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Eruption Baltimore wracked by outrage as protesters turn violent. City, nation look for answers about race, police brutality. Free Press staff, wire reports

BALTIMORE Just hours after Loretta Lynch’s historic swearing in as the new U.S. attorney general and the first AfricanAmerican woman to lead the Justice Department, mayhem erupted Monday in the streets of Baltimore following the funeral for Freddie Gray. The 25-year-old Mr. Gray died of severe injuries on April 19, a week after being arrested, handcuffed and tossed into a police van. His spine was nearly severed and his larynx was crushed while in police custody, authorities have reported. The city of 620,000 became the latest flashpoint in a national movement against law enforcement’s use of lethal force, which demonstrators say is disproportionately exercised against African-Americans and other minorities. The deaths of Mr. Gray and black men in New York City, Ferguson, Mo., Cleveland, Charleston, S.C., and elsewhere in the nation at the hands of police have reignited

a debate about race relations in the United States. While several days of large, peaceful protests had taken place in Baltimore following Mr. Gray’s death, Monday’s action turned violent. Scores of demonstrators — mostly teenagers and young adults — set fires, looted stores and threw rocks and bottles at police officers in parts of the city. Police said at least 15 officers were injured — some with broken bones— and more than 200 people were arrested, including about 34 juveniles. Television helicopters broadcast the eruption that spread through parts of West Baltimore near Mondawmin Mall. One band of about 50 youths stomped on the hood of a police cruiser and smashed in its windows. Another police cruiser was engulfed in flames. Another 140 cars owned by neighborhood residents also were burned or damaged. Masses of looters broke into a CVS drugstore, eventuPlease turn to A4

Tear gas clouds surround a woman demonstrating Tuesday night in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray, who died of severe injuries suffered while in police custody. Police fired the tear gas as part of efforts to prevent further violence. Rioting Monday night resulted in cars and buildings torched and businesses looted. Patrick Semansky/Associated Press

Spotty CARE van service leaves riders in limbo

State police find U.Va. student falsely charged

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

CHARLOTTESVILLE State ABC agents charged University of Virginia honor student Martese Johnson with public intoxication even though they knew he was not drunk, according to a state police report on the controversial and bloody arrest of the 20-yearold African-American that shocked the state. The finding that Mr. Johnson was falsely charged was disclosed Wednesday by Mr. Johnson’s attorney, Daniel Watkins of Williams Mullen law firm in Richmond. It also confirms what Mr. Watkins and the university Mr. Johnson reported just a few days after the U.Va. junior was injured by white Alcoholic Beverage Control agents during his March 18 arrest outside a pub in downtown Charlottesville. He was slammed to the brick sidewalk by the ABC agents and his head was gashed. Ten stitches were required to close his wound. Mr. Watkins has seen the thick investigative report that is now in the hands of Dave Chapman, the Charlottesville commonwealth’s attorney. Mr. Chapman is studying the report and has not yet to decided to release it.

Roderyck Bullock has somewhere to go almost every day, but he doesn’t always make it. His ride sometimes arrives late. Occasionally, it doesn’t show up at all. His ride is GRTC’s CARE service, the specialty door-to-door van transportation for the elderly and disabled. Mr. Bullock is recovering from the amputation of his left foot last year and has become, like hundreds of Richmond residents, dependent on CARE to get from place to place. Mr. Bullock said he would ride a GRTC bus, but the medication he takes and his physical condition put him at risk of falling if he tried to walk to the nearest bus stop three blocks from his Church Hill residence. He said his life frequently ends up on hold because the van Please turn to A4

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Roderyck Bullock waits patiently for one of GRTC’s CARE vans to take him home from the city’s Social Service Center on South Side. He only wishes, like many riders, that the service he relies on would be more reliable.

Schools chief calls for $ to change students’ futures By Joey Matthews

In his first “State of the Schools” address, Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Dana T. Bedden told an audience of about 300 people Tuesday night that education was “my ticket out of poverty.” “Part of my childhood was spent growing up in the low-income housing of Jordan Park in St. Petersburg, Florida,” he said in an address delivered at the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center on the Virginia Union University campus. “For 11 of the first 14 years of my life, I slept on a couch in the living room of our onebedroom apartment. My K through 12 school experience included being part of the desegregation movement and being bused 25 miles to school from the southern part of one city to the northern part of another in Pinellas County. “Those challenges built character, and education became my ticket out of poverty,” he added. “So I stand before you today with first-hand experience and full of hope that we (RPS and the community) can overcome our challenges.” He called on Richmond City Council to fully back his administration’s school turnaround plan with adequate funding so students in Richmond’s disadvantaged communities also can escape poverty. Dr. Bedden has asked City Council to provide an additional $24 million in funding for fiscal year 2015-16 to RPS. Mayor Dwight C. Jones, who did not attend the speech, has proposed in his 2015-16 budget plan to maintain school funding at its current level of $262 million. City Council is in the final stages of crafting its budget. Council member Jonathan T. Baliles,

1st District, was the lone council member to attend the speech. Dr. Bedden sought to paint a picture of family circumstances of young people attending Richmond Public Schools. He said 40 percent of RPS students live in poverty and 77 percent qualify for free or Dr. Bedden reduced-price lunches. “Poverty is the result of poor education,” he said. “Prosperity is the result of quality education. But schools can’t do it alone. We need support from the entire Richmond community

— businesses, families, elected officials and non-profit organizations.” Backed by a video screen that read, “The Road to Glory,” Dr. Bedden spoke before an audience comprised mostly of parents, teachers and other schools staff. He has been at the RPS helm since January 2014. He said an increased number of RPS students passed Standards of Learning tests, with greater numbers of students earning Career and Technical Education seals and taking college level courses. But it will take more funding and community support to make greater gains, he said. Dr. Bedden concluded by saying, “The road to glory will lift our students out of poverty

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City Council green lights projects for 2nd Street, North Side, East End By Jeremy M. Lazarus

New apartments finally could rise on the site of the former Eggleston Hotel at 2nd and Leigh streets in Jackson Ward. City Council gave a thumbs up Monday by voting 9-0 to allow the long-stalled project to receive a grant of $250,544 over seven years through the city’s Economic Development Authority. Developer Kelvin Hanson, who initially proposed Eggleston Plaza five years ago, said he hopes to have the $5.8 million project underway this summer. His plans call for building 31 apartments on the corner site, with retail or restaurant space

on the first floor. Plans also include reopening Croaker’s Spot restaurant across 2nd Street and to develop 10 townhouse-style apartments a block away at 12 E. Jackson St. The restaurant has been vacant for several years. The project has been approved for funding through the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The grant is being provided to fill the final hole in the financing, according to city officials, but is contingent upon the project creating 15 full-time jobs. The old Eggleston Hotel was one of the two hotels in Jackson Ward where African-American visitors could stay during the era of segregaPlease turn to A4

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Fitness fun Six-year-old Alayzin Smith energetically hoops it up during the 4th Annual Health and Wellness Fair at Blackwell Elementary School in the city’s South Side. The school, along with the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities and the Minority Health Consortium, hosted the spring event to promote community health.

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Crusade for Voters to hold candidates forum Sunday The Richmond Crusade for Voters is hosting a public forum for candidates vying for the Democratic Party nomination in four area state House and Senate districts. The forum will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Hobson Lodge, 801 Prince Hall Drive. Democratic candidates running in the June 9 primary in the 10th and 16th Senate districts, and the 69th and 74th House districts have been invited. They are by district: 16th Senate — Incumbent Sen. Rosalyn Dance and Delegate Joseph Preston. 10th Senate — Emily Francis, a nonprofit consultant on environmental, public health and consumer issues; Daniel A. Gecker, a lawyer and two-term member of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors; and Alexander B. McMurtrie Jr., an attorney and former member of the House of Delegates. 74th House — Stephen R. Adkins, chief of the Slices of life and scenes Chickahominy Indian tribe; Henrico School Board member ZVRI (z18) Richmond Free Press in Richmond Lamont Bagby; and the Rev. Leonidas B. “Lee” Young II, former Richmond mayor. 69th House — Incumbent Delegate Betsy B. Carr and Richmond businessman Preston Brown. The forum is open to the public. Details: Keith Hicks, (804) 869-3032 or KHicksceo1@ gmail.com. April 29 – May 5, 2015

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University also are part of the sale. The board of the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority, the properties’ nominal owner, helped clear the way by approving the transfer of the properties to the city at its meeting last week. Many of the properties are to be sold to Project:Homes, a nonprofit once known as ElderHomes that has become an important city partner in creating homes for sale to low and moderate income families, according to RRHA documents. Six of the $1 properties are vacant lots in the 1700 block of Rose Avenue near School Street. According to RRHA, Project:Homes plans to configure these small lots for two houses in the previously stalled Rose Corridor subdivision in Southern Barton Heights. Project:Homes already is working to develop homes on four previously vacant lots in the subdivision, and the new acquisition will add to that effort. The nonprofit also is to receive four lots in the 2000 block of Moore Street for $1 each to make room for three new homes. Project:Homes just built two new houses on Moore Street just west of those vacant lots, RRHA stated. Project:Homes also is to gain two lots in the 1700 block of Bainbridge Street for $1 apiece, with the nonprofit pledging to build a new home at 1723 Bainbridge and to renovate a vacant house at 1725 Bainbridge. Separately, RRHA has agreed to partner with the city to dispose of four other lots for $1 each in Southern Barton Heights. A buyer has yet to be found for those properties, RRHA noted. The lots include two properties on Greenwood Avenue, 1903 and 1905, which the city acquired after the Battery Park flooding from Tropical Storm Ernesto in 2006. Also available: The vacant lot at 2006 Barton Ave., where a home was demolished, and the property at 1614 Sewell Ave., which comes with a historic house that is suitable for renovation, RRHA documents noted.

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Eruption as protesters turn violent “But, she added, “I’d ask that we remember that Baltimore is more than just a symbol. Baltimore is a city. It is a great city. ally setting it ablaze. As smoke billowed into the afternoon air, It is a beautiful city.” She said it is a city that police were trying to protect and a number of other businesses, including a liquor store and check peaceful protesters were trying to improve, all while “struggling to cashing company, also were looted. After Monday’s violence, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan de- balance great expectations and need with limited resources.” While Ms. Lynch has not yet traveled to Baltimore, she sent two clared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake ordered a curfew officials from the department — Vanita Gupta, head of the federal Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, and Ronald Davis, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. that went into effect Tuesday. On Tuesday, President Obama strongly condemned the riots, director of the Community Oriented Policing Services Office. The Justice Department and the FBI have been investigating describing the looters as “thugs” who needed to be “treated as Mr. Gray’s death for possible civil rights violations. The Justice criminals.” Ms. Lynch echoed his sentiments in a statement she released Department also is conducting a separate review of the Baltimore Police Department’s use of force practices. The police departlate Monday night. “I condemn the senseless acts of violence by some individu- ment requested the review, which is run by Mr. Davis’ office. als in Baltimore that have resulted in harm to law enforcement Results are expected to be announced soon, Justice Department officers, destruction of property and a shattering of the peace officials said. The city has spent $6 million in the past four years to settle in the city of Baltimore,” she said. Many in Baltimore agreed, with volunteers and neighborhood 100 cases of police brutality and other misconduct. Additionally, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby is exresidents, including youngsters, turning out Tuesday to sweep pected to get a report from the city police department’s investigation up glass and clear debris from damaged stores. At a roundtable discussion on cybersecurity on Wednesday in on Friday, May 1. She then will decide whether to pursue charges Washington, Ms. Lynch said Baltimore could be seen as a symbol against the six police officers that arrested Mr. Gray. Officials announced last week that all six have been suspended with pay. of the national debate on race relations and law enforcement. Thousands of mourners attended Mr. Gray’s funeral Monday at New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore. The 2,300-seat church was packed. Speakers included the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who said Mr. Gray was a victim of inequality. He said Mr. Gray’s poor West Side neighborhood needed investment, jobs and better housing. “Why wasn’t Fred’s side of town developed?” Rev. Jackson asked. “Why can’t the west side get what downtown gets?” He said there have been 110 deaths in Baltimore at the hands of police since 2010. “Fred wasn’t No. 1; he was number one-one-one,” Rev. Jackson said. The curfew Tuesday was mostly obeyed. However, initially, about 200 protesters ignored warnings from police and pleas from pastors and other community activists to disperse. Some threw water bottles or laid down on the ground. A line of officers behind riot shields later fired pepper balls at the crowd, which then dispersed in a matter of minutes. Just before midnightTuesday, Baltimore Police ComAndrew Harnik/Associated Press missionerAnthony Batts declared the curfew a success. On Wednesday, city police and National Guard Loretta Lynch is sworn in Monday by Vice President Joe Biden, left, as troops patrolled Baltimore’s streets, giving the the new U.S. attorney general in a ceremony at the Justice Department. city a semblance of calm. Peaceful demonstrations Her father, Lorenzo Lynch, second from left, and husband, Stephen Hargrove, proudly hold the Bible. continued. Baltimore’s Major League Baseball Continued from A1

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and blends our diversity into a rich melting pot of tolerance, acceptance, teamwork, fortitude, grace and glory. “We are the architects of this road map, we are the ones responsible for lifting our community into a new era of cooperation so all students graduate, all students find their pathway to success and all students grow into a life of contributing adults, so all of us can be that much better off. “Let’s lead. Let’s unify,” he said. “Let’s find that ‘Road to Glory.’ ’’ Other speakers at the event included School Board Chairman Donald L. Coleman and Richmond Teacher of the Year Catherine Marchetti from Amelia Street Academy. Both echoed support for Dr. Bedden’s call for increased funding and community support. “This evening, it is important for us to choose to be part of the solution,” Mr. Coleman said. “There is an opportunity for greater things to happen.” The musical group FM Stereo from Franklin Military Academy entertained the audience.

