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CIRCULATION
10,000
Free March 19, 2021
Tour Gives Governor View of School’s COVID-19 Mitigation Measures
By Stefanie Jackson and test scores have fallen, he noted.
Photos by Jim Ritch “I think we can all agree that we
Gov. Ralph Northam visit- want our students to be back in the
ed Metompkin Elementary School classrooms. That’s where they learn
in Parksley on Monday to observe best,” Northam said.
COVID-19 mitigation measures in He recommended that everyone
practice, which have allowed both Ac- visit the Vaccinate Virginia website,
comack and Northampton County www.vaccinate.virginia.gov, to pre-
schools to offer options for in-person register for the COVID-19 vaccine and
learning since September. wait to receive a phone call or email
“One of the reasons I wanted to come alert when it’s time to schedule an ap-
today was to say thank you, and first of pointment to be vaccinated.
all, thanks to the students. … The stu- “That’s the way we’re going to put
dents and their families have really sac- this pandemic in the rearview mirror
rificed since last year,” Northam said. and get all our children back in school,”
The first case of COVID-19 found in Northam said.
Virginia was announced March 7, 2020, His goal is for all Virginia students
and about a week later, Northam’s ad- to be back in the classroom this fall.
ministration made the decision to close Clinical trials are ongoing for
public schools due to “unknowns about COVID-19 vaccines for children,
the virus” and how it would effect Northam said.
children and families, Northam said. The Pfizer vaccine is currently ap-
Gov. Ralph Northam reads the children’s book “If You Give a Pig a Pan-
“We’ve learned a lot since then.” proved for ages 16 and above and the
cake” to second graders in the class of Keyona Mapp at Metompkin El-
Since schools closed, children have Moderna vaccine is approved for ages
ementary School, Parksley. The governor was touring the school to ob-
suffered from mental health issues, (Continued on Page 4)
serve its COVID-19 mitigation measures. Photo by Jim Ritch.
Looking Ahead: Nursing Home Visits Permitted; Annual Boosters Possible
By Carol Vaughn higher learning; finance; information tact his or her primary care provider ing the vaccine, it will remain import-
The Eastern Shore this week technology and communications; me- to schedule a vaccine appointment. If ant to continue masking, maintaining
moved into Phase 1c of vaccination for dia; legal services; public safety; and a person does not have a primary care social distancing and avoiding crowded
COVID-19. public health. provider, contact Eastern Shore Rural areas until we see case counts drop in
The health district announced Tues- “We have nearly completed the first Health. the coming months and public health
day in a press release that, in partner- round of Phase 1b vaccinations. We Essential workers in phases 1a, authorities indicate it is safe to relax
ship with Eastern Shore Rural Heath will begin vaccinating essential work- 1b, or 1c should contact their employ- protective measures,” the release said.
System Inc., and Riverside Medi- ers identified in 1c while finishing up er and have them register with the Health department officials said
cal Group, the health district will be- vaccinations of our 1b population. This health department. they “are devoting every available re-
gin providing vaccines to additional will allow us to move to vaccinating our “Receiving the vaccine for COVID-19 source” to vaccination efforts and that
groups identified as being in Phase 1c. general population more quickly,” said does not mean life goes back to pre-pan- they appreciate the community’s pa-
That includes workers in ener- Jon Richardson, chief operating officer demic times but each vaccination gets tience “as we work to vaccinate those
gy, water, wastewater, and waste re- of the Eastern Shore Health District. us closer. It is still important to wear who are most susceptible to a negative
moval; housing and construction; food Anyone age 65 or older or 16 to 64 a mask, social distance and practice health outcome and at highest risk of
service; transportation and logistics; with a medical condition should con- good hand hygiene. Even after receiv- (Continued on Page 8)
2 • Eastern Shore Post • March 19, 2021
Accomack To Get $6.3M More
in Federal COVID-19 Relief
HERE By Carol Vaughn
Accomack County is expected to re-
the county for the time extension,” the
company would, at no cost, reroute roof
FOR YOU
ceive $6.3 million under the federal drain lines away from the Heritage
American Rescue Plan of 2021, which Center part of the building, as the proj-
was signed into law March 12. ect’s steering committee requested — a
The county has not yet received spe- change order that according to a previ-
cific guidelines, but information re- ous quote would cost around $27,500.
LINWOOD T. JOYNER II, M.D. leased by the National Association The contractor “is at the mercy of
the current weather and subcontrac-
of Counties indicates the money will
Welcoming come directly from the U.S. Treasury,
rather than being allocated by the
tors,” Flores wrote in a Feb. 25 email
to Accomack County Public Works Di-
new patients
state, as CARES Act funds were, Acco- rector Stewart Hall.
mack County Administrator Mike Ma- According to the contract, liquidated
son told the Accomack County Board of damages related to not completing the
Supervisors Wednesday. work by the deadline are $1,500 per
Additionally, incorporated towns day, totaling $138,000 over the three-
RIVERSIDE EASTERN SHORE are to receive their allocations directly month period.
FAMILY MEDICINE from the federal government, he said. The board approved a request from
10085 William F. Bernart Circle Half of the money is to be given to the library trustees to name the new
Nassawadox, Virginia the county within 60 days of when the library the Eastern Shore of Virgin-
law was signed, with the rest coming ia Regional Library & Heritage Cen-
no earlier than 12 months later. ter, and to name a small study room
Dr. Joyner enjoys The deadline to spend the funds is for Bea Johnson and an entryway for
the opportunity to care Dec. 31, 2024. Otho Wescott Custis and Diana Ciuf-
The board will discuss eligible uses freda Custis.
for his patients across
for the money at its April 21 meeting. Hack’s Neck Landing
generations as a family Settlement Reached
Among eligible uses are: to respond
medicine physician. to the public health emergency’s im- The board approved entering into a
pacts, including providing assistance settlement agreement with a property
Take care of your to households, small businesses, and owner, resolving a longstanding dis-
health and schedule your nonprofit organizations or aid to im- pute related to the Hack’s Neck public
appointment today. pacted industries including tourism; boat landing.
to provide extra pay to eligible coun- The landing has been used for rec-
ty workers performing essential work reational and commercial public access
during the pandemic or provide grants to the bay for generations.
