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Feeding schools’ budget

City Council approves 1.5% meals tax hike for schools construction By Jeremy M. Lazarus

On July 1, people dining out in Richmond will pay an extra 1.5 percent in tax on their prepared meals. The projected extra $9 million in annual tax revenue will be used to repay $150 million the city plans to borrow to build up to four new schools in Church Hill and South Side to replace aging and decaying buildings. As anticipated, the Richmond City Council swept aside concerns from restaurant owners and theater operators that the higher tax would slow this booming section of the city’s economy and approved the meals tax hike on a 7-2 vote Monday night, handing Mayor Levar M. Stoney his biggest victory since taking ofMayor fice a year ago. The vote to boost the local tax on meals capped the mayor’s whirlwind, three-week campaign that began Jan. 22 when he announced the proposal. Although he did not attend the council meeting, Mayor Stoney

started the meeting with at least five council members committed to approve the increase based on a test vote a week earlier. However, the mayor continued to campaign for the tax in the days leading up to the vote and gained the backing of two more members, Parker C. Agelasto, 5th District, and Reva M. Trammell, 8th District, both of whom supported a 30-day delay last week. Andreas Addison, 1st District; President Chris A. Hilbert, 3rd District; Ellen F. Robertson, 6th District; Vice President Cynthia Newbille, 7th District; and Michael J. Jones, 9th District, also voted to approve the meals tax increase. The “no” votes came from Kim B. Gray, 2nd District, and Kristen N. Larson, 4th District, who, during their Stoney previous service on the School Board, created a plan for school improvement that ultimately went nowhere. Ms. Gray blasted the plan to renovate and build new schools as “half-baked” because specifics on how the new tax money would be spent do not exist. “This is taxation without preparation,” she said as she scolded her colleagues for refusing to take the time to consider where the money would go. “What is the rush?” she asked. She said the mayor had broken his promise to only back a “fully vetted plan” that was to go through his Educational Compact and a community review. Ms. Larson, who was rebuffed in a last-ditch effort to delay the vote, expressed disappointment that the council was giving up its role to “serve as a check and balance on the mayor.” Based on the current city financial outlook and limited debt capacity, the new meals tax dollars could be the only money the city will spend to replace decrepit schools in the next five years. Still, Mayor Stoney said the vote “sent a strong message to students that (the city) is no longer willing to kick the can down the road when it comes to providing them with modern, safe and healthy environments in which to learn.” In his statement, he promised that Monday night’s vote was just “the first big step in what will be many more steps to improve our schools for our children.” The mayor promoted the

Dr. Grace E. Harris, whose leadership helped transform VCU, dies at 84 By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Grace Edmondson Harris was rejected when she first sought admission to what is now Virginia Commonwealth University because she was African-American. Undaunted by the racial bigotry, she would reapply and complete her master’s degree in social work at the school. Remarkably, she would go on to teach and mentor a generation of social work students at VCU and, as provost, earn recognition as a transformational leader whose work helped reshape the university into a diverse academic center with an enlarged relationship with Richmond and its residents. Although concerns about the diversity of the faculty still plague VCU, along with worries about the university’s huge impact on the city, Dr. Harris won credit for seeking to open VCU to the community and end the town-and-gown divide. Today, Dr. Harris’ name graces the building that houses VCU’s School of Business and is incorporated into the name of a VCU leadership institute she helped create and support for 15 years — evidence of the esteem in which the influential educator is held. Her multiple contributions to VCU are being lauded following her death Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. She was 84. Please turn to A4

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Flags at half-staff in memory, honor of Dr. Walker Virginia’s state flag will be flown at halfstaff over the Capitol and throughout the commonwealth in honor of the late civil rights icon Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker. Dr. Walker, 88 and a Virginia Union University graduate, was executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and chief of staff to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s. He died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Chester, where he lived for the last 14 years. Gov. Ralph S. Northam ordered flags throughout the commonwealth to be lowered

on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and remain at halfstaff until sunset on Saturday, Feb. 17, following a noon memorial service that day for Dr. Walker at Gillfield Baptist Church, 209 Perry St. in Petersburg. Dr. Walker served as Gillfield Baptist Church’s pastor from 1953 to 1959 and led many demonstrations and civil rights actions in protest of segregation. Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney also instructed that the City of Richmond’s flag be lowered through sunset on Saturday.

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New Richmond schools Superintendent Jason Kamras kneels for a big hug as he greets Broad Rock Elementary School students last Friday at the South Side school.

New superintendent works to engage, build trust with school community By Ronald E. Carrington

Superintendent Jason Kamras finished his first full week as the new head of Richmond Public Schools fielding a round of tough questions from about 50 teachers, staff and administrators at Broad Rock Elementary School. The 44-year-old former Washington public schools administrator and National Teacher of the Year was calm, cool and collected as he answered questions about the lack of bilingual staff in RPS schools and offices, the overwhelming needs of students and the lack of consistency at the top. “The system’s superintendent revolving door has caused chaos, confusion, a lack of vision and deteriorating facilities,” a veteran teacher with 24 years of experience told him. “With all that, the students are not going anywhere.” Since 2002, RPS has had five superintendents. Mr. Kamras, who was sworn in on Feb. 1, is the sixth. He was tapped unanimously by the Richmond School Board to lead a district that faces major issues, including poor student performance, low school accreditation rates — only 19 of the city’s 44 schools are fully accredited — and a major city debate on how to fund longoverdue repair or replacement of dilapidated school buildings. Standing before the group in the early morning meeting at the South Side elementary school before the first bell last Please turn to A4

Dialysis transfer up in the air for Ora Lomax By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Ora M. Lomax expects to be transferred to another dialysis clinic, but it won’t be DaVita Dialysis Henrico in the Brookhill Azalea Shopping Center as she first expected. Instead, her current provider, Fresenius Kidney Care, has stated that she would be able to transfer to another clinic that the nation’s largest provider of dialysis services operates in the Richmond area, although the actual clinic she will go to for low the community to have a voice in the process,” service still was being worked School Board Chairman Kenneth Pritchett said. “When out at Free Press deadline on the data was presented, the top names given by the Wednesday. community were the ones we went with.” In a letter dated Feb. 9 The estimated cost for signs and others items as- that Mrs. Lomax received on sociated with renaming all three schools is $18,135, Monday, Katherine Sarisen, officials said. FKC regional vice president, To date, the school system has received two stated that Fresenius wants her donations totaling $20,500 to cover the cost and an to choose between two other additional $700 has been pledged. A donor in Henrico Fresenius clinics for service County gave $20,000. following her anticipated in“We were amazed by the donations from individu- voluntary discharge on Friday,

Petersburg votes to rename Confederate schools By Ronald E. Carrington

The Confederate names on three Petersburg public schools are coming down. The Petersburg School Board voted unanimously on Feb. 7 to rename the schools following a series of public meetings, a public hearing and survey of Petersburg teachers, students, families, school employees and the public. Effective July 1, Robert E. Lee Elementary will become Lakemont Elementary, J.E.B. Stuart Elementary will become Pleasants Lane Elementary and A.P. Hill Elementary will become Cool Springs Elementary.

According to the School Board’s online survey, naming the schools after the community or streets where they are located were by far the most popular suggestions by respondents. Officials said 70 percent of the survey’s respondents favored eliminating the names of the ConMr. Pritchett federate generals from the schools. Only 30 percent were opposed to renaming them. The student population in Petersburg Public Schools is about 80 percent African-American. “The board priority was to be transparent and al-

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Police officers, city settle overtime lawsuit City Hall has agreed to pay a bit more than $27,000 to four police officers who claimed they were denied overtime pay while assigned to former Mayor Dwight C. Jones’ security detail. The payment is part of a settlement that also will provide $23,250 to cover the fees of two Richmond law firms that represented the four officers in the lawsuit. U.S. District Judge M. Hannah Lauck approved the settlement terms Feb. 9, clearing the way for the payments to Charles Battle, Errol Fernandez, Anthony Franklin and Eric Godfrey. Mr. Battle and Mr. Godfrey each are to receive $10,000, while Mr. Fernandez is to receive $6,000, and Mr. Franklin is to receive $1,250, according to court documents. The officers filed suit in August alleging that Richmond Police Chief Alfred Durham did not allow them to file for overtime for several years, so the extra time they worked was never recorded. In response, the city denied the officers were barred from reporting overtime or worked the extra hours claimed, and noted that no time records could be found to support their claims. At the direction of Judge Lauck, both sides hashed out the settlement to avoid the legal costs of a trial that could have exceeded the maximum of $192,000 the officers collectively claimed to be owed. The settlement also ended any prospect that the city might have to pay triple damages if it lost the suit. The Richmond Police Department began providing security for the city’s mayor in 2005 when former Mayor L. Douglas Wilder took office. The security unit was reduced when Mayor Jones took office in 2009, but remained a source of friction with some City Council members who argued the mayor’s detail wasted money and misused police manpower. When Mayor Jones left office in 2016, the unit was disbanded. Since taking office in 2017, Mayor Levar M. Stoney has not sought to have police protection for his travels around the city. — JEREMY L. LAZARUS

Richmond Ambulance Authority again receives accreditation The Richmond Ambulance Authority continues to rank as one of the top emergency service agencies in the nation. The national Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services made that finding in renewing the Richmond authority’s accreditation for another three years. The ambulance authority announced the CAAS re-accreditation decision Monday. “The CAAS re-accreditation validates the hard work and dedication of our staff who strive for excellence in the delivery of world-class emergency medical service every day,” RAA CEO Chip Decker stated in a release. The Richmond Ambulance Authority also holds accreditation from the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch. Founded 27 years ago, RAA noted it is one of two ambulance services in the state and one of 27 in the United States to be accredited by both accrediting agencies.

Crusade forum on meals tax slated for Feb. 20 “We are still going to hold our forum.” That’s the word from the Richmond Crusade for Voters, which still plans to host its program on the meals tax increase even after Richmond City Council approved raising the city’s meals tax on Monday to fund $150 million in school construction. The forum will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Military Retirees’ Club, 2220 Chamberlayne Ave. It is open to the public. Crusade officials said Mayor Levar M. Stoney, Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras and Paul Goldman, leader of the Put Schools First campaign, are among those who have been invited to participate. Information: Johnny Walker, (804) 357-8242.

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Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond

A swollen James River flows by the railroad bridge near Brown’s Island. Fueled by recent heavy rains upstream, the river rose above flood stage running through Richmond. Data show the river crested at 15.4 feet Monday at the Westham gauge, or about 3 feet above flood stage. A kayaker who got stuck Monday in the rapids nearly drowned before he was rescued by city emergency personnel. On Tuesday, when this photo was taken, the river was still running above 11 feet at the City Locks near Shockoe Bottom, also 3 feet above flood stage. The river fell below flood stage Wednesday. The U.S. Weather Service and the U.S. Geological Survey are forecasting that the river will drop to a less treacherous 7 feet by Friday.

Councilwoman seeks to expand bulk trash pickup service By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Richmond City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray wants the city to include mattresses and upholstered furniture among the items routinely picked up without charge as part of the new biweekly bulk-and-brush collection program. Rebuffed by the city administration, Ms. Gray is going to her council colleagues to try to make it happen. She has introduced legislation that would allow residents to place those items outside their homes and apartments for pickup. The administration has sought to limit free collection of furniture and mattresses to two neighborhood cleanups every year. “The new bulk and brush program was supposed to be an improvement,” Ms. Gray said. “But our residents are actually getting less service. I want to restore service to previous levels.” Prior to the start of the new program just before Christmas, residents could call the Department of Public Works and

schedule a pickup of such items without charge, Ms. Gray noted. Her proposed ordinance is scheduled to be heard Thursday, Feb. 22, during a meeting of the Governmental Operations Committee of which Ms. Gray is vice chair. The committee will decide whether the ordinance advances to the full council for a vote. Under the current program, the city provides for collection of bulk trash every Councilwoman two weeks, includGray ing small tree limbs, brush and some other items that do not fit into a Supercan. The city has scheduled such collections to take place on the same day that the separate collection of recycled items takes place. City residents are paying 80 cents more each month for the bulk collection program. The city bought at least nine trash trucks and hired 15 additional employees

to handle the service. But Ms. Gray said she was surprised in November when Bobby Vincent, director of Public Works, told City Council that furniture and mattresses would not be among the items for regular pickup, unless people agreed to pay an extra fee. He told council that people who place such items out for pickup could be fined for doing so. Limiting pickup of mattresses and upholstered furniture “is in conflict with what was originally proposed,” Ms. Gray said. “What we wanted was a program of brush and bulk pickup that was consistent and reliable.” She said she has seen a growing number of mattresses and other household items discarded in city alleys because there is no easy way to get rid of them, except for carrying them to a city refuse transfer site. “The whole idea of expanding bulk and brush collection was to have a cleaner city,” she said. “This program is not helping the way it is supposed to.”

In remembrance and protest

Photos by Christopher Smith

Fast food workers show their support for higher wages and union rights during a lunch hour protest Monday on West Broad Street near the Boulevard in Richmond, marking the 50th anniversary of the historic Memphis sanitation workers strike. On Feb. 12, 1968, hundreds of AfricanAmerican sanitation workers went on strike to decry harsh working conditions and to demand a raise to $2 an hour. Their action, triggered by the deaths of two men on the job, prompted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to travel to Memphis twice in support of the strikers. His last speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop,” was delivered there on April 3, 1968; he was assassinated the next day. On Monday, protests were held across the nation marking the anniversary of the Memphis strike and calling for higher wages for workers. Bernadette Brown, left, holds a sign outside a Richmond fast food restaurant, while Daniel Henegar, right, and others show their support. The protests were organized by Fight for $15 and the New Poor People’s Campaign, which is led by the Rev. William J. Barber II of North Carolina.

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Dr. Grace E. Harris’ leadership helped transform VCU Continued from A1

Family, friends and admirers will celebrate her life at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St., according to Scott’s Funeral Home. The service is to be preceded by a viewing at 9 a.m. and an Omega ceremony by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at 10:30 a.m., said Richard Lambert, owner of the funeral home. Dr. Harris is be interred in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Richmond. Those who knew Dr. Harris lauded her honesty and integrity as well as her ability to connect with people at all levels at VCU and in the community. She was regarded as a no-nonsense but kind person who took the time to listen and work with others to achieve goals. VCU President Michael Rao described Dr. Harris as “a giant in legacy and in character, a woman whose contributions to VCU are immeasurable. She helped us become one of the nation’s premier urban public research universities and personified our commitment to serve the public good.” Her career as a professor and leader at VCU spanned 48 years, with the longtime Richmond resident making her most significant contributions during her six years of service as provost and academic vice president during the tenure of former VCU President Eugene P. Trani. According to VCU, Dr. Harris was the first African-American woman to serve in the No. 2 post as provost, the chief academic officer, at a four-year, state-supported university in Virginia. University officials noted that she “was the chief architect of VCU’s first strategic plan” that laid the groundwork for the contemporary school and enabled the long disconnected medical and academic campuses to find common ground. Dr. Harris, who also served as VCU’s acting president in 1995 and 1998 when Dr. Trani was away on research trips, also is credited with mobilizing support for the development of the VCU School of Engineering and with encouraging the physical expansion of the university into the Carver community and new

sections of Downtown — developments that VCU states dramatically expanded the school’s presence and “redefined its role as an anchor of regional economic and community development.” Former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, a friend and colleague of Dr. Harris at VCU, called her a “rare and iconic visionary” when she fully retired in December 2015. He said Dr. Harris combined “extreme competence with a deep connection to the needs of the community and its citizens that had a dramatic impact on the identity of VCU and the way it engaged people.” While he was governor, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine said that he often called on Dr. Harris for guidance on education matters, particularly the appointment of members of the governing boards of state colleges and universities. Born into a family of scientists and schoolteachers in Halifax County, Dr. Harris went on to graduate from Hampton University. In 1954, the same year the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed government-enforced racial segregation of public schools, Dr. Harris sought to enroll as a graduate student in the social work program at VCU’s predecessor, the Richmond Professional Institute. Rebuffed because of her race, the recently married new mother took a state grant to study for her master’s at Boston University, where her classmates included Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Returning home after a year to be with her family, she became a social worker in Hampton, with little expectation of having a future at VCU. Two years later, she and her husband, James W. “Dick” Harris Sr., moved their growing family to Richmond, where she became a caseworker and ultimately a supervisor in the Virginia Department of Welfare and Institutions. Meanwhile, she reapplied to RPI, which this time accepted her into the master’s program. After earning her master’s degree in 1960, she would go on to serve as executive director of the Friends Association for Children, an agency in Gilpin Court, and then move on to direct the anti-poverty Richmond Community Action Program, now Capital Area Partnership Uplifting People, or CAPUP.

