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Powerless over statues? Who really can remove the Confederate traitors from Monument Avenue? According to the City Charter, it may not be the mayor or City Council By Jeremy M. Lazarus

When it comes to the Confederate statues on Monument Avenue, Mayor Levar M. Stoney has been in the spotlight, along with members of Richmond City Council. But Mayor Stoney and City Council have less control over whether the statues stay or go than Rodney M. Poole and his eight appointed colleagues on the city Planning Commission. According to the City Charter, the Richmond Planning Commission holds the power when it comes to statues on public property — a fact almost unnoticed in the latest debate, particularly since the Aug. 12 violence in Charlottesville, where one person was killed and 19 others were injured by a white supremacist angry over plans to remove Confederate statues there. The language of the City Charter or constitution is clear. Section 17.05 reads: “It shall be the further duty and function of the commission to preserve historical landmarks and to control the design and location of statuary and other works of art which are or Mayor Stoney may become the property of the city, and the removal, relocation and alteration of any such work …” The Maggie L. Walker statue in Downtown is the most recent example of that authority. Plans for the Walker statue and plaza did not move forward until the Planning Commission — not City Council — approved the location and the design. Mr. Poole, a veteran attorney, is chairman of the Planning Commission, whose members include City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson and the city’s chief administrative officer, Selena Cuffee-Glenn. Please turn to A4

Where does City Council stand? The Free Press asked Richmond City Council members whether the Confederate statues on Monument Avenue should stay or go. From their responses, it does not appear that a majority support a nonbinding resolution calling for removal of the statues. Here are their responses: Council President Chris A. Hilbert, 3rd District: “I believe that these statues belong in a museum not in the public square. They honor men who led an armed insurrection to protect their right to own other human beings. Further, the timing of the installation of these statues coincides with the implementation of segregation laws and the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan. That being said, I will not support any city funding to remove them. If all of the statues came down, would that educate one child, stop one crime, bring one person out of poverty or create one job? The removal of these statues is an easy and shortsighted way to say that we have addressed in a significant way the issue of race in our city. The real legacy of slavery and Jim Crow is wealth disparity, re-segregation of our schools, mass incarceration and poverty. Addressing these issues will have the most impact on Richmond today. If we are to spend time, energy and financial resources on the history of our city, it should be in creating a slavery museum to tell the whole story of Richmond’s role in domestic slave trading and to honor the millions of people who lived in slavery for almost 250 years. Councilman Andreas D. Addison, 1st District: No response. Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, 2nd District: “No resolution has been introduced. I am unable to comment on legislation I have not seen. It also is unclear whether City Council has Please turn to A4

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Charlottesville Vice Mayor Wes Bellamy takes photos Wednesday as city workers shroud the statue of Confederate Stonewall Jackson with a black tarp. The council voted Tuesday to cover Confederate statues in Justice Park and Emancipation Park in memorial to Heather Heyer, who was killed Aug. 12 during a violent rally by white nationalists protesting the council’s planned removal of the statues.

Confederate statues go black in Charlottesville Free Press staff, wire report

Workers in Charlottesville draped giant black tarps over two statues of Confederate generals on Wednesday to symbolize the city’s mourning for Heather Heyer, the 32-year-old paralegal who was killed while protesting a white nationalist rally. The work began around 1 p.m. in Emancipation Park, where a towering monument of Robert E. Lee on horseback stands. Workers gathered around the monument with a large black covering. Some stood in cherry-pickers and others used ropes and poles to cover the statue as onlookers took photos and video. Some of the crowd cheered as the cover was put in place. The statue of Confederate Stonewall Jackson also was covered in Justice Park. The Charlottesville City Council voted to shroud the statues early Tuesday, at the end of a hours-long meeting packed with irate residents who screamed and cursed at council members over the city’s response to the Aug. 12 rally. The event, dubbed “Unite the Right,” is believed to be the largest gathering of white nationalists in a decade. Neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klan members, skinheads and members of various white nationalist factions clashed violently with counterprotesters in the street adjacent to Emancipation Park. The fighting went on largely uninterrupted by authorities until the event was declared an unlawful assembly and the crowd was forced to disperse. Later, a car rammed into a crowd of demonstrators who were marching through downtown, killing Ms. Heyer and injuring more

than two dozen others. The man who police say was driving, James Alex Fields Jr., 20, of Maumee, Ohio, has been charged with second degree murder in her death. Gov. Terry McAuliffe said last week that the Confederate statues have become “flashpoints for hatred, division and violence,” and he called on localities and the General Assembly to relocate Confederate monuments to museums and other appropriate places. Please turn to A4

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That’s the surplus city reports By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Four months ago, top city administration financial officials told Richmond City Council to forget about a surplus. But for the second year in a row, there’s an August surprise. A new financial report shows the city tentatively finished the 2017 fiscal year on June 30 with a $7.43 million surplus, although it will take an Please turn to A5

Warehouse owner left with waste collected by CVWMA By Jeremy M. Lazarus

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Rodney T. Gaines, who is leading a petition drive to clean up the site, stands among a sea of TVs and computer monitors that fill Warehouse 25 at Clopton SiteWorks in South Side.

Warehouse 25 at Clopton SiteWorks on South Side is the best evidence that the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority has failed to keep its promise to properly dispose of old and broken TVs and computer monitors that are filled with toxic metals. For years, CVWMA has collected such items as the agency created by Richmond and other area governments to handle the recycling of paper, plastics and other materials. The company says on its website that the electronics would be “demanufactured for recycling.” People bringing TVs and computers are charged up to $20 to help cover the cost of recycling the equipment. CVWMA even boasts on its website that “over 5 million pounds of e-waste has been recycled through this program since 2006.” However, hundreds of boxes stuffed with used TVs and computer monitors fill the former tobacco warehouse at the small business center in South Side. The boxes stretch for yards, about half the size of a football field. It’s an all-too-familiar story heard across the country — companies that promise recycling of the items that are later found in warehouses, leaving the warehouse owners stuck with the material. Please turn to A4

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Down home groove Cairo Kelly, 2, dances to the music at the Down Home Family Reunion last Saturday at Abner Clay Park in Jackson Ward. This was the 27th year for the annual festival that seeks to demonstrate how African heritage has influenced the American South by sharing experiences and traditions through food, storytelling, music, art and a marketplace. Please see more photos on B2.

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A new wave of freshmen has arrived on Richmond’s college campuses, often accompanied by their families. William P. Agble of Fredericksburg, third from right, moves a cartful of belongings Saturday into Johnson Hall at Virginia Commonwealth University, with help from his family and a student volunteer, left. Surrounding him, from left, are brother Josh, sister Jemima holding his guitar, father William K. Agble, mother Susie Agble and sister Kaitlyn. William and other students started classes at VCU this week. Right, at Virginia Union University, seniors Kevonia Jones, left, and Brandi Weaver-Searcy chat this week between classes. VUU students began moving in Aug. 7 for the start of classes on Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Back-to-school backpacks, supplies and shoes giveaways slated Several back-to-school events are scheduled to provide free school supplies and shoes for Richmond students who will start classes in less than two weeks. Richmond City Councilman Michael J. Jones, 9th District, is hosting a school supplies giveaway for children in the district from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Southside Community Center, 6255 Old Warwick Road. Mr. Jones hopes to provide 500 backpacks stuffed with items ranging from headphones and USB jump drives to traditional rulers, pencils and notebook paper. Richmond rapper Young Prince Charles also is scheduled to perform. Youngsters participating must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Information: Hope Elliott, Councilman Jones’ district liaison, (804) 646-2779 or hope.elliott@Richmondgov.com. A social group called the Divas of RVA will host a back-toschool rally from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at a member’s home at 3410 Ryburn Road in the Davee Gardens subdivision in South Side off Ruffin Road. Diamond Brown, spokeswoman for Divas of RVA, said the event will include “music, food and fun,” along with a giveaway of bookbags and school supplies from Five Below discount chain. She said the event is open to the public without charge. The annual Labor Day shoe giveaway for students in kindergarten through 12th grade will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4. Once again, there will be two distribution sites for the firstcome, first-served event. The site serving North Side will be familiar: Third Street Bethel A.M.E. Church, 614 N. 3rd St. in Jackson Ward. The South Side site will be new: New Deliverance Evangelistic Church Annex, 1701 Turner Road in Chesterfield County. A parent or guardian must accompany youngsters. Fourteen churches and a synagogue have partnered for the 12th annual “New Shoes for Back to School” event. The event, which originated through a women’s ministry at Third Street Bethel, seeks to ensure that children can start school with a fresh pair of shoes. Since it began in 2006, the program has given away nearly 75,000 pairs of shoes. Each September, about 4,000 pairs of shoes are available, according to Rita Willis, who started the project and continues to lead the event.

Bike sharing rolls into Richmond By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Bike Share is finally coming to Richmond. Next week, Mayor Levar M. Stoney will launch the RVA Bike Share program that promotes cycling by allowing people to rent bikes for a few hours to a week or more. The mayor plans to call attention to the program by leading cyclists on a 2-mile ride 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 29. Open to all, the ride is to begin at the refurbished Kanawha Plaza at 8th and Canal street, cross the Manchester Bridge to South Side and then return to Brown’s Island via the new T. Tyler Potterfield Bridge. The bike sharing program was proposed in 2012 during the tenure of former Mayor Dwight C. Jones, whose administration gained the approvals and funding to start the program. The city was awarded a $1,064,000 federal grant in 2014 for the program. Richmond City Council provided $280,000 in capital improvement funds as the city’s portion. “Bike sharing programs are a community transportation service and desired amenity provided by forward-thinking and environmentally conscious cities,” Mayor

Stoney stated in an announcement Tuesday afternoon. “I am proud Richmond is now among those leading in this regard.” Richmond has teamed up with Canadabased Bewegen Technologies Inc., an industry bike share leader, to supply the bicycles and docking stations, the mayor stated. The equipment will be maintained by Corps Logistics, a Baltimore-based firm that military veterans own and operate, he added. One-way trip and daily passes will be available, as well as weekly, monthly and yearly memberships. The initial phase includes 220, 8-speed bikes and 20 docking stations located throughout the city, Mayor Stoney stated.

City starts tax amnesty program By Jeremy M. Lazarus Have you failed to pay city taxes? Good news. The city is now offering a two-month amnesty program to allow residents and businesses to pay what they owe without the interest and penalties that boost the expense. “This is a chance for those who owe to get right with the city,” Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney stated in urging tax scofflaws to pay up as he launched the amnesty program Aug 15. He noted the city needs the money to pay for “our schools, police and other vital services.” The amnesty will last through Monday, Oct. 16, he announced. To add encouragement, the city is offering six-month payment plans for people who need extra time to cover their debt. Taxpayers must sign up for the extended payment plan at City Hall. Otherwise, the full amount owed has to be paid off by the

Physicals, immunizations Aug. 25 for RPS students The Richmond City Health District is hosting a back-to-school health fair for Richmond Public Schools students 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the health district clinic, 400 E. Cary St. Services offered include Tdap booster shots — against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis — for sixth-grade students, vac-

People pay at the docking stations for the time they want to use a bike. The bikes can be returned to any docking station. People also can become members. Docking stations are located primarily in Downtown from Abner Clay Park to the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, with a few elsewhere, according to a map supplied on the bike share website. A second phase, to be implemented within a few months, will double the size of the fleet, the mayor stated. The second phase will include electricassisted PedElec bikes, making it easier to ride uphill, he stated. According to the mayor, each of the hitech bicycles in the fleet will be equipped with a color screen and GPS that can be unlocked through a mobile app on a cell phone. RVA Bike Share is a public-private initiative, he noted. In a bid to gain additional financial support, Mayor Stoney has written a letter to encourage Richmond’s corporate and business leaders to engage in sponsorship opportunities to help ensure the program is financially solvent. Details: www.RVAbikes.com.

cinations for school entry, and physicals for Head Start and school entry. Appointments are not necessary, with services provided on a first-come, firstserved basis. Parents must provide immunization records and, if applicable, bring insurance cards for students to receive services.

For easier access to the clinic, use the entrance at the corner of 4th and Main streets. All RPS students are required to be up to date on their vaccinations to start school on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Details: Richmond City Health District, (804) 482-5500, or visit the RPS website, www.rvaschools.net.

Oct. 16 deadline to have amnesty. The savings can be substantial. For someone failing to pay $100 in tax for one year, for example, the city would charge a 10 percent penalty, or $10, and interest of at least 7 percent which would add another $7. That’s an additional $17 that would be added to the bill. The second year, the penalty and interest are applied to the new total of $117. As of June 30, the city listed $66 million in unpaid taxes on its books. Much of the tax cannot be collected because it is owed on abandoned property or by businesses that have closed. City officials expect the amnesty to bring in $2.5 million to $6 million. There are some caveats for the amnesty. For real estate taxes, the amnesty applies only to unpaid taxes owed on or before February 2017, including previous years. Property owners who have not fully paid the June 2017 real estate tax bills would have to pay penalties and interest, according to Finance Director John Wack. Also, those who did not pay personal property taxes on their cars, trucks and other vehicles will not get a reprieve, the mayor stated in his announcement. The amnesty applies to unpaid taxes on personal property such as boats and computers that are used in businesses. It also applies to admissions taxes, hotel and meals taxes that businesses have been assessed but have not paid and to companies that have not paid business license taxes. Details: For Richmond residents, (804) 646-3954, taxamnesty@ richmondgov.com tinyurl.com/RVAtaxdeal; for businesses, (804) 646-6662 or tax.amnesty@Richmondgov.com.