757-442-6600 to eligible employers; to help pay for The agreement and general release
riversideonline.com/joyner government services impacted by re- between the county and Nandua Se-
duced tax revenue due to the pandem- lects, LLC, and managing member
ic; and to make investments in water, Tucker Terry allow the county to ac-
sewer, or broadband infrastructure. quire land next to the landing to create
Easste
Ea terrn Shore Family Medicine
Library Construction Update a public parking area.
The board after a closed session dis- The improvements are expected to
cussion took no action on a request for be made in time for the 2021 boating
an extension from the contractor build- season.
ing the new public library in Parksley. Under the agreement, the county
RH Contracting, Inc., asked for a will purchase .57 acres of Nandua Se-
three-month extension on the contract lects’ property for $80,000, with closing
to complete the work. to happen within 30 days.
The completion dates the compa- Pending litigation, which sought en-
ny proposed are June 13 for substan- forcement of a 2018 settlement agree-
tial completion and July 13 for final ment, will be dismissed under the new
completion. agreement.
The company president, Edgar Chairman Ron Wolff noted the res-
Flores, proposed “in lieu of the addi- olution of the matter has been “a long
tional expense for architectural fees to time coming.”
March 19, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 3
4 • Eastern Shore Post • March 19, 2021
~ Gov. Northam~ ly by April and 600,000 doses weekly
thereafter.
(Continued From Front Page) The governor also expects that by
18 and above. mid- to late May, all Virginians who
The governor anticipates that want the COVID-19 vaccine will be
clinical trial results will be available able to get it.
in August concerning a COVID-19 Virginia’s COVID-19 test positiv-
vaccine for children ages 12 and up. ity rate peaked at about 20% and
According to Dr. Anthony Fau- is currently near 5%. COVID-19
ci, COVID-19 vaccines for children restrictions will be eased if the
may be approved by fall or winter, numbers continue trending down,
Northam said. Northam said.
Vaccinating children for Accomack school board mem-
COVID-19 will play a role in achiev- ber Ronnie Holden thanked the
ing herd immunity. governor for including in the state
About 70% of Virginia’s popula- budget funding for Accomack and
tion must be vaccinated to reach that Northampton counties to receive
goal, Northam said. the Cost of Competing Adjustment,
Virginia’s total population is or COCA.
around 8.5 million, including about COCA funding helps school dis-
2.5 million children. tricts offer competitive salaries to
Roughly 3 million COVID-19 vac- teachers and originally was intended
cinations have been administered in only for Northern Virginia counties
Virginia to date, Northam said. near Washington, D.C.
A person needs two doses of the But Accomack and Northampton
Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one also would benefit from COCA fund- Above left: Fourth grade teacher Sheila Walker gives a CDC-approved el-
dose of the Johnson & Johnson vac- ing, with Accomack competing with bow bump to Gov. Ralph Northam as she welcomes him to her class at
cine to be fully vaccinated against lower Maryland counties for teach- Metompkin Elementary School, Parksley.
COVID-19. ers and Northampton competing Above right: Math teacher Markest Knox, right, discusses diameters and
Virginia was receiving about with Hampton Roads cities across radiuses with fifth graders at Metompkin Elementary School, Parksley, as
100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vac- the Chesapeake Bay. Gov. Northam, center, and Accomack County School Board Chairman Paul
cine weekly at first, but it is current- “People have to make a living, and Bull look on.
ly receiving 400,000 doses weekly, when they’re paying higher salaries
enough to meet the goal of administer- just north of us, it’s not a fair pro-
ing 50,000 shots daily, Northam said. cess,” Northam remarked.
He expects the COVID-19 vaccine “I can assure you it’s going to stay
supply to improve further, with Vir- in the budget,” he said. “I think we’ll
ginia receiving 500,000 doses week- make that happen.”
Gov. Ralph Northam, left, speaks at an impromptu press conference fol-
Gov. Ralph Northam waves goodbye to children attending school digitally
lowing his tour of Metompkin Elementary School, Parksley. With Northam
as second grade teacher Keyona Mapp, left, captures the moment on a vid-
are, from left, Accomack School Board Chairman Paul Bull, Vice Chair-
eo camera. The governor appears on the upper right corner of the comput-
man Ronnie Holden, and school board member Malcolm White.
er monitor.
March 19, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 5
Accomack Returns Some Students to Classrooms 4 Days a Week, Will Train Its Own Bus Drivers
By Stefanie Jackson trict has been approved to run its own make a decision by its April 6 meeting. tendent considers all the nominees
The Accomack school board voted bus driver testing center. Student School Board and selects one student, who is subject
Tuesday night to allow kindergarten That means new bus drivers can Representative to approval by the school board.
through third grade students in the complete their training and become li- Cameron Mears, a Nandua High The student representative serves
special education inclusion program censed in about one month instead of School senior who lives in Melfa, spoke a one-year term and is expected to at-
to attend school in person four days a three to six months, Onley said. in support of including a student repre- tend all regular open meetings and
week starting March 22. The Accomack schools bus shop will sentative on the Accomack school board. complete research and data collection
Superintendent Chris Holland rec- administer the required vision tests He spoke on behalf of himself and as requested by the school board.
ommended the decision that will dou- and general knowledge tests, issue his peers who want their interests rep- He or she does not attend closed
ble the number of days per week that the permits, conduct behind-the-wheel resented in school board policies. meetings or otherwise access confiden-
those students can attend school in training, and administer the road tests. “I’m not here to question the deci- tial information such as student re-
person. Normally, students in the hy- Onley felt “hopeful that this will sions of the school board, but listening cords and personnel files.
brid learning program attend class in help us in order to continue to replen- to online school board meetings in the The student representative serves
person two days a week and online two ish our supply of bus drivers” and “en- past … it’s hard to agree with some- in an advisory capacity to the school
days a week. couraged” that within one day of an- thing when there seems there’s no de- board but does not vote.