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Friday, Mr. Kamras responded that he is committed to staying through the term of his contract — it runs through June 30, 2021 —and that he didn’t understand why people bounce around from one urban school district to another. He said he loves Richmond, and that his two children will be enrolled in RPS after finishing the current school year in Washington. The group applauded. By the time Mr. Kamras finished answering all the questions, he clearly had gained the confidence of those in the room. “It was so powerful this morning when you, Mr. Kamras, talked about social justice and how every child deserves an education,” a teacher told him. “I saw you connecting with the children. Now I’m thinking we’ve got the right one. “I saw all the hoopla and celebration with the last” superintendent, the educator continued. “But you are the one and you have my vote.” On the need for bilingual help, Mr. Kamras said, “Servicing the bilingual community will be a priority for RPS. The system does not have enough staff or the right ratio on the English as a second language teachers,” he said. Through an interpreter, parents complained at a Feb. 5 School Board meeting that more bilingual teachers and support staff are needed. They said they have a difficult time communicating not only with teachers and counselors, but support staff in dealing with everyday school matters, including transportation issues. It also has become an issue at Broad Rock, where roughly 35 percent of the students are Latino and nearly 2 percent are Asian. The RPS Welcome Center designed to

Salsa classes may offer wider lessons By Jeremy M. Lazarus Christopher Smith

Broad Rock Elementary School’s faculty and staff exchange ideas, concerns and a few laughs at an early morning meeting at the school on Feb. 9 with new Superintendent Jason Kamras.

support the district’s non-English speaking families also is understaffed, Mr. Kamras and a teacher said. “We have to figure out how to fix that,” Mr. Kamras said. This was Mr. Kamras’ ninth visit to a school during his first week in office. Last week, he released an ambitious 100-day plan that includes visits all 44 schools as part of his overall effort to engage with the parents, students and the community. He encouraged the group at Broad Rock Elementary to likewise be engaged. “Go visit your parents. Sit in their living rooms and talk to them as human beings and get to know them,” he suggested. “Listen to them to see what is going on in their lives … “This is how we develop empathy or understanding of one another.” He assured the staff that it will be a collective effort that will include a lot of honest conversations about race. He said such conversations help develop a true societal understanding that will help RPS move forward.

He said the schools’ administrative staff working in City Hall is there to help. “There are a lot of hard-working people Downtown,” he said. “Let me be very clear on my perspective on this: Everyone in that building Downtown exists to help you do your best. Everything else is just noise.” He ended the meeting pledging to tell the truth and handling the tough decisions. “I will never lie to you,” he told the group. “I will tell you things that you may not want to hear. Part of leadership is making tough choices, and when I do, I will tell you why I did.” He left the meeting to go with Broad Rock Principal Teya Green to the front hall, where he welcomed students streaming into the building that morning with high-fives, handshakes, fist bumps and hugs. One first-grader who met Mr. Kamras the day before when he and Mayor Levar M. Stoney met at the school remembered him and ran up with a huge smile and a hug. “The kids are just amazing,” Mr. Kamras said. “I think I’ll come back every day just for the smile and hug.”

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Feb. 16, from the company’s West End Dialysis Center. Mrs. Lomax has been going to the West End center for dialysis for 12 years. On Wednesday, the 86-year-old Mrs. Lomax met with company officials to discuss the move, along with her representative, retired Richmond General District Court Judge Birdie H. Jamison. Mrs. Lomax said after the meeting that the “transfer was still being worked out. Judge Jamison is working on it.” Fresenius officials notified Mrs. Lomax on Jan. 3 that she would be involuntarily

But drawn to academe, she joined the faculty of the RPI School of Social Work in 1967, a year before RPI merged with the Medical College of Virginia to form VCU. During the next nine years, Dr. Harris taught and also took on leadership roles, including director of student affairs for the School of Social Work. After earning master’s and doctoral degrees at the University of Virginia in the mid-1970s, Dr. Harris began her shift to administration. Promoted to associate professor in 1976, she became associate dean of the School of Social Work two years later. She was promoted to full professor and dean of the school in 1981. After Dr. Trani arrived in 1990, Dr. Harris was named vice provost for continuing studies and public service. Impressed with her work, Dr. Trani, with approval from the board, named her as VCU’s provost three years later. Her arrival as provost was in part a VCU attempt to demonstrate a greater commitment to diversity, according to news reports at the time. But it also reflected the strong working relationship she had with Dr. Trani and her leadership talent. “Her strength as a leader was predicated on her belief in the intrinsic value of people,” said Dr. Nakeina Douglas-Glenn, director of the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute and co-author of “Leadership with Grace,” an analysis and description of Dr. Harris’ methods and style as a manager. Dr. Douglas-Glenn said that Dr. Harris’approach would continue to guide the leadership institute, which VCU’s board created in 1999 to honor Dr. Harris when she retired as provost. Dr. Harris did not fully retire. Instead, she worked to build up the institute, taught workshops and participated in professional development activities as a distinguished professor. Most recently, she had been a consultant for the institute. The institute now focuses on helping organizations build up the capacity of their personnel, provide leadership development programs for women and manage the Minority Political Leadership Institute in partnership with the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. Dr. Harris was honored for her work and contributions, including receiving the Presidential Medallion from VCU and honorary degrees from the University of Richmond and the College of William & Mary. Dr. Susan T. Gooden, a VCU professor and former director of the leadership institute, called it an honor to work with Dr. Harris. “Her brand of leadership is above all a celebration of excellence, collaboration and inclusions,” Dr. Gooden said. “By listening and engaging others as decisively as she led, Dr. Harris transformed the culture and values of this university.” Survivors include her husband of 63 years; her children, Gayle Harris and James W. Harris Jr., both of Richmond; her stepdaughter, Gail Ford of Atlanta; and a grandchild.

discharged from the West End center because of behavioral issues, but has let her continue receiving dialysis there while a transfer is arranged. Before this week, the company did not Mrs. Lomax offer any transfer options, Mrs. Lomax said. A Fresenius social worker told Mrs. Lomax that no other clinic in the Richmond area had been found to provide the life-saving treatment, and that her only choice after discharge would be to go “from emergency room to emergency

room” for treatment. Mrs. Lomax said that a representative of United Healthcare, which provides her Medicare Advantage coverage, notified her on Feb. 6 that the DaVita clinic had accepted her. However on Feb. 9, Mrs. Lomax said a representative from Medicare called her while she was undergoing dialysis to say DaVita had not accepted her. Before Wednesday’s meeting with Fresenius officials, Mrs. Lomax said finding a new clinic has been a constant worry. “I don’t mind the transfer so long as I can receive quality service,” she said. “I need dialysis to live.”

Is salsa coming to Richmond Public Schools? Attorney Brent A. Jackson is pushing to make it happen. Next week, Mr. Jackson plans to lead a delegation to the Richmond School Board to urge that a foundation he and other fans of Latin-style partner dancing created be allowed to offer dance classes for city high school students. Mr. Jackson, co-founder, chair and president of the RVA Salsa Bachata Foundation, believes that students who take the classes would benefit from the values that the partner dances would provide, including self-discipline, cooperation and collaboration with a partner and courtesy. “Counselors and mental heath providers use dancing to assist young people to learn to calm themselves and gain focus,” Mr. Jackson said he will tell the School Board at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20. “Bringing dancing to the school system would provide a healthy and wholesome activity that could help them gain more control over their behavior,” he said. Even better, “it would give students more reason to smile.” The foundation’s request, he said, would add to private dance programs that already are being provided. Bachata is another style of Latin dance; salsa is better known. Several years ago, the School Board allowed a nonprofit called Dancing Classrooms Greater Richmond to provide ballroom dance classes for younger students. An offshoot of a program begun in New York, the Richmond program now offers such classes at 15 elementary schools, including 13 in Richmond and two in Chesterfield County, and at Franklin Military Academy in the city. In the past, African dance has been offered at one or more schools. Mr. Jackson said his group does not want to conflict with existing programs, which is why they hope the School Board will endorse the foundation’s effort to provide the programs at the high school level. He is eager to get started because he hopes some of the students can take part in the national Salsa Congress the foundation is staging in Downtown on Sept. 7 and 8. It would be the first such event in Richmond, he said. “We decided we could hold one in Richmond and bring people here,” he said. Joining him in the work of the foundation and in organizing the Salsa Bachata Congress are Thaddeus O. Bogney, a dance instructor, choreographer, event promoter and DJ; Stephen Greene, a veteran salsa DJ; Anita Lin, an educator and avid salsa dancer; Boris Karabashev, professional dancer and instructor; and Valerie P. Watkins, an attorney and licensed realtor who loves to dance.

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als inside and outside of the community,” Mr. Pritchett said. “We are appreciative of their generosity.” Efforts are underway in Hanover County to possibly change the name of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School, which are named for Confederates. In Richmond, the city School Board has been discussing the process for changing the name of J.E.B. Stuart Elementary. The board “will share plans with the public soon to ensure their input,” said Richmond Public Schools spokeswoman Kenita Bowers.

“It is important that our schools are reflective of and represent a positive, all-inclusive learning environment for all students. This includes the name of the school,” she said. Several Petersburg residents said that changing the schools’ names will not change students’ academic performance or accreditation of schools. Like Richmond, the Petersburg school system also is facing a crumbling infrastructure with aging buildings and declining city resources to address the problems. School Board member Bernard Lundy said the school system needs to move forward repairing buildings and improving teachers’ salaries, which

he said would improve teacher retention. “We want the residents to be equally as excited and have the same level of participation when we go into the budgeting process for the schools,” Mr. Lundy said. “I don’t think the city really knows where they are financially. And I don’t think they can sort out the issues like they did in Richmond. Our financial situation is not clear enough right now.” However, Mr. Pritchett suggested the next step for the board is work with Petersburg Schools Superintendent Marcus J. Newsome and City Manager Aretha R. Ferrell-Benavides to explain overall needs and present a five-year, capital improvement plan.

“With the city’s present financial situation, the administration will have to do something because there are schools in dire need of repair,” Mr. Pritchett said. “We have schools like Walnut Hill Elementary School and Westview Early Childhood Education Center that are actually leaking and teachers are putting buckets on the floor to catch water. Leaks can cause mold and mildew, which is dangerous for students and teachers alike. “We are asking our citizens to support the School Board and be equally engaged as we move forward to get our schools fixed and repaired so that our children and our teachers can work in an environment that is comfortable for them to learn and work.”

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For the last 150 years, African Americans have changed the face of medicine. Despite all the societal obstacles in their way, African-American physicians, nurses and specialists have left an indelible mark on American medical culture. To celebrate Black History Month, we at VCU Health salute those pioneers – past, present and future – who make Virginia, America and the world safer and healthier.

Rebecca Crumpler (1831-1895) • The first African-American woman to earn an M.D. • One of the first African-American doctors to write a medical publication

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• The only female physician-author in the 19th century

L.D. Britt

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• The first African-American to hold an endowed chair of surgery • The first African-American professor of surgery in Virginia • Winner of the Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teaching Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges

Mary E. Mahoney (1845-1926) • The first African-American nurse

Vanessa Sheppard • Associate director for disparities research and co-leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the VCU Massey Cancer Center • Received Dr. Herbert W. Nickens Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges for promoting justice in medical education and health care equity • Received Outstanding Research Achievement Award from Georgetown University

• One of the first women in Boston to register to vote • Inducted into the Nursing Hall of Fame and the National Women’s Hall of Fame

Who will be the next pioneer? Maybe someone in our school-based programs, like From Jump Rope to Stethoscope, which encourages kids from grades K through 12 to consider a career in health care, or the MEM Health Career Camp — named for Mary E. Mahoney — which introduces middle-schoolers to the field of nursing.

To learn how to make your mark in medicine, visit vcuhealth.org/careers. © 2018 VCU Health. All rights reserved. Sources: National Institutes of Health; VCU Health; Virginia Foundation for the Humanities; American Nurses Association; Eastern Virginia Medical School; Biography.com; Jacksonville University.

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Virginia closer to legalizing marijuana for all medical uses By Fadel Allassan Capital News Service

Virginia inched closer to greatly expanding medical marijuana use last week after legislation passed the state Senate with unanimous support — three days after its companion bill was approved by the House of Delegates. SB 726, which passed the Senate 38-0 on Feb. 5, would let doctors issue certifications for patients to use cannabis oil to treat the symptoms of diagnosed conditions or diseases. The measure is now before the House Courts of Justice Committee. The House version of the legislation — HB 1251, sponsored by Del. Ben Cline, R-Rockbridge — was passed 98-0 on Feb. 2. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Education and Health. With similar bills approved in both chambers, the legislation is likely to head to the desk of Gov. Ralph S. Northam, a physician, who has said he would sign such a bill.

Doctors in Virginia currently can issue medical marijuana certifications only to people with intractable epilepsy. If Gov. Northam signs the bill, the new law would let doctors issue certifications to treat Sen. Dunnavant Delegate Cline any condition. The legislation is considered a major victory for marijuana law reform advocates. “This will bring relief to thousands of Virginians suffering from cancer, Chrohn’s disease and PTSD,” said Jenn Michelle Pedini, executive director of Virginia NORML, a marijuana law reform advocacy group. “We could not be happier with the unanimous passage of these bills.”

If the measure is signed into law, Virginia would join 29 other states that allow the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Three U.S. territories also have a similar policy. The bills were recommended by Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, which researches health policy options for the state. Republican Sen. Siobhan S. Dunnavant of Henrico, a physician, sponsored the Senate bill. “The literature on medical cannabis is going to be evolving rapidly now, and because of this, it is not a decision that should be in the hands of the legislature,” Sen. Dunnavant stated. “Instead, it should be with physicians.” An April 2017 poll by Quinnipiac University indicated overwhelming support for the legalization of medical marijuana in Virginia. About 94 percent of Virginia voters polled expressed support. Additionally, 59 percent backed legalizing small amounts of the drug for recreational use.

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meals tax increase as the only option for increasing city revenue and also said the city functionally had used up its ability to borrow through 2023. He also has yet to offer plans to reduce city spending to free up additional funds for schools construction. His 2018-19 city budget is due for release March 6, but any cuts would need to be used to help fund City Council’s already designated top priority — improving salaries for police officers and firefighters, which is expected to cost at least $12 million. Based on the facilities plan the School Board approved in December, council members believe at least $120 million of the money to be raised by the meals tax hike would be used to build replacements for Greene and George Mason elementary schools and to provide a new Elkhardt-Thompson Middle School. The remaining $30 million also could stretch to build a new Woodville Elementary and possibly fund renovation of Francis and Fairfield elementary schools. With only $150 million — more than $30 million less than former Mayor Dwight C. Jones invested to develop four new schools during his tenure — the city and School Board would be hard-pressed to include the projected $80 million needed to build a replacement for increasingly

overcrowded George Wythe High. The worry for many is that the limited new funding virtually ensures that at least 30 other buildings in equally poor shape as those to be replaced would continue to go downhill. Supporters of the meals tax acknowledged the city must up come with far more money to get the job done. In the packed council chambers Monday night, people held up signs with the message “Vote Yes and Find the Rest.” New city schools Superintendent Jason Kamras also made that point as he endorsed the meals tax increase, while pointedly telling the council he expects them to provide more money for construction. He posted a photo of a bathroom at Binford Middle on Facebook to tout the need for the new money, even though Binford is far down the list of schools to receive any of the funding from the meals tax. Speakers such as former Armstrong High sports Coach Roderyck Bullock and Lola McDowell, former Richmond Education Association president, pounded the same theme. “Leaking toilets, bad plumbing, falling or missing tiles and mold in the walls” are among the problems the schools face, Mrs. McDowell said. “I wouldn’t want any child of mine to attend a school in that condition.” Equally passionate foes called the increase in

the meals tax a threat to the financial strength of the food, beverage and entertainment establishments that collect most of the meals tax revenue for the city. They argued that the mayor’s plan targets them and requires no sacrifice from anyone else. “It’s a burden for the restaurant industry that hasn’t been talked about,” a representative of the travel and hospital trade group said, pointing to the $1.3 million in credit card fees that restaurants must absorb to collect the tax from customers. “We’re the only ones that are considered in this, and I would urge you to stop, pause and look at other opportunities to fully fund” the schools construction effort. Currently, the only person proposing to shrink the city budget to raise funds to build more schools and to overhaul the borrowing rules council has put in place is Paul Goldman, leader of the Put Schools First campaign. In a series of Facebook posts since last week, he has outlined 39 ways to cut the city budget to come up with an additional $12 million a year, which, he says, coupled with the meals tax increase, would pave the way for construction or renovation of 15 schools. During the debate, Mr. Agelasto indicated that budget slashes are likely. He promised to propose slashing subsidies for the Main Street Station event center and the Washington pro

football team’s training camp when council considers the budget. He also urged the council to end its blockade and back his proposal to impose an 80-cent city tax on cigarettes to provide additional new revenue. The issue generated a marathon debate Monday night. The council spent two hours hearing from more than 30 people on both sides of the issue and then spent nearly as long debating the issue. The vote means the total sales tax on prepared food in Richmond will rise to 12.8 percent. That includes a 5.3 state sales tax and a 7.5 percent city meals tax. Currently, the city collects 6 cents on each $1 spent on prepared food; the increase means the city would collect 7.5 cents on each dollar spent. Meanwhile, the General Assembly is pushing ahead to change Richmond’s charter to incorporate language from the referendum Mr. Goldman spearheaded that won support from Richmond voters in November. That referendum calls on Mayor Stoney to deliver a fully funded plan to renovate or replace all of the city’s decrepit school buildings. The mayor did not support the referendum that would require him to produce a plan without a tax increase or explain why he could not. The issue passed the Senate 40-0 just before the council voted on the meals tax increase and is now being considered by the House.