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tion. Louis Armstrong and James Brown were among visiting entertainers who stayed at the three-story hotel during stops for performances at the Hippodrome Theater, located across 2nd Street. The hotel was torn down in 2009 after it partially collapsed. In other business at its Monday meeting, the council also: • Approved 9-0 a $200,000 grant to aid a development group, Dixon/Lee of Richmond, to create a café and workforce center at 201 W. Brookland Park Blvd. — the site of a long-vacant bank building. Dixon/Lee plans to renovate the building and create 17 new jobs, a condition for receiving the grant. • Agreed 9-0 to the city’s sale of two small, East End properties to Bon Secours Health System to clear the way for a proposed $8.5 million medical village near the system’s Richmond Community Hospital. Bon Secours needs the city property to complete the site for the long-promised construction of an office and wellness center that is projected to create 75 new jobs. The hospital system has purchased, or is in the process of buying, the rest of the property in the block bounded by Nine Mile Road and 26th, 27th and T streets. The city-owned lots are at 1418 N. 27th St. and 2534 Nine Mile Road. The medical village is one of the projects Bon Secours promised to undertake as part of its deal with the city to participate in development of the summer training camp for Washington’s professional football team. • Authorized the city to accept $1 million in state and federal funding to create a bike-rental system in the city. The city is to match those funds with $280,000 and use them to pay for 300 bikes and to set up 30 rental stations. The system would allow people to rent at one station and return the bike to another. Some of the stations could be in operation before the international bike race arrives in Richmond in September. The purpose of the new rental system is to expand bike use in the city.

team, the Orioles, played the Chicago White Sox at Camden Yards near the Baltimore Inner Harbor tourist area. But the game was played without any spectators at the stadium on the order of the Orioles management after consultation with MLB, state and local officials, a sign of the tenuous security situation. Baltimore’s Symphony Orchestra staged an impromptu concert downtown as a demonstration of appreciation for the city. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton also weighed in on the unrest in Baltimore during a speech Wednesday at Columbia University. “The tragic death of another young African-American man. The injuries to police officers. The burning of peoples’ homes and small businesses,” she said. “We have to restore order and security. But then we have to take a hard look as to what we need to do to reform our system.”

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The case drew wide attention when photos of Mr. Johnson’s bloody face spread through social media. Outrage over the agents’ treatment of Mr. Johnson prompted Gov. Terry McAuliffe to order the State Police to conduct the investigation. The governor also ordered changes in training, policy and procedures governing ABC agents, whose reputation has been tarnished by repeated allegations of brutality. Mr. Watkins noted the State Police report runs several hundred pages and details, among other things, several hours of interviews, including one with Mr. Johnson on March 26. The report also contains statements from the ABC agents involved in the early morning arrest and from University of Virginia and Charlottesville police officers who responded after the fact, Mr. Watkins said. According to Mr. Watkins, the report states that ABC officers targeted Mr. Johnson after he was turned away from a bar to find out if he might be using a fake ID. Along with public intoxication, Mr. Johnson also was charged with obstruction of justice without force for allegedly resisting as agents tried to handcuff him. Mr. Watkins stated that Mr. Johnson cooperated with the agents and showed them his ID before he was grabbed suddenly and slammed to the sidewalk. Mr. Johnson is due in Charlottesville General District Court on May 28. There is a possibility that Mr. Chapman will decline to prosecute based on the findings in the report.

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comes well past the scheduled arrival time, a familiar and longstanding complaint of frequent riders. In recent days, “everything has been great. My ride has been on time,” said Mr. Bullock, a former track coach at Highland Springs and Armstrong high schools. “But there was a two-week stretch earlier this month when I missed almost every appointment with my doctors and physical therapists because the van showed up late or never came. “And I had a really important appointment regarding my disability application that I couldn’t make,” he said. “That set me back. I had to reschedule and have my review set back again.” He said the problems did not just start. He missed so many physical therapy appointments since November, he said, that one company canceled him as a patient. Mr. Bullock, a former president of the Richmond Crusade for Voters who is well known for his work in area Democratic political campaigns, said that CARE drivers have reported him as a “no show” when they could not find his home and ended up stopping several blocks away. “That’s not right,” he said. He said problems could be eased if the CARE service or the driver would call or text him if there is a hitch or difficulty finding his home, but he said that doesn’t happen. “And when you call to find out what is happening, there can be 40 people ahead of you waiting to speak with customer service.” He’s not alone in feeling CARE service needs improvement. “We’ve been trying to get better service for years,” said Richmond resident Donald Garrett, who rides the CARE van three days a week to dialysis treatment. He said being late to dialysis is not uncommon. Speaking for himself and other CARE regulars who complain to him, he said, “We get plenty of promises, but we don’t see much change. Sometimes, it just depends on how committed the driver is.” The poor service is a constant topic for riders. One who spoke on condition of anonymity recalls a blind man who ended up spending the night outside his doctor’s office after a van missed his pickup. GRTC is required to provide CARE service as a condition of receiving federal funding for its regular bus service. According to the company, 72 CARE vans operate in addition to a fleet of 156 buses on fixed routes. The van service is actually in two parts — CARE and C-Van. C-Van provides rides to jobs for Social Services clients

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Today is a good day for Roderyck Bullock. He walks to the van that arrived at the scheduled time to pick him up at the Social Services Center.

enrolled in a work program called VIEW, or Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare. The van service is expensive. GRTC spends about $16 million a year to provide CARE service, or nearly 25 percent of its annual budget. However, the service provides only about 250,000 rides a year, or a little more than 2 percent of the 10 million total rides GRTC provides each year. Tim Barham of GRTC acknowledges CARE service could be better. At a recent meeting of CARE riders, he said the vans are on time about 80 percent of the time, meaning that one in five rides is handled after the scheduled pickup time has come and gone. One reason may be the lack of continuity in the contractor providing the service. GRTC replaces the private company every few years. MV Transportation of Dallas got the contract in December, replacing Keolis North America of Rockville, Md. And there appears to be significant turnover in drivers. Mr. Bullock said he was told he got late service at one point because six drivers abruptly quit. Without confirming or denying the problem, Mr. Barham stated that GRTC is continuing to “work with MV to ensure that both required operator needs and rider needs are met. GRTC and MV have been hiring and training new operators continuously and will continue to do so until proper staffing levels are met.” Earlier this week, a new group of operators graduated from training, he noted. Still, “it is expected in any company for there to be periodic staff turnover,” which he said would require GRTC and MV “to adjust needed staffing numbers to maintain the level of service our customers

depend on.” Mr. Barham said efforts have been made to address concerns that drivers too often get lost. He said van operators are equipped with mobile terminals or tablets that provide them with GPS or turn-by-turn directions. Operators who still get lost are counseled and retrained, he said. “All service is documented in a manifest and can be referred to when investigating a customer’s concern,” he said. Unlike regular buses, CARE takes reservations from customers for service, and then routes its drivers based on where pickups are scheduled. He said GRTC has improved the way it accepts reservations. People can now place reservations by phone, by fax or by email, he said. Still, reservations cannot be made online yet. GRTC is still looking into that option, he said. Mr. Barham said GRTC also is trying to improve CARE customer service. He said the company recently added integrated voice response (IVR) that allows a customer to leave a number and receive a call back, rather than having to stay on hold. Customers also can leave a message on the voicemail, he said. The next step, he said, will be to modify the IVR to contact a customer when the vehicle arrives to improve communication and reduce “no shows.” He could not indicate when GRTC would install that option. He also said GRTC is committed to upgrading the software the company uses to route drivers and plans to do so in the next few years. Meanwhile, riders like Mr. Bullock will have to keep their fingers crossed that the CARE van they have scheduled will show up as promised.

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VSU, NSU still facing cutbacks By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Cutbacks. That’s what Norfolk State and Virginia State universities are facing because of surprisingly steep enrollment drops. Enrollment at both of the state-funded, historically black institutions peaked in 2012 and then began a sharp decline. Based on current projections, both schools expect to enroll at least 25 percent fewer students in the fall than in 2012. That means less income and more need to reduce spending on staff and programs. Norfolk State University is expecting about 5,100 students on campus when classes begin in August. That’s a decline of 1,000 students from the 6,100 who enrolled in the fall last year, and a drop of 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 2012, when 7,100 students were reported. If enrollment falls to 5,100 students, that would represent a decline of 28 percent from 2012 — and result in NSU’s smallest student body in more than 25 years, according to state data. To try to offset the impact, the NSU board of visitors recently approved an 11 percent increase

in tuition and mandatory fees, one of the biggest increases for a Virginia university. However, interim President Eddie N. Moore Jr. has notified staff and faculty more will need to be done to keep NSU out of the red. He said the university would need to cut spending to avoid a $14 million to $17 million deficit. President Moore has yet to offer specifics on the roughly 10 percent spending cuts that would go into effect July 1, but he indicated that part-time instructor and non-tenure track professor positions would be in jeopardy of being eliminated. The budget problem only adds to NSU’s woes. The university also is seeking to remove the stain on its accreditation. NSU has been placed on probation for failing to meet the standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accrediting agency. By next December, President Moore and his staff must prove that NSU is meeting required standards to maintain its accreditation and, most importantly, access to revenue from federal student grants and loans. While he is optimistic NSU will be restored to full accreditation, that issue only adds to the stress he is facing to cut spending. Mr. Moore is the retired president of Virginia

State University, and later tried unsuccessfully to help Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville remain open. Meanwhile, Virginia State University interim President Pamela V. Hammond is pushing a conservative budget that basically keeps spending flat. She presented her spending plan to the VSU board of visitors earlier in April. Her budget was based on a projected enrollment of about 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students — a decline of about 425 students from the 5,025 students enrolled in September 2014. If that 4,600 student projection proves correct, it would represent a drop of 1,600 students, or 26 percent, from the peak of 6,200 students in the fall of 2012. It also would leave VSU with its smallest student body in 14 years, according to state data. VSU cut spending more than $18 million last fall to maintain a balanced budget, leading to student protests, and has projected a decline in staff in the fiscal year beginning July 1 to ensure a balanced budget. Specifics are still unavailable. In a bid to be more attractive to prospective students, Dr. Hammond proposed — and the VSU board approved — an extremely modest 2.8

percent increase in student tuition and mandatory fees, the smallest percentage increase among Virginia’s state-supported, four-year institutions for the 2015-16 school year. The result: VSU will be the least expensive four-year school in Virginia, which VSU hopes to use to market itself and begin to rebuild its student body. In-state undergraduate students will pay an extra $112 per semester for tuition and mandatory fees. The cost for two semesters for full-time, in-state students will rise to $8,226, up from $8,002 for the current year. NSU previously was the least expensive public university in the state, but the 11 percent tuition hike after July 1 will change that. In its continuing effort to make the school more affordable, VSU’s board also did not raise the cost of student on-campus housing. “We developed this year’s tuition and fee structure with an emphasis on offering our students an outstanding education at an affordable price,” said Kevin Davenport, VSU’s chief financial officer. “By keeping the room rates the same next year as this year,” he said, “VSU will offer one of the most affordable living and learning experiences in the country.”

Study: Teachers quicker to label Henrico to replace black students as ‘troublemakers’ voting machines Free Press staff, wire reports

A new study suggests that racial stereotyping by teachers could be a root cause for harsher discipline imposed on black students. Two Stanford University psychologists, Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt and doctoral candidate Jason Okonofua, conducted the study to determine if hidden bias could explain government data showing that misbehaving black students are three times more likely to be suspended or expelled from public schools than their misbehaving white peers. The psychologists’ research found that teachers are quicker to label black students as troublemakers and to consider more severe penalties for them, compared with white students who misbehave. The study is considered one of the first to focus on teacher attitudes. The findings were published April 8 in the online version of Psychological Science under the headline, “Two Strikes: Race and the Disciplining of Young Students.” Mr. Okonofua suggested the findings have implications for school and for other places where people can have repeated interactions, such as in the workplace or in the courts. He indicated that teachers need to be made aware of the potential for racial stereotypes to impact disciplinary decisions and to gain training in methods that can help improve student behavior. The researchers tested attitudes toward discipline by letting elementary and secondary schoolteachers read records for

students with at least two instances of misbehavior. To focus on attitudes, the researchers eliminated the names of the actual students and randomly assigned other names to those records before handing them to the teachers. Some names were those more often given to black children, such as DeShawn and Darnell; others were those more often associated with white people, such as Greg and Jake. In an initial test involving 57 teachers, the educators reacted more strongly when a student believed to be black was reported committing a second transgression than they did when a student believed to be white had a second infraction, the study found. The participating teachers described the transgressions of students believed to be black as worse, more irritating and more deserving of punishment than when the same transgressions involved students perceived as white. A second test involved 204 teachers who also were given student records with randomly assigned names. These teachers were more likely to consider the misbehavior as part of a pattern and to imagine themselves imposing stronger punishment when the student was perceived as black, based on the assigned name. Across both studies, “teachers were more likely to see themselves suspending the student if the student was black,” Mr. Okonofua stated in an email to the Free Press. He stated that racial stereotyping was not apparent when a student had one infraction, but kicked in quickly when there

were two infractions. The stereotype of black students as “troublemakers” led teachers to see the misbehavior as part of a pattern, Mr. Okonofua stated. In both tests, white teachers represented the majority of participants, though black and Asian teachers also participated. For example, in the second test, 166 of the participants were white, 17 were black, 10 were Asian, six were Latino and five did not specify an ethnicity, he said. The effects of racial stereotyping “were found, on average, across all teachers in the samples and even when we controlled for teachers’ ethnicities,” Mr. Okonofua stated. In other words, black, Latino and Asian teachers were just as likely as white teachers to quickly label black students as troublemakers after two infractions. “What they found is, I think, unfortunately not surprising,” said Natasha Warikoo, an associate professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, after reviewing the study. “It really highlights the fact that we see all of these disparities in school, but not a lot of attention is paid to the processes that lead to these disparities,” she said. These results have implications beyond the school setting as well, Mr. Okonofua stated. “Most social relationships entail repeated encounters,” he noted. “Interactions between police officers and civilians, between employers and employees, between prison guards and prisoners all may be subject to the sort of stereotype escalation effect we have identified in our research.”

Pinkney Eppes reinstated to committee service By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Tichi Pinkney Eppes is once again a full member of the Richmond School Board. The 9th District representative was one of five members who voted to end the ban on allowing her to serve on board committees. The vote came last week, six months after she ran into trouble for her service on the Discipline Committee. In October, Ms. Pinkney Eppes resigned from the committee and was censured by the rest of the board after she admitted her attempt to release confidential student files to a private company that provides psychological services for students with behavior problems. As the Free Press reported at the time, Ms. Pinkney Eppes was unable to breach a Richmond Public Schools computer’s

security to obtain the information. School officials confirmed during last week’s meeting that none of the files’ information had been obtained. Ms. Pinkney Eppes said at the time that she was tryMs. Pinkney Eppes ing to gain assistance for one student, but ended up mistakenly providing the names of 20 students to the private company whose services are covered by Medicaid. She said her action, while misguided, was the result of frustration that the school system was moving too slow to secure the psychological help some troubled students need. She apologized and agreed not to serve on any board committees. The board could

not prevent her from participating and voting at its regular meetings. Before the vote to reinstate her, Ms. Pinkney Eppes promised she would follow procedure. School Board Chairman Donald Coleman, 7th District, supported lifting the ban on her committee service and giving Ms. Pinkney Eppes a second chance. Also voting to lift the ban were Mamie Taylor, 5th District; Shonda HarrisMuhammed, 6th District; and Derik Jones, 8th District. Four others wanted to continue the ban: Glenn Sturtevant Jr., 1st District; Kimberly Gray, 2nd District; Jeffrey Bourne, 3rd District; and Kristen Larson, 4th District. Mr. Bourne first sought a two-week continuance and reluctantly voted against reinstatement when his request for a delay was rejected.