School board member Lisa Johnson nouncing the openings for summer bate, no question to it,” Mears said. COVID-19 Update
pointed out that March 22 marks the be- school bus drivers, potential appli- A student representative on the Coordinator of Student Health Ser-
ginning of the week before spring break. cants have shown interest in the posi- school board could provide a student vices Tonya Martin reported that ac-
Assistant Superintendent Rhonda tions, she said. perspective and encourage debate cording to the Virginia Department
Hall noted that the date was selected Senior Prom on policy issues before decisions are of Health COVID-19 dashboard on
intentionally to give the returning stu- Irma Cooper, of Bloxom, spoke made, he said. March 16, Accomack had two new cas-
dents time to settle in so that addition- during the public comment period in The Accomack County Public es of COVID-19 and a seven-day aver-
al student groups could be “phased in” a support of Accomack schools holding Schools Policy Manual outlines the age of four new cases per day.
four-day school week after spring break. proms this spring for seniors who have process for selecting a student repre- Accomack schools currently have
Bus Driver Training missed out on other milestone events sentative for the school board. three students, one teacher, and no
School districts across Virginia have during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each high school principal nomi- other staff members who are out of
struggled with bus driver shortages Cooper, a Nandua High School teach- nates two students, and the superin- school recovering from COVID-19.
that have only worsened during the er and parent, acknowledged that school
COVID-19 pandemic. board members would not be able to
Finance Director Beth Onley said make an immediate decision on senior
last year, Accomack schools had 105 proms but urged them to act soon.
bus drivers, but the school district has “These kids need to know one way
23 fewer bus drivers this year. or the other. Does that student need to
School bus drivers have been do- put a dress on layaway? Does that stu-
ing double runs during the COVID-19 dent need to start saving for a tuxedo
pandemic, and the pay they receive for or dinner?” she asked.
the extra work is supplied by Corona- Current COVID-19 restrictions
virus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securi- would not allow such an event, but
ty or CARES Act. Maryland is loosening its restrictions
Onley said one reason for the driv-
er shortage is that it takes three to six
and Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam
indicated he would follow suit with (757) 412-2235
months for someone to become a school neighboring states if the COVID-19
bus driver. metrics supported those decisions,
A prospective school bus driver Cooper said.
must apply for the position, schedule This year’s seniors have been “hit
the school bus driver class, and wait 60 the hardest” by COVID-19. “They did
to 80 days to take the Virginia Depart- not have their junior prom, their home-
ment of Motor Vehicles (DMV) CDL coming, their pep rallies, their fund-
general knowledge test, Onley said. raisers, no spirit weeks, no senior year
Then the applicant must finish the – possibly no senior prom,” she said.
school bus driver course, take the road Cooper gave the school board mem-
test, and wait 30 to 60 days for an ap- bers copies of recommended COVID-19
pointment at the DMV to become a li- mitigation measures, including hav-
censed bus driver. ing the senior prom after graduation,
Paul Brabazon, supervisor of trans- when students would no longer need to
portation services for Accomack be in the school buildings, and holding
schools, has been working with the it outdoors. 984 First Colonial Rd. Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
DMV, and the Accomack school dis- She requested that the school board www.VAPerfectsmile.com
6 • Eastern Shore Post • March 19, 2021
Chincoteague Announces New Spring Events, Cancels 2021 Pony Penning
By Carol Vaughn picked up at the Chincoteague Cen- ary the annual seafood festival, sched- than halfway through the planning
Chincoteague is adapting several of ter on Sunday, April 18, from noon to uled for May 1, was canceled. phases and preparing for upcoming
its annual events in 2021 to account 3 p.m., or shipping can be arranged at Would-be attendees are being noti- events.
for ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. an added cost. fied about the cancellation but are be- “Given the current orders from
The Chincoteague Chamber of Com- Items include decoys; original oil, ing encouraged not to cancel their reser- the Governor of Virginia we would
merce announced a Decoy, Art & Get- watercolor, and acrylic paintings; vations on the island for that weekend. not be able to have these events and
away Auction as an alternative to the painted furniture; shell art; Misty The alternative event, called “Around not knowing when or if restrictions
Easter Decoy and Art Festival tradi- movie memorabilia; old Easter De- the Tump in 3 Days,” is planned to would be lifted in time to open,” a
tionally held Easter weekend. coy Festival posters; decorated wood- showcase hotels, eateries, shops, and post on the fire company’s Facebook
“Visiting with favorite carvers and en Easter Eggs; copper art; and more, other Chincoteague attractions. page said.
artists became a tradition for many over with new items arriving daily. Participants will purchase a #Love- The pony auction will be conducted
the past 40 years. However, due to con- “We are excited to offer this oppor- CIVA playing card at the chamber of- online, as it was in 2020. T-shirts also
tinued restrictions and safety concerns tunity to support our business commu- fice, with participating business spe- will be sold online.
associated with COVID-19, the Chin- nity, artisans, and chamber mission,” cials, discounts, and offerings for the For anyone who purchased raffle
coteague Chamber of Commerce has the release said. weekend of April 30 through May 2. tickets in support of the Brianna Kind-
created an alternative this year,” the The chamber encouraged visitors When a participant visits a busi- ness Park, giving two front-row seats
chamber announced in a press release. to plan a spring getaway weekend to ness, the person will get his or her card to the Pony Swim, the winning ticket
The virtual Decoy, Art & Getaway Chincoteague that weekend, when marked. People who complete a certain will be honored for the 2022 swim.
