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June 25, 2021
NANDUA: DIVISION II STATE SOCCER CHAMPS Chincoteague
Town Council
Continues
Discussions on
Causeway Safety
By Carol Vaughn
The Chincoteague Town Council
continued discussing problems with
the Chincoteague causeway at the
council’s work session Thursday.
Town Manager Mike Tolbert re-
ported he spoke with Chris Isdell of
the Virginia Department of Trans-
Head Coach Paul Nolz gives a No. 1
portation about causeway safety, in-
sign to the crowd as fans throw the
cluding the idea of making it a no
coach in the air after winning his
passing zone.
second state championship.
VDOT currently is doing pavement
seph at the 33-minute mark and fol- sealing work on the causeway and Is-
Jonathan Ramirez grasps the Virginia State Soccer Championship lowed it later with a solo goal at the dell asked whether the council wants
trophy as spectators rush the field and launch the champ in the air. 8:39 mark. Joseph chipped in the last to make any changes to passing zones
goal at the six-minute mark on a Jona- before line painting is done.
Story and Photos by Brennan Waldorf Bryan Tinoco was first to score for than Ramirez assist to clinch the game. If town officials wanted to remove
The Nandua Warriors hosted the the Warriors on a solo goal at the 31- Injuries piled up on both sides passing zones, a VDOT engineer
Graham G-Men, from Bluefield, Va., minute mark. Odin Bolster then fol- throughout the game, including would need to do a traffic study be-
June 23 in the Division II Boys Soc- lowed with two goals, his first one as- Graham’s starting goalie Nicholas fore changes are made. The study
cer State Championship in Onley. sisted by Leo Bonilla shortly after Ti- Knowles having to leave the game would take around three weeks, Tol-
The Warriors wrote their names in noco’s to give Nandua its first lead at with 15 minutes left. Nandua’s Clar- bert said.
the school’s history books by beating the 29-minute mark. Odin Bolster then vens Derizard was injured at the end The center line but not edge lines
Graham 6-1 in front of a large home hit a solo goal at 8:32 from the left side of the first quarter and did not return. will be reflective but the causeway
crowd. Nandua dominated through giving Nandua a 3-1 lead, which they He scored in the first but the goal was will not have center line rumble
both halves, racking up 33 shots on kept until the close of the half. called off due to an offsides call. strips under the current plan of work,
goal compared to the G-Men’s seven. The second half saw a barrage of Nandua and Graham adjusted to he said.
Scoring opened when Graham’s shots by Nandua as the Warriors the injuries accordingly, but it was Councilwoman Denise Bowden said
Benjamin Morgan had a solo goal just poured in 17 compared to Graham’s Nandua that came out on top complet- she formerly was on board with mak-
four minutes into the game, but it three shots. Despite the G-Men’s 11 ing a perfect season 13-0 and becom- ing the entire causeway a no passing
proved to be Graham’s only goal. Nan- saves, Nandua still put three more ing the 2021 Division II state soccer zone but said she no longer feels that
dua defenders quickly put Morgan on scores on the board and shut out the champs. way because people pass anyway in
high priority, shutting the quick for- G-Men in the second. See related story on Page 30 about the double yellow line areas.
ward down the rest of the game. Bolster assisted on Hoslerson Jo- the run-up to the state championship. (Continued on Page 2)
2 • Eastern Shore Post • June 25, 2021
difference,” he said. folk District’s head and go to the ing from the American Rescue Plan
~ Causeway~
Bowden agreed. state level.” Act within a week. The amount of the
Councilman William T. McComb Jr. Leonard also said people swerv- first payment is $1.491 million, accord-
(Continued From Front Page) said signage also is needed, including ing to avoid running over terrapins ing to Tolbert.
signs noting where drivers can pull crossing the road this time of year are A second payment is to be made in
off. Bowden recommended signs tell- a hazard on the causeway. He said 12 months.
“If they are passing on a solid yel- ing drivers to maintain speed on the VDOT needs to look at putting up A public hearing on use of the funds
low line now they are going to con- causeway. some type of barrier to stop terrapins is scheduled for Thursday, July 15.
tinue to do it, so I would still like to “You have a lot of folks that impede from crossing the roadway. Tolbert recommended the mayor
have passing zones on the causeway traffic sightseeing. We live in a beauti- Leonard reiterated the council’s appoint a subcommittee of the council
because at least that does give them ful area — we all get it,” McComb said. recommendation is to keep the pass- to review projects, costs, and benefits.
a safe option if they are going to pass Leonard said the town did not get ing zones as they are but to try to en- The committee would make recom-
anyway,” Bowden said. notice beforehand about the work cur- gage VDOT at the state level about mendations to the full council for proj-
Bowden said the council should rently going on on the causeway. causeway safety improvements. ects to approve.
ask the state for other causeway im- “I don’t know if it’s time to get Bowden asked about the traffic The town has until December
provements, including rumble strips, our representation on board, wheth- signal at the intersection of Maddox 2024 to encumber the money and un-
cameras, and more state police er it be the county representation or Boulevard and Main Street, where til December 2026 to distribute the
presence. our state (representatives)…to go to lengthy backups often happen during money.
