers it is requested ing eyes on Thursday, July that donations be given to Westville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 23, 2020, at Riverside Walter 831, 105 Main Street, Mathews, Va. 23109. Please be advised Reed Hospital, Gloucester. that current state-mandated guidelines will apply to all in at- He was born Dec. 3, 1935 in tendance, including social distancing and appropriate face STEVEN ‘TODD’ MEADE Middlesex County. He was covering. We sincerely appreciate your understanding. Steven “Todd” Meade was the son of the late Lucy E. born on April 12, 1963. Todd Scott and Temple Banks Jr. passed peacefully into arms Jesse served as a Dea- of the Lord on July 27, 2020. con at Immanuel Baptist CHRISTIAN HANSON GIBSON He was a brother to Eric C. Church, Saluda, until his ill- Christian Hanson Gibson, 43, Yorktown, died Friday, July Meade and Loren D. Pearce. ness. He was a retiree of the 24, 2020, in Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News. Todd was a 35-year employ- Newport News Shipbuilding He was born in Newport News, and worked in construc- ee at the Newport News and Drydock, and was an tion. Shipbuilding and had resid- active member of the Beth- He was preceded in death by his father, Yoman Gibson. ed in Gloucester for the last lehem Star Masonic Lodge Survivors include his wife, Jennessa Lynn Gibson; mother, 43 years. He leaves behind in Saluda. Sandra Leedy Gibson Conney, and siblings, Kimberly Leedy, a broken heart of family and He was married to the late Virgie E. Norman. From that Debra Jenner, Samantha Harmon, Russell Gibson, Michael close friends who will re- union, four children were born: Gloria Ann, Jesse Franklin, Gibson, and Erik Gibson. member the gift that we’ve Charles Eric and Jeffery Alban. He also had a daughter, Karen A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. lost. Redmond. On Dec. 1, 2002, he was remarried to Dorothy Lati- Memorial donations may be made to the American Liver Todd was born to Ron- more. They were happily married for 17 years until his death. Foundation. ald A. Meade and Sandra P. Jesse was preceded in death by his son, Charles E. Scott. Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory, Gloucester, is in Meade. They are all gone He will be remembered by his wife, Dorothy Scott; two charge of arrangements. now, but their memories are alive in our hearts. Now Todd daughters, Gloria Paige (Charlie) of Gloucester and Karen is enjoying company in paradise. His family and friends will Redmond of West Point; two sons, Jesse F. Scott Jr. of Rich- struggle with the loss of our wonderful brother, cousin, uncle mond and Jeffery A. Scott of Middlesex; eight grandchildren CARD OF THANKS| and friend. He brought us a sense of humor and a smile that and 12 great-grandchildren. will be greatly missed. The public viewing will be 3-7 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2020, at HUDGINS--We would like to thank everyone for all A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be an- J.K. Redmond Funeral Home. A private service will be held nounced in the coming weeks. It will be held at his home lo- at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, followed by the inter- acts of kindness shown to us at the passing of Gerald. cated at 5577 York Haven Lane, Gloucester, Va. 23061. ment in Immanuel Baptist Church Cemetery, Saluda. Friends May God bless you. Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory, Gloucester, is in charge may view the service by Zoom; dial in 929-436-2866, Zoom ID Rosemary, Brenda, Gerald and Tommy of arrangements. 8081603895, password 683968. The public is welcome to join the family at the cemetery.

Y M C K 10A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 Archaeological dig provides glimpse of Mathews colonial life Coming Events For listings, call 804-693-3101 or email [email protected] BY TYLER BASS artifacts of everyday life that the most significant to the his- gave them and Hall an idea of tory of the location. One small Conrad Hall, author of “A Se- how his ancestors lived. find was a coin cut in half that PUBLIC CALENDAR| lect History of Mathews Coun- Brown said that one of the was fashioned to be worn as ty, Virginia: 17th, 18th & 19th more interesting finds was a necklace. Brown said the Centuries and The Family of a collection of Dutch pipes, coin likely shared a date with MONDAY Gloucester County Resource Ann and Robert Hall,” knew tobacco pipes. On one of the an important moment for the Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. that he could trace his family pipes is the word “Gouda,” Hall family, such as a wedding COMMUNITY POLICY TEAM: on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the to Mathews County. which is a port city in Holland. or birth. The Mathews County Commu- Gloucester Library community However, the Norfolk resi- He said that Mathews was Shields said that her favor- nity Policy Management Team room, Main Street Center. dent wasn’t sure where in an outward-looking com- ite artifact was a small brass will meet at 11 a.m. Monday in WETLANDS: The Mathews County Mathews his ancestors lived, munity that had commerce thimble that likely was owned the Human Services Building Wetlands Board will meet at 7 so he reached out to the Fair- TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL through trade with other lo- by a young girl. She said that on Church Street. p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in field Foundation three years This arrowhead was found at the Hall cales, and that not everyone she would put it on her pinky the historic courthouse on Court ago to see if they could help dig site. The Fairfield Foundation dated made their living on the wa- and think about the girl and TUESDAY Street. locate his forebears’ home. the projectile point to have been made ter. Since the dig site was far how she lived. Together, they found land in between 8000 and 6000 B.C.E. from any waterways, the foun- She said that she taught her SUPERVISORS: The Gloucester NEXT THURSDAY Port Haywood, and that dis- dation concluded that the kids that history is the legacy Board of Supervisors will meet covery in turn led to an