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Chincoteague’s
Pony Express
Story and photos by Georgia Allen
Thousands of fans congregated in the blazing heat
Wednesday to watch the Chincoteague Volunteer
Fire Company uphold a 91-year-old tradition called
the Pony Swim.
A herd of 200 ponies was rounded up by the Salt-
water Cowboys and driven into Assateague Channel,
where the horses swam to Chincoteague Island, arriv-
ing at about 10:30 a.m. An audience of about 30,000
people watched as the ponies were herded down Main
Street to be corralled on the carnival grounds until
some of them were to be auctioned Thursday, and the
rest would swim back to Assateague on Friday.
Following tradition, the first pony ashore, a chest-
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2 • Eastern Shore Post • July 29, 2016
Local Gathering Addresses Police-Race Relations
Photo and story by Linda Cicoira them, State Police 1st Sgt. Jeff Jones ourselves,” Banister said. “This is not a beled a snitch,” so not everyone he knows
News accounts of violence across said. If the stop happens at night, the time to say this is none of our business will greet him in public. “I’m a black male
the nation sparked concern about race driver also should turn on the over- because it is not happening here.” who grew up here all my life … had a
relations between Eastern Shore resi- head light inside the vehicle. People are worried about what they little red Nissan. I got one ticket and it
dents and local police agencies. Norman Wells of Onley said he is are seeing on television and reading in came from this man right here,” he said
A panel of officers from Accomack originally from Philadelphia, where the papers and on social media, par- pointing to his boss, Sheriff Godwin.
County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) and there is a reason to worry about law ticipants in the crowd repeated over Godwin seemed surprised. “I don’t
State Police answered questions from enforcement. “Here is different … it is and over. Some, including the officers, even remember. Man, I’m sorry,” he
about 30 local folks at a church in Belle peaceful … yes, it has changed … and blamed the problems on the media. All added, putting his head in his hands.
Haven last Friday to dispel anxiety and I know how to handle this,” he said of agreed the meeting was like “preaching On a more serious note, Bright contin-
promote the cops as being protectors the traffic stop. “But sometimes when I to the choir” since all who were pres- ued, “It’s not easy being in law enforce-
rather than the bad guys. go out, I’m afraid.” ent are upstanding. They also agreed ment. I’ve been assaulted one time and I
Both sides said they fear what could “About being afraid,” said Jones. “So all races need to be reached and taught go into all those bad neighborhoods. One
occur at a traffic stop. The driver is am I; it’s not a good place to be at all.” respect at a young age. thing that concerns me, there are blacks
afraid he or she may get a ticket, that Capt. Todd Wessells of ACSO re- On the Shore, “people get to know you killing blacks on the Eastern Shore. …
the person in the unmarked car with ported, “Eighty-five percent (of depu- and trust you,” Sgt. Anthony Bright, an People are afraid … what we have to do
the blue light is not really an officer ties) are involved in our communities investigator with ACSO said. “There is a is try to take back our communities, ed-
and that the treatment might not be … through high-school sports, boost- code of the neighborhood that you don’t ucate these younger black men. … We
fair. Meanwhile, the officer fears what er clubs, parks and rec. … The depu- speak to law enforcement or you’ll get la- need to try to gain control.”
he or she may face approaching the ve- ties know these young kids growing
hicle. That dread rises when there are up. They respect us because we wear a
numerous passengers. uniform, because we treat them right.
The officers also reported that the Being from the Eastern Shore, we are
Bloods street gang, and heroin abuse unique … it is God’s country.”
are the worst problems on the Shore The forum was set up by Laskishia
and the real threat. “The days of get- Banister and Rev. David Sabatino of
ting in a fist fight are over,” Sheriff the Foundation of Faith Worship Cen-
Todd Godwin said. ter, where the event took place. “We
When signaled to pull over, a driv- all know improvements can be made
er’s hands should go to the top of the … throughout America. It is our duty
steering wheel so the officer can see to take action now. We are destroying
Colonial Square 13C First Sgt. B.E. Jeff Jones and participant Davion Sabatino perform a
mock traffic stop during a race relations forum last weekend at a Belle
Belle Haven (757)442-3277 Haven church.
July 29, 2016 • Eastern Shore Post • 3
Tangier Designated 8th Oyster Region in Commonwealth
First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe and partnership of stakeholders working
Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry together to brand the Virginia oyster
Todd Haymore last week announced travel experience. These regions pro-
the addition of the commonwealth’s duce the largest quantity of fresh wild-
eighth official oyster region, Tangier/ caught and farm-raised oysters in the
Middle Bay Region. United States and each region produces
The announcement was made on oysters with distinct flavors, ranging in
Tangier Island and was attended by salinity, creaminess and sweetness.
representatives from Virginia Tourism “This new designation of the Tangi-
Corporation and the Virginia Oyster er/Middle Bay region is a critical step
Trail Management Team. Several oys- to further bolster and support Virgin-
ter-related businesses on Tangier Is- ia’s robust oyster industry,” said Hay-
land are already part of the Virginia more. “Today’s oyster industry is boom-
Oyster Trail, which Gov. Terry McAu- ing and performing better than it has
liffe launched in November 2015. in nearly a generation, with a dockside
“The addition of the Tangier/Middle value of nearly $34 million last year,
Bay Oyster Region further underscores which is a 52 percent increase from
Virginia’s reputation as the Oyster Cap- 2013. This is in no small part due to
ital of the East Coast,” said First La- the tireless hard work, dedication, and
dy McAuliffe. “This addition will allow passion exhibited by our watermen
travelers to experience the region in a and oyster farmers. Thanks to our in- Sampling Tangier oysters are (from left): Sherri Smith; Rita McClen-
new way by exploring its rich water- dustry in the Tangier/Middle Bay Re- ny, president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation; Craig Suro, a
man heritage and history, tasting deli- gion — and all of our oyster regions — founder of Tangier Oyster Company; Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAu-
cious oysters, and experiencing a part of we can say definitively that Virginia is liffe, and Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore.
