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Homegrown terror The nation reacts to violence and murder in Charlottesville driven by white supremacists’ attempts to protect Confederate statues

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their power to serve as a rallying point for division and intolerance and violence.”

Bloody clashes erupted in Charlottesville last weekend between white supremacists groups gathered to protect statues of Confederate generals in public parks, and counterprotesters who view the statues as symbols of hatred and oppression. One

CHARLOTTESVILLE Was the horror show in Charlottesville fresh evidence that overt racism remains an issue for our country?

Or is it a terrible, but ultimately small blip in a nation where the issue of race has dominated the past and remains a key issue today?

Such questions loom as graphic scenes scrolled across television, computer and cellphone screens showing white nationalists on a rampage last Friday and Saturday in Charlottesville.

The shocking images showed people affiliated with the racist groups beating counterprotestors with clubs and Confederate flag poles, pepper-spraying others, marching with torches and chanting Nazi slogans, and equality supporters lashing back in an often chaotic melee.

And then in the ultimate expression of rage, an angry 20-year-old Ohio man, who joined in the white supremacists’ rally, deliberately drove his car into a crowd of people, killing 32-year-old paralegal Heather Heyer and injuring at least 19 others.

The man, James A. Fields Jr., is now jailed and facing second degree murder charges.

Two state troopers, Lt. Jay Cullen, 48, of Midlothian and Trooper Berke M.M. Bates of Quinton, also died Saturday when the helicopter they were flying to monitor the rally crashed and burned about 5 p.m.

The “Unite the Right” rally was called ostensibly to defend statues of Confederate generals — who fought to dismantle the country and protect slavery — that the Charlottesville City Council voted in April to take down.

The violence, which observers note was neither the largest nor the bloodiest political violence America has witnessed, had been anticipated. Yet it has created shockwaves that have

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Photos by Steve Helber/Associated Press

White nationalists clash with equality supporters last Saturday at the entrance to Emancipation Park in Charlottesville. Such clashes went on for at least 90 minutes before officials declared the event an unlawful assembly.

Rescue workers help a woman who was injured when a white nationalist rammed his car into a crowd of counterprotesters. Several of the 19 people injured are in critical condition. Right, Corey Long uses a lighted spray can to repel a white nationalist Saturday at the entrance to Emancipation Park.

Mr. Long later told reporters that one of the white supremacists had put a gun to his head and then fired a shot into the ground by his foot.

Mayor Stoney makes removing Confederate statues an option

By Saraya Wintersmith

Under mounting public pressure, Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney changed course on Wednesday, announcing that the Monument Avenue Commission will now consider the option of removing Confederate statues along Monument Avenue.

“Effective immediately, the Monument Avenue Commission will include an examination of the removal

and/or relocation of some or all of the Confederate statues,” the mayor said in a statement issued about 5 p.m. Wednesday.

“While we had hoped to use this process to

Related story on A2 educate Virginians about the history behind these monuments, the events of the last week have fundamentally changed our ability to do so by revealing

Rally victim a ‘focal point for change’

By Ronald E. Carrington

Ms. Heyer

Heather Heyer, 32, has been called a “focal point for change.”

A passionate advocate for the disenfranchised, the paralegal often would cry at her job with the Miller Law Group in Charlottesville when she saw cases of injustice.

Her sense of justice and convictions led her to join counterprotesters Saturday in Charlottesville to send a message to neoNazis, Ku Klux Klan sympathizers and the alt-right that people abhor their views.

But a man photographed with an alt-right

group at the “Unite the Right” rally allegedly later got behind the wheel of a gray Dodge Challenger and sped into a large crowd of counterprotesters at Water and 4th streets in Charlottesville’s downtown.

He crashed into the crowd, sending people flying into the air and to the pavement. The driver rear-ended another car, then backed up, striking more people, before fleeing. He later was caught by police and arrested.

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RPS student achievement continues decline

By Holly Rodriguez

Student achievement in Richmond Public Schools continues to decline, according to Standards of Learning test scores released this week by the Virginia Department of Education.

While some schools showed gains in specific subject areas, overall, the pass rate for students in four of five core subjects — reading, history and social science, mathematics and science — stayed the same or declined.

Writing is the only subject area where

student scores improved, rising from a 45 percent pass rate in 2015-16, to a 53 percent pass rate in 2016-17.

“Our focus remains on aligning our efforts with best practices Mr. Kranz that are strategically designed for curriculum-based instruction that include root-cause analysis at the school level, intense training for our principals and teachers and collaborative support

and training from the VDOE through our memorandum of understanding,” RPS interim Superintendent Thomas Kranz stated in a prepared statement.

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Fun, sun and watermelon Kristopher Adams, 6, and his sister, Kristianna, 5, cool off with some juicy watermelon last Sunday at the 34th Annual Carytown Watermelon Festival in Richmond. The free event attracts an estimated 118,000 people each year. In addition to collectively devouring a few thousand watermelons, the crowd enjoyed entertainment from 50 bands and other performers on five stages and browsed the wares of more than 100 street vendors and retail store merchants.

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Schools petition drive shifts to voter turnout

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By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Political strategist Paul Goldman is shifting gears.

Now that his petition drive has been successful to get the issue of modernizing the city’s aging schools on the Nov. 7 ballot, he is working to get voters to the polls to approve the City Charter change.

The Richmond Circuit Court issued an order Tuesday that ensures a spot on the ballot for the proposed change that seeks to force Mayor Levar M. Stoney to either to come up with a plan to fully fund construction or renovation of the city’s inventory of mostly outdated school buildings or tell Richmond City Council it cannot be done.

The court issued the order after receiving notice from the city Voter Registrar’s Office that the Put Schools First initiative had succeeded in gathering the required 10,397 signatures of registered voters.

It’s another success for Mr. Goldman, who in 2003 also led the drive to secure an elected mayor for the city.

In this push, he partnered with the Richmond Crusade for Voters and the Sierra Club’s Falls of the James Chapter and other volunteers and paid signature gatherers.

“Many people thought we were on a fool’s effort,” Mr. Goldman said, “but we have succeeded.”

The campaign generated an estimated 16,000 signatures on petitions.

Mayor Stoney has yet to endorse the campaign, and previously said he prefers to work within the loose framework of an education compact he has created with City Mr. Goldman Council and the Richmond School Board.

The compact calls for quarterly meetings with the elected bodies and the mayor to discuss education issues.

Last year, City Council was told that the city has largely used up its borrowing capacity until at least 2021, leaving dim prospects for taking on significant new school construction.

The School Board’s previous studies have indicated that $500 million to $700 million would be needed to replace at least 36 worn out public school buildings.

Mr. Goldman said he believes the charter change will receive overwhelming support in November as more people become aware of it.

He said the record number of signatures gathered on petitions shows that Richmond citizens already are saying, “Enough is enough. We want our schools fixed.”

“Once the rest of the public becomes aware, they will become disciples of getting rid of the real monuments to segregation.

That’s not the Confederate statues, but the decaying schools our students must attend that are damaging their education and creating health problems,” he said.

He said the vote could have ripple effects felt in Washington.

It could help send a message that Congress needs to do more to help states and localities address the backlog of aging school buildings, he noted.

Slices of life and scenes in Richmond Tree pruning is now underway to help protect power lines throughout the city. Left, Ron Branch, a lift foreman, is among the workers removing branches that could knock down lines in a storm.

He is an employee of Pennsylvania-based Asplundh Tree Expert Co., one of the private contractors Dominion Energy has hired to do the work. Asplundh general foreman David Fox describes the work as “regular maintenance to help keep customers’ lights on.” He said the company has nine trucks in operation and trims trees in the Richmond area on a three-year cycle. This work was taking place in the 2300 block of Broad Rock Boulevard in South Side.

Photos by Regina H. Boone/Richmond Free Press

First Monument Avenue Commission public hearing tense, raucous

By Saraya Wintersmith

The Monument Avenue Commission’s way forward remains murky following its tense and raucous first public comment meeting Wednesday, Aug. 9, at the Virginia Historical Society.

The commission posed two questions to the audience packed with more than 500 people — How do you best add context to the statues of Confederates on Monument Avenue, and what statues of persons or events would you like to see added?

About half of the 40-plus speakers allowed during the twohour meeting spoke in favor of adding some kind of context to the five Confederate monuments along the city’s tree-lined thoroughfare. The other half passionately asked that the statues either be taken down or left untouched.

Despite admonishment from Gregg Kimball, the commission co-chair and event moderator, audience members sporadically booed, jeered and interrupted the speakers. The speakers were selected through random numbers drawn by commission members. But as the comments became more fervent, the format was abandoned, and the audience became loud and raucous.

Jane Hoover said her maternal grandfather was one of many children who helped in the unveiling of the Jefferson Davis monument in the summer of 1907. She insisted the Confederate statues are all dedicated to honorable men.

“Remove not the ancient landmarks which thy have set,” Ms. Hoover quoted from the Bible’s Book of Proverbs. “Nobody publicly contextualizes or judges Maggie Walker, Arthur Ashe or the Lincoln monuments in Richmond. Who are you to publicly contextualize or judge Maury, Lee, Stuart, Jackson and President Davis’ monuments?”

“Only the ignorant, uneducated people will look upon these statues as a hateful, racist symbol,” said Kathleen Beilstein, who said the statues should remain untouched.

“If Mayor (Levar M.) Stoney has his way with the added context, I hope it will be beautiful plaques and not mar or degrade these bigger than life historic statues which represent our heritage.” supremacy!”

But many speakers said the statues should be removed.

“We’re cementing in this moment that one option was never “I stand here on the backs of my ancestors who helped build considered,” said Jaynell Pittman-Shaw of Richmond. “We just Virginia. However, I do not see that reflected on Monument went straight to context. And I think by doing so, we eliminated a Avenue,” said Thelma Brown. whole group of opinions (and) a whole group of constituents.”

The appropriate “context,” she argued, belongs in school lessons, Mayor Stoney charged the commission with putting the statnot on the monuments along the avenue. “They should go down. ues “in context,” leading many commission members and area There’s nothing heroic about it and it’s painful to this day.” residents to believe that removing the statues is not an option.

Pointing to recent rallies in Charlottesville by white supremacist and Ku Klux Klan groups to preserve Confederate monuments there, Fredericksburg resident George Knight said, “When we say we can avoid what’s going on in Charlottesville by just letting the statues stay up, we’re just saying, ‘I’m too much of a coward to stand up to white supremacy and to stand up to racism.’ ” He then chided Confederate supporters at the meeting for their deep affection for “participation trophies,” and People line up outside the Virginia Historical Society for the Aug. 9 public hearing on the shouted, “Down with white Confederate statues along Monument Avenue.

Photos by Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press

Commission members listen and take notes during the first public hearing Aug. 9. They are, from left, Kim Gray, Cochair Gregg Kimball, Lauranett Lee, Stacy Burrs, Ed Ayers, Sarah Driggs, Julian Hayter and Coleen Butler Rodriguez.

Left, audience members who want the Confederate statues to remain untouched on Monument Avenue hold up signs against any context being added.

Dr. Kimball said the evening’s charged atmosphere and emotional responses were no surprise.

“It’s a very passionate topic. It’s about our ancestors, and nothing’s more personal than family,” he said after the meeting.

He said he hopes more concrete ideas about context will emerge at the commission’s next public hearing 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard.

A handful of participants brought specific ideas for adding context to the Monument Avenue statues.

Benjamin Paul, who identified himself as a former Monument Avenue resident, said one way “is to acknowledge that (the Civil War) happened, and to acknowledge that it was about slavery and to acknowledge that that side lost.”

A mixture of applause and groans emanated from the audience.

A woman who identified herself as a Monument Avenue resident, was moved to tears as she spoke in support of dedicating a statue to Richmond native and former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, the nation’s first elected African-American governor.

“Don’t you see?” she said as the crowd snickered. “That was such an important moment when he was elected governor,” she sobbed. “It sort of completes the story of Virginia.”

Among the other suggestions were adding billboard-like signs with factual bullet points; adding a monument for African-American Confederate soldiers; and dedicating a separate row of monuments along the Boulevard to honor African-Americans.

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raced across the country and slammed like a tsunami into the White House.

Even as organizers were claiming success and vowing to hold similar white supremacist rallies in other communities, the backlash was building steam. Counterdemonstrations and marches took place in 130 cities within hours and days, according to reports, including in Richmond.

The activities became rallying points to denounce white supremacy and mourn Ms. Heyer as a martyr to diversity and equality. On Sunday night, more than 200 people rallied at Abner Clay Park in Richmond’s Jackson Ward and marched to the Monument Avenue statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee to condemn the Confederate symbolism that dominates this city.

New efforts emerged across the country to remove or destroy Confederate statues in response to Charlottesville. It was reminiscent of actions taken to remove the Confederate flag from the South Carolina statehouse and New Orleans removing its rebel statues after white supremacist Dylan Roof shot and killed nine people worshipping in a historic black church in Charleston, S.C., in an effort to start a race war.

This week, Baltimore led the way, putting pressure on a reluctant Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney to change position and direct a commission studying the city’s Confederate monuments to consider their removal.

He issued his new statement hours after Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, with the backing of the City Council there, quietly hired contractors to remove and haul away the city’s four Confederate statues before daylight Wednesday.

Separately, the mayor of Lexington, Ky., also is moving ahead with plans to move two Confederate statues from a former courthouse that earlier was the site of a slave market and relocate them to a park with other war memorials.

Others are not waiting for government action.

On Monday in Durham, N.C., activists shouting “No KKK, No fascist USA” toppled a statue of a Confederate soldier that had stood for seven decades in front of the city’s old courts building.

In Atlanta, a Confederate statue was damaged.

Still, there are at least 700 statues in small and large communities, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups, and the majority are considered likely to survive.

Meanwhile, President Trump, who initially failed to denounce the vicious white supremacists and sought to paint their opponents with the same brush, found himself increasingly isolated and under attack for moral bankruptcy.

On Wednesday, the president, who named several white supremacists such as Steven Bannon of Richmond to key White House positions and eagerly courted such groups during his campaign, was forced to disband two business advisory councils as a result of the backlash from Charlottesville.

He acted after a parade of big business chief executives quit the councils in protest over his tepid response to Charlottesville and failure to do more to challenge the white supremacist views that were espoused during the weekend.