“I feel like we need to ask for every- VDOT and say, ‘Look, this road in summer. Neighborhood Cats Complaint
thing right now and then see what we the summertime is a major thorough- Tolbert said he sent a letter about Teresa Hockensmith, a resident of
get from them,” she said. fare,’” he said. the problem to Isdell, who passed it Ocean Breeze, told the town council it
Vice Mayor Chris Bott asked wheth- Leonard noted a study was done of along to the Suffolk District office. is her last hope to address a problem
er the roadway is wide enough to ac- Chincoteague Road from Route 13 to Tolbert, Chincoteague Police Chief with feral cats in the neighborhood.
commodate rumble strips. He said he the Royal Farms, but said VDOT also Robbie Fisher, Emergency Manage- “We have never had a cat problem
would like to see reflectors added to needs to study and address issues with ment Coordinator Bryan Rush, and down there,” said Hockensmith, a
the edges of the roadway. the causeway itself. Public Works Director Harvey Spur- 20-year part-time resident.
“When you are coming across on a “That is what VDOT is paid to do, lock met recently to discuss changes Three years ago, a neighbor “started
dark night and it is blowing and rain- is study the roads,” he said, adding, the town would like to see made to a cat colony,” she said, adding, “They
ing, those reflectors make a world of “…I think it’s time we go over Suf- the signal, which might help the traf- are spaying, neuter(ing) them and he’s
fic problems there. bringing them back.”
“I put those in writing and sent “They are pooping and they are a
them in a formal letter to Chris Isdell. nuisance all over the place. They have
He passed them along (to the district created havoc in the neighborhood,”
office)…and we’re hoping to get a re- she said.
sponse from them quickly,” Tolbert Mayor J. Arthur Leonard said the
said. matter would be discussed at a fu-
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VDOE Considers New Math Standards Emphasizing Problem Solving
By Stefanie Jackson one is a math person” and each student average of 33% from 2019 to 2029 – a stand-alone course. For example, a
The Virginia Math Pathways Initia- can succeed in math when schools focus faster than all other occupations. ninth-grade math class might study el-
tive (VMPI) is a collaboration of the Vir- on teaching math concepts and tailoring Learning and building on basic ements of both algebra I and geometry.
ginia Department of Education (VDOE), course schedules to students’ individual math concepts instead of studying sub- A presentation slide showed grades
the State Council of Higher Education abilities and career interests, not accel- jects like algebra and geometry in iso- eight, nine, and 10 being taught Es-
for Virginia, and Virginia’s Community erating all students to advanced math lation gives students “a better align- sential Concepts I, II, and III, but it
Colleges to determine how K-12 public courses that they may not need. ment of skills that make relevant con- noted that those course names were for
school math curriculums can be reimag- Less than 19% of students who take nections, which allow students to have sample purposes only and school divi-
ined to better prepare students for suc- calculus I in high school take calculus greater retention of the knowledge and sions may name their math courses to
cess after high school, no matter which II in college because it is often not re- ability to transfer the knowledge to reflect the algebra I and II and geome-
career they choose to pursue. quired for the degrees they pursue. new situations,” said Justin Maffei, a try content taught.
VDOE also wishes to address in- Only 28% of college majors require Warren County Public Schools educa- “The Virginia Math Pathways Ini-
equities among student groups in the calculus; 72% of majors require other tor who participated in a VMPI online tiative also supports a curriculum
math classroom. math courses. presentation April 27. that is rich and not rushed,” said Jen-
For example, 82% of Virginia stu- “Why, then, this race to calculus?” “The content from Math 8, algebra nifer Allard, a Fairfax County Public
dents passed the math Standards of asked Tina Mazzacane, VDOE’s K-12 I, geometry, and algebra II is not be- Schools educator who participated in
Learning or SOL tests in 2019, includ- mathematics coordinator, during a ing eliminated by the VMPI, but rath- the March 23 online meeting.