Richmond schools to get boost from state By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Higher than expected enrollment is helping Richmond Public Schools avoid falling into a deficit. Richmond reported 128 more students than expected on March 31, boosting total enrollment to 21,973 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, according to a report to the School Board. The extra students should result in a $1.6 million boost in the state’s contribution, according to the report from Ralph L. Westbay, assistant superintendent for financial services. The state contribution previously had been projected at $121.7 million. If all goes well, Mr. Westbay told the board at its April 21 meeting, revenues should exceed expenses by $13,470 when the current fiscal year ends June 30. Total spending for the year is projected at $265.8 million. Earlier this year, Mr. Westbay warned

the board that it could face a $1.7 million shortfall. He said that along with the increase in revenue from the state, the school system is using savings from staff turnover and vacancies to cover areas where expenditures are over budget. “Attempting to manage a budget that is inadequate from the onset and relying on staff turnover and vacancies to balance is not a best practice,” he told the board. “It is the only alternative, however, when appropriations are not sufficient and reserves are not allowed.” Separately, the board ended its fight with the city over the ownership of a warehouse on Arlington Road near The Diamond. The board voted 9-0 to deed the vacant building back to the city, which has been seeking to sell it to a private company. That move is a big turnaround from last year when the board was so adamantly against the sale that the city gave up on

obtaining the building and selling it to McKinnon and Harris Inc., a handcrafted aluminum furniture company. School Board member Kimberly Gray, 2nd District, a leader in the fight to block the sale, said the decision means that City Council members “can no longer hold this over our head.” Ms. Gray said the board had been heavily criticized for blocking the sale of unneeded property to a company that promised to create new jobs. “It’s time to move on,” she said. She said that she also was swayed by the fact the city now expects the sale price to equal or top the assessed value of $1.7 million That would be at least $275,000 more than a previous offer she had opposed of $1.425 million. Once the city sells the property, the proceeds would be turned over to the school system to use to improve buildings. The holdout seems to be resulting “in a higher price,” Ms. Gray said.

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Henrico County is joining Richmond in replacing its voting machines to comply with new state requirements. Ahead of the June 9 primary, the county inked a deal this week to pay $1.2 million to buy new optical scan machines, Voter Registrar Mark J. Coakley announced. He told the Henrico Board of Supervisors that his office will purchase 210 machines, including 105 to serve disabled voters, from Election Systems and Software. The price also includes the purchase of 1,000 voting booths. Voters will fill out ballots with a black pen in the booth and then put their completed ballot in the optical scanners to be counted, he said. The new machines will replace the 800 WINVote touchscreen machines that Henrico has been using. Those machines enabled voters to simply touch a screen to vote. The state Board of Elections banned WINVote machines in mid-April based on claims that the vote tabulations could be hacked, though no evidence was produced that hacking ever happened. Henrico and Richmond are among 30 localities that previously relied on the WINVote machines and must replace them. Richmond plans to throw away more than 400 WINVote machines. City Voter Registrar Kirk Showalter said last week that her office will lease machines from ES&S for the June 9 primary. She then plans to buy 160 machines, including 80 for disabled voters, assuming City Council includes funding for the purchase in the upcoming budget.

Samuels to run for mayor? By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Is Charles R. Samuels adding his name to the list of City Council members and others eyeing a run for mayor in 2016? While the six-year council representative insists that’s not the case, others are less certain about his intentions as potential candidates begin to line up. That includes council members Jonathan T. Baliles and Chris A. Hilbert, who both have indicated they are making plans to run. There also is talk that Council President Michelle Mosby also is interested. Richmond Delegate Delores L. McQuinn and state Secretary of the Commonwealth Levar M. Stoney also are being mentioned as potential candidates. Mr. Samuels, who has represented the city’s 2nd District on council since 2009, Ms. Samuels raised eyebrows this week among his colleagues with his choice of his new liaison or legislative aide, though his choice won unanimous approval. His choice: Craig K. Bieber, a Richmond political operative who has served as a consultant and manager for numerous political campaigns. Among others, Mr. Bieber served as campaign manager for William J. Pantele’s unsuccessful bid for mayor in 2008. In response to a Free Press query, Mr. Samuels indicated that people might be reading too much into his employment of Mr. Bieber. “I’m not planning on running for mayor,” Mr. Samuels stated. “In terms of who I should hire to help me represent the 2nd District,” he stated that Mr. Bieber was among the applicants who answered his advertisement. Mr. Samuels said after interviewing several candidates, he chose Mr. Bieber because “I believed he would be a great asset to me and the 2nd District.” Council aides are paid about $50,000 a year. Mr. Samuels also dismissed as unfounded suggestions that he is supporting major budget increases for schools, police and firefighters to better position himself for a run for higher office. In council’s consideration of the mayor’s 2016-17 spending plan, Mr. Samuels is the only council member who has proposed to provide Richmond Public Schools with the nearly $25 million increase that the School Board and Superintendent Dana T. Bedden have requested — though Mr. Samuels has not indicated where the money would come from. He also is among the council members who are supporting a proposal to boost pay for police officers and firefighters. “I’m not advocating for our kids, police and firefighters because I’m running for any office,” he said. “I’m doing it because I believe it is Richmond’s best chance to create the long-term success our city is starting to see.”

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Inflamed The fires that burned Monday and Tuesday night in Baltimore have pushed the nation toward the crucial, but much avoided introspection necessary to address critical issues of race and justice in America. The death of Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old AfricanAmerican whose probable cause was merely looking police in the eye and running, resulted in the latest of a line of heinous murders of black men at the hands of white police officers. With cell phones now documenting for the world the cruelty and abuse black people have complained of since freedom came, people of good conscience are joining protests across the country calling for change. Baltimore police officials have communicated no real information to the public about how Mr. Gray’s spine could be broken and his larynx crushed while in police custody. The delay has helped turned days of peaceful protests into a powder keg ignited after school by juveniles spurred by social media and bigger social problems. Baltimore has been plagued by multiple episodes of police abuse. As the Baltimore Sun reported, the city has paid $6 million in the past four years to settle more than 100 claims of death, injury and abuse by police. Couple that with the lack of resources being directed to neighborhoods with poor schools, high unemployment and little hope, and you find a people and a city inflamed. The moral conscience of the nation has been raised. Full and independent investigations by the U.S. Justice Department and the FBI without fear or favor are imperative. Our next steps must be toward equal justice if the nation’s wounds are to heal.

Transparency, accountability As Richmond City Council wrestles with the critical task of completing a budget for the city for 2015-16, we call on Mayor Dwight C. Jones to address unsettling issues regarding the expensive outsourcing of city work to outside companies. Recent reports reveal that one such firm, AECOM, an engineering and design firm, has been paid $12 million since late 2009 to manage the construction of the four newest school buildings. That’s not to design or build, but to simply manage the projects. The city reportedly has extended AECOM’s contract for a sixth year to work on such projects as the Stone Brewery planned for Fulton and the redevelopment of the Intermediate Terminal area along the James River. With the extension, AECOM could rake in close to another $8 million. Much of the public focus on AECOM’s work for the city has spotlighted one of its subcontractors, Johnson Inc., a well-respected, minority-owned Richmond marketing and public relations firm. While Johnson Inc. and its consulting branch, JMI, garnered about 25 percent of AECOM’s take from the city, questions have arisen about the $60,000 cost associated with the firm’s PR efforts on behalf of Mayor Jones to unveil the new Huguenot High School. Yes, $60,000 seems to be an extraordinary amount to spend on pomp and ceremony to open a school, even if Huguenot is the first high school built in the city in more than 40 years. But the real question is this: Why are we, the taxpayers, paying $12 million to an outside company to do the jobs of project managers and public relations professionals already on the city payroll? One such pro, Tammy Hawley, press secretary for Mayor Jones, received an 18 percent pay hike in the last year, boosting her salary to $123,971. At a recent City Council meeting, schoolteachers, parents and public school supporters talked about the critical need for more money to shore up dilapidated buildings and to bolster academic performance efforts to aid 24,000 Richmond Public Schools students. At the same meeting, several police officers also made impassioned pleas for pay raises for the city’s public safety employees, including firefighters. Under Mayor Jones’ budget proposal, veteran officers would receive less than a 1 percent raise. We ask Mayor Jones: When such essential needs exist, why give millions to AECOM when city employees already making top dollar can do the job? Rather than scapegoating Johnson Inc., which was taking its orders from the customer — Mayor Jones and the City of Richmond — City Council should investigate the arrangement with AECOM that raises eyebrows and many more questions. Among them: Who was responsible for extending AECOM’s contract? Is it too late to pull the plug? How many more millions of dollars are being paid to how many more firms, including nonprofits, for work that could be performed in-house by city workers? Who is monitoring the contracts and the performance to see that the city’s actual needs are met? Transparency and accountability should be the watchwords of this and subsequent city administrations. What we don’t need, particularly in these critical economic times, is for precious city resources to be misdirected by poor decision-making, or worse, cronyism. We call on Mayor Jones and City Council to act like the money they are allocating is coming out of their own pockets because for them, as well as the rest of us taxpayers, it is.

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Black women’s lives matter, too

You know their names — Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Tamir Rice — because these African-American men were unarmed and killed by law enforcement officers. T h e i r names have been part of a litany invoked when police shootings are discussed. Their deaths have been part of the impetus for the Black Lives Matter movement, especially because the police officers that killed these men — and a little boy — have paid no price for their murders. You are far less likely to know about Rekia Boyd, shot by an off-duty police officer in Chicago. While the officer who killed Ms. Boyd was acquitted, her killing sparked few protests and little national attention. Kate Abbey-Lambertz of the Huffington Post identified 15 women who were killed during police encounters when they were unarmed, including Tanisha Anderson (Cleveland), 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones (Detroit), and Yvette Smith (Bastrop, Texas). The killing of another woman, Miriam Carey, was especially egregious. Ms. Carey, a dental hygienist, drove her car into

a security checkpoint near the White House. The Secret Service fired multiple shots at Ms. Carey, killing her and putting her 13-month-old daughter at risk. Meanwhile, a white man scaled the White House fence without a

Julianne Malveaux shot fired. Another made it into the White House residence without encountering a gun. A few people protested Ms. Carey’s death, but the protests fizzled. AlterNet and Clutch Magazine reported on some of the unarmed black women who were gunned down. Again, these killings were barely protested and garnered no national attention. Little seems to have changed since Gloria Hull, Patricia BellScott and Barbara Smith wrote “But Some of Us Are Brave: All the Women Are White, All the Blacks Are Men.” The book, written in 1993, addressed the invisibility of African-American women. While the majority of the unarmed African-Americans killed by police officers are men, about 20 percent of those killed are women. The publicized killings of African-American men have happened all too frequently in the past 12 months. Each killing strikes our collective community like a body blow, especially when officers are poorly trained,

have records of brutality and are acquitted. When the roll of recent killings is called, women may be absent because there has been little publicity about assaults against women in the past year. Based on the record, however, we know such assaults are likely to have happened. Contemporary AfricanAmerican women are not the only ones who history has swallowed. Fannie Lou Hamer was beaten so many times, and so severely that she developed a blood clot and lost much of her sight in one eye. One kidney was injured and her entire body covered with welts and bruises. She never regained her health, yet when people call the roll of civil rights leaders and icons, her name is too often excluded. There is a historical precedent for the invisibility of AfricanAmerican women. Ms. Hamer is but one of many women whose lives and sacrifices are often ignored. Public policy also ignores the plight of African-American women. President Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative is well-meaning, but ignores the status of young AfricanAmerican women. The Black Lives Matter movement must recognize the killing of black women as well as black men. To do any less, to ignore the unarmed black women who are shot, suggests that only

black men’s lives matter. Any African-American who is shot and killed by police officers deserves our attention. African-American men and women have economic, psychological and physical wounds because of the racism we experience. Our economic wounds manifest as higher unemployment rates and lower wages. Our health wounds are illustrated through the health disparities we experience, along with differences in life expectancies. Our psychological wounds include dysfunction in our organizations and relationships. We won’t have healthy and functional communities until we focus on healing wounds among all of us — black men and black women. I’ve been impressed and excited by the Black Lives Matter movement and the young leadership that has emerged from it. This is a movement that, powerful as it is, would be so much stronger if it acknowledged that black women’s lives also matter. The writer is a Washingtonbased writer and economist.

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An unexpected partnership When Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake stepped before a bank of microphones last Saturday for a hastily called news conference, she was surrounded by people she credited with helping keep this city calm during a weeklong protest over the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man who died after suffering a spinal injury while in police custody. One of them was the Rev. Jamal Bryant, pastor of Baltimore’s Empowerment Temple AME Church and a circuit-riding activist, who, more often than not, can be found in the streets with protesters, not standing alongside a target of demonstrators. When people from across the country massed in Sanford, Fla., three years ago to protest the killing of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager who was shot to death by wannabe cop George Zimmerman, Rev. Bryant went there to lead a demonstration outside city hall. Last year, Rev. Bryant was arrested in Ferguson, Mo., while protesting the police shooting of Michael Brown, another unarmed black teenager. Rev. Bryant was taken into custody when he and other members of a group of pastors and rabbis tried to enter police headquarters to see a police commander.