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The portrait of former President Barack Obama by artist Kehinde Wiley is about 7 feet tall. In her portrait, above, by artist Amy Sherald, former First Lady Michelle Obama is wearing a flowing gown designed by Michelle Smith of Milly.

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They have been called “stunning,” “compelling,” “powerful” and “unexpected.” And now, the official portraits of former President Obama and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, will be on view at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington. The paintings were unveiled Monday during a crowded, upbeat ceremony at the Smithsonian’s portrait gallery, where the Obamas were joined by artists Kenhinde Wiley and Amy Sherald who they personally selected to complete the works. Mr. Wiley and Ms. Sherald are the first African-American artists ever commissioned to paint a presidential portrait or that of a first lady for the Smithsonian. For President Obama’s portrait by the Los Angeles born, New York-based 40-year-old Mr. Wiley, the former president is depicted sitting in a brown chair with a backdrop of bright green leaves and colorful flowers.

The painting of Mrs. Obama by the Columbus, Ga., native, Baltimore-based Ms. Sherald, 44, shows the former first lady sitting with one hand under her chin and the other draped across her lap, while wearing a long flowing dress decorated with geometric shapes. The former president drew multiple laughs from the audience for his remarks, starting out by praising Ms. Sherald for “spectacularly capturing the grace and beauty and intelligence and charm and hotness of the woman that I love.” He quipped that Mr. Wiley was at a disadvantage because his subject was “less becoming.” “I tried to negotiate less gray hair and Kehinde’s artistic integrity would not allow him to do what I asked,” President Obama said in tongue-in-cheek fashion. “I tried to negotiate smaller ears. Struck out on that as well.” The National Portrait Gallery has a complete collection of presidential portraits. A different set of portraits of the former first couple will eventually hang in the White House.

“I am humbled, I am honored, I am proud,” Mrs. Obama said. “Young people, particularly girls and girls of color, in future years they will come to this place and see someone who looks like them hanging on the walls of this incredible institution.” President Obama spoke of his choice of Mr. Wiley, saying the two men shared multiple parallels in their upbringing; both had African fathers who were largely absent from their lives and American mothers who raised them. He said he found the process of sitting for the portrait to be a frustrating experience. “I don’t like posing. I get impatient and start looking at my watch,” he said, “but working with Kehinde was a great joy.” Mr. Wiley said the depiction of President Obama surrounded by greenery and flowers was meant to “chart his path on earth” through the choice of flowers. The painting includes chrysanthemums, which are the official flower of Chicago; jasmine to evoke Hawaii, where President Obama

largely grew up; and African blue lilies to honor President Obama’s Kenyan father. “Being the first African-American painter to paint the first African-American president, it doesn’t get any better than that,” Mr. Wiley said. Mrs. Obama, whose wardrobe as first lady was lauded for its fresh and distinctly contemporary style, is showing bare arms in the portrait as she wears a halter dress by American designer Michelle Smith of the label Milly. Her skin is depicted in Ms. Sherald’s trademark grayscale, which is reminiscent of the black and white photography that the artist uses for portraiture. The aim, is to “exclude the idea of color as race,” Ms. Sherald has said. The patterns in the dress recall the famous quilt designs produced by generations of AfricanAmerican women in the Alabama hamlet of Gee’s Bend, as Ms. Sherald also has said. While many Twitter posts described the portraits as stunning, a few criticized them as poorly executed. Others talked about missing the Obamas, with the portraits giving them renewed hope.

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Meals tax redux We applaud the Richmond City Council for approving the city meals tax hike. We heard the anguish — and the urgency — from people on both sides of the meals tax debate who spoke at Monday night’s City Council meeting. In the end, what unifies us all is the universal support for Richmond Public Schools and the 24,000 youngsters who attend them. No one wants Richmond’s children to attend classes in aged, decrepit, unhealthy, unsafe school buildings. No one can learn when they are welcomed each day by leaky roofs and falling ceilings, rodent droppings, bathrooms that don’t work, cold food delivered to a makeshift lunchroom in a trailer because the cafeteria is overcrowded and health issues spawned by mold spreading across classrooms. As we have said previously, increasing the city’s meals tax to help fund $150 million in renovation and new school construction is just a first step — and a first step only. The City Council, Mayor Levar M. Stoney, the Richmond School Board and other officials must be held accountable to come up with a plan to find the additional $650 million-plus that schools officials say is needed to renovate and replace school buildings. Charter change legislation winding its way through the General Assembly calls for the mayor to come up with a fully funded schools improvement plan without raising taxes. But Monday night’s vote gets the city under the wire without the “no new taxes” edict backed by the voterapproved November referendum and the GOP. The meals tax hike will allow the city to generate new revenue that will be dedicated to schools, which makes sense. Now the hard part arrives. We urge Councilman Parker C. Agelasto, along with the residents of Richmond, to hold the city’s and the School Board’s feet to the fire when the 2018-19 budget is up for review. Why are we funding breweries and NFL football training camps, arts centers and other things when our schoolchildren are going without? If the argument is that these ventures bring revenue to the city, then put the evidence on the table for the citizens of Richmond to see. If there is no evidence, or if the evidence shows that these ventures ultimately are costing the city money, then they should be scrapped. What cuts must be made, what program streamlining and consolidations can be enacted in city and school departments, in order for the urgent and long-neglected needs of our schoolchildren to be met? Where is the money going from the current 6 percent meals tax? Can it, too, be used for schools? Councilman Agelasto raised numerous legitimate and compelling questions. Now it’s up to Mayor Stoney, the city administration, the School Board and schools Superintendent Jason Kamras to show us the answers. As many speakers said Monday night, our children cannot wait.

No deal We understand the need for compromise, but we believe Democratic Gov. Ralph S. Northam caved to the Republicans when he struck a deal last week with GOP House Speaker Kirk Cox. The deal was to raise the dollar amount at which a theft is elevated to a felony in Virginia, rather than a misdemeanor, from $200 to $500. Yes, we believe the felony threshold should be raised in Virginia. But it should be higher than $500. A young person’s mistake of taking someone’s cellphone or shoplifting the latest big-name sneakers or designer sunglasses can turn into a lifetime penalty with a felony record that would destroy their job prospects and voting rights. Virginia has kept its felony threshold at $200 since 1980, while at least 37 states have raised the dollar minimum for felony charges since 2000. The felony threshold in Texas and Wisconsin is $2,500, while at least three dozen states have a felony threshold of $1,000 or more. As several advocacy organizations have suggested, Virginia’s low felony threshold is an equal opportunity destroyer, snaring inner-city African-Americans as well as suburban white people stealing to support an opioid addiction. As part of Gov. Northam’s deal with the Republicans, his administration is backing a bill by GOP Delegate Rob Bell of Albemarle to ensure criminal defendants pay court-ordered restitution to their victims. Delegate Bell’s bill initially would have required the person be put on “indefinite probation” until the restitution is paid, with only a judge being able to remove the person from probation. But according to a substitute bill that passed the House of Delegates last week, a person could face up to 10 years of hearings on whether they are keeping up with mandated restitution payments. Additionally, a judge could lock the person up for 60 days each time if they fail to make the payments. Under the measure, Virginia’s courts would be turned into debt collectors. And such a measure would disproportionately affect women and people of color, according to the ACLU of Virginia, the Virginia Conference of the NAACP and other advocacy groups. We agree. This bill criminalizes poverty. And we are disappointed by what Gov. Northam views as a “deal.” We call for clear-thinking members of the General Assembly to strike down this deal, raise the felony threshold in Virginia to at least $1,000 and let judges decide — as they do now — whether a person can afford to pay restitution.

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Hustling backward in Richmond Richmond City Council voted 7-2 on Monday night to increase the meals tax 1.5 percent, expecting annual revenue of $9 million. This will be leveraged to borrow $150 million over five years and earmarked for renovating and building new schools for Richmond Public Schools. A s I watched the City Council public hearing, it was clear that all council members showed little grasp of the facts or other important data about the actual needs and/or uses of these funds. We witnessed a true Donald Trump moment where the facts were not allowed to get in the way of making a hasty and ill-advised decision. In fact, a motion to postpone the vote to collect important facts and more closely study the issues was defeated and the ordinance passed. Council members either ignored, overlooked or just did not care that additional funds would be needed, as it should have been apparent that $150 million was like using a fig leaf

to hide an elephant, especially given reliable estimates that the price tag to accomplish the task of improving RPS infrastructure would be about $800 million. There was no acknowledgment that meals taxes are regressive and place the major burden on poor and working poor who spend more of their disposable incomes buying prepared meals. The discussion also was devoid

Sa’ad El-Amin of any suggestion that a larger portion of the revenue generated from meals taxes be earmarked for renovation and refurbishment of public schools or how revenues from the current 6 percent meals tax are being spent and who are the recipients of these expenditures. There was also no discussion about raising revenue through an increase in real estate taxes, which is a progressive tax because those who have greater wealth are better able to absorb a tax hike. Such a discussion certainly would have injected race because 75 percent of the students attending RPS are African-American while those with higher incomes

in Richmond are overwhelmingly white people. This is the primary reason why there has been little if any interest in investing in a school system where white children are less than 10 percent of the student population. The unspoken issue in the City Council chamber Monday night was the ever-growing disparity in the run-down RPS buildings and facilities compared to Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties. Looming large in the room was the resuscitation and rearing of the ugly head of Jim Crow as embodied in the separate and unequal ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in the 1896 decision Plessy v. Ferguson, which later was overturned by the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision. The approved ordinance put into place for the foreseeable future a Plessy scenario in public education in the Greater Richmond region. This ordinance has put into play the familiar paradigm that comes after every failure and refusal to address the issues African-Americans face: (1) denial or minimizing the problem or issue; (2) inadequate remedies that totally fail to address or fix the problem or issue; (3) African-

Dr. King’s legacy exploited It is incredibly sad to watch how the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose life and legacy inspired and changed the lives of millions, is being used to hawk trucks. The ad during the recent Super Bowl for Dodge Ram Trucks used words from one of his most inspiring speeches, “The Drum Major Instinct,” which he delivered on Feb. 4, 1968. This ad was so unlike Dr. King. If he had involved himself at all in football, he and perhaps even his wife, Coretta Scott King, who continued the movement after his death, would have joined the NFL protest movement who have been taking a knee against social injustice. What’s next? Dr. King ads for sleeping bags and tennis shoes? If this is not exploitation or “pimping,” what else could this be? Ironically, there was a time when the King family fought valiantly to protect Dr. King’s intellectual property from the very deconstruction we are witnessing today. In my recent memoir of Mrs. King, “My Life, My Love, My Legacy,” I explain the background of how Dr. King’s name, images, writing and speeches that embody his message were the intellectual property that the family spent millions protecting because they felt other entities

were either using it for their own gain or maligning his works. There were several lawsuits. In one case against CBS, Dr. King sued and then, after his father’s death, Dr. King’s son Dexter King sued over an infringement of copyright. A court of law ruled in the King family’s favor. Mrs. King explained, “The network had included footage of virtually the entire ‘I Have a Dream’ speech along with other speeches in a five part series that they sold for profit. They used my

Dr. Barbara Reynolds husband’s words, name, image and speeches to make money, but Martin’s heirs received nothing. It was unfair, but a court of law upheld the conclusion, ruling that the copyright protected Martin’s words.” Mrs. King, who died in 2006, made protecting the integrity of her husband one of her top priorities. Despite the wishes of their parents, the question often is raised: Are the King siblings protecting the legacy or getting bogged down in “get rich” schemes? While Bernice King, Dr. King’s only surviving daughter and CEO of the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, took some of the heat for the commercial, in a tweet she quickly distanced herself from any decision-making involving the ad. “Neither myself nor the King Center is the entity that approves

the use of Dr. King’s words, imagery in merchandise, entertainment or advertisement, which included the Super Bowl.” As it was explained to me, Bernice King only manages the estate of her mother and Dexter King is CEO of the Dr. Martin Luther King corporation responsible for approving the licensing for his father’s intellectual property. Each of the siblings — Martin Luther King III, Dexter and Bernice — reportedly have one vote, which means any two of them can cancel out the desires of the other. For example, last year, the King siblings feuded in court over whether their father’s travel Bible and Nobel Peace Prize should be sold to a private bidder. Reports show Dexter and Martin wanted to sell the Bible, Bernice, who argued the property was sacred, did not. She was outvoted and the matter is still being settled. In an interview last year, Dexter told me, “Land is the real estate of the past. Intellectual property is the real estate of the future. If you stand back and let others steal Dad’s material, then you are affecting every minority writer, every songwriter, every composer, every storytelling, every creative person.” But Dr. King’s legacy commercialized and hoisted on a Ram truck sloshing through the mud in a Super Bowl ad does not feel like protection. Rather, it’s just plain old crass exploitation to me. The writer is a columnist, author and ordained minister.

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American leadership that has been cajoled into supporting and endorsing inadequate solutions; and, (4) decision-makers who will not be around when the full consequences of the inadequate fix or remedy is manifested, leaving us high and dry. Some argued in supporting the ordinance a lesser of two evils logic, stating or implying $150 million was better than getting nothing. This is one reason we have so little. Last night proved what the old folks always told us: “The more things change, the more they remain the same.” The writer is a former member of Richmond City Council and president of Strategic and Litigation Consultants.

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Smothering defense propels VSU against VUU and in CIAA Virginia State University and the University of Virginia share more than just school colors. Wearing orange and blue, the University of Virginia has featured a smothering defense in rocketing to the top rank in college hoops. Also in orange and blue, Virginia State University, some 93 miles southeast of Charlottesville, uses a similar defense-first strategy to soar as well. “We don’t try to trick anyone. We just guard you,” said VSU Coach Lonnie Blow of his basic man-to-man concept. “If you can’t stay in front of your man, we’ll find someone who can.” Defense has prevailed for U.Va. (23-2), currently ranked second in the NCAA Division I poll, and Virginia State (20-3), which is ranked in the Top 20 in the NCAA Division II. Call it the blueprint for success — or better yet, the orange and blue print for success. Under Coach Tony Bennett, Virginia leads the Division I in fewest points allowed per game, a stunning 52.8. VSU Coach Blow is following the same script. On Feb. 7 at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center, the Trojans defeated Virginia Union University 60-57. VSU limited the Panthers to 40 percent shooting overall and 17 percent (3-for-18) behind the arc. After defeating Chowan University 70-61 on Saturday, Feb. 10, for its third straight win, VSU holds these CIAA distinctions: • The lowest defensive scoring average: 65.4 points, first in the league; in the last seven games, the Trojans have allowed just 58 points per game.