“Racism and murder are unequivocally reprehensible and are not morally equivalent to anything else that happened in Charlottesville,” Campbell Soup CEO Denise Morrison stated after quitting the president’s manufacturing council. She was following the lead of Kenneth Frazier, CEO of Merck, a major drug manufacturer, who was the first of several to turn in his resignation.

“I believe the president should have been — and still needs to be — unambiguous on that point,” Ms. Morrison stated in echoing the views of Mr. Frazier.

It is clear the events in Charlottesville would never have taken place without the instigation of two men. They are Jason Kessler, a Charlottesville blogger and University of Virginia graduate who transformed from membership in the liberal Occupy Movement to a white supremacist advocate. The other is Richard Spencer, a U.Va. graduate who coined the term

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White nationalists march with torches in a Nazi-style parade Friday night on the University of Virginia campus. The torch-lit event took place on the eve of the larger “Unite the Right” rally in the city of Charlottesville protesting the planned removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

“alt-right” to describe white hate groups and now leads the National Policy Institute to promote “white power” and bash African-Americans, Jews, gays, immigrants and other groups that he sees as threats to white heritage.

Several people injured by Mr. Fields already have filed a lawsuit seeking $3 million in damages from the driver, Mr. Kessler and others involved in the rally.

However, virtually every official knew in advance that the rally could result in violence.

Two previous rallies at Charlottesville’s statues of Confederates Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson had resulted in problems.

In May, Mr. Spencer led the first, bringing about 100 followers to a Nazi-style, torch-lit parade that resulted in a few scuffles with appalled protesters.

That led to a Ku Klux Klan rally in June.

About 50 KKK members showed up and ended up needing needed police protection after nearly 2,000 people turned out to show their opposition. Protesters were tear-gassed and 23 people were arrested.

Mr. Kessler, who considered the KKK event a flop, then issued the call for the latest rally, which, with help from the Virginia Flaggers, a group that promotes the flying of the Confederate flag, attracted Mr. Spencer and his acolytes and other members of white supremacy organizations.

Less than 1,000 came, but many came armed.

Ahead of the rally, Charlottesville Police Chief Al Thomas spent weeks strategizing with counterparts at the state level to head off problems.

Hundreds of police officers from the Virginia State Police, Charlottesville and surrounding jurisdictions were mobilized for the Saturday, Aug. 12, event, and Gov. Terry McAuliffe also had the National Guard on standby.

But when the balloon went up, nothing went as planned.

Witnesses and participants, including Mr. Kessler, expressed dismay at what they saw as a lack of immediate police response to the violence.

On Friday night, the tone was set when more

than 200 members of the white supremacist groups, almost all young white men, marched through the U.Va. campus carrying lighted torches in another Nazi-style parade.

Witnesses said police watched but stood by and allowed the marchers to menace onlookers. Police, they said, got involved only after the marchers began to poke and aggressively swing torches at about 30 Black Lives Matter members who sought to stand against them.

The march was declared an unlawful assembly and dispersed.

On Saturday, the situation was even more threatening and violent, but Chief Thomas and state Secretary of Public Safety Brian Moran refused to force an end to the rally until more than 90 minutes of fights had occurred.

Instead, police officers were allowed to stand by as fights broke out across Emancipation Park at least two hours before the rally’s noon start, according to multiple reports.

Helen Alli of Glen Allen, who was part of a 10-member delegation from Richmond’s First Unitarian Universalist Church to travel to Charlottesville to “pray for peace and harmony,” said conditions began deteriorating as soon as the alt-right participants arrived.

“The extremists, the terrorists almost immediately began harassing people who had been peacefully standing around,” she said. “There were fights starting, and I saw women as well as men who stood against them getting beaten up or pepper-sprayed.”

She said the extremists even confronted her group.

She said her group retreated to a nearby church, which set up an outside shower to allow those hit with chemical sprays to hose off.

Phil Wilayto, editor of The Virginia Defender, reported that many of the white supremacists “came prepared for battle, with helmets, shields, body padding and visible weapons, including guns.”

But that kind of battle dress failed to trigger immediate official alarm. Secretary Moran watched the violence from a command post as

time ticked by before a request went to Gov. Terry McAuliffe to declare a state of emergency.

All the while, “people punched and kicked each other during various scuffles, which were often broken up within crowds, without police intervention,” one news service reported.

Another reported that “an angry mob of white supremacists formed a battle line across from a group of counterprotesters … On command from their leader, the young men charged and pummeled their ideological foes. One woman was hurled to the pavement” as state troopers and Charlottesville police watched “and did nothing. It was a scene that played out over and over again.”

Finally, around 11:30 a.m., Chief Thomas declared an unlawful assembly, though it took at least 10 more minutes before state and local officers in riot gear began dispersing the people in the park.

State officials as well as Chief Thomas later defended their efforts. Chief Thomas told reporters the plan was to have the alt-right group enter from one side of the park and counterprotesters to enter from another.

“But people began entering the park from all different directions,” he said Monday. That made crowd control impossible, he said.

He did not address the reason officers were not deployed sooner to do more to separate the two sides and disrupt the fighting.

To Mr. Wilayto, the weekend’s events show that white extremist organizations are growing and becoming more dangerous and that opponents cannot rely on the police to provide adequate protection.

Others see a way forward.

“This violence will continue unless we commit to condemning and standing against it,” said Charlottesville resident Brennan Gilmore, a former foreign service officer, who has seen extremist groups become dominant in other countries when people stood by.

“We need to actively oppose those who seek to divide us along racial lines and demand our leaders do the same.”

Fields’ history shows troubled past

By Ronald E. Carrington

apartment in Maumee. Police records show that he allegedly threatened or assaulted his disabled mother so violently as a James Alex Fields Jr., a 20-year-old Maumee, Ohio, supporter teen that she twice called 911. of Adolph Hitler and white supremacist ideology, is being held In one 2010 incident, police records show, Mrs. Bloom without bond in the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail reported that her son had struck her in the head, put his hands on charges of second degree murder, malicious wounding and over her mouth and threatened to beat her after she told him hit and run resulting in death. to stop playing video games. She said her son was taking Mr. Fields was driving a gray Dodge Challenger that plowed medication to control his temper. into a crowd of people protesting the “Unite the Right” rally He reportedly entered the Army in August 2015, but left the miliMr. Fields in Charlottesville on Saturday, killing 32-year-old Heather tary by the end of the year. His departure was not explained.

Heyer of Charlottesville and injuring 19 others. The horrific scene was Derek Weimer, Mr. Fields’ former high school history teacher in Ohio, caught on video by counterprotesters. told reporters that Mr. Fields was a “a very bright kid but very misguided Dressed in a black and white prison jumpsuit, Mr. Fields appeared and disillusioned.” He said Mr. Fields seemed fascinated by Hilter and Monday via video conference before Judge Robert H. Downer Jr., chief the neo-Nazi movement, more so than other students. judge of the Charlottesville General District Court, where he was as“A lot of boys get interested in Germans and Nazis because they’re interested signed a court-appointed attorney, Charles Weber, and told to return to in World War II,’ Mr. Weimer said. “But James took it to another level.” court Friday, Aug. 25, for a hearing.

Mrs. Bloom said on Monday that she learned of the deadly havoc and Asked by Judge Downer if he could afford a lawyer, Mr. Fields her son’s arrest from reporters who showed up at her home in a Toledo answered, “No, sir.” He told the court he earns $600 weekly working suburb. She said she was under the impression her son was attending a in private security. political rally in Virginia.

According to the Toledo Blade, Mr. Fields was living with his mother, “I didn’t know it was white supremacists. I thought it had something Samantha Lea Bloom, until recent months, when he moved to his own to do with Trump,” she said.

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or improved slightly.

“As a district, we need to do everything we can to improve the learning experience of our students, and that should change today,” said Richmond School Board Chairwoman Dawn Page.

For African-American students in RPS, SOL test scores in writing improved, from 40 percent in 2015-16 to 45 percent in 2016-17. But scores for African-American students declined in the four other subject areas.

Two to four SOL tests are given to students in grades three through 12 each year.

RPS has a 71 percent African-American student population. Only 17 of the city’s 44 public schools are fully accredited based on SOL test scores. Facilities are in major disrepair, the budget is strapped and officials are dealing with the abrupt departure of the former superintendent as an interim leader holds the reins while a nationwide search for a successor is underway.

“The SOL scores tell us that a majority of our students are not meeting the minimum expectations for what students should know and be able to do at the end of each grade,” Ms. Page said.

She said increased community involvement in the schools is needed to boost student achievement.

“Stronger communities will only help in our task to find fixes,” Ms. Page said.

Statewide, Virginia’s student pass rates improved 2 percentage points in writing to 79 percent; remained the same for reading at 80 percent, and history and social science at 86 percent; and declined a percentage point in both math, to 79 percent, and science, to 82 percent.

The Virginia Department of Education three years ago introduced computer adaptive testing, a format that adjusts the test difficulty level according to a student’s response to an initial question. Scores are determined by the number of questions answered correctly and the relative difficulty of answered questions.

When comparing pass rates for specific el-

ementary, middle and high schools, several city schools have made gains. Of the division’s 44 schools, 31 saw improvements in at least one subject area. Blackwell Elementary School had a 31 percentage point increase in science; J.E.B. Stuart Elementary increased by 28 points in history and social science, 24 points in reading and 22 points in mathematics. John Marshall High School showed a 22 point improvement in writing and a 13 point increase in history and social science.

On the other end of the spectrum, however, several schools continue to struggle. The elementary schools scoring the lowest in each category were Woodville, with a 32.4 percent pass rate in reading; Chimborazo, 33.8 percent in history and social science; and Swansboro, at 21.5 percent in mathematics and 33.3 percent in science.

The new building for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is not improving student performance. SOL scores for students at the East End school were the lowest of all middle schools in all five subject areas.

For area high schools, the lowest performers included Armstrong, in reading at 42.5 percent;

Huguenot, in writing at 47 percent; Armstrong, in history and social science at 48.2 percent; and Armstrong, in math and science at 33.7 percent and 38.6 percent, respectively.

Despite the dismal results for public schools, VDOE superintendent of instruction Steven R. Staples said the data does not present a comprehensive picture of student academic performance in Virginia.

“The long-term upward trend is far more important than a snapshot for a single year …” he said in a news release.

RPS is currently under the close scrutiny of the state Department of Education because of the division’s consistent low number of accredited schools.

As part of the process to achieve full accreditation for all city schools, Mr. Kranz submitted on July 27 an updated memorandum of understanding to the VDOE that outlines specific responsibilities of the department and the school division to be undertaken to improve the schools. The document was approved and a Corrective Action Plan is being drafted.

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2 state troopers considered casualties Two Virginia State troopers lost their lives in Charlottesville.

Lt. H. Jay Cullen, 48, of Midlothian, and Trooper-Pilot Berke M.M. Bates of Quinton were killed when the Bell 407 helicopter from which they were conducting surveillance during the white nationalists rally crashed shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday in a wooded area near a residence on Old Farm Road in Albemarle County.

While State Police officials said no foul play was indicated, the crash is being investigated by the agency, along with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Lt. Cullen Safety Board.

Both men were well-known to Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

“Berke was part of my executive protection unit. He was part of my family. The man lived with me 24-7,” Gov. McAuliffe said Sunday during a church service in Charlottesville.

“I was close to both of those state troopers. Jay Cullen had been flying me around for three-and-a-half years.”

Trooper-Pilot Lt. Cullen, who was flying the helicopter Bates

at the time of the crash, was the commander of the State Police Aviation Unit. The veteran pilot routinely flew the governor to appointments around the state.

Lt. Cullen graduated from the Virginia State Police Academy in 1994 and joined the Aviation Unit in 1999. He is survived by a wife and two sons.

Trooper-Pilot Bates, who would have turned 41 on Sunday, Aug. 13, was recruited by the Virginia State Police from Florida, where he distinguished himself as a highway patrol officer by

rescuing a young girl who had been kidnapped.

He graduated from the Virginia State Police Academy in 2004 and joined the Aviation Unit in July after an assignment as a special agent with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. He also had served on the governor’s protection detail.

He is survived by a wife and 11-year-old fraternal twins.

Both troopers are being considered casualties of the Charlottesville violence because they were on duty monitoring the protests from the air. — RONALD E. CARRINGTON

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the crowd. Five people admitted to the University of Virginia Medical Center are in critical condition.

Ms. Heyer is being hailed as a martyr in the battle against white supremacists and other racist groups who want to return the country to a past of hatred and discrimination against AfricanAmericans, Jews, Muslims, immigrants and people of color.

Candles and flowers still adorn a part of the street where a vigil was held in her memory on Sunday.

“She always had a very strong sense of right and wrong,” Ms. Heyer’s mother, Susan Bro, told reporters on Sunday, tears falling as she smiled. “She always, even as a child, was very caught up in what she believed to be fair.

“Somehow, I almost feel that this is what she was born to be — a focal point for change. I’m proud that what she was doing was peaceful. She wasn’t there fighting with people.”

Alfred A. Wilson, manager of the bankruptcy division at the Miller Law Group, hired Ms. Heyer.

“Heather was a very strong woman and stood up to any type of discrimination,” he said. “She made it known that she was all about equality.”

At a memorial service Wednesday at the packed 1,000-seat Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, mourners were given purple shirts, Ms. Heyer’s favorite color and a symbol of openness, her father, Mark Heyer said.

A quote Ms. Heyer had posted on Facebook was displayed on a purple background: “If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.”

Her mother made that a call to action to the crowd that included Gov. Terry McAuliffe and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, who joined the family and other relatives paying tribute to Ms. Heyer.

“They tried to kill my child to shut her up. Well, guess what? You just magnified her,” Ms. Bro told the crowd to loud applause.

“I’d rather have my child,” she said. “But by golly, if I’ve got to give her up, we’re going to make it count.”

Officials react

“It is appalling that neo-Nazis, the Klan and other white nationalists chose Virginia and a great community like Charlottesville to spread their messages of hate and intolerance.