exca- Hall family likely made their of those before us, and the at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the T.C. PLANNING COMMISSION: The vation of 17th and 18th centu- chaeology is knowing what living as merchants and had legacy most people leave is Walker Education Center. Gloucester County Planning ry artifacts. Dr. David Brown, to look for. Hall knew that his connections with Dutch trad- of their normal, everyday life. Commission will meet at 7 p.m. co-director of the Fairfield family owned the land from ers, which would explain the The thimble is a part of the WEDNESDAY next Thursday, Aug. 6, at the T.C. Foundation, said that Hall is the 1700s to the early 1800s, pipes. girl’s and Mathews County’s Walker Education Center. an amateur map expert and so the foundation knew to Other artifacts of everyday legacy. RESOURCE COUNCIL: The had immersed himself in old look for artifacts from that life found over the three years The excavation ended in county records to try to lo- time frame. of digging, as well, included 2019. The artifacts found at cate his family’s former land. They immediately found buttons and belt buckles. the site are being given to Hall himself found that pieces of tobacco pipes and Brown said that sometimes Colonial Williamsburg to be COMMUNITY GROUPS| land in Port Haywood, and delftware that fit the bill. the smallest of finds can be part of an exhibit in the com- the Fairfield Foundation was Brown said that they knew ing years. The items may find able to narrow where they be- without a shadow of a doubt their way back to Mathews THURSDAY young readers throughout the lieve the home was located. that they were in the right one day, though, said Brown, community. The land now belongs to the spot. thanks to an agreement that BOOK MOBILE: The Mathews Shields family, who allowed The goal was to find the Mathews has the right to dis- Memorial Library Youth Book SATURDAY the Fairfield Foundation to dig location of the house. They play the artifacts. Mobile will make stops at the holes in their front yard for searched for structural re- following three locations to- MICRO TRIATHLON: The final three years. mains, or evidence of a foun- day: Bethel United Method- event in the Virginia Tidewater Brown said that LeAnne dation. If one test hole comes ist Church, 10-10:30 a.m.; Port Trailrunners Mathews Micro Tri- Shields was very encouraging up with any of this evidence, Haywood Post Office, 10:45- athlon Series will start at 8 a.m. and enthusiastic during the said Brown, they then look 11:15 a.m.; and Beulah United Saturday at Williams Wharf in dig. A former history teach- for the home in a rectangular TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL Methodist Church, 11:30 a.m. Mathews. The cost to participate er at Mathews High School, grid. This cut Spanish coin from 1733 was to noon. The program is for is $22. For more information, visit Shields felt it serendipitous Two challenges were pre- fashioned into a pendant by its former vttrunners.com. that the dig would take place sented to the archaeologists owner. Dr. David Brown said that these in her front yard. She was in their hunt for the house. types of pendants were made to signify glad that she had a part in the The first, Brown said, was a date that likely happened in the same historical dig and in the his- that the artifacts were lead- TYLER BASS / GAZETTE-JOURNAL tory of Mathews, and that the ing them to the Shields drain year the coin was made. Brown said These delftware fragments were likely three years felt like a matter field. The second was that al- that coins were cut to make change for made and hand-painted between the of weeks. most no one has done digging transactions. late 17th and 18th century. “I wanted to be an archaeol- in Mathews. ESTATE AUCTION ogist when I was little, and to “Our excavation is prob- Real Estate and Personal Property have that in my front yard was ably the biggest excavation surreal,” said Shields. Though in the county,” said Brown. On-site at 109 Mason Court she didn’t get to do any dig- He said the lack of digging in ging, Shields said that she was the county meant that they Yorktown, Va. 23692 often beside the holes looking didn’t know if the architec- at what was being discovered. ture was “exceptional.” They Route 17 at Route 216 SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 at 10 am “Archaeology is like a big could have been looking for a Intersection Improvements game of battleship,” said different kind of structure all REAL ESTATE to be AUCTIONED at 10 am. 2600+ sf Home on 0.4 Gloucester County acre, Corner Lot, Fenced. 2-car Attached Garage, 3 bedrooms (pos- Brown. He explained that together. Notice of Willingness when looking for artifacts, Though they did find evi- sible 4th /Bonus Room over Garage), 2.5 Baths, Eat-in Kitchen with A Notice of Willingness about the proposed improvements at the intersection of Route 17 (George Island, Dining Room, Family Room with Fireplace, Formal Living they just dig a hole and hope. dence of a small cellar, Brown Washington Memorial Highway) and Route 216 (Guinea Road) in Gloucester County is being offered. At this site, they hit the “bat- said that they were unable to Room. Alarm System, Sealed Crawl Space, Insulated Lifetime This safety improvement project at the intersection of Route 17 and Route 216 will repurpose the tleship” on the first try. locate the house. What the existing shared through/left lane on Route 216 (Guinea Road), east of Route 17, to provide a Windows, New Carpet, Skylights, 3 yr old HVAC, Deck, Front dedicated westbound left turn lane and a dedicated through lane. This will be accomplished by Covered Porch, Shed 12 x 12. Public Water, Sewer, Gas. Call Linda Brown said that part of ar- archaeologists did find were reconstructing the existing median to the south and modifying the traffic signal phasing for efficiency. Additionally, access management improvements will be implemented along Route 17 south of the for Bid Pkg. Shown by Appointment. Pre-auction offers accepted. intersection at several locations. These improvements may include modifying or closing some commercial entrances. PERSONAL PROPERTY: 04 Ford Focus (86k), 10 Original Paintings We can relax now NOW IN THE FOSTER by German artist Keupp, Framed LE Prints, 50 Hummels, 25 FAULKNER BUILDING Review the project information at VDOT’s Fredericksburg District Office located at 87 Deacon Road, that Starbrite is here! Fredericksburg, VA 22405, 540-899-4288 or TDD/TTY 711. 