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Cheers arise from the crowd of hundreds after the statue of Maggie L. Walker is unveiled at a ceremony last Saturday at the plaza at Broad and Adams streets.

Statue of Richmond pioneer Maggie L. Walker unveiled to cheers at gateway to Jackson Ward

By Saraya Wintersmith

Richmond residents and officials rejoiced Saturday morning as the long-awaited statue of hometown hero Maggie Lena Walker was unveiled.

With a strong tug by Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney, sculptor Antonio “Toby” Mendez of Maryland and Mrs. Walker’s great-great-

Photo coverage on A4 and A5.

Related story on B1. granddaughter Liza Mickens, off flew a black drape covering the 10-foot bronze statue.

The figure of Mrs. Walker and the accomplishments and contributions of the woman it represents were met by applause from the hundreds of people gathered around the plaza at Broad and Adams streets in Downtown where

the statue stands.

“Many Richmonders have ancestors who began their careers not as servants, but as bank tellers, accountants, sales people, auditors and insurance writers because of Grandma Walker,” Ms. Mickens said in brief remarks to the crowd.

“Many Richmonders are here today, swelling with pride along with her family, as we unveil this statute of a woman, marking her own accomplishments on the streets of our city which she dearly loved.”

Dozens in the audience nodded and voiced their assent as the 19-year-old Ms. Mickens, one of about 30 Walker descendants at the ceremony, fought back tears to continue.

“Today, Maggie Walker stands here in her rightful place, in the heart of Richmond standing over her city. She stands as a marker to the gateway of Jackson Ward, a place where, through

City Hall’s most feared man is out

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

For 11 years, he was considered the most feared man at Richmond City Hall as he led a staff of 14 in ferreting out waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayers’ dollars.

But that time is over for City Auditor Umesh Dalal.

On Monday, the Richmond City Council appointee quietly resigned Mr. amid allegations he was a bully to his staff. He left the corridors of government, capping a 32-year career as an auditor in Richmond and other cities.

His departure shocked and disappointed many who viewed him as a fearless crusader who spoke truth to power and brought a halt to misspending.

The certified public accountant with the

raspy voice submitted his resignation, turned in his keys and left, avoiding a potentially messy appearance before City Council after his attorney negotiated an exit package with City Attorney Allen L. Jackson.

That package caused heartburn for some members of the council, which spent three hours behind closed doors Monday debating Dalal whether to approve it.

When they emerged after 8:30 p.m., Council President Chris Hilbert issued a statement thanking Mr. Dalal for his service and wishing him well in his future endeavors as the members voted 9-0 to accept the resignation.

But council split on the exit package, Please turn to A6

her hard work, she inspired her race as well as her gender to pursue a better life.”

Mrs. Walker, the daughter of a former slave, was the first African-American woman to charter and operate a bank in the United States. Despite the many obstacles of the time, the leader of

the Independent Order of St. Luke benevolent society published the St. Luke Herald newspaper beginning in 1902, founded the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank in 1903, opened a department store Please turn to A6

Wells Fargo to give $4M to HOME to expand black home ownership

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Five years ago, banking giant Wells Fargo paid more than $200 million to settle documented government allegations that it deliberately charged African-American borrowers higher fees and interest rates on home loans.

Two years ago, a Richmond study commissioned by City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson and undertaken by fair housing watchdog Housing Opportunities Made Equal found that major lenders, including Wells Fargo, denied mortgage loans to African-Americans at far higher rates, regardless of income.

HOME later conducted a compliance investigation of Wells Fargo to see if it continued such practices. HOME took the results to government regulators

and directly to the bank for an explanation.

The findings have not been made public.

On Monday, HOME and Wells Fargo announced that the bank has agreed to provide $4 million to the nonprofit to help “increase home ownership opportunities for and expand lending to African-Americans and in African-American neigh-

borhoods.”

The grant, essentially, is one way of Wells Fargo showing that it is trying to change.

The Richmond announcement dovetails with Wells Fargo’s commitment of $60 billion over the next 10 years to create at least 250,000 new African-American homeowners Please turn to A6

Poor conditions at George Mason Elementary fire up School Board

By Saraya Wintersmith

After an unusual, tense public exchange between members Monday night, the Richmond School Board voted to hold a public hearing on Monday, July 31, to discuss the condition of George Mason Elementary School and what to do about it.

Although George Mason boasts prominent alumni, including former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder and former state Sen. Henry L. Marsh III, several officials said the school building at 813 N. 28th St. is easily among the city school district’s worst facilities.

Poor conditions at the East End school have garnered more attention from the School Board after about a dozen advocates showed up for a June board meeting wearing surgical masks

and pleading for improvements to the school.

At that time, Ingrid DeRoo, site coordinator for Communities in Schools at George Mason, detailed for the board some of the serious issues that students, teachers and staff face at the building, including lack of heat, a natural gas leak and leaky, foul-smelling restrooms that often are only partially functioning.

“Before our students eat breakfast in the classroom, teachers wipe down the desks to remove rodent droppings,” Ms. DeRoo told the board in June. “Mice have caused entire classrooms to be evacuated.

“I cannot stress to you enough that the building of George Please turn to A6

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Eye on the ball Tiffany Smith of Richmond, 6, has her eye on the ball at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Courts in Battery Park. She was among scores of youths who turned out Wednesday, July 12, for the Arthur Ashe Birthday Blast at the park, where they received complimentary tennis lessons and were on hand to celebrate murals created in his honor. A native of Richmond, Mr. Ashe was the first African-American male tennis player to win the U.S. Open, Australian Open and Wimbledon. He was also the first African-American male player to be ranked No. 1. Please see more photos on B2.

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Wilder-Morrissey case to be heard by judge July 24 The heavyweight legal fight between former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder and former Delegate Joseph D. Morrissey is set to resume Monday, July 24.

Richmond Circuit Judge Bradley B. Cavedo is to consider whether to dismiss a lawsuit by Mr. Morrissey or allow it to proceed. Mr. Morrissey is seeking legal fees that he alleged Mr. Wilder failed to pay.

Mr. Morrissey claims that Mr. Wilder never paid the legal bills when he hired Mr. Morrissey to represent his planned National Slavery Museum in Fredericksburg against that city’s efforts to sell the property because of unpaid property taxes.

Mr. Wilder is seeking dismissal of the suit, claiming that Mr. Morrissey and his firm agreed to represent him without charge. He also claims that even if he owed Mr. Morrissey’s law firm, the time period in which Mr. Morrissey’s firm was entitled to sue has passed.

Mr. Wilder’s motion was set to be heard in May, but had to be continued when the assigned judge, Circuit Judge Phillip L. Hairston, recused himself unexpectedly, requiring the appointment of another judge. — JEREMY M. LAZARUS Sandra Sellars/Richmond Free Press

Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond

Youngsters in Mosby Court in the East End cool off in the spray from a fire hydrant Tuesday in a revival of a once popular summer practice. The Richmond Police Department initiated the spray program during the current heatwave with support from the city Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Utilities. The program is operating in the city’s six major public housing communities until the heatwave ends. In Gilpin Court, one hydrant is open for two hours Monday through Friday. The operation twice a week elsewhere: Creighton Court, Tuesdays and Fridays; Fairfield Court, Thursdays and Saturdays; Hillside Court, Thursdays and Saturdays; Mosby Court, Tuesdays and Sundays; and Whitcomb Court, Mondays and Wednesdays. Police Chief Alfred Durham recalls enjoying hydrant spray as a child during the hot summers in his hometown of Washington in explaining how he came up with the idea.

GRTC slated to start CARE-on-demand service Aug.1

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Photo courtesy Virginia State University

Summerseat, the historic dwelling built in 1860 and now owned by Virginia State University, is located at 20829 Chesterfield Ave. in Ettrick.

VSU receives award for preserving building Virginia State University received the first Outstanding State Stewardship Award from Gov. Terry McAuliffe for preserving Summerseat, a historic house built in 1860 located near the Ettrick campus.

Efforts to restore the university-owned property began about a decade ago. The HistoriCorps Institute, a national nonprofit that oversees rehabilitation of historic structures, joined a coalition of other organizations in 2015 and agreed to undertake the project.

The first phase of restoring the structure was completed in about six weeks. Volunteers and others removed vinyl and aluminum siding, re-pointed masonry, repaired a front porch and windows, repainted the house and demolished a modern addition to return the building to its original footprint.

The restored structure is now being used as offices for VSU. The one-room house is located at 20829 Chesterfield Ave.

Resolving conflict focus in youth camp this Saturday The Richmond Department of Juvenile Justice Services and the Capital District of the Virginia Juvenile Justice Association are sponsoring the W.E.B. Football and Life Skills Camp from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at John Marshall High School, 4225 Old Brook Road, on North Side.

The camp is free and open to boys and girls ages 5 to 15.

Lunch will be included.

The theme: “Resolving Conflict.”

Participants will rotate through physical skills stations and life skills stations aimed at providing information and coping mechanisms on suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention, peer conflict and gang reduction.

“We realized there’s a need among kids all over the city,” said William E. Brown, an outreach counselor for the city Department of Juvenile Justice Services who organized the event now in its second year.

“We are dedicated to helping the youth of Richmond,” he said, noting that many youngsters lack a support system, positive role models and male figures who can help guide them as they grow up.

“We are going to do all we can to lift them up,” he said.

John Marshall High’s new football coach, Phillip Sims, will lead the physical skills stations, while experts from the city will lead various life skills.

To participate, youngsters must have the signature of a parent or guardian.

For information and registration, contact Tomika Hayden at tomika.hayden@richmondgov.com or (804) 646-3226.

Correction The City Dance Theatre is under the direction of Talita Jackson and Rodney Williams.

A caption accompanying a photo of the troupe performing on July 7 at Dogwood Dell incorrectly identified one of the leaders in the Free Press July 13-15 edition.

The Free Press regrets the error.

Roderyck Bullock is gaining a new transportation option.

Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Richmonder will be able to use a new Uber-style, on-demand service that GRTC is putting in place to upgrade service to the elderly and disabled who rely on the company’s CARE paratransit service.

Mr. Bullock, who has long complained about missed pickups and late service from CARE, is thrilled at the prospect being able to get to his appointments merely by picking up the phone and calling for a ride.

“This is fabulous,” said Mr. Bullock, a former high school track, football and basketball coach who has been sidelined by amputations of his feet and legs.

While GRTC is warning of growing pains and limited service at first, Mr. Bullock sees the new service as remedying many of the ills of the regular door-to-door CARE service, which will continue to operate.

The new service has been in the works for at least eight months as the Free Press reported last winter. The struggle for GRTC has been to find a provider who would meet all of its standards.

The first-in-the-nation program got the green light Tuesday when GRTC’s board approved a yearlong test of CARE-ondemand with a partner willing to take on the project.

That partner is Richmond-based UZURV, a fast-growing reservation service for ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft, which went online a year ago and now is providing service in 140 cities.

The board awarded a contract to UZURV to manage the on-demand service. UZURV is subcontracting with transit providers like VAN GO and with private drivers whose vehicles meet paratransit requirements.

A one-way ride will cost $21, with GRTC picking up $15 of the cost and the rider paying $6 initially and any additional cost. Riders will know the full cost at the time they make a reservation.

CARE riders in Richmond now pay $3 for a one-way trip within the city and $6 for a one-way ride outside the city. Henrico CARE riders pay $3 a ride wherever they go.

Currently, CARE riders must make a reservation 24 hours in advance.

Under CARE-on-demand, riders will be able to call two hours in advance to UZURV’s center at (804) 499-3400.

UZURV also is creating a reservation app for CARE riders to download to smartphones and computers. The app is similar to one the company now offers to reserve rides via Uber and Lyft.

Being able to call the same day for service “is a game-changer,” Mr. Bullock said. “Sometimes I forget to call for a reservation before the 4:30 deadline. That happens when you’re sick. And when it happens, you’re out of luck if you have to get to an appointment.

“As far as I’m concerned, they’ve hit out of the park with this program,” he said.

GRTC has been promising service improvements after being battered by complaints. In the spring, it fired its former provider and brought in a new company to run regular CARE. And it moved ahead with planning for on-demand service to help ease the demand burden on its regular CARE service.

Still, on-demand was tough to implement. Of the four companies that responded to GRTC’s request for proposals, only UZURV was able to meet all of the requirements and standards, according to GRTC spokeswoman Carrie Rose Pace.

Matt Donlon, UZURV co-founder and CEO, said he is committed to making the

service work in Richmond so the company can take it to other cities.

GRTC noted that on-demand will need time to develop. Initially, there will be a limited number of rides offered daily on a first-come, first-served basis, and the service will be available only between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Ms. Pace said.

Service hours could be extended and the number of trips expanded as the program grows, she added.

The regular CARE van service operates seven days a week and runs from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. for Richmond residents seeking rides within the city and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for rides outside the city limits.

Additional benefits of the new service include being able to make reservations up to 30 days in advance and being able to ride solo, Ms. Pace said, instead of sharing with other riders as with the regular CARE service.

CARE-on-demand also will allow riders to take guests, a personal care assistant or a service animal without additional charge, Ms. Pace said.

Riders also can request special accommodations, such as a low-entry vehicle or space for personal items, wheelchairs or walkers.

UZURV also is promising pickups within a 15-minute window, far shorter than the 30-minute window current CARE service promises.

“Both GRTC and UZURV share a mutual commitment to providing safe, effective, efficient and customer-friendly service,” said David Green, GRTC CEO. He heralded the partnership as a ‘smartcity’ solution that will propel Richmond to the forefront of mobility transportation.

He urged customers to provide feedback on their experience to help GRTC and UZURV improve the program.

Public hearings next week on need for Richmond Human Rights Commission Does Richmond need a Human Rights Commission?

City residents are being asked to voice their views on the topic to a Richmond City Council task force that is evaluating the need for and potential scope for a new commission.

Two public hearings will be held next week at which residents can weigh in.

The first will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the city’s Southside Community Service Center, 4100 Hull Street Road, at Southside Plaza.

The second will be 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 26, in the Richmond City Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall, 900 E. Broad St. Residents also can share their opinions via email to Joyce Davis, who serving as the task force’s staff, at Joyce.Davis@ Richmondgov.com.

The city used to have a Human Rights Commission, but shut it down more than a decade ago.

The council created a task force after Riqia Taylor, a rising senior at Virginia Commonwealth University, spoke about the

need for a commission to focus on issues involving equality and discrimination.

Ms. Taylor is now co-chair of the fivemember task force the council established to make recommendations.

The other co-chair is James Parrish, executive director of Equality Virginia, a nonprofit educational, outreach and

advocacy group that promotes equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

The three other members of the task force are Giles Harnsberger, Josie Mace and Leah Page.

Details: Ms. Davis at (804) 646-5009.

— JEREMY M. LAZARUS

Film on Flint water crisis July 20 “Here’s to Flint,” a 43-minute film examining the water crisis in Flint, Mich., and how the lives of thousands of people were affected in the largely AfricanAmerican and impoverished city, will be presented 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard.

The event is free and open to the public.

The documentary, created by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, shows the struggles and hardships on families who have gone without clean water

in their homes, schools and businesses for more than two years.

Siddhartha Roy, leader and communications director of the Flint water crisis research team at Virginia Tech that helped the people of Flint uncover the problem, will talk about his work following the showing.

The film is part of the VHS’ film series, “Created Equal,” honoring the Rev. Grady W. Powell of Petersburg, an honorary member of the VHS board.

Details: www.vahistorical.org or (804) 358-4901.

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Wells Fargo to give $4M to HOME to expand black home ownership Continued from A1

across the nation, bank officials said.

The grant to HOME includes $3 million, or $750,000 a year for four years, to enable the nonprofit to expand its counseling programs that assist primarily African-American families to qualify for mortgages or current homeowners to avoid foreclosure.

Wells Fargo also promised to provide HOME with $1 million, or $250,000 a year for four years, to enable the nonprofit to increase its ability to provide down payment assistance to potential buyers of modest means.

It is similar to the grants that Wells Fargo previously made to the cities of Baltimore and Memphis, Tenn., which

sued the bank over biased lending in those cities.