It speaks to a vile and disturbing current in our culture and politics which has now broken out into the full light of day. I will be watching closely to make sure that President Trump’s Justice Department fully pursues an investigation into the events in Charlottesville, and into the activities of hate groups across the country.” — U.S. Sen. Mark Warner • “We must pull together — regardless of party, race or religion — to reject hatred in no uncertain terms and stand together. I’m encouraged by the words of leaders on both sides of the aisle who spoke out forcefully against what occurred, but it is critical that we follow up those words with action that builds a more inclusive future.” — U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine • “Over the last year we have heard dog whistles, code words and intentional silences, all invigorating and empowering white supremacists. It must stop now. As a community and as a nation, we must unambiguously condemn bigotry, prejudice and discrimination.” — Congressman A. Donald McEachin • “I have a message to the white supremacists and the Nazis who came into Charlottesville today — Go home. You are not wanted in this great Commonwealth. You pretend that you are patriots, but you are anything but patriots.” — Gov. Terry McAuliffe • “I am deeply saddened and shaken by the events in Charlottesville. The senseless loss of life and the twisted and contorted faces of hatred on display were repulsive. … It is way past time to tell the full story in our city that contained the second largest slave trading market before the Civil War. Those who turn toward that fact and face the personal devastation to the lives of African-Americans for more than 250 years will move us forward.”

— Chris A. Hilbert, Richmond City Council president and 3rd District representative • “I recently finished a book by Steven Levingston titled, “Kennedy and King: The President, the Pastor and the Battle Over Civil Rights.” This double biography chronicles the two leaders from 1960 to 1963. When I finished the book, I thought to myself, ‘What have black folk done to deserve such hatred?’ On Saturday, I had the same thought, ‘What have we done to deserve such hatred?’ ” — George Keith Martin, rector emeritus and alumnus, University of Virginia • “We must address our racist history, welcome newcomers and uphold Virginia’s freedom of religion principle. The Virginia Interfaith Center will engage people of faith in standing and speaking out against hate and intolerance, educate congregations about ways to become more welcoming and support legislation in the General Assembly to welcome all, monitor and track hate crimes and establish a commission to look at what can be done.”

— Kim Bobo, executive director, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy • “All persons need to be a part of the solution – regardless of race, color, creed or religious background. We must come together as a community in action, working to empower, educate and encourage one another as we stand together against racism and bigotry on any and all levels.” — Dr. Cheryl Ivey Green, president of the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Richmond and Vicinity

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People fly into the air after being struck by a car that plowed into the crowd of counterprotesters on Saturday. One person was killed and 19 others were injured. The driver, James A. Fields Jr., has been charged with second degree murder.

Trump and the rise of hate groups

By Reginald Stuart

President Trump’s tepid initial comments about the civil disruption last weekend in Charlottesville, followed by his declaration Tuesday that the “alt-left” was as responsible for the violence, has stirred a hornet’s nest of exchanges from a wide range of religious, political and social figures with no end of the bitter rhetoric in sight.

The ranks of congressional leaders, business executives, educators and social and civil rights advocates have risen day by day since last weekend, all sounding united in their criticism of President Trump and his sentiment supporting white supremacists.

They say his response to and assessments of the violent clashes are adding kerosene to a fire started by a small, loosely knit but growing band of white nationalists.

“President Trump just can’t bring himself to unequivocally condemn and repudiate white supremacy and its modern-day equivalent, the ‘alt-right,’ ” said Richard Cohen, president of the Montgomery, Ala., based Southern Poverty Law Center, echoing a wide range of people across the social and political spectrum.

“He can’t bring himself to acknowledge that terrorism committed by white supremacists is, indeed, terrorism,” Mr. Cohen said.

“The president’s tepid response ... to the deadly violence in Charlottesville was telling. He denounced the hate and violence but spread the blame to many sides.”

The president reasserted his position Tuesday in a contentious exchange with news reporters in New York. During the gathering, he rejected the bipartisan criticism about his initial responses to the Charlottesville incident and claimed “altleft” counterprotesters were “very, very, very violent” when they confronted white nationalists, Ku Klux Klan sympathizers and neo-Nazi groups that had gathered in Charlottesville ostensibly to protest the city’s planned removal of a statue of

Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. “So this week, it’s Robert E. Lee. I noticed that Stonewall Jackson’s coming down,” President Trump told reporters about the Confederate statues marked for removal. “I wonder, is it George Washington next week?

And is it Thomas Jefferson the week after?” he commented. “You know, you really do have to ask yourself, where does it stop?”

The SPLC has been “flooded” with calls since last weekend’s sudden outburst of violence, the kind that stirred memories of violence across the South in the days of racial segregation, said a spokesperson for the SPLC. The spokesperson said such violence and President Trump’s response only “energizes” white supremacists and their cohorts.

The violence in Charlottesville may have stirred many frightening memories of the Old South. Yet it also helped reinforce claims by hate fighters like the SPLC that President Trump’s victory has given an added spark to the right wing white nationalist movement.

The presence on President Trump’s top staff of alt-right political activist and Richmond native Steve Bannon and others gives the critics’ claims more validity, according to Trump critics of all political persuasions.

“The radical right was more successful in entering the political mainstream last year than in half a century,” said Mark Potok, a senior fellow at the SPLC. “Trump’s run for office electrified the radical right, which saw in him a champion of the idea that America is fundamentally a white man’s country,” Mr. Potok said in a detailed statement issued earlier this year characterizing 2016 as the “Year in Hate and Extremism.”

“The reaction to Trump’s victory by the radical right was ecstatic,” he said, citing speeches and writings by Trump boosters hailing the president’s November 2016 election as a victory for those who feel white is right.

That declaration by Trump supporters was validated as the president appointed numerous people to high federal posts who have espoused negative views about African-Americans, women, Jews, members of the LGBTQ community, the poor and immigrants.

Saturday’s burst of violence in Charlottesville, rooted in white nationalist sentiment, was the latest demonstration of what Mr. Potok and his peers and adversaries say may be ahead for America, absent a dramatic shift by President Trump.

The events also have sparked heightened interest in “Intelligence Watch” and “Hatewatch,” two efforts of the SPLC. “Intelligence Watch” is a team of lawyers and researchers who seek to identify, expose and legally root out people the center defines as white nationalist advocates and supporters of white separatists ideologies.

Hatewatch is a quarterly newsletter the SPLC publishes identifying groups that fit into those categories.

Hatewatch has identified half a dozen Virginia organizations on its most recent list of more than 900 hate groups across the country. The strength in numbers or finances of such groups currently operating in Virginia is not known. However, the SPLC released the names of the organizations and their focus.

The “Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan” was identified as being based in Richmond. The “Rebel Brigade Knights True Invisible Empire” was reported based in Martinsville.

The “Christian Action Network,” described as an anti-Muslim group, was reportedly based in Forest, a community in Bedford and Campbell counties. “HIS Press” was identified as a Norfolk group promoting “radical traditional Catholicism.” “Act for America” was identified as a Virginia Beach-based, anti-Muslim group.

The Hatewatch report also referenced several Virginia-based foundations it felt were involved in racial supremacy activities.

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woman who went to the rally in support of counterprotesters was killed, and 19 other people were injured, when a white nationalist sympathizer drove his car into the crowd.

The violence and death, broadcast on television, stunned the nation and has tipped the scales for many cities grappling with what do with Jim Crow-era statues of Confederates on public land.

“Let me be clear: We will not tolerate allowing these statues and their history to be used as pretext for hate and violence, or to allow our city to be threatened by white supremacists and neo-Nazi thugs. We will protect our city and keep our residents safe,” Mayor Stoney’s statement read.

Earlier in the week, the mayor had doubled down on his effort to simply add “context” to the monuments of Confederates Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, J.E.B. Stuart, Jefferson Davis and Matthew Fontaine Maury.

“For me, it’s about telling the complete truth,” Mayor Stoney said Monday at the groundbreaking for the new American Civil War Museum on Tredegar Street.

Mayor Stoney consistently has expressed distaste for the Confederate monuments, saying in his statement Wednesday

that “I wish they had never been built.”

But he said on Monday that he didn’t think removal of symbols “does anything for telling the actual truth or changes the state and culture of racism in this country today.”

On Monday, he vowed to focus on “taking down the vestiges of Jim Crow” in public housing and public education.

Just hours before Mayor Stoney’s change on Wednesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam added his voice to the growing chorus of national leaders calling for Confederate tributes to be removed and possibly housed in protected galleries.

“I believe these statues should be taken down and moved into museums,” Dr. Northam said in a statement. He also promised to be a “vocal advocate” for Confederate statue relocation and said more should be done to memorialize civil rights heroes like Barbara Johns and Oliver Hill.

In response, and before Mayor Stoney issued his statement, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie pointed to Richmond as a “good example” for other cities to follow when dealing with Confederate monuments.

In the wake of Saturday’s violence in Charlottesville, Baltimore’s mayor accelerated that city’s push to remove Confederate memorials.

Four such statues were taken down in that city before dawn on Wednesday.

The mayor of Lexington, Ky., announced plans to push ahead with plans to remove Confederate statues, while officials in Dallas; Memphis, Tenn.; and Jacksonville, Fla.; announced initiatives aimed at taking down Confederate monuments.

On Tuesday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper called for removal of Confederate statues on state property and outlined steps to achieve that goal.

Meanwhile, some people took matters into their own hands. Demonstrators stormed the site of a Confederate monument outside a courthouse in Durham, N.C., on Monday and toppled the bronze statue from its base.

Durham County Sheriff Mike Andrews said in a statement on Tuesday that his office would seek vandalism charges against those involved.

As of April, at least 60 symbols of the Confederacy had been removed or renamed since 2015, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups.

Speaking to the Free Press earlier this week, Christy Coleman, CEO of the American Civil War Museum and co-chair of Mayor Stoney’s Monument Avenue Commission said the weekend’s events indicate an extreme importance for the group to be “careful and deliberate” in its work.

“It can’t be a rushed process,” she said.

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It’s time It’s time for Johnny Reb, skinheads, the hooded Klan and closet racists at the office and who live next door to wake up and understand that it’s not 1865 any more.

The Civil War is over. The South lost.

The statues of Confederates must come down.

The senseless violence in Charlottesville has displayed for the nation and the world what we, at the Free Press, have long pointed out — that these statues venerating Confederate traitors are symbols of power for neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan, the alt-right and other extremists who cling to the false notion of white supremacy and the domination of others. And just like the generals the statues portray, their white nationalist supporters are willing to fight — and kill — to keep the status quo.

In June 2015, white supremacist Dylann Roof went to Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, S.C., sat through a Bible study and then pulled out a .45-caliber handgun and opened fire on the pastor and the parishioners, all African-Americans. He killed nine people in an attempt to start a race war.

Last Saturday, James Alex Fields Jr., with the same twisted mentality, came from Ohio to Charlottesville, marched with white supremacists opposing the removal of that city’s statue of Confederate Robert E. Lee and then got into a car and plowed through a crowd of counterprotesters. He killed one woman and injured 19 other people, some critically.

How much more violence must leaders in Richmond and other Southern cities require before they understand the perverse meaning that clings to these Confederate statues?

How many more deaths at the hands of white supremacists will it take for the statues to come down?

There should be no more confusion or misunderstanding about what these statues represent.

This tumultuous time in Charlottesville has shown us who our true leaders are. To no surprise, President Trump has failed that test. His initial failure to denounce white extremists and to address the murder of Heather Heyer, coupled with his excuses on Tuesday and blame of others, show once again that he is a bigot and racist. His defense of what he called “the very fine people” at the white nationalist march has given the green light to white supremacists.

By his wink and nod, they know their terrorist activities can go forward uninhibited by any genuine checks by the Justice Department or federal authorities.

Trump supporter David Duke, a former Imperial Wizard of the KKK and a frequent visitor to Chesterfield County, thanked President Trump in a tweet.

On Saturday, Mr. Duke told reporters he was at the rally in Charlottesville because it represented “a turning point for the people of this country. We are determined to take our country back. We are going to fulfill the promises of Donald Trump. That’s what we believed in. That’s why we voted for Donald Trump, because he said he’s going to take our country back. And that’s what we’ve got to do.”

It’s time for Mayor Levar M. Stoney to grow some backbone. While he capitulated on Wednesday and said his impotent Monument Avenue Commission now may consider removing the Confederate traitors along the tree-lined street, he hasn’t gone far enough. He needs to show true leadership and push City Council to take the statues down.

The events in Charlottesville have prompted other cities to act.

After a unanimous vote by its City Council, Baltimore overnight removed four statues of Confederates, including those to Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and Confederate women.

The mayor of Lexington, Ky., said he would push ahead with plans to remove their Confederate statues, while officials in Dallas, Memphis, Tenn., and Jacksonville, Fla., are moving to take them down. On Tuesday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper also announced initiatives for removal of Confederate memorials from state property.

Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy, the command post for the war to keep black people in bondage.

Mayor Stoney, Richmond City Council and the Monument Avenue Commission must change the face Richmond shows to the world and stop honoring the traitors who fought to deny the freedom and humanity of others.

Our city should be out front by showing others that Confederates have no place on pedestals of honor in the middle of our city.

On this issue, Mayor Stoney cannot use the commission as a subterfuge for inaction. Nor can he continue to kowtow to the wishes of political supporters or certain special interests.

This is not a black-white issue. It is an issue of right and wrong. And like Ms. Heyer who gave her life in the struggle for right, people of conscience of all races and nationalities know what the outcome should be.

There is no context that can justify such a perch for Confederates or salve the wounds the statues continue to inflict.

Again, we say move the statues to museums or national battlefields in Virginia, where people can learn the history and see them in proper context.

There’s an old joke making rounds again: How many Richmonders does it take to change a light bulb? Four.

One to change the bulb and three others to talk about how great the old one was.

Mayor Stoney, we don’t want you or Richmond to become that joke.

It’s time for people in Richmond and elsewhere to hang up notions of white supremacy and embrace the fact that African-Americans, Latinos, Jews, immigrants, gays and people of color have an equal place at the table and are not just the wait staff, cooks or janitors. To leave up Confederate statues erected during the time of Jim Crow makes this city a laughingstock.

It’s time to move away from the past.

It’s time for the statues to go.

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‘The chickens came home to roost’ I consider myself a daughter of the Commonwealth as I was born in Richmond, just miles away from Charlottesville. As the former capital of the Confederacy, Richmond has been home to some of the most divisive periods in history and has routinely demanded that battle lines be drawn among its residents.

As a child, I played on cobblestone streets that were battlegrounds during the Civil War. On field trips, I frequented plantations in Jamestown, where the first documented Africans arrived during Colonialism. Considering I am intimately familiar with the Commonwealth’s antebellum roots, it is for that very reason that I was not shocked by the events in Charlottesville.

Let’s be honest: The “Unite the Right” rally was held just minutes away from Monticello, a plantation where Thomas

Jefferson owned several hundred slaves during the period in which he founded the University of Virginia. This area has been responsible for systemic oppression against people of color for generations.