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If a request for a public hearing is received, notice of date, time, and place of the Case Clock, German Cuckoo Clock, Painted Chest, Oak Slant-front Locally owned & operated hearing will be posted. since 1991 Desk, Oak Display/China Cabinet, Carved Bear Lamps, Office Furn, A notice of willingness for the project was previously posted and a design public hearing was held on 20 Oriental Rugs, German Linens, 60s-70s Barbie Dolls, DCJS #11-2456 February 24, 2020. VDOT is repeating the notice of willingness and will accept public comments previously submitted as well as new comments on the proposed design. This notice of willingness and Accessories. 25 Pcs Gold, Diamond Gemstone Jewelry, Necklace 804-725-3313 Office associated comments will supersede previous efforts due to procedural requirements. 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Y M C K THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 Schools GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 11A 85 from Gloucester, 29 from Mathews among RCC grads Jean Splitt (Arts and Sciences, Cum STEM at Work), Tracy Joy Sawyer (Career A total of 620 people—in- Laude), Patrick O’Rielly Stone (Arts and Studies Certificate, Pre-Nursing), Allison cluding 85 from Gloucester Sciences, Summa Cum Laude), Madison Taylor (Career Studies Certificate, Pre- and 29 from Mathews—were Sykes (Arts and Sciences, Cum Laude), Nursing), Josey Tomlinson (General Ed- Alexander George Teller (Health-STEM), ucation), Christina Joy Tuculet (Career awarded associate’s degrees Matthew Leigh Thayer (Sustainable Sci- Studies Certificate, Nurse Aide), Jodi and certificates from Rappa- ence, Magna Cum Laude), Brittany Un- A. Valcourt (Career Studies Certificate, hannock Community College derwood-Hardin (Arts and Sciences), EMS-EMT Paramedic II), Stephanie Lynn as part of that institution’s Licia Billie Ann Washington (Arts and Whitt (General Education) and Ainsley Sciences, Cum Laude), Luke Anthony Margaret Yard (General Education). 2020 graduation. Waters (Arts and Sciences, Magna Cum Gloucester grads Laude), Kaleigh Ranee White (Arts and Mathews grads Newspapers In Education is a program that The following Gloucester Sciences, Magna Cum Laude), Brian The following Mathews stu- students received Associate Keith Whitley (Arts and Sciences) and dents received Associate of delivers the Gazette-Journals each week into Danielle Jaimes Woodard (Criminal Jus- of Arts and Sciences degrees: tice, Cum Laude). Arts and Sciences degrees: Alyssa Dominique Askew (Arts Todd Christopher Britt (Arts and local classrooms. and Sciences, Magna Cum Laude), Sciences, Cum Laude), Jaime Nicole Alexis K. Belcher (Psychology/Social Gloucester students receiv- Collins (Teacher Education PreK-8), Na- GLOUCESTERMATHEWS Work, Magna Cum Laude), Ava Vir- ing Associate of Applied Sci- tasha Renee Fields (Psychology/Social ginia Bohon-Atkinson (Arts and Sci- ence degrees in Nursing were: Work), Morgan Rae Hudgins (Business ences, Magna Cum Laude), Tyler Noah Mackenzie Nickole Bass, Melissa Administration), Benjamin Locker (Arts Brown (Pre-Engineering, Magna Cum Kathryn Bredlau, Hieu Van Cao, Kait- and Sciences, Summa Cum Laude), Laude), Sara Colleen Craig (Arts and Sci- lyn Diane Carr (Cum Laude), Andrew Isaiah Cordell Maultsby (Arts and Sci- ences, Summa Cum Laude), Deanna Ray Clark, Olivia Marie Cross, Shelby ences), Glinnie M. Minton (Psychol- Lee DiSpirito (Arts and Sciences, Cum Lyn Dablemont, Liliana Domenech, Ja- ogy/Social Work), Paris Igraine Nelson Laude), Robert S. Eisler (Health-STEM, mie Lynn Eisenhauer, Lisa M. Gibson (Arts and Sciences, Cum Laude), Cait- Magna Cum Laude), Elisha Renee Evans (Cum Laude), Aspasia L. Greene, Mar- lyn Jade Painter (Teacher Education WOULD LIKE TO GIVE OUR (Criminal Justice, Summa Cum Laude), jorie Mary Hobbs (Magna Cum Laude), PreK-8), Matthew Isaac Shields (Arts Thomas Meyer Evans (Pre-Engineer- Emma Madeline Malise, Tammy Sue and Sciences, Magna Cum Laude), Mad- NIE SPONSORS ing), Caela Brooke Gilsinan (Arts and Marshall, Megan Olivia McMahon, Em- ison Brooke South (Arts and Sciences, Sciences, Magna Cum Laude), Benjamin ily Marie Parks-Carter, Susan R. Spen- Cum Laude) and Candice Nichol Yohnk George Joseph Green (Business Admin- cer (Magna Cum Laude), Tiffany Nicole (Health-STEM, Summa Cum Laude). A BIG THANK YOU istration, Cum Laude), Jacqueline C. Taylor and Ashley Blake Warren (Cum Harris (Arts and Sciences, Magna Cum Laude). Mathews students receiving Cricket Hill Chapter, NSDAR Laude), Jason N. Hunter (Arts and Sci- Andrew Christian Willoughby (Busi- Associate of Applied Science ences, Cum Laude), Kendall Ann Keel ness Management, Magna Cum Laude) Gaylen Davis (Criminal Justice), Ariana Virginia Kerns degrees in Nursing were: and Oliver Winston Ulsaker (General Crystal Johanne Clark, Kayla Nicole (Arts and Sciences), Deborah L. Kirkland Engineering Technology, Magna Cum Robins, Amber Elizabeth Jackson, Gra- George DeMarco (Psychology/Social Work, Magna Cum Laude) of Gloucester also received As- cie Blair Mason, Christina M. McManus Laude), Douglas Kodl (Arts and Sci- sociate of Applied Science degrees. (Cum Laude), Leslie M. Myles, Chris- Gloucester Rotary Club ences), Jessie Marie Madison (Teacher ten Furcron Paine, Lauren Nichole Reed Education PreK-8, Magna Cum Laude), Gloucester students receiv- (Cum Laude), Cassidy Lynn White and Joyce’s Pack and Ship Nathan Anderson Marsh (Arts and Sci- ing certificates were: Emma Morgan Wood. ences), Timmie Antonio Matthews Jr. Cori R. Banach (General Education), Kingston Episcopal Parish (Arts and Sciences), Kailyn Maynor Justin Matthew Burgess (Career Stud- Mathews students receiving (Business Administration), Sandra Ann ies Certificate, STEM at Work), Justin Libby Crawford Mickelborough (Business Administra- Tyler Carpenter (Career