Virginia that is truly unlike any other.” for oyster lovers.” vices, Virginia Department of Housing Board and Artisans Center of Virgin-
The Tangier/Middle Bay Region joins The Virginia Tourism Corporation and Community Development, Shell- ia, in addition to local tourism offices
seven other oyster regions to form the partnered with the Virginia Depart- fish Growers of Virginia, Virginia Sea- and planning district commissions, to
Virginia Oyster Trail, a public-private ment of Agriculture and Consumer Ser- food Council, Virginia Marine Products make this project a reality.
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4 • Eastern Shore Post • July 29, 2016
Accomack District Court
Court Postings A homeless woman was charged
with possessing crack, according to a
with intent to distribute Adderall on
Sept. 16, 2015. A count of possession
with intent to distribute Subutex on
crime last Sunday, July 24. He was ar-
rested the next day. Ortiz-Alvarado is
in custody at Eastern Shore Regional
By Linda Cicoira
warrant file in Accomack General Dis- the same day was not prosecuted. Jail. The name and condition of the vic-
Accomack Circuit Court trict Court. Presentence reports were ordered tim were not available.
A Bloxom man pleaded guilty last Twenty-year-old Christina Dawn for Kirby, Landon and Jones.
week in Accomack Circuit Court to Huffman also was accused of trespass- Susan Storck, 57, of Madison Ave- Autopsies Confirm
maliciously maiming a Greenbush res-
ident, according to court documents.
ing on property belonging to Walmart
in Onley after being forbidden to do
nue in Townsend was sentenced to a
total of two years in prison and a year
Murder/Suicide
Larry Thomas Bailey, 56, of Nelso- so. The incidents allegedly occurred on in jail for two counts of assaulting an By Linda Cicoira
nia Road used a machete or a lawn July 25. Huffman told police she lives officer, disorderly conduct and public Autopsy results for an Accomack
mower blade on Sherwood Bailey of in her car. She is being held in Acco- intoxication. She also was fined $100. couple confirmed police suspicions
Adams Road in Greenbush on Aug. 23, mack Jail without bond. The offenses occurred April 18, 2015. Monday that their deaths were caused
2015. It was unclear from records if the ……………………………………… Charges were reduced against Greg- by a murder/suicide.
two are related. Northampton Circuit Court ory Scott Foster, 24, of Bayside Road in Elizabeth Madison Ann Jensen, 20,
Larry Bailey was released on ex- Three county residents pleaded Exmore. He was initially charged with of Sanford died of gunshot wounds
isting bond until a presentence report guilty Monday in Northampton Circuit grand larceny in an attempted bur- to the head and torso, according to a
could be completed. Court to felony charges, according to glary of a store while armed with a spokesperson for the Norfolk Medi-
In another case, Raneeka Reshay Commonwealth Attorney Bruce Jones. deadly weapon, occurring April 13. The cal Examiner’s office. The manner of
Lankford, 23, of Raymond Townsend Keith Phillip Kirby Jr., 41, of Ex- charge was changed to petty larceny, her death was homicide. Jonan Fari-
Lane in Horntown pleaded guilty to more pleaded guilty to five counts of which is a misdemeanor. cio Gonzales-Funes died from a self-in-
grand theft of a camera from a co-worker forgery, occurring May 13, and possess- ……………………………………… flicted gunshot wound to the head.
between Feb. 1 and 8. Lankford was or- ing cocaine on June 18. Northampton District Court The two bodies were found in a ve-
dered to make restitution of $100 to the Rene Nichole Landon, 36, of Exmore A Cape Charles man was charged hicle parked at the old ferry dock near
Maryland business where she pawned pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine on with malicious wounding earlier this Mappsville on July 16. The couple’s
it. Sentencing was differed pending com- Sept. 15, 2015. Court records also list week, according to records filed in 6-month-old child was also in the vehi-
pletion of a presentence report. Lank- Onancock as her place of residence. Northampton General District Court. cle and is in good health.
ford is free on unspecified bond. Heather Marie Jones, 32, of José Antonio Ortiz-Alvarado, no age The child was turned over to family
……………………………………… Townsend pleaded guilty to possession available, is accused of committing the members.
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July 29, 2016 • Eastern Shore Post • 5
Tunnel Vision: Construction Starts in ’17
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and the original due date of April 29 to sub-
Tunnel Commission has awarded the mit revised proposals for a re-scoped
Dragados Team a contract to construct project. All of the original price propos-
a new parallel tunnel at the Thimble als exceeded the cost estimate.
Shoal Channel. The re-scoping was focused solely
This award marks the end of a on reducing or eliminating non-critical
3.5-year project development and pro- elements of the project without com-
curement process that leveraged a low- promising the safety factors or main-
est price, technically acceptable acqui- tenance life cycle priorities that are
sition strategy. The Dragados Team, a specified in the technical requirements
joint venture composed of Dragados of the Request for Proposal documents.