A well-crafted press release and social media hashtag for #BlacksAtUVA cannot wash away the stain from the blood

Sesha Joi Moon on this city’s hands from not only this weekend, but since its inception in 1762. As with Donald Trump, it’s too little, too late.

While our state slogan may be “Virginia Is for Lovers,” Central Virginia has been a bedrock of hate for nearly 400 years. The chickens came home to roost this past weekend.

Unfortunately, for all of the area’s progress, a lot of resentment lingers beneath the revitalization, especially in Richmond, which seemingly swept the city’s racist past under a rug that was embellished with

a shiny RVA logo.

As a resident of color, I haven’t had the luxury of hiding behind a cloak of privilege and avoiding the hard truths about race in this country. I have had no choice but to accept that this is us — this is who we really are as a nation.

On the heels of the city erecting a memorial statue for Maggie L. Walker, we cannot overlook the fact that our capacity to build a stronger, more inclusive identity for Richmond is contingent on the removal of any statues that place the legends of the lost cause on a pedestal. To borrow from Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s remarks to the Charlottesville protesters, “There is no place for you here, there is no place for you in America,” and I look forward to counterprotesting the preservationists as they descend on Monument Avenue.

Last weekend reminded me that I have a responsibility to continue the fight on behalf of Heather Heyer, who gave her life for the cause in our long walk toward freedom, when

Let’s make them pay America witnessed during the weekend dozens of armed, military-garbed men and women in Charlottesville wearing helmets and wielding shields, openly brandishing semi -automatic firearms in the face of students and clergy opposed to their racist and fascist messages.

This armed, neo-Nazi, white nationalists force, outgunning even the local police, chanted en masse, “Jews will not replace us” and various racist proclamations equally derogatory.

One could only be reminded of 1930s Germany and the Brown shirts during the dawn of Hitler and the “Final Solution.”

Are we to be protected from hosts of open gun carrying fanatics “protesting” within city limits? Must we, as ordinary citizens, confront armed thugs with our guns?

In light of the First Amendment and in a state like Virginia, where weapons can be openly carried, how do we avoid confrontation with jack-booted Storm Trooper wannabes with an arsenal of weapons?

Must citizens be compelled to risk the safety of public order so that a group of multi-state, inadequate feeling men, probably living in their mother’s basements, can feel manly toting guns and dressing up like soldiers? Is life itself to be subjected to the risk of one of these insecure white supremacist’s getting so agitated he or she squeezes off one or more rounds from a 30-round magazine?

We are equally grateful for the plain dumb luck that likely stopped just one protester from attending while armed and pulling his or her trigger, setting

off an hysterical barrage of gunfire with dozens of dead and maimed onlookers. “Virginia is for Lovers” would forever be a slogan lost to history.

The life of a young woman was taken by one of the neoNazi Hitler worshippers. This pathetic young man, embol-

David P. Baugh dened by the racist messages of the alt-right, the Klan and neo-Nazis, also injured 19 others because he carved his mission of destruction from their message.

Something can be done.

Every special event in the city of Richmond requires a parade permit. A special event is any event involving amplified sound, traffic or pedestrian issues or any activity that is publicly advertised. The required form is roughly the same for a permit in Charlottesville, Roanoke or from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Every group has the constitutional right to free speech and assembly, even to parade, but not without a permit. The courts have recognized this limitation.

And white supremacists, too, have the right to openly carry guns, G.I. Joe gear and big boy body armor, but not at a rally without an insurance-backed permit.

The application requires the organization or group requesting the permit to give evidence of insurance coverage for $1 million per rally. It also requires that the city also would be insured by the policy.

The potential for damages and loss of life is greatly increased when the organizers intend to carry weapons. So Richmond and other cities should increase the amount of insurance required for rallies where weapons are to be carried.

Let’s see how many of the

Klan and neo-Nazi groups will want to provide $5 million or $10 million of insurance coverage for the consequences of any injuries to life, limb or property.

Let’s see if Aetna, Farmers or those “good hands” folks will underwrite the Klan.

Every right carries a corresponding responsibility. For example, the right to free speech requires we hear the ravings of a lot of stupid people.

Now it is time for Richmond, and all American cities, to recognize the right of carrying firearms coexists with an increased and corresponding responsibility.

By the very explicit conditions of a parade permit, the organization and its organizers are responsible for the conduct of people at the rally who violate the conditions of the permit.

The law also doesn’t prohibit insurance coverage amounts to be increased when weapons are carried.

So if the risk to life and property damage are increased, then the city should increase the insurance required. The city also should make carrying weapons at a rally without the required insurance grounds for immediate revocation of the parade permit and arrest of all participants.

This would apply to every group that wants to carry arms during its rally, regardless of whether it is the Klan, Mothers Against Drunk Driving or Planned Parenthood.

Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Gov. Terry McAuliffe and mayors across the nation must increase required insurance protections to meet increased risks to public safety of these rallies.

Face it: $1 million will fall short of the damages suffered by the parents of 32-year-old Heather Heyer of Charlottesville, or the parents of the next victim.

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she easily could have accepted her privilege and sat idly by.

It reminded me that I must help to politically mobilize my community and emulate the leadership of Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer, Mayor Jim Gray of Lexington, Ky., and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu.

It reminded me that I have to take a stand by taking a knee in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick, Marshawn Lynch and Michael Bennett until this country exhibits the values that are embedded within its own national anthem.

It reminded me that I must play a more active role in the conversation about how to honor Richmond’s past while honing RVA’s future without disguising terrorism and racism as patriotism.

It reminded me that despite this country’s storied past, we have a fighting chance at change — and the time is now.

The writer is a human capital strategist with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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Racist groups must be viewed as direct threat to national security We are concerned about the white supremacist-organized domestic terrorist threat facing the United States. And we say to members of Congress, enough is enough. It is time to do something about it.

These organized domestic terrorists and their leaders operate through dozens of groups known to law enforcement agencies as white nationalists, white supremacists, white separatists, altReich Nation, Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, neoConfederates, neo-Nazis, racist skinheads and Christian Identity, which represent a direct threat to our national security.

The American people must never tolerate any groups hiding behind the First Amendment, Second Amendment or any law to intimidate, kill or injure American citizens based on the removal of a Confederate battle flag or statue of a Confederate monument.

The American people must be reminded that the foundation of

bigotry, hate crimes, political or judicial bias, white supremacy and racial segregation and the denial of equal protection under the law to people of African ancestry and citizenship in the United States rests upon the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on March 6, 1857, in Scott v. Sandford, written by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, a white supremacist. In that decision, the court said that current or former slaves and their descendants had “no rights which the white man was bound to respect.”

On April 4, 1967, as the war in Vietnam was reaching its full fury, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “A time comes when silence is betrayal.” And he said, “Some of us who have already begun to break the silence of the night have found that the calling to speak is often a vocation of agony, but we must speak.

We must speak with all the humility that is appropriate to our limited vision, but we must speak.”

It is our hope, and the hope of the vast majority of the

American people, that Congress will hear the cries for corrective justice and for peace from people of good will in this nation and all over the world.

The state of our union requires Congress to make it a priority to enforce RICO laws, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, against these arms-carrying, white supremacist- organized corrupt domestic terrorist hate-crime groups whose leaders, members and associates continue to engage in inhumane acts of violence and bigotry.

We must enforce RICO laws against these groups without delay.

ROY L. PERRY-BEY Hampton The writer is director of Civil Rights for the United Front for Justice.

Trump ‘We could only hope and violence in to live up to the words on Charlottesville the Reconciliation Statue’ In the bright sunlight, Richmond’s Reconciliation Statue, unveiled a decade ago by then-Gov. Tim Kaine and seen as an apology for this country’s role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, cast an appropriate shadow upon our sorrow.

Hundreds of us gathered Sunday at the statue. We wanted to send a living sympathy card to the City of Charlottesville, where violence had caused the death of three people and the injury of 19 others. And we wanted to condemn the racism and bigotry that caused this violence.

We listened to speakers, sang “Our God Is An Awesome God,” “America” and “We Shall Overcome,” and prayed.

Delegate Delores McQuinn reminded us that we still had work to do. “Evil has always over-extended itself,” she said. We had to dismantle hate with love, unity, reconciliation, the power of prayer and joining together.

Dr. Cheryl Ivy Green said we had to concentrate on what united us rather than what divided us. She said we ought to be concerned when someone wears a helmet to a peaceful protest.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who had visited the families of the state troopers who lost their lives, found the energy to declare to those who came to hurt us, “Go home!” And, “You only made us stronger.”

He said white supremacists and Nazis were not patriots and that, from the White House to the State House, we had to call

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Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney said although he had often been told he was too young, he was not too young to know the difference between love and hate. He said we had “to send a message that we will march forward for equality” and kick the hate out of our cities and our state.

Congressman A. Donald McEachin said we had gotten here by thinking a person who said he could get away with shooting someone in the street and grabbing women’s private parts would never be elected. “What to do? Go to the voting booth.”

The Rev. Sylvester Turner said conversion started with us looking at ourselves, acknowledging the present and looking to a higher power. He prayed our president would come to understand he is God’s servant, and we would lift President Trump up for God to open his heart.

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Having lived in Alabama, I can recall how former Gov. George Wallace used racist language to incite his white supremacist followers to violence.

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Hate groups and hate mongers played a huge role in electing President Trump. Their propaganda shows that the most violent white supremacist groups are 100 percent in support of President Trump.

People like Richard Spencer, Alex Jones, David Duke and, of course, Stephen Bannon view his election as a license for antiSemitic harassment and intimidation of minorities, immigrants, LGBTQ community members and Muslims.

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Clarence ‘Big House’ Gaines honored in hometown Paducah, Ky., has paid tribute to a famous native son, the late Clarence “Big House” Gaines.

A monument of Mr. Gaines was unveiled Monday, Aug. 7, at 9th and Husband streets in Paducah. The tribute is near Coleman Park in the part of town where Mr. Gaines grew up.

Also, nearby 7th Street has been renamed Clarence Gaines Street.

Among those attending the ceremony were his daughter, Lisa Gaines McDonald, and former University of Kentucky Coach Tubby Smith.

“His name said it all — Big House,” Ms. McDonald told a Paducah television station. “Not only was he a huge man in stature, but also in heart.”

Coach Smith said, “He was one of the coaches who helped bridge the gap to say, ‘Hey look, black coaches can do the job at any level.’

Coach Gaines coached Winston-Salem State University’s basketball team from 1946 to 1993, posting an 828-447 overall record that included the 1967 NCAA Division II championship. He had more victories than any African-American coach in history.

The Rams’ 1967 squad featured the great Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, who went on to gain NBA stardom.

Mr. Gaines’ teams won eight CIAA titles between 1953 and 1977.

Before his decades-long stint at Winston-Salem State, Mr. Gaines starred in athletics at Paducah’s Lincoln High School and Morgan State University in Baltimore.

At Lincoln High, he also played the trombone in the band and was class salutatorian. At Morgan State, he focused on football and earning a degree in chemistry.

Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 1981, Mr. Gaines died of complications from a stroke in 2005.

Clarence “Big House” Gaines is shown in this undated photo at a CIAA tournament in Richmond. He tells his legendary story in a biography, “They Call Me Big House.”

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Lisa Gaines McDonald admires the monument honoring her late father, Coach Clarence “Big House” Gaines, following its unveiling last week in Coleman Park in Paducah, Ky.

Clarence “Big House” Gaines coached 1,275 games for Winston-Salem State University, with two of the more memorable contests in Richmond against Virginia Union University teams coached by Dave Robbins.

1985: NCAA Division II Regional at the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center in Richmond — Heavily favored VUU was 29-0, ranked No. 1 nationally and featured megastar Charles Oakley.

The Panthers misfired on numerous foul shots in the closing minutes of a slow-paced game and lost 44-42 on a 30-foot buzzer beater, ending the glorious Oakley era on a sour note.

1987: CIAA semifinals at the Richmond Coliseum — This game took bizarre to a new level. It appeared Coach Gaines’ Rams had upset the Panthers when a last-gasp VUU shot rimmed out with Winston-Salem State up 70-69.

VUU’s Terry Davis grabbed the missed shot and, in total frustration, attempted to hurl it into the stands.

But the Panthers’ Tony Dallas grabbed the ball from Davis’ left hand before he could heave it. Then Dallas flipped it into the hoop before the buzzer, referees ruled, giving VUU a 7170 victory that still has witnesses shaking their heads.

Normally a gentle giant, Mr. Gaines was beside himself, insisting the clock had expired before Dallas’ shot.

It may have been the most painful defeat — and surely among the most controversial — in Coach Gaines’ career.

Who will be next Virginian Kenny Easley Usain Bolt? inducted into NFL Hall of Fame

Track and field is looking for a new sprinting superstar. Who will it be?

There is a vacancy for the title of “world’s fastest human” following the conclusion of Usain Bolt’s unprecedented career at the World Championships of Athletics in London.

In what was billed as his final race on Saturday, Aug. 12, Bolt pulled up lame on the anchor leg of Jamaica’s 4x100 relay. Suffering a lower leg cramp, Bolt tumbled to the track, wincing in agony.

He had to be helped to the finish line by his countrymen.

Great Britain won the event in 37.47 seconds followed by the United States and Japan.

A week earlier in London, Bolt finished third in the 100-meter race to Americans Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman.

Bolt had ruled the sprinting world since 2008, claiming eight Olympic gold medals and 11 world gold medals.

He retires still holding world marks for the 100 meters (9.58 seconds) and 200 meters (19.19 seconds).

So who will be next at the starting blocks as the main man?

Usain Bolt Gatlin deserves the No. 1 ranking now, but at age 35, how much longer can he match strides with the global elite? Gatlin will be 38 by the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.

By contrast, Bolt is retiring at age 30.

Coleman and Trayvon Bromell, both 21, may be better suited to carrying Bolt’s torch.

Others to watch are Canadian Andre de Grasse, 22; Jamaican Yohan Blake, 27; South African Akani Simbine, 23; and Chijindu “CJ” Ujah, 23, of Britian’s victorious world relay quartet. All have gone 9.9 seconds or better for 100 meters, with their best years likely still ahead.

While Bolt may have raced into the sunset, never count out the Jamaicans for world dominance.

Since 1948, the Jamaican team’s first year competing in the Olympics, Jamaican men and women have collected an astonishing 77 medals, all from 400 meters and down. The count includes 22 gold, 33 silver and 22 bronze.