Fresh look for the new year

Photos by Clement Britt

Volunteers spruced up the interior of George Mason Elementary School in Church Hill this week in preparation of the first day of school. Conditions at the school, located at 813 N. 28th St., were criticized by parents, teachers and School Board members earlier this summer, leading to a call for the school to be closed. However, the board voted to spend $105,000 to make immediate repairs to the school, including a deep cleaning and painting. At left, School Board member Felicia Cosby, left, and City Councilwoman Ellen Robertson, both of the 6th District, talk with interim Schools Superintendent Thomas Kranz about the improvements. Center, Silly, a local artist, paints the school’s mascot, a Jaguar, on the landing of a stairwell. Right, volunteers work to brighten the halls in the building that is more than 100 years old.

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Know Hepatitis. “30-40% of our HCV (hepatitis C) population is African American.” Richard K. Sterling, M.D., Chief of Hepatology, VCU Health.

Know your ABCs

Warning signs

Know your treatment options VCU Health provides comprehensive care for those with hepatitis B and C including:

Prevention

Vaccinations are available for hepatitis A and B.

VACCINES

• Diagnosis. You should get tested if: • You’re a current or former injection drug user.

• Non-invasive assessment of liver disease severity.

• You were treated for a blood-clotting problem before 1987. • You received a blood transfusion or organ transplant before July 1992.

The most common forms of Hepatitis are A, B and C.

There is no vaccine for hepatitis C, so avoiding risk factors is important. Below are recommended areas for prevention:

• Management of complications including cirrhosis or liver cancer. • Treatments for all stages of liver disease. HCV TREATMENT TEAM

CLEAN WATER

PERSONAL HYGIENE

SANITATION

Hepatitis A is usually spread from ingesting food or drinks contaminated by feces or stool from an infected person. Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) are spread primarily through exposure to infected blood and body fluids.

• You are on long-term hemodialysis treatment. • You have abnormal liver tests or liver disease. • You were exposed to blood through a needle or other sharp object injury. • You’re infected with HIV.

VCU Health has an HCV management team that focuses on education and treatment. They develop plans based on each patient’s case and use the latest treaments to cure patients with HCV.

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ACLU changes stance in wake of Charlottesville violence By Holly Rodriguez

The American Civil Liberties Union no longer will defend hate groups seeking to march with firearms. That was the policy change announced last week by the organization’s national executive director, Anthony Romero. The organization directly attributes the change to the violent and deadly clash between white nationalists and counterprotesters in Charlottesville on Aug. 12. White nationalists, alt-right supporters and neo-Nazis held a torchlight procession through the University of Virginia the night before the scheduled rally to protest the Charlottesville City Council’s decision in April to remove a statue of Confederate Robert E. Lee from Emancipation Park, formerly named Lee Park. The following day, at the “Unite the Right” rally, a confrontation with counterprotesters turned deadly when a white nationalist drove his car into a group of people, killing one woman and injuring 19 other people. The ACLU of Virginia went to federal court and successfully defended the white nationalists’ right to protest in Emancipation

Park after city officials sought to move the rally. On Sunday, Virginia officials sought to distance the civil rights organization from the hate stance of its clients. “Virginia’s monuments and memorials to Confederate war figures must go,” the ACLU of Virginia stated in a news release. “Regardless of origin or historical context, today they are inciteful symbols of hatred and bigotry to which white supremacists are drawn like moths to a flame. “The repulsive vitriol and penchant for violence of such individuals and groups are unwelcome in Virginia, and our communities should be able to decide for themselves that they no longer wish to harbor those symbols and invite future threats to public safety.” The organization then outlined a series of steps to initiate such action, including calling for money to be removed from the state budget that supports and cares for Confederate monuments and memorials on public or private property. It also called for state law to be changed to remove the prohibition on localities from removing monuments for war veterans. For decades, the ACLU has defended hate groups on the grounds that they have a constitutional right to free speech.

Waldo Jaquith of Charlottesville resigned from the ACLU of Virginia board when the organization took the case of the neoNazis and white supremacists. “I won’t be a fig leaf for Nazis,” he said in a tweet Aug. 12. Just three days after the deadly protest in Charlottesville, Mr. Romero filed a blog post to “Speak Freely,” the national ACLU’s site, outlining reasons the organization defended the free speech rights of “Unite the Right” rally organizer Jason Kessler. First, Mr. Romero said the ACLU rebukes the “ideology of white supremacists,” but said the organization has always stood for First Amendment rights for all. The ACLU believes “democracy will be better and stronger for engaging and hearing divergent views,” he wrote. However, he also stated that the First Amendment “cannot be used as sword or shield to justify or rationalize violence.” However, on Aug. 17, Mr. Romero announced the organization’s policy change in an article published in the Wall Street Journal. “If a protest group insists, ‘No, we want to be able to carry loaded firearms,’ well, we don’t have to represent them,” he told the publication. “They can find someone else.”

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Other members include one mayoral appointee, Melvin Law, and six City Council appointees, Mr. Poole, Elizabeth Greenfield, Max Hepp-Buchanan, David Johannas, Vivek Murthy and John “Jack” Thompson. So far, Mr. Poole and his commission colleagues have remained studiously mum amid the rising emotions over the statues, allowing others to take the limelight. The main reason for the silence, as Mr. Poole put it in a brief interview with the Free Press, is “there has been nothing for the Planning Commission to consider.” While City Councilman Michael J. Jones has announced plans to submit a resolution to the council calling for the statues’ removal, that resolution has not yet been introduced. It also is unclear whether City Council can muster the votes to approve it. Meanwhile, Mayor Stoney’s Monument Avenue Commission is still at work and has yet to produce any recommendations that the mayor could consider sending to the Planning Commission. “If something comes before us,” Mr. Poole said, “the (Planning Commission) would follow its regular procedure. We would hold public hearings and then make a decision.” Additionally, another city body may have an impact on any statue decision — the city Commission of Architectural Review, which is involved in the preservation of houses and other buildings in the city’s old and historic districts. Among those districts is the portion of Monument Avenue on which the statutes stand. At this point, the architectural review commission’s involvement in any decision to remove statues is unclear, but is under study. In addition, the statue of Robert E. Lee is state-owned and not in the city’s control. One thing is certain: The question of whether the statues will remain is more complicated in the former capital of the Confederacy than in any other localities.

While City Attorney Allen L. Jackson did not respond to a Free Press request for comment, his office already has reminded Mayor Stoney and the administration about the Planning Commission’s authority, according to an internal email provided to the newspaper. In the Aug. 18 email sent in response to queries from City

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lawful authority to remove statues on city-owned property, so I have asked the city attorney to provide me with a legal opinion in this matter. However, I will oppose diverting any city tax dollars for schools, public safety, street paving and a host of other pressing needs to pay for removing those statues.” Councilwoman Kristen N. Larson, 4th District: “Ihave grave concerns over the safety of our citizens and our city as we consider the issue regarding Confederate monuments. As we saw in Charlottesville, this local issue has brought in outside voices who have used this issue to spread their message of hate and prejudice. I would like to see a safe process where Richmonders can voice their opinions in a meaningful way before I make a decision on this important issue. I would also like

to hear from the state on the legality of removal of these monuments.” Councilman Parker C. Agelasto, 5th District: I support continuing a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to Richmond’s Confederate monuments and symbols that evaluates options for removal, relocation and to remain in place with better contextualization. This dialogue has already begun to occur in venues such as meetings of The Future of Richmond’s Past, Richmond Speaks, and the Monument Avenue Commission. … It is incumbent on all of us to look beyond the singular issue of Confederate monuments to eradicate the real issue of racist hate and bigotry that continues in our country — to come together in unity to make for a more inclusive and tolerant society for all people. Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, 6th District: “I do not think that

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The governor also issued an executive order on Aug. 18 halting any permits for demonstrations at the Lee statue on Richmond’s Monument Avenue until the state Department of General Services can put in place new emergency regulations. He said several groups had requested permits for rallies at the Lee statue in the aftermath of the Charlottesville tragedy, but “state and local officials need to get ahead of this problem so that we have the proper legal protections in place to allow for peaceful demonstrations.” In Norfolk, Mayor Kenny Alexander supports moving Norfolk’s Confederate monument out of downtown, possibly to city-owned Elmwood Cemetery. His comments on Aug. 16 came just hours before a protest where hundreds of people called for the monument to be removed. Mayor Alexander, who is Norfolk’s first African-American mayor, noted that Norfolk natives fought to preserve the Union during the Civil War,

including Sgt. William Carney of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, who was the first African-American recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism in the Battle of Fort Wagner in South Carolina. In Portsmouth, Mayor John Rowe called for the city to move its Confederate monument from Olde Towne to Cedar Grove Cemetery, which has a large section of graves belonging to rebel leaders and soldiers. “This is the perfect place for it,” Mayor Rowe said at an Aug. 17 news conference in the cemetery. “People understand that it’s a memorial to the dead. Putting it in a cemetery is appropriate.” Elsewhere around the country, similar actions are underway or under consideration:

Washington — U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey plans to introduce a bill to remove Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol. At least 12 Confederate statues stand in the National Statuary Hall in the Capitol. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of California called for the statues’ removal, describing them as “reprehensible.” Austin, Texas — The University of Texas removed four Confederate statues from its Austin campus early Monday, Aug. 21, in the wake of the violence in Charlottesville.

Council members, Mr. Jackson stated that his office has “brought to the attention of the administration the potential need for review by the Planning Commission or the Public Art Commission (an arm of the Planning Commission) or both if the city should determine to place markers of some kind to provide ‘context’ for the statues.”

University President Gregory L. Fenves announced the decision late Sunday night, saying the “horrific displays of hatred” in Virginia had made it clear that Confederate statues had become “symbols of modern white supremacy and neo-Nazism.” Dallas — Six Flags Over Texas theme park has removed the Confederate flag from its marquee and is replacing all six flags currently waving over the entrances with American flags. Durham, N.C. — Duke University President Vincent E. Price authorized the removal of the statue of Robert E. Lee from the entrance to Duke Chapel on Aug. 19. The decision came shortly after the statue was vandalized. Los Angeles — A once-obscure Confederate monument in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery was taken down Aug. 15 after the cemetery’s owners fielded numerous requests for its removal. Annapolis, Md. — A statue of Roger Taney, the chief author of the 1857 Dred Scott decision, which ruled that AfricanAmericans, both enslaved and free, could not be American citizens, was taken down from its post in front of the State House about 2 a.m. Aug. 18. Baltimore — Mayor Catherine Pugh ordered the removal of four monuments to the era of the Confederacy, saying it was in the interest of public safety after the violence in Charlottesville. The statues were taken down before dawn on Aug. 16. Brooklyn, N.Y. — A plaque honoring a tree planted in Brooklyn in the 1840s by Robert E. Lee was removed on Aug. 16. The tree is next to a closed Episcopal church, and diocesan officials said they received multiple threats after the plaque was taken down. Gainesville, Fla. — A local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy paid for the Aug. 14 removal of a monument to Confederate soldiers that stood in

front of the Alachua County Administration Building in downtown Gainesville for 113 years. The monument, known locally as “Old Joe,” was moved to a private cemetery outside the city. Boston — A Confederate monument on Georges Island in Boston Harbor has been covered as the state decides what to do about it. In June, Gov. Charlie Baker said that the state “should refrain from the display of symbols, especially in our public parks, that do not support liberty and equality.” Kansas City, Mo. — A memorial to Confederate women, a 1934 gift by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, was defaced by graffiti on Aug. 18 and boxed up two days later in preparation for its removal. Jacksonville, Fla. — Anna Lopez Brosche, president of the Jacksonville City Council, called for all Confederate monuments to be moved from city property to a museum. Lexington, Ky. — Lexington City Council approved on Aug. 17 a plan to remove two Confederate statues from the city’s historic courthouse. Mayor Jim Gray has 30 days to propose a new location for the statues, whose removal must be approved by the Kentucky Military Heritage Commission. Memphis, Tenn. — The City of Memphis is seeking to remove a statue of Confederate Nathan Bedford Forrest from a city park, but needs approval by the Tennessee Historical Commission. Bronx, N.Y. — Bronx Community College President Thomas A. Isekenegbe said the school would remove the busts of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee from its Hall of Fame for Great Americans. San Diego — A plaque honoring Confederate president Jefferson Davis was removed from Horton Plaza Park on Aug. 16. “Monuments to bigotry have no place in San Diego or anywhere,” City Councilor Christopher Ward wrote on Twitter.

removing the statues will change the spirit that moves through this city. If we are to do this, it needs to be part of a holistic strategy that involves more than symbolism. Otherwise, we will not be better off.” Council Vice President Cynthia I. Newbille, 7th District: “I look forward to extensive community conversations and feedback from Richmond residents and a full vetting of this matter.” Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell, 8th District: No response. Councilman Michael J. Jones, 9th District: “These statues are an affront to African-Americans. You can’t put them in context. You look at all these other localities that are making a moral stand and, at some point in time, Richmond is going to have to weigh in on this. That is why I plan to introduce a resolution on this matter at the Sept. 11 meeting that calls for removal.”