USA, Inc. and Schiavone Construction The conceptual design initially in-
Company, LLC, submitted the lowest cluded the widening of the manmade
price proposal at $755,987,318. islands 250 feet to the west to provide
The Dragados Team’s proposal in- physical space for either an immersed
cludes a bored tunnel; construction will tunnel or bored tunnel to transition to
begin on Island 1 in the fall of 2017. To- the existing trestle alignment.
tal construction of the tunnel is expect- According to Chesapeake Bay
ed to take approximately five years. Bridge-Tunnel Executive Director Jeff
According to commission Chair- Holland, “The project was originally en-
man Frederick Stant, “This has been a visioned with a substantial expansion of
well-managed project with a thorough- the portal islands. As such, the expanded
ly competitive procurement. We look southern island would have created space
forward to working with the Dragados for the future public amenities at little
Team for the successful construction of additional cost. When all of the teams
this critical infrastructure.” … focused on reducing cost, it became
Dragados USA, Inc. is a wholly-owned apparent that island expansion could be
subsidiary of Dragados, one of the con- very limited or non-existent. As a result,
struction arms of the ACS Group. Oper- the …space sizing for the … restaurant,
ating in 68 countries, ACS was ranked retail shop and 200 additional parking
#1 on the 2015 Engineering News Re- spots … became cost prohibitive and not
cord Top International Contractors List. necessary. This scope change, combined
Dragados has built over 900 miles of with others, allowed the commission to
tunnels, 5,300 miles of highways, and substantially reduce the cost of the proj-
1,500 bridges. Dragados USA works on ect by nearly $260 million.”
major tunnel, infrastructure, and dam The fishing pier at Island 1 will be
construction projects, including the renovated during construction and
East Side Access Caverns and Tun- will re-open to the public in 2022, upon
nels in New York City; the I-595 Corri- completion of the project.
dor Roadway Improvements Project in Tunnel Construction
Broward County, Fla; the Portsmouth The project will begin on Island 1
Bypass in Ohio; the SR99 Bored Tun- with construction of a large pit. The
nel Project in Seattle, Wash.; and the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) will be
Calaveras Dam in San Francisco, Calif. delivered in several large pieces and
Schiavone Construction, also a assembled in the bottom of the pit.
Dragados company, has major contracts The TBM will excavate and build the
in construction, repair, replacement, tunnel as the machine progresses from
and reconstruction of tunnels for rail Island 1 to Island 2. Removed soil will be
and mass transit systems, including conveyed back to Island 1 for disposal.
the East Side Access, Second Avenue At the same time, new precast concrete
Subway, and No.7 Subway Extension tunnel segments will be delivered to the
projects in New York, as well as bridges TBM, which will precisely place them
and highways, deep foundations, treat- as it progresses. After the TBM reaches
ment plants and marine work. Island 2, the machine will be disassem-
Final Procurement Phase bled and removed from the site.
On May 27, the commission invited After the tunnel liner is installed, con-
each of the three teams that had sub- struction crews will install the final road-
mitted fully-compliant proposals by way, lighting, and mechanical systems.
6 • Eastern Shore Post • July 29, 2016 2 Candidates Vie for School Board Seat Story and photo by Linda Cicoira jobs I’ve done, I wanted to make sure the service got Two men asked to be appointed to the vacant Dis- done,” he said, describing himself as a hard worker, trict 7 seat on the Accomack School Board earlier independent thinker and very loyal team player who this month. Just after press time Thursday, Selec- knows how to negotiate and compromise. tion Commission members were meeting to decide Vaughn taught young children at his church if they would pick retired 30-year educator George for 25 years and has “always believed strongly in Waldenmaier or former Planning Commissioner education.” Dave Vaughn. No one spoke on Vaughn’s behalf and he seemed to “I feel like I’m not finished yet,” said Waldenmai- shift support to Waldenmaier after a Bloxom woman er, who taught science and was a middle-school ad- told of her dismay with Waldenmaier. “No one in this ministrator. He wants to mend the rift between the room is perfect,” said Vaughn. “I’ve known George county Board of Supervisors and the School Board for 25 years or so. I’ve had good dealings with him. I and re-establish the credibility of the school system. think highly of him.” “I think scientifically,” he said. “I have strict rules He was referring to Connie Burford’s comments. of ethics. I can’t just say something because it sounds She opposed the appointment of Waldenmaier, say- good … not just a sales pitch. You can expect this ing that while he may have been a good teacher, “I from me.” Waldenmaier said, adding, that he would have problems with him as an administrator … he ask questions and require evidence. cannot function on the School Board.