And there are more up-and-coming runners from the Caribbean island. A leading light among teenage Jamaicans is Christopher Taylor, 17, with bests of 10.4 for the 100 meters, 20.3 for the 200 meters and 45.2 for the 400 meters. Taylor is the 400-meter champion in the U-18 CARIFTA Games for Caribbean nations.

A reminder: Bolt broke in as an age-group quarter miler in 2001 at the CARIFTA Games before concentrating on shorter dashes.

Native Virginian Kenny Easley’s NFL career was short but sweet.

Limited to just seven seasons (81-87) due to a kidney ailment, Easley was a five-time All-Pro, NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1984 and selected to the NFL’s 1980s All-Decade team.

Known as “The Enforcer,” he was a devastating tackler from his strong safety

position, as well as a bruising pass defender for the Seattle Seahawks.

Spending his entire pro career in Seattle, he collected 32 career interceptions, including 10 in 1984. He returned his picks for 538 yards and three touchdowns.

Easley, now 58 and residing in Chesapeake with his wife, Gail, became the latest Virginian to be named to the NFL Hall of

Virginia’s gridiron greats Here is a list of NFL Hall of Famers with Virginia connections — hometown, high school, college — and year inducted into the hall of fame.

Bill Dudley: Bluefield, Graham High, University of Virginia, inducted 1966 Ace Parker: Portsmouth, Woodrow Wilson High, 1972 Roosevelt Brown: Charlottesville, Jefferson High, 1974 Henry Jordan: Emporia, Warwick High, University of Virginia, 1995 Fran Tarkenton: Born 1940 in Richmond, 1986 Chris Hanburger: Hampton High School, 2011 Willie Lanier: Richmond, Maggie L. Walker High, 1986 Lawrence Taylor: Williamsburg, Lafayette High, 1999 Bruce Smith: Norfolk, Booker T. Washington High, Virginia Tech, 2009 Charles Haley: Gladys, William Campbell High, James Madison University, 2015 Kenny Easley: Norfolk, Oscar Smith High, UCLA, 2017

Fame with his induction Saturday, Aug. 5, in Canton, Ohio.

Kenny Easley He was introduced

by Tommy Rhodes, his former coach at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake.

Easley grew up in South Norfolk, now a section of Chesapeake. He played quarterback at Oscar Smith High and became the first player in Virginia to both run and pass for more than 1,000 yards in a season.

He went on to become a three-time consensus All-American at UCLA, earning a degree in political science, and was Seattle’s first round draft pick and the fourth player taken overall in 1981.

Easley was first nominated for the Hall of Fame in 1997 and had to wait 20 years for induction. He was selected into the hall by the Senior Committee, which takes over voting once an athlete has been retired 25 years.

The Class of 2017 included players Morten Anderson, Terrell Davis, LaDanian Tomlinson, Kurt Warner and Jason Taylor, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

VSU to meet NSU in Labor Day Classic Tickets are now on sale for the renewal of the Labor Day Classic football game between Virginia State and Norfolk State universities.

The game will be Saturday, Sept. 2, at NSU’s Dick Price Stadium.

Kickoff is 6 p.m.

This will be the 51st meeting between the Trojans and the Spartans dating to 1963.

The Labor Day Classic was held each year from 1991 to 2009, and again in 2011 and 2012. The game typically has drawn crowds of 20,000-plus at 30,000-seat Price Stadium.

While VSU holds the 26-23-1 overall advantage in the series, NSU has won the last six matchups.

The Labor Day Classic also will feature many other activities, including a Battle of the Bands 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall on the Norfolk campus.

Tickets are $25 for reserved seats and $20 for general admission, and are available at the VSU Athletic Department on the second floor of the VSU Multi-Purpose Center in Ettrick.

Tickets also are available at NSU Ticket Center at www. nsuspartanstickets.com.

Fans pick ‘The 50 Greatest Black Athletes’ If compiling lists is meant to stir controversy, “The 50 Greatest Black Athletes” struck its target.

The survey, released Aug. 8, is a collaboration of The Undefeated and Survey Monkey and makes an attempt — some suggest a wild stab — at naming the 50 greatest black athletes of all time.

The Undefeated is ESPN’s forum focusing on the intersection of sports, race and culture.

Survey Monkey is an online operation that tallied votes from a nationwide sampling of 20,000 sports fans ages 18 and older.

Voters were given 200 names to choose from based on three qualities — dominance, importance to society and inspiration.

As one might expect, there is much room for differing opinions.

The surprisingly high selections of Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, who ranked No. 8, and Gabby Douglas, who ranked No. 9, shot eyebrows through the roof. The gold medalists, whose brilliant careers were short-lived, were chosen ahead of the likes of tennis sensation Venus Williams (No. 15), NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain (No. 26), NBA star LeBron James (No. 29) and NFL all-time great Jim Brown (No. 30).

Still, rather than nit-pick over how high or low someone was selected, let’s examine those not making the “Top 50” list at all.

The absentees might surprise you.

Jack Johnson: First black heavyweight boxing champ (1908-1915).

Kenny Washington and Woody Strode: Seven months before Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier, Washington and Strode did the same during the 1946 NFL season with the

Los Angeles Rams.

Larry Doby: The second African-American to break the color barrier in baseball (1947) and second black manager (1978).

Don Newcombe: First black pitcher (1949); only man to be Rookie of the Year, MVP and Cy Young Award winner in the same season.

Althea Gibson: In spectacular fashion in the 1950s, she crossed the color line in both tennis and golf.

Abebe Bikila: The Ethiopian marathon runner was the first from an African continent to win an Olympic gold medal (1960).

‘50 Greatest’ One to 10: Michael Jordan, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Willie Mays, Jesse Owens, Serena Williams, Hank Aaron, Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and Jerry Rice.

11 to 20: Magic Johnson, Walter Payton, Kareem-Abdul Jabbar, Usain Bolt, Venus Williams, Shaquille O’Neal, Julius Erving, Satchel Paige, Emmitt Smith and Gale Sayers.

21 to 30: Wilma Rudolph, Pele, Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Leonard, Bo Jackson, Wilt Chamberlain, Jackie Joyner-Kersey, Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Jim Brown.

31 to 40: Michael Johnson, Carl Lewis, Florence Joyner, Herschel Walker, George Foreman, Ken Griffey Jr., Arthur Ashe, Ray Robinson and Roberto Clemente.

41 to 50: Ernie Banks, Larry Fitzgerald, Reggie Jackson, Barry Sanders, Joe Frazier, David Robinson, Derek Jeter, Earl Campbell, Isiah Thomas and Tim Duncan.

Wendell Scott: Broke NASCAR’s color barrier (1953) and steered his way to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Bob Hayes: Only man to win an Olympic gold medal (100 meters, 1964) and play on a winning team in Super Bowl VI with the Dallas Cowboys.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos: Famous for their 1968 Olympic podium protest in Mexico City after placing first and third, respectively, in the 200 meters.

Charlie Sifford: Puffing on a signature cigar, he broke the PGA color line in 1961. He claimed two tour victories.

Moses Malone: Preceding a Hall of Fame NBA career, the Petersburg native was the first player to jump straight from high school to the pros.

Art Shell: An NFL Hall of Fame lineman, he became the first African-American NFL coach with the Oakland Raiders in 1989.

Frank Robinson: Ranks with baseball’s all-time sluggers; he also was the first African-American Major League Baseball manager (1975, Cleveland Indians).

Mike Tyson: Youngest heavyweight boxing champ ever at age 20, and perhaps the hardest puncher — 44 of his 50 wins were by knockout.

Barry Bonds: Though never the warm and fuzzy type, he was a 14-time All-Star while setting the MLB home run record (762).

Last but not least … Tiger Woods: Except perhaps for Babe Ruth in baseball, no athlete ever so dominated his sport. He claims 79 PGA tour victories, including 14 Majors.

Omitting Tiger Woods from any list of all-time athletic greats is an easy way to start a heated conversation — and perhaps that was the whole idea.

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Personality: Carroll H. Ellis Jr. Spotlight on geoscience educator at the MathScience Innovation Center

Carroll H. Ellis Jr. wants to see more African-American students embracing the geosciences as an area of interest, and ultimately, as a career path. The field, he says, holds the possibility of studying earthquakes, surface and groundwater, soil, mining geology and geochemistry, among other areas. His passion for the field has fueled his love of teaching for more than three decades.

“You have to love it,” he says. “Some people just want to be teachers. But my love is science, and if I can explore and pass on that knowledge, that’s what I’m about.”

Mr. Ellis is a geoscience educator specializing in earth and environmental science at the MathScience Innovation Center in Henrico County.

The organization focuses on science education for students and professional development in the sciences for teachers.

Prior to joining the MathScience Innovation Center eight years ago, Mr. Ellis taught science at Armstrong High School and then Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School for 23 years.

These days, he guides students through simulations that enable them to virtually travel to Mars, role play at the National Weather Service and participate in other interactive programs.

He says students often perceive science class as more work than they are willing to put in. But he encourages students to go beyond the basic requirements for science in school, with suggestions like taking advanced courses. To keep students interested and engaged, he says hands-on learning is key.

“When they can do science — touch it and get away from the textbook — that’s when interest is generated because it becomes more than a class you have to take,” he says. “The students actually enjoy it and look forward to it.”

The center helps students build analytical skills and gives them tools for higher level thinking and problem solving — skills he says he sees students struggle with today.

Mr. Ellis says when he goes into a traditional classroom, he takes 10 minutes to introduce a concept and the rest of the time is spent engaging students in activities.

Public schools often are more focused on students passing Standards of Learning tests, he says, which has caused many teachers to cut out field trips, one of the few interactive opportunities students receive.

But at the MathScience Innovation Center, educators have an opportunity to show students that science can be engaging and interesting, he says, setting a foundation for a lucrative career.

“There are lots of job opportunities (in the geosciences),

a deacon at my church and an amateur astronomer. He mentored 10 of us in the Science and Astronomy Club and later taught as an adjunct professor at Virginia State University.

Book authors who influenced me the most: Isaac Asimov and Carl Sagan.

What I’m reading now: “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry”

by Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Next goal: Have fun using some of the science, videographer and voiceover skills I have in producing a science show or blog or website. That would be the next chapter once I leave the classroom. and they pay well,” Mr. Ellis says. “These job opportunities are wide open. Employers want diversity, but people of color are not applying because young African-Americans don’t know about the jobs.”

He sees the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, as a perfect opportunity for experiential learning. The center’s students will observe the eclipse and participate in activities to learn about the moon and “why eclipses don’t happen everyday,” Mr. Ellis says.

For Richmonders observing the eclipse, he warns that sunglasses will not be enough to safely view it. Specialized solar viewing glasses are needed.

Mr. Ellis and a colleague will travel with their families to Casper, Wyo., to view the eclipse.

He is taking cameras and telescopes to take pictures and will measure temperature changes during the eclipse to “observe luminosity and data to incorporate into our teaching.”

“We’re excited,” he said.

“We’ve been practicing.”

Meet this week’s Personality and bona fide science guy, Carroll H. Ellis Jr.: Occupation: Geoscience educator at the MathScience Innovation Center.

What I do: Teach science to K-12 students at the center and with teachers in classrooms. I also provide training for public schoolteachers.

Date and place of birth: May 15 in Richmond.

Current residence: Richmond.

Alma maters: Bachelor of science in geology from Virginia State University and a master’s in geoscience from Mississippi State University.

Family: Wife of 38 years, Faye, and a son, Carroll Ellis III. Teaching philosophy: I want students to pursue their education not solely for career opportunities, but for the love of learning. If they can go into science, that’s even better.

Role of science in everyday life: Science is everywhere.

It’s in technology, engineering, electronics, cars, the way we cook food, medicine, nutrition and exercise. Our lives are

consumed by it. It’s hard to get away from.

Why I became a teacher: A friend approached me and suggested that I go into teaching. I tried it, liked it and went back to school.

How long I’ve been teaching: 31 years.

My favorite technique for piquing students’ interest: Hands-on activities and labs in the classroom.

Every child should learn science because: It’s the way our world exists. Science is a way of analyzing data and solving problems beyond science.

My plans for viewing the eclipse: I am going to Casper, Wyo., with a colleague and our families.

Why is this total eclipse important: Total eclipses are rare.

This will be my second one.

And if you are lucky enough to experience a total eclipse, there’s nothing like it.

How I start my day: I watch a morning news show while doing my workout. I also check out science news of the day and what’s going on with NASA. A perfect day for me is: A teaching day, not an office day.

Standing in front of students or teachers or being on a field trip is a good day for me.

If I had more time, I would: Start a blog or a YouTube channel as a resource for parents with information about places for students to go and resources to develop their interest in science. It also would be a resource for teachers.

Something I love to do that most people would never imagine: I had an R&B singing group, The Ebony Diamonds, that recorded a song in the 1970s that was never released.

Two years ago, a UK record producer found the song and released “I’m So Lucky” as a vinyl single that sold for about six weeks in England, Germany and Denmark. It was my 15 minutes of fame.

Favorite scientist: Carl Sagan when I was younger; today, Neil deGrasse Tyson.

The person who influenced me the most: A teacher who is

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Fans of jazz, blues and R&B enjoyed a spectrum of musical styles and talent last Saturday and Sunday at the 8th Annual Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont.

The event featured legendary performers, neo-soul icons and newcomers, all of whom held their own, delivering powerful performances on a trio of stages. The vibe was smooth and easy, with thousands of people enjoying good music, good food and camaraderie with fellow music lovers.

The unique vocal and eclectic fashion style of Erykah Badu, right, remains unparalleled as displayed during her performance, Sunday.

Common, below, combines his lyrical mastery with the classical perfection that is the Richmond Symphony, while Dawn Hall, left, Dana Petersen and others join

Larry Graham, the former bass player for Sly & the Family Stone, in singing “One in a Million.”

Philadelphia native Jazmine Sullivan, below left, grooves to the melodic rhythm of her band. The Grammy award-winning quartet, Manhattan Transfer, below right, belts out hits from their more than 40year musical career.

Bottom from left, jazz saxophonist Dave Koz delivers his signature smooth jazz sound. Taj Mahal offers heart-felt melody from his harmonica during a performance of the group TajMo, that also includes blues legend Keb’ Mo’.

Pat Metheny plays music from his early days to his most recent recordings.

Violinist Elizabeth Rodriguez delivers a strong performance with the all-female band, Maqueque.