Local NAACP calls for Confederate statues to go The Richmond Branch NAACP voted unanimously in a recent special meeting for the removal of all Confederate statues from public spaces in the city. The civil rights organization’s vote comes less than a week after Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney called on the Monument Avenue Commission to consider removing the city’s Confederate statues. It also represents a shift for the Richmond NAACP, which, on Aug. 9, issued a statement advocating that the city add monuments of African-Americans and Native Americans to “balance out” the five statues to Confederates on Monument Avenue. “The recent events in Charlottesville prove that racial tension and the scars of slavery still remain prevalent in society,” said James E. “J.J.” Minor III, president of the Richmond Branch. He said members agreed that if there’s a desire to keep the statues, they be placed in museums or in private locations. “It is time that we journey away from divisive displays of bigotry and hatred and embrace actions designed to uplift, enlighten and unite the city as we work together to build a more progressive and inclusive community.” In its Aug. 9 statement, the Richmond NAACP called for additional statues, parks and street names throughout the city that would honor African-Americans and Native Americans. The Virginia State Conference NAACP has said nothing about Confederate monuments throughout the state, but called on the Virginia General Assembly to take action to define domestic terrorists and domestic terrorism and to remove free speech protection for such groups. — RONALD E. CARRINGTON

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In this case, the problem has hit John Gregory, owner of Clopton SiteWorks with his father. The Gregorys are working to transform the 28 old tobacco warehouses on the sprawling property into new homes for jobgenerating small companies. Mr. Gregory gets worked up every time he looks into the warehouse and sees the mess, which he said was viewed in recent months by Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney and members of Richmond City Council. “This is absolutely wrong,” Mr. Gregory said. “We’re trying to build up our community and, instead, we’re being used as a dumping ground.” Rodney T. Gaines agrees. The fulltime barber and part-time recycler of cardboard and wooden pallets is so appalled by the dumping that he calls it a “slap in the face” to the community. Mr. Gaines is leading a petition drive to urge CVWMA to remove the material.

Mr. Gregory said the boxes were placed in the warehouse by a vendor that CVWMA hired to handle the recycling. The company, eWaste Tech Systems, is owned by Felipe Wright, according to the Gregorys and CVWMA officials. Mr. Gregory said materials also may be stuffed into three additional warehouses on South Side. Mr. Wright rented Warehouse 25 in April 2016, Mr. Gregory said, as a temporary holding site for electronic items awaiting proper recycling. Mr. Gregory said he did not know the boxes of electronics were merely being dumped until he went to court in the fall to evict eWaste Tech for nonpayment of rent and discovered the extent of the situation. He said that he has been advised that it would cost $135,000 to truck the boxes to another recycling vendor and have the material properly handled. He estimates there are 285,000 pounds of material, or a little more than 142 tons at the site, enough to fill eight to 10

tractor-trailers. Mr. Gregory said his father notified CVWMA about the problem in January. The CVWMA board voted in May to sever ties with Mr. Wright, according to board minutes. But the recycling agency also notified the Gregorys that it had no responsibility for Mr. Wright’s actions and would not cover the cost to remove the electronic waste. Kim Hynes, CVWMA executive director, confirmed that position in response to a Free Press query. “The responsibility for recycling the TVs and monitors rests with eWaste Tech,” she stated. She added that under its contract with that company, “CVWMA never at any point took ownership of the material.” She stated that CVWMA agreed around January 2016 to increase the fees it paid to eWaste Tech when the company reported that the vendor it used to recycle cathode ray tube material in TVs and computer monitors went out of

business, but that it had found another vendor who charged more. Mr. Gregory calls CVWMA’s rejection of responsibility bogus. He cited a federal law that has long barred a person hiring a third party to dispose of hazardous material from “washing their hands of responsibility” when the third party illegally disposes of the material. He also said that CVWMA knew this could happen. In fact, he said CVWMA hired eWaste Tech in 2015 to replace a previous contractor that engaged in the same practice. According to published news reports, that company trucked the materials to warehouses in North Carolina, where it was left. Localities in North Carolina paid to remove and dispose of the material, according to news reports. Mr. Gregory also noted that under the federal recycling law, CVWMA is required to receive certificates attesting to the proper recycling of the electronic material and to audit

Mr. Wright to ensure the company’s performance. “That never happened,” Mr. Gregory said. CVWMA is seeking to do better. The board of the public service agency approved hiring two new contractors to recycle electronics and also approved greater oversight, including regular audits. Mr. Gregory has complained to the Environmental Protection Agency seeking an investigation. He and his father also are considering legal action to force CVWMA to conduct the cleanup. “It’s become a real disaster for us and for our project” to renovate the warehouses into homes for new businesses. “This is bad for South Side. We already have developed space for five companies who have at least 70 employees working on site. When this project is completed, we expect at least 500 people will be working here. But we cannot move forward until this is resolved.”

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Top city administration officials report $7.43M surplus Continued from A1

outside audit to confirm the information. The amount is not huge, representing about 1 penny of each dollar the city budgeted for governmental operations. However, it is a far larger than the $15,000 surplus that Dr. Jay A Brown, city budget and strategic planning director, estimated in mid-April as City Council struggled to craft the new 2018 budget that went into effect July 1. T h e projected surplus was noted in the the city’s fourth Mr. Wack quarter financial report that was released last week. Councilman Parker C. AgeMr. Agelasto lasto, 5th District, is among members of the governing body who question the new information. Like several others, he argues the discrepancy in the financial forecasts erodes trust in the administration and raises questions about whether the council is receiving accurate information. Indeed, Mr. Agelasto suspected that there might be a surplus and secured council support to steer $2 million to help shore up the city’s underfunded pension fund. However, he joined a council majority in balking at a separate proposal from 6th District Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson to appropriate any additional surplus more than $2 million to a new council-controlled fund that could be used to give most city employees a pay raise. Only police and firefighters received a raise in 2017. At this point, any additional surplus over the $2 million is to fall into the city’s unassigned savings account, which has been the city’s practice in its bid to gain a Triple A bonding rating. Responding for the administration to a Free Press query, city Finance Director John Wack stated, “It is not uncommon for budget projections to vary by 1 percent overall between quarters,” or threemonth periods. He stated that Richmond’s practice is “to be more conservative (in projecting revenues) in the early quarters until more spending patterns are known as the year progresses, and we consider this a best practice.” Mr. Wack stated that Dr. Brown’s department seeks to provide council with projections within 3 percent of the budget; the new surplus is within 1 percent. He also insisted the projections provided four months ago were based on “the best information available at the time,” adding that the fourth quarter projection of a surplus “came as a pleasant surprise.” The same thing happened for fiscal 2016. The year started with a projected $12.3 million deficit, but by June 30 of that year, the deficit had become a $4.5 million surplus. It grew to a $13 million surplus, or about 2 cents for each dollar budgeted, when that year’s audit was finally released in April 2017. According to Dr. Brown, the 2017 surplus began to emerge after City Council approved budget changes on May 22 that reduced the 2017 fiscal year budget by $4.4 million and also “re-aligned agencies’ budgets to be more in line with the revenue projections at the time.” As a result of the council adjustments and other internal actions, the city slashed $14 million in spending by June 30, Dr. Brown stated. So even though Richmond’s revenues fell by $6.6 million, Dr. Brown stated, the bottom line is a surplus for the city. He stated that most of the revenue shortfall resulted from a $5.5 million change in the

way insurance recoveries are recorded for the Department of Public Utilities, but that accounting change also reduced the

projected expenditures for the city’s self-insurance program. Dr. Brown noted about $4.7 million of the cutbacks came

from reduced spending on wages due to people leaving and not being replaced quickly, creating what is known as vacancy

savings. Richmond also spent less than expected on health insurance for employees, he stated.

He stated the city also benefited from lower utility and fleet costs and reduced payments on city debt.

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Dispelling the darkness The darkness of the tragic events in Charlottesville — and President Trump’s continued blessing of the racist, anti-Semitic, neo-Nazi, white supremacist elements seeking to tear apart this nation — have cast a pall over our state and country. We have been emotionally drained by the displays of hatred and violence by these groups, now unleashed because our president has no moral compass. For the generation of Americans black and white who believed we fought and won these battles during the civil rights struggles of the past, we say, “Welcome back to the future.” For the generations too young to have lived through those days, we say, “Get ready to rumble.” We must shake off the surprise, despair and depression caused by a resurgence of the forces of bigotry and get busy. Collective action by people of conscience is the only way to block those who seek to take America back to a time of regression. African-Americans were not surprised by the events. The ebb and flow of racial animosity and injustice wash over us daily in various ways — on the job, in our neighborhoods, in our interactions with police, schools and government officials. We understood that even with the historic 2008 election of a black man as president, Barack Obama, this was no post-racial America. Groups such as the Southern Poverty Law Center, which track hate groups around the nation, warned about the rise in the formerly clandestine activities of the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazis and now the alt-right through President Obama’s eight years in office. President Trump has made it OK to hate again — and openly. So, after the violence, murder and injury of the innocent in Charlottesville, we are left with an America that is shamed by the ugliness it sees in itself. There is no denying the existence of homegrown white terrorists who will kill, destroy and hurt in order to subjugate black people, Jews, gays, Muslims, immigrants and others. The situation demands that each of us become a post of resistance — using our voice, our vote and our actions to say “No” to those who want to dismantle the progress of our nation. We are heartened that citizens and public officials in cities across the nation now espouse the viewpoint long advocated by the Free Press of removal of the symbols of the Confederacy that taint our public spaces. Like the statues on Richmond’s Monument Avenue, these symbols largely were erected during Jim Crow as reminders of white supremacy and black oppression. And they continue to be used for that purpose by hate groups. They must go. We also applaud Congressman A. Donald McEachin for joining 88 other members of the U.S. House of Representatives in seeking to censure President Trump. The president, a KKK sympathizer who grew up in a household that endorsed the Klan and its activities in New York, needs to be put into check. Congress must press for action against domestic terror groups, including holding hearings and pushing for bona fide investigations and prosecutions of such individuals by the U.S. Justice Department. We must oppose any candidate or officeholder who tacitly or overtly condones or gives a platform to white supremacist ideologies and activities. We must oppose efforts on the federal, state and local level that seek to block or suppress voting rights and registration. We call on Congress to block any funding for President Trump’s Presidential Commission on Election Integrity, which was created solely to promote voter intimidation. Locally, removing Confederate statues is just a first step. We recognize that, just as banishing alt-right champion Steve Bannon from the White House, taking the statues down is not going to change the racist mindset and culture in our community. So we must work in Richmond and elsewhere to ensure equal and quality education for our children, and access to living wage jobs and a justice system that doesn’t make people of color targets or casualties. We must call out the bigotry ingrained in many of our institutions — the kind that metes out disparate punishment to our African-American and disabled public school students — and eradicate it. It starts with recognizing the vestiges of the past that have never left us and then working collectively to change them. We call on the people of conscience in Greater Richmond to rise to the moral task ahead of us and work for the real equality and betterment of all people.

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Healing or hate? Since 1994, I have been leading Slave Trail Walks (the Trail of Enslaved Africans) in Richmond. I have led those walks with groups from around the world and have witnessed the impact the experience has had on many of them. In 2004, I was privileged to visit Liverpool, England, to receive the Reconciliation Statue on behalf of the City of Richmond. While there, representatives from the Republic of Benin, Liverpool and I were able to view about two dozen artifacts from the archives at the Slavery Museum there. Among those artifacts were ledgers with detailed information about

the trans-Atlantic slave trade, several maps of plantations from Virginia dated 1700 and artifacts that connect the trade from Liverpool to Africa to the United States. The thing that stuck with me the most was a statement the curator said as we were leaving: “Six or seven of these families still have enormous influence

Rev. Sylvester L. Turner in Liverpool today.” From that day forward, it changed how I lead those walks. What dawned on me was that the artifacts make a statement of how horrific, detailed and intentional that institution was, but they also were distractions from the real story. That story is why we have the wealth disparity in the world that we struggle with, the academic ac-

cess that trains one group to run businesses and the other to get jobs, the white over black — or people of color — concept that effectively keeps us divided. It all derives from this demented mentality. As we wrestle with emotions and decisions to keep or remove the confederate statues, I would hope that emotions are not leading the discussion. It is the mean-spirited nature and greed whose only interest is to maintain power and control over all of us that needs to be addressed. That is our greatest enemy. John Hope Franklin stated that, “If the house is to be set in order, one cannot begin with the present, but must begin with the past.” A narrative that exposes how these power bases cripple all of us is something that we should look at before removing them. Exposure to the truth can

‘Racism and hatred are not good for business’ In 2015, CNN reported that 49 percent of Americans thought that racism was a big problem in the United States. Not surprisingly, people of color and white people had significantly differing views regarding the subject. Sixty-six percent of black people and 64 percent of Hispanics thought that racism was a big problem, while only 43 percent of white people saw it that way. In reflection, two thoughts come to mind. The first — the oppressor and the oppressed rarely see oppression in the same light. The second — logic and deduction suggest that, with the events of the past several years, the percentages of the population considering racism as a big problem have increased. The recent circumstances in Charlottesville seem to support my second assumption. Sadly, the person who most Americans have come to expect to shepherd our nation through situations of racial strife and division — the president of the United States — has proven himself impotent in the matter and incapable of making cogent decisions regarding the nature of human/race relations. Although I consider him completely lacking, I won’t attempt to debate 45’s general fitness for office. I will, however, state that I unequivocally consider him completely unfit to render reasoned judgment in race-based matters.