“ “It’s a great responsibility in my view,” he contin- She complained that Waldenmaier berated and ued. “You’re dealing with other people’s children and accused a middle-school child of stealing when she other people’s money.” He said he would treat both went back for a carton of milk that she had forgotten. with “caution and respect.” She said that another time, Waldenmaier was going Among those speaking on his behalf were his to make two children who owed for lunches pay off former principal, John Killmon of Nandua Middle their bill by working in front of other students. “We Waldenmaier School, who attributed the increase in test scores do not deny children food,” Burford said. fore the class started. at his facility to Waldenmaier following a five-year In another incident, she said a student was sent After the commission meeting, District 9 repre- benchmark gap. to detention for losing his pencil. Waldenmaier had sentative Milton Bunting cleared up any misunder- Harold Holmes, most recently assistant principal meant to send the student there for the rest of the standing about where he lives. He explained that his at Chincoteague High School, said he worked with class, but forgot about it and left him there for the farm business is in Savageville (District 8), but his Waldenmaier for all but a year of his tenure. He de- whole day. Pungoteague home street address, which is in Dis- scribed the candidate as dedicated, with sound judg- “We’re in the education business,” said Burford. trict 9, has been added to the school division website. ment, a level head and “extreme knowledge of school “Why would you not give him a pencil? What is so In June, the commission voted not to return Jan- issues at a national and local level.” difficult about a pencil?” Burford explained that the et Turner of Accomac to the School Board. The pan- Vaughn named numerous job experiences, includ- boy had lost it when another student accidentally el gave no reason for its decision. Turner was not ing nursing, social work and lawn care. “Of all the knocked items out of his hand in the hallway just be- opposed. Onley Fire & Rescue Company Offers Plan for Its Survival By Linda Cicoira cost between $300,000 and $400,000 and p.m. to 9 a.m. weekdays and 24 hours billing keeps us alive. We’re doing what we Working at a reduced capacity, be- include a new $70,000 roof. on weekends and holidays, he wrote in have to do and making the effort.” ing more aggressive in collecting bills Town officials have said they want a plan he submitted to town officials. OVFD also is going to sell an am- for services, and selling some equip- to erect a new facility, but nothing Since the town will not be helping, bulance for $112,000 to Oak Hall. A ment will allow Onley Volunteer Fire has materialized. At a recent meeting, Davis said the plan is for volunteer firetruck will go to Pennsylvania and & Rescue (OVFR) to continue to save Councilman Matt Hart complained fire/medics to work nights, weekends serve as a training vehicle. That will lives and structures, Fire Chief and that holding sessions in the VFW hall, and holidays and allow other near- reduce the company’s debt to $80,000, President Chris Davis said Monday. where smoking is allowed during bin- by companies and the Department of which Davis expects to be paid off in With those adjustments, the com- go games, is a health hazard. Public Safety to take the day hours three years. “Other than that, we will be pany won’t close its doors on Aug. 1, “I met with the mayor and he told during the week. That move, he said, debt free, which would be nice,” he said. a possibility that Davis suggested to me” the town will not be able to help the would likely increase response time. “It’s just a matter of getting through Onley’s mayor and town council at a company with its manpower issues as In addition, OVFR hired a billing a very rough season,” Davis said. “Our meeting last month. requested, Davis said. He asked for the company that will collect to the point of goal is obviously to build our staff … But the chief is still hoping the town town to hire two full-time fire/medics or taking debtors to court. “I’d love to give but people work during the day.” In re- will make repairs to the firehouse and four to six part-time ones to cover day- everybody a free service,” he said, adding cent times, three certified people who use the 1,000-square-foot east-side appa- time hours on weekdays. “We believe that it’s not feasible. “Last year there were have just moved to the area or will ratus bays for a town meeting hall. Those that we can reliably staff the nights $250,000 that people didn’t pay. … It’s still soon more here have joined the depart- repairs and alterations were estimated to and the weekend timeframes” from 5 going to be a battle because the daytime ment. Several others are being trained.
July 29, 2016 • Eastern Shore Post • 7
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CHINCOTEAGUE: Three story waterfront townhome CHINCOTEAGUE: 2BR/1BA Bungalow is walking WALLOPS ISLAND:Living is easyin this low maintenance CHINCOTEAGUE: 2BR/2BA home w/front covered CHINCOTEAGUE: It is all about the view! See SAXIS: 4BR/3BA custom built home located in a quiet
w/balconies on each level. Furnished established vacation distance to historic downtown but located in a 3BR/2.5BA Rancher located in established neighborhood porch that will have everyone wanting to sit a spell Tom’s Cove from your east windows. Private setting fishing village offers 3500 sq ft & GR w/wood burning F/P.
rental and ready to enjoy the views of the Channel, quiet neighborhood. You will love this great little only minutes from NASA, Wallops Island and Chincoteague. and enjoy the lovely landscaped yard with gazebo, a Vaulted ceiling wood beams, formal DR, living room, 1st
Offers a lovely yard perfect for gardening, covered porch, separate shed and privacy fence. Wonderful open for you to enjoy your 3BR/1.5BA getaway or build
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MLS#43780 $289,000 Anita Merritt 757-894-0108 MLS#43658 $129,900 Gladys Baczek 757-894-0098 MLS#43635 $169,000 Gladys Baczek 757-894-0098 MLS#43603 $239,000 Shawn Jennings 757-894-2249 Judy Williamson 757-894-2488 MLS#43218 $265,000 Gladys Baczek 757-894-0098
8 • Eastern Shore Post • July 29, 2016
Community Notes Cape Charles Considers
Tasley Volunteer
Fire Company will
For more information, call (757)787-
7870 or (757)709-8334.