But now that protesters are in the streets of Baltimore demanding a full accounting of what happened to Mr. Gray, Rev. Bryant finds himself straddling the chasm that divides this city. “It’s painful because it is so

DeWayne Wickham familiar,” he told me earlier in the day on Saturday, before the protests turned violent. What is familiar to him is that an unarmed young black man died at the hands of someone who claimed to have been acting within the law. But Baltimore also is different, Rev. Bryant said, because it has a black mayor, a black police chief, a majority black City Council, a black chief prosecutor — and the expectation that these black leaders won’t keep the truth of what happened to Mr. Gray from the city’s majorityblack population. Although some black ministers have called for the resignation of Police Commissioner Anthony Batts, Rev. Bryant said, “We’ve got to give him a little more time to give us some answers.” He said the mayor is “fighting with her hands tied behind her back” because of a Maryland law that lets cops who are being investigated for wrongdoing delay giving a statement to investigators for up to 10 days. The law, Rev. Bryant said, puts the mayor in a “rough, tenuous place.” The mayor tried to maneuver through that troubled terrain

at her news conference. She condemned “a small group of agitators” for the violence that spoiled a day in which thousands of peaceful protesters turned out to decry Mr. Gray’s death. She also praised law enforcement officers who worked hard to contain the violence. Mayor Rawlings-Blake, 45, and Rev. Bryant, 43, are scions of prominent black Baltimore families. The mayor’s father — Howard “Pete” Rawlings — was a powerful member of the Maryland legislature, where for many years he chaired the Appropriations Committee of the House of Delegates. Rev. Bryant’s father and grandfather, who both became bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, did stints as pastor of Bethel AME Church, one of Baltimore’s most politically influential religious institutions. Under similar circumstances in any other city, Rev. Bryant would be the adversary of the mayor. But in Baltimore, a hometown they share, Rev. Bryant and Mayor Rawlings-Blake are strange bedfellows. Rev. Bryant is a street advocate for justice with access to the inner halls of power. Rev. Bryant’s greatest challenge will come in the days ahead as Baltimore tries to cap the violence and manage the expectations of those who shout “no justice, no peace” — and really mean it. The writer is dean of Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication.

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When Freedom Came series ‘educational and inspirational’ Re “When Freedom Came” series, March 26-28, April 2-4 and April 9-11 editions: I am writing to thank the Free Press for publishing the series written by Elvatrice Belsches on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Richmond’s liberation. I found the series to be both educational and inspirational reporting on the final days of the Civil War. I found the description of the raising of the U.S. flag over the Virginia Capitol after the evacuation of Richmond to be especially poignant. The range of personal perspectives captured in the series provides the reader with a comprehensive, emotional and insightful view of our city’s important role in the nation’s battle

for freedom and the pivotal role that African-Americans played My hope is that this series will remain accessible for generain the liberation of Richmond. tions to come via your website and serve as a valuable resource The series provides a glimpse into a period of history that to educators, families and historians. shaped our commonwealth and helped to form our nation into Thank you Richmond Free Press for this inspiring history a more perfect union. lesson! From the personal accounts of President Lincoln’s visit to Richmond in Part 1; to describing the days leading up to the fall ANNE HOLTON of the Confederacy in Part 2; and lastly, Part 3’s accounting of Richmond post-Confederacy Richmond and how Virginia’s public educa- The writer is Virginia Secretary of Education. tion system evolved from the work of the Freedmen’s Bureau, Ms. Belsches weaves a compelling narrative that brings these fascinating stories and this important history toVCU light. School of Medicine is performing resear

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Re “Help from high court,” April 2325 edition: While your editorial was enlightening and informative, it did not really do justice to the point of the editorial — unnecessary deaths while in law enforcement custody. Yes, the traumatic death of Freddie Gray at the hands of Baltimore police was dismal and emotionally bruising. It also was, at first glance, totally undeserving. It also warrants a complete and thorough investigation by the federal authorities. This is thanks to a federal act, H.R. 1447, known as the Death in Custody Act of 2013 that was introduced by Virginia’s 3rd District Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott and signed into law by President Obama in December.

The passage of this bill was a long uphill struggle for Congressman Scott as it was his effort to re-authorize the little known or mentioned Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2000, which expired in 2006. The bill was enacted to require states to report quarterly to the U.S. attorney general information regarding the death of any person in the process of arrest or who is otherwise in custody, including in jails, prisons and juvenile facilities. That law expired in 2006, which lead to the effort to reauthorize substantially the same requirements on states and to extend them to federal agencies as well, which is what the bill signed by the president will do. The new law also requires the attorney general to study the information the federal

Barky’s a fixture for decades whose voices would not be heard. Keep up the good work and thanks again.

Re “From R&B to gospel, Barky’s has changed with the times,” April 23-25 edition: I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Free Press for the article on Barksdale Haggins and Barky’s Spiritual Store. He has been a fixture in Downtown Richmond and the Jackson Ward and Carver Mr. Haggins communities for decades. He has always had a deep affection for the city and the customers who frequent his store, and this still rings true today. There is one thing that you might need to be made aware of and that is his name. His last name is actually Haggins and not Higgins as reported. It’s an honest mistake and any number of people make the same mistake all the time. In closing, I stand in agreement that your paper is the heartbeat of the Richmond metropolitan area. You shed light on the critical subjects and issues that affect so many

BARKSDALE HAGGINS JR. Dallas The writer is the son of Mr. Haggins, who was featured.

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY, FOR A 2015 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE RATES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF GENERATION, DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION SERVICES PURSUANT TO § 56-585.1 A OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA CASE NO. PUE-2015-00027 On March 31, 2015, Virginia Electric and Power Company (“Dominion Virginia Power” or “Company”) filed an application for the biennial review of its rates, terms and conditions for the provision of generation, distribution and transmission services (“Application”) pursuant to § 56-585.1 A of the Code of Virginia (“Code”) and Rules 10 and 50 of the Commission’s Rules Governing Utility Rate Applications and Annual Informational Filings (“Rate Case Rules”), with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”). According to the Company, “the principal issue to be decided in this case is a determination of the Company’s financial performance over the 2013 and 2014 12-month test periods as compared to its Commission-authorized [rate of return on common equity (“ROE”)].” Dominion Virginia Power states that it earned a return of 10.13% on its generation and distribution services for the two combined test periods of 2013 and 2014, which is within the Company’s currently authorized ROE earnings band of 9.30% to 10.70% established in the 2013 Biennial Review. Dominion Virginia Power states that a revenue deficiency occurs in the rate year commencing January 1, 2016, based on an adjusted 2014 test year. The Company asserts that it is not requesting an increase in base rates pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 8 of the Code given the Earnings Test results, and no base rate adjustment would be permitted in this proceeding under the provisions of Senate Bill 1349. While Dominion Virginia Power does not seek a change in base rates in this proceeding, the Company does request approval of clarifying changes to various provisions of its Terms and Conditions. While Dominion Virginia Power also does not anticipate its ROE will change in this 2015 Biennial Review, the Company states that it presents evidence, in accordance with the Rate Case Rules, that demonstrates that a current market cost of equity for the Company falls at the upper end of a range of 10.25% to 10.75%. Dominion Virginia Power asserts that this evidence, the Company’s level of performance pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 2 c of the Code, and the Commission’s prior precedent, supports an ROE of 10.75%, compared to the Company’s currently authorized ROE of 10.0%. Dominion Virginia Power further states in its Application that the Company anticipates total capital expenditures of approximately $8.5 billion between 2015 and 2017, including: $4.1 billion for investments in generation, which includes $2.2 billion for new generation construction projects; over $2.1 billion for investments in distribution; and over $2.3 billion for transmission level investments. The Commission’s orders issued in Case Nos. PUE-2014-00042, PUE-2014-00050, PUE-2014-00051, PUE-2014-00052 (“2014 Rider Proceedings”), all related to the Company’s rate adjustment clauses, accepted stipulations between the Company and the Commission’s Staff (“Staff”) that deferred the issue of the appropriate capital structure to use in calculating the revenue requirements for the 2014 Rider Proceedings to this 2015 Biennial Review. Dominion Virginia Power presents the Company’s 2013 and 2014 actual end-of-period capital structures and submits testimony in support of their use to calculate the revenue requirements in the 2014 Rider Proceedings, as well as for purposes of the 2013-2014 Earnings Test analysis, in its Application. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing on September 9, 2015, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s Second Floor Courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive testimony from members of the public and opening statements. Any person desiring to testify as a public witness at this hearing should appear in the Commission’s Courtroom fifteen (15) minutes prior to the starting time of the hearing and contact the Commission’s Bailiff. A public evidentiary hearing will convene on September 10, 2015, at 10 a.m., in the same location, to receive the testimony and evidence offered by the Company, respondents, and the Staff on the Company’s Application. The public version of the Company’s Application and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing are available for public inspection during regular business hours at each of the Company’s business offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Copies also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company: Charlotte P. McAfee, Esquire, Dominion Resources Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means. Copies of the public version of all documents filed in this case also are available for interested persons to review in the Commission’s Document Control Center, located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Any person or entity may participate as a respondent in this proceeding by filing, on or before July 2, 2015, a notice of participation. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be submitted to Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUE-2015-00027. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing. On or before July 30, 2015, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of such testimony and exhibits shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. Respondents also shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, including: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format; and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. Respondents shall refer in all of their filed papers to Case No. PUE-2015-00027. On or before September 2, 2015, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Application shall file with Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118, written comments on the Application. Any interested person desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before September 2, 2015, by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Compact discs or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUE-2015- 00027. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure and an official copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding may be obtained from Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

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Sports Stories by Fred Jeter

‘Money’ Mayweather versus ‘Pac-Man’ Pacquiao Free Press staff report

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Public interest in boxing is firing up ahead of the scheduled fight between two of the sport’s greatest fighters: Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao. Mayweather, 38, whom experts rank as the best pound-forpound boxer in the world, is undefeated. Pacquiao, 36, is ranked No. 3 as the pound-for-pound best fighter. The long-awaited fight, which has taken more than five years to arrange, takes place this Saturday, May 2, in Las Vegas. The hype surrounding the scheduled 12-round bout is on par

with the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier scraps — and with good reason given the two fighters’ records and the prospect this battle will settle which of them is the best. Mayweather, the prefight favorite, is 47-0. The Michigan native has won championships in five weight divisions and currently holds the super welterweight and welterweight titles of both the World Boxing Association and World Boxing Council. Pacquiao is 57-5, with two draws. The Philippines native has won championships in a record eight weight divisions and currently holds the welterweight title of the World Boxing Organization. An actor and singer as well, he also is a congressman in the Philippines.

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Wallace places 12th at RIR

Darrell Wallace Jr. is in fourth place overall in NASCAR’s Xfinity series.

Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. is hopeful that Talladega, Ala., will provide more racing satisfaction than he found in Richmond. Wallace finished 12th in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Toyota Care 250 on April 24 at Richmond International Raceway. The event was won by local favorite Denny Hamlin, a graduate of Manchester High School. Originally from Mobile, Ala., Wallace grew up in Concord, N.C., and is among the few African-Americans on the major racing circuit. The 12th-place finish leaves Wallace in fourth place in the Xfinity season point standings behind Chris Buescher, Ty Dillon and Chase Elliott. The next Xfinity race is Saturday, May 2, at Talladega Superspeedway.

Wallace, 21, is a member of the Roush Fenway Racing team and drives the No. 6 Ford EcoBoost Mustang. At RIR, Wallace made pit stops on laps 51 and 112 for four new tires and fuel and never quite got his Mustang to handle like he wanted. The car had qualified with the 11th fastest speed. “We got it best on the last run, but, by then, I think it was too late,” he said. “The way the guys (mechanics and pit crew) worked on my car all day made me proud. Now we’re going to Talladega, where we know we’re fast.” There is a major difference between the short track in Richmond and Talladega Associated Press/NKP, Russell LaBounty Superspeedway. RIR’s oval is just three-quarters of a mile Wallace practices before the race at Richmond International Raceway in around. Talladega is 2.66 miles per lap. the No. 6 car, an EcoBoost Ford Mustang.

Butler officially named basketball coach at VUU Jay Butler has proven to be an exceptional college basketball coach for women’s teams. Now he’s out to achieve similar success coaching a men’s team. Butler is the new Virginia Union University men’s basketball coach after spending the past 13 seasons — 11 as head coach — directing the women’s program at the University of the District of Columbia. He was formally named to the post and introduced to the media at a news conference Tuesday on the VUU campus. “If you can coach women, you can coach men,” he told the Free Press. “Only difference I see is on back door passes. With the girls, we use bounce passes. With the guys, we’ll be doing alley-oops.” A VUU graduate of the Class of 1998, Butler succeeds Tony Sheals, who was reassigned following a single season that was lackluster, with a 9-18 record. Butler posted a 177-125 record at UDC, including a 25-5 mark this past season that earned the Firebirds a berth into the NCAA Division II playoffs. His last experience coaching males was 1999 to 2001 as assistant coach at Bladensburg High School in Maryland. Butler, who was played for the Panthers under former Coach Dave Robbins, was offered the men’s coaching position last year, but turned it down. “For one thing, I knew I had a great team returning at UDC. The timing wasn’t right,” he said. But he noted he was not going to pass up the job a second time. “Union has always been my dream job,” he said. “I’ve been planning this for 15 years or so.” It is rare for a coach of a college women’s team to become head coach of a men’s team. “Just going on personal knowledge, it has happened before but not frequently,” said Rick Leddy, senior director of communications for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. “We do not keep any formal statistics on that.”

Coach Butler

As a student-athlete at VUU, Butler was recruited out of Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington. He was a play-making guard who participated in 107 wins as a four-year Panther. “Jay was a complete team player, a smart guard,” Coach Robbins recalled. “He never worried about scoring himself, but made the players around him better.” He was on three CIAA championship teams and four NCAA qualifiers. As a senior in 1996, Butler and the Panthers reached the NCAA Final Four before bowing to Northern Kentucky University in the semifinals. The star that year was Ben Wallace, who will be joining Butler at VUU as a full-time assistant coach. “That’s got to look good to a big-man recruit, to see a 6-foot-9, former NBA star (Wallace) in the gym waiting to work with you,” said Butler. “And I think I can do a good job with the guards.” Wallace was a major supporter of Butler

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during the hiring process. Also interviewed for the post was former VUU guard Vance Harmon, who now coaches at Henrico High School. VUU loses two of its top three scorers — Avery Jirmnson and D’Andre Bullard — from last year to graduation. But among the players returning is rising junior Ray Anderson, who Butler says “will be VUU’s next All-America.” Butler and wife, Chae, have three children, Jatae, Sam and Lauryn.