Heather Crislip, HOME president and CEO, praised Wells Fargo for responding to HOME’s concerns. With Wells Fargo being the region’s largest mortgage lender, she said that the bank’s gift “will set the standard for others to follow.”

Ms. Crislip said the money would enable her group to work with families and individuals with incomes above 80 percent of the Richmond region’s median income, which is now $78,700 a year. The median income is about the midway point, with half of the people with higher incomes and half with lower incomes.

The 80 percent mark varies by family size, but now runs from a $43,500 annual maximum for one person to a $66,900

maximum for a family of four.

HOME receives about $1 million a year from Richmond, the state and other area governments to support its counseling services, but the funds are limited to serving those with incomes at or below 80 percent of the median.

“We often have to turn people away who need our help because their incomes are too high,” Ms. Crislip said. “Now we’ll be able to assist them.”

She said HOME counsels about 300 families a year and expects that number to increase to 450 families.

The group also provides about 80 families a year with down payment assistance, and expects the Wells Fargo grant to enable HOME to help an additional 33 families a year.

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voting 6-3 “to give him everything he wanted,” as 8th District Councilwoman Reva M. Trammell put it.

The three dissenters were Parker C. Agelasto, 5th District; Kim B. Gray, 2nd District; and Kristen N. Larson, 4th District.

While none spoke publicly about it, apparently one concern involved providing an exit package to a person who voluntarily resigned.

In addition, the package appears to include more severance pay than Mr. Dalal would have qualified for under a reform that council is poised to pass at its meeting on Monday, July 24.

In the works for six months, the reform proposal authored by Ms. Gray would have provided Mr. Dalal only four months of pay, instead of the seven months he qualifies for under the current law.

The package also may have allowed him to receive a bigger pension, as well.

For years, the council has been hearing complaints from staff members in Mr. Dalal’s office who quit.

Evidence of problems surfaced in 2011, when a former staff member anonymously talked about resigning with other staffers in protest over the inclusion of “made-up information and at least one unreliable data analysis” in a report.

In 2014, after Mr. Dalal’s office was named one of the best internal auditor operations in North America, concerns surfaced over the high turnover of his staff.

At one point, employees were jumping ship faster than he could replace them. On average, at least one-third of his staff left each year with complaints about their treatment, according to City Hall sources.

After fresh complaints, the council commissioned an independent review, which while not disclosed, raised serious questions about Mr. Dalal’s management and the high cost incurred in recruiting new people to fill vacancies in the office.

Still, Mr. Dalal will be remembered for his office’s high-profile audits that exposed everything from the misuse of gas purchase cards to the botched implementation of new financial software for which the city spent $18 million.

Several years ago, his office shed light on a dysfunctional Department of Social Services, and most recently, he issued a scathing report on a failed $2 million Department of Public Utilities program to improve employee satisfaction.

The reports he conducted can be found on the webpage for his office on the city’s website, and so can the reports he issued in his separate role as inspector general.

Overall, multiple recommendations he issued on the departments and programs he probed have led to improved policies

and procedures.

However, despite his work, he never found the huge savings he predicted he would find when he started with the city in 2006.

He said then he expected to find $50 million in savings, but his office never found such outsized savings.

Some of his biggest recommendations for savings never went anywhere.

The city repeatedly rejected as incorrect his finding that having private contractors take over maintenance and repair of the city’s fleet could generate $2 million to $5 million a year in savings.

His call for the city to shift to using the state’s electronic procurement system to save up to $6 million a year also never earned support from the city administration.

Indeed, Mayor Levar M. Stoney last week fired C. Edward Gibbs, the procurement director, who had begun a pilot project to test use of the state system, known as eVA. With Mr. Dalal’s departure, deputy director Amarilis Hernandez is now in charge of keeping the office’s workflow moving as the council begins the search for a new auditor.

This week, several members indicated they are considering hiring two people to replace Mr. Dalal — one to be the auditor and one to be the inspector general to investigate tips about questionable practices.

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Mason is in a state of emergency. It is unsafe, unsanitary and harmful to our students and staff.”

Board members Elizabeth “Liz” Doerr, 1st District, and Cynthia Menz-Erb, 3rd District, have visited several school buildings with interim Superintendent Thomas E. Kranz. Ms. Doerr said the June information, site visits and discussions with Richmond Public Schools’ facilities teams made it clear that “swift action” must be taken.

Possible solutions suggested by Ms. Doerr and Ms. Menz-Erb include purchasing trailers to provide temporary classrooms at George Mason, authorizing boiler repairs at an estimated cost of $5 million, reassigning Mason students to several other elementary schools or a combination of changes that may cause a reshuffling of students at Henderson Middle School, Richmond Community High School and Franklin Military Academy.

But board Chairwoman Dawn Page, 6th District, cautioned against hasty action, saying the board was “going down a slippery slope.”

With 30 of the district’s 44 buildings at least 50 years old and in need of improvements and just more than a month before students are to return from summer break, Ms. Page said there is little time to properly examine the options and come up with the best plan for George Mason.

She also accused Ms. Doerr and Ms. Menz-Erb of moving too quickly to allow the school administration to do its job.

“You want to play politics at the expense of our children,” she said.

Ms. Doerr and Ms. Menz-Erb responded, saying their intentions are to address conditions they consider unacceptable.

Ms. Menz-Erb later told the Free Press that she believes the entire board wants

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approved on July 27.

The memorandum details actions needed to improve the city schools and outlines which agency will be responsible for implementing the changes, monitoring the actions and documenting them, all within a specific

a positive outcome, with the differences timeframe. coming only in the process and timing of The agreement comes after state officials improvements at the school. conducted a review and found RPS to be George Mason, which was built more underperforming in most areas, with 27 of than a century ago, was the first school the city’s 44 schools not fully accredited for African-American students in Church in 2016-17.

Hill, which is within the city’s 7th DisMr. Kranz, who met with Steven R. trict. Nadine Marsh Staples, the state Carter, the board’s superintendent of Want to go?

7th District reprepublic instruction, What: Public hearing by the Richmond sentative, a George before Monday School Board on options for pupil Mason alumna and evening’s meeting, reassignment affecting George Mason the daughter of forsought to reassure Elementary School, Henderson Middle mer Sen. Marsh, did the board that the School, Richmond Community High not attend Monday’s memorandum is not School and Franklin Military Academy. meeting. a precursor to state When: 6 p.m. Monday, July 31.

Mr. Kranz takeover of the city Where: George Mason Elementary stressed Monday school system.

School, 813 N. 28th St. night that the chal“It’s intended to lenges at George be a document that’s Mason Elementary a collaborative document, one that we represent just a handful in a school system all are working on for the benefit of the with aging buildings. His main concern, students in Richmond,” he said. he said, is where George Mason students “Because all of our schools are not fully and staff would go and how that process accredited, because of the results that they would be carried out. saw within the … review, they believe “At the end of the day, if we pick up some things need to be corrected.” and move our students from George MaMr. Kranz told the board that if all son to another building, you then have to schools are not accredited within 10 years, pick up that other building and move it the state will place a non-voting member to another building,” Mr. Kranz said to on the Richmond School Board. reporters after the meeting.

He also warned that failure to comply In other action, the board voted 5-3 with the provision of the memorandum to send revisions to a memorandum after its approval by the state Board of of understanding to the state Board of Education could result in RPS losing $30 Education before the document is to be million in state or federal funding.

Trump in Virginia this weekend Free Press wire report

NORFOLK President Trump will be in Virginia this weekend.

The GOP president will preside over the commissioning of the nation’s newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, on Saturday, July 22, during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk.

The president previously criticized some of the new technology on the USS Ford because of cost overruns and

delays, telling Time magazine earlier this year that the Navy should go back to using steam catapults to launch fighter jets because the new system “costs hundreds of millions of dollars more money and it’s no good.”

The ship is the first of the Navy’s new and advanced Ford class of aircraft carrier. The USS Ford will go through various tests and workups at sea before becoming operational in the next few years.

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The statue of Maggie L. Walker, sculpted by Antonio “Toby” Mendez of Maryland, shows Mrs. Walker in her mid-40s to early 50s. The statue and plaza project, paid for by the City of Richmond, cost nearly $1 million.

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Downtown in 1904, and was a civil rights activist who encouraged community uplift and empowerment through education, voting and supporting black-owned businesses.

The plaza dedicated to Mrs. Walker has pedestals and paving that detail her many roles and accomplishments in the city before her death in 1934.

Unveiled on what would have been Mrs. Walker’s 153rd birthday, the statue is the first in Richmond singularly devoted to a woman.

The statue was dedicated as debate begins in earnest over public monuments in Richmond and what they represent, particularly those on Monument Avenue honoring Confederates who fought and lost a war to keep African-Americans in bondage.

Mayor Stoney, who recently announced the creation of the Monument Avenue Commission to “tell the real story,” briefly alluded to the controversy in his remarks at the ceremony before the unveiling.

“As you know, Richmond has many monuments. And you know how I feel about those,” he said to chuckles and murmurs among the crowd. “I can assure you this will be my favorite monument in the city of Richmond.” The crowd roared with applause.

Mayor Stoney then vowed that Mrs. Walker’s monument will not be the last of its kind.

“I feel like victory is won today,” said Melvin S. Jones Jr., a member of the Maggie L. Walker High School Class of 1965, after reciting lines from the anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

Mr. Jones is credited with reviving the effort to install a public monument honoring Mrs. Walker about two decades ago.

He laughed as he recalled patiently waiting outside the office of former Mayor Dwight C. Jones to advocate for the project years ago. He and several other speakers thanked the former mayor, who also was in the audience, for ensuring city funding and momentum for the project’s completion.

Many Maggie Walker High School alumni attended the event wearing the school’s green and white colors. Many also wore T-shirts bearing Mrs. Walker’s likeness. Choir members of the First African Baptist Church, which Mrs. Walker attended, sang during the ceremony’s opening and closing.

Afterward, people lingered joyfully in the plaza to admire the statue and pose for photos around it with friends and family.

“I love the statue” said Dalila Brooks of Washington, another of Mrs. Walker’s great-great-grandchildren. “I love the idea that she’s honored in this way, so that she’s not forgotten.”

She said she hopes young people passing the plaza will take a moment to read the bits and pieces of her story that surround her.

“The words became her identifiers, to help to guide her on a path that would be beneficial not only to her, but to people around her,” she said.

The statue and plaza are located less than a mile from Mrs. Walker’s home at 110½ E. Leigh St. It is now a national historic site open to the public through the National Park Service.

David Ruth, superintendent of Richmond Battlefield Park and the Maggie Walker National Historic Site, called the statue a much welcomed addition to the city’s commemorative landscape.

“This city is dotted with public shrines to Virginia’s exalted sons, and today, we can proudly say one of her esteemed daughters, too,” he said to cheers and applause.

“Mrs. Walker was in the business of building monuments herself. Her monuments were not statuary, nor to the past, but monuments to possibility,” he told the crowd.

“These monuments to black businesses, as Walker herself called them,” Mr. Ruth continued, “were all headquartered mere blocks from where we’re standing today, yet with impacts that echoed across this continent.”

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52% of African Americans with melanoma are diagnosed at an advanced stage.

July is UV Safety Awareness Month. Unfortunately, too much fun in the sun without UV protection can lead to skin cancer. For many African Americans a late diagnosis makes it more difficult to treat and lowers the survival rate. Early detection can help save lives. Here’s some info that can help you stay healthy this summer.

Risk factors Heredity Age Compromised immune system Many moles Repeated exposure to UV rays

Warning signs

Prevention

Asymmetry: Part of a mole does not match the other part.

Seek shade. Avoid the sun from 10am to 3pm.

Border: The edges of the mole are ragged, notched or blurred.

Use sunscreen. Choose broad-spectrum protection, SPF 30 or higher.

Color: The mole’s color is not even.

6mm Diameter: A mole greater than six millimeters or any sudden or progressive increase in size.

Evolving: The mole is changing in size, shape or color.

Cover your skin.

Clothing provides additional UV protection.

Wear UV-blocking sunglasses. They block 99 to 100 percent of UV rays.

Check yourself.

Examine your skin every month for changes.

To find a doctor or make an appointment, call 804-828-5116. © 2017 VCU Health. All rights reserved. Sources: VCU Massey Cancer Center; American Cancer Society; Skin Cancer Foundation: Dark Skin Tones and Skin Cancer; Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology: Racial Disparities in Melanoma Survival

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Maggie Walker’s awesomeness We are still filled with pride and exuberance from the Maggie L. Walker statue dedication last Saturday in Downtown. There was a gloriousness about the day that Richmond rarely sees.

As music swelled and Mrs. Walker’s family beamed, not even the heat of a Richmond summer day could melt the ebullience among the crowd of hundreds of people who attended the ceremony.

Mrs. Walker represents what is best about Richmond.

She embodied courage, fortitude, vigor and a can-do spirit.

Combined with vision and leadership, she surmounted obstacles known and unknown to usher in change on many fronts.

At a time when African-Americans were being treated as third class citizens and women had no rights that men had to consider, she pushed back and showed what could be accomplished when people pool their resources and energies to accomplish big things.

With her work as grand secretary of the Independent Order of St. Luke, she founded a bank, developed a department store and started a newspaper in Richmond in the early 1900s. Her efforts helped many overcome the barriers and white supremacist attitudes that sought to diminish, demean and depress African-Americans and others.

Her spirit and the inspiration she offers are virtually all that remain, aside from her house that is now a national historic site.

But every generation needs what she represents — the willingness to challenge the status quo, dare greatly and rally others to tackle problems, even in the face of hostility.

That’s why we applaud the vision and leadership of the many people who made a tribute statue to Maggie L. Walker a reality. They include Maggie Walker High School alumnus Melvin S. Jones Jr., who launched a crusade to honor her decades ago; former Mayor Dwight C. Jones, who put the city’s muscle and money behind it; and the city Public Art Commission that forged ahead even as faux concerns about a live oak tree arose in a desperate attempt to block the tribute.

In a city, a state, a nation and a world so divided over issues of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and class, Saturday was a day when people of all stripes united to celebrate the statue, the woman and the legacy she has left Richmond and the world.

We still believe her statue belongs on Monument Avenue, replacing Confederates honoring a lost cause.

Others believe it should stand proudly at a major crossroad in the city, such as Belvidere and Broad, where her spirit can infuse those who pass by.

But others believe her statue belongs right where it is, as a gateway to the Jackson Ward neighborhood that she loved and helped flourish.

Be clear: Maggie Walker belongs to all of us. Richmond stepped up and did the right thing by celebrating her as a symbol of hope and opportunity to all who dream big and seek to succeed and achieve.

She is our Statue of Liberty. She speaks to us of not being satisfied with what is, but rather to seek ways to produce positive change, no matter the obstacles.

Health care fight Republican efforts to dismantle health care in this nation are not over, despite the setback handed to the GOP leadership earlier this week. On Monday, a handful of their own U.S. Senate colleagues refused to go along with a vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

The fervor by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, President Trump and their GOP cronies to destroy any legacy of former President Obama is dizzying. They would rather snatch the health care rug out from under millions of Americans than to acknowledge anything positive about the former president’s signature program.

We know that more than 24 million Americans have health insurance thanks to health care exchanges and the expansion of Medicaid under Obamacare.

We also know that each attempt by the GOP to repeal Obamacare puts the health and lives of millions in jeopardy.

The fight is not over. We ask our readers and all Virginians to continue to support U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner in their efforts to protect health care for all Americans and to express thoughts about the GOP’s harmful efforts to President Trump and the GOP leadership in Washington.

On Tuesday, a new report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that more than 100 million adults in the United States are living with diabetes or prediabetes. That’s 30.3 million people, or 9.4 percent of the U.S. population, who actually have the disease, and another 84.1 million people who, if not treated, may have type 2 diabetes within five years.

We cannot stress enough the seriousness of diabetes.

If not controlled, the disease puts people at risk for grave complications, including kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, blindness and lower-limb amputations. Diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death in the United States in 2015.

The CDC calls it a growing health problem, with rates of the disease higher among people of color. The study found the prevalence highest among Native Americans and Alaska Natives at 15.1 percent; African-Americans, 12.7 percent; Latinos, 12.1 percent; Asians, 8 percent; and white Americans, 7.4 percent. The total cost of caring for Americans with diabetes in 2012 was $254 billion.