We’re reminded that Maya Angelou stated, “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” The president has given us an ample number of opportunities to assess who he is. In 1973, the Trump organization was charged with federal housing discrimination. In 1989, when five African-

Dr. E. Faye Williams American and Latino youths were coerced into admitting rape, 45 was conspicuous in his condemnation. In 2016, after DNA testing exonerated them, 45 still called for their execution. And then there was the seven-year “birther” attack on President Obama. Few details remain undisclosed about that except that it provides great insight into the racial animus inherent in 45. That’s why, when 45 tried to justify the actions of the KKK, neo-Nazis and alt-right in Charlottesville, I was not surprised. What surprised me was the swift, almost immediate resignation of Merck CEO Ken Frazier from 45’s Manufacturing Jobs Initiative Council. His bold and principled resignation demonstrated his refusal to turn a blind eye to racism and hatred, and led to further CEO defections. This ultimately led to dissolution of both the Manufacturing Jobs Initiative and Strategy and Policy Forum. This series of events was a catastrophic defeat for 45’s administration, political agenda and, more importantly, his fragile ego.

Although I will not question the altruism of Mr. Frazier’s decision or those of any of the other CEOs, one lesson is clear: Racism and hatred are not good for business. They may satisfy the needs and ignorance of small, petty minds, but are counterproductive in business. Collectively, the annual buying power of African-Americans and Hispanics exceeds $3 trillion. And this amount does not include any of the other groups targeted by the hate groups in Charlottesville. The facts of our economic power do not go unnoticed by businesses or stockholders. Legitimate business leaders recognize that their businesses cannot thrive in an environment that supports discrimination and division. Moreover, they realize that violence and the lack of social order are destructive to their businesses and our nation’s future. The greater lesson taught by this experience is that our dollars matter. Next to our votes, our dollars matter most. Our challenge is learning how to best leverage political, public or corporate opinion and action with our economic power. You’ve heard it before, but it’s worth repeating: We must support those businesses that support our interests and we must let them know why we support them. While not solving all of the social ills we face, our effective control of our resources will take us a long way in that direction. The writer is president of the National Congress of Black Women.

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be healing for both the victims and the victimizers. A greater concern would be removing the statues and thinking they will solve the problems we are having with relations and healing in our country. Removing them without having real dialogue about where we go from here will not make things better, but can numb us to the workings of those who are founding fathers of this manipulation that we all are subjected to. Can a narrative change help those who are blind see from a different lens? Can a narrative change be a healing tool for those who are hurting the most from those symbols? The writer is pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Richmond.

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Letters to the Editor

Charlottesville a wake-up call

The incidents in Charlottesville have served as even more of a wake-up call than Donald Trump in the White House. Racism is alive and running rampant in the United States. Even worse, it’s not being condemned by the highest leadership in this country. Rather than letting these explosive incidents serve as a distraction from the harmful legislation Congress is trying to pass, the actions of the White House with regard to Russia and the continued quest for President Trump’s tax returns, we need to stay vigilant about what is going on with this administration. This includes making sure you are a registered voter.

People also must stay informed, even though the news may be hard to watch. When elections roll around, educate yourself and research the candidates to see whose views align with yours. Also, run for office. We cannot sleep on what is going on in our country. We did it in 2016, and see what happened. Wake up and get involved. Stay informed and don’t wait for someone else to do what you need to do. PATRICIA BROWN Chesterfield County

‘This is the moment’ to address domestic terrorism in state law

The groups and individuals who unabashedly proclaim themselves to be aligned with white supremacy in all of its organizational iterations for the promotion of violence and intimidation are indeed domestic terrorists. This viewpoint has been espoused by our governor and attorney general, voiced by members of the General Assembly and lauded by elected and public officials throughout the state, as well as elected and appointed federal officials. Thus, I believe this is the moment to craft a protective mechanism, either through administrative regulation or through General Assembly action, that includes a legal definition of domestic terrorist and domestic terrorism. This would provide the Commonwealth and its localities a legitimate way to, at a minimum, deny such groups and individuals access to use public spaces as a platform to express their views. Essentially, such a law would deny protection of free speech to the threats of violence and hate speech promoted by those entities and individuals identified and listed as domestic terrorists.

It would reasonably follow that the issue of firearms, deadly weapons, chemicals and incendiary devices must likewise be considered so that it would no longer be legal for any group defined as a domestic terrorist organization to present itself in the public square as ready to inflict harm and injury or usurp the authority of constitutional law enforcement. The Virginia State Conference NAACP is urging the attorney general to move on this front to prevent more confrontation and violence such as what occurred in Charlottesville. The NAACP stands ready to assist with our support through advocacy and partnerships. This action would create a model for other states to follow as well as inspire similar federal legislation and regulation. LINDA THOMAS Richmond The writer is president of the Virginia State Conference NAACP.

Use revenue from statues to ‘ease some of the disparity in this city’ As the son of a Black Panther, I may be the most pro-black person you’ll meet. That being said, the statues on Monument Avenue should remain in place. As the former capital of the Confederacy, the City of Richmond has a history that no other city in this country does.

Mayor Levar M. Stoney’s Monument Avenue Commission needs to be disbanded immediately. Anyone who witnessed the public meeting at the Virginia Historical Society would tell you that these people don’t have a clue and led a meeting that was highly racially intense. Further dialogue of this

manner will only add to the racial divide in this city. I have seen the racially contentious opposition to the recent African-American statues that have gone up — Arthur Ashe’s statue and Maggie Walker’s statue — so why would I want to take down those that have been here longer than any of

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I write as one of many concerned citizens who believe it is time for the Confederate monuments to come down, particularly the one outside the Surry County Courthouse. I have passed that statue many times in the last 40-plus years and I have overlooked the honor given to men who fought to keep me, my ancestors and my descendants in slavery. I thought, “Is not Surry County different?” So many here fought long, hard and dangerous battles to build a county and a school system that are representative of all the county’s citizens. We have made outstanding advances in civil rights and equal opportunity in Surry County since 1971. Should we be concerned about a statue that was erected to honor a way of life that hopefully is long gone? However, after watching the developments in Charlottesville, and seeing the actions of men and women who advocate hate and bigotry and the reaction of President Trump, who is lost to the importance to symbols in our lives, I believe it is time to say this statue has no place on the courthouse yard. It is not what we stand for and want to honor. Let’s not leave this task to our children. GAMMIEL GRAY POINDEXTER Surry County The writer is a retired Surry County General District Court judge.

‘We never assumed a back seat’

African-American people did not lose the Civil War. And, as opposed to man’s historical traditions, we did not rob or pillage or rape. The fact of the matter is that rather than throw this in their faces, we took to the higher ground, attempting to assimilate into a society whose lofty goals of freedom and equality for all came with the blatant exclusion of black people and the subtle exclusion of some white people who, to this day, don’t even realize it. In this adopted country, we never assumed a back seat in its development nor in the defense of this nation. We fought in the Revolutionary War, in the Civil War and stood shoulder to shoulder with others in every war thereafter, and together we never lost. But going forward, there remains a faction within this society whose minds are caught up in a time warp. They continue to pick at old scabs to bleed pre-Gettysburg gray while hollering in the hopes that someone will hear them. To those who clutch so closely to the right and would again segregate just for color’s sake: Statues of Civil War generals mounted on their steeds in Southern states serve as a two-edged yoke. They remind us of the oppression and other atrocities that our ancestors endured while they commit you to thoughts of your ancestors’ past wealth and the ongoing myth of white privilege that you so revere. To you, these symbols of your past — more than 150 years ago — remain fresh and mean more to some than the present or the future. The all important question is why? The answer, I suspect, is not skin pigment but fear’s pigment of emptiness that dwells within the darkness of your minds. If Donald Trump couldn’t honor a P.O.W., then the compromise in leaving these statutes might be reached if the Confederate generals’ swords were placed through their hearts as you have repeatedly done over and over and over again to us. “To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven ...” DR. GREGORY DOUGLAS Sacramento, Calif. The writer is a 1969 graduate of Virginia Union University and a 1974 graduate of Meharry Medical College.

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Sports Stories by Fred Jeter

Match or setup for rematch? Mayweather-McGregor bout to generate big bucks

Cha-ching! The Saturday, Aug. 26, blockbuster — Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Conor McGregor — is advertised as the “Money Fight” for obvious reasons. Undefeated boxer Mayweather is expected to earn more than $100 million, while Irish mixed martial arts champion McGregor is expected to take in about $75 million. Precise figures remain fuzzy, however. Both fighters have signed non-disclosure agreement contracts that restrict divulging details. The scheduled 12-rounder will be shown on Showtime Pay-PerView live from the 20,000-seat T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The cost is about $90 for standard definition, $100 for high def. The opening bell of the main event isn’t likely to ring before 11 p.m. Eastern time. Look for area restaurants and bars to be packed hours before the main event. The widely anticipated spectacle is expected to challenge the all-time PPV boxing records for “buys” (an estimated 4.6 million) and revenue (estimated $400 million) set by the MayweatherManny Pacquiao “Fight of the Century” in May 2015. Those attending in person Aug. 26 can expect to pay a minimum $1,900 for general admission, with tickets closer to the ring priced around $5,000. For the really big spenders, “platinum” ringside seats are $14,995. Even at those outlandish prices, a sold-out crowd is anticipated. Organizers are optimistic that boxing’s live gate record of $4.6 million for the Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight will

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be toppled. And all this for a “boxing match” that might best be described as an exhibition. Mayweather, nicknamed “Money,” is 49-0 and clearly among the elite pound-for-pound pugilists of all time. McGregor is 21-3 in mixed martial arts under the UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship, banner, but has never been in a pro boxing match. For this encounter, the rules will be strictly boxing, conducted in a ring rather than an octagon, with three-minute rounds. That means McGregor, aka “The Notorious,” will be denied his best tactics —kicking, wrestling, choking, hitting the back of

Friday night football starts for city teams Richmond’s high school football teams will have a different look this season — at least on the sidelines. Four of the five city public schools will have new head football coaches following a forgettable 2016 campaign that produced an overall 10-43 record. Action kicks off Friday, Aug. 25, with Huguenot High playing host to Booker T. Washington High of Norfolk at 7 p.m. Huguenot is the only Richmond school with a returning coach, with Bryan Jennings beginning his fourth season. Also on Friday, Thomas Jefferson High, under new Coach P.J. Adams, travels to Goochland High for a 7 p.m. game. Armstrong High, under new Coach Kenny Painter, also opens 7 p.m. Friday

at Woodgrove High in Loudoun County. Woodgrove will be coming to Armstrong in 2018. On Saturday, Aug. 26, George Wythe High, under new Coach Jerome Jeter, travels to John Marshall High, under new Coach Phillip Sims, for a 1 p.m. matinee. There’s nowhere to go but up for city football. Last season, Thomas Jefferson was 4-7; Huguenot, 3-7; John Marshall, 2-9; Wythe, 1-10; and Armstrong, 0-10. Most of the schools’ victories were in games against one another. Thomas Jefferson, George Wythe, John Marshall and Armstrong will compete this year in the Virginia High School League’s Class 3, Region B.

Huguenot, Richmond’s largest school, is in Class 4, Region B. The divisions are based on school population. The new alignment has little impact on regular season scheduling. It will determine postseason matchups. Wythe and Huguenot continue to play basically their old Dominion District schedules dominated by higher classified schools. Similarly, Armstrong continues playing its old Capital District schedule, while John Marshall continues to face mostly old Colonial District foes. The exception is Thomas Jefferson. The Vikings’ revamped schedule includes nontraditional foes Goochland, Greensville, Caroline, Essex and Campbell.

Tommy Hawkins, first black All-American at Notre Dame, dies at 80 Tommy Hawkins, University of Notre Dame’s first African-American All-American athlete, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at his home in Malibu, Calif. He was 80. A native of Chicago who attended Parker High School, Mr. Hawkins was a basketball standout for the Fighting Irish from 1955 to 1959. He then went on to play 10 seasons in the NBA. The 6-foot-5 forward scored 1,802 points and grabbed 1,318 rebounds in three seasons for Notre Dame. He played on the freshman team his first year. His rebound total remains the school’s lon-

gest standing record. His No. 20 jersey was retired. Notre Dame integrated the basketball team in 1951 with Joe Bertrand and Entee Shine. Playing with the Minneapolis Lakers, Cincinnati Royals and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, Mr. Hawkins averaged 8.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in 764 games. Mr. Hawkins later worked as a television and radio broadcaster in Southern California and was vice president for communications for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the time of his death.