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Michael Oher, who was the subject of the 2009 biographical feature film “The Blind Side,” starring Sandra Bullock, has been cut by the Carolina Panthers.

Mr. Oher, who played left tackle, was cut because of a failed physical, the Panthers stated on the team’s website.

Mr. Oher started the first three games of the 2016 season before a concussion caused him to miss the next seven games, resulting in the team placing him on injured reserve.

“The most important thing is his health,” said Panthers Coach Ron Rivera, “Michael’s health always came first.”

Mr. Oher joined the Panthers in 2015 and started all 16 regular season games and three postseason games, helping the team get into Super Bowl 50. He also played with the Baltimore Ravens, helping the team win the Super Bowl following the 2012 season.

He played with the Tennessee Titans in 2014.

In the film, Mr. Oher’s character, played by Quinton Aaron, is a homeless and traumatized boy who becomes an All-American football player at the University of Mississippi. Ms. Bullock plays Leigh Anne Tuohy, who rescues Mr. Oher from the streets and moves him into her home to live with her husband and their children.

The movie raked in $309.2 million and Ms. Bullock won an Academy Award for best actress. But Mr. Oher said the film depicted him as football neophyte, subjecting him to ridicule from some NFL players.

Some critics blasted the film because of its whitesavior narrative.

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Michelle Rice, executive vice president for content distribution and marketing at TV One, has been named interim general Ms. Rice manager of the company, with management oversight of the network that targets African-American adults.

The announcement was made in late July by Alfred C. Liggins, CEO of Urban One, formerly known as Radio One and the parent company of TV One. Ms. Rice succeeds Brad Siegel, former president of TV One. Ms. Rice was one of the inaugural employees of TV One 13 years ago. She was hired as the vice president for distribution strategy and operations. She later was promoted to senior vice president, and ultimately to executive vice president.

“Michelle is business savvy, understands our demographic and has the energy, vision and discipline to position TV One for the future,” Mr. Liggins said. “She has the respect of our industry and I believe in her ability to provide leadership for our network during this time of intense competition, increased platform availability and growing content targeting the black viewer.”

Ms. Rice is a journalism graduate of Temple University and earned a master’s in communication management from the University of Southern California.

She also has participated in the Women in Cable and Telecommunications’ Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, the Senior Executive Summit program at Stanford University and the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications’ Executive Leadership Development Program.

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Eclipse 2017 Rare total solar eclipse a chance to see ‘pure science’

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This photo captures the total solar eclipse in Indonesia in 2016. It was provided by Bob Baer and Sarah Kovac, participants in the Citizen CATE Experiment. More than 200 volunteers with the National Science Foundation-funded project have been given small telescopes and tripods to observe the Aug. 21 eclipse from 68 locations across the United States. The images will be combined for a movie.

The last time Carroll Ellis, a geoscience educator at the MathScience Innovation Center in Henrico County, saw a total solar eclipse, the price of a loaf of bread was less than a quarter, the average price of a home was $24,000 and he was learning how to use a microscope, a gift from his parents.

The year was 1970.

He and his father traveled with the Thomas Jefferson High School Science Club to Virginia Beach to watch the eclipse. He said the experience was life-changing.

“I said to myself, ‘I’ll go to the next one,’ and I didn’t realize at first that I’d have to wait nearly 50 years to do it,” Mr. Ellis said with a laugh. “I later calculated what my age would be, and realized that I’d

those who sign up. There also will be an activity at 1:45 p.m. to create a viewing box for those What is a solar eclipse? It is when the sun who do not want to wear the glasses. disappears completely behind the moon and Hull Street Branch: 1400 Hull St., (804) causes the sky to become dark. The tempera- 646-8699 ture drops quickly, birds return to their roosts No RSVP needed. Viewing party 1 to 4 p.m., and large streams of light appear around the with free solar viewing glasses provided while silhouette of the moon. supplies last.

Why are people so excited about it? The East End Branch: 1200 N. 25th St., (804) last total solar eclipse visible across the entire 646-4474 United States took place June 8, 1918. The No RSVP needed. Viewing party from 2 to 4 next coast-to-coast solar eclipse won’t take p.m., with limited numbers of glasses available. place until 2045.

The Children’s Museum will be doing STEM In Richmond, what time can it be seen? activities, while the Virginia Repertory Theatre Richmond and much of Virginia are outside will conduct storytime for toddlers ages 5 to 6. the path of totality, the 70-mile swarth where HENRICO PUBLIC LIBRARIES the sun is 100 percent blocked by the moon. In Five Henrico County libraries are hosting Richmond, up to 86 percent viewing parties at 2 p.m., of the sun will be blocked with free glasses being given during the eclipse. out at 1:30 p.m.

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Science Museum SAFETY REMINDER: of Virginia, 2500 W. Sunglasses cannot be used in place of the safety Broad St., (804) 864-1400 glasses. Remember that looking directly at the Viewing party noon to 4 p.m. Doors open at sun — even during a partial solar eclipse — can 9:30 a.m., with the first 500 people attending cause serious eye damage. Also note that view- the party to receive vouchers for the viewing ing the eclipse through all unfiltered devices, glasses and free eclipse T-shirt to be picked up such as a camera and telescopes, also can cause when the party begins. harm to your eyes.

BROWN’S ISLAND, 500 Tredegar St. Locations offering glasses and viewing parRichmond National Battlefield Park, The ties on Monday, Aug. 21: American Civil War Museum, the James River Richmond Public Libraries Park System and Venture Richmond are hosting Main Library, 101 E. Franklin St. in Down- a viewing party from 1 to 4 p.m. Roughly 600 town, (804) 646-4768 viewing glasses will be given away.

Call to RSVP by 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, viewing party will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, 1800 Lakeside Ave., (804) 262-9887 and solar viewing glasses will be provided to Solar Eclipse Viewing Party and Sun

be an old man. I wondered whether or not I’d be able to make it.”

On Monday, Aug. 21, he will fulfill that promise to himself when he, a colleague and their families view the total eclipse in Casper, Wyo. While some leaders of ancient cultures used events like a solar eclipse to prove their connection to the gods to strike fear in the masses, he said the rare occurrence of a solar eclipse today is an opportunity for youths to see “pure science.”

“The tech we see and use every day … young people don’t see it as science, particularly urban students who have limited access to see and interact with the natural world,” he said.

The eclipse is “an opportunity to witness a rare phenomenon, and it hopefully will generate interest in the natural sciences, particularly for African-American youths.”

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NASA

During Monday’s solar eclipse, the moon will come between the sun and the Earth, fully or partially blocking the sun. The sky will start to get dark around 1:18 p.m., with the maximum coverage of the sun around 2:44 p.m. The sun will fully come out of the moon’s shadow at 4:03 p.m.

Celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Central Garden. Solar viewing glasses for the first 500 guests.

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A “Mostly Total Solar Eclipse Party” will be held 2 to 6 p.m. on the rooftop bar. No solar viewing glasses available.

Want to watch online? NASA will live-stream the eclipse on its website — https:// eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-live-stream — and broadcast live television coverage from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, with NASA experts stationed along the path of totality. Views of the eclipse will be shown from more than 60 telescopes, aircraft and balloons.

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Reconciliation rally Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney addresses a crowd of hundreds Sunday during a solidarity rally at Richmond’s Slavery Reconciliation Statue at 15th and Main streets in Shockoe Bottom. Participants at the hour long vigil remembered the victims of the weekend’s violent clashes in Charlottesville over that city’s planned removal of Confederate statues. They also prayed for President Trump and direction in the ongoing

battle against racism and hatred. At right, Dr. Cheryl Ivy Green, president of the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of Richmond and Vicinity, leads people in prayer at the gathering where clergy members joined politicians, including Gov. Terry McAuliffe, far right, and Delegate Delores L. McQuinn of Richmond, second from right, and Congressman A. Donald McEachin.

Memorial service Mormon church denounces white Saturday for supremacy, angering some members ‘Tiger Tom’ Mitchell Free Press wire reports

SALT LAKE CITY The Mormon church is specifically condemning white supremacist attitudes in its strongest statement since a Virginia rally over a Confederate monument descended into deadly violence.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Tuesday that any members who promote white supremacist views aren’t adhering to its teachings.

“It has been called to our attention that there are some among the various pro-white and white supremacy communities who assert that the church is neutral toward or in support of their views,” according to a statement posted on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ official newsroom website.

“Nothing could be further from the truth.”

After citing verses from the Bible and the faith’s foundational scripture, the Book of Mormon, the church statement went on to state, “White supremacist attitudes are morally wrong and sinful, and we condemn them.”

Mormons who “promote or pursue a ‘white culture’ or white supremacy agenda,” the statement said, “are not in harmony with the teachings of the church.”

A church spokesman declined further comment.

The condemnation comes

two days after church leaders issued a more general statement against growing intolerance after a woman was killed and 19 others injured when a car rammed into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville.

“People of any faith, or of no faith at all, should be troubled,” read a statement on the official website that day, “by the increase of intolerance in both words and actions that we see everywhere.”

Calling for “greater kindness, compassion and goodness,” that news release resurrected the words of a recent Mormon prophet to reaffirm the faith’s stance against racism.

In 2006, the late LDS Church

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However, a well-known Mormon in the so-called alt-right movement lashed out against the church’s statement.

“This is a dark day. The day the LDS Church turned its back on its white members,” Ayla Stewart, author of the blog “Wife With a Purpose,” tweeted to her 30,000 followers. “ … I believe God loves ALL his children, including the white ones. I cannot be part of this racism.”

Racism against “white ppl [people] and white ppl [people] only, in the form of denying us our heritage and culture,” she tweeted, “is in direct conflict with gospel of Christ.”

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President Gordon B. Hinckley emphasized that “no man who makes disparaging remarks concerning those of another race can consider himself a true disciple of Christ. Nor can he consider himself to be in harmony with the teachings of the church of Christ.”

Devan Mitchell of Renton, Wash., an African-American and Mormon, celebrated the church’s latest statement.

“This is what I wanted. Clear, concise and (it) firmly plants white supremacy in the realm of apostasy,” wrote Mr. Mitchell.

“I’ve been waiting my whole life for something this strong.

I hope it’s followed up on in (the LDS Church’s twice-yearly General) Conference.”

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A memorial service for Richmond broadcast legend “Tiger Tom” Mitchell will be at noon Saturday, Aug. 19, at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, 4247 Creighton Road in Henrico County.

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Megapastor says Trump has God-given authority to ‘take out Kim Jong-un’ Religion News Service

DALLAS Anyone who knows the Bible shouldn’t take issue with the idea that God has given President Trump authority to take out North Korea’s dictator, said Pastor Robert Jeffress, the Dallas megachurch leader who drew sharp rebukes for stating just that.

Pastor. Jeffress’ words made headlines around the world. Some Christians and non-Christians accused him of exacerbating an already alarming war of words between President Trump and Kim Jong-un, the temperamental young leader of nuclear-armed North Korea.

His statement came after President Trump warned that North Korea would “be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen” if its leader kept threatening the United States.

In July, North Korea successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach California.

The critics have overreacted, said Pastor Jeffress, lead pastor of First Baptist Dallas, whose public observances on current events have made him a target for criticism in the past. A public pastor with the president’s ear, Pastor Jeffress, 61, does not shy away from sharing his belief that Scripture should Photo courtesy of First Baptist Dallas undergird politics and Pastor Robert Jeffress preaches at diplomacy.

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“What I said was that the Bible has given government the authority to use whatever force necessary, including assassination or war, to topple an evil dictator like Kim Jong-un,” said Pastor Jeffress, elaborating on an Aug. 8 statement in which he said that God has given President Trump “authority to take out Kim Jong-un.”

“That authority comes from Romans 13. Paul said that government has been established by God to be an avenger of those who practice evil,” Pastor Jeffress said in an interview. “I made it very clear that Romans 12 says we are to forgive one another when people offend us — don’t repay evil for evil, but overcome evil with good.

“But in Romans 13, Paul isn’t talking about individual Christians.

He’s talking about government. Government is an organization God uses to bring vengeance against those who practice evil.”

Mr. Jeffress said his statement wasn’t the same as saying that “God ordained President Trump to nuke North Korea.”

But many thought it came too close.

Dallas Morning News columnist Robert Wilonsky questioned “how a man whose calling is supposed to be that of peace could so fervently proselytize in favor of war.”

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In 2014, he wrote a book, “Perfect Ending,” that claimed then-President Obama’s support for same-sex marriage was clearing the way for the Antichrist.

“I believe that the job of a pastor, a preacher of God’s word, is to share what God is saying about issues that are confronting people today,” Pastor Jeffress said during the interview. “The Bible teaches us how to be saved, and to go to heaven, but it tells us more than that.

“It tells us how we are to live in the world as well,” he added.

“So whether the issue is the use of force and dealing with an evil dictator, or dealing with racism in this country, I think the job of a pastor is to share what God’s word says.”

Pastor Jeffress says those who doubt his message fall into two camps: “Either people who are ignorant of what the Bible says or people who don’t believe what the Bible says.

“But if you had listened to some of the Christian pacifists we’re hearing today in World War II, when Hitler was marching toward world domination, we would all be speaking German and saying ‘Heil Hitler,’ ” he continued.

“I know President Trump wants a diplomatic solution,” the pastor added. “But if diplomacy fails, he has the God-given authority to use force to remove an evil dictator.”

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Institute on Religion and Democracy, criticized Pastor Jeffress’ “bellicosity.”

And Christianity Today editor in chief Mark Galli penned an editorial titled “The Use of Nuclear Weapons is Inherently Evil.”

After naming Pastor Jeffress, Mr. Galli wrote: “One would hope that Christian supporters of the president’s views would at least qualify and nuance their statements.”

North Korea did not come up in Pastor Jeffress’ public comments last Sunday at First Baptist, a Southern Baptist megachurch that claims 13,000 members and occupies six city blocks on a $135 million campus at the heart of downtown Dallas.

The pastor — whose sermon focused on Jesus’ last supper with his disciples in Luke 22 — said he felt compelled to address the fatal, violent clashes between white supremacist groups and counterprotesters on Aug. 12 in Charlottesville, Va. “Whether it’s immorality, or racism that we’ve seen on display in Charlottesville this week, the ultimate answer is the transformed heart that comes from knowing Jesus,” he said.

While a popular figure at his home congregation, Pastor Jeffress is no stranger to controversy outside First Baptist’s walls.

In 2011, he suggested at the Values Voter Summit that Republican Mitt Romney, a Mormon, was part of a “theological cult.”