Studies Certifi- certificates were: tion, Cum Laude), Delilah Rae Nelson cate, Basic Network and Cybersecurity), Megan Brooke Balderson (Career (Business Administration), Alyssa On- Jessica Dawn Carter (Career Studies Studies Certificate, Pre-Nursing), Kris- Mathews Lions Club darza (Arts and Sciences), Ashley Marie Certificate, Pre-Nursing), Austin Nicho- ten Faith Frank (Career Studies Cer- Pierro (Health-STEM, Cum Laude), Olivia las Coates (General Education), Kayla tificate, STEM at Work), Tiffany Nicole Willard & Letitia Grant Augusta Pohorence (Business Admin- Coates (Career Studies Certificate, Phle- Hogge (Law Enforcement), Jessie Lane istration, Magna Cum Laude), Steven botomy), Grayse Tamondong Garrett Mills (Career Studies Certificate, STEM Mathews Chapter Continental Societies William Pointer (Arts and Sciences, (Career Studies Certificate, Pre-Practical at Work), Matthew Kenneth Taylor (Ca- Summa Cum Laude), Salome P. Quinta- Nursing), Gabrielle Nicole Hogge (Ca- reer Studies Certificate, STEM at Work), Shirley Tomlin nilla (Teacher Education PreK-8, Summa reer Studies Certificate, Pre-Nursing), Katherine Mackenzie Tunstall (Practical Cum Laude), Anna Robins (Health- Jenilee Megan Ice (Career Studies Cer- Nursing) and Jennifer Taylor Wells (Ca- Lillian Cox STEM, Magna Cum Laude), Whitney tificate, Phlebotomy), Landon James reer Studies Certificate, STEM at Work). Martina Robins (Arts and Sciences, Khoury (Career Studies Certificate, Cu- Graduation honors listed were Cum James W. Drummond Summa Cum Laude), Alyssa A. Say- linary Arts), Joshua Allen Lake (Ca- Laude (with honor, 3.2 cumulative GPA), lor (Arts and Sciences), Erin Elizabeth reer Studies Certificate, STEM at Work), Magna Cum Laude (with high honor, Mary Helliesen Schnurr (Arts and Sciences, Magna Cum Alyssa Jeannine Meadows (Career Stud- 3.5 cumulative GPA) and Summa Cum Laude), Morgan Nicole Slavnik (Arts and ies Certificate, Pre-Nursing), Briana Na- Laude (with highest honor, 3.8 cumula- tia Pollard (Career Studies Certificate, tive GPA). Friends of the Mathews Memorial Library Sciences, Summa Cum Laude), Brittney Norman & Nancy Coggeshall Steve Christo Coastal Bioanalysts Inc. Ronald Saunders Sandy Warhol Susan Leuci Preston Higgins Paul and Rachel Vanden Bout Tongie Davis Kathy Schanze Edward and Jenifer James James Baughman Laurie Pochodowicz Amy & Paul Dubois Bill & Sandra Brewer Mathews High School student Jordan Hunley and Lee-Jackson Elementary School student Abigail Macias both chose a nauti- Mary Wade Smith cal theme for their winning artwork in the VSBA Eastern Region Art Contest, with Hunley drawing a workboat and Macias Ronald & Katrina Brown depicting a lighthouse. P.E.O. Sisterhood-Chapter BT Dennis and Brenda Baker Two Mathews students Charlie Finley Sheila Norris win VSBA Art Contest Robert Ray Abigail Macias, a student third among middle schoolers nine VSBA regions, a winner Kingston Episcopal Parish at Lee-Jackson Elementary and Olivia Case of Gloucester is chosen for the elementary, Portia Dischinger School, and Mathews High High School finishing second middle and high school levels. School student Jordan Hun- in the high school competi- The winning art is framed and Francis Blanock Jr. ley were two of the three top tion. displayed in the offices of the winners in the 2020 Virginia In addition to Macias and VSBA in Charlottesville and Josie Thorpe School Boards Association Hunley, the other first-place the Richmond offices of the Jacqueline Partin Eastern Regional Art Contest. winner was Keira Jean Brad- State Superintendent of Pub- Gloucester County had three sky of King George, who won lic Instruction. Wes & Nell Jones students place in the competi- in the middle school category. The Mathews County School tion, with Bethel Elementary The VSBA Regional Art Con- Board will recognize the coun- East Coast Boat Lifts School’s Kaylynn Stokes tak- test was started in 1989 to ty’s two winners at its Sept. 15 Mary Altemus ing second in the elementary promote the artistic talents meeting. school level, Olivia Nelson of of Virginia’s public school Barbara Bass Peasley Middle School taking students. For each of the Margaret Teagle John R. Filichko Margaret Roller Ronald Saunders Salvation Army puts out the Herbert Wyatt Sidney Dixon call for school supplies Hayes & Joyce Williams Sally Tompkins U.D.C. Chapter Whether school ends up be- tion books, crayons, dry erase Gloucester Service Center ing held in person or virtually marker, folders with pockets location, 7059 Linda Circle, Bambi Thompson this fall, or a combination of and folders with pockets and Hayes. the two, the fact remains that prongs, glue sticks and liquid, “I know that school may be Dave and Janine Burns students will still need pen- hand sanitizer, highlighters, virtual or possibly in-person, Rene Morgan cils, paper and other supplies 3”x5” index cards, mechani- yet we don’t want any child to get their work done—and cal pencils, notebook paper, to go without supplies for the Wanda Southerland the Salvation Army has put #2 pencils, erasers, pencil upcoming school year,” Wat- out the call for donations. sharpeners, black/blue/red son said. Nicole Watson, case man- pens, 3-ring binders, rulers, For more information, con- INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSOR? ager for the Salvation Army’s scissors, Scotch tape, spiral tact Watson at Nicole.Wat- WE’D LOVE YOUR SUPPORT. Gloucester service center, notebooks, supply boxes and [email protected] or has provided a list of items empty book bags. Maria Post at Antonia.post@ PLEASE CALL US AT needed. They include: black Cash donations are also uss.salvationarmy.org or call Sharpie markers, boxes of tis- appreciated, she said. The the office at 804-642-3960. sues, calculators, color mark- supplies may be dropped off 804-693-3101 ers, color pencils, composi- by Monday, Aug. 24, at the

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COVID-19: May death added to Gloucester fatalities