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Pryor among string of QBs who play the field Terrelle Pryor first earned national football stardom throwing passes. Now he specializes in catching them. Pryor is the latest example of an athletic quarterback changing to another position in the NFL. The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder still wears a quarterback’s number — No. 11 — but he lines up at wide receiver for his current NFL team in Washington. Pryor, 28, was a standout quarterback at Jeannette Senior High School near Pittsburgh, Pa., Terrelle and at Ohio State University. He was picked by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2011 draft. After so-so success as an NFL quarterback, he switched — on his own accord — to being a receiver last year with the Cleveland Browns. He quickly found his niche. “If you enjoy the game, you always need to find a way to stay on the field,” Pryor told the media following a workout at the Bon Secours Training Center in Richmond. “Find a way to continue playing until you either go out on your terms or you get kicked out because nobody wants you anymore.” In his first full season as receiver a year ago with the woeful 1-15 Browns, Pryor snagged 77 passes for 1,047 yards and four touchdowns. He was signed by Washington as a free agent in March in an effort to fill the receiving void left by DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon, who exited D.C. as free agents. Pryor inked a one-year deal for $8 million with Washington that has been called a “prove it contract” — meaning prove what you can do before getting a long-term pact. Through the decades, many highly successful African-American college quarterbacks moved to other positions in the NFL for a host of reasons, including narrow-minded views on the part of management.

Today, the position transition now is more about getting the best athletes on the field in some capacity. Pryor certainly qualifies as a all-around athlete. In a career featuring two Big 10 titles at Ohio State, he passed for 6,177 yards and 57 touchdowns, and ran for 2,164 yards and 17 touchdowns. At Jeanette High, he was both a football and basketball Parade All-American, and first committed to play basketball at the Pryor University of Pittsburgh before opting for football and OSU. *** Here’s a look at some other AfricanAmerican college quarterbacks who found NFL fame at other positions on the field: Marlin Briscoe: The NFL’s first starting black quarterback (with Denver, 1968) moved to wide receiver and became an All-Pro with Buffalo (1970); finished with 30 career touchdown catches. Willie Wood: After becoming the first black quarterback at Southern California, Wood went on to become an NFL Hall of Fame safety and two-time Super Bowl winner with Green Bay. Eldridge Dickey: Out of Tennessee State, Dickey was the first black quarterback ever drafted in the first round (Oakland, 1968); quickly converted to receiver-kick returner and never took an NFL snap at quarterback. James McAlister: Was a star quarterback at UCLA and also a world class long jumper. Drafted by Oakland (1971) but spent four NFL seasons at running back; had 677 yards rushing and five touchdowns. Freddie Solomon: An elusive, dualthreat quarterback at the University of Tampa, converted to receiver in the NFL and enjoyed 11 seasons with the Dolphins and later the 49ers, snaring 48 career

passes and playing on two Super Bowl championship teams. Josh Cribbs: Was a star quarterback at Dunbar High School in Washington and Kent State University; between 2005 and 2014, became a three-time, Pro-Bowl receiver with the Browns and Raiders after entering the NFL as a free agent. Antwaan Randle El: A quarterback (as well as basketball and baseball player) at Indiana, drafted by Pittsburgh in 2002; converted to receiver, finished with 370 receptions, 77 touchdowns, mostly with the Steelers. Brian Mitchell: Before going on to set NFL records for kick returns with Washington, he was a brilliant quarterback at Southwestern Louisiana, where he passed for more than 5,000 yards and ran for more than 3,000. Ronald Curry: Arguably the greatest quarterback in state history at Hampton High School, Curry then set passing-total offense records at the University of North Carolina. On the NFL level, he converted to receiver and made 193 catches with 13 touchdowns, mostly with Oakland. Michael Robinson: Played mostly quarterback at Varina High School and Penn State University, but switched to tight end-fullback in the NFL from 2006 to 2013; picked up a Super Bowl ring with Seattle in 2014. * * * A leading Heisman Trophy candidate this season is Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett. As a junior, Barrett passed for 2,555 yards and 24 touchdowns, while also running for 845 yards and another nine touchdowns. In three seasons with the Buckeyes, the elusive Barrett has 2,465 yards and 31 touchdowns on the ground. NFL scouts are paid to notice such things. Don’t be surprised if Barrett is the next quarterback who lines up at another position on play-for-pay Sundays.

Fight fans paying for the Mayweather-McGregor bout must hope it will be more entertaining than the 1976 farce between Muhammad Ali and Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki. Held outdoors at Shea Stadium in New York, Ali and Inoki went 15 boring rounds before a draw was called. Rules allowed for kicking, and Inoki spent most of the fight on his back, kicking Ali in the legs from a prone position. Ali threw only six punches in what many consider the first “mixed martial arts” contest ever. The preliminary to Ali-Inoki at Shea matched 7-foot-4, 450-pound wrestler Andre the Giant against heavyweight boxing contender Chuck Wepner. In the second round, Andre lifted Wepner above his head and tossed him out of the ring, ending the bout in an exciting, albeit theatrical, fashion.

the head, on-the-canvas style called “ground ‘n’ pound,” etc. Odds makers have Mayweather as a 9-1 favorite. Cynics suggest that if the fight is close at all, it will be choreographed to create a lucrative rematch. Mayweather has every imaginable advantage in his corner regarding physical skill, experience and savvy — as well as the advantage of battling on home turf. Since none of the opponents in his previous 49 matches — all well-trained boxers — haven’t been able to get the best of him, it is unimaginable a “brawler” with no boxing background will stand a chance. Few expect the bout to go anywhere near the distance. For those groping for an upset scenario, the Irishman is younger (28 to 40) and has a 2-inch reach advantage (74 inches to 72 inches) than Mayweather. McGregor is a true warrior and as rough and tough as they come. But there’s an old saying in boxing —“They’re all tough ‘til they heard the birds chirping.” Also, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has authorized 8-ounce gloves instead of the customary 10-ounce style used in this weight class (154 pound max). The less padded gloves add slightly to McGregor’s slim chances of dropping — or maiming — Mayweather with a single blow, or flurry of power punches. Regardless of the Vegas outcome, McGregor figures to return to the UFC as its No. 1 attraction. The flamboyant Mayweather has been talking retirement for years, but keeps coming back for more. It just goes to show, the rocking chair can always wait if the money is right.

Forecast cloudy for VUU football Virginia Union University began last football season with two clearly established senior quarterbacks — Shawheem Dowdy and Kenneth Graham. When the Panthers open this season Saturday, Sept. 2, at Long Island University-Post in New York, the quarterback forecast will be much cloudier. VUU’s 2017 roster lists three quarterbacks — one returnee and two junior college transfers. They are E’Mond Caldwell, Erwin Faison Jr. and Darius Taylor. Caldwell, a sophomore from Lee High School in Sanford, N.C., tossed just one pass a year ago as a seldom-used backup. Faison, listed as a junior, is a former standout at Norfolk’s Norview High School who transferred to VUU from Mississippi Valley State. Faison passed for more than 1,600 yards and 31 touchdowns his senior year at Norview, earning Conference 9 Offensive Player of the Year honors. Listed as a junior, Taylor transferred to VUU this season from Monroe College in New Rochelle, N.Y. Taylor wasn’t added to the VUU roster until Monday, Aug. 21. The Washington native (Coolidge High School) played six games for Monroe in 2014, passing for 639 yards, and one game in 2015. Kevin Green, VUU’s third string quarterback last year, did not return. Green is a former Petersburg High School standout who transferred to VUU from the University of Virginia. The forecast for VUU at running back also is bleak. William Stanback, who rambled for 1,372 yards and 15 touchdowns last season, is in camp with the NFL’s New York Jets. Another talented ball carrier, Hakeem Holland, rushed for more than 1,000 yards in 2015 as a freshman, but did not return this season. A head-turning name on the VUU roster is Ray Lewis III. He is the son of NFL legend Ray Lewis, who retired from the Baltimore Ravens. Lewis III is a defensive back from Miami who played previously at the University of Miami, his father’s alma mater, and Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina. Listed as a junior, the 5-foot-11, 195-pounder was a standout running back at Lake Mary Prep in Longwood, Fla. VUU is 20-10 overall in Coach Mark James’ three seasons, but the Panthers faded to 5-5 a year ago. Despite the break-even record, VUU defeated both of the CIAA’s division champs: Southern Division winner WinstonSalem State University and Northern Division champion Bowie State University. LIU-Post looms as a formidable foe once VUU arrives in Brookville, N.Y., some 364 miles from Richmond. The Pioneers defeated VUU 14-12 in last year’s opener at Hovey Field. The Northeast-10 Conference team went on to post a 12-1 record, including a victory over CIAA champ Winston-Salem State in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. LIU-Post is picked to finish second this season in the Northeast 10, behind Assumption College of Massachusetts, while VUU has been selected third in the CIAA’s Northern Division behind Bowie State and Virginia State University. Following the LIU-Post trip, VUU will play its home opener 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Hovey Field against Newberry College of South Carolina. In an oddity, VUU will celebrate homecoming during its final home game on Oct. 28 against Elizabeth City State University. The Panthers will close the season Nov. 4 at Virginia State University.

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Personality: Montae Lamar Taylor Spotlight on interim president of Va. NAACP Youth/College Division Montae Lamar Taylor, interim president of the Virginia NAACP Youth and College Division and a student at Old Dominion University, witnessed the clash between white nationalists and counterprotesters in Charlottesville on Aug. 12 that outraged people around the nation and the world. The white nationalists “were marching in military formation and riding around in the backs of pickup trucks with automatic rifles and shotguns, handguns, shields and most had helmets on,” he says, “an indication to me that they were not there for a peaceful protest.” He was interviewed by reporters from CNN and HBO’s VICE News Tonight about what he saw and felt. The tumultuous, violent event, he says, has sharpened his focus for his work with the nation’s oldest civil rights organization and other groups. NAACP chapters on college campuses represent a powerful intersection between the organization’s rich and effective history and mobilizing young people for the social justice struggle today. “We get wisdom from those who came before us,” the 21-year-old senior says. “They offer us insight about what worked and did not work for them, helping us figure out how to build upon that.” Mr. Taylor credits his family with instilling in him a commitment to civil rights and social justice. His grandparents and parents have been involved with the NAACP for decades. “My grandfather was a very outspoken person and made me the same way,” he says.

“He always taught us to stay educated on what is going on around us.” That, Mr. Taylor says, includes making his voice heard by contacting public officials on issues of importance. He took it to heart when he was an elementary school student. Working on a class assignment, he decided to contact Virginia’s governor at the time, Tim Kaine, and President George W. Bush, inviting both to visit his school. Neither took him up on the invitation, he says, but he met Mr. Kaine, now a U.S. senator, when Mr. Kaine visited ODU during the 2016 presidential campaign and met with student leaders. “We talked and he apologized about not being able to visit” Mr. Taylor’s elementary school years ago. During their talk, the subject of Pee Wee Football came up and Mr. Taylor’s playing on a team while in elementary school. “Sen. Kaine said, ‘I got you,’ and the next day, he visited the little league field that I’d talked about in Highland Springs, where I used to play,” Mr. Taylor says. “I think it’s awesome the kids got to see a real person active in our government.” The NAACP’s success in working with public officials and government entities is one of its strongest assets, Mr. Taylor says, noting that it is important for today’s youths to learn and understand that history and the contributions and progress the organization has made. The energy of today’s college-age social justice warriors is in building momentum to

Taylor; father, Kelvin Taylor; and brother, Kelvin Taylor Jr. Career goal: To become an attorney focused on youth rights. Ultimate ambition: To open a youth rehabilitation center with an emphasis on education instead of incarceration. What I did this summer: Helped organize programming for the state NAACP and the ODU organization Brother2Brother.

foster change, he says, particularly through partnerships with other organizations. “It’s going to take more than the NAACP to face the social justice issues of today,” he says. “Activism is about anybody who supports equal rights for everybody. It’s about all of us coming together on one accord, many different organizations coming together and focusing on the work that we have to do.” Meet this week’s Personality and young social activist, Montae L. Taylor: Volunteer position: Interim president, Virginia NAACP Youth and College Division.

Classification: Senior at ODU, majoring in sociology and criminology with a concentration in social welfare. When and how I got involved with NAACP: My family has been involved with the NAACP going back to right after the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kan., decision. They fought for faster than “deliberate speed” integration for schools in New Kent County. My family continues to be involved in the NAACP. The NAACP is important because: Youths need to know the power of the NAACP because the organization is a demonstration of what can happen when people come together.