Auction will be hosted online by Zeb they can enjoy outdoor activities and number of squares will receive extra “This has been a rough year for ev-
B. Barfield Inc. at https://www.zeb- “then bid in the privacy of your hotel tickets for the Extravaganza Raffle, eryone. So many people have suffered
sauctions.com/ room, campground, cottage, or bed and typically part of the seafood festival. unimaginable losses but I’m so confi-
The auction will run from Easter Sun- breakfast while relaxing with a glass Find out more about Around the dent that we all will bounce back in
day, April 4, through April 17, at 5 p.m. of wine watching the sunset.” Tump in 3 Days at https://www.facebook. 2022 and that it will be the best year
Items may be previewed in person Find more information about the com/events/276347233868829 ever!!!” CVFC president Hunter Leon-
at the Chincoteague Center, at 6155 Chincoteague Island Decoy, Art & Get- Pony Penning Canceled for 2021 ard said in the post.
Community Drive, Friday, April 16, away Auction at https://www.facebook. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Com- Leonard thanked the fire company’s
from 4 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, April com/events/2844568229124956 pany announced Tuesday it is canceling supporters and said announcements
17, from 9 a.m. to noon. Around the Tump in 3 Days the 2021 carnival and Pony Penning. about the auction will be made on the
Items bought at auction can be The chamber announced in Febru- “By now we would already be more CVFC Facebook page.
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~ Vaccinations~
new cases reported in Virginia nurs- • Or for vaccinated and unvaccinat- taining at least 6 feet between people),
ing homes has consistently gone down ed residents with SARS-CoV-2 in- hand washing, staying home when
(Continued From Front Page) since mid-January. fection, until they have met crite- sick, and wearing appropriate PPE.”
“VDH is currently observing the ria to discontinue precautions Vaccine Update from Dr. Danny Avula
exposure to COVID-19.” lowest weekly case counts since early • Or for vaccinated and unvaccinat- As of March 12, 2.5 million vaccine
For more information about Vir- summer 2020,” the release noted. ed residents in quarantine until doses have been administered in Vir-
ginia’s COVID-19 vaccination ef- Additionally, as of March 11, near- they meet criteria to be released ginia, accounting for 19.5% of the com-
forts, visit: www.vdh.virginia.gov/ ly 280,000 vaccine doses had been ad- from quarantine. monwealth’s population, Virginia vac-
covid-19-vaccine/ ministered to residents and staff in Facilities with COVID-19 outbreaks cine coordinator Dr. Danny Avula said
Nursing Home Visits Allowed Virginia long-term care facilities. should follow guidance from the local in a press briefing Friday.
The Virginia Department of Health While relaxing restrictions on visit- health department and CMS on when Virginia is averaging around 55,000
announced it now recommends indoor ing nursing home residents might in- visitation should not be allowed. doses per day now and is ranked num-
visits may be permitted for residents crease the risk of transmission, Vir- Additionally, VDH recommends ber four in the United States in doses
of nursing homes, assisted living facil- ginia’s progress in vaccinating resi- that visitors should be counseled about given and twelfth in number of people
ities, and similar healthcare settings dents and staff “can mitigate some of their potential to be exposed to the vi- fully vaccinated.
except under certain circumstances. these risks, and public health officials rus in the facility. After the initial rollout of a third
The March 10 announcement came understand that expanding visitation Facilities should continue to vacci- vaccine from Johnson & Johnson —
after the Centers for Disease Con- has substantial benefits to residents,” nate new residents and staff and adhere with 69,000 doses received in Virginia
trol and Prevention released updated according to the release. to federal guidance for COVID-19 test- and used the previous week for mass
healthcare infection prevention and VDH recommends that indoor vis- ing, including routine staff testing, test- vaccination clinics — Virginia expects
control recommendations in response itation can be permitted for all long- ing of individuals with symptoms, and to receive 9,600 doses weekly for the
to COVID-19 vaccination progress. term care facility residents except in outbreak testing, according to VDH. next two weeks. Production is then
The Centers for Medicare and Med- the following cases: The release went on to say “that it is expected to increase dramatically by
icaid Services at the same time re- • Indoor visitation for unvaccinated critical that facilities, healthcare per- the end of March, with potentially up
leased updated guidelines and revised residents should be limited to on- sonnel, residents and visitors remain to 100,000 doses weekly allocated to
visitation recommendations for nurs- ly compassionate care situations if vigilant by continuing to follow infec- Virginia.
ing homes, according to a press release the county’s positivity rate is over tion control recommendations such “Given these predictions, I think it is
from the VDH. 10% and under 70% of the facility’s as wearing a well-fitted cloth mask or very realistic that we will get through
The changes come as the number of residents are fully vaccinated face mask, physical distancing (main- our (Phase) 1b demand by mid-April.
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In some parts of the state, that’s going
to be sooner,” Avula said.
that the flu vaccine is reconstitut-
ed every year … that we will have a Planning for Your
Future
As supply increases, more of the 16- booster dose that incorporates some
64 age group with underlying medical of the newer strains moving forward,”
conditions are receiving vaccinations he said.
than in earlier stages of Phase 1b. I’ve Been Vaccinated — What Now?
Different parts of the state will be The CDC earlier this month issued How much does senior living cost and how do people pay for it?
allowed to move into Phase 1c as they recommendations for what are consid-
are ready, he said. ered safe activities for fully vaccinated You’re the kind of person who the military during wartime or
Avula said people being scheduled people. plans ahead. You chose a home had a spouse who served, you
for vaccination “will always know People are considered fully vaccinat- that fit your budget and helped may be eligible for senior living
what type of vaccine will be given” at ed for COVID-19 two weeks after they
events. have received the second dose in a two-
the kids pay for college. Now is benefits:
Virginia should “easily” meet Pres- dose series, or two weeks after they the time to start preparing for ★★★
ident Joe Biden’s goal of having all have received a single-dose vaccine. your future by choosing a senior Veterans Aid & Attendance
Americans eligible for vaccination by Fully vaccinated people can: living community. But how much
May 1, Avula said, predicting all Vir- • Visit with other fully vaccinated Veteran ...........................$1,936/mo*
will it cost?
ginians who want a vaccine should people indoors without wearing Surviving Spouse .........$1,295/mo*
be able to be vaccinated by the end masks or physical distancing. Couple .......................... $2,296/mo*
of May. • Visit with unvaccinated people
*Depending on the level of care needed.