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Rams rebuild team under Wade The process of restocking Virginia Commonwealth University’s basketball roster is an ongoing task. New Rams Coach Will Wade has added Korey Billbury, a 6-foot-3 transfer from Oral Roberts University, and 6-foot-7 Gerron Scissum, a high school senior from Huntsville, Ala., to VCU’s roster for 2015-16. Meanwhile, promising 6-foot-7 freshman Terry Larrier has asked for his release from the VCU team and is considering transferring, possibly to Connecticut or St. John’s. Larrier, from The Phelps School in The Bronx, averaged 6.6 points and three rebounds and worked his way into the Rams’ starting lineup toward the end of the last season. Billbury has just one season of eligibility, giving new meaning to the term “one and done.” The “one and done” tag generally is applied to prized incoming freshmen with intentions of bolting to the NBA after one college season. Billbury averaged 14.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists as a junior at the Tulsa, Okla., university before being suspended for “violation of team rules” with six games left. He was suspended from the team, but not from the school. Therefore, he is immediately eligible at VCU because he is expected to graduate from Oral Roberts University on May 2. Unlike undergraduates changing colleges, graduate students do not have to sit out a season after transferring. The combo guard was red-shirted as a true freshman and then became a three-year standout at the Summit League school. He started 49 straight games before his suspension. Prior to that, he led Tulsa’s Booker T. Washington High School to the Oklahoma state championship as a high school senior. His role at VCU remains fuzzy. Billbury played mostly shooting guard at Oral Roberts. That may be the Rams’ strongest position with Melvin Johnson, a rising senior, and Doug Brooks, a rising junior, returning. Likewise, VCU is well fortified at point guard with returnees JeQuan Lewis and Jonathan Williams. Billbury also may be tried at the wing forward spot that was manned by Larrier during last season. Billbury is the fourth basketball player to transfer to VCU with a single year of eligibility left. Others were 7-foot Antoine Ford, from Georgia Tech, in 1989; Mike Hargett, from George Mason University, in 1992-93; and Terrance Shannon, from Florida State University, in 2013-14. Scissum averaged 15.4 points, nine rebounds and three assists this past winter, helping Lee High School in Alabama to the State 6A semifinals. As coach at Tennessee-Chattanooga before replacing Shaka Smart at VCU, Wade was recruiting Scissum. Eric Cobb, a 6-foot-9, 245-pound senior from Jacksonville, Fla., is making a visit to VCU this weekend for possible recruitment to the team. VCU now has 11 scholarship players for 2015-16, two under the NCAA limit. The Rams lost three seniors — Treveon Graham, Briante Weber and Jarred Guest — from the team, and three of Coach Smart’s recruits have been granted release.

Jenner’s confession stirs up memories of tennis star Renée Richards In a highly anticipated TV interview last week, Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner told ABC’s Diane Sawyer that “for all intents and purposes, I am a woman.” Jenner’s revelation he is transitioning from male to female stirs recollections of another sports-related, transgender shocker — the case of Dr. Richard Raskind becoming Renée Richards. Jenner became an American hero in 1976 when he won the Olympic decathlon, in record-setting fashion, in Montreal. More recently, he has remained in the public eye for his role in his family’s reality show, “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” Much less was known about

Raskind when the New York City ophthalmologist underwent gender reassignment surgery in 1975. As a male, the 6-foot-2, left-handed Raskind, known for his powerful tennis serve, captained the Yale University team, earned All-Navy honors and played in the U.S. Open five times between 1953 and 1960. In 1976, as Renée Richards, she was denied entry into the U.S. Open as a woman. The U.S. Tennis Association banned Richards because she declined to take the Barr Body Chromosome Test, also known as the “woman born woman test.” Soon after, Richards challenged

the ruling in New York State Court and Judge Alfred M. Ascione ruled in her favor. So in 1977, at age 43, Richards entered the U.S. Open as a woman and lost to Virginia Wade in the first round of singles play. However, she and doubles partner Betty Ann Stuart advanced to the doubles finals before bowing to Betty Stove and Martina Navratilova. That same year, Richards won the Open’s 35-and-over division. Richards, wearing her mediumlength hair tucked behind her ears, went on to compete in the U.S. Open from 1977 through 1981, advancing to the third round in 1979.

She often entered mixed doubles with Romanian Ilie Nastase. Following retirement, she returned to her profession at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Also she became Navratilova’s coach, helping guide the Czech to two Wimbledon titles. As a male, Raskind married model Barbara Mole in 1970 and fathered a son, Nicholas. Raskind and Mole were divorced in 1975, with Richards moving from New York to California. Today, at age 80, Richards resides in upstate New York with her companion, Arlene Larzelere, and frequently attends tennis events. Following her transition to being a woman in the 1970s, Richards insisted

she had no advantage over female competition. However in 2007, here is what she said in a media session at the U.S. Open in Forest Hills, N.Y. “After living for 30 years, I know if I’d had the surgery at 22, and then went on the tour at 24, no genetic woman in the world would have been able to come close to me. And so I’ve reconsidered my opinion.” Jenner, 65, has been athletically inactive much of his adult life and has voiced no intentions of competing in any sport against women. But should it ever happen, it could be the most-watched event of all time.

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DID YOU KNOW?

OUR RELIABILITY IS THE BEST IT’S EVER BEEN.

In fact, Fortune magazine just named Dominion the most admired utility in the United States. Our dedication to ensuring the reliable delivery of electricity to our customers means we never stop, in all sorts of ways. For example, we’re planning to underground 4,000 miles of our most outage-prone power lines over the next 10 years. And we’ll spend $200 million annually to maintain and replace aging wires, poles, transformers and switches, while trimming dangerous trees overhanging our power lines. When there is an outage, Dominion teams work around the clock, seven days a week, until power is restored. And while our kids may enjoy snow days from time to time, we’re open 24/7/365, doing all we can to make sure the lights stay on. Because reliability is a promise we work hard to keep, every day.

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Happenings

VUU concludes its 150th celebration … with monument unveiling Virginia Union University the African-American History honored its past and celebrated Monument in Columbia, S.C.; its future with the unveiling and a monument honoring Wednesday of a monument Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. symbolizing 150 years of in Denver. academic excellence at the The monument cominstitution. missioned for VUU is the The monument was deculminating highlight of signed by renowned sculptor the university’s yearlong Ed Dwight of Denver, and is sesquicentennial celebradisplayed on the Lombardy tion that featured renowned Mr. Dwight Street campus between the speakers, lectures by panels Belgian Building and Ellison Hall. of special guests and music and dance A former Air Force test pilot, res- concerts. taurateur and real estate developer, Mr. The VUU Scholarship Gala and MasDwight has completed more than 100 querade Ball held April 24 at a Downtown public art projects during the last 32 hotel drew a festive crowd of several years. His work includes the Under- hundred people. The black-tie event ground Railroad Memorial in Battle featured a reception, dinner and the VUU Creek, Mich.; the John Hope Franklin National Alumni Association’s raffle of Tower of Reconciliation in Tulsa, Okla.; a 2015 BMW and other prizes. Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press

… and scholarship gala Photo by Clement Britt

Virginia Union University President Dr. Claude G. Perkins and his wife, Cheryl E. Perkins, enjoy festivities at the VUU Scholarship Gala and Masquerade Ball. The blacktie fundraiser was held April 24 at a Downtown hotel.

Foundation honors 8 Richmond schools alumni

Photo by Clement Britt

Mayor Dwight C. Jones, a VUU alumnus and official host of the event, draws the name of the winner of the 2015 BMW during the National Alumni Association’s raffle during the gala.

Above, Virginia Union University President Claude G. Perkins and his wife, Cheryl, center, view a monument unveiled Wednesday to mark VUU’s 150th anniversary. Sculptor Ed Dwight of Denver spoke at the ceremony. One part of the monument tells VUU’s history, while the other portion contains the university’s insignia, along with the inscribed names of Dr. Perkins, trustee board members and honorary trustees.

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Eight outstanding alumni of Richmond Public Schools were honored at the fourth annual Pride of RPS: Living Legacies Breakfast. The event, sponsored by the Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation and held April 24 at a Downtown hotel, recognizes former Richmond schools students who have made significant accomplishments in their professional and personal lives and correlate their success to their formative years in public schools. The honorees and their alma maters:

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Richmond school system alumni honored, from left: William Russell Flammia, Virginia Secretary of Education Anne B. Holton, James “Saxsmo” Gates, Florence Neal Cooper Smith, Richmond School Board Chairman Donald L. Coleman, Vita M. Harris, Reginald E. Gordon and Sabrina Squire.

• The Rev. Donald L. Coleman, Armstrong High School, lead pastor of East End Fellowship and chairman of the Richmond School Board. • William Russell Flammia, Thomas Jefferson High School, retired social studies teacher and a volunteer at the school. • James “Saxsmo” Gates, John F. Kennedy High School, national recording artist and director of the Billy Taylor Jazz Studies Program at Virginia State University. • Reginald E. Gordon, Thomas Jefferson High School, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross of Virginia. • Vita M. Harris, Thomas Jefferson High School, executive vice president and chief strategy officer of Foote, Cone & Belding advertising agency. • Anne B. Holton, Open High School, state secretary of Education. • Florence Neal Cooper Smith, Armstrong High School, retired executive director of the Sickle Cell Awareness Program. • Sabrina Squire, Huguenot High School, news anchor for WWBT-NBC12. “These individuals represent the phenomenal community of Richmond Public Schools alumni who are enriching the communities they touch in Richmond and beyond,” said Adele Johnson, executive director of the foundation. “Their achievements are not only a tribute to their personal dedication and commitment to excellence, but to the wonderful academic foundation they received while attending Richmond Public Schools.” The Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to boosting the city school system, has raised more than $4.4 million to support students, teachers and schools during the last five years.

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Judge Conyers to speak at VSU commencement Virginia State University will launch graduation season for colleges and universities in the commonwealth. The historically black institution will mark its 133rd year by awarding 750 degrees during ceremonies 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Richmond Coliseum. The program will take place about a week earlier than usual for VSU, which reduced the length of its semesters this school year. More schools will be hosting graduations during Mother’s Day weekend, including Hampton

University, Norfolk State University, receive the only honorary doctorate the University of Richmond and Virof humane letters to be awarded ginia Commonwealth University. this year, according to the school’s At VSU, this will be the first announcement. commencement for interim President Judge Conyers serves on the Pamela V. Hammond, the first woman juvenile and domestic relations disto lead the school and a competitor trict court for Gloucester, Mathews for the permanent post. and Middlesex counties, the 9th VSU alumna Judge Cressondra judicial circuit. The General AsBrown Conyers, the first Africansembly elected her to the bench Judge Conyers American woman judge in the Middle in 2012. Peninsula, will deliver the keynote address and A 1977 graduate of VSU, Judge Conyers

taught eighth-grade English in Williamsburg for 11 years before earning her law degree from The College of William and Mary. She served as an assistant and deputy commonwealth’s attorney in Williamsburg, James City County and Newport News for 20 years before going on the bench. As a prosecutor, she specialized in cases involving child abuse. The university also will honor Vernell BattleKilpatrick of Virginia Beach as Alumna of the Year at the ceremony.

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YWCA Outstanding Women The YWCA of Richmond honored leaders in eight disciplines for their high achievement at its 35th Annual Outstanding Women Awards luncheon. More than 800 people attended the event held April 24 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The honorees and their areas, from left: Dr. Melissa Nelson, health and science; Mary E. Langer, law and government; Genene D. LeRosen, education; Marilyn West, business; Kathy Glazer, nonprofit management; Judy Anderson, volunteerism; Susan Brown Davis, human relations and faith in action; and Ana Ines King, arts.

Grammy Award-winning singer, musician and songwriter Karen Clark Sheard is scheduled to speak at Cedar Street Baptist Church of God in the East End at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, the church has announced. She is one of three women scheduled to lead weekly Women’s Month services at the church at 2301 Cedar St. that is led by Dr. Anthony M. Chandler Sr. Ms. Sheard, a Detroit native, is the youngest daughter of pioneering gospel Ms. Sheard choral director Mattie Moss Clark. Ms. Sheard began her career as a member of the Grammy-winning gospel group, the Clark Sisters. Her daughter, Kierra “Kiki” Sheard, is a contemporary gospel singer and actor. Among Ms. Sheard’s awards: In 2008, she won a Grammy for writing the song “Blessed and Highly Favored” that she sang with the Clark Sisters. In 2010, she won a Grammy for Best Gospel Performance for “Wait on the Lord,” which she sang with Donnie McClurkin. She also sang the hit “There is a Balm in Gilead.” Dr. Susie Owens of Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church in Washington will speak at the 7 p.m. service Friday, May 8. Dr. Jackie McCullough of The International Gathering at Beth Rapha in Pomona, N.Y., will speak at the 7 p.m. service, Friday, May 15. Details on the services: www.scbcog.org or (804) 6488919.

Dr. Boykin Sanders honored for distinguished career, service By Joey Matthews

Dr. Boykin Sanders wore a huge smile as he walked into the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center on the campus of Virginia Union University Saturday night, where about 200 people were gathered for a reception and banquet in his honor. Attendees broke into applause as he strode in holding his 3-year-old granddaughter, Sage, in his arms. Many were his former students at VUU, where Dr. Sanders has served as a professor and mentor for the last 32 years. The event also was a celebration of Dr. Sanders’ 70th birthday. In addition to his granddaughter, Dr. Sanders was accompanied by his proud daughter, Christa Sanders, who made the trip from her home in Ghana, and his good friend and former Harvard University classmate, Dr. Cornel West, who delivered the evening’s keynote address. Members of Dr. Sanders’ family also traveled from Miami, Philadelphia, Durham, N.C., and his hometown of Rembert, S.C., to attend the banquet. Dr. Sanders currently serves as distinguished professor of New Testament Studies and Greek and senior research scholar in religion and culture at the VUU Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology. “I’m here not to celebrate myself, but to celebrate all my students and all those people who have contributed to my life in significant ways,” Dr. Sanders told the Free Press prior to the ceremony. “I’ve been telling (my students) for some time I want to see them again and thank them for all they have done for me.” In his 20-minute address, Dr. West, a renowned activist, author and commentator who teaches philosophy and Christian practice at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, bemoaned the recent highly publicized incidents of white police officers killing

development; and daughter, Regina Boone, a photographer with the Detroit Free Press, who was Ms. Sanders’ classmate at Spelman College in Atlanta. She also paid tribute to her late mother, Minerva, and Raymond H. Boone Sr., the late editor/publisher of the Free Press.