Ways To Improve Its Harbor
Tasley have a car show in All proceeds will benefit Tasley Vol- By Ron West Ports grant and local funds.
memory of support unteer Fire Company’s building fund Cape Charles Town Council re- A second harbor improvement may
member and avid car for a new fire station. viewed options last week for improv- come as a result of a request by Cape
enthusiast Charles “Sonny” ing the safety of the inner harbor. Charles Yacht Center to change the
Moore. The event will be held Residents of the Over the past several years, the zoning for a property on the south
Saturday, Aug. 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. Jamesville area re- town has constructed three offshore side of the harbor from Harbor Dis-
at the Tasley VFW post on Daugherty Jamesville cently collected over breakwaters to slow waves that en- trict to Industrial District. The Yacht
Road just behind the fire station. $500 for a sign beau- ter the harbor from the west. The Center plans to make improvements
This family-friendly event will fea- tification project at the long-term goal was to have five off- to the property to add a rigging facil-
ture Atlantic Volunteer Fire Compa- post office on Occohannock shore breakwaters providing protec- ity, more yacht storage areas and a
ny’s Fire Safety House and Accomack Neck Road. The donations paid tion from all directions. The town now bulk storage area.
County Sheriff’s Office will be on for construction by Eastern Shore faces the options of building a fourth Council agreed to set a public hear-
hand with the Ident-a-Kid program. Signs, as well as county permit fees. breakwater as well as making im- ing for the zoning application as well
There will be cornhole for adults and a Some mate- provements to the existing jetty, just as other changes requested by the
bounce house for the kids. Burgers, hot rials and la- making improvements to the jetty, or Yacht Center. If the changes are ap-
dogs, wings and sodas will be on sale, bor also were building the fourth breakwater with- proved and improvements made, the
with entertainment provided by Hit & donated. out improvements to the jetty. Yacht Center’s property will extend to
Run Mobile Music Service. The new Council agreed to improve the jet- Bayshore Concrete.
Fire apparatus, both old and new, sign is reflec- ty to help prevent beach sand from Mayor George Proto noted that the
will be on display. More than 40 tro- tive of other washing through the rocks and into proposed improvements will offer ad-
phies will be awarded, with the first 50 tourism-relat- the harbor. The 600-foot-long jetty will ditional jobs as well as more opportu-
entries receiving a free dash plaque. ed signage in be raised by two feet. The estimate for nities to improve the facilities within
Registration is $10 a car and will be Northampton the work is $300,000. Funding for the the harbor.
conducted the day of the event. County. project will come from an Aid to Local A request by Kathleen Glaser to add
a pool to her property at 530 Randolph
Ave. was granted. Glaser plans to use
Upcoming Live & Timed Auction Events By NORTHAMPTON STARTS the property as a bed and breakfast.
Zeb B. Barfield, Inc. NEXT GENERAL Council voted to re-elect Chris Ban-
REASSESSMENT
non as vice mayor for the next two
3 AUCTIONS THIS WEEK years.
Business Liquidation of Real Estate & Restaurant Equipment & Furnishings Randy Custis Memorial Fund Ex-
THE LUNCH BOX RESTAURANT (Station 7) Starting August 2016, ecutive Director Roger Eitelman told
18752 Greenbush Rd., Parksley Northampton County reassessment council that the park wants to add
*****PREVIEW This Friday@ 3:30***** staff will be visiting all properties lights to the girls’ softball field as well
REAL ESTATE: Friday July 29 @ 5:05 PM Selling On Site gathering data and taking
as other amenities. Estimates to add
Restaurant on large corner lot with upstairs apartment with Rec-Room inventory of improvements. This
the lighting run as high as $100,000.
OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE process will be ongoing for 16
He asked council to donate $5,000 a
year for the next two years. Similar re-
COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT Equipment & FURNITURE
months. All appraisal data
“Timed Online Only” Ending THIS Sunday July 31, 8:28 PM
quests have been made to other towns.
Ice machine, soft-serve ice cream machine, meat slicer, milk shake machine, stainless tables collectors are required to wear Proto read a summary of recom-
mended changes to the anchorage for
& shelves, refrigerated deli station, stainless double door Stainless refrigerator, hot dog county photo ID badges. The coal colliers in the lower Chesapeake
machine, bun warmer, stainless sink, pizza oven, fryer & grill, tables & chairs, booth units general reassessment is a Bay. The Coast Guard is proposing
***BID NOW online by clicking the Proxibid button on our site*** responsibility of the Commissioner a new anchorage in the bay west of
757.824.4698 zeb@zebsauctions.com 757.894.2626 of the Revenue, Charlene Gray. Cape Charles, extending north from
THIS WEEKEND - TIMED ONLINE AUCTION EVENT
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The County Appraiser, York Spit Channel Buoy 30 to Buoy
38, south to an area just west of Plan-
Bid Through Sunday July 31 @ 8PM • Preview THIS Friday July 29, 3-6PM Todd Simpson, will oversee this tation Light, and west from that point
Zeb B. Barfield, Inc. Auction Facility, 12100 Mears Station Rd., Hallwood process. If you have any questions to Buoy 30, making an elongated
Fine Mahogany furniture, generator, tools, old wagon wheels, glassware, box lots, or concerns regarding this process triangle.
& misc. smalls, local advertising, lamps, mirrors, marble top furniture, railroad
lanterns, soda & milk bottles, gas grill, tiller, anvil, cook books or any individuals on your The Coast Guard wants to hold a
******************************************************
Annual Fall Sportsman’s Auction Oct 6, 7, & 8 property, please contact the public informational session in or near
Cape Charles to discuss the issue. No
Firearms, Decoys, Oyster Items, Advertising, Original Artwork Commissioner’s Office at date has been set for the proposed
Contact Josh @ 443.880.6012 to consign. We will fill up. 757-678- 0446. session.