• The lowest defensive shooting percentage: 38.8 percent, first in the league. • Top rebound average: 9.2, first; denying second shots is a strong principle of defense. The Trojans are hovering just out of the NCAA Division II Top 10 in least points allowed. “We emphasize defense the first day of practice and continue to harp on it,” Coach Blow said. VSU’s defense combines speed and agility on the perimeter with toughness inside. Cyonte Melvin is probably the toughest perimeter, on-ball defender. “No one around the CIAA wants Cyonte on them,” said Coach Blow. Walter Williams, Waymond Wright, Philip Owens, Trey Brown and Brandon Holley are other rotating guards and wings that clamp down. Closer to the hoop, Richard Granberry, William Vedder and Andrew Corum are primary rim protectors. There are no offensive sensations in a balanced effort. Granberry leads VSU with 12.4 points per game, ranking only about 20th in that category in the CIAA. Two of the team’s losses this season came with Williams and Holley, among the squad’s best shooters, on the bench with leg injuries. Coach Blow’s reputation for defense may surprise some. As a player, Coach Blow was a prolific scorer, averaging 31 points at Frederick Military Academy in Hampton Roads and then tallying 1,534 points at Virginia Wesleyan University. As a coach, he has laid his reputation on defense. Coach Blow won the 2010 CIAA title

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Virginia State University junior Cyonte Melvin goes up for a basket against the defending arm of Virginia Union University senior guard Kory Cooley during the Feb. 7 matchup in VSU’s Multi-Purpose Center. The VSU Trojans defeated the VUU Panthers 60-57.

at St. Augustine’s University, beating Elizabeth City State University 63-59 in the final. His Falcons led the nation in field goal percentage defense. Moving to Old Dominion University as an assistant under Blaine Taylor, Coach Blow helped the Monarchs to rank among the top defensive teams in the nation in points allowed and field goal percentage. His prized players at ODU included Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Year Kent Bazemore, now a veteran with the NBA Atlanta Hawks. ODU beat VCU twice in 2011, the same

year the VCU Rams went to the NCAA Final Four. “I was kind of in charge of the defense,” Coach Blow recalled. Defensive points per game and defensive field goal percentage aren’t the sexiest of statistics, but they frustrate opponents and win games. “You don’t see a lot of defense on Sports Center,” said Coach Blow. “But you’ve got to get the kids to buy in. And at some point, you hope they do.” Coach Bennett has proven that in Charlottesville. And Coach Blow seconds that emotion in Ettrick.

DaVaughn Kelsie lights it up for Shaw Univ. DaVaughn Kelsie is Shaw Univerper game. sity’s spark from the arc. There was little in the way of seriThe Richmond native leads ous college recruiting interest. CIAA basketball in filling the cup To upgrade his résumé, Kelsie spent from behind the 3-point arc. one season at Elite Prep Academy in Better yet, he was tied for first in Winston-Salem, N.C., before making the NCAA Division II for long-range Coach Joel Hopkins’ roster at Shaw connections at the end of last week University as a walk-on. (Feb. 10). There was a bit of an inside connec“If I’ve got an open look, it’s probtion that led Kelsie from the capital of ably going up in the air,” the Bears’ Virginia to Shaw University, located in lithe 6-foot sophomore guard told the North Carolina’s capital, Raleigh. Free Press. Coach Hopkins is an old college Kelsie, who is known as “Scoota,” friend from North Carolina Central is cool, calm and often on target from University with Kelsie’s uncle, Robert the far side of the 20-foot, 9-inch Bradley. semicircle. “My uncle took me to Raleigh for If Kelsie is taking aim, it’s probably a tryout, and I had a good tryout,” from long distance. Of his first 246 shots Kelsie recalled. launched this season (through games He was red-shirted in 2015-16 beof Feb. 7), 226 were 3-pointers, with fore joining the Bears as a freshman 43.8 percent 3-point accuracy. a season ago. His 99 3-point connections (4.41 Kelsie feels at home popping per game) are tied with Trevon Shaw 3-pointers at Shaw’s tiny, on-campus of Lincoln Memorial University in C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium, among the Tennessee for the most in the NCAA smallest in the CIAA, with a generously Division II. Limestone College’s Kenny listed capacity of 1,500 people. Hairston was next at 4.09 per game. “It’s just like T.J. It reminds me of The son of Irene Cosby and Kevin T.J.,” Kelsie said, recalling the cramped DaVaughn Kelsie Kelsie, Kelsie starred at Richmond’s gym at his former Richmond high Thomas Jefferson High School (Class of 2014) under Coach School that opened in 1930 and is known as “The Matchbox.” Kendrick Warren, while also playing for various travel teams, Often overflowing and raucous, Spaulding Gymnasium is including Phenom, Metro and Virginia Stars. probably the least favorite destination among Shaw’s rival teams An older brother, Juan Wilson, was a standout at Huguenot and coaches. High School and Virginia Union University. In assessing the Spaulding atmosphere, Kelsie said, “It can At Thomas Jefferson, Kelsie played in the shadows of back- get kind of hectic in here.” court teammate Kadeem Wright, who averaged nearly 30 points Despite its modest digs, Shaw is in contention for the CIAA

Striving to be like ‘Flip’ Every basketball player at Shaw University strives to be the next Ronald “Flip” Murray. The native Philadelphian was NCAA Division II Player of the Year in 2002 while leading the Raleigh school to the CIAA title and the NCAA Final Four. The 6-foot-3 guard was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks as the 42nd overall pick of 2002. Murray remains the last CIAA player to be drafted into the NBA. Murray played in the NBA until 2010 with Milwaukee, Seattle, Cleveland, Ronald Murray Detroit, Indiana, Atlanta, Chicago and Charlotte, averaging 9.9 points for 487 regular season games and 9.6 points for 45 playoff contests. Murray’s No. 22 jersey is retired at Shaw, where it is displayed at C.C. Spaulding Gymnasium.

Southern Division title. The Bears were 15-8 overall and 8-4 in the CIAA following a Feb. 7 home victory over Livingstone College. Kelsie is the squad’s second leading scorer overall with a 14.7 average. If Shaw is to prevail in the Southern Division and make a run at the CIAA Tournament title in Charlotte, N.C., Kelsie will need to hit the bullseye from outside. But talk about confidence, Kelsie suggests he is so much at home behind the arc that he might even pass up an all-alone layup for a 3-pointer. “Yes, I think I would pull up for the three on a fast break,” he said, unashamedly. Asked how Coach Hopkins might view that strategy, Kelsie quickly replied, “He’d be cool with it, as long as it went in.”

Justin Tillman leads Rams to overtime win over Dayton

Justin Tillman

Virginia Commonwealth University basketball Coach Mike Rhoades says the Rams’ motto this season is “it takes what it takes.” Often that means it “takes” a heavy load carried by Justin Tillman, who continues to place his name among the Rams’ all-time performers. The 6-foot-8 senior from Detroit was 17 for 25 from the field and scored 37 desperately needed points in the Rams’ 88-84 overtime win Saturday, Feb. 10, over the University of Dayton before the 114th straight sold out crowd at the Siegel Center in Richmond. “That was unbelievable effort,” Coach Rhoades said of Tillman. “He’s so darn competitive. We’re glad to have him on our team.” Dayton had gone on a 16-1 run in the final minutes of regulation to send the game into overtime. Under Coach Anthony Grant, a former VCU Rams coach, the Flyers carried all the momentum into the extra 5-minute period. Refusing to lose, Tillman added seven of the team’s nine points in overtime to help the Rams escape with a 15-10 overall record and 7-5 Atlantic 10 Conference record. “Normally, the team with momentum has the edge in OT,” said Coach Rhoades. “But we had Justin. That was our edge.”

Rams roll call Here is a list of the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams’ single game scoring highs: 55 points – Don Ross against Old Dominion University, 1968 45 – Jabo Wilkins against West Liberty, 1968 44 – Len Creech against Roanoke, 1966 42 – Chris Cheeks against ODU, 1989 41 – Willie Taylor against Evansville, 2000 40 – Tyron McCoy against George Mason, 1993; also Jabo Wilkins against Virginia Union University, 1971 39 – Cheeks against Jacksonville, 1989 38 – Taylor against Hampton, 2002 37 – Justin Tillman against University of Dayton, 2018 36 – Jesse Dark against Mercer, 1973 35 – Dark against Canisius, 1973; also Eric Maynor against East Carolina, 2008 Next up: VCU plays at George Washington, 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17; broadcast on Stadium TV.

Tillman’s huge game, including eight rebounds, sent statisticians scurrying to the record book. His 37 points are the most by the Rams since Willie Taylor had 38 points against Hampton

University in 2002. Tillman’s 17 field goals are the second most ever by the Rams, behind only Chris Cheeks’ effort of 18 against Old Dominion University in 1989. Coach Rhoades said Tillman was just as valuable defensively with his relentless, bouncy, long-armed intimidation in the paint. He was credited with two blocks but changed the flight pattern of numerous inside misses. “Justin cleaned up around the rim. He made them miss a lot of shots. That was the difference,” Coach Rhoades said. Last Saturday’s game marked the 13th occasion this season that Tillman, known as the “Motor City Mauler,” has scored at least 20 points in a game. Overall, he averages 19.2 points and 9.4 rebounds, while hitting 57 percent from the field and leading the squad with a team-high 24 shots blocked. With the University of Rhode Island the runaway leader for the A-10 regular season crown, VCU is among a covey of teams vying for a tournament bye. The top four teams earn a bye at the A-10 Tournament that runs March 7 through 11 at Capital One Arena in Washington.

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Marguerite Bailey Young EDUCATOR & HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE

Dana Olden Baldwin PHYSICIAN & ENTREPRENEUR

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hey were just like everyone else who served others through education, medicine, or the law. Except when they saw something that needed changing, they didn’t look away or leave it to others. They stepped up to make change happen. Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia are proud to honor 2018’s Strong Men & Women in Virginia History. They demonstrated that otherwise ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference in the lives of others.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018 HONOREES Dana Olden Baldwin* — physician & entrepreneur, Martinsville A community physician with an entrepreneurial spirit, he started a hospital and two factories, spurring the development of a thriving African-American business district in Martinsville. Warren Wesley Buck III — physicist & educator, Hampton Nationally recognized for his achievements in physics, he helped create Hampton University’s physics doctoral program and works to attract a diverse student population to the field. Mavis Claytor-Ford — nurse & administrator, Salem Growing up near where her grandfather had lived in slavery, she became the first African American to earn a nursing degree from the University of Virginia and went on to lead geriatric and extended care at the Salem Veterans Affairs Center. Calvin Coolidge Green* — civil rights activist & educator, New Kent A schoolteacher, military veteran, and pastor, he filed suit in 1965 to compel New Kent County to desegregate its public schools. The case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and the decision forced the integration of schools in Virginia and nationwide. Edwin Bancroft Henderson* — basketball pioneer & civil rights activist, Falls Church He introduced basketball to Washington, D.C., in 1907, pioneered physical education in segregated schools, and in 1915 founded the NAACP’s first rural chapter in Falls Church. He later led the Virginia NAACP, fighting segregation and discrimination statewide. Angela Edwards Roberts — judge & youth advocate, Richmond

The Strong Men & Women in Virginia History program is sponsored by Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia to honor the contributions of influential African-American leaders. The program also helps prepare future leaders by sponsoring an annual student writing contest with awards to students and their schools. To learn more about the program, its honorees, and available resource materials, visit lva.virginia.gov/smw.

The first African-American woman elected judge in Virginia, she served on Richmond’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and became a forceful advocate for vulnerable youth and families within the criminal justice system. Marguerite Bailey Young — educator & healthcare advocate, Fredricksburg Trained as a teacher, she secured grant funding for underprivileged schools and assistance for disadvantaged students, and helped make healthcare, medications, and dental services accessible to those in need. *honored posthumously

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Spotlight on ‘Strong Men & Strong Women’ student essay winner African-American teens are avid learners, like to learn and are America’s future. We all just have to be good human beings and know how to respect and treat others. That is the message Rashad J. Seaborne, a 15-year-old freshman at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, has for his peers. Rashad is one of four high school students in Virginia to win the “2018 Strong Men & Strong Women in Virginia History” essay contest sponsored by Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia. He was recognized during a ceremony on Feb. 7 at a Downtown hotel. As a winner, he will receive an Apple MacBook Air laptop and $1,000 for his school. He says his parents, Rahkeem and Angela Seaborne of Petersburg, were as surprised and ecstatic as he was when they learned he won. “They were both surprised and extremely proud,” he says. “My sister, Amya Renee, was the happiest one in the family. My mother said if I won, my present computer would go to my sister.” Nearly 300 students from across the state entered the contest. Rashad’s winning essay used Mavis Claytor-Ford, the ﬁrst African-American to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Virginia and one of this year’s Strong Men & Strong Women honorees, as an example of persistence in the face of racial adversity and while achieving academic excellence. His essays talks about the parallels in his own life. “Every day, I have to challenge individuals who I encounter to not believe or see those stereotypes that may be in their minds about me and the thousands of other young African-American adolescent males that are just like me,” he wrote. “One of the main reasons that (Ms. Claytor-Ford’s experience) stands out more than others to me is that, like Claytor-Ford, I am in a predominately white school. There are not many minority groups here. I feel like her story inspires me to keep pushing and to keep working even when the going gets rough.” His parents, he says, have been very influential in his transition from middle to high school. They gave him advice on how to make friends. Basketball and baseball, sports he has enjoyed since childhood, have helped him grow as a person, he says. They’ve taught him time management skills and teamwork. He participates in other freshman activities and does writing and layout on the yearbook staff. “I like interviewing, writing stories and getting quotes from other people. It is a little bit intimidating, but it gets you out of your comfort zone,” says the Green Dragons’sports reporter. “After you get the feel for it, it’s very engaging. I like it.” His father, he notes, is his constant teacher and guide on the path to manhood. “My dad teaches me to be a good man and father, a good learner, how to treat and respect my elders, women and other people, how to keep going forward and to work hard,” he says with pride in his voice. “We are the future.” Meet student essay winner and this week’s Personality, Rashad J. Seaborne. Latest honor: 2018 Central Region Essay Winner in the “Strong Men & Strong Women” Student Writing Contest sponsored by Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia. High school: Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. Extracurricular activities: Fall baseball, junior varsity basketball and yearbook. Parents: Rahkeem and Angela Seaborne. Sibling: Sister, Amya Renee Seaborne, 11. Date and place of birth: Oct. 8 in Henrico County.

Current residence: Petersburg. Mavis Claytor-Ford was: The ﬁrst African-American woman to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Virginia in 1970 and went on to earn her master’s degree in 1985. As indicated in my winning essay about Mavis ClaytorFord, what obstacles have I faced working toward my goals: As indicated in my essay, I have had to challenge individuals that I meet to not see the stereotypes that they may have in their minds about young African-American males today. I have to show them that I and countless other young men, just like myself, are articulate, intelligent, witty, engaged learners and leaders of tomorrow. What lessons did I learn from reading about Mavis Claytor-Ford: I learned that Mavis Claytor-Ford continued to persevere in order to achieve her career goals despite facing many obstacles and challenges. Biggest challenge I have faced in my academic life: The biggest challenge I have faced in my academic life thus far would have to be the transition from middle to high school. I came to Maggie Walker Governor’s School, a school of almost 800 students, from Saint Joseph School in Petersburg, a school of more than 100 students. That within itself was pretty overwhelming! Another challenge that I have faced academically is finding the balance to manage the rigor of my studies this

year while continuing to remain involved in all the other things that I enjoy doing. I think I have a pretty good handle on them both. I am always up for a good challenge. Career goal: I have yet to decide exactly what career path I am going to choose. Ultimate ambition: My ultimate ambition, like every other teenager I know, would be to play in the NBA! Teacher who influenced me the most: I have been blessed to have so many teachers throughout my academic journey who have helped to shape me into the young man that I am. One that stands out would have to be Mr. Sean Lee, my eighth-grade English and social studies teacher. Perfect day: A perfect day for me would be not having anywhere to go or anything to do except play video games with my friends. How I relax: I enjoy playing basketball, listening to music and spending time with my family and friends. Best late-night snack: Vanilla ice cream Three words that best describe me: Kind, easygoing and respectable. Nobody knows that I: Cannot tell you because then everyone would know. The persons who influenced me the most: My parents. What I would like to change in the world: I would like to change the fact that so many people go hungry every day. If I could, I would end world hunger. What I would like to change in my community: I would like to change some individuals’ negative perspective about my community. I love my city and community and think it is a pretty neat place to live. My outlook for the future: My outlook for the future is very bright. So many young people, like myself, are helping to shape the better tomorrow that we will all share. Kindergarten taught me: How to share. The book that influenced me the most: “Middle School: The

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Happenings Martin Luther King III to speak Feb.18 at VCU Martin Luther King III, son of the slain civil rights leader and Coretta Scott King, will speak 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Virginia Commonwealth University’s Commonwealth Ballroom in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Overflow seating will be available in the Commons Theater. His talk, which is free and open to the public, originally was part of VCU’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week in January, but had to be rescheduled because of snow. A graduate of Morehouse College, Mr. King Mr. King is the founder and president of Realizing the Dream Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to expanding the legacy of his parents. The organization is involved in anti-poverty efforts in the United States and a global peace initiative through nonviolence training in the United States, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. He is a former president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which was founded by his father. He also was among the founders of Bounce TV, a broadcast network with programming oriented to the African-American community. Registration, which does not guarantee a seat, is available at www.go.vcu.edu/mlk3keynote.