These statistics reinforce the critical need for and importance of the Affordable Care Act and its provision for regular preventive health screenings and its mandate that pre-existing conditions be covered.

To repeal Obamacare would be disastrous, particularly with nearly half of America’s adults having diabetes or prediabetes.

We must continue the fight to protect our health and our lives.

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Obamacare wins again After Republicans spectacularly failed to gather enough votes to repeal and replace Obamacare, President Trump should consider changing his slogan from “Make America Great Again” to “Hey, We Tried.”

And somewhere, I am so sure, former President Obama is smiling.

His signature health care law, the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, survived with all of its imperfections — and it’s apparently growing in popularity — after a Republican push to repeal and replace it fell apart Monday night.

After a few weeks of closeddoor meetings and a lot of backstage bargaining for votes, support for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s ACA repeal-and-replace bill, nicknamed Trumpcare, collapsed like a leaky blimp.

Relying solely on Republican votes, support for the bill melted away after two conservative Republican senators, Mike Lee of Utah and Jerry Moran of

Kansas, said they would not vote for it. That put the final nails in Trumpcare’s coffin.

Good riddance. Among other problems, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the GOP’s Senate bill would leave 22 million people without insurance coverage, a toll surpassed in its cruelty only by the House Republican bill, which the CBO says would deny health care to

Clarence Page 24 million Americans.

What went wrong for repeal?

Three problems stand out.

One, after years of promising repeal and repeatedly voting for it — only to be repeatedly vetoed by President Obama — congressional Republicans neglected to come up with an alternative plan.

Two, the GOP’s failure to create an alternative plan exposed deep fissures. The polarization within the party and the reduction of moderates to an endangered species has left the GOP too divided within their own ranks to reach a consensus on the best remedy for Obamacare’s ills.

Third, President Trump is too inexperienced in government

and too clueless about how Capitol Hill works to provide the leadership and arm-twisting that get important bills passed. That has left even more heavy lifting for Sen. McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan without much help from the president, beyond his cheerleading tweets.

Also, let’s face it. The Republicans have not had their heart in this fight. Health care has long been a top agenda item for Democrats in the way that tax cuts are for Republicans.

That’s why the GOP health care bills, short on spending and long on tax cuts, have looked more like tax reform legislation than health care bills.

But, after making ACA repeal a top priority, Republicans own the health care issue now, whether they like it or not. That’s particularly embarrassing for GOP leaders. Even with control of the White House and Congress, the Trump-era GOP has yet to send up a major piece of legislation for President Trump’s signature.

Obamacare repeal now joins Trump’s proposed tax code overhaul, his proposed “trillion-dollar infrastructure” and his proposed Mexican border wall among major promises that are stalled.

Having failed at the repeal-

Action in the face of abuse

After 12 historic years leading the North Carolina NAACP, the Rev. William J. Barber II is stepping down from his post and stepping up to the challenge posed by the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. nearly five decades ago to unite the poor and put an end to the social inequities and universal indifference that breeds poverty in our nation and our world.

Rev. Barber’s activism — powered by morally induced outrage to unjust policies and the abuse of the most vulnerable — has taken on many forms and roles, moving him from national stages to the streets.

As the chief architect of what would become the ongoing “Moral Mondays” movement, an extension of the NAACP’s Forward Together movement, in 2013, Rev. Barber protested with impacted people, civil rights activists and community leaders in front of the North Carolina state legislature to challenge discriminatory voter access laws and other state-sponsored attacks on civil rights.

Protestors sang “We Shall Overcome,” held signs, blocked the doors to the Senate chambers and got arrested. Described in his own words as the “largest state-government-focused civil disobedience campaign in U.S. history,” the first protest would, thankfully, not be the last. Crossing traditional barriers of religion, race, class, political affiliation and sexual

our nation’s capital with scores of poor people to demand fair wages, unemployment insurance and quality education. He would not live to join the protesters who would eventually descend on Washington, erect a protest camp and demand economic justice.

The campaign was short-lived, we continue to fight for that Marc H. Morial and same justice Dr. King understood was essential to achieve, if our jailed — including Rev. Barber, nation was truly committed to giving everyone, regardless of several times.

Under the umbrella of Repair- color, gender or ZIP code, a fair ers of the Breach, a nonprofit chance at life.

Today, Dr. King’s legacy in founded by Rev. Barber that develops church and lay people the fight for economic justice for into leaders who strategize all Americans has been passed and organize for progressive, on to Rev. Barber. I am pleased moral agendas, Dr. King’s Poor that Rev. Barber has answered People’s Campaign will find the call to lead this effort in the new life. The new campaign, affirmative.

As a historic civil rights organow the New Poor People’s Campaign: National Call for nization dedicated to economic a Moral Revival, will pick up empowerment for the poor and where his assassination left the underserved, the National Urban League will honor Rev. Barber nascent movement.

A year before his death, Dr. and his longtime commitment to King shifted his focus to eco- civil rights and justice during our nomic inequality. As he did with annual conference this year.

We live now in worrisome civil and voting rights, he was committed to making poverty times where a robust movement and the plight of all our nation’s is afoot to limit Americans’ poor a top priority on our federal access to the ballot box, where millions of people worry that government’s agenda.

Dr. King announced the Poor they will not have health care People’s Campaign at a staff next year, and where the stock retreat for the Southern Christian of private prisons continue to Leadership Conference in 1967. soar as the Trump administration He described the campaign as a finds more people to criminalize “highly significant event,” add- and occupy prison beds.

We are fortunate to have ing that the campaign was “the beginning of a new cooperation, men and women on the side understanding and a determina- of right, like Rev. Barber, who tion by poor people of all colors contemplate action in the face of and backgrounds to assert their abuse and refuse to remain silent right to a decent life and respect in the face of injustice.

The writer is president of the for their culture and dignity.”

He planned on descending on National Urban League. orientation, that first Moral Monday has inspired tens of thousands of people to lock arms in solidarity and protest beyond the state of North Carolina. They are undeterred by the very real threat of arrests, with more than 1,000 protesters handcuffed and

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and-replace approach, Sen. McConnell briefly proposed repealand-delay. He floated the idea of bringing the House-passed bill up for consideration “in the coming days” and amending it with a full repeal and a two-year delay for implementation.

At least three Republican senators said they wouldn’t support that path, though, and it was dropped Tuesday. Sen. McConnell can say, again, “Well, we tried.”

His best chance is if he genuinely reaches out to Democrats, whom he has threatened to approach if he doesn’t get enough cooperation from his fellow Republicans. Democratic leaders have said all along that the ACA needs improving, not repeal. No argument there. What’s hard to imagine is actual bipartisan cooperation in today’s divided Congress. Still, it’s worth a try.

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Grammy winner, Prince tour manager credits ‘Tiger Tom’ Mitchell with his start Re “Broadcast legend ‘Tiger Tom’ Mitchell dies,” Free Press July 13-15 edition: When my family moved to Richmond from up North in 1959, I was a somewhat naïve, pimply-faced kid at a segregated, all-white junior high school, with a budding affection for black music.

The love of soul music led me to surf the radio dial until one day I discovered WANT, a station that played only black music with disc jockeys that I could only assume were also AfricanAmerican, one of whom was named Tom Mitchell.

But what I gradually discovered was even more fascinating than just the music. I discovered a vital, thriving community of doctors, dentists, lawyers, schools, churches, barbershops, retailers, musicians, night clubs and concert promoters — a major part of Richmond that few white people knew anything about!

As I digested radio commercials for cosmetic products, record stores, nightclubs and concerts, I became fascinated with this community. In lily-white suburban Richmond, that black community seemed like it could have been on Mars.

My curiosity rose as I learned that all the recording artists I enjoyed were performing regularly in Richmond at places called Market Inn, Gregory’s Ballroom, Clay Street Coliseum and Rendezvous East.

Through an unusual chain of events, several years later I got to know Mr. Mitchell and ended up as one of the WANT disc jockeys — the first, and only, white one. Hindsight tells me how controversial it must have been for Mr. Mitchell to sponsor my hiring.

Only later, after my excitement died down, did I accept that my job properly belonged to a young aspiring black broad-

caster given the fact that mainstream media had absolutely no interest in hiring them. Still, for the better part of two years, I was privileged to be one of the voices heard in countless black households in Central Virginia.

Tom Mitchell taught me so much. He taught me that a black radio station in the segregated South was a one-stop headquarters for a community that was all but ignored by daily newspapers and mainstream radio and TV. WANT broadcasted church services, live performances by gospel quartets, local community news, political information — so important in the twilight years of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement — school news, local sports and on and on. Anyone who wanted or needed to reach Richmond’s black community had to come through WANT. My two years there were an education, an exposure to that side of Richmond that white people ignored, to their own loss.

Mr. Mitchell was a good broadcaster but he was a journalist at heart. A former newspaper reporter, he studied the daily papers like they were textbooks. And when the mainstream media ignored black news or got something wrong, Mr. Mitchell came running to make sure all of us on the air set the record straight.

I learned something new in nearly every conversation with Tom Mitchell. He never made me feel like an outsider. I later learned he had even quietly shielded me from those in the community who viewed me as an opportunistic carpetbagger.

He was also a concert promoter. He was the local rep for most of the R&B, gospel and jazz tours that came to Richmond.

With that as my passion, he taught me the music business — everything from how to scale ticket prices and how to write advertisements, to the ins and outs of working with venues,

HOME explains role in RRHA housing issue Re “Prospect of home ownership escapes 70-year-old Randolph resident,” Free Press June 29-July 1 edition: The role of Housing Opportunities Made Equal in the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s scattered site process was to provide education and counseling.

HOME is not a lender and does not provide financing.

HOME carefully guards our clients’ personal and financial information and we cannot speak to the specifics of any client’s case, but we can share the basic process.

The education provides a comprehensive overview of what families need to know and do to become successful first-time homeowners. Families attend six hours of pre-purchase education. The topics included personal finance, credit, and the role of the lender; the role of the Realtor; fair housing; home inspection, loan closing, foreclosure prevention; and the need and importance of home maintenance and how to prevent costly home repairs.

The counseling session includes an in-

depth analysis of the family’s credit report, budget and overall financial readiness to purchase a home, including recommendations for best practices in budgeting, affordability, purchase power and lifestyle management. Counselors also reiterate information on the entire home buying process.

An action plan is developed by the counselor during the initial session and updated as needed. Counselors guide and advise individuals through the entire process from homeownership consideration, financial preparation, financing — including the down payment and closing cost assistance process, if eligible — home inspection, the closing process, home maintenance and long-term mortgage management. Counselors also appropriately provide referrals based on the needs of the household.

HOME’s homeownership program has been in existence for 20 years and has provided down payment assistance to more than 2,000 first-time home buyers. Over the lifetime of the program, we have a 96

percent success rate for new homeowners still being in their homes five years after closing.

After receiving education and counseling, our clients — the potential home buyers — have to qualify for a first mortgage with a private lender of their choosing. This is one of the qualifications to receive down payment assistance from HOME. HOME also would never recommend that a client roll outside debt into a home purchase transaction, which can be a dangerous practice and lead to unsustainable housing cost.

For those clients in RRHA scattered site properties who did not qualify or chose not purchase, HOME was able to help some find places to rent utilizing a housing choice voucher through our mobility program.

HEATHER MULLINS CRISLIP The writer is president and CEO of Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia Inc.

artists and their managers.

Mr. Mitchell knew I loved James Brown. When Mr. Brown was scheduled for a one-nighter in Richmond during the summer of 1965, Mr. Mitchell asked him to visit WANT for an interview. Mr. Brown told Mr. Mitchell he had been on the road all night and was too tired. So Mr. Mitchell looked at me and asked, “You want to go meet James Brown?” He knew the answer.

I schlepped a tape recorder to Mr. Brown’s hotel room and made a new friend — one that would hire me for my first road gig in 1969.

I don’t know what Tom Mitchell told James Brown that morning, but he took a liking to me, spending an hour talking about music, the success of Motown, his own career plans, his views on civil rights and black radio’s responsibilities. I was a teenager, a radio novice, but Mr. Brown made me feel like I was Dick Clark.

I owe my career to Mr. Mitchell. But more importantly, I owe my opportunity to experience and learn about the black community and its rich diversity in a way seldom afforded white Americans in the 1960s. It wasn’t Mars. It wasn’t remote. It was right there in the heart of my city, all of our city, and I was blessed to be one of the very few people to properly experience all of Richmond in the 1960s.

To borrow a phrase from another dear friend, Tom Mitchell lives in my heart forever and pays no rent. RIP Tom Mitchell.

ALAN LEEDS Minneapolis The writer went on to become tour manager for Prince, D’Angelo and Chris Rock. He was named president of Prince’s Paisley Park Records in 1989. He won a Grammy Award in 1992 for Best Album Notes for the James Brown box set “Star Time.”

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY, FOR REVISION OF RATE ADJUSTMENT CLAUSE: RIDER B, BIOMASS CONVERSIONS OF THE ALTAVISTA, HOPEWELL, AND SOUTHAMPTON POWER STATIONS CASE NO. PUR-2017-00070 • Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion”) has applied for approval to revise its rate adjustment clause, Rider B. • Dominion requests a total revenue requirement of $42.182 million for its 2018 Rider B. • A Hearing Examiner appointed by the Commission will hear the case on January 23, 2018, at 10 a.m.

• Further information about this case is available on the SCC website at: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case.

On June 1, 2017, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion” or “Company”), pursuant to § 56-585.1 A 6 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”), filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an annual update of the Company’s rate adjustment clause, Rider B (“Application”). Through its Application, the Company seeks to recover costs associated with the major unit modifications of the Altavista, Hopewell, and Southampton Power Stations from coal burning generation facilities into renewable biomass generation facilities (collectively, “Biomass Conversion Projects” or “Conversions”).

In 2012, the Commission approved Dominion’s proposed Conversions as major unit modifications pursuant to Code § 56-585.1 A 6 and also approved a rate adjustment clause, designated Rider B, for Dominion to recover costs associated with the Conversions. The Biomass Conversion Projects became operational as biomass units during 2013.

In this proceeding, Dominion has asked the Commission to approve Rider B for the rate year beginning April 1, 2018, and ending March 31, 2019 (“2018 Rate Year”). The two components of the proposed total revenue requirement for the 2018 Rate Year are the Projected Cost Recovery Factor and the Actual Cost True-Up Factor. The Company is requesting a Projected Cost Recovery Factor revenue requirement of $9,308,000, $8,397,000, and $9,750,000 respectively, for the Altavista, Hopewell and Southampton Power Stations. The Company is requesting an Actual Cost True-Up Factor revenue requirement of $5,411,000, $4,326,000, and $4,989,000 respectively, for the Altavista, Hopewell, and Southampton Power Stations. Thus, the Company is requesting a total revenue requirement of $42,182,000 for the Rate Year beginning April 1, 2018.

Dominion used a rate of return on common equity (“ROE”) of 12.5% for purposes of calculating the Projected Cost Recovery Factor in this case. This ROE comprises a general ROE of 10.5%, plus a 200 basis point enhanced return applicable to certain qualifying renewable powered generation facilities as described in § 56-585.1 A 6 of the Code and approved by the Commission for the first five years of the Biomass Conversion Projects’ service lives. For purposes of calculating the Actual Cost True-Up Factor, the Company used an ROE of 12% for the months of January 2016 through March 2016, which comprises the general ROE of 10% approved by the Commission in its Final Order in Case No. PUE-2013-00020, plus the 200 basis point enhanced return. The Company used an ROE of 11.6% for the months of April 2016 through December 2016, which comprises the general ROE of 9.6% approved by the Commission in its Final Order in Case No. PUE-2015-00058, plus the 200 basis point enhanced return.

If the proposed Rider B for the 2018 Rate Year is approved, the impact on customer bills would depend on the customer’s rate schedule and usage. According to Dominion, implementation of its proposed Rider B on April 1, 2018, would increase the bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month by approximately $0.23.

The Company indicates it has calculated the proposed Rider B rates in accordance with the same methodology as used for rates approved by the Commission in the most recent Rider B proceeding, Case No. PUE-2016-00059.

Interested persons are encouraged to review the Application and supporting documents for the details of these and other proposals.

TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents and thus may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents.