ing 94% of Asian students and 88% of VMPI online presentation March 23. er the content of these isolated cours- Some students can accelerate to year-
White students but only 74% of Hispan- High school students, no matter es will be blended into a seamless pro- long studies of pre-calculus and calcu-
ic students and 70% of Black students. what secondary education and career gression of connected learning in the lus in grades 11 and 12, but others may
Similarly, data from the 2017-2018 paths they pursue, should be able to essential concept course sequence,” take semester-long classes in trigonom-
school year revealed that of all students take relevant math courses, including Mazzacane noted. etry applications, geometry and design,
taking developmental math courses in statistics, mathematical modeling, da- Math taught in grades eight, nine, math modeling, and financial modeling.
community college, 17% were Asian, ta science, and other types of technical and 10 would be three progressive lev- For example, an aspiring engineer
23% were White, 29% were Hispanic, math, she said. els of essential math concepts from will take calculus, but a future small
and 41% were Black. The employment of statisticians and algebra I, algebra II, and geometry. business owner may be more interest-
VDOE promotes the idea that “every- mathematicians is expected to grow an No math subject would be taught as ed in financial modeling.
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The presenters emphasized that even communication, conceptual connec- and to think critically about which uate information and make choices to
though some junior and senior math tions, and real-world problem solving. available options would work best. find a solution.
classes would be more advanced than Ray Singletary, a Manassas Coun- One real-world question presents an With multiple paths to explore to
others, they would be equally rigorous. ty Public Schools educator who par- opportunity “for our students to devel- find solutions, students become bet-
The VMPI plan “drastically reduces ticipated in the April 27 meeting, pro- op knowledge of area, perimeter, mon- ter problem-solvers and “begin to see
the need for acceleration … but that’s vided the following as an example of a ey, decimals, multiplication, addition, themselves as capable learners,” Sin-
without taking anything away from “non-routine” math problem: comparing numbers, while also provid- gletary said.
students – it’s deepening their knowl- “The dimensions of a walk-in closet ing access to sustaining inquiry and Giving students choices along the
edge and understanding and giving are six feet by four feet. The floor is to be providing space for students to justify way provides “entry points for stu-
them opportunities to explore and tiled. Which tile do you select, what is the their decisions,” Singletary said. dents at various levels of prior under-
problem-solve,” Allard said. cost, and why did you select this option?” Giving students “authentic tasks” to standing,” he added.
VMPI proposes K-12 math standards The problem requires students to complete shows them how math is ap- This shift in focus from routine
that shift away from basic calculations not just calculate, but to research tile plied. The floor tile problem requires practice to real-world application
and routine math practice to reasoning, shapes, sizes, quantities, and costs, students to not only use math but eval- of math encourages students to see
themselves as “knowers and doers of
Coast Guard Assists Sinking Boat With 4 People Aboard mathematics,” empowering them and
supporting their future success, the
Staff Report MH-60 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air ered. No injuries were reported. presentation stated.
The Coast Guard dewatered and Station Elizabeth City, and Coast Guard “Situations can change very quickly The work of the Virginia Math Path-
towed a vessel with four people aboard Cutter Angela McShan to respond. while you’re out on the water, which is ways Initiative is ongoing and the cur-
that was taking on water Thursday 32 The Angela McShan arrived on scene why it’s so important to have the requi- rent Virginia Standards of Learning
miles east of Wachapreague Inlet. at 8:11 a.m. to assess the vessel’s sta- site safety equipment in case of an emer- for math remain unchanged, the pre-
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sec- bility. At 9:05 a.m., the boat crew from gency,” said Chief Warrant Officer Daniel senters emphasized.
tor Virginia received the report at 7:08 Station Wachapreague transferred a Butierries, search and rescue mission co- VMPI expects to have recommenda-
a.m. They issued an Urgent Marine In- dewatering pump to the sinking vessel ordinator at Coast Guard Sector Virginia. tions ready for review by the Virginia
formation Broadcast, then dispatched a and took the vessel under tow. “A working VHF-FM radio is imper- Board of Education and Superinten-
45-foot response boat from Station Wa- After a six-hour tow, Station Wa- ative, and always make sure that you dent of Public Instruction in 2023, with
chapreague, a 47-foot motor lifeboat chapreague moored the vessel in Wa- and your passengers are wearing life full implementation of the recommen-
crew from Station Chincoteague, an chapreague, where it was later trail- jackets,” he said. dations by the 2025-2026 school year.