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Richmond Free Press President-Publisher Jean P. Boone joins, from left, Virginia Union University distinguished professor Dr. Boykin Sanders, author and activist Dr. Cornel West and Raymond H. Boone Jr., Free Press vice president of new business development, at a reception and banquet honoring Dr. Sanders. The event, held April 25 on the VUU campus, honored Dr. Sanders on his 70th birthday for more than three decades of serving as a mentor, teacher and community leader. Dr. West is a professor emeritus at Princeton University.

unarmed black men, but said it’s nothing new. “Every 28 hours for the last 10 years, police have shot down some black and brown young person,” he said. He said the recent slayings “are just the tip of the iceberg.” He said some people have asked him why he’s “so hard” on President Obama. “Boykin taught me at Harvard, ‘Brother West, speak your truth. It’s not about popularity.’ “You got a black president, a black attorney general and a black director of homeland security, and still every 28 hours (black men) are getting shot and not one policeman goes to jail. That’s a Keith Sweat moment, ‘Something, something just ain’t right,’ ” Dr. West said, borrowing the title of the singer-songwriter’s hit from the late 1980s. He also called unacceptable the high murder rate nationally of African-American young people, high unemployment in African-American communities and the fact that too many black people are working for low wages. “But when it comes to prisons, the money starts flowing,”

he said. He concluded by pointing to Dr. Sanders and saying, “We love you brother. “We know even at 70, you are still swinging like Ella Fitzgerald and Muhammad Ali for justice, motivated by love, but grounded in the blood of the cross. And we want to swing with you.” Dr. Sanders humbly told the audience, “I just tried to do my best and I tried to contribute something to our people. I have a deep sense of my mission that somehow or another, we have to restore our people.” He encouraged the audience to try to emulate Jesus’ life of service to others. A Free Press reporter asked Dr. West before the event about his ongoing public feud with Georgetown University professor, commentator and activist Michael Eric Dyson, whom Dr. West mentored for several decades. Dr. Dyson alleged in an article last week published in The New Republic — “The Ghost of Cornel West” — that Dr. West’s personal attacks on President Obama, as well as on other activists and academics including Dr. Dyson who have

defended the president, have led to a loss of credibility for Dr. West. Dr. West responded to the article through Facebook, saying the focus should be on pressing social issues. He added that “character assassination is the refuge of those who hide and conceal these issues in order to rationalize their own allegiance to the status quo.” He told the Free Press he did not want to talk about the article or his response. “We are here for Brother Sanders,” he said. Christa Sanders told the audience about traveling with her father to Ethiopia in 1999 to feed famine victims. She called it “a life-changing event.” Recently married, Ms. Sanders has worked for several years in Accra, Ghana, as director of the Webster University Ghana Campus. She called her father a humble man and said he is “so incredibly dedicated to his institution and its students.” Ms. Sanders singled out for praise longtime family friends Free Press President/ Publisher Jean P. Boone; son, Raymond Boone Jr., Free Press vice president of new business

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Saint Paul’s Baptist hosts community forums Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in Henrico County is hosting a series of forums in May designed to bring citizens, law enforcement officials and faith leaders together. The theme: “Everybody Matters: A Community Discussion about Race, Justice and the Church.” The purpose: “For all persons and leaders to understand the criminal justice system and better engage with one another,” according to event organizer and church member Antoinette Irving, president of the AVI Foundation Inc., a

Richmond-based nonprofit whose mission is to provide programs for youths in disadvantaged communities. The discussions are scheduled for 7 p.m. on three consecutive Thursdays — May 7, May 14 and May 21 — at the church, 4247 Creighton Road. They are open to the public. Law enforcement officials from the Virginia State Police, as well as officers from Richmond and Petersburg and Chesterfield, Henrico and Hanover counties are scheduled to participate

in the May 7 forum, Ms. Irving said. She said State Police Maj. Len Terry and Richmond Deputy Chief of Operations Eric English are confirmed so far. Area leaders are scheduled to participate May 14. They include Richmond Branch NAACP President Lynetta Thompson; Richmond Crusade for Voters President Reginald Ford; Mamie L. Taylor, 5th District representative on the Richmond School Board; Tyrone Nelson, Varina District representative on the Henrico Board

of Supervisors; and pastors Darryl Husband Sr. of Mount Olivet Church and Ralph Hodge of Second Baptist Church on South Side. Members of the criminal justice system are scheduled to lead the forum May 21. They include Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor and Petersburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Cassandra Conover. Details on the forums: Ms. Irving, (804) 3502554 or avirving@avi-foundation.org or Saint Paul’s, (804) 643-4000 or www.myspbc.org.

Fight over Richmond Christian Center Tea and testimony property on South Side continues Henrico County-based Mountain of Blessings Christian Center still wants to acquire the property of the bankrupt Richmond Christian Center in South Richmond. In a suit filed this month, Mountain of Blessings is requesting that U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Keith L. Phillips either enforce an order he signed in December authorizing Mountain of Blessing’s purchase of the RCC property in the 200 block of Cowardin Avenue or order RCC to pay Mountain of Blessings at least $2.7 million in damages. Mountain of Blessings was the winning bidder when the RCC property was auctioned last November. Mountain of Blessings bid $2.1 million, and planned to invest an additional $1.2 million to improve and upgrade the RCC space after the acquisition, according to the suit. However, the RCC property has never been transferred, the suit states. Judge Phillips declined to order RCC to make the transfer happen, and RCC

never took any steps to allow Mountain of Blessings to complete its purchase. Since then, Judge Phillips has named attorney Bruce Matson as a trustee for RCC and its property. In his report to the court in February, Mr. Matson rejected the sale. Instead, he told Judge Phillips that the remaining RCC congregation continues to be committed to the church and should be given an opportunity to refinance its debt and regain solvency. At the same time, Mr. Matson reported that RCC’s founding pastor, Stephen A. Parson, had been removed from control of the church’s finances. Mr. Parson also left the pulpit. The judge permitted the trustee to proceed in aiding the church to regain its financial footing. Mr. Matson stated at the time that he planned to recover RCC money and assets from Mr. Parson and others whom he believes were not entitled to it. However, Mountain of Blessings attorney, W.R. Baldwin III, claims in the suit the trustee should not be allowed to benefit

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Dr. Wilburn M. Cameron Jr., 88, Richmond dentist Dr. Wilburn Macio Cameron Jr. was known as He attended Richmond Public Schools and a man of few words. graduated from Armstrong High School in 1943. But he would greet you with a warm smile. He earned a bachelor’s degree in science from He was affectionately known to family and Virginia State College (now University) in 1950 friends as “Little Wee,” but also was nicknamed and his doctor of dental surgery from Meharry “Wee” and “Doc.” Medical College in Nashville, Tenn., in 1956. When people asked him where he got his nickHe met his future wife, Jacqueline Anderson names, he just smiled, according to his family. Cameron, while they were students at Virginia Dr. Cameron operated a private dental practice State. in Richmond for more than five decades. While an undergraduate student, Dr. Cameron was “He loved being a dentist and he loved Richmond,” drafted and served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to his son, Wilburn M. Cameron III, said. 1948. After dental school, he re-enlisted and served Dr. Cameron is being remembered following his from September 1955 to June 1958. During that death April 20, 2015. He was 88. time, he was deployed to Stuttgart, Germany, and Dr. Cameron His life was celebrated at his funeral Friday, April earned the rank of captain. 24, at W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home on North Side. Dr. Cameron and his wife bought their home on North Side in He was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Henrico County. 1964, where they raised their two sons, Wilburn III and Charles Dr. Cameron was born Jan. 6, 1927, in Richmond. Anderson Cameron.

Soldiers of Vision

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In Concert Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Please come and be blessed through songs!

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Second Baptist Church 1400 Idlewood Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23220 • Rev. Dr. James Henry Harris, Senior Pastor For more info call (804) 353-7682

St. Peter Baptist Church

Dr. Sylvester T. Smith, Pastor “There’s A Place for You” Tuesday Sunday 10:30 AM Bible Study 9:30 AM Church School 6:30 PM Church-wide Bible Study 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:30 PM Men's Bible Study (Each 2nd and 4th) (Holy Communion Thursday each 2nd Sunday) Wednesday (Following 2nd Sunday) 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting

2015 Women’s Retreat “Faithful Women: Inspiring Change through Intercessory Prayer” James 5:13-16

11:00 a.m.

Morning Worship & Holy Communion

Saturday, May 2, 2015

11:30 a.m. - Luncheon Theme: “Lord, Hear Our Prayer” *Free to the public.

10:00 a.m. - Unity Worship Service Special Guest: Rev. Danielle Bridgeforth

WEDNESDAYS 6:00 p.m. ..... Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. ..... Bible Study

THURSDAYS 1:30 p.m. Bible Study

Theme for 2015: Becoming a Five-Star Church of Excellence

Color scheme for this event will be shades of blue with accents of silver.

2040 Mountain Road • Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Ofﬁce 804-262-0230 • Fax 804-262-4651 • www.stpeterbaptist.net

It’s A Family Affair

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13

Sunday, May 3, 2015 9:30 a.m. Church School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

Sundays

8:00 a.m. Early Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship

Pastor’s 14th Anniversary Guest Speaker: Rev. David L. Chapman

Interim Executive Minister Baptist General Convention of Virginia

Tuesdays

Noon Day Bible Study

Wednesdays

6:30 p.m. Prayer and Praise 7:00 p.m. Bible Study

Rev. Dr. Yvonne Jones Bibbs, Pastor Twitter sixthbaptistrva

Triumphant 2003 Lamb Avenue Dr. Arthur M. Jones, Sr., Pastor (804) 321-7622

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Come Join Us! Pastor and Founder

To empower people of God spiritually, mentally and emotionally for successful living.

… and Listen to our Radio Broadcast Sundays at 10:15 a.m. on WCLM 1450 AM

Jesus went throughout Galilee teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness among the people. - Matthew 4:23

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WEDNESDAYS Bible Study 12:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. ❖

MONDAY-FRIDAY Nutrition Center and Clothes Closet 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 823 North 31st Street Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 226-0150 Office www.31sbc.org

Wednesday: Prayer & Praise 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:15 p.m. (Men’s Bible Study -3rd Wednesday)

WOMEN’S DAY

“Women Sowing Seeds for Christ” Hosea 10:12 Sunday, May 17, 2014: 10:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: Dr. Michelle McQueen-Williams, First Baptist Church Southside

Thursday: Women’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

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www.pjbcrichmond.org

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Friday, august 28

Opening RegistRatiOn sunday, May 3 to sunday, June 7 program designed to keep youth in the church and off the street this summer.

Prayer Services: Wednesday (1st & 3rd ) 7 a.m. Every Wednesday 8 p.m.

First African Baptist Church

Communion - 1st Sunday

Ebenezer Baptist Church 1858

“The People’s Church”

216 W. Leigh St. • Richmond, Va. 23220 • Tel: 804-643-3366 Fax: 804-643-3367 • Email: ebcofﬁce1@comcast.net • web: ebcrichmond.org

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“Pastor & People: Staying Connected to the Source” - John 15:5 Sunday, May 3, 2015: 10:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: Apostle Steven Banks, Newport News, VA

Ages: 5 to 16

Bible Study: Tuesday - 9 a.m. Wednesday - 7 p.m.

Sunday Worship Sunday Church School Service of Holy Communion Service of Baptism Life Application Bible Class Mid-Week Senior Adult Fellowship Wednesday Meditation & Bible Study Homework & Tutoring Scouting Program Thursday Bible Study

Sunday: Church School: 8:45 a.m. Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Children’s Church: 10:00 a.m. (2nd, 3rd, 5th )

8:00 am – 9:00 am (early morning care) 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (summer camp) 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (aftercare)

Church School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 11:15 a.m. 2300 Cool Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23223 804-795-5784 (Armstrong High School Auditorium)

WEEKLY SERVICES

PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING 16 YEARS

Rev. Dr. Yvonne Jones Bibbs, Pastor 400 South Addison Street Richmond, Va. 23220 (804) 359-1691 or 359-3498 Facebook Fax (804) 359-3798 sixthbaptistrva www.sixthbaptistchurch.org

Baptist Church

Reverend Dr. Lester D. Frye

Pastor Kevin Cook

7204 Bethlehem Road • Henrico, VA 23228 • (804) 672-9319

Sixth Baptist Church

Sunday, May 3, 2015

8775 Mount Olive Avenue Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 (804) 262-9614 Phone (804) 262-2397 Fax www.mobcva.org

“MAKE IT HAPPEN”

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No 8:00 a.m. Service | 9:30 a.m. .... Sunday School

2015 Theme: The Year of Moving Forward

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Early Morning Worship ~ 8 a.m. Sunday School ~ 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 11 a.m. 4th Sunday Uniﬁed Worship Service ~ 9:30 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. Radio Ministry: Sunday: 9:30 a.m. {1540 AM}

P ILGRIM J OURNEY B APTIST C HURCH R EV. ANGELO V. C HATMON, P ASTOR

22 E. Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23219 • 643-3825 thesharonbaptistchurch.com Rev. Dr. Paul A. Coles, Pastor

6:30 p.m. - Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. - Women’s Bible Study Special Guest: Rev. Pamela Lyons

Rev. Darryl G. Thompson, Pastor

5106 Walmsley Blvd., Richmond, VA 23224 804-276-2740 • 804-276-6535 (fax) www.BRBCONLINE.org

11:00 AM Mid-day Meditation

Sharon Baptist Church

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Mount Olive Baptist Church

Broad Rock Baptist Church

Mission Statement: People of God developing Disciples for Jesus Christ through Preaching and Teaching of God’s Holy Word reaching the people of the Church and the Community.

Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, Pastor

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Good Shepherd Baptist Church 1127 North 28th St., Richmond, VA 23223-6624 • Office: (804) 644-1402

Dr. Cameron won many honors during his distinguished dental career. He was awarded status as a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Dentistry. He also traveled to St. Petersburg, Russia, as part of a dental exchange program. He was a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Academy of General Dentistry, in which he served as chairman of the board. He also was a past president of the Old Dominion Dental Society. He also belonged to the Chi Delta Mu Fraternity for health professionals. He was devoted to his patients and practiced dentistry until 2013. Dr. Cameron also was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. In his leisure, he was an avid reader, enjoyed movies and was especially interested in history. Dr. Cameron is survived by his wife, two sons and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

11:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday 2nd Sunday, 11 a.m. Mon. 6:30 p.m. Tues. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wed. 7:45 p.m. Wed. 4:30 p.m. Wed. 6:00 p.m. Thurs., 11:45 a.m.

Dr. Levy M. Armwood, Pastor  Dr. Wallace J. Cook, Pastor Emeritus

2700 Hanes avenue, Richmond,Va 804-329-7279 ~ www.firstafricanbaptist.org dr. rodney d. Waller, pastor

New Deliverance Evangelistic Church

1701 Turner Road, North Chesterfield, Virginia 23225 (804) 276-0791 office (804)276-5272 fax www.ndec.net

Remember... At New Deliverance, You Are Home! See you there and bring a friend.