The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing on January 23, 2018, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive testimony from members of the public and evidence related to the Application from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Any person desiring to testify as a public witness at this hearing should appear fifteen (15) minutes prior to the starting time of the hearing and contact the Commission’s Bailiff.

The public version of the Company’s Application, as well as the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing, are available for public inspection during regular business hours at each of the Company’s business offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Copies also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Lisa S. Booth, Esquire, Dominion Energy Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means.

Copies of the public version of the Application and other documents filed in this case also are available for interested persons to review in the Commission’s Document Control Center located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case.

On or before January 16, 2018, any interested person wishing to comment on the Company’s Application shall file written comments on the Application with Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. Any interested person desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before January 16, 2018, by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Compact discs or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2017-00070.

On or before November 7, 2017, any person or entity wishing to participate as a respondent in this proceeding may do so by filing a notice of participation. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2017-00070. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing.

On or before November 28, 2017, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission, and serve on the Commission’s Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of such testimony and exhibits shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. Respondents also shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including: 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format; and 5 VAC 5-20-240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2017-00070.

The Commission’s Rules of Practice may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and an official copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address above.

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Robinson Cano gives AL win in MLB All-Star Game Prior to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 11, nine Hall of Famers from Latin American nations were honored on the field at Miami’s Marlins Stadium.

It was a fitting prelude to what would come. The gala event’s biggest play was delivered by Robinson Cano from the Dominican Republic.

A 10th inning blast into the right-field bullpen by Cano, a second baseman for the Seattle Mariners, made the difference for a 2-1 victory by the American League.

Cano proved to be a multitasker.

Rounding the bases, the gleeful 34-year-old, left-handed swinging veteran blew an impressive gum bubble before being congratulated with hip bumps and a shower of sunflower seeds by his AL mates.

Cano, who is named for Jackie Robinson, the first African-American MLB player, was a late entry to the All-Star team after another player was injured.

It marked the first time an All-Star Game was won on an extra-inning homer since Cuban Tony Perez of the Cincinnati Reds batted such a homer Robinson Cano 50 years ago.

Prior to Cano’s heroics, another Dominican — Seattle designated hitter Nelson Cruz — stole the spotlight with a comical act at home plate.

Before taking his batting stance, Cruz pulled a camera from his hip pocket and asked catcher Yadier Molina to snap a shot of him with umpire Joe West, who was working his 500th game.

A veteran St. Louis Cardinal from Puerto Rico, Molina stroked a sixth-inning homer for the National League’s lone run.

In all, 14 AL All-Stars hail from Latin American nations, while five NL All-Stars are from Latin American countries.

The Latino Hall of Famers throwing out first pitches prior to the game were Juan Marichal and Pedro Martinez from the Dominican Republic; Rod Carew from Panama; Ivan Rodriguez, Roberto Alomar and Orlando Cepeda from Puerto Rico; and Perez from Cuba. Also honored were Venezuelan Luis Aparicio and the late Roberto Clemente of Puerto Rico.

Home Run Derby champion Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees went 0 for 3, including a first inning strikeout.

Still, Judge enters the second half of the season with a bona fide opportunity to become baseball’s first triple crown winner — meaning home run, RBI and average leader — since Detroit’s Miguel Cabrera in 2012 and only the third since the Boston Red Sox’s Carl Yastrzemski in 1967.

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Frances Tiafoe Jr. of Maryland returns the ball during his second round match at Wimbledon on July 6 against Germany’s Alexander Zverev.

19-year-old Md. native may be next Arthur Ashe While he has a ways to go, Frances Tiafoe Jr. is the leading candidate to become the next Arthur Ashe as the world’s No. 1 African-American tennis player.

The 19-year-old Tiafoe already has played in all four professional Grand Slam tournaments and has been entered into the U.S. Open on Aug. 28 through Sept. 10 in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Born Jan. 20, 1998, Tiafoe turned professional in 2015 after a brilliant junior career that featured singles victories at the 2013 Orange Bowl in Plantation, Fla., and the 2014 Easter Bowl in Indian Wells, Calif.

In 2015, he won the U-18 National Championship at Flushing Meadows, earning a wildcard berth into the U.S. Open main draw.

The College Park, Md., native has posted first round victories this year at both the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Earlier this month at Wimbledon’s All England Club, Tiafoe scored an opening round win over Robin Haase of The Netherlands before falling to German Alex Zverev in the second round.

The 6-foot-2 right-hander has been ranked as high as 61st in the world by the Association of Tennis Professionals. Counting his Wimbledon earnings, he has won $502,905 on the tennis pro circuit.

Tiafoe has a twin brother, Franklin, who played tennis this past spring at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Md. They are the sons of Alphina and Frances Tiafoe Sr., immigrants from the West African nation of Sierra Leone.

Mr. Tiafoe did construction work and served as a custodian at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Md. Frances Jr. was just 4 when he began practicing there.

Tiafoe has credentials to be a contender at the U-21 Next Generation ATP Finals on Nov. 7 through 11 in Milan, Italy.

Through Next Generation qualifying, Tiafoe ranks sixth overall and first among Americans.

To be mentioned in the same sentence with the late Arthur Ashe is a tremendous compliment. Mr. Ashe, a native Richmonder, won U.S., Australian and Wimbledon titles, reached seven Grand Slam finals overall, and was the world’s No. 1 ranked player in 1968.

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Members of the VIA Heritage Association 2017 Hall of Fame class, from left: Leroy Keyes; Marty Miller; Dr. Walter Lovett; Dr. Barbara Jackson, accepting for her father, Howard Allen; Knox Tull; Monica Megginson, accepting for her father, Milbert Megginson; Mattie Parham Bell; Clarence Oliver; Otis Tucker, accepting for Harry Waters; Harold Price, accepting for his father, Charles Price; and Garwin DeBerry.

VIA Heritage Association inducts second Hall of Fame class

Only four schools from the old Virginia Interscholastic Association still exist as high schools, but the memories are unforgettable.

VIA served as the governing body for the state’s AfricanAmerican public schools during segregation from 1954 to 1969.

The VIA Heritage Association inducted 11 people into its Hall of Fame during a banquet June 23 in Charlottesville.

It was the association’s second Hall of Fame class.

VIA Chairman Jimmy Hollins, an alumnus of the former Jackson P. Burley High School in Charlottesville welcomes nominations for next year’s class. Next year’s banquet will be held in August 2018.

Since 1969, when VIA was integrated into the all-white Virginia High School League, many of the former AfricanAmerican schools across the state have been torn down, turned into elementary or middle schools or are used for offices.

The only original VIA schools remaining as comprehen-

sive high schools are Maggie L. Walker and Armstrong in Richmond, I.C. Norcom in Portsmouth and Norfolk’s Booker T. Washington.

From 1979 to 1986, Maggie L. Walker High became part of a Richmond Public Schools’ complex with John Marshall High School in North Side called Marshall-Walker High School.

Since 1998, Maggie Walker has served as a regional Governor’s School for Government and International Studies.

In 2004, Armstrong High School was merged with John F. Kennedy High School in the East End. Its students moved to the Kennedy building, which has since taken on the Armstrong name.

The old Armstrong building on North 31st Street has been demolished to make way for a new, mixed-use, mixed-income development in the East End. For information or to nominate someone for the VIA Hall of Fame, contact Mr. Hollins at burleyvarsityclub@gmail.com.

Venus takes home $1.4M from Wimbledon despite loss in final Free Press wire report LONDON Tennis star Venus Williams was hoping to reclaim her Wimbledon crown last Saturday after a nine-year wait. But it wasn’t to be.

Instead, the 37-year-old bowed to Garbine Muguruza, 23, of Spain in a devastating second set in the final.

It was Muguruza’s first Wimbledon title after reaching the final in 2015, only to be beaten by Williams’ sister, Serena, and her legs gave way as she fell to the ground after the decision was relayed on Centre Court’s giant scoreboards.

Like many a brutal demise, the end for Williams was messy and at times uncomfortable to watch as Muguruza cut loose after tense early exchanges, winning nine straight games to crush Williams 7-5, 6-0.

It was Muguruza’s second grand slam title to add to last year’s French Open.

She absorbed everything Williams could throw at her before taking control and inflicting a punishing triple break in the final set.

At the end, she was forced to wait before her win was proclaimed as officials called on Hawk-eye to confirm that a mis-hit forehand from Williams had landed out.

“Two years ago, I lost in the final to Serena, and she told me one day I was going to maybe win. And, hey, two years after, here I am,” Muguruza said courtside.

“I played very well since the first game, and I kept the level, which is very hard

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Venus Williams, right, and Spain’s Garbine Muguruza hug at the net after last Saturday’s women’s singles finals match at Wimbledon that ended in a tough defeat for Williams.

because, you’re nervous ... I was just very composed,” she added later.

For Williams, who seemed to lack fight as the final blows were landed, it

Williams sisters’ dad to be inducted in ATA Hall of Fame R i c h a r d Wi l l i a m s , cally black colleges and father of tennis icons universities, including Venus and Serena Williams, Hampton Institute, now will be the first inductee Hampton University. into the American Tennis The ATA Hall of Fame Association Hall of ceremonies will take place Fame. around the association’s Mr. Williams will be junior and adult tournahonored Wednesday, Aug. ments in Druid Hill Park 2, during the ATA’s Cenand various social functennial Celebration durtions slated for July 29 Richard Williams ing an honors gala in through Aug. 5. Winners of Baltimore. the men’s and women’s open divisions The ATA is the United States’ will receive $1,000, while runners-up oldest African-American sports as- will receive $500. sociation. It was started in November Mr. Williams, 75, has been a driv1916 when representatives of more ing force in his daughters’ career. He than a dozen African-American tennis began giving Venus and Serena tenclubs met in Washington. nis lessons at age 4½. He taught and The organization held its first ATA coached them on the public courts in National Championships in August Compton, Calif., and entered them in 1917 in Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park. It their first tournaments. consisted of three events — men’s and Their mother is tennis coach-turnedwomen’s singles and men’s doubles. nurse Oracene Price, who was married Early events were held at histori- to Mr. Williams from 1980 to 2002.

was a stinging reminder of her advancing years.

The five-time champion last stepped onto the All England Club Centre Court to contest a singles final in 2009. She lost that match to her sister, Serena.

She had beaten her younger sister in the final the previous year, in 2008, to lift the aptly named Venus Rosewater Dish — the most recent of her seven grand slam titles.

This year, Williams was looking to become the oldest woman to win a grand slam in the professional era and the most senior to triumph on Wimbledon’s lawns since 1908.

Having been diagnosed with Sjogren’s syndrome, an illness that causes fatigue and joint pain, in 2011 and seeing her ranking plummet to 103, her renaissance this year is still hugely impressive.

Williams also was engaged in an emotional battle during Wimbledon regarding a June 9 car collision in Florida in which she was involved that resulted in the death of a 78-year-old man. She broke down at a post-match news conference at Wimbledon on July 3 when asked about the crash.

Police on July 7 rescinded their earlier statements and announced that Williams was not at fault in the accident. The announcement came after authorities watched video from a surveillance camera that captured the crash.

But don’t cry for Williams. While she didn’t win the tournament trophy, she takes home $1.4 million.

On Sunday, Roger Federer thrashed Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 to win a record eighth Wimbledon men’s singles title. Just days before his 36th birthday, he became the oldest Wimbledon men’s singles champion.

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It was a day to remember last Saturday as hundreds of people gathered for the unveiling of the Maggie L. Walker statue in the new plaza at Broad and Adams streets in Downtown.

The 10-foot bronze statue of the pioneer businesswoman and icon was revealed to fanfare and cheers on what would have been Mrs. Walker’s 153rd birthday. Speakers included city officials, sculptor Antonio “Toby” Mendez and Walker descendants. The new monument to a true hero serves as a gateway to Jackson Ward, where Mrs. Walker’s home, now a National Park Service historic site, is open to the public.

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 1. Sculptor Antonio “Toby” Mendez, left, assists Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney and Liza Mickens, Mrs. Walker’s greatgreat-granddaughter in unveiling the statue.

2. Former Mayor Dwight C. Jones, who was instrumental in the city undertaking the statue project, talks with Selena CuffeeGlenn, Richmond’s chief administrative officer.

3. The jubilant crowd encircles the statue for a closer look and photos after the ceremony.

4. Mayor Levar M. Stoney hugs Walker descendant Liza Mickens after she was overcome with emotion during her remarks.

5. City officials, Walker family members, statue sculptor, arts commission members, National Park Service staff and others embrace after the historic unveiling.

6. Richmond City Councilwoman Kimberly B. Gray holds one of the commemorative fans given out to the crowd in the 90-degree-plus heat.

7. A special T-shirt marking the day hangs in the window at Barky’s Spiritual Store at 18 E. Broad St. 8. Liza Mickens, her brother, Johnny Mickens IV, left, and other Walker descendants greet friends after the ceremony.

9. Melvin S. Jones Jr., a longtime advocate for the Walker statue, holds a giant birthday card honoring Mrs. Walker while Delegate Delores McQuinn, left, signs and Sen. Rosalyn Dance awaits the pen.

10. Clarice Davis, left, and Fontaine Pate, members of the Maggie L. Walker High School Class of 1965 wear T-shirts made for the day.

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Personality: Antonio ‘Toby’ Mendez Spotlight on sculptor of the Maggie L. Walker statue Antonio “Toby” Mendez did not know much about Maggie L. Walker when he first began working on the statue that now stands at Adams and Broad streets in Downtown Richmond. But as the process of making the statue progressed, he learned more about her life and works.

“I kept finding myself saying, ‘She did that too?’ ” he says.

“Maggie Lena Walker was a dynamo, did everything and did it well. She was constantly raising the bar for the people around her. She did that by making opportunities for people through jobs and education.”

Mr. Mendez was chosen by the Richmond Public Art Commission from nearly 100 applicants as the artist to sculpt the statue of Maggie Lena Walker that was unveiled last Saturday to the cheers of hundreds of people, including Mrs. Walker’s descendants, Maggie L. Walker High School alumni, city officials and others. The 10-foot bronze statue stands in a new plaza that also has information about her life.

The biggest challenge, Mr. Mendez says, was making sure that all stakeholders were clear on what time period in Mrs. Walker’s life the sculpture would represent. Mr. Mendez attended community meetings with images of Mrs. Walker to clearly articulate his vision.

The final piece represents Mrs. Walker at the height of her career, when she was in her mid- to late 40s to early 50s.

“The best part was meeting the family, working with the National Park Service and

working with people in the community,” he says. “I feel like I made more than a handful of friends in the process.”

As a sculptor, Mr. Mendez is an avid reader, which he describes as a critical part of his research process. For the Walker statue, his research including going through archive materials from the National Park Service, online sources and talking to historians about Mrs. Walker. He also brought his cumulative knowledge to the project. He says this enabled him to dive right into the work.

“We didn’t have to spend too much time setting the stage. I already had context.

We got right to the material that is pertinent to telling her story.”

While a project of this magnitude will have some critics, the 53-year-old Pleasant Valley, Md., resident says he takes it in stride.

“Certainly there were people who were obstructionists.

But you have to keep in mind change never comes easy, and sometimes you just have to keep focus and have faith that doing the right thing is never wrong.”

He also credits the project’s success to the work of his collaborators. Mrs. Walker had an influence on him as well, he says, adding that she likely would have advice for him if she could see the completed project.

“I am certain that I would be told to give credit to the other valued players in her life and to give credit where credit is due,” he says. “I suspect

part about this project: Making sure that we were faithfully telling Maggie Walker’s story and making sure we were listening carefully to the desires of the many people who care so dearly about Mrs. Walker.

son of a painter and an interior decorator.

Why sculpting: I like 3D, that you are challenged with capturing a subject at 360 degrees.

Greatest artistic influence: Mostly 19th century sculpture.

What is the relevance of art to the growth and development of our youths: Art challenges you on so many levels. It makes you familiar with history. It requires that you be able to write. It draws upon your knowledge of math and science. As artists, we may have an inspiration, but to realize the work, you have to be familiar with so many disciplines.

that I would be encouraged to raise the bar.”