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) a total on Wednesday morn- having the illness but were tions in Mathews, a number ing of 87,993 cases. Hospital- awaiting the results of their that has remained the same izations rose from 7,351 last tests. Of those hospitalized, for over two months. There week to 7,738 this week, or 276 were in the ICU and 155 have been no deaths from an increase of 387, and there were on ventilators. the virus in Mathews. were 74 additional deaths, Thus far, 11,650 hospital The number of cases in- for a total number statewide patients with confirmed cas- creased in Middlesex this of 2,125. es of COVID-19 have been week, as well, with four treated in hospitals and dis- new cases, for a total of 25. Thus far, 1,073,463 COVID- charged. Two people in the county 19 PCR tests have been con- The total number of venti- have been hospitalized for ducted in Virginia, 122,289 of lators on-hand in hospitals the illness, and one person them during the past week. as of Wednesday morning has died. Three Rivers Health District was 3,043, according to the Across the Three Rivers has conducted 17,486 tests, VHHA, and 668 of those were Health District, there were with 1,778 of them conducted in use. There were 3,647 inpa- 59 additional cases this during the past week. State- tient hospital beds available week, for a total of 956 as wide, the rate of positive across the state on Wednes- of Wednesday morning. tests as of Wednesday morn- day morning, with 3,695 beds Sixty-six people have been ing was 7.1 percent statewide added under Executive Or- hospitalized for the illness and just 4.2 percent in the der 51. in the 10-county district, Three Rivers Health District. ICU occupancy statewide and 15 people have died, According to the Virginia was 79 percent on Wednes- PHOTO BY DEBORAH BONE with three of those deaths Hospital and Healthcare As- day morning, according to occurring during the past sociation, there were 1,350 the website, but an addition- week. people in hospitals across al 908 surge beds reduced ‘Beauty Through the Rust’ Statewide, the number Virginia on Wednesday morn- the occupancy rate to 53 per- The Achilles Elementary School Warriors Club built a thriving business over the past two years, selling holiday grams, of cases increased during ing who were either positive cent. school supplies, novelty toys and candy to earn money for the school. With its success, the club recently made a $1,000 the past week by 7,600, for for COVID-19 or suspected of donation to “Beauty Through the Rust,” a small, nonprofit, all-volunteer local animal rescue. Pictured are, from left, Achil- les principal Katina Keener, club sponsor Bobbie Drexler, Beauty Through the Rust vice president Chili Childress and Achilles assistant principal Mary Beth Preas. WARE ACADEMY: Back in classrooms Aug. 10

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A) said the school has also room but that they all wanted gram in June, with only nine purchased an atomizer so to come back to school. children to each teacher, and Those interested in home when the children are out “We want to offer this to our Fleet said it provided an op- for recess their classrooms parents because I think in-per- portunity to test protocols can be sanitized. “We can son learning is important and that will be in place for the spray every single surface so is the social and emotional 2020-2021 school year. schooling need to file by Aug. 15 in a minute and it is sup- well-being of our students,” Fleet said it was fairly sim- BY KIM ROBINS your child must include your does not show adequate posed to kill the virus,” she Fleet said. “But if we have to, ple for Ware’s teachers to home instructor qualification. progress, it may be possible added. my teachers are ready to go move to online instruction Parents interested in edu- You must also include a cur- to continue homeschooling Fleet reported Ware’s online again in a minute’s no- in the spring and that teach- cating their children at home riculum description for each if you write a remediation enrollment was up to 143 tice. ers met with children daily independently of Gloucester child, which could just be a plan and the school system students this week, with “We’re also not allowing as they finished out the 2019- County Public Schools have list of subjects. accepts it. some slots still open for any adults [other than teach- 2020 school year. a number of curricula and Each year by Aug. 1, you If your child does not fourth, sixth, seventh and ers] or non-enrolled children “The children did very well. programs to choose from, but must provide the school show adequate progress eighth grades. The remain- in the building for now,” Those in grades three through they need to file a notice of system with an evaluation after another year, who ing grades are currently Fleet said, including parents. eight were still graded and their intent to home school showing that your child has will have to stop home in- closed. “We do have some “That’s going to be a learning the students were expected with the school system by achieved an adequate level of struction. If you believe the open slots, but I want the curve for our families; many to complete their work. For Aug. 15. education growth and prog- school system has given numbers to remain manage- like to visit classrooms or those without adequate inter- In order to provide home ress. you a wrong decision, you able,” she said. have lunch with their children net access, we provided alter- instruction, you must qualify The evaluation can be from have 30 days to appeal. now and then. natives,” she said. in one of four ways. You must a nationally-normed stan- For more information re- Online learning was an “It’s going to be a communi- possess a high school diplo- dardized achievement test, a garding home schooling in option for Ware parents this ty effort,” Fleet said of return- The school employed ma or higher degree, possess report card or transcript from Virginia, visit the Home Edu- fall and Fleet said only four ing to school. “We’re really a Google Meets for contact with a current Virginia teacher’s the distance learning program cators Association of Virgin- children have been opted tight-knit community at Ware, students. Grades one and two license, provide a curriculum of home-education correspon- ia website at heav.org or the out of returning to the class- so