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Mardi Gras style Dogtown Dance Theatre in South Side gets the fun going during the 7th Annual Mardi Gras RVA celebration last Saturday. Members of Claves Unidos dance group kicked off the festivities with a Mardi Gras parade along five blocks in Manchester. Bringing the New Orleans style are, from left, Shalandis Wheeler Smith, Carolyn Jackson and Christina Irby. Right, after donning a mask and feather boa, 4-year-old Marshall Howard gets a henna tattoo during the main event inside the center on West 15th Street. Music, performances by several groups and Cajun-style food were featured, along with a King Cake.

7 African-Americans honored for ‘2018 Strong Men & Strong Women in Virginia History’

Seven outstanding African-American leaders were celebrated during the sixth annual “Strong Men & Women in Virginia History” awards program Feb. 7 at a Downtown hotel. The program, sponsored by Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia, honors past and present people who have made noteworthy contributions to Virginia. The 2018 honorees:

• Retired Judge Angela Edwards Roberts of the Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. In February 1990, she was the first African-American woman elected to the bench in Virginia. She grew up in Caroline County, earned a undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech and a law degree from Emory University. Before being named to the bench, Judge Roberts served as an assistant commonJudge Roberts wealth’s attorney in Richmond and as a staff attorney for the Virginia State Bar. She was chief judge of the court for two terms and established an annual Adoption Day ceremony to celebrate the adoption of children from the foster care system. She retired in 2016 and continues to sit as a substitute judge. • Calvin Coolidge Green of New Kent County, an educator and civil rights activist. He taught high school biology and chemistry in Richmond for more than 30 years. He was a colonel in the Army Medical Service Corps and later served in the Army Reserve Chaplain Corps. But he may be best known for his efforts to desegregate public schools in Virginia. As president of the New Kent County Branch Mr. Green NAACP, he filed suit in 1965 in his youngest son’s name against the county’s requirement that African-American students petition the New Kent County School Board to attend the public school for white students. His suit came more than 10 years after the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Brown decision outlawing separate but equal public schools for African-American and white students. He died in 2011. • Dr. Dana Olden Baldwin of Martinsville, a physician and entrepreneur. He graduated from high school in North Carolina at 16 and later earned his medical degree from Leonard Medical College of Shaw University in 1910. For many years, Dr. Baldwin was the only AfricanAmerican physician in Martinsville. He opened St. Mary’s Hospital in Martinsville, and started a number of businesses on property around his Dr. Baldwin medical practice. With restaurants, hotel, a barbershop, dental practice, pharmacy and theater, the area became known as “Baldwin’s Block,” a commercial hub for African-Americans. He also

operated the nearby Sandy Beach Resort and created the June German Ball, a social event and dance that featured famous entertainers. While the block no longer exists, the city established the Dr. Dana O. Baldwin Memorial Park to honor his legacy. He died in 1972. • Warren Wesley Buck III of Hampton, a physicist and educator. One of the first AfricanAmerican graduate students to attend the College of William & Mary, he joined the Hampton University faculty in 1984 and was part of the team that helped create the U.S. Department of Energy’s Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility in Newport News now known as Jefferson Lab. He helped create Hampton Mr. Buck University’s Ph.D. program in physics and, in 2007-08, served as co-chair of the Committee on New Opportunities in Solar System Exploration of NASA’s New Frontiers Program. He is a former chancellor of the University of Washington at Bothell and currently serves on William & Mary’s Board of Visitors. • Mavis Claytor-Ford of Salem, a nurse and administrator. She grew up in Franklin County and, in 1970, was the first African-American to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Virginia. She was one of the first black nurses employed by the university’s hospital. She later served more than three decades at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she retired as the chief nurse for geriatrics Ms. Claytor-Ford and extended care. • Edwin Bancroft Henderson of Falls Church, a basketball pioneer and civil rights activist. He earned his teaching certification from Miner Normal School, now the University of the District of Columbia, and furthered his studies Howard, Columbia and Harvard universities. In 1907, he created an African-American basketball league and pioneered physical education programs in Washington’s segregated public schools. He organized the first track meets for African-American high schools and colleges and created athletic associations to foster athletic competition among talented black athletes. Remembered as the “Father of Black Basketball,” he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013. He organized the Falls Church Branch NAACP in 1915, and later served as president of the Mr. Henderson state NAACP in the 1950s. He fought racial discrimination in local housing and law enforcement practices; battled segregation in transportation, schools and other public facilities; and encouraged voter registration. He died in 1977. • Marguerite Bailey Young of Fredericksburg, an educator and health care advocate. A native of Accomack County, she taught in

Celebrating the Year of the Earth Dog

Members of The Pride: Lion Dance at UVA perform Saturday at 2018 ChinaFest, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ celebration of the Chinese New Year and the welcoming of the Year of the Earth Dog. The event also featured colorful performances and demonstrations by kung fu experts and Yu Dance Arts, which used a fusion dance style to present a new look at traditional Chinese dances. Above, a giant papier-mâché dog’s head sits on a workbench, a symbol of the year that is to usher in a time of fairness and equality.

Photos by Ava Reaves

Hip-hop panel Feb.19 at UR

Richmond-based hip-hop artist Mad Skillz and music producer Hank Shocklee, who has produced albums for Public Enemy, LL Cool J, EPMD and others, will be featured at a University of Richmond panel on hip-hop. The theme: “Sampling Black History: Examining the Evolution of Hip Hop in America.” The panel, which is free and open to the public, will be held 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at Ukrop Auditorium in the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business. Erik Nielson, an associate professor in UR’s School of Profes-

sional and Continuing Studies, will moderate the panel. UR law professor Chris Cotropia, who also will be on the panel, will discuss the effect of copyright law on sampling and rap music generally. Mad Skillz, who got his start at the UR radio station, serves as artist-in-residence for Mr. Nielson’s course, “The Voice of Hip Hop in America.” Mr. Shocklee, who works today as a film scorer, sound designer and lecturer, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013.

Greensville County before relocating in 1957 to Fredericksburg, where she had a 40-year career in education, starting as a business teacher and later becoming a principal and then director of instruction for the city schools. She spearheaded the creation of a community tutoring program and a program to help minority students pay college application costs. As a advocate for health care, she also helped create programs for mobile health services in school districts and access to prescription medications. She served on the board of Mary Washington Hospital from 1988 to 2000 and helped establish its Community Service Fund, now the Community Benefit Fund, to support health care projects around Ms. Young Fredericksburg. She also directed the wellness center at Shiloh Baptist Church. Additionally, Rashad Seaborne, a student at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in Richmond, and three other high school students were recognized during the event for their winning essays in the 2018 Strong Men & Strong Women Virginia History essay contest. Their work was selected from nearly 300 entries from students on the theme of struggles they face in their daily lives. Other essay winners were McKenzie Bryant of Maury High School in Norfolk, Angie Muguruza of West Potomac High School in Alexandria and Kallie Berry of Gate City High School in Gate City. Each student winner will receive an Apple MacBook Air laptop computer and $1,000 for their school.

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2003 Lamb Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222

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Battinto Leroy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tunkyâ&#x20AC;? Batts Sr. helped Mr. Battsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; impact on so many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives hundreds of Virginia State University students are being remembered following his death on graduate and find their career paths. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at a Richmond area hosThe VSU graduate did so as pital. He was 70. director of cooperative education at Family and friends celebrated his alma materâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Career Mr. Battsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;life during a funeral Mass Planning and Placement, where Saturday, Feb. 10, at Holy Rosary he created work-study programs Catholic Church in Church Hill, enabling students to have jobs to where he was a longtime member help pay their tuition. and sang in the choir. He also assisted them with A Pennsylvania native, Mr. career planning. Batts lived most of his life in Mr. Batts later worked with Petersburg and Ettrick. He graduMr. Batts families as a social worker with ated from Peabody High School in the Hopewell Department of Social Services Petersburg and earned his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in business before he retired, his family said. administration from VSU. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He enjoyed making a difference in the Outside of his work, his family said he was lives of others and seeing them succeed in their a passionate sports fan, loved cooking and was endeavors,â&#x20AC;? said his eldest son, Battinto Batts a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jr., director of the Scripps Howard Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s In addition to his oldest son, survivors Journalism Fund in Cincinnati and formerly a include two more sons, Carlo L. Batts and professor, assistant dean and leadership institute Norman M. Batts, both of Philadelphia; and director at Hampton University. five grandchildren. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Church With A Welcomeâ&#x20AC;?

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

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Sunday 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service

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DR. JAMES L. SAILES PASTOR

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You can now view Sunday Morning Service â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IT HAPPENSâ&#x20AC;? online! Also, for your convenience, we now offer â&#x20AC;&#x153;full online giving.â&#x20AC;? Visit www.ndec.net.

Friday, March 2, 2018 7:30 PM â&#x20AC;˘ Sunday, March 4, 2018 9:00 AM Tune in on Sunday Morning to WTVR - Channel 6 - 8:30 a.m. Thursday & Friday Radio Broadcast WREJ 1540 AM Radio - 8:15 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

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ENROLL NOW!!! Accepting applications for children 2 yrs. old to 4th 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

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

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

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Richmond Free Press

February 15-17, 2018

Faith News/Directory

African dance company eyeing former Jackson Ward church building By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Could the vacant former Sharon Baptist Church in Jackson Ward become a performing arts center for an African dance company and other arts groups? That’s the dream of Tanya Dennis, founder of the 45-year-old Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company and Cultural Foundation, and Renée Knight, the Richmond company’s longtime executive director. That dream could be closer to reality, Ms. Dennis has disclosed. A private developer has taken an option on the former church building to explore such a development, with Ezibu Muntu to be the anchor tenant, Ms. Dennis said Monday. It is still early, according to Sandy Appelman of Keller Williams Realty, who is marketing the space. He confirmed Monday that there “is an option on the building” at 22 E. Leigh St., but said there is no contract. The potential buyer is “doing his due diligence,” Mr. Appelman said. Sharon Baptist, which now holds services

in its new space in a shopping center at 500 E. Laburnum Ave. near the Richmond Raceway, has been trying to sell its Jackson Ward property for several years. The current asking price: $650,000, Mr. Appelman said. That’s $200,000 less than when it was first offered. Ms. Dennis founded Ezibu Muntu in 1973 while teaching at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her goal: To expose the Richmond community to African culture, history and values and to introduce African-American children to the heritage of their ancestors. Ms. Knight, who also introduced African dance into Richmond Public Schools as a teacher, has led the program for more than 40 years. She and other students of Ms. Dennis organized Ezibu Muntu into a nonprofit after graduating from VCU. The 75-member company, which includes a children’s dance troupe, has performed at schools and other venues through the years, according to information on the company’s website. Despite financial and other challenges during the past decades, Ms. Knight said Ezibu Muntu has been unwavering in seeking “to enrich the

diversity of our community and provide creative resources to strengthen, nourish and inspire current and future generations.” The company has been looking for more space for several years, and Ms. Dennis believes the 13,000-square-foot former church building would be ideal as a center for music, dance and theater programming. She estimates that it would cost about $2.8 million to buy and transform the building

into the envisioned Leigh Street Event Center that would offer classes, conferences and community shows involving Ezibu Muntu and other arts groups who need space for banquets, performances and other activities. The project, though, had languished because of lack of funds until the developer recently approached her about moving the project forward. She called it “a miracle” to find someone with the interest and resources to get involved.

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Founder’s Day

Rev.John Jasper Church History Tour at 9:30 a.m

Sunday, February 18, 2018 10:45 a.m.

2018 Jasper Trailblazers:

Rev. Dr. James Sailes

Pastor Antioch Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Lauranett Lee Melody Barnes

The former Sharon Baptist Church in Jackson Ward.

Good Shepherd Baptist Church 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

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currently serves as the Liaison to Worship and Arts Ministries in the Office of the Senior Pastor at Trinity UCC. She is the creator of shepreaches, a virtual community and professional development organization that aspires to uplift African-American millennial women in ministry. Guidry is author of Curating a World: Sermonic Words from a Young Woman Who Rev. Neichelle R. Guidry Preaches, and was listed

as one of “12 New Faces of Black Leadership” in TIME Magazine (January 2015).

Sara Miles (shown above) and Rev. Emily Scott (on left below)

Saturday features a second keynote by Sara Miles and a stellar lineup of workshops. WomanKind2018 concludes with a celebration of Word and Table, led by The Rev. Emily Scott. Save the dates to join WomanKind2018, lift up your hearts, and be transformed by the power of Word and Table.

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Richmond Free Press

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Legal Notices City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the City of Richmond Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 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, February 26, 2018 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. 2018-020 To close, to public use and travel, a portion of Perry Street, located on the north side of Perry Street between its intersection with West 24th Street and its intersection with West 22 nd Street, consisting of 7,402± square feet, upon certain terms and conditions. Ordinance No. 2018-021 To authorize the special use of the property known as 1121 North 25th Street for the purpose of a building with commercial uses on the first floor, and up to two dwelling units on the second floor, and no fewer than two on-site parking spaces, upon certain terms and conditions. The property is situated in a UB Urban Business District and the PE-3 North 25th S t r e e t a n d Ve n a b l e Street Parking Exempt Overlay District. The City’s Master Plan recommends a Mixed Use land use category for the subject property, which includes commercial, residential, and office uses. No residential density is specified for this land use category. The density of the parcel if developed as proposed would be two approximately twenty-five units per acre. Ordinance No. 2018-022 To amend Ord. No. 200217-48, adopted Feb. 11, 2002, which authorized the special use of the properties known as 8 and 10 East Main Street for conversion and use of the ground floor levels of the existing buildings for dwelling purposes, together with off-street parking, to also permit such properties to be used for short-term rental, upon certain terms and conditions. The property is zoned within the B-3 General Business District. The City of Richmond’s Pulse Corridor Plan recommends Downtown Mixed Use land use for the property, which features high-density development with office buildings, apartments, and a mix of complementary uses, including regional destinations (p. xi). Ordinance No. 2018-023 To authorize the special use of the property known as 806 Cathedral Place for the purpose of permitting up to five rooms or groups of rooms for short-term rental, upon certain terms and conditions. The property is situated in a R-73 Multifamily Residential District. The City’s Downtown Plan recommends the property to be developed with consideration as an Urban Center Area “… characterized by higher d e n s i t y, m i x e d - u s e development, typically arranged on a fine-grained street network, with wide sidewalks, regular tree planting, and minimal setbacks” (p. 3.29). 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. Candice D. Reid Interim City Clerk City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Monday, February 26, 2018 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. 2017-196 As Amended To designate The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust as a land bank entity for the purpose of assisting the City in addressing vacant, abandoned, and tax delinquent properties and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to Continued on next column