Meet an inspiring artist and this week’s Personality, Antonio “Toby” Mendez:

What do you hope people will experience when viewing your work: The goal is to draw the viewer or public into the site, capture their attention and that they leave knowing the story of Maggie Walker, so that the word will spread and more people will know about her life.

How did I prepare for the Maggie L. Walker project: The project started with thorough research, meeting with the community, historians, Mrs. Walker’s family, the Maggie Walker site team, members of the city’s staff and then becoming familiar with and working with the collaborative team.

Occupation: Sculptor.

What I do: I create public monuments and memorials and create sculptures for gallery showings.

Date of birth: Sept. 28.

Current home: Pleasant Valley, Md.

How has spending so much time on the Maggie L. Walker project inspired me personally: It makes me reflect on what I am doing. Am I getting the most out of my life? That is always a great motivator.

How did I feel when chosen as Walker sculptor: I was thrilled and excited to be chosen to help create this memorial. What is unique about the memorial is that it is not just a sculpture on a pedestal, but also required the ability to work with a team of architects and engineers to help design a cohesive memorial space.

Alma mater: Bachelor of fine arts, School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Art, for me, is: My way of expression, something that provokes thought and introspection.

When were you introduced to art: As a child. I am the

The most inspirational aspect about this overall project: Knowing that a story will be finally shared and seen nationally — that a community is going to beam with pride, is excited to see this come to fruition and that I had a part in that process.

Artists that inspired and helped guide me for this project: I really enjoyed working with the landscape architects at VHB, both Nancy Rodriquez and Jean Garbier.

What I think Maggie Walker would say about my work: I would not be surprised if she would want me to adjust the dress and hair.

How I start the day: I have the luxury of sitting with my better half, Dee Dee, and starting

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the day with coffee and conversation, listening to nature.

Best late-night snack: This is where you hear how much I like cookies and chocolate.

I place top value on: What I am leaving behind.

A quote that I am inspired by is: From the poem, “If” by Rudyard Kipling: “If you can keep your head when all about you/Are losing theirs and blaming it on you/If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you/But make allowance for their doubting too …”

That kept running through my head continually during the process of creating this important project because it is bigger than us.

A way that I find to unwind is: Conversation, golf, wine and beer.

Something I love to do that most people would never imagine: Play golf.

The best thing my parents ever taught me: Check your ego at the door and assume that you are wrong. Be willing to listen.

The person who influenced me the most: Both of my parents. My mom taught me how to dream and my dad taught me how to go forward.

Book that influenced me the most: “Let the Trumpet Sound: A Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Stephen B. Oates.

My next goal: It is always about finding meaningful work and making sure I am making it meaningful.

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Arthur Ashe Birthday Blast Richmonders of all ages turned out last Wednesday to remember and honor Arthur Ashe, the late Richmond tennis great who would have turned 74 on July 10. The event, held at Battery Park in North Side, featured free tennis lessons for youngsters, sponsored by the Richmond Tennis Association. Another highlight was the unveiling of murals dedicated to the tennis champion at the entryways and inside a pedestrian tunnel that links the park’s basketball and tennis courts. The murals were the project of Sir James Thornhill and a large group of community volunteers.

Left, Sayuri Gholson, 6, receives tennis instruction from James Skinner of Midlothian, a volunteer with the Metro Richmond Tennis Club. Above, park visitors take a peek inside the painted tunnel before the unveiling begins, while John Trent and his pet Bennie, right, watch the festivities from the hillside.

VCU grad starts STEAM conference for girls

By Jeremy M. Lazarus

Dozens of middle school girls from across the Richmond area will troop into Virginia Commonwealth University’s daVinci Center for Innovation on Friday, July 21.

The group will be taking part in the second annual Full STEAM Ahead, an all-day conference aimed at inspiring them to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, architecture and math in combination with art.

Each of the more than 100 girls will have a choice of several of the 35 workshops and learning activities ranging from creating a video game to recording a radio spot and exploring how to build a computer.

Other workshops will offer insight into the world of architecture, water’s links to science, creating technology that is people-friendly and topics often linked with the arts.

The mastermind and chief organizer behind the conference is an artist with a penchant for science, Della Sigrest.

The 23-year-old VCU graduate in communication arts, graphic design and marketing wants to get girls involved in the STEAM, more commonly known as STEM, fields.

“Job positions in science, technology, engineering and math are growing three times as fast as other fields,” Ms. Sigrest said, but “too many women, for one reason or another, are shying away.”

That needs to change, she said, because “American universities aren’t producing enough graduates to meet demand” for people in the STEAM fields.

Ms. Sigrest said she created the conference to enable middle school girls to envision themselves in those fields.

Now a staff member with the nonprofit CodeVA that seeks to infuse computer science into K-12 classrooms, Ms. Sigrest said she has modeled the conference after “Girls+Science+Math = Success!” that is staged yearly in Prince William County. Ms. Sigrest learned about it when she was asked Ms. Sigrest to be a speaker several years ago.

“It was awesome,” she said. “That conference has been around for 27 years, but I was surprised to find there was nothing like it in Richmond,” Ms. Sigrest said.

Instead of waiting for someone else to plan one, she took on the task herself. She said she quickly learned that it was a lot more work than she expected. But despite the obstacles, she held the first one last summer.

Now more seasoned, she is excited about this second conference.

“Once again, we’ll have wonderful speakers,” she said.

To ensure diversity, she has partnered with others seeking to promote girls’ success, including Angela Patton, founder and leader of the Camp Diva and Girls for a Change programs, and is grateful for area businesses that are providing support.

For Ms. Sigrest, STEAM has always been part of her life.

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‘Drums in the Garden’ to highlight healthy food, eating A new Richmond festival will celebrate urban farming and healthy eating to the rhythms of African drums.

“Drums in the Garden,” a free public event, will be 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at 2208 Bainbridge St., site of the Fifth District Mini-Farm.

The program will include workshops on growing food, healthy food demonstrations, yoga and entertainment from drummers led by Ram Bhagat of Drums No Guns, it has been announced.

Duron Chavis, who has been a leader in community-based efforts to restore the popularity of gardening, particularly among African-Americans, helped create the event with volunteer support to focus attention on the mini-farm and the organic gardening techniques used at the site.

Less than 2 acres, the minifarm is the creation of Mr. Chavis and the land’s owner, Randy Minor, who have led teams of community residents in clearing the land and planting to show that fruits and vegetables can be grown intensively and successfully without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides.

“We’re trying to do more at this farm than just help people meet their vegetable and fruit needs,” Mr. Chavis said. “We also are seeking to show people that they can grow an abundance of healthier food by relying on nature and getting away from the toxic chemicals that infuse the produce we are offered in grocery stores.”

He hopes Drums in the Garden will become an annual event.

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One of her sisters soon will graduate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and another, 14, won the national Samueli Foundation prize as the top middle-schooler in science in 2016 for her paper on rockets, nozzles and thrusts.

Ms. Sigrest said she plans to continue to stage Full STEAM Ahead.

She understands that a one-day conference can have only so much impact.

Still, she sees it as one way to make a difference.

“The mission is to empower young women to be involved in STEAM,” she said, “and I think this conference is helping to do that.”

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Happenings

Ph.D. rapper bringing hip-hop to U.Va. classroom

By Julexus Cappell

A.D. Carson isn’t concerned about those who don’t think hip-hop is a valid area of study in academia.

Nor does the rapper who just earned his Ph.D. in May from Clemson University by presenting his dissertation as an album want people to think he’s the first to pursue hip-hop as an academic subject.

But the 38-year-old Dr. Carson is making headlines nationally as he is poised to take over the classroom at the staid University of Virginia this fall as an assistant professor of hip-hop and the global South.

“My concern is not mainstream approval or a pat on the

back,” Dr. Carson told the Free Press in an interview on Monday.

Instead, Dr. Carson views teaching the course as a chance to showcase all that goes into hip-hop, which at times can be dismissed as frivolous or too provocative to be considered a topic worthy of scholastic focus.

“I look at it as an opportunity (to show) what hip-hop in the academy can be, can do, Dr. Carson can sound and feel like,” said Dr. Carson.

His “Writing Rap” course will focus on one of the key fundamentals of the music genre — advocating for issues relevant to

Beyoncé shows off twins Free Press wire report

Ooo baby, baby.

Pop star Beyoncé Knowles-Carter debuted pictures of her twins, Sir and Rumi, in an Instagram post Friday, July 14, that caused an instant internet storm.

“Sir Carter and Rumi 1 month today,” the 35-year-old mom wrote in the post, which showed her holding the two infants.

The picture had been “liked” more than 6.5 million times nine hours after it was posted.

Her father, Mathew Knowles, made the first announcement confirming their birth when he took to Twitter on June 18 and said, “They’re here!”

According to several entertainment media websites, the babies were born June 12 in a Los Angeles hospital.

In the photo Beyoncé released, she’s wearing a blue veil and a colorful flowing robe that falls off her left shoulder.

Neither Beyoncé, one of the world’s most popular singers, nor her husband, 47-year-old rap star and entrepreneur Jay Z, had made any announcement about the birth until now.

The singer, one of the most powerful women in the music business, announced her pregnancy on her Instagram account in February, along with an image of her posing in lingerie and caressing a noticeable baby bump.

The photo became the most-liked Instagram picture of all time, with 11 million likes.

The couple has a daughter, Blue Ivy, who was born in 2012. Reports indicate that Jay Z has filed papers to try to trademark the twins’ names.

The couple ran into difficulty with similar attempts to trademark Blue Ivy’s name in 2012, and were blocked by an event company of that name which was founded in 2009. Earlier this year, the couple refiled for a trademark using the oldest child’s full name — Blue Ivy Carter. The event company is still attempting to block the trademark.

Mason Poole/Parkwood Entertainment via Associated Press

Beyoncé poses with her babies, Rumi and Sir Carter, in an Instagram post on Friday, July 14. The photo received more than 6.5 million “likes” within nine hours of its posting.

News of the twins came less than a year after the release of the R&B singer’s 2016 album “Lemonade,” in which she appeared to address long-standing rumors of trouble in her eight-year marriage. Jay Z’s own recent album, “4:44,” also dealt with the subject.

After a successful world tour of “Lemonade,” Beyoncé became the second highest-paid entertainer in the year that ended June 1, earning $105 million, according to Forbes magazine.

Only Sean “Diddy” Combs topped her at $130 million.

the culture and its people, and specifically how hip-hop is used as a medium to discuss social justice and other political issues.

“That is hip-hop doing what it has historically done,” said Dr. Carson.

He said it will cover everything from learning the basics of how to compose a rap song, to analyzing both past and current hip-hop works, including Jay Z’s “4:44” and Kendrick Lamar’s “DAMN,” two 2017 rap albums that have both gone platinum since their release, sparking conversations across the globe because of their controversial lyrics regarding issues such as police brutality, homosexuality and the use of the “n” word.

“We’ll be really attempting to get at what it means to compose rap lyrics and what they mean,” Dr. Carson said.

Dr. Carson’s unique, 34-track album dissertation, “Owning My Masters: The Rhetorics of Rhymes & Revolutions,” caught the attention of many, including officials at the state-supported university in Charlottesville.

The album, which took three and a half years to complete, was inspired by many factors, “both in and outside of the classroom,” Dr. Carson said of his work as a Ph.D. student. Most of those factors were race-related, including witnessing visits from white nationalists to the Clemson University campus, open Ku Klux Klan recruitments and even the location of the university itself — on the grounds of a former South Carolina plantation owned by slave-owner and former U.S. Vice President John C. Calhoun.

“I mean even being on the grounds of a plantation” was a factor in the creation of the dissertation, he said. Mr. Calhoun’s house, located in the center of campus, “is open seven days a week, too,” he said.

Another building on campus, Tillman Hall, is named for former South Carolina Gov. Benjamin Tillman, a known white supremacist.

Dr. Carson, an Illinois native, received his bachelor’s in education and creative writing at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill., followed by a master’s in English from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

In addition to his work being published in “The Guardian” and “The Alchemist’s Review,” among others, Dr. Carson has recorded at least four other mix tapes that are posted online. He was featured last weekend on National Public Radio.

While this is the first course of its kind at U.Va., Dr. Carson recognizes that hip-hop has been incorporated into music courses at the university.

Bowie State University in Maryland and the University of Arizona have minors in hip-hop studies. Harvard University has a Hiphop Archive and Research Institute established in 2002. In April 2013, the College of William & Mary launched its Hip Hop Collection in Swem Library’s Special Collections.

They call it the most comprehensive collection of its kind, featuring oral histories, recordings, publications and other items

by Virginia-based artists, collectives and businesses from the mid-1980s to present.

A major goal for the U.Va. class is to offer students an in-depth study of a culture that is widely known and widely appropriated.

“My concern is more with giving space to something that already exists, that already has a richness to it and that a lot of people have acknowledged, but has been exploited,” Dr. Carson said.

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Richmond’s bus routes are getting a makeover.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Streamlined GRTC bus routes are coming soon.

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Obituary/Faith News/Directory

Isiah Henderson, former owner of beauty shops and cosmetology school, dies at 79 Isiah “Sonny” Henderson loved creating hairstyles for women.

And for nearly 50 years, Richmond women responded by putting their hair in his hands and those of the stylists he trained.

For decades, the beautician operated a small chain of beauty shops under his Celebrity brand, as well as a private cosmetology school.

“He was smart and ambitious and believed that anything is possible,” said his son, Darin Henderson of Washington, director of business processes for a government contractor.

Family and friends will celebrate Mr. Henderson’s life at a memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Mr. Henderson’s family said he succumbed to cancer on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was 79.

His cousin, Apostle Leo Hackett Jr., is to officiate and deliver the eulogy at the service.

The oldest of six children, Mr. Henderson graduated from Maggie L. Walker High School and then gained a wider view of the world during two years of Army service, including in South Korea.

When he came home, he started cutting hair at a Jackson Ward barbershop, his son said.

Finding it dull, he was attracted to the more interesting challenge of styling women’s hair, he said.

He earned a diploma from the Jones “R” College of Beauty Culture, a Richmond cosmetology school. He then spent time in Boston, Toronto and New York gaining experience, learning advanced techniques of hairstyling and studying the art and science Mr. Henderson of hair coloring.

Returning to Richmond, he began building a customer base and then opened his first Celebrity Style House around 1968, his son said. He later would add two satellite outlets, although he was most identified with the shop at 2 E. Brookland Park Blvd. in North Side.

He opened Celebrity Beauty Academy at the North Side headquarters to train the next generation of stylists. At the peak of his business, he had more than 30 stylists operating chairs in his shops, his son indicated.

His family also benefited from his business acumen. Through the years, his father, Iziah “Zeke” Henderson, a sister, two brothers, his son and his former wife were among those who made a living working in those shops.

Mr. Henderson began cutting back around 2004, selling the satellite stores. About six years ago, he closed the store at North Avenue and Brookland Park Boulevard, including the school.

For several years, he operated a used furniture outlet at the building, but ended that when he rented the space to a nonprofit adult high school. The building is now home to a cell phone retailer.

Mr. Henderson also continued to style hair for a few longtime customers in a space he set up in his North Side home, his son said.

“Last week, a woman who did not know he had passed came looking for him to do her hair,” he said.

Outside of his business, Mr. Henderson “loved to entertain at his home and also kept up with the news of the city and civic affairs,” his son said.

In addition to his son, survivors include two sisters, Gloria H. Jeffries of Charlotte, N.C., and Joyce H. Scott of Richmond; and a grandson.

U.S. appeals court strikes down prayer practice before government meeting Free Press staff, wire reports

Government officials who lead Christian prayers to open meetings are violating the U.S. Constitution, a divided federal appeals court in Richmond has ruled.

The 10-5 decision was handed down Friday, July 14, in a case involving an effort to stop the long-running practice at meetings of county commissioners in rural Rowan County, N.C., about 40 miles northeast of Charlotte.

Three residents challenged the commissioners’ practice of having one member, on a rotating basis, start a meeting with a prayer while asking those in attendance to participate by standing and responding to the words.

Ninety-seven percent of the 143 prayers recited since 2012 were Christian-based, according to information presented to the court.

In a rare case involving all of the judges of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the majority rejected an earlier decision by a three-judge panel of the appeals court and reinstated a lower court’s ruling striking down the Rowan County practice.