Bishop G. O. Glenn D. Min., Founder Mother Marcietia S. Glenn First Lady

Sunday 8 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service

Wednesday Services Senior Citizens Noonday Bible Study Every Wed. 12noon -1 p.m. Bible Study Count: noonday Wednesday night 7 p.m. Prayer 7:15 p.m. Bible Teaching Sanctuary - All Are Welcome!

Saturday

8:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer

You can now view Sunday Morning Service “AS IT HAPPENS” online! Also, for your convenience, we now offer “full online giving.” Visit www.ndec.net.

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Hebrew 12:14 (KJV) Tune in on Sunday Morning to WTVR - Channel 6 - 8:30 a.m. Sunday TV Broadcast WTVZ 9 a.m. Norfolk/Tidewater Thursday & Friday Radio Broadcast WREJ 1540 AM Radio - 8:15 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

THE NEW DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (NDCA)

ENROLL NOW!!! Accepting applications for children 2 yrs. old to 3rd Grade Our NDCA curriculum also consists of a Before and After program. Now Enrolling for our Nursery Ages 6 weeks - 2yrs. old. For more information Please call (804) 276-4433 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Richmond Free Press

April 30- May 2, 2015

Legal Notices City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Richmond Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fifth Floor Conference Room of City Hall and the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the Second Floor of City Hall, located at 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, to consider the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 2015-98 To authorize the special use of the property known as 320 North 32nd Street for the purpose of a mixeduse development, upon certain terms and conditions. The Land Use Plan of the City of Richmond’s Master Plan designates the subject property for Single-Family (medium density) land use. Primary uses are single-family and two-family dwellings, both detached and attached, at densities of 8 to 20 units per acre. The proposed development would have a residential density of approximately 35 units per acre. Ordinance No. 2015-99 To amend Ord. No. 91243-232, adopted Jul. 22, 1992, which authorized the use of real estate, property known as 501 N. 2 nd Street, for the purposes of constructing a four-story office building, together with accessory parking, to permit medical office uses, upon certain terms and conditions. In 1992, City Council adopted Ord. No. 91-243232, which authorized the use of the property for a four-story office building. However the ordinance did not permit medical office uses and therefore an amendment to the existing ordinance is needed. The Richmond Downtown Plan designates this area as Urban Core Area. The Urban Core Area is the most urban Character Area. This area is characterized by high density, an intense mix of uses, and civic buildings of regional significance, distributed along urban blocks with wide sidewalks, regular street tree plantings, and buildings that front the street. In addition the Downtown Plan addresses parking in the Urban Core Area, stating, Parking is located on-street, or mid-block in lined parking garages. If rear alleys exist, parking is accessed from the alley. Parking can also be located within a quarter-mile of the lot it serves. Ordinance No. 2015-100 To amend and reordain City Code § 114-910.3, concerning the Main Street/Uptown parking overlay district PO-3, to modify the boundaries of such district and establish new parking standards. Ordinance No. 2015-101 To amend the official zoning map for the purpose of rezoning certain properties along West Main and West Cary Streets between Harrison and Meadow Streets and including certain properties in the PO-3 Main Street/ Uptown Parking Overlay District. Interested citizens who wish to speak will be given an opportunity to do so. Copies of the full text of all ordinances are available by visiting the City Clerk’s page on the City’s Website at www.Richmondgov. com and in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Jean V. Capel City Clerk City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the Second Floor of City Hall, located at 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, to consider the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 2014-221 As Amended To authorize the special use of the property known as 1600 Monument Avenue for the purpose of authorizing outdoor dining for an existing restaurant, upon certain terms and conditions. The existing restaurant is considered a nonconforming use and any expansion of that use, including the proposed outdoor dining, requires a special use permit. The Richmond Master Plan designates this property as Single-Family (Medium Density). Primary uses for the Single-Family designation are, “single-family Continued on next column

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and two-family dwellings, both detached and attached, at densities of 8 to 20 units per acre. Includes residential support uses such as schools, places of worship, neighborhood parks and recreation facilities, and limited public and semi-public uses. Ordinance No. 2015-50 As Amended To amend City Code § 2-454, concerning traffic control, for the purpose of requiring a traffic [calming] study and the reporting of the results of such a study to [an appropriate] the City Council [standing committee] prior to the installation of any bicycle [lane] boulevard. Ordinance No. 2015-93 To declare that a public necessity exists and to authorize the acquisition of certain permanent easements on the parcel of real property located at 5005 Riverside Drive for the purpose of ensuring public access to Buttermilk Trail in James River Park. Ordinance No. 2015-94 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to accept funds in the amount of $82,000 from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services by $82,000 for the purpose of supporting the annual Central Virginia Emergency Management Alliance regional Survivor Day, Individuals with Disabilities, Business Continuity, all-Spanish Survivor Day, and other workshops and providing the Richmond Community Emergency Response Team with training sessions, equipment, exercise and training activities, and classroom training materials. Ordinance No. 2015-95 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to accept funds in the amount of $1,500,000 from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Capital Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Main Street Station Multimodal Transportation Center project in the Economic and Community Development category by $1,500,000 for the purpose of funding capital improvements at Main Street Station. Interested citizens who wish to speak will be given an opportunity to do so. Copies of the full text of all ordinances are available by visiting the City Clerk’s page on the City’s Website at www.Richmondgov. com and in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Jean V. Capel City Clerk

Divorce VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD JAIME ROCHA ROJAS, Plaintiff v. ARACELI HERNANDEZ ALVERADO ROJAS, Defendant. Case No.: CL14002523-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the abovestyled suit is for the granting of a divorce a vinculo matrimonii, pursuant to §20-91(9)(a) of the Code of Virginia, more than one year separation. And, it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that Araceli Hernandez Alverado Rojas, the abovenames defendant, is not a resident of this state, it is therefore ORDERED that the said Araceli Hernandez Alverado Rojas do appear on or before the 19th day of May, 2015, at 9:45 a.m., in the Clerk’s Office of this Court and do what is necessary to protect her interest. A Copy, Teste: WENDY S. HUGHES, Clerk I ASK FOR THIS: James F. Sumpter, Esq. VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER MICHELLE UNDERWOOD, Plaintiff v. RANDY UNDERWOOD, JR., Defendant. Case No.: CL15000830-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months. It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown, appear here on or before the 28th day of May, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Continued on next column

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Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER RANDY FAISON, Plaintiff v. JOHNETTE FAISON, Defendant. Case No.: CL15000899-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months. It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown, appear here on or before the 3rd day of June, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect her interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER JUSTIN WOLZ, Plaintiff v. REBECCA WOLZ, Defendant. Case No.: CL15000445-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months. It is ORDERED that the defendant, who has been served with the Complaint by posted service appear here on or before the 3rd day of June, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect her interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER MYRASHELL MCMORRIS, Plaintiff v. KEITH MCMORRIS, Defendant. Case No.: CL15000784-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months. It is ORDERED that the defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown, appear here on or before the 27th day of May, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667

CUSTODY VIRGINIA: IN THE JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HENRICO Case No.: JJ094869-01-00 IN RE: The Adoption of Baby Boy Touri an Infant, by Jennifer and Kevin Barksdale ORDER OF PUBLICATION After review of the Affidavit and Petition for Order of Publication filed by counsel for Petitioners, Jennifer and Kevin Barksdale, which object of such Affidavit and Petition is to effectuate an adoption and terminate the birth mother’s parental rights, and pursuant to Virginia Code § 8.01-316, the Court finds that there exists sufficient grounds for causing service of process by publication Therefore, it is ORDERED that the birth mother, Melissa Touri, appear at the abovenamed Court to protect her interests on or before 9:00 a.m. on June 3, 2015. Should the birth mother not appear or otherwise make known her position, then she is hereby notified that her parental rights will be terminated. We ask for this: Colleen Marea Quinn, Esq. (VSB # 29282) Locke & Quinn 4928 West Broad Street P.O. Box 11708 Richmond, VA 23230 Telephone: (804) 285-6253 Fax: (804) 545-9400 Email: quinn@lockequinn.com Counsel for Petitioners FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY In the Matter of the Adoption of a child whose first name is Jordan File No. 22471 Docket No. AS-01114-13 NOTICE OF PROPOSED ADOPTION To: AARON HAMMIE 626 YORKSHIRE DRIVE Continued on next column

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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition requesting an order approving and allowing the adoption of an adoptive child whose first name is JORDAN, who is alleged to be your Son, and whose full name and date and place of birth is set forth in a Schedule annexed to the petition for adoption herein, together with an agreement to adopt and consents to the adoption pursuant to the Domestic Relations Law, has been filed with the Family Court of the State of New York, Schenectady County. A hearing on the petition will be held at the Court, located at 620 State Street, 5th Floor, Schenectady, New York on June 10, 2015 at 9:00 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, at which time and place all persons having any interest therein will be heard. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that your failure to appear may constitute a denial of your interest in the child, which may result, without further notice to you, in the adoption or other disposition of the custody of the child. JENNIFER M. BARNES, ESQ. DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY SCHENECTADY CO. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 106 ERIE BLVD. SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12305 PHONE: (518) 388-4275

for the JAY SCHWARTZ TRUST U/A 11/6/1992, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee for the EDWARD J. BECKER MARITAL TRUST, who may be creditors with an interest in said property, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that THEODORE SELLMAN, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or Successors in Interest of THEODORE SELLMAN, who may be creditor/s with an interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this matter; that DAVID F. KATZ and SHELLY A. KATZ, who may be creditors with an interest in said property, who are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, have not filed a response to this matter; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that CLAYTON INVESTMENT GROUP, L. L. C., A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, RONALD W. ADOLF, As to a $17,500.00 Interest, who may be the holder of a $17,500.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated December 22, 2003, with respect to said property, recorded December 23, 2003, in Instrument Number 03049039, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, PAMELA T. SILVER, As to part of a $17,500.00 Interest, who may be the holder of part of a $17,500.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated December 22, 2003, with respect to said property, recorded December 23, 2003, in Instrument Number 03049039, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, HAL GOTTSCHALL a/k/a HAROLD H. GOTTSCHALL, and LINDA GOTTSCHALL As to part of a $20,000.00 Interest, who may be the holders of a $20,000.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated December 22, 2003, with respect to said property, recorded December 23, 2003, in Instrument Number 03049039, or their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, DEBORAH KLEM, As to a $20,000.00 Interest, who may be the holder of a $20,000.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, SEYMOUR PEARSON, who may be deceased, As Trustee, $20,000.00 Interest and his Successor/s in Title, and HAZEL PEARSON, who may be deceased, As Trustee, $20,000.00 Interest and her Successor/s in Title, who may be the holder/s of a $20,000.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, JONAH SLIPOW who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of JONAH SLIPOW, As to part of an $8,300.00 Interest, who may be the holder/s of a part of a $8,300.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, RONALD W. ADOLF, As to a $12,700.00 Interest, who may be the holder of a $12,700.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, BEVERLY SALKIN, As to a $12,250.00 Interest, who may be the holder of a $12,250.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, who is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has not filed a response in this matter, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, ABNER SALKIN, As to a $12,250.00 Interest, who may be the holder of a $12,250.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, MARC A. DENNING, who be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated January 12, 2007, with respect to said property, recorded January 16, 2007, in Instrument Number 07-01641, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, ALAN KATZ, LYNN KATZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Agent for BERNICE SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee for the JAY SCHWARTZ TRUST U/A 11/6/1992, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee for the EDWARD J. BECKER MARITAL TRUST, THEODORE SELLMAN, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or Successors in Interest of THEODORE SELLMAN, DAVID F. KATZ, SHELLY A. KATZ, and Parties Unknown,

come forward to appear on or before JUNE 19, 2015, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

GRAYBEAL, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or Successors in Interest of JOHN PAUL GRAYBEAL, who may be the holder/s of a $25,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 20, 2006, with respect to said property, recorded April 21, 2006, in Instrument Number 06-12931, OLD DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., A Terminated Virginia Corporation, which may be the holder of a $7,500.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 20, 2006, with respect to said property, recorded April 21, 2006, in Instrument Number 06-12931, or said holder’s heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, DAVID F. KATZ, SHELLY A. KATZ, SHERRIE BECKER, PATRICK BECKER, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee for the JAY SCHWARTZ TRUST U/A 11/6/1992, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Agent for BERNICE SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, TRUSTEE FOR THE EDWARD J. BECKER MARITAL TRUST, GREG WOOLWINE, HOPE WOOLWINE, RICHARD KRIDER, THEODORE SELLMAN, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or Successors in Interest of THEODORE SELLMAN, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before JUNE 19, 2015, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND,

Plaintiff, v. Case No.: CL14-3005-1 CLAYTON INVESTMENT GROUP, L.L.C., A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, et al., Defendants. SECOND AMENDED ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “1526 North 22nd Street”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# E000-0776/001, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, CLAYTON INVESTMENT GROUP, L. L. C. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, CLAYTON INVESTMENT GROUP, L. L. C., A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that RONALD W. ADOLF, As to a $17,500.00 Interest, who may be the holder of a $17,500.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated December 22, 2003, with respect to said property, recorded December 23, 2003, in Instrument Number 03-049039, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that PAMELA T. SILVER, As to part of a $17,500.00 Interest, who may be the holder of part of a $17,500.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated December 22, 2003, with respect to said property, recorded December 23, 2003, in Instrument Number 03049039, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that HAL GOTTSCHALL a/k/a HAROLD H. GOTTSCHALL, and LINDA GOTTSCHALL As to part of a $20,000.00 Interest, who may be the holders of a $20,000.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated December 22, 2003, with respect to said property, recorded December 23, 2003, in Instrument Number 03-049039, who are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, have not filed a response in this matter, or their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that DEBORAH KLEM, As to a $20,000.00 Interest, who may be the holder of a $20,000.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that SEYMOUR PEARSON, who may be deceased, As Trustee, $20,000.00 Interest and his Successor/s in Title, and HAZEL PEARSON, who may be deceased, As Trustee, $20,000.00 Interest and her Successor/s in Title, who may be the holder/s of a $20,000.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that JONAH SLIPOW who may be deceased and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of JONAH SLIPOW, As to part of an $8,300.00 Interest, who may be the holder/s of a part of a $8,300.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that RONALD W. ADOLF, As to a $12,700.00 Interest, who may be the holder of a $12,700.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that BEVERLY SALKIN, As to a $12,250.00 Interest, who may be the holder of a $12,250.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, who is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has not filed a response in this matter, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that ABNER SALKIN, As to a $12,250.00 Interest, who may be the holder of a $12,250.00 Interest in certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated October 13, 2004, with respect to said property, recorded October 14, 2004, in Instrument Number 04-34420, who is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has not filed a response in this matter, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that MARC A. DENNING, who be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Balloon Deed of Trust dated January 12, 2007, with respect to said property, recorded January 16, 2007, in Instrument Number 07-01641, who is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has not filed a response in this matter, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; ALAN KATZ, LYNN KATZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Agent for BERNICE SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee