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Accomack School Board Approves
Planning for Your Resource Officer MOU
Future By Stefanie Jackson
The Accomack school board voted
for the Chincoteague Police Department
when the school board had approved an
How much does senior living cost and how do people pay for it? unanimously June 15 to approve a identical MOU for the Accomack Coun-
memorandum of understanding or ty Sheriff’s Office in September 2020,
You’re the kind of person who the military during wartime or MOU between the school district which should have covered the entire
and the Chincoteague Police De- county, including its towns.
plans ahead. You chose a home had a spouse who served, you
partment, allowing the CPD to con- Bull clarified that the sepa-
that fit your budget and helped may be eligible for senior living tinue the application process for a rate MOU was needed for the grant
the kids pay for college. Now is benefits: state grant that would fund a new application.
the time to start preparing for ★★★ school resource officer position at Downing also remarked that “the
your future by choosing a senior Chincoteague High School for the MOU that was signed in September,
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next two years. it was done so in an urgent manner …
living community. But how much
Veteran ...........................$1,936/mo* Chairman Paul Bull, anticipating right before school started. And here
will it cost? that the school board would approve we are again, with this urgent matter,
Surviving Spouse .........$1,295/mo*
Couple .......................... $2,296/mo* the MOU, had signed it two weeks and it seems like it’s more of a busi-
ahead of the vote so the CPD could ness practice than an exception.”
*Depending on the level of care needed. meet a grant application deadline. She spoke again during the regular
★★★ A public hearing was held June 15 public comment period to voice con-
before the vote on the MOU, with only cern over alleged issues with sports-
This benefit combined with one person commenting, Karen Down- manship during competitions on Ac-
social security payments and ing, who spoke on behalf of the Eastern comack County Pubic Schools athletic
savings often covers the cost of Shore chapter of Virginia Organizing. fields.
The cost for senior living senior living. She questioned why a separate MOU Bull noted that the allegations were
for school resource officers was needed being investigated and a report would
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be made at the next school board meet- Two environmental science dual-en- programming or advanced program- will not be permitted to take a dual-en-
ing in July. rollment classes will be offered; stu- ming for one career and technical edu- rollment or CTE course with a letter of
Course Offering Guide dents who take both courses will earn cation (CTE) credit. recommendation from a teacher.
Director of Secondary Education eight college credits. ACPS also will offer the Virginia ACPS will also require a minimum
Karen Taylor presented the school School board member Camesha Teachers of Tomorrow curriculum, a GPA of 3.0 to take AP classes; a GPA
board with the proposed Accomack Handy suggested also adding a dual-en- program approved by VDOE for stu- of 3.5 is recommended to take either a
County Public Schools Course Offering rollment student development class, a dents interested in education careers, dual-enrollment or AP class.
and Graduation Guide for the 2021- one-credit, approximately eight-week which teaches the foundations of edu- About 30% of ACPS students will
2022 school year. course that all college students must cation and provides field experiences. meet the 3.0 GPA requirement to take
The proposed guide addressed new take before graduating, which teaches Accomack students took about 320 dual-enrollment or AP classes. Tay-
requirements from the Virginia De- them college success skills. dual-enrollment and 150 AP courses lor noted more students achieve a 3.0
partment of Education (VDOE), par- The course covers topics such as col- this year. GPA now that ACPS uses a 10-point
ticularly that a student now must pass lege and university operations, fiscal re- The number of dual-enrollment and grading scale.
only five Standards of Learning or SOL sponsibility, and the Family Education- AP classes being dropped by students Virtual Virginia
tests to graduate with either a stan- al Rights and Privacy Act, Handy said. decreased “dramatically” since a $100 Assistant Superintendent Rhonda
dard or advanced diploma, down from She believes all high school gradu- penalty was introduced for dropping Hall reported that of 4,866 ACPS stu-
six and nine, respectively, Taylor said. ates who have taken dual-enrollment those types of classes, Taylor said. dents, only 107, or 2% of students, applied
The biggest change in the guide was courses should be “fully aware of what The $100 penalty also must be paid to participate in virtual learning for the
the addition of more electives and du- college is really about.” if a student earns a grade of D or F in a 2021-2022 school year through the online
al-enrollment classes that students New history courses to be offered in- dual-enrollment or AP class. learning program Virtual Virginia.
may take. clude foundations of history, an elec- The course offering guide also will be Of the 107 applications received, 69
More automotive dual-enrollment tive that can be used as remediation changed to align with ESCC’s require- were approved by a committee of school
classes will be offered so that partici- to help a student pass a history SOL ments for dual-enrollment and career personnel and administrators, based on
pating students can graduate with up needed for graduation, and African and technical education CTE classes. the students’ previous experience with
to 10 automotive certifications and five American history, an elective set to re- A student must have a minimum virtual learning, including online class
college classes completed. turn after about a 15-year hiatus. grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 to take attendance, grades, and SOL data.