Writing for the majority, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III stated that praying to open a meeting is legal, but that Rowan County’s

board went too far in focusing on a single, preferred faith.

“The prayer practice served to identify the government with Christianity and risked conveying to citizens of minority faiths a message of exclusion,” wrote Judge Wilkinson, who dissented when a panel that included two of his colleagues found Rowan County’s practice was constitutional.

“Indeed, if elected representatives invite their constituents to participate in prayers invoking a single faith for meeting upon meeting, year after year, it is difficult to imagine constitutional limits to sectarian prayer practice,” Judge Wilkinson continued.

Judge Wilkinson distinguished prior U.S. Supreme Court decisions that upheld the use of clergy to open state legislative sessions and local government meetings, even when most or all of the clergy are Christian.

Judge Paul Niemeyer dissented. He wrote that the majority effectively sought “to outlaw most prayer given in governmental assemblies, even though such prayer has always been an important part of the fabric of our democracy and civic life.”

In a separate dissent, Judge G. Steven Agee said the majority’s approach lets lawmakers “offer only a generic prayer to a generic god.”

“This opinion should be the last word,” said Chris Brook, an

Clergy members arrested at D.C. protest Religion News Service

WASHINGTON Hoping to steer national politics in a different direction, African-American clergy members from several denominations came together this week for the first “African American Clergy Advocacy Day” on Capitol Hill to protest federal budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration.

Authorities arrested a number of the demonstrators on Tuesday on charges of “crowding, obstructing or incommoding.” Organizers said the 16 people taken into custody were simply trying to raise awareness of what they called unjust legislation.

“Since all of these folk make a big deal about putting their hand on the Bible and swearing themselves into office, we’ve come to let them know what’s in the Bible,” said the Rev. William J. Barber II of North Carolina, who is at the forefront of state and national protests focused on poverty and civil rights.

The event was organized by the National African American Clergy Network and included meetings with members of Congress, speeches outside the Capitol and civil disobedience — protesting inside the Senate office buildings.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters, a Democrat from California and member of the Congressional Black Caucus, appeared at the event, reiterating the point that African-American leaders will keep fighting the Trump administration.

During a similar protest last week in Washington, Rev. Barber and other clergy members were arrested after protesting planned Medicaid cuts in the now-defunct Senate GOP health care bill.

Tuesday’s event was a response to a wider range of issues, from U.S. Housing Secretary Ben Carson’s controversial statements on slavery to President Trump’s proposed budget cuts for programs such as Meals on Wheels.

The Rev. Raphael Warnock, pastor of Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, said that while President Trump asked the African-

American community to give him a chance during the presidential election, his budget proposals show his true priorities.

“A budget is not just a fiscal document. It is a moral document,” said Rev. Warnock, who was arrested and released after paying a fine. “It says something about the spiritual health of a people. And if this budget were an EKG, it would indicate that America has a serious heart condition.”

The Rev. Leslie Copeland-Tune, director of the Ecumenical Poverty Initiative, said clergy would keep coming back to fight.

“We will be back knocking on the doors of (Senate Majority Leader) Mitch McConnell and anybody else … who decides that they should rob the poor just because they are poor,” she said.

The protesters also campaigned through social media, encouraging attendees to use the hashtags #BlackClergyUprising and #BlackClergyVoices.

Tuesday’s rally originally was organized to protest the Senate’s GOP health care bill, but support for that bill collapsed Monday night.

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

Senior’s Recognition Day

Theme: “Great and Worthy To Be Praised”

8:30 a.m. ... Sunday School 10:00 a.m... Morning Worship

P.O. Box 16113 Richmond, Virginia 23222

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

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

Summer Location

Church School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:15 a.m.

Morning Worship 500 E. Laburnum Avenue

Bible Study: Tuesday - 9 a.m.

Wednesday - 7 p.m.

Bible Study Resume in September

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

Every Wednesday 8 p.m.

VBS 2017

Communion - 1st Sunday

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

Worship Opportunities Sundays:

Morning Worship Church School Morning Worship

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

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

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

8:30 A.M. 10 A.M.

Sunday, July 23rd 11:00 a.m.

Join us as we celebrate Youth Emphasis and let the “Youth Take Over.”

The “Youth Take Over” will display our youth leadership and “Speak Out!” skills while serving as worship participants during service.

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

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8:45 a.m.

10 a.m.

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1 p.m.

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

Early Morning Worship ~ 8 a.m.

Sunday School ~ 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 11 a.m.

4th Sunday Unified Worship Service ~ 9:30 a.m.

Bible Study: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.

Sermons Available at BRBCONLINE.org

“MAKE IT HAPPEN” Pastor Kevin Cook

Sixth Baptist Church Theme for 2016-2020: Mobilizing For Ministry Refreshing The Old and Emerging The New A 21st Century Church With Ministry For Everyone

We Embrace Diversity — Love For All! Come worship with us!

Sunday, July 23, 2017 10:45 AM ~ Worship Service Communion Sunday

11:00 AM Mid-day Meditation

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

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Baptist Church

Sermon Series: Rethinking Message #1 Rethinking Our Calling Romans 8:28

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Theme: Emerging The New July 31st thru August 2nd 6:30 PM ~ 8:00 PM

Baptist Church

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

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Write: I’ll Listen Ministry “Enthusiasm”

Triumphant

Sharon Baptist Church Sunday, July 23, 2017

American Civil Liberties Union lawyer who represented the three people who challenged the practice. “No one should fear being discriminated against because they don’t participate in prayer.”

Greg Edds, the Rowan County board chairman, wrote in an email response, “While the decision is certainly disappointing, it is not surprising. (We) will be reviewing it over the next several weeks with our legal team to decide where we go from here.”

There is an expectation that Rowan County might seek a review of the case from the U.S. Supreme Court.

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

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July 20-22, 2017

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Faith News/Directory

AME bishops seek NAACP overhaul

By Adelle M. Banks Religion News Service

Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church are urging an overhaul of the NAACP, while acknowledging both historic black organizations need to find modern ways to build their influence.

The bishops cited their concerns about the “current path toward irrelevancy and ultimate demise” of the NAACP and its board’s decision to not renew the term of its president and CEO, the Rev. Cornell William Brooks, a fourth-generation AME minister.

“To be perfectly honest, the same challenges that face the NAACP face mainline faith denominations,” wrote the bishops in an open letter approved at their June council meeting. “We are old, and have not structured or positioned ourselves to meet the times in which our congregants live.

The Black Church is seeking to confront its own challenges, and we call upon the NAACP to do the same.”

Bishop Fugh Mr. Brooks began leading the civil rights organization in 2014 with questions of how to make it more relevant, especially to a younger generation.

The chair and vice chair of the national NAACP board, who are running the 108-year-old organization until Mr. Brooks’ successor is named, responded July 8 to the open letter, asking that the two groups continue their work together, focusing on reducing poverty, increasing jobs and improving the criminal justice system.

“These times certainly require fresh strategies and approaches and, for our part, this begins with opening the doors to progress through partnership,” wrote Leon W. Russell and Derrick Johnson.

“In order to end the cycle of systemic racism and build a better America, our position is that success will require an allhands-on-deck approach — with the continued help of the faith

Rev. Darryl G. Thompson, Pastor

2017 Theme: The Year of Elevation (First Peter 5:6)

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

community.”

National NAACP leaders invited members of the bishops’ council to join them at the civil rights organization’s national convention in Baltimore July 22 through 26. That meeting will feature the launch of a “listening tour” to gain input from activ-

ists, business officials and faith leaders.

Bishop Clement Fugh, president of the AME Church’s Council of Bishops, responded to the NAACP’s plans by saying “hallelujah and amen” and assigned the ecumenical officer of the 201-year-old denomination to attend the meeting.

Ebenezer Baptist Church 1858

“The People’s Church”

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

Sunday, July 23, 2017

11:00 a.m. Worship Service Preaching: Rev. Brenda Summerset Sunday Church School Service of Holy Communion Service of Baptism Life Application Bible Class Wednesday Meditation & Bible Study Thursday Bible Study

Summer Worship Schedule & Casual Dressing

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

Serving Richmond since 1887

Thirty-first Street Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School July 17 - July 21, 2017 nightly 6:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

WedneSday 12:00 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Bible Study

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Antioch Baptist Church “Redeeming God’s People for Gods Purpose”

1384 New Market Road, Richmond, Virginia 23231 | 804-222-8835

SERVICES

SUNDAY WORSHIP HOUR – 10:00 A.M. CHILDREN’S CHURCH & BUS MINISTRY AVAILABLE SUNDAY SCHOOL (FOR ALL AGES) – 9:00 A.M. TUESDAY MID-DAY BIBLE STUDY – 12 NOON WEDNESDAY MID-WEEK PRAYER & BIBLE STUDY – 7:00 P.M. A MISSION BASED CHURCH FAMILY EXCITING MINISTRIES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS & SENIOR ADULTS BIBLE REVELATION TEACHING DIVERSE MUSIC MINISTRY LOVING, CARING ENVIRONMENT

Church School 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

2223 Keswick Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23224 • 804-233-0059 Rev. Larry D. Barham, Sr., Pastor

Theme: Holding Fast To The Profession Of Our Faith Without Wavering (For He Is Faithful That Promised) Hebrews 10:23

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MONDAY-FRIDAY Nutrition Center and Clothes Closet 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

th Annual 9Church Anniversary Sunday, July 23, 2017 10:00 a.m.

Guest Speaker: Rev. O.D. Sykes

Swift Creek Baptist Church and Springfield Missionary Church Whitaker, North Carolina

823 North 31st Street Richmond, VA 23223 (804) 226-0150 Office www.31sbc.org

New Deliverance Evangelistic Church

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

Remember...

At New Deliverance, You Are Home!

See you there and bring a friend.

41st Pastor Anniversary

Rev. RobeRt C. Davis Sunday, July 30, 2017 Theme:

“41 Years of Serving God and People” Matthew 23:11 - 12

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

Sunday

Colors: Shades of Blue

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

Sunday School – 9:30 am Morning Worship – 11:00 am

Wednesday Services

Speaker: Rev. F. Wayne Henley, Pastor Cedar Grove Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School July 31st thru August 4th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

“I’ve Got Talent” Ephesians 2:10 Preschool children to adults are invited to take part in this fun-filled bible program.

9:30 a.m.

Every 3rd Sunday 2nd Sunday, 11 a.m.

Mon. 6:30 p.m.

Wed. 6:45 p.m.

Thurs., 11:45 a.m.

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

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Mount Olive Baptist Church

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The Rev. Cornell William Brooks, NAACP president and CEO, speaks at the We Shall Not Be Moved Rally in Washington on Jan. 14, 2017.

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

Saturday

8:30 a.m. Intercessory Prayer

You can now view Sunday Morning Service “AS IT HAPPENS” online!

Also, for your convenience, we now offer “full online giving.”

Visit www.ndec.net.

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Hebrew 12:14 (KJV) Tune in on Sunday Morning to WTVR - Channel 6 - 8:30 a.m.

Sunday TV Broadcast WTVZ 9 a.m. Norfolk/Tidewater Thursday & Friday Radio Broadcast WREJ 1540 AM Radio - 8:15 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

THE NEW DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (NDCA)

ENROLL NOW!!!

Accepting applications for children 2 yrs. old to 3rd Grade Our NDCA curriculum also consists of a Before and After program.

Now Enrolling for our Nursery Ages 6 weeks - 2yrs. old.

For more information Please call (804) 276-4433 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

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B6 July 20-22, 2017

Legal Notices City of Richmond, Virginia CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Richmond has scheduled a public hearing, open to all interested citizens, on Monday, July 24, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the Second Floor of City Hall, located at 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, to consider the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 2017-137 To amend Ord. No. 2014093, adopted Apr. 10, 2017, which established an Advisory Task Force for the Economic Revitalization of South Richmond to provide advice to the Council, the Mayor and other City agencies concerning strategies and initiatives to improve the economic health of and promote economic development in certain areas and along certain corridors of South Richmond, for the purpose of modifying the composition and duration of the Task Force.

Ordinance No. 2017-138 To amend Ord. No. 2017036, adopted May 15, 2017, which adopted the General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, by increasing anticipated revenues from real estate taxes and the amount appropriated to the NonDepartmental Agency, Stone Brewing Company, LLC (Conditional Real Estate Grant through EDA) line item, by $111,840.00 for the purpose of enabling the Economic Development Authority to make a Real Estate Grant to Stone Brewing Co., LLC, formerly KoochenVagner’s Brewing Co. doing business as Stone Brewing Co., pursuant to a Performance Agreement between the City, the Authority, and Stone Brewing Co., LLC, formerly KoochenVagner’s Brewing Co. doing business as Stone Brewing Co. (COMMITTEE: Finance and Economic Development, Thursday, July 20, 2017, 5:00 p.m., Council Chamber) Ordinance No. 2017-139 To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to submit a Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as an application for the receipt of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds; to accept funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the total amount of $6,405,321.00; and to appropriate $7,148,848.00, consisting of the accepted funds, $406,743.00 in CDBG prior year surplus funds, $136,784.00 in CDBG program income funds, $133,387.00 in HOME prior year surplus funds, and $66,613.00 in HOME rental rehab program income funds for various projects. (COMMITTEE: Finance and Economic Development, Thursday, July 20, 2017, 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.

Jean V. Capel City Clerk

Divorce VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER TA’NESHIA FORD, Plaintiff v.

ALONZO FORD, SR., Defendant.

Case No.: CL17000060-00 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 22nd day of August, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667

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v.

JANET TRENT, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17001602-00 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 22nd day of August, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and protect her interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA:IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HENRICO KLEITON DE OLIVEIRA, Plaintiff v.

RACHEL JEAN DE OLIVEIRA, Defendant.

Case No. CL16000820-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to grant Kleiton de Oliveira, the Plaintiff, a divorce from Rachel Jean de Oliveira, the Defendant, on the ground that the Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart for a period in excess of one year.

WHEREFORE, an affidavit having been filed that duet diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of Rachel Jean de Oliveira, it is hereby ORDERED that Rachel Jean de Oliveira appear before the Circuit Court for the County of Henrico by August 28, 2017, which is no less than fifty days from the entry of this order, to protect her interest herein.

An Extract Teste: Heidi S. Barshinger, Clerk Novo Taghavi 1500 Forest Avenue, Suite 124 Richmond, VA 23229 (804) 614-6920 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JEROME SATCHELL, Plaintiff v. MONIKA McCRAY, Defendant.

Case No. CL17-2850-7 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to: obtain a divorce a vincullo matrimonii or from the Bonds of Matrimony.

It appearing from an affidavit that the defendant is: that diligence has been used without effect, by or on the behalf of the plaintiff to ascertain in what county or city defendant is.

It is ORDERED that Monika McCray appear at the above-named court and protect his/her interests on or before August 15, 2017.

A Copy, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk I ask for this: Jerome Satchell, Plaintiff, Pro Se Virginia: in the Circuit CourT for the City of Richmond Ibrahima Thiam, Plaintiff, v.

Shakira L. Townsend, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17001848-00 AMENDED ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from Defendant, SHAKIRA L. TOWNSEND, on the grounds that the parties have lived separate and apart continuously and without cohabitation or interruption for a period in excess of one year.

It appearing from an affidavit that Defendant’s residential address is unknown and that due diligence has been used on behalf of Plaintiff to ascertain in what county or city the Defendant is, without effect, it is ORDERED that Defendant appear before this Court (City of Richmond Circuit Court at 400 North Ninth Street, John Marshall Courts Building, Richmond, VA 23219) on the 9th day of August, 2017, at 9 a.m. and protect her interests herein.

A Copy Teste: EDWARD F. JEWETT, CLERK Defazio Bal, P.C. 4050 Innslake Drive, Suite 190 Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 585-3100 (804) 968-7907 (fax) dottie@defaziobal.com

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER REALIOUS TRENT, III, Plaintiff

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER CYNTHIA GAYE, Plaintiff v.

CHRISTOPHER GAYE, SR., Defendant.

Case No.: CL16001258-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months.

It is ORDERED that the defendant, who has been served with the Complaint by posted service appear here on or before the 11th day of August, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road

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Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER ALICE HUMPHREY, Plaintiff v.