What the NAACP means to me: It’s an opportunity for me to carry the torch and continue Current residence: Norfolk. my family’s legacy, not just with Family: Mother, CharletteT:11”the NAACP, but as a freedom Date and place of birth: June 1 in Richmond.

fighter. Role of NAACP on college campuses: Youth and college chapters are energized, ready to work, willing to get out in the streets when they need to and willing to do the things that need to be done. Top issues on college campuses: It’s important that we understand what the issues are to educate our peers on them. As college students, we are positioned to gain power once we leave the institutions where we are attending school, and need to use that power to further the cause. NAACP youths are: Fired up and ready to go. How many NAACP student members were present in Charlottesville: I’m not sure. When we go into situations like that, we go into it as brothers and sisters who are concerned about one another, representing a unified voice, whether or not you are affiliated with the NAACP. The reason I decided to go: To allow something like this to happen in my state and not show up wasn’t an option. I wanted to lay eyes on the situation. The press would never see everything that was going on, and you won’t know what’s happening unless you see it for yourself. How have the events in Charlottesville changed you: In everything we do, we have prepared for incidents like Charlottesville. We have prepared for the worst. It didn’t change me, but when it comes

to our rights, and when it comes to safety, I have a heightened focus. How I start the day: With prayer and then usually call my parents and my day moves on from there. A perfect day for me is: When I can get plenty of sleep and relax, then hanging out with family and friends. The best thing my parents ever taught me: To always love people the way I would want them to love me. My friends describe me as: Funny and dedicated. A quote that I am inspired by is: “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The top of my “to-do” list is: Graduate college. I wasn’t sure that I would be able to go to college. To be here, I’m already living my dream, and to graduate would just be even better. Person who influenced me the most: My dad. He has shown me how to be a great man, to always stay humble and to worry about others more than yourself. Book that influenced me the most: “Makes Me Wanna Holler” by Nathan McCall. What I’m reading now: “Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs from Jail” by David Coogan. Next goal: Graduation.

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Happenings 10th Annual Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival Saturday The Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival returns this weekend, but at a new, bigger location in South Side. The upbeat show featuring Afro-Cuban and Caribbean beats will be 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Broad Rock Industrial Park, located at Broad Rock Boulevard and Warwick Road, it has been announced. The festival is free and open to the public. The event was held for the last six years at Dogwood Dell, but the 2,400-seat amphitheatre no longer can accommodate the crowds that the popular festival attracts. Featured acts include Grammy Award nominee Chembo Corniel, Rafael Ortiz Y Su Tumbao Urbano, Frankie Vazquez and Luis Romero Y Su Revolu. This is the festival’s 10th year. It was founded in 2008 by Peruvian-born plumber Luis “Sweet Lou” Hidalgo to showcase New York-style, Latin jazz rhythms. Perhaps best known for his daily radio program of Latin and salsa music on WCLM-AM 1450, Mr. Hidalgo, who makes his home in Chesterfield County, is joining New Yorker Jimmy Castro of Ritmo Caribe Productions to stage this year’s festival. Details: www.facebook.com/events/1867912293529121/

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Richmonders by the hundreds took to parks, front yards and rooftops Monday to witness the phenomenal solar eclipse. The rare total eclipse was visible across the entire United States, from Oregon to South Carolina. In the Richmond area, the moon covered about 85 percent of the sun during the 2-minute climax about 2:44 p.m. Left, youngsters with the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, led by Shanna Battle, right, use approved eclipse glasses to view the event from the T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge in Downtown. Dr. Francis E. Mensah, assistant professor of physics at Virginia Union University, sets up on the university’s lawn as spectators gather to view the eclipse.

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A ‘Down Home’ gathering The Elegba Folklore Society delivered food, entertainment and opportunities to support local vendors at its 27th Annual Down Home Family Reunion on Saturday in Jackson Ward’s Abner Clay Park. Above, a singer with the Washington-based Full Power Blues performs traditional and dance blues music with the group’s signature style. Below, hundreds of people sit back, enjoying the weather, the music and connecting with friends and relatives at the popular free event.

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Comedian, civil rights activist and healthy living advocate Dick Gregory, who used his humor to spread messages of social justice and good nutrition, died late Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Washington. He was 84. His son, Christian Gregory, said he contracted a severe bacterial infection and had been hospitalized for about a week. “Years of severe fasting, not for health but for social change, had damaged his vasculature system long ago. He always reminded us many of his fasts were not about his personal health, but an attempt to heal the world,” his son said. As one of the first African-American standup comedians to find success with white audiences in the early 1960s, Mr. Gregory rose from an impoverished childhood in St. Louis to win a college track scholarship to the mostly white Southern Illinois University. His father abandoned the family, leaving his mother poor and struggling with six children. The family often went without food or electricity. “In high school, I was fighting being broke and on relief,” he wrote in his first book, “Nigger,” an autobiography written in 1963. “But in college, I was fighting being Negro.” He went on to become a celebrated satirist who deftly commented about racial divisions at the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement. “Where else in the world but America,” he joked, “could I have lived in the worst neighborhoods, attended the worst schools, rode in the back of the bus and get paid $5,000 a week just for talking about it?” His sharp commentary soon led him into civil rights activism, where his ability to woo audiences through humor helped bring national attention to fledgling efforts at racial integration and social equality. Mr. Gregory briefly sought political office, running unsuccessfully for mayor of Chicago in 1966 and U.S. president in 1968, when he got 200,000 votes as the

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Dick Gregory in a brief conversation with the Richmond Free Press during his June 2016 visit to Richmond as the keynote speaker for Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration.

Peace and Freedom Party candidate. In the late 1960s, he befriended John Lennon and was among the voices heard on Mr. Lennon’s anti-war anthem, “Give Peace a Chance,” recorded in the Montreal hotel room where Mr. Lennon and Yoko Ono were staging a “bed-in” for peace. An admirer of Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mr. Gregory embraced nonviolence and became a vegetarian and marathon runner. He preached about the transformative powers of prayer and good health. Once an overweight smoker and drinker, he became a trim, energetic proponent of liquid meals and raw food diets. In the late 1980s, he developed and distributed products for the popular SlimSafe Bahamian Diet. When diagnosed with lymphoma in 2000, he fought it with herbs, exercise and vitamins. It went in remission a few

years later. He took a break from performing in comedy clubs, saying the alcohol and smoke in the clubs were unhealthy and focused on lecturing and writing more than a dozen books. His last, published earlier this year, is titled “Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies.” Mr. Gregory went without solid food for weeks to draw attention to a wide range of causes, including police brutality, Middle East peace, American hostages in Iran, animal rights, the Equal Rights Amendment for women and to support pop singer Michael Jackson when he was charged with sexual molestation in 2004. He was an active participant in many protests, and was often beaten and jailed. “We thought I was going to be a great athlete, and we were wrong. And I thought I was going to be a great entertainer, and that wasn’t it either. I’m going to be an American citizen. First class,” he once said. When his college career was interrupted for two years in the 1950s when he was drafted into the Army, he was stationed for a while at Fort Lee in Petersburg. He most recently spoke in Richmond in June 2016 as part of the annual Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration sponsored by the Elegba Folklore Society. He remained active on the comedy scene until recently, when he became ill and canceled an Aug. 9 show in San Jose, Calif., followed by an Aug. 15 appearance in Atlanta. On social media, he wrote that he felt energized by the messages from his wellwishers, and said he was looking forward to getting back on stage because he had a lot to say about the racial tension brought on by the Aug. 12 gathering of hate groups in Charlottesville. “We have so much work still to be done. The ugly reality on the news this weekend proves just that,” he wrote. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, and 10 children.

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August 24-26, 2017 B3

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Hundreds of area ministers call for churches to combat racism and anti-Semitism By Ronald E. Carrington

Several hundred Richmond area pastors and ministers came together Monday in an unprecedented display of unity to reject white supremacy and to affirm that every human being is created equally. At a news conference held at the Maggie L. Walker Plaza at Broad and Adams streets in Downtown, Pastor Corey Widmer of Third Church in Henrico County and David Bailey, executive director of Arrabon, an organization that provides cultural training for churches and organizations, called on churches to combat racism, anti-Semitism and white supremacy through dialogue with their churches and interactions with diverse people. A unity statement, circulated by the pair on Friday in response to the events in Charlottesville, garnered the signatures of more than 600 Richmond area faith leaders within 72 hours. The statement was presented to the public Monday at the outdoor news conference. “We want every person in our city, our commonwealth and our nation to know that the church in Richmond is united in rejecting the ideology of white supremacy, including anti-Semitism,” said Pastor Widner. “We recognize the ways the church, especially the white church, has failed to do this in the past, and we humbly repent for the sin. “We wanted to be unequivocal about what we believe the Bible in the Church of Jesus Christ stands for,” he continued, so the unity statement was penned and signed by ministers from many Christian faiths. The statement reads in part, “We reject the ideology of white supremacy, including anti-Semitism, as an unqualified evil, a denunciation of the gospel, and a heresay which wars against God’s design for human culture and creation. We reject the notion that white people, or any collection of humans of any culture, are superior to any other … “We repent because Christians have played a major role in helping create the segregation and racial injustice that we see in our city and nation today. We repent of our own racism, fear,

and hatred, both conscious and unconscious … “We resolve to preach, teach, and advocate against the sins of racism. We resolve to lead in the way of love, and to seek ways to heal the divisions that separate races and cultures in our city. We resolve to listen to those who have been wounded and dehumanized by racism. We resolve to pray fervently for God’s healing and reconciliation. We resolve to help our churches become more hospitable and welcoming communities to diverse people.” Mr. Bailey said after the news conference the occasion speaks to the need for unity among people of all races. “We have a tremendous opportunity in my generation — the first generations of black people to be born with full rights — to be able to not only heal our own community, but to help with the healing of our country and nation,” he said. The ministers’ message resonated with faith leaders outside Virginia, at least one of whom attended Monday’s event. “We have to take our communities back,” said Dr. Steve Lewis, dean of the Breakthrough Bible College in Temple Hills, Md. “I know we can stand together as neighbors, which is one of the commandments that Jesus Christ came and gave us — love the one true God then love your neighbor as you love yourself.” He said people should pray for the white supremacists. “Then they can repent and God will forgive them because, right now, they know not what they do.” Several pastors said the challenge now facing Richmond and localities around the nation is serious, open and honest conversation among people, without regard to race and religious affiliation. Tim Holtz of the Richmond Christian Leadership Initiative said conversations he has been a part of stress the importance of people in the white community talking with one another about racism and white supremacy. “There are things that can only be said by white folks to other white folks,” Mr. Holtz said. “Talk to one another about ways we are practicing our faith.” Richmond’s history as the former capital of the Confederacy continues to play a significant role in both dividing and unifying communities, others said. It has both served as a major hub

North Side churches hosting neighborhood block party

Two North Side churches are hosting a neighborhood block party this weekend. The event, scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, is the first collaborative effort for St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and Trinity Baptist Church. The event will be held at Trinity Baptist, 2811 Fendall Ave., and is open

to the public. In addition to hot dogs, hamburgers and food vendors, the event will feature medical screenings, voter registration, a school supplies giveaway, dancing, music and games for adults and children. Nutzy, the mascot for the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team, will make an appearance from 2 to 3 p.m.

for the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the hometown crucial to making L. Douglas Wilder, the grandson of a slave, the nation’s first elected African-American governor. “We believe this is an unprecedented moment of unity in Richmond’s history,” said Pastor Don Coleman of East End Fellowship and co-founder of Bless RVA. “We hope that this day will be remembered as the day when God brought the church together to lead the way toward Jesus Christ’s perfect standard of equality, justice and love.”

Westwood Baptist Church and Pastor Michael R. Lomax

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Sunday, August 27, 2017 Praise Worship 9:45 AM Corporate Service 10:00 AM

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Preacher Rev. Alonza Lawrence Pastor of The Moore Street Baptist Church

Elected officials also are expected to attend, along with representatives from the Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University police departments, the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Richmond Ambulance Authority. Information: Brian Wesley at philiptrinitypicnic@gmail.com.

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Baptist Church 2604 Idlewood Avenue Richmond, Va. 23220 (804) 353-6135 www.riverviewbaptistch.org Rev. Dr. Stephen L. Hewlett, Pastor Rev. Dr. Ralph Reavis, Sr. Pastor Emeritus

SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 A.M.

On Saturday, August 19, 2017, at 3:33 p.m., Mrs. Aecha Kim Northington, 82, lovingly known as “Mama Kim,” peacefully departed this life surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Born Feb. 1, 1935, in Seoul, South Korea, as the eldest of four children to Yung and Jin Yi, Aecha was a 45-year resident of Hopewell, Virginia.

members, you would often find her reading her favorite Japanese novels or watching Korean and Japanese dramas placed in ancient settings. Aecha loved to cultivate and nurture flowers, people and loving relationships. She also enjoyed spending time with her “bingo” family and traveling to popular tourist sites in the United States with her children and grandchildren.