Emergency medical technician or Seven computer science courses will CTE classes and 3.0 for dual-enroll- About 1.4% of ACPS students were
EMT dual-enrollment classes will be be added, three of which will be elec- ment classes. A student who does not approved for virtual learning when
offered; Taylor is still working out the tives. The other four computer science meet the minimum GPA requirements classes resume this fall.
details with Eastern Shore Communi- courses can be used to fulfill standard
ty College (ESCC), which will include credit requirements for graduation:
age requirements and experiences in computer math for one math credit,
the field such as participating in am- Advanced Placement (AP) computer
bulance runs. science A for one science credit, and TOWN OF ONLEY NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Town Council of the Town of Onley will conduct Joint
Public Hearing beginning at 6:00pm on Monday, July 12, 2021,
for the purpose of receiving comments from the members
of the Public concerning the following items:
1. The Re-Appropriation of Balance of Funds Remaining for
the purpose of building a new Town Hall:
Funds appropriated April 5, 2021 $666,847.05
Funds spent $0
Remaining Balance/Re-appropriation $666,847.05
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
The Regularly Scheduled Town Council Meeting will
Colonial Square 13C immediately follow the Public Hearings.
Belle Haven (757)442-3277
8 • Eastern Shore Post • June 25, 2021
Approval of Library Roof Change Order Pushes Price Tag Up by $50,000
By Carol Vaughn committee, said it was the committee’s Accomack County Administrator coming with that is stormwater miti-
The Accomack County Board of Su- consensus that the longer wait time is Mike Mason said the $7,000 needed gation,” Lumgair said, noting there are
pervisors approved a change order re- “absolutely unacceptable.” could come from the county’s general advantages to dealing with stormwa-
lated to steel roof decking for the new “Anybody that is familiar with budget contingency funds, which had ter mitigation in the industrial park as
Eastern Shore Regional Library. the present condition of the library $32,000 in it. a whole, rather than piecemeal as each
The estimate to replace the existing — it is … the steering committee’s Work Session Set to Discuss project comes up.
roof on the older part of the building, consensus that we go ahead and Federal Funds Use “One of them is it will of course get
which formerly was a grocery store, bite the bullet and go for the shorter The board scheduled a work ses- the project going faster,” he said.
came in at $162,093, with a note that time to get this project done. Until sion Wednesday, July 7, at 5 p.m., Additionally, the EDA is continuing
there would be a four- to five-month we get that new roof on, there will at Metompkin Elementary School in to work on an unmanned aerial vehi-
wait for the roofing material. be no work done inside that build- Parksley, to discuss how to use the cle project within the park, which in-
A second estimate, based on re- ing,” Muhly said. He said the compa- coronavirus state and local fiscal re- cludes building a service road among
ceiving materials more quickly, in six ny that can deliver the steel materi- covery funds coming to the county other improvements.
weeks, from a different supplier, was al more quickly is the same company through the American Rescue Plan Lumgair said the EDA plans to pro-
for around $186,000, according to Dep- that did the steel work for the new Act. vide quarterly updates to the board of
uty County Administrator Stewart Eastern Shore Community College Economic Development Authority supervisors.
Hall. building. David Lumgair, vice chairman of Landfill Expansion Contract
Both options are higher than the Supervisor Robert Crockett asked the Accomack County Economic De- Awarded
$130,000 the board had authorized in what guarantees the county has that velopment Authority, spoke about the The board approved award of a $3.8
May. the work will be completed more quick- EDA’s request for additional funds million contract to expand Cell 7 at
The second, faster option would use ly under the second option. from the county. the northern landfill to the low bidder,
up all remaining contingency funds for “None, to my knowledge,” Hall said, “We have a couple of things that we Harnden Group.
the construction project and leave a noting the contractor has asked for see coming near-term,” he said. The board also approved a resolu-
$7,000 shortfall. time extensions in the past. One is related to a state-funded tion for issuance, sale, and award of a
Supervisor Paul Muhly, who serves The board voted unanimously to ap- hangar. solid waste system revenue bond relat-
on the library construction steering prove the faster option. “One of the issues that we see forth- ed to the landfill project.
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15 Businesses Share More Than $100,000 in Recovery Funding
By Carol Vaughn ceive up to $15,000. To apply, visit https://www.onan- 757-787-3363 for information.