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Legal Notices Divorce VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING HERBERT LINWOOD ALLMON, JR., Plaintiff vs.

ZENADA LAKEISHA ALLMON, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17-260-4 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony, from the defendant, on the ground that the parties hereto have lived separate and apart continuously, without cohabitation and without interruption for more than one year.

And it appearing from an affidavit that the whereabouts of the defendant are unknown and that she may not be a resident of Virginia, it is Ordered that the defendant appear before this Court on September 21, 2017, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. pursuant to this notice and protect her interest herein.

A Copy, Teste: EDWARD F. JEWETT, Clerk I ask for this: Donald M. White, Esquire 130 Thompson Street Ashland, Virginia 23005 (804) 798-1661 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD MOHAMMED K. ALAIWI, Plaintiff v.

MENA AL-KHOZAI, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17-600 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce.

WHEREFORE, an affidavit having been filed by the Plaintiff that due diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of Mena Al-Khozai, it is ORDERED that Mena Al-Khozai appear before this Court on September 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., to protect her interests herein.

A Copy, Teste: WENDY S. HUGHES, Clerk I ASK FOR THIS: Rick A. Friedman, II, Esquire (VSB#46870) Sarah J. Conner, Esquire (VSB #87415) Friedman Law Firm, P.C. 9401 Courthouse Rd., Suite A Chesterfield, VA 23832 (804) 717-1969 (telephone) (804) 748-4161 (telecopier) rfriedman@friedmanlawva.com sconner@friedmanlawva.com Counsel for the Plaintiff VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HENRICO NGUYET THI DIHN, Plaintiff v.

VU NGUYEN DO, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17-845 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the Defendant because they have lived separate and apart, without cohabitation or intention to resume cohabitation for more than one year.

It is ORDERED that Vu Nguyen Do appear at the above-named court on or before the 18th day of September, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his/her interests.

A Copy, Teste: HEIDI S. BARSHINGER, Clerk I ask for this: Laurel A. Caudill, Esq. 4102 E. Parham Road, Suite C Henrico, Virginia 23228 (804) 440-6200 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER DORIS HARRISON, Plaintiff v.

DAVID HARRISON, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17001273-00 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 21st day of September, 2017 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 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ETHEL LIMBO ALEGRE, Plaintiff v.

ARLAN DELA ROSA ALEGRE, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17001864-00 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.

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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 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ADRIENNE EVANS, Plaintiff v.

JEFFREY EVANS, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17001865-00 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 21st day of September, 2017 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 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER NEKONDEH MYRICK, Plaintiff v.

WAVERLY MYRICK, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17001745-00 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 1st day of September, 2017 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 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER JENNIFER WELLS, Plaintiff v.

MARIO WELLS, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17001093-00 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 1st day of September, 2017 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

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CUSTODY virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of thE coUNty Of ChESTERFIELD Commonwealth of Virginia, in re IKER Santiago Acosta; MELISSA S. ACOSTSA CORRALES v.

SANTIAGO D. AGUILAR GARCIA Case No. JJ091416-01-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to: (1) Grant sole legal and physical custody of Iker Santiago Aguilar Acosta (DOB: 10/8/11), whose mother is Melissa S. Acosta Corrales, and whose father is Santiago D. Aguilar Garcia, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 16.1241A3. Father’s whereabouts are unknown.

(2) Make factual findings that will permit Iker Santiago Aguilar Acosta to apply for special immigrant juvenile status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to Section 101(A) (27)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 USC Section 1101(A)(27)(J), 8 CFR Section 204.11.

It is ORDERED that the defendant Santiago D. Aguilar Garcia appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before October 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM. virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of thE coUNty Of ChESTERFIELD Commonwealth of Virginia, in re ATHENA JOHNSON ALAN JOHNSON v.

LEXY COPE ORDER OF PUBLICATION Case No. JJ061312-01-03

The object of this suit is to: Grant sole legal custoday of Athena Johnson (DOB: 12/24/00) to Alan Johnson, father, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 16.1-241A3.

Mother is Lexy Cope. Mother’s last known address is 706 E. Washington St., Henrico, VA.

It is ORDERED that the defendant Lexy Cope appear at the above-named Court and protect her interests on or before October 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM. virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of thE coUNty Of ChESTERFIELD Commonwealth of Virginia, in re WILLIAM RUIZ-RAMOS RUTILIA ALVARADO-LOPEZ v.

JOEL RUIZ Case No. JJ092368-01-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to: (1) Determine custody of William Ruiz-Ramos (DOB: 4/15/02), whose mother is deceased, and whose father is Joel Ruiz, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 16.1-241A3.

Father resides at Canton El Corozo Casrio Tamasha, San Francisco Menendez, Ahuachapan, El Salvador.

(2) Make factual findings that will permit William RuizRamos to apply for special immigrant juvenile status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services pursuant to Section 101(A) (27)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 USC Section 110(A)(27)(J)

It is ORDERED that the defendant Joel Ruiz appear at the above-named Court and protect his interests on or before October 11, 2017 at 10:00 AM. virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re YOLANDA DENISE HARRIS File No. J-091792-07-00 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON

The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) Unknown (Father), of Yolanda Denise Harris, child, DOB 10/19/2014, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support.

It is ORDERED that the defendant Unknown (Father), to appear at the above-named Court and protect his interest on or before 10/23/2017, at 10:30 AM, Court Room #4

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CURTIS FOSTER BURNETT, Plaintiff v.

LATRELLA BRIGGS BURNETT, Defendant.

Civil Law No.: CL17-3172-2 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the above-styled suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony from the defendant on the grounds that the parties have lived separate and apart without interruption and without cohabitation for a period of more than one year, since March 15, 2000.

And it appearing by Affidavit filed according to law that LATRELLA BRIGGS BURNETT, the above-named defendant, is not a resident of this state and that due diligence has been used by or in behalf of plaintiff to ascertain in what county or city the defendant is, without effect.

It is therefore ORDERED that the said LATRELLA BRIGGS BURNETT do appear in the Clerk’s Office of the Law Division of the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, John Marshall Courts Building, 400 North 9th Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, on or before September 7, 2017 and do whatever necessary to protect his interest in this suit.

A Copy, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Rudolph McCollum, Esq. 422 East Franklin Street, Suite 301 Richmond, VA 23219

virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re PARISH LONDON MI’ANGEL STEVENS, Juvenile File No. J-093780-04-05-06 OrDEr Of puBLicatiON

The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) Brandon Baugh (Father), Shamika Lashell Threatt (Mother) and Unknown (Father) of Parish London Mi’Angel Stevens, child, DOB 05/23/2016, “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to

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rights of: visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support.

It is ORDERED that the defendant Brandon Baugh (Father), Shamika Lashell Threatt (Mother) and Unknown (Father) to appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before 10/23/2017, at 2:15 PM, Court Room #4

Defendants.

ORDER

The object of the above captioned suits is to forfeit to the Commonwealth the described property or currency pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386 et. seq. (which includes former Section 18.2249) (Michie 1999).

It appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Commonwealth to ascertain the whereabouts of the Defendants and effect service of process, without success, it is therefore ORDERED that the Defendants do appear on or before October 10, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond, John Marshall Courts Building, 400 North Ninth Street, and do what is necessary to protect his or her interests.

I ask for this: Erik R. Smith Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney

$ 301.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND BRENDON LAMB; CASE NO. 12-4558 $ 666.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND DEANDRE MCDOWNEY; CASE NO. 12-2939 $ 843.51 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND MARQUI MILLER; CASE NO. 15-2870 $ 10000.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND LARRY ROSS; CASE NO. 15-4520 $ 270.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND BANITA SAFORE; CASE NO. 13-4086 $ 210.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND ANTHONY WADDY; Defendants.

ORDER

The object of the above captioned suits is to forfeit to the Commonwealth the described property or currency pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386 et. seq. (which includes former Section 18.2249) (Michie 1999).

It appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Commonwealth to ascertain the whereabouts of the Defendants and effect service of process, without success, it is therefore ORDERED that the Defendants do appear on or before October 24, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond, John Marshall Courts Building, 400 North Ninth Street, and do what is necessary to protect his or her interests.

I ask for this: Erik R. Smith Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney

STEPHEN MARSH, jr.; CASE NO. 15-646 $ 626.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND BASHAUN MCGHEE; CASE NO. 12-391 $ 164.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND ANTONIO STATEN; CASE NO. 13-1122 1995 HONDA ACCORD VIN#JHMCD5537SC016665, AND ENRIQUE PADILLA-ROMERO; Defendants.

ORDER

The object of the above captioned suits is to forfeit to the Commonwealth the described property or currency pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386 et. seq. (which includes former Section 18.2249) (Michie 1999).

It appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Commonwealth to ascertain the whereabouts of the Defendants and effect service of process, without success, it is therefore ORDERED that the Defendants do appear on or before October 16, 2017, at 10:10 a.m. in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond, John Marshall Courts Building, 400 North Ninth Street, and do what is necessary to protect his or her interests.

I ask for this: Erik R. Smith Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney

INSURANCE COMPANY, which may be a creditor with an interest in said property, 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 T.A.L.D., INC, VICTOR E. CAUDLE, JR., H.E. SMITH, JR., WESTERN HERITAGE INSURANCE COMPANY, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SePTEMBER 21, 2017 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 JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of thE coUNty Of ChESTERFIELD Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Carlshawn Roots Noel Michelle Townes v.

Carlton Roots, Jr. & Keandra C. Jackson Case No. JJ091415-01-00

The object of this suit is to: Determine custody of Carlshawn Roots (DOB: 8/29/13), whose mother is Keandra Christina Jackson and whose father is Carlton Roots, Jr., pursuant to Virginia Code Section 16.1-241A3. Mother’s last known address is 4112 Welford Ave. Richmond, VA 23234.

It is ORDERED that the defendant Keandra Christina Jackson appear at the abovenamed Court and protect her interests on or before September 27, 2017 at 12:00 PM. virgiNia: iN thE JuvENiLE aND DOmEstic rELatiONs District cOurt Of thE coUNty Of ChESTERFIELD Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Carl vontae jackson Noel Michelle Townes v.

Carlton Roots, Jr. & Keandra C. Jackson Case No. JJ091923-01-00

The object of this suit is to: Determine custody of Carl Vontae Jackson (DOB: 8/29/13), whose mother is Keandra Christina Jackson and whose father is Carlton Roots, Jr., pursuant to Virginia Code Section 16.1-241A3. Mother’s last known address is 4112 Welford Ave. Richmond, VA 23234.

It is ORDERED that the defendant Keandra Christina Jackson appear at the abovenamed Court and protect her interests on or before September 27, 2017 at 12:00 PM.

Currency VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Plaintiff, CASE NO. 12-1250 $ 456.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND DEUNTE HUMPHRIES; CASE NO. 13-2270 $ 539.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND ROBERT MCCRAY; CASE NO. 14-4593 $ 1536.39 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND DARRELL ROSS; CASE NO. 14-5417 $ 2170.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND DWAYNE SMITH Defendants.

ORDER

The object of the above captioned suits is to forfeit to the Commonwealth the described property or currency pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386 et. seq. (which includes former Section 18.2249) (Michie 1999).

It appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Commonwealth to ascertain the whereabouts of the Defendants and effect service of process, without success, it is therefore ORDERED that the Defendants do appear on or before September 25, 2017, at 9 a.m. in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond, John Marshall Courts Building, 400 North Ninth Street, and do what is necessary to protect his or her interests.

I ask for this: Erik R. Smith Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Plaintiff, v.

CASE NO. 12-4300 $ 1607.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND FATEH AL-HAYANI; CASE NO. 13-2788 $ 3316.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND JACOB BOON; CASE NO. 12-993 $ 1574.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND DEVIN BROWN; CASE NO. 13-72 $ 110.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND RYAN DEANS; CASE NO. 13-1496 $ 805.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND ALBORZ FATHEDDIN; CASE NO. 12-4039 $ 715.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND NICHOLAS MALONE; CASE NO. 13-2262 $ 2201.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND DARNELL REED; CASE NO. 14-3227 $ 726.14 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND MAZEO ROSS; CASE NO. 13-5388 1996 BUICK VIN#1G4GD2217T4707304 AND PHILLIP TRIBBEY; Continued on next page

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Plaintiff, v.

CASE NO. 16-4639 $ 475.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND LEONARD MORRIS; CASE NO. 15-1358 $ 3000.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND DEMOND WASHINGTON; CASE NO. 12-489 $ 150.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND CARLTON WILLIAMS; Defendants.

ORDER

The object of the above captioned suits is to forfeit to the Commonwealth the described property or currency pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386 et. seq. (which includes former Section 18.2249) (Michie 1999).

It appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Commonwealth to ascertain the whereabouts of the Defendants and effect service of process, without success, it is therefore ORDERED that the Defendants do appear on or before September 22, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond, John Marshall Courts Building, 400 North Ninth Street, and do what is necessary to protect his or her interests.

I ask for this: Erik R. Smith Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Plaintiff, v.

CASE NO. 17-1486 $ 958.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND MANUEL BAIRES; CASE NO. 12-2936 $ 362.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND TARELL BARFIELD; CASE NO. 13-5101 $ 1200.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND DAVON DANIELS; CASE NO. 12-5128 $ 830.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND BRANDON GILMORE; CASE NO. 16-1022 $ 540.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND CHAVON PRYOR; CASE NO. 13-1495 $ 300.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND DANTONIO SHORT; Defendants.

ORDER

The object of the above captioned suits is to forfeit to the Commonwealth the described property or currency pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386 et. seq. (which includes former Section 18.2249) (Michie 1999).

It appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Commonwealth to ascertain the whereabouts of the Defendants and effect service of process, without success, it is therefore ORDERED that the Defendants do appear on or before October 10, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond, John Marshall Courts Building, 400 North Ninth Street, and do what is necessary to protect his or her interests.

I ask for this: Erik R. Smith Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Plaintiff, v.

CASE NO. 17-1135 $ 2274.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND CORNELIUS AUSTIN; CASE NO. 13-2257 $ 907.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND CHRISTOPHER BOLLING; CASE NO. 15-4060 $ 705.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND RANDOLPH FOSTER; CASE NO. 13-1128 $ 201.60 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND WILBERT GREENVENABLE; CASE NO. 12-4091 $ 680.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND HESTER HALL; CASE NO. 12-599 Continued on next column

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Plaintiff, v.