WILLIAM HUMPHREY, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17001496-00 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 11th day of August, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER AMIELIA FASSBACH, Plaintiff v.

KONRAD ZUREK, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17001499-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart without any cohabitation and without interruption for a period exceeding twelve months.

It is ORDERED that the defendant, who is a nonresident of Virginia, appear here on or before the 11th day of August, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and protect his interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER YU SHI, Plaintiff v.

FEIJIA LIANG, Defendant.

Case No.: CL17001495-00 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 11th day of August, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and protect her interests.

A Copy, Teste: FRANK D. HARGROVE, JR., Clerk I ask for this: Dorothy M. Eure Counsel for Plaintiff VSB# 27724 8460 Mount Eagle Road Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 798-9667

CUSTODY Virginia: In the Circuit Court of the County of Chesterfield Godfrey and Billie Garrett, Petitioners, In Re: Morgan Denise Garrett Birth Certificate Registration No.: 145-04-074599 Registered in the State of Virginia Case No.: CA17-7 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object jof this action is to obtain an adoption of Morgan Denise Garrett.

WHEREFORE, an affidavit having been filed

by Petitioners that due diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of Jeffrey B. Byrd, it is ORDERED that Jeffrey B. Byrd appear before this court on the 5th day of July, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. to protect his interests herein.

A Copy Teste: WENDY S. HUGHES, Clerk I ASK FOR THIS: Lynn L. Robinson, Esquire VSB #43143 8 West Leigh Street Richmond, Virginia 23220 TEL: (804) 225-9027 FAX: (804) 225-9076 Attorney for the Petitioners VIRginia: IN THE Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Stacy NeVAEH MCwhite, Juvenile v.

Stacy Solomon, Jonathan S. McWhite, Jakeel Townsend, Unknown (Father) Case No. J-093302-07-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Stacy Solomon (Mother), Jonathan S. McWhite (Father), Jakeel Townsend (Father) & Unknown (Father) of Stacy Nevaeh McWhite, child DOB 08/03/2016.

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responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of; visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support.

It is ORDERED that the defendant Stacy Solomon, Jonathan S. McWhite, J a k e e l To w n s e n d & Unknown (Father) to appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before 10/03/2017, at 11:00 AM, Courtroom #2

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 58.1-3969 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

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 58.1-3969 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

COMPANY, A Virginia Corporation, et al., Case Number: CL16-4988, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2112 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 58.1-3969 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

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 58.1-3969 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 Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court of the City of Richmond Commonwealth of Virginia, in re latoya patrice cobbs, Juvenile v.

Stacy Solomon, maurice l. cobbs (Father), Unknown (Father) Case No. J-093286-06-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to: Terminate the residual parental rights (“RPR”) of Stacy Solomon (Mother), Maurice Cobbs (Father), & Unknown (Father) of Latoya Patrice Cobbs, child DOB 01/25/2010. “RPR” means all rights and responsibilities remaining with parent after transfer of legal custody or guardianship of the person, including but not limited to rights of; visitation; adoption consent; determination of religious affiliation; and responsibility for support.

It is ORDERED that the defendant Stacy Solomon (Mother), Maurice L. Cobbs (Father) & Unknown (Father) to appear at the above-named Court and protect his/her interest on or before 10/03/2017, at 11:00 AM, Courtroom #2

PROPERTY Notice Judicial Sale of Real Property Owner/s of the below listed properties are hereby given Notice that thirty (30) days from the date of this notice, proceedings will be commenced under the authority of Section 58.1-3965 et seq. of the Code of Virginia to sell the following parcels located in the City of Richmond, Virginia for payment of delinquent taxes: 2304 4th Avenue N000-0610/007 2812 5th Avenue N000-0814/004 3115 5th Avenue N005-0999/008 1807 North 21st Street E000-1080/017 129 West 22nd Street S000- 0416/001 918 North 25th Street E000-0429/003 4 East Bacon Street N000-0228/016 2914 Decatur Street S000-1341/001 2203 Fairmount Avenue E000-0558/002 4910 W Franklin Street W019-0167/033 3007 Garland Avenue N000-0974/028 6421B Glyndon Lane C004-0945/018 6421C Glyndon Lane C004-0945/020 3020 Krouse Street S008- 0563/011 2312 Lumkin Avenue S008-0525/010 1603 Magnolia Street N000-0661/002 207 Minor Street N000-0375/004 214 Minor Street N000-0376/006 1611 Monteiro St. N000-0335/014 3101 Porter Street S000-1357/003 2615 Q Street E000-0475/008 1517 Spotsylvania Street E000-0667/032 2322 Venable Street E000-0425/017 1304 Willis Street S007-1181/008 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 23219 (804) 646-7940 COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2110 North 29th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012-0374/003

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. RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC., a/k/a RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, A Virginia Corporation, et al., Case Number: CL16-4989, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2110 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

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2000 North 29th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012-0401/017

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. RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC., a/k/a RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, A Virginia Corporation, et al., Case Number: CL16-4990, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2000 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

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2106 North 29TH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012-0374/005

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on August 18, 2016, in the matter City of Richmond v. TOWER BUILDING PROPERTIES, L. L. C., a Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, et al., Case No. CL13-5402-1, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2106 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 58.1-3969 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 2112 North 29th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012-0374/002

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2209 EAST MARSHALL STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0258/004

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on December 19, 2016, in the matter City of Richmond v. AUDREY F. JACOBS LTD, A Terminated Virginia Professional Corporation, et al., Case No. CL12-2354, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2209 East Marshall 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,

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2820 PURCELL STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012-0374/008

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on January 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v.

HARRIETT B. DAVIS, Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF HARRIETT B. DAVIS, et al., Case No. CL16-4830, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2820 PURCELL 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 58.1-3969 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

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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

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 58.1-3969 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

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 58.1-3969 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

CL16-4986, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1806 Sussex 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 58.1-3969 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

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 58.1-3969 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

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 58.1-3969 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 58.1-3969 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 2822 PURCELL STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012-0374/022

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on January 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v.

HARRIETT B. DAVIS, Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF HARRIETT B. DAVIS, et al., Case No. CL16-4831, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2822 PURCELL 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 58.1-3969 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 2824 Purcell Street a/k/a 2100 North 29th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012-0374/006

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. M & M CORPORATION, A Purged Virginia Corporation, et al., Case No. CL16-4735, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2824 Purcell Street a/k/a 2100 North 29th Street, Richmond, Virginia, and more particularly described in the above mentioned court file.

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3104 3rd Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0991/011

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. CHURCH HILL PROPERTIES, LC, A Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, et al., Case Number: CL16-914, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3104 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 Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 5323 Warwick Road, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C007-0176/033

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. FREEDLANDER, INCORPORATED, a/k/a FREEDLANDER, INC, et al., Case No. CL17-409, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 5323 Warwick 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 58.1-3969 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 1806 SUSSEX STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0755/023

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. RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC., a/k/a RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, A Virginia Corporation, et al., Case Number: Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2200 f/k/a 1600 Redd Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0665/032

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 23, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JUNIUS L. PATRON, a/k/a JUNIUS LEE PATRON, DECEASED et al., Case No. CL17-763, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2200 f/k/a 1600 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.

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 2807 NEWBOURNE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E012-0374/001

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. RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC., a/k/a RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, A Virginia Corporation, et al., Case Number: CL16-4987, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 2807 Newbourne, 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 58.1-3969 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 623 West Lancaster Road, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA N000-0594/001

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 23, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. CARLOS J. JAMIESON IRREVOCABLE TRUST OF 2005, et al., Case No. CL17-880, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 623 West Lancaster 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 58.1-3969 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 1832 Keswick Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S007-1032/002

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on March 27, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v.

Tower Building Properties, L.L.C., a Cancelled Virginia Limited Liability Company, et al., Case No. CL15-3124, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1832 Keswick 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.

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1906 Chelsea Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0833/019

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 23, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. SAMUEL CLARK, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-1701, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1906 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 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 Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1207 ASHLEY Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E010-0163/004

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. Anthony H. Plunkett, Jr., DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-1356, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1207 Ashley 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 58.1-3969 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 5315 Warwick Road, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C007-0176/037

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. FREEDLANDER, INCORPORATED, a/k/a FREEDLANDER, INC, et al., Case No. CL17-408, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as Continued on next page

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5315 Warwick 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 58.1-3969 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 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 58.1-3969 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

Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 23, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. MARY D. HORNER a/k/a MARY DRUCILLA HORNER a/k/a DRUCILLA Z. HORNER, Who May Be Deceased, and THE HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF MARY D. HORNER a/k/a MARY DRUCILLA HORNER a/k/a DRUCILLA Z. HORNER, et al., Case No. CL16-5214, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 4307 Deloak 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 58.1-3969 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 58.1-3969 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

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 58.1-3969 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 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 58.1-3969 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

E000-0780/006

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.

TIMOTHY HARRISON, et al., Case Number: CL16-1894, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1510 North 24th 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 58.1-3969 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 5300 Rear Hull Street Road, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C007-0176/072

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. FREEDLANDER, INCORPORATED, a/k/a FREEDLANDER, INC, et al., Case No. CL17-407, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 5300 Rear Hull Street 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 Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 4713 Fitzhugh Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA W019-0065/008

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 23, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. WINNIE V. SMITH, DECEASED et al., Case No. CL17-1906, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 4713 Fitzhugh 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 58.1-3969 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 4307 Deloak Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C006-0334/024

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 4200 Terminal Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C009-0449/042

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. Edward Patram, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-1412, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 4200 Terminal 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

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3940 Terminal Avenue, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA C009-0449/024

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. Mathew R. Page, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-1413, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3940 Terminal 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 58.1-3969 of the Code of Virginia. Settlement shall occur at the time of the confirmation by the Circuit Court, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE; otherwise,

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COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 3159 Decatur Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000-2001/014

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. WILLIAM THOMAS COLLINS, DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-1414, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 3159 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 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 58.1-3969 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 1709 NORTH 28th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0951/054

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JERMAINE WILLIAMS, a/k/a JERMAINE MICHAEL WILLIAMS, Who May be Deceased and HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES, ASSIGNESS OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF JERMAINE WILLIAMS, et al., Case No. CL16-5568, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1709 North 28th Street, Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1709 North 24th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0944/005

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. RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC., a/k/a RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, A Virginia Corporation, et al., Case Number: CL16-4991, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1709 North 24th 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 Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1708 NORTH 24th STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0942/015

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v.

RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC., a/k/a RICHMOND INVESTMENT COMPANY, A Virginia Corporation, et al., Case No. CL16-4992, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1708 North 24th 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 58.1-3969 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 1510 North 24th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1406 NORTH 25th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0710/006

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on May 26, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JOSEPH A. CARTER, JR. DECEASED, et al., Case No. CL17-1620, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1406 North 25th 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, Continued on next page

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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 58.1-3969 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.

GGregory 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

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

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 58.1-3969 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

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 58.1-3969 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

name of the owner of record, Helen Lovitt.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, HELEN LOVITT a/k/a HELEN LOVITT MILES, DECEASED, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that PATTIE F. NOAH a/k/a PATTIE NOVA and JAMES T. LOVITT a/k/a JAMES LOVICK, who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that ROBERT LEE LOVITT, DECEASED, who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that SYNCHRONY BANK, An Entity Transacting Business in Virginia without a Certificate of Authority, Successor in Interest to GE MONEY BANK, which may be a creditor with an interest in said property, has not filed a response to this action; that SPECIALIZED INC. OF VIRGINIA, A Terminated Virginia Corporation, Trustee of the Credit Line Deed of Trust recorded at Instrument Number 05-033018, on or about September 29, 2005, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that Jeffrey B. Fisher, As Former Director and Trustee in Liquidation, who is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 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 HELEN LOVITT a/k/a HELEN LOVITT MILES, DECEASED, PATTIE F. NOAH a/k/a PATTIE NOVA, JAMES T. LOVITT a/k/a JAMES LOVICK, ROBERT LEE LOVITT, DECEASED, SYNCHRONY BANK, An Entity Transacting Business in Virginia without a Certificate of Authority, Successor in Interest to GE MONEY BANK, SPECIALIZED INC. OF VIRGINIA, A Terminated Virginia Corporation, Trustee of the Credit Line Deed of Trust recorded at Instrument Number 05033018, on or about September 29, 2005, Jeffrey B. Fisher, As Former Director and Trustee in Liquidation, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

thereon in the name of the owner of record, ELIZABETH BRATTON COLES.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner ELIZABETH BRATTON COLES, DECEASED, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action, and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that ELIZABETH BRATTON COLES, DECEASED, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

GWENDOLYN B. RANDOLPH, DECEASED, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that SAMUEL A. BROWN, DECEASED, last owner of record, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that UNITED SOUTHERN ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, INC., A Purged Virginia Corporation, which may be a creditor with an 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 GWENDOLYN B. RANDOLPH, DECEASED, SAMUEL A. BROWN, DECEASED, UNITED SOUTHERN ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, INC., A Purged Virginia Corporation, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before AUGUST 24, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

MCCALL, prior owners in chain-of-title, who may have an ownership interest in said property, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to their last known address, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; 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 MANDELLUM, LLC, Unknown Trustee in Liquidation, ROBERT HENRY DANIELS MCCALL aka ROBERT H. MCCALL, DREENA GAIL MCCALL aka DREENA G. MCCALL, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before AUGUST 24, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1401 North 22nd Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0708/015

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 23, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. JANET LYNN BRAY p/k/a JANET DAVIS p/k/a JANET G. GILLIAM a/k/a JANET L. GILLIAM, et al., Case No. CL17-762, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1401 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 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 58.1-3969 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 Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 1320 a/k/a 1322 North 31st Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0625/003

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 23, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. Rosa B. Hewlett, Deceased, et al., Case No. CL17-1789, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1320 a/k/a 1322 North 31st 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 58.1-3969 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 1310 North 23rd Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0616/006

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 23, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. CHARLIE TAYLOR, DECEASED., Case No. CL17-764, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 1310 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 Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 514 North 26th Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E000-0383/004

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 23, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v. LEON MORRIS, et al., Case No. CL17-1458, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 514 North 26th 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 Continued on next column

COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF 9 WEST 31ST Street, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA S000-1477/024

Pursuant to an Order of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond on June 23, 2017, in the matter City of Richmond v.

PATRICIA AMERICA, et al., Case No. CL16-4736, 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 August 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., the real estate together with any improvements thereon, known as 9 West 31st 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 58.1-3969 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.

PATRICIA A. SHEFFIELD, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-1788 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 14 ½ West Leigh Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number N0000104/035, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, James E. Sheffield and Patricia A. Sheffield.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, PATRICIA A. SHEFFIELD, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to her last known address, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that said owner, JAMES EDWARD SHEFFIELD, DECEASED, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that PATRICIA A. SHEFFIELD, JAMES EDWARD SHEFFIELD, DECEASED, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

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

HELEN LOVITT a/k/a HELEN LOVITT MILES, DECEASED, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-958 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1616 Rogers Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E0001234/013, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the

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

ELIZABETH BRATTON COLES, DECEASED, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2263 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2419 Carrington Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E000-0471/011, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed

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

WILBUR GREEN, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2652 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 3306 5th Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number N0051184/013, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, WILBUR GREEN.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, WILBUR GREEN, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to his last known address, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action, and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that WILBUR GREEN and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v.

ESTHER K. BLOUNT, DECEASED, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-985 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 3002 P Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E000-0628/031, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Esther K. Blount.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, ESTHER K. BLOUNT, DECEASED, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that JAMES BLOUNT, who may have an ownership interest in said property, is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and has not filed a response to this action; 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 ESTHER K. BLOUNT, DECEASED, JAMES BLOUNT, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before AUGUST 24, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v.

GWENDOLYN B. RANDOLPH, DECEASED, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2544 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 3511 North Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number N0001350/030, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Samuel A. Brown.