Onancock is at around the half- The deadline to apply is Nov. 1. cock.com/community/page/ “The grant administration team
way point in distributing grant Among Onancock businesses that Additionally, a project manage- is here to help and has high hopes
funds to small businesses to help have benefited from the grant is the ment team stands ready to assist of allocating every cent that has
with rent and mortgage payments Blarney Stone Pub. businesses in applying for the grant. been made available to us through
and other costs incurred as result of “The grant administration team The town office telephone number is D HCD,” Gehman said.
the COVID-19 pandemic. went out of their way to assist with
The town to date has provided the application and documenta- U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 12-02:
15 qualifying Onancock business- tion required by the state to get the
es with grant funds totaling over grant approved and the check deliv- Sea Scouts Accepting Application
$100,000, according to Jenny Geh- ered. I would urge those in business Submitted Article Sea Scouts can join the Coast Guard
man, program manager for Onan- to pursue the grant money and not As more interest is being shown Auxiliary and participate in aux-
cock Main Street. be hesitant to ask for assistance,” in the Sea Scouts program, the Coast iliary training, qualifications, and
Onancock Main Street, a volun- said Terris Kennedy, owner of the Guard Auxiliary is providing more in- activities.
teer-driven, nonprofit organization, Blarney Stone Pub. formation about the Scouts and the A meeting was held for interested
is partnering with the town to ad- “We strongly encourage every ship the Coast Guard Auxiliary is parties June 23 at the Craddockville
minister the grant. Onancock business to apply for these chartering. United Methodist Church to accept
Onancock applied for and re- funds. There is no payback require- The requisite age range for mem- applications and discuss the founding
ceived a Small Business Recovery ment if you are awarded the grant. bership is 14 to 20; however, 13-year- details. To join or for more informa-
Assistance grant from the Virginia This is not a loan; it is a gift to qual- old males and females who have suc- tion, contact Jerry Phillips via email
Department of Housing and Com- ifying businesses,” Gehman said in cessfully completed eighth grade can at Phillips_west@msn.com.
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10 • Eastern Shore Post • June 25, 2021
Study Team Presents Shore University Business Plan to Governor
By Carol Vaughn director of the Executive MBA pro- they were put in touch with a VCU And at some point, probably halfway
A group advocating for a four-year gram at the VCU School of Business, Business School administrator who of- through this, the light went on — this
university on the Eastern Shore of Vir- quoted in an article in the June 16 edi- fered assistance from the school’s exec- was not solely about education; this
ginia got a boost earlier this month tion of VCU News. utive MBA students. was predominantly about economic de-
when Gov. Ralph Northam heard a For 26 years, Executive MBA teams “We were treated extremely well; no velopment here on the Shore.”
presentation about a business plan for at VCU have taken on “strategic dilem- one turned us down,” said Marcy, the The students presented the plan to
the proposed university. ma” projects as part of their program. foundation board’s vice president and VCU faculty April 23.
Six students in Virginia Common- “Strategic dilemma projects treasurer, speaking Friday, June 18, “Through our research, we high-
wealth University’s Executive MBA have successfully taken on many at a meeting held in Accomac to review lighted the economic conditions on
program created the plan as a cap- high-profile challenges and we be- the business plan. Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the
stone project. lieved that this would be another re- The VCU team — Tanner Clem- need to stimulate the economy in that
Terry Malarkey and Kristine Mar- ally great project for our students,” ents, Kate Lee, Nicole McMullin, Wil- region,” McMullin said in the VCU
cy, of the University of the Eastern Sarma said. liam Nicoll, Jin-Li Richardson, and News article, adding, “But we also
Shore Foundation, attended the pre- University of the Eastern Shore Seth Roby — put together an exhaus- learned about what makes the area
sentation in Richmond. Foundation founder and president Ter- tive plan. unique. The Eastern Shore is the on-
“The governor asked very probing ry Malarkey and others interested in Shore University board mem- ly place in Virginia where a student
questions” at a meeting which lasted the idea of founding a four-year higher bers spent an hour working with the studying engineering could intern at
well over an hour, Marcy said, adding, education institution on the Shore cre- team every Friday morning for three NASA. And one of few places where
“There was a lot of energy there.” ated the nonprofit foundation in 2019. months, Malarkey said. a student interested in environmental
“Here at VCU we recognize the eco- The group’s website is www.ShoreU. “Those students and their profes- sciences could start their day in the
nomic impact of higher ed in a com- org sors put us through our paces. They re- classroom and end it on a commer-
munity and we are always open to im- Members began contacting state ally forced us to clean up our mission cial fishing vessel. This combination
proving the quality of life for Virginia higher education officials and univer- statement, articulate who our target of economic need and relationships to
residents by building new educational sity administrators around Virginia audiences were, explain to them why businesses unique to the area would
pathways,” said “Butch” M.K. Sarma, for guidance. Among other contacts, we thought this would be a good idea. allow the state to create a destina-
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tion for higher education that would nearly $1.5 million.
We are healthier
attract students to a one-of-a-kind The figures do not include tuition
program.” and living expenses.