From an early age, Aecha was an avid reader and a lover of language and history. After high school, she studied at Duksung Women’s College for two years before the onset of the Korean War ended her formal education. However, as a lifelong learner with a thirst for education, she was fluent in Korean, Japanese, English, written Chinese and conversational German. Her English skills earned her coveted jobs during the war effort as a telephone switchboard operator and as a volunteer at the U.S. Army USO in Seoul. It was there that Aecha met Army Ranger Samuel Northington Sr., whom she married in 1958. The couple had four lovely children, three daughters and one son. They settled in Hopewell after her husband’s retirement from the military. Her husband preceded her in death in 1997.

Aecha was a very strong advocate for kindness, civility, service and faith. She possessed a kind spirit, a friendly disposition and generosity towards friends and strangers. She gifted each of her children and grandchildren with handcrocheted blankets stitched with the colors of their colleges, sororities and fraternities.

She will be lovingly remembered by her lifelong, devoted sister Pong Chu Brown; four children, Betty (Leslie) Winston, Samuel Jr. (Leslie) Northington, Zinna (Ronald) Davis, and Ameta (Roosevelt) Cartwright; niece Del M (Brett) Hayes; nephew Hertch B (Tonya) Brown; 13 grandchildren, Chris, Sean, Telka, Nicholas, Lauren, Adrienne, Eric, Ronald, Jada, Leslie, Daniel, Hannah and Janah; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Aecha loved her family and friends. When she was not spending time with her beloved sister Pong Chu, volunteering with the Red Cross to provide translation services, tutoring non-English speakers from Korea or cooking for numerous friends and family

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 26, 2017, from 10:30 a.m. until the Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd., Richmond, Va. 23222. The Rev. Herbert Holly will officiate.

“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”

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Dr. Robert L. Pettis, Sr., Pastor Sunday Service 10 a.m. Church School 8:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7p.m. Transportation Services (804) 859-1985 “Reclaiming the Lost by Proclaiming the Gospel”

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David Bailey, left, executive director of Arrabon, and Pastor Corey Widmer of Third Church in Henrico County speak at Monday’s news conference they organized at the Maggie L. Walker Plaza in Downtown.

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Faith News/Directory

Richmond Christian Center gets 4-month reprieve from sale By Jeremy M. Lazarus

The Richmond Christian Center has been given a four-month reprieve from the forced sale of its South Side sanctuary in the 200 block of Cowardin Avenue and other holdings. U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Keith L. Phillips again hit the pause button on the long-running case as the result of a dispute between the court-appointed trustee, Bruce H. Matson, and the church’s main creditor, Foundation Capital Resources, over control of the property. Judge Phillips told the two sides to come to an agreement before he would move to resolve the 4-year-old bankruptcy case. He scheduled another status hearing for October and expects to rule in December on the property’s future. The property became vulnerable for sale after RCC stopped paying on its FCR loan in April. RCC also failed to make payments to other secured and unsecured creditors as it had agreed to under its bankruptcy reorganization plan. Mr. Matson wants the church to put the property up for sale, while FCR has asked the judge to allow the Missouri-based lender to

immediately foreclose. Relieved RCC officials said later that the pause will allow them to continue to work to find a faith-based partner to help RCC overcome financial challenges and continue to operate at the former car dealership that has been its worship center for three decades. However, a proposed merger will not happen with fast-growing The Bridge Church, a Powhatan church with campuses in two other Virginia localities. Bridge Church, an affiliate of the Church of God led by Pastor Johnathan and Kristi Whichard, called off further talks with RCC. Bridge Church is separate and unrelated to a church of the same name in Hampton. Meanwhile, leaders and members of RCC are still struggling to prevent a return of the ousted founding pastor, Stephen A. Parson, and followers who left with him. He argues that RCC’s current trustees could not remove him. On Aug. 6, he and his followers sought to take over the sanctuary, forcing RCC to call off the 8 a.m. service to avoid a confrontation, a church official said.

Life Church RVA has new home

The former home of the bankrupt Southside Baptist Church is the new home of The Life Church RVA. Led by its founding pastor, Vernon L. Gordon III, The Life Church, which reportedly has 400 to 500 members, moved into the sanctuary at 5515 Bryce Lane in June for a larger space for its growing congregation. The church is leasing from Chesapeake Holdings KB LLC of Baltimore, which purchased the sanctuary and education building in November 2016 during the liquidation of Southside Baptist’s holdings. Pastor Gordon did not respond to a Free Press request for comment. According to information on the church’s website, Pastor Gordon started the nondenominational church two years ago and previously made its home in rented space at the Richmond Christian Center. Pastor Gordon, who is from Chesapeake, is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and earned a master’s in divinity from Virginia Union University.

Before starting Life Church RVA, he served five years as the youth pastor and worship and arts director at Spring Creek Baptist Church in Moseley and as pastor at the Pace Center United Methodist Campus and Community Ministry at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is married to Ashley Gordon, a corporate auditor. The couple has two children. — JEREMY M. LAZARUS

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By Ron E. Carrington

“Tiger Tom” Mitchell was not only a Richmond broadcast legend, but he was an easygoing, deep-thinking family man who taught his children the importance of education, being open to different perspectives and respecting the viewpoints of others. At a nearly three-hour memorial service last Saturday, Mr. Mitchell was remembered fondly by friends, former colleagues and family as a voice of truth and an inspiration for many.

The 100-year-old former newspaper and radio journalist died Monday, July 10, 2017. Hundreds of people filled St. Paul’s Baptist Church on Creighton Road in Henrico County, where speakers recounted stories about Mr. Mitchell, his wife of 57 years, Bette, and his four children, who they called “the light of his life.” Several recalled how he always was willing to help others in need. They said he often would take in family and friends to help them “get back on their feet.” Special tributes were delivered by Barksdale “Barky” Haggins, owner of

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

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“The People’s Church” VUU SUnday August 27, 2017

11:00 a.m. Worship Service Guest Speaker: Dr. Joseph Johnson, Acting President

Pastor Kevin Cook

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2017 Theme: The Year of Elevation

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

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

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

Sunday, August 27, 2017 8:30 a.m. ... Sunday School 10:00 a.m... Morning Worship

Summer Worship Schedule & Casual Dressing

Sunday, June 4 thru Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School and New Members Class 8:30 AM 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM Worship Services will resume Sunday, Sept.17

1127 North 28th St., Richmond, VA 23223-6624 • Office: (804) 644-1402 Dr. Sylvester T. Smith, Pastor “There’s A Place for You” Tuesday Sunday 10:30 AM Bible Study 9:30 AM Church School 6:30 PM Church-wide Bible Study 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:30 PM Men's Bible Study (Each 2nd and 4th) (Holy Communion Thursday each 2nd Sunday) Wednesday (Following 2nd Sunday) 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting

A 21st Century Church With Ministry For Everyone

We Embrace Diversity — Love For All! Come worship with us! Sunday, August 27, 2017 10:45 AM ~ Worship Service

COMMUNION SUNDAY Sermon Series: Rethinking Message #13 Rethinking Church Growth With Millennials

11:00 AM Mid-day Meditation

VBS Festival/Block Party

10:00 a.m. Worship Service

St. Peter Baptist Church Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, Pastor

Worship Opportunities 8 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11 A.M.

(near Byrd Park)

(804) 359- 1691 or 359- 3498 Fax (804) 359- 3798 www.sixthbaptistchurch.org

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Sunday, August 27th 11:00 a.m. Join us as we celebrate Youth Emphasis and let the “Youth Take Over.” The “Youth Take Over” will display our youth leadership and “Speak Out!” skills while serving as worship participants during service. 2040 Mountain Road • Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Office 804-262-0230 • Fax 804-262-4651 • www.stpeterbaptist.net

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

Richmond, Va. 23220

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SUNDAYS

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

Church School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Services

❖ Bible Study is now on summer break and will reconvene in September.

Unity Sundays (2nd Sundays): Church School Morning Worship

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family & friends weekend400 South Addison Street

3200 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23223 (804) 226-1176

Saturday, auguSt 26, 2017 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

New Deliverance Evangelistic Church

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

September 16 & 17, 2017

Sundays:

 Dr. Wallace J. Cook, Pastor Emeritus 

Theme for 2016-2020: Mobilizing For Ministry Refreshing The Old and Emerging The New

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9:30 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday 2nd Sunday, 11 a.m. Mon. 6:30 p.m. Wed. 6:45 p.m. Thurs., 11:45 a.m.

Sixth Baptist Church

(Matthew 28:18-20)

Homecoming

Sunday Church School Service of Holy Communion Service of Baptism Life Application Bible Class Wednesday Meditation & Bible Study Thursday Bible Study

Worship Services 500 E. Laburnum Avenue Bible Study Resumes in September

Good Shepherd Baptist Church

Serving Richmond since 1887

Ebenezer Baptist Church 216 W. Leigh St. • Richmond, Va. 23220 Tel: 804-643-3366 • Fax: 804-643-3367 Email: ebcoffice1@yahoo.com • web: www.richmondebenezer.com

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Barky’s Record Shop in Downtown; Ben Miles, former station manager of WANT-AM 990 radio station where Mr. Mitchell worked for more than 30 years; and Gary Flowers of “The Gary Flowers Show” on Rejoice WREJ-AM 990, who read letters of condolence from Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney. An uplifting eulogy was delivered by Mr. Mitchell’s son, John H. Mitchell. Following the memorial service, a reception was held at Fifth Baptist Church in Richmond’s West End.

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developed new homes near its sanctuary in a subdivision called Paradise Place that was one factor in the area’s turnaround. But membership began to decline after Mr. Parson violated the teachings of his church by divorcing his wife. By the time RCC had filed for bankruptcy in 2013, membership had fallen below 400 members, a small fraction of the more than 2,000 to 3,000 members that had been on the rolls at its peak. Since Mr. Parson was removed, RCC leaders have fought to regain solvency by renting out the campus to small businesses and other churches, as well as creating an events center in a fellowship hall. Officials said the real problem is that the buildings are aging, and there is a backlog of maintenance that needs to be addressed to ensure basic services like air conditioning function properly. While there is still no certainty that RCC can make it happen, officials said they are now in contact with other faith-based groups and hope that something can be worked out that will be a win-win for all sides before Judge Phillips rules that the property be sold.

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A week later, Mr. Parson, who founded RCC in his living room in 1983, arrived on Aug. 13, the official said, called a locksmith and changed the locks on the building just ahead of the services. He carried documents he said proved he was in charge, even though those documents have yet to be accepted by the federal bankruptcy court that now controls the property. RCC officials called police and paid the locksmith to restore the locks, the official said. Mr. Parson also was advised by police and church officials that he could face arrest for trespassing and possible criminal charges if he again tries to take over the building, the official said. Despite the setback, Mr. Parson has since posted statements to his followers via social media that he will regain the RCC pulpit. He led the church until 2015, when he was removed from control of the church’s finances. He was formally dismissed as pastor last year. During his tenure, RCC grew to one of the city’s largest churches, with an advanced social ministry that included a job placement service for ex-offenders and a housing and community development arm. Among other things, the church

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

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

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

Saturday

8:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer

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

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

THE NEW DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (NDCA)

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

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Legal Notices City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the Second Floor of City Hall, located at 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, to consider the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 2017-144 To amend and reordain City Code § 9-58, which assigns polling places in the city, to relocate and establish a new polling place for Precinct 908. Ordinance No. 2017-145 To amend and reordain City Code §§ 9-58, which assigns polling places in the city, 9-70 and 9-72, which establish boundary descriptions for Precincts 206 and 208, respectively, and to amend ch. 9, art. III by adding therein a new § 9-73.1, concerning the precinct boundaries for a new Precinct 214, for the purpose of establishing a new polling place and new precinct boundaries within certain City Council and School Board Districts. Interested citizens who wish to speak will be given an opportunity to do so. Copies of the full text of all ordinances, including descriptions and maps of proposed boundary and polling place changes, are available for inspection by visiting the City Clerk’s page on the City’s Website at www.Richmondgov. com and in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Jean V. Capel City Clerk City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the City of Richmond Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fifth Floor Conference Room of City Hall and the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the Second Floor of City Hall, located at 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, to consider the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 2017-149 To amend various provisions of ch. 30, art. V and § 30-1220 of the City Code for the purpose of conforming the sign regulations in the City’s zoning ordinance to controlling legal authority as decided by the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Ordinance No. 2017-150 To amend City Code §§ 30-446.2, 30-446.3, 30-446.6, and 30-446.8, concerning the B-7 MixedUse Business District; to amend ch. 30, art. IV of the City Code by adding therein a new div. 31 consisting of §§ 30-457.1 through 30.457.10, concerning the establishment of a new TOD-1 TransitOriented Nodal District; to amend ch. 30, art. V, div. 2 by adding therein a new § 30-518.4, concerning signage in the new TOD-1 Transit-Oriented Nodal District; to amend City Code § 30-694.2, wireless communications facilities; to amend City Code §§ 30-710.1, 30710.2, 30-710.2:3, 30710.3:1, 30-710.4, and 30-710.13, concerning parking and perimeter buffers; to amend City Code §§ 30-720.1 and 30-720.5, concerning loading requirements; and to amend City Code § 30-1220, concerning definitions, for the purpose of establishing a new Transit-Oriented Nodal District, including smallscale manufacturing as a permitted principal use in the B-7 Mixed-Use Business District, defining the terms “priority street” and “street-oriented commercial frontage,” and imposing requirements for priority streets.