So-called “herd immunity,” which from a single household who are
experts put at around 75% of the pop- at low risk for severe COVID-19 ★★★
ulation being vaccinated, “is absolute- disease indoors without wearing This benefit combined with
ly within reach,” Avula said. masks or physical distancing.
social security payments and
National surveys show around • Refrain from quarantine and test-
65% of adults now are “ready and ing following a known exposure if savings often covers the cost of
willing” to get a vaccine, he said, asymptomatic. The cost for senior living senior living.
adding the final 10% or so, who may For now, fully vaccinated people depends on the size suite you Ultimately, the formula of how
still be hesitant, could be reassured should continue to:
as more vaccine supply goes to pri- • Take precautions in public like
select as well as the amount of senior living is paid works out to
vate providers. wearing a well-fitted mask and support you require. On average, be different for every family. But
“I think people do really rely on physical distancing. this works out to be between just like any decision you make
their doctors and nurses for guidance • Wear masks, practice physical dis- $3,500 - $5,000 per month. for the future, it is worth the
and advice,” he said. tancing, and adhere to other pre-
Vaccine hesitancy nationally has vention measures when visiting Families pay for senior time and effort to plan ahead,
dropped significantly since December, with unvaccinated people who living in a variety of ways. If choose the right community, and
including among Black and Brown are at increased risk for severe you have invested in Long design a plan that makes sense
people, he said. COVID-19 disease or who have an for you.
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10 • Eastern Shore Post • March 19, 2021
Onley Accepts Bid for New Town Hall
By Carol Vaughn That figure came in at $1.07 million.
The Onley Town Council voted 6-0 Several council members said then
Wednesday, March 10, to accept a bid they could not vote for such an expensive
to build a new town hall. town hall.
The $579,867 bid, which is good for The council in spring 2019 approved
30 days, came from Jim Wert Builder, spending $3,000 for a set of modular
Inc., of Belle Haven. building plans from Beracah. After the
A second bid was from Beracah initial set of plans was submitted in Au-
Homes of Delaware. gust 2019, the council held work sessions
The council action came after years and asked for multiple changes. The com-
of planning and discussion, and after mittee also had the plans reviewed by a
the town in January put out an invita- third-party engineer, among other ac-
tion to bid for construction of a 2,500- tions Corbin detailed at the Jan. 21 coun-
square-foot town hall. cil meeting, where council voted to put
The council will hold a public hear- the project out for bid using the plans.
ing Monday, April 5, at 6 p.m., to re- Corbin said then the project “has
ceive comments about the proposed been on the table almost 12 years.”
budget for the project, which includes Actions taken over the years included
a 15% contingency. purchasing property next to the current
The town has $339,454 remaining town hall; tearing down a building there
in funds already appropriated for the after problems were found; paying for the
project. The balance needed to be ap- previous set of plans and more recently
propriated, including the contingency for the Beracah plans; and installing a
amount, is around $327,392. well and septic on the property, Hart said
The building “is close to what was during an interview in November 2019.
designed three years ago,” Wert told The council over the years has met in
the council, adding that instead of be- several locations, most recently at Onley
ing modular construction, it will be a Baptist Church, due to the small size of
stick-built structure. the current town hall, where administra-
Plans are for a 55-by-55 foot, sin- tive staff and the police share quarters.
gle-story building on a concrete slab. Town Manager Search
It will be constructed on a town-owned The council on March 10 also dis-
lot adjacent to the current town hall. cussed the resignation of Town Man-
Councilman Brian Corbin, who ager Jamye Salazar after serving 12
chairs the building committee, will years in the position.
serve as the point of contact for day-to- The council voted 6-0 to accept her
day operations during the project. resignation, with several members ex-
“It’s been a long time coming,” said pressing regret at seeing her leave.
Mayor Matt Hart just before the vote Councilwoman Rose Pierson made a
was taken. motion to form a committee including
After a Salisbury, Md., architectural council members Claudia Harmon and
firm prepared plans for an approximate- Billye D. Custis to more forward with
ly 3,000-square-foot building, the town recruiting a new town manager. Sala-
in 2018 received only one bid to build it. zar said she will help with the process.
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Obituaries
dening and is remembered by her fam- A graveside service was held Tues- ers, c/o Chester Jackson, P.O. Box 366,
ily as always sending cards for every- day, March 9, 2021, at Vandegrift Cem- Parksley, VA 23421.
one’s birthday or wedding anniversary, etery, Bensale. Memorial contributions Memory tributes may be shared with the
making baby blankets for charities and may be made to Kindness Matters Res- family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com
Eileen Ashton other worthy causes, doing all kinds of cue at www.kindnessmattersrescue.org Arrangements are by the Williams
Mrs. Eileen Ashton, 96, wife of puzzle books, and volunteering with Online condolences may be sent to the Funeral Homes, Onancock and Parksley.
the late Eugene G. Ashton Sr. and a the sewing group at senior care centers family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
resident of Painter, passed away Mon- on the Eastern Shore. Arrangements were made by Susan Sellew Bradley
day, March 1, 2021, at Commonwealth Eileen is survived by her children, Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore. After a long illness, Mrs. Susan
Senior Living at the Eastern Shore, Glenn R. Ashton and his wife, Marcy, Sellew Bradley has gone to eternal
Onancock. Born in New London, Conn., of Hawley, Pa., Eileen Ashton Court- Donald Jester Ayres rest. The loving wife, mother, grand-
and raised in Langhorne, Pa., she mar- ney and her husband, Charles “Billy,” Mr. Donald Jester “Donnie” mother, and great-grandmother passed
ried and raised her family in Bensa- of Painter, Eugene G. Ashton Jr., of Ayres, 81, of Melfa, passed away Fri- away March 7, 2021. She adored her
lem, Pa., prior to moving to Painter. Painter, and Steven E. Ashton and day, March 12, 2021, at Riverside family and put them above all else.