The students presented the plan to The target market for Shore Uni-
TOGETHER
Northam June 4. versity would be threefold: Virginia
“I enjoyed meeting these hard- community college students; first- and
working VCU students and hearing second-year students at any Virginia
their proposal for Shore University,” college or university; and any student
Northam was quoted as saying in the wanting to enroll in STEM-B (Science,
VCU News article. “As a native of the Technology, Engineering, Math, and
Eastern Shore and a firm supporter Business) programs.
of public education, it was a pleasure Both the natural environment and
to see the research, creativity, and at- the presence of NASA Wallops Flight
tention to detail that went into this Facility and other Wallops entities
project. I admire the students’ dedi- including the Mid-Atlantic Region-
cation, and I thank them for all their al Spaceport could be a draw for stu-
hard work.” dents from out of the area, according
The plan notes household income to the plan.
on the Shore is $29,806, lower than The team conducted two surveys
other parts of Virginia. Additionally, in connection with creating the plan.
14% of Shore residents lack health Between 200 and 300 people, 80% of
insurance, 19% live in poverty, and whom were from the Shore, responded
there has been a 13% population de- to each.
crease since 2000. Survey responses showed 69% think
A four-year, degree-granting uni- finding skilled employees is among the
versity could have a positive econom- biggest challenges to economic growth
ic impact on the Shore, both through on the Shore. Additionally, 53% said
student spending and tuition and a larger customer base is needed and
through resulting jobs, according to 50% said education and resources
the plan. are among the biggest challenges to
“The Eastern Shore of Virginia pos- growth in the region.
sesses a combination of industries un- The top response to a question
like anywhere else on the eastern sea- about what would have the biggest
board. The key to unlocking an entire economic impact on the Shore was “in-
region lies in its development,” the pre- creasing the consumer base for busi-
sentation states. nesses,” followed by “investment in
The business model recommenda- new types of businesses,” which ac-
tion is to stimulate economic devel- cording to the findings would have
opment by locating an extension of above average impact; and “opportu-
an existing accredited four-year col- nities for education and professional A Network of Care when
lege on the Shore, with upper-level development,” which would have av- and where you need it.
courses done in partnership with local erage impact.
businesses, creating sustainable jobs, Fifty-seven percent of respon- • Primary and Specialty Care
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In terms of economic impact, and uate degree program on the Shore, • Home Health and Hospice
by way of comparison, the study while another 24% said they might be
found Old Dominion University, interested. Riverside’s network of expertly
with around 24,000 students, aver- The team recommended the group trained medical providers and
ages more than $48.3 million spent hire an executive director and es- specialists are your partners
each year by the student body; UVa tablish a working committee as next throughout your journey of
Wise, with around 1,900 students, steps. lifelong health and wellness.
averages around $3.8 million; Vir- Additional recommendations in-
ginia Tech, with more than 36,000 clude partnering with an accredit-
students, averages almost $73 mil- ed university; partnering with ESCC,
lion; VCU, with around 29,000 stu- Wallops, and the Chesapeake Bay
dents, averages almost $29 million; Foundation; designing curriculum; riversideonline.com/shore
and Eastern Shore Community Col- and marketing the program to ESCC
lege, with 654 students, averages (Continued on Page 12)12 • Eastern Shore Post • June 25, 2021
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14 • Eastern Shore Post • June 25, 2021
Obituaries Samuel P. Bundick II
Oyster Co. He was an expert boat Cashville, she was the daughter of the
builder. One Christmas his par- late Arzie Judson Hundley and the
ents gave him a wagon, which he Mr. Samuel Preston Bundick II, late Elizabeth Jane Custis Hundley.
removed the wheels and made it a 63, of Carlisle, Pa., passed away June Ada graduated from the N.A.M. School
Robert Lee Bowen boat. When Bob was out on the wa- 7, 2021, at home, surrounded by his of Practical Nursing, and had worked
Mr. Robert “Bob” Lee Bowen ter with his boat, he could “read the family. Born Aug. 25, 1957, in Painter, as a L.P.N. at the former Northamp-
went to heaven to be with the Lord Je- sky” and tell when a storm was ap- he was the son of the late George and ton-Accomack Memorial Hospital and
sus. He was born in Broadwater, Hog proaching, when others were oblivi- Mary (Smith) Bundick. the Hermitage on the Eastern Shore.
Island. ous. He raced go-carts, winning Samuel was a U.S. Army veteran She was a lifelong faithful member of
He leaves behind his loving wife, many trophies, and rode a Harley and a recruiter for the Army, last sta- Broadway Baptist Church.