I think everyone will do used SeeSaw for online learn- or program of study as part dence course; or an evalu- Home School Legal Defense room. She also said any stu- their part to make it work and ing while students in grades of your home instruction pro- ation letter from a licensed Association at hslda.org. dents or families that travel to make it work well.” three and up used Google gram, or give evidence that teacher or a person with a For local support and will be asked to quarantine Ware Academy shut down Classroom. Those online for- you are able to provide your master’s degree or higher in guidance, you can visit the before returning to school. with the governor’s orders in mats will be used again this child with an adequate educa- an academic discipline who Facebook pages for Home- Fleet said Ware teachers March and remained closed year as needed. “We’ll also set tion. knows about the child’s aca- schoolers of Gloucester, Vir- were also asked to voice for the remainder of the 2019- up accounts for everyone so Your notice of intent to demic progress. ginia or Middle Peninsula any concerns they had 2020 school year. The school parents can have access,” she provide home instruction to If your child’s evaluation Homeschool Association. about returning to the class- offered a small summer pro- added. SCHOOL BRIEFS|

Brooke Alexys Haley grad- apy all her life. Haley began uated from Gloucester High attending school the week School this past June with she turned three years old honors and is a member of at Lehua Elementary School the school’s W.E.B. DuBois in Pearl City, Hawaii. She has Honor Society. She earned attended many schools in straight As this past year and Virginia and Florida over the has earned mostly straight As years. “She’s always wanting throughout her school career. to help somebody who needs Haley was born prematurely help,” said her mother, Terrie at 25 weeks and six days and Haley. only weighed 1 pound, 9.4 ounces at birth. She stayed in the NICU at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, for three months before going home on oxygen and weighing just over five pounds. She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, retinopa- thy of prematurity, asthma and severe food allergies. She also experienced brain bleeds and developmental delays. She has been in physical, oc- cupational and speech ther- Brooke Alexys Haley

Samantha Ostrom, grand- daughter of Lynda and Morey Alexander of Cobbs Creek, re- cently graduated summa cum laude with a Master’s in Edu- cation from Mary Washington University. She has accepted a teaching position at Wood- bridge Senior High School in Woodbridge. Samantha Ostrom

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Y M C K THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 Sports GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL 13A VHSL Governor’s announces Cup regatta its plan for this 2020-2021 weekend Virginia school sports won’t kick off in the fall, but the VHSL has preserved its fall, at WRYC winter and spring seasons in a condensed format—at least for the time being. The 56th Virginia Gov- In a special meeting Mon- ernor’s Cup and the 2020 day, the Virginia High School Opti Regatta will be held League Executive Committee Saturday and Sunday at the voted 34-1 to move forward Ware River Yacht Club. The with its Model 3 in its reopen- regatta will be governed by ing of sports and activities for the Racing Rules of Sailing the 2020-2021 school year. and by the event’s sailing in- Model 3 delays all VHSL structions. sports and activities until Dec. All classes are invited to 14 and adopts the Condensed participate. Some of the an- Interscholastic Plan that basi- ticipated One Design classes cally flips the fall and winter of three or more boats are seasons. This model leaves Sunfish, Albacore, Hampton all sports in the season where OD, Buccaneer, Laser, Laser they are currently aligned. Radial, Mobjack, Mutineer In Model 3, the winter sea- and 420. son (basketball, indoor track, Classes with fewer than gymnastics, swim/dive and three participating boats wrestling) will be held from will be grouped with other Dec. 14 to Feb. 20, with Dec. such classes and race under 28 the first contest date. the Portsmouth handicap Under the condensed plan, system. the fall season (football, field A skippers’ meeting is hockey, cross country, volley- scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Sat- ball, cheer and golf) will fol- urday and with the first race low, running from Feb. 15 to signal set for noon. On Sun- May 1. The first contest date day, the first race signal is for the fall season would be PHOTOS BY STEPHEN BLUE set for 10 a.m. with awards March 1. Tyler West, at left, smacks a two-run double in Saturday night’s win. West went 3-for-3 at the plate, with two doubles and a three-run home run tallying seven RBIs. to be announced immedi- The spring season (base- West is leading the Richmond NABA league leaderboard in several statistical categories, including hits (22) and RBIs (22), and is tied for the most doubles (six) and ately after the last race. ball, softball, soccer, tennis, home runs (two). At right, Justin Hale hurls a pitch in his win against the Richmond Avalanche on Saturday night. Regatta associated event track and field and lacrosse) will all be held outside. The will run from April 12 to June VA Blue Crab Co. food truck 26, with the first games to be is expected to be onsite to held on April 26. offer lunches and dinners Other models that were for sale on Saturday and under consideration would Deltas sweep weekend series lunch on Sunday. No break- have been to leave all sports fast will be provided. in their current season, with Registration is $40 for “high-risk” sports like foot- BY STEPHEN BLUE away game against the Rich- run capped a four-run fourth capped a six-run inning, and single crew classes and $60 ball, volleyball, field hockey mond Brewers on Wednesday inning rally that put Deltaville the Deltas were off to the for all two or more crewed. and soccer not to be played; The Deltaville Deltas was canceled due to field con- down, 6-0. races. Online registration is man- or switching the