Eileen was his wife, Elaine, of Hampstead, N.C.; Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. Sue was born Sept. 3, 1947. Grow-
the daughter of one brother, Walter Leonhauser, and A native of Nelsonia, he was born July ing up in Connecticut and spending
the late Paul C. his wife, Diane, of Levittown, Pa.; a 12, 1939, in Nassawadox, a son to the her summers on Cape Cod made her
Leonhauser and sister-in-law, Jeanette Leonhauser, late Warren Leon Ayres and the late appreciate the
the late Marga- of Levittown; nine grandchildren and Mary Jester Ayres. Eastern Shore. It
ret Burke Leon- numerous great-grandchildren and Known for his quick wit and un- was the same, the
hauser and was great-great-grandchildren. In addition canny ability to bay on one side
a member of Holy to her husband and parents, she was make and save and the ocean on
Trinity Episcopal predeceased by three brothers, Col. a dollar, Donnie the other, only
Church, Onan- Paul C. Leonhauser and his wife, Tru- owned and oper- the climate was
Mrs. Ashton
cock, and was a dy, Robert Leonhauser, and Harry G. ated D&M Furni- a bit milder. She
U.S. Navy Reservist serving during “Gigi” Leonhauser and his wife, Laura; ture in Parksley came to love Cape
World War II. Eileen was a home- and two sisters, Margaret “May” Ridge for decades. He Charles and all it
Mrs. Bradley
maker who had worked at Villager Inc. and her husband, William, and Mary loved antique cars had to offer.
in Bensalem after her children were “Shorty” Morrow and her husband, and motorcycles Sue was a ray of sunshine in so
grown. She loved crocheting and gar- Robert. and was a long- many people’s lives. She worked at the
Mr. Ayres
time member of Boardwalk in Cape Charles for almost
the Eastern Shore Cruisers, the An- all the time she lived here. She loved
tique Automobile Club of America, and meeting new people and surprised
the Apple Dumpling Gang Motorcycle many of them because she looked
Club. Those who knew Donnie best much younger than she actually was.
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hangouts. She lived much of her life in Crom-
Donnie will be greatly missed by well, Conn., but found some of her
family and friends, though they rejoice greatest happiness in her retirement
in knowing he is now reunited with his on the Eastern Shore of Virginia with
beloved daughter, Mary Alice Ayres, her husband. There was nowhere on
his parents, and the many friends who the Eastern Shore that Sue didn’t like,
welcomed him home. everything from the Jack Spot at Sun-
He is survived by his wife, Gwynne set Beach to the Chincoteague ponies.
Ayres; stepchildren, Chris Northam, The wineries, the museums, the eat-
Doug Northam, Billy Northam, and eries, the ice cream places, the flower
Jeannette Fields, as well as their fami- growers, the beaches, the sunsets, she
lies; and his sister, Bonnie Meadows, loved them all.
and her husband, Tom, and her daugh- She will be deeply missed by her
ters, Billie Dawn Barbon and Carla husband, Seymour Mersick Bradley
Dabrowski. III, of Cape Charles. Her loss is also
Funeral services will be conducted felt by her daughters, Tricia Rand
from the graveside at the Onancock Levesque and her husband, Michael,
Cemetery Saturday, March 20, 2021, of Cromwell, Conn., Carrie Rand An-
at 4 p.m., with the Rev. Wayne Asbury astasiades and her husband, William,
officiating. of Wethersfield, Conn.; her grand-
6496 LANKFORD HIGHWAY, OAK HALL, VA 23416 Contributions in Donnie’s memory children, Katelyn, Alexander, Emma,
757-824-6210
WWW.OASISMARKETGROUP.COM may be made to Eastern Shore Cruis- Niko, James, and Quinn; as well asMarch 19, 2021 • Eastern Shore Post • 13
her great-grandchildren, Genevieve, 24577 Front St., Accomac, VA 23301. Phyllis was born and raised in member of Drummondtown Baptist
Vincent, and Jonathan; and her hus- Memory tributes may be shared with the Payneville, and was a member of the Church and was a delivery route sales-
band’s daughter, Jennifer Campo, of family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com Payneville Baptist Church. She was a man for Schmidt Bread Company. He
Milford, N.H. Arrangements are by the Williams- very patriotic woman who respected was a former Little League coach, en-
She was predeceased by her father, Parksley Funeral Home. the United States flag and was an ac- joyed spending time at Bojangles with
Thomas H. Sellew Jr., and her mother, tive member of the VFW Women’s Aux- the “Coffee Club,” and adored his be-
Marion W. Sellew. Mary Catherine Bundick iliary while living in Pennsylvania. loved four-legged sidekick, Maggie. Of
The family will hold a private ser- Mrs. Mary Catherine Bundick, Phyllis was extremely crafty and loved course, all of Jerry’s joys in life were
vice in her memory. 93, of Painter, received eternal life Mon- painting, drawing, cake decorating, second to having Billie by his side.
In lieu of flowers, the family re- day, March 1, 2021, at her residence. gardening, and flowers. Phyllis never In addition to his wife, survivors in-
quests donations in Susan’s memory Born in Nassawadox, Mary was the met a stranger and loved socializing, clude his two sons, Kent Lilliston and
be made to the charity of the donor’s beloved daughter of the late McKinley whether it be taking walks by the riv- his friend, Chris Taylor, and Keith Lil-
choice. Smith and the late Rosie M. Smith. er, playing rummy, or having visitors. liston and his wife, Wendy, all of Ac-
She was married to George E. Bundick She is survived by her three chil- comac; his brother-in-law, Kenneth
James Dean Brown Sr. (deceased). dren, Tammy Brady (Michael), of Cape Lang, of Accomac; and niece and neph-
Mr. James Dean “Jim” Brown, Private funeral services were held Charles, Sharon Fliehmann, of Camp ew, Lynn Sherwood and Greg Lewis,
58, husband of Lisa Michelle Brown Saturday, March Hill, Pa., and Bobbie Vessels (Jim), of and their families, all of Accomac.
and a resident of Melfa, passed away 13, 2021, at the Brandenburg; grandchildren, Sabrina A graveside funeral service was
Friday, March 12, 2021, at TidalHealth Bethel Memorial Brady, Amanda Brady, Jennifer Brady, held at Edgehill Cemetery in Accomac,
Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, Md. Gardens, Frank- and Kane Fetter; great-grandchildren, Sunday, March 14, 2021, with Dr. Da-
Born May 4, 1962, in Missouri, town, with the Rev. Kinley Brady and Raylan Barefoot; sis- vid Denny officiating.