Anna K. Bowen; sons, John and Davidson coast-to-coast. He and tioned at the Harrisburg MEPC. He Survivors include three nieces, Lin-
Adam (Ann); sisters-in-law, Ann Anna helped with disaster relief was a member da H. Pruitt, Diane H. King and hus-
Carmichael (Al), Kimberly McBride through Southern Baptists. They of the Shriners, band, Bryan, and Mary Beth Phillips
(Richard), and Ann Adams (Roy); led church nursing homes minis- Freemasons, and and husband, Jackie, all of Cashville,
brothers-in-law, tries, singing and playing guitar was a legionnaire and their families; and nephew, Albert
Charles Kello and piano (self-taught), and shared for American Le- W. Parker. In addition to her parents
and Robert Kello faith in the Lord Jesus (who died gion Post 101. He and husbands, Ada was predeceased
(Suzanne); and and arose and gives eternal life to enjoyed bowling, by her twin brother, Aden Hundley,
many nieces and all who trust in Him). When God riding his bike, and her sister, Lois H. Parker.
nephews. His sis- called him to go on mission trips, debates, and To honor her wishes and request,
ter, Marian Mar- he answered His call and he went most of all his services will be private with the Rev.
Mr. Bundick
shall, preceded to Belize, Brazil, and Ukraine. He grandchildren. Russell Fail and the Rev. Robert Smoot
him in death. served in the Coast Guard, loved his Samuel is survived by his wife of officiating.
He was a country, and our freedoms. 33 years, Deirdre (McCloud) Bundick; Memorial donations may be made to
Mr. Bowen
country gentle- A Celebration of Life will be children, Yaree Bundick, Chauntele Broadway Baptist Church, c/o Penny
man, an honest and moral man. He Thursday, July 1, at 2:30 p.m., at Phillips (Alonzo), Dewayne Bundick, Fowler, 15341 Broadway Road, Onan-
was a deacon at Kempsville Baptist Holloman Brown Bayside, 1457 In- Theron Bundick, and Samuel Bundick cock, VA 23417.
Church. Captain Bob was an oys- dependence Blvd., Virginia Beach, III; grandchildren, Madeline Bundick, Memory tributes may be shared with the
ter farmer and co-founder of Bowen VA 23455. Talia Bundick, Terrell Brown, Ayanna family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com
Brown, Jamari Brown, Ameer Brown, Arrangements are by the Williams-
and Samuel Bundick IV; five broth- Onancock Funeral Home.
ers, Martin Bundick (Rhoza), Mil-
Edward Donald Lynch
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COVID-19 ton Bundick (Judy), Keith Bundick,
Ronald Bundick (Barbara), and An- Mr. Edward Donald Lynch, 55,
Vaccinations dre Bundick (Miranda); three sisters,
Rosemary Vinnie (Charles), Sandra
husband of Pamela Mister Lynch, of
New Church, passed away June 13,
Are Available to Harmon (Steve), and Diane Perkins.
Samuel was preceded in death by two
2021, at his residence.
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At the request of the family, the chanic and a member of Union United
We can now vaccinate 12 through 17-year-olds! viewing and graveside service will be Methodist Church
The Pfizer vaccine is now authorized for held privately. Samuel will be laid to in Greenbackville.
use in all adolescents age 12 and older. rest at Indiantown Gap National Cem- He was a “car guy”
To get your child vaccinated, call any Rural Health center to etery, Annville, Pa. and at one time
add your child’s name to the vaccination list. Details on Arrangements have been entrusted worked at the Cecil
to the Hoffman Funeral Home and Cre- County Drag Strip.
how the vaccinations will be given will be announced ASAP. matory, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle. Even though he
The COVID–19 vaccine is available for Shore To leave a condolence for the family, was a shy person,
residents at no out-of-pocket cost. You visit www.HoffmanFH.com Eddie had a heart
must have an appointment. You do not have to be a Ada Hundley Evans
of gold. He adored Mr. Lynch
Rural Health patient to get vaccinated at our centers. his family and en-
Mrs. Ada Hundley Evans, 91, wife joyed spending time with them and fish-
Atlantic 757-824-5676 of the late Norman William “Bill” Ev- ing with his kids.
Chincoteague Island ans and the late William Spencer “Bill” Other than his wife, Eddie is survived
757-336-3682 Crosley and a resident of Onancock, by his children, Cody James Lynch,
passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at of New Church, and Molly Olivia Sue
Eastville 757-331-1086
Alice B. Tawes Nursing and Rehabili- Lynch, of New Church; step-daughter,
Onley 757-787-7374 tation Center in Crisfield, Md. Ember-Anne Marshall; a sister, Debra
Born Jan. 31, 1930, in Broadway, Bodley (Kevin), of Greenbackville; aYou can also read