fall and avenged an early season ditions from storms the previ- Deltaville started to find The Avalanche fought back datory. Go to www.wryc. spring seasons, also eliminat- loss to the Mechanicsville ous night. their groove in the fifth, with on offense, scoring a solo org, click on sailing, then ing high-risk sports from the Hawks and rolled past the With the wins, Deltaville Tyler West reaching on a lead- home run in the second, and click on racing and the reg- schedule. Richmond Avalanche in a moves to 9-2 overall, and 7-1 off hit and scoring on a Devin scored again in the third and istration is available at the “We all understand the pair of home games last in league play. They remain in Sisson two-run home run that fourth innings by taking ad- bottom of the page. physical and mental health weekend, returning to win- an effective three-way tie for cut the deficit to four. vantage of a couple of Deltas Trophies will be awarded benefits of getting our stu- ning form. first with Team Woody and In the sixth, Deltaville got defensive miscues. However, to the top three finishers of dents back to a level of partic- Deltaville came back from the Richmond Smokies, each into the Hawks bullpen, and the Deltaville offense kept all registered classes with ipation,” said VHSL executive a six-run deficit to defeat Me- of whom have just one loss. went on to send 15 batters swinging, racking up 17 hits. three or more boats. The director Dr. John W. “Billy” chanicsville, 15-6, on Friday Deltaville returns to action to the plate, scoring 12 runs West smacked another RBI Governor’s Cup trophy is Haun. “The Condensed Inter- night, and turned around to tonight in a critical show- off three different pitchers. double in the second, and a awarded to the winner of scholastic Plan leaves open defeat the Richmond, 16- down with the Smokies in a Jahleel Sewer capped the ral- series of back-to-back hits the one design class with 4, on Saturday. Deltaville’s game that will shape the play- ly with a towering grand slam from Roberts, Tyler Bratton, the largest number of quali- SEE VHSL, PAGE 14A off seeding. That game begins home run. Ryan Pastirik and Chris Blake fied starts in the regatta. at 7 o’clock at Dorey Park in Sewer led the Deltas of- was capped by sacrifice hits The Congressman’s Cup Woodshop Equipment For Sale Richmond. On Saturday, the fense with a pair of hits and from T. Wood and Jay Moore trophy is awarded for Deltas will play host to the five RBIs. Nicky Wohleking to extend the Deltas lead to sportsmanship throughout in excellent condition Richmond Dodgers in a 7:30 picked up the pitching win in 11-2. A three-run home run the regatta weekend and the 10” Powermatic Table Saw with extas on roller stand p.m. game at Deltaville Ball- relief of starter Cole Stamm. from West in the fourth dis- Chamber of Commerce Cup 12” DeWalt DW708 Double Bevel Compound Miter Saw with extras park. Wohleking struck out seven tanced the Deltas even far- is awarded to the top par- 15” Delta Planer with extras on roller stand Deltas 15, Mechanicsville 6 in 3 2/3 innings. ther. ticipating skipper younger 6” Grizzly Jointer on roller stand Things got off to a rocky Deltas 16, Richmond 4 Justin Hale was Deltaville’s than 18 years of age. 18” Delta Drum Sander on roller stand start for the Deltas on Friday Deltaville scored early and winning pitcher, allowing just This is a Chesapeake Bay night, as they took the field to often, led by a three-hit, sev- one earned run in the first Yacht Racing Association 18” Heavy Duty Craftsman Vertical Band Saw on roller stand avenge an early season defeat en-RBI performance from Ty- four innings. Jason Wood sanctioned event and the 14” Delta Vertical Band Saw on roller stand at the hands of the Mechan- ler West, as the Deltas defeat- struck out five of the 10 bat- event chairman is Clayton 17” Heavy Duty Craftsman Drill Press icsville Hawks. The visiting ed the Richmond Avalanche ters he faced in three innings James. For more informa- Call Bill Higdon 804-725-6562 for additional information team came out swinging and on Saturday night. of relief work to close the tion call James at 757-941- put the Deltas on their heels. West got the action started game. 5150. Mechanicsville took an ear- in the 1st inning, sparking a West was joined by Pastirik ly 1-0 lead in the first inning, scoring rally with a two-run and Alexander Crittenden to and extended the lead to 2-0 double. Another RBI double lead the Deltas offense with with a solo home run in the from Colby Roberts and a three hits each. second. Another Hawks home sacrifice fly from Tyler Wood SEARS trailer world parts and repair_Layout 1 4/2/2019 2:48 PM Page 1 CONTRACTING CORP. 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Y M C K 14A GLOUCESTER-MATHEWS GAZETTE-JOURNAL THURSDAY JULY 30, 2020 Anglers catching citation- sized fish Fishing this year is produc- ing plenty of large fish that have qualified for citations in the Virginia Saltwater Fish- ing Tournament. Recently registered citations for area residents reported in the July 22 online vasaltwaterjournal. com include the following: Cobia, Jacob Kent of Gloucester, 64-pound, 15-ounce fish caught July 11 in Chesapeake Bay; Pompano, Alan Hall of Cole Wheeler, Mandy Moran, Sandra Baer and Zoe Sawyer, from left, enjoy flat water on the river. Gloucester, 2-pound, 4-ounce fish caught June 26 in Ware River while trolling; Red drum (release), William A. Horsley of Gloucester, 47” Mobjack Rowing Association adjusts to pandemic fish caught on crab June 26 in the Rappahannock River; COVID-19 has certainly changed line workouts. As Virginia entered all lent themselves well to social dis- instant feedback when your tech- Jared Miller of Gloucester, 52” the world and required a lot of new Phase 2, combined with guidelines tancing and COVID-19 compliance, nique is incorrect,” Ulsaker said. “We fish caught June 26 on a lure ways of doing things. The 2020 row- from U.S. Rowing, Mobjack started Ulsaker said. have seen everyone improve and are on the Eastern Shore side of ers for Mobjack and Mathews crew on-water singles training. Eleven participants have been com- thankful we have a safe open venue the bay; were