Jim was the son of the late Larry Martin Bundick ter, Charlotte Konkle; three brothers, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-
Alvin Brown and Violet Nadine Bar- officiating. Inter- Ronnie Williams (Jane), of Payneville, tions may be made to the Eastern
lett. He served his country in the U.S. ment was in the Tony Williams (Pam), of Mooleyville, Shore S.P.C.A., P.O. Box 164, Onley,
Navy, retiring Bethel Memorial Ky., and David Konkle, of Mooleyville; VA 23418, or to Drummondtown Bap-
as Naval Chief. Gardens. her two dogs, Boots and Bailey; and tist Church, P.O. Box 282, Accomac, VA
Mrs. Bundick
Following his She leaves her granddog, Bear. 23301.
military career, love and fond memories to her children, Visitation will be held Saturday, Memory tributes may be shared with the
Jim worked for Pastor Martin Bundick, Rosemary Vin- March 20, 2021, from 1 to 6 p.m., from family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com
T-Solutions, and nie, Diane Perkins, Sandra Harmon, the Chapel of Bruington-Jenkins-Stur- Arrangements were by the Wil-
was an electron- Samuel Bundick, Milton Bundick, geon Funeral Home in Brandenburg. liams-Parksley Funeral Home.
ics lab instructor Keith Bundick, Ronald Bundick, and A graveside service will be held at
for Eastern Shore Andre Bundick; siblings, Helen Smith, Arlington National Cemetery at a later Carroll Lee Marshall
Community Col- Bernice Cloud, and William Smith; 38 date. On the last of a Bayside flood tide,
Mr. Brown
lege. He was grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; Expressions of sympathy may be Mr. Carroll Lee Marshall, 80, of San-
an active member of Baptist Bible 19 great-great-grandchildren; and a made to Alzheimer’s Association Great- ford, went to meet his maker on March
Church in Accomac, serving as a Sun- host of other relatives and friends. er KY and Southern IN, 6100 Dutch- 14, 2021. Carroll Lee was born May
day School teacher, church clerk, and Arrangements were by the Cooper mans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 8, 1940, in Saxis, to parents Lorraine
sang in the choir. Jim also enjoyed op- & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac. 40205, or to the Pets In Need Society Ewell Marshall and Carroll Wesley
erating ham radios. (P.I.N.S), P.O. Box 522, Brandenburg, Marshall. A graduate of Atlantic High
In addition to his wife, survivors Phyllis Erickson KY 40108. School and Ferrum College, Carroll
include a son and daughter, Joshua Mrs. Phyllis Madeline Williams Online condolences may be made at Lee worked various jobs prior to a long
Lee Brown and his wife, Angelica, of Erickson, 78, of Brandenburg, Ky., www.bjsfunerals.com and distinguished
Exmore, and Heather Megan Clark passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, career at Holly
and her husband, Jacob, of Melfa; four at the University of Louisville Hospital Jerry Farring Lilliston Farms Poultry in
grandchildren, Samantha, Kayden, in Louisville, Ky. Mr. Jerry Farring Lilliston, 77, Temperanceville.
Ethan, and Sophia; a brother, Stephen Phyllis was born Oct. 11, 1942, in beloved husband of Billie L. Lilliston Carroll Lee re-
Eli Brown, of Branson, Mo.; and sever- Payneville, Ky., a daughter to the late and a resident of Accomac, passed tired from Holly
al nieces, nephews, cousins, and their Charles McKinley and the late Ethel away peacefully with his loving wife of Farms Poultry
families. Barley Williams. 57 years by his side on March 10, 2021, at an early age,
Funeral services were conduct- Her husband, at Sentara Leigh turning his devo-
ed from the Baptist Bible Church David LeRoy Er- Hospital in Nor- tion to his true Mr. Marshall
in Accomac, Thursday, March 18, ickson; brother, folk. labor of love,
2021,with Pastor Robert Fletcher Curtis Williams; Born March carving working decoys in the style
officiating. Interment with military s i s t e r - i n - l a w, 30, 1943, he was of Miles Hancock. Most days he could
honors followed at the Fairview MaryAnn Wil- the son of the late be found in his little carving shop
Lawn Cemetery in Onancock. Visi- liams; and broth- Edwin and Nel- working on his next creation. Many
tation was at the church one hour er-in-law, Patrick lie Powell Lillis- Eastern Shore organizations have
prior to the service. S h a u g h n e s s y, Mrs. Erickson ton, formerly of been the beneficiary of his kindness
Memorial donations may be made to also preceded Onancock. Jerry and donations throughout the years.