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PROPERTY VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. Case No.: CL13-4240-1 WILBERT J. BELLAMY, SR., Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF WILBERT J. BELLAMY, SR., et al., Defendants. AMENDED ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “3103 2nd Avenue”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/ GPIN# N000-0991/015, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, WILBERT J. BELLAMY, SR., who may be deceased. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, WILBERT J. BELLAMY, SR., who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of WILBERT J. BELLAMY, SR., have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that BEVERLY PATTERSON a/k/a BEVERLY ROSE BELLAMY-PATTERSON a/k/a BEVERLY ROSE BELLAMY, SHARON SHEPARD a/k/a SHARON DANITA BELLAMY SHEPARD p/k/a SHARON DANITA BELLAMY, and VALERIE HASH a/k/a VALERIE KIM HASH a/k/a VALERIE KIM BELLAMY-BROWN p/k/a VALERIE KIM BELLAMY, who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that A. PETER BRODELL, Trustee of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated March 27, 1996, with respect to said property, recorded March 28, 1996, in Instrument No. 96-0067, or his successor/s in title, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that DONALD C. BURRIESCI, who may be a creditor with an interest in said property, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that WILBERT J. BELLAMY, SR., who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest of WILBERT J. BELLAMY, SR., BEVERLY PATTERSON a/k/a BEVERLY ROSE BELLAMY-PATTERSON a/k/a BEVERLY ROSE BELLAMY, SHARON SHEPARD a/k/a SHARON DANITA BELLAMY SHEPARD p/k/a SHARON DANITA BELLAMY, VALERIE HASH a/k/a VALERIE KIM HASH a/k/a VALERIE KIM BELLAMYBROWN p/k/a VALERIE KIM BELLAMY, A. PETER BRODELL, Trustee of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated March 27, 1996, with respect to said property, recorded March 28, 1996, in Instrument No. 96-0067, or his successor/s in title, DONALD C. BURRIESCI, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before JUNE 19, 2015, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. Case No.: CL14-3996-1 PREMIER INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, L.L.C., a Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, et al., Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “3000 Q Street”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/ GPIN# E000-0627/032, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Premier Investment Properties, L.L.C., a Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, PREMIER INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, L.L.C., a Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that DAVID P. SEFCHOCK and GERALYN M. SEFCHOK, who may be the holders of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated November 2, 2005, with respect to said property, recorded November 4, 2005, in Instrument Number 05-38853, who are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, have not filed a response in this matter, or their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that JACK GRAYBEAL, As to part of a $33,000.00 Interest, and CAROLE GRAYBEAL As to part of a $33,000.00 Interest, who may be the holders of a $33,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 20, 2006, with respect to said property, recorded April 21, 2006, in Instrument Number 06-12931, who are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, have not filed a response in this matter, or their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title; that JOHN PAUL GRAYBEAL, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or Successors in Interest of JOHN PAUL GRAYBEAL, who may be the holder/s of a $25,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 20, 2006, with respect to said property, recorded April 21, 2006, in Instrument Number 06-12931, have not been located and have not filed a response in this matter; that OLD DOMINION FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., A Terminated Virginia Corporation, which may be the holder of a $7,500.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 20, 2006, with respect to said property, recorded April 21, 2006, in Instrument Number 06-12931, or said holder’s heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that DAVID F. KATZ and SHELLY A. KATZ, who may be creditors with an interest in said property, are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and have not filed a response to this action; that SHERRIE BECKER, PATRICK BECKER, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Trustee for the JAY SCHWARTZ TRUST U/A 11/6/1992, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, As Agent for BERNICE SCHWARTZ, JAY S. SCHWARTZ, TRUSTEE FOR THE EDWARD J. BECKER MARITAL TRUST, GREG WOOLWINE, HOPE WOOLWINE and RICHARD KRIDER, who may be creditors with an interest in said property, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that THEODORE SELLMAN, Who May Be Deceased, and the Heirs, Devisees, Assignees or Successors in Interest of THEODORE SELLMAN, who may be creditor/s with an interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that PREMIER INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, L.L.C., a Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, DAVID P. SEFCHOCK and GERALYN M. SEFCHOK, who may be the holders of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated November 2, 2005, with respect to said property, recorded November 4, 2005, in Instrument Number 05-38853, or their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, JACK GRAYBEAL, As to part of a $33,000.00 Interest, and CAROLE GRAYBEAL As to part of a $33,000.00 Interest, who may be the holders of a $33,000.00 Interest in a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated April 20, 2006, with respect to said property, recorded April 21, 2006, in Instrument Number 06-12931, or their heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, JOHN PAUL

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. Case No.: CL14-1273-1 ELMER BAKER a/k/a ELMER BAKER, SR., Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF ELMER BAKER a/k/a ELMER BAKER, SR., et al., Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “1007 North 33rd Street”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# E000-0878/021, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Elmer Baker a/k/a Elmer Baker, Sr., who may be deceased, and Josephine R. Baker, who may be deceased. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, ELMER BAKER a/k/a ELMER BAKER, SR., who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest ELMER BAKER a/k/a ELMER BAKER, SR., have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that said owner, the Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Assignees, or Successors in interest of JOSHEPHINE R. BAKER, Deceased, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that said owner, ELMER BAKER, JR., who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of ELMER BAKER, JR., have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that CURTISTEEN BAKER, JOSETTE D. BAKER, and SHERRY M. BAKER, who may have an ownership interest in said property, are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that ELMER BAKER a/k/a ELMER BAKER, SR., who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest ELMER BAKER a/k/a ELMER BAKER, SR., the Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Assignees, or Successors in interest of JOSHEPHINE R. BAKER, Deceased, ELMER BAKER, JR., who may be deceased, and the heirs, devisees, assignees or successor/s in interest of ELMER BAKER, JR., CURTISTEEN BAKER, JOSETTE D. BAKER, SHERRY M. BAKER, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before JUNE 19, 2015, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. Case No.: CL15-559-1 RICHARD POOLE a/k/a RICHARD A. POOLE, Continued on next page

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et al., Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as “3300 Tuxedo Boulevard”, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# E0003313/012, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Richard Poole. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, RICHARD POOLE a/k/a RICHARD A. POOLE, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that FIRSTPLUS FINANCIAL INC., Assignee of American Liberty Mortgage, which may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated March 11, 1998, with respect to said property, recorded June 8, 1998, in Instrument Number 98-14543, or its successor/s in title, have not filed a response to this action; that EDWARD K. PARKER, Trustee of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated who may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated March 11, 1998, with respect to said property, recorded June 8, 1998, in Instrument Number 98-14543,has not been located and has not filed a response to this action, or his successor/s in title; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that RICHARD POOLE a/k/a RICHARD A. POOLE, FIRSTPLUS FINANCIAL INC., Assignee of American Liberty Mortgage, which may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated March 11, 1998, with respect to said property, recorded June 8, 1998, in Instrument Number 98-14543; Assigned to FIRSTPLUS FINANCIAL INC., recorded June 18, 1998 in Instrument Number 98-14544, or its successor/s in title, EDWARD K. PARKER, Trustee of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated who may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust dated March 11, 1998, with respect to said property, recorded June 8, 1998, in Instrument Number 98-14543, or his successor/s in title, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before JUNE 19, 2015, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

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A copy of the proposed Annual Agency Plan and supporting documents will be available April 27, 2015 through June 10, 2015 for public review at the Authority’s Administrative offices located at 901 and 918 Chamberlayne Parkway, Richmond, Virginia and all Public Housing Management Offices between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Also, review copies can be obtained from our website at www.rrha.com. All interested persons wishing to comment on the proposed plan may submit written comments to RRHA, Attention: Office of Government Affairs and Public Relations, 901 Chamberlayne Parkway, Richmond, Virginia 23220, by June 10, 2015. A public meeting to receive comments on the proposed plan will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at the Calhoun Family Investment Center, 436 Calhoun Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220. The public meeting will be wheelchair accessible. A sign language interpreter or other accommodations will be provided upon request. To request assistance, please contact RRHA four (4) business days in advance of the Hearing at 780-4276 or TDD – Dial 711. RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (M/F/H). The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, elderliness, disability, or familial status.

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An optional pre-bid conference will be held on May 4, 2015 at 10:00 am. Responses are due no later than 11:00 am on May 22, 2015. All inquiries pertaining to the request or any questions in reference to the solicitation documents should be directed to: Tonya Thompson Director of Procurement (804) 358-3871, extension 372

VHDA is currently seeking 4 Program Support Trainees in the following areas: Homeownership, Rental Housing-Compliance and Asset Management, Accounting, and Organizational Development & Learning. The first two years will include leadership development and training opportunities as you prepare for a career with VHDA. Please see below for details on each position. Previous work experience as an intern in applicable area is highly desirable. If you feel you meet the qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume, online only at: http://www.vhda.com/about/careers An EOE Credit and background checks will be performed as a condition of employment.

Window Cleaner We are seeking experienced window cleaners with experience in Interior and Exterior window cleaning at ground and high-rise levels. Knowledge of how to assemble and disassemble swing stage and scaffolding, operate various lifts, hang from buildings with use of harnessing and Bosun chair applications are a must. This work is seasonal. Essential Duties Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: clean glass and windows using appropriate techniques, equipment and cleaning products; ability to work on high rise buildings; and perform other duties as assigned. Job duties may be modified at any time.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The University of Virginia seeks a firm to provide: Laundry Services To view a copy of RFP # DM050115 go to Procurement Services Site:

GRTC Transit System invites all interested parties to submit proposals for providing sign installation and removal services. Interested firms may download a copy of IFB # 134-15-03 from GRTC’s website www.ridegrtc. com (menu options: About Us, then Procurement) or obtain a copy by calling Tonya Thompson at (804) 358-3871 ext 372.

Seeking Contractors Better Housing Coalition (BHC) is a non-profit affordable housing provider that is constructing and renovating energy efficient housing in the City of Richmond and the County of Henrico. BHC is seeking qualified Class A contractors to build new and/or renovate single family homes. Interested contractors should submit a BHC Contractor Qualification Statement to the attention of Greg Tucker at Better Housing Coalition, 23 W. Broad Street, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23220 or e-mail the address listed below. To receive copies of the BHC Contractor Qualification Statement please contact Greg Tucker at Better Housing Coalition, 804644-0546, ext. 111 or by email at g.tucker@ betterhousingcoalition.org. The deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday May 8, 2015.

Minimum Requirements Experience is preferred but will train the right candidate. Must be willing and able to withstand heights including must not limited to some high rise buildings. If this application leads to a conditional offer of employment, you will be subject to an employment/criminal background check and substance-abuse testing. If you can fulfill the above requirements and would like to apply for a position, please call The Kleane Kare Team, Inc. at 804-521-4132 and press the “1” key or go to www.kleanekare.com and click on Employment Opportunities to fill out an application. The Kleane Kare Team, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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The Richmond Free Press is seeking a reliable and creative person for a part-time graphics position. Enthusiastic individual must be proficient in Macintosh Creative Suite Design software (Indesign and Photoshop) to produce accurate, high quality camera-ready advertisements and news page layouts for print production. Duties will include weekly website maintenance. Meticulous attention to details. Ability to be flexible and work under deadline cooperatively in a team environment is essential. Submit resumé and samples of work to address below. Human Resources Richmond Free Press P.O. Box 27709 Richmond, Virginia 23261 No phone calls please

The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, a division of the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, is seeking a Chief Credit Officer & Operations Manager Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 depending on experience Job description can be found at http://www.vabankers.org/VSBFA Applications accepted through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s website at: https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/.

PART-TIME OFFICE MANAGER ASSISTANT POSITION Trinity Baptist Church is seeking applicants to fill the position of Part-Time Office Manager Assistant. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma and one (1) year secretarial experience, strong organizational skills, professional interpersonal social skills and excellent command of English composition/punctuation; ability to multi-task, i.e., handle more than one project simultaneously. Hours: 30 hours per week – will vary How to apply: Interested Applicants are asked to download an application from the Trinity Baptist Church website, www.ourtbc.org “Member’s Corner, Forms and Documents” or pick up an application from the Main Church Office located in the K. D. Turner Memorial Building. Upon completion, submit Application, Cover Letter, and Resumé to the Executive Minister by Monday May 18, 2015.

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Degree in accounting, business, or finance from an accredited college or university preferred and minimum of 2-3 years of experience with automated accounting systems. A Criminal History Background Check and a Credit Background Check are required.

WWBT-NBC12, the #1 rated TV station in Richmond, VA has a rare opening for an energetic, creative and motivated sales person. You’ll be responsible for selling broadcast TV and digital advertising to direct clients and advertising agencies. Experience preferred but what we really want is someone who “gets” the opportunity this position provides and is self-motivated to do what it takes to be successful. If you’re that person we want to hear from you. Apply on line at https:// careers-raycommedia.icims.com. EOE M/F/H/V MVR check and drug screen required.

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Musician

Fourth Baptist Church is seeking a qualified musician for three choirs. While the ability to read music is preferred, applicants must possess strong piano and keyboard skills. Duties include but are not limited to playing, directing, teaching and planning music for worship services. Ability to read music is required.

Custodian

Fourth Baptist Church is seeking a part-time custodian with a minimum of two years of related custodial work experience. Applicants must be able to work independently, have knowledge of general cleaning and experience with maintenance. The ability to handle cleaning products and proper use of such products along with the ability to work with others will also be required. Deadline to submit your resumé is June 30, 2015. Please send to: Fourth Baptist Church Personnel Ministry 2800 P Street, Richmond, VA 23223

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID (Position #FA154) (J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Richmond, VA) Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Completion of the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest and pre-employment security screening required. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate. TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time twelvemonth professional faculty-ranked appointment. Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Salary range: $59,271$116,705. Approximate hiring salary: $62,000. Additional information is available at the College's website: www.reynolds.edu. APPLICATION PROCESS: Application reviews will begin JUNE 25, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE/ADA/Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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