CASE NO. 13-3455 $ 4589.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND LONNIE BARR; CASE NO. 13-1493 $ 2392.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND STEPHEN BURKS; CASE NO. 15-4398 $ 7165.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND SABRINA DUFF; CASE NO. 12-594 $ 323.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND CHERYL FRIEND; CASE NO. 12-2927 $ 1630.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND JUAN GARCIA-MENDEZ; CASE NO. 15-3904 $ 865.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND CHARLES HENDERSON; CASE NO. 13-5385 $ 5880.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND SAMUEL MARKHAM; CASE NO. 13-1116 $ 462.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND DENOVER POSTELL; CASE NO. 17-0824 $ 900.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND KEYSHAWN ROSS; CASE NO. 13-2245 $ 1140.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND JEFFERY SHARP; CASE NO. 14-244 $ 165.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND GERALD SMITH; CASE NO. 13-948 $241.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND MICHAEL STATON; CASE NO. 17-1775 $385.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND TIMOTHY WARD; CASE NO. 13-2875 $11,817.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND BLAIR WESTBROOK; Defendants.

ORDER

The object of the above captioned suits is to forfeit to the Commonwealth the described property or currency pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386 et. seq. (which includes former Section 18.2249) (Michie 1999).

It appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Commonwealth to ascertain the whereabouts of the Defendants and effect service of process, without success, it is therefore ORDERED that the Defendants do appear on or before September 26, 2017, at 11:00 a.m.in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond, John Marshall Courts Building, 400 North Ninth Street, and do what is necessary to protect his or her interests.

I ask for this: Erik R. Smith Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney

PROPERTY Notice Judicial Sale of Real Property Owner/s of the below listed properties are hereby given Notice that thirty (30) days from the date of this notice, proceedings will be commenced under the authority of Section 58.1-3965 et seq. of the Code of Virginia to sell the following parcels located in the City of Richmond, Virginia for payment of delinquent taxes: 2612 3rd Ave N000-0716/001 2617 4th Ave N000-0718/017 2521 5th Ave N000-0661/018 1209 North 21st Street E000-0557/021 1507 North 22nd Street E000-0778/017 607 North 37th Street E000-1415/008 310 West Brookland Park Blvd N000-0971/016 716 Cheatwood Ave N018-0453/021 1909 Chelsea Street E000-0832/005 1913 Chelsea Street E000-0832/007 20 W Clopton Street S000-0792/009 2003 Dinwiddie Ave S000-0346/014 1511 Drewry Street S007-1332/021 2305 Fairmount Ave E000-0559/003 3706 Glenwood Ave E000-1663/032 2100 Halifax Ave S000-0763/010 1501 Hull Street S000-0197/014 4005 Jefferson Davis Hwy S009-0144/003 1701 Magnolia Street N000-0663/020 2417 Marion Mashore Street S000-0566/023 1415 Mechanicsville Tpke E000-0768/027 2512 Melbourne Street E012-0252/012 1400 Melton Ave E000-1102/027 2615 North Ave N000-0642/015 2716 North Ave N000-0703/004 9 Overbrook Road N000-0539/005 1258 Parkwood Ave W000-0440/077 2122 Parkwood Ave W000-0940/027 1610 Spotsylvania Street E000-0764/012 2405 Whitcomb Street E012-0224/066 The owner/s of any property listed may redeem it at any time before the date of the sale by paying all accumulated taxes, penalties, interest and cost thereon, including the pro rata cost of publication hereunder.

Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. Office of the City Attorney City of Richmond 900 East Broad Street, Room 400 Richmond, Virginia (804) 646-7940

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

T.A.L.D., INC, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2710 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1408 Bainbridge Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number S0000153/011, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, T.A.L.D., INC.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, T.A.L.D., INC, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that VICTOR E. CAUDLE, JR., who may have an ownership interest in said property, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to his last known address, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that H.E. SMITH, JR., who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that WESTERN HERITAGE INSURANCE COMPANY, which may be a creditor with an interest in said property, 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 T.A.L.D., INC, VICTOR E. CAUDLE, JR., H.E. SMITH, JR., WESTERN HERITAGE INSURANCE COMPANY, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SePTEMBER 21, 2017 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 FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Plaintiff, v.

CASE NO. 13-2244 $ 996.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND QUAVON ANDERSON; CASE NO. 13-2265 $ 487.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND PATRICK BARLOW; CASE NO. 13-1115 $ 818.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND SHAFONDA GASH; CASE NO. 12-1565 $ 532.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND ANTHONY GRAY; CASE NO. 13-2784 $ 1740.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND

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

T.A.L.D., INC, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2709 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1406 Bainbridge Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number S0000153/012, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, T.A.L.D., INC.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, T.A.L.D., INC, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that VICTOR E. CAUDLE, JR., who may have an ownership interest in said property, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to his last known address, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that H.E. SMITH, JR., who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that WESTERN HERITAGE

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

T.A.L.D., INC, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2708 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1404 Bainbridge Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number S0000153/013, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, T.A.L.D., INC.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, T.A.L.D., INC, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that VICTOR E. CAUDLE, JR., who may have an ownership interest in said property, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to his last known address, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that H.E. SMITH, JR., who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that WESTERN HERITAGE INSURANCE COMPANY, which may be a creditor with an interest in said property, 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 T.A.L.D., INC, VICTOR E. CAUDLE, JR., H.E. SMITH, JR., WESTERN HERITAGE INSURANCE COMPANY, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SePTEMBER 21, 2017 and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

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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.

MARTHA E. WARREN a/k/a MARTHA WARREN OWENS, DECEASED, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-1664 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 511 West Marshall Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number N000-0240/005 to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Martha E. Warren.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, MARTHA E. WARREN a/k/a MARTHA WARREN OWENS, DECEASED, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that EVELYN G. SAMPSON, DECEASED, HANNAH WARREN a/k/a HANNAH EDITH WARREN, DECEASED, MARY W. MADDOX a/k/a MARY M. (WARREN) MADDOX, DECEASED, JAMES WARREN a/k/a JAMES LESLIE WARREN, SR., DECEASED, RODNEY VAN WARREN, a/k/a RODNEY VANN WARREN, DECEASED, TONI GAIL WARREN LEWIS, DECEASED, CLAUDIN WATKINS a/k/a CLAUDINE VIRGINIA WARREN WATKINS, DECEASED, JOHN WARREN, DECEASED, GEORGE L. WARREN, DECEASED, MARIAN W. CHEATHAM a/k/a MARION CHEATHAM, DECEASED, CALVIN N. WARREN, DECEASED, HELENA WILLIAMS, DECEASED, JAMES WILLIAMS, III, DECEASED, HERMAN WILLIAMS, DECEASED, FRANK D. WILLIAMS, DECEASED, HARRY M. WILLIAMS, DECEASED, DANETTA a/k/a DANNETTA JONES NICHOLSON, DECEASED, WILLIAM T. WARREN, DECEASED, R AY M O N D WA R R E N , DECEASED, MELVIN T. WARREN, DECEASED, KATHERINE BURKS a/k/a CATHERINE BURKES, DECEASED, and EDWARD WARREN, DECEASED, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that JAMES LESLIE WARREN, JR., and DANIEL AUGUSTUS WARREN, who may have an ownership interest in said property, are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and have not filed a response to this action; that RODNEY D. WHITAKER, CAROLYN Y. ROBINSON p/k/a CAROLYN Y. WARREN, LAVERNE W. JONES, and FRANCES D. WILLIAMS, who may have an ownership interest in said property, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to their Continued on next column

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last known address, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that DEBORAH ANN WARREN n/k/a DEBORAH DANDRIDGE, MELVIN THOMAS, JOHN L. CARTER, and PAULA HARRIS, 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 MARTHA E. WARREN a/k/a MARTHA WARREN OWENS, DECEASED, EVELYN G. SAMPSON, DECEASED, HANNAH WARREN a/k/a HANNAH EDITH WARREN, DECEASED, MARY W. MADDOX a/k/a M A RY M . ( WA R R E N ) MADDOX, DECEASED, JAMES WARREN a/k/a JAMES LESLIE WARREN, SR., DECEASED, RODNEY VAN WARREN, a/k/a R O D N E Y VA N N WA R REN, DECEASED, TONI GAIL WARREN LEWIS, DECEASED, CLAUDIN WATKINS a/k/a CLAUDINE VIRGINIA WARREN WATKINS, DECEASED, JOHN WARREN, DECEASED, GEORGE L. WARREN, DECEASED, MARIAN W. CHEATHAM a/k/a MARION CHEATHAM, DECEASED, CALVIN N. WARREN, DECEASED, HELENA WILLIAMS, DECEASED, JAMES WILLIAMS, III, DECEASED, HERMAN WILLIAMS, DECEASED, FRANK D. WILLIAMS, DECEASED, HARRY M. WILLIAMS, DECEASED, DANETTA a/k/a DANNETTA JONES NICHOLSON, DECEASED, WILLIAM T. WARREN, DECEASED, R AY M O N D WA R R E N , DECEASED, MELVIN T. WARREN, DECEASED, KATHERINE BURKS a/k/a CATHERINE BURKES, DECEASED, EDWARD WARREN, DECEASED, JAMES LESLIE WARREN, JR., DANIEL AUGUSTUS WARREN, RODNEY D. WHITAKER, CAROLYN Y. ROBINSON p/k/a CAROLYN Y. WARREN, LAVERNE W. JONES, FRANCES D. WILLIAMS, DEBORAH ANN WARREN n/k/a DEBORAH DANDRIDGE, MELVIN THOMAS, JOHN L. CARTER, PAULA HARRIS, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SePTEMBER 21, 2017 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

COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v.

ROBERT BOOKER, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-3383 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 608 North 29th Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E0000527/020, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Robert Booker and Hattie Booker.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, ROBERT BOOKER and HATTIE BOOKER, 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 ROBERT BOOKER, HATTIE BOOKER, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 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

this action; that JEWEL H. WILLIAMS, DECEASED, who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that MAURICE HEARN, who may have an ownership interest in said property, is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and has not filed a response to this action; that GEORGE MOORE, JR., who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been 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 MARIAN J. MOORE, DECEASED, LUCILLE HEARN, DECEASED, ELMORE JOHNSON aka ELMORE CLARENCE JOHNSON, DECEASED, VIVIAN B. HEARN, BARBARA JOHNSON, JACQUELINE JOHNSON, JEWEL H. WILLIAMS, DECEASED, MAURICE HEARN, GEORGE MOORE, JR., and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SePTEMBER 21, 2017 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

forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 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

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 JUNIUS MEREDITH a/k/a JUNIUS WELFORD MEREDITH, SR., DECEASED, GRACE MEREDITH a/k/a GRACE MADELINE DAVIS MEREDITH, DECEASED, CATHERINE MEREDITH, JUNIUS WELFORD MEREDITH, JR., JULIA MEREDITH, WAYNE MEREDITH, KIRKLAND JONES, RICARDO LEE JONES, BRENDA MEREDITH, CLARENCE MEREDITH, RONALD MEREDITH, MARION MEREDITH, FAYE CARTER a/k/a FAYE ANN CARTER, DECEASED, JACQULINE M. JONES a/k/a JACQUELINE MEREDITH JONES, DECEASED, CHARLES MEREDITH a/k/a CHARLES EDWARD MEREDITH, DECEASED, SHELIA KUMAR a/k/a SHELIA M. KUMAR, DECEASED, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, 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

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

complaint to her last known address, 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 ROBERT L. SNOW, MARILYN B. SNOW, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SePTEMBER 21, 2017 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

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

MARIAN J. MOORE, DECEASED, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2660 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 614 Chimborazo Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E000-0882/006, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Estates of Lucille Hearn and Marian Moore.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, MARIAN J. MOORE, DECEASED, LUCILLE HEARN, DECEASED, and ELMORE JOHNSON aka ELMORE CLARENCE JOHNSON, DECEASED, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that VIVIAN B. HEARN, BARBARA JOHNSON, and JACQUELINE JOHNSON, who may have an ownership interest in said property, who have been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to their last known address, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to

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

ELIZABETH HOLT, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-3387 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1511 North 29th Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E000-0792/026, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Elizabeth Holt.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, ELIZABETH HOLT, has not been 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 ELIZABETH HOLT and Parties Unknown, come

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

JUNIUS MEREDITH aka JUNIUS WELFORD MEREDITH, SR., DECEASED, et al.

Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2468 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2614 Newbourne Street, Richmond, Virginia, ax Map Number E012-0318/010, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Junius Meredith, Catherine Meredith, and Grace D. Meredith.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, JUNIUS MEREDITH a/k/a JUNIUS WELFORD MEREDITH, SR., DECEASED and GRACE MEREDITH a/k/a GRACE MADELINE DAVIS MEREDITH, DECEASED, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that said owner, CATHERINE MEREDITH, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to her last known address, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that JUNIUS WELFORD MEREDITH, JR., JULIA MEREDITH, WAYNE MEREDITH, KIRKLAND JONES, and RICARDO LEE JONES, who may have an ownership interest in said property, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to their last known address, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that BRENDA MEREDITH and CLARENCE MEREDITH, who may have an ownership interest in said property, are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and have not filed a response to this action; that RONALD MEREDITH, MARION MEREDITH, who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that FAYE CARTER a/k/a FAYE ANN CARTER, DECEASED, JACQULINE M. JONES a/k/a JACQUELINE MEREDITH JONES, DECEASED, CHARLES MEREDITH a/k/a CHARLES EDWARD MEREDITH, DECEASED, and SHELIA KUMAR a/k/a SHELIA M. KUMAR, DECEASED, and that any heirs, devisees,

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

BEATRICE W. BROADDUS, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-3440 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 3126 Alvis Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# N000-1044/003, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Beatrice W. Broaddus.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, BEATRICE W. BROADDUS, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action, and 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.”

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

ROBERT L. SNOW, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2982 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 200 West Orange Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map/GPIN# N000-0195/003, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Robert L. Snow.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, ROBERT L. SNOW, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that MARILYN B. SNOW, who may have an ownership interest in said property, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the Continued on next column

BID COUNTY OF HENRICO, VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTION BID ITB# 17-1443-6JK Pemberton Elementary School Renovation Due 2:30 pm, September 7, 2017. Additional information available at: http://www. henrico.us/purchasing/

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