no different, enduring the dis- Trials were held on June 1-2 and ing regularly to morning and evening at Williams Wharf to give our youth Sheepshead, Tyler Wallace appointment of no spring racing sea- then regular training commenced sessions throughout the summer. a healthy source of exercise and self- of Hayes, 25” fish caught and son. June 8 for a Monday, Tuesday and Both Ulsaker and fellow coach improvement. A number of city row- released July 12 at the Chesa- Coach Tim Ulsaker wound up Thursday summer schedule. The 27’ Katelyn James have been impressed ing programs we have raced against peake Bay Bridge-Tunnel; Wil- checking out ergometers to those Singles, the spacious 16’ x 120’ docks with the progress their rowers have are struggling to provide the quality liam A. Horsley of Gloucester, who needed one and optional spring at Williams Wharf and the uncon- made this summer. “The single is and safety of the programs we are en- 14-pound, 6-ounce fish caught training continued at home with on- gested welcoming East River waters a very demanding boat, and gives joying at Williams Wharf.” on crab in the bay; Spadefish, Carter Paige Flip- pin of Gloucester, 8-pound, 14-ounce fish caught June 21 at the third island of the Ches- apeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel; LOCAL TIDES Micro Triathlon series concludes Saturday Spanish mackerel, Brock Mobjack Bay, East River Entrance Larson of Mathews, 4-pound, HIGH LOW Virginia Tidewater Trail- isher and fastest swimmer, 8-ounce, 29” fish caught July 5 Thursday 5:56 a.m. 12:01 a.m. runners will have a special cyclist, runner, and transi- while trolling in the bay; Rich- 7/30 6:35 p.m. 11:59 p.m. treat at its next Micro Triath- tioner—a combined time for ard R. Hahn III of Cobbs Creek, Friday 6:57 a.m. 1:02 a.m. 7/31 7:32 p.m. 12:58 p.m. lon: local country rock band all four events. The overall 27.5” fish caught and released Saturday 7:53 a.m. 1:57 a.m. Edison & Co. will perform winner is ineligible for other June 28 in the bay; 8/1 8:25 p.m. 1:54 p.m. live post-event. awards. Speckled trout, William Flip- Sunday 8:44 a.m. 2:47 a.m. The race begins at 8 a.m. Anyone who has complet- pin of Bena caught a 5-pound, 8/2 9:14 p.m. 2:46 p.m. (rather than the usual 8:30 ed all four races will receive 1-ounce fish on July 4 at New Monday 9:31 a.m. 3:33 a.m. 8/3 9:58 p.m. 3:34 p.m. a.m.) this Saturday at Wil- a MMTS hoodie sweatshirt Point while casting lures; Aar- Tuesday 10:15 a.m. 4:15 a.m. liams Wharf in Mathews. The (Mathews Micro Tri Series). on Flippin of Hayes caught a 8/4 10:40 p.m. 4:19 p.m. first event will be a quarter- They will also be available 5-pound, 6-ounce fish at New Wednesday 10:57 a.m. 4:55 a.m. mile swim, followed by an for purchase for $35. Point on July 1 using lures. 8/5 11:20 p.m. 5:03 p.m. eight-mile bike ride and a Participants must be at Two area anglers also re- two-mile run. Due to social least 14 years old. Parental ceived citations for offshore Tide adjustments at other points: distance guidelines, no race- consent is required for any- catches. York River, Tue Marsh Light—Subtract day signup is available. The one 14-17 years old. Brian Hammond of West 5 minutes. transition area will open at The event will be held rain Point caught an 11-pound, York River, Yorktown—Add 5 minutes. 7:30 a.m. or shine (except for thunder- 12-ounce blueline tilefish on York River, Allmondsville—Add 1 hour, Awards will be presented, storms). June 30 in Norfolk Canyon; 5 minutes. York River, Entrance to Perrin River— since this is the last event of For more information, and, Add 1 minute. the four-event series. They visit www.facebook.com/ Edison & Co. will perform live at the close of this Saturday’s Virginia Tidewater Ronald Gardner of Hayes Brown’s Bay—Subtract 7 minutes. include fastest overall fin- events/837602563353456/. Trailrunners Micro Triathlon at Williams Wharf in Mathews. caught and released a white S.W. Branch Severn River—Add 4 marlin on June 22 at Norfolk minutes. Canyon. Ware River—Subtract 4 minutes. North River—Subtract 4 minutes. New Point Comfort—Subtract 1 minute. Piankatank River, Cherry Point—Add 1 Pickleball hour. Piankatank River, Dixie—Add 1 hour, VHSL 33 minutes. Pickleball is a paddleboard sport Urbanna—Add 2 hours, 50 minutes. combining elements of tennis, bad- minton and table tennis. Those look- (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13A) THE SUN THIS WEEK ing for a place to play this sport need Sunrise Sunset look no further than Gloucester. 7/30 6:09 a.m. 8:13 p.m. the opportunity to play all 7/31 6:10 a.m. 8:13 p.m. Gary O’Neil, shown here with his sports in all three seasons if 8/1 6:11 a.m. 8:12 p.m. wife, Darcy, received permission Virginia moves beyond Phase 8/2 6:12 a.m. 8:11 p.m. from Gloucester High School to tape 8/3 6:13 a.m. 8:10 p.m. III and/or Phase III guidelines 8/4 6:14 a.m. 8:09 p.m. pickleball lines on one of the school’s are revised and High Risk Ac- 8/5 6:14 a.m. 8:08 p.m. tennis courts. He is trying to spread tivities are allowed. THE MOON THIS WEEK the word that there’s now a pickle- “This plan also allows Moonrise Moonset ball court in town, and he is available schools the opportunity to 7/30 5:07 p.m. 2:12 a.m. open the year and get school 7/31 6:09 p.m. 2:59 a.m. to teach people the rules and show 8/1 7:05 p.m. 3:53 a.m. started and deal with issues 8/2 7:54 p.m. 4:52 a.m. them the basics of the game. His ul- such as schedules, academic 8/3 8:36 p.m. 3:54 a.m. timate goal is to get enough people plans, transportation, deal- 8/4 9:11 p.m. 6:56 a.m. interested so that there’s a league in ing with possible outbreaks of 8/5 9:42 p.m. 7:57 a.m. COVID in the school,” he said. AUGUST MOON PHASES Gloucester. For more information on playing pickleball or taking part in a “The VHSL will continue to Full moon 8/3 league, call O’Neil at 757-810-8031. work closely with the best available information and Last quarter 8/11 Those interested should leave a mes- New moon 8/18 directives provided by the First quarter 8/25 sage for him. Governor, the Virginia Depart- ment of Health and the Virgin- ia Department of Education,” Haun said.

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