Mr. Lilliston
Baptist Bible Church Building Fund, her in death. was a longtime (Continued on Page 14)14 • Eastern Shore Post • March 19, 2021
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(Continued From Page 13)
reside on Chincoteague Island. Car-
roll Lee was preceded in death by his
Rev. Jack D. Pruitt officiating. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to
M. Pitt; his children, Anna P. Anderson,
of Jamesville, Arline Riley (Thomas
parents and two brothers, Freddy a charity of one’s choice. Sr.), of Melfa, James Pitt III, of James-
His legacy will live on in the numer- and Guy Marshall. Online condolences may be sent to the ville, Jean Dunton (Robert), of East-
ous carvers and artists that he col- A celebration of life will be held family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com ville, Albert Pitt, of New Jersey, the
laborated with in such a true Eastern Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 5 p.m., Arrangements were made by Rev. Norman Pitt (Karen), of Wachapre-
Shore art form. at Creek Point in Saxis. After a brief Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home in ague, Kathy Pitt, of Belle Haven, Pris-
Carroll Lee was very active in the service, the celebration will continue Cape Charles. cilla Johnson (Herbert), of the Eastern
March of Dimes, various local chap- at the Saxis Firehouse. Food and re- Shore, and Gerald Pitt, of Melfa; 43
ters of Ducks Unlimited, an active freshments will be provided. Per his James Pitt Jr. grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren;
member of the Chincoteague Island wishes, casual attire is requested, On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at 11:24 20 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-
Decoy Carvers Association, the Saxis camouflage preferred. a.m., James “JP” received his heavenly law, Annette Chandler, of South Caro-
Island Museum, the Temperanceville In lieu of flowers, donations may wings. Mr. James Pitt Jr., the son of lina; brother-in-law, Sidney Harmon Sr.,
Masonic Lodge, Nassawango Country be made to the Saxis Island Museum, the late James Pitt Sr. and Hytonia Bat- of Portsmouth; his adopted sons, Tyrone
Club, Accomack County Little League, 20101 Saxis Road, Saxis, VA 23427. tle Pitt, was born Dec. 24, 1927, in West Davis, Willie and Leon White, and Je-
and numerous other organizations. Arrangements are by the Thorn- Norfolk Portsmouth. He was a graduate rome Hack; good friends, Deacon “Berk-
His pastimes included fishing, hunt- ton Funeral Home in Parksley. of I.C. Norcum High School in Ports- ley” Purnell Collins, Deacon Thomas
ing, golf, coaching, and later in life www.thorntonfuneralhome.net mouth. He was an excellent saxophone Mapp, and Persell Beckett Sr.; nephews,
“solving the world’s problems” with player. While traveling to the Eastern Sidney Harmon and Andres Harmon;
the many friends that stopped by his Lawrence Nottingham Shore to play with nieces, Donta Harmon and Cindy Mas-
shop on a daily basis. Mr. Lawrence Milton Nottingham, the band at Down- senburg; and a host of cousins, friends,
He is survived by his loving wife 95, husband of the late Sue Robins ing’s Beach, he and St. Mary’s Baptist Church Family.
of 59 years, Marlene White Marshall; Nottingham and a resident of Cheri- met and married Arrangements were made by John O.
a son and daughter-in-law, C.L. and ton, passed away Saturday, March the love of his life, Morris Funeral Home in Nassawadox.
Cheryl Marshall; two grandsons, 13, 2021, at his residence. A native of Myrtle Howard.
Hunter and Parker Marshall; and Bridgetown, he was the son of the late They were mar- Michael Donald Teets
two granddogs, Bailey and Finley. Lawrence Milton Nottingham and the ried June 2, 1951, Mr. Michael Donald Teets,
His remaining brother and sister- late Jennie Roberts Nottingham. He and this union cherished son, brother, nephew,
in-law, Danny and June Marshall, was a retired general agent for Penn was blessed with cousin, and friend, passed away
Mr. Pitt
Central Railroad, 10 children. He Friday, March 5, 2021, at his home.
member of Trinity served in the U.S. Army honorably dur- Born May 26, 1977, in Uniontown,
United Methodist ing the Korean War. As a veteran, he Pa., he was the son of Catherine Lou-
Church, and mem- was a charter signing member of the ise Conard Teets, of Carlsbad, N.M.,
ber of American Eastern Shore DAV Chapter #61. and the late Glenn C. Teets.
Legion Post #56. James became a self-employed truck Michael was a graduate of Ring-
He is survived driver. As an entrepreneur, he hauled gold High School,
by four grandchil- long and short distances over the road in Monongahela,
dren, Lawrence M. for more than 40 years. He also en- Pa., and received
Nottingham II and joyed farming and being a commerce his bachelor’s
Mr. Nottingham
his wife, Danielle, waterman on his boat, the Play Boy. degree from Al-
of Belle Haven, Stephanie Gallaher and He joined St. Mary’s Baptist Church, derson Broad-
her husband, Michael, of Tavernier, Fla., Jamesville, under the leadership of the dus in Philippi,
Shelley R. Hogg and her husband, Al- Rev. Morris Baines. James was then W.V. During
len, of Hebron, Md., and Suzy Cherrix, of ordained as a deacon. He also served college, he was
Salisbury, Md.; six great-grandchildren, as trustee, church treasurer, senior active in “The Mr. Teets
Connor Gallaher, of Tavernier, Cameron choir member, and pastor’s aide until West Virginians”
Gallaher, of Tavernier, Suzanne Deters, his health declined. He was dedicated singing group and was president
of Charleston, S.C., Anna Marie Hogg, and always willing to do his part and of Phi Delta Sigma Fraternity. In
of Tampa, Fla., Hillary Hogg, of Sacra- beyond. James was the patriarch of the his 43 years of life, Michael im-
mento, Calif., and Sophie Chapman, of family for five generations. He was a pacted the lives of countless people
Belle Haven; and numerous nieces and devoted husband, father, grandfather, of all ages. As an educator for Ac-
nephews. He was predeceased by his great-grandfather, great-great-grand- comack County Public Schools, he
son, Robin Nottingham; daughter, Su- father, uncle, and brother, and he be- was adored by his students as well
zanne Rayne; brother, Roberts Notting- came friends with anyone he met. as his colleagues. His musical tal-
ham; and two sisters, Marianna Dabson He was preceded in death by his ents were limitless, a gift he self-
and Jennie Lou Cotton. parents; son, Freddie Pitt; sister, Ber- lessly shared with local schools
A graveside service with military nice Harmon; brother, Hosey; and two and churches, The North Street
honors was conducted Wednesday, nephews. Playhouse, and a myriad of spe-
March 17, 2021, at Cape Charles Cem- James leaves to cherish great memo- cial events throughout the Eastern
etery with Barry Downing and the ries: his loving wife of 69 years, Myrtle Shore. Always striving to betterYou can also read