July 29, 2016 • Eastern Shore Post • 9
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Cape Charles Artist Dies Onancock Woman Dies
Obituaries
ins and friends. He was predeceased
by one brother, Curtis “Booney” John
Mr. Albert Carolina Trower, 56, son Jr.; one cousin, James Trower; six Mrs. Jean Marie Kranich, 71, of
formerly of Cape Charles died Sunday, uncles, Milton, Richard, Joel, James, Onancock, wife of Barry Charles Kranich,
IA Construction Retiree Dies July 10, 2016.
The son of Curtis Carolina and Rox
Robert, and Elton Trower; one uncle-
in-law, Lorenzo Washington; grand
passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 26,
2016, surrounded by her loving family.
Mr. Joseph Savage, 64, died ie A. Trower Duncan, he was born at parents, Milton and Carrie Trower Sr.; Born in Easton,
Wednesday, June 22, 2016, and went to Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassa and stepmother, Kay Carolina. Pa., she was the
be with the Lord. wadox and reared in Cape Charles. Funeral services were conducted Sun daughter of the late
Born in Nassawadox, he attended He received his education through day, July 17, at Full Gospel Church in Clarence and Em
Northampton Public Schools until the Northampton County Public Schools Cheriton by Pastor Randy E. Lewis. In ma Ida Van Horn
ninth grade, when he quit school to be and earned his living as an artist, terment was in Cape Charles Cemetery. Crouthamel. She
gin working and to help take care of landscaper, painter and handyman. Arrangements were made by Cor graduated mag
his family. In 1969, he began working Mr. Trower touched lives and inspired nish Funeral Home in Cheriton. na cum laude from
for IA Construction, where he was em everyone he met through his art skills Thiel College in
ployed for 43 years until retirement. and inspirational personality. Later, he Melfa Woman’s Mother Dies Greenville, Pa., with
Mrs. Kranich
In late 1990, he met Selene Jones. Joe relocated to Richmond, Va., where he Mrs. Patricia Lee Walker Joyce, a bachelor’s degree
had a young son, Joseph Giddens (Rab was well known as Cartoon and Art- 88, of Melfa, wife of the late Richard H. in education. Mrs. Kranich taught chem
bit) and Selene had two small girls, Tif Boy — a homeless artist who inspired Joyce Jr., passed away Saturday, July istry and math to junior-high and high-
fany and Selena. Joseph and Selene many through his impactful drawings. 23, 2016, at Riverside Shore Rehabili school students for many years, retir
married a few years later. All who knew Mr. Trower reflected on tation Center in Parksley. ing after starting a family. She later was
Mr. Savage was proceeded in death his talent as an artist and referred to Born in Worthington, Pa., she was an office manager for Easton Airport.
by his father and mother, Robert and him as “a good man.” a daughter of the late Frank H. and Though she and her husband had been
Genevive Savage, and one brother, He leaves to cherish his memories Ruth Kepple Walker. Mrs. Joyce at visiting the Shore since 1992, they made
Robert Savage Jr. In addition to his his father, Curtis Carolina of Cheriton; tained her degree in education from Onancock their permanent home in 2005,
wife, survivors include his son, Jo mother and stepfather, Roxie (Wade) Slippery Rock State College, and lat and became dedicated members of Mar
seph Giddens; stepdaughters, Tiffany Duncan of Cape Charles; sister, Johan er retired from Davis Elementary in ket Street U.M. Church. Mrs. Kranich’s
Coleman and Selena Morris, whom he nah Johnson of Marksville, La.; broth Southampton, Pa., after 39 years. She passions in life revolved around chil
raised as his own; grandchildren, Siyo ers George E. Trower of Rocky Mount, was a member of MorningStar Mora dren. She never missed an opportunity to
na Coleman, Jahiem Fisher and Zayvi N.C., and Kenny Trower of Richmond; vian Church in Coopersburg, Pa., a spend time with her children and grand
on Walker; sisters Brenda Green, Cath stepbrother, Obbie Stinson of Geor devoted volunteer at the Elephant’s children, or help any child in need. She
erine Savage, Peggy Savage, and Rose gia; stepsister, Patricia (Dale) Robin Trunk, and for several years, served was a member of Kiwanis Club of Acco
Savage; brothers, Larry Savage and son of Cheriton; nieces and nephews, as a docent at Pennsburg Manor. Mrs. mack, volunteer for the Literacy Coun
Sampson Jones; special nephews, Juan Leroy Trower, Felissa Thomas, Joanna Joyce was a loyal Philadelphia Ea cil, board member of No Limits Eastern
Green, Shaun Green, Telvis Savage, Barnes, Shante Barnes, Monica Trow gles and Baltimore Orioles fan, and Shore, and an avid reader who enjoyed
and Nakita Savage; special niece, Con er, George Trower Jr., and Charlena an avid knitter and sailor, and loved crafts. Her legacy will live on through her
tina Savage; special friend, Wayne Top Jones; 12 great-nieces and great-neph the beach. adoring family and the many children
pin; and a host of nieces and nephews. ews; four great-great-nieces and great- Survivors include her loving daugh whose lives she touched.