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enter into a Memorandum of Agreement, as amended, setting the terms and conditions of such designation. Ordinance No. 2017-242 As Amended To amend Ord. No. 2000-410-2001-10, adopted Jan. 8, 2001, as previously amended by Ord. No. 2001-220-231, adopted Jul. 23, 2001, which approved the “Shops at Stratford Hills Community Unit Plan,” for the purpose of increasing the area subject to the community unit plan by 3.4 acres to 67.9± acres and modifying the development standards, under certain terms and conditions. Ordinance No. 2018-018 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a Project Agreement for Use of Commonwealth Transportation Funds Fiscal Year 2017 between the City of Richmond and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation to provide funding for the continuation of the City of Richmond Employee Trip Reduction program. (COMMITTEE: Finance and Economic Development, Thursday, February 15, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-019 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute an Agreement for the Use of Federal Highway Administration Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program Funds Fiscal Year 2017 between the City of Richmond and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation to provide funding for the continuation of the City of Richmond Employee Trip Reduction program. (COMMITTEE: Finance and Economic Development, Thursday, February 15, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-024 To declare that a public necessity exists and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer or the designee thereof, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to acquire, at a tax delinquent judicial sale, the property located at 1315 North 27th Street and to authorize the conveyance of such property for $2,136.00 to the Better Housing Coalition for the purposes of eliminating blight and making such property available for redevelopment. (COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing and Transportation, Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-025 To amend City Code §§ 14231, 14-232, and 14-234, concerning Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area designation criteria, to incorporate therein stream determination requirements from a Commonwealth of Virginia guidance document; to amend City Code §§ 14-263, 14-335, and 15-130, concerning performance criteria for the use, development, or redevelopment of land in Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas, the enforcement of the Richmond Stormwater Management Program Ordinance, and the maintenance of septic systems within Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas, respectively, and to amend ch. 14, art. IV, div. 5 of the City Code, concerning the administration and enforcement of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Program, by adding therein a new § 14-295, concerning enforcement, to provide for an enforcement mechanism for the septic pumping requirement. (COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing and Transportation, Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-026 To p r o v i d e f o r t h e granting by the City of Richmond to the person, firm or corporation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by law of certain easements upon, over, under, and across certain property located at 3801 Douglasdale Road for the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical power transmission and distribution lines and associated appurtenances in accordance with a certain Right of Way Agreement. (COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing and Transportation, Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-027 To amend City Code § 11-104, concerning exceptions to the prohibitions on unlawful dumping and unlawful accumulation, to provide that bulk items and tree and shrubbery trimmings Continued on next column

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placed for collection by the City pursuant to City Code § 23-44 do not constitute unlawful accumulation, and to amend City Code §§ 23-1, 23-43, and 23-44, concerning the collection of solid waste, to require the Director of Public Works to provide for the regular collection of bulk items and tree and shrubbery trimmings. (COMMITTEE: Governmental Operations, Thursday, February 22, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-028 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to accept funds in the amount of $202,500.00 from The Community Foundation, Inc.; to amend the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Special Fund Budget by creating a new special fund for the Mayor’s Office called the Mayor’s Advisor for Youth Initiatives Special Fund; and to appropriate the grant funds received to the Fiscal Year 20172018 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the new Mayor ’s Office’s Mayor’s Advisor for Youth Initiatives Special Fund by $202,500.00 for the purpose of providing the Mayor’s Office with a temporary full-time advisor for youth initiatives. Ordinance No. 2018-029 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to accept funds in the amount of $2,710,314.00 from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Lead Hazard Control, to create a new special fund for the Department of Economic and Community Development in the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Special Fund Budget entitled “Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program,” and to appropriate the increase to the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Special Fund Budget by increasing estimated revenues and the amount appropriated to the Department of Economic and Community Development’s new LeadBased Paint Hazard Control Program special fund by $2,710,314.00 for the purpose of supporting the City’s lead-based paint hazard control efforts and making grants of $352,202.08 to the Richmond City Health District and of $2,155,723.45 to ElderHomes Corporation, doing business as Project: Homes, in furtherance of these efforts. (COMMITTEE: Finance and Economic Development, Thursday, February 15, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-030 To amend ch. 12, art. I of the City Code by adding therein new §§ 12-18 and 12-19, concerning the preparation of strategic action plans by each City department, agency, and office, for the purpose of aligning the service delivery goals of each City department, agency, and office with the City’s overall strategic plan. (COMMITTEE: Finance and Economic Development, Thursday, February 15, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-031 To amend ch. 12, art. II of the City Code by adding therein a new § 12-37, concerning the disposition of cigarette tax proceeds, and to amend Chapter 26 of the City Code by adding therein a new art. XVIII, consisting of sections numbered 261277 through 26-1288, concerning the levy of a cigarette tax, for the purpose of imposing a new tax on the sale of cigarettes with the intent of making additional funds available for the renovation and replacement of public school facilities in the c i t y. ( CO M M I T T EE : Finance and Economic Development, Thursday, February 15, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-032 To declare that a public necessity exists and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer or the designee thereof, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to acquire, at a tax delinquent judicial sale, the property located at 2922 P Street and to authorize the conveyance of such property for $2,399.00 to The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust for the purposes of eliminating blight and making such property available for redevelopment. (COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing and Transportation, Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Council Chamber)

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$2,152.00 to The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust for the purposes of eliminating blight and making such property available for redevelopment. (COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing and Transportation, Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-034 To authorize the institution of condemnation proceedings to finalize the acquisition of certain interests in portions of the properties known as 2801 Hathaway Road and 2911 Hathaway Road for the construction of multimodal transportation and drainage improvements along Forest Hill Avenue between its intersection with Hathaway Road and its intersection with the Powhite Parkway. (COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing and Transportation, Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-035 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, on behalf of the City of Richmond, to execute a License Agreement between the City of Richmond as Licensor and the Monroe Park Conservancy as Licensee for the purpose of facilitating the completion of certain improvements approved by the City at Monroe Park located at 719 West Franklin Street in the city of Richmond. (COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing and Transportation, Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-036 To designate the 2700 block of East Grace Street in honor of Oliver R. H. Singleton. (COMMITTEE: Land Use, Housing and Transportation, Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 1:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2018-037 To amend Ord. No. 2017036, adopted May 15, 2017, which adopted the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 General Fund Budget and made appropriations pursuant thereto, by re-appropriating a $2,000,000.00 portion of the Fiscal Year 20162017 fund balance excess, assigned by Resolution No. 2017R078, adopted Nov. 6, 2017, to the General Fund Cash Transfer for Capital Projects program, and to appropriate these transferred funds t o t h e F i s c a l Ye a r 2017-2018 Capital Budget by increasing estimated revenues by $2,000,000.00, the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Works’ Transportation Projects project in the Transportation category by $1,250,000.00, and the amount appropriated to the Department of Public Works’ Sidewalk Projects project in the Transportation category by $750,000.00, all for the purpose of making improvements to roads and sidewalks in the city. Ordinance No. 2018-038 To amend Ord. No. 2017147, adopted Sept. 11, 2017, which established an Ethics Reform Task Force to review and provide recommendations concerning ethical standards applicable to local government in the city, to revise the reporting deadlines for the Ethics Reform Task Force. (COMMITTEE: Governmental Operations, Thursday, February 22, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Interested citizens who wish to speak will be given an opportunity to do so. Copies of the full text of all ordinances are available by visiting the City Clerk’s page on the City’s Website at www.Richmondgov. com and in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Candice D. Reid Interim 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 Monday, March 5, 2018 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, March 12, 2018 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. 2018-033 To declare that a public necessity exists and to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer or the designee thereof, for and on behalf of the City of Richmond, to acquire, at a tax delinquent judicial sale, the property located at 2615 Q Street and to authorize the conveyance of such property for

Ordinance No. 2018-041 To authorize the special use of the properties known as 1218, 1224, 1226, and 1228 East Brookland Park Boulevard

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for the purpose of permitting a multifamily dwelling containing up to 76 dwelling units, upon certain terms and conditions. The properties are situated in a UB Urban Business District, a UB-2 Urban Business District, and the PE-8 Meadowbridge Road and Six Points Parking Exempt Overlay District. The City’s Master Plan recommends Single Family Low Density and Neighborhood Commercial land use for the properties. Single Family Low Density land use primarily consists of single-family detached dwellings at densities up to seven units per acre. It includes residential support uses such as schools, places of worship, neighborhood parks and recreation facilities, and limited public and semi-public uses. The proposed density of the development would be approximately 96 units per acre. Neighborhood Commercial land uses consist of 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 the Neighborhood Commercial land use designation. 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. Candice D. Reid Interim City Clerk

Divorce VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HENRICO COUNTY LOLITA JONES-EPPS, Plaintiff v. KENNETH W. EPPS, Defendant. Case No.: CL17005158-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony. It is ORDERED that Kenneth W. Epps appear at the above-named court and protect his/her interests on or before March 26, 2018. A Copy Teste: HEIDI S. BARSHINGER, Clerk VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER KRISSY MASON, Plaintiff v. ROSCOE MASON, Defendant. Case No.: CL18000185-00 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 14th day of March, 2018 at 9:00 AM 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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Notice Judicial Sale of Real Property Owner/s of the below listed properties are hereby given Notice that thirty (30) days from the date of this notice, proceedings will be commenced under the authority of Section 58.13965 et seq. of the Code of Virginia to sell the following parcels located in the City of Richmond, Virginia for payment of delinquent taxes: 1004 North 3rd Street N000 0086 004 1204 North 19th Street E000 0552 013 912 North 21st Street E000 0420 004 1205 North 26th Street E000 0562 017 307 West 27th Street S000 0801 010 1611 North 27th Street E000 0864 050 1401 North 29th Street E000 0717 018 613 North 30th Street E000 0632 034 1411 North 30th Street E000 0718 011 1111 North 32nd Street E000 0803 026 1216 North 32nd Street E000 0721 009 1324 North 32nd Street E000 0720 002 1406 North 32nd Street E000 0719 009 1323 North 34th Street E000 0959 001 606 Akron Street N018 0480 018 1806 Albany Avenue S000 0288 004 3017 Chamberlayne Avenue N000 1030 008 1340 Drewry Street S007 1134 016 2021 Ford Avenue E000 0597 012 800 Jessamine Street E000 0330 009 802 Jessamine Street E000 0330 008 4751 Lovells Road C006 0643 018 1316 Nelwood Drive E000 2402 010 2824 North Avenue N000 0783 003 3818 North Avenue N016 0083 015 3000 ½ Q Street E000 0627 031 3111 Q Street E000 0723 006 1901 Rawlings Street E011 1605 023 2819 Richmond Henrico Turnpike N000 0904 050 2402 ½ Venable Street E000 0470 029 2402 ½ Rear Venable Street E000 0470 036 2816 Wellington Street N000 0904 020 1906 Wood Street E000 0910 033 The owner/s of any property listed may redeem it at any time before the date of the sale by paying all accumulated taxes, penalties, interest and cost thereon, including the pro rata cost of publication hereunder. Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. Office of the City Attorney City of Richmond 900 East Broad Street, Room 400 Richmond, Virginia (804) 646-7940

or successors in title, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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

699C page 304 on October 2, 1975, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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. GEORGE L. LIPSCOMB, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL17-6052 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 3205 P Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E0000805/003, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, against George L. Lipscomb and Shirley A. Lipscomb. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, GEORGE L. LIPSCOMB, who upon information and belief is deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that said owner, SHIRLEY A. LIPSCOMB, 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 GEORGE L. LIPSCOMB, who upon information and belief is deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in interest, SHIRLEY A. LIPSCOMB, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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. TRI-STATE HUSKIES, LLC, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL18-470 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 115 Lipscomb Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number S0000151/012, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, T RI - S TAT E H U S K IE S , LLC. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, TRISTATE HUSKIES, LLC, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, 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 TRISTATE HUSKIES, LLC, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter. An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. GEORGE SMITH, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL18-463 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2640 Belt Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number C009-0480/054, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, George Smith. An Affidavit having been filed that said GEORGE SMITH, owner per a deed filed in the records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Deed Book 192 page 10 on 24 February 1928, said George Smith having devised this property in a will probated on 14 June 1955 in the records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Will Book 52 page 7 first to his wife, who is upon information and belief deceased, and then to their seven unnamed children, last owner of record of said property, whose post-office address is not known, and who has not been located despite the diligent efforts of counsel for the City of Richmond to do so, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, whose names are unknown, 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 GEORGE SMITH, owner per a deed filed in the records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Deed Book 192 page 10 on 24 February 1928, said George Smith having devised this property in a will probated on 14 June 1955 in the records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Will Book 52 page 7 first to his wife, who is upon information and belief deceased, and then to their seven unnamed children, last owner of record of said property, or his heirs, devisees, assignees

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF Richmond ALVA ESTEFANI MORALES, Plaintiff v. SUARLYN HUMBERTO MARROQUIN, Defendant. Case No.: CL17-5184-7 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of the 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, Suarlyn Humberto Marroquin, is not a resident of the State of Virginia and that his last known address is unknown, it is therefore ORDERED that Defendant, Suarlyn Humberto Marroquin, appear before this Court on or before the 7th day of March, 2018, and do what is necessary to protect his interests in this suit. An Extract, Teste: EDWARD F. JEWETT, 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

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. CLARINE B. TAYLOR, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL18-465 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2 West Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number N0000104/027, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Clarine B. Taylor, Andrea L. Brandon, and Robert Taylor. An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, C L ARIN E B . TAY LOR, upon information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, ANDREA L. BRANDON, upon information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, and ROBERT TAYLOR, upon information and belief deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that WATSON M. MARSHALL, upon information and belief deceased and HOWARD K . G L A S COC K , u p o n information and belief deceased, Trustees on a deed of trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Deed Book 699C page 304 on October 2, 1975, 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 C L ARIN E B . TAY LOR, upon information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, ANDREA L. BRANDON, upon information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, ROBERT TAYLOR, upon information and belief deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, WATSON M. MARSHALL, upon information and belief deceased and HOWARD K . G L A S COC K , u p o n information and belief deceased, Trustees on a deed of trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Deed Book Continued on next column

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. JOSEPH BAGBY, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL17-5573 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 509 North 28th Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E0000528/025, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Joseph Bagby and Hudie Bagby. An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, JOSEPH BAGBY, upon information and belief deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, and HUDIE BAGBY, upon information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that ELIZABETH ANN BAILEY, EARL BAILEY, JR, HUDIE LAVERNE BAILEY, and STUART LEROY BAILEY, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that JOYCE BARBOUR PULLER aka J O Y CE B A I L E Y a n d ANTHONY BAILEY, 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 JOSEPH MICHAEL BAILEY, who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that JOSEPH BAGBY, upon information and belief deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, HUDIE BAGBY, upon information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, ELIZABETH ANN BAILEY, EARL BAILEY, JR, HUDIE LAVERNE BAILEY, STUART LEROY BAILEY, JOYCE BARBOUR PULLER aka JOYCE BAILEY, ANTHONY BAILEY, JOSEPH MICHAEL B A I L E Y, a n d P a r t i e s Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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 Continued on next column

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THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. TRI-STATE HUSKIES, LLC, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL18-466 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1313 North 22nd Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E000-0616/021, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, TRI-STATE HUSKIES, LLC. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, TRISTATE HUSKIES, LLC, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, 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 TRISTATE HUSKIES, LLC, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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

CALVIN BOOKER, who upon information and belief is deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, CALVIN ARTIS, JANET WRIGHT, JANET WRIGHT, TONYA WILLIAMS, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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

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 TRISTATE HUSKIES, LLC, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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

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 J. CONRAD SMITH, who upon information and belief died on April 29, 1995, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, that CELESTE M. HERLONG, who upon information and belief died on June 18, 1997, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, IRMA M. EDWARDS, APRIL M. WHITE, DON W. HERLONG, DANNY N. HERLONG, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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

who may have an ownership interest in said property, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that IRMA M. EDWARDS, APRIL M. WHITE, DON W. HERLONG, and DANNY N. HERLONG, 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; 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 J. CONRAD SMITH, who upon information and belief died on April 29, 1995, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, that CELESTE M. HERLONG, who upon information and belief died on June 18, 1997, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, IRMA M. EDWARDS, APRIL M. WHITE, DON W. HERLONG, DANNY N. HERLONG, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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

records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Deed Book 588 page 206 on June 10, 1959 and S. L. MOORE, upon information and belief deceased, Trustee for an unidentified beneficiary per a deed filed in the records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Deed Book 588 page 206 on June 10, 1959, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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

2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. CHURCH HILL PROPERTIES, LC, et al., Case No. CL17 2549, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3214 2nd Avenue , Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. WILLIAM E. FISHER JR., et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL17-5619 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1316 Overlook Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number S0071180/023, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, William E. Fisher, Jr. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, WILLIAM E. FISHER JR, who upon information and belief is deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, 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 WILLIAM E. FISHER JR, who upon information and belief is deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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. CALVIN BOOKER, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL17-5827 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1429 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E000-0768/034, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Calvin Booker. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, CALVIN BOOKER, who upon information and belief is deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that CALVIN ARTIS, JANET WRIGHT, JANET WRIGHT, and TONYA WILLIAMS, 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; 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. TRI-STATE HUSKIES, LLC, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL18-467 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1824 North 28th Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E012-0426/002, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, TRI-STATE HUSKIES, LLC. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, TRISTATE HUSKIES, LLC, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, 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 TRISTATE HUSKIES, LLC, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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. TRI-STATE HUSKIES, LLC, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL18-469 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2304 Fairfax Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number S000-0550/004, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, TRI-STATE HUSKIES, LLC. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, TRISTATE HUSKIES, LLC, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, 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 TRISTATE HUSKIES, LLC, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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. TRI-STATE HUSKIES, LLC, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL18-468 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2403 Everett Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number S000-0565/013, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, TRI-STATE HUSKIES, LLC. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, TRISTATE HUSKIES, LLC, an entity not appearing in the records of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, has not been located and has not filed a Continued on next column