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land uses for the property. Primary uses for this category include multi-family dwellings at densities up to 20 units per acre. It includes day nurseries, adult day care and residential support uses such as schools, places of worship, neighborhood parks and recreation facilities, and limited public and semi-public uses. Ordinance No. 2017-153 To authorize the conditional use of the property known as 700 East Main Street for the purpose of authorizing a nightclub, upon certain terms and conditions. The City of Richmond’s Downtown Plan designates the property within an Urban Core Area of the City Center district. “This area is characterized by high density, an intense mix of uses, and civic buildings of regional significance, distributed along urban blocks with wide sidewalks, regular street tree plantings, and buildings that front the street.” Ordinance No. 2017-154 To authorize the special use of the properties known as 2411 M Street and 2416 Jefferson Avenue for the purpose of allowing a building to exceed the applicable height restrictions, upon certain terms and conditions. The City of Richmond’s Master Plan recommends Neighborhood Commercial land use for the properties. Primary uses in this category “include office, personal service and retail uses, intended to provide the daily convenience shopping and service needs of adjacent neighborhood residents.“ No residential density is specified for this land use category. Ordinance No. 2017-155 To authorize the special use of the property known as 512 Hull Street for the purpose of allowing a building to exceed the applicable height restrictions, upon certain terms and conditions. The subject property falls within an Urban Center Area of the Manchester District, as established by the Richmond Downtown Plan. Such areas are “characterized by higher density, mixed use development, typically arranged on a fine grained street network, with wide sidewalks, regular tree planting, and minimal setbacks.” No residential density is specified for the Urban Center Area. Ordinance No. 2017-156 To amend Ord. No. 94139-139, adopted Jun. 27, 1994, as previously amended by Ord. No. 2001-210-197, adopted Jun. 25, 2001, to authorize an expansion of the special use of the property known as 5430 Patterson Avenue, upon certain terms and conditions. The City of Richmond’s designates the subject property for mixed-use land use. Primary uses for this category include “combinations of office, retail, personal service, general commercial and service uses and, in some cases, multi-family residential and dwelling units above ground floor commercial”. Interested citizens who wish to speak will be given an opportunity to do so. Copies of the full text of all ordinances are available by visiting the City Clerk’s page on the City’s Website at www.Richmondgov.com; the Main City Library located at 101 East Franklin Street; and in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Jean V. Capel City Clerk

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Ordinance No. 2017-152 To rezone a portion of the property known as 1900 Venable Street from the R-53 Multifamily Residential District to the B-5 Central Business District. The City’s Master Plan recommends MultiFamily Medium Density

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF PRINCE GEORGE YVETTE FLORES, Plaintiff v. OSCAR BLANCAS CRUZ, Defendant. Case No.: CL17-595 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to grant Yvette Flores, the Plaintiff, a divorce from Oscar Blancas Cruz, the Defendant, on the ground that the Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart for a period in excess of one year. WHEREFORE, an affidavit having been filed that due diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of Oscar Blancas Cruz, it is hereby ORDERED that Oscar Blancas Cruz appear before the Circuit Court for the County of Prince George by September 26, 2017, which is no less than fifty days from the entry of this order, to protect his interests herein. An Extract, Teste: BISHOP KNOTT, JR., Clerk Raul Novo, Esq.(VSB#41064) Novo Taghavi, Ltd. 1500 Forest Ave. Suite 124 Richmond, VA 23229 Phone: (804) 614-6920 Fax: (804) 528-4142 Email: info@novotaghavi.com Counsel for the Plaintiff

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Ordinance No. 2017-151 To amend the official zoning map for the purpose of rezoning certain properties along West Broad Street and Cutshaw Avenue between North Boulevard and I-195, within the Scott’s Addition neighborhood, and along North Boulevard to conform their zoning to their proposed future land use as set forth in the Pulse Corridor Plan.

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HENRICO JESSICA LEE LANE, Plaintiff v. PEDRO LOPEZ MARTINEZ, Defendant. Case No.: CL17-1913 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of abovestyled suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the Defendant on the grounds that the parties have lived separate and apart, without any cohabitation and without any interruption, for a period of more than one year. It appearing by affidavit filed according to law that the Defendant, Pedtro Lopez Martinez, is not a resident of the State of Virginia and that his last known address is unknown, it is therefore ORDERED that Defendant, Pedro Lopez Martinez, appear before this Court on or before the 2nd day of October, 2017 and do what is necessary to protect his interests in this suit. A Copy, Teste: HEIDI S. BARSHINGER, Clerk I ask for this: Jesse Baez, Esq. (VSB #85986) Hairfield Morton, PLC 2800 Buford Road, Suite 201 Richmond, Virginia 23235 (804 320-6600 telephone (804) 320-8040 facsimile Counsel for Plaintiff

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

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.

protect his/her interest on or before 10/23/2017, at 2:15 PM, Court Room #4

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

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

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER KACHELLE BROWN, Plaintiff v. JAMES BROWN, Defendant. Case No.: CL17002069-00 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 whereabouts are unknown, appear here on or before the 6th day of October, 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 KHALID COLEMAN, Plaintiff v. SHENITA WILLIAMS, Defendant. Case No.: CL17001431-00 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 the10th day of October, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 2 and protect her interests. A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 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 Continued on next column

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. 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 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 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

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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 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

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; 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).

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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

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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 $ 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 Continued from previous 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 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 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 Continued on next page

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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

Defendants. Case No.: CL17-2502 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 416 West Clay Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number N0000208/028, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Marvin A. Robinson and Goldie L. Robinson. An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, MARVIN A. ROBINSON aka MARVIN A. ROBINSON, SR., and GOLDIE L. ROBINSON, 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 this action; that NANCY ANN ROGERS, TRUSTEE, of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust with respect to said property, recorded April 22, 2010 at Instrument Number 10-6900,with a modification agreement recorded November 15, 2016 at Instrument Number 1622446, 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; 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 MARVIN A. ROBINSON aka MARVIN A. ROBINSON, SR., GOLDIE L. ROBINSON, NANCY ANN ROGERS, TRUSTEE, of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust with respect to said property, recorded April 22, 2010 at Instrument Number 10-6900, with a modification agreement recorded November 15, 2016 at Instrument Number 1622446, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before OCTOBER 19, 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

FLOYD VAUGHAN, DECEASED, BENNETTA L. VAUGHAN, DECEASED, FRANCES BRANCH, G W E N D O LY N J O N E S , GEORGE W. SADLER, JR., TRUSTEE, of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust with respect to said property, recorded October 16, 2002 at Instrument Number 02-32452, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before OCTOBER 19, 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

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

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. 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

PROPERTY VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. LEWIS BOOKER, DECEASED, et al., Defendants. Case No.: CL17-2966 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 124 East 18th Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number S0000236/022, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Laura B. Sprwell, Martha B. Webb and William U. Booker. An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, LEWIS BOOKER, DECEASED and VIOLA BOOKER, DECEASED, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that WILLIAM U. BOOKER and LAURA B. SPRWELL, 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 this action; that MARTHA B. WEBB, DECEASED, HARRY A. BOOKER, DECEASED, FRANCES B. GRAVES, DECEASED, LEWIS C. BOOKER, JR., DECEASED, and JULIA E. BOOKER, DECEASED, who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that LEWIS BOOKER, DECEASED, VIOLA BOOKER, DECEASED, WILLIAM U. BOOKER, LAURA B. SPRWELL, MARTHA B. WEBB, DECEASED, HARRY A. BOOKER, DECEASED, FRANCES B. GRAVES, DECEASED, LEWIS C. BOOKER, JR., DECEASED, JULIA E. BOOKER, DECEASED, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before dOCTOBER 19, 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 COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. MARVIN A. ROBINSON aka MARVIN A. ROBINSON, SR., et al., Continued on next column

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. FLOYD VAUGHAN, DECEASED, et al., Defendants. Case No.: CL17-2763 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2111 Barton Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number N0000450/009, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Floyd Vaughan and Bennetta L. Vaughan Life Estate, Frances Branch and Gwendolyn Jones, An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, FLOYD VAUGHAN, DECEASED and BENNETTA L. VAUGHAN, DECEASED, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that said owners, FRANCES BRANCH and GWENDOLYN JONES, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that GEORGE W. SADLER, JR., TRUSTEE, of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust with respect to said property, recorded October 16, 2002 at Instrument Number 02-32452, 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; 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 Continued on next column

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. ROBERT L. SNOW, DECEASED, et al., Defendants. Case No.: CL17-2971 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 5507 Euclid Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E010-0193/005, 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, DECEASED, 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 ROBERT L. SNOW, DECEASED, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before OCTOBER 19, 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 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 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

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 OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING Continued on next column

BID COUNTY OF HENRICO, VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTION BID ITB# 17-1478-8JCK Glen Allen Elementary School Addition Due 2:30 pm, September 14, 2017. Additional information available at: http://www. henrico.us/purchasing/ COUNTY OF HENRICO, VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTION BID ITB# 17-1481-8CLE Seven Pines Elementary School Renovations This project consists of phased renovations and additions to selected buildings. Due 3:00 pm, September 21, 2017. Additional information available at: http://henrico.us/ purchasing/.

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The City of Richmond is in the process of preparing its 2016-2017 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). From July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, $7.26 million were made available to the City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to implement various housing and community development activities. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds were used throughout the city. Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) funds were used throughout the Richmond MSA. The CAPER discusses program progress and outcomes for each of these funding sources. Beginning August 25, 2017, a draft of the CAPER will be online at http://www. yesrichmondva.com/neighborhood-revitalization/Federally-FundedPrograms, or a copy will be available at the Richmond Dept. of Economic and Community Development, 1500 E. Main Street, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23219. Comments on the draft, preferably written, will be accepted until September 25, 2017 and can be provided to Mr. Yong Hong Guo at the above address, by email to Yong.Guo@ richmondgov.com, by telephone at 804.646.6713, or by facsimile at 804.646.6358. The City of Richmond does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission of, access to or treatment in its federally assisted programs or activities. Virginia Relay Center — TDD users — 711.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice to Citizens of Richmond, Virginia As directed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) has completed its proposed FY 2018 Annual Agency Plan. RRHA seeks to amend its proposed Annual Agency Plan (for fiscal year beginning October 2017) includes information about the housing authority’s current policies, operations, programs, and services. A copy of the amended Annual Agency Plan and supporting documents will be available August 27, 2017 through October 12, 2017 for public review at the Authority’s Administrative offices located at 901 and 918 Chamberlayne Parkway, Richmond, Virginia and all Public Housing Management Offices between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Also, copies may be obtained from our website at www.rrha.com. All interested persons wishing to comment on the proposed plan may submit written comments to RRHA, Attention: Office of the Chief Operating Officer, 901Chamberlayne Parkway, Richmond, Virginia 23220, by October 12, 2017. A public meeting to receive comments on amending the proposed plan will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at the Calhoun Family Investment Center, 436 Calhoun Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220. The public meeting will be wheelchair accessible. A sign language interpreter or other accommodations will be provided upon request. To request assistance, please contact RRHA four (4) business days in advance of the meeting at (804) 780-4276 or TDD – Dial 711.

When: Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 5:00-7:00 PM Where: 100 W. Washington St, Petersburg VA (Petersburg Area Transit Conference Room 2nd Floor) Officials from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) want to hear your thoughts and suggestions on regional transportation planning in the Richmond metropolitan area. This hearing is part of the federal certification review of the Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (TCAMPO), the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) responsible for transportation planning in the Tri-Cities region. At the hearing, members of two TCAMPO committees will participate in a meeting moderated by the federal certification review team. The public is invited to participate in this process and provide comments. Question or Comments: Any persons in need of special accommodations to participate in these public meetings are requested to forward this information either by contacting the Crater Planning District Commission at 804-861-1666 or by email using the address listed below one week prior to the meeting date. Persons with a hearing impairment may contact the Virginia Relay Center at 1-800-828-1120 to forward information to the Crater Planning District Commission and Tri-Cities Area MPO. Title VI Notice to the Public: The Crater Planning District Commission and the Tri-Cities Area MPO assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, handicap, sex, age or income status, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent nondiscrimination laws, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of , or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. Written comments on Transportation Improvement Program should be addressed Crater Planning District Commission, P.O. Box 1808, Petersburg, Virginia 23805 and or sent email dhyder@craterpdc.org La Comisión del Distrito de Planificación del Cráter y la MPO del Área de las Tres Ciudades aseguran que ninguna persona, por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, sexo, edad o estado de ingresos, según lo dispuesto en el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 Y las subsiguientes leyes de no discriminación, sean excluidos de la participación en, se les nieguen los beneficios de, o sean objeto de discriminación en cualquier programa o actividad. Comentarios escritos sobre el Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte deben ser dirigidos Crater Planning District Commission, P.O. Box 1808, Petersburg, Virginia 23805 y / o enviado correo electrónico dhyder@craterpdc.org

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