Funeral services were conducted Sun great-nephews; uncle, David Trower ter, Patricia Joyce Brabazon (and hus In addition to her husband of nearly
day, June 26, at First Baptist Church Sr. of Culls; aunts, Mary Trower and band, Paul) of Melfa; sisters, Paula 50 years, survivors include her children,
in Capeville by Rev. Kelvin F. Jones. Margaret Washington, both of Nassaw Feger (and husband, Gene) of Houston, Jennifer Avery (and husband, Steve) of
Interment was in the church cemetery. adox; aunt-in-law, Margaret C. Trower Texas, and Nancy Graff (and husband, South Williamsport, Pa., and Brooks
Arrangements were made by Cor of Fairview; brother-in-law, Clarance Peter) of Kittanning, Pa.; grandsons, Kranich (and wife, Rebecka) of Easton;
nish Funeral Home in Cheriton. Kellam of Exmore; and a host of cous Jared Brabazon (and wife, Janelle) of brother, David Crouthamel (and wife,
Breinigsville, Pa., and Christopher Bra Karen) of Bethlehem, Pa.; and grand
bazon of Pasadena, Md.; great-grand children, Nathan Lord, Olivia Avery, and
$5,000 REward daughter, Dagney; and several nieces
and nephews. She was a predeceased
Charlie and Ben Kranich. She was pre
deceased by a brother, Ken Crouthamel.
offered by the family of by a sister, Jean Flick. A memorial service will be conducted
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. today, July 29, at 11 a.m., at Market Street
Eric Rhatigan Joyce will be held at a later date. U.M. Church by Rev. J. Barton Weakley.
for information leading to the arrest Memorial contributions may be Memorial donations may be made
made to The Great Chesapeake Bay to Intrepid Hospice, c/o Coni Chan
and conviction of the person(s) Schooner Race Education Fund, c/o dler, P.O. Box 770, Onley, VA 23418; or
responsible for his murder on June 15. Nan Naworki, 700 S. Luzerne Ave., Market Street U.M. Church, 75 Market
Baltimore, MD 21224. Memory trib Street, Onancock, VA 23417. Memory
Contact the Accomack Sheriff's Office Eric Rhatigan utes may be shared with the family at tributes may be shared at www.wil
at 787-1131, 824-5666 or www.williamsfuneralhomes.com liamsfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements were made by Wil Arrangements were made by Wil
www.accomackcountysheriffsoffice.org liams-Onancock Funeral Home. liams-Onancock Funeral Home.July 29, 2016 • Eastern Shore Post • 11
Monthly Church Bulletin
Friday, July 29 Sunday, Aug. 14
✞ Oak Grove United Method- ✞ Ebenezer Baptist Church in
ist Church in Melfa will sell chicken Exmore will be celebrating its 145th
salad platters or chicken salad by the Year Homecoming/Founders’ Day dur
pint from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost for ing the morning service at 11:30. Rev.
platters, with sides, dessert, and tea Dr. Charles Kellam of New Mt. Zion
or coffee will be $8. The cost of a pint Baptist Church in Painter will be the
of chicken salad will be $8. Eat in or guest preacher. A special wreath-laying
carry out. To place early orders or for ceremony will take place at 11:15 a.m.
questions, call: 710-4920 or 787-1508. at the gravesites of Rev. Jasper Savage
A portion of the proceeds will be donat- and Bethany Sample, two of the found-
ed to Ret. Rev. George Harris, whose ers of the church in 1871.
home was flooded by recent storms.
Saturday, Aug. 20
Saturday, July 30 ✞ Shiloh Baptist Church in Pun-
✞ Holy Lighthouse Church in goteague will present the “Back Home
Cheriton will hold its Annual Family Hour,” featuring Rev. Jesse Watson &
and Friends Day at 2 p.m. the Watson Four from Salisbury, Md.,
The Sonz of Grace from Salisbury, the
Sunday, July 31
Shiloh Baptist Male Chorus, and many
✞ The Annual Camp Meeting
others at 6 p.m.
Day Service will be held at 3 p.m. at
Mt. Zion Independent Methodist Sunday, Aug. 21
Church. Pastor Darnell Justice from ✞ Capeville United Methodist
Holy Trinity Baptist Church in Pun- Church will host a Summer Hymn
goteague and his choir and congrega- Sing and Community Picnic at 4 p.m.
tion will be the guests. featuring “Real Men Sing Real Loud –
Phase II.”
Saturday, Aug. 6
✞ Downing’s United Methodist Sunday, Aug. 28
Church in Oak Hall will hold a yard ✞ Hollies Baptist Church in
sale from 7 a.m. to noon. Inside table Keller will host a concert by The King’s
rentals are $10 and outside table rentals Ambassadors at 4 p.m.
are $5. There will be a bake sale, as well ✞ Cheriton United Methodist
as hot dogs and hamburgers for pur- Church in Exmore will commemorate
chase. Setup will begin Thursday, Aug. the 4th Annual Sunday of Hope, a spe-
4. Contact Jeanne Burton at 824-4877 to cial music service to uplift and cele-
reserve a table or for more information. brate hope in the fight against cancer,
✞ New Hope Inspirational will at 6 :30 p.m. The deadline for luminaria
present a Gospel Explosion at 5 p.m. at donations is Aug. 14.
First Baptist Church in Mappsville.
For more information, contact Jennie
Rich at 665-6680.