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. GEORGE SMITH, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL18-464 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2520 Belt Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number C009-0480/022, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, George Smith. An Affidavit having been filed that said GEORGE SMITH, owner per a deed filed in the records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Deed Book 192 page 10 on 24 February 1928, said George Smith having devised this property in a will probated on 14 June 1955 in the records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Will Book 52 page 7 first to his wife, who is upon information and belief deceased, and then to their seven unnamed children, last owner of record of said property, whose post-office address is not known, and who has not been located despite the diligent efforts of counsel for the City of Richmond to do so, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, whose names are unknown, 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 GEORGE SMITH, owner per a deed filed in the records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Deed Book 192 page 10 on 24 February 1928, said George Smith having devised this property in a will probated on 14 June 1955 in the records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Will Book 52 page 7 first to his wife, who is upon information and belief deceased, and then to their seven unnamed children, last owner of record of said property, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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. SAM M. FLEMING, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL17-5914 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1431 Rogers Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E0000771/023, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Sam M. Fleming and Shirley Ann Fleming. An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, SAM M. FLEMING, according to information and belief deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title and SHIRLEY ANN FLEMING, according to information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that CHARLIE M. FINNEY and DELMAR L. BROWN, Trustees of a deed of trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Deed Book 743 page 526 on October 10, 1978, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that FINNEY MORTGAGE CORP, a corporation purged from the records of the Virginia State Corporation, beneficiary of a deed of trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Deed Book 743 page 526 on October 10, 1978, 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 SAM M. FLEMING, according to information and belief deceased, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, SHIRLEY ANN FLEMING, according to information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, CHARLIE M. FINNEY and DELMAR L. BROWN, Trustees of a deed of trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Deed Book 743 page 526 on October 10, 1978, FINNEY MORTGAGE CORP, a corporation purged from the records of the Virginia State Corporation, beneficiary of a deed of trust filed in the records of the Richmond Circuit Court at Deed Book 743 page 526 on October 10, 1978, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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. CHERYL L. REYNOLDS, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL18-274 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 5256 Stratton Road, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number C0050867/078, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Cheryl L. Reynolds. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, CHERYL L. REYNOLDS, upon information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.” IT IS ORDERED that CHERYL L. REYNOLDS, upon information and belief deceased, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before MARCH 22, 2018 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. J. CONRAD SMITH, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL17-5605 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 701A Belt Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number C006-0158/003, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, J. Conrad Smith. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, J. CONRAD SMITH, who upon information and belief died on April 29, 1995, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that CELESTE M. HERLONG, who upon information and belief died on June 18, 1997, who may have an ownership interest in said property, or her heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that IRMA M. EDWARDS, APRIL M. WHITE, DON W. HERLONG, and DANNY N. HERLONG, 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; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. J. CONRAD SMITH, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL17-5836 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 3937 Hull Street Road, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number C0060158/005, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, J. Conrad Smith. An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, J. CONRAD SMITH, who upon information and belief died on April 29, 1995, or his heirs, devisees, assignees or successors in title, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that CELESTE M. HERLONG, who upon information and belief died on June 18, 1997,

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v. HIRAM C. SMITH, et al, Defendants. Case No.: CL18-299 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 5400 Hansdale Road, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number C0080736/002, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of Hiram C. Smith and S. L. Moore, Trustees for an unidentified beneficiary. An Affidavit having been filed that said HIRAM C. SMITH upon information and belief deceased, Trustee for an unidentified beneficiary per a deed filed in the records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Deed Book 588 page 206 on June 10, 1959 and S. L. MOORE, upon information and belief deceased, Trustee for an unidentified beneficiary per a deed filed in the records of the Chesterfield Circuit Court at Deed Book 588 page 206 on June 10, 1959, 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 HIRAM C. SMITH upon information and belief deceased, Trustee for an unidentified beneficiary per a deed filed in the

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VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND PAUL MASON, JR, an incapacitated adult by JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES, a public guardianship program, his Guardian and Conservator, PLAINTIFF, v. DONALD L. PETRI, JR., and COATES & DAVENPORT, P.C., Judgement Creditor, and CITY OF RICHMOND, Tax Lien Creditor, DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF Tax Parcel Numbers W0190082002 & W0190092003 also known as 4619 & 4620 AUGUSTA AVENUE Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Virginia, made and entered on August 31, 2017, in the partition suit brought by Paul Mason, Jr, An Incapacitated Adult By Jewish Family Services, A Public Guardianship Program, his Guardian and Conservator, against Donald L. Petri, Jr., et als., on Monday, February 26, 2018 @ 9:00am the under signed Special Commissioner will offer for public auction to the highest bidder at the front door of the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Virginia, located at 400 North Ninth Street, John Marshall Courts Building Richmond, VA 23219, the following described real estate: Parcel One As described as 0.143 +/- AC plus improvements Tax W0190082002 and further described in Deed Book 265 at Page 144 as that certain lot, piece or parcel of land with all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying and being in the City of Richmond, Virginia, known as 4621 Augusta Avenue, situate in the southeast intersection of Augusta Avenue and Blacker Street, having a frontage of 50 feet on the South line of Augusta Avenue and running back within parallel lines 125 feet, the western line being the eastern line of Blacker Street, to an alley 15 feet wide and being Lots 1 and 2 of Block 16 on the plan of Monument Avenue Park as shown on a plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 10, Pages 52 and 53, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Henrico County, Virginia. Parcel Two As described a s 0 . 0 7 2 + / - A C Ta x W0190082003 and further described in Deed Book Deed Book 265 at Page 144 all that certain lot, piece or parcel with all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying and being in the City of Richmond, Virginia, designated as Lot Three (3), Block Sixteen (16) on the plan of Monument Avenue Park as shown on a plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 10, Pages 52 and 53, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Henrico County, Virginia beginning at a point on the south line of Augusta Avenue distant thereon fifty (50) feet east of its intersection with the eastern line of Blacker Street; thence running eastwardly along and fronting on the south line of Augusta Avenue twenty-five (25) feet; thence extending back southwardly from said front between parallel lines one hundred and twenty-five (125) feet to an alley fifteen (15) feet wide. Terms of Sale: Property sold “As Is, Where As”. Property to be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed. Sale-SUBJECT TO COURT APPROVAL. Minimum bid increases of $100/bid. Bidders must prequalify on day of sale with Special Commissioner or provide cash, cashier’s check or certified funds payable to Edward F. Jewett, Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond to the undersigned. Minimum deposit of $2,500. If sale is approved by court, closing to occur, failure to close within thirty (30) days will result in forfeiture of deposit. Time is of the essence. Additional terms may be announced time of sale For additional information contact: T.O. Rainey, III, Esquire HILL & RAINEY ATTORNEYS 2425 Boulevard, Suite 9 C o l o n i a l H e i g h t s , VA 23834 Phone: (804) 526-8300 Fax: (804) 526-2872 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3214 2nd Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 1070 005 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3310 2nd Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 1071 007 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. KENNETH H. TYLER, et al., Case No. CL17 2437, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3310 2nd Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1701 3rd Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0419 009 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. PERCY R. WILSON, et al., Case No. CL17 3385, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1701 3rd Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court

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pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2304 4th Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2208 3rd Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0559 003 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ROSA E. THORNTON, et al., Case No. CL17 3696, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2208 3rd Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2304 4th Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0610 007 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JOHN D. HEMPFIELD, et al., Case No. CL17 4451, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3125 4th Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0998 014 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JAMES MILLER SR., et al., Case No. CL17 3386, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3125 4th Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3301 4th Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N005 1184 001 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. FRANKLIN JAMES POLLARD, SR., et al., Case No. CL17 3725, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3301 4th Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3306 5th Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N005 1184 013 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. WILBER GREEN, et al., Case No. CL17 2652, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3306 5th Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 223 East 15th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000 0191 010 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 25, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. LATISHA CARSON, et al., Case No. CL17 1663, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 223 East 15th Street, Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 124 East 18th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000 0236 022 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. LEWIS BOOKER, et al., Case No. CL17 2966, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 124 East 18th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement,

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1606 North 21st Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0774 007 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ARTHUR L. DAVIS, et al., Case No. CL17 3388, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1606 North 21st Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq.

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1807 North 21st Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 1080 017 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. GREGORY BLOUIN, et al., Case No. CL17 4377, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1807 North 21st Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1412 North 22nd Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0776 020 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. FREDERICK GOETZ, JR., et al., Case No. CL17 3727, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1412 North 22nd Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1416 North 22nd Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0776 018 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. NEHEMIAH FOBBS, et al., Case No. CL17 3726, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1416 North 22nd Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Continued on next page

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Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 608 North 29th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0527 020 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ROBERT BOOKER, et al., Case No. CL17 3383, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 608 North 29th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

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real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. FANNIE SMITHERS, et al., Case No. CL17 3607, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 800 Akron Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1424 -1426 Bainbridge Street , Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1412 North 23rd Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0708 008 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. PANSY J. VAUGHT, et al., Case No. CL17 4978, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1412 North 23rd Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1511 North 29th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0792 026 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ELIZABETH HOLT, et al., Case No. CL17 3387, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1511 North 29th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1008 North 35th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0964 020 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. NANNIE M. WALDEN, et al., Case No. CL17 3408, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1008 North 35th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1210 North 35th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 1273 037 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. IRENE E. WINFREE, et al., Case No. CL17 3870, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1210 North 35th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 800 Akron Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N018 0478 018 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3126 Alvis Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 1044 003 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. BEATRICE W. BROADDUS, et al., Case No. CL17 3440, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3126 Alvis Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 4 East Bacon Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0228 016 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. HELENA POINDEXTER WITHERS, et al., Case No. CL17 3895, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 4 East Bacon Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 16 East Bacon Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0228 023 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. HELENA POINDEXTER WITHERS, et al., Case No. CL17 3608, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 16 East Bacon Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1424-1426 Bainbridge Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000 0153 002 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. LUCILLE B. MILES, et al., Case No. CL17 3986, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2111 Barton Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0450 009 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. FLOYD VAUGHAN, et al., Case No. CL17 2763, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2111 Barton Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions Continued on next page

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and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2307 Carrington Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3210 Barton Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 1134 006 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. IRENE SMITH aka IRENE HALLIE JACKSON, et al., Case No. CL17 3606, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3210 Barton Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3516 Belt Boulevard, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C009 0692 022 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. B & J PAVING INC., et al., Case No. CL17 3605, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3516 Belt Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2307 Carrington Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0470 004 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. GRACE M. D. MEREDITH, et al., Case No. CL12 3834, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1909 Chelsea Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0832 005 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JAMES ADAMS, et al., Case No. CL17 4998, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1909 Chelsea Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 805 West Clay Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0351 010 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. IDA B. HAYDEN, et al., Case No. CL17 4689, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 805 West Clay Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3121 Cliff Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 1044 025 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ERIC L. BURRELL, et al., Case No. CL17 3619, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3121 Cliff Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 112 South Colonial Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA W000 1281 019 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on April 21, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JAMES P. HURD, et al., Case No. CL16 4839, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 112 South Colonial Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2914 Decatur Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000 1341 001 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ELLA MAE BLANKENSHIP, et al., Case No. CL17 4615, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2914 Decatur Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1326 Drewry Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S007 1134 033 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. COMMUNICATIONS INC., et al., Case No. CL17 3982, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1326 Drewry Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road

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Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3611 Edgewood Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N016 0081 007 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ELSIE LAINER, et al., Case No. CL17 3985, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3611 Edgewood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2115 Ford Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0598 024 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. VIRGINIA MILES, et al., Case No. CL17 4200, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2115 Ford Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either Continued on next page

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directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

the matter City of Richmond v. CLARA DICKERSON aka CLARA BURTON, et al., Case No. CL17 4272, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 6421 B Glyndon Lane , Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1701 Magnolia Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2920 Garland Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0889 009 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. CLAUDE VINCENT LEWIS, et al., Case No. CL17 3621, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2920 Garland Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3505 Garland Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N016 0159 005 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. IRVING R. WINFREE, et al., Case No. CL17 3994, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3505 Garland Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 6421 B Glyndon Lane, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C004 0945 018 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 6421 C Glyndon Lane, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C004 0945 020 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. CLARA DICKERSON aka CLARA BURTON, et al., Case No. CL17 4271, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 6421 C Glyndon Lane, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1513 Hopkins Road, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C009 0199 040 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. PROPERTY VENTURES, INCORPORATED, et al., Case No. CL17 4174, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1513 Hopkins Road, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3422 Keighly Road, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S008 0780 017 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. CHARLES H. DAVIS, et al., Case No. CL17 2855, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3422 Keighly Road, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1701 Magnolia Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0663 020 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. GLENN L. PARKER, et al., Case No. CL17 4997, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1400 Melton Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 1102 027 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. HAROLD HAYES BROWN, et al., Case No. CL17 5034, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1400 Melton Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1307 Minefee Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S007 1134 056 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. DANE TYLER, et al., Case No. CL17 3701, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1307 Minefee Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1418 MineFee Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S007 1284 009 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. CHARLES H. MEALY, et al., Case No. CL17 2438, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1418 Minefee Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 207 Minor Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0375 004 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. INDIANA T. HILL, et al., Case No. CL17 4764, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 207 Minor Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more Continued on next page

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particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 964 Pink Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0425 015 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. LILLIE VIRGINIA WILEY, et al., Case No. CL17 4080, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 964 Pink Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2509 North Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0541 023 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. RALPH STOKES, et al., Case No. CL17 2853, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2509 North Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2606 North Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0641 006 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on September 22, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JOSEPH ZIMBLIST CARRINGTON, et al., Case No. CL17 2649, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2606 North Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq.