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

WILLIAM M. TAYLOR, DECEASED, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2088 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2704 Cheatham Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number S0080521/016, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, William M. Taylor Estate.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, WILLIAM M. TAYLOR, DECEASED, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that LANE CROSKEY, SR., DECEASED, LANE CROSKEY, JR., DECEASED, LELIA FLORENCE, DECEASED, LUVINIA FREEMAN, DECEASED, CORINE JIGGETTS, DECEASED, SIMON TAYLOR, DECEASED, WILLIE TAYLOR, DECEASED, and CATHERINE TATE, DECEASED, who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that REGINA CROSKEY, who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that LINDA J. GRIFFIN and TRACY R. BUCKLEY, 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 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 WILLIAM M. TAYLOR, DECEASED, LANE CROSKEY, SR., DECEASED, LANE CROSKEY, JR., DECEASED, LELIA FLORENCE, DECEASED, LUVINIA FREEMAN, DECEASED, CORINE JIGGETTS, DECEASED, S I M O N TAY L O R , D E CEASED, WILLIE TAYLOR, DECEASED, CATHERINE TATE, DECEASED, REGINA CROSKEY, LINDA J. GRIFFIN, TRACY R. BUCKLEY, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before AUGUST 24, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v.

MANDELLUM, LLC, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2089 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1420 North 30th Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E0000717/006, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, MANDELLUM, LLC.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, MANDELLUM, LLC, Unknown Trustee in Liquidation, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to their last known address, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that ROBERT HENRY DANIELS MCCALL aka ROBERT H. MCCALL and DREENA GAIL MCCALL aka DREENA G. Continued on next column

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

NORTH 25TH, LLC, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2765 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1101 North 25th Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E0000519/022, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, NORTH 25TH, LLC.

An Affidavit having been filed 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 Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v.

NORTH 25TH, LLC, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2764 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1103 North 25th Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E0000519/023 to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, NORTH 25TH, LLC.

An Affidavit having been filed 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 Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND JOHN MARSHALL COURTS BUILDING CITY OF RICHMOND, Plaintiff, v.

CHARLES H. MEALY, DECEASED, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2438 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 1418 Minefee Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number S0071284/009, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Charles H. Mealy and Patricia D. Mealey.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, CHARLES H. MEALY, DECEASED and PATRICIA D. MEALY, DECEASED, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that MIDFIRST BANK, STATE SAVINGS BANK, AN OKLAHOMA CORPORATION, which may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust recorded June 29, 1979 in Deed Book 554, Page 2718, said Note assigned to Midfirst Bank, State Saving Bank by Instrument Number Continued on next page

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95-18602, dated October 2, 1995, 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 CHARLES H. MEALY, DECEASED, PATRICIA D. MEALY, DECEASED, MIDFIRST BANK, STATE SAVINGS BANK, AN OKLAHOMA CORPORATION, which may be the holder of a certain Note secured by a Deed of Trust recorded June 29, 1979 in Deed Book 554, Page 2718, said Note assigned to Midfirst Bank, State Saving Bank by Instrument Number 95-18602, dated October 2, 1995, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that HELEN MEALEY aka HELEN GREEN MEALEY, DECEASED, MATTHEW M E A L E Y, D E C E A S E D , IRENE WRIGHT aka IRENE MEALEY WRIGHT, DECEASED, HELEN WILLIAMS, WILLIAM MEALEY, PATRICIA WARREN aka PATRICIA YVONNE MEALEY, CHARLES MEALEY aka CHARLES MEALY, MARY HARRIS aka MARY MEALEY-HARRIS , ANTONIO MEALEY, CURTIS R. MEALEY, QUEILAND WRIGHT, EMMUS WRIGHT, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

LIA M. KUMAR, DECEASED, who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that JUNIUS WELFORD MEREDITH, JR., VALERIE MEREDITH DUMGOLE a/k/a VALERIE D. DRUMGOOLE a/k/a VALERIE D. MEREDITH, SHIRLEY E. DICKERSON, JULIA MEREDITH, WAYNE MEREDITH a/k/a WAYNE EDWARD MEREDITH, COURTNEY CARTER, TIFFINEY CARTER, DEREK CARTER, JANICE WOOTEN a/k/a JANICE MEREDITH WOOTEN a/k/a JANICE M. WILKES, KIRKLAND JONES, RICARDO JONES a/k/a RICARDO LEE JONES, R AY T WA N M I T C H E L L , FRIEDA KAYE MEREDITH p/k/a FREIDA JAMES a/k/a FREIDA KAY JAMES a/k/a FREIDA KAYE JAMES a/k/a FREIDA M. JAMES, MARVIN MEREDITH a/k/a MARVIN EDWARD MEREDITH a/k/a MARVIN TYRONE MEREDITH, MARLON L. MEREDITH a/k/a MARLON LYNDEL MEREDITH, ROBERT L. RUTLEDGE, SR., and DARRELL L. HAWKINS a/k/a DARRELL LAMONT HAWKINS, who may have an ownership interest in said property, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to their last known address, have not been personally located and have not filed a response to this action; that VANESSA MEREDITH ANDREWS a/k/a VANESS MADELINE ANDREWS, who may have an ownership interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that BRENDA MEREDITH a/k/a BRENDA YVETTE MEREDITH, CLARENCE MEREDITH a/k/a CLARENCE MORGAN MEREDITH, and CASEY E. MEREDITH a/k/a CASEY EDWARD MEREDITH, who may have an ownership interest in said property, are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and have not filed a response to this action; that RONALD MEREDITH, REGINALD MITCHELL, MARION MEREDITH, and JAMES W. MEREDITH, JR., who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that CREDIT CARD AMERICA, INC., A Purged Virginia Corporation, which may be a creditor with an interest in said property, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that RAB PERFORMANCE RECOVERIES LLC, A Foreign Limited Liability Company not Registered to Transact Business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Successor by Assignment to CAPITAL ONE, which may be a creditor with an interest in said property, has not filed a response to this action; and that any heirs, devisees, assignees, successors in interest, successors in title and/or any creditors with a current or future interest in said property, have not been identified and/or served despite diligent efforts to do so and are defendants to this suit by the general description of “Parties Unknown.”

IT IS ORDERED that JUNIUS MEREDITH a/k/a JUNIUS WELFORD MER-

EDITH, SR., DECEASED and GRACE MEREDITH a/k/a GRACE MADELINE DAVIS MEREDITH, DECEASED, CATHERINE MEREDITH aka CATHERINE M. MEREDITH, MOZELL BERNICE CHENNAULT a/k/a MOZOLLE CHENAULT, DECEASED, FAYE CARTER a/k/a FAYE ANN CARTER, DECEASED, JACQULINE M. JONES a/k/a JACQUELINE MEREDITH JONES, DECEASED, CHARLES MEREDITH a/k/a CHARLES EDWARD MEREDITH, DECEASED, GENEVA D. MEREDITH, DECEASED, SHELIA KUMAR a/k/a SHELIA M. KUMAR, DECEASED, JUNIUS WELFORD MEREDITH, JR., VALERIE MEREDITH DUMGOLE a/k/a VALERIE D. DRUMGOOLE a/k/a VALERIE D. MEREDITH, SHIRLEY E. DICKERSON, JULIA MEREDITH, WAYNE MEREDITH a/k/a WAYNE EDWARD MEREDITH, COURTNEY CARTER, TIFFINEY CARTER, DEREK CARTER, JANICE WOOTEN a/k/a JANICE MEREDITH WOOTEN a/k/a JANICE M. WILKES, KIRKLAND JONES, RICARDO JONES a/k/a RICARDO LEE JONES, R AY T WA N M I T C H E L L , FRIEDA KAYE MEREDITH p/k/a FREIDA JAMES a/k/a FREIDA KAY JAMES a/k/a FREIDA KAYE JAMES a/k/a FREIDA M. JAMES, MARVIN MEREDITH a/k/a MARVIN EDWARD MEREDITH a/k/a MARVIN TYRONE MEREDITH, MARLON L. MEREDITH a/k/a MARLON LYNDEL MEREDITH, ROBERT L. RUTLEDGE, SR., DARRELL L. HAWKINS a/k/a DARRELL LAMONT HAWKINS, VANESSA MEREDITH ANDREWS a/k/a VANESS MADELINE ANDREWS, BRENDA MEREDITH a/k/a BRENDA YVETTE MEREDITH, CLARENCE MER-

EDITH a/k/a CLARENCE MORGAN MEREDITH, and CASEY E. MEREDITH a/k/a CASEY EDWARD MEREDITH, RONALD MEREDITH, REGINALD MITCHELL, MARION MEREDITH, and JAMES W. MEREDITH, JR., CREDIT CARD AMERICA, INC., A Purged Virginia Corporation, RAB PERFORMANCE RECOVERIES LLC, A Foreign Limited Liability Company not Registered to Transact Business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Successor by Assignment to CAPITAL ONE, and Parties Unknown, come forward to appear on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2017, and do what is necessary to protect

their interests in this matter.

An Extract, Teste: Edward F. Jewett, Clerk Gregory A. Lukanuski, Esq. City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney 900 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7940

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

HELEN MEALEY aka HELEN GREEN MEALEY, DECEASED, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-2382 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2111 Cedar Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E0000290/005, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owner of record, Helen G. Mealey Estate.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owner, HELEN MEALEY aka HELEN GREEN MEALEY, DECEASED, has not been located and has not filed a response to this action; that MATTHEW MEALEY, DECEASED and IRENE WRIGHT aka IRENE MEALEY WRIGHT, DECEASED, who may have an ownership interest in said property, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that HELEN WILLIAMS, WILLIAM MEALEY, PATRICIA WARREN aka PATRICIA YVONNE MEALEY, CHARLES MEALEY aka CHARLES MEALY, MARY HARRIS aka MARY MEALEY-HARRIS, and ANTONIO MEALEY, 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 CURTIS R. MEALEY, QUEILAND WRIGHT, and EMMUS WRIGHT, who may have an ownership interest in

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

CATHERINE MEREDITH a/k/a CATHERINE M. MEREDITH, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: CL17-535 ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to subject the property briefly described as 2712 Selden Street, Richmond, Virginia, Tax Map Number E0120319/008, to sale in order to collect delinquent real estate taxes assessed thereon in the name of the owners of record, Junius Meredith, Catherine Meredith, and Grace Meredith.

An Affidavit having been filed that said owners, JUNIUS MEREDITH a/k/a JUNIUS WELFORD MEREDITH, SR., DECEASED and GRACE MEREDITH a/k/a GRACE MADELINE DAVIS MEREDITH, DECEASED, have not been located and have not filed a response to this action; that said owner, CATHERINE MEREDITH aka CATHERINE M. MEREDITH, who has been served by posting and by mailing a copy of the complaint to her last known address, has not been personally located and has not filed a response to this action; that MOZELL BERNICE CHENNAULT a/k/a MOZOLLE CHENAULT, DECEASED, FAYE CARTER a/k/a FAYE ANN CARTER, DECEASED, JACQULINE M. JONES a/k/a JACQUELINE MEREDITH JONES, DECEASED, CHARLES MEREDITH a/k/a CHARLES EDWARD MEREDITH, DECEASED, GENEVA D. MEREDITH, DECEASED, and SHELIA KUMAR a/k/a SHE-

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS July 20, 2017 City of Richmond County of Henrico Department of Economic and Community Department of Community Revitalization Development PO Box 90775 1500 E. Main Street, Suite 400 Henrico, VA 23273-0775 Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-7025 Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Housing and Community Development 600 East Main Street, Suite 300 Richmond, Virginia 23219 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by New Clay House II -VSH. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about August 6, 2017 the City of Richmond, the County of Henrico, and Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development will authorize New Clay House II-VSH to submit request’s to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Project Based Voucher funds under Section 8(o) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake a project known as New Clay House II for the purpose of the rehabilitation and new construction of 80 units at the New Clay House, a project with a total estimated cost of approximately $16 million located at 1125 West Clay Street.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Richmond, the County of Henrico, and Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development have determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Department of Economic and Community Development, City of Richmond, 1500 E. Main Street, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23219 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M.

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BID COUNTY OF HENRICO, VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTION ITB # 17-1451-7CE – Skipwith Elementary School Renovation - This project consists of renovation of existing buildings Due 3:00 pm, August 10, 2017.

Additional information available at: http://henrico. us/purchasing/.

JAUNT is soliciting proposals from qualified companies for expansion and renovation of its four-bay garage. Also, included in this project is the renovation of a conference room, a conversion of an attic space to atraining room, and a perimeter fence repair. JAUNT’s facility is located at 104 Keystone Place, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Sealed proposals for the project will be received by JAUNT at 104 Keystone Place, Charlottesville, VA 22902, up to 1:00 pm on July 27, 2017, following which all proposals will be publicly opened and recorded. Proposals should be directed to the attention of Christopher Rowland, Assistant Executive Director. All proposers must familiarize themselves with the requirements of the project as is relates to the specifications that are available at JAUNT’s office between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. JAUNT reserves the right, in its discretion, to reject any or all proposals and to waive irregularities in any proposal. A copy of the Request for Proposals can be obtained from JAUNT’s office at 104 Keystone Place, Charlottesville, VA 22902, JAUNT’s website www.ridejaunt.org/projects.asp or by contacting Christopher Rowland at chrisr@ridejaunt. org<mailto:chrisr@ridejaunt.org> for an electronic version. Only those vendors who have requested in writing or in person a copy of the RFP will be notified of addendums.

The Virginia Department of Education, Office of Educational Information Management, located in Richmond VA, is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to provide technology and services to the Department to enable the development and implementation of a quality public education system that will meet the needs of students.

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineer, Information Systems or related experience required. Minimum of five years’ experience and experience with Java, XML Schema, Linux, Oracle required.

Apply online at https://jobs.agencies.virginia. gov. A résumé will not be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted with see résumé under work experience are considered incomplete.

Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389] The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia Department of Transportation Request for Qualification 502-BLW Construct a VDOT/VSP Joint Safety Operations Center An Optional Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on Monday, July 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the VDOT, Richmond District Complex, Richmond District Equipment Shop, 2400 Pine Forest Drive, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834, (Across Railroad Tracks and the First Building on the Left): Allow time for check-in.

Documents are located at www.eva.virginia.gov and available from the individual indicated below.

Inquiries should be directed to: Brenda L. Williams at brenda.williams@vdot. virginia.gov, or (804)786-2777.

Proposals will be received in accordance with the information posted at www. eva.virginia.gov until 2:00 P.M. local time on August 15, 2017.

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OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Richmond’s, the County of Henrico’s and Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s certifications for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following basis: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Richmond, the County of Henrico and Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development; (b) the City of Richmond, the County of Henrico and Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD, 600 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 232191800, Attention Ms. Catherine Lamberg, Director, Richmond Public and Indian Housing Program Center. Potential objectors should contact HUD at (800) 842-2610, Extension 4899, to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Richmond John Vithoulkas, County Administrator, County of Henrico William C. Shelton, Director, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development

Information Technology Specialist Position Number 00384 Pay Band 5

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Daniel Mouer, Project Development Manager, Department of Economic and Community Development, City of Richmond, 1500 E. Main Street, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23219. All comments received

by August 6, 2017 will be considered by the City of Richmond, the County of Henrico, and Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of Richmond as Lead Agency certifies to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that Selena Cuffee-Glenn in her capacity as Chief Administrative Officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.

HUD’s approval of the certifications satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows New Clay House II-VSH to use Program funds.

Thank you for your interest in applying for opportunities with The City of Richmond.

To see what opportunities are available, please refer to our website at www. richmondgov.com.

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Programmer/Analyst Position Number 00381 Pay Band 5

The Virginia Department of Education, Office of Educational Information Management, located in Richmond VA, is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to provide technology and services to the Department to enable the development and implementation of a quality public education system that will meet the needs of students. An advance degree in information systems, computer science or related field or demonstrated progressively responsible experience in developing and maintaining information systems.

Minimum of two years’ experience and experience with Java, PL/SOL, WebLogic, Struts, Spring, and Oracle required.

Apply online at https://jobs.agencies.virginia. gov. A résumé will not be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted with see résumé under work experience are considered incomplete. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered.

Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389] The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Programmer/Analyst Position Number 00382 Pay Band 5 Two Positions Available

The Virginia Department of Education, Office of Educational Information Management, located in Richmond VA, is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to provide technology and services to the Department to enable the development and implementation of a quality public education system that will meet the needs of students. A bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or related field or demonstrated progressively responsible experience in developing and maintaining information systems.

Minimum of five years’ experience and experience with SOL Developer and Oracle required. Apply online at https://jobs.agencies. virginia.gov. A résumé will not be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted with see résumé under work experience are considered incomplete.

Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389] The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

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