✞ Hollies Baptist Church will King James Bible
hold a Fish Fry at Garrison Bed & Ezekiel 20:20
Breakfast on Seaside Road in Painter And hallow/keep my sabbaths;
(Saturday) and they shall be a sign
at 6 p.m. This will be a send-off par- between me and you, that ye may know
ty for the YouthWorks Staff that have that I am the LORD your God.
been working here on the Shore. Ev-
eryone is invited, but we ask that you King James Bible
bring a covered dish and/or dessert. John 14:23
Jesus answered and said unto him, If a
Sunday, Aug. 7 man love me, he will keep my words: (Ten
✞ Gospel Temple Baptist Church Commandments) and my Father will love
him, and we will come unto him, and make
in Keller will celebrate Founders’ Day our abode (a place of residence; a
at 3 p.m. with Pastor Frank Morris of house or home) with him “God”
Herbert’s Baptist Church and his choir Thank You, Post Angel
and congregation.12 • Eastern Shore Post • July 29, 2016
PRESENTS ThE
12Th ANNuAl OySTER Buy BOAT REuNiON ANd Shuck-N-Suck 2016
A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors:
Rockefeller Level:
Ocean Cove Seafood
Raw Level:
Sunset Beach Hotel & RV Resort
American Shellfish Company
Wendell Distributing
Single Fried Level:
Roasted Level: Shore Bank
SpinSheet & PropTalk Magazine Bay Haven Inn of Cape Charles
Cherrystone Family Camping Resort Eastern Shore Communications
The Jackspot at Sunset Beach Absolute Security Group
Sam Rust Seafood
Twin Cedar Farms Bailey’s Bait & Tackle
North Bay Marina Inc Bay Storage
Chesapeake Jewelers Scott’s Farms
Harris Power and Equipment Cobb Station Oyster Company, LLC.
Shore Diving & Marine Services
Chris’ Bait and Tackle Nottingham Clams & Seafood
Davis Disposal Stew Level:
Kiptopeke Inn Watson’s Hardware
Peacock Motor Inn Marine Trawler Owners Association
Cape Charles Yacht Center Eastern Shore Events & Rentals
Windsor House
DBA J L Olsen Marine SurveyorJuly 29, 2016 • Eastern Shore Post • 13
The 12Th AnnuAl OysTer Buy BOAT reuniOn And shuck-n-suck 2016
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Thursday 8/4/2016:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Come watch the Oyster Buy Boats as they arrive from the deck of the Oyster Farm Seafood Eatery
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Welcoming Party for the Captain and Crews on C-Dock, Seafood & Live Music on
C-Pier with Mercy Creek Music Open and Free to the Public
Friday 8/5/2016:
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Buy boats will be open to the public (Free)
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Steamers, Suds and Sounds on C-Pier with Lewis McGehee
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Private Buy Boat Tours - enjoy local raw oysters from 10 different aqua cultures,
Craft brews and a history lesson from 10 different Buy Boat Captains about their vessel - only selling 150 tickets at $75 each. half of
the proceeds will benefit the Chesapeake Bay Buy Boats Association. Call 757-331-8640 for tickets
4:00 pm - 10:30 pm - Amusement rides, Arts & Craft vendors, food vendors open!! Admission is Free, Tickets can be purchased for the
Amusement Rides.
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Live music on the Main “Stage Popwire”
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Live Music on C-Pier - Ju Ju on the steel Drums.
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - 3rd Annual Steamed Clam Eating contest. $20.00 Entry Fee, $200 first Place, $100 second Place, $50 third Place.
Trophies Awarded, Under the event tent - MC Flea!
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - Live Music - Main Stage Gina & The Cow Tipping Playboys
10:00 pm till Closing!! DJ JD Outten in the Cabana Room
Saturday 8/6/2016:
10:00 am - 5th Annual Shriners Parade on Bay & Mason Ave.
11:00 am - 10:30 pm - Amusement Rides, Arts & Craft Vendors, Food Vendors.
11:00 am - 2:00 PM Live Music on the Main Stage Nikki Love Project
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm “Everything Oysters at The Pearl Event Center”
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm “Oyster Buy Boats” Open to the Public
12:00 pm - till “Corn Hole Championship” $20 per team entry, $200 first place $100 second place, $50 third place, Trophies Awarded.
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Crab pot Cork Painting Contest. $5.00 to Enter, all participants get to keep their corks, Trophies awarded.
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Seafood and Live Music on C-Pier “Johnny Smallwood”
2:00 pm - 3:00pm - Inaugural Kings Creek Smith Island Skiff Races on C-Pier - MC Flea
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Seafood and Live Music on C-Pier “Jackson Lebeau”
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Live Music performed by up and coming Pop/Country singer Celeste Kellogg
4:00 pm 4:30 pm “Inaugural Shuck-N-Suck Team (1 male - 1 female) Raw Oyster Eating Contest” $20 entry fee, $200 first, $100 second,
& $50 third place. Trophies Awarded MC Flea
6:00 pm Practice Runs
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Seafood and Live music on C-Pier “Matt Redford”
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm - Live Music performed by up and coming Country Singer Madeline Smith
9:15 pm - Fireworks
10:30 pm till closing- Dance the night away with DJ Flea in the Cabana room!!
Sunday 8/7/2016:
11:00 am Gates open $17 adults - $13 in advance - $7 Children ages 4 - 10. Children 3 and under free,
all ticket prices do not include state and local taxes.
11:00 am Live Music “Dustin Furlow”
12:00 pm Practice Runs Begin
12:45 pm Grand Marshall - Introduction of Captains and Sponsors.
12:55 pm Prayer for a safe race
1:00 pm Our National Anthem Performed by Angela Mabalot
1:05 pm Inaugural Oyster Farm Boat Docking Contest with MC Flea!
4:00 pm Trophy Presentation on C-Pier
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Live music on C-Pier by “Heather & Nathan”You can also read