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 710 Oak Park Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N018 0531 020 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. FLORENCE CARTER, et al., Case No. CL17 4806, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 710 Oak Park Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1428 Oakwood Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 1271 018 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ALBERTA BLANKENLY, et al., Case No. CL17 3685, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1428 Oakwood Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 9 Overbrook Road, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000 0539 005 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. EMANUEL M. HEWLETT, et al., Case No. CL17 5167, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 9 Overbrook Road, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 962 Pink Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0425 016 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. LANGSTON DEBERRY, et al., Case No. CL17 4078, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 962 Pink Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1941-1947 Powell Road, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C008 0217 004 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. THERES TAYLOR SPARKS, et al., Case No. CL17 3650, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1941-1947 Powell Road , Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2110 Redd Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 0665 033 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. A-MASS, INC., A Purged Virginia Corporation, et al., Case No. CL17 3262, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2110 Redd Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2216 Royall Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S007 1581 002 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JAMES WILLIAM SANFORD, et al., Case No. CL17 3259, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.13965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2216 Royall Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2414 Ruffin Road, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S008 0706 007 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the Continued on next page

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matter City of Richmond v. ROBERT LEROY NELSON, SR., et al., Case No. CL17 3261, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2414 Ruffin Road, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 (804) 232-3300

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2708 Selden Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012 0292 009 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on October 20, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. ROBERT L. SNOW, et al., Case No. CL17 3127, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2708 Selden Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2511 Whitcomb Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012 0224 016 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on November 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JOHN THOMAS, et al., Case No. CL17 4376, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2511 Whitcomb Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2109 Y Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000 1080 026 Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 28, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. VAUGHAN M. CUNNINGHAM, et al., Case No. CL17 4375, a suit for the sale of real estate for delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 58.1-3965, et seq. of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned Special Commissioner will offer for sale at public auction at Motleys Asset Disposition Group, 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234, on February 21, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2109 Y Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $2,500.00 or 20% of the purchase price, whichever is greater, will be required in cash, certified check or such other form as the Special Commissioner may in his sole discretion determine. A buyer’s premium of 10% of the successful bid will be added to equal total purchase price. All bidders shall be required to certify by affidavit that they do not own, either directly or indirectly, any real estate with outstanding Notices of Code Violations under local environmental, zoning and building code law, or delinquent real estate taxes, other taxes or any other finance related matter related to the City of Richmond. The property is being sold “AS IS” without any representations or warranties, subject to the rights of any person in possession and to all easements, liens, covenants, defects, encumbrances, adverse claims, conditions and restrictions, whether filed or inchoate, to include any information a survey or inspection of the property may disclose. Conveyance will be made by either a Special Commissioner’s Deed and/ or a Special Warranty deed, with adjustment of real estate property taxes made as of the date of confirmation of the sale. All settlement, recordation fees and prorated taxes are to be paid by Purchaser. Risk of loss shall be upon Purchaser from time of confirmation by the Circuit Court. In the event the tax delinquent property is subject to a Notice of Code Violation under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, city zoning codes or environmental codes, the high bidder shall be required to submit a written work schedule and plan to abate all code violations which shall be approved by the appropriate department, in its sole discretion. The acceptance of the bid by the Special Commissioner shall not be construed as limiting any powers vested in the City. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The successful bid is subject to confirmation by the aforementioned Circuit Court pursuant to Section 58.13969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise, the Special Commissioner may require the Purchaser to forfeit the deposit and seek other legal or equitable rights against the defaulting Purchaser, including costs of resale and any deficiency resulting from resale. Gregory A. Lukanuski Special Commissioner For More Information Contact: Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. 900 East Broad St, Rm 400 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 646-7940 Tim Dudley Motley’s Asset Disposition Group 3600 Deepwater Terminal Road Richmond, Virginia 23234

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currency VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Plaintiff, v. CASE NO. CL17-4958-8 $ 310.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND JAMES BURWELL, SR.; CASE NO. CL17-3501-8 $ 873.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND DOMISHEK FORBES; CASE NO. CL11-2509-8 $ 3,210.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND TYRONE GRIFFIN; CASE NO. CL14-2523-8 $3,066.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND KEITH HOWARD; CASE NO. CL15-2226-8 $622.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND TERRANCE LEE; CASE NO. CL16-5064-8 $702.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND JOSE MINOTTAHURTADO; CASE NO. CL17-2294-8 $2,276.50 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND DWAYNE SWINSON; CASE NO. CL10F-1993-8 $1,765.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND MELVIN THORNE; CASE NO. CL10F-2313-8 $1,757.37 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND ERIC PHILLIPS; CASE NO. CL10F-2476-8 $1,361.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND JUSTIN PAYNE; CASE NO. CL10F-4636-8 $1,310.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND MICHAEL CLAIBORNE; 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 March 29, 2018, at 11:30 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: J. Andrew Johnson (VSB#41587) Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING Continued on next column

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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Plaintiff, CASE NO. CL11-2813-1 $ 105.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND JOHNNIE EATON; CASE NO. CL17-4511-1 $ 1,666.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND OLAJUWON ELLEBY; CASE NO. CL11-5816-1 $ 979.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND DAVID GRAHAM; CASE NO. CL11-2386-1 $ 876.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND DANNIS JOHNSON; CASE NO. CL14-3224-1 $777.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND EUGENE MAYO; CASE NO. CL14-869-1 $618.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND COREY PERRY; CASE NO. CL15-1725-1 $1,667.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND MARIO RIVAS-CABALLO; CASE NO. CL13-2792-1 $550.15 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND TRAVONN WIGGINS; CASE NO. CL10F-1734-1 $190.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENY, AND DARRON STEPHENS; CASE NO. CL10F-1994-1 $888.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND STEPHANIE MAY; CASE NO. CL10F-2018-1 $163.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND MAURICE GAINYARD; CASE NO. CL10F-2306-1 $101.72 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND RAMONA HAMMOND; CASE NO. CL10F-2314-1 $106.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND LINWOOD HASKINS; CASE NO. CL10F-3218-1 $173.00 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND TYRELLE PARKER; CASE NO. CL10F-3345-1 $521 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND LAFONIA MASON; CASE NO. CL11-2393-1 $220 IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY, AND MILTON MORRIS; 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 18.2-249) (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 April 12, 2018, 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: J. Andrew Johnson (VSB#41587) Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney

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The City of Richmond announces the following project(s) available for services relating to: RFP W180016029 – Lobbyist Services for City Council Due Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 3:30 P.M. Receipt Location: 900 East Broad Street, Room 1104, 11th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219 Information or copies of the above solicitation is available by contacting Procurement Services, at the City of Richmond website (www.RichmondGov. com), or at 11th Floor of City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Phone (804) 646-5716 or faxed (804) 646-5989. The City of Richmond encourages all contractors to participate in the procurement process. For reference purposes, documents may be examined at the above location.

The City of Richmond announces the following project(s) available for services relating to: IFB M170026261 – 60 – Inch Marshall Street Sewer Rehabilitation (Project # 105101) Due Date: March 8, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. Opening Date: March 9, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. Pre-bid Date: February 22, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. Pre-bid Location: City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, 11th Floor, Room 1104, Richmond, VA 23219 Information or copies of the above solicitation is available by contacting Procurement Services, at the City of Richmond website (www.RichmondGov. com), or at 11th Floor of City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Phone (804) 646-5716 or faxed (804) 646-5989. The City of Richmond encourages all contractors to participate in the procurement process. For reference purposes, documents may be examined at the above location.

Faculty Positions Available John Tyler Community College is seeking qualified individuals who enjoy teaching to fill numerous faculty positions for the Fall 2018 semester. The successful candidates may teach face-to-face, hybrid, online, day, evening, and/or weekend classes at any of the College’s locations or offsite. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and education. Available Teaching Disciplines:

• Biology • English • History • Mathematics Qualifications: Each position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline and teaching experience. Application Instructions: For immediate consideration, submit application packages through the Commonwealth of Virginia career website located at http://virginiajobs. peopleadmin.com. Required: A fully completed state application, cover letter, resume/CV, all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three references. There is a limit on the number and size of attachments that can be uploaded with the application. Documents that are unable to upload in the career website should be sent via email to facultyjobs@jtcc.edu immediately after successfully applying to the position with the teaching discipline listed in the subject of the email only. Please do not submit the same document in the system and by email. Incomplete applications, applications which state “see resume”, or missing supplemental document(s) may not be accepted and considered incomplete. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Cherie Watts at 804-594-1417. Please visit JTCC’s website at http://www.jtcc.edu for additional information. EEO/AA EMPLOYER

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request for ProPosals 154497-tw Set Aside for DSBSD-Certified Small Business Participation Only For Term Contract for Architect/Engineering Services for Bristol District Predominately, Statewide at VDOT’s discretion. Documents are located at www.eva.virginia.gov and available from the individual indicated below. Inquiries should be directed to: Tamerra Webb at tamerra.webb@vdot.virginia.gov, or (804) 7865325 Proposals will be received in accordance with the information posted at www.eva.virginia.gov until 2:00 P.M. local time on March 13, 2018.

ENGINEERING CONSULTING The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking expressions of interest from consulting engineering firms who wish to be considered to provide on-call professional engineering services for the studies, analysis, design, and operations of statewide traffic control devices and traffic programs within Virginia on a “limited services” basis. It is anticipated that two contracts may be awarded under the “multiple award” procurement process. The proposed two-year limited services term contracts with two (2) optional one-year renewable terms will have maximum values of $3,000,000.00 per term. Responses must be received by 2:00 p.m. on March 6, 2018. A copy of the Request For Proposal (RFP) may be obtained at http:// www.virginiadot.org/business/rfps.asp. For additional information, contact Ms. Tracy Wood at 804-786-9691 (TDD 711). VDOT assures compliance with Title VI requirements of nondiscrimination in all activities pursuant to this advertisement.

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HIRING RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications and experience CLOSING DATE: March 7, 2018 GENERAL INFORMATION: John Tyler Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of the largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian in the metropolitan Richmond area and at off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler Community College provides quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. The College’s vision is a success story for every student. RESPONSIBILITIES: John Tyler Community College is seeking to fill an Associate Dean of Mathematics, Natural, and Health Sciences position. The position is full-time, twelve-month administrative faculty. The Associate Dean will assist the academic dean in providing direct support to students and faculty. The successful candidate may be involved with multiple tasks including but not limited to: development of the course schedule; part-time faculty recruitment, retention, and evaluation; student concerns and issues; program assessment; advising; enrollment management; student recruitment and outreach; management of day-to-day operations; evening supervision; liaison between bookstore and faculty; and committee service both internal and external to the institution. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to one of the academic divisions at the College; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and analytical skills; prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Student Information Systems. The successful candidate must be willing to provide evening coverage with the ability to work at any of the College’s locations. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check will be required. Preferred Qualifications: Recent postsecondary administrative experience, especially in two-year colleges; teaching experience, especially in twoyear colleges; online teaching experience with a proven understanding of best practices in online instructional design; experience performing outreach to high schools and local industry; and an established record of leadership. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Acceptable application packages are those submitted through the Commonwealth of Virginia career website located at https://virginiajobs. peopleadmin.com/. REQUIRED: A fully completed state application, CV or resume to include a list of three professional references, cover letter, and copies of all applicable transcripts must be submitted through the career website to receive consideration. There is a limit on the number and size of attachments that can be uploaded with the application. Documents that are unable to be uploaded in the career website should be sent via email to facultyjobs@jtcc.edu immediately after successfully applying to the position. Please do not submit the same document in the system and by email. The career website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application has been submitted. Please refer to your online account for the status of your application and the status of this position. Incomplete applications, application which state “see resume”, or is missing supplemental document(s) may not be accepted and considered incomplete. Applications submitted through other websites, such are not considered as applying to the position. Should you need assistance or have questions, please contact Cherie Watts (804) 594-1417 or via the email address listed above. Please visit JTCC’s website at http://www.jtcc.edu for additional information. EEO/AA EMPLOYER

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Sports Plus Stories by Fred Jeter

Alexis Johnson leading a repeat for Lady Panthers You might say Alexis Johnson has become the “Lady Walker Part Two” story for Virginia Union University basketball. Last winter, Johnson graciously settled for playing second fiddle to Lady Walker. This year, Johnson is leader of the band for the defending NCAA Division II runner-up Lady Panthers. Walker, who is now playing professionally in Spain, won CIAA Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors. Johnson is in line for similar accolades as a senior, averaging 17.3 points, nine rebounds and a league-leading three blocked shots per game. On Jan. 27, the energetic 6-foot Johnson blocked a school record eight shots against Elizabeth City State University. “I’ve got a 7-foot wing span and I like to use it,” she said in explaining her shot-erasing skills. “I enjoy providing inside protection.” Johnson, whose nickname is “KD,” short for NBA superstar Kevin Durant, is the long arm of prevention in the VUU defense. The Lady Panthers are first in the CIAA, allowing its foes a puny 34.8 percent accuracy. “Alexis has the longest arms I’ve ever seen, and they’re heavy,” said Coach AnnMarie Gilbert. “When she hits someone, they feel it, even though she is about the sweetest girl I’ve ever coached.” While the criminal justice major is posting statistics similar to those by Walker, Coach Gilbert notes their differences. “Lady was more of a pure inside player,” said the VUU coach. “Alexis can play on the perimeter and we even have her guarding wings at times. Alexis is freakish athletically.” As essential as Johnson is to Coach Gilbert’s plans, she isn’t always in the starting lineup. More often than not, Johnson enters the fray later in the first quarter. “We study the stats and Alexis seems to do better coming off the bench,” Coach Gilbert said. “She’ll get 25 off the bench, and maybe 12 to 15 starting.” Johnson maximizes her court time. She averages 27 minutes per game, less than most of the CIAA’s other statistical leaders. Wearing the No. 23 jersey, Johnson had perhaps her best game on Saturday, Feb. 10, in a 67-52 win at Bowie State University that improved VUU’s record to 22-2 overall, 12-1

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in the CIAA. In dominant fashion, Johnson collected 24 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. It helps that she has a quality backup in Jasmine Carter, a 6-foot-2 junior from Richmond’s John Marshall High School. Carter averages five points and six rebounds in 17 minutes per game. Johnson hails from Hamilton, N.J., where she was Hamilton West High’s all-time scorer.

Following stints at Monroe Community College in Rochester, N.Y., and ASA College in Brooklyn, N.Y., Johnson signed with Division 1 Towson University in Maryland. “Something went wrong (with Towson) and that’s how I found out about her,” said Coach Gilbert. It helped that Coach Gilbert is friends with former Towson Coach Niki Reid Geckeler, who helped steer Johnson to the Lombardy Street campus. Geckeler is now an assistant at Georgetown University. VUU improved to 21-2 overall and 11-1 in the CIAA with a 62-52 win at Virginia State University on Feb. 7. In what was billed as the “Battle of Alexises,” Johnson had 13 points, four rebounds and two swats in 26 spirited minutes. Her counterpart for the VSU Trojans, guard Alexis Smith, had 17 points and seven assists for VSU (19-3 overall, 9-3 CIAA). Smith, a transfer from Drexel University, would be another Player of the Year candidate. “From a Player of the Year standpoint, this was a big game for (VUU’s) Alexis,” Coach Gilbert said. Under Coach Gilbert’s tutelage, VUU is eyeing a third straight conference Player of the Year. Kiana Johnson, no relation to Alexis, was CIAA and NCAA National Player of the Year in 2016 and is now playing professionally in Finland. When CIAA honors are announced prior to the upcoming tournament in Charlotte, N.C., the Lady Panthers should be well represented. Native Californian Rachel Pecota, VUU’s first Caucasian female player, is a solid bet for All-CIAA honors, and twins Shameka and Shareka McNeill are leading candidates for CIAA Rookie of the Year. Coach Gilbert refers to the dynamic twins as “Kiana Johnson, baby version.” The bar is set high for the Lady Panthers. VUU reached the NCAA Division II Elite 8 in 2016. AllAmerican Walker was in driver’s seat last year as the team advanced to the national finals. From the back seat, long-limbed Johnson apparently took detailed notes and has hopes of reaching the same destination.

VUU rebounding in view of TV cameras The Aspire TV cameras may have served as a wake-up call for Virginia Union University’s slumbering basketball Panthers. After four straight close, agonizing losses, VUU rebounded with a resounding 74-52 victory Saturday, Feb. 10, at Bowie State University. Hopefully, the televised triumph bodes well for VUU’s future. Aspire TV is broadcasting the CIAA Tournament, starting with the March 1 quarterfinals in Charlotte, N.C.

are in contention for second Coach Jay Butler’s Panplace in the CIAA Norththers improved to 12-13 ern Division behind VSU. overall and 7-6 in the CIAA That’s important. Placing with the much-needed win second in the division at Bowie State. By contrast, means the team won’t play the Bowie State Tigers had until late in the quarterfinal won four straight, including round on March 1, when a a bold road win at Virginia larger fan base arrives at State University. the tournament. Next up for the Panthers Andre Walker VUU seniors Kory Coolis a match against Lincoln University at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. ey (19 points), Todd Hughes (13 17, at Barco-Stevens Hall on the points) and James Paige (11 points) led the attack in Maryland. Sophomore VUU campus. VUU, Bowie State and Lincoln William Jenkins added 10 points and

10 rebounds. This is a senior-laded VUU outfit. In addition to Cooley, Hughes and Paige, other players in their final season of eligibility are senior centers Devin Moore and Andre Walker and graduate student Micah Thomas. Walker, the 6-foot-11 transfer from Hofstra University who joined the program in late December, is starting to earn more minutes, and seems to be growing in confidence. The Gaithersburg, Md., native had seven points, four rebounds and a blocked shot in 20 minutes of play

at Bowie State. In the Panthers’ 60-57 loss on Feb. 7 to Virginia State University, Walker had six points, four rebounds and four blocks in 23 minutes of play. Cooley and Paige were preseason All-CIAA picks and have lived up to those standards with consistent production. Both are averaging about 12 points per game. VUU will celebrate Senior Night on Saturday, Feb. 24, against Chowan University. Tipoff is 4 p.m. at BarcoStevens Hall.

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Riverview Baptist Church is seeking a Music Worship Coordinator who will direct the Male and Gospel Choirs and a Music Worship Leader for the Youth/Teen Choir. Musicians must be able to sight read, read music and have strong performance competencies on the piano, organ and keyboard. Applicants should possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Salary is commensurate with experience. The application is available at www.riverviewbaptistch.org. Return application with resume to Riverview Baptist Church, ATTN: Personnel Ministry, 2604 Idlewood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220. Salary commensurate with experience (TBD) Closing Date: Until Filled

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